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March 2017 Vol 8, Issue 3 China receives its largest foreign drone order

An undisclosed buyer has placed the largest overseas or- der for China’s home-developed military drones, the Xin- hua news agency has reported, in a boost for the Chinese arms industry’s efforts to increase export volumes. The order for the Wing Loong II was placed before the next-generation unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) suc- cessfully completed its maiden flight, Xinhua said late on Monday, citing the system’s developer Chengdu Aircraft Design and Research Institute. It did not identify the buyer or the size of the order. The Wing Loong II, which has wingspan of more than 20 metres (65 feet), is a medium-altitude, long-endurance UAV that has both reconnaissance and strike capabilities. It conducted a 31-minute flight for the first time on Mon- day after taking off from a runway in western China. “Its flight marks China’s new generation reconnaissance and strike UAV. Following the United States, China be- comes another country capable of developing such new- generation, large reconnaissance and strike UAV,” said Li Yidong, chief designer of the series, whose programme is overseen by the state-owned Aviation Industry Corp of China. China has been stepping up research into military drones ness to sell to countries that Western states are reluctant buyers for its drones include Nigeria, Pakistan and Egypt. in the hope that it can steal market share from the United to deal with. China’s military modernisation has rattled nerves around States and Israel with its cheaper technology and willing- The Wing Loong II’s predecessor sells for just $1 mil- the region with increasingly assertive moves to bolster lion according to Chinese its sovereignty claims in the South China Sea and over media reports. The US-made Taiwan, which it regards as a breakaway province. MQ-9 Reaper, to which it has It showed off its Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter in public for sometimes been compared, is the first time in November and months earlier put into priced at around $30 million. service a new, domestically developed large transport China has previously had lim- aircraft. ited success exporting manned military aircraft but is hoping to do better with UAVs, given that they are cheaper and easier to manufacture. Foreign

Google recognizes Abdul Sattar Edhi’s 89th Birthday Google recognized Abdul Sattar Edhi’s 89th Birthday on Feb 28th. Abdul Sattar Edhi was a Pakistani philanthropist, ascetic, and humanitar- ian who founded the Edhi Foundation, which runs hospitals, homeless shelters, rehab centres, and orphanages across Pakistan. MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 2 Moon Khan in India

Meeting with RJD President, Honorable Lalu Prasad Yadav, former Chief Minister of Bihar India, his son, Honorable Tejasvi Yadav, present Deputy Chief Minister, and Dr. Ashok Sinha, Chief Spokesperson of the Visiting Hindustan Times Rashtria Janata Dal. The meeting took place Met with Mr. Arun Kumar, Assistant City at the residence of the RJD supremo. I was Editor of the Hindustan Times and a rising accompanied by my brother Nasir Khan and star of the regional journalism world. my friend Ajaz Ahmad Khan. MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 3 Asia Times US BOARD OF ADVISORS - ISSN 2159-9645 www.Asia Times US Editor-in-Chief & Publisher

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Farewell to a colleague at Indian Consulate in Atlanta. Consul General Nagesh Singh, Consul D.V. Singh— with Kalpagam Sainathan, Sona Vo, Tarlok Badhan, Gunjan Patel, Ramesh Kamra, Srinivasan Rangachari, Mukesh Jain, Bikash Pratibha Kumar, Shaji J Shaji, Prasad Vanpal, Chitra Venkat, Amaya Kumar, Nitti Babbar and Swapna Rao Vemula and others ATLANTA PAGES

Above Pic: Valentine Day Celebration. Dr Saurabh Khakharia, Pawan Kapoor, Sunil Sachdeva, Nitin Shah, Dr Taru Shah, Ashok Thakkar, JT Walia, Shyam Garg, Mustafa Ajmeri, Ashif Barday, Kaushik Bhai, Dr Ashok Desai & Krishan Goyal Below Pic: Krishan Goyal With Raj Joshi, Shalini Jaitly Pandey, Alok Gupta and Sangeeta Joshi.

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Nasr Jahangir and Ahmed Khan of Chicago with Aj Durrani, DNC Member from Texas in Atlanta Congrats to Shuja Qais of Sugar Land on the birth of his Houston community hosted ISNA. Power of Faith Transforming Self & Society son Muhammad Syed Alyan with Linda Sarsour, Imam Siraj Wahaj Mehdi Hassan & Preacher Moss. Dr Laeeq Khan & Rosie khan received the ISNA life time achievement award.

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Reception for Dr Willie Wilson Mayor of Chicago candidate Iftekhar shareef at lunch with Member Of Legislative Council, Govt. Of A.P seen are K. Yadhav Reddy, S. Indrasain Reddy, Venkatram Reddy, and Madhusudan Bandreddy

House warming event of my junior friend and young boxer Najeeb who is also a good friend of Mir Mohtesham Ali body builder at Gurnee , Illinois. Many young Hyderabad’i including Laiq Ahmed, Jamie , Mansoor, Ibrahim Bin Mahfus , Junaid, Adeel , Afroze, Syed Shafiuddin, Khursheed Hussain and others where present.

I was happy to be part of meeting today after Friday prayers at Downtown Islamic Center a solidarity meeting “We All Are Americans “ against executive order of the president was held M.A.Faiz member of board of Governors and Treasurer HPS Society Hyderabad with different faiths including leadership of Christian’s, Jewish , many Rabia’s and Chicago speaking about Hyderabad history and the past at a gala dinner held NY and it was Archdiocese where present. Shahnawaz Khan , Maqsood Quadri, Salman Azam , Tasleem hosted by Hyderabadi Cultural Association of Greater NY on 12th Dec 2015...pic Osmani and others where present Mohammed Jaffer-Snapsindia M.A.Faiz member of board of Governors and Trea- surer HPS Society Hyderabad being honored by HCA president Hussain Baqueri at a gala dinner held NY and it was hosted by Hyderabadi Cultural Association of Great...

Once again great news of all Telugu’s in America are united . Last night dinner with ATA(American Telugu Association) back bone Hanumath Reddy , as all major three Telugu Associations ATA, NATA , TATA and more to join announced a mega Telugu conference in July 2018 at Philadelphia. Thanks to main leadership of NATA Dr Prem Sager Reddy , Dr Malla Reddy of TATA and Hanu- NATS North American Telugu Society conference in chicago from June 30th to July manth Reddy of ATA . Seen in pic is Venkat Thudi, Sainath Boyapally, Keerthi Kumar , Vijay Ranjan, 2nd at Schaumburg convention center preparatory meeting today at Ramada Inn Vikram Reddy , Harish Kolasani , Ajai and SANHITA. CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 9

Mujeeb Ahmed, owner Masti Grill, is happy to share some good memories of helping hands in knr for needy people old age people and small kids who Nasr Jahangir at Midwestern Regional Caucus for #DNC Chairs PreElection doesn't have anyone in their life. in Atlanta. Ahmed Khan, Ahlam Jbara, DuPage Dems.

Congratulations to Amreen Gafoor and Absar Najam on their engagement. Amreen is the daughter of Abdul Gafoor, famous vocalist.

Indianapolis Indian Community Leaders Welcome-Dinner 2017 hosted by India Association of Indianapolis MARCH 2017 PAGE 10 www.Asia Times.US CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES Chicago celebrates romantic musical Valentine’s

evening organized by Payal Shah by: Prachi Jaitly

Chicago IL: One of the very successful the ticket counter and were appreciated for displayed the live feed as the event was Center, Adbhut, Hi India, Dvdj Sohbash female promoters of Chicagoland, Payal their help by Payal Shah. going on. All in all, the venue and stage and Lake Street Dental. Shah organized a romantic evening “Love looked grand and mesmerizing. Ke liye Kuch Bhi Karega” on February The venue had a nice color combination of 17,2017 at Ashton Place 75th Street, Wil- red and black from the entry door to the The event started around 8:30 PM with The grand finale dance performance by lowbrook, IL. The party was full of class, main stage. There was a photo booth out- the couples walking the red carpet in Yeh Cheez Dance Group gave the per- dance and romance. Weather turned out to side the main hall in the lobby, which was their finest Bollywood attires. The couples fect closing to the evening. The group be perfect and the love birds were forced no less than a proper stage. Payal and her competed for the title of best Bollywood performed on some famous romantic to leave their homes to celebrate with team kept props and extra accessories for Style Outfit to win some amazing prizes. Bollywood numbers, such as “Zoobie friends and family. Event was completely the guests to add filmy fun to the pictures Starting with “Gift Cards to your favorite Doobie”, “Chura Ke Dil Mera”, “Tumse sold out. The theme of the party was Bol- in front of the stunning black and red rose restaurant or boutique” to a “Paid Cruise Milke Dil Ka”, “Nashe Si Chadgayi” “Meri lywood and the guests showed up dressed backdrop. The tables had a nice black and to Bahama for a Couple”. Watching these Mehbooba”, “Hamma Hamma” and “Woh up as their favorite Bollywood stars. The red theme, the stage looked beautiful with couples walking on the red carpet and Ladki Hain Kahan” and created magic on party hall looked stunning with beautiful red and black stars and red hearts on black dancing on the dance floor on the song of the dance floor. It was a very elegant and floral and lighting effects. Amit Desai and plain fabric. The venue was lit with red led their choice was something new, creative very synchronize performance. The DJ Bharti Desai helped with registrations at lights. The Dj had a five-screen setup that and fun. The event was emceed by Noman took over at 10:45 PM after dinner and Khan and Mohan Rawat, along with the Dvdj Sohbash made the audience dance beautiful, Prabh Khaira. Their comic tim- to his tunes. DJ Sohbash played some ing was impeccable and kept the audience really amazing songs and showed videos on their toes throughout the evening. All of those songs on five huge TV screens the singers like Anil Shah and Saarang that he had installed on the main stage. Sane did a great job and sang some beauti- People danced all night till they got tired. ful romantic numbers. Normally parties in Chicago end around midnight, but this party was young even The food had a lot of variety and it was till 1 AM. super delicious. Guests had many vegetar- ian and non-vegetarian options. The food Payal Shah’s Valentine’s Day set the stan- was catered by one of the finest restaurants dards of Valentine’s Day Parties high. It of Chicago, Shree Restaurant. No event is was a packed house. Every known face of complete without its sponsors, even this the community was present at this event event had a list of elite sponsors, such as and went home with a big smile. The Sahil, Shree Restaurant, Suga Builders, event was a grand success and elicited World’s Money Exchange, Xchange Tax & an outpouring of appreciation from the Accounting, New York Life, LIVE 2 U, At- attendees. The guests said that they are lantic Travels, Raj Jewels, Bombay Styles, eagerly looking forward to Payal Shah’s Insurance World, Saris and Things, Yeh next event. Cheez, Shreeji Builders, New Life Medical Saaz aur Awaaz (630) 400-2549

