1. Year : 5 Issue No. 44 New Delhi 3 - 9 April 2017 Rs. 5/- Pages : 16
Vipin Gaur
NEW DELHI: Several
Samajwadi Party leaders now
believe that a pre-poll alliance
with Mayawati’s BSP is perhaps
the only way to check BJP’s
march in Uttar Pradesh in the
2019 Parliament elections.
Iinteractions with several
SP leaders — including its
national executive members and
candidates in the recent assem-
bly polls — about the future of
their party after two massive
defeats at the hands of BJP in
three years indicate a
groundswell of support for an
alliance with BSP, though they
are apprehensive about
Mayawati.
“It’s (SP-BSP alliance) is a
compulsion… else we are star-
ing at marginalisation,” said a
Muslim SP leader, who was a
cabinet minister in Akhilesh
Yadav government, after his
defeat in the assembly elec-
tions. At least three members of
SP’s national executive, which
was reconstituted by Akhilesh
Yadav recently, conceded that
an alliance is “a matter of sur-
vival” for both SP and BSP.
But most SP leaders
expressed reservation over
Mayawati’s isolationist politics.
“Problem is no one knows the
mind of Mayawati,” a senior SP
functionary said. This comes to
fore during interactions with
BSP leaders as well. Unlike SP
leaders, BSP members remain
tightlipped about their future
political course of action as they
have not got any inkling about
Mayawati’s approach after the
electoral debacle.
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While SP has not officially
spelled out any suggestion to
forge a pre-poll alliance with
BSP, rising clamour for it
among party cadre is likely to
weigh on the mind of its leader-
ship. More so after the new
leadership did not hesitate to
jettison party’s unspoken policy
to not forge pre-poll alliance
with Congress. BSP-SP alliance
is a non-starter.If it
happens,Mulayam will align
with BJP.Allready his younger
Son and daughter-in-law are
close to Yogi Adityanath,and
they have the approval of
Mulayam.One more dis... Read
More “The infamous Lucknow
guest house controversy of
1995 where Mayawati faced
one of her worst political humil-
iations at the hand of SP men
remains a huge political bag-
gage against any kind of
Mayawati-Mulayam agreement.
Akhilesh Yadav, however, has
no such baggage and Mayawati
could consider changing her
stance,” said a member of SP
national executive.
Samajwadi Party feels pact with Mayawati only
way to combat BJPin 2019 Parliament elections
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COLUMN
Through this column, I
have been drawing attention
to the poor state of education
in our country and the need to
leverage technology as the
fastest, most economical,
effective way to address the
problem.
To support the case for
technology as a necessary
intervention, I have discussed
the increasing evidence from
the classroom – excitement
and engagement of students,
overwhelming positive
responses from teachers and
the pace at which technology
enabled programs can
expand. However, this path is
not without challenge.
It is important to recall the
old adage that change cannot
be implemented at will.
Along with good intention
and intense effort it is neces-
sary to introduce new ways
smartly. When teachers feel
more effective in class, if an
additional activity is not
thrust upon them and if the
class period becomes fun; a
new method will have greater
chance of success. Of course,
technology requires the
basics; the lack of electrical
power or defunct computer
systems can stop the best laid
plans very quickly.
Qualified, independent
agencies must track and
report the learning progress.
Technology in education is
still in its infancy and its cre-
dentials are still doubtful in
some minds. Partnerships will
have to be woven such that
dispersed skills and capabili-
ties are leveraged to the
fullest. Those who innovate
with technology may not have
sufficient visibility to the
problems faced in our class-
rooms. Aligning with the state
education eco-system needs
credibility and capacity
developed over time. A divid-
ed attempt will struggle to
deliver impactful and sustain-
able outcomes.
That said, the technology
led revolution must deliver its
compelling vision. Tech-
enabled reading must reach
every school age child and
eradicate illiteracy at speed.
Yes, we have a burning
platform. As long as our chil-
dren cannot read that
becomes priority number 1.
But looking beyond, lets also
recognize that a technological
reach creates amazing possi-
bilities. Immense quantity of
data becomes available at low
cost, very quickly and from
everywhere. We already see
the value of comparing
regional information about
books and students to choose
the best from across the coun-
try. These analyses need not
be limited by borders or
boundaries.
Our young citizens
deserve opportunity beyond
just the basics. The best suit is
tailored to fit. As we reach big
we must aim to help educate
smarter.
The advent of the New
Year, post Demonetisation has
burnt holes in the pockets of
the common people of the
country. Several anti-people
steps by the BJP Government
have caused insurmountable
pain and agony to the ordinary
hardworking citizens. These
steps have hurt their savings
and hit their daily budgets
hard. It is unfortunate that
they continue to burden the
common man with more
taxes, more charges and tak-
ing a way the subsidies from
those in need under the garb
of development. The taxpayer
continues to bear the brunt if
these experiments. The only
development they are getting
to see is that of rising prices,
an expensive digital India,
arbitrary bank charges levied
by banks. As a responsible
opposition, and the voice of
the people, with grave con-
cern, we are highlighting
these measures, and showing
the mirror of truth to BJP
Government.
1. Banking
The Government has intro-
duced several charges and
fees on ordinary citizens deal-
ing with their day to day
monies in the banks. This has
burdened ordinary honest citi-
zens, already paying the price
of Demonetisation. There are
144 Crore Bank Accounts in
the country (as per RBI data,
2015)
( i )
Minimum Account Balance
All Nationalised Banks,
including State Bank of India
will from today
(1 April, 2017) start charg-
ing penalty on non -mainte-
nance of minimum balance in
accounts, which has been set
at Rs 5,000 for metro branch-
es. The bank will permit sav-
ings bank account holders to
deposit cash three times a
month free of charges and
levy Rs 50 plus service tax on
every transaction beyond that.
In metropolitan areas, there
will be a charge of Rs 100
plus service tax, if the balance
falls below 75 percent of the
MAB of Rs 5,000. If the
shortfall is 50 percent or less
of the MAB (Minimum
Account Balance), then the
bank will charge Rs 50 plus
service tax.
In case of current account,
the levy could go as high as
Rs 20,000.
(ii) Deposits
While private banks have
already introduced new cash
transaction charges starting
March 1, 2017, the country's
largest banker SBI is now fol-
lowing suit effective from
April 1st, 2017. For SBI sav-
ings account holders, 3 cash
deposit transactions would be
free per month and transac-
tions beyond the limit will
chargeable @ Rs. 50 + service
tax per transaction.
The government has
banned cash payments of over
Rs 2 lakh and you would be
penalized if found violating
this rule with effect from
April 1, 2017.
Withdrawal of cash from
ATMs will attract a charge of
up to Rs 20 if the number of
transactions exceeds three
from other bank's ATMs in a
month and Rs 10 for more
than five withdrawals from
SBI ATMs.
2. Health Insurance &
Vehicle Insurance
The BJP Government has
dealt a big blow to the pockets
of crores of people who avail
Health Insurance for their
future ailments. IRDAI, the
insurance regulator, has
allowed general insurance
companies to pay higher com-
missions to insurance agents.
In another shocker, The
Insurance Regulatory and
Development Authority of
India (Irdai) which is the
supreme regulatory authority
for Insurance related matters
in this country has now pro-
posed up to 50 per cent
increase in insurance premi-
um for cars, motor cycles as
well as commercial vehicles
from today onwards.
3. Toll Tax Hike
Inter-state trade and move-
ment of buses and trucks will
have to shell out more in the
form of Toll Tax, as there is a
comprehensive increase in the
levy. National Highways
Authority of India has
increased the toll tax by Rs 5-
Rs 10 in the case of Buses and
Trucks on every transaction,
while the 3 Axle vehicles will
have to pat Rs 5 more.
The monthly passes for
buses and trucks have been
hiked by a massive increase of
Rs 95-100. From today
onwards, Toll on Mumbai-
Pune Expressway to rise 18%
to Rs 230
4. Subsidy on Sugar for
Poor has been done away with
In this New Year, the BJP
Government is making the
taste of sweets bitter by with-
drawing the subsidy on the
sugar that is sold through
Public Distribution System or
Ration Shops. Currently
Central Government pays a
subsidy of Rs. 18.30 for every
Kg. of sugar sold through
Ration Shops. Modi Ji, from
today onwards has withdrawn
this subsidy of Rs. 4,500
Crore. Earlier, The Consumer
Affairs Minister Shri Ram
Vilas Paswan wrote to the PM
and Finance Minister but that
letter has also been thrown in
the dust bin.
