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HE Chinese community has been an integral part of Fiji and has contributed to its rich diversity, says the President, His Excellency RatuEpeliNailatikau. As the Chinese marked their New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, the head of state said the Chinese community through their contribution in business and especially

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in farming have made immense contribution to the Fijian economy. The Chinese community, though small in size, is hard working, responsible and law abiding, and is not only a very important asset to the Fiji economy but also, and more importantly to the development and future progress of Fiji, he said.
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Pakistans return to democracy

( Published in the Pakistan Tribune) Pakistan as a large number of Pakistani organizations were listed as terrorist organizations and Pakistan presented an important strategic position for US invasion into Afghanistan the strong hold Al Qaida the prime suspects of 911. Pakistans internal agitation for democracy, demands of 911 aftermaths and the escalating conflict with the neighboring India placed a mounting pressure on Gen. Musharraf. It was not the time for a change from military to democracy. Given Pakistans history, a freshly elected or appointed civilian government could not have controlled Pakistan in such a chaotic and desperate condition and provided US a formidable partnership for the war on terror. Little wonder the US which is so bent on installing democracy in the Muslim countries did not push for an immediate return to democratic rule in Pakistan. With fierce military campaign against Al Qaida in Afghan, it is understandable that many suspects found escapes routes into Pakistan. In the wake of 911 and the crack down on terrorist, Indian and Pakistan moved closer on more friendly

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By DrHanif Koya With the growing internal dissatisfaction and what seems to be a heavy tilting towards the Al Qaida type of Islam, Pakistan is thirsting for a return to democracy. It is a wrong call. They will have to be clear in their head whether to have democracy or the Islamized Pakistan. Throughout its history, Pakistan has been hitting between pillar and post as far as democracy is concerned and has had more military rule than democratic government. It seems as if Pakistan is either not ready or not sure of democracy. During late dictator Gen. Zia UlHaqs regime, Pakistanis were rallying behind him for Islamization in Pakistan. And Zia did bring in sweeping changes to Pakistans Constitution to accommodate the idea but died a tragic death in the infamous plane crash before he could see its full implementation. The democratic governments that followed were allegedly plagued with corruption with Muslim cleric, as usual, pulling all kinds of strings adding to

Pakistans instability. While the more moderate and educated crowd seem to have been in favor of a democratic government, the Muslim cleric Mullahs- have been pushing for Islamic government which in large part meant the Saudi Arabias Wahabi type of Government based on Sharia Law perceived , presented and practiced as a very rigid Islamic rule. Gen. Pervez Musharraf justified his military take over on the grounds that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif had instructed army officials to prevent his reentry into Pakistan when he flew back from an out-of country mission. Officials were, allegedly, instructed to keep him in the air until his aircraft ran out of fuel and met with a crash. Although the story or the truth of it has not been

accepted with full credence, Gen. Musharrafs allegations that there was widespread corruption seem to have found sound support. On taking over power Gen, Musharraf appealed to Pakistanis living abroad to return large sums of loans that were obtained for start up businesses but were taken out of country instead. There were encouraging reports as many Pakistanis did return the money back to Pakistan. This was a most credible mission of Gen. Musharraf. But he was still under scrutiny as people agitated for democracy and Islamic form of government being not sure which one did they want. In the middle of these struggles, the 911 attack changed the political scenes and perpetuated the need for a military

terms with exchange visits between Musharraf and BajPai which will go as credit to Musharraf. As the dusts are settling down and the US is preparing for 2008 elections, end of a military government in Pakistan may seem a very good proposition and Gen. Musharraf may be thinking of returning the country back to civilian government. He faces a great risk as well. Last months Red Mosque siege will be a main political noose round his neck and unless Gen. Musharraf seeks a political asylum in another country, any new civilian government will be quick to close up upon him and throw him behind bars. He has a lot at steak and he needs to play his cards well but for sure he cannot remain in power for ever. He has to retire and make provisions for his own safety and a safe return to democracy. One thing is clear no civilian government in Pakistan can control the Mullah-led agitations and ensure a peaceful and stable government. Past evidence is too strong to suggest otherwise. Perhaps there is a recycling in store for Pakistan -from pillar to post-between military and civilian rule.

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OFFICAL COMMENCEMENT OF THE NATIONAL STADIUM UPGRADE

The Fiji Sports Council in partnership with ANZ Bank hosted a morning tea at the ANZ Corporate Box National Stadium, Suva at 10.00am on Wednesday the 8th day of August, 2012 to officially announced the commencement of the National Stadium Upgrade. The Chief Guest, was the Honorable Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. He was accompanied by the Minister for Youth and Sports, Commander Viliame Naupoto. The contractors for this National Project was officially announced at this event where Commodore Bainimarama also lay the foundation concrete for the upgraded stadium. Minister for Sports, Commander Naupoto reiterates that Sports is the heart of the nation and Government is of the view that all Fijian talents and athletes must be given the best facilities to compete on the international stage. FSC Chairman, Peter Mazey is proud of what has been achieved to date and confirms that this is in line with the Strategic direction of the Fiji Sports Council Board which is to ensure there is proper drainage of this ground in place to eradicate the flooding issue on our National Stadium ground. It will also include an upgrade to international facilities required to host international events such as the changing rooms, masseurs area, coachs room, players lounge, official referees room, official ball boy and ball girls room and a media room. It will also include new tower lights that meet international lighting requirements required to televise night games as well as international standard tracks. ANZ CEO Pacific Central and Fiji, Norman Wilson said, We are proud to finance a project of this magnitude. With the help of the Fiji government and ANZ, the Fiji Sports Council can commence the development of quality and accessible community sport and recreation facilities that play an important role in developing and sustaining communities across the country. Since the major contracts have been awarded and basic work has started, we can now realistically establish the timeframe in which the complete Upgraded Project is scheduled to finish, which is March 2013.

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Overseas-based reps chase 7s RWC spots

More overseas based players have pledged their commitment to play for Fiji in the Rugby World Cup 7s in Moscow. Fiji Rugby Union national coaching director Franck Boivert told FijiLive that he had received confirmation from Top 14 players of their availability. I have met and secured absolute commitment from all of them including Timoci Matanavou, Waisea Nayacalevu, Joeli Lutumailagi and Metuisela Talebula, he said. Boivert said he had met with their respective coaches and have come to an agreement should the players be selected. As opposed to what some people may say here in Fiji, all players have shown their heart for Fiji, he said.

Suva focus on tour

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CONTINUE FROM PAGE-1 Chinese businessmen and farmers have provided the impetus to our nation's growth and have been a key in the development of our exports in the agricultural industry. He credited these farmers as the reason why Fiji has an abundance of vegetables supplied to markets such as ginger, dalo and marine products. The President was chief guest at a very colourful and entertaining New Years celebration starting with the energetic dragon dance and many other performances that showcased not only the Chinese culture but fusion performances to depict how the Chinese have integrated into the Fijian society. RatuEpeli paid tribute to the venue of the celebrations, Yet Sen, an institution that he says has always been the heart and soul of many activities by the Chinese community. Apart from providing a first class facility for the students of YatSen, the hall is widely used for sporting activities - international ones at that - and thus provide an additional development venue for the sporting associations of Fiji, he said. Chinese Association of Fiji president, Mrs Jenny Seeto, explained that the Spring Festival signified happiness, harmony and good wishes but was also significant for the farmers as they will start harvest later. The contribution by the farmers to our economy is well known. I wish to pay tribute to our hardworking farmers and families who toil the land all year, she said. The lively event saw business houses especially the five banks and other famous Chinese restaurants joining the association and the Chinese Embassy to come up with the necessary finances to mark the biggest cultural festival in the Chinese calendar in style. On a lighter note, RatuEpeli related to the audience that it was an interesting coincidence that this year marks the Lunar Year of the Snake especially as both the First Lady, AdiKoilaNaitikau and he were born on the Year of Snake.

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13 killed, 119 injured as twin blasts rock Hyderabad

two powerful explosions ripped through crowded areas at Dilsukhnagar in the eastern part of the State capital on Thursday evening, killing 13 persons and injuring more than 119. The first blast occurred at 6.50 p.m. on the citys busiest road that links it with Vijayawada; as terrified people were scampering to safety, the second blast went off. Authorities say the explosions were caused by improvised explosive devices that could have been kept on bicycles or packed inside frames of bicycles. The twin blasts brought back painful memories of the August 25, 2007 IED attacks in Lumbini Park, in front of the State secretariat, and at Gokul Chat in Kothi that killed 44 people. Incidentally, one of Thursdays blasts took place near a crowded foot overthe Hyderabad-Vijaywada National Highway in Cyberabad police limits. DGP Reddy had said it was definitely the handiwork of a terrorist network and IEDs were used in the attack. The Union Home Secretary had said the two near-simultaneous and very powerful blasts indicate that it was a terror attack. The Dilsukhnagar area is thickly populated and traffic jams are routine in the evenings with office-goers and students rushing home. Large numbers of people wait at the numerous bus shelters, eateries and shops in the area. Meanwhile, police have established the identity of 12 of the 14 killed in the blasts. Two of the deceased were MBA students, a release from Cyberabad Police Commissioners office said.

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Director General of Police V. Dinesh Reddy has said that improvised explosive devices (IEDs) with nitro compound were used in the explosions that killed 13 persons and left 83 injured.He did not hazard a guess whether RDX was used in the bombs but asserted that they were timed as the two powerful explosions took place within a gap of three minutes and were only hundred yards apart.Mr. Reddy, who returned from New Delhi only on Thursday after attending a meeting convened by the Central government to discuss the naxalite situation in various affected states, drove straight from the airport to the scene of the twin blasts at 7.10 p.m. Talking to media persons later, Mr. Reddy said the first blast took place at 6.58 p.m. near Konark theatre and the second three minutes later near Venkatadri theatre. The bombs were placed in rexine bags and hung to bicycles at both the places. The locations were selected strategically to inflict maximum damage as they were crowded areas.

bridge, where security forces defused an IED five years ago. The device was to go off along with the blasts in Lumbini Park and Gokul Chat. Eyewitnesses at Anand Tiffin Centre, near the spot where the first blast took place, said someone began shouting about a bomb going

off. Even as confused people watched, the IED detonated. The blasts triggered by Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) tied to two bicycles took place at two sites 100 meters apart outside a roadside eatery near Konark and Venkatadiri theatres in the area located on

Cameron meets India PM amid defence-deal row

British Prime Minister David Cameron has met with his Indian counterpart Manmohan Singh, as part of a three-day visit aimed at doubling trade between the two nations to $36bn. Tuesday's meeting took place amid a corruption row over a $750m defence deal in India involving AgustaWestland, a BritishItalian helicopter maker. India is considering cancelling the deal after Italian police arrested Giuseppe Orsi, the former head of the parent company Finmeccanica, for allegedly paying bribes to Indian politicians to win the contract. Address the helicopter deal, Caneron said: "Let me make absolutely [clear] that in Britain we have introduced antibribery legislation that is probably the strongest anywhere in the world."Singh said his government has "very serious concerns regarding allegations about unethical

Ban Ki-moon condemns Hyderabad attack

U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has joined the international community in condemning the terrorist attack in Hyderabad that killed more than a dozen people and injuring scores of others. The Secretary-General strongly condemns the indiscriminate attacks against civilians which occurred in the Indian city of Hyderabad, said a statement issued by the office of the U.N. Secretary General on Thursday. He extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and to the Government and people of India, the statement said.

Maharashtra sisters rape : No headway in Bhandara rape-murder case

There has been no headway in the gruesome case of rape and murder of three minor sisters in Murwadi village in neighbouring Bhandara even though their mother alleged their grandmother may be behind the killings. Madhuri Borkar, a widow, told local police that she suspected her motherin-law to be behind the abduction and killings. According to police, the three sisters Tanuja (6), Prachi (9) and Priya Jaipal Borkar (11) went missing from their home since February 14 following which the family lodged a complaint the next day. Their bodies were found in a well on February 16 and police initially registered a case of accidental death. However, postmortem on February 17 at district headquarters in Bhandara revealed sexual abuse and brutal killing, offences under relevant sections of the IPC for rape and murder were registered against the yet to be identified culprits. Police inspec-

means used" to secure the 2010 deal. "I have sought full assistance from the UK in this case," said Singh. "Prime Minister David Cameron has assured me of the cooperation of his government in the investigations." Business lobbying Cameron is India in an attempt to persuade politicians and business leaders to boost ties with the former colonial power. During his meeting with Sing, Cameron lobbied the prime minister to open up

its economy to foreign investment to allow retailers, such as Britain's Tesco, to open outlets there amid frustration that many of the sectors in which UK business excels remain partly or fully closed to foreign investors. Cameron's delegation, which includes representatives of more than 100 companies, cultural and educational bodies, is the biggest taken abroad by a British prime minister and includes four ministers and nine politicians.

tor Prakash Munde was placed under suspension for dereliction of duty. Additional DGP (Law and Order) Javed Ahmad, accompanied by Special Inspector General (Nagpur Range) Rajender Singh, visited Murwadi village today and issued directions to the police to speed up probe in the case. Local leaders Nana Patole and Narendra Bhondekar have demanded a high level probe into the gruesome incident. In Delhi, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh expressed concern over the incident and announced an ex-gratia payment of Rs 10 lakh to their family.

Amarnath Yatra registration starts from March 18

Jammu. The registration of pilgrims for this years annual Amarnath pilgrimage beginning June 28 will start from March 18 through 422 bank branches. The decision was taken during a review meeting held by Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) Chairman NN Vohra with CEO Navin K Choudhary, Additional CEO Preet Pal Singh and other functionaries of the board today. The CEO said pilgrims could get themselves registered at counters set up in 422 designated branches of J&K Bank, YES Bank, State Bank of India, Punjab National tres have been uploaded on the board website - www.shriamarnathjishrine.com The CEO said the yatra would commence simultaneously on Baltal and Chandanwari routes on June 28 and culminate on Raksha Bandhan i.e. August 21. It will be mandatory for pilgrims to produce health certificates while seeking registration for the yatra. Choudhary said the format of the health certificate had been circulated by the Union Health Ministry and the J&K State Health Department to all states/UTs and was also available on the SASB website.