DJ Shahid Lateef CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 11 TAGC Family Fun Bowling Event TAGC has been conducting sports related participants/guests in a very organized events since late 1970 to encourage mem- manner. bers to come out of their daily routine and enjoy a day filled with fun and Participants showed Great Spirit and en- to provide excellent thusiasm by arriving on time to the networking opportunities within the com- event on Sunday morning and started the munity. We are proud to announce first game at 10:15 AM. that we got record number of registrations Participants were divided into 4 groups, this year’s first sports event, Men (Above 14 years), Women TAGC Family Fun Bowling tournament (Above 14 years), Girls (Below 14 years) with a total of 173 registered and Boys (Below 14 years). participants compared to previous years. Spontaneously announced a special conso- Overall, the event was a grand lation prize for who scored highest success and this was made possible only in wife & husband. Each Bowler/partici- due to TAGC Board and Sports pant got an opportunity to play 2 team’s dedication and hard work and by rounds. Top 3 scorers from each group spreading word using all means of were announced as winners. Delicious communication within the Chicago-land Cheese, Veggie and Chicken pizzas were Area. TAGC Membership team made severed during the lunch along with excellent arrangements for smooth check- soft drinks. in by welcoming registered CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES CHICAGO PAGES MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 12 MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 13 Hyderabad engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla shot dead in US: What we know so far An Indian engineer was killed in a shoot- ter’s degree from the University of Texas, pub in a neighbouring county ing in a Kansas City bar on Wednesday, an El Paso. Madasani graduated from Vasavi hours later when he was picked attack that some eyewitnesses said could College of Engineering in 2006, and came up. be racially motivated. Srinivas Kuchibhot- to the US as a Master’s student at the Uni- la, 32, died at a hospital and his colleague, versity of Missouri-Kansas City. Purinton attracted the bar- also an Indian, sustained bullet injuries af- man’s attention in Applebee ter a white man opened fire in the crowded Kuchibhotla is survived by his wife Su- county when he said he needed suburban bar. Adam Purinton, 51, the nayana, according to a GoFundMe page. to “unwind” because he had alleged shooter, thought they were Middle The couple had no children. been “involved in a shoot- Easterners and was heard telling them to ing”. He reportedly lived alone “get out of my country” at the time of the The two Hyderabad men would visit the and had been residing at the shooting. He was charged with murder Kansas bar twice a week to have a smoke same address for almost 20 speedy recovery to those who were in- and attempted murder on Thursday. and a few Jameson whiskies, a server at the years. According to Kansas City Star, the jured. We share their grief, and wish a full restaurant recalled. They were known as shooter worked as an air traffic controller and speedy recovery to those who were Here’s what we know about the incident: the “Jameson guys” at the bar where they in Olathe. He also worked at the Federal injured,” it said. were shot late on Wednesday. Aviation Administration, but left FAA in Grillot, who is undergoing treatment at 2000. The victims Chargé d’Affaires MaryKay Carlson said, a hospital after sustaining bullet injuries, A GoFundMe page set up for Kuchibhot- “We are deeply saddened by this tragic and said in a video that he wasn’t really think- la’s family by his former colleague Ka- Kuchibhotla is possibly the first casualty senseless act. Our deepest sympathies are ing when he tried to save the two Indians vipriya Muthuramalingam raised $227,401 of the religious, racial and ethnic divi- with the victims and their families. The from the bullets. “It was just, it wasn’t from more than 6,100 people in about six siveness that has swept the US following United States is a nation of immigrants right, and I didn’t want the gentleman to hours. The original goal for the page was the election of President Donald Trump, and welcomes people from across the potentially go after somebody else,” the $150,000. with minorities such as Jews and Muslims world to visit, work, study, and live. US Kansas City Star quoted him as saying. reporting a surge in attacks on them and authorities will investigate thoroughly and Another GoFundMe page - set up for their institutions. prosecute the case, though we recognize “I got up and proceeded to chase him Madasani and Kuchibhotla by Brian Ford, that justice is small consolation to families down, try to subdue him,” Grillot said who said he lived about 15 minutes away “The murder of Kuchibhotla is the first in grief.” reported bias-motivated fatality in the in a video from the University of Kansas from the site of the shooting in Olathe - Health System posted on the Star website. received pledges for $32,660 against a goal United States after the bitter Presidential India’s response election,” according to the Hindu Ameri- “I got behind him and he turned around of $50,000. and fired a round at me.” can Foundation. The government rushed two officials on US Sen Jerry Moran of Kansas posted a Friday to Kansas City. “We will provide all Grillot said that the bullet went through statement on Facebook saying that he was Kuchibhotla was employed with the Gar- help and assistance to the bereaved family,” his hand and into his chest, just missing a very disturbed by the shooting. “I strongly min headquarters in Olathe. His colleague, foreign minister Sushma Swaraj wrote on major artery. condemn violence of any kind, especially if Alok Madasani, was with him at the bar Twitter. when they came under fire. Ian Grillot, a it is motivated by prejudice and xenopho- bia,” Moran said. white man, was also injured in the shoot- The attacker Her ministry said consul RD Joshi and ing and reportedly put his life in risk to vice-consul Harpal Singh were on their save the Indians. The alleged attacker, Purinton, shouted way to Kansas City from Houston and The US Embassy in New Delhi strongly “get out of my country” before opening Dallas, respectively, to render “all possible condemned the shooting in Olathe. “We Originally from Hyderabad, Kuchibhotla fire at the two Indian engineers. Then the assistance”. was a B. Tech in electrical and electronics navy veteran with an inactive pilot license extend our heartfelt condolences to the engineering from the Jawaharlal Nehru and air traffic controller certificate fled the family and friends of Mr. Kuchibhotla. Technological University. He had a mas- bar on foot . He was enjoying a drink at a We share their grief, and wish a full and Muhammad Ali’s Son Detained for Hours at Florida Airport by Immigration: Reports

Muhammad Ali Jr., son of the legendary boxing champion Muhammad Ali, was de- tained by immigration officials at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport for hours on Feb. 7, according to several reports.

Ali Jr., 44, was traveling with his mother, Khalilah Camacho-Ali, to Florida from a speaking engagement in Montego Bay, Jamaica, according to the Courier-Journal.

Keith E. Smith, a spokesman for the Florida division of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, declined to comment on the incident, writing in a statement to PEOPLE: “Due to the restrictions of the Privacy Act, U.S. Customs and Border Protection cannot discuss individual travelers; however, all international travelers arriving in the U.S. are subject to CBP inspection.” The Courier-Journal reported that the Alis were taken aside because of their “Arabic- sounding names,” according to their family friend and lawyer, Chris Mancini, who spoke to the outlet.

Mancini claimed that officials held and questioned Ali Jr. for nearly two hours, repeat- edly asking him, “Where did you get your name from?” and “Are you Muslim?” accord- ing to the Courier-Journal.

Camacho-Ali showed officers a photo of herself with her famous ex-husband and was country based on religion.” not detained, the Miami New Times reported. Her son didn’t have a photo to prove his famous pedigree, even though he does hold a U.S. passport and was born in Philadel- Trump signed an executive order prohibiting travelers from seven predominantly Mus- phia. lim countries from entering the U.S. on Jan. 27. A federal judge in Seattle, Washington “This is an outrage,” Mancini told the New Times. “I don’t know what is going on with blocked the order a few days before Ali Jr.’s flight. Mr. Trump’s claim that his ban is not religion-based. We do not discriminate in this MARCH 2017 PAGE 14 www.Asia Times.US INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Jayalalithaa’s property: From Toyota Prado, farm land to gold and silver jewellery The death of India’s most popular politician, Jayalalithaa Jayaraman, brings the curtain down on an entire INTERNATIONAL PAGES political era in Tamil Nadu, the state she ruled firmly for 15 years. With her demise, the legacy she built is hanging with a thin thread of uncer- tainty. Here we look into the financial assets that she has left behind: In April 2015, the supremo of All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Ka- zhagam (AIADMK) and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J.Jayalalithaa declared assets worth Rs 113.73 crore. This was Rs 3.40 crore less than what she had declared the previous year.

According to the affidavit filed by her to contest from Radhakrishnan Nagar Assembly constituency, the to- tal value of her assets was Rs 113.73 case against her. crore. She had movable assets worth She declared that she had Rs 41,000 village in Tamil Nadu. She had no investments in NSS, Rs 41.63 crore and immovable prop- cash in hand, listed Rs 2.04 crore as Jayalalithaa had also purchased the Postal savings, Insurance policies. erties valued at Rs 72.09 crore. liabilities and declared agriculture in property in Telangana in 1968 and She has also not given personal loans Cash the profession-occupation column. in Cheyyur in 1981, with her mother or advances to any person or entity, She declared that she had Rs 41,000 And declared possession of 1,250 Sandhya. She owned four commer- the affidavit stated. cash in hand, listed Rs 2.04 crore as kg of silver articles valued at Rs 3.12 cial buildings, including one each in Property and commercial buildings liabilities and declared agriculture in crore. Chennai and in Hyderabad. Jayalalithaa’s residence in ‘Veda the profession-occupation column. Investment Vehicles Nilayam’ spread over 24,000 square Jewellery On investment in companies, Jaya- Jayalalithaa had two Toyota Prado feet with a built up area of 21,662 On her gold jewellery, Jayalalithaa lalithaa in her afidavit said, “various SUVs, together valued at Rs 40 lakh. square feet is valued at Rs 43.96 said the value of 21,280.300 grams deposits and shares with companies Also, she had a Tempo Traveller, a crore. She, along with her mother, could not be ascertained as it was have been seized by the police and Tempo Trax, a Mahindra Jeep, an bought the property for Rs 1.32 lakh with the Karnataka government with the custody of the court in case Ambassador car of 1980 make, a in 1967. treasury in connection with the relating to Spl.C.C.No.208 of 2004 on Mahindra Bolero, a Swaraj Mazada She owned 14.50 acres of farm land disproportionate assets case. She also the file of 36th Additional City Civil Maxi, and a Contessa (1990 model) in Jeedimetla village in Ranga Reddy mentioned that the assets case was and Sessions Court, (Special Court) worth Rs 42,25,000. district in Telangana and 3.43 acres pending in the Supreme Court. Bengaluru.” The reference is with in Cheyyur Village in Kancheepuram Cash regard to the disproportionate assets MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 15 INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Record 27 US Congressmen travelling

to India this month A record number of 27 US Congressmen non-governmental organisations. travelling to India this month, which is not the favorite destination for US lawmakers. will visit India later this month, reflecting Another bipartisan Congressional delega- a small figure,” he said. India has never figured in its list of top the increased efforts by American lawmak- tion (or Codel) of eight lawmakers, being Also a delegation of Congressional staffers 10 countries frequently visited by US ers for strengthening ties with New Delhi. led by Bob Goodlatte, Chairman of power- who are critical in preparing the back- lawmakers. The top lawmakers from both the Repub- ful House Judiciary Committee, would be ground information about India for their As per an unofficial compilation, since

lican and Democratic parties are visiting in India from February 20 to 23, visiting Congressmen are visiting India during the 2000, US lawmakers have made 42 trips INTERNATIONAL PAGES India in two separate delegations. New Delhi and Bangalore. same time. to India, which includes 22 by the Re- Describing this as an important develop- The delegation includes Congressman Republican members to the Aspen delega- publican Party and 19 by those from the ment, Navtej Sarna, Indian Ambassador George Holding, Co-Chair of the India tion include Charlie Dent, Jeff Forten- Democratic part. to the US, said such visit is reflective of the Caucus, Jason Smit and Dave Trott. berry, Andy Harris, Dave McKinley, and US India Business Council (USIBC) is also efforts on the part of the US to “strengthen All four are from the Republican party. David Valadao. planning to take about 100 lawmakers to and build” on the bipartisan support that The Democratic members to the delega- The Democratic party lawmakers travel- India in the next two years. they have in the US Congress for India-US tions include Congresswoman Sheila ling to India as part of the Aspen Institute “It is important that we convey a right relations. Congressional records indicate Jackson Lee, Congressmen Hank Johnson, delegation are Don Beyer, Earl Blume- story about India to the both to the House that this is the largest ever travel of US David Ciciline and Henry Cuellar. nauer, Jim Cooper, Suzan DelBene, Anna and the Senate. And the best way to con- lawmakers to India. The visit, Sarna said would let these law- Eshoo, Elizabeth Esty, John Garamendi, vey that is for them to feel firsthand what The largest delegation of 19 Congressmen, makers first hand see for themselves, the Dan Kildee, Zoe Lofgren, Alan Lowenthal, is India all about – its culture, its politics, being organised by the prestigious Aspen political vibrancy of India, the economic Stephen Lynch, Kathleen Rice, Jan Scha- its food. And I think, when they come Institute, would be in India from Febru- reforms that are happening, and also for kowsky, Peter Welch. back convinced that India is an important ary 20 to 25 with stops in New Delhi and them to identify potential areas of engage- As per LegiStorm – an unofficial site, ally, its value systems are the same, the de- Hyderabad. ment. which keeps track of foreign travel by mocracy, it has a press, which is as vibrant During the visit, the lawmakers are sched- “This is increasingly important as the new lawmakers – India currently is not the in bit countries,” Mukesh Aghi, USIBC uled to have a wide range of meetings administration comes into,” he said. popular destination for US lawmakers. president had said last year. from top government officials, politicians, “We are very fortunate that there are two Israel is their top destination. As per Le- members of the think-tank bodies and delegations totaling 27 Congressmen are gistorm compilation, Israel appears to be PSLV-C37 Successfully Launches 104 Satellites in a Single Flight

