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Two‑thirds of Indian
year came at the magnificent Cipriani‑
Wall Street banquet Hall on October 13. It
raised $3 Million. Earlier, Ekal‑Houston
collected $1.5 Million on Oct. 6 and Ekal‑
Washington gala in Bethesda, MD netted
Chintu Patel, Mohan Wanchoo (2nd and 3rd from left) and others celebrating Americans disapprove
the record funds raised at the gala.
$1.1 Million on Oct.12.
Amb. Sandeep Chakravorty, Consul Apple & Pepsi, and veteran film actor from ʻSarva Mangal Family Trustʼ to bring
of Trump: Study
General of India in New York, was the Anupam Kher were the keynote speakers. ʻtabletsʼ to Ekal schools, $150,000 was Washington: Most Indian Americans have an antipathy
Chief Guest at the event. Sculley commended innovativeness of raised instantaneously so that it could towards President Trump, according to a new study
Mohan Wanchoo, Chairman of the gala, Indians and lauded Ekal's dedication to turn into $300,000 and equip 600 conducted by AAPI Data ‑ APIA Vote.
touched on aspirations of village folks and bring changes in rural life by empowering schools with hand‑held devices. Two‑thirds of Indian American voters disapproved of
what could be done to bring them into the women and boosting self‑esteem of rural Chintu Patel, Co‑Founder and CEO of Trumpʼs performance as President, while only 28 per‑
mainstream. Co‑chair Chirag Patel empha‑ folks. Kher recounted how he overcame Amneal Pharmaceuticals, promised to cent said they approved his record at the White House,
sized urgency to transform villages so that obstacles in his own life by believing in support the eye initiative of Ekal in part‑ according to the survey.
India could tackle challenges of the future. himself. nership with his family foundation named The Asian American Voter Survey was released on
In her presentation, Executive Director The pledging process was focused on Irada. Ekal has 77,000 schools across October 9, almost one month before the election on
Ranjani Saigal gave real‑life examples of supporting a variety of projects in the India grooming 2 million children. PM November 6. Asian Americans could be the swing vot‑
the achievements of some of the Ekal field of education, health and skill devel‑ Narendra Modi has given Ekal a goal to ers in several significant races, stated Karthick
alumni. John Sculley, former CEO of opment. Inspired by a matching donation establish 100,000 schools by 2022. Ramakrishnan, founder of AAPI Data, and Shekar
Narasimhan, chairman and founder of the AAPI Victory
Pennsylvania's energy policy prize ment on the disposal method for the body.
Saudi Arabia has been under intense international pres‑
sure to explain Khashoggi's apparent killing, which has cre‑
New York: The Kleinman Center for
ated a diplomatic rift between Saudi Arabia and the West.
Energy Policy at the University of
Piyush Goyal, Indian CNN has been reporting that the Kingdom was preparing to
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia will award
Minister of Railways and acknowledge that Khashoggi died at the consulate in
Energy Policy's 2018 Carnot Prize on
Coal, is being Istanbul as a result of a botched interrogation that went.
October 19 to Piyush Goyal, Indian
recognized for his Pressure is also building on Trump to take punitive meas‑
Minister of Railways and Coal. The
leadership in fostering ures against the Saudi regime. Several US senators have
award is being bestowed on Goyal for
conditions for policy said that the US should halt the sale of weapons to the
his leadership in fostering conditions innovation that Saudis. Trump has said that that would hurt America. Sen.
for policy innovation that support a just support a just and Lindsey Graham said on Fox & Friends Tuesday morning
and ef ficient transition to sustainable efficient transition to that "toxic MBS (crown prince) can never be a leader on the
energy. The award also recognizes his sustainable energy. world stage" and that Congress would impose sanctions, no
contributions to reforming India's
matter what Trump does.
power sector, expanding renewable
energy and fast tracking electrification Stone, meet with students with interests members of Indian diaspora at TV Asia
of 18,000 remote villages in India.
After America, #MeToo roils India
in energy and India, and be a featured Auditorium in Edison. On October 22 he
Continued from page 1
While at the University, Goyal will also guest on the radio talk show will speak on growth and economic
hands of Nana Patekar, a veteran actor. Dutta quit movies and
have a recorded podcast conversation Knowledge@Wharton. reforms in India at Columbia University
moved to the U.S. ̶ where she has been closely following the
with Energy Policy Now host Andy On October 20, he will interact with in New York.
#MeToo movement in Hollywood.
Some in India say Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing
Navratri
Gautam Adhikari resigns
to the Supreme Court inspired some women in India to come
forward.
By Priyanka Sharma TV and film actor Alok Nath, who projected holier‑than‑
Many hands from DC think tank thou image on screen, has been accused of rape.
One of the strongest reactions to the #MeToo movement in
Bollywood came from Akshay Kumar, who proposed can‑
Striking down injustice Mumbai: Accused of sexual miscon‑ celling the shooting of a movie whose director, Sajid Khan,
Rid the universe of evil duct by several women, senior jour‑ was accused of sexual harassment. Khan had to step down as
nalist Gautam Adhikari has resigned
Rid the mind of ignorance director,
from his position as senior fellow at And more than a dozen female journalists have accused vet‑
Nine days hear her roar the Center for American Progress in eran editor and minister of state for external affairs M.J.
Nine days see her rise Washington DC. Recent wave of ugly Akbar of sexual misconduct and workplace harassment. He
Enter the age of womon. revelations claimed that Adhikari had has fired back with a defamation suit against one of the
forced himself on several women from accusers, Priya Ramani.
across the media industry. These reve‑ His senior minister Sushma Swaraj refused to address ques‑
lations were made on social media tions regarding the allegations, while members of the
sites as part of the #MeToo In India Congress party and a womenʼs media body have demanding
campaigns. Former TOI and DNA editor
Akbar's resignation.
Adhikari was named by journalist faced allegations of sexual
and writer Tara Kaushal in her blog,
harassment by journalists in India.
India elected to UN rights
where she shared her experience from Adhikari, also at DNA. In a statement council with highest vote
2006 during her second meeting with given to Firstpost earlier, Adhikari Continued from page 1
Adhikari as a job interview at his DNA said that he had no recollection of the asked the body to facilitate an international commission of
(Daily News & Analysis) of fice in events mentioned above, and claimed inquiry into allegations of human rights violation in Kashmir.
Priyanka graduated from Mumbai. Another journalist Sandhya that he has stopped "greeting" women His successor Michelle Bachelet and Secretary‑General Antonio
University of Wisconsin‑
Menon also detailed the harassment with a kiss and a hug as he realized he Guterres have backed Zeidʼs recommendation, which Pakistan –
Madison in Neurobiology.
she allegedly faced at the hands of may be "misunderstood." a member of the Council – is campaigning for.