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Two months ago, Russian President Vladimir Putin also visited India and signed an agreement to sell 71 military helicopters. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Sumit Ganguly, a professor of political science at Indiana University and an expert on South Asia, said recent trips of European leaders to India reflect the country's "very substantial and sustained economic economic growth". "As a consequence, a number of important international players see India as the burgeoning and potential market," Ganguly said, adding "They want to ensure that their countries, or their industries get a significant portion on the Indian pie." British business delegation Cameron's delegation, which includes representatives of more than 100 companies, is the biggest taken abroad by a British prime minister and includes four ministers and nine members of parliament.The British leader also told his host country to open its economy because Britain had done the same for Indian firms. For now, Britain's economy is the sixth largest in the world and India's the tenth. But India is forecast to overtake its old colonial master in the decades ahead. Cameron also announced that his country would put no restriction on the number of Indian students choosing the United Kingdom for higher education. "There is no limit to the number of Indian students to come and study at British Universities, as long as they have basic English qualification and a place at one of those universities," Cameron said. "I think it is a very clear, very straight forward offer to the new generation of extremely bright and talented Indian students."

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Cameron kicks off India visit with trade push

David Cameron, the British prime minister, currently on an official visit to India, has announced that his country will issue same day visas to Indian businessmen willing to invest in the United Kingdom. Cameron made the statement at a meeting hosted by India industrialists and businessmen in Mumbai on Monday. "We want you to come to our country quickly, to invest in our country and to support our country," Cameron said. India should open up its markets to allow foreign direct investment in hitherto closed sectors, the UK prime minister said. Cameron's India trip, his second as prime minister, comes days after a similar trade mission by French President Francois Hollande, underlining how Europe's debt-stricken states are competing to tap into one of the

SC allows Italian marines to go home for polls

New Delhi: The Supreme Court on Friday granted permission to two Italian marines seeking the court's nod to travel back to their country to exercise their franchise in the ongoing elections in Italy. Italian marines Chief Master Sergeant Massimilano Latorre and Sergeant Salvatore Girone are in custody in India for the last one year. The marines on board the Italian cargo vessel Enrica Lexie had shot dead two Indian fishermen Feb 15 last year, suspecting them to be pirates. They have been charged with shooting dead two Indian fishermen, Ajesh Binki and Gelastine. The marines are out on bail, staying in a Kochi hotel.

world's fastest-growing economies. Hollande secured a $12bn defence contract to sell French fighter jets to India on his visit to New Delhi last week.

Sarabjit Singh signs fresh appeal seeking clemency

Operation Blue Star was political, hasty decision : V K Singh

Former Army Chief Gen V K Singh today said Operation Blue Star, carried out in 1984 to flush out militants from the Golden Temple, was a "hasty political decision" and claimed the army was unwilling to carry it out. Singh, who was a major at the time of the operation, told reporters here that the decision to send the Army in the Golden Temple was a hasty one, since the Army never liked to lift gun against its own people. Without naming the then Chief of the Army (Gen A S Vaidya) he said, "The then Army chief had vehemently said 'no' to initiate Army action against people belonging to the nation, but he had to carry out the order of his political bosses." Singh had come here for a meeting prior to beginning his march under the banner of 'Janlok Tantra Morcha' on March 31 which would pass through Punjab and later enter in Haryana, Rajasthan and West UP. Several militants, armymen and civilians were also killed in the exchange of fire. On the present law and order situation prevailing in Jammu and Kashmir he said, "To involve army in the J-K is not wrong since there is a proxy war and people from other country were adding fuel to make the law and order situation worse." He said that everybody knew that Army fought Kargil war very tactfully and won it but people also know who was responsible in the political system for having allowed such a situation to develop in Kargil Sector. About allegations of corruption in the Army, he claimed the forces were never involved in such decisions which were taken at the political level. "The decision to buy ammunition and other infrastructure from foreign nations is done at the political level because such decisions are always finalised by the ministry of Defence or on the part the Government of the India," he said.

Hyderabad bomb blasts rock Parliament, opposition attacks govt for alleged lapses
NEW DELHI. The twin blasts in Hyderabad rocked both Houses of Parliament on Friday with opposition members attacking the government for alleged lapses in matters of internal security. As soon as the Lok Sabha met, Speaker Meira Kumar made an obituary reference to the victims of the blasts in which several persons were killed and a large number injured. "The House unequivocally condemns this barbaric and cowardly act of terrorism," Kumar said. Members stood in silence for a while as a mark of respect to the departed. Moments later the House plunged into chaos as BJP members raised slogans attacking the government for alleged lapses on matters of internal security. Home minister Sushilkumar Shinde, who rushed to Hyderabad this morning,

Indian death row prisoner Sarabjit Singh has signed a fresh appeal seeking clemency that is addressed to the people of Pakistan and President Asif Ali Zardari, his lawyer said today. "Sarabjit has signed an appeal addressed jointly to the people of Pakistan and President Zardari and it will be sent to him (Zardari) for consideration," Awais Sheikh, the counsel for the Indian national, said. Talking to PTI, Sheikh said he met Sarabjit in Kot Lakhpat Jail yesterday and presented the prisoner his book titled "Sarabjit Singh - A case of mistaken identity". Sarabjit was convicted for alleged involvement in a string of bomb attacks in Punjab province that killed 14 people in 1990.

He said that "such wrong decisions" effect not only the army but even people of the nation. Singh said, "At that time, in 1984, I don't know how political bosses put the situation before the Army and people of the nation, whereupon pressure was mounted on Army to attack the Golden Temple. To give orders to army to attack Golden Temple was highly unfortunate." Operation Blue Star was carried out at Golden Temple to flush out militants, led by Jarnail Singh Bhinderwalla who was also shot dead by the Army.

is expected to make a statement in the Lok Sabha at 2pm. TDP members were seen waving copies of Telugu newspapers carrying reports of the Hyderabad blasts. CPM members were protesting alleged atrocities on its activists during the two-day strike against the government's "anti-labour" policies. DMK members were in the well waving photographs of LTTE chief V Prabhakaran's 12-year-old son who was allegedly shot dead by Sri Lankan forces.

New miniature catfish discovered

Itanagar, Feb 22 (PTI) Much to the delight of zoologists, a new species of miniature catfish in the genus Pseudolaguvia has been discovered in East Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh.Amateur naturalist Lakpa Tamang discovered the catfish in the Sille river recently, Principal Investigator of Centre of Biodiversity under Rajiv Gandhi University Professor D N Das said here today. Professor Das said the discovery of the new species of named Pseudolaguvia viriosa was new to science.

India must vote against Sri Lanka

Communist Party of India leader D. Raja on Wednesday termed the alleged cold-blooded killing of LTTE chief V. Prabakarans minor son further proof that the war in Sri Lanka was nothing but a structural genocide against the Tamil people. He demanded that India vote against Sri Lanka at the coming UNHRC session.He was addressing a press conference here along with the former Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court, Rajinder Sachar, and representatives of May 17 Movement, an organisation to fight for the cause of Sri Lankan Tamils.Mr. Raja said, Justice should be done to the Tamils of Sri Lanka and India cannot keep quiet. If we cannot rise to the occasion, we cannot claim to be a civilised nation with commendable ethics. India, he said, should demand an international investigation into the alleged human rights violations by Sri Lanka in the last phase of the civil war. The pictures of the 12-year-old boy murdered in cold blood, published in newspapers, are evidence of the human rights violations committed in Sri Lanka. This is not a question of Tamil people but a question of a human being. Concurring with the view that it was not a question of only Tamil people, Mr. Sachar said the matter needed to be taken up as top priority as it was a golden opportunity to expose Sri Lanka for all the human rights violations. It would be a tactical mistake by India if it does not support the resolution against Sri Lanka next month. India should not only vote against the Sri Lankan government but also convince other countries to follow suit.

Sajid among 46 security payment defaulters

Mumbai. Filmmakar Sajid Nadiadwala and leading criminal lawyer Majeed Memon are among the 46 defaulters who have failed to pay a total of Rs 51 lakh for police protection till January end, an RTI query has revealed. "Sajid Nadiadwala needs to pay Rs 1.22 lakh, while Majeed Memon's dues amount to Rs 1.31 lakh.

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Fiji approves agreement on military cooperation with Russia
Fiji's cabinet has agreed that the Fijian government through the Ministry of Defence, National Security and Immigration enter into an agreement with Russia through its Russian Federal Services for MilitaryTechnical Cooperation, Fiji's Ministry of Information announced Tuesday. The cabinet based its decision on a submission by the Minister for Defence, National Security and Immigration, Joketani Cokanasiga, said a statement from Fiji's Ministry of Information. The cooperation "will assist the Fiji Military Forces in improving its capacity and capability in acquiring the appropriate technologies and equipment for its troops as part of the respective mandates for the United Nations and Multi Forcers Observers", said the statement, without giving further details. Fijian President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said Sunday the Fijian government "is adamant in strengthening its relation with other countries", and in doing this, Fiji "hopes to diversify and broaden its international partnership".

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Airbus purchase 'a done deal'

THE purchase of three brand new Airbus A330200 series aircraft is a done deal. This, according to Acting Prime Minister, Attorney General and Minister of Civil Aviation Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Speaking to The Fiji Times yesterday, the AG brushed aside speculation and said purchase of the aircraft had successfully been completed and Air Pacific was expecting delivery of the first aeroplane in the Fiji Airways livery next month. "The purchase has gone ahead as announced," he said while responding to queries yesterday. In an earlier interview, Mr Sayed-Khaiyum revealed that Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama was visiting the Airbus facility at Toulouse in France to witness the roll-out of the first Airbus. "Next week, the first of the A330s goes for its first flight. We hope to have the plane completed and ready for its trip to Fiji next month. The PM will also get an opportunity to see the construction of the second aircraft and also visit developers of the ATR aircraft at the same time," he said. He also revealed that the PM would be visiting French businesses that Air Pacific had a working relationship with. Air Pacific is expecting its first Airbus in March, followed by the second in May and final delivery in November this year.

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Wadigi Island is 20 kilometres west of Fiji's mainland in the Mamanuca Islands. Transfers from Nadi Airport, at extra cost, are by helicopter (10 minutes) or seaplane (15 minutes). Resort owners will book transfers as schedules and fares change frequently. Tiger IV ferry departs Port Denarau (15 minutes south of Nadi Airport by taxi) twice a day and takes about two hours (depending on route). Costs NZ$95 one-way for adults; $47 for children. ssc.com.fj. Staying there Wadigi Island daily rates are US$2388 (NZ$2854) for the first couple. Children's rates range from NZ$45 for those aged up to 12 months, to NZ$667 for those aged 10-16 years, including all taxes. Minimum stay is three nights. All meals, beverages and many activities included.

Fiji alarmed over Taliban training claim

Fiji police have launched an urgent investigation into a report that two or three Fiji citizens are training with the Taliban in Pakistan. Agence France-Presse (AFP) reported that Pakistan remained a major destination for radicalised Muslims bent on a life of jihad, despite hundreds of US drone strikes, the death of Osama bin Laden and the fracturing of AlQaeda. The report said foreign fighter numbers were increasing with potentially 2000-3500 foreign fighters in the Afghanistan/Pakistan border areas from about 30 different countries. "A few months ago, we even welcomed some (two or three) people from Fiji for the first time," the Taliban member told AFP.

Fiji unions want to probe Air Pacific policies

he Fiji Trades Union Congress is calling for a full investigation into anti-worker policies at Air Pacific. This comes as the interim government farewells the chief executive, David Pflieger, in a move which the union group welcomes. It says Mr Pflieger was instrumental in the drafting and imposition of the Essential Industries Decree, which denied workers their fundamental rights and dramatically reduced their conditions of work. The FTUC says Mr Pflieger will go down in history as the most irresponsible and anti-worker chief executive Fiji has known.It says under his watch Air Pacific has been reduced to a low cost carrier and there are now serious concerns about its future. The FTUC also wants the employment of expatriate workers investigated and it calls for the airlines annual reports to be made public to ensure its continued viability.

Survivor : Take tsunami warnings seriously

A FIJIAN woman who survived the tsunami at Lata in the Solomon Islands has warned those in Fiji not to be complacent after witnessing first-hand the destructive force of the natural phenomenon. Speaking from her home in Nadera yesterday, Dr Ledua Waqaliti said if locals witnessed what she had, they would not be complacent when issued with tsunami warnings. "It was a very traumatic experience and I really hope it doesn't happen here," the University of the South Pacific lecturer said. "Sometimes people here can be a bit complacent with the tsunami warnings and be a little casual when we have to move to higher ground during tsunami warnings." "But after seeing what has happened in the Solomons I would really advise all people to take tsunami warnings very serito pray for those on Lata. "It was truly an experience that I will never forget and I still continue to pray for those on the island," she said. Dr Waqaliti said food and water were scarce on the island with many of those taking shelter up in the hills of Lata eating crackers because of the lack of food. Aftershocks have continued to hit just off Lata Island with a 6.3 magnitude earthquake jolting the region early yesterday centred 51 km southwest of Lata at a depth of 35km. It followed a 6.5-magnitude quake early on Sunday which was centred just 29 km southsouthwest of Lata at a depth of 18 km, and a 7.0 aftershock late on Friday night. Yesterday Temotu Province Premier Father Brown Bue confirmed that 594 homes have been destroyed and 3329 people have been displaced as a result of the tsunami and subsequent aftershocks.

ously," she said. Dr Waqaliti arrived back in the country on Saturday after leaving the disaster zone of Lata on Friday hours before a 6.8 magnitude aftershock rocked the island. "I left the island to travel to Honiara on Friday and the Fijian community organised a seat for me on a flight to Nadi," she said. Though she was back in the safety of her home, Dr Waqaliti said she continued

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cation in tertiary institutions. However, Magistrate Lakshman told Vunisa that using his children as an excuse was not good. "People like you are a great risk and threat to other road users," he said. "You should be taken off the road completely." Magistrate Lakshman sentenced Vunisa to one year imprisonment for bribery together with a $2000 fine for drunk driving. He will need to pay his fine in one month's time in default of 200 days imprisonment. The court also disqualified him from driving for two and half years.