At 0928 hrs IST today morning, ISRO suc- 96 were from the cessfully launched the 714 kg Cartosat-2 The imagery from the Cartosat-2 series United States, and Series Satellite along with 103 co-passenger satellite will be useful for cartographic 1 each from Israel, satellites on board ISRO’s Polar Satellite applications, urban and rural applications, Kazakhstan, UAE, Launch Vehicle, PSLV-C37, from Satish coastal land use, utility management like the Netherlands Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. road network monitoring, water distri- and Switzerland. bution, change detection to bring out With today’s suc- It is the highest number of satellites geographical and manmade features and cessful launch, the launched in one single mission anywhere. various other Land Information System total number of Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratu- (LIS) and Geographical Information Sys- customer satel- lated the space scientific community and tem (GIS) applications. The data sets could lites from abroad the nation for this proud feat. be used for urban planning of 500 cities launched by India’s between all the 104 satellites during their under the Amrut Planning Scheme. ISRO PSLV has reached 180. orbital injection as well as during their This is the thirty eighth consecutive Nano Satellites, INS-1 and INS-2, were also subsequent orbital life was yet another successful mission of PSLV. All the 104 launched. This mission involved many technical complexity associated with this mission. satellites were successfully separated from challenges such as realising the launch of With this launch, ISRO has further bol- the PSLV fourth stage in a predetermined In addition, 101 foreign nano satellites a large number of satellites during a single stered its impeccable scientific credentials sequence. The total number of Indian sat- from six countries were launched in a sig- mission within stipulated time frame. as a reliable partner for space initiatives. ellites launched by PSLV now stands at 46. nificant international dimension. Of these, Besides, ensuring adequate separation MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 16 PWC & its Ladies Chapter Mourn Death of Noted MIDDLE EAST PAGES Pakistan Woman Writer By: Aymen Zaheer and Madiha Malik

Pakistan Writers Cub (aka: PWC) and members of its cated & enlightened woman of our society as evil. “Being Qundeel Aymen spoke very high of her and mentioned Ladies Chapter (aka: PWC-LC) recently hosted a condo- herself a woman these negative connotations did not bode that after passing away of her husband Ashfaq Ahmed lence sitting to pay rich tributes to Bano Qudsia. It was a well, “Al-Najdi opinionated. long ago, the second pearl is now also lost. “Both hus- somber gathering of Pakistani writers & poets and each band and wife was great writers and remained respected one of them paid rich tributes to her – in their own right Farah Ehsan said that she was a widely recognized woman in the literary circles of Pakistan and beyond, “Qundeel & expressions. in the Indo-Pak Sub-Continent and that she always por- remarked. trayed strengths of women at large. “She wrote what she Abdul Rauf Mughal expressed deep grief & sorrow over believed in and enjoyed respect among the literary circles Shah Jehan Sherazi expressed that she was a lady with her sad demise. Her demise has left a huge void in the throughout the world, “Farah Ehsan added. extraordinary literary abilities. “She was a source of inspi- literary field and her writings would be remembered for ration for young writers and widely respected throughout generations to come, “Rauf remarked. Fayyaz Malik mentioned that she was one of the rare the world, “Sherazi remarked. female novelists and spiritualists of Pakistan who personi- Almas Mumtaz mentioned that she he wrote Urdu novels, fied & published ideologies, beliefs and principles. “She Shaheen Javed lamented her loss. “She was like a candle dramas and short stories. “She was best known for her belonged to the honest breed of writers, Malik mentioned. whose light spread out everywhere, “Shaheen said. epic novel Raja Gidh. She also wrote for television and stage drama - in both Urdu and Punjabi languages. Her H.M. Fayyaz said that she was a renowned playwright Shumaila Malik mourned her death and described her play Aaadhi Baat has been called a classic, “Almas added. and a great woman, and the void created upon her pass- as an immortal humanist, a true peace ambassador and MIDDLE EAST PAGES ing away shall be difficult to be fulfilled. “She was widely a noble intellectually charged lady. “She will be remem- Ambreen Faiz paid rich tributes to her for her services respected as a writer, “Fayyaz added. bered with high esteem & reverence in our hearts and for vis-à-vis promotion of novel writing in Pakistan. “She was the generations to come, “Shumaila added. arguably one of the best women writers in contemporary Madiha Malik expressed that she was one of the most Pakistan, “Ambreen opinionated. widely read & acclaimed novelist and that with her death Tanveer Mian said that she always enthralled the readers a golden chapter of Urdu literature has come to an end. by her style of writing. “Her writings were not merely col- Ashiq Hussain mentioned that she was a great name “She was a towering personality and her works shall con- lection of words, rather each word had a symbolic vision among the leading Pakistani writers. “She is also recog- tinue to shine, “Madiha Malik added. and soul of its own, “Tanvir mentioned. nized for writing the famous novel Raja Gidh, and for authoring some of the other well-known books, “Ashiq Naveed Ur Rehman remarked that she was a great writer Finally, Zubair Bhatti mentioned that he was a fan of added. and that our new generations should find time to read her her dramas that were aired on Pakistan television. “She works. “I am sure by reading her works the young ones definitely will be remembered as one of the finest writers Asma Tariq expressed her deep sorrow upon her sad would be greatly inspired, “Naveed mentioned. of Urdu drama, “Bhatti remarked. passing away. “My heartfelt condolence goes out for her family, fans & admirers, “Asma mentioned.

Aymen Zaheer spoke very high about her and highlighted that he found no words in her praise. “She was a literary legend of Pakistan. Her works will guide the genera- tions to come and she would be long remembered due to her vast contribution for the Urdu Literature, “Aymen expressed.

Dr. Farah Nadia mentioned that she was a born talent and undoubtedly was a great asset among the Pakistani writers. “No one could replace a dynamic personality like her and she would continue live in our hearts for times to come, “Dr. Farah added

Ehsan Abbasi paid glowing tributes to her for her contri- butions in the field of drama writings and Urdu literature. “She would be missed for her loving nature and contribu- tions for the promotion of Urdu literature, “Ehsan added.

Engr. Madiha Noman expressed appreciations for her writings and mentioned that she was a source of inspi- H.E Anurag Bhushan Consul General of India, ration for many. “She was a legend and shall be truly Dubai UAE congratulated Mohammed Ali for missed, “Madiha added. being selected as the Incharge of UAE for GTWA Congrats to Mohammed Taqiuddin and (Golden Telangana Welfare Association) and Faiz Al-Najdi expressed his sorrow for her sad passing promised his complete support and help from his proud parents Mr and Mrs Moham- away. He was however very critical of her thoughts & Consulate office and Indian Government for our med Azizudding on his completion of ideas expressed in her works. “Her novel Raja Gidh would community. remain as a stigma on her work as she portrayed the edu- High School MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 17 MIDDLE EAST PAGES MIDDLE EAST PAGES How Much Is All the Oil in Saudi Arabia Really Worth? Saudi Arabia has said oil giant Saudi ability to generate cash. Aramco is worth more than $2 trillion, While there’s a lot of guesswork involved By that logic, though, Russian producer enough to consume Apple Inc. twice, and in sizing up a company that’s never di- Selling a 5 percent stake would therefore Rosneft PJSC’s market capitalization would still have room for Google parent Alphabet vulged financial statements and may have raise at least $25 billion, still enough to be $272 billion instead of $64 billion, and Inc. its tax rate cut before the initial public match Alibaba Group Holding Ltd.’s un- the valuation of Exxon Mobil Corp., the offering, this valuation gap reveals the paralleled 2014 offering and dole out mil- world’s largest publicly traded energy The kingdom may have to settle for less. A hurdles Saudi Arabia could face in prepar- lions of dollars of fees to the advisers hired producer, would be 53 percent smaller lot less. ing for the post-oil era. to manage the sale, namely JPMorgan than it is. Chase & Co., Moelis & Co. and indepen- Industry executives, analysts and inves- A profitable IPO is meant to anchor a dent consultant Michael Klein. “I didn’t know that the value of an oil com- tors told Bloomberg their analysis -- based sovereign wealth fund that will, if things pany was a multiplicator of the reserves on oil reserves and cash flow projections unfold as envisioned, generate enough More from Bloomberg.com: McDon- of the company,” Total SA chief executive under different tax scenarios -- suggests investment income at home and abroad to ald’s to Cut Prices on Drinks as Industry officer, Patrick Pouyanne, told investors Aramco is worth no more than half, and dominate state revenue by 2030. Demand Slumps on a Feb. 9 conference call. Several factors maybe as little as a fifth, of that amount. for oil will peak just before then, accord- should be “discounted” before “we’ll see This means Saudi Arabia would earn a ing to Royal Dutch Shell Plc projections, For more on Saudi Aramco’s IPO, click what will be the real value of” Aramco, he fraction of the $100 billion implied by its as alternative fuels and electric cars gain here. said. valuation if it sells 5 percent to the public popularity, putting Middle East energy in 2018, as planned. producers on shakier footing. The $2 trillion estimate was initially put The rationale also assumes Saudi oil, due forward by Deputy Crown Prince Moham- to last about 73 years if pumped at the For example, Wood Mackenzie Ltd. came More from Bloomberg.com: Why Trump’s med bin Salman last March. There are two existing pace, will be viable for decades up with a rough valuation of Aramco’s core Immigration Crackdown Could Sink U.S. key issues, according to interviews with even if global warming curbs the world’s business of $400 billion, according to cli- Home Prices a dozen industry analysts, investors and appetite for crude. ents who attended a private meeting at the executives, who asked not to be named oil consultant’s City of London office this Doubts Emerge because of the sensitivity of the matter. Toyota Motor Corp. wants to rely on hy- month and asked not to be named. The drogen to all but replace traditional-engine Edinburgh-based company, popular for its Even within the Saudi government, doubts The first is that it’s premised on a simple models by 2050. Use of gasoline, which analysis and valuation of energy compa- are emerging. A person familiar with the calculation: Take the 261 billion barrels accounts for one in four barrels consumed nies and assets, declined to comment. flotation, who asked not to be named, of reserves Saudi Arabia says lie under globally, is already peaking according to said last week Aramco in its current form oil fields like the onshore Ghawar and the International Energy Agency. Officials More from Bloomberg.com: Air Force would probably be worth about $500 bil- offshore Safaniya, and multiply by $8 (a including Bank of England Governor Mark Stumped by Trump’s Claim of $1 Billion lion because a lot of its cash goes toward benchmark used to value reserves). An Carney have warned investors it’s a matter Savings on Jet taxes and future investors won’t have a say independent auditor is assessing Saudi of time before reserves are “stranded” in on investments in non-core areas. An- reserves, the second-biggest worldwide, the ground. An Aramco spokesperson said the oil other person familiar with IPO talks put before the IPO. producer doesn’t comment on rumors or the figure at a little less than $1 trillion if speculation. investors base the valuation on Aramco’s Oil’s Future Bano Qudsia – A Legendary Writer Queen By: Qundeel Aymen ‘Men lived intensely and wrote intensely’. life. She also contributed towards several somewhat proverbial. This thing high- There were stirring times, when passions plays for Radio and Television and won lighted her organizational nature. She was were strong and speculation was rife, accolades. husbanding her storehouse of vocabulary when everything conspired to bring out in an enchanting manner. “Madness is the best that was in men. The only words Literature is basically the reflection of so- only the result of unfulfilled unceasing cannot depict the magnanimous per- ciety. Each of her literary works reflected love” ~ Bano Qudsia. sonality of towering figures of the Urdu the ills of the contemporary society. Her Literature – Bano Qudsia. ideology teaches with delight. Here, Fran- She was blessed with the intellectual aris- cis Bacon can be cited; ‘Some Books are tocracy in the form of her spouse. Ashfaq Alas! Bano Qudsia is no more. It was a to be tasted, others to be swallowed, and Ahmad – A Legend writer of Urdu Lan- short sentence, but it had many aspects some few to be chewed and digested.’ guage who also authored several books, of meaning attached to it. The feeling of a novels and short stories. Both of them great loss, sweet memories of her writings, Her classical writings, including Raja Gidh were matchless in every domain. and nostalgic sentiments are benumbing - 1981 (The King Vulture) is the first full- everyone. length novel coated fully with prudence Once Bano asserted “We work indepen- and exceptional soul. that started her journey towards novel dently, writing a book is like bearing a She was born on Nov 28, 1928 and later writing. Later on sje also authored novels child and it is a confidential document A variety of writers; Mumtaz Mufti, proved that she had all the writing talents namely: Parda and Shehr-e-Baymisaal. between you and the book that you are Ashfaq Ahmad, Qudrat Ullah Shahab etc., & skills to join the august club of the These novels are generally considered creating” while recognizing her dramatic brilliance, literary giants of Pakistan. Her writings to be one of the most widely read Urdu human veracity and sentimental approach were famous around the globe. She had novels. Every bite is spiced with irony. She had shunned the image of so-called had agreed in being unwilling to praise cultivated philosophy in her pieces of She had projected the struggle of the soul modern independent Woman, who had her writings. works. That was equally inspired by mysti- through her characters. The very apt use been trapped by her own whims of free- cism, spirituality and the flux of time. The of symbolism and metaphor, made her an dom. She dejected the responsibilities of She is the big wig of Urdu Literature. She things came from her heart and made the elusive writer. family life, side by side, which ironically had won Life Time Achievement Awards, eternal marks. gets entangled in economic clutches. Kamal-e-Fun Award, Best Playwright She is the harbinger of a new style of Award, Taj Award, Sitara-i-Imtiaz and She authored several short stories, novels drama in the Urdu literature history. Her She vocalized the hidden intentions of Hilal-i-Imtiaz. and dramas which remained the living characters are the mouthpiece of - po- Man to push Woman out as a breadwin- minds. Some of her classic works in- litical changes, economic upheaval and ner. It was a post industrialized era who On February 4, 2017 - heaven possessed cluded: Raja Gidh, Aatish-i-Zer-i-Paa, Aik moral degeneration of that era - of woman developed the taste of luxury in Man and her soul and her services towards lit- Din, Amer Bail, Asay Pasay, Chahar Cha- in particular. Woman. Actually, she wanted to scribble, erature would be eternally adored and man, Chotaa Sheher Baray Log, Footpath “simplicity is the peace of mind.” Her life her name with her intellectual legacy ki Ghaas, Haasil Ghaat, Hawa Kay Naam, Her plots are diverse. Every sentence is is the true practical implication of this. inscribed among the innumerable stars Aadhee Baat and many more. Her works well tinged with the aphorism, epi-gram- These thoughts showed that she was a in the firmament of Urdu Literature. May touched base on every aspects of social matic brevity, and precision. Her style is woman of strong character, good brain God rest her soul in peace, amen!!!! MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 18 MIDDLE EAST PAGES MIDDLE EAST PAGES Mehfil-e Qawwali organised in Riyadh

