Follow us on: RNI No. APENG/2018/764698 @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/dailypioneer Established 1864 OPINION 6 VIJAYAWADA 9 SPORTS 12 Published From VIJAYAWADA DELHI LUCKNOW BHOPAL FOR THE SAKE A SCHOOL THAT PRODUCED SINDHU BREAKS RAIPUR CHANDIGARH BHUBANESWAR OF DEMOCRACY LEADERS IN ALL FIELDS TAI CODE RANCHI DEHRADUN HYDERABAD *Late City Vol. 1 Issue 299 VIJAYAWADA, SATURDAY AUGUST 24, 2019; PAGES 12 `3 *Air Surcharge Extra if Applicable AAMIR KHAN'S DAUGHTER IRA TO MAKE DIRECTORIAL DEBUT { Page 10 } www.dailypioneer.com ‘Crashed IAF chopper was Govt withdraws Will decentralise administration: Buggana PATRI VASUDEVAN n Focus on welfare, education and health n No Singapore-type Capital We are not in favour of n VIJAYAWADA 'Amaravati', but, we have a spe- hit by Indian cific formula for the Capital. The State government has missile’ super-rich surcharge clarified that it has no propos- Q: What are your observations NEW DELHI: Five IAF per- al to shift the Capital city of about the misappropriations sonnel were found guilty for PNS n NEW DELHI Amaravati from Velagapudi. in CRDA? the crash of a Mi-17 helicopter „FM proposes measures to In an exclusive interview to A: We have noticed that insid- in Budgam in Jammu and Buckling under pressure from The Pioneer, Minister for er trading and zoning have Kashmir as a high-level probe overseas investors, the gov- enhance fund flows for infra, Finance Buggana Rajendranath taken place. Irrespective of concluded that the chopper ernment on Friday rolled back has, however, said that the whether it is officials or politi- went down after being hit by the enhanced surcharge housing projects government is contemplating cians, the government won't a surface-to-air missile on imposed on foreign portfolio to decentralise the adminis- spare anybody found guilty. February 27, the day Indian and domestic investors in trative setup, in order to ensure The State is already into a and Pakistani air forces were Budget 2019-20 as it „Angel tax provisions for socio-economic equality to all major debt trap. The debts and engaged in a dogfight, military announced a slew of mea- the regions across the State. liabilities come to around Rs sources said on Friday. A six- sures to boost sagging eco- start-ups removed 360 lakh crore. month-long Court of Inquiry nomic growth. EXCERPTS: into the incident found that "In order to encourage Q: It is a fact that the State is the Mi-17 V-5 helicopter was investment in the capital mar- Q: A lot of speculation is going EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW facing fiscal crunch. But, you hit by a ground-based missile ket, it has been decided to on over shifting of the Capital have allowed major alloca- of the Indian Air Force when withdraw the enhanced sur- Amaravati elsewhere. Reports district as good as finances. Look at the Fiscal tions to Amma Vodi, the chopper was on its way charge levied by Finance are doing the rounds that Visakhapatnam district. Responsibility and Budget Aarogyasri, fee reimburse- back to Srinagar air base, (No.2) Act, 2019 on long/short Visakhapatnam will be the Management (FRMB) limits, ment and Raithu Bharosa. they said. Six IAF personnel term capital gains arising from health headquarters, Q: It seems that the government and see how the previous TDP While the State government is on board and a civilian on the the transfer of equity Rajahmundry irrigation has slowed down probe into government has conveniently not even in a position to clear ground were killed in the shares/units," Finance Minister headquarters and Kurnool large scale irregularities that crossed the limits. Naidu pro- the pending bills to a tune of crash. Five IAF personnel, Nirmala Sitharaman told Pharma destination. What is took place in CRDA. What are posed Rs 6 lakh crore for Rs 2 lakh, how you will bring including the Chief Operating reporters here. your take on these reports? your thoughts on the issue? building the Capital and he money for these schemes? Officer (COO) of the Srinagar The move will dent govern- A: There's nothing like that. A: We are going to disclose the came down to Rs1.5 lakh A: Expenditure on all the said base, were held responsible for ment revenues by Rs 1,400 Our priorities are feeding the outcome of the probe into crore? Doesn't he know that an schemes comes to around Rs the crash and all of them are crore. Sitharaman had in her poor, addressing the needs of CRDA irregularities very iconic bridge can be built with 10,000 crore per annum. You likely to face severe punish- maiden Budget hiked the sur- students, taking care of the shortly. We don't need Rs 300 crore to Rs 400 crore? have to understand a serious ment, sources said. charge on income tax paid by health of mothers, and guard- Mahishmati kind of Capital point here. We are building super-rich individuals. ing the fiscal health of the State. now, like the Shaik of Q: How do you justify your human capital, by taking up the The surcharge, levied on Some 40 per cent of foreign Sitharaman said. "In other Our priorities are also to guard Abudhabi has built in his coun- stand on Capital city, by just cause of such welfare schemes. BS-IV vehicles top of the applicable income portfolio investors (FPIs) auto- words, the pre-Budget position the interests of the State, rather try. Former Chief Minister N proposing an allocation of Rs See how mothers are going to tax rate, was hiked from 15 per matically came under the high- is restored." than spending on 'Singapore' Chandrababu Naidu mes- 500 crore in your budget? get incentives for prompting cent to 25 per cent for those er tax rate as they have been The super-rich tax on FPIs, model cities. But, however, merised the people with his A: As I already said, our pri- their children to go to schools. to remain: FM with taxable income of Rs 2-5 investing as a non-corporate along with lack of measures to our administration believes in graphic works of iconic orities are welfare, education Is it not building human cap- NEW DELHI: In a big relief crore, and to 37 per cent for entity such as trust or associ- boost the economy in the July decentralisation of adminis- bridges, world-class towers and health. We didn't say that ital? Look at Raithu Bharosa. for those being concerned those earning more than Rs 5 ation of persons (AOPs), which 5 Budget, was largely blamed tration to ensure a socio-eco- and seed access roads. In real- the Capital city will be shifted Now, the Government is pay- about the viability of Bharat crore. This increased the effec- in the Income Tax law are clas- for foreign investors with- nomic equality to the people of ity, we are comfortable with the from here. Just understand ing part amount of the insur- Stage (BS) IV-compliant vehi- tive tax rate for these two sified as an individual for the drawing more than USD 3 bil- all regions of the State. We present Secretariat and the difference between ance of farmers also apart cles, Finance Minister groups by 3.12 per cent and 7 purpose of taxation. lion from the stock markets, want Srikakulam to be devel- Assembly structures. We are 'Administrative Capital', and from the Union Government's Nirmala Sitharaman has per cent to 39 per cent and "The enhanced surcharge putting pressure on indices and oped as good as Krishna dis- not against iconic bridges, but, Naidu's magic city of sky- share. announced that the govern- 42.74 per cent, respectively. on FPI goes, in simple words," the rupee. trict, and similarly Prakasam we need to stabilise our scrapers and horizontal malls. Continued on Page 3 ment wants to "dispel of all confusion." The Minister also stated that BS-IV vehicles have been a point of concern for a lot of people, including Haj, Jerusalem ads on RTC Botsa summoned the auto companies and those who have purchased these vehicles in recent times. bus tickets; BJP slams Jagan Adding that it continues to be in Volkswagen case so as companies even today PNS n HYDERABAD are manufacturing these MINISTERCLARIFIES PNS n HYDERABAD ations Helmuth Schuster on vehicles. The Finance A controversy has broken out esponding to the charges of corruption in some Minister said, "BS-IV vehicles over tickets issued by the Rcontroversy over appearance A special court dealing with other dealings. Schuster was which are purchased up to Andhra Pradesh Road of Haj and Jerusalem Yatra CBI cases on Friday issued negotiating with the State March 2020 will remain oper- Transport Corporation to trav- advertisements on tickets of summons to Urban Government on behalf of ational for their entire dura- ellers from Tirupati to the APSRTC buses shuttling Development Minister Botsa Volkswagen for setting up the tion of registration". temple town of Tirumala. On between Tirupati and Tirumala, Satyanarayana in a 14-year-old car plant in Visakhapatnam. the back of the tickets are Minister for Endowments Volkswagen case. Following allegations by the printed government adver- Vellampalli Srinivas has clarified The court asked opposition that Satyanarayana PPA submits tisements about pilgrimage to that the tickets were printed Satyanarayana, a witness in the and some others paid the 4-yr-old raped; Haj and Jerusalem. during the previous TDP case, to appear in the court on money to Vashistha Vahan Travellers who noticed the government. September 12 to record his through "dubious" means, the Raja Singh man arrested ads on Wednesday brought it Speaking to media persons on statement. government ordered the report to Centre to the notice of the regional Friday, he said, "We have Satyanarayana was probe by the Central MEDAK: Yet another sexual manager who said a bundle The transport ordered an inquiry into the issue the Industry Bureau of assault on a four-year-old PNS n VIJAYAWADA thedelay of Polavaram. It with printed material about body's executive soon after it came to our notice. Minister in the YS Investigation (CBI). girl has been reported from advised the State government non-Hindu pilgrimage had director for It was found that the tickets Rajsekhar Reddy The CBI in 2010 Sangareddy district. A 38- The Polavaram Project to proper steps. The PPA said wrongly come to Tirupati. were printed during the TDP government in 2005 filed a charge-sheet year old man was taken into Authority (PPA) on Friday the project was already delayed The transport body's exec- operations government tenders for which when the scandal against six accused, custody on the charge of submitted a 12-page report to by four years and for the State utive director for operations confirmed that this were invited before the had surfaced. including Schuster. sexually assaulting a 4-year the Union Government on the Government is likely to enter confirmed that this has been elections." The State They were charged old girl at Mallepally village project and highlighted the legal difficulties owing to brought to their notice and has been brought Government had allegedly with criminal conspiracy of Kondapur Mandal on perils of retendering and the retendering. they are probing into it. to their notice and paid Rs 11.67 crore to and cheating. However, Thursday evening. After the damages caused to the project. "The construction costs will "It is an advertisement of the they are probing it where he is on a visit. They Vashishta Vahan Pvt Ltd, a Satyanarayana was included as girl complained to her par- The PPA felt that there increase enormously as the government issued by the alleged it was because he did special purpose vehicle (SPV) a witness in the case. In 2015, ents, they approached the would be further delay and the project gets delayed. If low- minorities department," the not respect Hindu traditions of German carmaker the Enforcement Directorate Kondapur Police on benefits of the project will be quality contractors are roped officer said. Controversial BJP MLA such as lighting a lamp. Volkswagen, floated for setting (ED) had also filed a charge- Thursday night. The accused immensely delayed for the in the quality of the project BJP leaders who have been Raja Singh from Hyderabad Supporters of YSR Congress, up a manufacturing unit at sheet in the case. was identified as Shanthaiah farmers. The authority felt will suffer. critical of Chief Minister has already put out videos the Chief Minister's party, clar- Visakhapatnam. However, Meanwhile, Satyanarayana alias Yohana, a neighbor of owing to the decisions of the The PPA felt the project Jaganmohan Reddy claiming raising this issue. ified that there was no question Vashishta Vahan turned out to told reporters in Amaravati the victim's family. DSP of State Government both should be continued without that he is non-Hindu and does Earlier this week, the BJP of Jagan Reddy refusing to light be a fictitious entity. that he was only a witness in Sangareddy Sridhar Reddy Pattiseema and any deviation. It had sent a not believe in the religion, had claimed that Mr Reddy a lamp as there were only The scam came to light in the case. He said he was sum- said that the accused had Purushottapatnam projects copy of the report to the State alleged that he is pushing his had refused to light a lamp electrical switches and not the 2005 when Volkswagen sacked moned as the 60th witness in lured the girl, who had will be burdned because of Government. agenda for minority religions. during an event in the US, traditional oil and wick lamps. its then head of Indian oper- the case. returned from Anganwadi School at 4 pm, on the pre- text of giving her some bis- cuits. PC gets SC protection, but no freedom Transco CMD dares Oppn for TODAY PNS n NEW DELHI Chidambaram remains in CBI custody The Supreme Court Friday CBI probe on power deals in TS ALMANAC granted protection from arrest Tushar Mehta, appearing for Month & Paksham: till August 26 to former Union ED, tried to hand over some PNS n HYDERABAD Shravana & Krishna Paksha finance minister P documents in sealed cover to Panchangam Chidambaram in a money the court saying that the bench Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao, laundering case lodged by ED should satisfy its conscience Chairman and Managing Tithi : Asthami: 08:31 am in connection with INX media before passing an order grant- Director of TSTRANSCO and Nakshatram: Rohini 04:16 am (Next Day) scam, for which he is already ing protection from arrest to TSGENCO, has asserted that Time to Avoid: (Bad time to start facing custodial interrogation Chidambaram. all the power purchase agree- any important work) by CBI in a related case of cor- The move was objected by ments (PPAs) made in ruption. senior advocate Kapil Sibal, Telangana over the past five Rahukalam: 09:11 am – 10:44 am The relief granted by the top appearing for Chidamabaram, years have been transparent Yamagandam: 01:51 pm – 03:25 pm court in the case of who said that the same thing and graft-free. Varjyam: 08:07 pm - 09:45 pm Enforcement Directorate (ED) was done by the ED before the On Friday, responding to Gulika: 06:04 am - 07:37 am will have little effect as tices R Banumathi and A S to the fact that the petitioner High Court and a note was media reports, the chief of elec- Chidambaram has been Bopanna said it will hear on was also granted interim pro- submitted after the arguments tricity utilities in the state Good Time: (to start any important work) remanded in CBI's custody August 26 the pleas filed by tection on July 25 and that the were over. dared an inquiry by the Devulapalli Prabhakar Rao, Chairman and Managing Director of TS Transco, Amritakalam: 01:00 am - 02:38 am till Monday by a trial court in Chidambaram in which he co-accused were also granted The bench refused to peruse Central Bureau of Investigation addressing media persons in Hyderabad on Friday Abhijit Muhurtham: 11:53 am - 12:43 pm the graft case. has challenged the August 20 bail by the High Court, the the documents at this stage and or Supreme Court sitting judge However, the Friday order order of the Delhi High Court petitioner is granted interim asked Mehta to submit them on the power deals made after in media today about huge though NTPC came forward VIJAYAWADA came as a setback to the ED as rejecting his anticipatory bail protection, insofar as the on Monday, saying these are formation of Telangana State. scams in power sector in to give power at Rs 4.30 tar- the apex court refused to pleas in ED and CBI cases. Enforcement Directorate case confidential and cannot be Prabhakar Rao's media con- Telangana are completely iff is completely baseless. WEATHER accept its arguments opposing The bench said it would also is concerned...till the next date kept like this with the court. ference is significant in the baseless. There has been no Never did NTPC come for- Forecast: Isolated Thunderstorms Chidambaram's submission hear a fresh plea filed by of hearing. List the matter on The hearing saw several context of Telangana BJP chief scope for corruption in power ward to offer power at that Temp: 32/26 that he was entitled for pro- Chidambaram, challenging August 26," the bench said. rounds of heated exchanges K Laxman's allegations of purchase agreements and also price. Even in case of Humidity: 76% tection from arrest, granted by Thursday's order of remand It also sought reply of ED on between Mehta and senior "huge scam and irregularities in initiating new power gen- Chhattisgarh power, the Sunrise: 06.00 the Delhi High Court on July passed by trial Court by which Chidambaram's plea by advocates and Chidambaram's in power deals in the state" that eration projects. The allega- agreement was between two Sunset: 06.36 25, 2018, in the money laun- he was sent to the CBI custody Monday itself. party colleagues Kapil Sibal were highlighted by a section tion that Telangana bought states and there was no scope Current Weather Conditions dering case. till August 26. As soon as the order was and A M Singhvi. of the media. power at Rs 5.50 tariff from for any corruption," Updated August 23, 2019 5:00 PM A bench comprising jus- "In our view, having regard dictated, Solicitor General Continued on Page 3 "The reports that appeared solar power developers, Prabhakar Rao said here. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | AUGUST 24, 2019 vijayawada 02

CAPSULE Political heat gathers as parties Venkaiah Naidu to flag off IIIT LECTURER DEVI AWARDED PHD new train at Gudur tomorrow VIJAYAWADA: Jawaharlal Nehru n Technological University, join hands on capital city imbroglio PNS VIJAYAWADA Hyderabad, awarded PhD to Duvvuri Nagarjuna Devi in Vice-President M Venkaiah n Computer Science and PNS VIJAYAWADA ment had collected 33,000 Naidu will flag off the Intercity Engineering on online, offline acres of land through land Express between Gudur and sales and customers opinion Amidst speculation that the pooling and the Jagan gov- Vijayawada in the presence of analysis entitled - ‘Hybrid capital city Amaravati will be ernment should make efforts Minister for Railways and Approach for Sentiment Analysis shifted to Donakonda, hun- to bring in industries, hospi- Commerce and Industry Piyush on Multi-Domain Data’ under the dreds of farmers, who gave tals, hotels, universities and Goyal and Minister of State for guidance of Professor Dr TV lands to the State government other educational institutes Railways Suresh Rajinikanth. She is working as a under land pooling met BJP to generate wealth and C Angadi on August 25 at 10:30 lecturer in the Computer Science President Kanna increase revenue. “The reverse hrs at Gudur Railway Station. Department at IIIT Nuzvid Lakshminarayana in Guntur mode, which the State gov- Train No. 02743 Gudur – College. IIIT Nuzvid Director on Friday. ernment is adopting, will not Vijayawada Intercity Superfast Professor Dr Suryachandra Rao They expressed their augur well for Jagan”. Express will depart Gudur at Vice-President M Venkaiah Naidu will flag off the Intercity Express between Gudur and other faculty congratulated anguish at Minister Bostsa He suggested setting up of 10:30 hrs and arrive in and Vijayawada in Gudur on August 25 (File photo) Devi on her achievement. Satyanarayana’s remarks and industrial hubs in Vijayawada at 15:35 hrs on the said they never expected this Rayalaseema, north Andhra same day. In the return direc- will depart Gudur at 06:10 hrs piquant situation. “The earli- and Donakonda will ensure tion, Train No. 02744 Minister for on August 26 and arrive in SCHOOLS ASKED TO er government asked us land diversified growth. Vijayawada – Gudur will depart Vijayawada at 10:40 hrs on the PROMOTE PHILATELY for the capital city construction The senior Left leader Vijayawada at 18:00 hrs and Railways, same day. In the return direc- and we gave as we were con- found fault with the setting of arrive in Gudur at 22:30 hrs on Commerce and tion, Train No. 12744 AMONG STUDENTS cerned about the development CPI State Secretary K Ramakrishna addressing the media in Vijayawada on Friday up Regional Development the same day. Vijayawada-Gudur Intercity VIJAYAWADA: The Department of the unscientifically bifur- Council and dubbed them as En route, this train will stop Industry Piyush Express will depart Vijayawada of Posts has launched Deen cated State. Now, the present outfits to accommodate those in Nellore, Kavali, at 18:00 hrs and arrive in Gudur Dayal Sparsh Yojana government is not giving us Farners told the BJP Chief that the leaders, who could not get a Singarayakonda, Ongole, Goyal and Minister at 22:30 hrs on the same day. (scholarship for promotion of clarity. Our lives are in peril”. development works in the capital city ministerial berth”. “It is noth- Chirala, Bapatla and Tenali of State for En route, this train will stop aptitude & research in stamps They told the BJP chief that were halted completely and the lease ing, but a waste of money”. Stations. in Nellore, Kavali, as a hobby), a philately the development works in the He said Jagan policy on The regular services will com- Railways Suresh Singarayakonda, Ongole, scholarship scheme for capital city were halted com- amount by the government was not sand has crippled the devel- mence from August 26 from Chirala, Bapatla and Tenali generating interest regarding pletely and the lease amount paid till now. “Although, we met CRDA opment works across the State. both the directions. C Angadi will Stations. This train will consist philately among the students of by the government was not “The State government, which Train No. 12743 Gudur- be present of AC chair car and second class Class VI to IX. In this regard, paid till now. “Although, we officials, they are not able to give us praises the sand policy of Vijayawada Intercity Express chair car. the postal department invited met CRDA officials, they are clarity” Telangana government, should applications from students not able to give us clarity”. implement the policy imme- from Class VI to IX to apply for Confused farmers also vis- diately instead of waiting till the scholarship under the ited Andhra Ratna Bhavan to Friday said that Chief Minister administrative decisions”. September 5”. scheme. The candidate must ‘TTD aims at protecting desi cows' meet Congress leaders to YS Jaganmohan Reddy should He said tht Jagan govern- He said the State govern- be a student of (class VI to IX), express their concern and their come clean on the Capital ment received a slap from the ment had no clarity where it PNS n TIRUPATI a recognised school in the support. City and advised his Cabinet Andhra Pradesh High Court was spending unnecessarily Earlier, special country with at least 60 per Farmers raised their con- ministers not to make confus- on the reverse tendering of the and from where it can gener- One of the chief mottoes of abhishekam was cent marks/grade points in the cern with them and said that ing statements on Amaravati Polavaram and the quixotic ate revenue. “If the trend con- TTD is to safeguard and performed to the presiding previous academic year (5 per the State government was yet when the State government statements by Cabinet minis- tinues, the Jagan government enhance the produce of desi deity of Sri Venugopala cent relaxation for SC/ST). The to pay the annual rent and was struggling to generate ters on ‘likely’ shifting of will take 50 years to set right cows as a part of Hindu school concerned should have failed