VOL 6 ISSUE 27 ● DALLAS ● JULY 13 - JULY 19, 2018 ● ENQUIRIES: 646-247-9458 www.theindianpanorama.news Trump claims he subdued NATO allies Will bring out a special edition to mark the 72nd Independence Day of with his ‘go it alone’ ultimatum . Advertisements and articles are invited by August 3, 2018. Tells European allies to increase spending or lose US support Email to [email protected] BRUSSELS (TIP): Donald Trump claimed a For further information, personal victory at a NATO summit on Thursday, please call 646-247-9458. July 12 after telling European allies to increase www.theindianpanorama.news spending or lose Washington's support, an ultimatum that forced leaders to huddle in a crisis session with the US President. Trump emerged declaring his continued commitment to a Western Trump Shashi Tharoor kicks up row alliance built on US military might that has stood addressing a with 'Hindu Pakistan' comment press up to Moscow since World War Two. People conference present said he had earlier warned he would "go it THIRUVANANTHPURAM (TIP): Congress leader after the alone" if allies, notably Germany, did not make Shashi Tharoor sparked off a controversy with his meeting. CNN vast increases in their defense budgets for next statement that if the Screenshot year. contd on Page 20 Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is voted to power again, it will rewrite the Constitution that will Charges against Stormy Daniels '84 anti-Sikh riots: New SIT fails to eventually create a "Hindu Pakistan." dropped hours after arrest: start work as member's position The BJP demanded an apology from Mr. Tharoor Police said they made a mistake remains vacant and called his statement Mr. Tharoor defended himself "an attack on Indian in a Facebook post to argue in arresting porn film star that the BJP and Rashtriya democracy and Hindus", Swayamsevak Sangh's (RSS) while the Congress COLUMBUS, OHIO idea of a "Hindu Rashtra" was distanced itself (TIP): Charges were the "mirror image" of Pakistan. contd on Page 20 dropped Thursday, July 12, against porn actress DEMARCHE TO UK Trade War- US slaps Stormy Daniels, just hours more tariffs on $200b after she was arrested OVER 'ANTI-INDIA' while performing at an MEET Chinese goods Ohio strip club and charged More than two years after the Narendra Modi government set up NEW (TIP): WASHINGTON (TIP): with letting patrons touch the SIT to re-investigate serious anti-Sikh riots cases of 1984 that India has issued a Escalating the US-China her in violation of a state had been closed, it has managed to file charge sheets only in very demarche to the UK trade war, the Trump law, an Associated Press small number of cases taken up for further probe. The new SIT is protesting a meeting administration on report says. to probe 186 cases closed by the police. File Photo convened on August 12 in Wednesday, July 11, Her attorney said she London by separatist announced 10 per cent tariffs was set up in a Columbus NEW DELHI (TIP): A new SIT headed which was set up in organization Sikhs For on an additional $200 billion police sting operation, January this year to further investigate 186 cases relating to the Justice (SFJ). worth of Chinese imports, Stormy Daniels arrested and something police deny. 1984 anti-Sikh riot cases in Delhi, has failed to start its work, the contd on Page 20 contd on Page 20 released, with charges dropped contd on Page 20 Supreme Court was informed on Thursday. contd on Page 20 The 2018 South Asian Spelling Bee Announces Suresh Iyer takes over as Ekal USA's new President Dallas and New Jersey Winners By Manu Shah HOUSTON. TX (TIP): Suresh Iyer's introductionto Ekal DALLAS, TX (TIP):Continuing its quest was a strange coincidence. In 2002, he was asked by a friend to for the best speller in the community, the host its Founder Shyam Gupta in a last minute change of 2018 South Asian Spelling Bee plans. The conversation between the two turned to Ekal, (www.SouthAsianSpellingBee.com) lasted well into the night and by morning, Suresh had become traveled to Texas and New Jersey with a donor. stops in Dallas and New Brunswick. He gradually became more involved as a volunteer, then With a huge turnout this year, the Bee Chapter President, Chairman of the Board until 6 months ago attracted some top talent as well as young when he assumed the role of President of Ekal Vidyalaya and new spellers that competed for the USA. coveted prizes and titles. Ekal's' new President absorbed the importance of At the Dallas Regional, current Scripps education and the spirit of service early in life.The family National Champion and South Asian lacked monetary resources but made up in a mother's Spelling Bee alumnus Karthik Nemmani determination to educate all six of her children. As they did was at hand to interact with spellers and well in school, she cleared out the balcony so they could coach Dallas Winners: Karthik Nemmani (2018 Scripps parents. Having attended the South Asian other children who were not faring as well for free. Suresh Suresh Iyer has taken over as National Spelling Bee Champion), Sohum Spelling Bee for 5 years, Nemmani had recalls that despite a budget that stretched thin, there was Ekal USA's President Sukhatankar (Regional Champion), Winston specific insights about his experience at the always a snack for all the children after class. Fuller (Dallas Regional Judge), Rohan Raja (First event and its contribution to his success. These instilled values showed up time and again over the course of his life. Aftergraduating Runner Up), and Cynthia Walters (Dallas Regional "The South Asian Spelling Bee gave me and securing his first paying job atthe Indian Space Research Organization as a scientist, the Pronouncer). exposure and a competitive edge that other first thing Suresh did was to fund the education of several children who were academically bees lacked," he told a standing room only crowd at the regional. good but couldn't afford the fees in his school in Bengaluru. Sohum Sukhatankar (12) of Dallas, Texas was the regional champ and Rohan Raja (12) of After brief stints at Air India and Tata Consultancy Services, USA, Suresh started his own Irving, Texas, was the first runner up at the Dallas Regional. company Infospectrum in 2002based out of Southern California. The company provides In New Jersey, Nitya Kathiravan (9) of Edison, New Jersey was the regional champ and tracking software for aerospace maintenance as well as real time tracking of transportation Sujata Choudhury (11) of Cherry Hill, New Jersey, was the first runner up. Assets.Suresh is happy his entrepreneurial gamble paid off but clearly says his work with Ekal contd on Page 3 "brings a different level of satisfaction." contd on Page 3 THE INDIAN PANORAMA 2 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 MISCELLANY 3 Shaan’s Golden Voice to fill the Halls of NJPAC, July 28 About NJPAC: The New Jersey Performing BY MABEL PAIS Kahan (2002). many hit songs in Hindi films. Shaan is not Arts Center (NJPAC), located in downtown Singer-songwriter Shaan has lent his voice only an outstanding singer but also a talented Newark, N.J., has the most diverse he New Jersey Performing Arts to many a hit song in Bollywood, Suno Na music composer and lyricist. Center (NJPAC) presents an (from Jhankaar Beats; 2003), Dus (2005), Chand Shaan, 45, is embracing reality with a smile. programming and audience of any performing evening of romantic, high-energy Sifarish (Fanaa; 2006), and Behti Hawa Sa Tha He sang for Bollywood for 20 years. The singer arts center in the country, and is the artistic, music with Shaan - the "Golden Woh (3 Idiots; 2009), to name a few. feels that an artist needs to evolve with time to cultural, educational and civic center of New T Voice of India" and one of He is considered as one of the most popular survive in the industry, and he's proud to have Jersey - where great performances and Bollywood's most popular, versatile vocalists voices for romantic as well as melodious songs done that. There are no rules in the industry events enhance and transform lives every day. on Saturday, July 28, 2018 at 8:00 PM. and is one of India's most versatile singers. He and he feels lucky to have been able to survive Shantanu Mukherjee, popularly known as has sung a wide variety of songs in many so long! NJPAC brings diverse communities together, Shaan, is one of the most popular playback languages: Konkani, Kannada, Bengali, Now, although he does not sing for the providing access to all and showcasing the singers of the Indian music industry. Punjabi, Nepali, English, Hindi, Oriya, Bollywood movie industry, he is not out of state's and the world's best artists while Shaan has been one of the most in-demand Malayalam, Telugu, Marathi and Assamese. work, he says. If there's no film music, he has acting as a leading catalyst in the playback singers in the Bollywood industry, He has also sung many Pakistani songs. other avenues: he does live shows, he travels revitalization of its home city. active in Hindi, Bengali, In addition to his work on television and the and he focuses his energies elsewhere. He Through its extensive Arts Education Marathi, Urdu, Telugu big screen, Shaan has released a series of released his independent single Surilee in and Kannada films. successful solo albums of his own 2017. programs, NJPAC is shaping the next Among the most compositions, among them Loveology, Tanha He is also widely known as a television host, generation of artists and arts enthusiasts. popular films that Dil, Aksar and Tishnagi. His song Shuruaat on popular programs like , Sa NJPAC has attracted more than 8 million have featured his was made into a music video to promote the Re Ga Ma Pa L'il Champs, and The Voice: India visitors (including over 1.6 million vocals are 3 Idiots hit film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, Star Voice of India and STAR Voice of India 2. children) since opening its doors in (2009), Om Shanti the Witch and the Wardrobe. In recent years, He appeared as a judge in Sa Re Ga Ma Pa 1997, and nurtures meaningful and Om (2007), he has also branched out into other musical L'il Champs 2014-2015 and The Voice India lasting relationships with each of its Saawariya (2007), genres, lending his expert vocals to pop, sad Kids 2016. In 2015 and 2016, Shaan was the Fanaa (2006), Dus songs, patriotic, jazz, ghazals, hip-hop, rock winning coach in each of the first two seasons constituents. (2005), Jhankaar and many more. of The Voice. In 2016, in The Voice India Kids, Get Social! Follow NJPAC Online: Beats (2003) and He started his career at a very young age of he was the coach of the runner-up contestant. Website: Kya Dil Ne 17 years in the year 1989. He has been As a child, Shaan began his career singing http://www.njpac.org/ showered with titles such as "Golden Voice of jingles for advertisements. After giving it up India", "Voice of Paradise", "Magician of for a brief period he returned and, along with Twitter: @NJPAC Melody", and "Voice of Youth". jingles, began to sing remixes and cover Hashtag: #NJPACmusic Shaan became popular with the song versions. In the 1989 movie Parinda, at age 17, Facebook: Musu, and he kept his presence felt with Shaan sang a single line in the song, Kitni Hai Pyari Pyari Dosti Hamari. facebook.com/NJPAC Shaan-The Golden Voice of India Youtube: NJPACtv Photo / Courtesy NJPAC. Read full story on www.theindianpanorama.news contd from page 1 contd from Page 1 THE 2018 SOUTH ASIAN SPELLING BEE Suresh Iyer takes over as Ekal USA's new ANNOUNCES DALLAS AND NEW JERSEY WINNERS President The event is open to children of South Asian descent up to 14 years of age. It will give South Asian children a chance to test their spelling skills in their core peer group. Interested spellers need their parent or guardian to register them online at www.southasianspellingbee.com. Organized by Touchdown Media Inc., the South Asian Spelling Bee is celebrating its 11th anniversary this year and with regionals being held in 6 locations across the United States. Regional centers for this season include Washington, D.C. Metro, Charlotte, the Bay Area, Chicago, New Jersey, and Dallas. All events will be free to attend and open to the public. An international regional in Accra, Ghana was conducted earlier this year, from where spellers of New Jersey Winners: Vandana Walia (New Jersey Regional South Asian descent will qualify for Iyer with children in an Ekal Vidyalaya in India Judge), Sujata Choudhury (First Runner Up), Nitya Kathiravan the finals. (Regional Champion) and Louise Silverman (New Jersey "For the past ten years, the Bee has The Ekal movement started in 1989 with one village and one school. Today,there is an Regional Judge). consistently provided a firm platform Ekal school in 70,000 villages in India offering free schooling, vocational training, for the community to come together digital competence and agricultural education. Suresh makes it a point to visit a school and hone their craft. It's become a family activity that contributes towards the overall development of every time he visits India. If they are excitedand curious to meet this visitor from the child. We are proud to enter our eleventh consecutive year and look forward to engaging some of America, he isno less impressed to hear a 6 year old confidently rattle off the these wonderful spellers," said Rahul Walia, founder of the South Asian Spelling Bee and CEO of multiplication table of 12.To him, it is proof that Ekal is effective. Touchdown Media Inc. It also made his day when a girl who had learned tailoring at an Ekal vocational Within the past year the South Asian Spelling Bee has been exhaustively featured in "Breaking the school told him she had opened her own tailoring center and was earning 5000 rupees a Bee" and an exclusive story on VICE News that followed the journey of South Asian Spelling Bee month. spellers and the importance of the South Asian Spelling Bee platform being a vital step in their As President, Suresh is charged about taking Ekal to the next level. The Foundation spelling journey. The top two spellers of each regional competition will advance to the finals to be raised 8 million dollars last year and his goal is to cross 10 million this year. He's also held in New Jersey in August. Champion's grand prize of $3,000 will be awarded to the winner at the working on putting a system of Donor communication in place and intends to finals. strengthen those Ekal Chapters that need a little boost.Above all, he wants "Ekal's This year, the Bee is proudly powered by Kawan- the world's most popular Roti paratha brand message to be out in the world loudly and clearly." returns as the powered by sponsor and as always, Sony Pictures Networks is the exclusive broadcast Three galas for fundraising are being planned for October in New York, Washington partner for the South Asian Spelling Bee and will be airing the series across 120 countries."Kawan is and Houston. Hereveals that just $365 can support an Ekal school for an entire year. proud to return as a sponsor and we have tremendous faith in contributing towards crucial family Suresh is clearly thriving on this challenge but admits he couldn't have done it time for the community. We look forward to getting to know the spellers and their families through without his wife Kanaka'sunwavering support, A physician, she held the fort with their this wonderful journey," said Tim Tan, Managing Director Kawan Food."Year over year, the South two boys while he took on various leadership roles at Ekal. Asian Spelling Bee has made for great programming that gels with our ethos of compete family This spirit of service has also passed on to Suresh's two boys - Vasant and Sumant. entertainment. We are all about family values and encourage platforms such as these that highlight Both have interned atEkal villages and returned with a determination to do more. the talent of our community," said Jaideep Janakiram, Head of Americas, Sony Pictures Networks. Vasant presented his thoughts at the Ekal National Conference in 2015 while Sumant is For a complete schedule, registration and any other information, please visit: working with the Coimbatore team and Google mapping division to coordinate ways by www.SouthAsianSpellingBee.com. Find us on Facebook at South Asian Spelling Bee and you can which Ekal schools can be quickly plotted on google maps. This helps donors get follow us on our Twitter handle at Spell South Asian. information about schools they are supporting easily. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 4 US FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 Mueller asks court for 100 more blank subpoenas ahead Manafort loses bid to stay in ‘VIP’ of Manafort trial jail: First Trial set for July 25

WASHINGTON (TIP): U.S. President moved from the current facility in Donald Trump's former campaign Warsaw, Virginia, to a jail in Alexandria manager Paul Manafort may face closer to his attorneys and his home. evidence at trial about alleged Manafort responded by asking that he wrongdoing in the 1980s and lost a bid to be allowed to stay in Warsaw, citing stay at a jail where he said he was being concerns about safety and "the treated like a "VIP," court papers on challenges he will face in adjusting to a Wednesday, July 11 showed. new place of confinement" two weeks The developments came as Manafort before trial. gets closer to two trials where he will On Wednesday,Ellis denied Manafort's Special counsel Robert Mueller is asking a federal court defend himself against a number of request and ordered him moved to the in Virginia for 100 blank subpoenas in the case against charges ranging from bank fraud to Alexandria Detention Center, rejecting former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort Photo /courtesy The Hill failing to register as a foreign agent for the notion that he would not be safe lobbying work for pro-Russia politicians there. The Alexandria jail had WASHINGTON (TIP): Special counsel Robert in Ukraine. experience with high-profile defendants Mueller is asking a federal court in Virginia for 100 Manafort's prosecution arose out of "including foreign and domestic blank subpoenas in the case against former Trump U.S. Special Counsel Robert Mueller's terrorists, spies and traitors," Ellis campaign chairman Paul Manafort. investigation into possible collusion wrote. The request was made in a filing on Wednesday, July between Russia and Trump's 2016 Also, on Wednesday, Mueller's office 11. The subpoenas would require their recipients to presidential campaign. One trial is set Manafort in jailhouse jumps in filed a motion in the Washington case Alexandria prison testify in the U.S. District Court in Alexandria on July for July 25 in Alexandria, Virginia, and notifying the court of its intent to 25, when Manafort's trial in Virginia is set to begin. the second case in Washington, D.C., has with attorneys and others over the past present evidence at trial about a Justice No further information was provided in the filing, a Sept. 17 trial date. three weeks and found a workaround to Department inspection into Manafort's and a spokesman for the special counsel declined to Judge T.S. Ellis, who is overseeing the the jail's ban on email. lobbying activities in the 1980's. comment on the request. Alexandria case, ordered a hearing for Prosecutors also cited taped phone According to the motion, the The request comes roughly a month after Mueller Tuesday to weigh motions by Manafort calls from prison in which Manafort inspection found eighteen instances of filed a request for 150 blank subpoenas. to move the first trial to a more Trump- remarked that he was being treated like lobbying and public relations activities He is facing numerous charges, including tax friendly area of Virginia and to a "VIP" and had access to "all my files that should have been disclosed to the evasion, bank fraud and failing to report foreign bank postpone it until after the Washington like I would at home." Justice Department under the Foreign accounts. He has pleaded not guilty to the charges and trial was done. Manafort was also afforded his own Agents Registration Act (FARA), among has sought to delay the trial and move the venue to In a filing to Ellis on Wednesday, bathroom, shower and workspace, other allegations. Roanoke from Alexandria. Mueller's prosecutors laid out their case according to the court filing by Mueller's The omissions included lobbying by Manafort has been held in the Northern Neck for no delay. Contrary to Manafort's office. Manafort about a "Jerusalem Bill" and a Regional Jail in Warsaw, Va., since last month, when a assertions, the prosecutors argued that In a rebuttal, Manafort's lawyers said "Saudi Arms Package", the motion said. federal judge in Washington, where he is facing his jail, while located two hours from the effort put into monitoring their The evidence would be used to show separate charges, revoked his bail in response to new Washington, had provided him with client's phone calls showed that Mueller that Manafort had knowledge about the charges that the former Trump campaign chair sought ample access to his lawyers and had not had "unlimited resources" and accused disclosure rules under FARA and that it to sway the testimony of two witnesses in his trial. hindered his preparation for trial. his office of choosing conversations "to was not a simple mistake that he did not Mueller's team is investigating possible collusion Far from being restrictive, support its version of events." register for his work for pro-Russian between the Trump campaign and Russia, as well as prosecutors said Manafort had been On Tuesday, Judge T.S. Ellis sought to politicians in Ukraine. any other alleged crimes that may arise during the given a personal telephone in his cell, address Manafort's complaint about the (Source: News day) course of the probe. which he used for more than 300 calls remoteness of the jail by ordering him IRS offers summer tips for temporary jobs, marriage, deductions and credits