On the occasion of 68th Republic Day of India Embassy of India Riyadh in association with Indian Council for Culture Relation Presents Mehfil E Qawwali at International Indian School Riyadh. Live performance by world renowned Qawwali group led by Noushad Sabri Ambassador of India Javed Ahmad inaugurates the program. Dr.Hifzur Rahman, Sec- ond Secretary welcome the large gathering more than 1000 Indians attended Dr.Shoukath Pervaiz, Principal International School Riyadh, Proposed Vote of thanks.

Report by Mir Mohsin Ali - Riyadh

Top: Glimpses of KTT Induction Ceremony Lead by Mir Arif Ali with Chief Guest of this Program : Janab Syed Azmathullah Sahab (Retd. IAS), and Guest of Honor : Janab Khaled Almaeena Sahab (Prominent Person- ality of KSA - Editor in Large at Saudi Gazette) followed by Janab Azeem Qureshi Sahab (CEO and Founder of 3M Diagnostic ) with Dr. Haseebul- lah Sahab (CEO ASPRATECH) Left: Pravasi bharthi Awardi Mrs . Zeenat Jafri Felicitated at a program organized by AMU Riyadh old boys Associations & Osmania University Alumni Association Tanzeem Hindustani at Riyadh Palace MARCH 2017 PAGE 19 www.Asia Times.US

Not just for women: Kegel exercises INTERNATIONAL PAGES good for men too

Most exercises are considered port the abdomen, bladder, and tension and stress, and even The same approach applies here.” gender neutral. Except for colon, and help with urine and musculoskeletal problems with Kegels can be performed while kegels — those exercises that bowel movements. In men, these your back and hips. A tense lying down, sitting, or standing, strengthen pelvic floor muscles. muscles also are activated during pelvic floor is like trying to open and unlike other exercises, the They have long been tagged as erections, orgasms, and ejacula- your fist after keeping it clenched movements and sensations are “just for women,” but older men tions. Problems can arise when all day. “It would be very hard to subtle. Imagine how you would may be wise to reconsider as pelvic floor muscles become too relax your grip, and you would stop the flow or urine, or to hold they can help with some com- weak or too tight. lose function of your hand,” says back gas. The goal with kegels is mon unpleasantries that can Weakness can happen because Brunette. to contract and hold only those come with age. “Men can also of age, as with other muscles, These tight muscles often can muscles and not rely on other have issues with these muscles, but other causes include blad- trigger pelvic pain, urgent and muscles like the abdomen or which can cause urinary leakage, der, bowel, or prostate surgery, frequent needs to urinate, leak- buttocks. she can direct you to a physical bowel issues, and even erection constipation, and chronic cough- age, incomplete emptying, or Don’t go it alone therapist who can evaluate your problems,” says physical therapist ing from conditions like asthma, straining during bowel move- Brunette says you should not try needs and design an individual Celia Brunette with Harvard-af- bronchitis, or smoking. Weak ments. You also may suffer from kegels on your own at first be- program. A typical routine filiated Spaulding Rehabilitation pelvic floor muscles can lead to sudden pain in your low back, cause if not performed correctly, consists of a set amount of “hold” Center. stress incontinence where urine hips, or genital area, or have pain the exercises could make muscles time, followed by adequate rest What is the pelvic floor? leaks when you cough, sneeze, during and after intercourse. worse, or not help at all. between reps. “The therapist Your pelvic floor area is made or are participating in an activity How kegels work Talk with your doctor to make teaches you how to perform the up of thin layers of muscle and like lifting something heavy or “Pelvic floor muscles are treated sure there are no medical issues kegels and draws up a schedule to tissues that stretch like a sling even hitting a golf or tennis ball. like with other muscles,” says related to your symptoms, such follow in terms of number of rep- from your tailbone to your pubic On the other end, tight pelvic Brunette. “If you strain your as prostate problems or a urinary etitions and sets, so you can then bone. It does a lot every day. The floor muscles can result from back, you massage and stretch tract infection. If your doc- do them at home,” says Brunette. muscles’ primary job is to sup- prolonged sitting, general muscle the muscles to get them healthy. tor recommends kegels, he or

Are painkillers also killing your hearing?

When you think of risk factors for hearing in that study. aspirin was also found to contribute to risk before popping a pill for headache or back loss, over-the-counter pain relievers prob- When you think of risk factors for hearing in that study. pain? These medicines do provide good INTERNATIONAL PAGES ably aren’t among them. But a Harvard loss, over-the-counter pain relievers prob- Researchers speculate that the pain reliev- pain relief for many people. “However, study published in the American Journal ably aren’t among them. But a Harvard ers may be damaging the cochlea, the frequent use of these medications and use of Epidemiology suggests that frequent use study published in the American Journal snail-shaped hearing mechanism in your over long periods of time may increase of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetamin- of Epidemiology suggests that frequent use inner ear. “Ibuprofen can reduce blood the risk of hearing loss and may cause ophen (Tylenol) may be an important con- of ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) or acetamin- flow to the cochlea, which could result other adverse health effects. Therefore, tributor. In the study, women who took the ophen (Tylenol) may be an important con- in cellular damage and cell death. Acet- it is important to take these medications pain relievers at least twice a week were tributor. In the study, women who took the aminophen may deplete the antioxidant mindfully and to limit their use as much as more likely to experience hearing loss, and pain relievers at least twice a week were glutathione, which protects the cochlea possible,” says Dr. Curhan. As always, talk more frequent usage increased the risk by more likely to experience hearing loss, and from damage,” says study author Dr. to your doctor before making any changes up to 24%. The findings are similar to a more frequent usage increased the risk by Sharon Curhan, instructor in medicine at in your medication use. study of men and hearing loss, although up to 24%. The findings are similar to a Harvard Medical School. aspirin was also found to contribute to risk study of men and hearing loss, although Does this mean you should think twice 6 tips to help you keep a walking regimen on track 6 tips to help you keep a walking regi- so instead you sneak in a 15-minute there are still ways that man’s best friend higher-energy ones for the middle of men on track walk in the morning and another before can keep you moving. Offer to walk your your walk, and finish with a slower, How should core work fit into your you meet your friends. And keeping a neighbor’s dog, or ask a local shelter if relaxing tune. You can even alternate fast overall exercise plan? pair of sneakers in your car gives you the they need a volunteer walker. and slow songs for a musical interval Image: iStock option to squeeze in a walk whenever walk. Just remember to keep the volume you have a little extra time. “Read” and walk. Audiobooks can low and use only one earbud if you’re Regular walks are an incredibly popular make the time pass quickly while you’re walking outside. way to exercise — and it’s easy to see Create a cue. Many daily habits hap- walking. Make a pact with yourself that why. Walking is easy and free (except pen because something signals you to you can only listen to an audiobook Make a change. A new walking route, for a good pair of shoes), and can be do them, like brushing your teeth in the during your walks, in order to provide even if it’s just heading to the next done just about anywhere. But it’s those morning and before bed. Try tying your motivation. If you are walking outdoors, neighborhood, can invigorate your very qualities that can also make it very walks to regularly scheduled activities, keep the volume low and use only one walking routine. But if that’s not pos- tempting to skip. If your walking routine such as getting up in the morning or earbud so you’ll remain alert to your sible, you can make a tried-and-true is in danger of lapsing, try one or more lunchtime. Over time, you’ll associate surroundings in case of trouble. route fresh again with a few tweaks, like of these strategies to keep going. walking with those activities, so they will going earlier or later. Or invite someone remind you to take a walk. Get a little rhythm. Music has been new to join you. Different personalities shown to inspire exercisers to go longer and conversation topics will keep you Have a backup plan. For example, if Get a four-legged walking companion. and harder. Remember the theme song engaged. And you’ll see things differ- you sleep in and miss your morning Studies show that people who have dogs from Rocky? Or Chariots of Fire? Just ently if you walk your usual route in the walk, you commit to taking that walk walk more. If you’re up for the responsi- about any music that inspires you can opposite direction. during lunch instead. Or, maybe you bility, getting a dog could be the catalyst add energy to your steps and keep you know that dinner with friends will pre- that turns you into a habitual walker. But motivated. Start with songs that have vent you from taking your evening stroll, even if you can’t commit to having a dog, a slower beat to warm up, then choose MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 20 Freedom of Speech Zakiah Sayeed INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Every one today is obsessed with the “free- share some part of a genome that enriches hunger for love and food in these young difficult? Education, understanding and dom of speech”. But it seems like the throat our feelings for each other? But what of eyes? How can we tear our hearts open being cognizant of other faiths and beliefs of this same freedom is slashed across, and the murderers? Do they feel? Do they and envelope them into our own selves is the greatest FEELING one can have. even great journalists are asked to shut up cringe when some drops of blood splatter and souls? But we sit around and wait, That sense embraces all humanity. It does by leaders who do not want to hear the on their bodies when they are beheading trying to learn the laws and courtesies of not denigrate any one, and elevates all truth. I had posted about the freedom of innocent people? dying. The exits are all barred, regardless people into a different sphere of empathy. speech and life in general else where last of the protests, the free speeches of the year on this day. You would think that per- No life, and no story is a straight line. youth, and we grope for common ground, I live in my soul. I love this soul of mine. I haps in one year things would be different The geometry of a human life, with all its and look for a straight line to share. am not afraid of dying, but I am afraid of and the pain, the anguish and helplessness angles and tangents is too imperfect, and hurting others. I want to reach out to each (? hopelessness) would have improved. But oh so complex~~ too distorted by the Religion and politics, such strange bedfel- and every one I know, and allow them to alas, things have become worse it seems. harsh laughter of time and the bewildering lows. One preaches and the other taunts. touch me, and let them feel these waves of Here are some of my words with feeling! intricacies of fate, to admit the straight line Why does one have the temerity to draw soft energy that binds my form to my soul. into its system of laws. Case in point, the cartoons to insult other religions or proph- What does it mean when we say we feel? dilemma of the refugees that face all the ets? Does that mean that the cartoonist This is my take on “freedom of speech,” Do you touch? Do you inhale? But we feel, helplessness and bear the burden of the instigates the cycle of murder? Would it and I hope that someone would read it we say! Why do we feel and what do we sorrow on to their shoulders and how we not be better if people didn’t insult other and FEEL it. feel? see that in the eyes of the little children. religions, were tolerant to color and race, Is it because all of us, the entire humanity, What do we feel then when we see the and smiled and loved? Would that be so