5. Public Provident Fund
rates fall below 8 per cent for
the first time in 40 years
The government has low-
ered interest rates on small
saving schemes like PPF,
Kisan Vikas Patra and
Sukanya Samriddhi scheme
by 0.1 per cent for the April-
June quarter. The interest rate
on one of the most popular
small savings schemes--the
Public Provident Fund or
PPF--is cut by 10 basis points
to 7.9 per cent, the lowest
level since 1980, thereby
adversely effecting the sav-
ings of crores of Indians and
their future.
6. Income Tax Changes
Income tax changes that
will cost you money include:
i) Home loan interest claim
on rented property is limited
up to Rs. 2 lakh
If you're planning to buy a
property to rent out as an
investment or already have a
property which is rented, then
the start of this financial year
may have a bad news for you.
Earlier unlimited amount of
interest paid on home loan
taken for the property could
be set off against your other
income. However, this set off
has now been restricted to Rs.
2 Lakh in case of second
house.
ii) Delay in filing tax
return to cost you
Not filing your income tax
return within the deadline -
normally July 31 every year -
will be also be penalized.
Delay in filing tax return for
2017-18 will attract penalty of
Rs 5,000 if filed by Dec 31,
2018 and Rs 10,000 if filed
later. Such fee will be restrict-
ed to Rs 1,000 for small tax-
payers with income up to Rs 5
lakh.
Deception of voters and
betrayal of people's faith is the
hallmark of Modi ji's brand of
politics. BJP Government is
making all efforts to hurt and
backstab the hardworking
middle class and poor of
India. The Indian National
Congress demands immediate
rollback of these anti-people
policies of the BJP.
BJP Government is indulging in 'organized
fleecing' and 'legalized pilferage' on Ordinary Citizens
Wemustaimtohelpeducatesmarter
4. 4 3- 9 April 2017
DELHI
Mohd. Saad
Noida, –Gillette, India’s
leading men’s grooming
brand concluded its second
edition of ‘Safalta Apni
Mutthi Mein’ initiative with
Professional Boxer, Vijender
Singh and Silver Medal
Olympian, Rajyavardhan
Singh Rathore in Noida today,
felicitating and encouraging
students to take on the journey
of success with confidence
and vigour. Gillette’s ‘Safalta
Apni Mutthi Mein’initiative
was conducted in600 colleges
across 47 districts in Uttar
Pradesh, where students were
facilitatedwith career plan-
ning and personal grooming
sessions by experts in the
industry.Over2 lakh students
participated in theeight-month
long programme. As part of
this programme, third year
college students were also
made to take mock interviews
and group discussions for job
opportunities. After the rigor-
ous training and screening,
three students were hand-
picked for the precious award
of a shining career with the
Amar Ujala Group.
International Boxing
Champion, Vijender
Singhfelicitated students with
their job offers and inspired
them with success stories.
Highlighting the importance
of grooming, he said, ‘’To
climb the ladder of success,
grooming and conducting
yourself well is an important
step. This is a wonderful ini-
tiative by Gillette that is
preparing students in the right
direction of progress, across
our country I am pleased to be
associated with the pro-
gramme and Gillette Guard.
that always helps me look
sharp and well-groomed.”
Karthik Srivatsan, Country
Marketing Manager, Gillette
India said, “Gillette’s brand
purpose is to help men make a
difference in their world. A
clean-shaven, well-groomed
look goes a long way in build-
ing an individual’s self-
esteem and confidence.
Looking well-groomed and
presentable also sets one apart
from other individuals and
helps create a good first
impression in most of the
important occasions in life.
Gillette Guard ‘Safalta Apni
Muthhi Mein’ initiative
addresses grooming needs of
young individuals and makes
them aware of potential career
opportunities. We are certain
that this campaign will enable
millions of young minds
achieve their desired goals in
life.”
‘Safalta Apni Mutthi
Mein’ is a unique platform by
Gillette that provides groom-
ing guidance and training to
college students to enable
them with self-assurance and
prepare them for their future
endeavours. Through this ini-
tiative, Gillette also creates
unique job opportunities for
the youth across the country.
VIJENDER SINGH& RAJYAVARDHAN SINGH RATHORE ENCOUR-
AGEYOUNGINDIATO PREPARE FOR THE JOURNEYTO SUCCESS
Honey Sehgal
Digital India takes one
more giant leap as Smart India
Hackathon is being organized
to encourage student
participation in national issues
and fund the best projects as
start ups. Grand Finale” of the
union government’s “Smart
India Hackathon 2017” from 8
am on 1st April to 8 pm on 2nd
April 2017, a 36 hrsnon stop
event is been hosted at New
Delhi Institute of Management,
Delhi. “Smart India
Hackathon” as you know, has
been planned by the Govt of
India as the World’s Biggest
ever open innovation model
and is aimed at generating
25,000 startups in addition to
finding digital solutions to the
problems of 29 union
ministries & government
departments to add to their
efficiency and transparency in
a big way. 10,000 engineering
students are simultaneously
working at 26 Nodal Centers in
India in highly invigorating
environment. The event has
been planned by the
Government of India at a
massive scale with the grand
scale and vision that it enters
the ‘Guinness Book of World
Records’ and ‘Limca Book of
Records’ as the world’s biggest
Hackathon till date.
Known for its 100% finest
placements, full time 74 faculty
drawn from 240 Industrial
houses & 24 International
Universities, highest industry
interface and best governance;
New Delhi Institute of
Management is privileged to be
chosen as the Nodal Center in
Delhi by the Government of
India. They have been chosen
to be the Nodal Center for 2
Central Ministries, Ministry of
Chemicals & Fertilizers (Dept.
of Chemicals &
Petrochemicals) and the
Ministry of ExternalAffairs. 15
senior officers of these
ministeries and 4 senior IT
professionals will be involved
in judging the event for 36
hours at a stretch at NDIM
campus. HRD Minister, Mr
Prakash Javedkar digitally
inaugurated The Hackathon on
1st April 2017 across India.
The Hackathon at NDIM was
inaugurated by Shri Manish
Sisodia, Hon’ble Deputy Chief
Minister Delhi, he addressed
the gathering by saying that it’s
a precious movement for the
county as well as the college,
we want the youth to have a
scientific thinking and should
have a forward looking
approach. Prime Minister
digitally addressed the
participants on 1st April at
10:00pm, he said Iam
confident the outcomes of what
my young friends are doing
will lead to very positive
results. He also emphasized
that the youngsters of India
wants to be job creators. PM
concluded his interaction by
saying that hard work,
enthusiasm, energy of the
youth will now fill strength in
New India.
India gets ready for another set of inspiring stories
Nishtha Khandelwal
New Delhi, 1st April 2017: Since the BJP
government led by Chief Minister Yogi
Adityanath came into power in Uttar Pradesh,
over 150 policemen have been suspended,
over 300 sent to police lines and many who
have been serving at the same police station
for more than 3 years transferred. But the
journey to turn the Chief Minister’s vision of
a corruption-free state into reality is proving
to be difficult with the corruption being wide-
ly prevalent in the police force. News18 India
carried a sting operation which exposed the
deep-rooted corruption within the UP Police.
News18 India conducted a sting operation
in the police stations and police lines of
Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts.
The channel’s team caught on camera many
who were accused of corruption. Several
police personnel seemed to indicate that while
the money collected from roadside stalls and
kiosks, auto stands, cafes, pubs etc. is shelved
amongst all including top officials, only lower
rank police personnel have been made scape
goats. The sting exposed the particularly dubi-
ous role of the ‘thekedaar’ – an illegally creat-
ed post in most stations- who is the primary
conduit for all the surreptitious dealings. In
fact the channel’s team was also able to
uncover an alleged rate card for undertaking
unauthorized activities.
In line with its motto of ‘Danke ki Chot
Par’, this is one more expose’ amongst the
many that News18 India have done in recent
times reiterating the channel’s commitment to
relentlessly pursuing journalism of impact.
News18 India’s Sting
Exposes Corruption in UPNEW DELHI: Senior
Congressman, former MLA
and cabinet minister in the
Sheila Dikshit government, Dr
AK Walia, has threatened to
quit the party.
The cause of his resent-
ment lies in the manner in
which the Delhi Congress, led
by Ajay Maken, has distrib-
uted tickets for the municipal
polls in Lakshmi Nagar area
which he represented in the
past.