to provide infrastructure revenue and wealth. Amaravati to Donakonda will the tottering economy”. Sanatana Dharma, said TTD Swamy followed by a Philately Club and the for their plots. Speaking to media persons, force AP to undergo severe He also asked the State gov- Chairman YV Subba Reddy. Gopuja event candidate should be a member Senior leader Raghuveera he said the State government financial stress. ernment to seek funds from The TTD Board chief graced of the club. The last date for Reddy, who spoke to them on was constantly taking steps He said decisions taken by the Central government as the Gopuja Mahotsavam at SV followed by Gopuja event. submitting applications is on the telephone assured the sup- detrimental for the growth of the Jagan government were promised in the AP Gosala in Tirupati on the occa- Govt Whip Chevirreddy August 31 and the written test will be conducted on port of his party. “We request- the State. “Finance Minister increasing the expenditure Reorganisation Act - 2014. sion of Sri Krishna Janmashtami nearly 39 desi breeds. "We want Bhaskar Reddy, Palamaner September 29. The second ed to make efforts to retain has said that it would take five and not saving money. “There Ramakrishna said that party celebrations on Friday. Speaking to enhance their number by MLA Venkatesh Goud, CVSO level of project work will be on Amaravati as the capital city of years to put the economy back is no coordination between State Council meeting will be on the occasion, he said there safeguarding the indigenous Gopinath Jatti, SV GO philately in which 40 best Andhra Pradesh for which he on the rail as TDP took sever- the words uttered by the held on August 26 and 27 are about 2,991 cattle in SV cow breeds", he added. Samrakshana Shala Director K students will be awarded Rs gave us a positive reply," they al destructive decisions. The Finance Minister and the State in which CPI National Dairy Farm as well in Earlier, special abhishekam Harinath Reddy, deputy execu- 6,000 scholarship. For more added. Meanwhile, CPI State State government should be government”. Secretary D Raja will be the Palamaner Goshala owned by was performed to the presiding tive officer Varalakshmi and details, interested participants Secretary K Ramakrishna on more careful while taking the He said the earlier govern- chief guest. TTD. These cows comprise deity of Sri Venugopala Swamy others were present. can contact the superintendent of post offices. Chief Postmaster General Eleesha asked all schools to utilise the Workshop to be held on Krishnashtami celebrated with fervour opportunity and to inculcate the habit of philately among n students. PNS VIJAYAWADA Bills passed by BJP govt Krishnashtami was celebrated RICH TRIBUTES PAID with religious fervour and gaiety TO PRAKASAM PNS n VIJAYAWADA at various temples, colonies, organisations and schools here PANTULU Andhra Pradesh Civil Liberties on Friday. Ongole: The district Society general secretary Welcoming Lord Krishna, administration, people and Chandrasekhar on Friday said denizens decorated their hous- private organisations paid that a state-level workshop es colourfully, illuminated tem- rich tributes to the son of the will be held at Makineni ples and residential colonies. Tiny tots breaking the ‘dahi handi’ soil, freedom fighter and the Basavapunniah Vignana They drew the footprints of tiny first Chief Minister of the Kendram on September 1 in tots in their houses as a symbol- al songs and performed dances Andhra State Tanguturi which bills enacted by BJP ic mark of Krishna entering on the occasion. School convenor Prakasam here on Friday on government in Parliament will their dwellings. V Sasikala, staff, students and his 148th birth anniversary. be discussed. After performing special puja parents actively participated in Ministers Balineni Srinivasa Speaking to media persons, and rituals, the youth of various Tiny tots rocking the cradle of Lord Krishna during the Krishnashtami the Janmashtami bash. The fes- Reddy and Adimulapu Suresh he said the workshop will wit- associations organised ‘Utti’ cel- celebrations in Vijayawada on Friday tival was celebrated at Sri Krishna garlanded the statue of ness Professor Haragopal dis- ebrations in which youth gath- Prarthana Mandiram, Sri Prakasam Pantulu at the cussing scrapping of Article ered to break the pot hung Vijayawada Gou Samrakshana Collectorate and paid tributes 370 and the future of people of above their head filled with Welcoming Lord Krishna, denizens decorated Samithi, Uttardi Mutt at One to him. Balineni said that Kashmir. AP Civil Liberties Society members releasing a poster in Vijayawada on Friday money, milk and curd. their houses colourfully, illuminated temples Town and ISKCON at Undavalli services of Prakasam Pantulu “Professor N Nirmala will Birla Open Minds Play School in Guntur district. in the freedom movement and speak on the amendments of impact on Muslim women. Management under the super- and residential colonies. They drew the Later in the evening, cultural as the Chief Minister of the labour laws and the right of Senior lawyer Abdul “I will speak on the impact vision of Sunkara Neelima footprints of tiny tots in their houses as a programmes were organised in State cannot be forgotten. workers while Professor Gunti of freedom of expression under organised fancy dress competi- which tiny tots enacted the He advised the people to Ravi will speak on forest laws will speak about the the present regime," he added. tions to kids. “The event was symbolic mark of Krishna entering their childhood character of Lord follow in the footsteps of and the living conditions of The workshop will witness organised to highlight the impor- dwellings Krishna. Prakasam and to strive for tribal”. He said RTI activist scrapping of triple several cultural programmes tance of the festival,” said prin- Surprisingly, many events saw the realisation of his ideology. Yerramsetti Jagan will discuss conducted by Praja Kala cipal Neelima. mothers acting the role of Yasoda Suresh said that the district, issues relating to Right to talaq and its impact Mandali”. Tiny-tots dressed as Lord the importance of friendship Kanuru celebrated the festal and encouraged the children. which is formed with the Information and senior lawyer Unit’s President Chittibabu, Krishna, Radha and Gopikas was al enacted. with spiritual,” said school prin- ‘Dandia’ was performed at tem- backward areas from other Abdul will speak about the on Muslim women along with members, released captured the attention of the “KCP Siddhartha Adarsh cipal K Srihari. ples and in residential colonies district, is still backward and scrapping of triple talaq and its a poster on the workshop. audience. A skit highlighting Residential Public School, Students rendered devotion- too. no development is done though it is named after Prakasam Pantulu. He announced that the YSRCP government will definitely SCR to run three SCDS students leave for ACA Colts, Puducherry post wins develop the district. PNS n VIJAYAWADA In the other match, ACA Colts, powered by a cen- Chhattisgarh VIJAYAWADA spl trains to Kakinada Milan on a study tour tury by D. Naren Reddy (108), defeated Baroda by five wick- defeated ACA BULLION RATES PNS n VIJAYAWADA Train No. 07003 PNS n VIJAYAWADA ets in the Sir Vizzy Trophy GOLD Secunderabad – Kakinada tournament held both at President's XI by five ` 37,820 (10 gm) In order to clear extra rush of town special train will depart As many as 25 students of Visakhapatnam and ` passengers, the South Central Secunderabad at 20.45 hrs on Samana College of Design Vizianagaram on Friday. wickets. In the rain- 150 Railway will ply three special August 31 and arrive in Studies (SCDS) from In the other match, SILVER trains between Secunderabad Kakinada town at 07.30 hrs on Hyderabad and Andhra Chhattisgarh defeated ACA hit match,Puducherry ` 43, 700 (1kg) and Kakinada town, according the next day. In the return Pradesh branches left to Milan President's XI by five wickets. defeated Madhya ` 100 to a release from SCR on direction, Train No. 07004 (Italy) on Friday to attend a In the rain-hit match, Friday. Kakinada town – student exchange programme Puducherry defeated Madhya Pradesh by 39 runs Train No. 07053 Secunderabad spe- at NABA University, according Pradesh by 39 runs. CHICKEN Secunderabad - cial train will depart to SCDS chairperson Samana The scores: Baroda 298 for RATES `/KG Kakinada town Kakinada town at Hussaini. Faculty Sheeba is nine in 50 overs (Vishnu Shashank Singh 40, Swaroop special train will 20.10 hrs and arrive accompanying the team as Solanki 83, Kedar Devdhar 78, Kumar Dasari three for 39). Dressed/With Skin `138 depart in Secunderabad at manager. Swapnil Singh 59, B Vasanth Madhya Pradesh 202 in 50 Without Skin `157 Secunderabad at 08.00 hrs on the next Addressing media persons, Milan-bound Samana College of Design Studies students with college Reddy four for 66) lost to ACA overs (Parth Sahani 54, Broiler at Farm `95 17.55 hrs on August 30 day. En route, these spe- she said SCDS was the first col- chairperson Samana Hussaini in Vijayawada on Friday Colts 299 for five in 47 overs Naman Ojha 37, Saransh Jain and arrive in Kakinada town cial trains will stop at Kazipet, lege to provide international (D Naren Reddy 108, Y 31, Yash Duley 30, Santha at 04.00 hrs on the next day. Rayanapadu, Gudivada, exposure to its designers. "The Samana College of “During the period, students Sandeep 95 UMS Girinath 36, Moorthy two or 18, Suresh EGG En route, this special train Kaikalur, Akividu, hard work as finally paid off as will be open to a totally new Swapnil Singh two for 62, Kumar two for 45, Fabid will stop at Kazipet, Warangal, Bhimavaram town, Tanuku, SCDS is the only college from Design Studies was method of teaching and mul- Rishi Arothe two for 48) Ahmed two for 26) lost to RATES `/100 Khammam, Rayanapadu, Nidadavolu, Telangana and Andhra the first college to ticultural atmosphere. ACA Presidents XI 180 in Pondicherry 159 for five in HYDERABAD 315 Eluru, Tadepalligudem, Rajahmahendravaram, Pradesh to provide an inter- They are taking their pro- 42.4 overs (M Pranith 47, 34.5 overs (Paras Dogra 55 VIJAYAWADA 330 Rajahmahendravaram and Dwarapudi and Samalkot national platform to designers". provide international jects to present at the univer- Shoaib Mohammed 35, n.o., Gaurav Yadav three for Samalkot Stations. Stations in both the directions. She said both fashion exposure to its sity and they would come Shubham Singh five for 29, 34) - VJD method VISAKHAPATNAM 361 These special trains will These special trains consist designing and interior design- back with new ideas and mem- Veer Pratap two for 28) lost to HPCA 298 for nine in 50 RETAIL PRICE `3.30 designers (IN VIJAYAWADA) have AC II Tier, AC III Tier of AC II Tier, AC III Tier and ing trainees will undergo a ories to share with their peers Chhattisgarh 184 for five 41 overs lost to ACA Secretary and Sleeper Class Coaches. sleeper class coaches. month-long programme. back home”. overs (Jiwanjot Singh 51, 303 for seven in 48.2 overs.

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CAPSULE TDP-BJP painting YSRCP Bounce to launch e-Scooters KRISHNASTAMI CELEBRATED IN in Tirupati by 2019-end TIRUMALA PNS n VIJAYAWADA Tirumala: The annual festival Sri govt anti-Hindu: Vishnu Krishnastami was celebrated Bounce, India's first and fastest with religious fervour in Tirumala PNS n VIJAYAWADA growing dockless bike sharing on Friday. Special abhishekam n The YSRCP leader told reporters that maximum player, on Friday announced its was performed to the Kaliya Senior YSR Congress Party damage to the prestige of Hindu faith was caused plan to launch 100 electric Mardana Sri Krishna at (YSRCP) leader and under the TDP rule scooters in Tirupati by the end Gogarbham Gardens in Tirumala Vijayawada Central MLA n n of this year. Bounce made an under the aegis of garden wing YSRCP MLA Dr YS Rajasekhara Reddy Malladi Vishnu lashed out at recalled that a was a true friend of Hindus official announcement at an of TTD. Deputy director of the propaganda in a section of event attended by Tirupati garden department Srinivasulu Press against the YSRCP gov- number of priests and extended all help to MLA Bhumana Karunakar performed the abhishekam with ernment and condemned took to the streets to priests, Vishnu recalled and Reddy and Commissioner of milk, curd, honey, turmeric and attempts by the TDP and BJP protest against opined that the late Chief Tirupati Municipal coconut water. This was to paint the Andhra Pradesh injustice rendered to Minister had increased the Corporation and Smart City followed by Utlotsavam where government headed by YS Hindu faith under budget for certain pujas and CEO PS Girisha. The corpora- enthusiastic youth took part in Jaganmohan Reddy as an anti- the TDP regime rituals in temples tion is currently working with the traditional mud pot breaking Hindu one. different stakeholders, includ- fete. Special grade deputy With the directive of the n Similarly, YS Jaganmohan Reddy's government ing auto unions, to convert executive officer Parvathi, KKC then Chief Minister N views all segments of society equally. It does not auto-rickshaws into battery- deputy executive officer Chandrababu Naidu, APSRTC discriminate between castes, classes or faiths, he operated vehicles. Nagaratna and other officers tickets bore advertisements pointed out "Bounce electric scooters were also present. relating to various faiths and are aimed at encouraging com- n Tirupati MLA Bhumana n Bounce currently Gopujotsavam was performed schemes. They also carried his that?" he asked. Dr YS muters to opt for eco-friendly Karunakar Reddy said: "Tirupati operates in the city of with celestial fervour in Tirumala name as per an order to RTC. BJP State Chief Kanna Lakshminarayana made a Rajasekhara Reddy was a true shared transport, and in doing is growing rapidly and we need Bengaluru with 7,000 Gosala. The cattle were finely It was specifically on the gov- friend of Hindus and extend- so, reducing traffic congestion bike sharing services. With dockless scooters decked and special puja was ernment's orders that Naidu's similar comment on the issues related to RTC ed all help to priests, Vishnu and pollution. We are looking performed. Bounce, both residents of n The Bounce app allows name was prominently fea- tickets and the death of 100 cows at Gosala. "This recalled and opined that the forward to launching 100 elec- Tirupati and pilgrims will have tured on bus tickets, Vishnu late Chief Minister had tric scooters in the Temple the users to pick up a HC issues reminded mediapersons. is unfortunate. What about the death of cows at increased the budget for cer- City", said Bounce's CEO and access to greener as well as scooter and drop it at any summons to EOs The YSRCP leader told Simhachalam Gosala during the TDP rule? Will tain pujas and rituals in tem- Co-founder Vivekananda cleaner commuting options" legitimate parking lot reporters that maximum dam- ples. Similarly, YS Jaganmohan Hallekere. Commenting on HYDERABAD: The Telangana High age to the prestige of Hindu the BJP take the responsibility for that?" he asked. Reddy's government views all the launch, PS Girisha, Court on Friday issued summons faith was caused under the segments of society equally. It Municipal Commissioner Tirupati MLA Bhumana Bounce app allows the users to to the district educational officers TDP rule. He recalled that a regime that pujas, which were ganda of this kind. does not discriminate between Tirupati and Smart City CEO, Karunakar Reddy said: pick up a scooter and drop it of four districts of the state in a number of priests took to the violative of shastras, were per- BJP State Chief Kanna castes, classes or faiths, he said: "This is a commendable "Tirupati is growing rapidly at any legitimate parking lot. contempt case. The case was streets to protest against injus- formed at Kanakadurga tem- Lakshminarayana made a sim- pointed out. initiative by Bounce and we are and we need bike sharing ser- The company has started its filed by the qualified candidates of tice rendered to Hindu faith ple and other shrines. The ilar comment on the issues The people of the State had enthusiastic about their plan to vices. With Bounce, both res- operations in Bengaluru in DSC-1998 teachers' recruitment. It under the TDP regime. TDP is trying to project the related to RTC tickets and the taught the TDP a fitting lesson deploy electric scooters in idents of Tirupati and pil- September 2018 and has done has also issued directions for the Similarly, 29 innocent pil- YSRCP as an anti-Hindu party death of 100 cows at Gosala. and gave it only 23 seats, he Tirupati. grims will have access to green- over five million rides, cover- issuance of the notices to the grims died during the after its miserable failure in the "This is unfortunate. What said and added that the BJP In our effort to make the city er as well as cleaner commut- ing 30 million km. With strong DEOs for their appearance before Pushkaraalu due to Naidu's Assembly elections. The senior about the death of cows at failed to win even a single seat. pollution free, this will be the ing options". presence in Bengaluru and the court. The High Court later thoughtless decision in YSRCP leader said that action Simhachalam Gosala during It is ironical that these parties first step towards the adoption Bounce currently operates Hyderabad, the company is posted the case till September 5 Rajamahendravaram. would be taken against people the TDP rule? Will the BJP should criticise YSRCP, he of sustainable mode of shared in the city of Bengaluru with now planning to expand its for their appearance. It was during the TDP indulging in malicious propa- take the responsibility for added. transportation". 7,000 dockless scooters. The fleet in other cities. PIL on Aarogyasri dismissed Student dies of fever, HYDERABAD: The Telangana Amara Raja sets up EV Asia Paper & Pulp High Court on Friday dismissed a Public Interest Litigation by unions stage dharna terming it as infructuous. The Mancherial: Another stu- petition was filed by one Perala battery charging stations dismisses reports of dent of a Tribal Welfare Sekhar Rao, a social activist Residential School died of from LB Nagar urging the HC to PNS n TIRUPATI acute fever at his residence at declare the action of the state backing out Karshalaghattam village in government and the Telangana In a bid to promote India's Thandur mandal on Network Hospitals Association to move towards EV adoption, Muslim woman PNS n VIJAYAWADA Thursday. Holding the war- suspend cashless Aarogyasri Amara Raja installs EV battery den of the hostel responsible healthcare services as illegal charging/swapping stations, dresses her Indonesian pulp and paper for his death, students unions unconstitutional. He also urged along with a fleet of e-Autos in giant Asia Pulp and Paper staged a dharna demanding the HC to direct the state Tirupati. The initiative is (APP) has dismissed rumours justice for the parents of the government and the association undertaken in collaboration kids as lord that it has backed out of a student. to resume the implementation with the Tirupati Municipal Memorandum of the Aarogyasri scheme Corporation as a part of its Krishna Understanding (MoU) to con- immediately besides directing Smart City programme. PNS n KARIMNAGAR struct the world's biggest paper the state government to The inauguration of the and board mill in Will decentralise strengthen government hospitals same happened in the presence A devastating communal Ramayapatnam, on the coast in all over the Telangana instead of Girisha PS, IAS, sentiment has swept many of Andhra Pradesh. After a The proposed APP Mill administrative of providing huge budget for Commissioner, Municipal regions of the country in the change of government there, would be able to produce private hospitals of the state. A Corporation of Tirupati, recent past, affecting a num- local media published reports setup: Buggana division bench of the High Court Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, ber of lives. During these that the new Chief Minister five million tonnes of - Continued from P1 comprising of the Chief Justice MLA, Tirupati, H Harinatha times of communal turmoil, had created a hostile environ- paper and board grades Of the state Justice RS Chauhan Rao, CMD of APSPDCL, and little gestures of peace act like ment for deals concluded While Naidu assured a and Justice Shameem Akhtar other senior officials of Amara a soothing balm. One such under the then Chief Minister at the $3.5 billion coastal beautiful Capital for told the petitioner that his Raja. mara Raja is offering lithium ion battery packs, charging statiomara Raja is gesture was made by a mus- N Chandrababu Naidu, and Andhra Pradesh, your gov- petition had turned out to be facility. Environmental The launch of the fleet of e- offering lithium ion battery packs, charging statio lim woman, who dressed her that APP consequently can- ernment is more worried infructuous as the services have Autos and EV charging/swap- kids as Lord Krishna and celled the MoU early this year. approvals for it are still about expenditure on the been resumed in the state. ping station is a technological n Important step towards to its customers. Rukmini for a fancy dress A spokesperson from APP pending Capital. Could you please demonstration of Amara Raja making one of the most visited Speaking on the occasion, competition on the occasion dismissed the reports. "APP is elaborate your stand? Group's capabilities and com- pilgrim cities in the country, a Ramachandra N Galla, of Janmashtami. still evaluating the economic mitment in the e-Mobility seg- Chairman, Amara Raja Group, The rare gesture came to and logistical considerations be able to produce five million Our Government wel- Taking health ment. green city says "Amara Raja is committed light in Kakatiya School of for the development of a pulp tonnes of paper and board comes judicious and pur- The lithium ion battery n Women Drivers to run the to take part in the govern- Jammikunta where Shaheda, and paper mill at grades at the $3.5 billion poseful expenditure. If care to the packs and EV battery charging E-Auto fleet encouraging Self- ment's initiatives to drive green a muslim woman dressed Ramayapatnam, including site coastal facility. "Environmental Naidu's Singapore-type /swapping stations are employment mobility in the country. her children Mohsin and suitability, adequate water sup- approvals for it are still pend- Capital happens here, the designed and developed in Amara Raja is closely watch- Sabeena as lord Krishna and ply, regulatory approvals and ing. Participation from the people of the State have to next level the state-of-the-art R&D facil- ing trends and emerging busi- Satyabhama. Shaheda's ges- the supply of sustainable plan- State government would be pay the interest for Rs 1 lakh PNS n HYDERABAD ities of Amara Raja. plays a key role in enabling ness opportunities in the arena ture has won the accolades tation wood," he said. particularly important in crore debt. Is it justified? We The company has recently proliferation of e-Mobility in of electric mobility and has from many and people were "Contrary to speculation in terms of water supply to the want to assure the people of Anvaya is an online health- added a lithium ion battery the country and therefore taken concrete steps towards overwhelmed. The parents of the media, no decision has yet mill", he added. Sources close AP, a debt-free and liability- care platform for the elder- pack manufacturing facility of Amara Raja is offering lithium enhancing its R&D capabilities, other students commended been taken to commence or to the MoU suggest that its free State as we are practical. ly, which provides healthcare 500MWH capacity at its ion battery packs, charging sta- so as to develop battery packs her for taking up a task that withdraw the proposed devel- construction is envisaged as a One must understand that and utility services. A Tirupati manufacturing unit. tions and fleet operation solu- for electric mobility and EV mirrors the oneness and reli- opment at this time", he added. long-term project