Gone With The Wind Are Those Days By M.S.Zahed

Jamia Nizamia, Hyderabad, the Islamic Wodeyar Bahadur of Mysore. The re- mosquitoes in the area of seminary, founded by Shaykh al-Islam spected Moulvi was a decendant of Sheik residence, therefore he chose Imam Muhammad Anwarullah Khan Ansar, who was Commander of Bangalore to study in the park . The Farooqi, honorifically known as Fadilat fort during the Anglo Mysorean war of King smiled and asked his Jung in Hyderabad in 1876. It flourished 1799 and also a brother of Tipu Sultan’s assistants to take down the

under the patronage of the Nizam Nawab Queen Rabia. particulars of the boy,After Sir Mir Osman Ali Khan Siddiqi-Asaf Years later , as a gratitude to the Late this eventful day when he Jah the VII,who has been responsible for Nizam Mir Osman Ali Khan and to returned home, my uncle out patronising science, education ,railways Jamia Nizamia, he founded Nizamia of fear did not mentioned his and development in Hyderabad what it is Govt Higher Primary School in Mandi encounter with the king to today. Mohalla Mysore. which exists for over anybody in the family. Many INTERNATIONAL PAGES Over the last one hundred and thirty five hundred years as a testimony and many moons later, and one fine years the Jamia has preserved the un- old students of this little known school of day a royal courier arrived derstanding of Islam and its sciences by learning are spread over the world looking for my uncle and the means of unbroken chains of Islamic delivered him an invitation authorization, the Ijazah and the Isnad, The late His Highness Sri Krishnarajen- from Maharaja to attend the which go back fourteen centuries to tie dra Wadiyar Bahadur, the Maharaja of wedding of a Princes in the the institution and its scholars to the Mysore was extremely benevolent King Palace. He hurriedly col- teachings of Prophet Muhammad PBUH. loved by all his subjects and known for lected the invite and did not Nobody dared support the young man It was mainly due to the scholarly works his secular values. A truly royal gesture share the news with any one as he was not and everyone was waiting the ordeal to accomplished by the faculty of the Jamia by the King has left an indelible imprint only happy but confused and worried. end. The issue was what to do with the Nizamia in the late 19th and 20th centu- on my maternal family history. There Finally he decided to attend hoping that Royal Shawl which my uncle had accept- ries that the Hyderabad served as a major was an epidemic of malaria in the city of nobody would recognize him in his dress ed. The head , my grandfather, decided hub of academic activities for the sub- Mysore, sometime in 1920. My maternal hired for the occasion. He hired a dress that my uncle being an young student continent. The Jamia constitutes a major uncle then a student of inter was mortally to enter the Palace ( A black cloak with and not of any standing and qualification part of Islamic history in the sub-conti- scared of getting bitten by mosquitoes and Mysore Turban) and , was received with cannot keep the Shawl and the family also nent, particularly, the Deccan. therefore decided to prepare for exams by respect after verification by the atten- cannot keep it in its collection of such an My maternal grandfather Moulvi Moham- spending study time beneath a tree in a dants and led in to his appointed seat. My expensive gift . Finally, the matter was med Khasim Ansari, a Mysorean by birth park behind zoo gardens near famously grandfather who was regular invitee for resolved that the shawl be presented to the married to a daughter of an Afghan carpet called as“Thandi Sadak”, a small stretch of such functions was seated in the front row Moulvi of neighbourhood mosque who seller, who had travelled to Mysore with street lined with trees, which even to date and took annoyed notice of his young was considered as worthy of keeping and his family in search of his lost brother , provide shade to walkers with its century ward decked up in authorized costume . using for himself. My grandfather next whom he found in a mosque by chance, old trees. While he was busy reading Elaborate ceremonies were held to mark day completed the task of giving away the was a scholar from Jamia Nizamia, au- some book, he noticed that the Maharaja the occasion and towards the end of the Shawl to the Moulvi.No one in the family thorised to pursue Ijazah and Isnad,in the accompanied by few officials was taking a ceremonies,my uncle too received a Royal ever raised that subject again and nearly then State of Mysore with the benevolent routine walk through the “thandi sadak” gift Pack of an elaborately embroidered half a century later I has narrated in detail scholarship of from the Nizam in early little distance away. The Maharaja while silk shawl with Mysore Royal insignia of by my uncle. That was the life and times part of twentieth century. He had attained returning from his walk stopped by at a two headed eagle . My grandfather upon which have gone with the wind. at an young age, a reputation of being a distance and asked his assistants to fetch returning home, furious at the audac- scholar in Arabic, Persian and Islamic my uncle and soon my uncle was standing ity of my uncle, summoned the elders of studies and of course being an Hafiz was before the King and when asked as to why joint family ( his two brothers and senior chosen to be then a Sir Khazi of Princely he chose to study beneath a tree , frozen ladies) and my uncle and expressed utter State of Mysore under the patronage of before the king, bowing with respect, he displeasure at the behavior of my uncle the then Maharaja Sir Krishnarajendra informed that he is mortally afraid of who stood there with no defence to offer.

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www.Asia Times.US IPL 2017 Auction: Rs 4 crore for 18-year-old Afghan leg-spinner Rashid Khan INTERNATIONAL PAGES CHENNAI: The Afghanistan cricket team Rs 4 crore. There’s a sense of the unknown TOI. Rashid, who most of his teammates say is might have participated in a few World about the Afghan players which may have Nabi, who has been one of the pillars of “mature” beyond his 18 years, is itching to Cups, but for their players Monday will helped them clinch their deals. Afghanistan cricket over the last decade, always stand out. The induction of two While South Africa’s world No. 1 ODI feels cricket will become more popular in Afghan players -leg-spinner Rashid Khan, bowler Imran Tahir went unsold, 18-year- their country after this. “It’s a massive day 18, and all-rounder Mohammad Nabi, 31 old Rashid from an associate country, with for us. We all wanted to play in the elite into IPL, is recognition of the fact that the an experience of 18 ODIs and 21 T20Is, league. Now we have the opportunity to country belongs to the big league of the got the nod. The fact that Rashid had play. We are eagerly looking forward to game. impressive numbers in the recently-con- it.We have been playing well at the interna- Though it was BCCI that had allowed five cluded Desert T20 championship and in tional level for the last two years. Now that Afghan cricketers to be part of the auction the ongoing ODI series against Zimbabwe two Afghan players are part of the IPL, it at the “request” of their CEO Shafiq Stan- helped his cause. will help spread the game in our country,” ikzai, the bidding indicated the move to “I feel on top of the world right now. It’s former skipper Nabi, who has played 72 interact with legendary Anil Kumble and pick two of their players wasn’t just about been a dream come true. We have faced a ODIs and 52 T20Is for Afghanistan, said. bowl to Virat Kohli. promoting the sport in the country . lot of struggles coming from Afghanistan. As soon as the Afghanistan cricketers Stanikzai said Afghanistan cricketers While 32-year-old off-spinning all- We have worked extremely hard to be woke up to the news, it was celebra- needed this “recognition” and “respect” rounder Nabi (Rs 30 lakh) became the where we are now. It’s a great day for Af- tion time in Zimbabwe and back home. for the giant strides that they had made in first to be picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad, ghan cricket and our country . I certainly Congratulatory messages flooded in from international cricket. “The entire nation is his teammate Rashid set the stage on fire didn’t expect that much. It was a surprise. all quarters. “I have seven brothers and we celebrating this day,” Stanikzai said. with teams bidding fiercely for him. Set I thank Sunrisers for picking us. I’m really have our own business back home. I spoke at a base price of Rs 50 lakh, Rashid was looking forward to playing in IPL,” Rashid, to my family and all of them are so happy finally bagged by SRH for an incredible who is currently playing in Zimbabwe, told about it,” said Rashid. Autorickshaw driver’s son strikes gold

HYDERABAD: Despite all the contro- “I want to buy a decent house first. Will for Charminar Cricket Club versies surrounding the Indian Premier see what else to do later,” he said when in the two-day league and League, the T20 cricket tournament has, asked how he plans to use the money. things moved at a breakneck in its now 10th year of existence, turned What is fascinating about the youngster’s pace. many a slumdog into millionaires. The journey is that he has never been to a Siraj generated great pace and INTERNATIONAL PAGES Pathan and Pandya brothers, Iqbal Adulla, coaching academy. “I was fascinated with that caught the attention of Nathu Singh and Kamran Khan are among the game from a young age but didn’t get the selectors. He was picked a host of cricketers from poor background an opportunity to go in for any formal up for the U-23 probables’ bagged 41 wickets this season. whose lives have been transformed. coaching. My parents wanted me to study team and got a five wicket haul which “Arun sir and captain Badrinath were the The latest in this long list of players is Hy- and get a good job so that I could help helped him get a berth in the Hyderabad ones who shaped my career. They played derabad’s Mohammed Siraj. The 22-year- the family financially. But I was smitten U-23 team. He continued to pick up a big role in my growth. They motivated old struck gold when he was pouched by by cricket and used to play ‘gulli’ (street) wickets regularly and became a frontline me and gave me the confidence to believe Sunrisers Hyderabad for a whopping Rs cricket with a tennis ball in our area. bowler for the team. in my skills and perform well. Arun sir 2.6 crore - his base price was just Rs 20 “However, I managed to complete my His Ranji Trophy debut for Hyderabad told me to stick to a three quarter length lakh. intermediate from Shafa Junior College against Services in November 2015 didn’t without giving up on my pace. In fact, The son of an autorickshaw driver, Siraj but was not much into studies. My passion go well as he bagged a solitary wicket but most of my wickets were either bowled or has, in a short span of three years, carved a was to play cricket at the highest level,” he that didn’t stop the youngster. “It was not leg before,” he added. niche for himself. “It’s a dream come true said. a good match but I went back to work on Siraj, who was in the India A team which for me. I am thrilled about it as I hadn’t The turning point for Siraj came when my basics,” he added. Things, however, fell took on Australia in a tour game recently, expected to be picked up for such a high he was picked up to play in the one-day in place with the appointment of Bharat is not disturbed that he didn’t get to play price. I was hoping to play for some team league for Col Acrylic three seasons Arun as the coach of the Hyderabad team in that game. “It happens. I was a bit this year as I have performed quite well ago. A natural talent, the right-arm fast this season. Siraj was part of the troika disappointed not to play but I knew that but this price tag is beyond my expecta- bowler took to the game as a duck takes of pacers who helped Hyderabad march I will get my chance. It was a great thing tion,” Siraj told TOI here on Monday. to the water. The next season he played into the quarters of the Ranji Trophy. He to watch the Australian fast bowlers from such close quarters,” he said. Embassy of India organized a Memorial ceremony Embassy of India organized a Memorial of journalism and promotion of greater ceremony on February 21 to condole the empathy and deeper mutual understand- passing away of two stalwarts of India-US ing between the people of India and the journalism: Mr. Warren Unna (former world. Ambassador also drew attention South Asia Bureau Chief of Washing- to the passing away of another legendary ton Post and longtime columnist for the journalist last night- Mr. Easwar Sagar Statesman) and Mr. T.V. Parasuram (vet- [senior correspondent for The Hindu in eran Press Trust of India/Indian Express the United States (1961-78)]. correspondent). The event saw participa- tion of the families and close friends of the Condolence messages penned by Editors departed souls, old India hands among the of Press Trust of India and The Statesman- media and members of the Indian-Ameri- two organizations with which Mr. Parasur- can community. am and Mr. Unna were closely associated, were also read out. Speaking on this occasion, Ambassador of India to the United States Navtej Sarna The event concluded with fond recollec- highlighted the stellar contributions of tions by families, friends and colleagues of Mr. Parasuram and Mr. Unna in the field Mr. Unna and Mr. Parasuram. MARCH 2017 PAGE 22 www.Asia Times.US

WHO IS YEMI OSINBAJO, THE MAN QUIETLY RUNNING INTERNATIONAL PAGES NIGERIA IN PRESIDENT MUHAMMADU BUHARI’S ABSENCE?