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Lighting lamp ceremony with Illinois State Governor Bruce Rauner, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muniji Illinois State Governor Bruce Rauner, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muniji performing Aarti at 25th and invited guest at 25th anniversary of Jain Temple in Chicago anniversary of Jain Temple in Chicago CHICAGO, IL (TIP): The Jain Society of Metropolitan Chicago (JSMC), Bartlett Illinois, celebrated a milestone - the 25th Anniversary of its temple, with great enthusiasm, color and pride, from June 22 to July 1, 2018 at Bartlett, IL. About 4000 people from US and outside witnessed this historic celebration over the 10 days. This is the first Jain temple in North America with "Shikhar" or dome to complete 25 years. A number of dignitaries, speakers, and faith leaders from US and India graced the occasion. The event was graced by political dignitaries including Illinois State Governor Bruce Rauner, Consul General of India Ms. Neeta Bhusan, US Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi and Peter Roskam, State representatives Christine Winger and Laura Murphy, State senator Tom Cullerton and Bartlett Village trustees. Over the 10 days of celebration, numerous scholars and dignitaries from India, including Muni Shri Jinchandraji, Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muniji, Swami Shrutpragyaji, Charukeerti Bhattarakji, Gurudev Shri Rakesh Bhai Zaveri, A view of the gathering Shri Dipakbhai Bardoliwala, Shri Sanjeevji parade had participation from more than 1000 Trustees. also become a preferred location to host other Godha, Smt. Pramodaji Chitrabhanu, Smt. members. The parade ended with a ceremonial PR & Media co-leads Mr. Hemant Shah (past events - given its state of the art community hall Tarlaben Doshi and Samanijis delivered thought flower shower from a helicopter. JSMC also Chairman) and Dr. Mukesh Doshi (past and dining facility. A 7-person elected Board and provoking spiritual discourses to an eager created history by inaugurating the first Chairman) also explained, "We are building on a a 13-person elected Executive Committee manage audience. Keynote speeches on important topics memorial (Jeevant Smarak) of Gurudev very successful legacy of 48 years of JSMC." JSMC with support from many /committees. were delivered by Padmashri Kumarpal Desai, Chitrabhanuji who is credited to have Chicago is very fortunate to have remarkable Jainism is a religion and a way of life for Jains Dr. Dipak Jain, Rahul Kapoor and Sajan Shah. strengthened Jainism and united Jains in the US history of the first Jain who landed 125 years ago around the world. The primary purpose of JSMC Vidhikar Shri Hiteshbhai, Shri Narendra in the last 40 years. Gurudev's bust was - when Shri Virchand Raghavji Gandhi is to increase the awareness of the principles of Nandu, Shri Lalitbhai Dhami, Megh Nandu and sponsored by Ravindra & Pallavi Kobawala and pioneered Jainism in western world and Jainism, achieve the unity of all Jains, provide a Veer Sainik Jinaybhai performed unique Satish & Kinna Shah. represented Jains in first parliament of World platform wherefrom to project the voice of Jain poojans and rituals for the first time in the US. Since 1970s, Jain population in Chicago has religious conference held in Chicago in 1893. religion, promote the feeling of amity and unity Singers Ashish Mehta and Vicky Parekh exploded from less than thirty families to over Since 1970, this society is standing on among Jains and to promote inter-faith enthralled the audiences with beautiful musical 1900 families. With the mission of preserving and contributions of generous donors, dedicated understanding. Jainism, which originated in scores. JSMC's home musical production Nem sharing the Jain way of life, the community built volunteers and passionate leadership of India, at least five thousand years ago, has largest Rajul and Karmic Forces received an a beautiful Temple & Community Center in 1993 visionaries. We are humbled to be part of this number of followers (about 4 million) in India. It overwhelming response as much as the in Bartlett, IL on a 14 acre lot. Today this society that is regarded as symbol of unity and has nonetheless, influenced the world peace professional productions Sheth Motisha and monumental temple and center standing on a harmony among all Jains. through its message of non-violence and Veer na Varasdaar played by Rangat Productions 17.5 acre land with expanded facilities of 84,000 About Jain Center of Metropolitan Chicago forgiveness. Jainism, indirectly influenced Dr. of . sq. ft. Martin Luther King Jr, as he followed the Many activities for the youth including sports President of JSMC executive committee Mr. (JSMC) example and non-violent methods of Mahatma day, field day as well as youth-focused seminars Vipul Shah was ecstatic and mentioned that, "In Founded in 1970, JSMC caters to the religious, Gandhi in his struggle for equality and civil and shibirs kept the youth engaged. Amazing this milestone year for all Jains around Chicago educational, cultural and community needs of rights for all minorities in USA. work was done in creating replicas of sacred and indeed all of US, we have delivered a great Jains in and around Chicago. After building Jains have been on a path of Non-Violence, places of worship Ashtapad and Giriraj experience to all our dignitaries, guests and North America's first Jain temple with Shikhar Non-Absolutism (Anekantvad), and Non- Shatrunjay. members blending religion, education, culture in 1993, the organization undertook a major possesion (Aparigrah) for thousands of years. One of the highlights of the celebration was a and entertainment. All our programs have been expansion in 2008-09. With more than 1900 For thousands of years, Jains have believed in 1.5-mile parade & procession starting at Bartlett's received with tremendous enthusiasm". families as life members, JSMC has maintained meditation, yoga, animal compassion, Eastview Middle School and ending at the Jain Chairman and Board of Trustees of JSMC, Mr. its unity of Shwetamber, Digambar, Sthanakvasi vegetarianism, environmentalism, equal rights temple. The Sanghpati's of the 25th Anniversary Atul Shah added, "Our unity, dedicated and Shrimad sects over the years and has for women, respect for other cultures and Celebrations (Jayendra and Leena Shah, Kishor volunteers, generous donors and all other continued to inspire the Jain values of non- forgiveness. Jains believe that universe is eternal and Rashmi Shah, Prabodh and Lata Vaidya, supporters have helped us to set a very high bar". violence, multi-pluralism and non- and that Jain religion, which explains the rules Sanjay and Hemali Shah and Dr. Shailesh and Every day during the celebration, JSMC possessiveness. of the universe, is therefore eternal, with no Mayuri Zaveri) and other sponsor families provided 3 sumptuous meals to all attendees and These members engage in various religious, beginning and no end. Last perfected soul known walked with 12 superbly decorated floats, visitors. Many guests from Chicago and outside cultural, educational, and social and community (Tirthankar) to us is Lord Mahavir, who was Bhaghwan Palkhi and Rath, live religious music were thrilled with the overall execution and activities on close to 160+ days in a typical year. born in 599BC, near Patna in Bihar, India. and dance, motorcycles and horse carriage. planning by the dedicated team of volunteers, Over 500 students register in the Pathshaala that (Photographs and Press release by Asian Media Despite nearly 100 degree temperature, the Executive Committee members and Board of meets every 1st and 3rd Sunday. The Center has USA) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 6 INDIA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018

ASI PERMITS CAMERAS IN ALL BUT THREE MONUMENTS Rahul starts performance reviews for

NEW DELHI (TIP): The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on July 12 issued orders, permitting photography within the premises of protected monuments and sites. The Cong leaders, including self-appraisal organisation under the Ministry of Culture said photography within the premises of all centrally protected NEW DELHI (TIP): In his bid to fix monuments and sites, except three would be allowed. accountability, Congress president Rahul The three monuments to remain out of bounds for Gandhi has initiated a monthly photography are Ajanta Caves in , Leh Palace performance review of the party’s central with a huge treasure of paintings and the mausoleum at the office bearers, two Congress leaders Taj, Agra. Ajanta caves are a Unesco World Heritage Site. familiar with the matter said on condition Leh Palace, overlooking the Himalayan range in Ladakh, is of anonymity. unique in architecture. Functionaries at different levels – The orders came hours after PM Narendra Modi general secretaries, leaders in charge of questioned the policy of restricting people from taking states, and secretaries – will have to fill up photographs. a two-page self-appraisal form on the 10th The ASI, in its orders, said: “The decision comes in the of every month to enable Gandhi to wake of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi observing in his measure their performance, said one of speech at the inaugural event of ‘Dharohar Bhawan’ in New the two leaders. Delhi that Space Technology in the modern era has He said the forms will be submitted to developed to such an extent that one can photograph even the general secretary in charge of minute objects from far off distances, and in this training and organisation, Ashok Gehlot, background, it is indeed ironical to restrict tourists and who will then give his inputs and forward Modi to address 50 rallies in run visitors from taking photos of their experiences at heritage the forms to the Congress president by the monuments and sites.” 15th of every month. up to 2019 Lok Sabha polls Source: The Tribune This is not the first time Gandhi has attempted a corporate-style appraisal Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s rally addressing farmers in Muktsar in Punjab on Wednesday is just a precursor to a blitzkrieg of around 50 rallies that will be a system in the 132-year-old party. SPIRITUAL LEADER DADA build-up to the BJP’s 2019 campaign. Nearly a year before the 2014 Lok Sabha VASWANI DEAD elections, all the state chiefs were asked to These rallies will be separate from the poll-related rallies to be addressed by Mr. conduct a self-evaluation and assessment Modi in , and Chhattisgarh later this year. “The Prime Minister will be addressing rallies in Jungle Mahal in , and in (TIP): Spiritual leader exercise on their worthiness and Shahjahanpur in this month, along with the proposed rallies in Odisha Dada JP Vaswani, head of the capabilities. and at least two such events in Karnataka, possibly in Chikkodi and Haveri,” said a Sadhu Vaswani Mission, died In the appraisal forms, the office senior source in the BJP. Each rally will try and cover 2-3 Lok Sabha constituencies, on Thursday due to old age- bearers have to mention the number of with the aim that by February, the Prime Minister alone would have covered 150 related ailments, a mission times they visited the state under their constituencies. Other senior leaders such as Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari and Amit member said. He was 99. charge. They will also have to declare the Shah will also be addressing around 40-50 rallies with the aim that between all of Born in Pakistan’s number of meetings they addressed in them, all Lok Sabha constituencies would have been covered. city in a Sindhi different blocks and districts and give the family,Dada Vaswani, as he was figure of block and district committees door-to-door campaigns and rallies on and red to inactive non-performers. popularly known, was the head formed that particular month. people’s issues. “The idea is to fix the Political observers said performance of the Pune-based Sadhu In case these committees have not been accountability and make the party reviews are a critical element in Vaswani Mission, a non-profit set up, they have to specify reasons. organisation more responsive,” the organization building, especially when organisation involved in social work and charity. The Apart from spelling out the leadership second leader said. “It will also determine the Lok Sabha elections are approaching. organisation runs educational institutions and hospitals in development initiatives undertaken by whether an office bearer continues in “Continuous evaluation of the city. them, they also have to indicate the steps office or needs to be replaced.” performance becomes necessary as the Prime Minister Narendra Modi had addressed the taken to resolve disputes, and provide As general secretary in charge of the deadline for elections comes closer,” said spiritual leader’s 99th birthday celebrations last year details of training programmes and the Youth Congress, Gandhi had in 2012 New Delhi-based political analyst Balveer through a video link. In May this year, President Ram Nath election preparedness of the party in introduced a ranking system in the Arora. “Monitoring of performance at Kovind had visited the mission to inaugurate the Sadhu their respective states. The forms also organisation to identify performing and different levels and of different party Vaswani International School. require them to mention the steps taken non-performing functionaries. While functionaries who are given Acclaimed as a humanitarian, philosopher, educator, and to expand the Congress’ presence in social active and performing office bearers were responsibilities of states and regions non-sectarian spiritual leader, Dada Vaswani had captivated media, influence people outside the party, given a green rank, yellow was assigned becomes crucial in strengthening the the hearts of millions of people worldwide. Source: PTI media outreach efforts, and details of to active but non-performing members, organisation.” Source: HT Sahara saves Aamby Valley as no buyer turns up

NEW DELHI (TIP): Sahara Group has managed to save its being overseen by the Official Liquidator of the Bombay High flagship property Aamby Valley near Lonavala in Pune district Court. of Maharashtra after no buyer turned up to buy it during an Sahara has been claiming that the actual worth of Aamby auction ordered by the Supreme Court. Vally-spread over 48 square km-was more than Rs 1 lakh crore SEBI counsel on July 12 told a three-judge Bench headed by but the reserve price of the property was fixed at Rs 37,392 Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that the Aamby Valley crore. The sale by actual auction was to be held on October 10 auction has failed as no one responded to the tender notice and 11, 2017 but no buyers have come forward so far. inviting bids despite several advertisements. Sahara chief Subrata Roy was sent to Tihar jail on March 4, "We will lift the order attaching the property after the 2014. But the top court granted him a four-week parole on May company pays Rs 982.80 crore by September 12, 2018," said the 6, 2016 to attend his mother's funeral. His parole has been Bench which also included Justice Ranjan Gogoi and Justice periodically extended since then. AK Sikri. On Thursday,Singh requested the court to withdraw the five Senior counsel Vikas Singh, representing Sahara, told the policemen who were ordered to accompany Roy. top court that the company has already paid Rs 19,000 crore out Sahara Group founder Subrata Roy. "These policemen can be withdrawn and put to some public of the Rs 24,000 ordered by the court and it was ready to deposit service. There are lots of rape happeningMay be they can help almost Rs 1,000 crore in the next three months by disposing of The remaining Rs 682.80 crore has to be deposited by prevent it," Singh told the Bench. its land in Maharashtra. September 12, 2018, the Bench ordered posting the matter for "Do you really think five policemen can prevent such Singh informed the Bench that two companies-Sai Rydam further hearing on September 14. incidents," asked Justice Sikri. Realtors and Prime Downtown Real Estate-have agreed to buy On a request made by Singh, it also allowed the company to As SEBI counsel opposed the plea, Justice Sikri said, "He 3 acre land owned by Sahara in Vasai, near Mumbai. manage the property for revenue generation to run Aamby (Roy) has already paid Rs 20,000 crore. He will not run away for The Bench court asked the two companies to deposit a total Valley. the remaining Rs 4,000 crore." of Rs 982 crore to buy Sahara's land. Angry over non-payment of money, the top court had on Singh repeatedly requested the Bench to ask SEBI to The buyers - who gave a bank draft for Rs 100 crore on April 17, 2017 decided to sell Aamby Valley worth Rs 39,000 complete the verification exercise for which Sahara had paid Thursday to the SEBI counsel during the proceedings - were crore belonging to the Sahara group to recover money owed by Rs 50 crore. "It might turn out after the verification exercise ordered to present two further bank drafts for Rs 200 crore the company to investors. Thereafter, it had turned down that we have already paid more than when was due to us," he each on July 24 and August 16. repeated Sahara's repeated pleas to halt the auction process said. Source: The Tribune THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 INDIA 7

