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After America, Saudi scribe’s


#METOO ROILS INDIA killing in Turkey
20 women offer to testify against minister MJ Akbar; many men in film
and media such as Alok Nath have been accused of sexual misconduct.
New Delhi: Women in India too are
naming and shaming their abusers
tests Trump
on social media ̶ one year after Riyadh is reportedly readying to accept US
sexual assault allegations against resident Khashoggi was killed in botched
Harvey Weinstein catapulted
#MeToo into a national movement interrogation, even as pressure builds on
in the US.
Over the last two weeks harrow‑
President Trump to punish the Saudi regime.
ing survivor accounts and screen‑
shots of lewd messages started
flooding Twitter and Facebook.
Among the dozens of men accused
of sexual misconduct are senior
journalists, Bollywood actors and
directors and a minister from the Tanushree Dutta claimed sexual
ruling party. harassment back in 2008 at the RELATED STORIES
ON PAGE 12 AND 16.
It all started when actress Continued on page 4

Warm send-off to Air India's RM India elected


to UN rights
council with President Trump has nurtured close ties with
Saudi Arabia, particularly with Crown Prince
highest vote Mohammed bin Salman (Photo courtesy
Reuters). (inset) Jamal Khashoggi was
Geneva: India was elected with the reportedly killed and his body dismembered.
highest number of votes by the
General Assembly to the influential Washington: President Donald Washington Post, has become a
Human Rights Council last Friday Trump on Tuesday said that Saudi major source of tension between
with a pledge to combat intolerance. Crown Prince Mohammed bin the Kingdom and the West. The
India received 188 votes, the high‑ Salman had denied any knowledge Turkish authorities claim that
est polled by any of the 18 countries of the disappearance of journalist Khashoggi was likely killed inside
elected in the voting. Jamal Khashoggi, a critic of the the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul on
This is the fifth time India is elect‑ powerful Crown Prince and rights October 2 where he had gone for
ed to the Geneva‑based Council, the situation in the Kingdom. paperwork that would have
main body of the UN charged with Trump said the powerful Crown allowed him to marry his Turkish
Mrs Vandana Sharma, Regional Manager‑Americas of Air India, Prince was with the visiting US fiancée, Hatice Cengiz.
promoting and monitoring human
who is returning to New Delhi to administer Indira Gandhi Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in The US green card holderʼs body
rights.
International Airport, was bid farewell by over 50 prominent Riyadh during the call, and has was dismembered afterwards, a
Indian community members at Zaika Restaurant, NYC, on Indiaʼs presence on the Council
will be important because the previ‑ promised to rapidly expand a full Turkish of ficial told CNN on
October 12. Hosts were Harish Thakkar (AIA‑ NY), HR Shah (TV and complete investigation into Tuesday. The claim comes after
Asia), Kamlesh C Mehta (The South Asian Times), Dr. Navin Mehta ous UN High Commissioner for
Human Rights Zeid Raad Al Hussein the matter. Turkish of ficials searched the
(Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan), Neeta Bhasin (ASB Communication)
T he case of Khashogg i, a Continued on page 4
and Dr Neeta Jain (Democratic Party District Leader). Also Continued on page 4
Virginia, USA based Saudi journal‑
welcomed was new Regional Manager Mrs. Bhuvana Rao. RELATED STORY ON PAGE 20
DETAILED STORY ON PAGE 5. ist and columnist for T he

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Ekal NYC raises $3 million for India projects


By Prakash Waghmare

New York: Last week the Ekal Vidyalaya


Foundation hosted three fundraising
galas in USA and raised a record $5.5
Million in pledges. This was in addition to
$7.5 Million it had already realized
through its annual 50+ fundraising con‑
certs across USA. In 2016, Trump made an attempt to woo Indian
The grand finale of the gala phase this American voters.

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

JITO USA’s professional and


Fund, as quoted by India‑West.
Ramakrishnan, professor of public policy and politi‑
cal science at the University of California, Riverside,

industry wings launched


argued that President Trumpʼs rhetoric on many issues
goes against the views of most Asian American voters.
Many of them see the November election as a referen‑
dum on the Trump administration and an opportunity
Melville, NY: The Jain International for Democrats to take back their majority in Congress.
Trade Organization ‑ USA launched its Narasimhan said both Democratic and Republican
Professional & Industry Wings at an parties have been slow to recognize the impact of the
event hosted by the New York Chapter Asian American vote, and have not significantly
on October 7 at the Long Island Hilton reached out to the community.
here. According to survey results, almost two‑thirds of
In attendance were over 325 Jain pro‑ Indian Americans will vote for Democratic candidates
fessionals and business leaders from in House and Senate races.
diverse industries and backgrounds. Conducted in partnership with Asian Pacific
JITO USA's vision is to unite all Jain American Labor Alliance, AFL‑CIO (APALA), and Asian
professionals, industrialists, business Americans Advancing Justice | AAJC, the survey was
leaders, entrepreneurs, and college stu‑ conducted by telephone and online from August 23 –
dents across the country with a focus on October 4, 2018 of 1,316 Asian American registered
economic empowerment and global net‑ voters. 70% of Indian American respondents said they
working. JITO represents nearly 100 Sanjay Lodha, Chairman of JITO International (with the mike) and others
viewed the Democratic Party favorably; 36% favored
JITO Pan India and Global Chapters with at the New York event.
the Republican Party. Interestingly, respondents gave
over 8,000 members. the country and over 65 Jain temples. Jain. more credit to Republicans on taxes, national security,
In his opening remarks, Sanjay Lodha He argued for building a foundation Several professional and industry ver‑ and the overall health of the economy, while viewing
‑ Chairman of JITO International, high‑ where Jains help others in the communi‑ ticals were launched during the event the party unfavorably on social issues.
lighted the achievements of JITO in India ty for economic uplift, job opportunities including on Gems and Jewe lry, On favorability of possible candidates for the 2020
and abroad over the last 12 years, mak‑ and philanthropy. Hospitality, Healthcare, JAINLINK > presidential race, Sen. Bernie Sanders, D‑Vermont, was
ing it the largest Jain trade organization Distinguished & Motivational Connecting Jain. These verticals would the favorite of 72% Indian Americans, Sen. Kamala
in the world. For what global synergy Speakers for the event included Rahul allow optimization of business opportu‑ Harris, D‑California was viewed favorably by only
and networking can achieve, he cited the Kapoor Jain, Rushabh Kapashi, Yogendra nities and best practices for Jains in about 52%. Republican John Kasich, Governor of Ohio,
Jewish communityʼs achievements in Jain, Ben Koopman, Dr. Jagdish Gupta, America. who is widely rumored to be considering a 2020 presi‑
America by helping each other. Roopam Jain, Dr. Sushil Jain, Jitendra Following the speeches, Sanjay Lodha dential bid, was a favorite among a third of Indian
Rajeev Pandya, Chairperson of JITO Kothari, Ashok Sancheti, Dr. Raj conducted the Pledge Drive, which Americans.
USA‑NY, Bhayani, Dr. Ajay Lodha, Naveen Shah, resulted in 30 New Patrons and 2 More at http://aapidata.com/2018‑survey/
said there are now 150,000 Jains in Prakash Mehta, Vinit Shah and Shelley Founding Benefactors.
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Saudi scribeʼs killing in


Piyush Goyal to receive University of Istanbul tests Trump
Continued from page 1
consulate on Monday. The Turkish official would not com‑

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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Ameer Bennoʼs run for US Congress picks up steam


Bellmore, NY: In a short time since Ameer fields of First Amendment and civil rights
Benno launched his candidacy for US law. He serves on several civil rights and
Congress from the 4th District of New York, legal committees and associations as well
his campaign has picked up steam. as Jewish organizations.
The Republican launched his campaign at His wife, Gayle, is an early childhood spe‑
a gathering at the Veterans Memorial at the cial education teacher. They have three
Bellmore train station and spoke about his school going daughters.
ideas and proposals which will bring real Says Ameer Benno about his platform,
solutions to issues most affecting the con‑ “New York needs strong leaders in
stituents of the 4th district that mainly cov‑ Congress, and I am ready to take on that
ers central and southern Nassau County. role and tackle tough issues, including
The seat is held currently by Democrat security, taxes, protecting constitutional
Kathleen Rice. rights and more.”
Ameer Benno, a civil rights attorney from An early supporter from the Indian com‑
Bellmore, is the son of an immigrant. munity, says Billy (Manmohan) Singh,
He writes in his campaign website: “My Managing Principal, PareShah Partners
father was born in a Jewish refugee camp LLC, “I feel this gentleman will be a very
in Tel Aviv in 1946 – two years before the good candidate to serve in the Congress. I
birth of the State of Israel. My father fought have got to know him personally as a gen‑
Son of an immigrant, Ameer Benno announced his candidacy on Sept 30 for Congressional
for Israe l in the 1967 Six‑Day War. seat from New Yorkʼs District 4. uinely decent human being with great fami‑
Thereafter, he came to the United States.” ly values and great love for what our coun‑
Benno studied at Johns Hopkins attend Cornell Law School.” sioned as an of ficer in the U.S. Navy try stands for. I am proud to introduce
University. He writes, “At Hopkins, one of After graduating from law school, he Reserve. Upon leaving government service Ameer as my friend who has the same rich
my roommates was killed by a gunman on worked as an Assistant District Attorney at in 2008, he worked at a civil litigation law cultural values as you and I uphold as mem‑
campus. It was this experience, and my the Manhattan District Attorneyʼs Of fice firm. bers of the Indian community who have
desire to understand the workings of our and also taught at New York Law School. Every year since 2012, he has been rec‑ made USA our home.”
justice system, that ultimately led me to After 9/11, he was selected and commis‑ ognized as a New York Super Lawyer in the Website: www.Benno4Congress.com.

IT group sues USCIS over India elected to UN Human


shorter duration of H-1B visas Rights Council for 3 years
Washington, DC: An IT advocacy group rep‑ In fact, the United States Congress has
resenting more than 1,000 small IT compa‑ specifically g ranted power to the United Nations: India was elected with
nies mostly run by Indian‑Americans has Department of Labor and its regulations the highest number of votes by the
General Assembly to the influential
India received
filed a lawsuit against the US immigration grant three‑year approvals, the lawsuit
agency for issuing H‑1B visas for a dura‑ said. Human Rights Council on Friday with a 188 votes, the
tion shorter than three years.
The H‑1B visa is a non‑immigrant visa
The lawsuit also alleges that the itinerary
requirement put forth by the USCIS is also
pledge to combat intolerance.
India received 188 votes, the highest
highest polled by
that allows US companies to employ for‑
eign workers in specialty occupations that
unlawful.
This is the second lawsuit filed by ITServe
polled by any of the 18 countries elect‑
ed in the voting.
any of the 18
require theoretical or technical expertise. against USCIS. This is the fifth time India is elected to countries
the Geneva‑based Council, the main
The technology companies depend on it to
hire tens of thousands of employees each
In the first lawsuit filed in July 2018,
ITServe demanded USCIS to remove lan‑ body of the UN charged with promoting elected so far
year from countries like India and China. guage from their website prohibiting F‑1 and monitoring human rights.
These visas are typically issued for three STEM OPT students working at the third Indiaʼs presence on the Council will be Council to fill one of the five vacancies
to six years to employers to hire a foreign part client locations. important because the previous UN for three‑year terms from the Asia‑
worker. "The USCIS has been making arbitrary High Commissioner for Human Rights Pacific region.
Based out of Dallas in Texas, the ITServe rules and memos for over eight years, it's Zeid Raad Al Hussein asked the body to The regional group endorsed five
Alliance in its lawsuit 43‑page lawsuit filed our top priority to set things right and hold facilitate an international commission countries, which matched the number
last week alleged that the US Citizenship USCIS accountable to follow the regulations of inquiry into allegations of human of seats open for election this year, and
and Immigration Services has recently set by the United States Congress," said rights violation in Kashmir. they were the only countries on the bal‑
begun a practice of approving H‑1B peti‑ ITServe's national president for 2018, Gopi His successor Michelle Bachelet and lot. The other regional candidates were
tions for shorter than three years duration. Kandukuri. Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres Bahrain, Fiji, and the Philippines.
"These petitions are often valid for only Referring to the recent spate of H‑1B have backed Zeidʼs recommendation, Thirteen other countries representing
months or days at a time, and some cases denials that ITServe members received, which Pakistan – a member of the the other four regions were also elected
are expired by the time the approval is Kandukuri added members of ITServe Council – is campaigning for. to the Council.
received," it said. Alliance are tired of receiving random So far, no other country has backed In January India will join China and
ITServe lawsuit against the USCIS alleges denials for no reason. Zeidʼs call for the investigation. Nepal, besides Pakistan, which were
that the agency has no authority to misin‑ "The new battlefield for us is the federal Bangladesh, which is at the frontlines elected to the 47‑member Council in
terpret the existing regulations and shorten courthouse and not USCIS service centers," of dealing with the Rohingya crisis, was previous years to serve three‑year
the approval durations. he said. (PTI) also elected with 178 votes to the terms. (IANS)
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Appeal to spread Sanskrit to save Indian culture