Nigeria’s president has been an end to government corrup- as the Ni- missing in action for more than tion. When the All Progressives ger Delta a month now. But thanks to the Born in Nigeria’s southern eco- Congress (APC) formed in 2013 Avengers, work of his deputy, Yemi Osin- nomic hub of Lagos, Osinbajo as a merger of three opposition who claim bajo, President Muhammadu comes from a legal background. parties, Osinbajo was one of a that the Buhari’s absence has not been The vice-president is a Senior select group charged with sketch- govern- as keenly felt as it might have Advocate of Nigeria—an honor- ing out the party’s manifesto ment otherwise. ific title equivalent to the Queen’s and political goals. In late 2014, has not Counsel in the U.K.—and Buhari announced that Osinbajo engaged Buhari departed from the coun- formerly worked within the de- would be his running mate in the with com- try on January 19, ostensibly for partment of justice in the Lagos 2015 election, and the APC went munities a short period of medical leave state government, one of Nige- on to claim a historic victory over in the in the U.K., activating a clause ria’s largest states by population, the People’s Democratic Party, Delta and in the constitution that made including as the state’s Attorney with Buhari replacing Goodluck that these Boko Haram insurgency in the Osinbajo the acting president in General Jonathan in the country’s first communities have not seen a fair northeast: the group has been his absence. However, his return Osinbajo is also a Christian peaceful transfer of power since share of Nigeria’s oil wealth Bu- largely contained by Nigerian has been repeatedly delayed: his pastor at a Lagos branch of the independence in 1960. hari, by contrast, during almost and regional military forces, but spokesman Garba Shehu released Redeemed Christian Church of two years as president, has so far continues to launch guerrilla at- a fresh statement Tuesday, assur- God. His identity as a Christian In Buhari’s absence, Osinbajo has failed to visit the oil-producing tacks and suicide bombings on a ing Nigerians that his extended southerner means that Osinbajo not shied away from difficult top- region; the president pulled not-infrequent basis. leave was due to doctors advising provides the ying to Buhari’s yang ics. The vice-president has visited out of a planned trip to launch the president to take a longer in Nigeria, a country that some- the Niger Delta, the country’s a cleanup operation in an area Osinbajo met with protesters period of rest. “President Buhari times evidences sharp ethnic oil hub, and tackled the issue of affected by oil spills in June 2016, who marched on the presidential wishes to reassure Nigerians that and religious divisions. Buhari militancy head on. Osinbajo has with Osinbajo attending in his villa in Abuja and put out a reas- there is no cause for worry,” said is a Muslim hailing from the said that young men in the region place. suring statement. “To those who Shehu. northern Katsina state. Nigeria must be “properly engaged” to are protesting...we hear you loud is almost equally split between stop them falling into militant The vice-president also con- and clear. You deserve a decent But while Buhari’s absence has Christian and Muslim popula- groups or participating in illegal fronted rare public demonstra- life and we are working night kept the rumor mill spinning, tions, with most of the former refining of crude oil. tions in Lagos and the capital and day to make life easier,” said his vice-president, Yemi Osin- residing in the south and the The symbolic value of the trip Abuja earlier in February, where Osinbajo. INTERNATIONAL PAGES bajo, has been quietly effective in latter in the north. Some of the was perhaps worth more than hundreds of protesters decried addressing some of the crises af- most disruptive protests during anything Osinbajo said during the state of the country. Nigeria’s Despite repeated protestations fecting the country. Among other Buhari’s rule—such as militant the visit. Attacks on oil pipelines economy is struggling to become that Buhari is “hale and hearty,” things, the 59-year-old former attacks on oil pipelines in the in the Delta cut Nigeria’s pro- less dependent on oil—which his media team is yet to flesh out lawyer has met with stakeholders Niger Delta and demonstrations duction by as much as 700,000 makes up more than 70 percent specific details of when he will in the volatile yet oil-rich Niger by secessionists calling for an in- barrels per day in 2016— tipping of GDP—while various secu- return. But in the meantime, his Delta and addressed protesters dependent state of Biafra—have the country into recession —and rity threats continue to plague deputy is doing more than just demanding economic reform and taken place in the south. were perpetrated by groups, such the country. These include the keeping the seat warm. From the desk of Khawaja Ashraf

As soon as I hear a message of “State Who knows the names of millions of full military might on his neighbor Security” or “This or That First” com- innocent victims of WWI and WWII. states. Before, he attacked his neighbors ing out of the mouth of someone at the They did not start those wars. They had he victimized a large number of his own helm of affairs of a state I get worried. no control on their rulers who were people. Nobody stood up and gave him Please, don’t construe from this state- concerned about the security of their a shut-up call when he was killing mil- ment that I am against state security. I states. Had those innocent victims lions of Jews. So all the Germans had to am all for state security. Only a safe state given shut-up call to their rulers who face what they faced in result of WWII. can thwart security threats to its citizens were beating the drums of state security In Pakistan, dictator Musharraf’s slogan and provide them a secure environment those millions of people would have was “Pakistan First”. Before he floated to lead lives peacefully. lived through the natural span of their this slogan he met Henry Kissinger---a However, I get worried when states lives. brilliant mind in modern diplomacy create imaginary enemies and then It is a difficult task to give a shut-up and politics. In 2013, I visited Egypt. I make their misfortune more painful. start rolling out their draconian agenda call to those rulers who beat the drums saw the same slogan written in Arabic I am again hearing the loud drum beats to trample the fundamental rights of of state security against imaginary on the walls of Cairo. Egypt is another of state security. I am again listening to their own citizens or start victimizing enemies. such rulers are ferocious in state which is too much concerned the slogans of ‘this first’ or ‘that first’. I the most vulnerable human beings nature. One puts his liberty or life at about its security and very repressive of am very much concerned and worried within their own boundaries or else- risk by doing so. But when no one gives her own citizens. It has the worst record about the safety and security of millions where. When security concerned states them a shut-up call he becomes part of of human rights violations. of vulnerable human beings at home trample the rights of their own citizens the people who victimize innocent hu- Refugees are the most vulnerable peo- and around the globe. I also hear some some segment of the society resist and man beings. ple. They do not leave their homes, cit- encouraging voices which are trying to the issue gets highlighted, but when Once again, I can go back in history ies and countries willingly and happily. put the state security in true perspec- these states victimize the citizens of and quote the example of Adolf Hitler. Birds and human beings always fly or tive. I am willing to stand with them rival or non-rival states hardly anyone Of course, he emerged from the ashes flee to safe places. They want a safe envi- against the real enemies of my state, but talks about it. Innocent victims of such of WWI and he had to use the rhetoric ronment to raise their families. They do I am not willing to stand against imagi- aggression, sometimes small in num- to rebuild his war torn country, but it not pose threat to anybody. They are the nary enemies. bers and sometimes big, just get buried was the duty of his people to stop him victims of the circumstances which are forever without getting mentioned from going crazy by creating imaginary mostly created by the same forces under anywhere. enemies and then run down with his the guise of state security which later MARCH 2017 PAGE 23 www.Asia Times.US Top Causes of Unintentional Injury and Death in INTERNATIONAL PAGES Homes and Communities According to Injury Facts 2016, for all ages combined. Poison- injury-related death over all age of unintentional-injury-related about 136,053 people died from ing deaths are caused by gases, groups, but it’s the #1 cause of death over all ages, and the #1 unintentional-injury-related chemicals and other substances, death for those 71 and older, ac- cause of death for children ages 1 deaths in 2014. That’s 136,053 but prescription drug overdose cording to Injury Facts 2015. The to 4, mostly due to children fall- times someone’s ordinary day is by far the leading cause. Learn good news: Aging, itself, does ing into pools or being left alone turned tragic. more about this epidemic and not cause falls. Learn what you in bathtubs. Learn how to keep other poisons in the home. can do to help protect older loved yourself and your family safe. Often, these tragedies happen ones. when least expected – during a #2: Motor Vehicle Crashes #4: Choking and Suffocation #6: Fires and Burns vacation, while doing chores at Fire is the sixth leading cause home or while driving across No one wakes up thinking they Suffocation is the fourth leading of unintentional-injury-related town. NSC encourages everyone will lose a loved one in a car cause of unintentional injury- death over all ages. About 2,200 to be aware of hazards related to crash, but motor vehicle crashes related death over all age groups, deaths were caused by burns and leisure and recreational activities are the second leading cause of and choking on food or other injuries related to fire in 2013. and take proper safety precau- unintentional-injury-related objects is a primary cause. Suffo- Often fires start at night, when tions. Here, in order, are the top death overall. Impaired driving, cation is the secondleading cause family members are asleep. A causes of unintentional injury distracted driving, speeding and of unintentional injury death for working smoke alarm will cut the and death in homes and com- inexperience can cause a life to be people 87 and older. Mechani- chances of dying in a fire in half. munities. cut short in the blink of an eye. cal suffocation is the #1 cause of Learn more fire safety tips here. deaths. Weather-related disasters #1: Poisoning Everyone has a role in making death for infants. Learn preven- #7: Natural and Environmental claim hundreds of lives per year. our roads safer. tion and rescue tips. Incidents NSC encourages families to learn In 2011, poisonings overtook #3: Falls #5: Drowning Disasters are front-page news all they can about emergency motor vehicle crashes for the first More than 29,000 people died in Not including boating incidents, even though lives lost are preparedness, and always have an time as the leading cause of un- falls in 2013. Falling is the third about 10 people drown every relatively few compared to other emergency kit on hand. intentional-injury-related death leading cause of unintentional- day. It’s the fifth leading cause unintentional-injury-related Emergency Preparedness: Will You be Ready if Disaster Strikes? Daily routines can be disrupted with little and Prevention, also are valuable resources portant phone num- or no warning by a catastrophic event, and for emergency preparedness. bers written down or help might not always be available. When you face a natural or man-made memorized

emergency, try to stay informed through Have an emergency kit INTERNATIONAL PAGES The National Safety Council offers some radio, TV or the Internet. In some cases, in your car and at least safety tips specific to each of the following however, cable, electric and cell phone three days of food and emergencies: service will be disabled, making commu- water at home nication nearly impossible. The National Be sure to store all Earthquake Safety Council recommends the following important documents – Flood general precautions that apply to many birth certificates, insur- Hurricane disaster situations: ance policies, etc. – in a Tornado Make sure to have a family communication fire-proof safe or safety Federal agencies, like Ready.gov, the Na- plan in place; all members of the family deposit box tional Oceanic and Atmospheric Adminis- should review and practice the plan Assign one family aid and CPR tration and the Centers for Disease Control Have all family members’ and other im- member the responsibility of learning first Know how to shut off utilities Take Steps to Avoid Injury or Death While Walking We rarely are more vulnerable than when measures, there still is a long way to go to from NHTSA and NSC walking in urban areas, crossing busy keep pedestrians safe. Malls surrounded for children and adults streets and negotiating traffic. And we all by parking lots, few sidewalks, blind inter- of all ages: are pedestrians from time to time, so it’s sections and high traffic areas all contrib- Look left, right and left important to pay attention to what is go- ute to pedestrian fatalities and injuries. again before crossing ing on around us According Injury Facts 2015: the street; looking left a Cell Phone Distracted Walking In 2013, 6,100 pedestrians were killed by second time is neces- t has become such a big problem in recent motor vehicles sary because a car can years that Injury Facts® 2015, the statisti- That same year, about 160,000 pedestrian cover a lot of distance cal report on unintentional deaths and injuries required medical attention in a short amount of injuries published by the National Safety 23 percent of deaths and injuries result time Council, for the first time has included from pedestrians darting into the street, Make eye contact with statistics on cell phone distracted walking. with the majority of those younger than drivers of oncoming According to Injury Facts, distracted age 15 vehicles to make sure walking incidents involving cell phones The number of pedestrian deaths has they see you accounted for more than 11,100 injuries decreased significantly since the 1970s; Be aware of drivers Wear bright and/or reflective clothing between 2000 and 2011. during that decade, deaths were between even when you’re in a crosswalk; vehicles Walk in groups 52% of cell phone distracted walking inju- 8,400 and 10,300 have blind spots ries happen at home During the decade from 2002 to 2013, Don’t wear headphones while walking 68% of those injured are women death rates didn’t change much; they Never use a cell phone or other electronic Walking is one of the best things we can 54% are age 40 or younger hovered around 6,000, with a low of 5,300 device while walking do to stay healthy, but only if we put safety Nearly 80% of the injuries were due to a in 2009 If your view is blocked, move to a place first. At the National Safety Council, we fall Head Up, Phone Down where you can see oncoming traffic don’t believe in accidents. Please join us The Vehicle Factor While pedestrian-vehicle injuries are the Never rely on a car to stop in doing everything you can to prevent While many communities are implement- fifth leading cause of death for children Children younger than 10 should cross the senseless injuries and deaths. ing measures to become more “walkable,” ages 5 to 19, according to SafeKids.org, no street with an adult like adding more paths and traffic-calming age group is immune. Here are a few tips Only cross at designated crosswalks MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 24