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TheSouthAsianTimes.info TRISTATE October 20-26, 2018 5
Atlanta garba event PepsiCo, has said that she would probably end
up causing the third World War if she joins
politics as she is "too outspoken." Asia Society,
New Delhi: An Indian scientist in the US though they spoke in Gujarati, the temple a non‑profit organisation that focuses on edu‑
has said he and his friends were denied organisers "ganged up and told us to cating the world about Asia, honored 62‑year‑
entry at a garba event in Atlanta. The sci‑ leave." In a twitter thread, Dr Jani further old Nooyi with the 'Game Changer of the Year
entist and his friends, who had gone to said, "Our IDs had Indian Emblem. Yes Award' in New York. She was given the award
celebrate Navratri, were emblem w ith in recognition of her business achievements,
allegedly told by the organ‑ "Satyamev Jayate" humanitarian record and advocacy for women
isers that they don't "look right? Apparently, it and girls around the world. Asked if she would
Hindu" and that their last didn't have our reli‑ like to join US President Donald Trump's cabi‑
names don't "sound Hindu." gion. Our caste. It net now that she has stepped down as Pepsi
An astrophysicist from was embarrassing. I CEO, Nooyi said, "Me and politics don't mix at
Indra Nooyi receives the Asia Society's Game
all. I am too outspoken, I am not diplomatic. I
Vado dara, Gujarat, Dr had tears in my Changer of the Year Award from former
don't even know what diplomacy is. I would
Karan Jani took to social eyes saying them: "I President Bill Clinton in New York on Oct 9.
cause a third World War. Don't do it." After
media on Friday nig ht, come here to play
having worked 18 to 20 hours a day for the supervise their children.
post ing a video which Garba for last 6
last 40 years, Nooyi said it was "liberating" to "We need to import that Asian model here.
shows one of the temple years. How could have a bit of free time. We need to have more multi‑generational fami‑
of ficials asking them to you not let us in "When I stepped down, I thought that it was lies living together. We need to have the older
leave the event. "Year 2018 because of last going to be tough. For 40 years, I have done generation helping the young people supervise
and Shakt i Mandir in
Karan Jani, an astrophysicist had name." Speaking to nothing but wake up at 4 am and figured out day‑care facilities," she said. Nooyi said there
Atlanta, USA denied me and been a regular at the venue since reporters, Dr Jani's how to rush to work and work 18‑20 hours a was a need to build communities where the
my friends entry from play‑ last six years. father Pankaj Jani day," she said during the interaction. older people and younger people can live
ing garba because: 'You in Vadodara said, Nooyi said she was looking forward to utiliz‑ together, enabling kids to learn the value of
dont look Hindu and last name in your "Volunteers stopped him and told him he ing her time writing and visiting as many coun‑ respect and wisdom. Sharing lessons learnt
IDs don't sound Hindu," he said on does not look like a Hindu and even his tries as possible to talk about how to address through her experiences, Nooyi said that her
Twitter. surname does not appear to be that of a issues of maintaining work‑life balance. Nooyi, mother's advice to "leave the crown in the
Dr Jani also said that one of his friends, Hindu. They checked his ID which had the who has long advocated the need for finding garage" holds true. "Do not bring it in. If your
who came to the event for the first time, national emblem on it. Despite that, he solutions to help women strike a work‑life bal‑ husband wants to bring his crown in, that's just
ance, recalled her experience of how she incor‑ fine. That's crown. But don't take your crown
was pulled out of the line and told "We was asked to leave. Later he talked to me
porated the "Asian model" in her life to manage in," she said, adding that some people may
don't come to your events, you are not over phone and sounded nervous,"
her career and bring up her daughters. "hate" her for making such a remark. "If you
allowed to ours." When she told the offi‑ according to news agency PTI. "He is a
Nooyi and her husband did not want to leave want to stay married, if you want to be a
cial that her "last name is Murdeshwar. Gujarati and that too from Vadodara. their kids with a day care worker and turned to daughter, wife, mother, unfortunately the
I'm Kannada‑Marathi," the official replied, Garba has a special place in our country," their families in India for help, asking parents, crown stays in the car. That is the unfortunate
"What is Kannada? You are Ismaili." he said. in‑laws, aunts and uncles, grandparents to stay rule number one. Somebody has got to play the
T he astrophysicist said that even (source: NDTV.com) with them in the US for 3 to 4 months to help role of getting everybody together," she said.
United Nations: General assembly president 1953. The MPs who met her represented a
Maria Fernanda Espinosa has said that she cross‑section of Indiaʼs political parties and
draws inspiration from Vijayalakshmi geography and are members of Indiaʼs dele‑
Pandit, the first woman to hold the office, gation to the Assembly.
and plans to install her portrait in her Rai said that Espinosa, who is from
office, according to an Indian MP who met Ecuador, told them that she respects Indian
her on Friday. democracy and considered India a country
Prem Das Rai of the Sikkim Democratic from which to draw inspiration, pointing to
Front said that she told a group of MPs who a book on Mahatma Gandhi in her office.
visited her that as a woman to ascend to After Pandit it took 16 years for another
the office, she found encouragement from woman, Angie Elisabeth Brooks of Liberia,
Panditʼs pioneering work at the UN. to become Assembly President in 1969,
Espinosa is only the fourth woman to be and 37 more years before Sheikha Haya
president of the Assembly – a position held Rashed Al Khalifa of Bahrain was elected in
by 69 men through the UNʼs history. 2006.
Pandit, who was Jawaharlal Nehruʼs sis‑ Developing countries produced all four
ter, was elected assembly president in women presidents.
DIASPORA
By Amulya Ganguli
T
here are several reasons why the
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) is palpa‑
bly uneasy about the "Me‑too" move‑
'Me‑too' movement
a bad omen for BJP
ment against the sexual harassment of
women at the workplace, especially when
Minister of State for External Affairs M.J.