that may our Government is not living Hyderabad-based Eldercare EV charging infrastructure tions as an end-to-end package charging stations". gious unification. The proposed APP Mill would stretch over the next 10 years. in dreams. company Anvaya is initiat- ing the healthcare digital transformation and has now expanded to cities like Bangalore and Chennai. BJP overtakes Cong in membership PC gets SC protection, but They also launched the mobile App, 'Anvayaa K VENKATESHWARLU the party to lag behind the saf- Kincare', using which one n HYDERABAD fron party. can facilitate the well-being The party official spokesper- no freedom of their loved ones past their Telangana Congress, which son G Niranjan said that ear- - Continued from P1 Mehta said they need to con- a note submitted by the ED, prime needs. The services had done its intensive mem- lier the party used to take up front Chidambaram with the which was not even encompass the whole spec- bership drive last year, is lag- membership drive for every Mehta vehemently opposed the evidences collected so far, argued."Word by word, comma trum of healthcare services ging behind the BJP in terms three years but the party order granting protection from including some e-mail and for comma and full stop for full along with necessities. Key membership. The ruling TRS changed it to for every five arrest to Chidambaram in the money transaction, as several stop, even adjectives were services including booking and BJP have completed their years. "We will take up mem- money laundering case and persons who have created the copied as it was in the note and doctor appointments, con- membership drives and crit- bership drive in 2023 as we said that the probe agency "has shell companies have executed para-wise noting was done," sultation, diagnostic ser- icizing each other on the already taken it up in 2018", he collected innumerable evidence a will in the name of Sibal said and added that if the vices, pharmacy services, number of membership. The told to 'The Pioneer' over to show that the money has Chidambaram's granddaugh- courts are going to copy-paste preventive health checkups, BJP stood in second place phone from Delhi. He said that been transferred from one com- ter. Mehta said Chidambaram from a note of probe agencies home healthcare Services, with 31 lakh members after the people have a chance to pany to another shell company". has been evasive in his replies, then how will common people assitance during surgeries, TRS, which has 60 lakh mem- take the party membership He said Chidambaram refused to divulge anything and protect themselves. and also with daily house- bers in its kitty. The Congress anytime during five years. "We amassed 11 properties outside have not cooperated in the Singhvi said that in the antic- hold chores, such as had done its intensive mem- day, TRS' working president will take up intensive member- the country and has 17 bank probe. "Custodial interrogation ipatory bail rejection order of plumber, carpenters, electri- bership drive last year and it KT Rama Rao stated that their The BJP stood in ship drive for every five years accounts, not only in India but of the accused is necessary to the ED case, the high court cians to eldery. had 19 lakh party members in total membership enrollment second place with only", he said. He made it also abroad, and the money was unravel the truth which cannot should not have made observa- "Supporting the elderly the state. stood at 60 lakh, including 20 31 lakh members clear that it will not harm transferred through a web of be done under the protective tions with regard to Aircel- population with their health The ruling party in the state, lakh active members. He crit- party interest any way. The gap shell companies. umbrella of anticipatory bail," he Maxis cases. requirements is a delight. TRS and ruling party at the icized state BJP alleging that after TRS, which is better for the membership, Mehta said that lot of "hue said and insisted that the court The apex court was hearing The global population of Centre, BJP is indulging in the TRS active members are 20 has 60 lakh he defended. and cry" and "political vendet- should go through the case two separate petitions filed by people aged 60 and older is blame game and are conduct- lakh and more than BJP's total members in its On the other hand, the BJP ta" is alleged by petitioner diary and satisfy its conscience Chidambaram challenging the expected to be more than ing press conferences com- membership of 12 lakh. TRS leaders said that they gave 13 (Chidambaram) and his party before granting any relief to the Delhi High Court August 20 double from 900 million in petitively to criticize each other conducts its membership drive kitty. Congress has lakh new memberships this colleagues but "I am saying former minister. verdict by which his anticipato- 2015 to about 2 billion in on every day basis. The spar for every two years. Last time 19 lakh party year. They have already 18 lakh with a great sense of responsi- At the outset, Sibal said that ry bail was dismissed in the 2050. We at Anvayaa are between these two parties is (in 2017), the TRS member- members in the old members. Their total bility that this is a case of it is violation of his fundamen- cases registered by both the committed to understand, confusing Congress literally. ship was 60 lakh. The party membership is 31 lakh, they money laundering of a monu- tal right under Article 21 of the agencies-- CBI and ED. customise and execute The confused Congress is try- Chief K Chandrasekhar Rao state said. State BJP will take up mental magnitude". Constitution, that his petition The CBI had registered an health related services for ing hard to criticize both TRS handed over then a cheque of membership for every three He said custodial interroga- challenging the high court order FIR on May 15, 2017, alleging the comfort and conve- and BJP. However, TRS almost Rs 9,88,66000 as insurance years. The BJP membership tion of Chidambaram was was not heard by the apex irregularities in the Foreign nience of the elders in stopped criticizing Congress premium to the insurance party has to wait another four drive was closed on August 20. needed to unravel the truth and court on July 20 and 21 and he Investment Promotion Board India," said Prashanth targeting fully BJP. company for the 60 lakh mem- years for the membership Interestingly, the BJP crossed claimed that while being Union was arrested on the Wednesday (FIPB) clearance granted to the Reddy Director of Anvaya, On the other hand, both bers of the party. This time too, drive. As per Congress party the Congress, which has 19 finance minister he had asked night. INX Media group for receiving Elderly Care Services. "By TRS and BJP are busy with the TRS party is offering insur- constitution, it will conduct its lakhs members, and has 12 Indrani and Peter Mukherjea to "My rights under Article 21 overseas funds of Rs 305 crore doing this we are changing their membership drive all ance to its members. membership drive for every lakh more members than "take care of his son" when she cannot be frustrated", he said in 2007 during Chidambaram's the way healthcare services these days. Ruling TRS has The state Congress is not five years though it will give Congress now. The total voters had met with him in 2007 and added that the high court, tenure as the finance minister. are delivered and accessed to closed its membership drive on doing its membership drive membership through online in the state as per Election regarding FIPB approval for while rejecting the anticipatory Thereafter, the ED lodged a the elder ones," he added. August 22. Speaking on the this year as it did last year. The on any day. This has resulted Commission are 2,80,64,680. their company INX Media. bail plea, had taken on record money laundering case in 2017. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | AUGUST 24, 2019 region 04 City cops bust child kidnappers gang

PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM As a part of further investigation, the police The city police on Friday came to know that Chandu alias Sekhar was arrested a four-member gang, including two women, on not alone and that there was a gang charges of kidnapping chil- committing the crime since 2016, Meena said. Asiatic Lion dren and selling them for The Commissioner said it all started in 2016, money. They also nabbed three when Nagamani, a resident of Arilova, who persons for purchasing kids runs a prostitution business, informed Asiatic Lions to from the gang and two more, who helped the kidnappers. Sumanth, with whom she had an illegal affair Police found that the gang that her sister Sathyavathi in Eluru was in had kidnapped five children need of children. Sumanth discussed with her roar in Vizag zoo and sold four of them at prices and hatched a plan to kidnap a poor child and ranging from Rs 50,000 to Rs PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM 1.20 lakh. Four children have hand over to Sathyavathi where they could The Asiatic lions been rescued. earn easy money Indira Gandhi Zoological Park The arrested have been iden- (IGZP) received a pair of are now under tified as kingpin B Nagamani, Asiatic Lions from Sakkarbaug observation at the J Anand alias Chandu alias more offences to make easy Eswara Rao at Nakkapalle for Zoo in Gujarat under an ani- Sekhar, T Sumanth Kumar, M money. Rs 1.20 lakh. Their next kid- mal exchange programme. IGZP's animal Lakshmi, all residents from In 2017, Nagamani dis- napping was Simhachalam The Vizag zoo, which is the various parts of Visakhapatnam cussed about the kidnapping where they were caught, he only wild dog breeding centre, rescue centre while the mediators include M idea with J Anand alias added. will give five wild dogs in Jyothi and Ch Devi. Chandu, who is an auto-rick- DCP (Zone II) B Uday exchange of the two lions. Addressing a press confer- Commissioner of Police RK Meena addressing the media with regard to the busting of the child kidnappers gang in shaw driver from Arilova. Bhakasar said that the duo con- The animals were transport- tor, Yasoda Bai. ence here, Commissioner of Visakhapatnam on Friday Later, Anand sold his daugh- duct dry runs at various areas ed in Okhla-Puri Express that The agreement on animal Police RK Meena said the gang ter to one Mohammed in auto before committing the reached the city accompanied by exchange was made in 2016 at was busted while investigating Ziauddin for Rs 1 lakh. offence. Zoo animal keepers and officials the annual conference of the Simhachalam kidnapping gone to the wash room. After The Commissioner said it all hand over to Sathyavathi where Continuing their crimes, in "Since Nagamani, given her from the two zoos. Indian zoos held at Guwahati, case, which was reported on registering a case, the police started in 2016, when they could earn easy money. July 2017, the duo kidnapped business interests, has many The wild dogs will be leav- where 34 zoos from across August 5. took the accused into custody Nagamani, a resident of In November 2016, the duo a girl from Arilova. After police contacts. In Whatsapp, she ing on August 25 on-board India participated. On August 5, one N and rescued the baby with the Arilova, who runs a prostitu- kidnapped an eight-month- launched a man-hunt, the duo shares photographs of chil- Puri-Okhla express. The last animals received by Kanthamma from Paderu help of CCTV footage. tion business, informed old girl, who was with a beggar approached the police with dren they had kidnapped. To The Asiatic lions are now the zoo under the animal lodged a complaint with As a part of further investi- Sumanth, with whom she had near VUDA Park area and the baby saying that they found whomever they sell, they under observation at the exchange programme Gopalapatnam Police Station gation, the police came to an illegal affair that her sister sold her to Sathyavathi's hus- her in some area and escaped, inform them that these chil- IGZP's animal rescue centre. were chimpanzees from that her two-year-old son N know that Chandu alias Sekhar Sathyavathi in Eluru was in band B Rambabu for Rs 50,000. RK Meena said. Yet again in dren are orphans, separated They will be released to the Israel. However, one of Abhiram was kidnapped by was not alone and that there need of children. Sumanth dis- After the incident, Sumanth left November 2018, they kid- from parents, beggars and con- enclosure after the quarantine the chimps, aged around 21 Sekhar, who knew her from was a gang committing the cussed with her and hatched a for Vizianagaram, but napped a two-year-old boy vince them", Uday Bhaskar period, according to the cura- years. Simhachalam, when she had crime since 2016, Meena said. plan to kidnap a poor child and Nagamani decided to commit from Bheemili and sold to Ch said.

Not leaving YLMC pipeline project Steel units to adopt cost-cutting measures Congress: NO COMPROMISE ON QUALITY STEEL: RINL CMD Damodara back in the limelight PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM "The Visakhapatnam steel plant is adopting all cost-cut- Narasimha PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM As the steel market is facing ting measures and producing PNS n HYDERABAD a slowdown, steel industries quality steel as well to cater The Yeleru left main canal would have to adopt the cost- to the market needs,' he Congress senior leader and (YLMC) pipeline project cutting measures in India to added. former Deputy Chief Minister planned over a stretch of 153 survive the tough time, said "The forged wheel plant of Damodara Raja Narasimha kms has resurfaced after years PK Rath, the Chairman and the RINL at Rai Bareli has expressed anger over the as the water is touching its full Managing Director of would be ready for commis- rumors spread over social level. Greater Visakhapatnam Rashtriya Ispat Nigam sioning in September. We media that he is shifting his Municipal Corporation Limited (RINL), the corpo- have all the facilities in our loyalties to BJP. He (GVMC) could not initiate rate entity of Visakhapatnam integrated steel plant. stated that some the project due to financial Steel Plant. These difficult days for are deliberately constraint. Delivering the key-note the steel units will not last spreading false The YLMC is an open canal address at the one-day sem- long. We are hopeful of bet- news. He and brings water from inar on cost-effective tech- ter days soon, though the made it clear Godavari/Yeleru reservoir to nologies and market for long RINL CMD PK Rath addressing the one-day seminar on cost-effective technologies first quarter was not very that he is not the city. The estimated cost for The Yeleru left main canal (File photo) products, organised by the and market for long products in Visakhapatnam on Friday encouraging," he said leaving the Congress party at laying pipelines was around Rs magazine, Steel and adding it was necessary for any cost. In a statement on 2, 000 crore. Metallurgy, here on Friday, Rath said that the steel market is the steel industry to adopt Friday, he said that he is very GVMC has been preparing the Yeleru pipeline project is being considered Rath said that the steel mar- Eco-friendly measures much in Hyderabad city. "I a detailed project reports as the best alternative plan for constructing ket is witnessing a downturn witnessing a downturn at present and he and to invest in such didn't meet anybody", he said. (DPRs) to augment the storage at present and he also exud- also exuded confidence that the slugging technologies. On Friday, news had spread in volumes of several tanks as an summer water storage tanks or augmenting ed confidence that the slug- Nirmalya Mukherjee, the social media that Damodara alternative option. These tanks ging steel market would be steel market would be overcome in the editor of the magazine who Rajanarasimha is joining BJP include 'Kondakarla Ava' in storage of some tanks to resolve the water overcome in the coming coming months moderated the debate, said along with his wife Padmini Munagapaka, Penjeruvu, VK problem of the city months and there is need for the Union Government's Reddy. It may be recalled that Sagaram tank in Rayavaram, the Union Government to plan to invest Rs 20 lakh Padmini Reddy joined BJP and Gopalapatnam Awa in lend a helping hand to the prospects for steel market would have to come to grips crore on infra development before Assembly elections in Payakaraopeta. acquire land unlike in the case crore for the Yeleru pipeline steel industry. were very bright, but in the with such difficulties. Steel, would give a tremendous the morning and left in the However, the Yeleru pipeline of summer water storage tanks. project. We have to explore He said the long-term short time the industry he said, was a cyclical market. boost to the steel sector. evening. project is being considered as Vizag MP MVV options to raise the remaining the best alternative plan for Satyanarayana said that the funds. constructing summer water availability of water plays an I would try my best to get a storage tanks or augmenting essential role for the func- good chunk of funds for the storage of some tanks to tioning and development of project from the Union gov- Microsoft, ISB ink pact to BJP hopes resolve the water problem of any city. ernment. I convened a meet- the city. The pipeline project "Several industries of the city ing with the GVMC officials would have no maintenance have already come forward to regarding the project recently," and the civic body need not fund to the tune of Rs 1,200 he said. set up AI digital lab consolidate PNS n HYDERABAD IT giant Microsoft and Indian position in TS Develop School of Business (ISB) have signed an MoU to set up an AI AVINASH DEEPAK PULI version of the BJP leader DK Yadadri-Warangal (Artificial Intelligence) Digital n MAHABUBNAGAR Aruna, would be wiped out Lab and also offer an executive completely though certain Highway: programme titled 'Leading The Bharatiya Janatha Party is opponents of the former Business Transformation in the keen on strengthening its Minister say that she may Komatireddy Age of AI' at the B-School's base in Mahabubnagar not influence the cadre n campus. Speaking about the tie- district and opened of the Congress sub- PNS HYDERABAD up with ISB, Amit Maheshwari, the gates for all sequent to her Congress MP from President, Microsoft India said the parties, par- defection to the Bhongir Komatireddy AI is a game-changer to drive ticularly, on the BJP. Devotees seen at Krishna temple in Visakhapatnam on the occasion of Venkat Reddy has submit- new business models and trans- institution to use AI to under- gramme will begin from eve of the visit of However, the Janmastami in Visakhapatnam on Friday. ted a memorandum to form today's businesses and stand new phenomena that are October. The AI digital Lab Union Home Congress dissi- National High-Way workplaces. relevant for business as well as powered by PlatiFi technologies, Minister Amit dents are keen on Authority of India chair- "With this coming together policy and subsequently dis- a Microsoft partner, will provide Shah to Hyderabad joining the BJP say- Janmastami celebrated man Nagendranath Sinha of ISB and Microsoft, it is a seminate the knowledge to busi- an opportunity for ISB to on Saturday. Leaders, ing that the acquain- on Friday at Delhi in regard unique opportunity to increase ness leaders who will lead to enhance its research eminence including DK Aruna tance with the ruling to development of roads in the innovation with AI in transform their businesses through unique insights that will and AP Jithender Reddy are party would ultimately help the State. In his memoran- businesses. Our new partner- through artificial intelligence to be derived from the research taking every possible step to them secure the development with religious fervour dum, Komatireddy urged ship with ISB will empower compete effectively. conducted by the lab which will attract the cadre from the easily. In Mahabubnagar dis- Sinha to develop the NH- business leaders to increase The ISB expects to see about also likely to have a significant Congress and TRS in the dis- trict, former MP AP Jithernder PNS n VISAKHAPATNAM 163 (Yadadri- Warangal) their tech intensity and do 1000 CXOs undergoing the impact on business and policy tricts like Mahabubnagar and Reddy is eyeing on the TRS The organizers are besides allocating funds to more with AI," Maheswari three-day non-technical pro- not just in India but all over the Gadwal and they are targeting cadre and he has reportedly Janmastami was celebrated with expecting that over Alair-Jeedikal Service Road said. gramme in the next three to world, a joint press release said. the two parties from the roots chalked out a plan of action to religious fervor all over the city. to develop it as a four-lane ISB Dean Rajendra Srivastava four years, Anand Nanad- Microsoft will support ISB with to inflict heavy loss on those decimate the party roots in the Despite the rain whole day, one lakh devotees road. said the collaboration with kumar, associate dean of the B- best in class infrastructure access parties. In Gadwal, the pockets where his personal devotees thronged temples and Microsoft India will enable the School said adding the pro- to cloud and AI tools, it said. Congress party, as per the hold is evident. various places all day long. participating in the The main even was held at AS Raja College grounds where three day festival. the local branch of International Society for Krishna Last time around 20, 000 devo- CONGRESS TO UP THE ANTE AGAINST TRS Consciousness launched three tees chanted the mantra this day celebrations since Friday reaching the figure to complete PNS n HYDERABAD without burdening the people. morning. Sahasra Hari Nama Japam. n Komatireddy to take up ‘padayatra' from Nalgonda to Hyderabad on Monday To examine Pranahitha river The organizers are expecting Lord Krishna in baby form Telangana Congress leaders flow at Thummidihetti, the that over one lakh devotees par- was gently rocked on a grand are intensifying their fight Udaya Samudram, Nalgonda Pranahitha-Chevella project Telangana Congress had taken ticipating in the three day fes- cradle on this day. Devotees will against the alleged corruption to Jalasoudha, Hyderabad and changed the project con- up a tour programme to tival. participate in swinging the in irrigation projects in the along with 5,000 farmers struction spot from Thummidihetti. TPCC Chief A special mandapam was Lord marking his divine State. The Congress party has demanding the State govern- Thummidihetti to Kaleswaram N Uttam Kumar Reddy, MLC created to perform Hari appearance. Two grand planned to take up two pro- ment to complete Udaya by constructing barrage at T Jeevan Reddy, MPs, MLAs, NamaJapaYagna. Devotees abhishekam was held on Friday grammes on August 26. The Samudram project immedi- Medigadda. TPCC working presidents, for- entered the mandapam with a and another would be held on TPCC chief N Uttam Kumar ately. The Congress is arguing that mer Ministers, candidates con- sankalpam chanting Hare Saturday night. Reddy will visit the Pranahitha In Thummidihetti pro- the water would have supplied tested elections in Assembly Krishna Mantra 108 times. Devotees thronged in huge river flow at Thummidihetti gramme, the Congress leaders through gravity if constructed from Karimnagar and Inside the mantapam there numbers to watch this eye along with MPs, MLAs, MLC, would examine the Pranahitha project at Thummidihetti and Adilabad district will partici- were 108 tiles layed in a catching abhishekam with soul former Ministers and other river flow at Thumidihetti the project would have com- pate in the tour. The leaders sequence. Devotees stepped on stirring kirtans. People also leaders. On the other hand, on spot. It may be recalled that the pleted much before. The will through train up to Sirpur each tile to chant the mantra visited various temples in the the same day, Bhongir MP then Congress government Congress was also arguing that Kagaz Nagar. There from they once thus finishing their vow city and many places all over Komatireddy Venkat Reddy had taken up Pranahitha- 38,000 crore estimated amount acre. However, the TRS gov- the project would have com- will go by road to reach before they exit the mantapam. north coastal Andhra Pradesh. will take up 'Padayatra' from Chevella project with Rs aiming to irrigate 16.5 lakh ernment had redesigned the pleted as a national project Thummidihetti. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | AUGUST 24, 2019 nation 05

