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“You will be heldaccountable”: Pelosi

Warns Trump

WASHINGTON (TIP): SpeakerNancy Pelosi heavily criticizedPresident Trump when the White Houseasserted that the Administration willnot comply with House Committeesubpoenas as part of the impeachmentinquiry. "For a while, the President hastried to normalize lawlessness. Now, heis trying to make lawlessness a virtue.The American people have alreadyheard the President's own words - 'do usa favor, though.' contd on Page 32

No Entry If You Can’tPay for Healthcare

WASHINGTON (TIP):

US President Trump hasissued a proclamation tosuspend the entry ofimmigrants 'who willfinancially burden theUnited States healthcaresystem.' As per the newrule, immigrant visa applicants willhave to demonstrate that they will becovered by health insurance withinthirty days of entering the country orhave the financial resources to pay formedical costs.

Applicants will be required to meetthese requirements before being issuedan immigrant visa. A number ofexceptions will be made, such as forchildren of American citizens.

According to a White Housestatement, 'President Trump is takingthis action to ensure we protect theavailability of healthcare benefits forAmerican citizens' because 'Largenumbers of non-citizens have taken

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Ethiopian PM AbiyAhmed wins Nobel

peace prize

NEW YORK (TIP): The Nobel PeacePrize was awarded Friday, October 11 toa dynamic young African leader whosesweeping reforms and surprisingembrace of a bitter rival have beenpraised as an inspiration to thecontinent and a hopeful counterpoint tostrongman movements far beyond it,says an AP report. Now the task forEthiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmedis reining in the ethnic violence that

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Social Security Announces1.6 Percent BenefitIncrease for 2020

Social Security and SupplementalSecurity Income (SSI) benefits fornearly 69 million Americans will

increase 1.6 percent in 2020, the SocialSecurity Administration announced,October 10.

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University of HoustonReceives $2 Million

Commitment to SupportStudy of Tamil

Language and Culture

HOUSTON (TIP): A Texas nonprofitorganization with a mission to promoteTamil language, culture and literaturehas made a $2 million commitment tothe University of Houston to establish

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Sam Kannappan, founding member and boardpresident, Houston Tamil Studies Chair, Inc.(left) with Renu Khator, president, University

of Houston; Antonio D. Tillis, dean, UH Collegeof Liberal Arts and Social Sciences; and EloiseBrice, vice president, University Advancement

attended a ceremonial signing of theagreement

Photo / Courtesy University of Houston

A New Chapter in Our Ties: PrimeMinister Modi to Xi

MAMALLAPURAM, INDIA (TIP): PrimeMinister Narendra Modi on Saturday, October 12,said that their second informal summit hereheralds the start of a new era in India-Chinarelations. The 'Chennai vision', he hoped, wouldbuild on the first informal summit between Indiaand China last year in Wuhan that had given freshstability and momentum in bilateral relations.

Strategic communication between the twocountries has led to increased stability, heunderlined in his opening remarks at thebeginning of delegation-level talks. PM Modi andXi Jinping have met 17 times at structuredsummits and two informal summits, including theone in Mamallapuram. He recalled that at theWuhan meeting, the two leaders had decided not toallow differences to fester into disputes.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President XiJinping at the Informal Summit in Mamallapuram.

Photo / Courtesy Xinhua

The 2019Nobel Peace

Prize wasgiven to

EthiopianPrime

Minister AbiyAhmed on

FridayOctober 11,

2019.

(File Photo)

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NEW YORK(TIP): Schools Chancellor Richard A.Carranza announced, October 10, the appointment ofJulie L. Shapiro as Chief Executive Officer of The Fundfor Public Schools. As Chief Executive Officer, Shapirowill be responsible for fostering public-privatepartnerships with the New York City business and

nonprofit communities, and securing critical investments for key educationalpriorities to support the administration's Equity and Excellence for All agenda.Shapiro was appointed by the Fund for Public Schools Board of Directors, of whichChancellor Carranza serves as Chair. "Julie has a track record of advancing equityand excellence through public-private partnership - she has tripled the operatingbudget of one of the City's major nonprofit organizations committed to empoweringyoung people. We are thrilled that she has chosen to bring her obvious talent to TheFund for Public Schools," said Schools Chancellor and Fund for Public Schools BoardChair Richard A. Carranza. "I am confident that Julie's passion, commitment toinnovation, and extensive knowledge of the New York philanthropic community willhelp us continue to expand opportunities for our 1.1 million students."

"I've spent the past decade working to advance equity and excellence for youngpeople, and I'm so excited to do this work at the scale of the nation's largest schoolsystem," said Julie L. Shapiro, Chief Executive Officer of The Fund for PublicSchools. "I look forward to partnering with Chancellor Carranza, and engaging NewYork City's unparalleled private sector and nonprofit community for the benefit of our1.1 million students and their families." Under Shapiro's leadership, The Fund willcontinue to promote the Equity and Excellence for All initiatives; increased access tohigh-quality early childhood education; community empowerment initiatives; andsupport for historically underserved communities, including students in temporaryhousing and Multilingual Learners. Read the full story at www.theindianpanorama.news

Julie L. Shapiro is the new CEO of Fund for

Public Schools Experienced nonprofit leader willengage philanthropic communityand expand opportunity for NewYork City's 1.1 million students

NJ Senator Bob MenendezLeads Congressional Delegation

Trip to India

TRENTON, NJ (TIP): After NewJersey Governor Phil Murphy, U.S.Senator from the stateBob Menendez,Ranking Member of the Senate ForeignRelations Committee, led aCongressional Delegation trip to India.

On his trip, Sen. Menendez held aseries of meetings with civil society,security and government officials in thecountry. Sen. Menendez celebratedGandhi's 150th birthday, commemoratedthe 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, andmet with clean energy partners todiscuss how to combat the growingclimate change crisis.

On Sept 27 Menendez held aroundtable with Indian-Americancommunity leaders from across NewJersey to discuss his commitment tofostering the U.S.-India relationship, aswell as his upcoming Congressional

Delegation trip to India. The roundtablewas attended by elected officials,medical professionals, entrepreneurs,civic activists and religious leaders.

"Our relationship with India iscritically important and has madeconsiderable strides in recent years. Ourtrade relationship has grown, ourdefense relationship has grown and ourpeople to people ties are as strong asever," said Sen. Menendez. "We need tocontinue growing this relationship, onethat will extend long beyond the tenuresof leadership in either country."

New Jersey is home to nearly 300,000Indian Americans, making it the thirdhighest state with an Indian Americanpopulation, just after California andNew York. Indian Americans also makeup the largest group of foreign-bornresidents in the state.

On his trip, Sen.Menendez held a

series ofmeetings withcivil society,security andgovernment

officials in thecountry

Gandhi's 150th Birth Anniversary celebrated inNew York: 5 Honored by Shanti Fund

HAPPAUGE, NY (TIP): ShantiFund celebrated the 150th BirthAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhiat the Suffolk County ExecutiveBuilding on October 2nd, whichwas attended by over 150 guests,including NYS AssemblymanAndrew Raia, Town of HuntingtonSupervisor Chad Lupinacci, andConsul General of IndiaAmbassador Sandeep Chakravorty.

Gandhi's favorite bhajans'Vaishanav jan tau tene kahiye jepir parai jane re' and 'RaghupatiRaghav Raja Ram' were presentedby Indian and Korean singers. Agroup of Korean youth also sangmany songs in chorus with liveorchestra.

The life and message ofMahatma Gandhi was shared bythe scholars and honorees of theevent -- Dr. Kirit Gosalia ofPhoenix, Mr. Rajesh Jain ofKolkata, Dr. Kishore Kuncham,Superintendent of Freeport PublicSchools, Ambassador SandeepChakravorty and Publisher of TheSouth Asian Times Mr. Kamlesh C.Mehta. All were honored withMahatma Gandhi Peace &Non-

Violence Award for theircontributions to community whilemaintaining the Gandhianphilosophy and ethics.

Shanti Fund is a not for profitvolunteer-run organizationdedicated to promoting MahatmaGandhi's ideals of peace and non-violence through education. Inexistence for over 25 years, it is theonly such organization in the Stateof New York if not the entire NorthAmerica.

Shanti Fund is the founder of theunique Gandhi Peace Garden onearmarked 50 acres of land on thevast campus of SUNY OldWestbury on Long Island. Beautiful150 trees brought from all 50 USStates have been planted tocommemorate the 150th BirthAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.The Gandhi Peace Garden wasvirtually inaugurated by PrimeMinister Narendra Modi ji fromUN on 24th Sept in the presence ofGeneral Secretary of UN, PrimeMinisters of Bangladesh and SouthKorea and many other State Heads.

(Based on a Press Release issued by Parveen Chopra)

Honoree Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of India in New York (third from left) with otherhonorees

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Indian Consulate Celebrates 150th BirthAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

NEW YORK (TIP): The ConsulateGeneral of India in collaboration withBharatiya Vidya Bhavan(BVB)celebrated 150th Birth Anniversary ofMahatma Gandhi on October 2nd,2019 inUnion Square Park, New York where astatue of the Mahatma stands tall.

The program began with a rendition of

Gandhiji's favorite bhajan titled"Vaishnav Jan To Tene Re Kahiye" by themusic academy of Bharatiya VidyaBhavan. Accompanying them on theviolin was Mrs. Vandana Sharma,former Regional Manager of Air India,Americas.

On the occasion, Ambassador Sandeep

Chakravorty, Consul General of India,New York spoke about the life andteachings of the Mahatma. He also spokeabout Gandhi@150 celebrations and therecent inauguration of 'Gandhi PeaceGarden' at the State University of NewYork Old Westbury Campus by PrimeMinister of India. Dr. Naveen C. Mehta,

Director, BVB, thanked PM Modi for themessage on Mahatma Gandhi that hehad delivered at the UN.

A pioneer of the initiative thatculminated in installation of Gandhiji'sstatue at the park, Dr. Chandrasekhar,reminisced on the journey that wasundertaken to make this idea a reality.

Ambassador Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul General of India, New York, spoke about the life andteachings of the Mahatma in Union Square Park, New York, October 2.

A view of the gathering.Seen, among others,from L to R: Dr Naveen Mehta, AmbassadorSandeep Chakravorty, and Vandana Sharma, former Regional Manager of Air India, Americas

A MUSICAL CONCERT TO PAY HOMAGE TO MAHATMA GANDHI

Sitar exponent Pandit Shubhendra Rao performs at the Indian Consulate

NEW YORK (TIP): Incommemoration of the 150th BirthAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhi andcontinuing with Gandhi@150celebrations, the eighth event in the"Baithak@Consulate"series titled'Homage To The Mahatma' was dedicatedto Mahatma Gandhi. Held on October 01,2019 in the Consulate's ballroom, themusical concert featured acclaimed Sitar

exponent, Pandit Shubhendra Rao whowas accompanied by Ms. Saskia Rao-de-Haas on Indian Cello and Mr. AdityaKalyanpur on Tabla.

The event was attended by prominentmembers of the community, includingMr. Eric Leroy Adams, BoroughPresident of Brooklyn. In his keynoteaddress, Mr. Adams spoke about life andteachings of Mahatma Gandhi. He

emphasized on how we all are connectedto each other and how we affect one-another and how by helping heal others,we end up healing ourselves too.

Amb Sandeep Chakravorty, ConsulGeneral of India in New York, inconsonance with Mr. Adams also spokeabout Gandhiji's influence on leadersaround the world and in the U.S.

A protégé of Bharat Ratna Pandit

Ravi Shankar, Pandit Shubhendra Raoand his team had the audienceenthralled with beautiful medley ofragas. Remembering Gandhiji and in atribute to him, the trio playedprominent hymns , like "Vaishnav JanTo Tene Kahiye Je" and "RaghupatiRaghav Raja Ram", amongst others thatreminded us of the ideals, deeds andteachings of the Father of the Nation.

The musical concert to pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi featured acclaimed Sitar exponent,Pandit Shubhendra Rao

A view of the gathering. Seen in the front row, from L to R: Eric Leroy Adams, BoroughPresident of Brooklyn, Consul General Sandeep Chakravorty, Mrs. Taruna Chakravorty

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Indian AmericanSampat Shivangi to

Serve on Key Panel ofUS Health Body

WASHINGTON (TIP): SampatShivangi, a renowned IndianAmericanphysician, has been invited to serve onthe national advisory committee of akey health body dealing with mentalhealth. Shivangi has been invited bythe US Health and Human ServicesSecretary Alex M Azar to serve on theSubstance Abuse and Mental HealthServices Administration's (SAMHSA)Center for Mental Health ServicesNational Advisory Council.

"I am delighted to invite you to serveon the Substance Abuse and MentalHealth Services Administration's,Center for Mental Health Services,National Advisory Council," Mr Azarstated in a letter to him. "Theappointment is for the term beginningimmediately and ending on July 30,2023," Mr Azar stated.

In a statement, Shivangi thankedTrump and Azar for theirconsideration and the opportunity toserve. "I am honoredthat PresidentDonald Trump's Administration andthe US Secretary of Health and HumanServices Alex M Azar II, haveappointed me to the coveted post toserve on Center for Mental HealthServices, National Advisory Councilfor four year term ending July 30,2023," he stated. He is a recipient of theEllis Island Medal of Honor 2008 andPravasi Bharatiya Samman Award,2017 for his contributions to India-USrelationship.

Indian American Agreesto Plead Guilty inConnection with

Embezzling over $3Million

BOSTON (TIP): The formerexecutive assistant of a Waltham-based technology company has beencharged and has agreed to plead guiltyin connection with a fraud andembezzlement scheme that netted over$3 million. Shivani Patel, 38, ofVineyard Haven, was charged withbank fraud, money laundering andfiling false tax returns. A plea hearinghas not yet been scheduled by theCourt. According to the terms of theplea agreement, the government willrecommend a sentence of 57 months inprison, three years of supervisedrelease, a fine between $20,000 and$200,000, restitution and forfeiture.

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Indian American Physicians Devinder S. Bhatia &Satish Nayak Appointed to Texas Medical Board

HOUSTON (TIP): Texas GovernorGreg Abbott has appointed Devinder S.Bhatia, M.D., and Satish Nayak, M.D., tothe Texas Medical Board for terms set toexpire on April 13, 2025. The Boardregulates the practice of medicine inTexas.

Devinder S. Bhatia, M.D. of Houstonis a Thoracic and CardiovascularSurgeon. He is the founder, CEO, andpresident of Southeast TexasCardiovascular P.A., and is certified bythe American Board of thoracic surgeryand currently serves as chief ofcardiovascular surgery at HCA HoustonHealthcare Tomball. He is a Fellow ofthe American College of Surgeons and amember of The Fellow of theFederation of State Medical Boards. Heis a member of the Society of ThoracicSurgeons, Society for Vascular Surgery,and the Harris County Medical Society.He currently serves on the board ofdirectors for the Houston Symphony

and is a former board member of theHealth Museum. Bhatia received aBachelor of Science in chemistry from

the University of Arkansas and aDoctor of Medicine from the Universityof Arkansas for Medical Sciences.

Satish Nayak, M.D. of Andrews is afamily physician, obstetrician andgynecologist at Nayak Clinic. He is amember of the American MedicalAssociation, American Academy ofFamily Medicine, Texas Association ofFamily Physicians, and the TexasMedical Association. He currentlyserves as the vice president of theYeriwah Mega Foundation and is atrustee for the Hindu Association ofWest Texas. Nayak received a Bachelorof Medicine and Surgery fromKarnataka University, a Doctor ofMedicine in Obstetrics & Gynecologyfrom Mangalore University, a Doctor ofMedicine in family medicine fromWestchester County Medical Center,and a Doctor of Medicine inTransitional Medicine from theUniversity of Maryland.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointedDevinder S. Bhatia, and Satish Nayak to the

Texas Medical Board

Sampat Shivangi is the founding presidentof American Affiliation of Physicians of

Indian-origin in Mississippi

HOUSTON (TIP): The StimulatingUrban Renewal throughEntrepreneurship (SURE™) program atthe University of Houston C. T. BauerCollege of Business has been recognizedas one of the nation's top university-ledeconomic development initiatives.

Indian American Saleha Khumawala,Robert Grinaker Professor ofAccounting at the C.T. Bauer College ofBusiness, leads the Stimulating UrbanRenewal through EntrepreneurshipProgram for aspiring entrepreneurs.

The project received the 2019 Award ofExcellence for Innovation + Talent at theUniversity Economic DevelopmentAssociation annual summit earlier thismonth. U.S. Department of CommerceDeputy Assistant Secretary DennisAlvord presented SURE™representatives with the 2019 Award ofExcellence for Innovation + Talentaward at the University EconomicDevelopment Association (UEDA)annual summit Oct. 1.

SURE™ is an innovative educationalmodel that creates a partnershipbetween UH students, entrepreneursfrom the local community and areabusiness leaders. Since its founding in2012, SURE™ has educated more than1,200 current and aspiring Houston area

entrepreneurs, trained more than 300Bauer College students and beeninvolved in the launch or expansion ofnearly 300 local businesses.

Khumawalateaches and does researchin the field of Government and Non-Profit Accounting and SocialEntrepreneurship. She has widelypublished in prestigious journals suchas The Accounting Review, Journal ofAccounting and Public Policy, Journal ofAccounting, Auditing and Finance,Accounting Horizons, Advances inInternational Accounting, Journal ofPublic Budgeting Accountability andFinancial Management and others andhas made numerous presentations atnational and international conferences.She has successfully led the StudyAbroad Programs to India since 2002 forstudents, faculty and administrators atthe University of Houston She is also thecoauthor of Government and Not-for-Profit Accounting: Concepts andPractices, 7th edition, John Wiley &Sons, and is an active member of theAmerican Accounting Association andserved as the President of theGovernment and Non Profit Section in2008. Dr. Khumawala is also an advisor toseveral nonprofit organizations inHouston

Indian American Led EconomicDevelopment Initiative Earns

National RecognitionSaleha Khumawala, Robert

Grinaker Professor ofAccounting at the C.T.

Bauer College of Business,who leads the Stimulating

Urban Renewal throughEntrepreneurship Programfor aspiring entrepreneursreceived the 2019 Award

of Excellence forInnovation + Talent

(Courtesy University ofHouston C. T. BauerCollege of Business)

Indian American TextilesEntrepreneur Arun

Agarwal Appointed toTexas Medical Board

DALLAS (TIP): Texas Governor GregAbbott appointed Dallas-based, textilesentrepreneur Arun Agarwal to theMedical Board last week. The board'smission is to protect and enhance thepublic's health, safety and welfare byestablishing and maintaining standardsof excellence used in regulating thepractice of medicine and ensuringquality health care for the citizens ofTexas through licensure, discipline andeducation. Agarwal is one of six Texansto receive this appointment; the othersare Devinder S. Bhaita, M.D., VanessaHicks-Callaway, Satish Nayak, M.D.,Jason Tibbels, M.D. and reappointedRobert David Martinez, M.D.

"I am honored and humbled to serveon the Texas Medical Board for the nextfive years," said Agarwal. "Texansdeserve the best standards in healthcare, and it will be our duty to regulatethe practice of medicine in the state. Itwill be one of the highlights of myprofessional career."

Arun Agarwal of Dallas is ChiefExecutive Officer of Nextt and hasbusiness interests in textiles, cottontrading and real estate. He is on theboard of the US India FriendshipCouncil, Big Brother Big Sisters, TexasPublic Policy Foundation EducationCommittee, and the US GlobalLeadership Coalition. (Read full story

on www.theindianpanorama.news)

Arun Agarwal ofDallas is Chief

Executive Officerof Nextt and has

businessinterests in

textiles, cottontrading and real

estate

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Breaking News

At least fourdead

in New York shooting:

PoliceNEW YORK CITY (TIP): At least

four people died and three werewounded in a shooting at a socialclub in New York early Saturday,October 12, police said.

No one has been arrested over theshooting, which took place inBrooklyn, and the motive and exactcircumstances are not known, aNew York police official said.

The local affiliate of ABC Newsdescribed the place where theshooting took place as an after-hours club.

Four men were pronounced deadat the scene, while two other menand a woman suffered non-life-threateninginjuries, the policeofficial said.

Earlier, reports had said as manyas five people were wounded.

NEW YORK (TIP): The IndianConsulate in New York has in a pressrelease to The Indian Panorama givendetails of the 12th Know Goa Program.

The 12th Know Goa Program isscheduled to be held from 04th to 18thJanuary 2020.