Akbar is in the line of fire. As a newspaper
has noted, several ministers literally ran men in influential positions is not a new phe‑
away when asked about the allegations nomenon. Like the proverbial casting couch
against Akbar. in the film industry, such lewd behaviour has
There have also been attempts to down‑ long been prevalent in all offices, including
play the complaints both on the grounds of the ivory towers of journalism.
the delay in lodging them, as a Rashtriya The question is why has it taken so long
Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) luminary argued, for the delinquency of the adults to be
and as an issue of concern mainly to the exposed when it was always known. Why
urban elite. were the media barons silent when they
One probable explanation for the BJP's must have known how their star scribes
unease is the party's general unwillingness were sexually exploiting young interns? It is
to be seen as being pushed around. only now that a few heads have rolled in
It doesn't want to take a decision on, say, newspaper offices.
the dismissal of the minister as demanded by It has taken the uncommon boldness of a
the Congress and others, including the few, starting with Tanushree Dutta's com‑
media, lest it is seen as having been taken plaint against Nana Patekar, for the dam to
under pressure. The party apparently feels burst. The next step will be to see how the
Minister of State for External Affairs M.J. Akbar. law takes its own course since the sexual
that such a step will hurt the party's macho
image. identified in the National Register of Citizens the movement, the party is unable to dismiss peccadilloes of powerful men fall in the cate‑
Another reason for the BJP's hesitancy in, dealing with illegal immigrants. it as "manufactured" dissent as it did in the gory of criminal offences.
for instance, asking the minister to cut short Or when it can side with the women devo‑ case of those who returned their awards in There are, of course, a few who are already
his foreign trip is that it is unused to dealing tees of the Sabarimala temple who are protest against the government's function‑ in the dock, such as a former editor of
with an issue of private sexual (mis)behav‑ against the Supreme Court's judgment allow‑ ing. The involvement of the middle class ‑‑ Tehelka. But will the powers that be show as
iour. This was the reason why it recused ing ‑‑ in its "wisdom" ‑‑ the entry of women of the Lutyens' clique, as the upper class much eagerness to go after the big fish as
itself from the hearing on the case of gay all ages into the shrine. denizens of Delhi's privileged living space they do when chasing the alleged financial
rights in the Supreme Court, leaving it to the But the "Me‑too" movement, with its dis‑ are derisively called by the saffron brother‑ misdeamenours of political opponents and
"wisdom of the court" to take a decision on tinctly modern, feminist ambience, is not hood ‑‑ is another aspect of the scene which critical media houses?
its own. quite what a party guided by the patriarchal will not be to the BJP's liking. For the BJP, the outing of "dirty" secrets by
As at present, there was also similar pro‑ RSS can easily accept. Besides, as BJP MP Considering that the party's 2014 success a number of intrepid women has come at an
longed silence after the rape and murder of a Udit Raj has pointed out, the complainants was based on the support which it received inopportune time.The party was hoping to
minor girl in Kathua till a BJP spokesperson are not all "goddesses" who have to be from the middle class, among others, any ride into the forthcoming electoral battles in
accused the opposition of communalising implicitly believed. sign of their disenchantment will be a cause the five states this winter on the issues of
the incident. What must be of concern to the BJP is the of worry to the BJP. It goes without saying "termites" eroding the country's demograph‑
The party is usually at its articulate best possibility that if the pro‑women movement that the Congress and other opposition par‑ ic scene and the past misdeeds of the "naam‑
when it can lambast the opposition for being gains ground, it can lead to other path‑ ties will lose no time in taking advantage of dars" or opposition dynasts.
anti‑national as on the Rafale controversy. breaking initiatives such as criminalising the BJP's discomfiture. At the same time, it is But, suddenly, a group of bold women has
Or when it can hold forth on the "termites" marital rape. Given the sensitive nature of no secret that the misconduct of uncouth queered the pitch for the party.
I
ndia has the third‑largest over 70 percent of the higher become a developed or develop‑
higher educational system in education institutions are operat‑ ing country.
the world. In 2016, there were ed by the private sector. These Enforce standards and require‑
799 universities and 39,071 col‑ institutions are not well regulat‑ ments appropriately: The essen‑
leges spread across the country. ed and are of highly variable tial question regardless of
These numbers are staggering. quality. whether there is an UGC, HECI or
The growth of higher education Enhance the infrastructure: some other agency with an
in India over a little more than Colleges and universities acronym, must be: Is the proper
half a century has been even throughout India have inade‑ data being collected and used to
more staggering. quate physical settings, lack monitor performance and ensure
This quantitative explosion in equipment, and suffer from a accountability for each institu‑
higher education institutions has The quantitative explosion in higher education institutions has not been shortage of competent teachers. tion in the higher education sys‑
not been matched by the quality matched by the quality of the education they provide. Ensuring that each higher educa‑ tem?
of the education they provide. the knowledge/skills/abilities tutions and individuals rather tional institution is infrastruc‑ Place an emphasis on voca‑
A world class higher education and dispositions that they need than embracing and addressing turally sound, establishes the tional education: The higher
system is one that is student‑ or to achieve their individual goals the needs of the whole. proper environment for learning education system must meet the
customer‑centred rather than and to maximise their contribu‑ There are many steps that must and growth. needs of potential employers and
institution‑centred. It comprises tion to society. be taken to change this and to Expand access to and partici‑ prospective employees. The high‑
certified and caring institutions India's current system has been make the Indian higher education pation in higher education: The er educational system must equip
that have the resources required almost exactly the opposite of system world class. They include: enrollment in higher education is itself to be the provider of first
and the core mission of ensuring that. The emphasis has been pri‑ Increase public financing: The approximately 15 per cent of the resort and give the country the
that students/customers acquire marily on a select group of insti‑ federal and state governments eligible population. This percent‑ skilled workforce it requires.
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TheSouthAsianTimes.info COMMUNITY October 20-26, 2018 15
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any Indians and Indian
Americans of various
faiths have been invited as
Keynote Speakers at Parliament of
the Worldʼs Religions (PWR) being
held in Toronto in the first week of
November.
As the festival of lights falls
around the same time, a colorful
ce lebration of Hindu Heritage Vivekananda will also be offered by
Month and Diwali is part of the offi‑ Swami Nikhileshwarananda.
cial program on November 2 in the Another attraction is staging of
evening at the Metro Toronto the play Yug Purush – Mahatmaʼs
Convention Centre. Mahatma on the closing day,
De legates are invited to the November 5, of the Parliament of
music, dance, and vibrant presenta‑ the Worldʼs Religions. The play is a
tions from speakers honoring heart‑touching portrayal of the spe‑
Hindu traditions and cial bond between Jain saint
luminaries throughout North Shrimad Rajchandraji and Gandhiji
America and the world. that catapulted him from
Programmatic features of the cele‑ 'Mohandas' to 'Mahatma'. The play
bration include Diya Dance, has been staged in many countries
To motivate people for Akshaya Patraʼs misison, special celebrity guest Lakshmi Pooja, Garba, and more. A of the world and witnessed over a
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor auctioned off his aprons during the event. special tribute to Swami thousand shows already.
