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immigration
New York: An Election
Commission of India delegation
has held a community meeting at
the Consulate here and sought
suggestions to ensure that the
maximum number of NRIs can
take part in the Indian poll
process.
Senior Deputy Election
Commissioner Umesh Sinha and
Indian Election Commission officials Sandeep Saxena and Umesh Sinha
by half
Deputy Election Commissioner
Sandeep Saxena held a meeting
with the officiating Consul General in NY, Parimita Tripathi, speaking to Merit-based immigration
the press at Consulate. (Photo: Consulate FB page)
last week with Parimita Tripathi,
the officiating Consul General, community and the Indian voting rights changes for expatri
system may favor Indians
and other consulate officials. American news media. Before the ates who hold Indian passports.
The July 31 meeting was meeting, the officials held a news We have launched a No Voter
attended by 30 members of the conference. Sinha narrated the Continued on page 4
Russia blasts US
sanctions as
'economic war'
Moscow: Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev
lashed new US sanctions as a "fullfledged economic
war" on Moscow, saying they crushed hopes for
Shahid Abbasi has replaced Nawaz Sharif repairing ties and demonstrated President Donald
who was disqualified as Pakistans prime minister Trump's "total President Trump flanked by US Senators Tom Cotton and David Perdue,
on corruption charges. (Photo: voj.news) weakness ... in the making the announcement Aug 2. (Photo courtesy Flickr)
most humiliating
keep seat warm for tantly signed off New York: President Donald Australian immigration programs,
on the new sanc Trump has endorsed a bill with Trump said on Wednesday.
farreaching consequences for Called Reforming American
IN BRIEF
OHMKara's Gujarati Jalso kickedoff 2017 MoneyGram Cricket Bee Chicago
on July 29th in New Brunswick and New Jersey winners announced
Sairam Dave entertaining the audience (right) More than 750 people attended the event.
HMKaras Gujarati Jalso multiple artists rocked jam packed theater for more
Trump calls White House real dump also urged Trump to take his family and
move out of the White House if he was un-
happy with conditions. Trump spent a good
Washington: President Donald Trump Meanwhile, taking aim at the President, White House staff, thanking the ushers, deal of time away from the White House,
has called the White House a real dump, former first daughter Chelsea Clinton, who butlers, maids, chefs, florists, etc, for all including 21 of his first 26 weekends, ac-
and said that he prefers staying at his own spent most of her teen years as a White the hard work they do. cording to CNN count, mostly at his luxury
properties rather than at the executive House resident spoke out in support of the Representative Dina Titus, a Democrat, Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach, Florida.
mansion, a media report said. The White
House did not immediately respond to a
The White House
request for comment about the account, and (right) the
which appeared on the website Golf.com. Oval Office
The hotelier-turned-POTUS reportedly
told members of his Trump National Golf
Course in Bedminster, New Jersey, that he
preferred staying at his own properties
rather than at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW,
because the executive mansion is a real
dump, the Washington Post reported, cit-
ing the article on Golf.com as saying.
Trump, in a May interview with Time
magazine, had praised the White House for
its beautiful kitchen, amazing phone sys-
tem and incredible historical furniture.
People have no idea the beauty of the
White House. The real beauty of the White
House, Trump earlier said.
12 August 5-11, 2017 INDIA TheSouthAsianTimes.info
Searches on Karnataka
Minister, kin, aides continue
Bengaluru: Income Tax (IT ) of ficials additional reinforcement of state reserve party's state unit President G.
resumed simultaneous searches in the prem police. Parameshwara at his of ficial residence in
ises of tainted Karnataka Energy Minister Shivakumar represents the Kanakapura the city.
D.K. Shivakumar, his relatives and friends in assembly segment, about 60 km from here, "The Chief Minister has not scheduled any
the city, his constituency at Kanakapura and and Suresh is the Lok Sabha member from of ficial engagements for the day as he is
at Mysuru in the state, said an official. the neighbouring Bengaluru Rural segment. preoccupied with meetings at his residence
"Our teams have resumed the search oper Over 100 IT sleuths began the searches at with Ministers and officials and party lead
at ions at many places in the city, about 60 locations in the state, in Delhi and ers," said an official.
Kanakapura, Mysuru and New Delhi. They Chennai, which led to seizure of several doc "Using IT Department as a weapon of
are scrutinizng the documents seized and uments and cash worth Rs 10 crore from political vendetta is not only a blatant mis
questioning the Minister, his relatives and some of the locations. use of power, but also against principles of
business associates on the sources of The sleuths also raided a deluxe suite in democracy and 'cooperative federalism,"
income, assets and cash found in their prem the Eagleton Golf Resort at Bidadi, about 30 tweeted Siddaramaiah.
ises," an IT official told IANS on the condi km from here, where Shivakumar was stay As per the declaration in the nomination
tion of anonymity. Among the places under ing since July 30 to host the Congress for the 2013 assembly elections to the
search include the residence of the party's 44 legislators from Gujarat camping Election Commission, Shivakumar was said
Minister's astrologer Dwarakanath Guruji since July 29, ostensibly to prevent the rival to be the second richest politician with
and the National Hill View School in the city, BJP poaching them to defect from the assets valued at Rs 251 crore four years ago.
which is run by one of his family trusts. Congress ahead of the Rajya Sabha bypoll in Hundreds of Youth Congress activists and
Security has been stepped up at the resi the western state. party cadres, including women staged
dences of the Minister, his younger brother In a related development state Chief protests against the raids near the Minister's
D.K. Suresh in the city and Ramanagara in Minister Siddaramaiah discussed the fallout residence in the city and Kanakapura and
Bengaluru Rural district and the Minister's of the tax raids on Shivakumar with some of the main Income Tax of fice in the city Karnataka Power Minister
fatherinlaw Thimmaya at Mysuru, with the senior Cabinet Ministers and the ruling centre. D.K. Shivakumar. (Photo: IANS)
The views expressed in Op Eds are not necessarily those of The South Asian Times.