"Know Goa Programme (KGP)" is

being organized by Government of Goa,Department of NRI Affairs and havebeen formulated for the benefit of GoanDiaspora Youth who are born abroad andare foreign nationals but whose parentsor ancestors are of Goan origin.

Know Goa Programme is intended foryoung professionals in the age group of

21 to 30 years who have distinguishedthemselves in various fields and whohave shown an abiding interest in Goaand India.

During their visit, the participantswill get an opportunity to visit premiereducational, cultural, historical andother places of interest, besidesinteracting with local Goans, electedrepresentatives at all levels, as well asGovernment dignitaries like Hon'bleGovernor of Goa, Hon'ble Chief Ministerof Goa, etc. The participants duringtheir visit to New Delhi will get anopportunity to see World HeritageMonuments like the Red Fort, Taj Mahal,etc.

The Government of Goa will bear 90%

of the total cost of the lowest economyair fare from the home country of theparticipant to India and back besidesentire cost of local travel,accommodation and meals.

Interested Goan Diaspora youth fromthe jurisdiction of Consulate General ofIndia in New York (i.e., States ofConnecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, NewHampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio,Pennsylvania, Rhode Island andVermont) may send the scan copy oftheir filled application toculture.newyork@mea.gov.in on orbefore November 15, 2019.

Visit the Consulate websitewww.indiainnewyork.gov.in for terms andconditions, form and further information.

The 12th Know Goa Program: January 4 to 18, 2020 Last date for submission of Form:

November 15, 2019

Xavier University School ofMedicine Aruba holds its 3rdAnnual Global Alumni Meet

ARUBA (TIP): On October 3-5, XavierUniversity School of Medicine held its 3rdAnnual Alumni Global Meet at its campusin Aruba. This annual meet bringstogether the Administration, Alumni,Faculty, Students and Special Guests.Xavier welcomed over 50 guests this yearto Aruba for the event.

President Ravishankar Bhooplapur,Chairman Mr. Edwin Casey, andChancellor Dr. JG Bhat welcomed HerExcellency, Prime Minister of Aruba Mrs.Evelyn Wever Croes as the keynotespeaker for this year's Global AlumniMeet. The Prime Minister spoke about herown education journey and how from ayoung age she had an interest in Medicine.She told the students how becoming adoctor is a big responsibility but arewarding one as well. She wished all thestudents and alumni the best of luck in

their future endeavors. On behalf of thepeople of Aruba, The Prime Ministershared her gratitude to Xavier for being apart of Aruba and thanked Xavier formaking such a large contribution to theisland. Her Excellency concluded by howexcited she was for Xavier's new campuswhich is being built in Hato and how it's agreat project for Aruba. PresidentBhooplapur, Chairman Casey andChancellor Bhat on behalf of the entireBoard of Trustees presented HerExcellency with an award of appreciation.

Xavier was also pleased to welcome theHonorable Minister of Social Affairs andLabor of Aruba, Mr Glenbert Croes whoinaugurated this year's meet. MinisterCroes thanked Xavier for making such apositive impact to Aruba and to its people.As the Minister of Social Affairs he spokehow happy he was about the health fairs

conducted by the students at Xavier for thepeople of Aruba.

Xavier President RavishankarBhooplapur addressed the audience spokeon the remarkable achievements thatXavier has achieved including a 96%USMLE Step 1 First Time pass rate andthat Xavier holds full accreditation fromboth CAAM-HP and ACCM. PresidentBhooplapur then went on to announce theestablishing of the Xavier Foundation, anew charitable organization started by theUniversity. President Bhooplapur onbehalf of the Board of Trusteesannounced a goal of raising 5 milliondollars in the next 5 years. PresidentBhooplapur said that 400k had alreadybeen pledge at the start of the GlobalAlumni Meet.

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Prime Minister of Aruba, Mrs. Evelyn Wever-Croes and Xavier President Ravishankar

BhooplapurThe Xavier Board of Trustees with The Honorable Minister of Social Affairs and Labor of Aruba,

Mr. Glenbert Croes

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Is he being alarmist, or is itscaremongering, frustration,unleashing of non-state actors?Whatever the Pakistan premier'smotive, it is clear he iscomfortable to run with the haresand hunt with the hounds. Are weready for the worst-casescenario?

It is not very clear what PrimeMinister Imran Khan had in mindwhen he said on September 29 at

Islamabad airport that those standing bythe Kashmiris were doing "jihad" andthat Pakistan would support Kashmiriseven if the world did not. Was he beingalarmist as he was at the UN, or was heusing a scaremongering hyperbole toimpress the domestic audience?

Was it due to his frustration that hisUS visit did not result in any dramatictraction in favor of Pakistan's stand onKashmir despite his aggressive UNspeech, meetings with US leaders ormajor think tanks?

Was it a green signal to Pakistan'spolitical and religious parties who weredissuaded by him on September 19 frommarching towards the Line of Control(LoC) to show solidarity with theKashmiris? He had said on that day afterinaugurating the Torkham Terminal onthe Afghan-Pak border: "If anyone fromPakistan goes to India to fight 'jihad', hewill be the first to do an injustice toKashmiris, he will be the enemy ofKashmiris." According to unconfirmedreports, Khan also asked them to wait tillhe forcefully presented the Kashmirissue "like never before" at the UNGeneral Assembly.

Or worse still, was it his signal tounleash the Kashmir-centric non-stateactors who were so far held in checkthrough international pressure?

The Washington angleImran Khan's Torkham statement was

applauded by Alice Wells, US StateDepartment's Principal Deputy AssistantSecretary, on September 20 as an"unambiguous and important" call forrestraint, although she also added thatWashington DC would expect "sustainedcommitment" by Pakistan to rein in allterrorist groups to maintain regionalstability.

For Imran Khan, there are alsowelcome signs from US CongressmanBrad Sherman, Chairman of the USHouse Sub-Committee on Asia, who hasannounced that Alice Wells would appearbefore the Sub-Committee on October 22to discuss the prevailing situation in theValley, including human rights. ScottBushy, Deputy Secretary in charge ofdemocracy, human rights and labor inSouth Asia, was also expected to testifyon Assam (NRC).

On September 26, Alice Wells, whileaddressing the 74th United NationsGeneral Assembly, had said that the USwanted India to "rapidly" easerestrictions in Kashmir and that theywere "concerned by the widespreaddetentions in the Valley". "We lookforward to the Indian Government'sresumption of political engagement withlocal leaders and the scheduling of thepromised elections at the earliestopportunity."

In such a background, Imran Khanwould not have decided to dramaticallyharden his overt policy towards India sosoon after his return to Pakistan whensigns are evident that the US is leaningon him to rescue the failed Taliban-Afghanistan accord. Zalmay Khalilzadwas in Islamabad on October 1. MullahBaradar too visited Islamabad. Also,Turkey and Malaysia, which had openlysupported Pakistan on Kashmir, arelikely to help during the FinancialAction Task Force (FATF) inquisition inParis.

Logic of the illogicalOne instance comes to mind indicating

Imran Khan's apparent inability to

articulate a logical stand on trickyreligio-political issues that havedominated Pakistan's history, which henow faces as the Prime Minister. Thisincident took place seven years ago whenhe was an Opposition leader. On October14, 2012, he caused alarm in Pakistan andAfghanistan by justifying Talibanviolence, calling it "jihad". He said: "Thepeople who are fighting in Afghanistanagainst foreign occupation are fighting a'jihad'."

The occasion he made this statementwas also wrong. That was after visitingMalala Yousafzai in a Peshawar hospitalafter she was severely injured by thePakistani Taliban in Mingora in Swatvalley on October 9 for "preventingobscenity", as stated by EhasanullahEhasan, TTP spokesman. Imran Khan'sstatement then caused tremendousuproar in Pakistan, among the UlemaCouncil and in Afghanistan.

It is not that Imran Khan wasunsympathetic to Malala. On July 13,2013, he had tweeted: "Malala's courageand commitment to the cause ofeducation, especially girls, is admirable."Or was it because of his admission, asThe Guardian (UK) reported on October14, 2012 that he would not publicly namethe Taliban because "he feared it wouldput his party's supporters at risk".

Whatever might be his motive, it isclear that he is comfortable to run withthe hares and hunt with the hounds. Thisis a dangerous strategy for a PrimeMinister of a country which is beingaccused of being a terror factory. Whatthen could we expect in a worst-casescenario, and are we ready?

Pakistan has already been given noticeon October 1 by the US through RandallShriver, Assistant Secretary of Defensefor Indo-Pacific Affairs, to put a lid onmilitants to prevent a cross-borderattack. Our own services are preparingfor a sea or land-based 26/11-typesurprise attack.

Should we expect a high-precisiondrone attack like the September 14

incidents on Abqaiq or Khuras in SaudiArabia? Amazingly, even after threeweeks, we do not have precise detailsfrom where these drones were launched.There is no doubt that we are veryvulnerable here although Pakistan maynot sponsor this type of attack whenthings are more favorable to them.

That does not mean that non-stateactors would not. I would like to cautionall concerned on an incident fromMumbai when none of our protectiveshields worked. On May 23, 2015, at about5.55 pm, a Jet Air pilot aborted his take-off after alerting ATC on noticing fiveunmanned objects which looked likedrones flying in a "tight" formation onhis flight path. According to the StandardOperating Practice (SOP), the ATC askedan inbound flight not to land and alertedthe CISF, police, IAF, INS Kunjali andMilitary Liaison Unit (MLU).

No clue regarding the identity wasreceived till May 26 when policeenquiries revealed that they wereharmless celebratory "hot air balloons".For three days, rumors were agog thatthey were drones fitted with explosivesdirected against certain targets inMumbai.

(The author is former Special Secretary,Cabinet Secretariat, GOI)

8 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019EDITORIAL

AS I SEE IT

Making sense of Imran Khan’sutterances, his motive By Vappala Balachandran

It took plain-speaking from OlivierAndries, the CEO of the Frenchengine manufacturer associated

with the Rafale fighter jet, to drivehome the point that the ambitiousMake in India initiative - launched withfanfare in 2014 - has a long way to go inthe defense sector. Andries, who headsmultinational Safran, the maker of M88state-of-the-art engines, told DefenseMinister Rajnath Singh that thecompany planned to invest about $150million in India towards training andmaintenance, but was apprehensive of

the country's tax and customs'terrorism'. He sought support oneasing tax norms for a business-friendly environment. Rajnath had toassure him that India was committed toproviding the right climate forinvestments. The issues red-flagged bythe Safran chief prompted the DefenseMinister to later tell a delegation ofCEOs representing France's defenseindustry majors that India was open to'any further tax rationalization' thatmay be required to encourage Make inIndia in this sector.

Even though India has significantlyimproved its global Ease of DoingBusiness ranking from 142 to 77 in the

past over four years, it is still waybehind other Asian nations likeSingapore, South Korea (both in the topfive), UAE (11), Japan (39) and China(46). In her Budget speech, FinanceMinister Nirmala Sitharaman hadannounced that sincedefensemodernizationand upgrade wasa national priority, the import ofequipment not being manufactured inIndia was being exempted from basiccustoms duty. Many more suchconfidence-building measures areneeded to attract foreign investors.

The transfer of technology is a mustfor achieving the lofty goal of self-reliance in the defense sector. Last year,

the government had unveiled thestrategic partnership model, whichenvisages a long-term tie-up of Indianentities with global OriginalEquipment Manufacturers to set updomestic manufacturing infrastructureand supply chains. Amid the mixedresponse to this policy, the privatesector has been demanding a levelplaying field and a transparent biddingprocess. Unless the bottlenecks areremoved, India - now the fourth largestdefense spender in the world - willcontinue to depend heavily on importsin the high-stakes military arena.

(Tribune, Chandigarh)

GUESTCOMMENT

Make in India: Self-reliance in defense sector a distant dream

Pakistan PM Imran Khan

File photo

9THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 PERSPECTIVE

By G Parthasarathy

THE NEW YORK TAKEAWAYIndia must not rest on its laurels - serious challenges lie ahead

India must notrest on its laurelsbecause of what

transpired inHouston andNew York, as

seriouschallenges lie

ahead. Wecannot but be

concerned aboutChina's recent

actions on J&K.China hassteadfastly

backed Pakistanin the UNSC,UNHRC and

UNGA.

Visits abroad by India's PrimeMinisters have historically beendriven by geopolitics, economics,

or by energy requirements. Modi's visitto Houston was, however, 'diaspora-driven'. It was the rising profile andgrowing political activism of the three-million-strong diaspora in the US, whichset the stage for an unprecedented get-together. 'Howdy, Modi!' in which 50,000members participated, featured theleaders of the world's most populous andpowerful democracies - PM Modi andPresident Trump.

As Modi smilingly noted, worldleaders greeted him at the UNGA in NewYork with the words, 'Howdy, Modi'! TheHouston meeting had its importance forTrump also as he faces challenges inTexas and elsewhere, ahead of thepresidential elections next year.Interestingly, the BJP, which has had agrowing presence in the US and onlyduring and after the 1970s 'Emergency' inIndia, now has growing support from thediaspora in countries like Myanmar,Mauritius and the Gulf.

Modi realized it would be best to gethis visit started with offers of expandingbusiness and investment cooperationwith the dynamic energy industry of hishosts. His visit was marked by thesigning of a $7.5 billion MoU by PetroNet(India) with US firm Telurian Inc.involving the purchase of 5 million tonsof gas annually, with a $2.5 billioninvestment by PetroNet. A meeting withsenior executives of US oil companiesfollowed. The US is today the largestproducer of oil and gas, radicallychanging the dynamics of globalproduction. It is also emerging as asignificant supplier to India, reducingIndia's dependence on supplies from thevolatile Persian Gulf region.

Modi's focus shifted to geopolitics inNew York, apart from furtherinteractions with US business tycoons.US companies are increasingly movingout of China after Trump's tradesanctions following allegations ofChinese business malpractices. India

should not lose out in exploiting newopportunities, as US businesses look fornew partners. While there was optimismabout resolving some, if not all, trade-related differences with the US, it is clearthat further negotiations involvingmutual concessions are required toresolve key issues. Resolving thesedifferences, hopefully soon, will end USobjections to restoring the WTO'sGeneralized System of Preferences(GSP) for imports by India, which wasdone unilaterally by the Trumpadministration.

India was seen as being obstructive ininternational efforts to conclude a globalagreement on climate change fordecades. Modi, however, made drasticchanges in our negotiating strategy,which led to the signing of the ParisAccord. He took the position thatdeveloping countries should not setunrealistic conditions in negotiations onthis crucial issue. This change is a majorreason why India is today seen as aresponsible global leader on issues ofclimate change. Trump, however,deservedly faces criticism for refusing tocooperate in discussions on climatechange.

Imran Khan arrived in New York withonly one aim. He was desperate topersuade the international communityto condemn India on the Kashmir issueand its alleged violation of humanrights. Pakistan's earlier efforts to getIndia condemned in the UNSC andthereafter in the UNHRC had failed.China was the only country that backedPakistan openly, with the Britishduplicitously backing the Chinese. Whilethere were some noises against India byTurkey and Malaysia, the GeneralAssembly was aghast at Imran's long-winded diatribe against India when heheld out the threat of a nuclear conflict!

Modi's address at the UNGA wascharacterized as 'measured'. Rather thandwelling on bilateral or partisan issues,he focused on issues of global concernlike climate change. He stressed onIndia's commitment to addressing issues

of concern to the common man, likemedical care and drinking water. He alsoalluded to the message of peace andharmony of the Buddha. But we shouldrealistically recognize that theinternational community will remainfocused on how successfully, and soon,we restore normalcy in the Valley. Thisissue has to be imaginatively addressed.

A young First Secretary in our UNMission (New York), Vidisha Maitra,exposed details of Pakistan's actions as astate sponsor of terrorism. She pointedlyalluded to the epic surrender of thePakistan army in Dhaka in December1971 by Imran's kinsman, Lt Gen AAKNiazi: 'Pogroms, Prime Minister ImranKhan Niazi, are not a phenomenon oftoday's vibrant democracies. We wouldrequest you to refresh your rathersketchy understanding of history. Do notforget the gruesome genocideperpetrated by Pakistan against its ownpeople in 1971 and the role played by LtGen AAK Niazi. It is a sordid fact thatthe Hon'ble Prime Minister ofBangladesh reminded this Assemblyabout earlier.'

India must not rest on its laurelsbecause of what transpired in Houstonand New York, as serious challenges lieahead. We cannot but be concernedabout China's recent actions on J&K.China has steadfastly backed Pakistan inthe UNSC, UNHRC and UNGA. It hadearlier adopted a neutral stand on J&Kafter Deng Xiaoping took over in 1978.China demonstrated this policy when itsformer President Jiang Zemin took aneutral stance on J&K, instead ofautomatically supporting Pakistan as itused to earlier, during his visits to Indiaand Pakistan in 1996. Moreover, the USand China took an almost similar standduring the Kargil conflict in 1999, whenthey exercised diplomatic pressure onIslamabad to end its militarymisadventure and respect the Line ofControl.

(The author is Chancellor, Jammu centraluniversity, & former high commissioner to

Pakistan)

Pakistan PM Imran Khan and Chinese President Xi File photo

10 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019SOUTH ASIA

11 dead, over 100injured as bus rollsdown hill in Nepal

KATHMANDU (TIP): Anoverloaded bus plunged down a hill incentral Nepal, killing at least 11 andinjuring 108 people, an official said onOctober 13.

The packed bus was ferryingpassengers—who had been celebratingthe Hindu festival of Dashain—fromSindhupalchowk to neighbouringKathmandu.

But the crowded vehicle slipped andfell more than 50 metres at a bend.

“Six people were killed instantly andfive more passed away on the way tohospital or while being treated,”district official Goma Devi Chemjongtold AFP.

Chemjong said 108 people wereinjured but only 39 were kept fortreatment.

“We are investigating what causedthe accident,” she said.

Accidents are common on Nepal’spoorly maintained highways, with thenumber increasing during the festivalseason when the roads are far busierand public transport overcrowded. —AFP

Singapore to becomefirst country to ban adsfor very sugary drinksSINGAPORE (TIP): Singapore will

become the first country in the worldto ban ads for the most unhealthysugary drinks in its latest move tocombat rising diabetes rates, thehealth ministry said October 11.

Products deemed “less healthy”must now display labels grading theirnutritional and sugar content, withthose considered to be most unhealthybanned from appearing in ads acrossall media platforms, includingbroadcast, print and online channels.

“This aims to reduce the influence ofsuch advertisements on consumerpreferences,” the ministry said, callingthe ban a world-first.

It added that the measures were onlya start and it will continue to explorethe possibility of a sugar tax or ban.

“We urge SSB (sugar-sweetenedbeverages) manufacturers to considerreformulating their drinks to containless sugar even as we further studythese measures,” it said.

The ministry said it will obtainindustry feedback in the comingmonths on how to implement themeasures and announce more detailsnext year.

According to the InternationalDiabetes Federation, 13.7 per cent ofadults suffer from diabetes inSingapore, one of the highest ratesamong developed nations.

Other marketing bans around theworld have focused on restrictingchildren’s exposure to junk food ads.

Some 420 million people around theworld today suffer from diabetes, withthe number expected to rise to 629million by 2045, according to theInternational Diabetes Federation. —AFP

Pakistan arrests top 4 leaders ofJuD/LeT ahead of FATF meeting

LAHORE (TIP): Pakistan's lawenforcement agencies on Thursdayarrested the "top four leaders" of thebanned LeT/JuD on charges ofterrorism financing, a move thatauthorities say would put the "entirecore leadership" of these outfits on trial.

The top four leaders of Lashkar-e-Taiba /Jamaat-ud-Dawah (JuD) arrestedon Thursday have been identified asProfessor Zafar Iqbal, Yahya Aziz,Muhammad Ashraf and Abdul Salam.

The development comes ahead of theFinancial Action Task Force's crucialplenary meeting scheduled to be held inParis from October 12 to October 15.

Pakistan was placed on the grey list bythe Paris-based watchdog in June lastyear and was given a plan of action tocomplete it by October 2019, or face therisk of being placed on the black listwith Iran and North Korea.

A spokesman for the CounterTerrorism Department (CTD) said thatthere had been an "important progress"in the National Action Plan (NAP) as themain leaders of proscribed organisationJuD/LeT have been arrested by the CTDPunjab in offences of terrorismfinancing.