Special to spoke in Sanskrit. In fact all the
The South Asian Times proceedings of the Sept 1‑3 con‑
vention were in that language.
Piscataway, New Jersey: T he Samskrita Bharati recommends
Sanskrit convent ion named one hour of study of Sanskrit
Jaahnavi was he ld here last every day for the cont inued
month with over 250 people in development of the language.
attendance, where of ficials of “Sanskrit can ensure continua‑
Samskrita Bharati USA, the San tion of our age‑old culture and if
Jose, CA‑based nonprofit, Samskrutam is gone, our
appealed for the propagation of Samskriti (culture) is also gone,”
the language and culture. Padmakumar noted. “Contribute
Vice President Giri Bharathan, one dollar a day and that will
who is also coordinator for the solidify your commitment to the
SAFL (Sanskrit as a Foreign language propagation.”
Language) program, said in his Both speakers said the annual
speech that the first small con‑ camps held in several US cities
vention on the East Coast was help propagate the ancient lan‑
held in New Hampshire in 2002. guage and culture. Prof K.
In 2007 New Jersey was the Ramasubramanian, from IIT
Dr Padmakumar (on the mike), Yelloji‑Rao K Mirajkar, Vempati Kutumba Sastry,
venue. The one last month was Bombay; retired New Delhi‑based
Prof K. Ramasubramanian, and Sanskrita Bharati USA President Natesa Janakiraman at the
the 12th Sanskrit meet. Sanskrit scholar and Professor
Sanskrit convention. (Photo: Janardhan Kyathanahalli/Sanskrita Bharati)
Listening, speaking, reading, Vempaty Kutumba Sastry;
writing and conversing help a lot Sanskrit learning camp in the US also argued that Sanskrit learning the culture that seeks peace to Samskrita Bharati USA President
in improving oneʼs knowledge of was held early this century in is not dif ficult as many people every being on this earth. We can Natesa Janakiraman; and Yelloji‑
the language. “The more you lis‑ California. think. “One has to focus on L C R understand the mindset of our Rao K. Mirajkar of the Hindu
ten to it, the faster you learn it,” Dr.Padmakumar – long time W (listening, conversing, reading rishis by studying Sanskrit.” Both Swayamsevak Sangh were among
Bharathan noted. T he first associate of Samskrita Bharati – and writing). He added, “Ours is Bharathan and Padmakumar the attendees.

MPs from across India Saibaba Temple unveils play,


showcase nation's other centenary‑related programs
New York: Shri Shirdi Saibaba known as Dussehra, beg an on be given.
diversity at UN Temple, situated on Robinson
Street in the Flushing section of
October 9. The festival ends on
Thursday, October 18, the actual
A special prog ram, a Hindi‑
English play on the life and times of
United Nations: Reflecting the also see India's own positions and Queens in New York City, is con‑ centenary day of Maha Samadhi in Saibaba, will end the yearlong cele‑
diversity of India's democracy, contribution to multilateralism," ducting more programs in connec‑ accordance with the Hindu calen‑ brations that began at the temple in
members of parliament from Rai said Speaking at one of the tion with the ongoing centenary dar. On October 13 at 2 pm, round October 2017. Sai Satcharitra
across the political spectrum and Assembly committees last week, he celebrations of Maha Samadhi of three of the ongoing Shri Sai “paaraayan” (reading out the
the nation are representing India decried "narrow national interests" the Shirdi saint. Satcharitra quiz, which was open to Satcharitra chapter‑wise once) was
at the General Assembly. derailing efforts for an internation‑ A play on Saibaba is among the all, was held and scores of devotees done every day. Devotees complet‑
India's Permanent al legal framework against terror‑ major events scheduled. participated in the contest, which is ed 52 paaraayans during the year.
Representative Syed Akbaruddin ism. The house of worship, which is in being held in English, Hindi, and The nine‑act play, named Ek me
described their participation in the Sharad Tripathi (Bharatiya the neighborhood where Hindu Telugu. On the same night at 9, Anek (One in Many), is to be staged
Indian delegation to the Assembly Janata Party; UP) spoke before temples and dif ferent religious Maata ki Chowki was observed and in the nearby Ganesh temple audi‑
as "a long tradition that has helped another committee about how places are also located, successfully the temple was closed later than torium with 45 artists on Saturday,
in fostering a better understanding international cooperation can ce le brated in July the Guru the usual time. October 27, from 5pm onward.
of multilateralism among parlia‑ make cyberspace safe for children Purnima festivities in which the The final round of the quiz was T here will be a special dinner
mentary decision makers." and open new opportunities for palanquin procession was the high‑ October 14 and the winners were prasadam that night at Saibaba
"Also, it reflects that positions them. light. Those weeklong celebrations given prizes on October 18. The temple for all the attendees of the
India takes are broad‑based and At other committees, Arvind drew about 5,000 people in all, first prize is a free Air India play. Both temples are situated at a
takes into account the diversity of Ganpat Sawant (Shiv Sena; including up to 1,200 on the pro‑ roundtrip ticket to Shirdi with a very short distance to each other.
our polity," he added. Maharashtra) presented India's cession day. special darshan. For further information, call 718‑
About his experience with the efforts to manage rapid industriali‑ This year, like in all previous There is a second prize worth 321‑9243 or log on to the temple
Indian delegation at the UN, Prem sation, while Sushmita Dev years, Navratri, the nine‑day festi‑ 500 dollars and two third prizes website www.dwarakamaishirdi
Das Rai of the Sikkim Democratic (Congress; Assam) spoke about val that culminates in Dasara, also valued at 250 dollars each will also .org
Front said that it would "help us to India's efforts to empower women
engage more knowledgeably in
domestic discussions in India on
and said that an example of it at
the UN was the deployment of the
Senator Bob Menendez wishes
global issues and foreign policy."
T he bulk of the work of the
Assembly takes place in its six
first police unit made up entirely of
women in peacekeeping opera‑
tions. N. K. Premachandran
Indian community Happy Navratri
New Jersey: Senator Bob their culture and heritage. and the U.S.
committees that sit simultaneously (Revolutionary Socialist Party;
Menendez wished many Indian Navratri is a festival of lights, joy, “I have always stood up for our
and deal with issues ranging from Kerala), said that India's robust
Americans on the occasion of and community celebration, a time Indian‑American brothers and sis‑
terrorism and disarmament to the commitment to sustainable devel‑
Navratri this year. to cleanse and purify while enjoy‑ ters since my time in the State
development and protection of opment at home also translated
“Indian‑Americans have con‑ ing special foods and grand, color‑ Legislature when I authored New
children. internationally to several pro‑
tributed mightily to our society ful decorations. The core message Jerseyʼs first hate crimes law fol‑
The MPs fanned out to the com‑ grammes like the India‑UN
and economy, and made our com‑ of Navratri is truth over evil, a sen‑ lowing attacks on members of the
mittees, where they presented Development Partnership Fund to munities and state better places to timent that sadly reflects our cur‑ community,” Menendez continued.
India's stands on issues, while also which the nation has committed live. At this time of year, we join rent political climate and dis‑ “During this holiday, I hope
getting a crash course on how $150 million for helping the least with our Indian‑American friends course. I have faith that truth will everyone of all faiths comes
international diplomacy plays out. developed countries and the small and neighbors in the annual cele‑ prevail,” he added. Menendez said together, embrace our cultural
"Sitting in on the (committee) island developing countries. bration of Navratri,” Menendez is he was pleased with the communi‑ diversity, and celebrate a time of
meetings we see how dif ferent The five MPs also met Assembly quoted saying in a press release. ty for keeping ties to their home‑ peace, joy and prosperity. Have a
issues matter to different countries President Maria Fernanda “It always brings me great pleas‑ land of India and believes in a happy and safe Navratri,” he
and how they approach them and Espinosa on Friday. (IANS) ure to see communities celebrate strong relationship between India added.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info NATIONAL COMMUNITY October 20-26, 2018 7

Prof Abhay Ashtekar to receive Jewelry thieves


prestigious Einstein Prize in US target
Chicago: Over four decades after
he began his scientific engage‑
ment with gravitational science,
Professor Abhay Ashtekar is set to
Indian Americans
receive the prestigious Einstein
Washington, DC: Jewelry had been removed and all fin‑
Prize conferred by the American
thieves are targeting Indian gerprints had been wiped clean.
Physical Society (APS).
Americans in the US, the police Investigators said the sus‑
The prize for 2018, which car‑
have said, adding that the com‑ pects involved have been com‑
ries an award of $10,000, is
munity is being preyed upon mitting similar crimes across
scheduled to be announced on
because of the expensive jewel‑ the country and are believed to
October 23. Its citation reads: "For
ry associated with their cus‑ be targeting only Indian
numerous and seminal contribu‑
toms and culture. Americans.
tions to general relativity, includ‑
The police said the latest "This group is very organized.
ing the theory of black holes,
theft happened at a motel They're probably moving onto
canonical quantum gravity, and
owned by an Indian American another location and are going
quantum cosmology."
family in Norwalk city of to do the same thing," said Sgt.
Ashtekar is a professor of
Connecticut. Police officials Fry.
physics, Evan Pugh Professor,
Prof Abhay Ashtekar is Evan Pugh Professor, Holder, Eberly Chair, and shared a surveillance video of He said it appears the group
Holder, Eberly Chair, and director director of the Institute for Gravitation and the Cosmos at the the brazen jewelry heist in may be checking online records
of the Institute for Gravitation and Pennsylvania State University. (IMage courtesy: thewire.in) hopes of catching the thieves to identify businesses owned by
the Cosmos at the Pennsylvania
responsible, Fox 8 reported. the Indian Americans and are
State University. "The prize is spe‑ often sets the tone, subsequent Loop Quantum Gravity program
The thieves stole $20,000 likely pawning the jewelry they
cial because is it the highest honor prizes have come to recognize by introducing new variables to
worth of ornate jewelry from get.
bestowed by APS in the broad area 'lifetime achievements'. So the simplify Einstein's equations, for
the Indian American owner's "They could take it to a pawn
of gravitational science. The first news was deeply satisfying," analyzing the very early universe
living quarters before fleeing shop. They could take it to a
Einstein prize was awarded jointly Ashtekar told IANS in an email using Loop Quantum Cosmology,
the scene. jeweler and have it melted
to Peter Bergmann and John interview. His biography on the and for his contributions to the
Sergeant Seth Fry said the down and made into something
Wheeler, who introduced general National Academy of Sciences, to study of the asymptotic structure
van they used to get away was else, there are many different
relativity to American universities which he was elected a member in of space‑time and gravitational
later recovered at a farm out‑ ways they could get rid of that,"
by creating research groups. 2016, describes him as someone waves in full non‑linear general
side the city. The license plate he said. (IANS)
Perhaps because the first award "best known for initiating the relativity." (IANS)