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$4 bribe lands man in jail for a year iTaukei Affairs :Village byA MAN who asked the court for forgiveness yesterday was warned against using his children as an excuse because his actions were clear that he did not care about anyone but himself. Joeli Vunisa was convicted with one count of bribery and one of drunk driving and jailed for one year. In court, he said his actions were completely out of character and begged the court to consider a lenient sentence. On November last year, Vunisa was driving a taxi when he was stopped by police officer Gyaneshwar Pillay. After Mr Pillay learned the accused was drunk, he (Vunisa) took out $4 from his wallet and offered it to the officer. Magistrate Chaitanya Lakshman said bribery was rife in Fiji. "This court is mindful that public interest demands that sentences on bribery must address the need for deterrence and to warn others," he said. He said those involved in this type of offence looked down on the police and saw the system as one which could be toyed with.Vunisa told the court he had three children who would be pursuing further edu-

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Online services to improve investments

THE introduction of online technology is expected to improve services provided by Investment Fiji while removing impediments that hinder investments in the country. In a statement, Investment Fiji chairman Truman Bradley said a common frustration for investors was usually the lack of communication from agencies back to the investment when requirements had not been fulfilled or decisions were not possible. "This is understandable considering how busy each agency must be," he said at a workshop this week with Tier 1 and Tier 2 investment approving agencies. The workshop discussed strategies to improve facilitation and implementation of foreign investment projects in Fiji.

Ministry signs on OISCA assistance

A MEMORANDUM of understanding (MOU) has been signed between the Organisation for Industrial, Spiritual and Cultural Advancement, International Japan (OISCA) and the Ministry of Youth and Sports to boost the work undertaken by government. Signing the MOU on behalf of the Ministry of Youth and Sports was Fiji's Ambassador to Japan Isikeli Mataitoga and representing OISCA was the president for OISCA International, Dr Hoshiko Nakano. The MOU was entered into a spirit of mutual friendship and understanding to promote community development as an integral part of the socio-economic well-being of the people of Fiji. Under the MOU, the OISCA will organise for experts to provide technical and other educational opportunities. It also ensures that OISCA will engage experts to organise courses and training such as organic farming, farm management and community development skills to empower rural youths. The agreement signed is another five years of commitment by OISCA where they are ready to dispatch a maximum of five experts according to the need of the Ministry of Youth and Sports. OISCA will also provide opportunities for trainees from Fiji who will later be assessed to undertake leadership studies in Japan. According to the OISCA International website, OISCA-Fiji has been in the country for more than 20 years. During this time they have been involved in agro-forestry development, mangrove reforestation, coral reef restoration and the children's forest program.

Water cuts affect people

THE Water Authority of Fiji says water disruptions faced by residents of Qarawalu, Taveuni, were caused by mechanical problems to the generator that serviced the area. WAF spokesman officer Maika Nagalu said the affected areas included Qarawalu, Vuna and Ura. "Our production team in Labasa will be sending over a spare generator to Qarawalu to rectify the problem," he said. "It will take some time for our technicians to ensure installation after which the water supply is expected to be restored." He advised affected customers to save rain water and use it for other purposes like washing clothes, and ensure water was boiled before drinking.

VILLAGE bylaws are not legally binding at this stage, says the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs Board. Responding to the concerns that were raised over the fairness of village bylaws on iTaukei men and women in the north, iTaukei Affairs Board Provincial Services division manager, Timoci Namotu said village bylaws have not been legally gazetted and are not legally binding. Mr Namotu said since its proposal in 2009 there had been no decree or legislation gazetted to recognise the legality of such bylaws. "At this point the village bylaws have not been legalised and it is not a legal instrument," said Mr Namotu. "There have been bylaws that have been previously passed in villages by chiefs as a means of assuring peace and order in their respective villages but these were still under review and are still to be gazetted to make it a legal instrument," he said. Concerns were earlier raised by a women's group in the north regarding the unfairness of village bylaws that seem to concentrate on restricting

iTaukei women on a lot of issues while iTaukei men were free of these restrictions. Mr Namotu said village bylaws were not legally binding which meant the bylaws were null and void. "However we must realise that villages have their own set of rules that govern people that live within these settings and it is only wise and becoming that villagers conform to these rules to create an order within our iTaukei villages," Mr Namotu said. "The iTaukei Affairs Board is yet to receive complaints of villagers being penalised under these bylaws as they are ineffective and are not legally binding on the citizens of Fiji including villagers in iTaukei villages." "In the iTaukei village setting women are viewed and treasured as they are a reflection of any village so therefore village bylaws are often more concentrated on the welfare of iTaukei women." Mr Namotu said the bylaws were part of life in villages from time immemorial and were a form of common law for Fiji but that it still had to be encoded in the form of a legislation.

Poor road conditions raise company manager's ire

TaVeUni Pacific Transport manager, Prakash Sami has voiced his concerns at the deplorable road condition on the island saying little has been done to address it. Mr Sami said bus routes on the island were still running normally but it was at a risk to the safety of passengers who travelled on the south and north end of the island. "Bridges and the general road condition need to be repaired permanently as most works that are done are temporary and could be washed away during the next heavy downpour," Mr Sami said. "There has been no work on the gravelled roads and it is a risk to run our buses since we also transport students on a daily basis to their schools. "Many steep hills have very loose gravel and it is very dangerous to our buses and passengers who travel at the south and north tip of the island where the road conditions are really poor," he said.

Pope Benedict resigns

PoPe Benedict XVI has resigned and will step down on February 28th, the Vatican has announced. He announced his decision to step down as head of the worlds largest Christian denomination during a meeting of Vatican cardinals on Monday morning, saying age prevented him from carrying out his duties. He will officially resign on February 28, making him the first pontiff to do so in nearly 600 years. The announcement comes just weeks after the Vatican appointed Father Doctor Peter Loy Chong, a diocesan priest of the Archdiocese of Suva, as the next Archbishop of Suva to replace Archbishop Petero Mataca.

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39 Quetta victims airlifted to Karachi ; woman dies

At least 87 people were killed and over hundred others, mostly belonging to the Shia Hazara community were wounded in the blast on Tirani Road last Saturday. According to police investigators, between 800 and 1,000 kilos of explosives were used in the blast. The wounded victims brought to the city from Quetta on a C-130 plane of Pakistan Air Force include 18 women and 10 children. As many as 34 wounded victims were admitted to the Aga Khan University Hospital, while four victims were admitted to the neighbouring Liaquat National Hospital, said Majlis Wahdat-iMuslimeen Deputy Secretary General Maulana Sadiq Raza Taqvi while speaking to Dawn. He added that one of the wounded women, Gul Afshan, had died during the flight. Her body has

KARACHI: One of the 39 wounded victims of the Quetta blast being airlifted to the city along with their relatives died during the journey in the early hours of Thursday.

been sent back to Quetta. All the 38 victims were said to be in a critical condition which was why they were airlifted to Karachi, said the MWM leader. He said that an attendant was accompanying each of the wounded victims. Three patients are being provided treatment at the burns unit of the Liaquat National Hospital, said an attendant of one of the patients, Fatima, while speaking to Dawn.

BB murder site washed off after collecting evidences : witnesses

District Emergency Officer Dr Abdul Rehman and Firefighting Officer Ghulam Muhammad Naz appeared before Special Judge of ATC-1 Chaudhry Habibur Rehman for cross-questioning and informed that if the incident site was not cleansed timely, the law and order situation would have worsened there. The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairperson and the former prime minister was assassinated at Liaquat Bagh, Rawalpindi on December 27, 2007. The witnesses told the court that it has been a practice of the citys concerned departments that sites of bomb blasts or suicide attacks are washed off within 90 to

New political set-up in Balochistan soon

Sources in the Presidency, where Balochistan Governor Zulfiqar Magsi met President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday, said: A new political set-up is likely to be installed in the province soon and it has been conveyed to the president. They said first governors rule would be lifted and then a session of the provincial assembly would be called to elect a new chief minister as Nawab Aslam Raisani had already resigned.The sources said the new leader of the house would be decided by the PPP, PML-Q and JUI-F. They said the PMLQ would most probably get the chief ministers slot because the JUI-F had already decided to sit on opposition benches. We enjoy a majority of 21 members in a house of 65 and it is out right to

My mother suffered burn wounds in the blast, said Mr Raza. He quoted doctors as saying that she might have to undergo a surgery. As per the agreement reached between the federal governments representatives and Shia organisations, the provincial government of Balochistan would bear the expenses of medical treatment of all the wounded victims, said Maulana Taqvi.

In a note of dissent on the 24th constitution amendment bill as a member of the Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice, he said creation of a province would aggravate the national, ethnic and linguistic issues on the question of natural resources. It is correct that on the national or ethno-linguistic basis, certain regions may have a historically legitimate claim of being called a province, but I am of the firm view that this is not the opportune time. I concede that in these regions this will be a political slogan for the elections, but national decisions are based on firmer reasoning, the PPP leader said in the note attached to the committees report presented in the Senate on Thursday.

Afghanistan urged to hand over Maulvi Faqir

We hope that he would be handed over to Pakistan as soon as possible because he has the blood of many innocent Pakistanis on his hands, Foreign Office spokesman Moazzam Khan said at the weekly media briefing. The capture of Maulvi Faqir, former deputy `commander of the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan from Bajaur, by Afghan security forces was announced a couple of days ago. He was said to have been arrested when he entered Afghanistans Nangarhar province along with four accomplices identified as Shahid Umar, Maulana Hakeemullah Bajauri, Maulana Turabi and Fateh.Maulvi Faqir led the Taliban in Bajaur for a long time and reportedly has links with Al Qaeda leader Ayman al Zawahiri. Afghan Foreign Minister Zalmai Rassoul officially conveyed the information about Maulvi Faqirs arrest to Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar in a telephonic conversation on Wednesday night.

MQM flays repealing Sindh local govt act

105 minutes aimed at avoiding public provocation. Naz said that when he reached the site, security personnel and police team were busy in collecting evidences. When all evidences were collected from the site, the firebrigade washed off the area after receiving the orders, he said. Dr. Abdul Rehman informed the court that there was no negligence as all evidences were gathered with due care.

have our own chief minister, PML-Q information secretary Kamil Ali Agha said, adding that no government could be formed in the province without consent of the Q-League. According to the official website of the Balochistan Assembly, the PML-Q has 19 members, PPP 15, JUIF 10, independents eight, Balochistan National Party-Awami seven and Awami National Party three. The PML-N, JUI-I

and National Party have one member each. Mr Agha said his party was in a position to nominate its own chief minister, but it had agreed on the name of PPP leader Aslam Raisani. Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri, a leader of JUI-F who had held a meeting with President Zardari on Wednesday on the issue of a new political set-up in Balochistan, told Dawn that his party had decided to sit on opposition benches.

A statement, issued by MQM, said that a joint meeting of the partys Rabita (coordination) Committee was held in London and Karachi simultaneously to deliberate on the situation arising after the passage of the bill in the Sindh Assembly by the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP). The meeting said the SPLGA was passed after lengthy discussions and consultations between both the parties (MQM, PPP) and in the interest of people of Sindh.

He said the additional payment would spare the pilgrims of hassle of finding sacrificial animals. About air fares, the minister said pilgrims from northern region (Punjab and KPK) would pay Rs97,500 and those from southern region (Sindh) Rs87,500. The higher exchange rate - the rupeedollar parity - is the main reason for increased fares this year, he said. Mr Shah, who was addressing a press conference along with Information Minister Qamar Zaman Kaira, said the number of pilgrims would be the same as last year and the policy of first come first served would be followed. I tried but could not convince my Saudi counterpart to increase in the number of Pakistani pilgrims this year, the minister said, adding: We requested them for 200,000 pilgrims this year but they did not

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Pak intel agencies get licence to spy on phones, emails

Islamabad : President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday signed into law a controversial Bill that will give Pakistan's intelligence agencies sweeping powers to conduct surveillance and collect electronic data by tapping phones and eavesdropping on emails. The "Investigation For Fair Trial Bill 2013" was signed by Zardari during a ceremony at the presidency, an official spokesman said.

Sindh bifurcated through LB Act 1979 : Faisal

KARACHI (Online): MQM MPA Faisal Sabzawari has strongly condemned withdrawal of Sind People's Local Ordinance (SPLO) as sheer enmity with masses and soil of Sindh. Talking to journalists outside the Sindh Assembly on Thursday, after the assembly approved, accepted withdrawal of SPLO and restoration of LB system 1979, Sabzawari termed the moment as sheer disgrace for Sind, as PPP had faltered in seizing an opportune moment for changing the destiny of Sindh, failing miserably. Warning those who ever wanted to rejoice over the issue, he said that it should be understood that the restored system divide Sindh into three parts, while PPP had still enforced the system merely for the sake of winning few votes, but would suffer the bitter reality in elections. Speaking on the occasion, MPA Syed Sardar Ahmad, lambasted the dictatorial endeavors of PPP, clarifying that SPLO empowered elected representatives, while the 1979 system was managed by public officials.

give approval even for extra 20,000. He said the Saudis wanted to decrease the number of Haj pilgrims this year but the proposal was resisted by the government. It is because of renovation of Harrm Sharif and the Saudi government is likely to impose a ban on its citizens from performing Haj this year, the minister said.