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16 August 5-11, 2017 Bollywood
T ermed the Tragedy Queen of Bolly- in thrall to a dominant male figure. But
with
Priyanka
wood for her immortal, iconic portray- even then she left an undeniable legacy,
als of a gamut of wronged, silent and long- winning the first two Filmfare Awards for
suffering but dignified Indian women from Best Actress (1954 and 1955) and winning
passed-over love interests to neglected filmgoers hearts with milestone movies
wives, Meena Kumari was however a most like Yahudi, Dil Apna Aur Preet Parayi,
unfortunate actress whose grief did not Sahib Bibi Aur Ghulam, Main Chup Ra-
end when the shooting was done. hungi, Mere Apne and eventually her
The barely four-decade life of Meena Ku- swan-song, the long-delayed Pakeezah,
mari (birthdate: August 1), was no less tragic completed just before her death in 1972.
as her roles in cinematic classics, spanning Her strong roles and fame made even es-
Baiju Bawra (1952) to Sahib Bibi aur Gh- tablished male stars chary of appearing op-
ulam (1962) to Pakeezah (1972). In these posite her. Her biographer, renowned jour-
and more, she could evoke such a lifetime of
melancholy and anguish that it was difficult
nalist Vinod Mehta, noted that even Dilip
Kumar grew flustered in her presence and
A cademy Award winning actress Mar-
lee Matlin has joined the third season
of popular American thriller TV series
According to variety.com, Matlin will
play Jocelyn Turner, an ex-FBI agent who
was known at one time as the best under-
to believe that she was only in her 20s and Raaj Kumar frequently forgot his dialogues.
Quantico and says she cannot wait to cover agent in the field until a bomb blew
30s when she played these roles. But she was encouraging to newcomers,
work with actress Priyanka Chopra. up near her and rendered her deaf. The FBI
But then, her circumstances had a great and some of the earliest successes of Sunil
Cant wait to work with Priyanka Cho- put her out to pasture, but now shes be-
deal to contribute to this. Nearly abandoned Dutt, Rajendra Kumar, Dharmendra and
pra, Johanna E Braddy, Jake Mclaughlin, ing brought back to join a special unit with
at birth by her father (before a twinge of even Vinod Khanna were opposite her.
my old friend Blair Underwood and of several other returning characters.
conscience made him return), her childhood Intelligent and sensitive, Meena Kumari
course Michael Seitzman, Matlin tweeted. Quantico, which introduced Priyanka
was cut short by her parents demand that found free self-expression in Urdu poetry,
Priyanka welcomed the Oscar-winner in the West, is an espionage drama about
she work to support the family, a fairytale ro- where under the pen name Naaz, she
actress and said that she cannot wait to FBI recruits training at the Quantico base.
mance soon soured too, and she was starved could fashion some imaginative and strik-
have her on board. Along with Matlin, the third season have
of genuine love and support. She married ing imagery or convey motifs of endearing
Welcome to Quantico Marlee Matlin. some casting changes with Yasmine Al
filmmaker Kamal Amrohi, 15 years her se- wistfulness or restrained sadness.
We cant wait to have you on board, Pri- Massri and Pearl Thusi leaving the show.
nior, who tried to set rules for her film career Shamaa hoon, phool hoon, ya ret pe
yanka tweeted. The third season will span 13 episodes.
and even allegedly mistreated her. All this qadmon ka nishaan/Aap ko haq hai mu-
led to a habit of heavy drinking that ultimate- jhe jo bhi ji chahe keh le is a couplet that
ly proved fatal when she was in her prime. uncannily echoes the crushed, social-con-
Meanwhile, her onscreen career saw
her typecast as a quietly-suffering woman
forming, desire-denied woman she played
in countless tear-jerkers. Vidyut fortunate to be
part of Russells Junglee
V idyut Jammwal is looking forward to
starting shooting for his next thriller
Junglee which will be directed by Ameri-
The action-
thriller will
can writer-filmmaker Chuck Russell. He
unfold in the
jungles of
feels fortunate to be part of a film with a Kerala.
message for the global audience. Russell has
joined hands with Junglee Pictures to helm
an action - adventure about a man and an
elephant. It will throw light on the issue of
elephant poaching and ivory smuggling. The
film is set to go on floors in October, with
a release targeted for the summer of 2018.
Being trained in Kalaripayattu since the
age of three and given my love for animals,
I couldnt have asked for a better script to
showcase my potential. I consider myself
really fortunate to get a chance to be part
of a film that has a message of global sig-
nificance, Vidyut said in a statement.
The Commando star added: Above all
being directed by the legendary Chuck Rus-
sell is any actors dream and I cant wait to
begin the shoot. Russell is known for films
like A Nightmare on Elm Street 3: Dream
Warriors, The Mask, Arnold Schwarzeneg-
ger-starrer Eraser and The Scorpion King.
Priti Shahani, President, Junglee Pictures,
also said that Junglee will narrate a heart-
warming story penned by Ritesh Shah.
Chuck was our first choice and we
reached out to him thinking may be the sto-
ry would appeal to him given that it raises
an issue of global significance. And to our
delight Chuck agreed and he will be flying
in next month to start the prep, Shahani
added. The action-thriller will unfold in the
jungles of Kerala, and is scheduled to be shot
Meena Kumaris grief would not end when the shooting was done. in an elephant reserve in the state. The third
The Pakeejah star eventually died in her prime. season will span 13 episodes.