"JuD/LeT chief Hafiz Saeed is alreadyin prison facing trial for commission ofoffences of terrorism financing. Now theentire core leadership of the JuD/LeTwill be on trial," the CTD said.

It further said the CTD Punjab hasbeen investigating offences of terrorismfinancing wherein these accused hadbuilt assets using the funds raisedthrough terrorism financing.

"The suspects further used these assetsto raise more funds for terrorismfinancing. Donors of severalassets/properties are also underinvestigation for providing some ofthese assets to the suspects and theirproscribed organisations namelyJuD/LeT," it said.

"The suspects had formed trusts, likeAl-Anfaal Trust, which acted as frontentities of these organisations. Theassets/properties have already beenfrozen by the government," it said,adding the suspects will be producedbefore the trial court on Friday.

The CTD had arrested Saeed on July17. He is detained at the Kot Lakhpat jailin Lahore. The CTD said investigationwas launched into financing matters of

proscribed organisations -- JuD and LeT-- in connection with the implementationof UN Sanctions against theseDesignated Entities & Persons asdirected by the NSC (National SecurityCommittee) in its meeting on January 1,2019 chaired by Prime Minister ImranKhan for implementing the NAP.

The US Department of the Treasuryhas designated Saeed as a SpeciallyDesignated Global Terrorist. The US,since 2012, has been offering a USD 10million reward for information thatbrings Saeed to justice.

Saeed-led JuD is believed to be thefront organisation for the LeT which isresponsible for carrying out the 2008Mumbai attacks that killed 166 people.PTI

Pak slips 3 places to110th on global

competitiveness indexISLAMABAD (TIP): A report by

the World Economic Forum saysPakistan has slipped three placesand now ranks 110th on theinternational organisation’s annualGlobal Competitiveness Index.

The assessment for 2019 came outon Wednesday from theorganisation, best known for itsannual gathering of the elites in theSwiss ski resort of Davos.

The index evaluates factors behindproductivity and long-termeconomic growth.

The report says Pakistan’s rankingdeteriorated due to poorperformance in key areas of pressfreedoms, governance, innovation,corruption, life expectancy,productivity and humandevelopment.

Pakistan made improvement insome areas such as budgetarytransparency and reduction inorganized crimes.

The World Economic Forum’sindex maps out the competitivelandscape of 141 economies, based onmore than 100 indicators in a dozencategories. — AP

Pak court rejects plea toterrorism charges against

MusharrafISLAMABAD (TIP): A Pakistani

court has dismissed a petition seekingdeletion of terrorism charges againstformer military dictator PervezMusharraf and transfer of his case fromthe Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) to thesessions court, according to a mediareport. An Islamabad High Courtdivision bench comprising Chief JusticeAthar Minallah and Justice MiangulHassan Aurangzeb resumed the hearingof the petition filed by 75-year-oldMusharraf through his lawyer AkhtarShah. The bench dismissed the petitionon Wednesday because of repeatedabsence of Shah during the hearing ofthe case, Dawn News reported.

The former military ruler has beenseeking deletion of terrorism chargesand subsequent transfer of his case fromthe ATC to the sessions court on theground that initially the first informationreport (FIR) was registered under thePakistan Penal Code against him inconnection with the detention of 60

judges of the superior judiciary after theimposition of emergency on November 3,2007. However, in 2013, a single-memberbench of the IHC had ordered the policeto invoke the anti-terror law againstMusharraf since detaining judges is “anact of terrorism”. The ATC has alreadydeclared Musharraf a proclaimedoffender in the judges’ detention case ashe has been abroad since March 2016, thereport said. The prosecution has laidentire evidence against the accused inthis case. However, the trial is standstillas the former military leader isabsconding in the case.

In 2009, the Secretariat police hadregistered the judges’ detention caseagainst Musharraf on the complaint ofadvocate Mohammad Aslam Ghumman.

The complainant said that the formerpresident, soon after the imposition ofemergency in 2007, had kept 60 judges ofthe superior courts under detention forover five months at their residences, itsaid. PTI

11THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTS

12 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019US

Acting US homelandsecurity chief

McAleenan resigns

WASHINGTON (TIP): ActingUS homeland security chief KevinMcAleenan has resigned, USPresident Donald Trumpannounced on Friday, October 11becoming the latest in a long list oftop officials to leave theadministration.

"Kevin McAleenan has done anoutstanding job as ActingSecretary of Homeland Security.We have worked well together withBorder Crossings being waydown," Trump said in a tweet.

"Kevin now, after many years inGovernment, wants to spend moretime with his family and go to theprivate sector. CongratulationsKevin, on a job well done!"

McAleenan served in the role foronly six months, replacingKirstjen Nielsen, who sat at thehelm of the powerful agency for 18months.

McAleenan's brief tenure, theTrump administration stepped upefforts to discourage an exodus ofmigrants from Honduras,Guatemala and El Salvador byasking Mexico to impede theirtransit and requiring them toapply for asylum in the firstcountry they enter--meaning eitherGuatemala or Mexico.

"I want to thank the Presidentfor the opportunity to servealongside the men and women ofthe Department of HomelandSecurity," McAleenan said in atweet.

"With his support, over the lastsix months, we have madetremendous progress mitigatingthe border security andhumanitarian crisis we faced thisyear, by reducing unlawfulcrossings, partnering withgovernments in the region tocounter human smugglers andaddress the causes of migration,and deploy additional bordersecurity resources."

Trump said he would announce anew acting homeland securitysecretary next week, and that therewere "many wonderfulcandidates".

(Source: Agencies)

Acting US homeland security chiefKevin McAleenan has quit after a six-

month stint

Ex-envoy tells impeachment inquiryTrump ousted her based on 'false claims'WASHINGTON (TIP): The former US

ambassador to Ukraine on Friday ,October 11 told a House ofRepresentatives impeachment inquiryinto President Donald Trump thatTrump ousted her based on "unfoundedand false claims" after she had comeunder attack by his personal lawyerRudy Giuliani.

Marie Yovanovitch, the ambassadorwho was abruptly recalled from Kiev inMay, spent more than nine hours in aclosed-door meeting with Housemembers and staff. She had beenexpected to appear last week but was toldnot to by the State Department at thebehest of the White House, according toDemocratic House members. Lawmakersthen issued a subpoena for herappearance and she complied.

Yovanovitch, according to a copy ofher opening statement posted online byUS media, said she was told by a seniorState Department official about "aconcerted campaign against me" andsaid Trump had pushed for her removalsince the middle of 2018 even though thedepartment believed "I had done nothingwrong." She expressed alarm overdamage to diplomacy under Trump andwarned about "private interests"circumventing "professional diplomatsfor their own gain, not the public good."

The impeachment inquiry focuses on aJuly 25 phone call in which Trumppressed Ukrainian President VolodymyrZelenskiy to investigate a leading rivalseeking to face Trump in the 2020presidential election, former DemocraticVice President Joe Biden, and Biden'sbusinessman son Hunter Biden.

Giuliani has accused Yovanovitch ofblocking efforts to persuade Ukraine toinvestigate the Bidens. The former NewYork mayor has said he providedinformation to both Trump and Stateabout Yovanovitch, who he suggestedwas biased against Trump.

On Friday, Giuliani said: "I was doingit in my role as a defense lawyer" forTrump.

Trump was asked on Friday whetherGiuliani was still his personal attorney.He answered, "I don't know." A personfamiliar with the situation said Giulianiwas still Trump's outside counsel butwould not represent him on mattersdealing with Ukraine.

In her statement, Yovanovitch deniedany bias. She said Giuliani's associates"may well have believed that theirpersonal financial ambitions werestymied by our anti-corruption policy inUkraine."

Democrats have called her removalpolitically motivated.

Democratic Representative DennyHeck said he was gripped byYovanovitch's testimony. "It was thatamazing, that powerful, that impactful.And I just feel very fortunate to havebeen there," he told reporters.

Republicans were critical.Representative Lee Zeldin calledYovanovitch's testimony a "clown show."

According to a White House summary,

Trump in his call to Zelenskiy said ofYovanovitch: "the woman was bad newsand the people she was dealing with inthe Ukraine were bad news." Zelenskiyagreed she was a "bad ambassador" andagreed to investigate the Bidens.

The conversation occurred afterTrump withheld $391 million in securityassistance to Ukraine as it faces Russia-backed separatists in the eastern part ofthe country.

"Although I understand that I served atthe pleasure of the president, I wasnevertheless incredulous that the USgovernment chose to remove anAmbassador based, as best as I can tell,on unfounded and false claims by peoplewith clearly questionable motives,"Yovanovitch said in her statement.

Yovanovitch, who entered the Capitolcomplex for the deposition wearing darkglasses, did not respond to questions.

Yovanovitch has worked under bothRepublican and Democraticadministrations and has had supportfrom members of both parties inCongress. A senior Republicancongressional aide described her assomeone widely viewed as"professional." Democrats have accusedTrump of pressuring vulnerable allyUkraine to dig up dirt on a rival for hisown political benefit.

Biden is a leading Democraticcontender seeking his party'snomination to face Trump in the 2020presidential election.

Democrats have also criticized theTrump administration for what they seeas efforts to obstruct the investigation.After Yovanovitch's testimony, HouseIntelligence Committee Chairman AdamSchiff warned that interfering in theprobe would show "the president isviolating the constitutional separation ofpowers and seeking to cover up hismisconduct."

He said Yovanovitch had been "a modeldiplomat and deserves better than the

shabby treatment she received from thepresident and the Secretary of State."

As Yovanovitch spoke to the HouseForeign Affairs, Intelligence andOversight committees, Secretary ofState Mike Pompeo insisted that theadministration would comply with thelaw.

"We're going to do everything we'relawfully required to do," Pompeo said inan interview with WKRN-TV inNashville.

The investigation could lead to theapproval of articles of impeachment - orformal charges against the president - inthe House. A trial on whether to removeTrump from office would then be held inthe Senate, where Trump's fellowRepublicans who control the chamberhave shown little appetite for oustinghim.

In a call with her fellow HouseDemocrats on Friday afternoon, SpeakerNancy Pelosi said the investigation wasabout finding facts, not Trump'spersonality, although she said Trump"has become a potty mouth and childrenare listening." "His policy, hispersonality, his potty-mouth, that's aboutthe election," Pelosi said, according to anaide who was on the call. "The inquiry isbecause he has not honored his oath ofoffice. We will honor ours."

Trump had told a rally on Thursdaythat Biden "was only a good vicepresident because he knew how to kiss(former President) Barack Obama's ass."

Yovanovitch said the United States'allowing Russian aggression towardUkraine would "set a precedent that theUnited States will regret for decades tocome."

"Today, we see the State Departmentattacked and hollowed out from within.State Department leadership, withCongress, needs to take action now todefend this great institution, and itsthousands of loyal and effectiveemployees," she said.

Depositions are scheduled in thecoming days with more witnesses,including Fiona Hill, former seniordirector for European and RussianAffairs on Trump's National SecurityCouncil, as well as Deputy AssistantSecretary of State George Kent and StateDepartment Counselor UlrichBrechbuhl.

Gordon Sondland, the US ambassadorto the European Union, will comply witha subpoena and testify on Thursday, hislawyers said, despite the White Housepolicy against cooperation. ButSondland is not yet authorized to releasedocuments the committees have sought,his lawyers said.

On Thursday, October 10, twobusinessmen, Ukraine-born Lev Parnasand Belarus-born Igor Fruman, whohelped Giuliani as he investigated Bidenwere arrested in what US prosecutorscalled a scheme to illegally funnel moneyto a pro-Trump election committee andother political candidates.

(Source: Agencies)

Former US ambassador to Ukraine MarieYovanovitch File photo

13THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 US

Social SecurityAnnounces 1.6 Percent

Benefit Increase for 2020WASHINGTON (TIP):

Social Security andSupplemental SecurityIncome (SSI) benefits fornearly 69 millionAmericans will increase 1.6percent in 2020, the Social SecurityAdministration announced, Oct 10. The 1.6percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA)will begin with benefits payable to morethan 63 million Social Securitybeneficiaries in Jan 2020. Increasedpayments to more than 8 million SSIbeneficiaries will begin on December 31,2019. (Note: some people receive bothSocial Security and SSI benefits). TheSocial Security Act ties the annual COLAto the increase in the Consumer PriceIndex as determined by the Department ofLabor's Bureau of Labor Statistics. Someother adjustments that take effect inJanuary of each year are based on theincrease in average wages. Based on thatincrease, the maximum amount ofearnings subject to the Social Security tax(taxable maximum) will increase to$137,700 from $132,900. Social Security andSSI beneficiaries are normally notified bymail in early December about their newbenefit amount. Most people who receiveSocial Security payments will be able toview their COLA notice online throughtheir "my Social Security account". Peoplemay create or access their 'my SocialSecurity account ' online at www.socialsecurity.gov /myaccount. Informationabout Medicare changes for 2020, whenannounced, will be available atwww.medicare.gov. For Social Securitybeneficiaries receiving Medicare, SocialSecurity will not be able to compute theirnew benefit amount until after theMedicare premium amounts for 2020 areannounced. Final 2020 benefit amounts willbe communicated to beneficiaries inDecember through the mailed COLA noticeand my Social Security's Message Center.The SS Act provides for how the COLA iscalculated. For more, please visitwww.socialsecurity.gov/cola. (Press Release)

Chicago Commemorates 150th BirthAnniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

CHICAGO, IL (TIP): Tocommemorate the 150th birthanniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, themain commemorative event wasorganized in Chicago in the evening ofOctober 2, 2019 by the National Councilof Asian Indian Associations (NCAIA) incollaboration with the ConsulateGeneral of India, Chicago, and with thesupport of Indian American communityorganizations at the Fullerton Hall, ArtInstitute of Chicago.

The event was attended by over 300guests, which included U.S. electedrepresentatives, friends of India frombusinesses, academia, media, arts andculture, members of the IndianAmerican community and Indiannationals. Deputy Mayor of Chicago Mr.Samir Mayekar, Cook County BoardPresident Ms. Toni Preckwinkle, StateSenator Ram Villivalam and Mayorsfrom neighboring town attended thecommemorative event.

Welcoming the guests, Mr. HarishKolasani, President, NCAIA appreciatedthe wholehearted support of IndianCommunity organizations to celebratethe birth anniversary of MahatmaGandhi in Chicago in a befitting manner.

In his welcome remarks, ConsulGeneral Sudhakar Dalela recalled theideals and teachings of MahatmaGandhi and their relevance for thecontemporary world. Consul Generalalso outlined a number of eventsorganized in the course ofsesquicentennial celebrations in theChicago area and U.S. mid-west andplanned for the coming weeks by thevibrant Indian community.

The event included a one-hour culturalprogramme, with music and danceperformance on "Raghupati Raghav RajaRam" by Natya Dance Theatre andSurabhi Ensemble; a rendition of Bapu'sfavorite bhajan "Vaishnav Jan To Tene

Kahiye" by Ms. Anita Lerche, reflectionof students from IIT, Chicago on thephilosophy of Mahatma Gandhi,rendition of bhajan by eminent vocalistIndira Naik, and a skit "Gandhi EkYugpursh" coordinated by "United forPeace" team and performed by Chicago-based Mandi Theatre Group.

In recognition of the important legacyof Mahatma Gandhi, Mayor of ChicagoLori Lightfoot proclaimed October 02,2019 to be "Mahatma Gandhi Day inChicago". The Senate of Illinois Statepassed a Resolution declaring October02, 2019, as the "State Day of Peace toNon-Violence" to coincide with theInternational Day of Non-Violence andencourage the people of Illinois toobserve the State Day of Peace to Non-

Violence with appropriate ceremonies,programs and activities.

Ms. Santosh Kumar, ExecutiveDirector, MAFS and Chairperson (USMid-West), NCAIA presented the vote ofthanks. Another event was organized inthe morning of October 2 by the GandhiMemorial Chicago, in collaboration withthe Consulate, where floral tributes werepaid to Mahatma Gandhi at his statue inthe Skokie Village, neighboring the Cityof Chicago. It was a gathering of about100 people, including Mayor and officialsof Skokie village, Consul General,members of Indian Americancommunity organizations and Indiannationals.

(Photograph and Press release /Asian MediaUSA)

Deputy Mayor of Chicago Mr. Samir Mayekar, Consul General of India, Chicago Mr SudhakarDalela and Mr Harish Kolasani, President, NCAIA

Senate Introduces Resolution celebrating 150thBirth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi

WASHINGTON (TIP): Senator Bob Menendez (D-N.J.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign RelationsCommittee, and Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas), introduceda Senate Resolution celebrating the 150th anniversaryof the birth of Mahatma Gandhi on October 2nd, 1869.

The Bipartisan Resolution lays out Gandhi's decades-long struggle for Indian independence from GreatBritain, and his pioneering of non-violent protest as ameans of political change-which helped to liberatemillions of Indians, and inspiring peaceful activistsaround the world, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

"I am proud to lead this resolution which honorsGandhi, a man whose memory is held with suchreverence around the world. Gandhi was the greatspirit that led India's people to freedom. As we honorhis towering legacy as a champion of human rights anddemocracy, we also draw inspiration to face our ownchallenges today all around the world. Equal rights forwomen. Equal rights for minorities. Equal rights for

the LGBT community. Protection of the environment,"said Senator Menendez. "As we mark this momentous150th anniversary of Gandhi's birth, let ourselvesrecommit to the values that he preached and

embodied.""Gandhi's unwavering commitment to peaceful

dissent inspired countless others not just in India butaround the world," said Senator Cruz. "His life,sacrifices, and legacy continue to be a light around theworld, calling attention to the tyranny and injusticethat dictators seek to conduct in darkness. Let us honorhim by continuing to encourage and support all ofthose seeking to be free.

Senator Menendez was on official travel in India,where he celebrated Gandhi's 150th birthday on Oct 2 atthe Raj Ghat, a memorial to Gandhi at the place wherehe was cremated. The Senator is also holding a series ofmeetings with civil society, security and governmentofficials in the country. Last week, Menendez alsoconvened a roundtable with Indian Americancommunity leaders from across New Jersey to discusshis commitment to fostering the U.S.-Indiarelationship.

Senator Menendez was on official travel in India, where hecelebrated Gandhi's 150th birthday on Oct 2 at the Raj Ghat

14 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019INDIA

PM MODI TO INAUGURATEKARTARPUR CORRIDOR ON NOVEMBER 8

NEW DELHI (TIP): Prime Minister NarendraModi will inaugurate the much-awaited Kartarpurcorridor to Sri Kartarpur Sahib in Pakistan onNovember 8, Union Minister Harsimrat Badal said.

Modi will inaugurate the integrated check post onthe Indian side, she said.

"With the blessings of Guru Nanak Dev ji, SikhPanth's ardaas for 'khule darshan deedar' of SriKartarpur Sahib to finally become reality! OnNovember 8th, history will be created with PMNarendra Modi ji inaugurating the Kartarpurcorridor (ICP)," Badal tweeted.

"What could not have been made possible for 72years under the Congress rule, PM Modi hascorrected that wrong now," she added.

Last week, Punjab Chief Minister AmarinderSingh had invited President Ram Nath Kovind andPM Modi to attend the 550th Prakash Purbcelebrations of Guru Nanak Dev, including thehistoric opening of the Kartarpur corridor.

Kartarpur Sahib is located in Pakistan's Narowaldistrict across the Ravi River, about four kilometresfrom the Dera Baba Nanak shrine.

In a major initiative last November, both India andPakistan had agreed to set up the Kartarpur corridor.

The corridor will connect Darbar Sahib inKartarpur with Dera Baba Nanak shrine inGurdaspur district of Punjab and facilitate visa-freemovement of Indian pilgrims, who will have to justobtain a permit to visit Kartarpur Sahib, establishedin 1522 by Sikh faith founder Guru Nanak Dev.

Seven injured as militants hurlgrenade in Srinagar market

SRINAGAR (TIP): Seven people were injured in agrenade attack by suspected militants in a marketarea in Jammu and Kashmir's summer capitalSrinagar on Saturday, police said.

Militants hurled a grenade in Hari Singh HighStreet market area -- a few hundred metres from thecity centre Lal Chowk -- this afternoon, a policeofficial said.

The grenade exploded on a roadside in the market,injuring seven people, he said, adding that thewounded were rushed to a hospital here.

According to the official, the explosion alsodamaged windows of a vehicle parked nearby.

He said the shops in the market were shut but a fewvendors had set up stalls in the area.