US Senators write to PM Modi;


urge to soften stance on India's
data localization policy
Washington, DC: Two top American Caucuses. When companies adopt high‑
Senators have asked Prime Minister quality privacy safeguards, the location of
Narendra Modi to adopt a soft stance on data has no bearing on whether the data is
data localization, warning that India's poli‑ secure, they argued.
cy on the issue will adversely affect The two Senators said that forced data
American businesses in the country. localization will also be counterproductive
Data localization is an act of storing data when it comes to India modernizing its
on any device that is physically present framework regarding law enforcement
within the borders of a particular country requests for data.
where the data was generated. The letter comes amidst reports that
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI), in a cir‑ major American IT companies are up in
cular in April, said all system providers will arms against the latest Indian directive.
have to ensure that the entire data relating American financial companies are
to payment systems operated by them are believed to have approached the adminis‑
stored in a system only in India. tration against the RBI directive which,
It gave time till October 15 to comply beginning October 15, requires them to
with the mandate. store in India any payment‑related data
In a letter to Prime Minister Modi dated from transactions that take place inside the
Friday, US Senators John Cornyn and Mark country. India has rejected their request of
Warner ‑‑ who also hold top leadership mirroring.
positions in their own parties ‑‑ have On Friday, Deputy US Trade
opposed the data localization requirement Representative and US Ambassador to the
of the Indian government. WTO Dennis Shea said that the US wants to
"Data localization requirements, such as prohibit data localization to ensure that
those contained in the draft data protection there is a free flow of information across
bill and draft national e‑commerce policy borders.
framework, will have negative impacts on Republican Strategist Andy Surabian,
the ability of companies to do business in who is also a political adviser to Donald
India, may undermine your own economic Trump Jr, wrote in Breitbart News last
goals, and will likely not improve the secu‑ week that if implemented, this policy will
rity of Indian citizens' data," they said. put an unnecessary burden on American
Cornyn from the Republican Party and companies and hurt consumers, who will
Warner from the Democratic Party are co‑ endure higher costs and increased cyberse‑
chairs of the powerful Senate India curity risks.
8 October 20-26, 2018 NATIONAL COMMUNITY TheSouthAsianTimes.info

"You don't look Hindu": "It's fine if husband wants to


Scientist denied entry at bring crown home": Indra Nooyi
New York: Indra Nooyi, the former CEO of

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.

HC4A annual gala to 'Twilight on the Pier!' in Santa Monica


fund scholarships for features Indian performers
New Delhi: Santa Monica, known Global experience," said a state‑ ences of her Indian‑American her‑
underprivileged for its year‑round events and con‑
certs, has come up with a concert
ment.
Each night of the series was a
itage to create music that was
refreshingly new, unique and con‑
Texas: Hindu Charities For the Dancing with the Stars chore‑ with an Indian touch to it. Twilight Pier‑wide festival, complete with temporary, seamlessly fusing
America (HC4A) has organized its ographed by Agni Dance, on the Pier! an outdoor music festi‑ immersive art, food of ferings, a together the intricacies of Indian
4th annual gala on October 20th, Monsoon Dance, NrityaVarsha val in its 34th year, saw perform‑ beer and spirits garden, games and music with elements of electronic
2018 at Crowne Plaza Austin, a Academy, Sargam Dance, and ances by Indian performers such as interactive activations all along the and hip‑hop for an undeniably
fun filled cultural and social moments captured by Srivas Vidya Vox and South Asian Sounds. venue. catchy sound.
event, proceeds of which will fund Photography. Held on Sunday at Pier prome‑ The main stage saw the perform‑ The West End Stage saw per‑
vocational scholarships for those Dr. Richard Rhodes, nade in Santa Monica, the 2018 ance by Red Baraat ‑ a Punjabi formance by DJ Rekha, a producer,
living below federally defined President/CEO of Austin series had performances by unique Parade/New Orleans‑style curator, educator and 'Ambassador
poverty line in Austin metro area. Community College will be the artists from around the world, Bollywood Brass. Also at the main of Bhangra' based in New York
2017 Gala enabled funding pro‑ keynote speaker with Austin making it "a truly Local Meets stage, Vidya Vox brought influ‑ City. (IANS)
viding over $70,000 in scholar‑ Mayor Steve Adler attending
ships to 115 economically disad‑ among other distinguished guests.

Social Security announces 2.8


vantaged students including chil‑ The event is open to public,
dren of Veterans. To date, 320 general admission tickets are at
students have benefited from $50.00 and a Table for 10 can be
HC4A.
This year HC4A Gala aims to
raise $100,000 cumulatively for
reserved at $1000.00. Attire is
ethnic or formal. Sponsorship
opportunities are also available.
percent benefit increase for 2019
scholarships to be awarded in For more information, or to pur‑ Washington, DC: Social Security and December 31, 2018. The Social $132,900 from $128,400.
2019. The recipients for scholar‑ chase tickets or sponsor, visit Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Security Act ties the annual COLA to Social Security and SSI beneficiar‑
ships ($500 or $1,000) will be http://www.hc4a.org/hc4agala. benefits for more than 67 million the increase in the Consumer Price ies are normally notified by mail in
selected using provided guide‑ Hindu Charities For America Americans will increase 2.8 percent Index as determined by the early December about their new
lines by local area ISDs, Austin (HC4A), a national charity, was in 2019, the Social Security Department of Laborʼs Bureau of benefit amount. This year, for the
Community College and Capital conceived with the purpose of Administration has announced. Labor Statistics. first time, most people who receive
Idea. 100% Donations, table spon‑ providing a platform to those liv‑ The 2.8 percent cost‑of‑living Some other adjustments that take Social Security payments will be
sorship and auction proceeds will ing the American Dream to give adjustment (COLA) will begin with ef fect in January of each year are able to view their COLA notice
go toward award of scholarships. back so that those living in eco‑ benefits payable to more than 62 based on the increase in average online through their my Social
Each scholarship recipient will nomic hardships can rise and million Social Security beneficiaries wages. Based on that increase, the Security account. People may create
send a thank you letter to the achieve the same American in January 2019. Increased pay‑ maximum amount of earnings sub‑ or access their my Social Security
donor(s). The event will feature Dream. ments to more than 8 million SSI ject to the Social Security tax (tax‑ account online at www.socialsecuri‑
beneficiaries will begin on able maximum) will increase to ty.gov/myaccount.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info NATIONAL October 20-26, 2018 9

UNGA president to install


Vijayalakshmi Panditʼs
portrait in her office
Maria
Fernanda
Espinosa is
inspired by
Pandit who
was the first
woman to
hold the
office

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

UK visa cost to rise for Indian,


non‑EU immigrants
London: The overall cost of a UK visa for six months.
Indian and non‑EU citizens will rise from The IHC is not levied on immigrants who
December as part of plans to raise the immi‑ achieve the status of permanent residents
gration health surcharge (IHS), payable after a period of legal stay in the country.
when students, professionals and family T he hig her IHS w ill take e f fect from
members apply for a visa. December, after parliamentary approval.
The current surcharge is £200 a year, and Officials said the planned increase better
it will increase to £400, with students and reflects the cost to the NHS of treating those
those on a youth mobility scheme paying a who pay the surcharge. It is estimated the
discounted rate of £300 a year, officials said NHS spends £470 on average per person a
on Friday. year on treating those required to pay the
The IHS, introduced in 2015, enables surcharge.
immigrants to access the National Health Short‑term migrants, including those on
Service (NHS) during their stay in the UK. visitor visas, are generally charged for sec‑
Since 2015, the surcharge has raised more ondary care treatment by the NHS at the
than £600 million from Indian and non‑EU point of access.
citizens with UK visas valid for more than (Source: hindustantimes.com)

An Indian-founded organization rehabilitates


Syrian refugees in Germany
Heidelberg: As Europe continues to grapple become entrepreneurs and job creators.
with the problem of refugees fleeing war‑ Founded in 2017 by Shantanu Prakash, an
torn Syria, an organization founded by an IIM Ahmedabad graduate and a member of
Indian is helping a small town in Germany the Global Futures Council on Migration at
in rehabilitating these people. the World Economic Forum ( WEF), the
R Ventures Foundation, registered in organization is focused on the intersection
Amsterdam, is helping the university town of refugees and entrepreneurship with the
of Heidelberg in the German state of Baden‑ belief that refugees and displaced persons
Wurttemberg in rehabilitating the Syrian can help catalyze a new era of job creation
refugees by setting up an incubator to and integration.
impart skills so that these people can (IANS)
10 October 20-26, 2018 US AFFAIRS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

President Trump on a winning streak


Washington: Donald Trump may T his wee k, for instance, the much he changed existing deals, he
have never had a better time being White House initiated a potentially can still boast that his "Art of the
President, CNN says. He became an momentous shift in the US Deal" negotiating strategy ‑‑ anoth‑
undeniably consequent ial approach to China, recognizing the er core component of his appeal to
President when Senate voted over Asian giant as a global competitor his supporters ‑‑ is working.
a wee k ago to confirm Brett and a threat to American security, An announcement of a deeper
Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, prosperity and interests ‑‑ revers‑ slashing of refugee admissions by
consecrating the conservative ing decades of policy designed to the United States further cements
majority that has long been the manage Beijing's ascent as a major the "America First" philosophy that
impossible dream of the GOP. power and eventual partner. has changed g lobal strateg ic
A day before that, Trump had The administration is also tight‑ assumptions.
celebrated the best jobs data for ening a vise around Iran in a strat‑ At home, Trump's assault on reg‑
49 years as the unemployment egy that threatens to escalate into ulat ions at agencies like the
rate dipped to 3.7%, offering more open confrontat ion w ith the Environmental Protection Agency
proof of a vibrant economy that Islamic Republic. Elsewhere in the is accelerating, in a blitz that ful‑
the President says has been Middle East, a bolstered anti‑ISIS fills another long‑dreamed‑of goal
A fantasy print of President Trump entertaining Abraham Lincoln
unshackled by his tax‑reduction strategy has blasted the radical of the conservative movement.
while every other Republican president in history watches now
program and slashing of business group from its strongholds in shat‑ Many of Trump's perceived
hangs outside the Oval Office.
regulations. tered Syria. And Trump has reject‑ achievements are hugely contro‑
So he has every right to return to test his new, improved message at nature. Largely unnoticed in the ed decades of US orthodoxy in versial, and his opponents will
voters in the next four weeks a campaign rally in Topeka. Washington imbroglio over sexual managing the Israeli‑Palestinian argue that they stain America's
ahead of the midterm elections to There is more evidence than the assault alleg at ions ag ainst conflict, which could have uncer‑ image, reverse a march toward
argue he has done exactly what he reshaped Supreme Court and the Kavanaugh, the Trump administra‑ tain results. human progress and justice, and
said he would do. He now has a roaring economy to make a case tion is engineering significant Trump's bullying approach to will ultimately exert a price the
strong message to convince grass‑ that Trump is building a substan‑ changes at home and abroad that trade negotiations has recently nation will be paying for many
roots Republicans that it's well tial presidency that in many ways often represent sharp revisions of yielded remodeled agreements years to come.
worth showing up at the polls. looks like a historic pivot point, direct ion from tradit ional with Canada, Mexico and South Be that as it may, Trump is going
He got his first chance to road‑ despite its extremely controversial American positions. Korea. While he exaggerates how to leave his mark on America.