Bollywood August 5-11, 2017 17
Kapoor to never
effortlessly
renders her
character.
Indu Sarkar : An
Amit ji took a five-year break after do-
ing Khuda Gawaah. He had gone to New
York to live a normal life. I had gone there
astutely mounted
while shooting for Meherbaan. I met and
told him, I was tired after working for 25
years in films, and wanted a break.
propaganda film
Amit ji told me, Never commit such a
mistake in life. Never take a break (from
films). I went back and immediately signed
two new films. I have never taken a break
A
in my 38-year-long career, he added.
political drama with a detailed dis- band clash. How their lives interweave with the
Anil said that one of the greatest mo-
claimer about hurting the sentiments political scenario, forms the crux of the tale.
ments of his life was to receive the coveted
of anyone, Madhur Bhandarkars contro- This piece of fiction, written by Anil
Oscar (for Slumdog Millionaire) on stage.
versial Indu Sarkar is a cleverly plotted Pandey and Madhur Bhandarkar, has based
All actors or directors across the world
propaganda film. its research on the Shah Commission Re-
nurse a dream to receive an Oscar. I had a
Set in the backdrop of the dark phase of port and is shrewdly mounted. The script
small role in the film. This feeling of joy shall
the 1975 Emergency, the film begins with gives a fair display of human selfishness
remain in my heart till the end, he said.
the horrific atrocities committed by the and spinelessness and the film is disturb-
government of that period. Soon, the nar- ing. It reminds you of the tough moments
rative changes track to capture the travails an obtuse government can create.
H
-- the politician Om Nath -- tells him to do With a few ineffective scenes and noth- e began his career with modeling, rather than work. I think thats one tough
something to the effect build your dreams ing meaningful to offer, Anupam Kher as ventured into Hindi filmdom with thing that every newcomer faces. I also
and work hard during the Emergency... your the political fighter Nanaji is wasted. Shaheed-E-Azam in 2002 and last year faced the same, and to be honest, its okay.
dreams will be fulfilled. So, Navin works For its 139-minute duration, the film he featured with international star Jackie The actor, who turned 42 on July 30,
blindly and earnestly by following diktats. seems stretched. The narrative is reiterated in Chan in a movie. Actor Sonu Sood says he says he was well prepared for the bumpy
Soon, the ideologies of Indu and her hus- the last act, making the viewing a tedious fare. faced his share of challenges in Bollywood, ride in Bollywood. I believe everyone has
but paved his way with talent. to face their own set of struggles in their
Asked if he faced any kind of discrimina- life, said the actor, who has featured in
for
the cover story by Vanity Fair magazine, Jolie So, at that time, one is just bothered to he becomes in life, he will always give 100
and her casting associates placed money on get into the right door for opportunities per cent to his craft.
a table and allowed the children auditioning
for the Cambodian film to take it. It claims
that after taking the money, the director then
caught the children, and forced them to ex-
plain why they needed the cash. Srey Moch
was ultimately chosen for the part. Jolie now
says that the process described in the profile
was misconstrued, reports variety.com. She
says it was a pretend exercise in an improvi-
sation, from an actual scene in the film. Jolie Sonu has
noted that she was upset by the allegations.
featured in
First They
The suggestion that real money was taken
from a child during an audition is false and films like
upsetting. I would be outraged myself if this Dabangg and
Killed My had happened, she said. First They Killed
My Father is based on the 2000 book by
Jodhaa Akbar.
Father
Loung Ung. The story is a personal retelling
of Ungs survival of the Pol Pot regime.
This corridor at The Indus Club acts like a Hall of Fame acknowledging the
innovation and ingenuity of individual entrepreneurs and inventors.
the culinary delights created by celeb chef lakh. The membership is transferable and
Ajay Chopra. There are a range of ongoing its filling up fast, confides a spokesperson.
activities from champagne movie premiers, After Mumbai, Thawani plans to branch
enlightening talks by industry leaders and out to Pune, New Delhi, Bengaluru, Chennai,
opinion makers, performances by renowned Hyderabad and Kolkata, and later to cater to
artistes, besides varied food fiestas, he said. the cream of Indian diaspora in Dubai, Sin-
These are supplemented by a high-end gapore and New York, among others.
fitness centre with a boutique spa, a unique He said The Indus Club reciprocal mem-
indoor Full Swing Golf space similar to the bership facilities will enable its members
ones in the homes of legends like Tiger most of them personally worth at least
Woods and Jordan Spieth with personal- $25 million to enjoy the privileges of
ized coaching sessions. The Indus Club plans similar elite private clubs globally. Tie-ups
By Invitation Only members unwind, socialize, host events, to retain its exclusivity by enrolling a lim- are already in place with the Tower Club,
conduct business meetings and execute mega-deals in the ited 1,000 by invitation, referral members, Singapore, St. James Club, London, and The
lap of luxury. (Photos courtesy The Indus Club) with a starting membership tag of Rs 10 Griffin Club, Los Angeles.
N
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o matter what news you read every day, the world around
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Right on the acre of the Southampton Historical This is a mega show with a large selection of cars
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yard. Perfectly preserved, it is a blast to the past with for a whole week, you can take in everything in the
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Nepali PM to visit
India on Aug 23 Sri Lanka signs Hambantota
port deal with China
Colombo: Sri Lanka signed a
$1.1 billion deal with China to
lease the southern Hambantota
port to Beijing, after several
months of de lay caused by
protests.