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Mukherjee sees progress in ties with Pakistan

Lahor : India sees progress in ties with Pakistan in spite of recent hiccups on the Line of Control in Kashmir, President Pranab Mukherjee said on Thursday. In his address to the joint sitting of Parliament at the start of its budget session, he said: With Pakistan, we have made progress towards normalisation of relations, strengthening mechanism for bilateral trade and facilitating greater people-to-people contact. Against the backdrop of the alleged beheading of an Indian soldier on the LoC, Mr. Mukherjee, however, said: It is also important that Pakistan abides by its commitments and desists from acts that contribute to a trust deficit. The president prefaced his remarks by saying that India continued to seek peace, stability, cooperation and economic development in the sub-continent. We attach the highest priority to relations with our immediate neighbours. He also made it clear that as Afghanistan prepared for a political and security transition in 2014 and beyond, we will continue to help Afghanistan evolve peacefully and fight terrorism and extremism. On China, Mr. Mukherjee said his government intended to work with the new Chinese leadership to reinforce the positive direction of the bilateral relationship. My governments foreign policy continues to be driven by the objectives of creating an enabling environment for our national development, ensuring the security of the nation and fulfilling our international responsibilities, he said. About Sri Lanka, he said: We are making efforts in our engagement with Sri Lanka, including in our efforts to resettle and rehabilitate the internally displaced persons there and to ensure a life of peace, dignity and equality for the Tamil people. Hinting at a resolution of lingering disputes with Bangladesh, he said the government proposed to introduce a Constitutional Amendment Bill in Parliament to give effect to provisions of the Land Boundary Agreement with the neighbouring country and its 2011 Protocol, which will strengthen border management and the countrys security.

Pak envoy to US faces blasphemy charge

Lahore. A case of blasphemy has been registered against Pakistan's ambassador to the US, Sherry Rehman over her remarks on a TV show, a charge that carries the death penalty. The police in Multan city of Punjab province registered the case over remarks purportedly made by Rehman on a TV talk show in 2010. They were acting on a complaint against Rehman by businessman Fahim Akhtar Gill, who claimed her remarks about the country's blasphemy law were blasphemous.

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Taliban dismiss UN report on civilian casualties in Afghanistan

This comes as United Nations following a report announced that the civilians casualties had dropped by 12% in 2012. According to UN at least 2,754 civilians were killed and 4,805 others were injured where militants were blamed for 81% of the civilians casualties.UN in its report said only 8% of the casualties were incurred during the security forces operations while 11% other civilian casualties were unknown. According to the report militants caused around 2,179 civilian deaths and injured 3,952 others due to imporvised explosive device attacks which shows an increase of 9% as compared to 2011. In the meantime UN in its report blamed security forces for 316 civilian

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Apex court allows to keep President, PM replies secret

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday accepted a request of the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), Irfan Qadir for keeping secret replies of the President and the Prime Minister with regard to killings in Hazara, Quetta. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by Chief Justice Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry resumed hearing of the suo moto case against Hazara killings in Quetta. The court directed Balochistan's Inspector General of Frontier Constabulary Maj Gen Obaidullah Khattak, Provincial Home Secretary Akbar Durrani and CCPO Quetta to submit their replies in the court by February 26.

deaths and 271 injuries of the civilians during the operations which shows a decrease of 46%. Taliban group spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid criticized United Nations for its report and blamed UN for not disclosing further information to prove its

claims. Zabiullah Mujahid blaming majority of the civilian casualties to Afghan and NATO troops operations and airstrikes said majority of the roadside bombs were planted by Afghan security forces in a bid to defame the Taliban group. NNI

ECP should work within its domain, says Naek

ISLAMABAD : Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs Farooq H. Naek Wednesday advised the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to work within its constitutional domain and ensure free, fair and transparent elections. Responding to a point of order by Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan, he said the ECP should withdraw the letter written to parliamentarians regarding submission of their degrees. Chaudhry Nisar had informed the house that a letter was written to him and other parliamentarians to submit their degrees failing which a criminal proceeding will be started against them. Naek said since there is no condition of BA degree to contest polls, raising this matter at a time when the nation is going for fresh polls, is nothing but witch-hunting by the ECP.

Drone attacks are counter productive, says Zardari

ISLAMABAD: Pakistans president Thursday while terming the US drone attacks as counterproductive said these were damaging popularity of both the governments and stressed the need to find a way out. Speaking to a delegation of US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, headed by its Chairman Senator Robert Menendez at the presidency in Islamabad, President Asif Ali Zardari also voiced concern over continued militant attacks on Pakistani troops from the Afghani side of the border. Two separate rounds of talks were held between the sides including a delegation-level meeting and another one in which the president was assisted by Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar. Senator

PM urges leaders to unite for peace

ISLAMABAD : Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf on Wednesday while stressing the dire need of inter-faith harmony in the country urged leaders of all faiths and religions to stand united and strive for peace and security. He was addressing a conference organised here by the Ministry of National Harmony aimed at creating greater understanding amongst people of different faiths. The Prime Minister referred to the recent incidents of terrorism in which a large number of people were killed and said "lets come out of this perpetual sense of fear that haunts us all, and where no place is safe anymore." He referred to the Hazaras as brothers and patriotic Pakistanis and said the entire nation felt deeply saddened over the plight they underwent in the recent attacks. "There can be no justification for the murder of the innocent. Who can justify the killing of a child, women or a man who is trying to earn a living?" he said. Prime Minister Ashraf said no one should take law into their own hands as it creates lawlessness and chaos in the society.

Menendez was assisted by US Ambassador to Islamabad Richard Olson. Spokesperson to the president Senator Farhatullah Babar, briefing media representatives after the meetings, said during the talks the president stressed the need for ISAF and Afghan security forces in border areas on the Afghan side to provide, an anvil to Pakistans hammer operations. A host of issues

ranging from bilateral relations to the fight against militancy and the regional situation were discussed during the meeting. The president pointed to the sacrifices Pakistan had made in the fight against militancy and said there was a need for acknowledging and appreciating these sacrifices and added that blamegame will not serve the common purpose of defeating the militants.

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DHAKA : Bangladesh has launched a crackdown on Internet sites for "hurting religious feelings" in the majority Muslim nation amid protests by Islamic groups against bloggers seen as antiIslamic, officials said on Thursday. Giasuddin Ahmed, vice chairman of the country's telecommunications regulator, told AFP at least two websites had been blocked. Authorities had also removed 10 blog posts for "spreading hatred, provoking social disorder and hurting religious feelings of the people". "We've taken the actions in line with the country's ICT (Information Communication Technology) Act," he told AFP. Authorities have also asked blog operators to "moderate" their posts to try to filter out anti-religious writings, another official said. Tensions have risen in the overwhelmingly conservative nation over the alleged antiIslamic blog posts by Ahmed Rajib Haider, who was hacked to death near his home in the capital Dhaka last week. In recent weeks Haider and fellow bloggers had launched huge protests demanding a ban on the largest Islamic party Jamaat-e-Islami, and the execu-

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DHAKA : At least 15 people were injured on Tuesday in a clash between the activists of the ruling Awami league and the main opposition BNP at Muradnagar Upazila under Comilla district. Muradnagar Upazila unit BNP brought out a demonstration demanding immediate withdrawal of 'false cases' filed against BNP senior vice chairman Tarique Rahman and unconditional release of the party's acting secretary general Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir.

Bangladesh cracks down on anti-Islam blogs

tion of its leaders for alleged war crimes in the 1971 liberation struggle. Police have yet to comment on a motive for Haider's killing. But his brother said Haider was targeted by Jamaat's student wing for his online activities. Fellow bloggers said a proJamaat website had issued a veiled threat against Haider. Jamaat has condemned the murder and denied any role. Since Haider's death, Bangladeshi social media has been flooded with his alleged blog posts and those by other bloggers mocking Islam, triggering protests by a number of Islamic groups and clerics. On Wednesday up to 5,000 Islamists rallied in the capital Dhaka demanding punishment -- some calling for execution -- of blasphemous anti-Islam bloggers, police said. There were also protests in other cities. The groups have also called for protests against the "atheist bloggers" in the country's nearly half a million mosques after weekly prayers on Friday. The government has warned of tough steps against those who incite social tension, and urged newspapers and blogs not to publish defamatory writings against the Prophet Mohammed.

42 dead in Bangladesh riots over war crimes verdict

At least 42 persons were killed as riots continued following the death sentence handed down to Jamaat-e-Islami leader Delwar Hossain Sayedee. Sayedee was convicted on Thursday of for mass killings, rape and atrocities committed during Bangladeshs 1971 independence war. The Jamaat leaders supporters clashed with the police, attacked government offices and uprooted railway tracks in parts of the country. Protesters also set fire to dozens of houses belonging to pro-government supporters. Police responded with bullets and tear gas. Police and witnesses said on Friday that 42 people, including six policemen, had been killed. The government said the security forces were put on high alert across the country as Jamaat and Sayedee, 73, was convicted on eight of the 20 charges against him. Prosecutor Syed Haider Ali said he was satisfied with the verdict. Justice has been done to those who lost their loved ones at the hands of Sayedee, he said. A teacher at an Islamic seminary school when he allegedly committed the crimes, Sayedee is the third defendant to be convicted of war crimes by the special tribunal set up in 2010. Jamaat, the largest Islamic party in Bangladesh, campaigned against Bangladeshs independence, but denies it was behind any atrocities. Jamaat is an ally of the countrys main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party led by ex-Preme Minister Khaleda Zia and was a partner in her government during 20012006.

Shibbaria canal in grabbers' grip

Shibbaria canal near Chaplee Bazar in Kalapara upazila under the district is getting narrowed as ruling party men have filled up land of the canal for construction of a market. Mostafizur Rahman Bhuiyan, organising secretary of Dalbuganj union unit of Awami League (AL), and his partner Hakim Ali started work for a market construction on Shibbaria canal at Chaplee Bazar over two weeks ago but the local administration is yet to take any action to stop the illegal act. Five people led by a local Jubo League leader are also filling up a nearby land to construct another market. Squeezing of the canal will make it difficult for trawlers to enter the water body, causing trouble for fishermen who use it as shelter during natural disasters like cyclones and tidal surges, said locals. During a visit the spot a few days ago, a group of journalists from Kalapara saw that work for construction of a 60-foot-long and 40-foot-wide market building on the canal bank beside the iron bridge at Chaplee Bazar was going on while a nearby place is being filled up with sand extracted by dredgers from the nearby river.

Sayedees supporters planned more protests on Friday. An additional 10,000 paramilitary border guards were deployed to boost security, the Home Ministry said. In a statement Friday, Jamaat asked its supporters to converge in the countrys mosques to offer a special mass prayer for those killed during the violence. Authorities fear that the mass prayer may turn into street protests.

Sylhet BCL president expelled

Sylhet district unit of Bangladesh Chhatra League (BCL) President Pankaj Purkayostha has been expelled from the organisation on various allegations. Rahat Tarafder, president of Sylhet city unit of the pro-Awami League student body, confirmed the action against Pankaj. On Wednesday, BCL Central Committee Office Secretary Sheikh Russell sent a letter to the BCL unit in this regard, he said. Rahat said the decision of expulsion came after an inquiry into the allegations against Pankaj. The allegations include opening fire on BCL activists who belong to his rival factions, extortion, tender looting, torching MC College and Sylhet Sarkari College dormitories and involvement in murder of BCL activist Udayendu Sinha Polash. Despite several attempts over cellphone, Pankaj could not be contacted as his cellphone was found switched off.

Verdict surprises some top jurists

Some eminent jurists have expressed surprise at the recent verdict against Jamaat-e Islami leader Abdul Quader Mollah in the crimes against humanity case. The International Crimes Tribunal-2 on Tuesday awarded Mollah life in prison in the case filed for the crimes against humanity he had committed during the Liberation War in 1971. Talking to The Daily Star yesterday, a number of jurists said the judges of the ICT-2 could have given capital punishment in this case, as five charges out of six brought against the convict were proved. The legal experts, however, were divided over an appeal by the government against this verdict. Advocate Shahdeen Malik said the International Crimes Tribunal-2 gave life term imprisonment to Mollah based on its best consideration, although the people had expected a death sentence. A judgement is delivered on the basis of law, evidence and fact but can never be a competitor for popularity such as songs or films and cannot be supposed to reflect public expectations, he observed. Malik also said awarding a sentence to any accused depends on the discretion of the judges, as there are no specific rules in the country's judicial system to this effect. Criminal law expert Anisul Huq said it should be examined whether the prosecution had any fault in placing the charges against the convict before the tribunal. The judges of the tribunal possibly gave life term instead of capital punishment because the charges brought against Mollah were not proved beyond doubt, he observed. He said the government could move an appeal before the Supreme Court against the portion of the verdict that acquitted the Jamaat leader of the charge of murders in Keraniganj. The counsel added the government could not pray to the apex court to enhance the conviction to death penalty in other charges of the case. Expressing surprise, Dr M Zahir said he was disappointed and dissatisfied with the verdict against Mollah like others in the country. Asked whether the judges of the ICT-2 could have awarded Mollah death penalty on the charges which were proved, the eminent jurist said there is nothing to do now in this regard.

Oil tankers call off strike

Dinajpur : Owners and workers of oil tankers called off their indefinite strike yesterday morning following fruitful talks with Parbatipur upazila administration on Wednesday night.They took the decision after the meeting where the upazila administration assured them of arresting the extortionists and taking steps to stop extortion in a short time. Leaders of Dinajpur district Tank Lorry Malik Samity and Tank Lorry Sramik Union and upazila officials attended the meeting with Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) Md Rahenul Islam in the chair. Mamunur Rashid, General Secretary of Dinajpur district Tank Lorry Malik Samity, said they withdrew the strike as the UNO led meeting assured them of arresting extortionists and taking measures to stop extortion in the upazila town. Owners and workers of around 200 oil tankers went on the strike at 8:30am on Wednesday, demanding an end to extortion and arrest of the extortionists responsible for attack on two leaders of the workers' union in the upazila town on Sunday evening.