J&K: Mobile services to berestored by Monday noon

SRINAGAR (TIP): The Centre has decided torestore mobile services in Jammu and Kashmir fromMonday. The government also stated that allmovement restrictions will be completely lifted fromJammu and Kashmir, informed Rohit Kansal, J&KPrincipal Secretary (Planning Commission), onSaturday.

He added that all postpaid mobile services, whichwere slated to resume on Saturday, will now befunctional from Monday. "All post paid mobilephones stand functional from Monday 12 noon in theremaining areas of Jammu and Kashmir," saidKansal. Restrictions were imposed 69 days ago afterthe Centre abrogated Jammu and Kashmir's specialstatus.

The administration has been examining variousoptions with regard to suspension of mobile phoneservices which have come in for severe criticism forcausing hardships to about 7 million residents of theValley.

At one point, it was planned to open only BSNLservices followed by allowing activating onlyincoming calls run by private telecom operators.

However, it has now been decided to go the wholehog by allowing operationalisation of all postpaidphones run by all operators and numbering around40 lakh subscriber. This will leave out about 26 lakhprepaid mobile subscribers.

India gets Air Power: RajnathSingh inducts first Rafale in

Indian Air ForcePARIS (TIP): France on Oct 8

delivered the first of the 36 Rafalefighter jets to India as part of the$8.78 billion (Rs 59,000 crore) dealsigned in 2016. Defence MinisterRajnath Singh, who's on a three-dayvisit to France, received the firstRafale aircraft at DassaultAviation's facility in Merignac andeven took a sortie on it. Of the total36 aircraft, four will be flying overthe Indian skies by May 2020. Theinduction of Rafale aircraft in theIndian Air Force will addimmensely to India's air power,making it one of the four countries,besides France, Egypt and Qatar, topossess the next-gen fighter jet. Thefirst batch of Rafale will be stationin Ambala with Vintage 17Squadron, while the second batchwill be stationed at Hasimara inWest Bengal.

What are Rafale's capabilities?The fully versatile Rafale can

carry out all combat aviationmissions, including air defence,close air support, in-depth strikes,reconnaissance, anti-ship strikesand nuclear deterrence. Its 'deltawings' makes it far superior to itscompetitors due to extremely stableand supersonic speed.

The aircraft's advanced engine iscapable of allowing the throttle toshift from combat to idle power inless than three seconds. It can jamenemy radars, detect targetsanywhere including sea, groundand air. Other superior capabilitiesof Rafale include close air support,dynamic targetting, air-to-groundprecision strike, anti-ship attackcapability and buddy-buddyrefuelling.

Specifications of RafaleRafale can attain a maximum

speed of Mach 1.8/750 kt (2,222.6kmper hour) and can climb to up to50,000 ft. Though Rafale can fly up toa range of 3,700 km, it can berefuelled mid-air. The 15.27 metrelong aircraft has wing length of 10.8metres each. The aircraft is superiorto Sukhoi 30 MK1 in terms ofcarrying ammunition. While Sukhoi30 MKI can carry ammunition up to8,000 kg, Rafale can easily carrybombs up to 9,500 kg.

What missiles can Rafale deployThe advanced Rafale aircraft can

carry a nuclear weapon, and deploynext-gen air-to-air MICA missile;long-range air-to-air Meteor missile;long-range SCALP missile; anti-shipAM39 EXOCET missile; laser-guidedbombs with different warheads;non-guided classic bombs. It also

boasts NEXTOR 30M79130 mminternal cannon. While SCALP candestroy still objects, MICA's stealthpower can hit targets beyond visualrange (over 100 km). Rafale's cannoncan release over 2,500 rounds in oneminute.

Companies associated with offset contract

Apart from Dassault, Frenchcompanies Thales and Safron arealso involved in the Rafale'sproduction. And, as per the deal,these three companies have toplough back defence offsets worthRs 30,000 crore into India by 2023.While Dassulat will spend themoney on airframe and systemintegration, Thales will invest inelectronics, radar and counter-measures in aircraft. Safron willdevelop the M88 engine and landinggear.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh prepares for a sortie in a Rafale Jet in Merignac, nearBordeaux, France.

Ravi Shankar Prasad cites success ofthree films to deny economic slowdown

NEW DELHI (TIP): Indicationsof slowdown notwithstanding,Union minister Ravi ShankarPrasad on Saturday said threeBollywood movies generatingbusiness of Rs 120 crore on theOctober 2 holiday suggested "soundeconomy" even as he dubbed"wrong" the NSSO report which hadreportedly pegged unemploymentrate at 45-year high in 2017.

Days after the InternationalMonetary Fund (IMF) said theeconomic slowdown is morepronounced this year in India andBrazil, Prasad said themeasurement was incomplete.

He alleged that some peopleorganised against the governmentare misleading people overunemployment scenario.

"I was also told that on October 2,which is observed as one of thenational holidays, three Hindimovies garnered Rs 120 crore

business on that day. Unless theeconomy is sound in the country,how can only three movies collect somuch business in a single day?"Prasad asked while speaking toreporters.

He was in Mumbai to campaignfor the BJP for the October 21Maharashtra assembly polls.

The National Sample SurveyOffice's (NSSO's) periodic labourforce survey (PLFS) had stated that

unemployment was 45-year low. Ithad stated that the rate was thishigh in 1972-73 and 2.2 per cent in2011-12.

The report had generated a lot ofpolitical heat, with the thenCongress president Rahul Gandhisaying the Modi government hadpromised two crore jobs, but fiveyears later a "leaked job creationreport card" has revealed a"national disaster".

Earlier, Niti Aayog vice chairmanRajiv Kumar had countered thereport saying, "It is not finalised. Itis a draft report."

Prasad, who holds law and justice,communications and electronicsand information technologyportfolios, said, "I have given youten parameters where economy isperforming well, but not a singleone is reflected in the (NSSO)report. Hence I call it a wrongreport."

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PSB?CALLS MEHUL CHOKSI A ‘WILFUL DEFAULTER’,REVEALS EXPOSURE

MUMBAI (TIP): The public sector Punjab & SindBank (PSB) has revealed around Rs 44 crore loanexposure to the absconding diamantaire MehulChinubhai Choksi, here on Saturday.

This is the first time the 111-year-old bank hascome clean on the default perpetrated by Choksi,who has now settled as a citizen of Antigua &Barbados, the West Indies.

The New Delhi-based PSB has issued noticesproclaiming him as a “wilful defaulter” who owesthe bank the amount for which it has initiatedrecovery proceedings against him.

According to PSB, Choksi’s company, GitanjaliGems Ltd., including its merged entity GitanjaliExports Ltd., had availed the loan from the bank.

Choksi is a director and a guarantor in thecompany and legal heir to Guniyal Choksi in theloan account.

However, since they failed to clear the loanamount, the PSB declared it as a ‘non-performingasset’ on March 31, 2018, days after it surfaced thatChoksi and his family had fled the country inFebruary that year.

The bank has demanded that Choksi cough out theloan amount plus interest and other costs with effectfrom October 23, 2018 onwards.

As he failed to comply, the PSB on September 17,2019 declared him a ‘wilful defaulter’.

With this, Choksi joins the bank’s band of 27 otherdefaulters from different fields, based mainly in NewDelhi, Punjab and Chandigarh, one in Lucknow,Uttar Pradesh and two in Chennai, Tamil Nadu,against whom it has filed recovery suits.

Muslims in India are happiest:RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat

BHUBANESWAR (TIP): The happiest Muslimsin the world are found in India, thanks to the Hinduculture, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chiefMohan Bhagwat said here on Saturday.

“Hindu” is not a religion or a language, he said,addressing a gathering of intellectuals. Neither is itthe name of a country. “Hindu” is the culture of allthose who live in India... one that accepts andrespects diverse cultures. When any nation hasdeviated from the right path, it has come to us insearch of truth, he said.

“When Jews were wandering, India was the onlynation where they got shelter. The Parsis practisetheir religion freely only in India. The happiestMuslims are found in India. Why is it so? Because weare Hindus,” he said.

BJP misusing agencies: CongNEW DELHI (TIP): A day after I-T raids on at

least five persons working in the Congress’ accountsdivision, the party today cried foul alleging that theBJP was misusing the probe agencies to blockfinancing of candidates in Haryana andMaharashtra where elections are due.

Senior Congress spokesperson Anand Sharmasaid raids had been conducted on five such personsdealing with Congress accounts and probe officersare sitting in the residences of some of them. “Allthis is being done with an ill intent. It is vendettapolitics at its worst. It is pointless to tell thisgovernment anything about the rule of law. Ouraccounts office is under lock and key. We cannotdisburse funds to candidates who have to fight theelections. Everything is at a standstill,” Sharmasaid, slamming coordinated raids by I-T officers inKarnataka on two senior Congress leaders,including former Deputy Chief Minister GParameshwara.

Addressing reporters, Sharma questioned the BJPand the sources of its electoral funding. “Almost 99per cent the electoral bonds have gone to the BJP.The amount, in addition to that, has been spent onthe elections…it would be in excess of Rs 60,000crore. From where does that money come?”

Ex-Fortis promoters Malvinderand Shivinder arrested in fraud case by Delhi Police

NEW DELHI (TIP): Oncesuccessful businessmen who wereon Forbes' list ofbillionaires,Malvinder andShivinder Singh were arrested bythe Delhi Police's EconomicOffenses Wing Thursday, October 10evening. The brothers werearrested for allegedly divertingmoney and causing losses to thetune of Rs 2,397 million.

The two have been accused byReligare Finvest of fraud andmisappropriation involving aroundRs. 740 million.

Religare Finvest filed itscomplaint with the police againstthe Singh brothers in December.Five months later, the brothers werecharged with cheating, fraud andmisappropriation of funds.

The Enforcement Directorate alsoinitiated a money laundering caseagainst them.

Shivinder Singh and MalvinderSingh were heirs to the multi-billion-dollar Ranbaxy Laboratoriesfounded by their father. They sold itto Japanese firm Daiichi Sankyo in2008 and focused on the family-owned Fortis Healthcare, a hospitalchain, and Religare Enterprises, afinancial services firm.

In 2013, Daiichi moved anarbitration tribunal in Singaporealleging that the brothers, whileselling Ranbaxy, had concealedinformation about the US Food andDrug Administration and theDepartment of Justice investigating

the company. The tribunal in 2016ordered the Singhs to pay Daiichi Rs.2,562 million. The brotherschallenged the decision but in 2017,the Delhi High Court ordered themto pay up.

The brothers' feud began afterthey lost control of both FortisHealthcare and Religare.

They resigned as directors fromthe board of Fortis Healthcare soonafter the High Court decision, inFebruary 2018. In September thesame year, Shivinder Singh filed acase against his brother alleging"oppression and mismanagement" intheir joint businesses - RHC Holding,Religare and Fortis.

The Securities And ExchangeBoard of India (SEBI) ordered theSinghs and firms related to them topay Rs. 403 million to Fortis, after itemerged during investigations thatthey had diverted funds from Fortisand misrepresented financialstatements.

Last year, the Supreme Court alsodismissed the Singh brothers' appealand confirmed the internationalarbitral award, saying it was notinclined to interfere with it.

Earlier this year, the brotherswere told by the top court that theycould go to jail for disobeying itsorders to pay what was due toDaiichi Sankyo.

The two brothers, Malvinder Singh (L) and Shivinder Singh (R) have been arrestedover allegations of fraud and misappropriation of funds to the tune of Rs. 740 million.

Govt has zero tolerance on custodialdeaths, police atrocities: Amit ShahNEW DELHI (TIP): Union Home Minister Amit

Shah on Saturday said the Central government haszero-tolerance on custodial deaths, extra-judicialdeaths, and police atrocities.

Addressing the 26th foundation day celebrations ofNational Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Delhi,Amit Shah also praised the Narendra Modi governmentof working extensively to protect the human rights andsaid it was the first time that a government, from 2014onwards, worked on the human rights matter.

"The Modi government has worked on various frontson human rights. After Independence, the Modigovernment worked on human rights matter," AmitShah said.

"The government is providing electricity tohouseholds, free medical services, and gas connections.Providing toilets is also the human rights of people andthe Modi government has done a massive work in thedirection to provide these rights to the people," he said.

Speaking of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K), Amit Shahsaid, "Forty thousand civilians have been killed sinceIndependence in Kashmir by militants. Is that not anattack against human rights? I would like to ask, do thefamilies of people who died due to terrorism inKashmir have no human rights?"

"I believe that people being affected by terrorism andNaxal attacks is a human rights issue and should belooked at. We have zero-tolerance against extra-judicialdeaths, police atrocities but we should also concentrateequally on terrorism because that's the biggest attack

against the human rights," he said."The NHRC should give a platform to the people

working for human rights, they need to innovate. Thebiggest challenge is poverty and violence. Our socialstructure has an inbuilt system for protecting thehuman rights of poor, weaker sections, the women andthe children," he said.

On human rights norms made by the UNHRC, AmitShah said that the norms of the UNHRC are differentfrom India's and are not applicable in India.

"I believe human rights norms made by the UNHRCare not applicable in India. Their definition of humanrights is different from ours. We should make our owndefinition of human rights," Amit Shah said.

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Radhe Jaggi Performs in USATo Support India’s Rivers

By Mabel Pais

"Cauvery Calling" has been launchedby Isha Foundation in Talacauvery,Karnataka State, IndiaFilm Actors Rakshith Shetty, Diganthand Shashi Participate In Rally87% of Cauvery's tree cover has beenremoved in the last 50 yearsPlanting 2.42 billion trees can revivethe riverMany events and fundraisers havebeen planned in support of the effort -including classical danceperformances by Radhe Jaggi inseveral cities in the US, to raiseawareness of the campaign.You are cordially invited to attend andenjoy Radhe Jaggi's performances in acity near you and support "CauveryCalling." To check Radhe'sperformance schedule, visitradhejaggi.com/schedule

Radhe Jaggi, gave theBharatanatyam dance openingperformance at the annual

"Erasing Borders Dance Festival"(EBDF) on September 14 and 15, 2019 inNew York city. The EBDF was hosted bythe Indo-American Arts Council (IAAC).Her "Cauvery Calling" fundraisingperformances began with EBDF.

In Sep 2019, Isha Foundation founderSadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, riding amotorcycle, arrived at Talacauvery (thesource of the Cauvery River) in Kodagudistrict, Karnataka State, India to launchthe "Cauvery Calling" campaign. FilmActors Rakshith Shetty, Diganth andShashi followed him in the rally.

Many events and fundraisers havebeen planned in support of the effort -including classical dance performancesby Radhe Jaggi in several cities in the USand India, to raise awareness of thecampaign.

CAUVERY CALLING"Cauvery has been the source of

wellbeing, prosperity and the verysource of life for these lands. A forest-fedperennial river is fast becoming aseasonal stream as 87% of tree cover hasbeen removed in 50 years. Cauvery iscalling, do you have a heart to hear?" -Sadhguru

As part of the nationwide "Rally forRivers" movement, Sadhguru hadlaunched the "Cauvery Calling"campaign aiming to revitalize the fast-depleting south Indian river Cauvery. Itwill bring together farmers and riverinecommunities in a collaborative bid toplant 2.42 billion trees to revive the river,which has had 87% of its tree coverremoved in the last 50 years.

"Cauvery Calling" is a massivemovement to revitalize the south Indianriver Cauvery and transform the lives of84 million people. Over a span of 12years, it will facilitate planting 2.42billion trees in the river's basin byreaching out to more than 5 millionfarmers to shift to Agro-forestry.

This will help revive the river and alsoincrease farmer income by five-times."Cauvery Calling" is an economic planwith significant ecological impact. It will

set an example for a sustainable riverrevitalization process that the rest ofIndia and other tropical areas of theworld can follow.

The campaign has garnered people'ssupport across states, governments andpolitical spectrum.

CAUVERYThe name "Cauvery" literally means

"one who brings abundance." But thisonce mighty river is mighty no more.

In the last year, the suffering offarmers and their suicides in TamilNadu and Karnataka in the Cauverybasin, have made national headlines. Thedepletion of Cauvery and the distress offarmers are two manifestations of thesame problem.

CAUVERY'S DEPLETION● Cauvery has depleted over 40% in the

last 70 years● 87% of the basin's original tree cover

has been lost● During the summer, Cauvery is

unable to reach the ocean● 70% of Cauvery basin's soil suffers

erosion

FARMERS' DISTRESS● 83% of farmers in Tamil Nadu and

77% of farmers in Karnataka are indebt

● 17 districts in Tamil Nadu weredrought-hit in 2019

● 15 of the last 18 years have beendrought years in Karnataka

● Almost half the Cauvery basinsuffers critical groundwaterdepletion

WHY CAUVERY IS DYINGCauvery, like almost all rivers in India,

is forest-fed. Historically, this region wascovered in forests and tree cover. The soilwas constantly replenished withnutrients and organic matter by animalwaste and plant litter. Organic matterallowed the soil to absorb water, and thusfeed Cauvery.

AS TREES DISAPPEARGrowing human populations and

inefficient agriculture practices have ledto an extreme loss of tree cover and thesoil is no longer sufficiently replenished.The soil no longer absorbs waterefficiently and suffers erosion instead.The soil, having lost its ability to retainwater, is unable to sustain Cauvery. As aresult, the river is drying up. The fallingwater levels and dying soil are taking adevastating toll on our farmers, whosuffer failed harvests and crippling debt.

SAVING CAUVERYTo reverse this dire situation,

revitalize Cauvery, rejuvenate the soil,and improve farmers' income, "CauveryCalling" will support farmers to plant2.42 billion trees. It is estimated thatthese 2.42 billion trees will increasewater retention in Cauvery basin by

about 40%. For learn more on "CauveryCalling," visit cauverycalling.org

RALLY FOR RIVERSRally for Rivers, is a movement to save

India's lifelines. Supported by over 162million people, it is the world's largestecological movement today. Sadhgurulaunched Rally for Rivers in September2017 by personally driving over 9300 kmsto raise awareness about the diresituation of our rivers. Rally for Riversprovides a comprehensive solution tosave India's rivers, and is unique in itsstructure as a primarily economicprogram with a significant ecologicalimpact. To learn more, visitwww.rallyforrivers.org

ABOUT THE ERASING BORDERSFESTIVAL AND THE IAAC

To learn about IAAC and EBDF, visitiaac.us

ABOUT RADHE JAGGIA Bharatanatyam dancer introduced

to the art form by her mother at an earlyage, Radhe Jaggi underwent rigoroustraining at Kalakshetra Foundation,under reputed gurus, and guided byPadmashree Leela Samson. She recentlyreceived the title of "Natya Kalai Arasi"from the Tamil Isai Sangam. Radhe is therecipient of the Natya Ratna fromTrinity Fine Arts, Chennai in 2017 andthe Rukmini Devi Endowment Awardfrom Sri Krishna Gana Sabha in 2016.

She has performed in cities in Indiaoutside Tamil Nadu, toured the USA forthe first time in June 2012, collaboratedand worked with Korean artists in Korea.In 2013, she was invited to perform for aninvited audience at the House ofCommons, London.

Radhe brings to her practice andperformance an aesthetic and quietgrace that is subtle yet exuberant. Herstyle rests on her understanding ofmovement and expression obtainedthrough her study with her teachers aswell as through years of study andpractice of yoga.

She also holds a post graduate diplomain Arts Management fromDakshinaChitra and has completed acourse in Journalism and BusinessLeadership at Harvard Summer School.

Her other interests vary fromliterature, fine art and music to scubadiving, mountaineering and travel. Tolearn more, visit radhejaggi.com

ABOUT SADHGURUSadhguru, a Yogi Mystic and visionary,

is founder of Isha Foundation, a non-profit organization which offers yogaprograms around the world and isinvolved in social outreach, educationand environmental initiatives. To learnmore, visit isha.sadhguru.org

(Mabel Pais writes on Social Issues,Spirituality, the Arts and Entertainment, andHealth & Wellness. She can be reached at

mabelep1406@gmail.com)

Radhe Jaggi

Photo/ courtesy radhejaggi.com

Cauvery River Depleted/Farmer Distress

Photo/ courtesy cauverycalling.org

Saving Cauvery

Photo/ courtesy cauverycalling.org

17THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 ADVERTISEMENTS

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PARINEETI’S SAINANEHWAL BIOPIC TOKICK OFF ON OCT 11

Biopic kicks off on October 11 at aninstitute in Mumbai; actress hasbeen prepping for the role since the

last six months.After wrapping up her upcoming

thriller in London last month, ParineetiChopra has returned to the Bay andimmersed herself in prep for her next,the Amole Gupte directed Saina Nehwalbiopic. A news agency has learnt that theactress will kick off the film on October11 in Mumbai.