Hambantota port, overlooking The deal had
the Indian Ocean, is expected to been delayed
play a key role in China's "One by several
Deuba's visit to India will focus on Belt, One Road" initiative, other months.
implementing the past accords. w ise known as the new Silk
Kathmandu: Nepali Prime Minister Road, which will link ports and
Sher Bahadur Deuba will embark on a roads between China and
fiveday state visit to India on August Europe.
23, a media report said. The amended agreement was
Of ficials from both the countries signed between the Sri Lanka
were working to finalize the itinerary, Ports Authority (SLPA) and the
agenda and the size of the delegation, China Merchant Port Holdings at
the Kathmandu Post reported on the Ministry of Ports and
Wednesday. Shipping under the auspices of 15,000 acres nearby for an revised deal to cut the Chinese is struggling to repay Beijing.
Deuba's visit to India will focus on Prime Minister Ranil industrial zone, BBC reported. firm's stake to 70 per cent. The money from the deal, of fi
implementing the past accords that Wickremesing he, the Daily The plan envisaged the eviction The Sri Lankan government cials said, will be used to repay
were signed during his earlier visits in Mirror reported. of thousands of villagers but the said that China will run only part of the loan, said the report.
1996, 2002 and 2004 as the Prime "We are giving the country a government said they will be commercial operations from the Those who oppose the agree
Minister, the report said. better deal w ithout de bt," given new land. port, on the main shipping route ment argue that Sri Lanka is giv
"We have received two clear Wickremesinghe told media. Sri The deal had been delayed by between Asia and Europe and ing away its land to China. The
instructions from the Prime Minister. Lanka's government said that several months over concerns the deal will help it to get out of Hambantota port deal between
Firstly, he is keen to implement the money from the deal will help that the port could be used by the debt trap. It borrowed bil the two countries concerns India
past agreements reached during his repay foreign loans. the Chinese military, according lions of dollars from China to as it helps China gain a foothold
three visits to India," two senior offi Under the proposal, a staterun to reports. In a move to ease build roads, ports and airports to close to its southern tip. Beijing
cials told the Post. Chinese company will have a 99 those concerns, the Sri Lankan revive the economy after the end is already developing ports in
year lease on the port and about government announced a of the civil war in 2009. Now it Myanmar and Pakistan.
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l By M R Narayan Swamy
I
t is not easy to write appealingly on
someone who has been a subject of end
less books. Yet, Hindol Sengupta man
Vivekananda
wanted Hindu
ages to weave a powerful profile of Swami
Vivekananda, one which neatly blends the
divine nature of the celebrated Hindu
monkphilosopher with the simple human
reformation first
he was, one who richly contributed to
Hindu spirituality even as he battled
poverty in personal life.
Vivekananda was no traditional monk,
one seeped in rituals and happy to spend a
secluded life in the search for selfrealiza Sengupta tells us of the rational man Vivekananda would have remained at best
tion. He questioned, he debated, he sought who was never shy of placing on record a highly erudite philosopher. But without
proof and he shunned mindless rituals. He the abysmal, debilitating poverty of India. Vivekananda, Sengupta points out, and so
wasn't satisfied just by the acclaim that fol "The problem with our understanding of correctly, the name, legend and work of
lowed his seminal Chicago address of Vivekananda today is that we always Ramakrishna would never have spread
1893. Little did he know then that his choose to ignore the downtoearth, practi across the world. Meeting Ramakrishna of
appeal would lay the foundation for the US cal man by focusing too much on his godli course irrevocably changed Vivekananda's
to better understand the Hindu religion ness." Vivekananda may be a poster boy life. But their interaction also completed,
and, much later, embrace Yoga. The Modern Monk: What Vivekananda for Hindu nationalists but the monk him Sengupta says, the Bengal Renaissance.
Vivekananda was also a man of contra Means to Us Today by Hindol Sengupta self had no hatred for any religion. If any Vivekananda was convinced that in order
dictions. He had lust for life, yet a simulta and published by Penguin highlights thing, he was an admirer of Jesus Christ. to change the world, he must first change
neous detachment for the idea of a long some hitherto less known aspects of the He was known to carry with him "The India. If the immortal message of Hindus
life. A relentless traveler, he also craved for Swamis life and views. Imitation of Christ", a devotional book had to be taken to the world, then the sloth
stillness. Having addressed large crowds from the 15th century. "Keep close to and malice he saw among the Hindus must
so often, he sought a home far away from hills. And for a spiritual renunciate, he con Christ if you want salvation; He is higher first be uprooted. For the young author,
the madding crowds. Having walked the stantly worried about his family and the than any god you can imagine," he once Vivekananda's importance is as an anti
dusty plains for years, he craved for the money it needed to sustain itself. said. True, without Ramakrishna, dote to mindless nationalism.
blacks' in the US
novel has once again made the cut for the just
announced Man Booker Prize longlist, the other
books that are running for the 50,000 pound
New York: A highly anecdotal and award make it one of the most diverse lists in the
touching account of castebased dis race for a literary award in the recent years.
crimination in India by an "untouchable Roy's comeback novel "The Ministry of Utmost
born in Andhra Pradesh", who emigrat Happiness" is the most celebrated book in the
ed to the United States at the age of 26, list, which also comprises several other literary
is creating a buzz in publishing circles heavyweights as well as three debutant writers.
here. For the judges, Roy's is "a rich and vital book,"
The book, titled "Ants among but the other contenders for the much coveted
Elephants", has been written by Sujatha prize are on an equal footing.