"I am angry and disillus-
sioned at the way in which
ticket distribution has been
done. After dilly-dallying for
days, now they have denied
ticket to the candidate I had
recommended for one of the
four wards in Lakshmi Nagar
assembly. We have been
working in the area and if this
is how the party treats some-
one so senior like me, then I
should quit. I have written to
Ajay Maken and AICC Delhi
in-charge PC Chacko."
Ex-Delhi minister AK Walia threat-
ens to quit Congressex-Delhi minister
AK Walia threatens to quit Congress
6. 6 3- 9 April 2017
NATIONAL
Binod Kumar Singh
New Delhi March :
Powerful women voices, a
determination to change the
discourse on diversity and a
plan of action to grow the net-
work for change – those were
the highlights of SHE LEADS
INDIA a powerful conference
presented by She The People.
TV and supported by UN
Women India in New Delhi.
“The idea was to support a
conference that brings togeth-
er women at the forefront
across spheres, who have con-
sistently broken barriers to be
change makers,” says Nishtha
Satyam, Head, Strategic
Partnerships, Policy Impact
and Public Relations
UNWomen Office for India,
Bhutan, Maldives & Sri
Lanka. “There is nothing more
foundational to the economic
and social viability of our
cities and country, than ensur-
ing voice, choice, and agency
of our women.” Shaili Chopra,
Founder SheThePeople.TV
emphasised the need for mar-
quee efforts like go beyond
tokenism. “These showcase
real life heroes, and champi-
ons of women’s leadership at a
time when we have increasing
consciousness of gender bias-
es and the need to celebrate
women achievers.”
She Leads India picked
important subjects such as the
role of women in public poli-
cy, equal pay for equal work,
change through sport and the
power of humour to influence
gender equality.
Nupur Sharma BJP
Spokesperson said, “Public
Policy requires intermeshing
of intelligence and compas-
sion - Women, thankfully, are
blessed with both."
Ramesh Abhishek, DIPP
Secretary hail women at work
and in particular women entre-
preneurs who are a central part
of the StartUp India campaign.
He said, “Women can play an
extremely import role in the
Make in India and Startup
India programmes. In both the
programmes, women have
been specifically targeted to
avail the benefits from the
incentives aimed to promote
women entrepreneurs. Various
government institutions and
SIDBI are taking significant
initiatives that help them raise
funds. To exploit these
schemes, they should keep
themselves aware of the recent
policies. Moreover, women
should come forward and take
part in the growth of Indian
economy to motivate other
women, too." The conversa-
tions and achievers were
diverse, but they all mar-
shalled the idea of India taking
the lead in gender equality.
Paralympian and Athlete
Deepa Malik said, “Life is a
festival that should be cele-
brated every day, and to cele-
brate it, we should have some
creeds, goals, and objectives
that bring value addition in our
life and society as a whole. We
should assign jobs and respon-
sibilities to employees as per
their caliber and capacities.
She also insisted that disabled
too can achieve their goals if
they really have a dauntless
spirit to pursue a passion.
Besides, there is an urgent
need to dispel the taboos and
myths associated with physi-
cally challenged people. Both
government and society
should come forward to create
facilities for them." Satyavati
Berera, Chief Operating
Officer, PwC India, the
Knowledge Partner to She
Leads India said, "Diversity is
not just about highlighting
these differences, it is about
coming together despite those
differences towards a common
goal of living our Values and
Purpose." The Conference
empowered by Colors and
PwC as Knowledge Partner
turned out to be a most action-
packed summit to set on the
course the dialogue on women
achievers and the role of inno-
vation and technology to lead
to more meaningful and trans-
formational outcomes for
women.
Apowerful discussion on Women issues at She leads India
Honey Sehgal
New Delhi: Uni-GAUGE- E entrance exam for
admission to Engineering courses at member
institutions of ERA Foundation will be held on 14th
May 2017. The exam will be conducted online at
over 150 cities across India. 11 leading Private and
Deemed Universities in India will be accepting the
Uni-GAUGE score this year for admission to
B.Tech programs at their respective institutes.
Students interested in private universities like M S
Ramaiah University of Applied Sciences
(Karnataka), Maharashtra Institute of Technology
(MIT ADT ,Pune),Ajeenkya DY Patil University,
Karpagam University, Periyar Maniammai
University, SriChandrasekharendra Saraswathi
Viswa Mahavidyalaya, Reva University,
ManavRachna International University(MRIU), KL
University, Dayananda Sagar University, Saveetha
University and Kaziranga University can apply for
Uni-GAUGE –E exam and send their scores to the
respective preferred university for seeking
admissions to their B.Tech courses. Most of these
institutes are located in education hubs like
Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Delhi.
Applicants have to register at www.unigauge.com
on or before 20th April 2017, to seek admissions to
member universities accepting Uni-GAUGE Score.
The entire application and exam process will be
online. A detailed process guideline on the online
exam and application process has been made
available to students on www.unigauge.com
Students have to apply separately to the member
Universities with their Uni-GAUGE Score card to
be eligible to seek admission to the respective
universities. The last date to apply for the exam is
20th April 2017. All candidates who have passed or
is currently pursuing 10 +2 /PUC / any equivalent
exam as approved by AICTE are eligible to apply
for the entrance exam.
11UniversitiesPanIndiaacceptingUni-GAUGE-EScoreforB.TechAdmissionsin2017
Sanjay Nair
NEW DELHI: The Hindu
Yuva Vahini, the organisation
established by Uttar Pradesh
chief minister Yogi
Adityanath, will be closely
vetting new applications for
membership in order to safe-
guard its reputation.
Apart from having to sub-
mit Aadhaar and voter ID
details, applicants will go
through a detailed background
check that may take about six
months. There’s been a rush of
people looking to enrol, given
the group’s proximity to the
new chief minister. “Be very
careful before inducting any
new members into the organi-
sation,” says a note posted on
the Hindu Yuva Vahini web-
site. “Lots of people could be
trying to join Hindu Yuva
Vahini as part of a plot to
defame the organisation.”
Adityanath, who founded the
group in 2002, is its Mukhya
Sanrakshak or chief patron.
“There is renewed interest
in Hindu Yuva Vahini amongst
people in UP and other states,”
said Raghvendra Pratap Singh,
state chief of the Hindu Yuva
Vahini. “But we are alive to the
fact that many people want to
join us just to spoil our image.
We do not want any mafia or
criminal elements to join us.
Hence, we will subject people
to complete background
checks.”
Singh, also MLA from
Domariyaganj, is a close aide
of the chief minister. All appli-
cations for membership have
to be made online with person-
al information along with
scanned copies of Aadhaar and
voter ID cards. Membership
will be granted after “detailed
background checks and look-
ing at the activities of the
member for six months,” said
Singh. Previously, those look-
ing to join could pay Rs 101 or
Rs 11 to become permanent or
active members, respectively,
at the outfit’s district, block or
panchayat level office.
“No local office of ours
will now be inducting mem-
bers,” Singh said. The whole
world was in awe of
Adityanath’s rise to chief min-
istership and no member could
become a blot on his image, he
said. Way to go Yogi jee. Your
are smart. Good judgement
and caution you show here.
Keep it up. All power and
strength to you. Jai UP under
your able stewardship. Toward
that end, even if a person is
inducted into the Hindu Yuva
Vahini after clearing checks,
he will be closely monitored
for another six months before
being considered for any post,
Singh said.
“Hindu Yuva Vahini has a
constitution, as per which
membership can be cancelled
if one is convicted in any cog-
nisable offence by a court,” he
said. The outfit aims to re-
establish Hindu religion and
culture, seek a complete ban
on cow slaughter and re-con-
version to the Hindu faith by
consensus.
NEW DELHI: The
Congress late tonight
announced its second list of
127 candidates for the MCD
polls.
The party has so far
announced names of 267 can-
didates. The Congress had on
Saturday announced its first
list of 140 candidates.There
are 272 wards in three munic-
ipal corporations in the city
including 104 each in South
and North Delhi Municipal
Corporation and 64 in East
Delhi Municipal Corporation
going to polls on April 23.
Congress has fielded
majority of first timers in the
elections giving preference to
youth over experience and
also factoring winnability.
The nomination process
for elections will close at 6
PM on Monday.
Yogi'sYuvaVahinisetstoughnormsformembership
Congress releases sec-
ond list of 127 candidates
7. Noida: It been more than
23 years that Sandeep Marwah
has been working on the sub-
ject of Asian Unity since it
came to his mind that it is not
necessary but essential for
Asian countries to unite and
live peacefully to move for-
ward towards progress.