ACCUSED IN RAPE, MOLESTATION Amit Shah, Nitish Kumar discuss CASES IN HARYANA TO LOSE DRIVING LICENSE, PENSION polls over breakfast in Patna CHANDIGARH (TIP): Barring ration facility, the accused in rape and PATNA (TIP): Bharatiya Janata Party molestation cases in Haryana president Amit Shah on July 12 denied will now be debarred from reports of a disagreement with the government facilities such as Janata Dal (United) over seat sharing for old age pension, pension for the coming Lok Sabha poll. the physically disabled “All speculation about differences with persons, driving and arm Nitish Kumar are unfounded… You can licenses. continue to speculate, but we’ll contest “These services will together and win all 40 seats in Bihar,” remain suspended till the court announces its verdict in the Mr. Shah told a large congregation of case. In case the accused is convicted and sentenced, he party workers at Patna’s Gyan Bhavan. would not be eligible for these facilities anymore,” Haryana “We know how to honour and keep our chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar announced on July 12. alliance partners together... if Virtually giving a warning to the perpetrators of crime Chandrababu Naidu has parted ways against women and girls in the state to mend their ways, he with us, then Nitish Kumar has joined reiterated the commitment of his government to make us... every day media keeps writing about Haryana number one state in the country in terms of safety differences between us, but the alliance and security of women and girls. between Nitish Kumar and the BJP will Khattar said a comprehensive scheme for the safety and win all 40 Lok Sabha seats in Bihar,” he Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and BJP president Amit Shah at a breakfast- security of women would be launched either on asserted. meeting at the state guest house, in Patna on July 12. Independence Day (August 15) or on the occasion of Raksha He urged the party cadres to reach out Bandhan (August 26) this year. to voters and “make Narendra Modi the country want to know what four leaders at the State guest house over The chief minister said in case a rape victim wanted to Prime Minister once again”. generations of his family, who ruled the breakfast. Later, he addressed party hire a lawyer of her choice, except for the one provided by Shah spoke about the political journey country for 55 years, have done...,” Shah workers, booth-level in-charge. He also the state government, she would be provided financial of the BJP since 1950. “Several leaders said.“When the Congress was in power met party leaders in the evening to assistance of Rs 22,000 for the fees. and workers have sacrificed their lives for 10 years it had given Rs1.93 lakh crore discuss the upcoming poll strategy. “Provision of uninterrupted investigation in cases of for the sake of our party... BJP started to Bihar, but the Narendra Modi-led NDA Later in the evening, he reached the rape and eve-teasing would be made in all police stations. with just 10 members and now it has 11 government gave Rs 4.35 lakh crore in the official residence of Chief Minister The investigation officer would have to complete the crore members. The party rules in about last four years”, said Shah. “Our mission Nitish Kumar 1, Anne Marg and had investigation into a rape case in one month, and in eve- 70% of the country and in 2019 too, it will is that every citizen of this country gets a meetings with several leaders over teasing within 15 days, otherwise action would be taken come to power under NDA alliance with house by 2022... every house gets dinner. against him,” he said. Narendra Modi as Prime Minister.” electricity and toilet. But Rahul Baba, This was Shah’s first visit to the State Six fast-track Courts would be set up in those districts Mounting an attack on the Congress what have your four generations done in since the JD(U) formed the government where 50 or more cases of rape, molestation and mental and its president Rahul Gandhi, Mr. Shah the last 55 years?” in Bihar with the BJP in July 2017. harassment are pending in the courts, Khattar said. demanded to know what the party had Earlier, Shah was accorded a grand A large number of hoardings, posters “I would shortly meet the Chief Justice of the Punjab and done for the country during its rule of welcome by BJP leaders and workers in and billboards with pictures of Shah and Haryana High Court to request him to issue necessary four generations. “Rahul Baba often asks Patna, where he met Chief Minister State BJP leaders dotted the State capital directions to the court to record the statement of a woman what PM Modi has done, but the people of Nitish Kumar and other senior BJP to welcome him. Source: The Hindu on the same day and not to adjourn the hearing to any other day,” he added. Source: IANS Farmers relieved after MSP hike, but Cong losing DEFAMATION CASE: TYTLER WITHDRAWS PLEA IN HC

sleep: Modi at rally in Punjab’s Muktsar district NEW DELHI (TIP): Congress leader Jagdish Tytler today withdrew from the Delhi High Court his plea challenging MALOUT (TIP): Accusing the framing of charges against him in a defamation case filed by a Congress of "betraying" the farmers senior advocate representing the victims in the 1984 anti-Sikh during the "70 years" of its rule at the riot cases as the trial has already begun in the lower court. Centre, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Justice R K Gauba allowed the request of Tytler's counsel to said at a rally in Punjab on Wednesday withdraw the plea after he said he does not wish to press it as that the recent hike in the Minimum he would contest the matter in the trial court. Support Price (MSP) of Kharif crops — The defamation case filed against the Congress leader by approved by the NDA government — has senior advocate H S Phoolka is pending before a trial court brought much relief to the farmers which had on March 2, 2015 framed charges against Tytler across country. saying he had prime facie defamed the lawyer by allegedly "Ever since the government took the making imputations to harm his reputation. historic decision to hike MSP, the Advocate Arunabh Chowdhury, appearing for Tytler, said farmers are relieved. They are more the trial has already begun and evidence of the complainant confident in their produce now. However, was being recorded in the lower court. the Congress and its allies are losing He said they have to cross examine Phoolka on July 17 and sleep. They cannot stand the fact that they will raise the issues before the trial court. farmers in the country are sleeping PM Narender Modi , former Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal, Haryana CM Manohar The trial court is scheduled to hear the matter on July 17, 18 well," Modi said at a 'thanksgiving' rally Lal Khattar at Malout in Muktsar on July 11. and 19. Tytler's counsel had earlier argued that the basis on of farmers in Punjab's Muktsar district. which the trial court had framed charges in the defamation Modi praised the farmers for their Modi said that the "entire country promises relating to MSP," he added. case was a video cassette obtained from a private TV channel. contribution, but blamed the Congress knows the reality" about the Congress' Modi assured that the farmers from The video cassette was not certified as mandated under Indian for their agricultural woes. "I bow my dreams, which were only in the interest Punjab and Haryana farmers will benefit Evidence Act and various Supreme Court rulings, his counsel head in front of the farmers, they have of the Gandhi family. from the new MSP."For crops like maize, had said. broken all records in terms of "Why have the farmers been restricted and jowar, MSP of more than 50 percent Earlier, the trial court had issued notice to Tytler under agricultural production and for their to earning profit of only 10 percent of the has been approved. For the farmers provision of CrPC, after prima facie finding him guilty of hard work. No matter what the situation, cost for the past 70 years? Congress never growing bajra, the MSP has been defaming the senior advocate under section 499 of IPC you have always worked in the interest of cared about farmers. Congress betrayed increased two-fold," he said. punishable under section 500 of IPC. Tytler had pleaded not the country. But the lives of farmers, them, and made false assurances. But He asserted that his government will guilty and had claimed trial. which should've been happy, was filled NDA government took efforts to change not overlook the problems faced by the The politician had argued in the trial court that there was no with woes. The reason is that in the past this," said Modi. "Whether it is the farmers, and said that the vision to legally admissible evidence to frame charge against him in the 70 years, the party which took the soldier at the border or the farmer on his double farmer incomes by 2022 was defamation complaint. Phoolka, who had earlier refused to responsible to head the nation, only field, our government has attempted to formed right after the NDA government accept Tytler's offer of 'unconditional apology', had countered made commitments and did nothing. It enhance the lives of both. Our was formed. "We have been holding his submissions contending that the complaint, statement of cared only about one family and its government implemented 'One Rank and constant discussions on this topic since the complainant and other witnesses corroborating it, were peace," he said. One Pension' and also fulfilled its then," he said. enough to frame charges against him. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 8 EDITORIAL FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 GUEST AS I SEE IT COMMENT THE NEW TRADE ORDER A difficult campaign: on move. She replied, "This is something, frankly, the President has been talking about the Pakistan elections for decades." Within the system In the run-up to the election, Pakistan's By Philip I. Levy judiciary and military are showing their The U.S. prides itself, however, on its political system of checks and balances. Even hand ince the start of the year, U.S. President with a protectionist President, how can one emocracy has always been fragile in Donald Trump has lashed out at allies individual recraft a country's long-standing Pakistan. It was only in 2013 that a Sand adversaries alike on trade. Often, as trade position so dramatically? The puzzle Dtransfer of power from one with India, the U.S. has pushed for enhanced deepens when one looks at the U.S. democratically elected government to security cooperation at the same time it Constitution, which assigns the power to another was realized for the first time. As the declared trade relations a national security apply tariffs to Congress. And where are There is little sign that Donald Trump will be country heads for the second such transfer, threat. The belligerence has left many baffled. international protections against capricious turned from his protectionist path by appeals on the virtues of trade with a general election scheduled for July 25, Some pointers protectionism? the celebration is muted, overshadowed by a Domestically, Congress has tried to shift move would be qualitatively similar to the series of dramatic developments. Last week, A first question is why the Trump responsibility for trade on to the Executive action against steel and aluminum trade, it former Prime Minister and Pakistan Muslim administration is launching its trade wars. Branch ever since it engaged in an ill-fated would be quantitatively much more League leader Nawaz Sharif was sentenced There are at least three possible explanations bout of protectionism in 1930. The underlying significant, given the magnitude of the autos to 10 years in prison in a corruption case worth considering: an actual casus belli, as presumption was that individual members of trade. Europe has threatened retaliatory involving undeclared property in London. with complaints about Chinese practices; a Congress were more likely to succumb to tariffs worth $300 billion should the auto The case, first outed in the Panama Papers, phantom casus belli, as in the preoccupation protectionist pressures from their narrower tariffs proceed. has seen Mr. Sharif disqualified from office with meaningless bilateral trade deficits; or, constituencies, while the President was more There is little sign that Mr. Trump will be and then barred from holding a party finally, it might just be a straightforward likely to consider the broader national turned from his protectionist path by earnest position in the ruling PML(N) after being desire to block trade. interest. Most domestic legislative explanations of the virtues of trade, though held guilty by the Supreme Court. The The evidence seems to point to the last safeguards, therefore, protected against a there have been valiant attempts both from charges are serious, even for a country possibility - simple protectionism. While the president being more liberal than Congress the private sector and from members of plagued by corruption in high places. But U.S. has significant concerns about Chinese might desire; there are relatively few Congress. If there is to be a change in the U.S. many Pakistanis, including Mr. Sharif's economic practices, such as China's protections against a President who is more position, it is likely to come from an active critics, believe the anti-corruption court was aggressive approach to acquiring intellectual protectionist. Over the years, the legal reassertion of congressional authority over overzealous, and even motivated by those in property from American businesses, the authorizations for a President to apply trade policy.At the moment, that still appears the deep state unhappy with his recent run as administration has been unable to focus its protection accumulated, largely unused. unlikely, but the pressures are mounting. Prime Minister. In an unusual move, military demands on these practices. When, a year Thus, the steel and aluminum tariffs were Even if the President has trumpeted his and intelligence officers had been dispatched ago, China offered a deal to address its steel justified under an obscure provision of the passion for protection for years, many in the to cities around the world to gather as much overcapacity, Mr. Trump reportedly rejected Trade Expansion Act of 1962, a law granting U.S. assumed he was exaggerating. It is only evidence as possible against him. Mr. Sharif, the deal in favor of pursuing tariffs. Nor has national security powers from the midst of in the last month or two that the effects of who has been sentenced along with his the White House been able to prioritize the Cold War. The upshot is that a both protection and retaliation have begun to daughter and son-in-law, accuses the among its global trade concerns. The discord protectionist President has ample tools at be felt. While some businesses have been Opposition parties led by Imran Khan's with trading partners such as the European hand. helped, many more have been hurt. For Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf of having received Union and Canada has undercut the Turning to the global trading system, the example, while there are roughly 140,000 support from the establishment to hold possibility of presenting a united front on burgeoning trade war demonstrates its Americans who work in steel production, massive rallies calling for his ouster. This China complaints. limitations. The General Agreement on there are about 2 million who work in was a role Mr. Sharif himself played in the Further, the Trump administration's tariff Tariffs and Trade and World Trade industries that use steel as a major input. 1990s, when he was the politician favored by justifications can shift rapidly. In May-June, Organization were never designed to block a Those latter industries are beginning to cry Pakistan's all-powerful establishment. the Trump administration extended steel and major world power from running amok. They for help, along with farmers who are seeing While the attempt to neutralize Mr. Sharif's aluminum tariffs to Canada, among other relied, instead, on the principal players in sales lost to retaliatory barriers. Stories such political role in Pakistan's future is the countries. Ostensibly, the rationale was a global trade respecting the system. Trade as the relocation of production of Harley- biggest story in this campaign, it is by no threat to U.S. national security. Yet, at the G7 disputes were anticipated, of course, but they Davidson motorcycles have called into means the only destabilizing trend. In the meetings later that month, Mr. Trump were intended to be sincere cases of question the President's claim that protection past few weeks, the media have battled seemed to explain the aggressive U.S. stance disagreement about rules and acceptable would revive American manufacturing. harassment, with copies of the Dawn banned by citing Canada's protective dairy regime. practices. The WTO Dispute Settlement All this has led to a deeply conflicted from cantonments. Journalists have faced There is ample evidence that Mr. Trump Mechanism cannot act quickly enough to Republican Party, which holds a majority in death threats. This week, Awami National places a high priority on bilateral trade address the mounting spats about trade both houses of the legislature. Traditionally, Party leader Haroon Bilour became the deficits, which he seems to equate with profit protectionism emanating from the U.S., a Republicans have been the more pro- second member of his family to be and loss statements. In May, hoping to major reason why countries around the world business, pro-trade party and members of assassinated, pointing to a systematic assuage the President's concerns, Chinese have not waited for verdicts from their WTO Congress running for re-election this targeting of politicians who don't adhere to Vice-Premier Liu. He came to Washington to complaints and have instead proceeded with November were planning to mount a an Islamist line or kowtow to the military. offer increased Chinese purchases of U.S. retaliation. campaign based on unity, tax cuts, and good The atmosphere is by no means conducive to goods as a means of resolving the looming What lies ahead stewardship of the economy. the conduct of a free and fair election and has tariff threat. The Trump administration Now those candidates need to decide been further vitiated by terrorist groups initially struck a deal, then reversed it Finally,we can ask: what comes next for the whether or not to act against their President's being 'mainstreamed' in the polity. The most roughly a week later. Countries with which global trading system? In the near term, we trade measures. If they choose to, they have notable such group is the Allah-o-Akbar the U.S. runs a trade surplus have also not are likely to see escalation. U.S. tariffs on $34 the power to legislate and block the Tehreek. Sectarian groups and radical been immune from trade attacks; Canada is a billion of imports from China took effect on President's trade belligerence, at the cost of Islamist ideology are being tolerated by the prime example. July 6. China has promised equivalent enraging him. If they choose not to, they will military, despite harsh strictures on terror This then leaves the simpler explanation retaliation. Mr. Trump has promised to likely disappoint their constituents. Their funding from the Financial Action Task that Mr. Trump is fond of tariffs and believes retaliate against that retaliation. choice is likely to determine the next turn in Force, and an international grey-listing that that American industry will do better behind The Trump administration also announced Mr. Trump's trade war. threatens to cripple the economy. The a wall of protection. He has been neither coy its intention to use its national security (The author is a Senior Fellow at the Chicago elections will serve as one marker for the nor inconsistent about such feelings. When justification for tariffs on the auto sector. Council of Global Affairs and adjunct democratic process; the larger struggle in he first announced his intention to apply steel There are reports that Mr. Trump wants such Professor at the Kellogg School of Pakistan for the deepening of democracy will and aluminum tariffs in March, his press tariffs in place before the U.S. mid-term Management, U.S.) continue. (Tribune, India) secretary was asked about the surprise policy elections in early November. While such a