Gidla, an alumnus of IIT Madras, who is The judges, according to a Youtube video
currently working as a conductor with released by the Prize committee, went through
the New York subway. The book details over 150 books in a "relatively short span of
memories of growing up as a Dalit in Roy had won the Man Booker for fiction in 1997
time" and were thoroughly impressed by so
India. Gidla also lists many instances of for her debut novel The God of Small Things.
many unusual and beautiful novels. For author
"discrimination and humiliations" that Her second novel The Ministry of Utmost
Sujatha Gidlas "Ants among Sarah Hall, a member of the judging panel, it's
Happiness came after a two decade gap.
Dalits in India are customarily subject Elephants" is creating a buzz in the been "a thrill to sit down and discover them".
ed to. Gidla was born in Kazipet, a small publishing circles. Another member of the panel, Lila Azam Lincoln's visits to the graveyard where his 11
town in Andhra Pradesh. Her parents, Zanganeh, felt that the longlist clearly reflects yearold son has been laid to rest. One should
though college lecturers, were untouchable beaten or killed for wear
the "state of fiction today". also not ignore "The Underground Railroad" by
"untouchables". ing sandals, for riding a bicycle," Gidla
Arundhati Roy's entry into the longlist, despite Colson Whitehead. Based on the troublesome life
According to excerpts available on writes. Major US publications, including
her rich credentials and having been a past win of a female slave who is trying to escape from a
the publisher's website, Gidla compares the New York Times, have reviewed the
ner, does not yet guarantee the final victory pri Georgia cotton plantation, the offering has
the case of "untouchables" in India to book and have commented on its
marily because the judging panel has overlooked already bagged the Pulitzer and the National
the racism against blacks in the US. "insightful" understanding of India's
new novels by former Booker winners Salman Book Award for fiction in the US. "Autumn" by
"The untouchables, whose hereditary social and cultural fabric.
Rushdie and Roddy Doyle. The reason? All other Ali Smith has been described by the judging
duty is to labor in the fields of others According to NBC2.com, Gidla's
books which have made the cut deserve the panel as "humane, zany, delightful, optimistic"
or to do other work that Hindu society grandparents converted to Christianity
place. Consider "Exit West" by Mohsin Hamid, for while "Swing Time" by Zadie Smith is the classic
considers filthy, are not allowed to live at the onset of the 20th century and
instance. The book poignantly transports the story of the friendship and rivalry between two
in the village at all. They must live out were educated at Canadian missionary
readers to a world or time in the future where London girls who meet at a dance class. The
side the boundaries of the village prop schools. Gidla, too, with the help of
migration is peaceful and where people are open Ministry of Utmost Happiness is a sprawling
er. They are not allowed to enter tem Canadian missionaries, went on to pur
to accepting others. Between the lines, the novel on the vast, violent, circling, driving,
ples. "Not allowed to come near sources sue a researcher course in applied
author reminds us that ultimately we have more ridiculous, insane, unfeasible, public turmoil of a
of drinking water used by other castes. physics at IITMadras.
in common with "others" than the sum total of nation called India. Though ambitious in scope,
Not allowed to eat sitting next to a In the US, she initially worked as a
our differences. Similarly, Paul Auster's "4321," many found it a dreary read.
caste Hindu or to use the same utensils. developer in software design, then
which is an exploration of one man's four simul Arundhati Roy maybe the most celebrated
There are thousands of other such moved to banking but lost her job in
taneous lives, has been deemed "magisterial" by name in the longlist, the Man Booker has often
restrictions and indignities that vary 2009 during the economic crisis. .
the judges. There is also George Saunders, a surprises with its verdict. For now, the race
from place to place. Every day in an The book has been published in the
noted shortstory writer, whose first novel seems too close to call until the winner is
Indian newspaper you can read of an US by Farrar, Straus and Giroux.
"Lincoln in the Bardo" is based on Abraham announced on October 17. IANS
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EXERCISE IN
down and improve flexibility and the position for about 15 sec
performance, say experts. onds. Repeat with the other leg
Mithun Chakravathi, and then get both your knees to
RunWestin Concierge at T he your chest and hold it for 15 sec
CANCER RISK
chest as you swing your left arm your front foot at the knee and
forward. Lower to the ground, knee in front of you while swing keep your back foot straight.
then repeat on the other leg. ing your left arm forward as you Keep your left leg straight while
Wellington: Exercise during Zealand. "The bone marrow car 4Leg flexor stretch: Stand tall would when running. From there, pushing your left heel to the
childhood and adolescence may ried a 'memory' of the effects of with your right arm forward. maintain the same lean as you ground. Keep doing this till you
thwart some of the damaging exercise. The rats still got fat, but Bend your knee at a right angle quickly stretch your right leg feel a stretch at the back of your
effects of a highfat diet such as that early extra exercise basically in front of you, thigh parallel to behind you. At the same time, left leg, right below your knee.
obesity, heart disease and cancer, set them up so that even though the ground, as you swing your swing your right arm forward Repeat the same with the other
researchers have claimed. they put on weight, they didn't right arm back and left arm for and your left arm back. Return leg. This exercise relaxes your
T he findings, based on the have the same profile of negative ward. Contract your quads to your knee in front of you and calf while making them more
mouse study, revealed that the ef fects that is common with a extend your leg straight out. repeat with the other leg flexible.