“In 1993, I started first
institution under the name and
banner of Asian Academy of
Film And Television as I was
sure even that time also that
films & media can play a won-
derful role in uniting the coun-
tries,” said Sandeep Marwah
President of Association For
Asian Union and Asia Pacific
Region on the celebration of
Asian Unity Day on 2nd April
at Noida Film City.
“The name of our all organ-
izations start with the powerful
word Asia. So far we have
touched quite a large number
of Asian countries and attract-
ed students, delegates, visitors,
educationists, film makers,
media persons, artists, profes-
sionals and businessmen for
numerous summits, festivals,
international meets to promote
the idea ofAsian Unity,” added
Marwah giving details of 133
sizeable programs conducted
by him at his international
headquarters. Sandeep
Marwah has been titled, on
different occasions, as Global
Peace Ambassador, Global
Cultural Minister, Global
Leader, Global Media Guru,
Global Management Guru,
Global Green Ambassador and
Man of Asia for his untiring
efforts in uniting the World.
The President of ICMEI-
International Chamber of Media And
Entertainment Industry, Sandeep
Marwah has extended his greetings and
felicitations to the Government and peo-
ple of the Republic of Tunisia on the eve
of their National Day (March 20, 2017).
In a message to His Excellency Mr
Nejmeddine Lakhal the Ambassador of
the Republic of Tunisia to India, Marwah
said, “On behalf of the media and enter-
tainment industry, the people of India
and on my own behalf, it is with
immense pleasure that I extend warm
greetings and felicitations to you and to
the friendly people of the Republic of
Tunisia on the occasion of your National
Day”
Our two countries enjoy a close and
multi-faceted relationship. The fruitful
visit of Vice President Mr. Mohammad
Hamid Ansari to Tunisia in June 2016
has laid the foundation for a deeper and
diversified relationship between our
nations. India remains committed to
work with Tunisia for further strengthen-
ing and deepening our mutually benefi-
cial co-operation in diverse fields of
common interest.
I take this opportunity to convey my
best wishes for Your Excellency’s good
health and well-being and for the
progress and prosperity of the people of
Tunisia,” added Marwah.
7 3- 9 April 2017
Happening
Sandeep Marwah Pronounced The
Slogan of Asian Unity on 2nd April
ICMEI Greets Tunisia
on Its National Day
AAFT Alumnus Mohibullah Hamidi
Doing Wonders in Afghanistan
Noida; The alumnus of AAFT- Asian Academy of Film And
Television Mohibullah Hamidi has been honored by the
President of AAFT Sandeep Marwah for his extra ordinary con-
tribution towards the film and television industry. Mohibullah
Hamidi has recently visited AAFT to pay his gratitude to the
Alma Matter and informed about his huge list of credits and
achievements. He is one of the very few Afghanistan nationals
who have recently produced and directed feature films and doc-
umentaries even during tough internal conditions.
8. KOLKATA: Even as 40 BJP
leaders from Delhi will cover all 42
Lok Sabha constituencies of Bengal
before next year’s panchayet elec-
tions, the state leadership has decid-
ed to identify and oust inactive party
members from the organisation.
BJP state secretariat member and
senior leader Ritesh Tiwari told ET
on Sunday that the leaders would
start visiting Bengal from April 6.
and also do not attempt to get bad
apples just for the sake of winning
elections
The two-day state committee
meeting of the party will be held in
Burdwan from April 22 when the
process of identifying inactive mem-
bers will start. It is learnt that some
of the visiting leaders would attend
the two-day session.
“We are constantly receiving
requests from leaders of different
political parties as well as from com-
mon people who want to be our
members... We would not allow
those who have taken our member-
ship but don’t attend any of our pro-
grams, to be in our organisation. We
will trace them and oust them from
our party,” Bengal BJP president
Dilip Ghosh said.
Ghosh said they have decided not
to call two of their invitee members
— singers Bappi Lahiri and Arati
Mukherjee — in their state commit-
tee meetings.
8 3- 9 April 2017
NATIONAL
UDHAMPUR: Union
minister Nitin Gadkari has
said work on projects
worth Rs 7,000 crore
would be started by the
Ministry of Road
Transport and Highways
in the next two years in
Jammu and Kashmir.
"I want to assure you
that in coming two years
we will start works worth
Rs 7,000 crore in the
state," he said at a rally
yesterday. "I am happy
that the Prime Minister has
dedicated the biggest road
tunnel to the nation," he
said after Modi
inaugurated the Chenani-
Nashri tunnel, which will
reduce the travel time
between Jammu and
Srinagar by around two
hours and the distance by
31 kilometres. "We are
working on 13 new
projects in Jammu and
Kashmir and I hope that it
will further strengthen the
road network and road
communication for
people," the Union
Minister of Road
Transport and Highways
said. He said work on ring
roads in Jammu and
Srinagar would start in the
next three months. "I am
happy to announce that the
ring road in Jammu and
Srinagar, costing around
Rs 2,100 crore and Rs
2,200 crore respectively,
are going to be
constructed.
"Tenders have been
floated for the Jammu ring
road, while that for the
Srinagar ring road will be
floated in next two months
and within three months,
the work will start on both
the projects," he added.
The Centre will also
float a tender for
construction of the Zojila
tunnel which will cost
around Rs 6,000 crore in
the next two months,
Gadkari said, adding with
the construction of the
tunnel, the highway to Leh
and Kargil districts of the
Ladakh region will
become an all-weather
road.
"The Prime Minister
had announced a package
of Rs 24,160 crore for
Jammu and Kashmir, out
of which, I am happy to
announce, projects worth
Rs 4,463 crore have been
implemented," he said.
"I want to assure the
people of Jammu and
Kashmir that the Prime
Minister's focus and vision
is to make India a vibrant
and strong country," he
said, adding "the PM
wants to build best
infrastructure in the
country which will be no
less than that of any other
country."
On the newly
inaugurated tunnel,
Gadkari said, "This tunnel
will result into job
creation, the state's hotels,
motels and related
businesses will get a boost
and that will create new
job opportunities for
unemployed youths of
Kashmir." "It is a very
proud moment for all of
us. Sophisticated
electronic arrangements of
global standard were
made," the minister added.
Works worth Rs 7000 crore to be
started in 2 years in J&K: Gadkari
Bengal BJPto weed out inactive party members
Pramesh Jain
The Chief metropolitan magistrate court
on Tuesday remanded the 2005 Indian
Institute of Science (IISc) terror attack
accused Habib Miyan in judicial custody for
14 days. On March 18, the Karnataka Anti
Terror Squad (ATS) was given the 37-year-
old’s four-day transit remand by West Tripura
district magistrate and collector Milind
Ramteke, a day after his arrest in Agartala.
The IISc was attacked on December 28,
2005, while a convention was underway. A
scientist was killed and five persons injured
as attackers lobbed hand grenades and
opened fire at the gathering. Habib Miyan,
one of the accused in the 2005 Indian
Institute of Science (IISc.) terror attack,
allegedly helped many terror suspects cross
the India-Bangladesh border into the country.
Miyan was arrested in a joint operation by
the Gujarat Anti-Terrorism Squad and the
Tripura police for allegedly providing logisti-
cal support for the IISC attack, and later
brought to the city by Central Crime Branch
sleuths. Habib was known as a plumber to
most of the local residents. The Tripura
police decided to summon Habib Miyan to
the police station citing Adhaar card verifica-
tion and then took him into custody. Sources
said It was the lure for money that made him
get into this business, he also told the police.
He also confessed that he was into this busi-
ness since 2003 and had helped at least 45
terrorists get in and out of India through the
Bangladesh border. Addl CP Crime,S Ravi
said,on March 18 of this month,we got cred-
ible information that one Habib Miyan who
was one of the accused in IISC attack in 2005
has been spotted in Agartala Tripura.One of
our team headed by ACP Venkatesh Prasanna
went their we got him to bengaluru and then
we were given police custody of about 10
days upto 27th of this month.We have under
taken a detailed interrogation of Habib
Bengaluru court remands IISc
Terror attack accused Habib
Miyan to judicial custody".
9. 9 3- 9 April 2017
INTERNATIONAL
Pakistan's nuclear experts are wor-
ried, of course, about signals emerging
from New Delhi that it might be recon-
sidering its 'no first use' of nukes poli-
cy+ .
They are, however, especially wor-
ried this change is "happening against
the backdrop of (the) extremist
Hindutva agenda of the Bharatiya
Janata Party government", said a
retired Pakistani general still associat-
ed with Islamabad's own nuclear strat-
egy, Dawn reported today.