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By Husain Haqqani hatever their outcome, Pakistan's general election scheduled for July 25 Wis unlikely to change four fundamental realities. First, Pakistan's military-led establishment will continue to wield effective power, drawing strength from allegations of incompetence and corruption against civilian politicians. Second, civilian politicians will continue to justify their incompetence and corruption by invoking the specter of military intervention in politics. Third, jihadis and other religious extremists It is ironic that Mr. will continue to benefit from the unwillingness of the military and the judiciary to target them as well as the temptation of politicians to Sharif faces jail ahead benefit from their support. Fourth and finally, Pakistan's international isolation and economic of an election that problems, stemming from its ideological direction and mainstreaming of extremism will opinion polls indicate not end. The conviction of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif by an accountability court last his party would win, if Friday has set the stage for him to portray himself as the latest martyr for democracy. He voting was free and has argued, as others have done before him, that Pakistan goes to polls on July 25 he is being punished not for corruption but for source of their troubles. the largest nuclear arsenals. Yet, it has the fair, even as a long list standing up to Pakistan's invisible government - Pakistan is, therefore, unable to hold the highest infant mortality rate; more than one- the military-intelligence combine that has politically powerful accountable through its third of its children between the age of 5 and 15 dominated the country effectively since 1958. politicized judiciary. The cynical view of are out of school. The country's GDP on a of internationally His supporters are willing to ignore the fact Pakistani politics would be that three decades nominal basis ranks 40 out of nearly 200 that Mr. Sharif's own political career was ago the deep state advanced Mr.Sharif's political countries while its GDP per capita stands at 158 designated terrorists is launched by the Pakistan Army and the Inter- career while portraying Benazir Bhutto's out of 216 countries and territories, according Services Intelligence (ISI), and the likelihood spouse, Asif Zardari, as corrupt; now Imran to World Bank data. free to seek votes. That that allegations of unusual expansion of the Khan is the 'chosen one' while Mr. Sharif's None of these facts, however, has found any Sharif fortune since the family's advent in alleged corruption is being targeted. mention in the election campaign of any contradiction is at the politics are true. Problem with this 'narrative' Pakistani political party. Although Mr. Sharif's Spotlight on the judiciary Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) and Bilawal The military,which now refers to itself as 'the Bhutto Zardari's Pakistan People's Party (PPP) heart of why the The conduct of Pakistan's judiciary in the institution', has helped build a simplified have at least cared to publish detailed matter has been far from judicious. The Chief narrative to justify its constant intervention in manifestos, Imran Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e- outcome of the Justice of Pakistan, Saqib Nisar, views himself political matters as well as to explain Pakistan's Insaf (PTI) published its manifesto on Monday, less as an adjudicator in accordance with the myriad problems. According to this narrative, July 9, less than 20 days before the election. The law and more as a super policy maker. He has civilian politicians are incompetent and party feels it only needs Mr. Khan's charisma elections is unlikely to expressed interest in everything - from water corrupt, which is the only reason the military and the outrage against corruption or enemies scarcity to running of mental hospitals and needs to periodically intervene to set things of Pakistan to claim voters' loyalty. change any of the prisons. He has taken to touring various right. There is no explanation for how Economic woes government facilities and has even created a politicians would ever learn the art of fundamentals of the fund for the construction of dams. The fund will governance if they are to be constantly The anti-corruption enthusiasm has receive public contributions because the Chief corrected by unelected generals and judges. sometimes added to Pakistan's economic woes. Justice knows the exchequer does not have Another part of 'the narrative' is the notion Pakistan is currently burdened with Pakistan crisis. If the enough money to build the dams he wants built. that Pakistan's dysfunction and periodic compensation payments running into billions None of these actions is part of a Chief economic crises are the result of the massive that must be made to foreign companies whose PML-N overcomes all Justice's job description, even after recognizing corruption by civilians. Imran Khan and his contracts were cancelled as part of that some judges are more activist than others. supporters have been advancing that simplified investigations into corruption of officials odds and still manages Justice Nisar has made his political biases well narrative. Their message finds resonance with involved in awarding those contracts. But known and the case against Mr. Sharif those who want to believe that once kickbacks fighting corruption is a useful slogan if the deep proceeded in reverse order. Instead of on large projects and their corrupt practices are state wants to avoid fighting all jihadis and does to win, the corruption beginning in a trial court where evidence of his eliminated, Pakistan would somehow become not wish to acknowledge the flaws of its wrongdoing was established beyond reasonable the land of milk and honey. national narrative. cases will continue to doubt, he was first disqualified by the Supreme There is, of course, no justification or It is ironic that Mr. Sharif faces jail ahead Court and then put on trial. excuse for corruption but Pakistan has been of an election that opinion polls indicate his cast their shadow. If But perceptions and common knowledge of ill-served with the 'corruption is the only party would win, if voting was free and fair, political corruption cannot be a substitute for problem' over-simplification. Since at least even as a long list of internationally following legal principles. Elsewhere in the 1990, it has become an excuse to gloss over designated terrorists is free to seek votes. someone like Imran civilized world, the Pakistani practice of more significant policy issues that hold That contradiction is at the heart of why the accusing someone of criminal conduct first in Pakistan back. Corruption has been exposed outcome of the elections is unlikely to change Khan wins with the the highest court and then demanding that they in many countries, from Iceland to China but any of the fundamentals of the Pakistan prove their innocence would be deemed grossly none of them is as dysfunctional as Pakistan. crisis. If the PML-N overcomes all odds and help of invisible hands, unjust. The fact that this happens only in Limiting national discourse to a discussion still manages to win, the corruption cases will political cases further strengthens the view that of corruption makes it impossible for continue to cast their shadow. If someone like politics, not corruption, is at the heart of such Pakistanis to discuss how jihadi ideology and Imran Khan wins with the help of invisible he would start his term 'prosecutions'. religious extremism are leading to Pakistan's hands, he would start his term under a Moreover, the Supreme Court invited isolation. Similarly, Pakistan's slow growth in different cloud. under a different representatives of the Military Intelligence and exports, for example, is hardly a function of Pakistan will, unfortunately, not emerge the ISI to help investigate the money trail for Mr. corruption. It reflects low productivity and stronger after an election whose winner lacks cloud." Sharif's alleged properties in London. This inadequate value addition which are credibility and whose loser is likely to initiate highly unusual procedure itself casts doubt on consequences of poor human capital confrontation with the winner right after the real motives behind the former Prime development and failure to attract polling day. Minister's trial. The military-led prosecutions investment, among other factors. (The author, Director for South and Central Asia of politicians, even when their malfeasance is Pakistan is the sixth largest country in the at the Hudson Institute, Washington DC, was well known, helps the politicians in building world in terms of population, has the sixth Pakistan's Ambassador to the U.S. from 2008-11. their case that their political conduct is the largest army in the world, and possesses one of His latest book is 'ReimaginingPakistan') THE INDIAN PANORAMA 10 WORLD FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 Egyptian courts sentence 31 to death for Follower counts start dipping as killings, prison escape Twitter removes locked accounts CAIRO (TIP): Egyptian courts on Thursday sentenced 31 people to death in two WASHINGTON (TIP): US President separate cases, one involving the killing of a Donald Trump lost about 1,00,000 of his 53.4 policeman and a security guard in 2015 and million followers while former president the other related to a 2016 prison escape, state Barack Obama lost about 4,00,000 followers news agency MENA and witnesses said. within a few hours after Twitter started In the Nile Delta town of El-Zagazig, the removing millions of inactive accounts from local criminal court sentenced 18 people to users’ follower numbers on july 12. death in the killings of the policeman and The micro-blogging site had on late guard, MENA said. Wednesday said it would begin removing The agency said that the two men had ‘locked’ accounts from the follower numbers arrived with gunshot wounds at a local in a bid to offer a meaningful and accurate hospital and investigators had established view of users’ follower count. The move will that the 18 were behind their deaths. significantly bring down the ‘follower’ count It said the 18 men, also convicted of of many famous people, including politicians incitement to violence against state and celebrities. institutions, were members of the Muslim As per initial reports, the new initiative Brotherhood which was banned in Egypt has already impacted the follower base of after the 2013 overthrow of former Islamist Trump and Obama. Twitter said the most President Mohamed Mursi. notable changes in follower counts will be Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan and Akshay until they see everything is okay with the In the city of Ismailiyah, the local criminal visible in the next few days. Kumar are some of the most followed Indians account, they lock it. court sentenced 13 people, witnesses and Reports say Twitter might end up losing 6 on the platform. Last checked, PM Narendra The new reforms will also impact the local newspapers said, including some whom per cent of its total user’s base. As of the first Modi had 43.4 million followers on Twitter. follower base of people who have inflated court officials had described as takfiris, a quarter of 2018, Twitter averaged at 336 Explaining ‘locked account’, Gadde said tin their followers by buying automated or fake reference to Islamist militants. million monthly active users. most cases, these accounts were created by accounts for increasing their influence on They said they had escaped from a prison Any notable change in the follower count of real people but Twitter cannot confirm that social media and for other personal gains. in October 2016. the ‘most followed’ Indians was not seen by the original person who opened the account An audit carried out in March by Six of the convicted men were in custody late Thursday, but the number is widely still has control and access to it. Twiplomacy, a platform that assists while seven were tried in absentia, the state- expected to witness a drop in coming days. “If we detect sudden changes in account organisations and governments to improve run al-Ahram newspaper reported on its “We understand this may be hard for some, behaviour, we may lock the account and their digital strategy, claims that more than website. but we believe accuracy and transparency contact the owner to confirm if they still have 50 per cent followers of major leaders, Egypt has cracked down on suspected make Twitter a more trusted service for control of it. These sudden changes in including PM Modi, are likely to be fake. The Islamists since Mursi was toppled by former public conversation,” said Vijaya Gadde, account behaviour could include tweeting a audit had said that Congress president Rahul general Abdel Fattah al-Sisi. Twitter’s Legal, Policy and Trust and Safety large volume of unsolicited replies or Gandhi has the highest percentage of fake Sisi, who took over as president a year head. mentions, tweeting misleading links, or if a Twitter followers at 67 per cent. Twitter, later, has since won a second term in office. As per data available, Prime Minister large number of accounts block the account however, had termed the report baseless. Hundreds of Islamists, including Muslim Narendra Modi, actors , after mentioning them,” he said, adding that (ENS) Brotherhood supporters and members, have received death sentences since 2013, and Egypt has carried out dozens of executions, Dubai warns of action against China Canada to head up NATO training according to security sources and rights groups. on Djibouti trade zone mission in Iraq Thursday's rulings are subject to appeals before the sentences are carried out. DUBAI (TIP): Dubai today threatened to take legal action (Reuters) against China for building an international free trade zone in Djibouti on a terminal disputed with the strategic Horn of Africa Kenyans call foul after nation. The warning came one week after Djibouti launched the first MPs go to FIFA World phase of Africa's biggest free trade zone, developed by China, months after scrapping a concession agreement with Dubai's Cup at taxpayers' global port operator DP World. China, which has the only foreign military base near the Red expense Sea terminal, is developing and financing the free trade zone as it considers Djibouti an important part of its USD 1 trillion "Belt and NAIROBI (TIP): Kenyans voiced outrage Road" global investment initiative. on Thursday as it emerged that a group of "DP World reserves the right to take all available legal actions, lawmakers had gone to the World Cup at the including claims for damages against any third parties that taxpayers' expense, even though the country interfere or otherwise violate its contractual rights," the port OTTAWA (TIP): Canada has announced it will assume command of a had failed to qualify for the tournament. operator said in a statement. new NATO training and capacity building mission in Iraq, sending up to The scandal erupted after some of the The tiny nation of Djibouti overlooks the Bab al-Mandab strait 250 troops, armoured vehicles and four tactical helicopters to the country legislators posted selfies on social media of at the mouth of the Red Sea on the key shipping lane through the later this year. themselves enjoying matches in Russia. Suez Canal to Europe from the Gulf and Asia beyond. The Canadian troops will be deployed in the Baghdad region starting "Isn't that a big bad joke, that leaders can In February it terminated a 50-year concession agreement with in the fall of 2018 to help "Iraq build a more effective national security travel all the way to Russia to watch football DP World over the Doraleh container terminal, claiming flagrant structure and improve training for Iraqi security forces," said a when we have a lot of problems here?" asked violation of state sovereignty and national interests. government statement yesterday. Sylvester Aseka, who sells second-hand Dubai has already sought arbitration in the dispute before the "We are proud to take a leadership role in Iraq, and work with our computers in Nairobi. London Court of International Arbitration. allies and the government of Iraq, to help this region of the Middle East "Oh my God, I want to believe that is not DP World reiterated today that its concession agreement over transition to long-lasting peace and stability," Prime Minister Justin true, the pictures some of them are posting," the terminal "remains in force" and warned that the "illegal Trudeau was quoted as saying. said Jacinta Mong'ina, 26, a student. "It seizure of the facility does not give the right to any third party to The announcement came as Trudeau was attending a fraught NATO means they have a lot of time and resources violate the terms of the concession agreement". summit in Brussels, at which President Donald Trump stunned US allies to go to Russia. When will they serve their DP World, which operates 78 ports in more than 40 nations, has by suddenly demanding that members double their defense spending constituents?" increased its interest in the Horn of Africa and nearby with commitments. The Iraq mission will complement Canada's existing The Star daily newspaper reported that contracts to manage ports in Yemen and the breakaway efforts as part of the US-led coalition fighting the Islamic State group, to around 20 MPs had travelled to Russia at the Somaliland. which it has been contributing air power, medical support and help in beginning of the month and were expected to Djibouti in 2017 unveiled three new ports and a railway linking training Iraqi forces since 2014. attend Sunday's final. it to landlocked Ethiopia, as part of its bid to become a global trade Canada also contributes to existing NATO efforts to train Iraqi forces The cost of accommodation, per diems and and logistics hub. to counter improvised explosive devices. match tickets was being footed by the The trade zone, which is connected to Djibouti's main ports, Last month Canada announced that its 210-strong special forces government, it said. aims to diversify the economy, create new jobs and lure foreign contingent in Iraq would no longer provide training support for Iraqi The Star's estimate of the total cost was investment through tax-free incentives and full logistical support. Kurdish peshmerga fighters. around $450,000 (385,000 euros). By The new spat comes with Chinese President Xi Jinping In December 2017, following the retreat of IS from several areas in comparison, the minimum wage in Kenya is scheduled to visit the United Arab Emirates next week. Iraq, Canada recalled its Aurora surveillance aircraft from the country between $120 and $280 per month, depending The free trade zone is being run by Djibouti, the majority while reinforcing its support for coalition logistics by sending a second on the skill. (AFP) shareholder, along with three Chinese companies. (PTI) CC-130J Hercules transport plane. (PTI) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 WORLD 11 Putin hosts aide to TRUMP SAYS MAY’S BREXIT PLAN Iran’s supreme leader WOULD KILL UK-US TRADE DEAL amid Syria talks MOSCOW (TIP): Russian President LONDON (TIP): U.S. President Donald Vladimir Putin has received the Iranian Trump lobbed a verbal hand grenade into leader’s top adviser hours after conferring Theresa May’s carefully constructed plans for with the Israeli prime minister about Iran’s Brexit, saying on July 12 that the British presence in Syria. leader had wrecked the country’s exit from The Kremlin said Thursday that Putin has the European Union and likely “killed” met with Ali Akbar Velayati, a senior chances of a free-trade deal with the United adviser to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah States. Ali Khamenei, but wouldn’t offer any details Trump, who is making his first presidential of the talks. Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry visit to Britain, told The Sun newspaper he Peskov, said that Velayati handed Putin had advised May on how to conduct Brexit letters from Khamenei and Iranian negotiations, “but she didn’t listen to me.” President Hassan Rouhani. “She should negotiate the best way she Peskov said in a conference call with knows how. But it is too bad what is going on,” reporters that the letters dealt with bilateral the president said. relations and the situation in the region, but The Rupert Murdoch-owned tabloid refused to elaborate. published an interview with Trump as May Velayati’s visit came hours after Putin was hosting him at a black-tie dinner at hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Blenheim Palace, birthplace of Britain’s minister. I think he’s got what it takes.” was exactly what Britons had voted for in the Netanyahu, who reaffirmed the Israeli World War II Prime Minister Winston Meanwhile, Trump said what May proposed 2016 referendum. demand for the Iranian withdrawal from Churchill — the leader who coined the term on Brexit would hurt the chances of a future “They voted for us to take back control of Syria. “special relationship” for the trans-Atlantic trade deal between the U.K. and the United our money,our law and our borders,” she said. “Our opinion is known that Iran needs to bond. States. “That is exactly what we will do.” leave Syria — that is not something new for The Sun said the interview was conducted “If they do a deal like that, we would be Trump’s undiplomatic attack on May, his you,” Netanyahu said at the start of Thursday in Brussels, before Trump traveled dealing with the European Union instead of host, will likely raise the temperature around Wednesday’s talks in the Kremlin. to Britain. His remarks on Brexit came the dealing with the U.K., so it will probably kill an already controversial visit. Thousands of Moscow has teamed up with Tehran to same day May’s government published long- the deal,” Trump said. people are expected to protest against the shore up Syrian President Bashar Assad’s awaited proposals for Britain’s relations with He said “the deal she is striking is a much president in London on Friday, when a 20-foot government, but their interests do not the EU after it leaves the bloc next year. different deal than the one the people voted (6-meter) balloon depicting the president as a always converge. Russia also has maintained The document proposes keeping Britain on.” In fact, much of Britain’s division over screaming baby will be flown near warm ties with Israel and demonstrated a and the EU in a free market for goods, with a Brexit — which has split the governing Parliament. readiness to take its security interests into more distant relationship for services. Conservative party and the public at large — May and Trump are scheduled to hold talks account. The plan has infuriated fervent Brexit stems from the June 2016 referendum on and a joint news conference on Friday. The Iranian presence in Syria is expected supporters, who think sticking close to the withdrawing from the EU not including Trump’s interview easily could overshadow to top the agenda of Monday’s summit in bloc would limit Britain’s ability to strike new language about would come next. the government’s attempt to lay out plans for Helsinki between Putin and US President trade deals around the world. Foreign May’s government is trying to satisfy what it calls a “principled and pragmatic” Donald Trump. Both the United States and Secretary Boris Johnson and Brexit Secretary Britons who voted for their country to leave Brexit. Britain is currently part of the EU’s Israel want Iran to pull out from Syria, but David Davis both quit the government this the bloc, but to set an independent course single market — which allows for the Russia has warned it would be unrealistic to week in protest. without hobbling businesses, security frictionless flow of goods and services among expect Iran to fully withdraw from the Trump came down firmly on the side of the agencies and other sectors that are closely the 28 member states — and its tariff-free country. Brexiteers. He said Johnson, May’s now ex- entwined with the EU. customs union for goods. That will end after A possible deal could see Syrian troops foreign secretary, “would be a great prime May insisted earlier Thursday that her plan the U.K. leaves the bloc in March. (WP) replacing Iranian forces and its proxy Hezbollah militia in the areas near Israel’s Golan Heights. (AP) Vietnam jails 6 Mexico earthquake A 1,300-Pound Crocodile That Blast in Chinese for disturbing unearths ancient temple Evaded Rangers In Australia chemical plant kills 19, public order in MAXICO (TIP): A devastating Finally Captured earthquake that struck central Mexico last injures 12 September gave way to a fascinating KATHERINE (TIP): Following a nearly decade-long protests discovery: remnants of a rain god temple hunt, a massive saltwater crocodile has been captured in YIBIN HENGDA (TIP): An explosion at a HANOI, VIETNAM within an Aztec pyramid. northern Australia, according to wildlife authorities. chemical plant in China has killed 19 people (TIP): A court in south The temple, dedicated to a deity called Rangers caught the crocodile Monday after setting a trap and injured 12, the local government said on central Vietnam has Tlaloc and located within the Teopanzolco on a private property near Katherine, a town in Northern July 13, the latest deadly industrial incident sentenced six people to up pyramid in Cuernavaca, Morelos state, Territory, Australia. in the world's largest producer of chemicals. to two-and-a-half years in belonged to the region’s Tlahuica culture. The evasive crocodile is said to be one of the largest It is not yet clear what caused Thursday prison after finding them As a result of the earthquake, “the trapped in the region, which is not far from the Nitmiluk evening's blast at Yibin Hengda in an guilty of throwing rocks, pyramid suffered considerable and Kakadu national parks. It was estimated to be about 60 industrial park several hours southeast of bricks and gas bombs at rearrangement of the core of its structure,” years old, but it is the reptile's size that is shocking - Chengdu, the capital of the southwestern police in protests against a said archaeologist Barbara Koniecza of the measuring more than 15 feet long (the average length of a province of Sichuan, authorities in Jiang'an proposed law on special National Institute of Anthropology and car) and weighing more than 1,300 pounds (which is more county said. economic zones. History (INAH). than a grand piano), according to the Katherine Times. The injured are in stable condition and an The six were convicted of The greatest damage was at the top, where "It is a bit of a thrill," wildlife ranger John Burke told the investigation has begun, state news agency disturbing public disorder two temples had already been discovered — Australian Broadcasting Corp., "but you've also got to Xinhua said. and sentenced at a one-day one dedicated to the Mesoamerican god of admire the size of the animal and how old it is. You've got to The company did not immediately answer trial Thursday in Binh the sun and war, Huitzilopochtli, and have a bit of respect for it." Rangers had been on the lookout telephone calls from Reuters to seek Thuan province, state-run another to Tlaloc. for the giant creature since it was first seen nearly 10 years information. Tuoi Tre newspaper says. “The floor of both shrines sank and bent, ago. In May, rangers saw three crocodiles while surveying Photographs on Chinese social media An underage protester which also put their stability in danger,” Ms. the land, according to the Katherine Times. A trap was then showed a huge fire and plumes of smoke was given an 18-month Koniecza said. set a couple weeks ago near Katherine River - and the rising from the facility. suspended sentence on the When the INAH carried out studies with crocodile, dubbed "big fella," swam right into it. A smaller The fire, which broke out early on same charge. radar to examine the pyramid’s structure, crocodile, measuring almost eight feet, was also captured, Thursday evening, was put out by 11:30 p.m., Protests took place they found traces of the newly discovered according to the newspaper. Ranger Chris Heydon told the the government said in its statement. across the country last Tlaloc temple. The structure is believed to Katherine Times that once in the trap, the giant reptiles are China has kicked off measures to improve month over the proposed date back to around the year 1150. Experts sedated, "so there is no chance of us getting chomped." industrial safety,ramping up checks over the law the protesters fear will say it would have been around six meters The crocodile, a male, was "removed" to "help prevent last year, following some high-profile let the economic zones fall long and four meters wide. Ceramic remains human interaction in the more populated areas," the incidents at coal mines and chemical plants. in the hands of Chinese and an incense burner belonging to the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife said in a Facebook In 2015, an explosion in a chemical investors. Tlahuica culture were also found. post. The post included a photo showing the crocodile tied warehouse in the northern port city of Dozens of other Shortly after midday on September 19, down on a trailer with duct tape around its jaw. The caption Tianjin killed 165 people. Last year a blast at protesters have been 2017, a 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit central warned: "Large crocodiles can move around Top End a petrochemical plant in eastern Shandong arrested and are awaiting Mexico, killing 369 people, mostly in the waterways undetected and you should always Be Crocwise." province killed eight people and injured trial. capital Mexico City. (hindu) (NDTV) nine. (CNBC) THE INDIAN PANORAMA 12 BOLLYWOOD FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 ANUSHKA SHARMA GETS FIRST TALKING WAX STATUE AT MADAME TUSSAUDS