bone has the capacity to retain high fat diet," he added. Return to standing, then repeat Vipin Banug ade, Senior 4 Thigh stretch: Pull your heel
"memory" of its effects long even Further, the study emphasized with the other leg. Physiotherapist at Sahyadri towards the left buttock by gen
after the exercise has stopped. that childhood and adolescence 4Plantar flexor stretch: Stand Hospitals, suggest some post tly lifting the top of your foot
This bone memory then contin are periods of rapid bone growth with your hands on your hips. running exercises. behind you stretching the front
ues to change the way the body and exercise during this period Raise your right foot a few inch 4 Hamstring stretch: Keep of your thigh. Keep your knees
metabolizes a highfat diet. may ensure a healthy adulthood. es, keeping your knee straight. your right leg just a little ahead together while doing the exer
"W hat was remarkable was "If you reach optimal bone Quickly flex your foot, pointing of your left leg and place your cise. Take care while doing the
that these changes lasted long mass early in life, you're less like your toes upward. Return to hands on your hips. Now, with exercise fall forward or sideways.
after the rats stopped doing that ly to suffer from broken bones or standing, then repeat with the your right leg kept straight and Repeat the same with the other
extra exercise into their mid other bonerelated problems as other foot. toes facing up, bend your left leg. leg. This exercise strengths the
life," said Justin O'Sullivan, a an adult," explained Elwyn Firth, 4Hip extensor stretch: Hinge Bend forward towards your right thigh muscles while keeping
molecular genet icist at the Professor from the university's forward at your hips. Raise your leg with a straight back. Repeat improving your balance while
University of Auckland in New Liggins Institute. right foot and bend your right the same with the other leg. This running.
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AUGUST 511, 2017 ANNUAL PREDICTIONS: FOR THOSE BORN IN THIS WEEK
ARIES: You are likely to establish yourself LIBRA: A long pending decision gets August 5, 2017 your employer this year. As a result, you
a good manager on managing people and nalized at professional front. Friends Influenced by number 5 and the planet would become a important representative
situat ion w ithout any problem. and family members would lend a Mercury, you are strong, practical, shrewd, for the organization. People would look
Matrimonial alliance for eligible bachelor in helping hand. Successful execution of brilliant diplomatic, active and sincere person. You upto you for inspiration and decisions. You
family brings joy to all. Indications of earning ideas would help in earning nancial prots. A are good at planning and capable of lead would be in the limelight at social gather
nancial prots through commissions, divi special message from beloved/lover lifts spir
ing a team to its goals, but you are fickle ing. You would make new friends and
dends or royalties. Search for a true romantic its. Make sure you dont get nervous and lose
minded and moody, which makes people important contacts. Health seems fine but
friend might end in this week. A very healthy condence on meeting some high prole per
loose the confidence that they should have even then, it is recommended that you take
week lled with happiness & vitality. Time to sonalities. Thrilling experience is on your way,
in you. This year the organization you preventive medication. The months of May,
make your vacation a dream come true. Are as your trip is full of excitement Investment in
you longing to buy a farmhouse, try for it? With hotel industry can be the right choice to be work for would undergo many changes. August and December will prove to be
prioritizing things, you nd more time for made. Looking at the brighter side of problems These would be highly beneficial for you, highly important.
leisure and social activities. would enable taking many personal decisions. but also alter your daily routine. Financial
TAURUS: To achieve a desirable outcome SCORPIO: Plans for new ventures get gains would be better, but you also need to August 9, 2017
at work you must get the support of team streamlined with the help of seniors. save more than last year. Businessmen Ruled by number 9 and the planet Mars.
members. You will enjoy the time spent An unexpected message from a distant would find attractive prepositions to make You are intelligent, energetic, confident,
with family members and friends. Investment on relative brings happy news for the entire fami quick money. Expecting mothers need to enthusiastic and courageous person. You
longterm plans would pave the way for earning ly. The secret mantra of earning your prots: take extra care of their health. Proper med possess a sharp memory and amazing tech
nancial gains. You nd pleasure and enjoy invest wisely. Love companion will be eager to ication and diet should not be ignored. The nical skills, but you need to check your ten
ecstasies of love in the arms of partner. Sound meet you. You will be successful in getting rid months of Fe bruary, September and dency to behave short tempered and vindic
physical health will enable to participate in out from tensions. Enjoy traveling without going November will prove to be significant. tive at times. T his year professional
door activities. A trip that stimulates and gives broke. Investment on construction business
advancement would depend on your ability
opportunity for work is coming ahead. Your plan might give fruitful results. You nd friends
August 6, 2017 to handle important responsibilities. Your
for a new house will be in process very soon. easy going and willing to fall in line with your
Ruled by number 6 and the planet Venus, significant other would be a real asset to
You nd time and an inclination to help others. plans.
you are smart, talented, energetic, attrac you. This person would make your daily life
GEMINI: Travel undertaken for estab SAGITTARIUS: Female colleagues
lishing new contacts and business
tive, accommodating, diplomatic & highly comforting and enjoyable. Distant pilgrim
lend a helping hand in completing
expansion will be very fruitful. Help important assignments. Relatives are practical person. You are a great thinker age is certain later in the year. Be extra care
from family members would take care of your likely to give some valuable advice regarding and people from various walks of life seek ful while lending money and take extra care
needs. Instead of wasting time, better to get personal life. Investment is recommended but your advice, but you need to check your of your jewelry, precious gifts and items.
involved in something to improve your nan after a proper advice/guidance. Proposing tendency to behave too outspoken, jealous The months of February, April, September
cial position. Love partner would be extremely might benet, as chances of succeeding in love and restless at times. and November will be important.
supportive and in a loving mood. Meditation are high. This year you need to be conservative in
and selfrealization prove benecial. Travel in A sparkling laughter lled week when most your spending and avoid useless expendi August 10, 2017
comfort with kids to an adventurous place things proceed, as you desire. Pack your bags ture on luxuries and comforts. You can Influenced by number 1 and the Sun, you
might be possible. Its high time to think of pur as a happy, funlled holiday is looking for expect a lot from your family members and are authoritative, confident, determined,
chasing a new ofce. You nd nature in com ward. Investing on a ship or a cruise is an you wont be disappointed. You would also responsible and creative person. You have
plete harmony with you. exciting venture to be made. Hobbies and have a very memorable and romantic time a very fine sense of color and style. Your
CANCER: Timely help of associates will extra curricular activities are likely to gain
with your beloved. The two of you would clothes represent your elegant personality,
not only pass difcult times at work extra momentum.