India's rethink "is the latest in a
series of provocative actions," said
retired general Ehsan ul Haq, a former
chairman of Pakistan's Joint Chiefs of
Staff. A Massachusetts Institute of
Technology (MIT) expert of Indian
origin was the first to flag a possible
change in India's thinking. That is,
New Delhi moving away from its poli-
cy of 'no first use' (NFU) and carrying
out a pre-emptive nuclear strike
against Pakistan+ if it believed
Pakistan was going to use nuclear
weapons against it. "India will not
allow Pakistan to go first. And that
India's opening salvo may not be con-
ventional strikes trying to pick off just
Nasr batteries in the theatre," Vipin
Narang, a nuclear strategist from MIT,
said at a seminar in Washington on
Monday. The retired Pakistani general
said Islamabad has "always been scep-
tical about Indian NFU claims."
Narang's recent comments have
"only vindicated Pakistan's position
that India-declared NFU policy is a
sham", general Haq reportedly said,
adding "he's happy that the Indians are
now themselves exposing their
claims", Dawn wrote.
India's recent steps "from admis-
sion of interference in erstwhile East
Pakistan to references to Balochistan
and Gilgit-Baltistan, scuttling the
Saarc summit, escalation along the
Line of Control, claims of surgical
strikes, diplomatic manoeuvring to iso-
late Pakistan and domestic war hyste-
ria had heightened tensions between
the two countries," the retired
Pakistani general added.
At the same time, Haq said India
was "challenging the credibility of
Pakistan's nuclear deterrence through
doctrinal as well as technological
developments".
Haq made these comments at the
launch of a book, 'Learning to Live
with the Bomb, Pakistan: 1998-2016',
by Dr Naeem Salik, who's a former
official of the Strategic Plans Division.
Salik said India's changing nuclear
strategy has kept Pakistani strategists
on their toes. "We have not only got to
study our side of the game, we also
have to watch out what is happening
on the other side so that we learn from
there also and adapt and reform own
processes as well," the author said
‘Especially worried about Hindutva plus nukes', say Pakistani experts
Aarti Gupta
ROME: The G7 group of rich
nations committed on Friday to
pursuing the creation of a U.N.
peacekeeping force to protect
world heritage sites from destruc-
tion in conflict and combatting the
trafficking of plundered treasures.
Destroying antiquities at her-
itage sites like the ancient Syrian
city of Palmyra and the shrines of
Timbuktu in Mali has increasingly
become a tactic of war for groups
like Islamic State, both to feed
propaganda and profit from smug-
gling, the United Nations says.
The G7 nations -- Canada,
France, Germany, Japan, Britain,
the United States and Italy -- signed
an accord in the Italian city of
Florence, cradle of the
Renaissance, to strengthen interna-
tional collaboration to protect cul-
tural heritage. Armed UN peace-
keepers deployed in countries like
Democratic Republic of Congo,
South Sudan and Syria are com-
monly known as "Blue Helmets".
Italy has put together a unit of
Italian "blue helmets of culture"
active in areas where the United
Nations has humanitarian opera-
tions. The culture ministry said
Friday's accord included a commit-
ment to enable such restorers and
art experts to join missions in con-
flict zones. Italian carabinieri,
members of the UN task force 'Blue
Helmets for Culture' clean statues
from dust after they were recoverd
from the seriously damaged church
of San Francesco in the village of
Visso. Even so, it is not clear how
exactly such an addition to a peace-
keeping unit might operate.
Last week, the UN Security
Council adopted its first ever reso-
lution focusing on cultural heritage,
in which it called on states to step
up the fight against the looting and
trafficking of archaeological, reli-
gious and other cultural artefacts.
Italy, which is hosting G7 meet-
ings this year, set up a special
police force in 1969 to track down
stolen artefacts and artworks,
which are often smuggled abroad.
Since then, the force has recov-
ered some 800,000 artefacts stolen
in Italy, which has more UNESCO
world heritage sites than any other
country.
Had they done it earlier, there
could have been some chance to
save the gigantic Bamian Buddhas
of Afghanistan. Culture Minister
Dario Franceschini said Italy want-
ed "to make culture an instrument
of dialogue between nations."
Asked ahead of the Florence
meeting how others had reacted to
his plan to introduce culture to the
G7 agenda in light of US President
Donald Trump's desire to cut fund-
ing for the arts, Franceschini said
Italy had met with "a lot of open-
ness".
Soon, a UN force to protect culture
KATHMANDU: Nepal had to close its only
international airport for around half an hour on
Monday after a leopard was spotted close to the
runway. A spokesman for the airport in
Kathmandu said wildlife and security officers
were searching for the animal, believed to be
hiding in the drains, after it was spotted by a
pilot.
"We closed the airport for about 30 minutes
after the incident was reported but we haven't
found the leopard yet," Prem Nath Thakur told
AFP.
One international flight was delayed but no
other flight was scheduled during the closure.
Kathmandu is close to forested hills and
leopards are occasionally known to stray into
the city. In the past birds have posed serious
safety problems at the single-runway airport,
although stray cattle and dogs have also been
known to disrupt flights.
Leopard shuts down
Nepal airport
POTOMAC FALLS: President Donald Trump
says that the United States is prepared to act alone if
China does not take a tougher stand against North
Korea's nuclear program. Trump's comments in an
interview with the Financial Times come just days
before he is set to host Chinese President Xi Jinping
at his Mar-a-Lago estate in South Florida. The two
are expected to discuss a number of issues, including
North Korea, trade and territorial disputes in the
South China Sea during their meeting on Thursday
and Friday.
"Yes, we will talk about North Korea,'' Trump told
the newspaper for a story that appeared Sunday on its
website. ``And China has great influence over North
Korea. And China will either decide to help us with
North Korea, or they won't. And if they do that will
be very good for China, and if they don't it won't be
good for anyone.''
Trump said trade was the incentive for China to
work with the United States. Still, he said the United
States could ``totally'' handle the situation in North
Korea without China's help. Asked how he would
tackle North Korea, Trump said: ``I'm not going to
tell you. You know, I am not the United States of the
past where we tell you where we are going to hit in
the Middle East.'' While China provides diplomatic
and economic support to its neighbor, it claims that its
influence over Kim Jong Un's government is limited.
The relationship between the United States and China
has been uncertain since Trump's election. During his
campaign he accused China of unfair trade practices
and threatened to raise import taxes on Chinese goods
and declare Beijing a currency manipulator, though it
is unclear whether Trump will follow through with
either threat.
Trump told the newspaper that he doesn't ``want to
talk about tariffs yet, perhaps the next time we meet.''
Trump's ambassador to the United Nations Nikki
Haley, also offered tough talk on China, saying on
ABC's ``This Week'' that the U.S. is pressing China to
take a firmer stand regarding North Korea's nuclear
program.
Donald Trump says US is ready to act alone on North Korea
10. 10 3- 9 April 2017
Special
Prime Minister Narendra
Modi and BJP chief Amit
Shah may have sprung a sur-
prise by anointing Adityanath
Yogi as chief minister of
India’s most populous state-
Uttar Pradesh, but there was
no doubt about which region
the candidate would belong to:
Purvanchal (eastern UP).
Right from the time in 2013
when Modi was planning to
take centre stage in national
politics, he had placed
Purvanchal at the core of his
campaign strategy. The Modi-
Shah duo giving UP a chief
minister from Purvanchal after
29 years was just an extension
of the same blueprint.
The Janata Dal government
led by VP Singh implemented
the Mandal Commission
which recommended 27%
reservation for OBC candi-
dates in 1990 which led to a
momentous shift in national
politics. The reverberation
was felt in UP as well which
saw the emergence of OBC
politics led by the likes of
Kalyan Singh and Mulayam
Singh. When the alliance
between Mulayam’s
Samajwadi Party and
Kanshiram’s BSP fell through
in 1995, the state saw the rise
of Dalit leader Mayawati.
Incidentally, all three (Kalyan,
Mulayam and Mayawati)
leaders belonged to western
For the first time UP will
witness fundamental changes
in the functioning of the state
machinery as the new chief
minister Aditya Nath Yogi has
given a stern message to the
ministers and the bureau...
The last time a Purvanchali
held the post of chief minister
was Congress strongman Vir
Bahadur Singh (1985-88). The
period between Singh and
Yogi has seen as many as 13
CMs representing other
regions of the state. During
this time, Purvanchal lagged
behind economically and
became infamous for mafia-
raj due to the likes of
Harishankar Tiwari, Ramakant
Yadav, Brajesh Singh and
Mukhtar Ansari among others.