SHORT READS TRIPLE TALAQ SC agrees to examine validity of new law; issues notice to Centre Govt's advisers have PNS n NEW DELHI admitted economy in The bench, while agreeing to examine deep mess: Rahul The Supreme Court Friday the validity of the 2019 Act, observed agreed to examine the validity NEW DELHI: Congress leader of a newly enacted law which that petitioners have also raised the Rahul Gandhi on Friday said makes the practice of instant issue of punishment of up to three years the government's own advisers divorce through triple talaq had now admitted that the and grant of bail to the husband only country's economy was in a among Muslims a punishable offence entailing imprison- after the woman is heard by the court "deep mess" and asked the Army personnel killed Centre to remonetise it by ment of up to three years. putting money in the hands of A bench of justices N V "the needy and not the greedy". Ramana and Ajay Rastogi woman is heard by the court. advocate Ejaz Maqbool, Jamiat issued notice to the Centre on A total of four petitions Ulama-I-Hind has claimed that in Pak firing along He also said the Congress had been cautioning about the state a batch of petitions seeking to have been filed in apex court since the pronouncement of of the economy for long. declare The Muslim Women challenging the validity of the talaq by a Muslim husband "Government's own economic (Protection of Rights on it is declared as an offence like law. upon his wife had already been Marriage) Act 2019 as "uncon- dowry and child marriage, but Two Muslim organisations declared "void and illegal", LoC in J-K's Rajouri advisors have finally n acknowledged what we stitutional" on grounds that it if it still goes on then what is Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind and there was no requirement to PNS JAMMU cautioned for long - India's allegedly violates the provisions the remedy. 'Samastha Kerala Jamiathul enact the law. Officials said the economy is in a deep mess. of the Constitution. Responding to the query, Ulema', a religious organisation "However, the impugned An Army personnel was killed soldier was "Now, accept our solution and "We will examine this," the Khurshid said several aspects of Sunni Muslim scholars and Act criminalises the act of in Pakistani Army firing along manning a remonetise the economy, by bench told senior advocate have to be examined and in the clerics in Kerala, have moved pronouncement of talaq by a the Line of Control (LoC) in putting money back in the Salman Khurshid, who was triple talaq matter the the Supreme Court this month Muslim husband and makes it Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri forward post in hands of the needy and not the appearing for one of the peti- Constitution bench had already challenging the law's validity. a cognizable offence, without district on Friday, prompting Kalsia village of greedy," Gandhi wrote on tioners. declared it to be null and void. said the practice is void. Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind appreciating that such pro- strong retaliation from the Twitter. Khurshid said there were "If there is no such thing as He said it has to be exam- approached the apex court on nouncement had already been Indian side, officials said. Nowshera sector many dimensions, including triple talaq then what are they ined whether the religious Thursday. declared unconstitutional and The killing of Naik Rajib when it came making the practice a punish- making an offence," he told the practice denies the rights to the President Ram Nath Kovind amounted to nullity in the Thapa, 34, raised the death toll able offence and jail term of up bench and referred to a five- woman. has given assent to the Act eyes of law," the plea said. in the cross-border firing in under to three years, which need to be judge Constitution bench ver- The bench, while agreeing to which makes 'talaq-e-biddat' or Referring to the provision of the past week to four -- three unprovoked firing examined by the top court. dict which had declared the examine the validity of the any other similar form of talaq the Act which stipulates pun- soldiers and one civilian. He said the petitioners were practice of triple talaq among 2019 Act, observed that peti- having the effect of instanta- ishment of up to three years jail "Pakistan Army resorted to from across the concerned about making the Muslims as null and void. tioners have also raised the neous and irrevocable divorce along with fine, the plea said it unprovoked ceasefire violation border in the practice of triple talaq among To this the bench asked, issue of punishment of up to pronounced by a Muslim hus- is an "ill-conceived provision along the LoC in Nowshera Muslims an offence as the suppose if a religious practice three years and grant of bail to band void and illegal. which imposes excessive and sector and in the exchange of early hours apex court had already is declared as null and void and the husband only after the In the plea filed through disproportionate punishment." fire, Naik Thapa attained mar- tyrdom," Defence spokesman soldier was manning a forward Helicopter makes Lt Col Devender Anand said. post in Kalsia village of He said Thapa was a brave, Nowshera sector when it came emergency landing in highly motivated and sincere under unprovoked firing from Uttarkashi Outbreak of diseases Akhilesh dissolves SP's soldier. across the border in the early "The nation will always hours. DEHRADUN: A helicopter remain indebted to him for the The soldier was critically involved in relief operation in supreme sacrifice and devo- injured and was immediately the rain-hit Uttarkashi district of feared in Punjab tion to duty," Lt Col Anand evacuated to a military hospi- Uttarakhand made an n Uttar Pradesh units PNS CHANDIGARH said. tal where he succumbed to emergency landing at Lagwada PNS n LUCKNOW Thapa was a resident of injuries, they said. on Friday, officials said. The floodwater from the del- Mechpara village in Jalpaiguri Thapa's death was the However, both pilot and co- uged areas of Punjab, partic- Samajwadi Party president district of West Bengal. He is fourth casualty on the Indian pilot of the helicopter were safe ularly Jalandhar, Ropar and Akhilesh Yadav on Friday dis- survived by wife Khusbu side in Pakistan mortar and escaped with minor Ferozepur districts began solved the party's entire Uttar Mangar Thapa, the spokesman shelling and small arms firing injuries, Director General law receding on Friday, giving rise Pradesh units including the said. in the twin districts of Rajouri and order Ashok Kumar said. to the threat of an outbreak of state executive, and district and He said the Indian Army and Poonch since August 17. The private helicopter made the epidemic diseases. youth wings, sources said, as he responded strongly and effec- While an Army jawan and landing on the banks of a river With no rains in the past attempts a course correction tively to the ceasefire violation a youth were killed and four when it was on way to Chiwa to two days, the water in flood- in the party after its Lok Sabha by Pakistan. soldiers injured in heavy distribute relief material among ed areas has started receding, poll debacle. Heavy damage to Pakistani Pakistani shelling and firing in affected people, Uttarkashi officials said. The party, however, has Army posts and casualties to Mendhar sector of Poonch District Magistrate Ashish The Army and NDRF per- cases of water-borne ailments retained state president Naresh Pakistani soldiers have been district on August 20, anoth- Chauhan said. The incident sonnel, however, continue to would increase in days to Uttam, they said. inflicted in the retaliatory er soldier was killed in comes just two days after a helicopter involved in relief work overtime to shift people come. "Party president Akhilesh action, he added. Nowshera sector of Rajouri efforts in flood-hit Uttarkashi out of the flooded areas to After recent rains and the Yadav has dissolved the state Much to the SP's chagrin, panel of leaders appointed as Earlier, officials said the district on August 17. district crashed and erupted in safety, officials said. release of excess water from executive. All district execu- while its tally remained stuck spokespersons for TV chan- flames after it got entangled in The prime concern for the the Bhakra Dam, the Sutlej tives and the executives of at five, the tie-up benefitted nels. the overhead electricity wires, state health authorities is the river and its tributaries had youth and other wings have Mayawati's BSP, which The appointment of all party killing three people on board. possible outbreak of epidem- flooded villages in Ludhiana, also been dissolved," a senior bagged 10 seats in the state - panellists was cancelled in one ic diseases in the flood-hit Jalandhar, Ferozepur and party leader told PTI request- - it drew a blank in 2014 gen- stroke by the party chief who Top Army commander areas once the water vanishes, Rupnagar in Punjab, causing ing anonymity. "A new execu- eral polls. also said that no TV channel ‘PC's arrest had Jalandhar Medical Officer A S damage to the crops and hous- tives will be formed soon." What rubbed salt to the should invite any of them for Duggal said. es in low-lying areas. The surprise development is SP's wound was the shock debate. visits forward bases sobering effect Many people are already With no fresh rains in the being seen as an effort by the defeat of Dimple Yadav, A party insider said on Congress’ affected by diarrhoea, gas- last two days, the water has SP to recover its electoral base Akhilesh's wife who had Akhilesh began churning with- PNS n JAMMU troenteritis, fungal infection started receding in swollen after its poor performance in entered the fray as a sitting MP. in the organisation the very He was NEW DELHI: In a dig at and skin disease and are being rivers of Punjab and Haryana the recent Lok Sabha polls She represented the Kannauj day the results were out, with The Northern Army com- accompanied by Congress leaders pitching for treated at different camps, he but the farming fields over when it won just five seats -- Lok Sabha seat. over a dozen Assembly by- mander visited forward bases not "demonising" Prime said. hundreds of acres and sever- the same as in 2014 -- despite Just a day after the Lok polls not far away, and the big- in Poonch and Akhnoor sec- White Knight Minister Narendra Modi, BJP's Apprehending the outbreak al villages remain inundated, stitching a pre-poll alliance Sabha results were declared, ger target of 2022 Assembly tors along the Line of Control Corps Amit Malviya on Friday said the of various diseases, he said the officials said. with the BSP and the RLD. the party chief sacked the elections in mind. (LoC) on Friday and expressed arrest of the former finance satisfaction at the measures Commander Lt minister P Chidambaram had a Gen Paramjit "sobering effect" on his party adopted by the forces to colleagues. Malviya, the IT cell counter infiltration. Singh during the The visit by General Officer head of the party, said law visit, a defence catching up with Chidambaram Commanding, Northern ‘Hate for BJP nursed among minorities for 70 yrs’ Command, Lt Gen Ranbir spokesman said has made other Congress n leaders to start "singing PNS NEW DELHI ties for votes and has done A growing economy "Any crime that happens Singh comes in the wake of praises" of the prime minister. development without discrim- can never ignore should be dealt with strong- nearly a dozen ceasefire vio- Hate for the BJP has been ination. ly...No crime should be looked lations by Pakistan along the ed to give befitting response to "Law catching up with Sonia population explosion. Gandhi's courtier seems to planted in the minds of minori- In an interview to PTI, the upon from the communal LoC in the twin border dis- adversary's ceasefire viola- have had a sobering effect on ties for 70 years and it cannot Minority Affairs Minister said Awareness is needed and angle," he said. tricts of Rajouri and Poonch tions and tactical actions," the other Congress leaders, be wiped out in 70 days or the prime minister's population society should be sensitised. Asked if Prime Minister over the past week that left official said. including Chidambaram's seven years, Union minister control pitch cannot be looked Muslim community population Modi's popularity among three soldiers and a civilian He said the commander lawyer, who like a canary, are Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said through a religious prism and minorities has gone up after dead. was also briefed on 'Mission Friday, asserting that the effect the government wanted to act has gone down. Those giving it the government's triple talaq He was accompanied by Reach Out', an initiative suddenly singing praises of communal angle have no Prime Minister Modi," he said. of this "poison" is now reced- on this through awareness and law, Naqvi said the govern- White Knight Corps undertaken to bring normal- Senior Congress leaders, ing. not by the "Emergency-style" knowledge ment's move on triple talaq, Commander Lt Gen Paramjit cy to the region. including Abhishek Singhvi, Though the BJP was found- control as done by the MUKHTAR ABBAS NAQVI Article 370, demonetisation Singh during the visit, a Lt Gen Ranbir Singh appre- who is representing ed in 1980, its precursor Jan Congress. Union minister and GST, were reform mea- defence spokesman said. ciated the coordination Chidamabram in court and Sangh had been active since the "A growing economy can sures and not intended for "The Army commander between the Army, civil Shashi Tharoor came out in 1950s. never ignore population explo- "There should be awareness accused in the Pehlu Khan popularity. expressed satisfaction on mea- administration and the support of their party colleague Naqvi asserted that minori- sion. Awareness is needed and (on population control). it lynching case in Rajasthan, However, he said minorities sures adopted to strengthen Central Armed Police Force Jairam Ramesh who said that ties are feeling "completely society should be sensitised. should be carried out as a Naqvi said law and order is a have "strong trust" on Modi as counter-infiltration posture (CAPF), and complemented "demonising" the prime safe" under Prime Minister Muslim community popula- mission like the cleanliness state subject and it is the they have realised that there are with increased alertness and the troops for bringing the sit- minister was wrong and he Narendra Modi's leadership tion has gone down. Those giv- drive for which no law was responsibility of the state gov- no riots and no atmosphere of use of high-end technology. uation in the districts of should be praised for the right as he has not indulged in any ing it communal angle have no made," he said. ernment to take action against discrimination under the his He also appreciated the aggres- Poonch, Rajouri and Reasi things he do. political exploitation of minori- knowledge," Naqvi said. On the acquittal of all perpetrators of such crime. leadership. sive domination of LoC adopt- back to normal. BABRI DEMOLITION ‘Monumental money laundering by PC’: Govt SC asks UP govt to pass orders PNS n NEW DELHI case. Petitioner shall not be bought by the accused both in arrested till further hearing of India and abroad. His claims The centre today opposed for- the case. List the petition on led to a heated argument mer Union Minister P Monday (August 26). The between the prosecution and in 2 weeks on judge's tenure Chidambaram's petition for respondent shall file their reply defence counsel. PNS n NEW DELHI tenure till the completion of interim protection from arrest and contentions by Monday," Advocates Kapil Sibal and trial and delivery of verdict in by investigation agencies, say- the bench comprising Justices Abhishek Manu Singhvi, who The Supreme Court Friday the case. However, the state ing that any such order by the R Banumathi and AS Bopanna are arguing Mr Chidambaram's asked the Uttar Pradesh gov- government was yet to pass the Supreme Court would hinder said. case in court, said they have ernment to pass orders with- order. the ongoing probe into a case Mr Chidambaram has been filed a separate petition to in two weeks on extension of He was also asked by the top of "monumental" money laun- accused of facilitating a huge challenge the Special Judge's tenure of the special judge con- court to deliver the verdict dering involving INX Media. infusion of foreign funds into order sending him to CBI cus- ducting trial in the 1992 Babri within nine months. Solicitor General Tushar a television company - INX tody. Masjid demolition case, involv- The top court had said that Mehta, who was representing Media - in 2007 at the instance Mr Chidambaram was ing BJP veterans L K Advani, the extension of tenure of the the CBI and the Enforcement of his son Karti, who alleged- arrested amid high drama on M M Joshi and Uma Bharti. special judge, who is set to Directorate in the top court, ly received bribes for his role. Wednesday, a day after the A bench of justices R F retire on September 30, will maintained that custodial mental magnitude," he said. top court's refusal to interfere He was the Union Finance Delhi High Court refused to Nariman and Surya Kant said only be for the purpose of con- interrogation of Mr The Supreme Court eventu- with an order delivered in this Minister at the time. grant him anticipatory bail in a fresh letter has been written appearing for the state, to con- cluding the trial and delivering Chidambaram was sorely ally granted interim protection regard by a special CBI court In his objection to granting the INX Media case. Justice by the special judge on July 27 sider all the five requests with- the verdict in the case. needed to unravel transactions from arrest to Mryesterday. Mr Chidambaram interim pro- Sunil Gaur called the former in which he had made five in two weeks time saying these During the extended tenure, allegedly made through shell Chidambaram in the case, and "Having heard the counsels tection, the Solicitor General Union Minister the "kingpin" requests including providing requests appears to be reason- he will remain under the companies in the case. "I am posted the next hearing for for the petitioner and Solicitor said that the Enforcement in the case, and said that he him security. able. administrative control of the saying with a sense of respon- Monday. The Congress leader, General Tushar Mehta, we are Directorate has collected innu- should not be given special The bench asked senior The apex court had on July Allahabad High Court, the sibility that this is a case of however, will remain in CBI of the view that the co-accused merable pieces of evidence to treatment just because he is a advocate Aishwarya Bhati, 19 extended the special judge's court had said. money laundering of a monu- custody until then due to the were granted bail in the ED prove that properties were parliamentarian. VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | AUGUST 24, 2019 op nion 06 www.dailypioneer.com facebook.com/dailypioneer | @TheDailyPioneer | instagram.com/dailypioneer/ PAPER WITH PASSION The new Dalit identity For the sake of democracy Protests over Sant Ravidas’s shrine show that SC/STs are becoming equally aggressive about identity politics he political import of the thousands of Decades after the Indian republic was founded, citizens today are worried about the increasing Dalits marching in Delhi to save the erosion of credibility of elected representatives who continue enjoying legislative privileges Tshrine of their saint Ravidas is not just about claiming rights and space in a treatise, State of the Nation: Brahminical order or the appropriation of land Democracy Governance and as evidenced by the parks of their supreme Parliament. Members of the leader Mayawati. It is about equality and Constituent Assembly were mostly freedom fighters and comparative weighing of scales, another men and women known form of minority assertion in the face of brute throughout the length and majoritarianism, a question mark on differ- breadth of the country for the sacrifices they made. They ent approaches to the similarity of contexts, worked tirelessly to give India and another manifestation of identity poli- JS RAJPUT its Constitution. They gave tics. Besides, Sant Ravidas embodies a socio-cultural idea of India that under- n a democracy, citizens enjoy the priv- themselves a sitting allowance ilege of casting their vote to elect rep- of `40 per day. Contrast this cuts the monolithic imposition of today. Born in the 15th century in Varanasi resentatives. In India, we elect leaders with their successors. The to leather makers, he denounced the Hindu Brahminical order, challenged right from the panchayat level to the salaries and allowances of deity worship and worked for an egalitarian society against a Hindu Rashtra, Parliament. The right to vote is prized Members of Parliament Act, Iand all of us are taught about it in our schools 1954, fixed a salary of `400 per becoming the one voice of the marginalised. And such was the power of his and universities. We are also reminded about month for an MP and a daily messages that many of his disciples even found mention in the Guru Granth this by politicians of all hues before every elec- allowance of `21. Sahib of the Sikhs. None can miss the impactful swathe of this man from tion. It is also a well-established fact that the After this, there have been Indian voter is far more mature now and 29 upward revisions to the Act. Varanasi, unmistakably a prime political constituency today. Nor can the appro- knows about the “power” of his/her vote. This There were members, whose priation of the “mandir wahin banayenge” slogan be missed as an equal was proved beyond any doubt to one and all conscience was pricked but their claimant as the Ram temple in Ayodhya. For starters, both have historicity — nationally and internationally — in 1977 viewpoint was overlooked by the when the citizens unseated Indira Gandhi majority. Nanaji Deshmukh was of belief. Lord Rama was believed to be born in Ayodhya, Guru Ravidas was from her traditional family fiefdom in Uttar one such exception. He raised believed to have visited the Chamarwala Johar in Tughlaqabad 500 years Pradesh and simultaneously threw her out of this issue in 2004 and pointed ago. Like Ayodhya, this memorial site is disputed with facts of 1950 differ- power at the national level by decimating her out that “salaries and allowances political party. A very interesting interlude fol- of members had gone up 90 ing from facts of 1963, the latter being accepted by the court as encroach- lowed her defeat. People had high hopes from times during the first 50 years”. ment and, therefore, a ground for demolition. Like Ayodhya, status quo has the next Government as it was supposed to But his words made no impact. been continuing for years with no party, and even the Delhi Development work under the astute guidance of Jayaprakash These upward revisions invari- Narayan. Those, who inherited power, could ably got a full-throated fast-track Authority (DDA), carrying out any demolition on the ground. Like Ayodhya, not manage the Government. They were approval from the MPs. Kashyap protesters do not want the memorial shifted as a reconciliatory move and assessed unfit by the people and Indira describes the position in its want it on hallowed ground, asking whether Ram temple activists would agree Gandhi was brought back to power within totality: “At a time when the to a commensurate shift in venue? Besides, Dalit activists argue, the con- three years. People not only pardoned her but salary of a member was only also taught a lesson to those who could not `12,000 per month, Nanaji had struction of Tughlaqabad Ravidas temple is not on the