deve lop a deeper understanding and but you need to curb your tendency to
but also help in regaining professional CAPRICORN: You will be successful in
respect for each other. A distant journey behave careless and spendthrift at times.
edge. Keeping ill feelings against family mem realizing your targets at professional
later in the year seems most certain for You would be dedicated to your job and
bers will only harm you. You are likely to earn front. A new outlook will be the source
monetary gains through various sources. of laughter at family front. Important people
most of you. The months of March, July make a good impression on your boss. You
Romance is likely to intensify through recre will be ready to nance anything that has a and December seem highly promising. might not receive expected financial gains
ational activities & entertainment. Blessings of special class to it. Blossoming love life brings for your hard work, but appreciation and
a saintly person give peace of mind. Perfect get happiness. Pleasure trip would help in main August 7, 2017 seniority are certainly yours. Foreign trips
away time for you and your partner. Offplan taining sound health in this week. Traveling Influenced by number 7 and the planet are likely for some later in the year. Your
property investment is one of the easiest and for a conference doesnt mean that you forget Neptune, you are honest, affectionate, cre spouse will be cooperative through out the
most protable methods to maximize gains in travel etiquettes. If you want to invest on ative, sensitive and a very emotional per year and would shower love and affection.
the real estate market. You succeed in persuad property, then go for residential one. You son. You are a wonderful host and you love Marriage proposals would materialize for
ing others without asserting yourself too shine in unfamiliar surroundings with hard to entertain others, but you need to control some. The months of March, June and
strongly or bullying anyone. work and dedication. your tendency to behave stubborn and October will prove to be important and sig
LEO: Your artistic & creative ability would AQUARIUS: At work you will be a extravagant at times. nificant.
attract a lot of appreciation. A sad news part of something big, bring ing There would be opportunities for mis
from distant relatives might disappoint appreciation & rewards. You receive
communication with your employer this August 11, 2017
you. An auspicious week to invest money on care and af fection from family members. A
year. Be sure to check your work before Ruled by number 2 and the Moon, you
items that would grow in value. A romantic week very successful week as far as monetary posi
you give it to your seniors. It would not be are highly imaginative, practical, emotion
as you receive all praises from partner. You will tion is concerned. Make sure you dont get
an easy period as many things would not al, honest, simple and generous person.
have ample time to do things to improve your sentimental on lover/beloveds comments.
health. Your ofcial trip is must dont under esti Your enormous condence would help in be in your favour, but support and help You love to have things of beauty around
mate it; otherwise you will be in trouble. It might enjoying a healthy life. An enriching vacation from friends and family members would you. You might not be an artist, but you
be the right time to sale your empty plot as prop full of fun is what you need. The best ideas for induce new energy into you and make are fond of collecting things of artistic
erty rates are at peak. With past efforts you are investment are to on invest on real estate busi things much comfortable than they actual value. You are intelligent and have an
likely to become more effective & positive. ness. Lot of recognition and fame is on the ly might be. Gains from property transac exceptionally good grasping power, but
VIRGO: Businessmen are likely to suffer cards at personal front. tion, investments and gifts cannot be ruled you need to check your tendency to behave
some setbacks on failing to meet the PISCES: With your high condence out. The months of January, August and lazy and timid at times.
deadline. Your generous behaviour you will be able to cross all hurdles at October will remain significant. This year you would enjoy meeting new
would enable to enjoy some lovely moments professional front. Parents are likely to people and visiting new places. Your cre
with family. Improvement in nances makes it be cooperative despite your erratic behaviour. August 8, 2017 ativity would be at its best and you would
convenient in clearing long pending dues & Property dealings would materialize helping in Influenced by number 8 and the planet have energy to solve any problem with
bills. You enjoy a lovely time as Cupid is on bringing fabulous gains. You need to hold Saturn. You are energetic, practical, talent conviction and dedication. Your beloved
your side. High time to get rid from negative romantic emotions and shouldnt do anything
ed, disciplined, methodical and authorita would be your major source of inspira
emotions like fear, doubts, anger and greed making you repent later. Yoga and meditation
tive person. You possess enormous capa tions. You should do things that you both
because these prevent from enjoying a sound would help in keeping in shape and mentally
bilities and your friends and colleagues enjoy to strengthen the existing bond.
health.A luxurious getaway type vacation with agile. Affordable luxury vacation will explore
respect you immensely, but you need to Family members will stand by you and pro
your spouse waiting for you. Your loan proce your desires. Selling your home privately can
dures for pursuing a plot will be in process. be an excellent way of saving on costs. Being check your tendency to behave rigid, vide you with love and af fection. The
Senses of humour immensely helps in tackling articulate and appreciating others point of extravagant and jealous at times. months of January, July and September
difcult situations. view would highly benet. You would be identified very closely with will be highly eventful.