Melville, NY: Akshaya Patra To motivate people for Akshaya dren suffer from extreme hunger
The play
Foundation USA hosted its first Patraʼs mission, Special celebrity and as a result education is com‑ ʻYug Purush –
Long Island Benefit Gala on guest Chef Sanjeev Kapoor auc‑ promised. Akshaya Patra began in Mahatmaʼs
October 7 attended by over 150 tioned off his aprons during the 2000 by feeding 1,500 children Mahatmaʼ is a
business, non‑profit, government event. This event was made possi‑ daily and currently feeds over heart‑touch‑
and philanthropic leaders. ble because of the hard work of 1.75 million children in 14,314 ing portrayal
The event at Hilton Long Island the Long Island Chapter volun‑ government schools each day of the special
raised close to half a million dol‑ teers and the chapter co‑chairs Dr. through an association of 38 ISO bond that
lars. Raj Bhayani, Beena Kothari, standard centralized kitchens in developed
CEO of Akshaya Patra USA, Mukesh & Yash Modi, Mukund 12 states. Its mission is to reach 5 between Jain
Vandana Tilak, gave a compelling Padmanabhan, Kushal Sacheti, million children every day by saint Shrimad
Rajchandraji
presentation about the organiza‑ Ashok Sancheti and Rakesh 2020. Contact: www.foodforedu‑
and Gandhiji
tion and its mission. Sharma. In India, millions of chil‑ cation.org
Summit Debate
Americas, Air India,
during the October 8
community sendoff to
M
alini Rudra her, hosted by The
Indian Panoramaʼs
and Diya
Editor‑Publisher Indrajit
Chadda,
Saluja and Ravi and
seniors at SYO high Ranju Batra at Antunʼs in
school, and co‑cap‑ Hicksville, NY. (Photo:
tains of the debate Mohammed Jaffer/SnapsIndia)
team, won the
Global Student
Debate at the
Tourism Summit in The Association of
Honolulu. They beat Indians in America
the all boys team (AIA‑NY)
from Taiwan in the celebrated their
Finals. Over 18 inter‑ 31st Annual
national teams par‑ Deepavali Festival
ticipated in the at the South
championship earlier Street Seaport in
New York City on
this month which
October 7 with
was sponsored by
thousands
the Hawaii Tourism enjoying the
Diya Chadda and Malini Rudra
Board. This was daylong event.
with the Championship Trophy
great feat for 2 girls Celebrity Singer
from Syosset, NY representing was accompanied by Syosset Jaz Dhami was a
the US. Dept head of Forensics and big draw with the
The team of Malini and Diya coach Mrs Essinlinger. crowd.
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Alok Nath by writer‑director
ultiple
Vinta Nanda comes as no sur‑
women came
prise to those who were privy to the
out to share
goings‑on during the shooting of the
their #MeToo experi‑
marathon serial "Tara" shown on Zee.
ences with director
It was a first‑of‑its‑kind on satellite
Sajid Khan, forcing
television and we were all hooked to
him to step down from
the tantalizing soap for four years.
his project "Housefull
However, the behind‑the‑scenes
4", while filmmaker
peccadilloes during the shooting of
Subhash Ghai was
"Tara" were far more interesting than
accused of drugging
anything that we saw on screen. The
and sexually violating
serial's superstar pair, Navneet and
nskari Babujiʼ image
a woman.
Alok, couldn't stand each other and
Actors Sonali Chopra, Actor Alok Nathʼs ʻSa
were constantly bickering and arguing. has been crushed.
Rachel White and a
On a number of occasions they nearly
journalist called out perfection. Alok hated the goodygoody image
came to blows on the sets. Oh, how we loved
Sajid for just for and told me: "I'd do anything to escape the
Ghai. hearing about Tara and her tyrannical co‑
harassment but also for Bollywood directors Sajid Khan and Subhash image of the saintly patriarch. That isn't me. I
star's ongoing battle.
exposing his manhood
Matters came to such a pass that the serial's like my share of fun. I am like any normal per‑
to them. In response, Sajid wrote on who has been hurt," she tweeted. son."
producers and creative heads had to choose
Twitter: "In the wake of the allegations Subhash Ghai denied all allegations He temporarily escaped Haveli Ram's
between the two ‑‑ Navneet or Alok. Since
against me and the pressure being put on against him and said the woman should clutches by playing the rakish entrepreneur
Navneet played the title role and ‑‑ let's face it
my family, my producer and the stars of prove it in court. Deepak Seth in "Tara". But the Sanskari image
‑‑ was more popular than her co‑star, Alok
my film 'Housefull 4', I must take the moral "It's very sad that it's becoming a fashion wouldn't leave him. After struggling with bit
was written out of "Tara".
responsibility of stepping down from my to malign anyone known, bringing some roles in a series of forgotten films, Alok Nath
Practically everyone associated with Tara,
directorial post, till the time I can allay the stories from the past without any truth or finally rediscovered his bearings in Sooraj
including the talented writer Vinta Nanda,
allegations and prove the truth... " half truth if (at) all. I deny strictly and firm‑ Barjatya's "Hum Aapke Hain Koun..!".
sided with Navneet, thereby isolating Alok
The accusations against Sajid are heart‑ ly all false allegations like these," Ghai said This time, the image of the benign Babuji
Nath to the extent that he went from being a
breaking for the family, says his filmmaker‑ in a statement sent to IANS. stuck. Nothing that Alok would do would
household name to a persona non grata. But
sister Farah Khan. Ghaiʼs accuser claims the incident hap‑ eradicate that image. Quite recently, he
the image of the holier‑than‑thou patriarch,
"This is a heartbreaking time for my fam‑ pened when she was working with Ghai on played a very naughty non‑Sanskari patriarch
who drank Gangajal after sundown, was stuck
ily. We have to work through some very a film. One evening, she says he gave her a in "Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety". But to no avail.
with him.
difficult issues. If my brother has behaved drink which was "spiked" and while she Now I guess he has found the notoriety that
Alok Nath was given the ʻSanskari Babuji'
in this manner he has a lot to atone for. I thought he was dropping her home, he he was subconsciously craving for. The
image from pre‑"Tara" stint on the hugely
don't in any way endorse this behaviour took her to a hotel and sexually ʻSanskariʼ Babuji's image has finally been
successful Doordarshan serial "Buniyaad",
and stand in solidarity with any woman violated her. crushed to the ground.
where he played the patriarch Haveli Ram to
A
entrepreneur Sussanne Khan has
s many as 11 women Indian film‑ of harassment and assault. Our respect and
taken a neutral stance on the
makers came together to support admiration to them as their courage has
#MeToo campaign by saying that women
the raging #MeToo movement in started a revolution of welcome change,"
shouldn't make false allegation on an indi‑
India, saying they have taken a stand to the note said.
vidual without any legal evidence.
not work with proven offenders. "We are here to spread awareness to
Few days ago, Kangana Ranaut launched
Alankrita Shrivastava, Gauri Shinde, help create a safe and equal atmosphere
a fresh attack on Hrithik by demanding
Kiran Rao, Konkona Sen Sharma, for all in the workplace. We have also
punishment for the "Kaho Naa Pyaar Hai"
Meghna Gulzar, Nandita Das, taken a stand to not work with
actor for dating "young girls" while keep‑
Nitya Mehra, Reema Kagti, proven offenders. We urge all
ing a trophy wife.