This was one of the many rea-
sons why Modi chose to con-
test the 2014 Lok Sabha elec-
tion from Varanasi which pro-
vided the perfect blend of
Hindutva and Purvanchal.
Modi put his personal pop-
ularity on the line when he
spent three days in Varanasi
during the 2017 assembly
election campaign. He was
rewarded with 77 out of the
101 seats in 17 districts of
Azamgarh, Ballia, Basti,
Chandauli, Deoria, Ghazipur,
Gorakhpur, Jaunpur,
Kushinagar, Maharajganj,
Mau, Mirzapur, Sant Kabir
Nagar, Sant Ravidas Nagar,
Siddharth Nagar, Sonbhadra
and Varanasi. There are 10
members from Purvanchal in
Yogi’s council of ministers as
well. After nearly three
decades, Purvanchal seems to
have found its place in the sun.
❑❑❑❑
Narendra Modi toAdityanathYogi: Purvanchal finally gets its due
MUMBAI: The number of
patients suffering from drugre-
sistant tuberculosis in the city
increased by 21% between 2015-
16, shows the latest data from the
BMC's public health department.
BMC officials, however, say the
increase is a mere reflection of
better diagnostic facilities avail-
able in the city over the last few
years. There were 3,608 patients
in the city with multi-drugresis-
tant (MDR) TB in 2015, but the
number stood at 4,374 patients a
year later. Five years back, TB
reemerged as one of the biggest
public health challenges in India
when Hinduja Hospital's Dr Zarir
Udwadia found that some of his
patients had totally drug resistant
TB. Mumbai then become the
site of a special central govern-
ment project, with patients get-
ting better access to medicines
and diagnostics.
The BMC's latest figures
showed that the burden of tuber-
culosis hasn't slackened in the
five years. But, on the bright
side, BMC officials said the
number of deaths due to TB seem
to be dropping. The city's TB
officer, Dr Daksha Shah, told
TOI that the increase in numbers
is a reflection of improved diag-
nostic facilities in the city .
The number of GeneXpert
machines, which can diagnose
MDR-TB in two hours, increased
from eight to 19 in the last year.
The number of ordinary TB-or
drug-sensitive TB-too registered
an increase of 9%. "While there
were 38,667 cases of regular TB
in 2015, the number has climbed
to 42,115 in 2016.
Mumbai's drug-resistant TB
cases increased 21% in 2015-16 Binod Kumar Singh
New Delhi. To bridge the huge infra-
structure gap, India will need much more
participation from the private sector and for
these conventional modes of healthcare
funding will need to be aided by innovative
modes funding to improve healthcare
investments in India, reveals a
NATHEALTH-PwC Report which was
released here today at NATEv2017, an
annual seminar organized by the
Healthcare Federation of India
(NATHEALTH). The private sector has
been involved in building the healthcare
infrastructure in the country with active
participation from private equity players
and increase in FDI investments, the Paper
says innovative modes of funding are need-
ed to meet the requirements of the health-
care sector which has also been highlighted
in recently unveiled New Health Policy
2017 by the government. The New Health
Policy 2017 aims at universal health cover-
age and affordable quality healthcare serv-
ices to all. NATEv2017, an annual seminar
organized by the Healthcare Federation of
India (NATHEALTH) witnessed the
release of the Report on “Funding Indian
healthcare; Catalyzing the next wave of
growth”by NATHEALTH in association
with PwC. The Report was released in the
presence of Shri Faggan Singh Kulaste,
Minister of State, Ministry of Health &
Family Welfare, Government of India.
The Report recommends four scaling
innovative modes which should be intro-
duced for funding Indian healthcare. These
include Fund of funds such as Pension
funds, Investment route through PPP, long
– term debt. Report bats for financing
through pension funds which may provide
access to a large pool of money. It also sug-
gested funding through business trust enti-
ty like Real Estate Investment Trusts along
with bilateral investment treaties. While
underlining the need of huge funding
requirements, the Report says the FDI in
the sector has been significantly increased
in the last three years. However, healthcare
expenditure’s share in GDP remains around
1.6 % in FY 16 and innovative funding
modes would support the target of taking to
2.5% 2030.
It also highlights the fact that Private
Equity Deals are supporting the funding in
the sector and value of transactions has
increased from 94 million USD in 2011 to
1,275 million USD in 2016—a jump of
13.5 times. The Report also examines the
key challenges the healthcare industry is
facing and the opportunities with which
Indian Health Care system can overcome
these challenges “With a 22% shortage of
primary health centres (PHCs) and 32%
shortage of community health centres
(CHCs), it is estimated that 50% of benefi-
ciaries travel more than 100 km to access
quality care. India has only 1.1 beds per
1,000 populations in India compared to the
world average of 2.7. Most physicians are
located in urban areas, resulting in signifi-
cant access issues in the rural regions.”
India needs innovative modes of funding for
healthcare sector : NATHEALTH – PwC Report
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11. 11 3- 9 April 2017 SPORTS
Drag-flicker Rupinderpal
Singh has said that India’s vic-
tory at the 2016 Junior World
Cup hockey has resulted in the
senior Internationals revising
targets for the year ahead.
“The Junior World Cup
win has brought positive ener-
gy to the game and given
strength to the seniors.
Hockey players are getting
public recognition, thanks to
the juniors’ achievement. The
momentum will be maintained
when the senior team wins a
major tournament, like the
World Cup. We now have a
major title as our next target.”
India seniors won the 2014
Asian Games gold at Incheon,
South Korea and the 2016
Asian Champions Trophy title
at Kuantan, Malaysia.
Rupinder played his part in
both wins, emerging top-scor-
er at the Malaysia competi-
tion. The inclusion of out-
standing Junior World
Cuppers from now on would
keep the seniors on their toes,
he said. “When the juniors
soon join us at the camp, com-
petition will get intense since
they will try to make an
impact. Individually, playing
levels will rise due to fight for
places. It can only benefit
Indian hockey.”
The defender, an imposing
figure on the turf, is also con-
fident about the effect on jun-
iors rubbing shoulders with
them. “When juniors train
with us, over a period of time
their confidence level has to
change. As of now, they are
close to our levels, a few of
them are equal to us,” said
Rupinderpal, identifying
Junior World Cuppers Harjeet
Singh, Hamanpreet Singh and
Vikas Dahiya when asked to
name junior internationals
whose playing ability he
thought were on par.
Harjeet is a midfielder and
was captain at Lucknow when
India was crowned Junior
World Cup champion.
Harmanpreet is a defender and
a penalty corners specialist.
Dahiya plays in goal. These
three were among senior
National probables for the Rio
Olympics preparations.
Harmanpreet got the nod,
Dahiya was named in the
reserves for Rio, where
Rupinder made his Olympic
debut last year.
Juniors’ presence will make
contests for slots intense’
I have to tempermy expectations: Mills
On the eve of the 10th edi-
tion of the IPL, former BCCI
president and ICC Chairman
N. Srinivasan revealed that the
decision to buy Chennai Super
Kings had the blessings of
both the IPL chairman and
Board president at that time.
Srinivasan’s decision to
buy the team raised conflict of
interest issues since he was an
office-bearer of the BCCI
then.
In 2015, CSK was sus-
pended for two years after one
of the team officials was
involved in the corruption
scandal that marred the 2013
edition.
Delivering the keynote
address at the Madras
Advertising Club’s annual
awards function here on
Friday, Srinivasan said, “We
received an invitation from the
then chairman of IPL (Lalit
Modi) asking whether India
Cements would bid. So I took
this letter and wrote to the then
BCCI president Mr (Sharad)
Pawar asking if we can bid
since I was the BCCI treasurer
and MD and promoter of India
Cements. In the many contro-
versies that surrounded CSK
later, although everyone knew
this story they chose to ignore
it.”
He added, “I get a reply
from Mr Pawar, saying that ‘I
have consulted all my col-
leagues and there is no bar on
India Cements taking the ten-
der and bidding for an IPL
team’. This was in writing and
following all due processes,
the BCCI was asked and we
went ahead.”
Srinivasan who was speak-
ing on the topic of brand
building, spoke about the
process of getting CSK
together, and heaped praise on
M.S. Dhoni.
“Before the first auction,
we told the group that was sit-
ting there to get Dhoni at any
price.
“Though people criticise
CSK and make allegations, its
followers have only grown.
“The proof is wherever I
go, thanks to the power of
CSK, there is not a single
place where people don’t want
to come and take a selfie with
me. How did we get there?
The first truly game-changing
decision was to get Dhoni on
board. He had won the World
T20 in 2007 in his own style,
and was different from the
others.”