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Ferial Masry wins rousing applause at 32nd UMA Convention, Fremont, CA

THE SAUDI-BORN LADY AN ELECTED OFFICIAL IN US ADDRESSED A MUSLIM WOMEN RECOGNITION SESSION AT THE EVENT.
FREMONT(Saturday February 23). Addressing more than 400 guests at the 32nd Annual Convention of the United Muslims of America held at the Chandni Restaurant here at the Ballantine Plaza, the Saudi born immigrant, Ferial Masry urged Muslim women to take active role in US politics. She gave her own example of how she started in a small way and made it to the California Assembly from a strong re Republican base in Ventura, Southern California. The Saudis found success of Ferials entry into US politics irresistible. They invited her back home giving a woman from Mecca to speak her in a very conservative society. When she finished speaking her mother scolded her, You have a big mouth. Just sit in the car lets go home. Running for All the Right Reasons A high school teacher in Ventura, Ferial has described her pursuit of democracy in her book, Running for All the Right Reasons available from Syracuse University 1-800-3658929 (Watch FIJI SUN TV on You Tube for the rest of the story) http://www.youtube.com/watc h?feature=player_detailpage&v= i32JH4I1KnQ

Saudi-born Ms. Ferial Masry luring Muslim women to get involved in US politics. For more information of Ms. Ferial please see her on You Tube http://www.youtube.com/

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Egypts Parliamentary polls from April 27

Egypts Parliamentary elections will be held in four rounds, with the first to start on April 27, according to a decree issued on Thursday night by President Mohamed Morsi.The first stage will be held for two days in five of the countrys 27 provinces, including Cairo. The fourth and final round will be held on June 19-20, with a possible run-off vote due on June 26-27. The decree said the maiden session of the new legislature, to be called the Council of Deputies, would be held on July 6. The elections will be held in phases to ensure they are fully supervised by the judges in line with the constitution, Bakinam al-Sharqawi, an aide to Mr. Morsi, told state television. Egypt has been without a lower house of the Parliament since a ruling by the Supreme Constitutional Court in June last year voided the chamber after deeming the electoral rules unconstitutional. The Shura Council, the upper house of the Parliament, temporarily holds legislative authority until the legislature is elected. The Council on Thursday approved a revised electoral law, three days after the Supreme Constitutional Court ruled that five articles in the law, drafted by the Islamist-led chamber, were unconstitutional. The revision bring the law into line with the courts remarks and raises to 546 the number of seats in the legislature in order to help ensure fair representation of electoral districts across the country, reported state media. The previous legislature was made up of 498 elected members. The new seats mostly go to greater Cairo and Alexandria. Opponents of the ruling Muslim Brotherhood had charged that the initial districting favoured rural areas, especially in poorer southern Egypt, which are dominated by Islamists.

23 million Chinese escape poverty in 2012

BEIJING. The number of people living below the poverty line in China was greatly reduced in 2012, as the country increased efforts to boost people's income, new data has showed. The National Bureau of Statistics announced on Friday that last year saw some 23.39 million rural dwellers edge above the poverty line, currently set at 2,300 yuan (about $365.83) in annual net income per capita. The decrease brought the total number of impoverished rural residents to 98.99 million by the end of 2012, the data showed.

31 killed in Damascus car blast

A car bomb exploded at a security checkpoint near the headquarters of the ruling Ba'ath party in the heart of the Syrian capital on Thursday, leaving smashed cars scattered across a main thoroughfare and killing at least 31 people, according to opposition activist and state media. The bomb attack came amid a string of attacks inside the capital. A blast shook another Damascus neighbourhood on Thursday and mortars rounds fell near the Syrian Army General Command, the third such attack in Damascus in as many days. For months, rebels have been trying to bring their fight to topple President Bashar Assad into the capital, but have managed little more than brief incursions and frequent skirmishes in outlying neighbourhoods. The latest bombings and the recent mortar attacks suggest they may be shifting to guerrilla tactics to destabilise the seat of Mr. Assads power. The most deadly attack struck a main street on the edge of the capitals central Mazraa neighbourhood, near the headquarters of Mr. Assads Ba'ath party and the Russian Embassy,

Moderate earthquake jolts southern China

Beijing : A moderate earthquake on Friday jolted two provinces in southern China, but no causalities were reported. A 4.8-magnitude quake jolted Heyuan city in southern Guangdong Province at 11.34 AM (local time) today, according to the China Earthquake Networks Centre. The epicentre, was detected at a depth of 11 km, the centre said, according to the state-run Xinhua news agency. No reports of casualties and damage were received so far. Also a 4.2-magnitude earthquake jolted the China-Myanmar border area of Yongsheng County and Ninglang Yi Autonomous County of Lijiang City in southwest China's Yunnan Province at 5.43 AM (local time) today, according to the China Earthquake Networks Center. The epicentre, was monitored at a depth of 14 km, the centre said. The quake was strongly felt in Yongsheng, and it damaged some houses, according to the provincial department of civil affairs.

Bihars claim of rice record fake, says top China scientist

Chinas most renowned agricultural scientist has described as 120 per cent fake claims that farmers in Bihar harvested a world record 22.4 tonnes of rice from one hectare of land without using herbicides or genetically modified (GM) seeds last year. A national icon, Yuan Longping is known here as the father of hybrid rice for developing varieties that enabled China to transform its grain output. His rice varieties were subsequently introduced widely in the world, and marked a record yield of 19.4 tonnes a hectare. Confirmed by India According to reports from Bihar - confirmed subsequently by the Indian government - farmers in Nalanda district had bested that world record using a herbicide-free, GM-free and chemicalfree method called System of Rice Intensification (SRI) - a feat that some researchers have said could transform rice farming across the world. Dr. Yuan, however, has cast doubt on the claim. I introduced the [SRI] intensification method in China myself, he said. It could increase yields by 10 to 15 per cent in low-yield fields, but its not possible in fields that are already producing relatively high yields.

as well as a mosque, a hospital and a school. TV footage of the blast site showed firemen dousing a flaming car with hoses and lifeless and dismembered bodies blown into the

grass of a nearby park. Witnesses at the scene said a car had exploded at a security checkpoint between the Russian Embassy and the central headquarters of the ruling party.

3 British men convicted for plotting bomb attack

Three young British Muslims were convicted on Thursday of plotting terrorist bombings that prosecutors said were intended to be bigger than the 2005 London transit attacks. A London jury found Irfan Naseer (31) and Irfan Khalid and Ashik Ali, both 27, guilty of being central figures in the plot to explode knapsack bombs in crowded areas, potentially deadlier than the July 7, 2005 explosions on subway trains and a bus which killed 52 commuters. Judge Richard Henriques told the men who had been arrested in September 2011 they would all face life in prison when sentences are imposed in April or May for plotting the attack in Birmingham, a city of roughly 1 million people located nearly 200 km northwest of London.

'Pakistan must resist US pressure regarding Iran pipeline'

Islamabad : Pakistan could and should resist US pressure regarding the Iran-Pakistan pipeline, said a leading daily on Friday. "Each time it appears that the Iran-Pakistan pipeline deal is edging closer towards final status, an old roadblock appears: the objections of the US," said an editorial in the Dawn. It said that with US sanctions against Iran being tightened further, Islambad's "attempt to import gas from Iran was inevitably going to be the source of some friction in Pakistan-US relations". If Pakistan does press ahead, it asked, "would businesses and individuals connected to the IP pipeline really be placed under US, and perhaps UN, sanctions?"

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Beijing accuses Tokyo of lying about targeting

Japan is defaming the Chinese military by spreading groundless allegations about the so-called radar targeting by China of a Japanese gunboat, China's military spokesman said on Thursday. Geng Yansheng, spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, said at a monthly news conference that Beijing, on the other hand, has "adequate" evidence of the Japanese military's closerange monitoring and surveillance of the Chinese navy.Tokyo has been seeking to dodge the blame for escalating tensions in the Diaoyu Islands row by making baseless accusations against Beijing, a move that will deepen the regional divide and betray Tokyo's pledge to improve Sino-Japanese ties, experts said.

Nursing mothers protest in front of Satellite cafe in Sydney's Newtown, Feb 26, 2013. The demonstration came after breastfeeding mother Regan Matthews was asked to cover up or move by a waiter. Later, the female cafe owner was alleged to have described breastfeeding as "disgusting" and "an insult against humanity".

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Ways to beautify Hands and legs

he face is like the crown of our body, so it gets all the attention all the time but what about your hands and feet that over work around? Considering the huge responsibility hands and legs have, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that we don't always give them the kind of care and attention that they deserve. We ignore them, but it's not too late to make amends. Here we give you 20 ways to revive your hands and legs without heading to the salon.

here are many ways of removing facial hair. The method should be chosen according to quantity or thickness, location and rate of growth.

Plucking
This method involves the use of tweezers and removes hair from the follicles. Therefore, regrowth takes time. Plucking is suitable for stray hairs on the chin, between and under the brows. It should not be used for hair on the upper lip. The area should be first wiped with cotton wool, soaked in a mild antiseptic solution. One should also take care not to pluck out hair from a mole, before consulting a doctor.

How to get rid of

Home remedies

facial Hair
use a combination of methods, like threading chin and area above lips and bleaching the rest of the face. Or, threading chin and upper lip and waxing sideburns.

Epilation
An epilator is a small gadget for hair removal. Epilators for facial hair are different from the ones for body hair. The effect lasts for about 4 to 6 weeks. Epilators pull out the hair by the roots. It is said that the smallest hair can be removed with an epilator. There is some initial pain, which may decrease gradually.

Threading
It's the most common method of removing facial hair. The disadvantage is that the effect is temporary and the procedure has to be repeated periodically. It is useful for areas like the upper lip and the eyebrows. In fact, threading is done to shape the eyebrows. Frequent threading can cause skin irritations. On sensitive skins, there can be redness or a rash. Avoid threading on areas with eruptions, like pimples or acne. A zinc ointment or ice can be applied to soothe the skin.

For very fine hair, scrubs and exfoliation can help. This would discourage hair growth over a period of time, if used regularly. Make a thick paste of sugar, lemon juice and water and apply it in the direction of hair growth. Wash off when it dries. Apply it once or twice a week. Apply a paste of turmeric powder and milk and rub this on the skin with a circular motion. It is said to discourage facial hair, but it may leave a yellowish tinge on the skin.

For your nails

Rub petroleum jelly, coconut oil or even castor oil on your nails and then buff them with cotton or a soft cloth. This will give them natural amazing shine. Massage them every two days to keep them strong and prevent breakage You can also harden nails by soaking them in warm olive for 20 minutes every second day. While making dough for chapattis, don't just wash off the flour, just mix some milk and a drop or two of lemon and leave it on your hands for a few minutes. This will cleanse and moisturize your hand like no other moisturising cream.

areas like the chin, area above the lips or sideburns. For excessive facial hair, many women

This is the latest method of permanent removal of facial hair. Laser produces an intense beam of light, which is absorbed by the hair follicles. The laser disables the hair follicle's ability to produce hair.

Laser

For charming hands

Are your hands getting rough and dry with the kind of work you do, no worries. Just mix one tablespoon of lemon juice mixed with a teaspoon of sugar and water. Rinse hands after a minute or so. For longer use, take a small bottle, add to it 1/3 of a cup of glycerine and 2/3 of a cup of rosewater, mix them well. Store in a cool place and massage into your hands regularly.

Waxing
Many beauty salons offer "katori" waxing for facial hair. Cold wax would be safer for the face. Waxing strips are available. However, large areas of the face should not be waxed. It would be good for smaller

Hand exfoliation
Mix two tablespoons of oil (baby, safflower, vegetable, olive) with three tablespoons of sugar, preferably coarse. Make a paste out of it and gently rub it into your hands. Rinse with warm water.

ere are simple ways to alter your lifestyle for a healthier you. Exercising is not only a fitness tool, but a great stress buster. Make an effort to find ways to get yourself moving. If you are not one of those who like to hit the gym every other day, there are other ways to incorporate some exercise into your routine-take the stairs, walk your dog, play with kids etc. Or just go clubbing and dance the night away.

You've heard it time and again. You are what you think. There's a definite connection between living well and having a positive outlook towards life. So, think your way to a good life!

Healthier lifestyle
sub, go slow on the mayonnaise, butter and sauces. sive smoking, is enough to harm your health.

Switch to a

Eliminate stress
Yes, it is easier said than done. But, necessary, nonetheless. Experts suggest that positive thoughts help to fight stress. Spend just 20 minutes a day doing something you like. Go for a walk in the park, have a warm shower, watch your favourite comedy or read a novel. Spending the day at the parlour getting your nails or hair done can also do wonders.

Reduce fat content

Try to make healthy choices in your diet. Go slow on fried foods, burgers and all your favourite red meats like pork, bacon, ham, salami.Dairy products such as cheese and cream could be eaten in low fat versions. If you want to indulge in a sandwich or

Protect yourself from pollution

While you can't totally avoid pollution, you can stay away from smoke-filled rooms, major traffic areas and highways. Planting trees and shrubs near your home can help.

Quit smoking
We have heard about the harmful effects of tobacco products for years now. Smoking, even pas-

Floss your teeth

Recent studies have shown that oral hygiene can affect your overall well-being. Flossing your teeth regularly

Avoid drinking in excess

An occasional glass of wine can help protect against heart disease, but drinking in excess does a lot of harm. Try to restrict yourself to maximum two drinks at a time and save your liver.