Ruchi Narain, Shonali Bose our peers in the industry to
Reacting on #MeToo campaign,
and Zoya Akhtar are among do the same."
Sussanne said that people should use
the filmmakers who have
social media platforms in correct manner.
taken the stand, according
"I honestly don't want to comment on
to a note circulated by Eleven women this issue much but I definitely feel that
them on social media. filmmakers,
there is lot of pretense, false allegations
"As women and film‑ including Nandita
and sort of crazy behavior.
makers, we come Das, took a stand
on #MeToo. "They are using the platform badly and
together to support the
it's not a good thing. If they use platform
#MeToolndia move‑
correctly then, it's supposed to be good
ment. We are in com‑
thing. They shouldn't make allegation
plete solidarity
on an individual without any legal evi‑
with the women
dence," she added.
who have come
forward with
honest Entrepreneur Sussanne Khan was
accounts married to actor Hrithik Roshan.
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F
of its own making.
ilmmaker Karan Johar,
REVIEW
Also, with not much
A
who has helmed films t its core, drama happening, the
like "Kuch Kuch Hota "Helicopter narrative meanders with the
Hai" and "Kabhi Khushi Eela" is a film banter between the mother and the son,
Kabhie Gham", says showcas‑ dedicated to mothers thereby indicating that the film is lazily
ing old world romance on‑ and their dreams. crafted. The few dramatic scenes, well
screen today is no longer Rebelliously over deter‑ handled, seem theatrically staged and
viable. mined and unreasonably the climax appears forced.
In conversation for Royal stylized, is how one would Kajol breathes life into the char‑
Stag Barrel Select Large Short describe director Pradeep acter, but unfortunately,
Films Perfect Strokes with Sarkar's "Helicopter her over‑the‑top
Anupama Chopra, Karan was Eela", which is based on acting style is
asked how showcasing a Gujarati play "Beta her undoing.
romance in movies has Kaagdo". She is herself
changed over the years, read a "Helicopter playing the
statement. Eela" is the vivacious
He said: "How does one create story of Eela Eela
love in this day and age when Raiturkar Raiturkar
everything is like fast food? (Kajol), a sin‑ and never is
Conversation is such a large gle, concerned there a
part of a relationship today. mother who moment you
Looks and silence is no longer despite being feel that she
the order of the day. In films like a talented is playing
'Chaudhvin Ka Chand' and singer, dedi‑ the mother
'Kagaz Ke Phool', there is inde‑ Filmmaker Karan Johar at the trailer cates or of a teenage
structible love, there is unrequited launch of ʻLust Storiesʼ. focuses her son.
beauty in that romance but that is all life in nur‑ Riddhi Sen
gone. It has been replaced by pragmatism that goes into love, it seems to be a lot more turing her as her son
Actress Kajol at the filmʼs promotional event in Kolkata.
and practicality." identifiable," added the director, who son, Vivan Vivan, is
"You can no longer be old world about helmed one of the four tales of Netflix's (Riddhi Sen). This is the story of thousands natural and sincere in his portrayal and so
your romance it will not be identifiable; the "Lust Stories". of mothers. But here the story focuses on is Tota Roy Choudhury as her husband. At
younger generation will feel disconnected. For Karan, his film on unrequited love, "Ae how Vivan pushes his mother to have a life the end, one wonders, why is the word
The four‑letter word lust is replacing the Dil Hai Mushkil", will remain his forever and identity of her own. "Helicopter" in the title, except that the
four‑letter word love. When you portray lust favorite work. Narrated in a non‑linear manner, the film offers you a choppy emotional ride
screenplay loses track of the timelines that touches you occasionally but overall,
right at the beginning and runs into a loop leaves you dissatisfied.
V
from showbiz after a string eteran music com‑
of untoward incidents, but poser A.R. Rahman
he is back in action and is hoping to says Indian culture
spread happiness and laughter once has to be marketed to the
again. The actor‑comedian says he is children here first. He feels
a slow learner, but is gradually fig‑ Marathi cinema has been
uring out how to live in the public successful in doing over the
eye. last few years.
"People have given a lot of love to Rahman was interacting
me. They used to ask me, 'When is with media at the music
your show coming back?' and they launch of Marathi film
asked the same question to the chan‑ "Maaza Agadbam", along
nel (Sony Entertainment Television) with film's lead actors
as well. And so, the channel told me, Subodh Bhave and Trupti
'Let's make a new season'," Kapil told Bhoir, music composer T.
IANS. Satish Chakravarthy, produc‑
"I feel everyone fights someday or er Jayantilal Gada in Mumbai.
the other. We are public figures and Marathi cinema is known
that is why our fights make it to the for its content driven movies.
papers… Small‑small things keep on Since the last few years, it has n at the music
Music composer A.R. Rahma
happening. But since we are public fig‑ Sharma is set for a launch of a Marath film.
i
Actor‑comedian Kapil been able to mark its presence
ures, these things become news in our er TV show.
comeback with anoth at the National Film Awards
case," he said. and international film festivals. presents it to the international audience.
Kapil became everyone's favorite with ligent students, so I am slow learner)." Asked what he feels about Marathi cine‑ Now Netflix and all those content stream‑
his comical gigs, but the good run halted "I hope to make people laugh and I hope ma, Rahman said: "It has become very ing apps are there, so the international
after a fight with co‑actor Sunil Grover on for good things," added Kapil, who was in bold. What I like about Marathi cinema is, audience sees our culture and gets
a flight made headlines. He went on a Delhi to promote his production venture, most of the cinema which I have watched amazed about it. But it is important that
break after the incident in April this year. Punjabi film "Son of Manjeet Singh". is based on Indian classical music and I we take our culture and put it in a way
"It is a learning experience. I feel we Professionally, Kapil has confirmed that he always feel it is less in mainstream cine‑ where our kids like it. We have to market
learn till our last breath. Main nalayak stu‑ is returning to television with another ma... Music, mainly classical music, adds our culture to our kids first and that's
dents mein se ek hun toh mein thodha late show, and is open to working with Sunil value to the film... so that's great. what Marathi cinema has been doing
seekhta hun (I am one of the unintel again. "Marathi cinema shows its culture and beautifully."