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H
azur Baba Sawan Singh Ji the man in the story. We are toil
Maharaj was the great ing away in one part of the forest.
spiritual Master who initi The Masters keep telling us to
ated Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj awake, arise, and stop not until
and Sant Darshan Singh Ji the goal is reached. The Masters
Maharaj. There are still some initi tell us, Do not stop, but keep
ates left who were initiated by moving forward. They want us to
Hazur and who even met him go further in our spiritual prac
physically. While he may have tices than we have ever gone
physically left this physical realm, before. They do not want us to
he is still very much with us and We are toiling away in one part of the forest. The Masters keep telling us to rest on our laurels of whatever we
those who have their inner eye awake, arise, and stop not until the goal is reached. The Masters tell us, have attained so far. They want us
opened can still see him within in Do not stop, but keep moving forward. They want us to go further in our to go higher and higher. To do
the higher realms. this, we need to put in more and
spiritual practices than we have ever gone before. They do not want us to
more effort. We should take stock
Those who never met Hazur rest on our laurels of whatever we have attained so far. They want us to go of where we are. We should exam
physically are still entwined in his higher and higher. To do this, we need to put in more and more effort. ine the effort we have made to
circle of grace and love. His grace reach the place we have reached
continued to pour out through the truth that life is suffering. are not making any headway and trees he had been cutting down now. Whatever we have done to
Sant Kirpal Singh Ji Maharaj and Others experience disappointment seem to be staying in the same ended and there was a grove of achieve our current state, we
Sant Darshan Singh Ji Maharaj, with some aspect of their life and place. sandalwood trees. should increase our efforts to
and continues even today. Before feel there must be another way to Ah, said the man, This must move forward.
Hazur, the teachings of Sant Mat joy. Whatever route leads one to There is a story about a man be what the yogi was telling me. I
were mostly taught in India. But seek God also may drive one to who made his living by cutting never knew there were sandal If we see pinpoints of light or
Hazur opened the floodgates of search with great intensity. When down trees and selling the wood wood trees here before. These are lights of any color, we should
spirituality making Sant Mat avail such a person finds a spiritual in the market. One day, when he worth much more money than the meditate longer or more accurate
able to people around the world. teacher or Master to show him or went into the forest to collect trees I had been cutting down. ly until we see the inner sky or
her the way back to God, he or she wood, he found a yogi sitting by The man cut down some sandal stars. If we see the inner stars, we
When we look at the life of is often dedicated and committed the side of a stream. wood trees, took them to the mar should meditate more accurately,
Hazur, we find that two qualities to the spiritual practices being ket, and earned a lot more money or put in more time to see the
stand out. The first quality was taught. Such people put great The yogi had been meditating, for them. inner moon or sun. If we are see
that once he had the awakening effort into meditating and follow but came out of meditation as the ing the inner moon or sun, we
within to find God, he did not stop ing an ethical life. man came near. The yogi smiled After several days, the man should meditate with more accu
until he found a Master. Once he at him and said, O woodcutter, recalled the words of the yogi racy, more zeal, more passion, or
found his Master, he was diligent They are happy when they get dont stop, but keep moving for directing him to not stop but keep more time to see the radiant form
in his meditations until he some spiritual experience and ward. Then, the yogi closed his moving forward. The man of the Master. If we have reached
attained communion of his soul start seeing results. Over time, eyes and resumed his meditation. thought, I followed that advice the first realm within, the astral
with God. The second quality was though, many people become The man continued his days before. What if I follow that advice realm, we should progress further
that he knew that a part of spiritu complacent. They feel that work, cutting down some trees, again? The man decided to go to the causal realm. If we have
al progress rested on leading a life because they are on the path back and then taking them to the mar further into the woods, beyond reached the causal realm we
of ethical virtues. Coupled with to God, there is no more need to ket to sell. When the man reached the sandalwood trees. As he did should transcend to the supra
being regular in his meditations, make any effort. They begin to home that night he thought about so, he discovered that beyond the causal realm. If we have reached
he remained true to his ethical take it easy. They feel their the words of the yogi. sandalwood trees there was a sil the supracausal realm, we should
values. intense need for God has been met ver mine. The man said, Silver transcend further to Sach Khand
by finding a spiritual teacher or a The man asked himself, Why will bring me much more money and merge back in God.
Unfortunately, many people are path and there is no more did he tell me not to stop but keep than the sandalwood trees. He
intense about reaching their goals urgency. They begin to get caught moving forward? There must be collected silver from the mine, (To be continued....)
only for a short period of time or up in their worldly life again and some meaning in this. After giv went to the market, and quadru
in short bursts. They do not main forget to put in time for medita ing the words of the yogi much pled his earnings.
Sant Rajinder Singh Ji
tain the passion and zeal long tion. They feel because they have thought, he realized the yogi must
Maharaj is an internationally
enough to attain their goal. For the spiritual key to heaven that have meant that he should not Realizing the wisdom of the
recognized spiritual leader
example, when people are in the even if they do not follow the ethi stop at the same place all the time yogi, the man thought, What if I
and Master of Jyoti
stage of seeking God or looking cal virtues their failures will be to cut the wood, but go further go further than the silver mine?
Meditation who affirms the
for a Master to show them the overlooked and forgiven. Thus, into the forest. He went deeper into the forest.
transcendent oneness at the
way back to God, they have great they become less diligent about This time he discovered a gold
heart of all religions and
intensity. Often, they experience being nonviolent, loving, caring, The next day, the man decided mine. Digging out the gold, he mystic traditions, emphasizing
an awakening in life in which they and humble. As a result of forget that instead of cutting wood in the went to the market and made ethical living and meditation
realize life has not given them the ting about meditating and not usual area, he would go deeper even more money than he had as building blocks for
happiness they want. Sometimes improving in the ethical virtues, into the forest. After he walked made with the silver. achieving inner and outer
they experience a difficulty or they stall out in their spiritual further than he had ever gone The words of the yogi now car peace. www.sos.org.
shock in life that awakens them to progress. They wonder why they before, he noticed that the usual ried great meaning for the man.
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