road or creating any rise above petty personal feuds as they had with a focus on “lot learn to live tives, including those holding voter has seen it all. They are wor- estimated that the direct month- obstruction to the general masses. In fact, it can even be part of the Centre’s not “learnt to live and work together.” All this, together” began in joint families positions of greater political ried and are struggling with the ly expenditure on an MP was at forest project and, without any other pressing logic, seems just another harass- experts say, is the essence of democracy. that accommodated four gener- power, find it difficult to main- increasing erosion of credibility least `3 lakh per month. Himself Democracy shines when a humble per- ations under one roof. It was also tain the right balance between of elected representatives, who an MP, he knew first hand. On ment ploy by the mainstream Right. The latest demolition follows two oth- son, setting aside all his/her woes, concerns a ground to teaching them to Indian perception of democrat- unfortunately — exceptions apart that basis, the present monthly ers by the DDA, one of Buddha Vihar at Devli Hill, and the other at Bhagwan and stress of providing the next meal, enters respect different viewpoints and ic public life and the lure of power — could not live up to expecta- cost of an MP must work out Valmiki Mandir in Seemapuri. Which is why the Tughlaqabad incident has the polling booth and puts his/her finger on accommodate the likes and dis- and pelf — glamour and glitz in tions. They have seen how rep- close to `10 or15 lakh per the EVM button. Who can read or visualise likes of everyone. Respect for a globalised free-market world. resentatives coming from hum- month or more, which could be snowballed as a politico-cultural movement, linking both Ravidas and what clouds their minds in the shape of a bet- diversity and the realisation how The chinks emerging in the ble backgrounds become bil- few hundred times the per capi- Babasaheb Ambedkar. ter tomorrow for him/her, the family and for essential it was, were inherent in Indian democracy are not unex- lionaires. They know for sure that ta income of an Indian.” The latest round of protests also reflects the growing counter-muscular- the little world that deserves outside support the Indian tradition. Indian cul- pected. Mahatma Gandhi could their Minister, Chief Minister or Whenever issues related to on many counts. The voter is still far from the ture prepares its children for a envision in April 24, 1922, that Deputy Chief Minister could MPs or State legislatures come ity in the Dalit leadership, being led from the front by Bhim Army chief promises made in the Constitution of India. duty-bound society that respects “As we become independent, all spend anywhere from `5 crore to up during discussions, I am Chandrashekhar Azad. His agitationist politics is finding resonance given the One more election opportunity and expec- relationships within the family the defects of the system of elec- `50 crore to refurbish their offi- invariably reminded of the waning political influence of Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) chief Mayawati, who, tations soar again. The Indian voter has also and beyond. tions, injustice, the tyranny of the cial bungalows. Former Chief Gandhian vision that defects of witnessed how elected representatives have It will be worthwhile to richer classes as also the burden Ministers are given huge bunga- elections would weigh heavily while arguing for the restoration of the temple, disagreed with the violence often let them down on several counts. Most remember what Churchill said: of running administration, are lows for life with support staff. on our people. The resilience of associated with it as diluting the key plank. Of course, Behenji still believes of them vanish for five years, take more inter- “Democracy is the worst form of bound to come upon us. People When the High Court ruled electors in democracy may have Azad to be a foisted creation of the BJP’s ideological parent, the RSS, and est in their own welfare than that of the elec- Government, except for all oth- would begin to feel that during against this practice, the Madhya its upper limits. It is public torate, show little concern and connectivity ers”, which invites learned and those days, there was more jus- Pradesh Government found a knowledge that each candidate there are still a lot of theories as to whether Guru Ravidas followers are being to their electors, give no dignity to them and informed deliberations even now. tice, better administration and new way to bypass the court’s is supposed to submit a detailed coopted into the Hindutva sub-culture. But considering Azad’s traction among after five years, return with folded hands, He viewed democratic politics peace and there was honesty to orders. Using discretionary quota, statement of the expenditure the youth across north India and a combined Dalit iconisation of all leaders, pleading for “one more chance.” But if one not only as an “insurance” for a great extent among the admin- it reallotted the same houses. incurred during election cam- weighs the performance of elected represen- future, against external dangers, istrators compared to the days Such instances could be aplenty. paigns. They also know that it it is a constituency strong enough to negotiate with anybody, not only, as tatives on Gandhian expectations, one would but also against threats “scarce- after Independence.” The youth of today may should always be within the lim- alleged by Mayawati many times, the BJP. Azad may have been deployed as mostly be disappointed. ly less grave and much more near When I came across this part find it difficult to believe that the its prescribed by the Election a vote-cutter initially but now has a solid consolidation of Dalit youth, who Winston Churchill never expected that and constant” that threaten us all. of Gandhian writing some four members of the Constituent Commission of India. are countering majoritarian celebrations by scaling up celebrations of Guru India could manage its independence. He was India, like every other function- decades ago, my simplistic query Assembly did not get any salary, Every Indian voter would be convinced that Indians were unfit to govern al and dynamic democracy, must to eminent Gandhian personal- let alone pension. They got an willing to say “every one spends Ravidas, Valmiki, Dr Ambedkar, a signal that they do not want to be sub- themselves and, hence, the British had to stay remain conscious of the dangers ities was: How could Gandhiji allowance of `45 per day for the much more than what they claim sumed or Sankritised in their thinking. Now that the Bhim Army has started on to look after them. It was not easy for him to its democracy that are emerg- cultivate such serious apprehen- days of sitting. And they were the to have spent”, exceptions apart. ` working nationwide, Dalit youth are being motivated to assert and not deny or those of his ilk to see beyond the cobwebs ing within the system from the sions about elections when we ones who got it reduced to 40 Is this situation acceptable? May of the much-publicised altruistic perception very functionaries that are had no such experience in India? per day in consideration of the be, someday, some young elect- their ancestry. This is important given that the young Dalit vote could be a that the British essentially travelled to India entrusted with the task of sustain- They were kind enough to tough economic condition of the ed representative will launch a change-maker in the forthcoming Assembly elections. Only this week, Azad to “salvage the souls of the savages.” One could ing and strengthening democra- enlighten me that Gandhiji had country. campaign against this routine launched the Bhim Army Students Federation (BASF) and said he wanted claim with a sense of pride and achievement tic values. studied the British election sys- An eminent expert on the practice and be hailed as a “hero” that whether Churchill liked it or not, India We are all aware how tradi- tem in-depth and could visualise nuances of parliamentary striving to restore democratic val- students of Scheduled Castes (SC), Scheduled Tribes (ST), Other Backward has established its credentials in “how to make tional democratic values have what impact the taste of power democracy and an internation- ues. This could be done by some Classes (OBC) and religious minorities to be aware of both their rights and its democracy operational in its minutest confronted difficult situations produces on the majority of ally acknowledged scholar and young person, who remains hon- duties. Clearly, he is creating a new swell in the existing discourse. nuances.” We could do it as it was not new in the era of globalisation and elected representatives. author of Our Constitution, est, humble and humane as the to democratic practices of governance. commercialisation. They stand Having elected 17 Subhash Kashyap brilliantly representative of people. The Ganrajyas of Licchavi and Vaishali overshadowed by emerging Parliaments and innumerable analysed the “rise” of the Indian (The writer is the Indian are well-known historical instances. Even at materialist values. On several State Assemblies, district and parliamentarian at the nation- Representative on the Executive Fire in the jungle that time, education for preparing young ones occasions, elected representa- panchayat level bodies, the Indian al level in his latest outstanding Board of UNESCO) As a nation that will suffer the impact of global warming S O U N D BITE and climate change, India, too, must raise concerns Indicators suggesting eco- Artistes are usually emotional India and Pakistan should In our country there are four moke from the fires raging across the nomic slowdown are a cause and we tend to react immediate- resolve the Kashmir issue pillars — democratic institu- for worry but rather than the ly. I have learnt not to react soon bilaterally and no third party tions, election commission, Amazon rainforest has blanketed mocking tweets wouldn't it and that it is essential to listen should interfere or incite media and judiciary. We are Sseveral Brazilian cities, including be wiser to suggest ideas? and understand the other side. violence in the region. very much missing democracy. Sao Paulo, in a choking haze — a sight Shiv Sena deputy leader Actor-comedian French President West Bengal Chief Minister familiar to residents of several north —Priyanka Chaturvedi —Kapil Sharma —Emmanuel Macron —Mamata Banerjee Indian cities. Thankfully, because Brazil is half a world away, the chances of the clouds of smoke, from what some are claiming to be the largest wildfire in L E T T E R S T O TH E EDITOR recorded history, reaching Indian skies is Chidambaram’s arrest probe agencies. remote. But that does not mean that India The rule of law must prevail Perhaps, it’s best to leave the will not suffer the impact of these horren- matter to the courts. No person, dous fires which have been allowed to continue for days, possibly due to Sir — This refers to the editori- his refers to the editorial, “Chidambaram in a spot” even if he/she has held or is al, “Chidambaram in a spot” (August 22). The sequence of events leading up to holding a high office, is above acts of omission by the Brazilian Government, elements of whom want to (August 22). Hitherto, hardened TCongress leader P Chidambaram’s arrest by the the law. The investigative agen- open up the rainforest land to agriculture and pasture. criminals were known only to Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and his incarcera- cies as well as the courts must The Amazon Rainforest is called the “lung of the world” and while this is play a cat-and-mouse game with tion in the investigative agency’s headquarters had all the now follow due processes and the law enforcement agencies. ingredients of a rivetting drama. The sight of officials from ensure transparency in the case. technically not true — biologists have learned that planktons, marine and fresh- Now, a leading politician, who not the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) scaling the TK Nandanan water organisms are the biggest oxygen generators — it does soak up large long ago was India’s Home boundary wall to gain entry into Chidambaram’s house, Chennai amounts of carbon. More importantly, it is home to the greatest diversity of Minister, P Chidambaram, was displaying alacrity and eagerness to please their politi- allegedly running away from the cal masters, was worthy of a movie scene. Stop interfering plant, animal and fish life on the planet. Within those organisms might lie the law. But the spectacle surround- It won’t be an exaggeration to say that political cure for all sorts of diseases or amazing new materials unknown to mankind. ing him finally climaxed with his vendetta is writ large on the exertions made to frame These organisms will be wiped clean off the face of the planet without even arrest by sleuths who hopped over and fix Chidambaram, humiliate and hound him out an urgent listing to Chidambaram's petition seeking Sir — It is surprising that despite his plush bungalow’s walls to get of the political realm. What stands exposed is that the protection from arrest have inevitably made the citi- India having made it amply being discovered. This should be a matter of global concern and Governments to him. law does not take its own course but one that the zens feel that the Indian judiciary is not keen to ensure clear that no third party inter- across the world should speak up about the tremendous destruction of nature. Meanwhile, it is ironical that Government of the day wishes. Fighting corruption that they don’t have to suffer a loss of liberty. Everyone vention is needed as far as It is heartening to see that French President Emmanuel Macron has stood up Chidambaram used to taunt the selectively and episodically has become a weapon to should be entitled to the presumption of innocence until resolving the Kashmir issue is Government how the likes of pin down and ‘punish’ political opponents. The denial they are proven guilty. concerned, US President Donald and spoken about the wildfires and how they must be tackled. It would be Vijay Mallya and Nirav Modi of pre-arrest bail by the Delhi High Court, diverging G David Milton Trump has again offered good if Narendra Modi does the same. While political and economic deci- managed to evade the authorities from the norm, and the Supreme Court’s refusal to give Maruthancode assistance. He may have the sions are the prerogative of national Governments, the state of the environ- and flee abroad. Now, it is the requisite skills to convert a busi- ment is a global issue since damage to it impacts all of mankind. At a time Government’s turn to ask him ness deal but when it comes to how he could manage to send the in the INX Media case, firm Let the court decide the investigative agencies. resolving intractable issues when Governments, from Brazil to India and the US, have all moved into a Central Bureau of Investigation director Indrani Mukerjea has Officials scaled the walls of his between sovereign countries, kind of hyper-nationalistic realm and bristle at any “intervention”, the realisa- (CBI) and the Enforcement deposed against Chidambaram Jorbagh residence to arrest him. it’s a different matter altogether. tion has to come that the world must collaborate on these things — from the Directorate (ED) on a wild goose and his son Karti for flouting Sir — This refers to the editor- In a defiant mode, His negotiations with Kim Jong- chase. rules for approval of up to 26 per ial, “Chidambaram in a spot” Chidambaram, who is accused un is an example. They have Amazon wildfires to the disappearing Himalayan glaciers and the tonnes of While politicians are known cent foreign investment in her (August 22). The spectacle, of money laundering and receiv- yielding no results. plastic in the sea — because when the catastrophe comes, it will be dev- to have gotten away with murder company. The reaction of where officials from the CBI and ing kickbacks in the INX Media Manisha astating for our species. And unless we figure out a way to reach interstel- given their ability to “influence” Opposition parties was on expect- ED arrested former Finance case, put up a strong defence of Via email witnesses, the case against ed lines. Minister P Chidambaram from himself and his family members, lar space and propagate our species to other worlds, we run the risk of going Chidambaram appears to be rel- JS Acharya his residence, has raised serious saying none of them have been Send your feedback to: extinct. 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www.dailypioneer.com analysis 07 FIRSTCOLUMN RSS roots for POINTCOUNTERPOINT THE FIGHT WAS BETWEEN HIM (SIDDARAMAIAH) AND MR DEVE GOWDA IS AN EXPERT IN PULLING DOWN reservation HD KUMARASWAMY. IT BECAME DIFFICULT FOR HIM GOVERNMENTS. HISTORY IS OPEN FOR ALL TO SEE KUMARASWAMY AS THE CHIEF MINISTER. TO SEE. IT IS HIS BIRTH TRAIT. More inclusive than most, the RSS has always — JD(S) SUPREMO —CONGRESS LEADER been supportive of reservation and there has been no incoherence in its thinking on the issue HD DEVE GOWDA SIDDARAMAIAH Enforced altruism CSR is more socially relevant when it is driven by welfare motives rather SANJAY PASWAN he RSS has always been supportive of reservation and there than being a mandated policy commanding philanthropy has been no incoherence in its thinking on the issue There’s Talways an anxious attempt by a section of the media and the intelligentsia to manipulate the outlook of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) on reservation. In my long-standing association with its political wing, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), I have witnessed no incoherence in the thinking of the RSS on reservation policies. On the contrary, time and again, there have been assertions in favor of policies that give preferential treatment to marginalised sections in state-sponsored education and government jobs, among other things. In one of his Independence Day speeches from the ram- parts of the Red Fort, former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee MOIN QAZI said that the quota system is a form of historical compensation and shall continue until its purpose is served. hen we flip through the world’s busi- The RSS and its affiliated organisations have consistently worked ness history, we find that all large mer- for inclusion through representation of marginalised sections at mean- Wcantile communities were great patrons ingful places. Be it university policy-making or national politics, the of the art of philanthropy. They regarded it a RSS has established a semblance of social diversity at top posi- divine tradition. The world today is witnessing tions through the Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad (ABVP), the BJP a growing realisation in enterprises of the and a plethora of other organisations. It must be noted that both importance of altruism. Hence, a great deal of have the rare distinction of being the world’s largest organisations. money has been flowing into the social sector. While, the ABVP remains one of the oldest student-led organ- Like individual citizens who have moral and social responsibilities, businesses are being per- isations and largest in terms of membership and footprint, global- ceived as corporate citizens who need to com- ly, the BJP, with more than 11 crore members that are increasing mit time, talent and resources for welfare of soci- daily, will remain the world’s largest political party for the foresee- ety as they draw their sustenance from it. This able future. It is impossible to achieve this feat right from universi- idea has now been corporatised under the appel- ties to the Parliament with a myopic social vision. Hence, there is lation, Corporate Social Responsibility, better a robust modus operandi at an institutional level that ensures equi- known as CSR. table representation of diverse social groups. A social responsibility: CSR is a concept Vanvasi Kalyan Ashram, another affiliate organisation of the RSS whereby firms integrate social and environmen- has made deep inroads in tribal areas and has successfully creat- tal concerns into their business operations and ed sustainable educational opportunities for tribal children. This is is generally understood to be a tool for achiev- ing a balance between economic, environmen- a silent revolution being heralded not in Delhi’s posh Khan Market tal and social imperatives, while addressing area but right from the jungles of Gumla and Simdega in Jharkhand expectations of shareholders and stakeholders. to Malkangiri in Odisha. In the global economy, stakeholders include There’s much brouhaha over the appointment of D Raja as the customers, suppliers, employees, communities, General Secretary of the Communist Party of India (CPI). The com- and financiers — shareholders, bondholders plus mentariat is determined to present this as a watershed moment in banks and other sources of capital — and they the history of Dalit representation in national politics. It might be a are all intertwined should be a critical component to an organisa- and often use CSR for boosting their social pro- funds must be used. While this may be appro- remarkable event in the history of the leadership of the CPI as major- CSR is a very broad concept that aims at tion’s operating ethos, its values, and its purpose. file and business markets. Such lack of well- priate in some cases, it reflects a serious lack of ity of the general secretaries of the party have been Brahmins, as managing a business in a way that it contributes CSR existed earlier also, however, well-mean- intentioned commitment has been detrimental trust in the non-profit entities and hinders their was rightly observed by a senior journalist Kurban Ali in an opin- towards sustainable development by delivering ing but inappropriate programmes were foist- to this noble philosophy. ability to operate effectively. When donors insist social, economic and environmental benefits to ed on communities without any dialogue. That Companies are trying to dress up CSR as a that their money should go exclusively to the ion piece published in the Prabhat Khabar. all stakeholders. It addresses issues like human was replaced by the writing of blank cheques to business discipline and expecting that every ini- people served, there is not enough money left In contrast, the late Bangaru Laxman holds the unique distinc- rights, corporate governance, health and safe- favoured groups, often without an accompany- tiative deliver business results. That is asking too for the non-profit entities to focus on building tion of being the first Dalit to lead a national political party and the ty, environmental effects, working conditions ing structure. Today, however, enlightened much of CSR and distracts from what must be their own organisations. They are, therefore, BJP is extremely proud of this significant fact as it took the party and contribution to economic development. companies engage in extensive dialogue and its main goal: to align a company’s social and unable to invest in talent, technology, systems, just 20 years to do what the so-called liberal and socially progres- Whatever the definition is, the purpose of CSR planning and are forming partnerships with gov- environmental activities with its business pur- or reporting. Reporting requirements are often sive CPI took more than nine decades to achieve. Much before the is to drive change towards sustainability. ernments, NGOs and communities to push a pose and values. If in doing so, CSR activities an onerous administrative burden on these small anointment of Meira Kumar, the late GMC Balayogi was the first We are seeing the emergence of a new crop wider and deeper agenda. enhance reputation, mitigate risks and contribute organisations which have to devote their scarce Dalit to hold the esteemed Chair of the Lok Sabha Speaker in the of mega donors who are upending long-estab- For a long time, the general sentiment was to business results, it is acceptable. But