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P
aged to constitute benches at its akistan appointed Lt The August 2004 attack target‑ her former political secretary with the killing of Bangabandhu.
will and mark cases to se lect General Asim Munir as ed Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's Harris Chowdhury were among It continued... It was not a mere
judges. the new chief of its Inter‑ rally, who was the opposition 19 sentenced to life imprison‑ attack. It was a hateful attempt to
"The ISI approached the Chief Services Intelligence (ISI) agency. leader at the time. A series of ment. The sentence also included make the then opposition party
Justice of the Islamabad High Gen Munir previously served as grenades exploded as she was jail terms for 11 other people. leaderless," the judge said.
Court and told him that they don't head of the Military Intelligence stepping of f a truck, which was Declaring the verdict in the case, The BNP said the court verdict
want release of (former Prime and was in September promoted used as a dais for the Awami Judge Shahed Nuruddin said a was "dictated" by the government.
Minister) Nawaz Sharif and his to the rank of Lt General. He League party rally on conspiracy was underway to oblit‑ "The BNP thinks that the verdict
daughter (Maryam Nawaz) before replaces Lt. Gen. Naveed Bangabandhu Avenue. erate the Awami League. He is politically motivated. It is a
the elections," he had said. Mukhtar. He also served as com‑ She survived with partial hear‑ linked the attack as part of a con‑ clear sign of political vengeance
The SJC said that while deliver‑ mander of the Force Command ing loss. spiracy that led to the killing of by the ruling party. We are reject‑
ing the speech, Siddiqui displayed Northern Areas and was con‑ Khaleda Zia's son Tarique Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur ing this verdict," said BNP
a conduct unbecoming of a High ferred Hilal‑i‑Imtiaz in March Rahman, the acting chairman of Rahman in 1975. Secretary General Mirza Fakhrul
Court judge. 2018. the current opposition BNP and "The conspiracy did not stop Islam Alamgir.
20 October 20-26, 2018 INTERNATIONAL TheSouthAsianTimes.info
US firm Ametek
opens India tech Revenue to grow with increasing China imposes
anti-dumping
center in Bengaluru
Bengaluru: The US‑based Ametek tax payer base: Arun Jaitley import tariffs
Instruments has opened its India arm's
technology solutions center here to New Delhi: With a 15‑20 per
on US, Japan
spur growth of its electronic instru‑ cent average increase in direct Beijing: China on Monday
ments and electro‑mechanical products tax collections in recent years, announced it will impose anti‑
business. government revenues are cer‑ dumping tariffs of 123.4 per
"We have invested $5.5 million (Rs tain to grow, even as the econo‑ cent and 41.1 per cent on the
41 crore) in setting up the center to my becomes more formalized import of hydroiodic acid from
design products and select the equip‑ with Indians adopting technolo‑ the US and Japan for the next
ment to meet their application needs, gy in greater numbers, Finance five years.
servicing and calibrating devices and Minister Arun Jaitley said. China's Ministry of
demonstrating," said the company in a Addressing the Comptroller Commerce said in a statement
statement here. and Auditor General's (CAG) that the tariffs will come into
The Pennsylvania‑headquartered Accountants General conference effect on Tuesday and have
global maker is expanding its capabili‑ here, Jaitley said that other been imposed as a result of
ties to meet a strong growth in the developments like measures substantial losses incurred by
Indian market, in which it forayed a against black money and use of the national industry in the
decade ago. "The center represents technology to monitor transac‑ sector, reports Efe news.
expansion of our technical and support tions have helped increase gov‑ An initial probe ‑ that began
capabilities and reflects the importance ernment's resources. last October and concluded
of our growing customer base in India," "T here has been a gradual earlier this year in June ‑ by
said Ametek India Managing Director increase in tax collections at China had found that American
Milind Palsule in the statement. around 15‑20 per cent every and Japanese companies were
Finance Minister Arun Jaitley.
Equipped with products from the year," he said. selling the chemical at a price
company's 20 diverse businesses, the "From around 3.8 crore anti‑black money measures, the that the Goods and Services Tax lower than its costs, called
centre also showcases its solutions for assessees we had till 4 years ago, ability to use technolog y to (GST) had increased the number dumping in trade lingo. The
aerospace and defence, academia and these had increased to over 6 detect transactions, demonetiza‑ of taxpayers and hastened the decision to impose the tariff
scientific research, automotive, power, crore last year and we hope to tion bringing in the compulsion formalization of the economy. came after an additional probe,
metal, pharma and process instrumen‑ have between 7.3‑7.5 crore tax to deposit money in banks have "There is 74 per cent increase that began on June 16, had
tation, factory automation and preci‑ assessees in the 5 years of our all added to this process," he in the number of indirect tax confirmed that the practice
sion manufacturing instruments and tenure. added. assessees in the first year itself was harming China's
electro‑mechanical devices. "Besides, other factors like the The Finance Minister also said of GST," he said. domestic sector.
22 October 20-26, 2018 CORPORATE AFFAIRS TheSouthAsianTimes.info
A split in the courts regarding sexual orientation claims under Civil Rights Act
By Jeffrey M. Daitz & passed over when applying for a brought under Title VII that were
Edward O. Pacer full‑time position at the college. based on gender. Specifically, Chief
After ultimately losing her adjunct Judge Wood noted that “Hivelyʼs
O
n April 4, 2017, the Seventh position, she brought suit based on claim is no different from the claims
Circuit Court of Appeals comments made by administrators brought by women who were reject‑
issued an en banc decision concerning her being a lesbian and ed for jobs in traditionally male
that was the first of its kind, holding in a re lationship with another workplaces . . . . The employers in
that workplace discrimination based woman. those cases were policing the bound‑
on sexual orientation violates Title It was Hivelyʼs belief that she had aries of what jobs or behaviors they
VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. suf fered adverse employment found acceptable for a woman.”