Elaborating on the growth
of Brand CSK, the 72-year old
said, “An aura developed
around the team because of its
performance and its captain
who was growing in stature.
He adopted the city and vice-
versa.
When Tymal Mills was
first diagnosed with a career-
threatening back injury two
years ago, he was devastated.
At 22, the England fast
bowler was told that he had a
narrow spinal cord and that
bowling extended spells could
cause serious long-term dam-
age.
“I had all my tests done,
and sat down with the doctors
and the chief executives of the
Sussex team. Retirement was
one of the options I had to
consider,” Mills said, in a
media interaction here on
Friday. “Another option was
to play only T20 cricket, as
the injury occurred only when
I bowled 14-15 overs in a
day.” Mills explained that his
condition does not affect his
off-the-field routine.
“I don’t wake up in pain. I
take medication every day,
and I’ve adjusted my gym
schedule,” he said. “It flares
up only when I have to take
on long spells. So even at
nets, I don’t usually bowl
more than 24 balls.”
With RCB acquiring him
for 12 crore, Mills is sure to
face heightened scrutiny.
“If I put pressure on
myself on account of the auc-
tion price, I’m setting myself
up to fail. The T20 format is
full of ups and downs. You
can take four for 10 in one
match and none for 50 in the
next. Also, I will be playing
half the games at the
Chinnaswamy Stadium where
the average team score is
around 200. I have to temper
my expectations,” he said.
Given how close he came
to giving up the sport alto-
gether, Mills understands that
it is important to stop and
smell the roses.
Keeping the upcoming
FIFA Under-17 World Cup in
view, the Goa government on
Saturday formed a high-level
steering committee to hasten
decision-making for setting up
infrastructure for the interna-
tional sporting event.
Chief Secretary
Dharmendra Sharma will
chair the steering committee,
while other key members of
the committee are Secretary
(Sports), Director, Directorate
of Sports and Youth Affairs,
Executive Director, Sports
Authority of Goa, Secretary
(Protocol), among others. The
Committee has been formed
"to provide the required exec-
utive decision-making from
the State Government to meet
all the requirements and obli-
gations of being a host city for
the FIFA U-17 World Cup
India 2017," a government
spokesperson said here on
Saturday. Goa is expected to
host nine matches of the
event, which includes one
quarter-final, which will be
hosted at the Jawaharlal Nehru
stadium in Fatorda in south
Goa. The tournament is sched-
uled to begin on October 6.
Srinivasan opens up on Brand CSK
Goa government pri-
oritises World Cup work
13. Free health check up camp
was organized at Primary
School Main Sham Park,
Sahibabad by Stepping
Stone Foundation on 2nd
April. The health care
camp was supported by
Social worker Santosh
Kumar Singh and his team
(Child Line India
Foundation). The camp
was set up for the benefits
for the peoples who are suf-
fering from the various problems
related to health like eyes, nose, ears,
ortho problems etc. Many specialists
doctors were came for the treatment of
peoples to give them better health care
solutions. Orthopedic Dr. Neeraj Gupta
said we are planning to do regularly
camps on slum and rural areas and our
supporter Doctor’s are Dr Rishabh , Dr
Pratik Dureja and Dr. Vinit Gupta and we
are providing free medicine , blood test ,
urine test , ECG also free refreshment.
Stepping Stone Foundation and (Child
Line India Foundation) together doing free
medical camps since last 5 years in Delhi ,
Uttar Pradesh , Hariyana and Rajasthan .
The next wedding in
the family is the trigger
point for most of us to lose
extra pounds. At such
times, we tend to incline our
attention towards things that
get us fast results. However, a
sustainable weight-loss is only
possible when you give your
body ample time to adjust to
the new lifestyle you
introduce it to. A hur-
ried solution is usual-
ly a temporary one.
Here are some quick
fixes that may end up
hurting your body
more than you think.
Known for its fast
results, crash diets
often end up putting
the body in a state of
shock. When the
body is
deprived of
its essential
nutrients, it tends to work
in your favour initially,
followed by pain
later. In fact, most experts
agree that it is not the best way
to go about weight loss.
Even though studies prove
that meal-replacements may
be needed in today’s times,
however, many experts contin-
ue to believe that a body only
dependent on liquid diets may
not be the healthiest one. A
combination of food, healthy
liquids and active lifestyle are
more long-lasting.
As Indians, we have grown
up eating whole wheat rotis
and rice. It is a staple that is
natural for our body to digest
as it uses its nutrients com-
pletely. However, the coming
in of foreign diets has made us
believe the other way round,
making rice and roti our ene-
mies. Carbs are needed to pro-
duce energy in the body.
Omitting carbs completely
from your diet will lead to a
bad metabolism. This means
that initially, you may lose
weight, but once you get back
to your normal diet, you tend
to gain at a faster pace.
These usually include laxa-
tives and harmful substances
that end up hurting your body
more than you think. Fat los-
ing pills usually contain ingre-
dients that lead to water loss,
which makes you lose weight
fast, but also weakens your
immunity, making you prone
to infections and diseases.
Newest to enter the band-
wagon, juice detox and cleans-
es have increasingly become
popular amongst weight-
watchers. On a particular day,
your body requires a certain
amount of calories to perform
its functions. If you stick to
juice three times a day, your
body will end up losing its
appetite and won’t have
enough bulk formation, mak-
ing you constipated.
There are a variety of diets
that introduce a pattern of eat-
ing that harms your body in
more ways than one.
Your body requires a bal-
anced diet in order to function
properly. Giving it only one
kind of food may not be the
best solution as this may give
you one kind of nutrient in
extreme and lead to long-term
health problems.
Weight loss quick
fixes that often fail
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HEALTH
14. 14 3- 9 April 2017
BUSINESS
New Delhi : Adding spe-
cial value and innovation to
their existing product line up,
India Yamaha Motor Pvt. Ltd.
announced the new variants of
its range of motorcycles and
scooters. The newly launched
models are all compliant to
Bharat Stage IV (BS IV) ener-
gy efficiency standards and
come in new vibrant colors
with added features including
AHO (Auto Headlamp-On).
Motorcycle variants:
Yamaha’s Blue Core
enabled models like FZ-S FI,
FZ FI, Fazer FI and SZ RR
have been upgraded to BS IV
engine with AHO feature. The
models have been loaded with
spectacular features to offer to
the customers. The new FZ-S
FI and FZ FI comes with
advanced midship muffler,
wide tubeless radials (rear),
disc brake (front), split tan-
dem seat with split grab bar,
monocross suspension and
muscular front fork. The new
variant of the Fazer FI comes
with aerodynamic front cowl,
all new fuel injection engine,
mono-cross suspension and
split tandem seat. The new
SZ-RR comes with stylish and
aggressive graphics, disc
brake (front), wide comfort-
able seat and split grab bar.
The engine specifications
of the variants Yamaha FZ-S
FI, FZ FI and Fazer FI
remains unchanged with the
same 149 cc, air cooled, 4-
stroke, SOHC, 2-valve, sin-
gle-cylinder, fuel-injected
engine based on the Blue Core
Engine Development ideal on
a lightweight frame whereas
SZ RR will continue with a
149 cc, air cooled, 4-stroke,
SOHC, 2-valve, single cylin-
der carburetor engine.
Scooter Variants:
India Yamaha Motor Pvt.
Ltd has launched the BS IV
upgraded engine with AHO
feature for its bestselling
scooters in vibrant color
schemes and graphics to cre-
ate more excitement amongst
customers. The Fascino range
has been introduced in
refreshing colors whereas
Cygnus Alpha is introduced in
both disc brake and drum
brake variants.
The lightest (103 kg) of all
Yamaha scooters, Fascino
offers easy handling for daily
use and added new features.
The new Cygnus Alpha scoot-
er comes in two categories of
Disc-brake and Drum-brake
color variants.
Talks have been initiated
for signing of an FTA between
India and Kyrgyztan and the
Eurasian Economic Union
(EAEU) (Kyrgyzstan being
one of the countries in the
Union). The International
North South Transport
Corridor (INSTC) linking
India to Central Asia is likely
to get operationalised shortly
which would offer a shorter
and cost effective trade route
for India’s bilateral trade with
CIS countries. This was stated
today at Indo-Kyrgyz
Business Investment Forum,
organized jointly by The PHD
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, the Investment
Promotion Agency of Kyrgyz
Republic under The Ministry
of Economy, in collaboration
with Lark Logistics Pvt. Ltd,
Ministry of Tourism - Kyrgyz
Republic, The Kyrgyz
Embassy in India, at PHD
House, New Delhi. The
Kyrgyz delegation was led by
H.E. Mr. Alymbek Orozbekov,
Deputy Minister of Economy
of the Kyrgyz Republic &
Director State Agency for
Promoting Investment,
Kyrgyz Govt Officials and
industrialists from Kyrgyz
Republic. Mr. Amar Sinha,
S e c r e t a r y - E c o n o m i c
Relations, Ministry of
External Affairs, Govt of
India, while speaking at the
Forum meeting said that India
is keen to enhance economic
relations with the Kyrgyz
Republic and with Eurasia.