for many skills to educated, English-speaking personnel BJP-led NDA government. lished norms in philanthropy. Not only are they that for businesses, earning a profit should take CSR programmes, those outcomes are becom- for writing reports for the donors rather than The social justice movement is at the crossroads today. increasingly willing to take on hot-button social precedence over ideals like acting responsibly ing a spillover, not their reason for being. running the programmes. and political issues, they also have a problem- and ethically. Even today, many companies are Challenges for socially responsible com- These development agents are the right con- The BJP is motivated by genuine impulse not illusion of inclu- solving and impact-making mindset. CSR is now paying just lip service. panies: It is true that since there are so many duits for reaching the deeper backwaters which sion that was created by the previous dispensations. It was the being recognised as a critical component to an A legal mandate: India is the first country causes competing for attention, it may not be have tougher geographical terrains and are cen- Narendra Modi-led Government at the Centre that gave a con- organisation’s values, its operating ethos, its busi- to mandate that firms expend at least 2 per cent possible for organisations to have a universal- tres of social schisms and extremist ideologies. stitutional sanction to the National Commission for Backward ness strategies and its purpose. Businesses are of their net profits on special development pro- ly inclusive mission. Studies suggest that char- In such regions donors also need to go beyond Classes through the Constitution (123rd Amendment) Bill. Our being measured on financial and social metrics. jects. Its unique law, Corporate Social ity leaders have a geographic bias with corpo- the sacred trimurti—sustainability, replicabili- purpose is firmed in symbiosis and not symbolism. From Stand CSR is often used interchangeably for Responsibility Rules in the Companies Act, 2013, rations homing in on projects closer to their ty and scalability —which should be restricted Up India to the Mudra Yojana, there is an everlasting commit- Corporate Citizenship and is also linked to the came into effect on April 1, 2014. headquarters. Consequently, more remote to mainland organisations. Too much insistence ment to make Dalits, OBC’s and tribal communities partners concept of Triple Bottom Line Reporting However, there is a crucial difference regions where development aid is acutely need- on technicalities leaves genuine development and stakeholders in India’s growth story. (financial, social and environmental), which is between the way CSR is implemented in the ed are being ignored. Politics can also skew pri- work out of the CSR net. A worm’s eye view is Reservation, envisioned as a way to uplift people on the fringes used as a framework for measuring an organi- West and in India. A generally accepted gold orities, with companies looking to gain politi- as critical as a bird’s eye view to ensure that pro- sation’s performance against economic, social standard for CSR in the Western world is that cal goodwill by funding government-led projects jects deliver visible and lasting outcomes and has undoubtedly served its purpose. Dalits, socially marginalised and environmental parameters. In essence, it must be closely integrated with a firm’s busi- rather than initiating more socially relevant ini- leave a larger and lasting imprint. groups and tribal communities now are satisfactorily represented CSR is about building sustainable businesses, ness strategy so that the programmes create a tiatives which are thirsty for funds. A more important aspect of CSR that and empowered to voice the concerns of their community. However, which need healthy economies, markets and shared value for the company’s shareholders. In Even as annual CSR expenditure is on the needs greater attention is the need for embed- a lot remains to be done. There is still a glaring lack of social diver- communities. India, this linkage is explicitly prohibited for rise, the impact on the ground remains a mat- ding CSR values in employees. It is only when sity in the judicial process, mass-media, civil society and industry. Over the years there have been many voic- CSR; the focus is restricted solely to contribu- ter of debate. CSR has usually been peripheral employees align their social philosophy with that I speak as a Dalit rights activist that no one family should be es within the business community who believe tion towards societal welfare. in most organisations and it is not woven into of their employers that the real benefits of CSR entitled to corner the benefits of reservation and accumulate wealth that companies must break out of convention- Experience the world over shows that CSR the texture of business. Further, it is not always can materialize. A sincerely and honestly prac- and political clout. At the provincial level, there have been policy al preoccupation with profit and do more to is more socially relevant when it is driven by necessarily transparent or mission-oriented. It ticed charity always delivers rich dividends in experiments of bifurcating and trifurcating marginalised sections right address the world’s pressing social needs. The altruistic motives rather than being a mandat- may be used for enhancing the brand reputa- the long run. That is the lesson we learn from from Andhra Pradesh to Bihar and Uttar Pradesh recently. The fruits chorus has been joined by leaders from civil soci- ed policy commanding philanthropy. It is very tion or to provide a cover of moral counterbal- both philosophers and business leaders. It is wise ety, governments, policy think tanks and world difficult to legislate since moral obligations have ance for brushing off a besmirched public image to remind ourselves again of the advice of Henry of reservation must reach those at the bottom of the social pyra- bodies on education, health and rehabilitation. to be inculcated, not legislated. Laws can set the or for camouflaging dark acts. There is always Ford, “A business absolutely devoted to service mid. Conversations on reservation have already started within the Business leadership has acknowledged the minimum standards, but they cannot create an a creative tension between social mission and will have only one worry about profits. They will community and no action on reservation will be initiated unilater- demand for enlarged corporate responsibility in environment or ambience for a philanthropic business goals. be embarrassingly large.” ally by the Centre without consultations with stakeholders. ways which can reflect a profound attitudinal mindset. This is why we see marked aberrations Moreover, a significant amount of any CSR (The writer is Member, NITI Aayog’s National (The writer is a former Central Minister, Member of Legislative change individually and collectively. in the CSR agenda of most corporations. Many expenditure comes with strings attached. There Committee on Financial Literacy and Inclusion Council, Bihar and Professor at Patna University.) 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When Google unveiled unlikely to have an effect on the prac- tal marketing can be pumped up using leads based on their readiness to pur- chase patterns of customers, allow- but help them unleash their creative YouTube algorithms from RankBrain in 2015, users noticed that tice of AI research, which has grown AI are predicting customer behavior, chase. Businesses can upsell and ing businesses to revamp their mar- and strategic potential. Business own- the results to their queries in the search by leaps and bounds in the last two using Accelerated Mobile Pages cross-sell based on existing data. keting strategy and boost sales. ers need to identify the roadblocks corrupting politics in engine became more useful and rel- decades. (AMPs) to reduce load time and AI If your website’s mobile browser Last, but not the least, companies faced by their marketing campaign or Brazil. Any effective moral evant. The algorithm, which uses AI This brings us to the question of chatbots to enhance user experience. pages are not loading quickly, it can need to scale up content marketing. company and use insights derived action must come from to analyse and respond to user queries how an enterprise can use AI to mar- Let’s look at how AI helps in pre- spoil the user experience. That’s where Content marketing refers to the prac- from AI-based marketing to solve the corporations as a whole, like a human being would, also ket its business. The fact remains that dicting customer behaviour. AMPs come in. The AMP plugin takes tice of marketing a brand or a busi- issues. not just some of their returns identical questions asked by a fifth of all the searches done using Advancements in predictive analytics web pages and makes them load faster ness by sharing educational, insight- (The writer is founder, CEO and other users. With the ability to collect, Google are voice based. It’s a big num- allow marketers to extract more infor- by stripping them down to the basics. ful, or entertaining articles that add search scientist at a leading AI-powered workers. analyse and learn from data, AI has the ber, and digital marketers should mation from data, and use it to pre- RankBrain has enabled Google to value to the lives of readers. Research digital marketing firm) (The Guardian editorial) VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | AUGUST 24, 2019 money 08 CAPSULE ‘Prepare for new challenges, protect Indian cos from abuse’ PTI n NEW DELHI Sensex, Nifty The time has come for the regulator to suo moto Urging the Competition examine the impact of global firms on the domestic rebound on hopes Commission to prepare for of FPI tax rollback dealing with new challenges, market in terms of competition Finance Minister Nirmala — NIRMALA SITHARAMAN, Finance Minister MUMBAI: Market benchmark Sitharaman on Friday said BSE Sensex rebounded from there is a need to protect a country and in that way we At the G20, Sitharaman said early lows to close 228 points higher on Friday on Indian enterprises from exces- are dealing with not fair play as whole discussions today are Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Inaugurating 6th International MSME Expo & expectations of FPI tax roll sive abuse in terms of compe- it is. going into saying "how would Summit 2019 in New Delhi on Friday back and some measures by tition from international play- "We are dealing with an you define operations and how the government to boost ers in the changed global eco- entity which is outside, prob- would you define profits or growth. The 30-share nomic order. ably legally, complying with turnovers which are generated barometer closed higher by Sitharaman, who also holds many of the requirements in in a geographical area where MSMEs must create 228.23 pts or 0.63 per cent at the corporate affairs ministry the jurisdiction in which they one does not operate". 36,701.16, hours ahead of a portfolio, flagged the issue of exist but having an impact on "... physically you are not presser by Finance Minister competition sans frontiers and consumers here both positive- present but you are making a 5 cr jobs to boost Nirmala Sitharaman. The at times, its adverse impact on ly and probably unfairly... if that turnover and earning your broader NSE Nifty rose by 88 Indian consumers. where else, which do not sub- adoption of regulations that is not abuse then what can be," profits in an area which is points or 0.82 per cent to Speaking at an event to cel- mit themselves to the Indian can delay or block such inno- the minister said. jurisdictionally different from settle at 10,829.35, with 41 of ebrate the tenth anniversary of law," the minister said here. vations. Against this backdrop, she where you are. So if that is the economy: Gadkari its 50 constituents closing the Competition Commission The regulator, which keeps CCI Chairman Ashok said it was the right time for the way global competition is n with gains. The two of India (CCI), she said the a tab on unfair business prac- Kumar Gupta said it has been Commission to suo moto take evolving... whose impact is so PTI NEW DELHI benchmark indices had time has come for the regula- tices, has been dealing with acting in a nuanced manner up cases and "probably even much on us that we are still Moreover, he said declined up to 1 per cent in tor to suo moto examine the various cases related to digital with regard to alleged anti- direct the government towards probably wondering as to how Union Minister Nitin Gadkari the government the early session due to heavy impact of global firms on the markets. competitive activities in the what it has to deal with which we are going to rein in that said on Friday that unem- has taken several selling in banking, financials, domestic market in terms of Minister of State for Finance digital market. probably for many reasons kind of, if I may use the word, ployment is a major challenge auto and FMCG stocks. competition. and Corporate Affairs Anurag According to Sitharaman, it government would hesitate to abuse. and MSMEs must create five steps towards However, reports of roll back "You have your job with Singh Thakur said that when is just not the number of suo tread on as things stand". "It is not always abuse but it crore jobs in five years to addressing key of FPI tax and announcement challenges all of which should traditional models of business moto cases but also the way in Further, Sitharaman said is a smoking gun. That's the address the issue as India challenges faced that the finance minister would guide us both in order to pro- have been dislodged by the which the Commission has to there is a very big challenge smoking gun which govern- aims to become a USD 5-tril- address the media in the tect the Indian consumers... yet emergence of radical innova- keep itself alert to many of the before the regulator in the ments, not just in India, but lion economy. by MSMEs, evening fuelled speculations ensure Indian enterprises are tion, it has been seen that in developments which are hap- new economic context, not also in many of the countries Currently, micro, small and including in that the government would not going to be subject to some cases traditional players pening globally. just within the jurisdiction which we think are far ahead medium enterprises (MSMEs) marketing of their announce measures to excessive abuse from compa- have resorted to lobbying with "Physical borders no longer that one operates but also from of us in understanding com- contribute 29 per cent to the support the sagging economy. nies which are existing some- domestic regulators for the determine competition within other jurisdictions. petition law," she added. country's gross domestic prod- products and uct (GDP) and have created 11 ensuring timely crore jobs in recent years. Stating that Prime Minister payments to Narendra Modi has set a tar- them Gold rises for fourth consecutive day, get of India becoming a USD 5-trillion economy, the Union transport and MSME minister The new portal may be touches fresh high of Rs 38,995 said MSMEs will have to raise named 'Bharat Craft', he said, their contribution to GDP to adding that the online plat- PTI n NEW DELHI 50 per cent and also create five form will be of the scale of Slowdown in auto In New York, spot crore more jobs in the next five Amazon and Alibaba. sector temporary: Continuing its record-setting gold was trading years to achieve this objective. The government, he added, trend for the fourth consecu- "Unemployment is the has set a target for the pro- KIA Motors India tive day, gold prices rose Rs 25 lower at USD biggest challenge facing us. posed portal to achieve a NEW DELHI: Korean on Friday to reach a record 1,496.30 an Eleven crore jobs have been cre- turnover of at least Rs 10 lakh automobile maker KIA high of Rs 38,995 per 10 gram ounce, while ated and you (MSMEs) have to crore in the next two years. Motors India on Friday said in the national capital amid a generate 5 crore more jobs in the To ensure timely payments the current slowdown in the weaker rupee, according to the silver was almost country in five years," he said at to MSMEs and prevent ero- industry is a temporary phase, Steps on to develop All India Sarafa Association. flat at USD 17.11 the 6th India International sion of their working capital, and customer sentiments will Gold prices have been hit- an ounce MSME Expo here. Gadkari said the government revive again. "There is some ting a fresh high everyday Moreover, he said the gov- is "seriously exploring" if it can industry slowdown. We since Tuesday. ernment has taken several bring a legislation to ensure believe that the slowdown in GIFT City, Meanwhile, silver held paise to trade at a nine-month Tapan Patel said. steps towards addressing key payments within 45 days of the automobile industry is steady at the previous level of low of 72.03 against the US Traders are awaiting the key challenges faced by MSMEs, supplying a product. temporary. Customer Rs 45,100 per kg. dollar in early session. Jackson Hole meeting for cues including in marketing of The minister said he has sentiments will revive again," says Sebi chief Even as the precious metal In New York, spot gold was on gold prices. Fed Chair their products and ensuring spoken to global multilateral said Yong S Kim, ED and CSO lost steam overseas, persistent trading lower at USD 1,496.30 Jerome Powell's speech on timely payments to them. lending agencies like the of KIA Motors India. Kim was PTI n GANDHINAGAR buying from jewellers mainly an ounce, while silver was Friday will be crucial for mar- Highlighting that e-com- World Bank, Asian talking to reporters here at the led to the rise in gold prices, almost flat at USD 17.11 an kets to get clarity over future merce firm Alibaba had a major Development Bank and KfW launch of the SUV 'Seltos', Several measures are under- traders said. ounce. rate cuts which may affect role in China's economic to see if the cost of capital can manufactured at its plant in way, including introduction of Besides, a weaker rupee also "Globally, gold traded weak gold prices, Patel said. growth, Gadkari said the MSME be brought down for the Andhra Pradesh. He said the new products like dollar-rupee led to the increase in price of with international spot gold In the national capital, gold ministry has signed an agree- MSME sector, one of the company entered the Indian derivatives, to further devel- the precious metal. prices falling below USD 1,500 of 99.9 per cent purity ment with the Government e- largest job creator in the coun- market with an opment of 'GIFT City' in The rupee declined below on Friday on positive US equi- advanced Rs 25 to Rs 38,995 Market (GeM) portal under try. SUV, as it is the fastest Gujarat as a major the 72 mark against the US ty futures and stronger dollar per 10 gram, while that of 99.5 the commerce ministry to estab- The three-day MSME expo growing segment in the International Financial currency in the opening ses- index," HDFC Securities per cent gained Rs 5 to Rs lish India's new e-commerce at Pragati Maidan opened on automobile industry in the Services Centre (IFSC) on the sion on Friday. It fell by 22 Senior Analyst (Commodities) 38,825 per 10 gram. marketing portal. Friday. country. "For a new entrant, lines of global centres like there is no good time. We are Singapore and Dubai, capital The trading turnover confindent of our product...", market regulator Sebi's chair- of various products Bosch board SBI cuts interest he said. man Ajay Tyagi said on Friday. on exchanges IBC can't resolve power sector The Sebi chief also said the operating in GIFT City is fast appoints Bernhard rates on trading turnover of various picking up and it would only Straub as chairman products on exchanges oper- fixed deposits ating in GIFT City is fast increase going further PTI n NEW DELHI crisis, but ARCs can: Secy picking up and it would only —AJAY TYAGI up to 0.5% increase going further. Sebi's chairman Auto components major PTI n MUMBAI Addressing a seminar here Bosch on Friday said its board Crucial agreements PTI n NEW DELHI on 'GIFT IFSC- Onshoring the etc have also been issued sub- has appointed Bernhard Financially crippled power on the power Offshore, Tyagi said promi- sequently. Straub as Chairman with companies cannot be revived purchase and fuel The country's largest lender Moody's cuts India nent IFSCs set up across the Financial sector regulators effect from August 24, 2019. or resolved under the provi- supply come apart if an asset State Bank of India on Friday GDP growth forecast world, including London, New such as Sebi, RBI, IRDAI and Considering the recom- sions of the existing bank- goes for bankruptcy by slashed interest rates on fixed York, Singapore and Dubai, PFRDA have also issued their mendations of the nomina- ruptcy laws, but asset recon- deposits across various tenure to 6.2 % for 2019 have contributed significant- respective guidelines for IFSC, tion and remuneration com- struction companies can better sending it to NCLT as required by up to 0.5 percentage point, NEW DELHI: Moody's ly to the GDP and created an overall financial services mittee, the board has approved deal with them, a senior gov- under the law now, leaving a move which will lower Investors Service on Friday cut large employment opportuni- focused centre involving mul- the appointment of Straub, cur- ernment official said Friday. only the plant and machinery returns for savers. India's GDP growth forecast ties in such jurisdictions. tiple areas such as banking, rently non-executive, non-inde- Crucial agreements on the SC GARG In view of the falling inter- for 2019 calendar year to 6.2 "India also must figure on insurance, capital markets, pendent Director, as an addi- power purchase and fuel sup- Union power secretary est rate scenario and surplus per cent from the previous the map of the global financial among others. tional director designated as a ply come apart if an asset goes liquidity, SBI realigns its inter- estimation of 6.8 per cent. centres network," he said. The central government has Chairman of the board, Bosch for bankruptcy by sending it to est rate on Term Deposits with For 2020 calendar year, it The government had also announced several tax Ltd said in a regulatory filing. NCLT as required under the around Rs 4 trillion or over If a power sector asset goes effect from August 26, 2019, reduced the estimate by a announced plans in 2015 to set incentives for operations in The board, in its meeting law now, leaving only the plant 65,000 mw of generation to NCLT, "practically nothing SBI said in a statement. similar measure to 6.7 per up India's first IFSC in GIFT GIFT IFSC, while the state held on Friday, has also and machinery, Union power capacity. will survive, except the plant", The move to reduce interest cent. In a statement, it said the City, after which Sebi had government has also provided accepted the resignation of V secretary SC Garg said. "Not every kind of industry he said, adding PPAs and FSAs rate on fixed deposits by the weaker global economy has issued general guidelines dur- incentives including stamp K Viswanathan as Chairman The power sector is one of or every kind of asset can be will come off. Any new buyer country's largest lender is stunted Asian exports and the ing the same year. Specific duty exemption for entities and Director of the company the worst performing from an best reconstructed through will lose interest asset because expected to be followed by uncertain operating guidelines on intermediaries, having registered office in with effect from August 23, asset quality perspective for the IBC," Garg told an event on of this, he said, recommending other lenders. The bank has environment has weighed on fund raising, market infra- GIFT for capital market activ- 2019, as a part of succession banks and Garg pegged the ARCs organised by industry the ARC route to resolving the slashed retail term deposit rates investment. structure institutions, funds, ities. planning, it added. overall stressed portfolio at lobby Assocham. stress