Warren releases DNA results, SENATORS URGE TOUGH US


challenges Trump over Native RESPONSE OVER KHASHOGGI
American ancestry Washington: Two leading Senate
Republicans on Sunday threatened
the U.S. would lose credibility on
human rights if the Trump adminis‑
Khashoggi, who had written
columns critical of Saudi Crown
tough punitive action by Congress tration remained silent. Prince Mohammed bin Salman. But
Boston: In a rather unusu‑
against Saudi Arabia, including a He also urged Treasury Secretary Trump has said he does not want to
al campaign move, Sen.
possible halt of military sales, if Steven Mnuchin to skip a confer‑ halt a proposed $110 billion arms
Elizabeth Warren has
missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi ence this week in Saudi Arabia. sale to Saudi Arabia because, he
released the results of a
was indeed killed inside the Saudi White House economic adviser maintained, it would harm U.S. man‑
DNA test that says there
consulate in Istanbul, Turkey. As Larry Kudlow declined to speculate ufacturers.
is "strong evidence" of
Saudi Arabia warned of possible on what Trump might do, citing a “Thereʼs not enough money in
Native American ancestry
economic retaliation of its own, “swift and transparent investiga‑ the world for us to buy back our
dating back six to 10 gen‑
Sens. Marco Rubio and Jef f Flake, tion” in the coming week. He also credibility on human rights if we do
erat ions, addressing a
members of the Foreign Relations brushed aside the apparent threats not move forward and take swift
controversy that has fol‑
Committee, said Congress was pre‑ from the oil‑rich kingdom of eco‑ action,” Rubio said. “Arms sales are
lowed her for years.
pared to move quickly and firmly if nomic retaliation if the U.S. were to important not because of the money
The results were part of
President Trump failed to adequate‑ impose strict measures. but because it also provides lever‑
an elaborate strategy to
ly respond to the Oct. 2 disappear‑ Trump pledged unspecified age over their future behavior.”
end questions about her
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is likely ance of Khashoggi, a Washington “severe punishment” in a “60 Flake said if the Saudis did, in
ancestry, possibly in
preparing to launch her Post contributor. Rubio said U.S.‑ Minutes” interview airing Sunday fact, kill Khashoggi, Congress might
anticipation of a 2020
presidential bid Saudi relations may need to be should the U.S. determine Saudi specifically curtail U.S. military aid
presidential bid. In addi‑
“completely revised” and stressed involvement in the disappearance of to Saudi‑led forces in Yemen.
tion to the DNA analysis dent, challenged him on Twitter,
that fit w ith family stories, asking that the bet be paid up to
Warren also released a cam‑ the Nat ional Indigenous
paign‑style video with clips of Women's Resource Center.
Sears, the Amazon of its day,
declares bankruptcy
President Trump mocking her Warren's DNA analysis, conduct‑
and vignettes from her family ed by Stanford University
history. researcher Carlos Bustamante,
At a rally in Montana this past found that the "vast majority" of New York: Sears, the once‑ remained open and the com‑
July, Trump taunted Warren for Warren's lineage is of European dominant retail chain that pany employed 68,000
her claims of Native American ancestry. But he also writes that changed how Americans workers. That's down from
ancestry, calling her the results "strongly support the shopped and lived, has filed 1,000 stores with 89,000
"Pocahontas." He added, "I will existence of an unadmixed for bankruptcy. employees that it had as
give you a million dollars to Native American ancestor in the The 132‑year‑old company recently as February.
your favorite charity paid for by individual's pedigree, likely in has been struggling for sever‑ But Sears said that it is
Trump if you take the test and it the range of 6‑10 generations al years and is drowning in looking for a buyer for a
shows you're an Indian.". But on ago." The Republican National debt. The final straw was a large number of its remain‑
Monday morning, the president Committee mocked Warren's $134 million debt payment ing stores,
was asked about the challenge disclosure, say ing the test due Monday that it could not Amazon. The company has issued a Sears fell out of shoppers'
and falsely told reporters, "I did‑ revealed only a "minuscule per‑ afford, reports CNN. statement saying it intends to stay favor over the past decades as
n't say that." Sears Holdings, the parent compa‑ in business, keeping open stores online stores and big box rivals,
centage" of Native American
Warren, who has had a long‑ ancestry that still leaves unan‑ ny of Sears and Kmart, is among that are profitable, along with the including Walmart ( WMT ) and
standing feud with the presi‑ swered questions. dozens of prominent retailers to Sears and Kmart websites. Home Depot (HD), beat Sears on
declare bankruptcy in the era of As of the filing, about 700 stores price and convenience.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info US AFFAIRS October 20-26, 2018 11

46% Americans Employees urge Microsoft not to


think Trump will bid for US military project: Report
San Francisco: Following Google's exit "A race to the bottom is not an ethical

win re‑election: Poll


from a controversial US military Cloud position. Like those who took action at
project, an open letter claiming to be from Google, Salesforce, and Amazon, we ask all
an unspecified number of Microsoft employees of tech companies to ask how
employees has urged the tech giant to your work will be used, where it will be
Washington: Forty‑six per cent also back out of the military project. applied, and act according to your princi‑
Americans think President Donald Trump Potentially worth up to $10 billion, ples," the Microsoft employees said.
will win a second term in office, according "Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Succumbing to pressure from employ‑
to a new CNN poll. (JEDI)" is a Cloud computing contract ees, Google last week dropped its bid to
The poll released on Sunday shows that aimed to bring the entire military under be part of the JEDI contract.
people were split over whether they the envelope of a single Cloud provider. The employees backlashed and raised
thought the President would win a second "The contract is massive in scope and ethical questions on facilitating incorpo‑
term with 47 per cent saying he would shrouded in secrecy, which makes it near‑ ration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) on
not. But thatʼs a steep improvement for ly impossible to know what we as workers weapons, illegal surveillance and tech‑
him since March, when 54 per cent of would be building," an open letter titled nologies that could cause "overall harm".
adults said they thought he would lose his "Microsoft, don't bid on JEDI" said on the "We need clear ethical guidelines and
bid for a second term, the CNN poll said. Medium portal written by "Employees of meaningful accountability governing how
The increase is a bit sharper among men Microsoft". we determine which uses of our technolo‑
(up 8 points), independents (from 39 per "Many Microsoft employees don't gy are acceptable, and which are off the
cent in March to 47 per cent now) and believe that what we build should be used table. Microsoft has already acknowl‑
those who are enthusiastic about voting in for waging war. edged the dangers of the tech it builds,
this yearʼs midterms (from 37 per cent in "When we decided to work at Microsoft, there is no law preventing the company
March to 46 per cent now). Sanders of Vermont, the 2016 runner‑up, we were doing so in the hopes of 'empow‑ from exercising its own internal scrutiny
In the race for the Democratic nomina‑ at 13 per cent. ering every person on the planet to and standing by its own ethical compass,"
tion to face Trump, former Vice President Indian‑origin Senator Kamala Harris fol‑ achieve more,' not with the intent of end‑ the letter by Microsoft employees
Joe Biden leads a big potential field. lowed at 9 per cent and Senator Elizabeth ing lives and enhancing lethality," the detailed.
T he poll asked Demo crats and Warren at 8 per cent. open letter further read. On October 9, Microsoft wrote a blog
Democratic‑leaning independents to The CNN poll was conducted between For those who say that another compa‑ post, say ing the company is going
choose their preferred presidential nomi‑ October 4 and 7 among a random nation‑ ny w ill simply pick up JEDI where through a technology transformation that
nee among 16 possible candidates. Biden al sample of 1,009 adults reached on Microsoft leaves it, we would ask workers is unlocking new mission scenarios for
topped the list with 33 per cent support, landlines or cell phones by a live inter‑ at that company to do the same, said the government agencies that were simply
followed by independent Senator Bernie viewer. letter. not possible before.
12 October 20-26, 2018 INDIA NEWS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

New Delhi: A group of women

Women journalists' group


journalists has written to
President Ram Nath Kovind and
Prime Minister Narendra Modi
demanding the dismissal of Union

demands Akbar's dismissal


Minister M.J. Akbar, who has
been accused of sexual harass‑
ment by a dozen‑odd women.
T he Network of Women in
Media in India (NWMI) also

Akbar's defamation suit


demanded that the Ministry of
External Af fairs, where Akbar is
Minister of State, should ask him
to step down from office pending
an independent investigation.
"We are extremely concerned
to be heard on October 18
that he continues to be a Minister New Delhi: Union Minister M.J. being circulated in a motivated
even as he pursues whatever legal Akbar's de famat ion case manner and for the fulfilment
action he plans. against journalist Priya Ramani, of an agenda.
"You will agree that this is high‑ who had accused him of sexual Around a dozen women jour‑
ly unethical and improper and harassment, will be heard on nalists have accused Akbar of
will cast a cloud over any investi‑ October 18. sexual harassment and molesta‑
gation into his alleged misdeeds, "The defamation case will be tion, triggering demands for his
besides undermining the inde‑ heard by a magisterial court in ouster as the Minister of State
pendence, justice and fair play the Patiala House court com‑ for External Affairs.
that any citizen can expect from plex on October 18," Akbar's Countering the charges,
Union Minister M.J. Akbar has been accused Counsel Sandeep Kapur said on Akbar claimed that the false
such proceedings," NWMI said in
of sexual harassment by a dozen‑odd women. Tuesday. and defamatory statements that
its letters to the President and the
Prime Minister on Monday. As for systemic abuse of women by men Section 499 of the IPC (Indian Akbar, in his complaint, said were widely published in the
Akbar's action on Monday to sue in powerful positions". Penal Code), which pertains to that it was apparent that the media had caused irreparable
Priya Ramani, the journalist who "It is designed to push women defamation, cites exceptions in false narrative against him was loss to his reputation.
had first named him in the back into silent compliance and case of 'imputation of truth which
#MeToo campaign, for defama‑ will silence the voices of the many public good requires to be made ernment to women in their strug‑ workplace harassment seriously
tion the NWMI said that it is "a who have not yet spoken up," it or published'." gle for justice and that Union and not encourage intimidatory
clear attempt to bully, intimidate said. The NWMI said that all support Minister for External Af fairs tactics against women who have
and silence those bringing to light "We would like to point out that should be extended by the gov‑ Sushma Swaraj should "take complained".

'It's not Akbar vs Ramani Artist Jatin Das accused


but government vs Ramani' of sexual harassment
New Delhi: "This is not M.J. Akbar vs benefits for small effort. We do not, for New Delhi: Conservationist Nisha Bora on
Priya Ramani, this is the Union of India example, have institutional backing to Tuesday accused Padma Bhushan recipient
vs Priya Ramani. He has access to a bat‑ fight the case Akbar has filed. We do not artist Jatin Das of sexually harassing her at his
tery of powerful lawyers: There are 97 have friends in Delhi's powerful circles Khidki village studio in 2004, which Das refut‑
listed in the legal notice. She has, thus of politicians, bureaucrats and lawyers. ed as "ridiculous and vulgar".
far, one," said Samar Halarnkar, Ramanis We know he has vast resources to "I visited Jatin in his studio, which was in
husband and a fellow journalist. deploy; it startled us to see how quickly Khidki village... The next thing I knew, he
In a piece written for Scroll.in on he could get our home address," he attempted to grab me. I wriggled out of his
Tuesday, Halarnkar, the editor of wrote. embrace, flustered. Then he did it again. This
IndiaSpend said he and his wife have He wondered if it was thanks to the time, he managed a clumsy kiss on my lips,"
only "one important weapon" against the culture of a normalized sexual harass‑ Bora tweeted on Tuesday afternoon.
"vast resources" a Union Minister can ment and male impunity in professional Bora, the co‑founder of Elrhino Paper, an
deploy ‑‑ and that is "truth". lives that "India's elected government Assam‑based organization that makes hand‑
"Akbar has filed a case of criminal feels it can either ignore or mock the made paper from rhinoceros and elephant
defamation against my wife. His inten‑ accounts of a diverse lot of women and dung, said she had met Das in 2004 at India
tion is clear: To intimidate her, and stand by a lie". International Center when she was 28, and had
through her to intimidate others who He rued at the lack of any "expressions been married for less than a year.
have spoken up and silence others who of support" from opposition parties. "I recall the feeling of his beard on my skin. I
have not." Akbar, the Minister of State "(It is) because they are all complicit in pushed him away, and moved away from him.
for External Affairs, on Monday filed a maintaining the status quo. India's patri‑ At that moment he said, ʻCome on, it would be
crminal defamation case in New Delhi archy understands what is at stake and nice.' Or something like that...
against Ramani who has accused Akbar will not give in without a bitter fight. If "I worked myself into a hole believing that
of sexually harassing her as an editor. an Akbar is conceded, there are count‑ talking about it would make trouble... I felt that
Ramani is among several women jour‑ less others whose careers will be in jeop‑ somehow I landed myself into this spot and
nalists who have named Akbar for a ardy. that it was my problem to deal with. I felt guilty
Padma Bhushan recipient
range of inappropriate workplace behav‑ "Sexual misconduct in India has, thus and ashamed," said Bora, adding that she is artist Jatin Das.
iour. far, been regarded a part of life ‑‑ to be younger than Das' daughter, filmmaker‑actor
Halarnkar said his wife never lacked endured, and in so doing, confirming the Nandita Das. cheap," said Das, denying that he even knows
courage. Yet, it took a "special kind of supremacy of the male because, of T he 42‑year‑old Bora wrote that the Bora.
courage" to name a powerful Minister course, men must be men and a woman "repressed and ignored wound came right back "If you meet, you meet hundreds of people
and former Editor. "While she did not must know her place," he added. up to claim its pound of flesh" after she came and (when) somebody makes an allegation like
regard her action as taking on a However, said Halarnkar, the #MeToo across the "stories of survivors and their viola‑ this, it's very cheap. One may not recollect the
Minister, she was somewhat aware that movement has demonstrated that sexual tion". name or face, but one doesn't stoop down to
anyone who set the ball rolling might harassment or intimidation was not nor‑ When contacted by IANS, Das denied the alle‑ this level," the 76‑year‑old said.
become a target. That is what happened. mal and that no woman should have to gations and called them "ridiculous and vul‑ The #MeToo movement in India has been on
"This kind of intimidation carries big put up with it. gar". a rise with victims of sexual harassment from
"This is horrifying. What else can I say? It's all walks of life voicing their stories.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info INDIA October 20-26, 2018 13