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Don’t want to go to Middle East , Saroo Brierley INTERNATIONAL PAGES Canada nor Amrika Mujh ko to piyara meray bhai India ka devalued sikka Saroo Brierley (born 1981) is an Indian- they proved to born Australian businessman who at age be suburban Where else can you eat paan and spit on the walls 5, was separated from his birth mother. trains and each Where else you can sit outdoors He was adopted by an Australian couple, one eventually and attend natures call and 25 years later reunited with his birth took him back mother. His story generated significant to Howrah Where else overnight the shaky international media attention, especially railway station. government can fall in Australia and India. For a week or Where else is the President honoured with a shawl. two, he lived An autobiographical account of his on and around Where else will 120 million experiences, A Long Way Home, was Howrah rail- muslims gain the worlds pity published in 2013 in Australia, released way station. By labeling themselves oh internationally in 2014, and adapted into He survived we poor, ignored minority the 2016 film Lion, starring Dev Patel as by scavenging Where else can muslims not feel Saroo and Nicole Kidman as his adoptive scraps of food any guilt and shame mother, Sue Brierley. in the street Where else can we point fingers, BackgroundSaroo Brierley was born and sleeping relied on his vague memories of the main at others put blame Sheru Munshi Khan[1] in the Ganesh underneath the station’s seats. Eventu- features around Burhanpur railway sta- Talai neighborhood of Khandwa, Madhya ally, he ventured out into the city, and tion although he knew little of the name Where else can we turn our backs of the station except that it began with on army, navy, air force Pradesh. When he was young, his father after days of homelessness on Kolkata’s Where else for lack of initiative left his mother, throwing the family into streets, he was found by a railway worker the letter B.[3] Late one night in 2011, he we don’t attend their course poverty. His mother worked in construc- who took him in and gave him food and came upon a small railway station that tion to support herself and her children shelter, but Saroo fled when the railway closely matched his childhood recollec- Where else will the polite police but often did not make enough money worker showed Saroo to a friend and Sa- tion of where he had become trapped in look the other way to feed them all, and could not afford to roo sensed that something was not right. an empty carriage; the name of this station Where crimes are committed, send them to school. At age 5, Saroo and The two men chased after him, but he was Burhanpur, very close to a phonetic

money has the sway his older brothers Guddu and Kallu began managed to escape.[ spelling of the name he remembered from Where else will the judges take begging at the railway station for food and Saroo eventually met a teenager who his childhood ordeal. He followed the generations to pass judgment money. Guddu sometimes obtained work took him to a police station and reported satellite images of the railway line north Where cases are left like sweeping the floors of train carriages. that he might be a lost child. The police and found the town of Khandwa. He had old French wine to ferment One evening, Guddu said he was going to took Saroo to a government centre for no recollection of that name, but the town contained recognisable features such as Where else mothers under pressure ride the train from Khandwa to the city abandoned children. Weeks later, he was INTERNATIONAL PAGES abort the female child of Burhanpur, 70 kilometres (43 mi) to moved to the Indian Society for Sponsor- a fountain near the train tracks where he Where against child marriages the south. Saroo asked his older brother if ship and Adoption. The staff there at- used to play. He was able to trace a path or Sati no cases are filed he could come too. Guddu agreed. By the tempted to locate his family, but Saroo did through the streets to what appeared to be time the train reached Burhanpur, Saroo not know enough for them to sufficiently the place where he and his family used to Where else superstitions abound live. sending down the spine a chill was so tired he collapsed onto a seat on trace his hometown, and he was officially Where else you are married to the platform. Guddu told his little brother declared a lost child. He was subsequently Following up on a lead, Saroo contacted a a tree or dog to ward off evil to wait and promised to be back shortly. adopted by the Brierley family of Hobart, Facebook group based in Khandwa. The Guddu did not return and Saroo eventu- Tasmania, Australia.In the meantime, Facebook group reinforced his belief that Where else the big industrial gurus ally became impatient. He noticed a train his mother, Kamla Munshi, searched for Khandwa might be his hometown.[Saroo rely on self proclaimed guru parked in the station and, thinking his her two sons. A few weeks after her sons then travelled to Khandwa in India and Where thousands are promised to Gods asked residents if they knew of any family if their money tree grew brother was on it, boarded an empty car- failed to return home, police informed riage. He found there were no doors to the her that Guddu’s body had been found that had lost their son 25 years ago. He Where else can you get so many adjoining carriages. Hoping his brother near the railway tracks, a kilometre (0.6 showed photographs of himself as a child Different languages to speak would come for him, he fell asleep. When miles) from Burhanpur station. He had in Hobart. Local people soon led him to Where else you offer the other he awoke, the train was travelling across been struck by a train.She then confined his mother. He was also reunited with his when slapped on one cheek unfamiliar country. Many hours passed her energy to looking for Saroo, travelling sister Shekila and his surviving brother Kallu, who were now a schoolteacher Where else can we have the richest as the journey continued. On that same to different places on trains. She visited Living surrounded by the poor night, his brother was killed by an oncom- a temple every week to offer incense and and factory manager, respectively. With Where you can see poverty ing train. Occasionally the train stopped rose petals in prayer for his return. Saroo and Guddu gone, their mother was As soon as you open the mansion door at small stations but Saroo was unable to able to afford to send them to school. The open the door to escape. The rail journey Search for his family reunion was extensively covered by Indian Where else can you see film stars and international media.Current situ- Worshiped like deities eventually ended at the huge Howrah rail- Saroo grew up in Hobart in an upper- ationSaroo continues to live in Hobart. Even our rich hang around them way station in Kolkata, and he fled when middle class Australian family. His Aus- Like honey attracting the bees. someone opened the door to his carriage. tralian parents adopted another Indian He and his Indian family are now able Saroo did not know it at the time, but he boy, Mantosh. Saroo learned English and to communicate regularly, taking advan- At least we are better off than was nearly 1,500 kilometres (930 mi) from soon forgot Hindi. tage of a computer at the home of one of Most other countries his hometown.[Saroo attempted to return Kallu’s neighbours. He bought his mother Where humans are chopped down a house so she no longer has to work so Like meat and dead trees home by boarding different trains, but He studied business and hospitality at the Australian Interna- hard as a cleaner in order to pay rent on Where else can you find so much tional Hotel School her meagre rooms. Excitement, Challenge my friend. in Canberra.[2] As an Saroo has returned to India and visited So this is where I have decided I will adult, he spent many his family over a dozen times.He also stay right till the end. hours over many travelled first class on the Kolkata Mail, a train service from Mumbai to Kolkata, to Ab idhar ich rehne deo mere ku months conducting mein hoon bharat ki he nari searches using the re-trace his journey of a quarter century After all ye hai badalta Hindustaan, satellite images on earlier. kisi din rich bun neki aeyge meri bhi bari. Google Earth, pains- In 2013 Saroo published his book, A Long ======takingly following Way Home (Penguin Australia), describ- railway lines radiat- ing his ordeal as a lost five-year-old, his Nusrath Yar Khan ing out from Howrah adoption by an Australian family, and his Hyderabad railway station. He search for his Indian family. MARCH 2017 PAGE 26 www.Asia Times.US Trump Travel Ban Spotlights U.S. Dependence On Foreign-Born Doctors INTERNATIONAL PAGES Patients in Alexandria, La., were the Gurman, president of the American care — and sometimes friendliest people Dr. Muhammad Tauseef Medical Association. He worries that if better — than those treated ever worked with. They’d drive long dis- President Trump’s executive order on im- by graduates of American tances to see him, and often bring gifts. migration takes effect, it will mean parts of medical schools. the country that desperately need medical “It’s a small town, so they will sometimes care may not have a doctor. The immigration uncer- bring you chickens, bring you eggs, bring tainty is hitting medical you homemade cakes,” he says. “International medical graduates have schools at a tough time. been a resource to provide medical care to Dr. Salahuddin Kazi is in One woman even brought him a puppy. areas that don’t otherwise have access to charge of recruiting top physicians,” he says. “With the current un- students from across the “That was really nice,” he says. certainty about those physicians’ immigra- world for the University of tion status, we don’t know whether or not Texas Southwestern resi- Tauseef was born and raised in Pakistan. these areas are going to receive care.” dency program. After going to medical school there, he j Dr. Farooq Habib (left) and Dr. Muhammad Tauseef share applied to come to the U.S. to train as a According to the AMA, today there are “Typically we have 3,000 an office at Los Barrios Unidos Community Clinic in Dallas. pediatrician. about 280,000 international medical people applying for our They’re both from Pakistan and have both worked as pedia- graduates in the U.S. That’s about 1 in 4 61 positions — of those tricians in medically underserved areas in the U.S. It’s a path thousands of foreign-born doctors practicing here. Some are U.S. 3,000, at least half of them medical students follow every year — a citizens who’ve gone abroad for medical are international medical income patients at Los Barrios Unidos path that’s been around for more than half school, but most aren’t. graduates,” he says. Community Clinic in Dallas. Six of the a century. And, like most foreign-born 30 physicians who work at this clinic are physicians, Tauseef came on a J1 visa. That “They don’t all have permanent visas, and Applicants find out their program match from other countries. meant after training he had two options: so a lot of them are concerned about what in March and usually start working in return to Pakistan or work for three years their status is going to be, whether they June. That gives them about 90 days to get Tauseef says they’re all educated to do in an area the U.S. government has identi- can stay, whether they can go home to a visa. Kazi worries this year that won’t the same thing. “As a physician, being a fied as having a provider shortage. visit family and still come back, and the be long enough and that students from foreign medical graduate, U.S. medical graduate, a Muslim doctor, a non-Muslim,

communities they serve have similar ques- countries included in the travel ban won’t He chose to work with mostly uninsured tions,” he says. be admitted. we are trained to look for signs and kids at a pediatric practice in Alexandria. symptoms,” he says. “We do not look at “That was a challenge,” he says. “But it was And the care provided by the graduates of “That would create hardship for the anybody’s color; we are not trained to look rewarding as well because you are taking foreign medical schools is, by and large, hospital, for us and for our remaining at anybody’s religion or ethnicity.” care of people who there aren’t many to top notch. A study published Feb. 3 in the residents,” he says. “They’ll have to pick up Tauseef, who has been in America for 13 take care for.” journal The BMJ, formerly The British more shifts or give up vacation.” INTERNATIONAL PAGES Medical Journal, shows Medicare patients years, says he will apply for U.S. citizen- And the U.S. medical system depends treated by doctors with degrees from Pediatrician Tauseef left Louisiana two ship in March. on doctors like Tauseef, says Dr. Andrew non-U.S. medical schools get just as good years ago but continues to care for low- Individuals, not religions, carry out inhuman acts. above all destruction of property by the kill.” Period. and we all are one nation under Almighty Islam means PEACE and is a religion of occupiers. - Timothy McVeigh, who bombed the God,” is a statement according to the Holy peace, accepted and practiced by more Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma Qur’an and is very well elucidated in the than 1.5 billion people worldwide. It is Terror breeds terror. City, was a Catholic. U.S. Constitution. the fastest-growing religion in the world, and if it was what some critics claim, why We assure those who bash Islam that if Are all Catholics terrorists? Lastly, yet importantly, as brothers in should the people from all walks of life there was no occupation in this world by humanity, we recommend those filled from around the world keep embracing foreign invaders, there would be no resis- Last but not least, explain the bombings, with hate get an education in the history Islam? tance – the so-called terror. killings, rapings and lynchings of Islam and Muslims, before they dare to of both American Indians and black slaves write nasty letters full of personal, ingrain Where is the sword now? We would like those who criticize Islam to (Afro-Americans) during the past 200 hate and vendetta. explain the following acts committed by years in the United States. In Islam, a person has the right to defend the Christians on Jews, other Christians We would be pleased to provide anyone himself, his family, his country or his and Muslims alike, throughout history: What about them? with free copies of the Holy Qur’an and neighbor(s), which justifies the resistance - Hundreds of thousands of Muslim men, Islamic literature in English, which would being offered by the people of Afghani- women and children killed by the crusad- Will those filled with hate for Islam blame help them to understand the truth about stan, Bosnia, Chechnya, Iraq, Kashmir and ers, who were Christians. Christianity for the above inhuman acts Islam and Muslims and get rid of hate Palestine, to attacks on their soils by the - Inquisition of Jews and Muslims from by Christians in various parts of the world from their systems, God willing. so-called liberators, who are actually the Spain by Queen Isabella, a Christian. since its inception occupiers. - Millions of people killed by the European May God Almighty show you the light, and American Christians during the two If not, then why are they blaming the Amen. The Holy Qur’an clearly states that if a world wars. religion of Islam for what is a natural reac- person saves one life, it’s as if he saved - Hundreds of thousands of Christians tion to occupation of Muslim countries by “THOU SHALL NOT KILL,” PERIOD! is humanity, and if a person kills one human killed every year by the Irish Christians, foreign invaders one of the Ten (10) Commandments from being, it’s as if he killed humanity. including the British and the IRA, both God Almighty. Catholics and Protestants, during the past Most importantly, these folks should know What is happening in the enslaved Muslim few centuries. Why are they not blamed to that the three great Abrahamic religions Anyone who kills is neither a Jew, nor a countries is a natural reaction to occupa- be “Christian Terrorists?” – Judaism, Christianity and Islam – have Christian, nor a Muslim, because he dis- tion, bombings, killing and terrorizing of Both of them believe in Jesus Christ, who one common basis, and that is one God obeys the LORD. PERIOD! innocent civilians (children, old men and told them to turn the other cheek, and Almighty. women), rapes, in addition to looting of both of them believe in the same Lord, HE IS A KILLER AND A MURDERER; resources, national antiques and artifacts, Who commanded that “Thou shall not “All men (and women) are created equal, THAT IS HIS RELIGION! MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 27 Review - RANGOON INTERNATIONAL PAGES