in the sector. by 10-50 basis points across tenors as well as bulk term deposit rates by 30-70 basis points across tenors, it said. The bank has slashed the As global economic picture dims, solutions seem out of reach interest rate for the fixed deposits with maturity of 7-45 PTI n WASHINGTON High government debts has taken hold that Trump will Sluggishness. the second quarter to an ane- days to 4.5 per cent from exist- make it politically problemat- High government likely keep deploying tariffs — The IMF expects China's mic annual rate of 1.1%, or ing 5 per cent. The rate reduc- As global leaders gather on two ic to cut taxes or pour money debts make it and in some cases escalating economy, the world's second- 0.2% from the quarter before. tion 46-179 days, 180 days to continents to take account of a into new bridges, roads and politically problematic them — to try to beat conces- biggest, to grow 6.2% this year The eurozone, which main- less than one year maturities darkening economic outlook, this other public works projects. sions out of trading partners. — the weakest since 1990 — tains close trade ties with the baskets is 25 basis points (0.25 is the picture they face: Factories "Our tools for fighting reces- to cut taxes or pour "The trade uncertainty is here and just 6% next year. Trump's U.S. and China, has been side- percentage point) at 5.5 per are slumping, many businesses are sion are no doubt more limit- money into new to stay," said Madhavi Bokil, trade war is certainly a factor. swiped by the collision between cent and 6 per cent respec- paralyzed, global growth is sput- ed (than) in the past," said bridges, roads senior credit officer at Moody's. The president has imposed Trump and President Xi tively while for maturity buck- tering and the world's two might- Karen Dynan, an economist at Squeezed by protectionism, tariffs on $250 billion in Jinping. And Trump has threat- et of 1-2 years is only 10 basis iest economies are in the grip of Harvard University's Kennedy and other global trade is likely to grow Chinese imports and is set to ened to impose significant tar- points at 6.70 per cent. a dangerous trade war. School. public works just 2.5% this year, its slowest tax nearly $300 billion more iffs on European auto imports. For top maturity period of Barely a year after most of The International Monetary projects pace in three years, the IMF before year's end. Even more than the tariffs, 5-10 years, the decrease is the world's major countries Fund and the World Bank says. Manufacturers, whose China's slowdown is also uncertainty over trade disputes is again 25 basis points at 6.25 were enjoying an unusual have downgraded the outlook fortunes are closely tied to being orchestrated in part by the chilling investment and pur- per cent. The bank also said moment of shared prosperity, for world growth. On trade, are struggling. J.P. officials in Beijing, who are try- chasing. Despite cheap borrow- that it has retained interest the global economy may be at Thursday, Moody's Investors Morgan's global manufacturing ing to contain lending to control ing costs from central bank stim- rate on savings bank deposit risk of returning to the rut it Service said it expects the glob- index dropped in July for a the country's runaway debts. ulus, investment in new plants is at 3 per cent for customers tumbled into after the financial al economy to expand 2.7% this third straight month, hitting And an economic chill in lagging, an ominous sign that with balances above Rs 1 crisis of 2007-2009. year and next — down from the lowest level since 2012. China sends shivers into the bosses don't foresee a pickup. lakh with a view to protect- Worse, solutions seem far 3.2% the previous two years. central bankers meet in Jackson Federal Reserve Chairman The global funk also reflects many countries — from cop- In Europe's economic pow- ing the interest of savings from obvious. Central banks And it issued a dark warning: Hole, Wyoming, and leaders of Jerome Powell sends in a the pull of gravity: The per-producing Chile to iron erhouse, Germany, the econo- bank depositors. can't just slash interest rates. Get used to it. the Group of Seven advanced speech Friday in Jackson Hole. economies of Europe and ore-making Australia — that my shrank 0.1% in the second Customers with SB balance Rates are already ultra-low. And "The new normal will likely economies gather this weekend The dour global outlook Japan, fueled by central banks' feed Chinese factories with quarter from the quarter up to Rs 1 lakh will continue even if they did, the central banks continue for the next three to in the resort town of Biarritz in partly reflects U.S. President easy-money policies, overex- raw materials. before. If output should fall for to get the rate of interest at would risk robbing themselves of four years," the credit rating southwestern France. Donald Trump's combative erted themselves a couple of Then there's Europe. In the a second straight quarter, 3.50 per cent despite cut in the ammunition they would agency said. A spotlight will shine, in par- trade conflicts with China and years ago and are now return- 19 countries that use the euro Germany would find itself in a the repo rate by the RBI ear- need later to fight a recession. Concerns are rising just as ticular, on whatever message other countries. A realization ing to their more typical state: currency, growth slowed in recession. lier this month. Follow us on @TheDailyPioneer facebook.com/ dailypioneer

Saturday August 24, 2019 UNLOCKING THE HIDDEN POWER OF CONSCIOUSNESS usband and wife, that lead people to scientific reframe life’s challenges — be power of the beautiful state as Preethaji and and transcendental dimen- it work pressure, family issues well as the experiences of our The Four Sacred Krishnaji has taken sions of consciousness. Her or personal relationship prob- students who have trans- their mutual inter- TEDx Talk, ‘How to End lems — the book’s brilliant formed their lives from the Secrets, authored H est in philosophy a Stress, Unhappiness and insights offer a path to recon- inside out in every aspect, step forward and Anxiety to Live in a Beautiful nection and redirection of from building lasting rela- by Preethaji and co-authored The Four Sacred State’, has reached more than energy towards positive solu- tionships to creating satisfying Secrets. The book is about two million people. tions. and successful careers. We Krishnaji, will unlocking the hidden power of Preethaji says, “Arranged Krishnaji says, “This life- have deliberately changed the your consciousness, while also into four sections, The Four transforming book will guide names, country origins, and teach you how to helping the reader to shed Sacred Secrets is easy-to-follow you to consciously create backgrounds of these students anxiety and cultivate a life of exercises and meditations wealth, heal your heart, awak- to preserve their privacy while unlock the hidden fulfilment, wealth and happi- offering a neuroscience-backed en yourself to love, and help maintaining the authenticity of ness; with this accessible guide method to perform at one’s you to make peace with your their insights and experiences power of outlining the four keys to per- highest possible level. Fusing true self.” of transformation. As these sonal transformation. the transcendental and the The book mainly focuses on stories reveal, if you are curi- consciousness, shed Preethaji and Krishnaji are scientific, the mystical and the four key practices: living with ous about transforming your renowned philosophers and practical, we combine spiritu- a “spiritual vision; discovering consciousness, you will discov- anxiety and cultivate a transformational leaders. The al practices with proven scien- one's inner truth through non- er a greater sense of effortless- book is not the first venture tific approaches and include judgmental self-awareness; ness in living, loving, and that they have done together, ancient fables and modern connecting to the universal achieving. Once you begin to life of fulfilment, wealth as they started the O&O stories that will speak intimate- intelligence that surrounds hold these sacred secrets close Academy — a philosophy and ly to your heart, taking you on everyone; and dissolving inner to your heart, the universe and happiness, writes meditation school for trans- a life-altering adventure of conflict to help others”. becomes a loving friend, sup- forming consciousness. self-discovery and success.” Preethaji adds, “We have co- porting you with magical syn- V SATEESH REDDY Preethaji offers courses in Drawing on the power of authored this book to share chronicities that power you major cities around the world untapped consciousness to our own experience of the along the way.” A SCHOOL THAT PRODUCED LEADERS IN ALL FIELDS hat is common fields. “This is what gives us among Microsoft excitement. Ordinary people CEO Satya Nadella, were able to excel in personal w India’s permanent and professional capacities. It representative at the was possible due to the value United Nations system created in the HPS Syed Akbaruddin, Andhra atmosphere,” said Aditya Pradesh Chief Minister Reddy, also an alumni of HPS. YS Jagan Mohan Reddy and Inspired by famous Eton well-known cricket commen- College of Britain, Mir Osman tator Harsha Bhogle. They are Ali Khan, the last Nizam of all products of Hyderabad Hyderabad State founded the Public School. school in 1923. It was exclu- The premier educational sively meant for the sons of the institution of the city has nobility. It was only in 1951 churned out powerful corpo- that the HPS opened its doors rate honchos like Mastercard for public. Even after President and CEO Ajay Independence and Hyderabad Banga, founder and CEO of State’s merger with Indian Fairfax Financial Holding Union, the school had an elit- Prem Watsa and Adobe ist tag as children of only pow- Systems CEO Shantanu erful politicians, wealthy busi- Narayan besides Satya Nadella. nessmen, IAS and IPS officers With Syed Akbaruddin in news and celebrities used to get MEGASTAR for leading India’s charge on admission. Kashmir at the United Nations, The school started admitting the spotlight is on the distin- girls in 1984. Aditya Reddy said guished alumni of Hyderabad that when Channa Reddy was Public School (HPS). the chief minister he brought TO UNVEIL “My Alma Mater-ever grate- a balance in the running of the ful 2 thee (sic.),” the leading school by giving some control diplomat tweeted after HPS to the government by making said it was proud to recognise principal secretary of education SVR'S STATUE man of the moment. Syed the chairman of HPS board of Akbaruddin, who passed out governors. egastar Jagathkhiladi and from HPS in 1976, is the 1985- HPS, which started with six Chiranjeevi will Jagathjantrilu in partnership batch IFS officer and handled students in 1923, today has be unveiling a with K Raghava. Dad fea- many key diplomatic assign- nearly 3,000 students. It is run M statue of leg- tured in both of them in ments including the spokesper- by a society comprising of endary actor small parts in both films, he son of the ministry of foreign eminent people from all walks SV Rangarao at was lucky enough to have affairs. of life. Its management com- ADITYA REDDY ASADUDDIN OWAISI HARSHA BHOGLE SVR Circle, Tadeppaligudem shared screen space with The HPS alumni rose to mittee has seven members this Sunday. The actor who SVR. He used to come home great heights of success and while a 35-member board celebrated his 64th birthday and talk about his experience fame in different fields like looks after day to day affairs of on Thursday will fly to of working with SVR. He was business, politics, civil ser- the institution. Gannavaram airport on a fan of his and spoke about vices, sports and films. Cobra Spread over 130 acres in Sunday morning in a special him in great delight, making beer founder and a member of Begumpet near the old airport chartered flight. He will reach me curious. Therefore, in UK Parliament Karan in the heart of the city, HPS is the venue through road by way dad sowed the seeds of Billimoria, former Andhra said to have the largest campus, 10.15 am and will unveil the my admiration for SVR. Pradesh chief minister N Kiran even bigger than Vatican City. statue amid Kumar Reddy, All India Majlis- Its main building is a heritage SVR and his e-Ittehadul Muslimeen structure while the campus fans. (AIMIM) chief and Hyderabad has trekking routes, rock-for- Chiru is a big MP Asaduddin Owaisi, former mations, two cricket fields, fan of SVR and cricketer Venkatpathy Raju athletic arena and several hock- never missed and Telugu actors Akkineni ey, football grounds and a big an opportunity Nagarjuna and Rana library. to shower his Daggubati are among the other Aditya Reddy said that HPS admiration on alumni of this 96-year-old shed their elitist school tag long N KIRAN KUMAR REDDY KARAN BILLIMORIA SATYA NADELLA the late actor. school. ago and it had been giving “We can learn HPS managing committee admissions to SCs, STs, BCs Every year, HPS is HPS producing a The amount of exposure immensely, member Marri Aditya Reddy and minorities as per the gov- especially from said that the institution was ernment policy. “We have been producing so many number of celebrities I got from this school is SVR’s movies. proud of its alumni excelling in maintaining the social and celebrities in various makes me proud to say unreal. I aspire to They are an various walks of life. He was all economic balance. There is fields. It made me that I study in one of the become a travel encyclopaedia praise for Syed Akbaruddin for no differentiation as we also (for aspiring the way he is defending India admit children from under believe that I too can most elite schools in the journalist and my actors). I at the United Nations. privileged sections of the soci- make it big in the world. world. I want to be an teachers are very became his fan “Somebody who comes ety,” he said. — IANS I want to be a forensic Indian Administration supportive of my plans. because of my from Hyderabad and from dad (Venkat simple upbringing is defending psychologist or a Officer. Thanks to the They've never doubted Rao). In 1969- the nation. We are so proud of published author, and extraordinary its feasibility. Sometimes 71, when I was in class VII, Since then I used to like SVR him. It speaks of the immense HPS SHED THEIR HPS has helped realise opportunities and that's all a student my dad was into stage acting. and regularly watch his films. value system created at HPS ELITIST TAG LONG AGO He wanted to get into the cin- Guess my acting aspirations over the decades,” said Aditya my path for the future. exposure available here, needs: support, ema but didn’t muster the too began because of him,” Reddy, grandson of former AND IT HAD BEEN The school has always I think I have all I need guidance and someone courage to try his luck in Chiru had said earlier this June Andhra Pradesh Chief GIVING ADMISSIONS provided me with the to build a secure future to believe in them. HPS Madras because of financial at an event in Hyderabad Minister Marri Channa Reddy. constraints. When he was where a book Mahanatudu — With its strong eco-system, TO SCS, STS, BCS AND support, inspiration and for myself. never fails to deliver. with the excise department at a compilation of rare pho- HPS helped its pupils coming advice I need AHANA BASU Bapatla, one tographs of SVR from his MINORITIES AS PER LEKHA PRADHYUMNA from modest background to CLASS XI CLASS XI Ekambareshwara Rao pro- most famous films — was become leaders in different GOVERNMENT POLICY CLASS XII duced a couple of films unveiled by him. 10 celeb talks Vijayawada Saturday August 24, 2019

TAYLOR VIVEK OBEROI TO PRODUCE SWIFT RELEASES ctor Vivek Oberoi, who last played Prime Minister Narendra Modi Balakot, MOVIE ON BALAKOTin a film, AIRSTRIKES will now produce a movie based on the Balakot airstrikes ‘LOVER’ MUSIC to salute the valour of the Indian Air Force (IAF). Titled the film will be based on the airstrikes as well as the capture rammy Aand subsequent release of IAF Wing Commander Abhinandan winner VIDEO GTaylor Varthaman in the aftermath of the terror attack in Kashmir’s Pulwama district on February 14. Swift has unveiled the “As a proud Indian, patriot, and a member of the film fraternity, music video for her latest it’s my duty to highlight what our Armed Forces are truly capable song Lover. The 29-year-old singer released the of. In the form of a trilingual, this film is a powerful tool to romantic video, which also stars her longtime backup underline the achievements of brave officers like Wing dancer Christian Owens, on Thursday, reports people.com. Commander Abhinandan, who went behind the enemy lines “The leading man in this video is someone I have performed and did what makes every Indian proud of them,” said Vivek. on stage with for years,” said Swift during a YouTube Live ahead “The Balakot airstrike was one of the well-planned attacks of the video's release. by the IAF. I have followed everything in the news right from “(He was the) leading man in the King of My Heart performance the attack in Pulwama to the airstrikes in Balakot. There was a every night on the reputation tour. Every night I could see how lot that was speculated and spoken about back then; this film expressive he is and just how heroic and what an amazing actor he is as will put all of that to rest, once and for all. I thank the IAF for well.” In the music video, which Swift co-directed with Drew Kirsch, the trusting us with this story and we hope to do justice to it,” he singer and Owens feature as a couple as they swim in a fishbowl, slow added. To be shot in Hindi, Tamil and Telugu, the film will dance at home and party with their friends feature established actors from these industries in pivotal roles, while going through ups and including that of Wing Commander Abhinandan, who was later downs together. At the end of awarded Vir Chakra, and Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal, who the video, the lovebirds guided the IAF’s interception mission launched to stop Pakistan's get their happily ever fighter jets. She has become the first woman to receive the Yudh after as their child Seva Medal. “I am delighted to receive the requisite permission opens a Christmas from the IAF a day before Independence Day. Hollywood present containing filmmakers applaud their Armed Forces, intelligence agencies, a snow globe industries and leaders. Why should Indian filmmakers shy away holding their from doing that for India? As a nation, with one of the memories. strongest Armed Forces on the globe, we have achieved a lot, and it's time to start reiterating it to the world at large,” said Vivek. The film will go on floors this year and is expected to release in 2020. It will be shot in the backdrop ulshan Kumar's daughter Khushali Kumar is all set to make her Bollywood debut opposite of Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi and Agra. R Madhavan in Dahi Cheeni. She plays a lawyer in the film and has already started doing her Ghomework to get into the skin of the character. “As part of my preparation, I have started interacting with renowned lawyers, to understand their work ethics and legal proceedings. I have been visiting courtrooms to see how they operate and how a lady lawyer reacts in a court. In fact, I have met some power-packed female lawyers. It was a great honour to stand with them and get clicked. I plan to spend more time across various courts to AAMIR KHAN'S understand their mannerisms and conduct in the courtroom. I am sure it will help me prepare for my stint as a lady lawyer in Dahi Cheeni,” said Khushali. She describes her debut flick as “a slice-of-life comedy”, DAUGHTER IRA TO adding, “The film shines light upon the problems that societies across the world face today. It is based MAKE HER on a true story and is so far removed from the KHUSHALI pomp and show of Bollywood that it feels like DIRECTORIAL DEBUT a breath of fresh air. The film has a quirky uperstar Aamir Khan's daughter Ira Khan will make KUMAR'S and realistic approach.” her directorial debut with a theatre production titled Khushali, who dreamt of becoming an SEuripides Medea. The play with a Greek tragedy DEBUT FILM A actress right from her childhood, will be storyline will be showcased in selected Indian cities, this making her debut alongside R Madhavan year-end. Sources close to her reveal that she has already ‘SLICE-OF-LIFE and she is feeling a bit scared already. “It’s commenced work on her directorial debut and her play scary to stand next to Maddy but I have made will premiere in December. The rehearsals for the play will up my mind and am ready to go at it full be starting soon and will happen in Mumbai itself. COMEDY' throttle.” The newcomer loves to travel and her “There's no particular reason that I decided to start with first film will take her to Bhopal, where parts of it the theatre. I love theatre, it's magical and all consuming; will be shot. “I love to travel, and when a film can offer in its classical form, in the world of technology, it's very (the scope to) travel, it gives me immense joy. Since the real and physical. I love the suspension of disbelief that film is set in Bhopal, I can't wait to reach the city and start shooting. The the audience allows for because then there's so much you people of Bhopal are honest and clear-minded. There's so much to learn can express,” Ira said. from the city and its people, which you will come across in my Unlike most star kids, she has “never considered character.” Dahi Cheeni is being helmed by debutant director Ashwin acting”. “In terms of more plays, I'd have to find a story Neal Mani as is expected to go on floors soon. that I want to tell. I don't have a particular genre that I like. I'm not particularly into horror but other than that I'm im Kardashian took to open to all sorts of Instagram to share her stories,” she said. Kfirst-ever picture with This comes a day KIM SHARES FIRST- all four of her kids in after her AYUSHMANN’S Bahamas. In the pic, Kim “Everything will is on the beach with her be okay” post that FAN IN FRENZY EVER PIC WITH junior quartet of North West, Saint West, Chicago had left her fans ctor Ayushmann Khurrana is riding high on worried. West and Psalm West. success of all his films. The actor who won a The group makes for a ANational Award, (Best Actor) for Andhadhun, HER FOUR KIDS great photo-op. “I was celebrating the success of the film at a party thought taking a pic with when, in a surprising event, he came across a fan three kids was hard but who had gatecrashed the party. OMG this is almost The fun fact about this whole event was that, the impossible!” Kim fan was dressed in a cotton yellow saree, imitating captioned the snapshot. Ayushmann from the poster of his forthcoming film In the picture Kim's Dream Girl, and he stormed through the venue swimsuit is colour- holding his pallu, eager to meet his favourite coordinated with that superstar. Ayushmann, who is known to be very of her daughters, cordial and loving towards his fan, thanked him Chicago and North. and took pictures with the fan. They are all turned up Right after the trailer was released, it became for beach action in the top trending video on YouTube and garnered silver swimsuits, over 15 million views in less than 24 hours. while sons Psalm Audience all across the country and the world are and Saint wore appreciating the actor and lauding him for his shorts. unique choices and him being at the helm of changing the course of Indian cinema by putting content based films on the top. Fans have been going berserk over the trailer so much so that they have been trying to call Pooja aka the dream girl on the number given at the end of the trailer. The poster of Dream Girl has the star looking quirky in a cotton saree and sitting on a rickshaw. Nushrat Bharucha is the lead actress paired alongside the actor with Vijay Raaz, Manjot Singh, Annu Kapoor and Rajesh Sharma among others in the cast. Directed by Raaj Shandilya, produced by Ekta Kapoor, Shobha Kapoor and Aashish Singh, the film is set to release on September 13.