“I have netted a really good talent whohas the acting prowess to play Saina,”exulted Amole and informed that the firstday’s shoot will be at the InternationalInstitute of Sports Management, NileshKulkarni’s institution where of the 600students, 85 per cent are national or statelevel players. “In the first scene, Parineetias Saina will be answering questionsfrom the fraternity, including journalists,students and sports management people.”

The actress has been practising sincethe last six months to step into the shoesof the Olympian shuttler, taking hercoach Eshan Naqvi with her to London.

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LISA HAYDON FLAUNTS HER BABY BUMP

Bollywood beauty LisaHaydon is expecting hersecond child with her

hubby Dino Lalvani. Theactress recently announced thesame on her Instagram.

During her first pregnancytoo, the actress gave all themothers out there some majorpregnancy fashion goals! Andtoday, she took to her Instagramaccount to share a stunningpicture of herself flaunting herbaby bump post her workoutsession. In the caption of herpost, she revealed that shehaving a lazy pregnancy phase. Iread, "My sister dragged me tothe gym today as I’ve had areally lazy pregnancy. Of courseI understand being fit can leadto a healthier labour etc.. but Ithink it’s really important toremember at this stage.. nomatter how well I train , I’monly going to get bigger ?? Ok,with that in mind , let’s do it.#healthynotskinny".

Meanwhile, the actress sharesa kid, Zack Lalvani with herhubby.

Actor Kareena Kapoor Khan hasappeared on the cover of October’sissue of Elle India. The cover was

shared online on Saturday, and showsKareena wearing a golden dress.

The caption of the post, describingKareena as ‘pure gold’, noted, “Star light,star bright. A hit radio show. A film careerlike no other. Like The Beatles said: It’sgetting better all the time.” Kareena is afrequent fixture on magazine covers, and inrecent months has appeared on Asiana andFemina.

Her looks were appreciated in thecomments section of the post, with fanscalling her ‘stunning’ and ‘gorgeous’. Acouple of people even called her ‘theultimate diva’ and a ‘golden goddess’.

While Kareena’s last screen appearancewas Veere Di Wedding, the actor will make areturn to the big screen with this year’sGood Newwz, starring Akshay Kumar,Kiara Advani and Diljit Dosanjh, andAngrezi Medium with Irrfan Khan. She alsoacts as judge on a dance reality show DanceIndia Dance, and hosts a radio talk showWhat Women Want. This season, her guestsinclude husband Saif Ali Khan and tennisplayer Sania Mirza.

In a recent interview, Kareena was askedwhat she finds most irritating about Saif, towhich she replied, “His first instantreaction to anything is ‘No’. I’m like ‘Saif,what to do you want to do? Should we like,try and step out?’

Saif and Kareena are paparazzifavourites, thanks to their son, Taimur AliKhan.

Deepika Padukoneshares her ‘disco’ look

Deepika Padukone has come a long way inBollywood. The beauty won everyone's heartwith her stellar performances and established

herself as an A-list actress in Bollywood. And theactress never disappoints her fans when it comesmaking fashion statements. And even when steps outfor a casual outing in the city, the actress never fails toamaze us with her wardrobe choices.

And today too, she shared another such stunningpicture on her Instagram. In the picture, she can beseen in a white shirt top paired with light blue denim.The actress completed her look with nude makeup andround earrings.

GWYNETH PALTROW: CHRISMARTIN, I REMAIN FAMILY

DESPITE DIVORCEKaren Gillan defendsMarvel films after MartinScorsese comments

Karen Gillan is the latest Marvel starto come forward in support of theMarvel Cinematic Universe after

veteran filmmaker Martin Scorsesedubbed the films as theme parksexperience, saying these movies have aheart and soul. The actor, who playsNebula in the 'Guardians of the Galaxy'series, said the MCU films definedstorytelling with visuals.

"I would absolutely say that Marvelmovies are cinema. Cinema is storytellingwith visuals," Gillan told an AmericanHollywood digital magazine. She said the'Guardian' series was a true embodimentof director James Gunn's personality.Gunn was one of the first Hollywoodnames to respond to Scorsese's remarks,saying he was saddened by the director'sopinion.

ANGELINA ON BRAD PITT SPLIT:‘I FELT A DEEP AND GENUINE

SADNESS, I WAS HURT’

Actor Angelina Jolie has said thatshe lost herself after her splitfrom husband Brad Pitt.

Angelina and Brad abruptly partedways in 2016, after two years ofmarriage and over a decade together.

She told French magazine MadameFigaro, “I had lost myself a bit” whenher “relationship with Brad wascoming to an end.” She added, “I felt adeep and genuine sadness, I was hurt.”

Angelina said that she did a bit ofsoul searching in the moment, andrealised, “All these things settle in youand remind you of how lucky you areof being alive.” She added that thechance to “reconnect with thishumility and this insignificance” has

helped her appreciate the good thingsin life.

Angelina and Brad have six children- Zahara, 14, Shiloh, 13, and Vivienne,11, and sons Maddox, 18, Pax, 15, andKnox, 11. She said that she is currentlyin a “period of transition, like ahomecoming, a return to (herself).”

The actor will next be seen onscreenin the Disney sequel, Maleficent:Mistress of Evil. Brad was seen inQuentin Tarantino’s Once Upon aTime in Hollywood, and after that inJames Gray’s Ad Astra. The formercouple was engaged in a bitter custodydispute over their children after thesplit, but have come to anunderstanding in recent months.

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As a new mother, Amy Schumersaid she was initially worriedabout going back to work after the

birth of her first child. The actor-comicand her husband, chef Chris Fischerwelcomed their baby boy, Gene in May.

Schumer said though it was tough toleave her child home to pursue herinterests, it felt good to be back to thegrind. "Five months today and like allmoms, I love him so much it hurts. I'mfeeling strong and good and like I'm stilla human being with interests andambitions and goals. I'm excited to reach.It's felt good to be back at work. I was so

worried about it and was afraid to goback after he was three months old. Acouple of days I've cried from missinghim. But it's mostly good to be back andthe breaks energize me to be a bettermom and appreciate our time even more.I have it a lot easier than many peoplebut I wanted to share my experience,"she wrote on Instagram on Sunday. The 'IFeel Pretty' actor also shared a couple ofher photographs with her son.

Schumer went back to work barelythree weeks after giving birth andperformed a set at the Comedy Cellar inNew York City.

AMY SCHUMER WORRIED ABOUTRETURNING TO WORK POST SON’S BIRTH

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow hasremained close to her ex-husband and Coldplay rocker

Chris Martin for the sake of theirchildren.

She was married to Martin for 10years and the pair share two children- 15-year-old daughter Apple and sonMoses, 13.

Paltrow and the 'Yellow'' hit makerhave remained close friends, with thetwo even holidaying together in theHamptons, New York in August withher husband Brad Falchuk andMartin' girlfriend Dakota Johnson - adecision Paltrow said is best for theirbrood, reports aceshowbiz.com.

"My ex and I are really close. Weremain a family, even though we'renot a couple," Paltrow told a newsagency.

The 'Avengers: Endgame' actressadded they wanted to split in a waythat was "the least traumatic" fortheir children, but added: "I'm sureI've f**ked the kids up in other ways."

Paltrow and Martin divorced in2016 and she wed Americanwriter/producer Brad last year.

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NJPAC Partners with GALLERY AFERROVISUAL ARTISTS IN SPOTLIGHT

By Mabel Pais

Visual Artists Step Intothe Spotlight as NJPACLaunches PartnershipWith Gallery AferroThe Arts Center'srestaurant, NICOKitchen + Bar, willdouble as gallery spacefor artists affiliated withthe longtime standard-bearer of Newark's Artsscene

Newark-bound art lovers with anappetite for innovative exhibitsare invited to savor "Raw Umber,"

the inaugural art exhibit of a newpartnership between Newark's GalleryAferro and NJPAC. Through thiscollaboration, Gallery Aferro will curatea rotating series of group shows in thedining rooms of NICO Kitchen + Bar,NJPAC's upscale in-house restaurant.

The new partnership between the ArtsCenter and Gallery Aferro, located inNewark's downtown at 73 Market Street,launches with the October 12, 2pm,opening of "Raw Umber," an exhibitionof 14 works. (The reception is free andopen to the public as part of the NewarkArts Festival, although registration onthe NJPAC website is recommended.)

The exhibit's name refers to the familyof colors derived from naturallyoccurring pigments in the earth: richdark-brown tones, yellows, fiery orangesand reds. This inaugural exhibition willbe on view through March 3, 2020 duringregular hours at the restaurant on theNJPAC campus at One Center Street.

NICO Kitchen + Bar's up-tempoambiance and contemporary settingprovide the perfect surroundings forsatellite exhibits, according to NJPACPresident and CEO John Schreiber.

"As a mainstay in the city for the past16 years, Gallery Aferro has provided ashowcase for fine art and haschampioned scores of artists who callNewark home," Schreiber said. "We sawthis collaboration as a uniqueopportunity to acknowledge the gallery'slongstanding and venerable role as anadvocate for Newark's arts and culture."

The multimedia pieces on display forthis and future exhibits will be curatedby Gallery Aferro, which was founded in2003 and is run by artists Evonne M.Davis and Emma Wilcox. Artwork is alsoavailable for purchase.

"I've always enjoyed havingconversations with John Schreiber. Welead and run two very differently-scaledarts organizations in the samecommunity, but there's a lot of overlap inour circles.

"It felt natural that Gallery Aferrocould work with NJPAC, and we just

started talking about ways of sharing thevitality of Newark's art scene and theenergy, the prolific energy, that comesout of our artist residencies," saidWilcox.

Most artists participating in "RawUmber" have collaborated with GalleryAferro in the past or are among the morethan 100 alumni of the gallery's decade-long artist residency program. Amongthem are:● Marsha Goldberg, a current artist in

residence at Gallery Aferro, whosework is exquisitely sensitive to theatmospheric shifts of light, shadowand air that define our experience ofthe world.

● Anne Q. McKeown, a masterpapermaker and longtime resident atGallery Aferro, who works withpainting, printmaking, papermakingand wire drawings to make and takeapart systems using color, chance andintuition. McKeown's artworksincluded in Raw Umber are works onUgandan bark cloth hand-poundedfrom fibers, visualizing a visceral tieto the earth.

● Gladys Barker Grauer, known as the"Mother of Newark Arts," who passedaway earlier this year. Her piece inthis exhibit is a hypnotic self-portraitthat features a subtle spider webmotif.

● Ibrahim Ahmed iii, an Aferro artistin residence in 2013, who now residesin Cairo. Included in the exhibit is hisdramatically scaled portrait,completed before he left Newark.

● L. Gluck of St. Thomas is representedwith a deceptively simple early 1960'swatercolor.

These pieces are joined by works byReginald K. Gee, Stephen Flemister,Floyd Newsom Jr, and E. J. Montgomeryfrom the collection of Aljira, a Center forContemporary Art, which revealsNewark's cultural connections tomultiple generations of importantartists of color.

"We wanted to select art that wouldglow," said Wilcox. "These pieces share aluscious palette of strong tones, andthere's some very intense portraiture.This is art that will stare back at you."

Hours for Nico Kitchen + Bar:Lunch: Mondays-Fridays, 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m.Happy Hour: Mondays-Fridays,4-7 p.m.Dinner: Mondays-Thursdays

until 9 p.m. and Fridays until 11 p.m.Saturdays and Sundays: open inconjunction with performances.

About Gallery Aferro73 Market StreetNewark, NJ 07102aferro.org or (973-353-9533)Gallery Aferro, founded and run in

Newark, NJ by two artists - Evonne M.Davis and Emma Wilcox - offers year-round exhibitions and a wide range ofpublic events, artist residencies,publications, public art, educationalofferings, collaborations, and innovative,community-responsive projects, such asthe mobile portrait studio. It all began in2003.

Gallery Aferro can be visited Wed.-Sat., noon-6 p.m. and by appointment at73 Market Street, our 20,000-square-footdowntown space, with two galleryspaces, two sound art installations (avintage payphone and elevator,respectively), a community book roomwith almost 3,000 books, and on April 13,2019 our highly popular, biannual openstudios.

Website: http://www.aferro.org

Twitter: @GalleryAferro

Instagram: @Gallery_Aferro

Hashtag: #GalleryAferro

Facebook:

facebook.com/galleryaferro

About NJPAC The New Jersey Performing Arts

Center (NJPAC), located in downtownNewark, N.J., has the most diverseprogramming and audience of anyperforming arts center in the country,and is the artistic, cultural, educationaland civic center of New Jersey - wheregreat performances and events enhanceand transform lives every day. NJPACbrings diverse communities together,providing access to all and showcasingthe state's and the world's best artistswhile acting as a leading catalyst in therevitalization of its home city. Throughits extensive Arts Education programs,NJPAC is shaping the next generation ofartists and arts enthusiasts. NJPAC hasattracted more than 9 million visitors(including over 1.7 million children andfamilies) since opening its doors in 1997,and nurtures meaningful and lastingrelationships with each of itsconstituents.

NJPAC, One Center Street, Newark,New Jersey 07102

Get Social! Follow NJPAC Online:Website: http://www.njpac.org/888.GO.NJPAC (888.466.5722)Twitter: @NJPACHashtag: #NJPACFacebook: facebook.com/NJPACYouTube: NJPACtv

(Mabel Pais writes on the Arts andEntertainment, Social Issues, Spirituality and

Health & Wellness. She can be reached atmabelep1406@gmail.com)

"Wonder Woman Tapestry" by ThedaSandiford

"Body Serigraph" by Ibrahim Ahmed III"Self Portrait" by Glady Barker Grauer

Artwork Courtesy / Gallery Aferro, Newark, NJ

“……this collaboration….(is) a unique opportunityto acknowledge the

(Aferro) gallery's longstandingand venerable role as an advocatefor Newark's arts and culture."

- John Schreiber, President &CEO, NJPAC

“We wanted to selectart that would glow. Thesepieces share a luscious

palette of strong tones, andthere's some very intenseportraiture. This is art that willstare back at you."

- Emma Wilcox, Co-Founder-Curator, Gallery Aferro

21THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 NY/NJ/CT

South Street Seaport AIA 32nd DiwaliCelebrations Draw Crowds

Tributes Paid to Mahatma Gandhi NEW YORK CITY (TIP): Tens of

thousands of people enjoyed this year'sdaylong Deepavali festival at SouthStreet Seaport here on Sunday. This wasthe 32nd Deepavali organized by theAssociation of Indians in America(AIA), New York chapter, under thepresidentship of Harish Thakkar, anAIA press release said.

"This time around, people from allwalks of life thronged the intercollegiatedance competition, fusion musicperformance, a fashion show, a veganexpo, and fun-filled children's activities,not to speak of the sparkling fireworks.Doing brisk business were booths with avariety of fine cuisine, clothes andhandicrafts. There was also anexhibition of the works of contemporaryIndian artists", the AIA press releasesaid.

"AIA's annual flagship eventDeepavali festival is known forattracting elected officials anddignitaries. Gracing the occasion thistime were Congresswoman CarolynMaloney as well as New York StateAssemblyman David Weprin andManhattan Borough President GaleBrewer. Mayor Bill de Blasio sent arepresentative to present his messageand a proclamation recognizing theevent. The Indian Consulate wasrepresented by Deputy Consul GeneralShatrughna Sinha.

Congresswoman Maloney dwelt on thehistory of AIA, Diwali celebrations atthe White House since 2003, and herinvolvement in making the Diwali stampa reality. She also spoke about the 150thanniversary of the birth of MahatmaGandhi and gifted a large portrait of theMahatma.

Harish Thakkar, serving his first oftwo-year term as President of AIA statedin the press release that thearrangements were perfect and thedaylong event went very well - a slightdrizzle late petered out before thefireworks. Enthusiasm was high,particularly for 'Naach Inferno' dancecompetition in which seven teamsparticipated and was won by RouthBhangra girls.

Thakkar, a Gujarati origintechpreneur, introduced many newattractions this time, for instance,Dandiya, for which they got singerVarsha Joshi.

The Vegan Expo in collaboration withWorld Vegan Vision was another first. Itsaw people sample some of the foods andthe cooking demonstration and listen todoctors speak about the benefits of goingvegetarian. World Vegan Visionpresident H.K. Shah presented 3 freeiPads to lucky winners of the raffle draw.

Dallas-born Urban Desi star AmarSandhu came from the UK to performand belted out hit songs to the delight ofan excited crowd.

Thakkar points out that AIA's motto is'Indian Heritage, American

Commitment'. AIA Deepavali is aimedto foster increased understanding and

appreciation among the wider Americancommunity of India's rich and diverse

culture. At the same time, he says, "Weare doing our part to educate ourchildren and impress the need to keepalive our Indian culture and traditions."

AIA's South Street Deepavali event hasbecome a New York calendar event muchanticipated by not just Indians andIndian Americans in the region, but alsopeople of other ethnicities as wells astourists to the Big Apple.

The evening celebrations culminatedin an over 20-minute fireworks displayon the East River, sponsored byCheapOair and Qatar Airways, whichalso gave away 2 India tickets to luckywinners. Other sponsors includedMcDonald's, New York Life, ICICI Bank,Sony Entertainment, Air India, andseveral media partners including TheIndian Panorama. "We are grateful to allour sponsors who make the festival a bigsuccess," Thakkar said.

Founded in 1967, AIA is the oldestnational organization of Asian Indiansin the U.S with chapters and membershipspread across the nation. HarishThakkar, who has been associated withAIA-NY in senior capacities for the last14 years, is proud to say that AIA-Deepavali festival has become acatalyst for Diwali's widespreadacknowledgement in the White House,NY City Hall, Gracie Mansion,government agencies, schools,universities, public institutions andcorporations. He and his wife AnitaThakkar, have, on their initiative andexpense, been conducting Diwalicelebrations under the banner of AIA forschoolchildren in public libraries inQueens, Westchester, and Connecticut,the press release said.

(Based on Press Release issued by Harish Thakkar)

Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney holds a portrait of Mahatma Gandhi at the AIA Diwalicelebrations, October 6, at South Street Seaport

A bevy of beauty and charm at the Fashion show

Time to recognize and appreciate

The iconic fireworks . Looking into thecamera is AIA President Harish Thakkar

22 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019NY/NJ/CT

New Jersey Indian Film Festival Aims to ConnectCreative People through Films

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, NJ (TIP):

The second edition of New Jersey Indian& International Film Festival (NJIIFF)will be held on October 19th & 20th 2019at Regal Hadley Theatre Stadium inSouth Plainfield, New Jersey.

NJIIFF aims to reach out to allAmerican, Indian & South AsianCommunity through Films & RelatedArt forms. The festival gives local &International Film Makers & Talents aplatform to showcase their talent & filmsinternationally…

The Objective Behind the NJIIFF is toConnect Creative People Through Films;● To bring 2 biggest film production

markets together USA & INDIA● To Promote & Create larger

audiences for Independent filmmaker

● To Showcase Diverse Cultures & ToAppreciate Art of Films

● To Bring & Create Market for IndianRegional Films mainly Gujarati /Marathi / Punjabi & Telugu.

For the year 2019 Following arethe competition categories:

FEATURE FILM: A film with arunning time of more than 30 minutes tomaximum 180 minutes inclusive of all

credits & titles.SHORT FILM: A film with a running

time minimum 6 min up to 30 minutes,inclusive of all credits & tiles.

INDIAN FEATURE FILM: A filmwhich is produced & completed in India,with a running time of more than 30minutes to maximum 180 minutesinclusive of all credits & titles.

INDIAN SHORT FILM: A film whichis produced & completed in India with arunning time minimum 6 min up to 30minutes, inclusive of all credits & tiles.

DOCUMENTARY FILM: A filmwhich is work of non-fiction, intendedto document some aspect of reality forthe purposes of instruction, education,or for a historical record. withmaximum length of 90 min.

SHORT OF SHORTS: A film with arunning time minimum 1 min tomaximum 6 minutes, inclusive of allcredits & tiles.

NEW JERSEY FILMS: Films whichare made locally in New Jersey State of

USA by NJ film makers. These films canbe from 6 min to 30 min for Short Film &30 min to 180 min for Feature Film.