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Holi - the festival of colors - is undoubtedly the most fun-filled and boisterous of Hindu festival. It's an occasion that brings in unadulterated joy and mirth, fun and play, music and dance, and, of course, lots of bright colors!
playing music and spraying colors with pichkaris (hand-pumps). A Mewar painting (circa 1755) shows the Maharana with his courtiers. While the ruler is bestowing gifts on some people, a merry dance is on, and in the center is a tank filled with colored water. A Bundi miniature shows a king seated on a tusker, and from a balcony above some damsels are showering gulal (colored powders) on him.

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Happy Days Are Here Again!

With winter neatly tucked up in the attic, it's time to come out of our cocoons and enjoy this spring festival. Every year it is celebrated on the day after the full moon in early March and glorifies good harvest and fertility of the land. It is also time for spring harvest. The new crop refills the stores in every household and perhaps such abundance accounts for the riotous merriment during Holi. This also explains the other names of this celebration - 'Vasant Mahotsava' and 'Kama Mahotsava'.

The Story of Dhundhi

It was also on this day that an ogress called Dhundhi, who was troubling the children in the kingdom of Prthu was chased away by the shouts and pranks of village youngsters. Although this female monster had secured several boons that made her almost invincible, shouts, abuses and pranks of boys was a chink in the armor for Dhundi, owing to a curse from Lord Shiva.

"Don't Mind, It's Holi!"

During Holi, practices, which at other times could be offensive, are allowed. Squirting colored water on passers-by, dunking friends in mud pool amidst teasing and laughter, getting intoxicated on bhaang and reveling with companions is perfectly acceptable. In fact, on the days of Holi, you can get away with almost anything by saying, "Don't mind, it's Holi!" (Hindi = Bura na mano, Holi hai.)

brations - Holi is a boisterous occasion! Draped in white, people throng the streets in large numbers and smear each other with bright hued powders and squirt coloured water on one another through pichkaris (big syringe-like hand-pumps), irrespective of caste, color, race, sex, or social status; all these petty differences are temporarily relegated to the background and people give into an unalloyed colorful rebellion. There is exchange of greetings, the elders distribute sweets and money, and all join in frenzied dance to the rhythm of the drums. But if you wanna know how to celebrate the festival of colors to the fullest through the whole length of three days, here's a primer.

Holi of Hindu Festival

COLORS
Hiranyakashipu ordered his sister Holika to kill Prahlad and she, possessing the power to walk through fire unharmed, picked up the child and walked into a fire with him. Prahlad, however, chanted the names of God and was saved from the fire. Holika perished because she did not know that her powers were only effective if she entered the fire alone. This myth has a strong association with the festival of Holi, and even today there is a practice of hurling cow dung into the fire and shouting obscenities at it, as if at Holika. Krishna would complain to his mother Yashoda about why Radha was so fair and he so dark. Yashoda advised him to apply colour on Radha's face and see how her complexion would change. In the legends of Krishna as a youth he is depicted playing all sorts of pranks with the gopis or cowgirls. One prank was to throw colored powder all over them. So at Holi, images of Krishna and his consort Radha are often carried through the streets. Holi is celebrated with eclat in the villages around Mathura, the birth-place of Krishna.Holi as a festival seems to have started several centuries before Christ as can be inferred from its mentions in the religious works of Jaimini's PurvamimamsaSutras and Kathaka-Grhya-Sutra.

Holi-Day 1
The day of the full moon (Holi Purnima) is the first day of Holi. A platter ('thali') is arranged with colored powders, and colored water is placed in a small brass pot ('lota'). The eldest male member of the family begins the festivities by sprinkling colors on each member of the family, and the youngsters follow.

The Kamadeva Myth

It is often believed that it was on this day that Lord Shiva opened his third eye and incinerated Kamadeva, the god of love, to death. So, many people worship Kamadeva on Holi-day, with the simple offering of a mixture of mango blossoms and sandalwood paste.

The Festive License!

Women, especially, enjoy the freedom of relaxed rules and sometimes join in the merriment rather aggressively. There is also much vulgar behavior connected with phallic themes. It is a time when pollution is not important, a time for license and obscenity in place of the usual societal and caste restrictions. In a way, Holi is a means for the people to ventilate their 'latent heat' and experience strange physical relaxations.Like all Indian and Hindu festivals, Holi is inextricably linked to mythical tales. There are at least three legends that are directly associated with the festival of colors: the Holika-Hiranyakashipu-Prahlad episode, Lord Shiva's killing of Kamadeva, and the story of the ogress Dhundhi.

Holi-Day 2
On the second day of the festival called 'Puno', images of Holika are burnt in keeping with the legend of Prahlad and his devotion to lord Vishnu. In rural India, the evening is celebrated by lighting huge bonfires as part of the community celebration when people gather near the fire to fill the air with folk songs and dances. Mothers often carry their babies five times in a clockwise direction around the fire, so that her children are blessed by Agni, the god of fire.

Shri Chaitanya MahaPrabhu

Holi Purnima is also celebrated as the birthday of Shri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu (A.D. 1486-1533), mostly in Bengal, and also in the coastal city of Puri, Orissa, and the holy cities of Mathura and Vrindavan, in the state of Uttar Pradesh.

Holi in Temple Sculptures

Holi is one of the oldest among Hindu festivals, there is no doubt. Various references are found in the sculptures on walls of old temples. A 16th century panel sculpted in a temple at Hampi, capital of Vijayanagar, shows a joyous scene depicting Holi where a prince and his princess are standing amidst maids waiting with syringes to drench the royal couple in colored water.

Making the Colors of Holi

The colors of Holi, called 'gulal', in the medieval times were made at home, from the flowers of the 'tesu' or 'palash' tree, also called 'the flame of the forest'. These flowers, bright red or deep orange in color, were collected from the forest and spread out on mats, to dry in the sun, and then ground to fine dust. The powder when mixed with water made a beautiful saffron-red dye. This pigment and also 'aabir', made from natural colored talc, which were extensively used as Holi colors, are good for the skin, unlike the chemical colors of our days. Colorful days, solemn rituals, joyous cele-

Holi-Day 3
The most boisterous and the final day of the festival is called 'Parva', when children, youth, men and women visit each other's homes and colored powders called 'aabir' and 'gulal' are thrown into the air and smeared on each other's faces and bodies. 'Pichkaris' and water balloons are filled with colors and spurted onto people - while young people pay their respects to elders by sprinkling some colors on their feet, some powder is also smeared on the faces of the deities, especially Krishna and Radha.

The Holika-Prahlad Episode

The evolution of the term Holi makes an interesting study in itself. Legend has it that it derives its name from Holika, the sister of the mythical megalomaniac king Hiranyakashipu who commanded everyone to worship him. But his little son Prahlad refused to do so. Instead he became a devotee of Vishnu, the Hindu God.

Holi in Medieval Paintings

A 16th century Ahmednagar painting is on the theme of Vasanta Ragini - spring song or music. It shows a royal couple sitting on a grand swing, while maidens are

Radha-Krishna Legend
Holi is also celebrated in memory of the immortal love of Lord Krishna and Radha. The young

Maha Shivratri : The Night of Shiva

Maha Shivratri, the night of the worship of Lord Shiva, occurs on the 14th night of the new moon during the dark half of the month of Phalguna. It falls on a moonless February night, when Hindus offer special prayer to the lord of destruction. Shivratri (Sanskrit 'ratri' = night) is the night when he is said to have performed the Tandava Nritya or the dance of primordial creation, preservation and destruction. The festival is observed for one day and one night only.

Origin of Shivratri:
According to the Puranas, during the great mythical churning of the ocean called Samudra Manthan, a pot of poison emerged from the ocean. The gods and the demons were terrified as it could destroy the entire world. When they ran to Shiva for help, he in order to protect the world, drank the deadly poison but held it in his throat instead of swallowing it. This turned his throat blue, and since then he came to be known as 'Nilkantha', the blue-throated one. Shivratri celebrates this event by which Shiva saved the world. Shivratri is considered

especially auspicious for women. Married women pray for the well being of their husbands and sons, while unmarried women pray for an ideal husband like Shiva, who is the spouse of Kali, Parvati and Durga. But generally it is believed that anyone who utters the name of Shiva during Shivratri with pure devotion is freed from all sins. He or she reaches the abode of Shiva and is liberated from the cycle of birth and death.

'kalash' or urns, are kept on the 'swargaloka' plank symbolizing the 11 manifestations of the 'Rudra' or destructive Shiva. These are decorated with the leaves of 'bilva' or 'bael' (Aegle marmelos) and mango atop a coconut representing the head of Shiva. The uncut shank of the coconut symbolizes his tangled hair and the three spots on the fruit Shiva's three eyes.

ship it throughout the night. It is bathed every three hours with the 5 sacred offerings of a cow, called the 'panchagavya' - milk, sour milk, urine, butter and dung. Then the 5 foods of immortality - milk, clarified butter, curd, honey and sugar are placed before the lingam. Datura fruit and flower, though poisonous, are believed to be sacred to Shiva and thus offered to him.

"Om Namah Shivaya!":

All through the day the devotees keep severe fast, chant the sacred Panchakshara mantra "Om Namah Shivaya", make offerings of flowers and incense to the Lord amidst ringing of temple bells. They maintain long vigils during the night, keeping awake to listen to stories, hymns and songs. The fast is broken only the next morning, after the nightlong worship. In Kashmir, the festival is held for 15 days. The 13th day is observed as a day of fast followed by a family feast.

Bathing the Phallus: Shiva Rituals:

On the day of Shivratri, a threetiered platform is built around a fire. The topmost plank represents 'swargaloka' (heaven), the middle one 'antarikshaloka' (space) and the bottom one 'bhuloka' (earth). Eleven The phallus symbol representing Shiva is called the lingam. It is usually made of granite, soapstone, quartz, marble or metal, and has a 'yoni' or vagina as its base representing the union of organs. Devotees circumambulate the lingam and wor-

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Pope bids adieu, vows obedience to successor

Vatican City : Pope Benedict XVI today vowed "unconditional obedience" to his successor on his historic final day as leader of the world's 1.2 billion Catholics, when he will become the first pontiff to resign since the Middle Ages. "Among you, there is also the future pope to whom I promise my unconditional obedience and reverence," the pope said as he bade farewell to cardinals in the Vatican's ornate Clementine Hall. "Let the Lord reveal the one he has chosen," said the 85year-old pope, wearing an ermine-lined red stole over his white cassock. "We have experienced, with faith, beautiful moments of radiant light together, as well as times with a few clouds in the sky," Benedict said, reprising a theme from his adieu to over 1.5 lakh pilgrims in St Peter's Square yesterday. The cardinals with their black cassocks and red sashes then took turns bidding farewell to the pontiff, kissing his gold papal signet ring according to time-honoured tradition. Many doffed their birettas in a sign of deference. Just hours remained before Benedict will make history as only the second pope to resign of his own free will in the Church's 2,000-year history. The German pope stunned the globe when he announced on February 11 his surprise decision to step down, saying he no longer had the "strength of mind and body" to carry on in a fastchanging world. "I took this step in full awareness of its gravity and novelty but with profound serenity," the pope said yesterday. The theologian pope -a shy academic who struggled with Vatican infighting and a raft of toxic sex abuse scandals -- said his eight-year pontificate had seen "sunny days" and "stormy waters", but he added: "I never felt alone".

China coal mine fire kills 11 workers

A fire at a coal mine in northern China has killed 11 workers. Two others are missing. The official Xinhua news agency reported on Friday that the workers at the coal mine in Zhangjiakou city died from carbon monoxide poisoning when an air compressor caught fire underground. There were 13 miners underground when the fire started.

John Kerry meets Ranjan Mathai; reaffirms importance of ties with India
Newly appointed U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry on Friday met visiting Foreign Secretary Ranjan Mathai and stressed that there would be no change in India-U.S. relationship, which he is looking forward to take a step forward during his stint at the Foggy Bottom. During his brief meeting with Mr. Mathai, Mr. Kerry said that he is looking forward to not only his visit to India for the Strategic Dialogue this summer, but also an earlier one-o-one meeting with his Indian counterpart Salman Khurshid. Officials of the two countries would now work on the dates of a possible early Washington visit of Mr. Khurshid. India is believed to have proposed June 17, as the date for Strategic Dialogue for which Mr. Kerry would be travelling to New Delhi. None of the dates have been al signature JK, which stands for John Kerry. Mr. Kerry also expressed condolences over the Hyderabad bomb blasts that killed 14 people and injured more than 80 others. He wanted to know from the Foreign Secretary about any additional information he had about the terrorist attack and offered Americas assistance if any required. According to sources familiar with the meeting, Mr. Kerry reaffirmed the importance he attaches to relationship with India and noted that he is looking forward to further strengthening the bilateral ties. He was conscious of the need that there would be no change in relationship (with him being the Secretary of State). He stressed that, sources said, adding that the Secretary of State seemed keen to engage with India.

Iran demands end to coercive diplomacy

As the countdown for nuclear talks hosted by Kazakhstan begins, Iran has counselled the global powers to abandon their strategy of combining pressure and dialogue, and replace it with a policy of genuine engagement, based on mutual respect. Speaking in New York at the Asia Society on Wednesday, Irans permanent representative to the U.N., Mohammad Khazaee urged the West to discard the two-track policy of pressure and engagement with Tehran. Iran is holding talks on February 26 with the five permanent members of the Security Council and Germany at a time when it has been shackled by several layers of suffocating sanctions. But Mr. Khazaee warned plainly that additional pressures would persuade Iran to walk away from dialogue.