DISNEYLAND'S AVENGERS CAMPUS TO OPEN IN 2020 he Avengers will assemble of Spiderman's suit is on display to Hong Kong. he looks forward to the time once again next year, this time at D23 Expo, highlighting the plans “We’re building an immersive when he can share more Tnot to fight supervillain surrounding a new attraction superhero-themed land at Disney information about the attractions Thanos but to recruit more themed around the hero. California Adventure and of the land “some day”. The superheroes to join them in their Bob Chapek, Chairman of Disneyland Paris that will enable Marvel-themed area will be mission to save the world through Disney Parks, Experiences and our guests to join the Avengers to launching in 2020. ‘Avengers Campus’, a Marvel- Products Chairman, revealed the save the world,” said Chapek. Inside the pavilion at D23 themed park arriving at Disneyland official title of the Marvel land — “These lands are actually Expo, guests can see an in-story in California and Paris. ‘Avengers Campus’. He said that campuses created by Avengers to experience and learn why the Although Spiderman's future in guests will be recruited to fight train up new heroes. When Avengers are building these the Marvel Cinematic Universe alongside the Avengers, and the guests, or future superheroes, campuses. There's Spiderman's remains in a limbo, thanks to the campuses will be a place for visit the campus, they will suit, Iron Man's technology, standoff between Disney and Sony guests to train with their heroes. become a part of the advanced gadgets and jets to help Pictures, the iconic web-slinger Visitors will become part of an interconnected global story that the guests get an idea of the will be part of the superhero land, interconnected, global story spans from California to Paris to attraction. and remain in the spotlight. A copy spanning from California to Paris Hong Kong,” he said, adding that — IANS 11 tollywood Vijayawada Saturday August 24, 2019 Newbie Faria Abdullah joins Naveen, Darshi and Rahul

he casting of Naveen and Anudeep echoed a similar Polishetty, Priyadarshi opinion after auditioning her. She Rahul Ramakrishna The team felt that and Rahul has already shot for the film for four Ramakrishna-starrer, an days and the team is happy with her the movie could use T untitled comedy direct- performance,” the source notes. ed by Pittagoda fame Meanwhile, after wrapping up a fresh face rather Anudeep, has gone for a slight the first schedule in Sangareddy change. Instead of initial choice and Hyderabad, the team is gear- than a recognisable Shalini Pandey, the makers have ing up for a second schedule in signed on newbie Faria Abdullah to Hyderabad on August 4. “It will one. The decision to be the film’s key female face, The be a brief outing of four days fol- Pioneer has exclusively learnt. “The lowed by a break of five days. replace Shalini team felt that a fresh face would The third schedule will run give the film a more realistic appeal into another 10 days. The Pandey was done than going with a recognised face, team is planning to wrap up which is why they’ve decided to the shoot by October,” men- with the latter's replace Shalini. It was done health- tions the source further. ily, since Shalini shares a great rela- In the film, leading men understanding, finds tionship with producer Swapna get involved in a serious Dutt and she understood the latter’s crime, which they haven’t intentions,” confirmed a source committed. How Faria NAGARAJ GOUD close to the development. comes to their rescue The source adds that Faria is a and the follow-up events local, having featured in some are narrated comically. funny videos in Deccani dialect. The likes of VK Naresh, “Director Nag Ashwin, the broth- Vennela Kishore and er-in-law of Swapna, saw her at an Ajay Ghosh are playing audition sometime back and rec- supporting roles, while ommended her name to the team. Pellichoopulu tunesmith He believed that she was apt to Vivek Sagar is on board to carry forward the role of a lawyer compose music.

Director Nag Ashwin saw Faria at an audition sometime back and recommended her name to the team. He believed that she was apt to play a lawyer and Anudeep echoed a similar opinion after auditioning her. She has already shot for the film for four days and the team is happy with her performance A SOURCE Naveen Polishetty Priyadarshi

n the making for almost two years, Kshanam director Ravikanth Perepu’s sec- Anand Deverakonda KSHANAMKSHANAM DIRECTORDIRECTOR I ond film, Krishna & his Leela, featuring Sidhu of Guntur Talkies fame in the titular role, is through with its filming. The film, a joint pro- WRAPSWRAPS UPUP HISHIS duction venture between Suresh Productions and Viacom18, is an urban romantic comedy. It co-stars Shraddha Srinath, Seerat Kapoor and set for his next Shalini Vadnikatti. The film was recently shot in SECONDSECOND FILMFILM Ladakh, which has recently been made a Union fter an impressive turn in Dorasani, actor Territory. “One last shot, Promise! At 17,582 ft Anand Deverakonda is set for his next. To above sea-level, we wrap Krishna & his Leela in The team for the movie, A be directed by debutant Vinod Anantoju, Ladakh. With all the surrounding tension around the film will go in front of the cameras in Ladakh right now, the people here were extreme- directed by debutant Hyderabad on August 26. “The first schedule will ly friendly in helping us finish this. Every film has be on for a month in Hyderabad, post which the its journey in the making and this one is a spec- Vinod Anantoju, boasts unit will be stationed at Guntur and its surround- imen. See you at the movies. Coming soon,” Perepu ing areas for 20 days. The idea is to complete the posted on Instagram, tagging his cast and crew of relatively new faces film by mid-November,” said a well-placed members. source close to the unit. Kshanam technical team — cinematographer except for the two The film had its muhurat sometime back in a Shaneil Deo and composer Sricharan Pakala — low-key ceremony but the source added that the have associated with this film as well in the same actors makers have no intention to keep the film low- capacities. It remains to be seen when the mak- profile; it’s just that the unit doesn’t want to work ers will announce the release date. with any weight on their shoulders. “The team is fairly new, so they want to enjoy the filmmak- ing process. Except for Anand and his love inter- THE FILM, A JOINT PRODUCTION est in the film Varsha Bollamma, who has recent- ly agreed to be the film’s leading face, most of the VENTURE BETWEEN SURESH other cast members are relatively new. In fact, it PRODUCTIONS AND VIACOM18, IS will not boast off any noted supporting faces. To lend a degree of authenticity to the film, direc- AN URBAN ROMANTIC COMEDY tor Vinod has roped in theatre artists from Hyderabad and some interested acting aspirants from Guntur,” the source informed. The film is a romantic comedy-drama with a lot of family emotions woven into the script. “Vinod initially made it as a demo film and after it turned out to be good, he decided to make it a feature. Initially, he was looking at newcomers Indian 2 faces another to spearhead it and Anand heard it dur- ing March this year. He straight- away said he’d associate with it. It centres on his role’s aim in life and how his dreams are getting pulled back due to family and love,” the source said and SETBACK added that Sunny Kurapati, who has shot Dorasani and Agent Actress Aishwarya Rajesh is no longer Sai Srinivasa Athreya, will be the film’s cin- part of the project as her dates for the ematographer while Sweekar Agasthi of movie were clashing with her other C/O Kancharapalem commitments is the music director. amil-Telugu actress women empowerment — the reason — NG Aishwarya Rajesh who not behind roping in several heroines to T long ago expressed how be part of the cast — had to endure. happy she was to have bagged To rewind a bit, it was delayed by Shankar’s Indian 2, starring Kamal nearly six months as the production Haasan, is no longer part of the pro- house was concerned with the bal- ject. Speaking to a Tamil web portal, looning budget. At one point, the film the actress said that since the dates was on the brink of being called off, of Indian 2 clashed with that of her before hectic parleys between other commitments, she had to exit Shankar, Kamal and Lyca from the project. She was supposed Productions resurrected it. to play a significant part along with Slated to hit screens for Sankranti, the likes of Kajal Aggarwal, Rakul the film also features Siddharth, Preet Singh and Priya Bhavani Vivek, Nedumudi Venu, Shankar. Samuthirakani, Delhi Ganesh and This is the latest setback the film, Vidyut Jamwal in key roles. Anirudh Vinod initially made it as a demo whose crux is said to be based on Ravichander is the music director. film and after it turned out to be good, he decided to make it a feature. THE MOVIE WAS PREVIOUSLY DELAYED BY NEARLY Initially, he was looking at newcomers to SIX MONTHS AS THE PRODUCTION HOUSE WAS spearhead it and Anand heard it during CONCERNED WITH THE BALLOONING BUDGET. HECTIC March this year A SOURCE PARLEYS BETWEEN SHANKAR, KAMAL AND LYCA PRODUCTIONS RESURRECTED IT VIJAYAWADA | SATURDAY | AUGUST 24, 2019 sport 12 SINDHU BREAKS TAI CODE PV inches closer to elusive Gold; Praneeth breaks 36-year drought Momota vs Sai Praneeth Live from 1:30pm IST STAR SPORTS 1 NETWORK

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V Sindhu secured her fifth World Championships medal Pfollowing a stunning come- back while B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to grab a podium in the pres- tigious event here on Friday. On a day of double delight for India, Olympic Silver medallist Sindhu staged a come-from-behind victory over Chinese Taipei’s Tai Tzu Ying, before Praneeth ended an agonising wait with a straight- game win over Indonesia’s Jonatan Christie. Sindhu, who won back-to-back Silver medals in the last two edi- Kashyap, Saina slam tions of the tournament to go with her two Bronze, edged past world number 2 and Asian Games Gold B Sai Praneeth reacts after beating Jonatan Christie BWF/Twitter ‘bad umpiring’ medallist Tzu Ying 12-21, 23-21, 21-19 in a pulsating contest that third game went same way, she was PTI n BASEL Championships and a Bronze in lasted 71 minutes, inching closer to leading but I had hope. At 18-18, 2017, put up a gritty perfor- an elusive gold medal at the worlds. I had to be patient and keep the ndian badminton ace Saina mance before losing 21-15, 25- World No 19 Praneeth, who got shuttle inside, there were long ral- INehwal on Friday slammed 27, 12-21 to Blichfeldt, seeded the Arjuna Award this year, lies ad I am happy to win this,” the standard of umpiring in her 12th, in the women’s singles notched up a 24-22, 21-14 win over Sindhu said after the win. BWF World Championships match that lasted an hour and Asian Games Gold medallist “We keep playing each other, so In the men’s singles quarterfi- pre-quarterfinal loss to 12 minutes on Thursday. Jonatan in a 51-minute battle, join- we know each other’s game. I nals, Praneeth, who had won the Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt, There was no video referral ing Prakash Padukone in the medal needed to be positive. It was a real- Singapore Open in 2017 and fin- terming it “very sick”. in place for Saina’s match as it list at the tournament. ly good match and taking out such ished runners-up at Swiss Open Her husband Parupalli was not held in one of the two Padukone was the first Indian close matches gives a big boost to earlier this year, came into the tour- Kashyap, who often sits by the courts with live streaming facil- to win a men’s singles World the confidence and I hope I can nament with a 1-2 head-to-head courtside during her matches, ity. Championships medal — a Bronze prepare well and come back count against the Indonesian. also lashed out at the umpire fol- “2 match-points snatched — in the 1983 edition. stronger tomorrow." But the past record didn’t mat- lowing the narrow defeat. away by bad umpiring. And In the women’s singles, Sindhu The 24-year-old Indian will ter as the Indian came out attack- “Still can’t believe 2 match numerous wrong decisions,” showed tremendous grit after being take on the winner of the match ing to stave off a stiff challenge points which the umpire over- Kashyap, a 2014 blown away in the opening game, between China’s Chen Yu Fei and from Jonatan in the opening game BWF/Twitter ruled in the second game. And Commonwealth Games cham- edging past her fancied rival, who Denmark’s Mia Blichfeldt on and then blew him away in the sec- PV Sindhu celebrates after winning quarterfinal match against Tai Tzu Ying the umpire tells me in the mid pion, wrote on his Twitter han- enjoys an upper hand (10-4) after Saturday. ond to find his place in history. the rallies were going on really long a lot.” of second game ‘let the line dle. 14 career meetings. “I don’t know whom I will play. “It feels awesome. It feels great and I was attacking a lot and there Praneeth will take on World No umpires do their job’ and I “Unbelievable that there are “I think in the first game, I had Chen Yufei is doing well in recent and I am happy to win today. I still was a lot of pressure and it made 1 Kento Momota of Japan in the don’t understand suddenly how no reviews on other courts at given a huge lead and I couldn’t times and Mia has beaten Saina have matches, so I have to focus on me tired. It was crucial because if semifinals on Saturday. the umpire overruled the match the WORLD CHAMPI- cover. I was prepared for her decep- yesterday. I will be playing them that and be fitter for tomorrow. We he would have won then it could “I think everybody is trying to points..Very sick,” the London ONSHIPS. When will our sport tion but my shots were going to after a long time. Anything can can talk about what medal later on,” have been different. find a way to beat him. It is not easy Olympic Bronze medallist get better ? SICK @bwfmedia mid court. But the second game happen, I just have to be there and laughed Praneeth after the match. “Later Gopi sir told me not to he being the world No 1. You have tweeted. @HSBCBWF @NSaina #feel- was anybody’s game and I kept focus on tomorrow’s match,” Talking about the match, attack and that changed the rhythm to put him under pressure, so lets Saina, who had won a Silver ingcheated #totalbwfworld- fighting and won the second. The Sindhu said. Praneeth said: “In the first game, and I think those inputs helped me see how it goes. I will give my best.” at the 2015 World championships2019.”

AFP n TURIN Table toppers clash uventus begin their Serie A cam- Juve begin title defence Jpaign at Parma today looking to AFP n LIVERPOOL Liverpool vs Arsenal push their record Scudetto run to Live from 10:00pm IST nine but with a different style of foot- Parma vs Juventus arly Premier League leaders STAR SPORTS SELECT 1 ball under new coach Maurizio Live from 9:30pm IST ELiverpool and Arsenal face- Sarri, who will miss the opening fix- SONY TEN 2 NETWORK off, while Frank Lampard is that registered 20 Premier tures with pneumonia. under pressure to deliver his League clean sheets last season Behind, Napoli and Inter Milan Chinese-owned Inter paid 65 first win as Chelsea boss at looks far less solid. are waiting in the wings hopeful that million euros ($72 million) for Norwich today. Alisson Becker remains Sarri’s arrival can lead to turmoil in Manchester United’s Belgian for- One of the only two sidelined with a calf Turin and a changing of the guard in ward Romelu Lukaku. remaining 100 percent injury, meaning Adrian Italy. Atletico Madrid defender Diego records in the Premier — whose calamitous Carlo Ancelotti’s Napoli have not Godin has also arrived along with League will go at Anfield attempted clearance gift- won the title since 1990 and open at Italian midfielders Stefano Sensi and where the European ed Southampton a goal Fiorentina Saturday with Antonio Nicolo Barella. champions will hope to last weekend — will keep Conte’s Inter at home to promoted Behind are Atalanta, a surprise continue a fine recent his place in goal. Lecce on Monday. third last season, followed by AC record against the north Whilst Liverpool and Like Sarri, Conte last coached at Milan, Lazio and Roma. Londoners. Arsenal have taken Chelsea, and along with three-times The side from Bergamo play at Juventus players pose for group photo after the end of training session in Turin Juventus/Twitter Jurgen Klopp has never advantage of a couple of kind Champions League winner Ancelotti, SPAL with AC Milan at Udinese with Niko Kovac & Philippe Coutinho walk during Bayern lost in seven previous Premier fixtures to get their campaigns Serie A have a world class coaching Scudetto but their main objec- Matthijs De Ligt. Roma hosting Genoa. Munich training session AP League meetings against off to a bright start, Manchester setup this season. tive remains the Champions Lazio start at home against Arsenal and his side have beat- City, Manchester United and Juventus start the season without League which they have not ’RAISED THE BAR’ Sampdoria, now coached by former en the Gunners 4-0 and 5-1 at Tottenham all dropped points Sarri however who will miss the won since 1996. In Milan, Conte, who led Romer boss Eusebio Di Francesco. home in the past two seasons. on matchday two. Parma game and his former club After splashing out on Juventus to the first three in Promoted Brescia head for Bayern loanees However, Unai Emery’s The roles are reversed this Napoli in Turin on August 31 with Cristiano Ronaldo last season their series of eight titles, has Cagliari with new signing Mario outfit are hoping a busy summer weekend as United host Crystal pneumonia. The 60-year-old is still Juventus have again reinforced also been given money to spend Balotelli sitting out a four-match ban, in the transfer window, while Palace, who have yet to score overseeing training. with midfielders Aaron Ramsey and to give Inter a first Serie A title since with Verona at home against ready to shine Liverpool did not strengthen, this season at Old Trafford, City Juventus are targetting a 36th Adrien Rabiot and Dutch defender 2010. Bologna. AFP n BERLIN will have significantly narrowed travel to Bournemouth and Schalke vs Bayern the 27-point gap between the Spurs seek to dismiss Newcastle Live from 10:00pm IST sides last season. with the ease newly-promoted ew loan STAR SPORTS SELECT 2 Emery could hand a first Norwich did last weekend. Zizou challenges Bale Nsignings start to £72 million ($87 mil- Harmanpreet proud to Ivan Perisic and Philippe lion) club record signing Nicolas PUKKI TO PILE PRES- to prove his worth Coutinho both hope to Pepe, while on-loan Real SURE make their Bundesliga Madrid midfielder Dani Lampard was not AFP n MADRID R Madrid vs R Valladolid debuts as champions Ceballos earned rave handed an easy start to life Live from 10:30pm IST lead India to success Bayern Munich attempt to reviews by creating both as Chelsea boss with a inedine Zidane has chal- LIVE ON FACEBOOK reboot a rocky start to the season at Schalke goals on his full debut trip to Old Trafford Zlenged Gareth PTI n NEW DELHI today. against Burnley last week- followed by Liverpool Bale to show why he Perisic and Coutinho, both of whom end. in the UEFA Super is still one of the rag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh is a arrived in Munich on loan this month, will However, it is Cup and the visit of world’s best players Dproud man after having led India to suc- be in the squad for the first time as Bayern at the back an ambitious as he continues his cess in his maiden stint as captain of the look to pick up their first win of the new Arsenal need a Leicester side to reintegration at Real national team in the just-concluded Olympic season against David Wagner’s Schalke. drastic improve- Stamford Madrid. Test event in Tokyo. Coutinho, 27, has been the talk of ment and there is Bridge last Bale was a sur- World No 5 India rested some senior Germany since Bayern announced his an early opportuni- weekend. prise inclusion in players and fielded a relatively young team arrival on a one-year loan deal from ty for veteran cen- However, the starting line-up for the Olympic Test event but still managed Barcelona last week. tre-back David Luiz Lampard, who had against Celta Vigo to lift the crown, defeating New Zealand 5- Bayern sporting director Hasan to make his mark just one year’s man- last weekend, when 0 in the final on Wednesday. Salihamidzic said the Brazilian would pro- by halting the free- agerial experience at Madrid opened with “It was a fantastic opportunity for vide “a touch of the spectacular”, and hopes scoring trio of Derby prior to taking an impressive 3-1 everyone involved in the team to showcase the former Liverpool player can sprinkle Sadio Mane, over his old club, win in La Liga and what they can do. With some experienced some much-needed stardust on the Roberto Firmino needs a win at Bale was arguably players rested for the tournament, we had German top-flight. and Mohamed Norwich to ease the man of the match. a fairly younger squad, but it was a great Bayern announced record engagement Salah, who com- questioning of his Zidane said in chance for the youngsters to do well and I figures on their social media accounts fol- bined for all five tactics. July it would be am really pleased with the way everyone lowing Coutinho’s arrival, but fans may Liverpool goals The former “best for everyone” stepped up. have to wait to see him in action. when the sides last England internation- if Bale left Madrid “The team performed well against teams Coach Niko Kovac confirmed on met. al has been accused of this summer but the like Japan, Malaysia and New Zealand, and Thursday Coutinho was not yet fit enough Arsenal have being too gung-ho in Welshman has been it was an immensely proud moment for me to play the full 90 minutes, and would start some outstanding fin- his approach as both eager to stay and to have led the Indian men’s hockey team for on the bench against Schalke. ishers of their own. United and Leicester appears to be regaining the confidence of his coach. the very first time,” said the 23-year-old The Croatian coach said his compa- Pierre-Emerick cut Chelsea open “What has changed is that the player is going to stay, Harmanpreet, who captained India in the triot Perisic had better chances of making Aubameyang, who relentlessly on the nothing more,” Zidane said in a press conference on absence of Manpreet Singh. a first start for Bayern. shared the Premier counter-attack and if Friday, ahead of today’s game at home to Real Valladolid. Harmanpreet scored two goals in the Perisic, 30, joined Bayern on a one- League Golden Boot he cannot tailor his “The important thing is the player wants to stay. It’s tournament and both his strikes came year loan from Inter Milan earlier this with Mane and Salah approach, Norwich true that a lot was said about him, by me as well, but he against New Zealand — the first in the 1-2 month, but was forced to sit out the sea- last season, has scored have a striker in form is going to stay. loss in round-robin match, while the other son opener against Hertha Berlin due to his side’s winner in the ready to take advan- “He is a great player, he has shown that before and was in the final. a suspension carried over from Serie A. Harmanpreet Singh poses for photo during Indian team first two games of the tage. Teemu Pukki he has to show it again. He has to be the player we know “Scoring is something that I have real- Harmanpreet/Twitter That game confirmed a bumpy start campaign. has scored four times that he is.” ly worked on since the junior days. To be training session to the new season for Bayern, as they were And on the evidence in his first two Bale’s start in Vigo came after Eden Hazard sustained able to help the team in scoring some impor- “I have worked on my drag-flicking with held to a 2-2 draw and immediately of Liverpool’s first four Premier League a thigh injury in training and it remains to be seen if he tant goals at crucial junctures in a match is the coaches, and finally it is showing on the slipped two points behind title rivals games of the season across appearances, includ- can keep his place when the Belgian returns after the something that motivates me even further,” field as well and I am really pleased, but I Dortmund, who had beaten them in the all competitions, a defence ing a hat-trick against international break. Harmanpreet said. will continue to keep working.” German Supercup two weeks previously.