Indian firms to buy Iranian Sikkim CM gets UN FAO award


oil in November: Minister
United Nations: Sikkim Chief
Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling
received the UN Food and
Agriculture Organisation's (FAO)
New Delhi: State‑run oil marketing the output cuts initiated by Saudi
Future Policy Gold Award from its
companies (OMCs) have placed Arabia and the increased availabili‑
Deputy Director Maria Helena
orders for importing crude oil ty of heavy grades of crude from
Semedo, who commended the
from Iran next month when US Iraq at a higher discount, which
Himalayan state for setting an
sanctions on Tehran are due to are more suited for use in Indian
example to the world by becoming
take ef fect, Petroleum Minister refinery complexes.
first totally organic state.
Dharmendra Prad han said on Briefing reporters here after the
Accepting the award at the FAO
Tuesday. first India‑US 2+2 dialogue last Sikkim Chief Minister Pawan
headquarters in Rome on Monday,
Reiterat ing India's stand, month, US Secretary of State Mike Chamling addresses the gather‑
Chamling extended an invitation to
Pradhan told reporters here on the Pompeo had said that the sanc‑ ing after receiving the UN award.
the world, saying: "Let us build an in Rome, Italy. (Photo: IANS)
sidelines of the 3rd India Energy t ions were not intended to
organic world together."
Forum that the current surge in adversely impact countries like
"An organic world is definitely ship and political will. Sikkim's
global crude oil prices was more a India but were intended to hurt the
achievable. I also appeal to the transition to organic farming "has
result of the market sentiments sanctioned country.
Dharmendra Pradhan, Union world community that we do not benefited over 66,000 family farm‑
being hit by geo‑political factors He said he had told the Indians
Minister of State for Petroleum carry out any kid of development ers, reaching beyond just organic
which includes Iran and said there and Natural Gas. (Photo: IANS) "consistently that on November 4
work and business at the cost of production to include socioeco‑
were no issues of availability. the sanctions will be enforced and
the environment." nomic aspects such as consump‑
Indian Oil Corp and Mangalore oil is under discussion and the that we w ill consider waivers
Nicknamed the "Oscar for best tion and market expansion, rural
Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd Iranians have been accept ing where appropriate".
policies", the award is co‑organised develoment and sustainable
together have placed orders for Indian currency as payment. Following a meeting here on
with the FAO by The World Future tourism with its comprehensive
1.25 million tonnes (MT) of crude Iran became India's second Monday w ith Prime Minister
Council (WFC) and IFOAM ‑ and inclusive approach", she said.
oil from Iran, the Minister biggest oil supplier during the first Narendra Modi and chief execu‑
Organics International, and recog‑ At the ceremony, a film was
announced earlier this month. quarter (April‑June) of the current tives of major global and Indian oil
nises "the world's best laws and shown highlighting how the state
Following US President Donald fiscal, with OMCs opting for the and g as companies, Saudi
policies promoting agroecology". achieved the transformation
Trump withdrawal from the US‑ heftier discounts of fered by the Petroleum Minister Khalid Al Falih
Presenting the award, Semeda said: through research, marketing and
Iran nuclear deal, sanctions were Iranians, who thus replaced Saudi said that Saudi Arabia expects its
"Sikkim is an outstanding example education for farmers.
reimposed on the Persian Gulf Arabia in this position, according oil production to rise next month
on how to successfully transform Semedo said: "My message is a
nation which will take effect from to official data. from 10.7 million barrels per day
the food system and ensure respect chemical‑free world. If we want to
November 4. India imported 5.67 MT oil from so as to counteract the shortfall
for people and planet" and the protect the planet we have to go
According to OMC of ficials, the Iran during the quarter. Analysts resulting from the US sanctions
award recognises the state's leader‑ for chemical‑free farming."
rupee option in paying for Iranian attribute the change last year to against Iran.

Zika virus cases


reach 80 in Jaipur, Life sentence to self‑styled
government serious
New Delhi: Union Health and
Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda
on Tuesday assured Rajasthan Chief
godman Rampal
Chandigarh: A court in Haryana's Rampal was facing other cases
Minister Vasundhara Raje that the
Hisar town on Tuesday awarded of murder conspiracy, sedition
Centre would extend full support
life sentence to self‑styled god‑ and rioting. He and his close
for curbing the spread of Zika virus
man Rampal along with 14 oth‑ aides, including his private army,
in the state. The number of people
ers for the murder of six people. had resisted the police action to
infected with the Zika virus has
He has been in prison since arrest him on the orders of the
now reached 80 in the state capital,
November 2014. Punjab and Haryana High Court
the Ministry said in a statement. He
The court of Additional District while holed up inside his Satlok
said that there was no shortage of
and Sessions Judge D.R. Chalia, Ashram in November 2014.
medicines and testing kits, and
who convicted them on October Five women and an infant had
those will be provided to the state
11, awarded the life sentence to lost their lives as Rampal contin‑
as and when required.
them. ued to elude the police.
Nadda called for measures,
They were also slapped with a The high court had ordered his
including intensive fumigation, to
fine of Rs 1 lakh each. arrest as he had failed to appear
ensure vector control in the state.
This court will pronounce the before the law.
The Minister also urged the people
quantum of punishment for Rampal's supporters had
not to panic, but cooperate with the
Rampal in a second murder case indulged in vandalism in a court
health officials for controlling the
on Wednesday for which he has in Hisar in July 2014 when he
breeding of larvae.
already been convicted. Self‑styled godman Rampal. was going there in connection
According to the Ministry, 330
The two murder cases against with a 2006 murder conspiracy
teams have already been deployed
him relate to the murder of six Ashram near Barwala town in acquitted Rampal in two cases of case.
in the affected wards of Jaipur's
people during violent clashes Hisar district, around 245 km wrongful confinement, unlawful The high court had taken suo
Shastri Nagar, and about 434,515
between his supporters and from the state capital. Earlier, the assembly and disobedience to motu cognizance of the incident
people have been brought under
Haryana Police at his Satlok Hisar court in August 2017, had order given by a public servant. and summoned Rampal.
surveillance.
Officials have been inspecting
houses to detect larvae to control
the mosquito‑borne virus.
"86,903 houses have been sur‑
veyed. 74,483 larvae‑breeding sites
were detected. The health workers
undertook on‑the‑spot source
reduction and containers were
treated with temiphose," the
Ministry said.
14 October 20-26, 2018 OP-ED TheSouthAsianTimes.info

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.

INDIA NEEDS A WORLD‑CLASS HIGHER


EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM
By Frank F. Islam currently provide limited funding age needs to be much higher for
for higher education. As a result, India to be considered and to

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.

The views expressed in Op Eds are not necessarily those of The South Asian Times.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info COMMUNITY October 20-26, 2018 15

Akshaya Patra hosts first Diwali & ‘Yug Purush’ at


Parliament of Religions
benefit gala in LI By SATimes Team

M
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

Syosset girls win Congressman Tom


Suozzi presenting a
Congressional

the Global Tourism Recognition to Mrs.


Vandana Sharma,
Regional Manager‑

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.
16 October 20-26, 2018 ULTIMATE BOLLYWOOD TheSouthAsianTimes.info

#METOO COMPLAINTS Alok Nath has got the notoriety


AGAINST FILMMAKERS he strongly craved for
By Subhash K Jha

SAJID, SUBHASH GHAI


T
he rape allegation against

M
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

Nandita Das, Meghna ʻThere's lot of pretense,


Gulzar won't work with
false allegationsʼ
proven offenders
A
ctor Hrithik roshanʼs ex‑wife and

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.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info ULTIMATE BOLLYWOOD October 20-26, 2018 17

Lust is replacing love 'Helicopter Eela' leaves


on-screen: Karan Johar you dissatisfied
By Troy Ribeiro

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.

I'M 'NALAYAK' STUDENT:


We've to market our culture
KAPIL SHARMA
to our kids first: Rahman
K
apil Sharma took a break

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."
18 October 20-26, 2018 LIFESTYLE TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Fashion fraternityʼs ode ‘Tribes of the World’ took


to genderless love inspiration from Assam,
New Delhi: Over 40
renowned designers
including Manish
Kashmir and Persia
B
Malhotra, Samant
ringing the
Chauhan and Gaurav
fearless cul‑
Gupta came together
ture from
to celebrate the power
tribes of the world
of genderless love and
alive, actresses Tabu,
the Supreme Court's
Yami Gautam, Athiya
decision to repeal
Shetty and Prachi
Section 377 that crimi‑
Desai along with four
nalized homosexuality,
designers presented a
at the finale of the
slice of tribal fashion
Lotus Make‑up India
from the world on the
Fashion Week (LMIFW)
ramp of LMIFW here
here.
last Friday.
Presented by the
Designers like
Fashion Design Council
Architha Naranyam,
Of India, the finale on
Poshpride, Sanjukta
Saturday was titled
and WNW paid ode to
'Rainbow', an emblem
various tribes with
for the LGBTQ commu‑
their colors, fabrics
nity. The main show
and weaves.
area was decked up with
Titled ʻTribes of the
rainbow colored frames,
Worldʼ, the creations
and slogans like "love
were loosely inspired
has no gender".
by the tribes from
There were several
Persia, Assam and
highlights in the show ‑‑
Kashmir.
from designer Gaurav
Week ended with First came actress
Gupta opening the show Lotus Make‑up India Fashion
to cele brate Indian Supreme Court's Tabu, dressed in a
with a white asymmetrical ʻRainbow showʼ
osexuality.
decision to decriminalize hom
Mekhela Chador for
one shoulder dress embed‑
designer Sanjukta, who
ded with fairy lights in the
is popular for the tradi‑
color of the rainbow, to a man wearing a sari on the ramp in an all‑white floor sweeping
tional ensemble from
styled by Rimzim Dadu. The gala also saw gown, brought down the curtains on the
Assam.
plus‑size model walking the catwalk. Another show and the fashion gala. "What a show... It
Next was designer
beautiful moment in the show was when vet‑ was just pure love, wasn't it? I feel so special
Architha Naranyam, who
eran designer Suneet Varma kissed his hus‑ tion of designer
because I got to be a part of something that
showcased a line titled Actress Tabu showcased a crea
band Rahul Arora on the ramp. has never happened in this country before. Sanjukata at LMIFW. (Ph oto s: IANS)
'Thallasa', meaning sea
Staying true to the theme, designers who The entire fashion fraternity has worked
and was inspired from the
showcased over 40 garments consisting of together to celebrate love and free choice...
Persian tribe. Actress Prachi Desai looked Poshpride, walked the ramp in electric bub‑
dresses, pants, swimsuits, pants and saris, It's amazing," she said.
spectacular in a lime green lehenga and blegum pink layered deconstructed pant
chose colors of the rainbow to represent Inclusivity has been a recurring theme this
completed her look with minimal make‑up skirt topped with a metallic silver
diversity and peace through their range. year for the fashion week, which began on
and a half hair do. Athiya Shetty, wearing jacket.
Bollywood actress Huma Qureshi, who sizzled October 10.