Award Categories:01. Best Feature Film 02. Best Director Feature Film03. Best Male Actor In Feature Film04. Best Female Actor In Feature Film05. Best Writer Feature Film06. Best Cinematographer Feature Film07. Best Editor Feature Film08. Best Short Film09. Best Director Short Film10. Best Male Actor In Short Film11. Best Female Actor In Short Film12. Best Writer Short Film13. Best Cinematographer Short Film14. Best Editor Short Film15. Best Documentary Film16. Best Short of Shorts (1 to 6 min)17. Best Feature Film NJ18. Best Short Film NJ19. Best of Best Film (Festival's Choice)

The festival will showcase The Last Color,produced and directed by Indian American

Chef Vikas Khanna

FAIR LAWN, NJ (TIP): Chitwan Saluja, LEED APBD+C, International Associate AIA; 36, RegionalManager for Virtual Design and Construction (North),Jacobs, New York City BA Architecture, IndianInstitute of Technology, Delhi MS ArchitecturalEngineering, Pennsylvania State University, UniversityPark.

As platform technologies manager for the northregion at Jacobs, Saluja manages the company'sbuilding information modeling and technologyimplementation while contributing to businessdevelopment efforts, community outreach and thecultivation of an environment of innovation.

Her talent, experience and leadership qualitiesenable her to provide thoughtful, innovative andpractical solutions. Through her proven leadership andher innovative ideas, she has worked with severalprivate and public-sector clients including ColumbiaUniversity in New York City, NYC Department ofDesign and Construction, Dormitory Authority of Stateof New York, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Northwell

Health, Port Authority of New York and New Jersey,Los Angeles Community College District andPittsburgh Airport, among other clients.

Saluja's background is in the development,implementation and management of technologyenvironments for the design, construction andoperation of large facility programs. She is a trustedtechnology adviser to clients where she providesprogram level BIM and project controls oversight onactive projects. She enjoys spending time with herfamily and finding different activities to do bothindoors and outdoors.

She lives in Fair Lawn, NJ with her husband and 2kids. She shared her love of her family with The IndianPanorama . She said she is always trying to "findactivities that her kids and she could enjoy togethersuch as swimming, painting arts and crafts, pottery etc.to spend quality time with the family".

(Chitwan Saluja can be reached atchitwan.saluja@jacobs.com; chitwan.saluja@gmail.com)

A 40 Under 40 Awardee: Chitwan Saluja Chitwan recently won a 40 Under 40 award with Consulting -Specifying Engineer magazine which is awarded

to exceptional individuals who have made a difference in the industry.She has also received the 2019 Outstanding Woman Award from Women Builder's Council.

Chitwan with her 40 Under 40Award

Chitwan with her WomenBuilder's Council

Outstanding Woman Award

Recipients of Outstanding Woman Award at Women Builder's Council. Chitwan is seated in the front row, third from the left

23THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 WORLD

Power outages,evacuations as

Typhoon Hagibis takesaim at Japan

TOKYO (TIP): Powerful TyphoonHagibis churned towards Japan onOctober 12, heading straight towardsthe capital with potentially record-breaking rains and sparkingevacuation orders, transportdisruption and power outages evenbefore making landfall.

Rated “large and very strong”, thestorm has already forced thecancellation of two Rugby World Cupmatches, disrupted the Suzuka GrandPrix and grounded more than 1,600flights.

It is forecast to crash into land incentral or eastern Japan on Saturdayevening, packing maximum gusts of216 kilometres per hour (134 miles perhour), Japan’s Meteorological Agency(JMA) said. Hagibis is forecast to bethe first storm rated “very strong” tohit the nation’s main island of Honshusince 1991 when the category systemwas introduced, local media said. It isalso an unusually large storm, andexpected to bring “brutal winds andviolent seas” to large swathes of thecountry, the agency said. AFP

16 killed in BurkinaFaso mosque attack:

security sourcesOUAGADOUGOU (TIP): Sixteen

people died and two were seriouslyinjured in an attack on a mosque inBurkina Faso's volatile north, securitysources said on October 13. Armedmen attacked the Grand Mosque inSalmossi on Friday evening, a sourcetold AFP, adding that 13 died on thespot and three succumbed to theirinjuries later. Two of the wounded arein critical condition, the source added.

A resident from the nearby town ofGorom-Gorom confirmed the attack,saying Salmossi residents had fledtheir homes afterwards. Although hitby jihadist violence, many Burkinabesoppose the presence of foreign troops -- notably from former colonial rulerFrance -- on their territory.

On Saturday, about a thousand-strong crowd marched in the capitalOuagadougou, "to denounce terrorismand the presence of foreign militarybases in Africa."

"Terrorism has now become an idealpretext for installing foreign militarybases in our country," said GabinKorbeogo, one of co-organisers of themarch. "The French, American,Canadian, German and other armieshave set foot in our sub-region, sayingthey want to fight terrorism. Butdespite this massive presence... theterrorist groups... are growingstronger." Until 2015, landlockedBurkina Faso was largely sparedviolence that hit Mali and then Niger,its neighbours to the north. Butjihadists -- some linked to Al-Qaeda,others to the so-called Islamic Stategroup -- started infiltrating the north,then the east, and then endangered itssouthern and western borders. AFP

US troops in Syria came under firefrom Turkish incursion: Pentagon

KOBANI (TIP): US troops near thenorthern Syrian border came underartillery fire from Turkish positionson October 13, a Pentagon spokesmansaid, warning that the US wasprepared to meet aggression with“immediate defensive action”.

The US military confirmed anexplosion around 9 pm (1800 GMT)within a few hundred metres of itspost near the town of Kobani, in anarea “known by the Turks to have USforces present”.

“All US troops are accounted for withno injuries. US forces have notwithdrawn from Kobani,” Navycaptain Brook DeWalt said in astatement.

US President Donald Trump hasfaced a firestorm of criticism forappearing to greenlight Turkey’soffensive into northeastern Syria,which began after Trump ordered UStroops to pull back from the border.

Turkey is targeting the Kurdish-ledSyrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a keyUS ally in the five-year battle to crushthe Islamic State group. The SDF lost11,000 fighters in the US-led campaign.

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchinsaid earlier on Friday that Trump hadauthorised--but not yet activated—“very significant new sanctions” todissuade Turkey from furtheroffensive military action.

“The United States remains opposedto the Turkish military move into

Syria and especially objects to Turkishoperations outside the securitymechanism zone and in areas wherethe Turks know US forces are present,”DeWalt added.

“The US demands that Turkey avoidactions that could result in immediatedefensive action.” AFP

The US military confirmed an explosion around 9 pm (1800 GMT) within a few hundred metresof its post near the town of Kobani, in an area “known by the Turks to have US forces present”.

Iranian oil tanker hit by two missiles near Saudi port

SAUDI PORT OF JEDDAH (TIP): Anoil tanker belonging to the NationalIranian Oil Company (NIOC) was hit anddamaged by two missiles on October 12,Iranian state news IRNA reported.

The missiles were "possibly" fired fromSaudi soil, Saheb Sadeghi, head of thepublic relations of the National IranianTanker Company, told state-run Press TV.

Reports that the missiles were firedfrom Saudi territory were later dismissedby NIOC, as reported by IRNA.

Iran has not offered any publiclyavailable evidence for the incident. Theship is still moving and traveling south,according to the tracking service MarineTraffic.

No Iranian government officials haveblamed the attack on any side at thisstage.

Commenting on the incident, IranianForeign Ministry spokesman AbbasMousavi said according to the semi-official Fars News Agency: "Those behindthis dangerous adventurism areresponsible for the consequences of suchact."

The tanker was 60 miles (96 kilometers)from the Saudi port of Jeddah on the RedSea when the incident occurred,damaging its body, IRNA reported.

According to the news service, theresulting explosions caused oil to leakinto the Red Sea.

Iran's Press TV also tweeted Friday:"Report: Explosion in #Iranian tankerhas set vessel on fire near #Saudi portcity of #Jeddah."

All the tanker's crew members are safe,IRNA reported. Investigators are lookinginto the sources of the missiles.

News of the incident caused oil pricesto rise on Friday. Prices for Brent Crudejumped 2% to just over $60, while WTICrude climbed nearly 2% to $54.

A series of attacks on oil tankers andproduction facilities in the region hasincreased tensions in recent months.

In September, Saudi Arabia's Abqaiq oilprocessing facility -- the largest of its kindin the world -- was attacked in a series ofdrone strikes which halved the country'sproduction.

Houthi rebels claimed responsibilityfor the attack, but both Saudi and USinvestigators claimed "with very highprobability" that it was launched from an

Iranian base.Shortly after that attack, President

Donald Trump said the US was "lockedand loaded." He added that the US waswaiting on Saudi Arabia to find out"under what terms we would proceed."

Speaking to CNN, Iranian ForeignMinister Javad Zarif deniedresponsibility for the September attackand warned of "all-out war" if the US orSaudi Arabia conducted military strikesagainst his country.

The drone strikes followed attacks ontankers in the Strait of Hormuz in July,including the capture of the UK-flaggedoil tanker Stena Impero by Iran. Thevessel was eventually released from theIranian port of Bandar Abbas in lateSeptember. -CNN

Skincare routines can be anything between one to15 steps, depending on how invested you are inyours. There are a multitude of factors that

contribute to the length and breath of a person’sskincare routine—you could be someone with veryproblematic skin that you believe needs a heap ofproducts to be fixed, or just someone who enjoysindulging in skincare and practising elaborateroutines. Or maybe, you’re simply not invested enoughto put work and time into a regimen with more thanthree steps, but would still like to see the brilliantresults. As beauty writers and editors, we’re constantlytesting new beauty products, combinations androutines to find what works and what doesn’t. Here isguide to getting more out of your skincare routine, byreducing it to the bare minimum you need.

Get your nighttime routine rightDownsizing your skincare routine to avoid a large

number of products and steps is the dream, and it onlygets easier to do when you take proper care of your skinin the first place. Think about it like this, if you go tobed with leftover makeup, assuming you’ll just wash itoff in the morning, you’re more likely to wake up withdull skin and new breakouts in the AM. Thanks to this,you’ll feel the need for a brightening serum or mask anda spot treatment for your acne too. On the other hand, ifyou effectively clean your skin at night, you’ll wake upwith fresh skin, so your morning routine can start offwith a simple cleanser suited to your skin type, followedby a moisturiser and sun protection.

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Combine your SPF and base makeupLet’s clear the air on one thing first: using any makeup

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Buy lessIn a world where offers and deals are doled out by

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Follow the skincare routine you setFour steps or 10, if you don’t follow your skincare

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SKINCARE TIPS FOR BUSY WOMEN

HANDI PANEERIngredients

200 gms paneer, 2 ginger, grated, 1/2 tsp turmericpowder, 1/2 tsp chilli powder, 1/2 tsp garam masalapowder, 1 tomato, 2 stalks coriander leaves, 2 pinchespowdered black pepper, 4 tbsp refined oil, 3 onion,chopped, 1/2 cup beaten curd

Method Put oil in a handi, stir fry the chopped onions on

medium flame, when done, reduce the flame tolow. Then add two pieces of grated ginger,turmeric powder, chilli powder, garam masalaand mix well. Add chopped tomato and greenchilli, and cook on low flame for about 10minutes. Add half cup beaten curd and cook tilldry, before adding salt. Add half cup water andbring it to a boil. Mix in malai paneer andcoriander, cook till the masala dries.

Add pepper and remove from the flame. Serve ina large bowl.

FOOD CORNER

24 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019WOMEN

SPOTS YOU SHOULD NEVER APPLY PERFUME

Applying perfume is like the cherry on top ofgetting ready in the morning—who doesn’t lovesmelling like a bed of roses or spicy seduction?

But as every perfume enthusiast knows, it’s definitelypossible to over-do it and spray, well, everywhere, butspritzing fragrance in these five spots is a big no-no.

EyesPerhaps one of the most obvious spots to avoid

spraying perfume is near your eyes. Alcohol-basedperfumes contain ethyl—some even consist of up to 95percent, which can cause irritation and stinging if itcomes into contact with sensitive areas, like your eyes.

HairHair naturally absorbs scents, which is why it might

initially seem like a good idea to spray the fragrance inyour locks. However, alcohol-based perfumes can reallydry it out, especially if you spray the perfume directlyonto your hair. Instead, Cosmopolitan suggestsspraying perfume onto your hairbrush, then brushingyour hair to avoid damage or try spritzing the ends,ever so lightly.

HandsWhile applying perfume on your wrist might be one

of the most popular ways to smell great throughout theday, if the fragrance happens to accidentally get ontoyour hands in the process, alcohol-based perfumes canmake your skin dry and potentially cause cracking andbleeding. Plus, should you happen to rub your eyes aftergetting perfume on your hands, it could causeirritation.

Armpits

Spraying perfume onto your armpits poses as anotherpotential cause of irritation. The interaction betweenyour perfume and your armpits’ sweat glands couldresult in itching and burning.

GenitalsSimilarly, spraying perfume near private areas can

also result in skin dryness. For women, fragrances can“potentially irritate the vagina and causeinflammation, itchiness, and pain,” according toInsider Health. These 15 other every day habits can alsomess with your vaginal health.

Where to spray insteadThe best places to spritz perfume are on your body’s

pulse points, including your wrists, neck, and the backof your knees. By applying perfume to these heat-emitting areas, your favorite fragrance won’t irritateyour skin. Want to make it last longer? Start with thesetricks to make your perfume linger.

Men should avoid consumingalcohol for six monthsbefore trying for a baby to

ensure that their child has a healthyheart, according to the first large-scale analysis to examine the role ofpaternal drinking.

The research, published onThursday in the European Journalof Preventive Cardiology, found thatfathers drinking three monthsbefore conception increased therisk of congenital heart disease inbabies by 44 per cent, while this riskwas 16 per cent for mothers,compared to not drinking.

There was a 52 per cent higherlikelihood of these birth defects iffathers indulged in bingedrinking—defined as five or moredrinks per sitting—while this riskwas 16 per cent for mothers,researchers said.

“Binge drinking by would-beparents is a high risk anddangerous behaviour that not onlymay increase the chance of theirbaby being born with a heart defect,but also greatly damages their ownhealth,” said study author JiabiQin, from Central South Universityin China.

Qin said the results suggest thatwhen couples are trying for a baby,men should not consume alcohol forat least six months before

fertilisation while women shouldstop alcohol one year before, andavoid it while pregnant.

Congenital heart diseases are themost common birth defects, withabout 1.35 million babies affectedevery year.

These conditions can increase thelikelihood of cardiovasculardisease later in life, even aftersurgical treatment, and are themain cause of prenatal death.

Alcohol is a known teratogen—which causes malformation of anembryo—and has been connectedwith foetal alcohol spectrumdisorder (FASD), researchers said.

Around one in four children with

FASD have congenital heart disease,indicating that alcohol might alsobe implicated in these disorders,they said.

Previous studies investigating thelink between alcohol and congenitalheart disease have focused onprospective mothers, withinconclusive results.

This is the first meta-analysis toexamine the role of paternalalcohol drinking, researchers said.

They compiled the best datapublished between 1991 and 2019,which amounted to 55 studiesincluding 41,747 babies withcongenital heart disease and 297,587without.

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WANT TO CUT FOOD INTAKE?DINE ALONE

If you are planning to cut down on your daily foodintake to get into shape, better dine alone as a newresearch has found that people tend to eat more

with friends and family.Eating "socially" has a powerful effect on increasing

food intake relative to dining alone, said the studypublished in the American Journal of ClinicalNutrition.

"We found strong evidence that people eat more foodwhen dining with friends and family than whenalone," said research leader Helen Ruddock from theUniversity of Birmingham in Britain.

Previous studies found that those eating with othersate up to 48 per cent more food than solo diners andwomen with obesity eating socially consumed up to 29per cent more than when eating alone.

For the study, the researchers evaluated 42 existingstudies of research into social dining.

The researchers found that people eat more withfriends and family because having food with others ismore enjoyable and social eating could increaseconsumption.

Social norms might 'permit' overeating in companybut sanction it when eating alone and providing foodbecomes associated with praise and recognition fromfriends and family, strengthening social bonds.

MEN SHOULD QUITDRINKING 6 MONTHSBEFORE CONCEPTION

25THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 HEALTH

AIR POLLUTION EXPOSURELINKED TO AGGRESSIVEBEHAVIOUR: US STUDY

Exposure to air pollution is associated withincreased chances of exhibiting aggressivebehaviour, according to research conducted in

the US.Researchers from Colorado State University

(CSU) in the US analysed a set of studies, findingstrong links between short-term exposure to airpollution and aggressive behaviour, in the form ofaggravated assaults and other violent crimes acrossthe US.

The results, appearing in the Journal ofEnvironmental Economics and Management, werederived from daily Federal Bureau of Investigation(FBI) crime statistics and an eight-year, detailedmap of daily US air pollution.

Scientists typically measure rates of pollutionthrough concentrations of ozone, as well as of“PM2.5,” or breathable particulate matter 2.5microns in diameter or smaller, which hasdocumented associations with health effects.

Aspirin could cut air pollution harmsin half, study claims

Aspirin may lessen thenegative effects of airpollution, an intriguing new

study concludes.Researchers from Columbia,

Harvard and Boston Universitiesanalyzed a subset of data collectedfrom 2,280 male veterans from thegreater Boston area who were giventests to determine their lungfunction. Participants' average agewas 73.

The researchers examined therelationship between test results,self-reported non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) useand ambient particulate matter andblack carbon in the monthpreceding the test.

The study -- it was published inthe American Journal ofRespiratory and Critical CareMedicine -- accounted for a varietyof factors, including the healthstatus of the person and whether hewas a smoker. They found that usingany NSAID nearly halved the effectof particulate matter on lungfunction, with the associationconsistent across all four weekly airpollution measurements.

Particulate matter comes from arange of sources, including theburning of fossil fuels in vehicles

and power plants."Our findings suggest that aspirin

and other NSAIDs may protect thelungs from short-term spikes in airpollution," first and correspondingauthor Xu Gao, a post-doctoralresearch scientist in theDepartment of EnvironmentalHealth Sciences at the ColumbiaMailman School, said in press

statement. "Of course, it is stillimportant to minimize ourexposure to air pollution, which islinked to a host of adverse healtheffects from cancer tocardiovascular disease." A previousstudy from Columbia Universityfound that B vitamins may also playa role in lowering the negativeimpact of air pollution.

RESEARCHERS USE DRONES TO MEASUREWEIGHT OF WHALES

In a first, researchers have developed a model toaccurately calculate the weight of southern rightwhales using measurements made by drones of the

colossal mammal's body length, width, and height.The study, published in the journal Methods in

Ecology and Evolution, noted that the only way to getinformation on the body mass of whales until now wasto weigh dead or stranded individuals.

The researchers, including those from the BritishEcological Society in the UK, developed the newmethod to learn more about the physiology andecology of whales.

"Knowing the body mass of free-living whales opensup new avenues of research. We will now be able tolook at the growth of known aged individuals tocalculate their body mass increase over time and theenergy requirements for growth," said FredrikChristiansen, lead author of the study from AarhusInstitute of Advanced Studies in Denmark.

Christiansen added that the calculated weight couldbe used to look at the daily energy requirements ofwhales, and estimate how much prey they needed toconsume.

26 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019SCIENCE AND TECH

‘PERSONALISED DJ’ALGORITHM THAT MATCHES

SONGS TO CHANGING MOODSResearchers have developed a

“DJ-like” algorithm that cancreate ultra-personal music

playlists which adapt to listeners’changing moods.

The algorithm called DJ-MCcould outdo streaming musicservices by making playlists thatchange depending on eachindividual’s shifting emotion,according to the research publishedin the journal MIS Quarterly.

“Whether you’re getting into thecar after a long day of meetings, oryou’re getting out of bed on aweekend morning, it should tailorits recommendations to yourchanging moods,” said Maytal Saar-Tsechansky, a professor at theUniversity of Texas (UT) at Austinin the US.

The programme runs a series offeedback loops. It tries out a song,the listener rates it, and theprogramme heeds that rating inchoosing the next song.

“Then you alter the modelaccordingly,” said Elad Liebman, aPhD student in computer science atUT Austin, who conceptualised theprogramme.

DJ-MC adapts to the listener’smood, considering not only whichsongs they will enjoy, but also inwhat order, the researchers said.

Songs are organised intelligently,leading to an expressive,”DJ-like”sequence, instead of a random,arbitrary-sounding one, they said.