Although some individual states actions and discrimination because In a concurring opinion, Judge
have prohibitions against discrimi‑ of her sexual orientation. Posner went one step further and
nation in the workplace based on Specifically, she alleged discrimina‑ openly endorsed the idea of modern‑ Jeffrey M. Daitz is a Partner Edward O. Pacer is the
sexual orientation, no federal appel‑ tion based on her identification as a izing a dated statute to give it a fresh and Chair of Peckar & Managing Partner in the
late court had ruled that this pro‑ lesbian. The defendant, Ivy Tech, not meaning. His opinion states that, Abramsonʼs Employment and Chicago office of Peckar &
tected class was included under the only fought the charges of discrimi‑ while Title VII on its face forbids Employment Practices Group. Abramson.
rubric of Title VII, because sexual nation but also challenged her right only sex discrimination, “we now
orientation is not mentioned in the to sue based upon Title VII. understand discrimination against the entire burden of updating old be aware of the matter. At this junc‑
Act. Prior to this ruling, no federal homosexual men and women to be a statutes on the legislative branch.” ture, there is no way for employers
The decision arose from a lawsuit court of appeals had ruled that Title form of sex discrimination.” This is The 2nd Circuit recently agreed to know how this issue will be
brought by Kimberly Hively, who VII barred sexual orientation dis‑ because, in Judge Posnerʼs view, our with this ruling while the 4th, 5th, resolved. In an abundance of cau‑
had worked as an adjunct instructor crimination, but instead courts had cultureʼs definition of “sex” encom‑ 6th, 8th, and 11th Circuits disagree tion, Peckar & Abramsonʼs
at Ivy Tech Community College of ruled that it was outside of the passes sexual orientation, something and continue to hold that there can Employment Practice Group recom‑
Indiana for 14 years. During that purview of the statute. In the majori‑ that was not true in 1964 when the be no claim for workplace discrimi‑ mends that employers should con‑
time, she received uniformly good ty opinion, Chief Judge Diane P. statute was drafted. Courts have the nation because of a plaintiff's sexual sider whether their employment
reviews and was recognized by the Wood noted the similarities between authority to interpret statutes in this orientation. It is likely that this case policies ensure that they expressly
college as being an outstanding Hivelyʼs claims of being fired for her way “to avoid statutory obsolescence may well end up in front of the US prohibit workplace discrimination
teacher. Yet, Hively was repeatedly sexual orientation and claims and concomitantly to avoid placing Supreme Court, and employers must based on sexual orientation.
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chief Mohan Bhagwat by
ongress parliamentarian
Kingshuk Nag argues that
Shashi Tharoor announced
the BJP coasted to power in 2014
his new book “The
only because of the RSS and if it
Paradoxical Prime Minister:
does win in 2019, that too, will
Narendra Modi And His India” on
be because of the RSS. In “Mohan
Wednesday. Divided in five sec‑
Bhagwat: Influencer‑in‑Chief”,
tions comprising 50 chapters, the
biographer Kingshuk Nag, who
book will arrive at the stands on
has authored eight previous
October 26.
books, including a biography of
“Narendra Modi is a paradoxical
late Prime Minister Atal Bihari
man. He says one thing and does
Vajpayee, contends that “Modiʼs
another. He gives voice to a num‑
future is in Bhagwatʼs hands”.
ber of liberal ideas while at the
The author, quoting sources
same time pandering to some of
from the top echelons of the
the most illiberal elements in It was neither Modi’s
Sangh, writes that the RSS “seri‑
Indian society, on whom he
ously believes” that it was neither popularity, nor the UPA’s
depends for political support. vious books, sets out to inquire deep understanding of Indian poli‑
“Another paradox is how a Prime “who is the real Narendra Modi”. tics, and an insiderʼs view of the
Modiʼs popularity, nor the UPAʼs goof‐ups that brought the BJP
goof‑ups that brought the BJP to to power, it was RSS’ work,
Minister who prides himself on “A noble, selfless leader who acts way in which government func‑
power. “Rather, it is the social argues the author in ‘Mohan
effective governance has, through effectively in the interests of all his tions, Shashi Tharoor has stitched
change wrought by the continual
his silence, appeared to condone countrymen or an autocratic, right‑ together a compelling portrait of Bhagwat: Influencer‐in‐Chief’
work done by the RSS over years
the worst aspects of misgover‑ wing bigot who is interested only this paradoxical figure. Never
that created an environment con‑ RSS seriously doubted that the
nance‑communal riots, lynchings, in power and converting plural before has there been such a
ducive for the BJP. This being the BJP would win a clear victory but
the violence of gau‑rakshaks and India into a Hindu Rashtra? Or superbly written and devastatingly
case, Bhagwat believes in keeping the performance exceeded their
so on. something in between?” accurate account of the most con‑
Modi under check,” says the book most optimistic expectations,”
“A third paradox is his talk of The publisher has billed “The troversial prime minister India has
from Rupa publications. the author notes in the 240‑page
soaring ambitions for the country Paradoxical Prime Minister: ever had,” the publisher added.
“Though things might be differ‑ book. Nag says that if it was “a do
when his governmentʼs perform‑ Narendra Modi And His India” as a The first section takes a close
ent in 2019, Modi was not or die battle for Modi, it was the
ance is underwhelming,” the pub‑ “brilliant study of Modi and the look at Modiʼs life and times. The
Bhagwatʼs first choice for the same for Bhagwat” but the rea‑
lisher Aleph Book Company said in effect he has had on our country”. other four sections look at key
2014 elections. Modi was pro‑ sons were different. “For Modi, it
a statement. “The Paradoxical Aleph said that the book answers aspects of the way in which Modiʼs
moted as the BJPʼs prime‑ministe‑ would be the crowning glory of
Prime Minister: Narendra Modi questions about a leader who is government functions and the last‑
rial candidate by the RSS only his political career and ambi‑
And His India” is currently avail‑ “reviled and worshipped in equal ing and often “deleterious impact”
after the realization that he was tions, but for Bhagwat it was a
able for pre‑orders on Amazon. measure”. it has had on Indian society, major
the only man in the party who necessary (but not sufficient)
Twitter Ads info and privacy “Using years of close observa‑ institutions, the economy, foreign
could possibly lead them to victo‑ condition to create a Hindu
In the 400‑page exhaustive work, tion, personal encounters with policy and our fundamental values,
ry. Before the 2014 elections, the Rashtra.”
Tharoor, who has authored 17 pre‑ Modi, considerable scholarship, a the publisher said.