nushka Sharma's wax statue at Running away from home Madame Tussauds Singapore will Agreet the visitors with pleasantries. gave me courage: Mallika “Yes, it’s true that the wax museum is set to unveil an interactive statue of Anushka. aking yet another stand to empower women Madame Tussauds is extremely selective of all ages, actress Mallika Sherawat on when it comes to zeroing in on the TTuesday recalled how eloping from home personalities that gets a unique interactive gave her courage in life after facing "innumerable feature. Thanks to the special figurine, she hardships" in a "patriarchal family." joins the list of illustrious global icons such Mallika, who has spoken about women as Oprah Winfrey, Cristiano Ronaldo and empowerment at various international platforms Lewis Hamilton who also have their including the 65th United Nations DPI/NGO interactive sets at the Singapore museum,” Conference in 2014, spoke about her struggle days says an insider. on Twitter as she hailed the Supreme Court's Unlike Oprah, Ronaldo and Hamilton, decision to dismiss review pleas filed by three of Anushka’s statue boasts of have a feature the four convicts in the Nirbhaya gang rape and that will “have her talk”. “In fact, hers will murder case. be the first wax statue in Singapore museum The actress said that the rape victim that with this feature. It’s a new interactive finally been "delivered justice." feature that Madame Tussauds is "Six years after she was brutally gang-raped in introducing with her figurine. It only proves a moving bus in the capital city of India, we her popularity across countries because finally laid her memory to rest. She had worked only a handful of global power leaders and hard to free herself from the shackles of roles that icons have such interactive features with society often slots for its women," Mallika wrote. their statues,” says the insider. The judgment came in response to a review Explaining the details of Anushka’s petition filed by three death row convicts - figurine, sources inform that her statue will Mukesh Singh, Vinay Sharma, and Pawan Gupta- be seen holding a phone. “Guests can take against the Supreme Court order of May 2017, selfies with her statue and she will be heard which said that Nirbhaya's rapists and killers saying warm greetings if one picks up the should be hanged. phone,” informs the insider. While Anushka The girl, who succumbed to her injuries 13 days couldn’t be reached for a comment, Alex after the incident, was named Nirbhaya, meaning Ward, general manager of Madame fearless, by a section of the media. Tussauds Singapore says that they are Mallika, 41, who hails from a small village in “thrilled to be working with Anushka”. Hisar district of Haryana, later went on to spill “She will have the first talking wax figure. her side - how she managed to take a stand for Not just families, we also see many young herself."For me it was running away from my adults from India coming to our attraction, home that gave me courage. Stifled in a and this is a great opportunity for us to cater patriarchal family, I neither had freedom nor to that audience. Anushka has been choice. I faced innumerable hardships because I frequently requested by our guests and we dared to question and challenge the status quo. are sure that she will be an incredibly When I got a choice, I ran as fast as my legs could popular addition to our attraction,” he says. carry me. And, I survived," Mallika wrote. ANI ‘Karenjit Kaur is the real me, Sunny Leone is a brand’ Sunny Leone is all set to give an insight into her life through Zee5's web series Karenjit Kaur - The untold story of Sunny Leone. The web series will start streaming from July 16 on Zee5 unny Leone is scared as she is all set to struggles as a teenager and how financial crisis in narrate her story in the biopic Karenjit the family led her to become an adult movie star. SKaur: The Untold Story of Sunny Leone. The series will consist of two seasons with 10 The 37-year-old said she has tried to bare it all in episodes each. Season 1 premieres on July 16. the upcoming web series and is unsure how The web series also touches upon her everyone will react to it. relationship with her elder brother, who has “I have tried to be as honest as I could be. And always been very close to her. In an interview, that’s why I am scared what will people think or Sunny had mentioned how he still calls her Gogo, say because they’ll get to see the good, the bad, the a nickname that she was given as a child. Sundeep ugly,” she told ANI. was the first one to know about Sunny’s secret “In the biopic, everyone will get to see Karenjit career and he was supportive towards her when Kaur Vohra. Karenjit is the real me. Sunny Leone she broke the news to her parents. After their is just a brand that I created. What people see in a death, the siblings have been each other’s song or a film or maybe a photoshoot, it’s just a strength. persona,” she added. “It was a really interesting offer and I was Apart from Sunny herself, the series features excited. I thought I would be fine but when we Raj Arjun, Rysa Saujani, Karamvir Lamba, Bijay started shooting, I realised I was not emotionally Jasjit Anand, Grusha Kapoor, Vansh Pradhan and prepared. No person would be fine reacting to Marc Buckner. some really emotional and traumatic moments The web series will trace the journey of Sunny that they have pushed away.Going through it once Leone, who was born as Karenjit Kaur Vohra to again was really not easy and it was quite a Indian immigrants in Canada. It will show her challenging time to pull it off,” says Sunny. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 HOLLYWOOD 13 JENNIFER LAWRENCE IS DEFINITELY NOT A FAN OF METHOD ACTING ctress Jennifer Lawrence says she was Amortified when director Francis Lawrence urged her to keep the Russian accent she adopted for her role as ballerina-turned-spy in Red Sparrow outside of filming because she knew her friends would not be impressed. "For two weeks before the movie, Francis would say, 'You should talk in the accent at home. Stay in the accent and talk to your friends in the accent'. I said, 'Francis, I don't have those kinds of friends. They would never call me again'," Lawrence told Star magazine. Lawrence spent several months working on the accent and though it was tough, it was an essential part of her preparations, reports femalefirst.co.uk. She said: "I had never done a foreign accent before so I spent Kerri Russell joins Star four months before the movie figuring out what kind of Wars Episode IX cast dialect she would have. Once you get there and you have the ission: Impossible III star Keri Russell costume on, you become the is in talks to join the cast of Star Wars: character and it's easier." MEpisode IX. JJ Abrams, who helmed The Oscar-winning actress Star Wars: The Force Awakens, is directing the also struggled with the dance movie, reports The Hollywood Reporter. training she had to do and the Shooting for the final film in the trilogy - that experience left her amazed that began with The Force Awakens and continued people choose to put them with The Last Jedi - begins the end of July. through so much "mental and Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac, and physical discipline". Adam Driver are all expected to return. Source: IANS Meanwhile, Russell recently wrapped the sixth and final season of FX’s acclaimed drama, The Americans. Source: ANI Is Alexandra Shipp too light-skinned to play storm from X-Men?

ver since Halle Berry was cast as Storm in With all of these details — does this mean 2000’s X-Men, there has been controversy on Storm should be browner than Berry and Shipp? Ehow the comic book legend was portrayed on Shipp says no. the big screen. For years, fans said it should have In an interview with Glamour, the actress said, been Angela Bassett or an actress with a bit more “[I tweeted back] at people who criticized me for melanin. As recently as March, a Medium.com article not having dark enough skin for my role in X-Men defended Berry as Storm. However, a younger version because we’re not going to have this conversation of Storm hit theaters in 2016 with X-Men: Apocalypse, about a cartoon character. You’re not going to tell and this time Alexandra Shipp brought the African me that my skin color doesn’t match a Crayola queen to life. Many on Twitter raged that Shipp was from 1970. Growing up, when I was reading the also too light-skinned — the actress is now comics, I pictured her looking like me. For any responding, and she isn’t holding back. Black girl, for there to be a Black superhero, we Just a little background on Storm: she is one of the picture them looking like us.” She continued, most iconic comic book characters in history.She was “This conversation about Storm is so stupid, I’m born Ororo Munroe and raised in Harlem and Cairo. out…. If I lose my job to another actress, I hope Her mother was a tribal princess from Kenya, and her it’s for her talent and grace, not her skin [color]. father was a photojournalist. She was orphaned as a When I auditioned for the role, I wasn’t like, ‘Oh child after her parents were killed during the man, I’m not dark enough.’ I was like, ‘Finally, Arab–Israeli conflict. After meeting Professor X, she this is my moment.'” joined the X-Men. She also married Black Panther She also added, “I’m not playing Harriet and was queen consort of Wakanda during their Tubman with a prosthetic nose and darkening my marriage. skin tone. I would never do that.” THE INDIAN PANORAMA 14 SOUTH ASIA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 India Condemns Mistreatment Of Sikh Police Ex-Pakistan PM Nawaz Sharif Officer In Pakistan returns to face ‘jail cell’ NEW DELHI (TIP): India on Thursday strongly condemned the mistreatment and forcible eviction of a Sikh police officer from his house in Pakistan. "We have seen reports of a Sikh policeman being mistreated and forcibly evicted from his house and also objectionable questions being raised about his faith," External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said here. "We strongly condemn this. This is not the first time that the mistreatment of religious minorities in Pakistan has happened," he said. Pakistan's first Sikh police officer Gulab Singh Shaheen has claimed that he was thrashed and evicted from his house in Lahore's Dera Chahal along with his children and wife following a property dispute with Evacuee Trust Property Board (ETPB). Taking to social media late on Tuesday, Mr Singh claimed that he was evicted by ETPB. "My turban was forced open and hair was untied," Mr Singh said in a video he shared on Facebook. He has also appealed to Sikhs across the world to help him and take note of disrespect to a Sikh's hair and turban. The ETPB, established in 1960, is a statutory board of the government which administers evacuee properties and shrines of Hindus and Sikhs left behind by Hindus and Sikhs who migrated to India after the 1947 partition. LAHORE (TIP) : Sharif and his conviction, saying it is going after the territory. On Thursday, Mr Kumar said there have been daughter Maryam both face arrest when PML-N for its criticism of the security Sharif may well be contemplating reports of persecution of other minority they arrive back in Lahore from London establishment and the party's policy to wider protests after the election, which communities too in Pakistan. on July 13. improve ties with India. many believe the military has already "Recently there was this incident in Peshawar in The three-term PM was ousted from In May,the Dawn newspaper published "engineered" enough to ensure his party which an elderly Sikh leader was murdered," he office last year after a corruption an interview with Sharif in which he doesn't win. said. investigation. He was sentenced in questioned the wisdom of "allowing" And he may have made a huge "We would like to request Pakistan to investigate absentia to 10 years last week. Pakistani militants to cross the border personal sacrifice for this. Sharif has left this matter and that too honestly. They should take He has accused Pakistan's security and kill 150 people in Mumbai, referring behind his wife Kulsoom, who has action according to their international obligations establishment of conspiring against him to attacks in the Indian business capital cancer, on life support in a London to protect the minorities in their country." (NDTV) ahead of July 25 elections. in 2008.The military, which has ruled hospital, knowing that he may not be "There was a time when we used to say Pakistan for about half of its 70-year able to return to be by her side. Mahasohon Balakaya a state within a state, now it's a state post-independence history, has denied it Last week the National Accountability above the state," he told supporters of his has any "direct role" in the elections or Bureau (NAB) court ordered Sharif to leader in hunger strike Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML- the political process.Although he was serve 10 years for owning assets beyond N) party in London on Wednesday. disqualified from standing in the his income and one year for not co- COLOMBO (TIP) : Leader of the Mahasohon "Despite seeing the bars of prison in upcoming election by the Supreme operating with the NAB. The sentences Balakaya Amith Weerasinghe, who is in remand front of my eyes, I am going to Pakistan." Court, Sharif remains one of the most are to be served concurrently. custody at the Anuradhapura Prison, had resorted to Thousands of supporters are expected popular politicians in Pakistan, His daughter, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a hunger strike from July 12, demanding immediate to flock to the airport to greet Mr Sharif, especially in Punjab, the most populous received seven years for abetting a crime release. who was convicted by an anti-corruption and electorally significant province. and one year for not co-operating - again He had initiated the hunger strike stating that the court last week over his family's The last time Nawaz Sharif was to run concurrently - while son-in-law law enforcement authorities were holding him with ownership of four luxury flats in sentenced to a jail term after a military Safdar Awan was given a one-year no valid charges. London. coup in 1999, he chose to accept a pardon sentence for not co-operating. Mr Weerasinghe was arrested on March 5, in Hundreds of party activists in Lahore and exile under a Saudi-brokered deal. Sharif and Maryam also received fines connection with a communal violence incident are reported to have been detained ahead But this time, he is walking into a jail of £8m ($10.6m) and £2m respectively. occurred in Digana, Kandy. of his return. cell. Their lawyers say they will appeal He has been detained at the Anuradhapura Prison He has called for a "mass gathering of Back then, it was thought that being against the verdict but the pair will have since March 10. (Daily mirror) the people". the spoilt son of a wealthy father, he was to surrender to the NAB before the Sharif, 67, has been one of the too soft to face the various hardships that appeal can be filed. Landslide Kills At Least 10, country's leading politicians for most of can befall a Pakistani politician. The case, known as the Avenfield the past 30 years. His party has blamed But his moves this time underline that Reference, relates to a number of Destroys Nearly 300 the military for being behind his he is willing to traverse tougher properties in the UK capital. (BBC) Homes In Afghanistan 138 PEOPLE KILLED IN 2 MONTHS IN BANGLADESH POLICE KABUL (TIP): A landslide has killed at least 10 people and destroyed nearly 300 homes in northeast CRACKDOWN ON DRUG DEALERS Afghanistan. Two helicopters with a rescue team and DHAKA, BANGLADESH (TIP): The Sheikh Hasina. Anti-drug raids have also But the number of deaths and arrests emergency aid flew to the province of Panjshir truth behind the 35-year-old’s death led to 16,000 arrests and 4,000 has drawn scrutiny.In one neighborhood where the disaster struck late on July 11. depends on whom you ask: Police say he convictions, according to the in the capital, Dhaka, in late May,officers Omar Mohammadi, a spokesman for the National was a drug lord who was killed Bangladeshi Ministry of Information, from the Rapid Action Battalion, an elite Disaster Management Authority, said on July 12 that accidentally in a gunfight during a raid. sparking concerns among human rights police force, arrested 153 people in two rescue teams were looking for people trapped in the But Kamrul Islam’s family says he was activists about the large number of hours, and more than half of them were debris in the Khinj district. a father who had stopped dealing 10 years fatalities and the swift conviction of convicted the following day.Among those Panjshir, located some 140 kilometers north of ago — and that his death was murder. suspects. arrested were barbers, tailors and Kabul, is a tourist area and is known for its “We think all criminals and drug The government has played down students, some while lazing in bed. A snowcapped peaks. peddlers should be punished,” said Shati those concerns. “Killing is not the major month later, officers came back with Northern Afghanistan regularly suffer landslides Begum, Islam’s sister-in-law. “But we agenda of these drives,” said Minister of sniffer dogs and AK-47 rifles and carted when snow melts in the spring, but deforestation in don’t want people like my brother-in-law, Information Hasanul Haq Inu. He said away 51 people; 18 were convicted. some areas has increased their frequency. who left all this behind, to be killed.” that deaths occur when suspects become Opposition party members have President Ashraf Ghani, in Brussels for the NATO Islam is one of 138 men who died in the violent during raids and that authorities accused Hasina’s governing Awami summit, ordered authorities to provide victims with first two months of a crackdown on were investigating every death. League party of using the crackdown to necessary assistance, his office said in a statement. Bangladesh’s thriving drug trade, “The government is working within target opponents ahead of the general launched on May 3 by Prime Minister the parameters of the law,” he said. election this year. (AFP) THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 TRAVEL 15 UDHAGAMANDALAM: QUEEN OF HILLS