Food summit opens with 'langar' in Golden Temple


By Sidhi Jain made with remarkable simplicity but hold‑
ing the flavored 'zaika' of a food‑loving
Amritsar: Amid the calmness and selfless community.
service the sacred Golden Temple offers The festival brings together chefs from
and the rich historical context of Qila 40 countries including USA. In addition to
Gobindgarh ‑‑ where the invaluable Koh‑i‑ master classes, it will also feature live
noor was once housed ‑‑ scores of Indian demonstrations from the chefs, where they
and international chefs set sail on a 3‑day set up their make‑shift kitchens and explain
heritage food summit inaugurated by the process of preparing traditional plat‑
Punjab Culture Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu ters.
last Friday. Sidhu, in his inaugural speech, promised a
Helmed by Indian Federation of Culinary culinary art institute for Amritsar, as a tool
Associations (IFCA) president and ace chef to retain in the country the culinary artists‑
Manjit Singh Gill, this is the first edition of in‑making who leave "in search of greener
the World Heritage Cuisine Summit and pastures".
Food Festival. The festival found an apt He also announced that the city's old
opening in the holy premises of the Golden Town Hall building will be converted to a
Temple, which feeds around a lakh visitors "world‑class" food street.
every day at the ʻlangarʼ. "The dream is coming to a reality,
Early morning on Friday, the global chefs already," he said at the opening in Qila
jumped in to volunteer at the langar. Gobindgarh, which was a stronghold of
As the global culinary ambassadors took Punjab's Maharaja Ranjit Singh in the early
in Punjabi cuisine and culture, many of 19th century, and now buttresses Punjab's Punjab Tourism Minister Navjot Sidhu at the
them also reveled in the langar servings ‑‑ rich history. World Heritage Cuisine Summit and Food Festival
TheSouthAsianTimes.info SUBCONTINENT October 20-26, 2018 19

India for counter‑terror China says 'some people'


cooperation among can't stand its friendship
SCO members with Maldives
Dushanbe (Tajikistan): External
Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj Beijing: China said "some people" cannot
called for cooperation in count‑ stand its friendship with the Maldives even
er‑terrorism e f forts and as its President‑elect Ibrahim Solih has
enhanced connectivity between assured that his country will implement all
member states of the Shanghai the projects agreed between Beijing and
Cooperation Organisation (SCO). Male.
"Terrorism remains the most The Chinese Foreign Ministry said its
overwhe lming threat to our Ambassador to the Maldives Zhang Lizhong
common goals of development met Solih recently and told him that Beijing
and prosperity," Sushma Swaraj was willing to work and deepen cooperation
said while addressing the 17th with the new government after pro‑Beijing
Council of Heads of Government leader Abdulla Yameen was defeated in last
meeting of the SCO here. month's election.
"As the footprint of terrorism Yameen had earlier signed a slew of agree‑
expands, governments must ments with Beijing perceived to be favoring
Indiaʼs External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj is
assume their national responsi‑ China more.
on a two‑day visit to Tajikistan.
bility and cooperate with each In the run‑up to the polls, Solih's
other," she said. "India has actively sup‑ June. Sushma Swaraj also reiterated Maldivian Democratic Party had criticized
ported the SCO Qingdao Summit Leaders' India's commitment India to a peace the increased Chinese investment, especially
'Appeal to Youth' against radicalization of process which is Afghan led, Afghan the Free Trade Deal Abdulla's government
youth." owned and Afghan controlled, that can rushed through Parliament without debate.
The SCO is a Eurasian inter‑governmen‑ help Afghanistan emerge as peaceful,
President‑elect of Maldives Ibrahim Solih
Giving details about the meeting between will assume office next month.
tal organization, the creation of which secure, stable, inclusive and economically Solih and Chinese envoy, Foreign Ministry
was announced in 2001 in Shanghai by vibrant nation. "In this context, we wel‑ spokesperson Lu Kang said: "He (Solih) said in more areas such as infrastructure, liveli‑
Kazakhstan, China, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, come the signing of the Protocol of the his government will stay committed to hood and tourism so as to move forward our
Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It was preced‑ SCO‑Afghanistan Contact Group on the enhancing ties with China following the bilateral ties," said Lu.
ed by the Shanghai Five mechanism. sidelines of the Qingdao Summit," she already signed cooperation agreements and The Maldives has always been a tradition‑
India, along with Pakistan, was granted said. continue to implement the existing projects. al ally of India. But under Yameen's presi‑
full membership of the bloc in June last "We would be happy to co‑host with "The new government in the archipelago dency, the country moved closer to China,
year. This year's SCO Summit meeting Afghanistan, the next meeting of the SCO‑ nation will continue to explore cooperation worrying New Delhi.
was held in the Chinese city of Qingdao in Afghanistan Contact Group, in India."

Pakistan sacks judge for 2004 grenade attack:


accusing ISI of interference
Islamabad: Pakistan's President
Khaleda's son jailed for life
Arif Alvi has sacked a senior judge Dhaka: A Bangladesh court sen‑
of the Islamabad High Court, tenced 19 people, including two
Justice Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui, for former ministers, to death and
alleging interference by the coun‑ former Prime Minister Khaleda
try's spy agency in the judicial Zia's son Tarique Rahman to life
proceedings, especially in the imprisonment for their role in the
Panamagate case. 2004 grenade attack on a political
Alvi removed the judge on the rally that killed 24 people and
recommendations of the Supreme injured 500.
Judicial Council (SJC) headed by Former Minister of State for
Chief Justice Saqib Nisar, Dawn Home Lutfozzaman Babar and for‑
online reported. mer Deputy Minister for
Siddiqui in a speech before the Arif Alvi is the 13th Education Abdus Salam Pintu
president of Pakistan. were among those sentenced to
District Bar Asso ciat ion in
Rawalpindi on July 21 had said death. Both were the leaders of
that the Inter‑Services Intelligence Pakistan appoints the Bangladesh Nationalist Party
(BNP) which was then in power,
(ISI) was "manipulating judicial Police on guard at the special court ahead of the verdict in Dhaka.
proceedings as its of ficials man‑ new head of ISI bdnews24.com reported.

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

Journalist's disappearance: Prince Harry, Meghan


S. Arabia rejects threats Markle expecting baby
New Delhi: Saudi Arabia rejected al economy is affected only by the
any international threat and impact of the global economy," the
"attempts to undermine it" follow‑ statement said.
ing the disappearance of Saudi jour‑ "The Kingdom appreciates the
nalist Jamal Khashoggi after he vis‑ brothers' stand in the face of the
ited the Gulf kingdom's consulate in campaign of false allegations and
Istanbul, earlier this month. falsehoods, as well as it appreciates
The Saudi Arabian Embassy here the voices of the wise people
shared a statement issued by the around the world, who have over‑
country's Foreign Ministry stating come wisdom, deliberation and the
that it has played a prominent role search for truth instead of rushing
"in achieving security, stability and and seeking to exploit rumours and
prosperity of the region" without accusations to achieve goals and
any mention of Khashoggi's name. agendas unrelated to the search for
"An official source stated that the Journalist Jamal Khashoggi had truth."
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and from written critically against the US President Donald Trump had
its leading position in the Arab and
Saudi monarchy. warned that his administration
Islamic worlds has played a promi‑ sanctions, using political pressures, could severely punish Saudi Arabia, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle got married this year in May.
nent role throughout history in or repeating false accusations that a key ally of Washington, if the
achieving security, stability and will not undermine the Kingdom kingdom was found responsible for London: Prince Harry and The baby will be seventh in
prosperity of the region and the and its staunch positions and Arab, the disappearance and possible Meghan Markle, who were mar‑ line to the throne.
world, leading efforts in combating Islamic and international status, the murder of Jamal Khashoggi inside ried in May, are expecting a The Duke and Duchess of
extremism and terrorism, enhanc‑ outcome of these weak endeavours, the Saudi consulate in Istanbul on baby next spring, Kensington Sussex were last seen at
ing economic cooperation and con‑ like their predecessors, is a demise," October 2. Palace announced. Princess Eugenie's wedding in
solidating peace and stability in the it stated. T he possible murder of The news was announced as Windsor when Meghan's outfit
region and the world and it is still It said that the government and Khashoggi, a US permanent resi‑ the couple began a tour of of a long, dark blue coat
working with brotherly and friendly people of Saudi Arabia "are stead‑ dent in self‑imposed exile who had Australia, reports the BBC. sparked speculation she could
countries to promote these goals, fast, glorious as ever, no matter written critically against the Saudi Kensington Palace said the be expecting.
basing all of this on its own status whatever the pressures and circum‑ monarchy, has generated a far couple "appreciated all of the The speculation intensified
as a platform of revelation," the stances might be". stronger international backlash support they have received when she was seen clutching
Saudi Foreign Ministry statement "The Kingdom also affirms that if against the kingdom than the ongo‑ from people around the world two large folders in front of her
said. "The kingdom affirms its total it receives (sic) any action, it will ing Saudi‑led war in Yemen, which since their wedding in May and stomach as she arrived in
rejection of any threats and respond with greater action, and has caused widespread famine in are delighted to be able to Sydney for the 16‑day trip to
attempts to undermine it, whether that the Kingdom's economy has an the already impoverished Arab share this happy news with the Australia, Fiji, Tonga and New
by threatening to impose economic influential and vital role in the glob‑ country. public". Zealand.

US seeks to topple Islamic ʻPutin probably involved in


regime in Iran: Rouhani assassinations but not in USʼ
Tehran: Iran's
President Hassan Washington: US President
Rouhani said that the Donald Trump have claimed that
current U.S. adminis‑ his Russian counterpart Vladimir
tration seeks a Putin was "probably" involved in
"regime change" in assassinations and poisonings,
Iran, Press TV report‑ but "it's not in our country".
ed. Trump made the remarks in a
"Over the past 40 CBS News interview where he
years, there has not also spoke about his relationship
been a more spiteful with North Korea, China, Russia,
team than the current and his own West Wing staffers
U.S. government vis‑a‑ and Cabinet.
vis Iran and the When asked about the accusa‑
Islamic republic," tion that he was leery of criticiz‑
Rouhani said at the ing Put in, he challenged the
University of Tehran, question.
Xinhua reported. "I think I'm very tough with
Iran has "defeated him personally. I had a meeting
the United States with him, the two of us," Trump
many times before said, referring to his much‑criti‑
and will thwart all its cized summit with the Russian
conspiracies with the leader in which he declined at a
unity and integrity Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Iran's President Hassan Rouhani. press conference to endorse the
among the Iranians US government's assessment that he did not think that it was just in an ongoing trade war with
again," he was quoted as say‑ gal" and a "mistake". Russia interfered in the 2016 Russia. Washington imposing $250 bil‑
ing. Rouhani said that In May, US President pulled presidential election. "T hey meddled. But I think lion in tariffs.
Washington has been isolated Washington out of the deal on "It was a very tough meeting, China meddled, too. And I think T he President last month
after its withdrawal from the Tehran's nuclear programme and it was a very good meeting." other countries... And I think, threatened to impose even more
2015 Iranian nuclear deal. and vowed to restore the Asked whether he thoug ht frankly, China is a bigger prob‑ tariffs if China retaliates against
Except for a few countries, all "toughest sanctions ever" on Moscow meddled in the 2016 lem," he said. American farmers or other
others view the move as "ille‑ Iran. presidential election, Trump said China and the US are entangled industries.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info BUSINESS October 20-26, 2018 21