There is a need to increase
bilatarel trade between India
and Kyrgz Republic, given the
huge economic potential both
countries can offer to each
other, he added. Mr. Alymbek
Orozbekov, Deputy Minister
of Economy of the Kyrgyz
Republic & Director State
Agency for Promoting
Investment said that Kyrgyz
Republic considers India as a
strategic economic partner. He
added that Kyrgyz Republic
offers easy visa regime, liber-
al economic policies, has
strategic geographical loca-
tion in Central Asia, is on the
ancient Silk Road, offers sta-
ble macro-economic environ-
ment, and has one of the low-
est and most competitive tax
regimes. Mrs. Samarglul
Adamkulova, Ambassador of
the Kyrgyz Republic in India
said that her Government
offers wide investment oppor-
tunities in such varied sectors
as agriculture, tourism, and
particularly in mining, such as
gold, tin, rare earth, copper,
coal, mineral and ground fresh
water, tungsten, antimony and
mercury. She said India has
been a friendly political and
economic partner for the last
25 years. Mr. Saurabh Sanyal,
Secretary General, PHD
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry stated that the global
dynamics are changing and
developed markets are saturat-
ing, and hence there is a need
for Indian businesses to look
for alternative markets. The
CIS region offers countless
opportunities for developing
economic and commercial ties
for Indian businesses but there
is a dearth of information
about the economic scenario
and available business oppor-
tunities in CIS. Even after 25
years of diplomatic relations,
economic ties between India
and Kyrgyz Republic have
remained modest and coopera-
tion between the two hasn’t
reached desirable levels, he
added. Sh. Saurabh Sanyal
also stated that there is no
doubt that the need of the hour
is to develop strong economic
relations with developing
countries around the globe
and Kyrgyz Republic is one of
the prominent countries in the
CIS region. India is coming up
in a strong way with growing
middle class, rapid urbaniza-
tion, increasing disposable
income, and an abundant
labour force which gives
Kyrgyz Republic a prospec-
tive market for its products
and services. India is rapidly
progressing at all fronts at the
global level which can be
majorly attributed to path
breaking initiatives taken by
the Government of India and
schemes like the Ease of
Doing Business, Make In
India, Skill India, Digital
India, Smart Cities, Clean
India, amongst others that are
aimed at increasing exports
from India and making it a
manufacturing hub.
Jai Narayan
GUWAHATI: State-run telecom operator
Bharat Sachar Nigam Limited (BSNL) will
ramp up mobile coverage in international bor-
der areas of Assam, communication minister
Manoj Sinha has said.
BSNL will install satellite-based base
transceiver station (BTS) in the insurgency
infested hill districts of Karbi Anglong and
Dima Hasao, Sinha said here on Sunday after
reviewing the working of BSNL Northeast
India.
“There is also a proposal going on for bor-
der areas of Assam, which will be reviewed
and decision will be taken shortly,” he said.
BSNL has submitted a proposal for setting
up 2,000 mobile towers, out of which at least
920 towers will come up in insurgency infest-
ed and disturbed areas, and around 108 mobile
towers are proposed to be installed along Indo-
Bhutan and Indo-Bangladesh borders. The
project is expected to cost around.`2,000 crore.
“Across the country, we have installed around
2 lakh BTS towers in the last one year. We will
ensure that the border areas of Northeast India
have mobile coverage,” Sinha said.
“BSNL has witnessed a turnaround. We
now have more money to spend. We will take
up project submitted by Assam circle, for now
we have money to spend,” he said.
BSNL is installing Next generation net-
work (NGN) telephone exchange in Assam.
The state reported 28% increase in the data
download in last one month.
Rajesh Pant
PHD Chamber of
Commerce and Industry
(PHDCCI) and Anyang
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (ACCI), Korea here
on Friday signed a
Memorandum of
Understanding (MoU) to pro-
mote, strengthen and develop
trade, investment as well as
economic, scientific and tech-
nological collaboration with
their business communities.
The MoU was signed here
between President, PHD
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, Mr. Gopal Jiwarajka
and Chairman, Anyang
Chamber of Commerce &
Industry, Mr. Lee, Sang Ho.
Mayor, Anyang City Hall, Mr.
Lee, Phil Woon; Chairman,
Anyang City Council, Mr.
Kim, Dae Young and the
Secretary General, PHD
Chamber of Commerce and
Industry, Mr Saurabh Sanyal
were also present on the occa-
sion among others. The MoU
also stipulates that the two
Chambers would mutually
assist and contribute towards
the encouragement and expan-
sion of trade and economic
relations among entrepreneurs
and will regularly exchange
information of mutual interest
on economy, foreign trade,
trade rules and regulations,
investment, customs as well as
amendments pertaining to
trade and investment legisla-
tions. In addition, it also aims
at rendering assistance in the
organization or participation
of business delegations in
national, international and spe-
cialized exhibitions, informa-
tion bureaus, symposia, con-
ferences and similar events,
taking place in India or Korea
in a bid to improve and expand
economic collaborations.
India to sign Free Trade Agreement with
Kyrgyztan and Eurasian Economic Union
PHDCCI & ACCI SIGNS MOU TO
PROMOTE TRADE & INVESTMENTS
BSNL to ramp up mobile coverage in Assam's
international border areas: Manoj Sinha
IndiaYamaha Motorintroduces BS IVfleet of its scooters and motorcycles
15. Sonakshi Sinha has never looked leaner and fitter.
The actress, who has constantly been written about for her
weight, says, "Earlier, I was under the impression that I don't
have to control my diet if I exercise well. But now, I have
realised that small changes in your diet go a long way. So, I
have cut off junk food completely. 'Kha ke workout kar lenge'
— this attitude doesn't work. And of course, gymming, cardio,
yoga and dancing also keep me fit." She also feels that fitness
has also changed the way she dresses. She elaborates, "As you
grow fitter, you realise that you look and feel good a lot more.
Clothes also fit well like never before."
On the work front, ask her if commercial success has been
eluding her lately, and she says, "I have achieved commercial
success to last a lifetime. Now, I can pick and choose roles that
will push me to my limits."
The actress will be seen judging the show 'Nach Baliye'. Ask
her what prompted her to judge the show after already judging
a music reality show and she says, "I have always loved danc-
ing. Shahid, Deepika are all great dancers. I will also dance to
a couple of songs in the show. I enjoy doing non-fiction and feel
that the reality shows on TV are really good. Nach Baliye will
keep me on my toes.
15 3- 9 April 2017
Entertainment
Marriage is not
on the cards
anytime soon
Neha Sharma: I am
picky about my roles
Actress Neha Sharma, who was last seen in the second install-
ment of 'Tum Bin', said that she is very picky about the scripts and
roles.
Neha ventured into Bollywood in 2010 and has worked in seven
Hindi films like 'Crook: It's Good To Be Ba', 'Kyaa Super Kool Hain
Hum', 'Yamla Pagla Deewana 2', 'Jayantabhai Ki Luv Story',
'Youngistaan', 'Kriti', 'Tum Bin 2' and will be seen making a special
appearance in Anees Bazmi's 'Mubarakan'.
Neha Sharma: Anil Kapoor is a delight to work with
Asked if she will call herself picky about roles and scripts, Neha
said, "Yes, I guess. Since I see some people do five films a year..I
do want to pick interesting subjects that excite me and stuff that is
different from what I have done earlier." The 29-year-old actress
added, "In that bargain, I think the options become very limited."
Talking about other films in her kitty, Neha said, "Few things that
I am looking at. I will talk about them as soon as I can." 'Mubarakan'
also stars Anil Kapoor, Arjun Kapoor , Ileana D'Cruz and Athiya
Shetty in a key roles. The film is being shot in London. It is pro-
duced by Sony Pictures Networks Productions and Cine1 Studios.
Anil and Arjun both play turbaned Sikhs in 'Mubarakan' and this
is the first time that the uncle-nephew duo are sharing screen space
on big screen.