alled the Queen of Hill Stations picturesque, green Udhagamandalam Cbetter known as Ooty is the most popular hill station in the South.ooty Located in the Western ghats at a height of 2240m, Udhagamandalam is the headquarters of the Nilgiris district where the two ghats ranges meet. Nature has been generous with this region, which is by far the most beautiful in the state. Apart from coffee and tea plantations, trees like confiers, eucalptus, pine and wattle dot the hillside in Udhagamandalam and its encirons. Summer temperature is rarely higher than 25°c with a minimum of 10°c and winter is are distinctly cooler with a high of 21°c and a low 5°c. Curiously enough, this slice of paradise remained unknown to the great southern dynasties and it took the British to discover it in the early 1800s. They were, however, not the first inhabitants of this land as a tribe called Todas had been living there long before the British came, claiming that the Nilgiris had been their home since time immemorial. But the credit for modernising Udhagamandalam and making it accessible goes to the British who constructed the first railway line in the area and made it the summer capital of the Madras Presidency. Ooty with smaller hill stations of Coonoor - 19 kms and Kothagiri. 31 kms from Ooty are the other hill stations of this district. Nilgiri The nearest airport to Ooty is located in is India's first biosphere. It has been declared Coimbatore. The hill station is at a distance as one of the 14 'hotspots' of the world of about 98 kilometers from the Coimbatore because of its unique bio-diversity. Nilgiri Airport. The airport is connected to presents a truly breath taking kaleidoscope Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai and Cochin by of visual treats and soul stirring experience. Indian Airlines flights. In order to reach Ooty from the airport, one has to hire a taxi or a Nilgiri Mountain Railway bus to reach Ooty. The Nilgiri Mountain Railway built by the By Rail British in 1908 is a World Heritage Site. It’s a 46-kilometre beautiful toy train journey that The hill station of Ooty has a railway starts from Mettupalayam and goes through station of its own. It is called the tunnels, curves, bridges and beautiful Udhagamandalam railway station and can be scenery to reach Ooty in five hours. From 300 reached by The Nilgiri Mountain Railway feet to 7200 feet, the Ooty toy train is (a.k.a. Toy Train) from Mettupalayam. definitely a ride to cherish. Here’s a tip – try Though the toy train isn't very fast but the to sit on the side that looks out in to the scenic beauty of this route attracts many valley for the best views on the way up. tourists. Mettupalayam is the nearest major railway station to Ooty. One can also hire a Ooty Lake private taxi to reach Ooty here. The distance Ooty Lake is a popular destination for of Ooty from Mettupalayam is about 52 km. picnicking, paddle boating and enjoying Ooty By Road leisurely. Built in 1825, it is a 2.5-kilometre long lake meandering through the scenic Ooty is also connected to all the nearby beauty of the Nilgiris. towns and cities by good roads. The hill station connects to various other important Botanical Garden cities of South India like Chennai, Ooty Botanical Garden, spread over a huge Bangalore, Mysore, Coimbatore, etc. The area of 22 hectares and with more than 650 road to Ooty from Coimbatore is popular for species of flowers and trees, is a its scenic beauty. As Ooty is located on NH 67 horticulturist’s delight. The highlight of the several tourist buses and taxis commute here garden is a fossil tree that is believed to be 20 without any hassle. million years old. Another attraction here is the Toda tribe settlement towards the top of Shopping in Ooty the garden. Be privy in to the lifestyle and Shopping in Ooty is one of the most exciting Surrounded by tea gardens, the tourists can among the shoppers because of its medicinal culture of this tribe during your visit. and thrilling experience for tourists who love smell the enchanting scent of fresh tea leaves value. The markets of Ooty are full of fresh to go on a shopping spree. Endowed with while taking a stroll in the long winding paths fruits that impart a colorful look to the place. HOW TO REACH OOTY sprawling tea gardens and luxuriant green of Ooty.The fresh tea leaves are purchased by The exquisite piece of the embroidered Ooty’s colonial charm and innate splendor forest, Ooty is known for its fine flavored and the tourists as a relic of the beautiful place of items by the tribal community of Toda attracts tourists from all over the world every aromatic tea leaves, delicious honey, Ooty.Another prominent itinerary in the list represents the rich traditional art and craft of year. Ooty has a well linked network of Air, eucalyptus oil and several fruits. of items while shopping in Ooty is the pure South India. The delicately designed jewelry of Rail and Road ways. The shopping malls of Ooty are flooded and sweet honey which is available in all the Silver is another attraction for the tourists By Air with natural products of forests. Ooty is a stores and shopping centers of the place. The who purchase such items as souvenirs for paradise for those who love shopping. natural oil of Eucalyptus has a great demand their near and dear ones. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 16 WOMEN FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 OPEN RELATIONSHIPS CAN BE JUST AS SATISFYING AS MONOGAMOUS ONES Being in an open relationship or in a monogamous relationship makes no difference in happiness levels, even though non-monogamous relationships are stigmatised, says a new study eople in open relationships are as happy as their coupled-up Pcounterparts, says a new study done by the University of Guelph. In consensual, non-monogamous relationships, partners agree to engage in multiple sexual or romantic relationships. Lead author of the study, Jessica Wood said, “We found people in consensual, non-monogamous relationships experience the same levels of relationship satisfaction, psychological well-being and sexual MARRIAGE IS ACTUALLY satisfaction as those in monogamous relationships.” However, consensually non- GOOD FOR THE HEART, monogamous relationships still attract stigma, she added. Wood further said, SAYS RESEARCH “They are perceived as immoral and less Bad behaviour can undo all good gestures satisfying. They are villainised and ven if marriage is sometimes more a bed of nails than viewed as bad people in bad efraining from bad behaviour toward a significant other during stressful roses, living into old age with a partner may help relationships, but that’s not the case.” life events is more important than showing positive gestures, a study has Eward off heart disease and stroke, researchers said. More than 140 people in non- Rfound. Compared with positive behaviour, negative ones tend to trigger A sweeping survey of research conducted over the last two monogamous relationships and more more intense and immediate responses, researchers said. How a couple works decades covering more than two million people aged 42 to 77 than 200 in monogamous ones were together during trying times is associated with individual well-being as well as found that being hitched significantly reduced the risk of surveyed for the study. The researchers satisfaction with the relationship. both maladies, they reported in the medical journal Heart. found people in non-monogamous “When people face stressful life events, they are especially sensitive to negative The study examined ethnically varied populations in relationships were just as satisfied with behaviour in their relationships, such as when a partner seems to be Europe, North America, the Middle East and Asia, adding the relationship they had with their argumentative, overly emotional, withdrawn or fails to do something that was weight to the results. main partner as those in monogamous expected,” said researcher Keith Sanford, a professor at Baylor University in the Compared to people living in spousal union, the divorced, ones. Wood’s analysis concluded that US. “In contrast, they’re less sensitive to positive behaviour - such as giving each widowed or never married were 42% more likely to develop one important predictor of relationship other comfort,” he said. The study also found that low doses of a behaviour are cardiovascular disease and 16% more likely to have satisfaction is not relationship structure most important, and over time, more extreme levels have less impact. “Because coronary heart disease, the study found. but rather sexual motivation. people are especially sensitive to negative relationship behaviour, a moderate dose The risk of dying was likewise elevated for the non- “This research shows us that our may be sufficient to produce a nearly maximum effect on increasing life stress,” married, by 42% from coronary heart disease and by 55% choice of relationship structure is not Sanford said. from stroke. an indicator of how happy or satisfied “After negative behaviour reaches a certain saturation point, it appears that The results were nearly the same for men and women, we are in our primary relationships,” stress is only minimally affected by further increases in the dose of relationship except for stroke, to which men were more susceptible. she added. problems,” he said. For the study, published in Journal of Family Psychology, “These findings may suggest that marital status should be The full findings are published in the researchers surveyed couples experiencing stressful life events to measure their considered in the risk assessment for cardiovascular Journal of Social and Personal behaviour, relationship satisfaction and quality of life. Source: PTI disease,” concluded a team led by Chun Wai Wong, a Relationships. Source: ANI researcher at Royal Stoke Hospital’s department of cardiology, in Stoke-on-Trent in Britain. Four-fifths of all cardiovascular disease can be attributed to a proven set of “risk factors”: advanced age, being a man, FOOD CORNER high-blood pressure, high cholesterol, smoking, and diabetes. Marriage, in other words, could be an important share of HONEY CHILLI POTATOES SABUDANA KI TIKKI the missing 20%. More precisely, living together -- with or without a Ingredients Ingredients wedding band -- is probably the operative factor, if indeed conjugal status has any impact at all. 2 potatoes, peeled and sliced, 3-4 Tbsp cornflour or maida, Salt 125 Gram But most of the 34 studies reviewed by Wong and to taste, 1 tsp red chilli powder, Oil, for deep frying, 1 tsp oil, 2 Sabudana, 130 spring onions (with stalk), sliced, 1 Tbsp garlic paste, 1 Gram Potato, 5 colleagues did not identify couples out of wedlock or same- capsicum, sliced, 2 Tbsp honey, Salt, to taste, 1/4 tsp soya Gram Green chilli, sex unions, so it was not possible to know whether, sauce, 3 tsp white sesame seeds, 2 tsp chilli sauce. chopped, 3 Gram statistically, such arrangements were the equivalent of Cashews, chopped, being wed. For the potatoes 3 Gram Cumin Because the study was observational rather than based on powder, 3 Gram a controlled experiment -- something scientists can do with In a bowl, add cornflour or maida, salt and red chilli Dry mango powder, mice but not humans -- no clear conclusions could be drawn powder 2 Gram Sendha as to cause-and-effect. Add the sliced potatoes and mix well until the potatoes namak, 300 Ml Oil. That leaves open the question of why marriages may be are coated Method “protective”. Heat oil in a wok and deep fry the potatoes until golden. “There are various theories,” the researchers said in a Keep aside. Soak the statement. sabudana for overnight and drain the next day. For the Base Having someone around to take care of one’s health Boil the potatoes and mash them. problems and keep track of one’s meds is probably a plus, as In a wok, add oil, garlic paste and spring onions. Saute on Mix in the sabudana pearls and add green chilli, cashew are two incomes or pensions instead of one. high heat for 1 minute. nuts, cumin powder along with dry mango powder and More intangibly, not living alone is thought to be good for Add capsicum, honey, salt, soya sauce, chilli sauce. Saute sendha namak. morale, and for neural stimulation. People living in couples, for 2-3 minutes. Make small equal size patties out of the mixture and fry earlier research has shown, also have lower rates of Add the deep-fried potatoes and sesame seeds. until golden brown in hot oil. dementia. Source: AFP Mix well and serve hot. Serve with mint chutney. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 HEALTH & FITNESS 17 NOW, THALASSEMIA CAN BE TREATED IN THE WOMB n a breakthrough, a gene editing technique has shown potential to Itreat beta thalassemia — a genetic blood disorder — paving the way for treating various genetic conditions during early stages of foetal development. The blood disorder condition reduces the production of haemoglobin -- a protein in red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout the body. Researchers from the Carnegie Mellon University in the US used a peptide nucleic acid (PNA)-based gene editing technique to successfully treat beta thalassemia in adult mice. PNAs are synthetic molecules that combine a synthetic protein backbone with the nucleobases found in DNA and RNA. Mice treated using PNA while in utero showed levels of haemoglobin that were within the normal range, less spleen enlargement and increased survival rates, the researchers said. Mediterranean diet “Early in embryonic development, there are a lot of stem cells dividing at a rapid pace. If we can go in and correct a may help reduce genetic mutation early on, we could dramatically reduce the impact the mutation has on foetal development or bone loss: Study even cure the condition,” said Danith Ly, Professor from the varsity. LONDON (TIP): Eating a Mediterranean-type diet - rich in In the study, published in the journal fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish - Nature Communications, the team could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis, a study showed that just one injection of the claims. PNA complex into the amniotic fluid The study, published in the American Journal of Clinical during gestation led to dramatic damage off-target DNA. patients with thalassemia major in the Nutrition, is the first long-term, pan-European clinical trial improvements in the mice’s symptoms “The PNA technique is more ideal for world — about 1 to 1.5 lakh — and about looking at the impact of a Mediterranean diet on bone health and correction in 6 per cent of the beta therapeutics. It doesn’t cut the DNA, it four per cent of the population are in older adults. thalassemia causing mutations. just binds to it and repairs things that carriers of the beta thalassemia trait. "This is a particularly sensitive area for osteoporosis as The technique showed no off-target seem unusual. We looked at 50 million The technique might be able to achieve loss of bone in the femoral neck is often the cause of hip effects from the treatment, suggesting samples and couldn’t find one off-site even higher success rates if they can fracture, which is common in elderly people with that the method would be better than error when we used our PNA gene administer it multiple times during osteoporosis," said Susan Fairweather-Tait, a professor at the other gene editing techniques like editing technique,” Ly noted. gestation, the researchers said. University of East Anglia in the UK. CRISPR/Cas9, which can erroneously India has the largest number of Source: IANS More than 1,000 people aged between 65 and 79 took part in the trial, and volunteers were randomised into two groups - one which followed a Mediterranean diet and a control group which did not. Living in a room without air conditioning Bone density was measured at the start and after 12 months. The diet had no discernible impact on participants with normal bone density, but it did have an effect on those can impact your memory with osteoporosis. People in the control group continued to see the usual age- iving in dormitories without air- temperatures, followed by a five-day-long related decrease in bone density, but those following the diet conditioning (AC) during a heat heat wave, and then a two-day cool-down. saw an equivalent increase in bone density in one part of the Lwave can lower students’ ability to Each day the students took two cognition body - the femoral neck. focus, harm their working memory and tests on their smartphones right after This is the area which connects the shaft of the thigh bone increase reaction times, a Harvard study waking up. to its rounded head, which fits in the hip joint. has found. The first test required students to "Bone takes a long time to form, so the 12-month trial, The field study,the first to demonstrate correctly identify the colour of displayed although one of the longest to date, was still a relatively short the detrimental cognitive effects of words and was used to evaluate cognitive time frame to show an impact. So the fact we were able to see indoor temperatures during a heat wave speed and inhibitory control--or the a marked difference between the groups even in just this one in a group of young healthy individuals, ability to focus on relevant stimuli when area is significant," Fairweather-Tait said. Source: PTI highlights the need for sustainable design irrelevant stimuli are also present. solutions in mitigating the health impacts The second test consisted of basic of extreme heat. arithmetic questions and was used to PAGE SPONSORED BY “Most of the research on the health assess cognitive speed and working effects of heat has been done in dorm rooms. Twenty-four of the students memory. DR. SATISH AND GITANJLI ANAND vulnerable populations, such as the lived in adjacent six-story buildings that The findings showed that during the elderly, creating the perception that the were built in the early 1990s and had heat wave, students in the buildings DR. SATISH ANAND general population is not at risk from heat central AC. The remaining 20 students without AC performed worse on the tests Former Chairman, Board of waves,” said Jose Guillermo Cedeno- lived in low-rise buildings constructed than students in the air-conditioned Trustees, AAPI National Laurent, research fellow at Harvard between 1930 and 1950 that did not have dormitories and experienced decreases E-Mail: University in the US. AC. Researchers fitted each student’s across five measures of cognitive [email protected] “To address this blind spot, we studied room with a device that measured function, including reaction times and healthy students living in dorms as a temperature, carbon dioxide levels, working memory. During the heat wave, natural intervention during a heat wave humidity, and noise levels, and tracked students in buildings without AC GITANJLI ANAND in Boston,” said Cedeno-Laurent, lead their physical activity and sleep patterns experienced 13.4 per cent longer reaction Former President, India author of the study published in the with wearable devices. times on colour-word tests, and 13.3 per Association of Long Island journal PLOS Medicine. The study was conducted over 12 cent lower addition/subtraction test (IALI) Researchers tracked 44 students in consecutive days in the summer of 2016. scores compared with students with air- E-mail: their late teens and early 20s living in The first five days consisted of seasonable conditioned rooms. Source: PTI [email protected] THE INDIAN PANORAMA 18 SCIENCE & TECH FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 WHATSAPP SHARES ‘EASY TIPS’ TO SPOT FAKE NEWS, HOAX

nder fire over fake and provocative messages being INSTAGRAM MAY SOON Ucirculated on its platform, WhatApp today began an awareness OPEN UP VERIFICATION campaign to help users identify and prevent the spread of false information, BADGE FOR USERS hoax messages and fake news. With rumours on Whatsapp triggering lynching in parts of the kin to Twitter, Instagram is considering allowing the country, the Facebook-owned messaging blue tick enthusiasts to get their profiles verified. service brought out full-page A advertisement in leading newspapers, The new ‘request verification' process comes with an first in the series of its user awareness official request form that is accessible within the app for non- drive, giving "easy tips" to decide if verified users, Mashable reported. information received is, indeed, true. Using the feature, one will be able to provide account IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had information and a copy of their ID to request the verification. last week asked for greater or concerned that the information may on the suspicion of being child-lifters in It is to be noted that the blue tick is mentioned as reserved for accountability from WhatsApp, saying be untrue, think twice before sharing," it Maharashtra's Rainpada village of notable public figure, celebrity, or global brand. Source: ANI that the government will not tolerate said, adding that accompanying links Dhule district. any misuse of the platform to spread seemingly of well-known websites The Ministry of Electronics and fake messages designed to "provoke" and should also be scoured for unusual Information Technology on July 2 had "instigate" people. characters and spelling mistakes to written to WhatsApp asking it to take In response, WhatsApp had informed establish authenticity. immediate steps to prevent the the government that fake news, WhatsApp also reminded its users circulation of false information and misinformation and hoaxes can be that fake news "often" goes viral and just provocative content, and emphasised checked by the government, civil society because "a message is shared many that the company "cannot evade and technology companies "working times, does not make it true". accountability and responsibility". together". When contacted, a WhatsApp Outlining steps it has taken to curb Reiterating the message today, it said: spokesperson said: “This morning we abuse of its platform, WhatsApp -- in its "To fight fake news, we all need to work are starting an education campaign in response to a notice sent by India's IT together - technology companies, the India on how to spot fake news and Ministry -- had said last week that it has government and community groups. If rumours. Our first step is placing the ability to prevent spam but since it you see something that's not true, make newspaper advertisements across the cannot see the content of private people aware and help stop the spread." country in English, Hindi, and several messages, blocking can be done only The latest campaign by WhatsApp other languages. based on user reports. also outlines ways to spot false The company will build on such With India being its biggest market information including identifying efforts going forward, the spokesperson with over 200 million users, the forwarded messages (a feature that will added. Facebook Inc-owned messenger service be rolled out starting this week), coaxing The WhatsApp spokesperson did not had asserted that it responds to "valid" users to "double check" on information reply to a specific question on the law enforcement requests in SNAPCHAT MAY LET YOU using multiple sources to establish number of accounts that have been investigating crimes. authenticity of a news or a photograph. blocked so far this year in India or Whatsapp had also told the SHOP AT AMAZON The full-page advertisements splashed globally for circulating fake news. government that it is "horrified by these f you are an avid Snapchat user, you might soon be able to across major dailies also nudged users to “We ban accounts based on user terrible acts of violence" and its strategy use it to shop at Amazon.An app researcher has question information that is meant to reports and by the manner in which to deal with the situation involves giving Idiscovered a code indicating a Camera Search or Visual instil anger or fear and to think twice messages are sent. We use machine people the controls and information Search feature. before sharing such messages. learning to identify accounts sending a they need to stay safe while working pro- As the name suggests, the feature would allow you to scan It cautions the users to "look out for high volume of messages and we are actively to prevent misuse of the service. objects and barcodes to show you results from Amazon, messages that look different" and to constantly working to improve our Without specifying whether it will Engadget reported. watch out for signs like spelling ability to stop unwanted automated stop services of any person found to be It is not clear as to when the feature will officially roll out, mistakes in order to determine accuracy messages” the spokesperson added. spreading fake news, the company had but when it does, it would seek to place Snapchat more than of information circulated. Rumours on WhatsApp have triggered said it has made changes on group chats just a platform for sharing messaging and possibly get the "Be thoughtful about what you a spate of incidents involving mob fury, to prevent the spread of unwanted service a cut from the purchases. Source: ANI share....If you are not sure of the source a recent one being lynching of five men information. Source: PTI Scientists claim to have discovered the world’s oldest colour – and it is pink