India buying Iran oil, Russian Trump considers lifting


weaponry not helpful: US sanctions on Turkey
Washington: US President perhaps great, relations
Washington: India's plans to con‑ month. Donald Trump said he will take between the United States &
tinue buying oil from Iran and its Nauert's remarks came a day a look at US sanctions on Turkey Turkey!"
purchase of S‑400 missile defense after Trump said that India would and will consider whether to lift Meanwhile, the American pas‑
systems from Russia is "not help‑ find out "sooner think you think" them after the American mis‑ tor Brunson thanked Trump for
ful" and the US administration about his decision on whether to sionary Andrew Brunson was his efforts to get him out of
"reviews that very carefully", the impose sanctions on its deal with freed after two years in prison Turkey after two years behind
State Department said, indicating Russia. imposed by the Turkish justice bars and prayed for him, asking
possible action by Washington. "He was asked also about system. God to grant the president
T he Department had earlier Countering America's Adversaries Questioned by reporters about "supernatural wisdom."
asked countries buying crude oil Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) the possibility of lifting the eco‑ The missionary spoke several
from Iran to cut imports to zero by sanctions and its possible imposi‑ nomic restrictions that minutes with the president at
November 4 or face tough US tion. And he said, India is going to Washington imposed on Ankara the White House and, in the
sanctions. Washington's decision find out," the spokesperson said. last August because of Brunson's presence of the media, asked if
came after President Donald "... And India will find out. We'll incarceration, Trump said the he could pray for him, to which
Trump pulled out of the landmark see. So I'm not going to get ahead White House will "take a look" at Trump readily agreed.
2015 nuclear deal with Tehran, of him, but certainly when we hear the sanctions, Efe reported. Brunson then knelt before
calling it one‑sided. US State Department about things such as purchasing The president again insisted him, put his hand on Trump's
spokesperson Heather Nauert that there was "no deal made at shoulder and began to pray:
The US also reimposed the sanc‑ oil or purchasing of the S‑400 sys‑
addresses a press briefing in all" with Turkish authorities to "Lord God, I ask that you pour
tions on Iran. tems, it's not helpful. The US gov‑
Washington DC.
Responding to a question about ernment just reviews that very eliminate sanctions in order to out your holy spirit on President
India's placing orders for oil from ful." Ignoring Washington's sanc‑ carefully." get Brunson released, though he Trump, that you give him super‑
Iran or missile defense systems tions threats, India has signed a About New Delhi's buying of oil tweeted about the "great appre‑ natural wisdom to accomplish
from Russia, State Department $5.4 billion deal for supply of S‑ from Tehran, Nauert, quot ing ciation on behalf of the United all of the plans that we have for
spokesperson Heather Nauert on 400 Triumf long‑range surface‑to‑ Trump, said: "We'll take care of States, which will lead to good, this country."
Thursday said: "This was not help‑ air missile system with Russia this that."

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

Prince hotels group among Orange


Countyʼs fastest‑growing companies
By Liz Nicas
CEO Sunil Tolani calls empowering youths
Irvine, CA: Prince Organization has with educational and vocational training in
been announced by the Orange
hospitality as his secret of success.
County Business Journal as among
the countyʼs ʻFastest‑Growing in need, responding to natural disas‑ for hospitality is unbelievable. At
Private Companies". Prince CEO and ters by providing relief for the vic‑ their hotels they emphasize hospi‑
Social Entrepreneur Sunil Tolani tims. On hearing about the impend‑ tality education, trainings, webinars
said on the recognition last month: ing disasters and dangers, their as a gateway to success. It builds
"This is quite an honor for us. This hotels mobilize rescue efforts along teamwork. Education is the key. In
signals that our ef forts towards with the local police, fire depart‑ good jobs, youths succeed at schools
business excellence are paying off. ments and so on. and at work. Substance abuse and
We are driven by doing good, and Impressed, Executive Vice domestic violence goes down with
not just turning a profit. Gratified by President of Trump hotels, Donald increased financial stability, empow‑
the outcome, we will be able to look Trump Jr., looks forward to working erment and self‑confidence. “We
our kids in the eye and say we did with Sunny Tolani and his team. love their spirit, their drive. Our job
our best to make the world a better CEO of Trump Hotels Eric Danziger is to support them, show them
place.” Not your conventional CEO: Sunil Tolani has raced at Willow Springs tells Sunny, “You are the one to be options, vision and the big picture,
For Prince Hotels, corporate social in Ferrari F‑430 and at Thermal in Lamborghini LP‑570‑4. Here he is admired!” The two sides plan to to inspire them to reach higher and
with SuperCar McLaren 650s at the circuit of the Americas and the
responsibility (CSR) is not some‑ work towards working together. to do good so they can be their best
world‑class Grand Prix circuits across Europe and Abu Dhabi.
thing to pay lip‑service to. They are For Sunny, his life's goal is not to se lves," said manager Deborah
committed to creating jobs and leav‑ the American Hote l & Lodging Mayan culture, he wondered why at be a multi‑billionaire. It's being rele‑ Clark. In a poll by commissioned by
ing a positive impact on communi‑ Association, praised Mr. Tolani as age 34 he was so unfulfilled. “I vant. It's being purposeful. He lives The Top Workforce, over 96% of
ties. The company takes the long‑ "Very honorable and a great exam‑ thought there would never be in Orange County, CA but has hotels Prince employees say they are
term view and believes in investing ple for youth". President and CEO of enough money, enough girls. The in many cities across the US and he happy in their work and see their
in people, supporting them to strive AAHOA, the largest hotel associa‑ question then is what would the spends time visiting his associates lives heading in the right direction.
hard and thrive. "It's about employ‑ tion in the world, added, “Itʼs always opposite of my life look like?” and leaders of charitable and reli‑ 84% call their hospitality jobs “a
ees, amazing people who make our a pleasure to hear from him.” Following his epiphany he discov‑ gious organizations and educational good career path.” 91% believe the
guest stays memorable; communi‑ Indeed, Mr Tolani has a very fine ered a renewed interest in spirituali‑ institutions. In a typical month he American dream is alive and that
ties that build a stronger future for reputation in the industry. ty, got married in 2006 and started travels to 3‑4 states. "I love when their children will have a better
our kids and young people. Being a It wasnʼt so always. The turning focusing on humanitarian work and life is moving fast and when you're future and almost 98% agreed that
socially responsible business point for Sunny Tolani came in gave his family meaning and pur‑ moving toward your vision and your their employer "gets" them.
requires us to do more on all fronts," 2005 while he was partying in pose. goal because that brings satisfac‑ Sunny Tolani concludes, "Iʼm
said senior manager Ruth Ayala. Cancun, Mexico with gorgeous Prince Hotels, founded in 2007, is tion.” He says he wants to create a grateful and humbled today to be
Prince does not live of f expecta‑ women, surrounded by fireworks owner and operator of top‑quality legacy. "The purpose of our family is able to say…I love that we can be
tions; they live off reality and their and magnums of Dom Perignon. But internationally known, franchised a pledge to contribute our unique who we are, do what we love, enjoy
best is yet to come, insisted Craig looking out of the yacht, at the hotel brands ‑‑ hoisting their flags God‑given gifts and blessings to what we have, and appreciate where
Post, CPA. "It's a company that is breathtaking beauty of the with highest respect, dignity and have an extraordinary positive we are. I feel blessed for having the
growing strong. From here, it's up Caribbean sea and soaking in the integrity. They are there for the peo‑ impact on the lives of others and the opportunity to experience this jour‑
and up." Katherine Lugar, CEO of soul‑enriching journey into ancient ple and the local communities when world." Sunny Tolaniʼs reverence ney with my employees.”

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.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info SPORTS October 20-26, 2018 23

Shaw has glimpses of Youth Olympics: India


Sachin, Lara in him: Shastri U‑18 men's Hockey
team bag silver
Hyderabad: India head coach Ravi
Shastri lavished praise on Prithvi
Shaw, comparing the teenage sen‑
sation with Sachin Tendulkar,
Buenos Aires (Argentina): The cial lead.
Brian Lara and Virender Sehwag.
Indian Under‑18 men's and However, Argentina put the
"He (Shaw) is born to play crick‑
women's Hockey team finished pressure on their opponents to
et. He's been playing since the age
their 2018 Youth Olympic find the equalizer in front of
of eight in the maidans of Mumbai.
Games campaign with silver their home crowd and were
You can see all that hard work
medals. successful in their efforts as
showing. He's a spectator's delight.
While the women suffered a Gianella Palet (7') and Sofia
There's a bit of Sachin there, a bit
heart‑breaking 1‑3 loss against Ramallo (9') scored to turn the
of Viru in him and when he walks
hosts Argentina, the men were match around and help their
there's a bit of Lara as we ll,"
handed a 2‑4 loss by Malaysia side to a 2‑1 lead at half‑time.
Shastri said.
in their respective final of the The second period saw
"If he can keep his head on his
hockey 5s competition on Argentina keep most of the pos‑
shoulders and keep the work ethic,
Prithvi Shaw after India won the second Test match against Sunday night. session, not allowing the Indian
he has a bright future," Shastri
West Indies at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. In the women's affair, India's team to find space or create
added. India registered their tenth
(Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS) Mumtaz Khan (1') opened the chances. It was Argentina's
consecutive Test series win at
scoring in the match after just Brisa Bruggesser who had the
home as Virat Kohli's men crushed third Indian pacer to achieve the given us a headache. He was on
49 seconds, but the hosts first real chance of the second
the West Indies by 10 wickets in feat after Kapil Dev and Javagal target," Shastri said of the pacer.
scored thrice through Gianella period in the 12th minute, and
the second and final cricket Test at Srinath. "It can be a frustrating Shastri also lauded 20‑year‑old
Palet (7'), Sofia Ramallo (9') and the Midfielder made sure that
the Rajiv Gandhi International profession when you sit on the wicketkeeper‑batsman Rishabh
Brisa Bruggesser (12') to secure she hit the target, giving her
Stadium here on Sunday. bench like Umesh for four Tests. Pant, while backing K L Rahul to
the Gold Medal. team a solid 3‑1 lead.
Opener Shaw raced to a quick‑ Only 11 can play. He got his regain his touch.
Indian women started the Argentina, backed by their
fire 52‑ball 70 on the second day opportunity here and I'm very "I think (Rahul) will be fine. He's
first period well as they crowd, made sure that they
of the second Test to give India a happy for him. It's been done only a world‑class player. Sometimes he
attacked the hosts right from managed the game well, as they
flying start, days after cracking a four times (ten‑for for a pacer in tries too hard. He works really
the opening whistle, and were kept possession and saw them‑
century on debut. India)," the 56‑year‑old opined. hard on his game. Pant is another
rewarded after just 49 seconds selves through to the final whis‑
Shastri also praised pacer Umesh "What this will do is make him name. He got his opportunity, he
as in‑form forward Mumtaz tle to register a historic Gold
Yadav, who returned a match haul believe that he belongs. He can say grabbed it, now he has consolidat‑
scored to give her team a cru‑ Medal victory.
of 10 wickets to become only the now that he wants his place. That's ed it," the coach added.