Police brutality video shocks S. Africa

South Africas police watchdog agency is investigating the death of a man who had been tied to the back of a police van and dragged while a bystander filmed. Moses Dlamini of the Independent Police Investigative Directorate said on Thursday on eNCA, a South African news channel, that he is shocked by the police conduct and that a murder probe is underway. The cause of death was not immediately clear. The Daily Sun, a South African newspaper, published video footage in which uniformed police subdue the man. They tie him to the back of a police vehicle in front of a crowd. The event was apparently filmed on a mobile phone. South African media say the man was a taxi driver who had been approached by police east of Johannesburg.

confirmed yet. Soon after his meeting with Mr. Mathai, Mr. Kerry wrote his first tweet as the Secretary of State. Saw friend/Foreign Secretary Mathai- discussed importance of relationship with india, expressed sympathies to brave people of Hyderabad -JK, Mr. Kerry wrote on the micro blogging site under his person-

Fake doctorates : Russia to crack down on academic fraud

The Russian government is mounting a crackdown on academic fraud after a ministerial probe uncovered extensive plagiarisms and numerous violations of doctoral requirements at Moscows prestigious State Pedagogical University. Twenty-four out of 25 Ph. D. theses checked by a special government commission at the University turned out to have extensive plagiarisms and numerous violations of doctoral requirements. Unscrupulous researchers had copied up to 90 per cent of their dissertations from other sources. The commission was formed after a public outcry by journalists and bloggers over plagiarised dissertations by some public officials and parliamentarians. Last Friday, 11 people accused of plagiarising their dissertations were stripped of their degrees. Deputy Education and Science Minister Igor Fedyukin said his ministry will take a close look at other universities that award suspiciously many academic degrees.

China claims most cyber-attacks on its military websites have US origin

Beijing : Two Chinese military websites were subject to about 144,000 hacking attacks a month last year, almost two-thirds of which came from the US, China's defence ministry has said. Earlier this month a US computer security company said a Chinese military unit was probably behind a series of hacking attacks mostly targeting America, triggering a war of words between Washington and Beijing. China denied the allegations and said it was the victim. Beijing has now provided some details for the first time of the alleged attacks from the US. "The defence ministry and China military online websites have faced a serious threat from hacking attacks since they were established, and the number of hacks has risen steadily in recent years," said a ministry spokesman, Geng Yansheng, on Thursday. "According to the IP addresses, the websites were, in 2012, hacked on average from overseas 144,000 times a month, of which attacks from the US accounted for 62.9%." The comments were made at a monthly news conference, which foreign reporters are not allowed to attend, and posted on the ministry's website. Geng said he had noted reports that the US planned to expand its cyberwarfare capability but that they were unhelpful to increasing international cooperation towards fighting hacking. "We hope that the US side can explain and clarify this," he added.The Unit 61398 building. Photograph: Peter Parks/AFP/Getty Images The US security company, Mandiant, identified the Shanghai-based Unit 61398 of the Chinese army as the most likely culprits behind the hacking targeting America. Mandiant said it believed the unit had carried out "sustained" attacks on a wide range of industries.

Second laptop stolen from Israeli nuclear chief

TEL AVIV : To have one laptop stolen might be considered a misfortune, but to have two stolen could look like carelessness, especially when youre the head of Israels nuclear programme. News of the theft from Shaul Horevs family home in Beit Yitzhak was kept from the Israeli public by a military censor and a gag order requested by the police, partially lifted on Tuesday with a confirmation from Mr. Horevs office. His wallet, a communication device and various documents were also reported to have been taken.As head of Israels Atomic Energy Commission (AEC), Mr. Horev is in charge of nuclear policy and answers directly to the Prime Minister. The AECs statement said there was no sensitive material on the computer. It is the second time a laptop has been stolen from Mr. Horev since he took over at the AEC. A blogger pointed out the irony that Israel had claimed to have obtained secrets about Irans nuclear programme from a stolen laptop which it used as evidence of Irans ambitions for nuclear weapons - claims now widely believed to be untrue.

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This is an easygoing month for many of you. if you are thinking of taking up a new course of study, it might be a good idea to opt for an artistic subject that will bring a deepened sense of beauty into your life. The mid-month is favorable for going out and about to impress your superiors or influential people. The last week of the month is earning extra money to supplement your income.

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April-21 to May-20

May-21 to June-21

A general week. You will be eager to tie up your affairs and get your accounts into some semblance or order. Local travel in the first half of the month might enable you to accomplish far more than you had hoped. In the second half of the month it would be best to take things easy and not to get overly impatient. Your schemes may win financial backing that you need. Make appointment to see influential people.

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June-22 to July-23

You will enjoy a happy month. The start of the month will be a sign of relief. You can start to get thing moving again. Some of you will receive some news, which will leave you filled with optimism. You may find it necessary to make a quick decision before other people make there. During the end of the month, there may be a god chance for participating in joint study group with likeminded people. Enjoy the 1st week of the month with friends. Throughout a very busy month for you. The first week of the month requires you to be more constructive and original in your ideas and plans for the rest of the month. You will be able to get the cooperation and support of your superiors. New offers and opportunities should be picked up in the mid month. Your health will need attention and protection. Third week of the month indicates increased expenditure is luxury goods, which can be avoided. This is a mixed month for you. During the first half of the month act on the spur of the moment for the most enjoyable time. If you take matters into your own hands, other people will be surprised but pleased. Your dreams of the future will be multicolored as far as love life is concerned. The second half of the month is satisfactory from the financial point of view.

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July-24 to August-23

This is a variable month for you. Do not argue over domestic details as it is going to get you nowhere. So try to get a sense of perspective on the matter. During the mid-month, do your best to stay in this competitive world. Associates or colleagues will pose challenge at your place of employment. Health will need some extra care than ever.

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August-24 to September-23

A pleasant and happy month. The early two weeks are auspicious for both personal and career affairs. The ambitious person should be able to move a step nearer to that much desired salary increase or promotion. During mid-month you should be pleased to find that your sensible attitude helps to win you backing. Your welldeveloped mental abilities can bring you to the fore.

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September-24 to October-22

October-23 to November-22

A mixed month. First half of the month will be peaceful and harmonious as you will get some offers initially to supplement your income. Your superiors have high hopes from you. Domestic front will remain cool and the family member will back you up as usual. Education academic activities are focussed throughout the month. Minor problems will be sorted out with the advice of the elders at home.

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November-23 to December-22

An important month for you. During the first half of the month your mate or partner is likely to give you all the moral support that your require. This will help you handle both your personal problems and matters connected with your business life. Health of some loved one may need some attention. Some of you will have to face reality and settle for dealing with mundane jobs in the second half of the month.

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January-21 to February-19

This is a successful month for many of you. You can do a lot to improve a business relationship by asserting yourself in a meeting during the first half of the month. The mid-month is tedious. Whatever you set out to do in the second week of the month, it is likely to take considerable longer than you expect. You need a good dose of patience to contain yourself while assorting out all the unexpected problems that arise.

February-20 to March-20

A favorable and pleasant month. You may be able to sort out many of your problems early this month. Change in routine for good is indicated. You may get gains through your superiors or other influential persons. New start in the mid-month will be beneficial. Appreciation from the superiors will boost your confidence up. Secrecy at your place of work is required.

NEW DELHI: Paving the way for her trial, a city court on Monday charged Irom Sharmila Chanu, on fast for over 12 years demanding repeal of the controversial Armed forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA), for allegedly attempting suicide by undertaking a fast unto death for two days in 2006. If convicted, Chanu, out on bail in the case, will face a maximum jail term of one year. The human rights activist, who said her protest was

Irom Sharmila put on trial for suicide bid

non-violent, appeared before the court with her nose tube in place on Monday, a day after flying in from Manipur. I don't want to take my life, I want justice: Irom As Sharmila entered the Patiala House Courts premises, 40-50 of her supporters shouted slogans outside the gate. "Repeal AFSPA, we are with you," the supporters carrying placards shouted in unison. Metropolitan magistrate Akash Jain framed charges under section 309 (attempting to commit suicide) of the IPC against 40year-old Chanu, who pleaded not guilty. "It is alleged against you Irom Sharmila Chanu...that you on October 4, 2006 at about 8 pm sat at Jantar Mantar on fast unto death uptil 11.30 pm on October 6, 2006 and refused to get your medical check-up and thereby committed an act with an intention or knowledge that under such circumstances that death

may be caused and thereby committed an offence under section 309 of IPC and within the cognizance of this court," the trial court said, while fixing the next hearing for May 22 for recording of prosecution evidence. During the hearing, Sharmila rejected the charge that she had attempted suicide over six years back saying, "I do not want to commit suicide. Mine is only a non-violent protest. It is my demand to live as a human being.

Forty-eight dead, 150 injured in Karachi's Shia area bomb attack

KARACHI: At least 48 people, including women and children, were killed and 140 injured when two powerful blasts ripped through a Shia dominated area of the southern Pakistani port city of Karachi, the latest in a string of attacks targeting the minority sect. The first blast occurred outside an imambargah (Shia prayer hall) in Abbas Town at about 7pm as people were leaving after prayers. The second explosion went off within 10 minutes, local residents said. Rescue officials said 48 people were killed in the blasts which caused extensive damage to residential buildings and destroyed several shops in the area. Sindh province Health Secretary Suresh Kumar put the toll at 45. No group claimed responsibility for the attack. Jinnah Hospital alone received 20 bodies and several seriously injured persons. Officials at Patel Hospital said they had received eight bodies and four more people succumbed to injuries in hospital. The toll is expected to increase as some of those injured are critical. "The blasts have caused a crater four feet deep near the main entrance," Senior Superintendent of Police Mazhar Maswani said. An emergency was declared at hospitals across Karachi and doctors performed emergency surgeries to save victims. Several young children were among the seriously injured, officials said. Police officials said the first blast was caused by explosives hidden in a car that was parked near the entrance of Abbas Town.

UP cop killing: Akhilesh Yadav seeks CBI inquiry after Raja Bhaiya's resignation
LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Akhilesh Yadav on Monday announced to refer CBI probe into the Kunda violence case in which a deputy superintendent of police (DYSP) Zia-ul-Haq was killed. He made announcement after meeting victim's family in Deoria district. He also said that all those named in FIR will be arrested. After chief minister's assurance, Haq's family agreed to bury the body. His widow had earlier announced that no burial will take place till chief minister comes and sees the wounds on DySP's body. She had threatened to commit suicide if a CBI probe was not ordered into the case. Yadav's announcement triggered speculations about arrest of Raghuraj Pratap Singh alias Raja Bhaiya who has been named in the FIR along with four others. He has been accused of conspiracy to murder the DySP. Earlier, Raja Bhaiya had resigned from the post of food and civil supplies minister in Akhilesh Yadav's cabinet. On Sunday night, two key accused in the case including Guddu singh, a close aide of Raja Bhaiya, were arrested. The government has also suspended three police personnel who deserted the DySP when he was attacked in Balipur village in Kunda on Saturday night. Akhilesh Yadav was confronted by an angry crowd when he reached Haq's village to meet his family. The mob shouted slogans against the chief minister and his government. Minister of minority affairs Azam Khan escorted chief minister amid reports that some clerics were trying to communalise the issue as the officer was a Muslim. However, while replying to media queries on Raja Bhaiya's arrest, SP general secretary and Akhilesh's uncle Ram Gopal Yadav, who is also party's key strategist, said that now when the state government has decided to refer the case to the CBI, it is upto the agency to arrest Raja Bhaiya or not.

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Eight-time world champion Pankaj Advani and Aditya Mehta will participate in the RKGKhar Gymkhana Snooker Masters 2013, Indias biggest Pro-Am Snooker tournament, from May 6 to 13 here. The tournament, sponsored by Delhis Ravindra Gupta, will boast of four top UK professionals and an equal number of Indian amateurs -- Advani, Mehta, Yasin Merchant and a wild card entrant, a release from the organisers said. They will be joined by 16 qualifiers from across four venues in India -- Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata and Pune. The prize money is the biggest offered in India with the winners purse being Rs 500,000 lakh.

Victoria Azarenka of Belarus poses with the Australian Open trophy in the Royal Botanical Gardens following her win over China's Li Na in the women's final, in Melbourne.

Tearful Serena becomes oldest world No. 1

Serena Williams was in tears on Friday after snatching an historic victory at the Qatar Open which ensured she would become the oldest woman to hold the WTA Tour's world No 1 ranking. The 31-year-old American's 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 victory over Petra Kvitova in the quarterfinals put her back on top of the world after an interval of 2 1/2 years during which she sometimes thought she might never play again. Williams had been 14 down in the final set of an outstanding match against the Czech, and her relieved smile, heaven-ward gesture and tears in her moment of triumph gave lie to her earlier statement that

FIFA urges government support against match-fixing

FIFAs head of security warned Wednesday that the fight against match-fixing will ultimately flounder without the full support of governments across the world. Ralf Mutschke hopes a Singaporean businessman accused of heading a crime syndicate that made millions by betting on rigged Italian games will be brought to face the courts with the help of local government authorities. Speaking at a conference in Malaysia co-hosted by Interpol and the Asian Football Confederation, Mutschke said referees and players are being banned for life for corruption but the masterminds walk free because of legislative weaknesses.

The margins of victory became smaller as the series progressed, and in the final match, Zimbabwe even gave West Indies a scare in a modest chase. Darren Bravo, however, was around to guide the hosts to a 3-0 sweep after his mix-up with Kieron Pollard had caused a wobble in the middle of the innings. Unlike in the second ODI, the askingrate was never going to be an issue with Zimbabwe having managed just 211, but the rest of the West Indies top six gave away starts. However, Darren Bravo, having taken his time to settle in, coolly kept collecting runs through the off side till victory was achieved in the 47th over. Zimbabwe had their second batting failure in three matches and their seamers lacked penetration again. The only positive for them was the performance of their young legspinners, Natsai Mushangwe and debutant Tino Mutombodzi. The duo kept West Indies' progress in check after the seamers had failed to break through. Both Mushangwe and Mutombodzi were eager to flight the ball. They also got it to dip, drift and turn, and displayed admirable control for 22-year old legspinners. Ramnaresh Sarwan and Kieran Powell had eased themselves to a 46-run opening stand against the steady fare of Kyle Jarvis and Chris Mpofu but were tested by the introduction of leg spin from both ends. Mutombodzi struck with his third delivery in international cricket, getting one to drift into Sarwan for the batsman to push it back for a return catch. Powell used the sweep effectively against the spinners and also played a few pleasing drives through the off side, only to

Darren Bravo guides Windies to 3-0 sweep

throw it away for the third time in three innings, lofting Mutombodzi to long-on while on 42. Darren Bravo was cautious against the legspinners, but cut rare wide deliveries from both for fours. Both Mushangwe and Mutombodzi had already bowled seven overs each at the halfway mark, and Brendan Taylor had to bring on his part-time bowlers.