cientists have discovered the oldest colours in the from them. geological record - 1.1 billion-year-old bright pink pigments "The precise analysis of the ancient pigments confirmed that Sextracted from rocks deep beneath the Sahara desert in tiny cyanobacteria dominated the base of the food chain in the Africa. oceans a billion years ago, which helps to explain why animals The pigments taken from marine black shales of the Taoudeni did not exist at the time," Gueneli said. Basin in Mauritania, West Africa, were more than half a billion The emergence of large, active organisms was likely to have years older than previous pigment discoveries, said Nur Gueneli been restrained by a limited supply of larger food particles, such from The Australian National University (ANU). as algae, senior lead researcher Jochen Brocks, an associate "The bright pink pigments are the molecular fossils of professor at ANU. chlorophyll that were produced by ancient photosynthetic "Algae, although still microscopic, are a thousand times larger organisms inhabiting an ancient ocean that has long since in volume than cyanobacteria, and are a much richer food vanished," said Gueneli. source," said Brocks. The fossils range from blood red to deep purple in their "The cyanobacterial oceans started to vanish about 650 million concentrated form, and bright pink when diluted, according to a years ago, when algae began to rapidly spread to provide the study published in the journal PNAS. Biogeochemistry Lab Manager Janet Hope from the burst of energy needed for the evolution of complex ecosystems, The researchers crushed the billion-year-old rocks to powder, ANU Research School of Earth Sciences holds a vial of where large animals, including humans, could thrive on Earth," before extracting and analysing molecules of ancient organisms pink colored porphyrins representing the oldest intact he said. Source: PTI pigments in the world. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 BIZ & FINANCE 19 India becomes world’s sixth biggest economy, edging out France:World Bank

PARIS (TIP): India has become the world’s sixth-biggest economy, pushing France into seventh place, according to SENSEX SOARS TO RECORD updated World Bank figures for 2017. India’s gross domestic product (GDP) HIGH, NIFTY RECLAIMS amounted to $2.597 trillion at the end of last year, against $2.582 trillion for 11,000-MARK France. The economy rebounded strongly NEW DELHI (TIP): Aided by an overnight fall in crude oil from July 2017, after several quarters of prices, the BSE Sensex gained over 282 points to close at a slowdown blamed on economic policies new all-time high of 36,548 points on Thursday. pursued by Prime Minister Narendra Index heavyweight, Reliance Industries (RIL) jumped Modi’s government. 4.42% to hit all-time closing high, regaining the market India, with around 1.34 billion capitalisation of $100 billion after a gap of 10 years. RIL is the inhabitants, is poised to become the second company after Tata Consultancy Services in the $100- world’s most populous nation, whereas billion club. the French population stands at 67 While the Sensex is at an all-time high, it has not been a million. broad rally and many small and mid caps have not performed This means that the country’s per well. capita GDP continues to amount to just a VK Sharma, Head, Private Client Group, HDFC Securities fraction of that of France which is still said the overnight selloff in Brent crude prices and positive roughly 20 times higher, according to global markets move throughout the session, helped Indian World Bank figures. a key economic engine in Asia, even as consultancy, said at the end of last year markets to extend the gains. Manufacturing and consumer China slows down. that India would overtake both Britain The broader NSE Nifty index also reclaimed the 11,000- spending were the main drivers of the According to the International and France this year in terms of GDP, mark, touching a high of 11,078.30 before ending at 11,023.20, Indian economy last year, after a Monetary Fund, India is projected to and had a good chance to become the up 74.90 or 0.68%. An appreciating rupee, sustained buying slowdown blamed on the de- generate growth of 7.4% this year and world’s third-biggest economy by 2032. by domestic and foreign institutional investors and an monetisation of large banknotes that 7.8% in 2019, boosted by household At the end of 2017, Britain was still encouraging start to the earnings season spurred buying Modi imposed at the end of 2016, as well spending and a tax reform. the world’s fifth-biggest economy with a momentum, brokers said. as a chaotic implementation of a new This compares to the world’s expected GDP of $2.622 trillion. Industrial growth slips to 7-month low of 3.2% harmonised VAT regime. average growth of 3.9% The US is the world’s top economy, India has doubled its GDP within a The London-based Centre for followed by China, Japan and Germany. Industrial production growth slipped to a seven-month decade and is expected to power ahead as Economics and Business Research, a Source: AFP low of 3.2% in May mainly due to sluggish performance of manufacturing and power sectors coupled with poor offtake of fast moving consumer goods BMW finalises accord to start Vistara places Factory output growth measured in terms of the Index of Industrial Production (IIP) was revised down to 4.8% $3.1 billion order in April from previous estimates of 4.9%, according to producing electric Minis in China the data released by the Central Statistics Office on for 19 jets with Thursday MW AG will make Inflation rises to 5-month high in June Mini cars in China for Airbus, Boeing Retail inflation rose to 5% in June, a five-month high, Bthe first time, sealing a despite easing food prices, government data showed joint-venture agreement to irbus SE and Boeing The retail inflation based on Consumer Price Index produce electric vehicles Co. split firm orders (CPI) was 4.87% in May. It was 1.46% in June 2017. The with partner Great Wall Afor 19 jets from Vistara, earlier high was in January this year at 5.07% Motor Co. in the world’s the Indian affiliate of RIL back in $100 bn market-cap club largest automotive market. Singapore Airlines Ltd. that is The 50-50 owned venture seeking to bolster its local Reliance Industries spurted 4.42% to hit its all-time will make battery-powered operations and also start closing high, re-entering the $100 billion market cap vehicles for both partners at a international flights. club new plant in Jiangsu Vistara will buy 13 of the It was the biggest gainer Province, BMW said in a A320neo and A321neo jets that statement Tuesday. The have a list price starting at expansion is the German about $111 million each and six luxury carmaker’s second Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners at TOYOTA RECALLS 2,628 UNITS this week in China, part of a could eventually buy out significantly supported about $282 million apiece. The parade of accords announced their local partners. On through the joint venture combined order is valued at OF INNOVA, FORTUNER at a Berlin summit with Monday, BMW agreed to lift with Great Wall Motor,” $3.1 billion, excluding Chancellor Angela Merkel output at a separate venture BMW said. customary discounts. NEW DELHI (TIP): and Chinese Premier Li with Brilliance China The company pledged last Additionally, Vistara will be Toyota Kirloskar Motor Keqiang in attendance. Automotive Holdings that year to build electric models renting 37 new A320neo family (TKM) is recalling 2,628 “Today’s signing will lessen the sting of higher at its factory in Oxford, aircraft from leasing units of its MPV Innova represents a new level of Chinese import tariffs on its England. It said Tuesday that companies, according to a Crysta and Fortuner to cooperation between China US-made SUVs. any plans to expand in China statement from the carrier replace faulty fuel hose and Germany,” BMW chief The company sold 560,000 don’t affect the brand’s Wednesday. The airline routing. executive officer Harald BMW brand vehicles to commitment to Britain. currently has a fleet of 21 The recall covers Krueger said in the customers in China in 2017, Founded by billionaire single-aisle Airbus planes. petrol-powered Innova statement. more than the US and Chairman Wei Jianjun, Great Vistara, Jet Airways India Crysta and Fortuner Creation of the venture, Germany combined. China Wall has become China’s Ltd. and SpiceJet Ltd. are units, manufactured called Spotlight Automotive was Mini’s fourth-largest leading SUV producer by among Indian carriers between July 18, 2016 and Ltd., coincides with China’s market, with around 35,000 offering consumers spacious boosting orders from Asia as March 22, 2018, to inspect fuel hose routing and correct if April decision to ease foreign- units delivered, it said. models at prices cheaper than regional operators add routes required. ownership restrictions in the “This underlines the sedans from the likes of and swell their fleets to meet “In line with its commitment to safety first and customer country, with the possibility brand’s additional global Volkswagen AG and General travel demand. satisfaction, the company is implementing this recall,” TKM that Western automakers potential, which will now be Motors Co. Source: Bloomberg said. Source: PTI THE INDIAN PANORAMA 20 TURN PAGE FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 contd from Page 1 phraseology to reject BJP's hatred," he said. The three counts against Daniels were first-degree "Modi Govt thrives upon an unprecedented atmosphere of misdemeanors, with a maximum penalty for one count would Trump claims he subdued NATO... division, bigotry, hatred, intolerance &polarization for last 4 be six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. "I let them know that I was extremely unhappy," he said, but years. Congress, on the other hand, represents India's Thursday afternoon, city prosecutors dropped the charges, added that the talks ended on the best of terms: "It all came civilizational values of pluralism, diversity, compassion & saying the Ohio illegal touching law can't be enforced because together at the end. It was a little tough for a little while." harmony between faiths & ethnicities," added Mr. Surjewala. Daniels has only appeared once at the Columbus club. German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who called the summit (Source: PTI) The law refers to someone "who regularly appears nude or "very intense", and other leaders including French President seminude" at a club. Avenatti successfully argued Daniels "has Emmanuel Macron, played down the extent to which they had Demarche to UK over... not appeared consistently and repeatedly at Sirens," according pledged to accelerate spending plans as fast as Trump wanted. to prosecutors. Macron and others said they did not interpret Trump's words The SFJ that claims to be an international advocacy group Police said two other women were arrested along with as a direct threat to quit the alliance Washington founded in has offered to sponsor youth and political activists from Daniels. Prosecutors are also checking whether those women 1949 to contain Soviet expansion. Trump, asked if he thought he Punjab to travel to London for the August meeting. The will be prosecuted, said City Attorney Zach Klein. could withdraw from NATO without backing from Congress, meeting at Trafalgar Square is aimed at shaping up the The police department "engages in these operations said he believed he could but it was "unnecessary". Others say "London Declaration on Referendum 2020" campaign seeking routinely," said spokesman Sgt. Dean Worthington. Congressional approval would be required-and would be a separate Khalistan. Avenatti posted on Twitter a statement by Daniels that said unlikely to be forthcoming. India has lodged its protest through diplomatic channels she apologized to her fans in Columbus, but she would not Trump hailed a personal victory for his own strategy in against the proposed "anti-India activity". "We have taken it up perform her previously scheduled Thursday night show. complaining loudly that NATO budgets were unfair to US with UK and have issued a demarche. We expect UK will not taxpayers, and the emergence of what he said was a warm allow such anti-India activities to be carried out in UK," said '84 anti-Sikh riots: New SIT fails... consensus around him. MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar. Several diplomats, however, said his undiplomatic India's official response comes a day after the British High Counsel for the petitioner who has been instrumental in intervention, including pointing at other leaders and Commission spokesperson in Delhi defended the right of getting the order for a fresh SIT probe told a Bench headed by addressing Merkel as "you, Angela", had irritated many. people in the UK "to gather together and to demonstrate their Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that a member's position Spending targets views, provided that they do so within the law". was vacant in the SIT headed by former Delhi High Court "However, will not tolerate any groups who spread hate or judge SN Dhingra. o NATO members have committed to spending at least deliberately raise community fears and tensions by bringing The SIT which is to probe 186 cases closed by the police, has 2% of their national income on defense by 2024, disorder and violence to our towns and cities and the police yet to commence its work despite the court's order to submit its though the terms allow for stretching that in some have comprehensive powers to deal with such activities," the first report in August, the petitioner's counsel told the Bench. cases to 2030 British High Commission spokesperson told The Tribune in a CJI Misra said he was aware of the matter and he would o The United States, far the biggest economy,spent 3.6% cautious statement. soon look into it. last year, while Germany, the second biggest, paid out Khalistan remains a sensitive issue in bilateral ties between The Centre had on February 5 told the Supreme Court that just 1.2% and only a handful of countries met the 2% the two countries. In April, India had lodged a protest with the ex-IPS officer Rajdeep Singh has refused to be a part of the new target. UK after the Tricolour was burnt by Khalistani elements at SIT and he would be replaced by former Indian Police Bureau o Trump said he wanted them all to hit that target by Parliament Square, while PM Narendra Modi was addressing Director General of Police NR Wasan. Serving IPS officer January,prompting consternation. Many have already a diaspora event in Westminster. Abhishek Dular is the third member of the SIT. settled their 2019 budgets and the sums involved are "Majority of the Sikh community have good relations with Justice Dhingra was a trial judge when punishments were immense. India and with the country where they stay.The rest are fringe handed out in 1990s to the accused of the Trilokpuri massacre elements," underlined Raveesh Kumar on Thursday. of 1984. Kishori Lal, dubbed as the 'butcher of Trilokpuri', was Shashi Tharoor kicks up row... According to its legal adviser based in New York, the SFJ among those sentenced by him. plans to provide sponsorship letters to participants from Almost 3,000 people were killed, most of them in Delhi, in and advised its leaders on "responsible phraseology." At an Punjab and also arrange free stay for them from August 10 to the anti-Sikh riots that broke out following the assassination of event in Thiruvanthapuram on Wednesday, July 11, Mr. 14. It plans to unveil a declaration advocating for "Sikhs' right then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on October 31, 1984. Tharoor said: "If they have been able to win a repeat of their to self-determination for the independence of Punjab" at the The Bench had in January noted that the previous SIT had current strength in the Lok Sabha, then frankly, our own Trafalgar meeting. not carried out further probe into these 186 cases in which democratic Constitution, as we understand, will not survive... Separatist group Sikhs For Justice plans to sponsor Punjab closure reports were filed. It had taken the decision after because then they will have all the three elements they need to youth and political activists to travel to London for August 12 perusing the report of a two-judge supervisory panel which tear up the Constitution of India and write a new one."And meet aimed at shaping up the "London Declaration on scrutinized 241 cases relating to 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi that will enshrine the principle of Hindu Rashtra, that will Referendum 2020" campaign seeking Khalistan closed by an earlier SIT formed by the NDA government for re- remove equality for the minorities, and that will create a investigation. Hindu Pakistan...and that is not what Mahatma Gandhi, Trade War- US slaps more tariffs... Submitted on December 6, the report of the supervisory Nehru, Sardar Patel, Maulana Azad and great heroes of committee comprising Justice JM Panchal and Justice KSP freedom struggle fought for." prompting Beijing to warn of "counter measures" to Radhakrishnan was perused by the court. I will say it again: Tharoor safeguard its interests. The court had already made it clear that it would not reopen He said: "I have said this before and I will say it again. The Trump administration's move comes after the US cases in which accused had been acquitted. Pakistan was created as a state with a dominant religion, that imposed 25 per cent tariffs on Chinese goods worth $34 billion It had assigned the task of examining the said 241 cases discriminates against its minorities and denies them equal last Friday.Beijing immediately responded with its own tariffs closed by SIT to the supervisory committee which was to make rights. India never accepted the logic that had partitioned the on US goods worth $34 billion. The retaliatory tariffs that recommendations as to whether the cases were rightly closed country. China enacted Friday targeted US cars and major agricultural or not. "But the BJP/RSS idea of a 'Hindu Rashtra' is the mirror goods, such as soybeans and meat. Counsel for the petitioner who has been instrumental in image of Pakistan a state with a dominant majority religion US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer released a list of getting the order for a fresh SIT probe told a Bench headed by that seeks to put its minorities in a subordinate place. That thousands of additional goods that could face 10 per cent Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra that a member's position would be a Hindu Pakistan, and it is not what our freedom tariffs after a public comment period. It includes fruit and was vacant in the SIT headed by former Delhi High Court movement fought for, nor the idea of India enshrined in our vegetables, handbags, refrigerators, rain jackets and baseball judge SN Dhingra. Constitution." gloves. The SIT which is to probe 186 cases closed by the police, has Mr. Tharoor said many proud Hindus like him cherished the yet to commence its work despite the court's order to submit its (Source: PTI) inclusive nature of the faith and had no desire to live, as their first report in August, the petitioner's counsel told the Bench. Pakistani neighbors were forced to, in an intolerant theocratic Charges against Stormy Daniels... It had assigned the task of examining the said 241 cases state. closed by SIT to the supervisory committee which was to make "We want to preserve India and not turn our beloved country Charging documents say Daniels, whose real name is recommendations as to whether the cases were rightly closed into a Hindu version of Pakistan," he wrote. Stephanie Clifford, was arrested for touching a patron at a or not. Mr. Tharoor got some support from former Vice-President "sexually oriented" business in violation of the law commonly More than two years after the Narendra Modi government Hamid Ansari. known as the Community Defense Act. set up the SIT to re-investigate serious anti-Sikh riots cases of "I have not read what he [Tharoor] has said. But he is an The documents said that Daniels, who was semi-nude, 1984 that had been closed, it has managed to file charge sheets educated man, a writer, an MP...and heads Parliament's allegedly touched some of the patrons' breasts and allowed only in very small number of cases taken up for further probe. committee on external affairs. Whatever he says, he will say them to touch her. She allegedly performed the same act with after thorough consideration," Mr. Ansari told a TV news several officers who approached the stage and channel. forced one officer's head into her bare chest. The BJP used strong language to hit back at him. She was released on bail before 6 a.m. "Shashi Tharoor is the same person who called Indians Thursday. Daniels posted $6,000. 'cattle-class'. He is 'cattle-class-ing' the Indian democracy. You Daniels' attorney, Michael Avenatti, told call yourself an educated and erudite spokesperson of the The Associated Press that some patrons Congress. If you want to love Pakistan, do so, but do not touched Daniels in a non-sexual" way during display such hatred towards Indians," BJP spokesperson her performance. He told MSNBC later Sambit Patra told reporters at a briefing. Thursday that police had prepared a sting Congress communication chief Randeep Surjewala, operation with multiple officers. He said however, articulated the party's position in a series of tweets. female undercover officers asked Daniels if "India's values & fundamentals are an unequivocal guarantee they could place their face between her of our civilizational role & set us apart from the divisive idea breasts. of Pakistan. All Congress leaders must realize this historic "It was an absurd use of law enforcement responsibility bestowed upon us while choosing words & resources," Avenatti said. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 SPIRITUALITY 21 ASTONISHING FACTS ABOUT JAGANNATH TEMPLE IN PURI he sacred seaside town of Puri is just follows the same. A total number of people a short enchanting drive away from visiting the temple varies between 2,000 to 2, TBhubaneswar in Odisha. The 00,000 people every day. Miraculously, the majestic Jagannath Temple in Puri is a Parsadam prepared every day is never major pilgrimage destination for Hindus wasted, not even a bite. Could this be an and is a part of the “Char Dham” effective management or the Lord's will? pilgrimages. Mute Water It took three generations worth of time and effort to brick up the humongous walls Seconds, after you put the first step inside of the famous Puri's Jagannath Temple the temple from Singha Dwara entrance, the located in Odisha. The temple is of utmost audibility to the ocean waves is entirely lost. importance to the Hindu devotees as it is This phenomenon is more prominent in the one of the Char-Dham Pilgrimages. It also evening time. Again, no scientific serves as a mighty historical structure built explanation adds up to this fact. The sound about millennia ago, in the year 1078. returns when you leave the temple. Millions of people visit Odisha to gain Lord According to the local lore, it was the will Jagannath blessings. of the Subhadra Mayi, the sister of the two The temple is famous for its annual Rath lords who wished for serenity within the Yatra which is witnessed by millions as the temple gates. Hence her will was duly three colossal chariots carry the deities. fulfilled. The English word Juggernaut shares its Reverse gear of the Breeze origin from this annual parade. But that's not the sole speciality of the place! Some Take any place on Earth, on daytime the enigmatic activities without any scientific breeze from sea comes to land and the explanations have caught the travellers eye opposite happens in the evening. But, in worldwide. Here are some of these mind Puri, the breeze has a tendency to contradict boggling facts - and opt for the exact opposite direction. In Defying Nature's Code of Conduct the daytime, the breeze blows from land to sea and the opposite in the evening happens. Even a child knows any piece of cloth is Magical Methods to Cook dominated by the wind to fly according to its course. The same principle has The traditional way to cook the Parsadam numerous applications; from the giant sails is preserved by the priests here. Exactly on your ship to a small flag in your hand all seven pots are used as vessels mounted over follow the same code. But it looks like the one another and are cooked using firewood. flag mounted on the top of the Jagannath Enchantingly, the top most pot is cooked Temple is a unique exception to the first, and the rest follows the same order! principle. This particular flag flows in the Deities Disintegration opposite direction to the wind's course without any scientific background to back The deities are buried from every 14 to 18 it up. years, one above another, replaced by new The Climb ones. These deities are made up of metal and are believe to be disintegrated on their Every day a priest scrambles the walls of own. the temple with a height equivalent to that The Rath Yatra of a 45 storey building, to change the flag atop the temple dome. This ritual dates far The Rath Yatra is an annual parade in back to the day the temple was built. The which the deities are carried outside the practice is done with bare hands without temple on 2 set of chariots (3 each). The first any protective gear. It's believed if the chariot carries the deities till the river ritual is skipped one day from the calendar, which separates the Jagannath Temple and the temple will be shut down for a long 18 the Mausi Maa temple. After that, the idols years. This might make the professional are boarded in 3 boats to cross the river. Now climbers jealous. the second chariot comes in play. It carries A light with no darkness the deities from the river to the Mausi Maa Temple where the ritual takes place. A necessary detail while sketching anything is shading. Shading happens when Chakra. From every direction you look, the sunlight glows one part of the subject Chakra looks back with the same PAGE SPONSORED BY leaving a shadow on the other, which appearance. It's like it was designed to look ultimately triggers shade. But, what if just the same from every direction. ARISH K. SAHANI something has no shadow? Nothing's Above God, So The temple is reported to have no shadow Serving Since 1972 at all, at any time of the day from any Nothing Fly Above It Either Please Call or Write for Your Insurance Needs directions possible. Could it be an The sky is the bird domain. We see birds architectural marvel or the Lord sitting, resting and flying above our heads Arish K Sahani (Father) Jagannath's message to humanity? and rooftops all the time. But, this Shiv Sahani (Son) The Riddle of The Sudarshan Chakra particular area is restricted, not even a single bird is encountered above the temple There are two mysteries present at the dome, even an airplane could not be seen Priya Sahani Sood (Daughter) pinnacle of the temple in the form of the hovering above the temple. Sudarshan Chakra. The first oddity Might be because Lord Jagannath doesn't 7 1 8 - 2 7 1 - 1 9 0 6 revolves around the theory of how the hard want the view of his holy mansion to be [email protected] metal weighing about a tonne, just got up disturbed! there without any machinery just with a The Food Is Never Futile Here ‘If Hindus don’t maintain Hinduism, who shall save it? If India’s own human force of that century. children don’t cling to their faith, who shall guard it? Indian alone can The second is one deal with the In Hindu mythology, wasting food is architectural technique related to the considered a bad sign; the Temple crew save India, and India and Hinduism are one.’ THE INDIAN PANORAMA 22 SPORTS FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 IT’S FRANCE VS CROATIA IN FIFA WORD CUP FINAL England’s World Cup dream dashed as Croatia win semi-final in extra time