It is a story set in the early 40’s era and is based on an action queen actress Julia (Kangana Ranaut) who is in love with producer Rusi Bilimoria (Saif Ali Khan). Looking at the super popularity of Julia, General David (Richard McCabe) request Rusi Bilimoria to organize live shows of Julia for his men who are fight- ing the World War II in Rangooon. Rusi agrees as he need raw stock to make his next film, which can be only achieved with the help of General David. Jamadar Nawab Malik (Shahid Kapoor) is assigned as personal guard to Julia.

On their way to the base camp, the Japanese strike a surprise air attack due to which Julia and Nawab are separated from the rest. Julia and Nawab with a help of a Japanese solider try to find their way back to India and in that journey fall in love with each other. Julia along with Rusi, starts touring the various army camps and in between she keeps juggling around between Rusi and Nawab. The love triangle takes a massive turn with the track of Indian National Army and people related to it. On their way to the base camp, the Japanese strike a surprise air attack due to which Julia and Nawab are separated from the rest. Julia and Nawab with a help of a Japanese solider try to find their way back to India and in that journey fall in love with each other. Julia along with Rusi, starts touring the various army camps and in between she keeps juggling around between Rusi and Nawab. The love triangle takes a massive turn with the track of Indian National Army and people related to it. INTERNATIONAL PAGES Story of Begum Jaan is very different and attractive: Vidya Balan

No other actress can do justice to woman Vidya says, “It’s a Bhatt saab film, yeh Dulhaniya’ (March centric roles like Vidya Balan can. The ek kote ki madam ka kirdar hai. During 10) and a couple actress will soon be seen in upcoming partition times, she has to leave half of of weeks before film, Begum Jaan. “I am in a very happy her courtesans in India while the rest are Anushka Sharma space as all my woman oriented films will pushed towards Pakistan. But this madam and Diljit Dosanjh’s be releasing one after the other,” says the refuses to budge.” ‘Phillauri ‘(March actress. 31). She adds, “My onscreen character raises Vidya Balan has Playing the title role of Begum Jaan, Vidya a very important question — why are a completely sunk reveals, “I am happy that such roles come woman’s actions controlled by her father, herself in the to me as I am attracted to issues connected brother, husband or son? So she decides character of Begum to women. The film tells the story of not to allow anyone to take away her space, Jaan. The first look survivors as they defy nations to save their be it in terms of property or her physical of the film which homes. The story is set amidst the chang- self. The script and the story are really very found its way on ing political scenario during the partition.” different and attractive. We are just finish- social media and ing dubbing and post production work.” fan pages, looks considering it has the backdrop of a broth- Vidya Balan’s film ‘Begum Jaan’ which was like a still from the sets and gives a glimpse el. While the CBFC hasn’t suggested any Begum Jaan was shot in parts of Punjab, earlier releasing in January 2017, will now of Vidya’s role. The actor is seen puffing cuts, a few words have been asked to be Delhi and Jharkhand. Describing the film, release in March 2017. A source said, “The hookah reminding of a raw brat woman, changed. For example the word ‘saali’ was new date is doubly spe- who is completely untameable. Her ap- asked to be replaced since they didn’t want cial as it coincides with pearance surely confirms of another power any cuss words before the word ‘azadi’. the 5-year anniversary of packed performance from her end, and we Vidya received accolades for her perfor- ‘Kahaani’, Vidya’s second cannot wait for the film already. mance in Kahaani 2 last year. Though the big hit after ‘The Dirty Apart from Vidya, what grabs the at- film did not do exceptionally well at the Picture’. tention in the picture is Gauahar Khan, box office, critics had good words to say Also, Sujoy Ghosh’s whose deglam look is a total winner. The about her. ‘Kahaani’ was based in actor, who rose to fame with her small yet Begum Jaan is about the trauma faced by Kolkata, ‘Begum Jaan’ is memorable part in Ishaqzaade, is sharing displaced women in a brothel during the an official adaptation of screen space for the first time with Vidya Partition of India. The film will hit the Srijit Mukherji’s Bengali and we are sure will own up the screen yet screens on March 17, 2017. It is helmed by film ‘Rajkahini’. again. Her role could be of the supporting National Award winner Srijit Mukherji, ‘Begum Jaan’ is releas- lead but she is simply unmissable in this who is making his directorial debut in ing a week after Varun particular still. Bollywood. Dhawan and Alia Bhatt- According to reports, the censor board has starrer ‘Badrinath Ki cleared Begum Jaan with an A-certificate MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 28 HINDI MOVIE RELEASE DATES INTERNATIONAL PAGES

Neil Nitin Mukesh’s Engagement Reception INTERNATIONAL PAGES Actors are opting now to get married to their ‘Gharwaalo ki Pasand’. After Shahid Kapoor, it is Neil Nitin Mukesh who decided to tie the knot with Rukmini Sahay in Udaipur on February 9th, which was a close and personal affair with the only family and friends in attendance. Check out their wedding video below.

Imran Khan in search of a producer for his directorial debut?

Rumour mills were abuzz with the reports of actor Imran Khan planning to dabble into direction soon. The actor’s last outing at the Box Office was ‘Katti Batti’ alongside Kangana Ranaut that released in 2015. The film’s performance at the Box Office was a dud, and post that Imran had not had an outing on the silver screen. However, with reports of Imran planning to direct doing rounds, it was being touted that Imran will join hands with uncle Aamir Khan on a project. But, there was no confirmation of any sorts on it. And now, a leading tabloid report suggests that Imran is looking out for a producer to produce his first directorial. According to the tabloid, Imran met a few producers including Atul Kasbekar, but there hasn’t been any luck for the star as yet. He also met another producer who asked Imran to rework on the script, and Imran has already started making changes. However, he has not yet managed to find himself a taker, and thus his project has been apparently sidelined. MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 29

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Amjed Ullah Khan (Spokesman) MBT visited Chatrinaka Police Station along Restaurant inauguration by Syed Viqaruddin, Chief Editor with the parents of missing girl Fatima Sultana r/o Vattepally who went missing Rahnuma e Deccan at Road No. 10 Banjara Hills on 15th Feb 2017 from Qadri Chaman Dargah....Mr khan met the Inspector of Police Chatrinaka and enquired about the ongoing investigation of the police to trace the missing girl.....The Inspector of Police, Chatrinaka assured Mr Khan and the girl parents that nearly three teams have been formed and they are searching the said missing girl and the DCP (SZ) and ACP Falaknuma Div also are daily taking the update of ongoing investigation to trace out the said missing girl.... Hyderabadi Comedian K.B. Jaani HYDERABAD PAGES

Grand opening of American Broaster Chicken at Jubilee Hills..Ms. Vandana got the Broaster Chicken franchise from America. Best wishes for the grand success. Seen in the picture are Mohammed Khaleequr Rahman, Mohib Baig, Erigi Narasing Rao and others

Great show Damam (ksa) received award k b jaani seen pic adnan sajid Khan(gullu dada)&ehteshaam singer HYDERABAD PAGES

Dawat_e_shadi movie shooting set: famous film actor adnan sajid Khan(gullu dada),mast ali,&Aziz naser with kbjaani

Get ready Hyderabad for full kiraaak songs And hilarious comedy movie with full family entertainment....Frist time Tabar bhai looks in different shadow and Kabir Ahmed bring- ing new classy in hyderabadi flim industry.... Releasing soon.... Ahmed Qureshi jamal Akbar Tabar Qadeer Mohammed Abdul Juliana Marina Arshad Nawab, Shafi Khan and many more others.... MARCH 2017 www.Asia Times.US PAGE 31 INTERNATIONAL PAGES

INTERNATIONAL PAGES MARCH 2017 PAGE 32 On the lighter side....www.Asia Times.US

There was a teacher who was shouting at his class because ------they were being lazy. “I wouldn’t be surprised if 50% of Two young soldiers were exchanging their experiences of you failed this math class,” he said. the service in the Army. “My sergeants are wonderful”, said one soldier. “I wish I could say the same about mine,” said the other. One of the kids rasies his hand, “But teacher, there aren’t “You could if you could lie as I do.” that many in this class,” he said. ------When I am told, “You’ll regret that in the morning”, I ------don’t let it bother me. Please, always be alert and watch out for the people Being a problem solver, I just sleep in till noon. around you. ------Yesterday, when I was on a sidewalk making my way Poodle: “My life is a mess. My owner is mean, my girl- I walked into my sister’s kitchen and found my nephew home, a man came to me and drew scissors. friend is leaving me for a German shepherd, and I’m as having a snack. “Where’s your mother?” I asked. I was panicked so I immediately responded with a rock. nervous as a cat.” “She is upstairs, said she was going to take a shower. Hang Imagine if I was not alert, I might have accidentally an- Collie: “Why don’t you go see a psychiatrist?” on, let me check.” swered with paper and lost the gam Poodle: “I can’t. I’m not allowed on the couch.” He stepped into the nearby bathroom and flushed the ------toilet. A second later a sharp yell came from upstairs. Mr. Peterson, a tourist from Toronto, arrived in A robber was found wounded in an electronics store... My nephew walked back out and said, “Yep, she’s in the Barbados. In an airport taxi cab, Peterson asked He tried breaking in from the roof but unfortunately for shower.” him, he fell on a ‘Sharp’ TV. ------the driver, “Say, is this really a healthful place?” ------One day, I saw a friend of mine crying over a bag of chips. “It sure is,” the cabby replied. “When I arrived Worried that his son was spending too much money on here I couldn’t say one word. I had hardly any dates, a father asked the boy how much his last date had I asked him what’s wrong and he said that he was just fol- hair on my head. I didn’t have the strength to cost. lowing the instruction written on the bag of chips. walk across a room, and I had to be lifted out of The son thought for a minute and then replied, “Oh, “Tear here to open!” about $15 I think.” ------b e d .” “Well,” said the father, “I’m proud of you for finally com- Daughter: “Mommy, where did I come from?” “That’s wonderful!” said the tourist, “How long ing up with an inexpensive evening.” have you been here?” “To be honest Dad,” the son went on, “we’d have spent Mom: “Sweetheart, you came out from Mommy’s body.” “I was born here.” more, but that was all the money she had.” ------Daughter: “How exactly?” Hanging in the hallway at a high school are the basket- When she got flowers from her husband on Valentine’s ball team pictures from the past decades. A player in the Day, my daughter quickly opened the card. All it said was, Mom: “Well, your head came out first, then your arms, center of the front row in each picture holds a basketball “No.” followed by your legs.” identifying the year -- “92-93,” “93-94,” “94-95,” etc. What did that mean? She called her husband and asked him. Daughter: (thinking about what she just heard) “How did One day the principal spotted a freshman looking curi- “I didn’t attach any message. The florist asked if I had a you assemble them?” ously at the photos. Turning to the principal, he said, message and I said, ‘No’.” ------“Isn’t it strange how the teams always lost by one point?” ------