Prior, Swann stretch Good for India if Dhoni Test No. 100 for England's lead bats at No. 6: Dravid Harbhajan Singh
England's top order produced another uncertain display in Queenstown leaving some of the batsmen short of time ahead of the Test series to follow a poor morning with the ball which allowed the New Zealand XI to score at six-an-over. Nick Compton and Kevin Pietersen could not make substantial contributions for the second time in the match. It was left to Matt Prior and later, an aggressive Graeme Swann in a 60-run partnership with Ian Bell, to ensure that England did not stumble completely in their attempt to set a matchwinning lead following Tom Latham's aggressive pre-lunch declaration. By the close of play, England had a strong advantage of 333 to set up an interesting final day. Former India skipper Rahul Dravid on Wednesday suggested that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should consistently bat at number six in Tests as it can potentially change the complexion of the side in abroad series. Dhoni batted at number six in the first Test against Australia and went on to score a game-changing knock of 224 in the first innings.It was after two years that Dhoni played at number six as the last time Indian skipper played at this position was in February 2010 against South Africa in Nagpur. Dravid said Dhonis decision to bat a little up the order was right and he should stick with it.He has moved up the order a little bit, which has given him a chance to play such an innings, batting at number seven is difficult. Harbhajan Singh sliced through line-ups in his pomp. Now, he stares at a landmark in his comeback Test. The 32-yearold Harbhajan will play his 100th Test when the India-Australia contest begins at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium here on Friday. It has been a long journey. And there have been ups and downs. This will be a big moment for me here, he said on Thursday. The off-spinner, who has 408 wickets in 99 Tests at 32.27, has been an influential bowler in the longest format. Indeed, he has 25 five-wicket innings and five 10-wicket match hauls. Interestingly, Harbhajan began his career against Mark Taylors Australia in the Bangalore Test of 1998.

the No 1 position no longer mattered. "I am so sensitive nowadays - I am always crying, but I never thought I would be here again you know," said Williams in a reference to the pulmonary embolism from which she suffered in 2011, threatening her life as well as her career. "I have been through so much and I never thought I would be here," she repeated.

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fter winning critical acclaim for her roles in Dev D, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, Paan Singh Tomar, actress Mahie Gill says she is confused about her standing in Bollywood as new roles are not coming her way. "I don't know if I have cemented my position in the industry. Like when I go out, industry people tell me I am good and an intelligent actress. But people only talk and don't give me work. So I fail to understand as to what they are telling is truth or not," Mahie told PTI. The 37-year-old actress, who essayed Paro in Dev D, a beghum in Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster and a small town wife in Paan Singh Tomar says she is happy that this genre too is seeing commercial success. "I am confused. I don't know where I am in the industry today. But luckily films Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster, Paan Singh Tomar have started getting commercial success today," she said.

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According to Mahie, she stumbled upon out-of-box roles by chance. "People think I am an intelligent actress and they think of giving me those kinds of roles. I am not an intelligent actress... it just happened," she said. Mahie feels that Anurag Kashyapdirected Dev D not only revived experimental cinema but also showed that it can be commercial successful. "I have grown up watching Yash Chopra's films. I was not aware if this kind of cinema exists. Earlier, there were times when Hrishikesh Mukherjee used to make that kind of cinema. For some time this kind of films were not getting made. I think after Dev D a new age

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ctor Ajay Devgn has begun his shooting schedule for filmmaker Prakash Jha's next project Satyagraha. The political drama is being shot in Bhopal and Ajay will shoot there till mid-March before coming back for the release of Sajid Khan's Himmatwala. Satyagraha, which also stars Amitabh Bachchan, Kareena Kapoor, Arjun Rampal and Manoj Bajpayee, is scheduled to release in August. Last seen in Son Of Sardaar, Ajay is even gearing up for the release of Himmatwala, a remake of the 1983 hit of the same name. It will hit the screens March 29.

of cinema came in," she said. Mahie had won 2010 Filmfare Critics Award for best actress for her character 'Paro' in Dev D. The actress, who started her career in Punjabi films, says intimacy on screen is getting more realistic these days and she is not averse to it, provided such scenes are complementary to the film plot. Mahie shed her inhibitions in films like Not A Love Story, Saheb Biwi Aur Gangster to show her

bold side. "I think a little bit of intimacy and romance is there now as you can't fool audience. People want to watch realistic scenes and films. May be in my films there are a couple of scenes like that (bold) but when people come out after watching that film, it is the subject that remains in their mind," she said.

The actress, who started her career in Punjabi films, says intimacy on screen is getting more real istic these days and she is not averse to it, provid ed such scenes are complementary to the film plot.

gets U/A certificate K

nown for raunchy scenes, the third film of the Murder series has got a U/A certifcate from the Indian Censor Board as debutant director Vishesh Bhatt has focused more on storyline than on bold content. My intention is to have a good story. We have come up clean in Murder 3, he says. Both Murder (2004) and Murder 2 (2011) were awarded an A

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Bipasha Basu is the new face of fear

that all of them had been different in their own way. "Each and everyone of them has had very different roles," the actress said. Basu added that it was the script and screenplay of the film which attracted her to take it up. "While I was listening to the narration, I thought the film would be fabulous. The script and screenplay attracted me," she said.

eems to have become the common face of horror films. After Raaz 3, she will be seen next in Suparn Verma's Aatma. "I have become the face of fear. I don't mind being a trend setter. Horror is a genre of entertainment and if it has the producers and the audience, then why not," she said at the launch of the first look of the film held here Monday evening. Talking about the horror films which she has been a part of, the actress clarified

Jacqueline wants to do big films only

office, the 27-year-old said in an interview, recently. So much hard work goes into making a movie. It is disappointing when it does not go well. Right now I am consciously making sure that I am a part of big movies, she added. Her latest release Race 2, which hit the screens Jan 25, has already become the first film of the year to enter Rs. 100 crore club by grossing Rs. 100.45 crore.

he Sri Lankan beauty says that she will be associated with people who understand cinema. Sri Lanka-born Bollywood actor Jacqueline Fernandez, who was last seen in Race 2, has a set plan for herself. She says her priority is to be associated with only big movies. It is amazing when your movies do well and you feel great, not just for yourself but for everyone involved in the film. Right now I am pretty much focused on doing big movies and movies which Ill feel will do well at the box

onam Kapoor has an impressive line-up of films set to release this year. First, she will be seen opposite Farhan Akhtar in the Milkha Singh biopic, Bhaag Milkha Bhaag (BMB), after that, she will return to the big screen with Anand Rais Ranjhanaa alongside Kolaveri di south star, Dhanush. However, currently the industry is most curious about her next Yash Raj Films (YRF) production. She has been paired with Ayushmann Khurrana in the currently-untitled project. And the latest news is that she will be playing the role of a

She is very excited about the role. Like all her films, she will undergo training for this one too. And she is looking forward to it because she wants to play the role to complete perfection, says a source close to the actor.

Sonam Kapoor turns lawyer

lawyer in the movie. She is very excited about the role. Like all her films, she will undergo training for this one too. And she is looking forward to it because she wants to play the role to complete perfection, says a source close to the actor. She wants to be well-prepared before she faces the camera for this film, which is why she will be devoting time to specially prepare for her part well in advance. To understand lawyers and their body language and general demeanour better, the makers are scheduling meetings where Sonam will meet young professionals. She will be chatting with them, taking tips and asking them questions and in general, observing them for a few days before the film goes on the floors, says a source. This is the third time, back-to-back, that Sonam will return to Delhi to shoot for this film. She has shot BMB and Ranjhanaa there previously.

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Item numbers are no different from normal songs and are important for a Bollywood career, believes actor Prachi Desai. Item numbers are extremely beneficial in an actress career.
ohn Abraham and Prachi Desai look refreshingly hot in this still from their upcoming movie I, Me Aur Main. Item numbers are no different from normal songs and are important for a Bollywood career, believes actor Prachi Desai. Item numbers are extremely beneficial in an actress career. If you get a song which really cracks it for you, it is fantastic, as people, more than watching your film, watch you on TV in that song, said Prachi, and added, These days I dont see much difference between a normal song and an item number, as long as it is an entertaining song. In her forthcom-

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Prachi Desai

Hyderabad

item numbers
ing film, I Me Aur Main, Prachi sports a glamourous look, and has danced to a peppy song a new age version of Sridevis chartbuster Na jaane kahaan se aayi hai. Things, really seem to be looking up for her, and the 24-year-old says she has nothing to complain about. Whatever I have done before is very special to me. Bol Bachchan came to me at the right time. Every actor needs that kind of commercial film to boost ones popularity, she said. She has done well in a short span of time and, Prachi attributes her success to luck. In this industry, everything works on luck. And it is a lot tougher for outsiders like me.

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Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn bonded like a house on fire at the music launch of the film Rascals in Mumbai.

hat happens when two action stars come together in a comedy? Well they become 'Rascals'. Sanjay Dutt and Ajay Devgn bonded like a house on fire at the music launch of the film Rascals in Mumbai. Check out the pics from the event. The team of Sajid Khan's Himmatwala was busy shooting in Hyderabad recently when they were pleasantly surprised to see actor Sanjay Dutt, who had dropped in to meet friend Ajay Devgan. Sanjay, who too was shooting nearby, came especially to watch Ajay dancing to the song Taki o taki re. Sanjay said: "Ajay and I are like brothers, and since I was shooting for Policegiri in Ramoji (Film City), I took some time off from the shoot especially because I wanted to watch Ajay dance for Taki o taki. Sanjay is said to have loved the dance sequence, shot on Ajay and actress Tamannaah, according to a source close to the Himmatwala team. Post the shoot, Ajay and Sanjay were seen having a good time together and sharing quite a few jokes on dancing, given Ajay's two left, Sajid joined the duo for a quick chat. Co-presented by UTV Motion Pictures and Pooja Entertainment, Himmatwala will hit screens March 29. It is the remake of the 1983 hit of the same name.

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ere's the first look of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. The chemistry is very much working for the two. The poster looks quite vibrant. Here's the first look of Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani starring Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone. The chemistry is very much working for the two and the poster looks quite vibrant. Deepika and Ranbir look cheerful in the poster with splashes of colour all over them. Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani is an upcoming romantic film directed by Ayan Mukerji under

Ranbir Kapoor in Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani

My first time might be my last : Salman Khan

Karan Johar's Dharma Productions. The film stars Ranbir Kapoor and Deepika Padukone in lead roles, who star in their second film together after Bachna Ae Haseeno. Aditya Roy Kapur and Kalki Koechlin will play supporting roles. Noida, India, on Friday, February 15, 2012. Being Human foundation joined hands with Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd (HCCBPL) to scale up Career Development Centre (CDC), an initiative to empower rural, educated and underserved youth. For a firsttime host, Salman Khan seemed to have great fun at the Guild Awards on Saturday. The highlight of the event was his interaction with yesteryear superstar Hema Malini. actor in Sector to distribute certificates to students B ollywoodCareer Salman Khan Centre,who63 passed from Development in

collects Rs. 13.31 crore in opening weekend

Murder 3

Chashme Baddoor will star Ali Zafar in the role played by Farooque Shaikh.

he third installment of Murder franchise is here! Murder 3 shows Randeep Hooda chasing the two leading ladies.Multistarrer Murder 3 did not witness ample growth, after an ordinary start. The advantage is its low cost, which should help it sail safe. The film collected

approx Rs. 13.31 cr nett in its opening weekend. The breakup us: Fri 4.52 cr, Sat 4.01 cr, Sun 4.78

Multi-starrer Murder 3 did not witness ample growth, after an ordinary start.

omedy king David Dhawan is set to make a comeback with a remake of the 1981 cult classic, Chashme Buddoor. And for the films music launch this evening, the makers are recreating the ambience of Goa in a city mall, as most of the film was shot in the state. A source close to the film says, The suburban multiplex where the launch will happen will witness a transformation. It will temporarily be converted into the Joseph Caf which would look similar to the one in Goa where the film was shot. The event will also feature a dance performance by choreographer Ganesh

Chashme Buddoor makers recreate Goa in Mumbai

Acharya with his troupe. Talking about the music launch, Dhawan says, Since the film is set in Goa, we thought why not set a similar theme for the launch. I dont think anyone has done a music launch like this where the audiences get to be a part of the show. Chashme Buddoor stars actors Ali Zafar, Siddharth, Divyendu Sharma and southern star Tapasee Pannu who is all set to make her Bollywood debut with the film.

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Pre Valentines Dinner Dance

vent, was held on Feb 8th, 2013 at Raja's Indian Cuisine. Hosted by Golden Voice of Bay Area. There was live band, rocking performance with old and new songs by Golden Voice of Bay Area, with singers like Fiji Idol winner Dhiren Singh, young and telented Varsha, Kaajal, Babu Lal, and Asha Ram with MC, Vimlesh. Other musicians wereAmar Singh, Maan, Shaniel Lal, Pankaj, Jay Raj, Navnit and Sailesh Raj on Drums. People enjoyed and danced on live music followed by DJ Midknyte, asking for more. A good portion of funds raised was donated to Fiji Disaster Relief Fund. Golden Voice of Bay Area sends a hearty thanks to all sponsors and every one who participated to make this a very successful & fun filled evening. The crowd enjoyed free raffles by Moreen & Vigyan Pratap Thanks to Raja Sweets for great dinner, beer & wine service.

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