roatia will compete in its first World England managed just two shots on target in 120 Cup final after putting England to the minutes and, ultimately, a lack of cunning and Csword in Moscow with a dramatic guile was its problem. extra-time win. Croatia posed little problems in attack as For the third consecutive match, Croatia England's defense comfortably dealt with the was forced to play 120 minutes after this crosses which came its way, while the pace of semifinal ended 1-1 in normal time. But unlike Raheem Sterling put Croatia's backline on its in victories over Russia and Denmark, it did heels. not need penalties to decide the outcome as But after the break, Luka Modric -- who in Mario Mandzukic's 109th-minute winner this competition has strengthened his claim as proved decisive. the world's best midfielder -- weaved his Kieran Trippier's first international goal, influence; harrying, going in search of the ball an exquisite free-kick in the fifth minute, gave and creating space. Eventually,England folded. England a lead which was negated when Ivan Sime Vrsaljko's cross from the right flank Perisic drew his team level in the second half. found Perisic and the forward beat a stooping After a poor first half, when Croatia's Kyle Walker to guide the ball home with his exertions to reach the last four looked to have outstretched boot for his 20th international goal. taken their toll, Zlatko Dalic's men found Minutes later Perisic beat England's defense seemingly endless reserves of energy after the again but, fortunately for Southgate's men, the break to set up a showdown in the Russian far post came to their rescue as the Croatian's capital against France for the sport's ultimate driving shot hit the woodwork. prize. occasion all the more joyous for the country's The first half provided little evidence that it A lovely ball from Marcelo Brozovic then set Dalic had admitted pre-match that brutal fans. would be Croatia, a country which had last up Mandzukic who, despite perfectly last-16 and quarterfinal matches had impacted Thousands had congregated in fan zones -- reached a World Cup semifinal in 1998, lining controlling the cross with his chest, could not his side, but he also said there could be "no an estimated 30,000 people had gathered in up in the Luzhniki Stadium Sunday. steer the ball either side of Pickford. That was to excuses." And despite falling behind, his London's Hyde Park alone where a special Having taken the lead, England controlled be the last notable chance of normal time. players made sure there wouldn't be as screening had been organized -- to watch the first half. For players taking part in a Calm restored in possession, England Croatia, a country with a population of just England compete in a World Cup semifinal for match described by their coach as the biggest regained momentum in the opening stages of four million - one-13th the size of England's -- the first time in 28 years. The country's in a generation, those in white shirts were extra-time. Superb on-the-line defending from and ranked 20th in the world, continued its National Grid even braced itself for a also impressively composed, though there Sime Vrsalkjo prevented John Stones from unexpected journey in Russia. 2,000MW-plus power surge as it anticipated were occasions when they lost their cool in heading in Trippier's corner. Though it is the third/fourth place play-off kettles being switched on and beers being front of goal. But Pickford was also called into action -- against Belgium that England must now grabbed from fridges. Harry Kane, the Golden Boot leader with brilliantly denying Mandzukic from six yards prepare for and not a first final in 52 years, At a time when the country's government six goals at this tournament, with his foot, keeping his team in the match and these have nonetheless been golden weeks for was in chaos, football had offered a chance to uncharacteristically missed a chance after enhancing his burgeoning reputation. English football. forget, to unite and to hope. Dele Alli and Jesse Lingard combined on the Mandzukic was ruthless on his next After years of misery at major tournaments Eleven of Southgate's 23-man squad edge of the box to send their captain free at opportunity, however. Perisic headed into the -- from agonizing penalty shootout defeats to featured in that humiliating Euro 2016 loss to the near post. The striker could not curl his box and the striker drifted in behind Stones to group stage exits and, arguably the nadir, Iceland. Lessons had been learned, progress shot beyond Danijel Subasic. finish at the near post. It was poor defending defeat to Iceland at the European made but when cold-blooded ruthlessness was In the 35th minute, it was Kane and Alli who and a lapse in concentration which ended Championships two years ago -- it was a needed, England's inexperience on a grand created an opportunity for Lingard, but the England's dream of reaching what would have surprise that Gareth Southgate's team had stage such as this told as its young players Manchester United forward dragged his effort been only its second World Cup final. even reached the last four, which made the failed to capitalize on a dominant start. wide when he should have at least hit the target. Source: CNN India vs England: Rohit Sharma, Kuldeep SERENA WILLIAMS SETS UP WIMBLEDON FINAL CLASH Yadav guide visitors to victory AGAINST ANGELIQUE KERBER

NOTTINGHAM (TIP): Already reeling from the erena Williams is one win heartbreak in football World Cup, England sports received a away from equalling double blow within 24 hours as India added to their agony with SMargaret Court’s grand a crushing eight-wicket win in cricket on July 12. slam record of 24 titles after While the football heroes went down in a blaze of glory in cruising past Julia Goerges into Russia, fighting till the final whistle against Croatia, it was the Wimbledon final. abject surrender by their cricketers at their bastion, Trent Williams has improved round Bridge, in the opening One-day international. by round at SW19 over the past Led by inspired performances from left-arm spinner two weeks and her power was a Kuldeep Yadav and opener Rohit Sharma, India routed the joy to behold as surprisesemi- hosts to go one-up in the three-match series. finalist Goerges was beaten 6-2 6- After Kuldeep again exposed England players’ limitations 4. against spin bowling to bundle them out for 268, Rohit Sharma Prowling the baseline, lit up the arena with a stroke-filled 137 (114 balls; 15 fours, 4 Williams was aggressive and sixes). precise with her groundstrokes, keeping Goerges pinned back He cashed in on the easy conditions to add 167 runs with and working hard just to remain in rallies. skipper Virat Kohli (74, 82 balls) in an entertaining second- Kuldeep Yadav (left) took six wickets during India’s first ODI The sheer energy it took to stay with the 25th seed encounter against England in Nottingham on July 12. wicket partnership and made light of the chase. It was Rohit’s eventually took its toll, though, and Williams was ruthless in second successive hundred, after the sublime unbeaten 100 in show of his opening act in the T20 series at Old Trafford — converting.Williams will now face Angelique Kerber in the T20 game at Bristol on Sunday. where he got five wickets — to again terrorise the batsmen Saturday’s final in a repeat of the 2016 showpiece, a match the It was a day when nothing went right for the England team. with his bag of tricks to claim a six-wicket haul (10-0-25-6). American won in straight sets. The England openers, Jonny Bairstow and Jason Roy put It was an embarrassing batting effort from Eoin Morgan’s In the early stages Goerges was brimming with confidence, the new ball bowlers under pressure with a whirlwind 73-run men with only Jos Buttler shining. Once he was out for 53, the her serve and forehand getting some success that suggested an partnership in 10.2 overs. But Kuldeep came up with a repeat rest of the innings caved in. Source: HT upset was not out of the question. THE INDIAN PANORAMA FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018 ASTROLOGY 23

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

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Ganesha says let me start with a quote that is You are moving powerfully ahead, and You are turbo-charged and powering away. relevant in this context. 'We cannot solve all secretly too. You have a point to prove and There is fire in your belly. There could be our problems with the same thinking we nothing will stop you. You take short cuts and international travel. You make money but also used when we created them,' said Albert may be tempted to use unethical methods to spend it with consummate ease. There are Einstein. You have created several problems get to your goals. You believe that the end several affairs of the heart but you are simply for yourself by thinking in circles. Now you justifies the means. There could be brushes unable to hold on to one, for a variety of are trying to get out of the spot with the with the law and unwarranted altercations. reasons. You know that you have the same same reasoning. It won't work. You will have Passions touch raw heights. There could be number of hours per day that Leonardo da to reinvent yourself and look for out-of-the- several dalliances of the flesh and the heart. Vince, Thomas Jefferson, Albert Einstein and box solutions. Virgo: others who made a success of their lives had. Taurus: Capricorn: This is a trying period. You come up against You realize that you have to get down to the several roadblocks and challenges. You widen 'Any fool can criticize, condemn, and complain hard slog, and this period grounds you. You your social circle and meet up with people but it takes character and self-control to be have the knowledge. Now you tweak it with you would not normally associate with in the understanding and forgiving,' said Dale some imagination and get about solving your everyday run of life. There are maudlin Carnegie. You are in an emotional phase. You problems. There is money to be made, and moments too, and you take a back seat and take to the arts, take time off and visit art work calls. There is a lot pending, and watch the world go by.Your go searching for a galleries, amusement parks, or go for a long deadlines loom large. There are altercations, guru, look for salvation in mantra, tantra and walk through the woods. You want to get away temper tantrums and mood swings. But you yantra and spend time in old-age homes or from it all and come back refreshed and get through all the mundane challenges of looking after street children or even stray rejuvenated. The rat race is getting to you. life and strike it rich.Ganesha holds your animals. hand. Aquarius: Libra: Gemini: Your mind is everywhere. It doesn't lodge itself You are steadfast and zooming ahead. You like in one house; it occupies them all. You could There is fire in your belly with the force the fragrance of greenbacks and succumb to be networking furiously.You ensure that there pushing you. You are a different person now. its lure. There are money and honey, awards are food and fire for the mind, but, I am afraid, You see a goal and you go all out to get there. and accolades. Those in jobs get promotions in the mood you are in, the body may be You realize this and there is no stopping you. and new perks. Freelancers widen their base. neglected. There are maudlin moments and You bushwhack the opposition and steam There is success and you are pleased. You you may escape in indulgences. Money slips ahead like an Indian locomotive from the prepare a nest egg for the family.There is also through your fingers, along with old Perambur coach factory. There are ego new love. Those in committed relationships friendships. New vistas open up and you are drives, passions, and hard work. You bond ethereally. Singles play the field. reinvented. impress with your drive, determination and Ganesha watches. daredevilry. Ganesha is thrilled. Pisces: Scorpio: Cancer: Your mind is still the knave. It is the joker in You are on steady ground and power away.You the pack of cards. It is a drunken monkey You started in a torpor, undid all the rust are like a batsman in the slog overs of the IPL short-circuiting your best intentions. Often, around you, and then screeched ahead of the simply feasting on the bowling, even if it is the influences of period can spill over to the opposition. You had a late start, but then the best attach in the world. On the work next. Your mind wanders like a puppy that has caught up with the opposition and left them front, you go through all details and job lost its leash. You are in the swamp, neck-deep behind by a distance. You scorch the tarmac descriptions with a magnifying glass. You in the boggy mud. Faced with unfamiliar and end up trumps. You follow the advice of cannot be conned. In cricketing terms, you terrain, you get into a shell like a crab and Steve Jobs in an address to Stanford cannot be stumped. Family life is steady, and retreat into your inner world. Money University: 'Don't be trapped by dogma - children bring joy. You have found firm continues to slip through your hands as your which is living with the results of other ground and do your best to hold on to it. inner turbulence drives you nuts. Ganesha people's thinking. Ganesha is happy. holds your hand. THE INDIAN PANORAMA 24 ADVERTISEMENT FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2018