According to the researchers, DJMC plans its moves 10 songs ahead,like a chess player.

While one song is playing, theprogramme generates tens ofthousands of possible sequences,and it predicts which one will pleasethe listener the most, they said.

The programme serves up thenext song on that playlist—and

while that song is playing, it createsand tests new sequences.

The researchers noted that inmachine learning, the mechanismis known as a Monte Carlo searchwhich inspired the name of theprogramme: DJ-MC.

The programme could be adaptedto other kinds of media, from newsstories to videos, they said.

“Learning algorithms don’t havetaste, they just have data. You canreplace the dataset with anything,as long as people are consuming itin a similar fashion,” Liebman said.

NASA's InSight lander 'hears'strange sounds on Mars

NASA has released recordings of eerie soundson Mars picked up by one of its missions to theRed Planet, the InSight lander.

Far below the human range of hearing, theserecordings had to be speeded up and slightlyprocessed to be audible through headphones, NASAsaid on Tuesday.

The spacecraft's exquisitely sensitive seismometer,called the Seismic Experiment for Interior Structure(SEIS), can pick up vibrations as subtle as a breeze.

The instrument was provided by the French spaceagency, Centre National D'Etudes Spatiales (CNES),and its partners.

The instrument was designed to listen for quakeson Mars, known as marsquakes.

Scientists want to study how the seismic waves ofthese quakes move through the planet's interior,revealing the deep inner structure of Mars for thefirst time.

But after the seismometer was set down byInSight's robotic arm, Mars seemed shy. It did notproduce its first rumbling until this past April, andthis first quake turned out to be an odd duck.

Light brighter than the sun to help virtually read 2,000-year-old scrolls

Scientists at Britain's nationalsynchrotron facility haveharnessed powerful light

beams to virtually unwrap anddecipher fragile scrolls dating backsome 2,000 years in a process theyhope will provide new insights intothe ancient world.

The two complete scrolls and fourfragments—from the so-calledHerculaneum library, the only onesurviving from antiquity—wereburied and carbonized by the deadlyeruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79AD and are too fragile to be opened.

The items were examined at theDiamond Light Source facility inOxfordshire, home to Britain'ssynchrotron, a particle acceleratorin which beams travel around aclosed-loop path to produce lightmany times brighter than the sun.

"The idea is essentially like a CTscanner where you would take animage of a person, a three-dimensional image of a personand you can slice through it to seethe different organs," said LaurentChapon, physical science directorof Diamond Light Source.

"We... shine very intense lightthrough (the scroll) and thendetect on the other side a numberof two-dimensional images. Fromthat we reconstruct a three-dimensional volume of the

object... to actually read the text ina non-destructive manner,"Chapon said.

The ink on the scrolls is difficultto see, even through asynchrotron, because it is carbon-based like the papyrus it is writtenon. But scientists hope the densityof the paper will be differentwhere written characters arepresent. By scanning thefragments where characters arevisible, they hope to create amachine-learning algorithm that

will decipher what is written onthe scrolls. The data generated bythe process will be analysed byscientists at Kentucky Universityin the United States usingadvanced computing techniques todecipher the scrolls' contents.

"The library at Herculaneumwas the only library that survivedfrom antiquity and because of thatthe material inside is extremelyvaluable," said Brent Seales,professor of computer science atKentucky University.

This is an end view of one of the two Herculaneum scrolls from L’Institut de Francebeing scanned at Diamond Light Source by the University of Kentucky, Digital

Restoration Initiative team. Credit: Diamond Light Source

MUKESH AMBANI RETAINSTOP POSITION, ADANI JUMPS8 SPOTS TO BECOME SECONDRICHEST ON FORBES LIST

NEW DELHI (TIP): The past year has provedchallenging for the India’s ‘wealth creators’ as Forbes’2019 list of business tycoons saw their total wealthdropping by 8 per cent.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in hisIndependence Day speech, had said that the country’swealth creators help in reducing poverty and deserverespect and encouragement.

“In all, 14 were poorer by $1 billion or more, and ninemembers from last year’s ranks dropped off. Morethan a third of that decline was due to the remarkablelargesse of tech tycoon Azim Premji, who gave away achunk of his fortune in March and consequentlydropped in the ranks to No 17 from No 2,” Forbes said.

The Forbes India Rich List 2019 showed industrialistGautam Adani jumped 8 spots on the list to become thesecond richest India with net worth of $15.7 billionwhile Reliance Industries chairman Mukesh Ambanimaintained his numero uno spot with $51.4 billion.

Ashok Leyland owners Hinduja brothers stood thirdwith a net worth of $15.6 billion, Shapoorji PallonjiGroup’s Pallonji Mistry occupied the fourth spot witha $15 billion net worth, Kotak Mahindra Bank’s UdayKotak was ranked fifth with $14.8 billion net worthfollowed by HCL Technologies’ Shiv Nadar with a networth of $14.4 billion.

“Mukesh Ambani remains the richest Indian for the12th year in a row. He added $4.1 billion to his networth as Jio, a three-year-old telecom unit of hisReliance Industries, became one of India’s biggestmobile carriers with 340 million subscribers,” Forbessaid. The list saw six new debutants including Byju’sFounder and CEO, Byju Raveendran at no 72 with netwealth of $1.91 billion, Manohar Lal and MadhusudanAgarwal of Haldiram Snacks at no 86 with net worthof $1.7 billion, Rajesh Mehra of Jaquar, at no 95 with$1.5 billion net worth and Sandeep Engineer of AstralPoly Technik with $1.45 billion net worth.

Visa, Mastercard shun FB’s Libra digital currency plan

NEW YORK (TIP): Visa and Mastercard on Fridayannounced their departure from Facebook’s Libraproject, a major setback to the social network’s planfor a worldwide digital currency.

Along with the two payment giants, several otherlarge companies have said they’re exiting Libra.Payment processing company Stripe is stepping back,as well as e-commerce company eBay.

PayPal was the first of Libra’s big partners to leave,announcing last week it would no longer be involved.

Facebook has faced substantial criticism since thesummer when it unveiled plans to create a separate,private currency system to allow users to make cross-border payments more easily. The Libra Association,based in Switzerland, was supposed to give thecurrency project a comfortable arm’s length distancefrom Facebook, which wouldn’t own Libra.

Despite those efforts, financial regulators, as well asmembers of Congress on both sides of the politicaldivide, noted the privacy issues raised with the socialnetworking company controlling a currency, whilealso expressing concern about how Libra could beused for money laundering like Bitcoin or Ether, otherdigital currencies.

27THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 BIZ AND FINANCE

India readies next round ofmeasures to boost economy

NEW DELHI (TIP): The PrimeMinister’s Office (PMO) and topofficials of the finance ministry areworking on administrativemeasures and incentive packages toboost the sluggish economy as thegovernment is “deeply” concernedabout the steep fall in key economicparameters besides dwindlingrevenue collections, three officialsaware of the developments havesaid.

The PMO and the North Blockhave been conducting a series ofmeetings with central and stategovernment officials to boostrevenue generation, which is anecessary condition for prospectivestimulus packages to create demandand induce consumption to boostthe economy, they said.

One of the officials said thatliquidity is no longer a majorconcern and the government hasaddressed investors’ sentiments byannouncing unprecedented cuts incorporate tax rates by sacrificingRs1.45 lakh crore. The governmentcould now shift its focus to fuellingdemand and stoking consumption,he said on condition of anonymity.

On the demand side, discussionsare centred around reducing

income tax rates sans exemptions,prodding banks to offer attractiveEMIs for auto and housing loans,rejigging real estate laws and taxstructure and reducing compliancecost for builders on the conditionthat the same could be passed on toconsumers, the official said.

The government is also exploringsome incentive to perk upautomobile sales, the official added.It is, however, finding it difficult tocut Goods and Services Tax (GST)on automobiles because states areunwilling to take about Rs 60,000-crore revenue hit, he said. Otherproposals being discussed include

raising public investments ininfrastructure, particularly in ruralareas, and asking state-run firms tofront-load their budgetedexpenditure, he added.

The government is expectingdemand to pick up because of somerecent decisions. The cabinet onOctober 9 raised dearnessallowance (DA) of five millioncentral government employees and6.5 million retired employees by 5percentage points, hoping that theRs 10,600 crore-package will boostconsumption in the ongoing festiveseason.

Source: HT

US-China tradetalks ‘going verywell’, says Trump

WASHINGTON (TIP): President DonaldTrump offered an upbeat assessment of US-China trade talks and said he would meet at theWhite House on Friday with the leader of theChinese negotiating team.

Expectations were low that the negotiationswould do much to resolve a 15-month tradebattle that is weighing on the global economy.

But as the first of an expected two days oftalks wrapped up Thursday, Trump toldreporters at the White House, “We’re doingvery well ... We’re going to see them tomorrow,right here, and it’s going very well.” ChineseVice Premier Liu He is leading the delegationin the 13th round of negotiations with USTrade Representative Robert Lighthizer andTreasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin.

The world’s two biggest economies aredeadlocked over US allegations that Chinasteals technology and pressures foreigncompanies to hand over trade secrets as part ofa sharp-elbowed drive to become a world leaderin advanced industries such as robotics andself-driving cars.

Under Trump, the United States has slappedtariffs on more than $360 billion worth ofChinese imports and is planning to hit another$160 billion December 15. That would extendimport taxes to virtually everything Chinaships to the United States. China has hit backby targeting about $120 billion in US goods,focusing on farm products.

The high cost of the tariffs and uncertaintyover when and how the trade war will end havetaken an economic toll, especially onmanufacturing companies.

A private survey last week found that USfactory output had dropped to its lowest levelsince 2009, when the economy was in the gripsof a deep recession.

AUTO SECTOR CRISISDEEPENS IN INDIA

NEW DELHI (TIP): Passenger vehicle sales slumped 23.7%in September, the 11th straight month of decline, promptingan industry body to flag more job cuts if sales failed to pick upsoon.

Passenger vehicle sales dropped to 2,23,317 units inSeptember, the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers(SIAM) data showed, while passenger car sales dived 33.4% to131,281 units. SIAM’s data comes as the domestic automobileindustry faces a crippling slowdown in demand that has led toproduction cuts and thousands of job losses. The industry isseeing longest-ever streak of sales decline.

“We are preparing for best-case and worst-case scenarios ...worst case there will be more production and job cuts,” saidSIAM president Rajan Wadhera.

Car and auto component makers have cut thousands of jobsand halted some production as the industry grapples withvarious challenges amid a broader economic slowdown. Thegovernment stepped in last month, announcing a corporatetax rate to boost manufacturing and lift growth. On Friday,SIAM’s Wadhera said it expected some improvement in thesituation on the back of the festive season.

However, Wadhera refrained from giving out a forecast forfuture sales, saying SIAM would maintain a cautious stanceuntil October performance numbers are in.

Aggregate revenue for listed automobile companies isestimated to have dropped by one-fourth in July-September,Crisil, the Indian arm of S&P rating agency, said in a note onThursday.

28 THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019ASTROLOGY

ARIES: You start the period on an upbeat note.This is good time to incorporate the fruits ofprevious successes, analyse them, re-look themover and appreciate them for what they were. Thewhole purpose is to get to know yourself better, tounderstand your life in a more holistic mannerand therefore be better able to take consciouscontrol of it. There is more to life than anintellectual understanding of it; you have tounderstand the essence of life experiences.

TAURUS:You have lived through an entiregamut of experiences, there has been an entireroad show of life; you should come to grips with itall and move ahead on the basis of thatunderstanding. This is the theme for the start ofthe period. Ganesha wishes you well as youplough ahead. You should watch out for moodswings and tendencies to go under when the chipsare down.

GEMINI:There is rapid progress despite youremotional plays which will not mar work. You arefar ahead of your times and may not fit in withthe humdrum demands of everyday work and life.You could easily be misunderstood too. But yourbusiness or professional life will run smoothlyand employers, superiors and colleagues willappreciate the calm, controlled manner in whichyou handle your work.

CANCER:Harmonious relationships will alsoreflect your own inner stability. There may besome domestic issues including bereavement butthat is all part and parcel of life. Ganesha wishesyou well. There could be many expenses andemotional moments, like the children leavinghome. There are many positives now. Youroutlook on life has reached a point ofequilibrium.

LEO:You have a good understanding of life,and everything is working well for you. This isnot a time of testing and so you don't know howwell your ideas will stand up to future crises.But life is dynamic and many things that haveno relevance to past experiences and lessonscan happen at a terrific pace. It is imperative tokeep your mind open and flexible and be readyto learn all the time.

VIRGO:Do not be closed to experiences asthey can often catch you in unguardedmoments. Continue to examine yourself andsee how you can improve your life and times.Ganesha wishes you well. There will be alltypes of thoughts that will hamper yourgrowth. You move around in circles withoutbeing able to arrive at the crux of the issue.There could be a crisis in your personalrelationships.

LIBRA:Love seems harder to come by andyou may turn cold with those who have beenclose to you once upon a time. Or you may wantto maintain contact and they may just cool off.This is a period of testing old relationships tofind out whether they can survive, are stillconcerned about you, and if they cancontribute to your life. But all this is difficultand messy. New relationships are hard to comeby and you are unsure about old relationships.

SCORPIO: There is some stability now andyou begin to find your feet. But this is a goodtime to make sweeping changes, not only inyour consciousness, but also in thecircumstances in which you live. You have beeneyeing changes for a long time now andconditions that have been developing slowlywill force major changes upon you now.

SAGITTARIUS:You may have to start awhole new phase of life. You will have to beflexible and allow the changes to enter yourlife. Initially, there will be a lot of resistanceand you may even detest the idea of a newstart in your life. But you will have a newbirth of awareness and will be able to dealwith your life unhampered by old patterns ofthought.

CAPRICORN:You seek to break allbarriers and doors to allow the sunlight in,metaphorically speaking. Do not despair.Ganesha will guide you the right way. This isa period of expansion and also the heavyinterplay of emotions. As they say ineveryday language, 'you won't know if you arecoming or going'. There are several domesticissues to sort out including the health of aparent or an ailing relative.

AQUARIUS:If someone has been unwell forsome time, this may be a time for emergencymedical aid. Pets will also face distress andthe mood will be glum all around. You get intoyour shell and feel even worse. There will beproblems at work and spiralling expenses.You will be busy with loans, funds, and everyfiscal instrument you can lay your hands on.You may be tired and dispirited.

PISCES:This is an intense period but mayalso be a very discouraging time. Your vitalenergies are pretty low, and you may feelquite incapable of dealing with the problemsthat may surface. This could also be a time ofmaterial and financial adversity. You mayhave to re-examine your attitudes towardmoney. It may be a good idea to cut cornersand prune your lifestyle.

Shree Ganeshaya Namah

Bejan Daruwalla is world's most famousastrologertoday. He appears regularly onworld wide TV shows. Bejan who has been aprofessor in English, hasauthored a numberof books on astrology. India'sPrime MinisterNarendra Modi , on March 29, 2012,lunchedone of Bejan's books, '2012- End oftheWorld? Bejan contributes to a number ofjournals andnewspapers in many parts of theworld which includeBerkley Communications(London) Times of India(Delhi, Mumbai,Kolkata, Chennai) and The IndianPanorama (New York and Texas). Bejan'spredictionshave mostly been correct andpeople the world overrely on his predictions.

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OOCCTT 1144:: Ganesha says - your social life heatsup. Invitations to joinfriends or family at adistance, perhaps for the up - comingholidays,may start rolling in. The only problem now isworking around budgetary restrictions.

OOCCTT 1155:: Take the pressure off a relationshipand don't push it to thebreaking point by justagreeing to disagree. Think carefullybeforemaking commitments, otherwise youcould end up over your head.

OOCCTT 1166:: Keeping a low profile will give you achance to rest up forupcoming activities. You'llget lots of enjoyment from workingquietly onpersonal interests, perhaps learning somethingnew.

OOCCTT 1177:: Trying something new - a hobby, sport,game or a little romanticadventure - could bejust what you need to get your energiesflowing.Break from routine. It's time to think young.

OOCCTT 1188:: Someone from your past could come tomind, if not actually make anappearance.

Weigh the pros and cons of a money matterand the rightdecision will become clear. A talkprovides answers.

OOCCTT 1199:: The moon puts you in the spotlightnow. You have the ability tosecure attentionand favours if you use your initiative wisely.Thepace of daily life picks up.

OOCCTT 2200:: Not much will go according to plan, soyou'll be better off notsetting your heart on anyparticular results. But what appearsinitially tobe an upset could have fringe benefits. Look forthesilver lining.

Weekly Horoscope - October 14 - October 20, 2019

The Indian Panorama brings you Weekly and Birthday Horoscope from the World's mosttrusted astrologer Bejan Daruwalla. Latest correct prediction: Modi's historic victory

Birthday Horoscope October 14 - October 20, 2019

Karva Chauth / Karwa Chauth, oneof many Hindu festivals, is afasting ritual observed by all

married Hindu women who seek thelongevity, prosperity and well-being oftheir husbands. This festival is verypopular amongst married Hindu womenin the western and northern parts ofIndia, primarily in Punjab, Rajasthan,Haryana, Gujarat, and Uttar Pradesh.During the Karwa Chauth festival,married Hindu women dedicate the dayto their husbands. Normally, women whoobserve this festival are called"Saubhagyavati" meaning "joyous andhappy status of wifehood." The festivalwas emerged also as a day for celebratingautumn. Hindu married women enjoythe company and companionship ofrelatives and friends. As of recently, thecelebration has been given a morereligious touch.

Karva is another word for 'pot' (a smallearthen pot of water) and chauth means'fourth' in Hindi (a reference to the factthat the festival falls on the fourth day ofthe dark-fortnight, or krishna paksh, ofthe month of Kartik).

The festival originated and came to becelebrated only in the northwestern partof the Indian subcontinent. Thehypothesis is that military campaignswere often conducted by Hindus whowere defending India against Mughalinvaders, they would often leave theirwives and children to go off to war. Theirwives would often pray and celebrate aday of socialising, with other women, bypreparing special meals, and dressing upin their finest regalia, and having whatwould today be deemed as a romanticevening with their husband before hewent off to war.

Women whose husbands had alreadygone off to war, join the fast to pray forthe safety of their husbands at this timeas they ventured away from home todefend India. The festival coincides withthe wheat-sowing time (i.e., thebeginning of the Rabi crop cycle). Bigearthen pots in which wheat is stored aresometimes called Karvas, so the fast mayhave begun as a prayer for a good harvestin this predominantly wheat-eatingregion.

There is another story about the originof this festival. Earlier, girls sometimesbarely teenagers used to get married, goand live with their in-laws in very remotevillages. Everyone would be a strangerthere for the new bride. In case she hadany problems with her husband or in-laws, she would have no one to talk to orseek support from. Her own parents andrelatives would be quite far andunreachable. Telephones, buses andtrains were not heard of in those days.People had to walk almost a whole day togo from one place to other. Once the girlleft her parent's home for in-laws, shemight not be back before long. Thus thecustom started that, at the time ofmarriage, when bride would reach herin-laws, she would befriend anotherwoman there who would be her friend(kangan-saheli) or sister (dharam-behn)for life. It would be similar to god-friendsor god-sisters.

Their friendship would be sanctifiedthrough a small Hindu ceremony rightduring the marriage. The bride's friendwould usually be of the same age (orslightly older), married into the samevillage (so that she would not go away)and not directly related to her in-laws (sothere was no conflict of interest later).

Emotionally and psychologically, itwould be very healthy and comforting forthe bride to have her own 'relative' nearher.Once the bride and this woman hadbecome god-friends or god-sisters, they

would recognize their relation as such.They would treat each other like realsisters. During any issues later in life,involving even the husband or in-laws,these women would be able toconfidently talk or seek help from eachother. Moreover, the bride's parentswould treat her friend just like their owndaughter. Thus Karva Chauth started asa festival to celebrate this special bond offriendship between the brides and theirgod-friends. A few days before KarvaChauth, married women would buy newkarvas (spherical clay pots) -- 7"-9" indiameter and 2-3 litres capacity-andpaint them on the outside with beautifuldesigns. Inside they would put banglesand ribbons, home-made candy andsweets, make-up items, and small clothes.The women would then visit each otheron the day of Karva Chauth andexchange these karvas.