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ife is filled with many chal‑
done that God worked things
was so crowded in the house that
lenges and sometimes, under every time the cow turned around, out for the best in the end.
pressure, people crack. They all the six family members had to
feel they can no longer stand all change their seats. When they tried us. The chickens fly all around the This story illustrates that we are ing the will of the Lord. Life would
the problems facing them. to sleep, the smell was intolerable hut. My in‑laws are always choking often unhappy with our situation be so much easier if we accept that
Sometimes people feel they have and it would moo throughout the from the smell and complaining until we find that things could God knows what is best for us. If
the worst job in the world. Others night, waking them all up. about how bad it is living with us. always be worse. We think our job we examined the times in our lives
feel they have the worst health After the week passed, the The children find chicken feathers is horrible, until we lose it and find that we interfered with Godʼs will,
problems; they feel no one could woman returned to the wise man falling into their food. My husband that life is harder without an we may have discovered that we
be plagued with as many physical and began shouting at him, “What is constantly fighting with me over income. We think our health is bad messed things up terribly on our
problems as they have. At some have you done? I came to you to the living conditions in our home until we spend time in a hospital own and prayed to God to return
time in our lives, we feel that no make things better and now I am and says, “It is all your fault!” and find people in worse condition things to the way they were.
one could have things as bad as we more miserable than before. Your T he wise man thought for a than we are. We think our family Next time we think things are
have. There is a folk tale about a advice did not work.” moment and said, “My dear, go members are bad until we find our‑ going badly and that God is not
wise man who lived in a forest. He thought for a moment and home and try one more thing. Take selves alone and realize how diffi‑ properly listening to us, we should
People would travel far and wide to asked, “Do you have any chickens?” the cow and the chickens out of cult life is without them. We always sit back, take a deep breath, and
seek him out for answers to their “Yes,” she said. your hut. Then, come back to me in feel the grass is greener on the relax. We should give God a chance
problems. One day, a woman came He told her, “Take them into the a week.” other side. to let things happen and observe
to him for advice. hut with you for a week.” She did The woman was fed up with his The woman learned that what patiently. We will find when all is
He said, “My dear, what can I do not understand how this would advice but thought she would give she thought was bad was actually said and done that God worked
for you?” help, but since he was a wise man, it one last chance. She returned not so bad when she saw how things out for the best in the end. If
She said, “Things are terrible at and everybody in her village found home and pulled the cow out of the much worse things could be. It is we reflect, we would find that if
home. I live in a small hut with my his advice helpful, she thought she house. She took the chickens out human nature to think that every‑ God had listened to our complaints
husband and two children. The hut would give this a try. and returned them to the backyard. body else has it so good and it is and let us do things our own way,
is barely large enough for the four When she returned home, she A week later, the woman only we who are suffering. things may not have been in our
of us. I wanted a bigger house but collected all the chickens from the returned to the wise man. We think we know what is best best interest at all. Happiness is a
my husband is not doing well at backyard and moved them into the “How are things now?” he asked. for us. How many times have we state of mind. If we think that God
work and cannot af ford anything house. For the next week, the “Thank you so much! You are tried to intervene with our two is not doing what is best for us, we
larger. As times are bad, my hus‑ chickens were flying around the truly wise. Since I removed the cow cents to find that when we tried to will always be unhappy. If we
bandʼs father lost his job, so his hut, landing on everything and and chickens from the hut I feel so change our situation, we made would realize that we are living
parents had to move in with us. We making a mess of the place. much happier. Things have become things worse? T hen, we regret according to what God wishes for
were already crowded before but After a week, she returned and so peaceful.” what we have done and wish we us and that God is giving us what is
now with six of us living together cried, in tears, “You must be crazy. T he wise man smiled. T he could make things go back to the best for us, we would always be
in that small space, it is unbearable. Your advice is terrible. It is impos‑ woman returned home and lived way they were. happy and content.
I cannot take it anymore. I feel like sible to live in the hut now. The happily with her husband, her chil‑ On the spiritual path, one of the
screaming!” cow turns around and knocks into dren, and her in‑laws. lessons we need to learn is accept‑ (For more visit www.sos.org)
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ll too often people are quick need to set an example. In the
to pass judgment on others across an area in which a pack of that the teenage male elephants had no role models and did not know words of Mahatma Gandhi, “Be the
without knowing their full elephants was running wild. As the no adult male role models from how to behave. Once the male change you want to see in the
story. They may be quick to criticize research team set up telescopic which to learn. Curious to see if it adults were introduced into their world.”
someoneʼs actions, believing that cameras to observe the animals truly made a difference, they pack, the teens had role models and On the spiritual path, two quali‑
their perspective is correct and that from a distance, they saw that every arranged to have some male ele‑ began to be disciplined. ties to inculcate are patience and
they understand all the circum‑ day the elephants were fighting phants brought in from another In the same way, as parents, we understanding. These are aspects of
stances. In turn, how many of us are with each other, running over trees area. The first thing the male adults teach our children through loving leading a nonviolent life. Those who
willing to withhold judgment and and destroying their environment. did was to flap their ears and raise discipline and by setting an exam‑ are nonviolent are patient. They do
put ourselves in the shoes of anoth‑ They had studied other elephant their trunks. Next, they began to ple. Our children do not believe in not rush to criticize or accuse some‑
er person? How many times have packs before and never saw such make loud trumpeting sounds. In our words alone but in what they one.
we passed judgment on others only chaotic and wild behavior. On fur‑ the beginning, there was no change see us do. With empathy they try to think of
to later find that they had a good ther investigation they discovered and the teen elephants continued to They copy our own good and bad how the world looks through other
reason that justified their actions? that the group was composed of all run wild and fight each other. habits because that is the example peopleʼs eyes. If each of us could
Along the same lines, if we want teenage male elephants. There were However, after a few days in which we set. Similarly, when we are in a treat others with patience, love, and
others to change their ways, telling no adult male elephants in the the adults flapped their ears, raised position to train or teach others̶ understanding, this world would be
them will have little effect unless group. When they checked with the their trunks, and made loud noises, whether we are teachers, parents, more peaceful and loving. When we
we are examples of that behavior. local inhabitants in the village why the teen elephants began to settle employers, or citizens imploring are patient and understanding, we
In this connection, there is a true there were no adult male elephants down. Over time, they became well others to be conscientious̶we never have to go to sleep at night
story from the animal kingdom in the pack, the villagers explained behaved and their wild actions sub‑ must first set an example ourselves. worrying if we did the right thing.
about a team of researchers who that poachers came into the village sided. That is the only way to bring about We will know that when we have
had gone to Africa to study the and killed all the male adults for The researchers realized that on change, teaching by example rather patience and understanding, we are
behavior of elephants. They came their ivory. The researchers saw their own, the teen elephants had than by mere words. If we want to acting in a noble way.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info October 20-26, 2018
TheSouthAsianTimes.info October 20-26, 2018