RitualsWomen begin preparing for Karva

Chauth a few days in advance, by buyingcosmetics (shringar), traditionaladornments or jewelry, and puja items,such as the Karva lamps, matthi, hennaand the decorated puja thali (plate).Localbazaars take on a festive look asshopkeepers put their Karva Chauthrelated products on display.On the day ofthe fast, women from Punjab awake toeat and drink just before sunrise. InUttar Pradesh, celebrants eat soot feniwith milk in sugar on the eve of thefestival. It is said that this helps them gowithout water the next day. In Punjab,sargi is an important part of this pre-dawn meal and always includes fenia. Itis traditional for the sargi to be sent orgiven to the woman by her mother-in-law.If the mother-in-law lives with thewoman, the pre-dawn meal is preparedby the mother-in-law.

The fast begins with dawn. Fastingwomen do not eat during the day. Intraditional observances of the fast, thefasting woman does no housework.Women apply henna and other cosmetics

to themselves and each other. The daypasses in meeting friends and relatives.In some regions, it is customary to giveand exchange painted clay pots filledwith put bangles, ribbons, home-madecandy, cosmetics and small cloth items(e.g., handkerchiefs). Since KarvaChauth follows soon after the Kharifcrop harvest in the rural areas, it is agood time for community festivities andgift exchanges. Parents often send gifts totheir married daughters and theirchildren.

In the evening, a community women-only ceremony is held. Participantsdress in fine clothing and wear jewelleryand henna, and (in some regions) dressin the complete finery of their weddingdresses. The dresses (saris or shalwars)are frequently red, gold or orange, whichare considered auspicious colors. InUttar Pradesh, women wear saris orlehangas. The fasters sit in a circle withtheir puja thalis. Depending on regionand community, a version of the story ofKarva Chauth is narrated, with regularpauses. The storyteller is usually anolder woman or a priest, if one ispresent. In the pauses, the Karva Chauthpuja song is sung collectively the singers

perform the feris (passing their thalisaround in the circle).

The fera ceremony concluded, thewomen await the rising of the moon.Once the moon is visible, depending onthe region and community, it iscustomary for a fasting woman, with herhusband nearby, to view its reflection ina vessel filled with water, through asieve, or through the cloth of a dupatta.Water is offered (arka) to the moon (somor chandra, the lunar deity) to secure itsblessings. She then turns to her husbandand views his face indirectly in the samemanner. In some regions, the womansays a brief prayer asking for herhusband's life. It is believed that at thisstage, spiritually strengthened by herfast, the woman can successfullyconfront and defeat death (personified byYama). In Rajasthan the women say"Like the gold necklace and the pearlbracelet, just like the moon may mysuhaag always shine brightly."

The husband now takes the water fromthe thali and gives his wife her first sipand feeds her with the first morsel of theday (usually something sweet). The fastis now broken, and the woman has acomplete meal.

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contd from page 1A New Chapter in Our Ties: Prime

Minister Modi to XiThe visiting Chinese President Xisaid, "I'm sure that

our discussions today will further bring forward ourrelations".

The delegation-level talks involved , besides PM Modi,National Security Adviser Ajit Doval, External AffairsMinister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary VijayGokhale.

Xi was more forthcoming on the Indian hospitality,stating that he was "really overwhelmed'' and the trip toSouth India was a memorable experience for me and us[the delegation].''

The two leaders had met on Friday, October 11evening and toured the temples of Mamallapuram thatwas followed by a cultural programme and dinner. In alate-night briefing, Foreign Secretary Vijay Gokhalesaid the two leaders discussed bilateral issues and theirrespective national visions.

By and large, the visit of the Chinese Presidentappeared to miss the enthusiasm of his earlier visit. Incomparison, it was a low-key visit.

University of Houston Receives$2 Million Commitment to

Support Study of Tamil an endowment supporting the study of Tamil

heritage. The Tamil language is considered the oldest inthe world - spoken by more than 70 million peopleworldwide - primarily in India, Sri Lanka, Malaysia andSingapore.

Houston Tamil Studies Chair, Inc., which is the donor,is a nonprofit that was founded last year with the goal ofestablishing the Tamil studies chair at the University ofHouston and providing a forum for the growingpopulation Tamil-Americans in the United States -

approximately 250,000 people. "As Tamil-Americanfamilies assimilate into the fabric of the multi-culturalsociety in this great nation, and as all our children geteducated in American Universities, HTSC takes greatpride in leading this initiative to expand awareness ofthe rich Tamil culture, language and literature withinan educational setting," said Sam Kannappan, foundingmember and board president of Houston Tamil StudiesChair, Inc. The initial $1 million pledge will create TheHouston Tamil Studies Chair, Inc. ResearchEndowment in the UH College of Liberal Arts andSocial Sciences. These funds will support researchprogram costs, equipment and seminars with invitedscholars who are experts on Tamil societies and theTamil diaspora in the United States.

An additional $1 million will rename the endowmentThe Houston Tamil Studies Chair Inc. EndowedProfessorship. The educator who will hold thisprofessorship will be a global research trailblazer withexpertise on the rich diversity of Tamil culture and itsglobal diaspora, according to Antonio D. Tillis, dean ofthe College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences.

“You will be held accountable”:Pelosi Warns Trump

The President's actions threaten our nationalsecurity, violate our Constitution and undermine theintegrity of our elections. The White House letter isonly the latest attempt to cover up his betrayal of ourdemocracy, and to insist that the President is above thelaw", Pelosi said in a statement.

"This letter is manifestly wrong, and is simplyanother unlawful attempt to hide the facts of the TrumpAdministration's brazen efforts to pressure foreignpowers to intervene in the 2020 elections. Despite theWhite House's stonewalling, we see a growing body ofevidence that shows that President Trump abused hisoffice and violated his oath to 'protect, preserve and

defend the Constitution. "The White House should bewarned that continued efforts to hide the truth of thePresident's abuse of power from the American peoplewill be regarded as further evidence of obstruction. Mr.President, you are not above the law. You will be heldaccountable", she warned.

Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed winsNobel peace prize

followed the loosening of repressive controls, andresisting any urge to crack down. "He deserves it andthe new challenge is keeping it," one outspoken Africanactivist, Nigerian Shehu Sani, said of the award.

Abiy, a favorite to win despite speculation aboutyoung climate activist Greta Thunberg, told the Nobelcommittee he was humbled and thrilled to receive its100th peace prize, calling peace "a rare commodity inour region." He hoped the award would encourage otherAfrican leaders.

So far this week, 11 Nobel laureates have been named.The others received their awards for theirachievements in medicine , physics , chemistry andliterature . The economics award is to be announced onMonday.

With the glory comes a 9-million kronor ($918,000)cash award, a gold medal and a diploma to be awardedat a ceremony in Oslo, Norway, on Dec. 10, theanniversary of Alfred Nobel's death. Even though thepeace prize is awarded in Norway, the amount isdenominated in Swedish kronor.

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advantage of our country's generous public healthprogram.' 'Immigrants admitted into the country arenearly three times more likely to lack health insurancethan United States citizens, and contribute to theproblem of uncompensated healthcare costs', thestatement added.

WASHINGTON (TIP): Shepard Smith,the chief news anchor of Fox News and asometime critic of US President DonaldTrump, abruptly quit the network onFriday, October 11 after 23 years.

In an unexpected on-air statement atthe end of his daily "Shepard SmithReporting" show, Smith said he had askedto leave the conservative-leaning cable

news network, which is the most-watchedin the United States.

His farewell message ended with thehope that "the truth will always matter."

"Recently I asked the company to allowme to leave Fox News.

After requesting that I stay, theyobliged. Under our agreement I won't bereporting elsewhere, at least in the nearfuture," Smith said.

"Even in our currently polarizednation, it's my hope that the facts will winthe day, that the truth will always matter,that journalism and journalists willsurvive," Smith said.

Smith, who was also managing editorof the network's breaking news unit, hasbeen one of the few senior journalists onFox News to criticize Trump.

His departure follows attacks byTrump on the network's less friendlycoverage of his administration since theUS House of Representatives began animpeachment inquiry, which opinion

polls suggest has growing support fromAmericans.

The New York Times reported earlieron Friday that US Attorney GeneralWilliam Barr met this week with RupertMurdoch, whose Fox Corp owns FoxNews.

"FoxNews doesn't deliver for USanymore. It is so different than it used tobe. Oh well, I'm President!," Trumptweeted on Thursday.

In March, Smith took issue withTrump's criticism of the late RepublicanSenator John McCain, and in AugustSmith spoke out about the "unmistakablerise of white nationalism and whiteracism in America" which Democrats sayTrump has not done enough todiscourage.

In September, Smith called out Trumpfor his mistaken insistence that the stateof Alabama was in the path of HurricaneDorian. Trump, who has repeatedlycriticized the US media as "the enemy of

the people," has lashed out publiclyagainst Shepard.

"Watching Fake News CNN is betterthan watching Shepard Smith, the lowestrated show on @FoxNews," Trumptweeted in August.

Smith has been with Fox News since itwas launched in 1996 and his departuretook colleagues by surprise.

"Shepard Smith just dropped a bomb ...He was part of the glue that held Foxtogether. He is a supreme pro who madeus all better," Fox News chief WhiteHouse correspondent John Robertstweeted on Friday.

Fox News President Jay Wallace in astatement called Smith "one of thepremier newscasters of his generation.""While this day is especially difficult ashis former producer, we respect hisdecision and are deeply grateful for hisimmense contributions to the entirenetwork," Wallace said.

(Source: Agencies)

Fox News veteran Shepard Smith quits; hopes 'facts will win the day'

Chief news anchor of Fox News ShepardSmith made an exit, October 11, ending his23-year-old association with the channel.

33THE INDIAN PANORAMAFRIDAY, OCTOBER 11, 2019 TRAVEL

Located at a height of 1,247 metres(3,933 ft) above sea level,Kalimpong is just 51 km from

Darjeeling and 70 km from Siliguri.There are two National Highwaysoriginating at Siliguri that take you up toDarjeeling and Kalimpong. Though thedistance is rather short, there is a majordifference in weather and atmospherebetween these two popular getaways.

Despite the fact that there are anumber of tea gardens in Siliguri, it istotally urban with enough cars andtrucks to make you want to get away asfast as possible. Darjeeling, on the otherhand, is colder, mistier, more crowdedand bustling. Kalimpong also has mistsbut it offers more of a holiday mood. Thetemperature is seldom colder than 12-16degrees and on a sunny summer’s day,the temperature may rise to as high as 30degrees.

The drive to Kalimpong up the TeestaValley from Siliguri is truly magical. Theriver seems to change mood with everyturn until reaching Teesta Bazaar, whereone normally stops for tea. Kalimgponghas its bi-monthly “Haats”. Mixing withthe locals and experiencing thetraditional culture is never a problemhere. The place is an interesting mix ofmodern and traditional. Besides Indiangoods, a huge variety of stuff fromBhutan, Sikkim, Tibet and Nepal seem tofilter in here, making the place ashopper’s paradise.

Kalimpong is known to have originallybeen part of Bhutan. It was earlier called“Dalingkote” by the Bhutias and was animportant centre for Indo-Tibetan trade,being close to the important mountainpasses of Nathu-la and Jelep-la. It wasrenamed when the British acquired thearea after the Anglo-British War in 1864and was raised to the stature of a sub-division in April 1916. With its mildclimate, the British found Kalimpong tobe a perfect location for a sanatorium. Inthe early days, it was the weather thatattracted British settlers and soon amain street “was laid out in correctboulevard style with rows of trees”. Atthe time this street included DrGraham’s Homes and a Gothic Church,to which a clock tower was added in 1891.

The British colony is said to have had1,200 members in 1916. With Kalimpong’sweather being a great attraction, thenumbers continued to grow and so didthe need for schools. A number of privateschools planned on the lines of Eton andHarrow were created in the region.However, the school that is stillremembered is known Dr Graham’sHomes -- conceived as a home forunderprivileged children created in 1900by the Scottish Missionary Rev. Dr. JohnA Graham. It has been recorded thatduring Dr Graham’s lifetime, the“Homes” consisted of 35 buildings,including cottages, schools, industrialand farm buildings, a hospital, aswimming bath and a park where around600 domiciled European and Anglo-Indian children of both sexes -- from 2 to18 years -- were educated.

There are many theories about thename Kalimpong. One theory claims thatin Tibetan, the name means “Assembly

(or Stockade) of the King’s Ministers”.Another theory is that the name isderived from the translation “ridgewhere we play” in Lepcha, as it is knownas a place for tribal gatherings andsummer sports.

Kalimpong is home to Nepalis,Lepchas and other ethnic groups and isnow an important religious centre forBuddhism. The first Buddhist Monasteryto be built here was the ThongshaGumpa.

The Tharpa Choling Monastery islocated in the centre of the city and aBhutanese monastery on the 12 MileRoad. The Tibetan Buddhist monasteryZang Dhok Palri Phodang is known for anumber of rare Tibetan Buddhistscriptures. However, it is important to

note that even as early as in 1900s, therewas a mosque and a Hindu temple inKalimpong.

The Kalimpong Science Centre,established in 2008 is a recent addition. Itoffers scientific awareness among thestudents of the town. The locals andvisitors tend to spend more time atop theDeolo Hill, the highest point inKalimpong. But the most importantaspect of this lovely hill station has beenkept till the last. Horticulture is one ofthe most important money-earners inKalimpong. It has a splendid flowermarket notable for its wide array oforchids and nurseries that exportHimalayan grown flower bulbs, tubersand rhizomes.

Kalimpong is a major production

centre for the popular flower Gladioliand some of India’s best orchids that areexported to many parts of the world.

Of late, Kalimpong’s cactus cultivationis making waves. Its nurseries attractpeople from far and near for the stunningcollection of cactii cultivated here.

The many strains of cactus though notindigenous to the area, have beencarefully cultivated over the years. Theplants have adapted well to the altitudeand environment and now prove to beone of the chief draws of visitors.

Kalimpong’s annual flower show inOctober is a big draw. The best season forvisiting Kalimpong is spring whenorchids bloom wild on trees and thenurseries have their finest selection andtheir most exotic varieties in bloom.

KALIMPONG IS A MUST-VISIT FOR YOUR NEXT HOLIDAY

PUNE (TIP): “I don’t getfrustrated and I don’t want to getfrustrated either,” R Ashwin said atthe end of the third day’s play in thesecond Test, referring to thestruggle for the spinners onSaturday because of the resistanceoffered by the South African tail.

It was a statement of the starspinner’s attitude and approach tothe game and gave a peek into hismindset, how he has overcomerecent struggles, losing his positionas the lead spinner of the team andthen making a strong comeback.

The Visakhapatnam Test againstSouth Africa was memorable forAshwin due to the bagful ofwickets, including a seven-for in thefirst innings. His performance inthe second Test at the MaharashtraCricket Association Stadium herewould also have given him equalsatisfaction.

The level of his skill made forcompelling watching, especially theway he prised out skipper Faf duPlessis and Quinton de Kock in afour-wicket haul that helped Indiadismiss the visitors for 275 in replyto India’s 601/5 declared. It givesIndia the opportunity to enforce thefollow-on on Sunday morning ifthey want, having taken apotentially match-winning lead of326.

Ashwin’s statement on Saturdaywasn’t merely for himself, it seemedapt for India’s other bowling star ofthe innings, Umesh Yadav, as well.Sailing in the same boat, the pacerwas a revelation in his first Testsince last December. He made earlyinroads into the South Africaninnings with three top-orderwickets. The effort couldn’t havecome at a better time for the

Vidarbha Express after being on thefringes of the squad for most of thepast two years.

Not picked in the original squad,he would well have been playingdomestic cricket for Vidarbha butfor the injury to Jasprit Bumrah.Talk of making a statement!

The importance of his earlystrikes was felt following theresistance offered by the SouthAfrica lower order. It showed it wasnot such a difficult wicket to bat onand the bowlers were only gettingthe rewards for their effort.

For South Africa, the fight camefrom an unlikely source—the ninth-wicket pair of Keshav Maharaj andVernon Philander. The two betteredSouth Africa’s ninth wicketpartnership against India with aneffort of 109 runs in 43.1 overs.

Maharaj, who went for plentywith the ball, was the top-scorerwith 72, but Philander wasresistance personified, valiantlyplaying out 192 balls to remainunconquered on 44. Among themain batsmen, only Faf du Plessislived up to his reputation with asolid 64.

When there is such dominancefrom a player like that of ViratKohli on the second day, every otherperformance can get lost in itsdazzle, and so it happened withYadav’s impressive effort with thenew ball on Friday evening. Afterhis captain was done with his epic254 not out, Umesh came out firingon all cylinders.

Playing after a long gap, thepressure was on him when he washanded the new ball. To his credit,he straightaway made an impact. Agreat sight when in full flow withan explosive run-up and a well-

balanced delivery stride, he cameout charging on Friday eveningand broke the spirits in the SAdressing room with the wickets ofthe openers, the highly-ratedAiden Markram and in-form DeanElgar.

Markram is the next big hope ofthe Proteas batting, theirreplacement for AB De Villiers. Tosee him fall to a pacer would havetaken the wind out of their sails. Itwas the kind of track, seamingwith good carry, Markram is moreused to batting on than India’sbatsmen. Here he was a dead duckto the second ball he faced fromYadav, caught right in front off afull and swinging delivery.

Markram had perfectpreparation, with two hundreds inthe lead up to the series, againstIndia A, and in the tour game. Hislow scores in the two Tests thuswill be confidence shattering.Yadav took his second wicket whenElgar played on due to hisindecisiveness. The paceman in themorning reduced the Proteas to53/5 with Theunis de Bruyn fallingto a spectacular catch bywicketkeeper Wriddhiman Saha.

When the sixth-wicket partnershipbetween du Plessis and de Kock wasstarting to grow (75 runs in 102 balls),the off-spinner got the ball to dip andturn past de Kock’s hanging bat andhit the bail. With du Plessis, whocontinued to show stubbornresistance, Kohli changed Ashwin’send and it worked. At the total of 162,the offie set up the batsman with abig off-break, and followed it up withone which went straight with thearm, drifted, took the edge and wasnestled in the slip’s hands.

Source: HT

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Ashwin, Umesh prove apoint, SA wilt again

WOMEN’S WORLD BOXING:MANJU ONE STEP FROMGOLD, MARY KOM FEELSROBBED

NEW DELHI (TIP): At the national selectiontrials in August for the women’s worldchampionships, Manju Rani’s childhood coachSahab Singh and uncle Sunil Kumar looked tensed asthey watched her bouts. They were hoping Manjudidn’t get a raw deal as was the case earlier in hercareer and had to shift from Haryana and representPunjab. Having made the switch in 2017, Rani wonthe national championships in January, and therehas been no looking back.

“Whenever there is a trial or fight, we just pray shedoesn’t get a biased decision because she hassuffered a lot in Haryana and we had to enter her forcompetitions from Punjab. Once she made it to thenational camp, she has been taken good care of andthe trials have been open and fair,” said Sahab Singh.

Rani’s stature has rapidly risen in the last 10months since she started representing India at theinternational level. On Saturday, she brought out herfearless streak to defeat Thailand’s ChuthamatRaksat 4-1 in 48kg and make it to the worldchampionships final in Ulan-Ude, Russia. Rani willface second-seeded Russian Ekaterina Paltceva in thegold medal match.

KIPCHOGE SMASHES 2-HRMARATHON BARRIER

VIENNA (TIP): Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge madeathletics history when he became the first person torun a marathon in under two hours, stretching thelimits of human endeavour and passing a milestonefew thought could be reached for decades if at all.

Guided by green laser beams shone on to the roadand helped by 41 world-class athleteschoreographed into rotating teams of pacemakers,the Olympics champion and world record holdersmashed the barrier by 20 seconds, finishing in onehour 59.40 minutes.

It was regarded as the biggest achievement inathletics since Roger Bannister broke the four-minute mile in 1954 but was not recognised as aworld record by the sport’s governing body as it wasnot in open competition and used rotatingpacemakers. As the pacemakers peeled away for thelast kilometre, Kipchoge accelerated down the finalstraight, smiled and pointed at people in the crowdwho gave him a rousing reception. Barely sweating,the 34-year-old looked as if he had completed a quietmorning run as he reflected on an achievementwhich he compared to landing on the moon. “Fromthe first kilometre, I was really comfortable,” he saidafter before being mobbed by his teammates. “I havebeen training for this for four and a half months, Ihave been putting my heart and mind to run undertwo hours for a marathon and make history.”

INDIA VS SOUTH AFRICA

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