India top contenders Umesh should be in playing


for Asian Champions XI in Australia: Kohli
Trophy title
Hyderabad: A standout at crucial times and he
performance by Umesh gets good bounce as well,
Yadav against the West so it's a great headache to
Indies has prompted India have. Obviously, all four
Muscat: With barely three days revealed his team's strategic skipper Virat Kohli to say guys, when they are
to go for the Hero Asian approach to the 2020 Tokyo that the pacer is a strong touching 140 and when
Champions Trophy here, reign‑ Olympics where they will be candidate for a place in the they are taking wickets
ing Asian Games champions gunning for a podium finish. starting XI during next for you, it is obviously
Japan chief coach Siegfried "We wanted to enter the month's tour of Australia. something that any cap‑
Aikman backed defending 2020 Olympic Games not as Umesh was the wrecker‑ tain would like to have,"
champions India to host nation but as in‑chief in the second Test Kohli said.
retain the title. continental cham‑ w ith match figures of "W hat has made
Aikman, a Dutch pions. We had to 10/133 which made him Umesh's effort even more
national of Indian win big in order to the third Indian pacer with special is the fact he did‑
origin, praised the gain that self‑con‑ a ten‑w icket haul in a n't have the support of
Harendra Singh‑ fidence that we too can home Test. Shardul Thakur, whose
coached side's skills, tacti‑ beat big teams and that T he rig ht‑armer, who debut ended in a heart‑
cal awareness and fitness we are not afraid of teams had figures of 6/88 in the break due to a g roin
but at the same time pointed like Korea, Pakistan, first innings, bagged four injury. T he Vidarbha
out India's weakness in Malaysia or India any‑ Umesh Yadav and Virat Kohli celebrate during the
w ickets in the second second Test between India and West Indies in speedster bowled nearly
handling pressure situa‑ more," he said. innings conceding 45 39 overs in humid condi‑
Hyderabad. (Photo: Surjeet Yadav/IANS)
tions. At the runs and was also tions. "Outstanding effort
"India are forthcoming adjudged the 'Man of the Match'. that point of view, Umesh is right (by Umesh). I thought with Shardul
undoubtedly Asian "I think it was a standout per‑ up there to be featuring in breaking down very early, to bowl
the contenders Champions Trophy, Japan formance in his career and some‑ Australia," he added. like that in both innings was a
for winning the tournament. will have the platform to rein‑ thing that he can build on," Kohli This is the second time since great effort on his part. It showed
They have the skills, tactical state this self‑belief and said at the post‑match press con‑ 2013 that India have blanked the the kind of fitness levels he had, to
awareness and fitness but they reassert their supremacy in ference. West Indies 2‑0 in a Test series at keep running in and bowl 140
are vulnerable under pressure Asia when they take on World "Four Tests in Australia can be home. They will begin their four‑ clicks throughout the game and
and that's the area which we No.5 India, Pakistan, Malaysia, brutal because the (Kookaburra) Test series against Australia in picking wickets and not just com‑
need to capitalize if we want Korea, Oman and prove to the ball does not do much like in Adelaide on December 6. pleting overs," the skipper added.
success against them," Aikman world that the Asian Games England. So you have to come in "Because he (Umesh) has got the Kohli put Umesh in the same
said in a statement. Gold Medal was not a one‑off and run in all day and hit the right pace, he has got the fitness levels league as Mohammed Shami and
The Japanese coach also incident. area with pace. But I think from to run in all day, picks up wickets Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
24 October 20-26, 2018 BOOKS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Tharoor's book on 'paradoxical' RSS chief believes in


Modi out this month keeping PM Modi under
The publisher says the book answers questions about a check: New biography
A
leader who is “reviled and worshipped in equal measure”. new biography of RSS

C
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.

16 novels related to South Asia in DSC Prize longlist


S
ixteen novels were longlist‑ Asian life," the Prize committee Chowdhury; SJ Sindu for "Marriage
ed on Wednesday for the said in a statement. Of A Thousand Lies"; Sujit Saraf for
$25,000 DSC Prize for Apart from authors based in "Harilal & Sons"; and Tabish Khair
South Asian Literature. South Asia, it also features those for "Night Of Happiness".
The longlist was unveiled at the based outside the region who have The jury will now deliberate on
Oxford Bookstore in New Delhi brought alive the subtle nuances the longlist over the next month
and features four translated works of South Asian life and culture. and the shortlist of five or six
from Assamese, Kannada, Tamil Among the longlisted authors books for the DSC Prize 2018 will
and Hindi. Six of the longlisted and their books are: Anuradha Roy be announced on November 14
authors are women, besides three for "All The Lives We Never Lived"; at the London School of Economics
other women translators. Two Arundhati Roy for "The Ministry & Polit ical Science (LSE) in
debut novels have also been recog‑ Of Utmost Happiness"; London.
nised by the jury panel, chaired by Chandrakanta for "The Saga Of ‑IANS The longlist includes Arundhati Royʼs "The Ministry Of Utmost Happiness"
historian and academic Satisar", translated by Ranjana
Rudrangshu Mukherjee. Kaul; Deepak Unnikrishnan for
"The longlist represents the best "Temporary People"; Jayant
of South Asian fiction writing over Kaikini for "No Presents Please",
the last year and includes submis‑ translated by Tejaswini Niranjana;
sions from a diverse mix of pub‑ Jeet T hay il for "T he Book Of
lishers and authors of dif ferent Chocolate Saints"; and Kamila
backgrounds writing on a wide Shamsie for "Home Fire".
range of issues and themes. The The longlist further features
novels include stunning portrayals Manu Joseph for "Miss Laila
of migration, war and the pain of Armed And Dangerous"; Mohsin
displacement, poignant love sto‑ Hamid for "Exit West"; Nee l
ries, the exploration of new found Mukherjee for "A State Of
relationships and identities, and Freedom"; Perumal Murugan for
vivification of the personal strug‑ "Poonachi", translated by N. Kalyan
gles, hopes and aspirations that Raman; Prayaag Akbar for "Leila";
symbolize the urgent and divisive Rita Chowdhury for "Chinatown
realities of contemporary South Days", translated by Rita
TheSouthAsianTimes.info SELF HELP October 20-26, 2018 25

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How to choose the right Medicare plan


F
or the millions of Medicaid. Taking the time to essential to healthy aging. While
Americans aged 65 and ident ify your priorit ies and original Medicare doesnʼt cover
older, Medicare is a criti‑ health care needs will help you gym memberships or fitness
cal source of health care. And evaluate your plan options from programs, a number of Medicare
during the Medicare Annual an informed standpoint. Advantage plans offer such ben‑
Election Period between Oct. 15 8 Know your network. The efits as part of their coverage at
and Dec. 7, those eligible can right plan will offer you support no extra cost.
select or make changes to their in navigating a complex health • Use free resources. To com‑
plans for 2019. Experts say that care system, saving you time pare plans, use free resources
this selection is vitally important and money. Seek out a plan that like the Centers for Medicare &
and should be done with care. of fers you a team of providers Medicaid Servicesʼ Plan Finder
“Itʼs a good idea to go shop‑ that will commit to getting to where plans are rated from one
ping for potential plans and con‑ know your needs and delivering to five stars. Many insurance
sider each element of them,” coordinated care. If you have plans of fer no‑cost, no‑obliga‑
says Brian Evanko, who leads favorite doctors or pharmacies, tion seminars explaining plan
Cignaʼs government programs, make sure they are within your details. You can also check
including Cigna‑HealthSpring, network. health plansʼ websites or call
which is a supplier of Medicare 8 Leverage preventive care their customer service team for
Advantage products. “Your goal opportunities. Preventive care more information.
should be to choose a plan that saves lives and helps you delay This Annual Election Period,
strikes the rig ht balance or avoid the onset of disease. So, consider your personal health
between the benefits youʼll need Plans can vary widely, and cer‑ tions and even nutritious meals schedule your annual check‑up circumstances and budget needs
and what you can afford.” tain plans go beyond the basics after a hospital discharge. and keep your appointment. Get carefully. The right plan will
To help you choose a plan and to include such benefits as trans‑ “Special needs plans” are avail‑ to know your doctor and ask help you maximize your physical
get the most from it, consider portation assistance to doctor able to those with qualifying about any screenings you need and financial wellbeing, ensur‑
these tips from the experts at appointments, fitness classes, conditions, such as having cer‑ for your age and background. ing you have af fordable access
Cigna‑HealthSpring: discounts on home delivery of tain chronic illnesses or being 8 Get active. Incorporate to the benefits you need all year
8 Determine your priorities. covered prescription medica‑ eligible for both Medicare and exercise into your routine; itʼs long. ‑StatePoint
26 October 20-26, 2018 HEALTH TheSouthAsianTimes.info

AAPI partners with Dr. V K Raju, EFA


for vision care of millions in India
A
merican Asso ciat ion of to help the less fortunate for the medical practitioners with the
Physicians of Indian Origin past several decades. tools to join the g lobal fig ht
(AAPI) is excited to join in This is accomplished through against blindness.
and collaborate with the over eye camps and brick‑and‑mortar Dr. Raju hopes that the AAPI
decades of service to humanity by hospitals in developing countries, joining and collaborating with suc‑
Dr. V.K. Raju and Eye Foundation training of medical personnel to cessful projects such as the Eye
of America (EFA) to provide vision serve the needy, and educating the Foundation of Americaʼs childrenʼs
care to millions in India,” declared population at large on preventa‑ project will provide continuity of
Dr. Naresh Parikh, President of tive eye care and healthy lifestyle care and the mission of AAPI will
AAPI, who has been in the fore‑ choices. be realized, benefiting millions
front, identifying noble projects by With the aim of permanently who need eyecare.
physicians of Indian origin in India providing world‑class state‑of‑the Praising Dr. Naresh Parikh for
and working with them and coor‑ art services to populations with his great vision and for seeking
dinating their efforts to maximize poor access to health care, the EFA collaboration with several individ‑
the many services they provide helped to build 2 hospitals in rural ual projects across India by
across India. India: the Srikiran Eye Institute numerous Physicians of Indian
AAPI has been instrumental in EFAʼs reach extends to 30+ developing countries and the USA. and the Goutami Eye Institute. Origin, Dr. Raju says, “I dream to
establishing and coordinating sev‑ actively and tirelessly on a crusade EFA has served approximately 2.5 The Goutami Eye Institute has do a well‑planned mega fundraiser
eral projects and programs across to eliminate avoidable blindness in million patients and performed provided service to more than by AAPI for a WORLD WITHOUT
India and established many chari‑ areas plagued by poverty and poor 340,000+ vision‑saving surgeries, 400,000 patients and 50,000 sur‑ CHILDHOOD BLINDNESS.”
table clinics, serving hundreds of access to medical care. The EFAʼs with 30,000+ surgeries performed geries have been performed. It has According to Dr. Raju, the first
thousands of people in several mission is to eliminate avoidable on children alone. become an autonomous institu‑ project will be implemented in
states in India. “The collaboration blindness under the guiding princi‑ “I feel so incredibly thankful for tion, and Raju has raised over $6 India. We will reach 100, 000 chil‑
with Dr. Raju and the Foundation ples of service, teaching, and my personal and professional gifts, million to establish and fund the dren in remote villages of India in
will help mobilize the resources at research. and I make great efforts to share two facilities. the next 12 to 18 months.” Dr.
AAPIʼs disposal in strengthening T he realization of Dr. Rajuʼs those gifts with those in need of Since its inception, the EFA has Raju says, “EFA and Goutami Eye
the ef forts of Dr. Raju,” adds Dr. vision, the EFA, has a reach that my services,” says Dr. Raju, and he facilitated 600+ physician Institute have the infrastructure to
Parikh. For the past four decades, currently extends to 30+ develop‑ generously gives freely of his own exchanges and trained 200+ oph‑ accomplish this, which could be a
Dr. Raju and the EFA have been ing countries and the USA. The time, money, and medical expertise thalmologists, equipping these model project.”

Abide or new products go off shelves: C-section births


FDA to e-cigarette companies
doubled globally since
T
he Food and Drug
Administration is threaten‑ (Image courtesy:
ing to pull new e‑cigarette
products from shelves if the com‑
dartmouth.edu)
2000: Lancet study
T
panies don't prove they're selling
the items legally. he number of babies born Author, Aga Khan University,
The FDA sent letters on Friday through caesarean section Kenya.
to 21 e‑cigarette manufacturers (C‑section) nearly doubled Moreover, the study showed sig‑
requesting information to investi‑ from 12 percent to 21 percent of nificant disparities within low and
gate whether they illegally intro‑ This the latest move in the new. To clarify these situations, all births between 2000 and middle‑income countries. The
duced more than 40 new devices FDA's crackdown on youth use of the FDA in its requests suggests 2015, worldwide, according to wealthiest women were six times
and nicotine liquids to the market e‑cigarettes, which officials say that companies provide evidence research published in The Lancet more likely to have a C‑section
without receiving agency has reached epidemic levels. on the marketing status of their that shed light on a huge gap in compared with the poorest
approval. Possible actions include the products. childbirth care between rich and women, and C‑section was 1.6
Business units of Big Tobacco FDA reversing its application "If products are being unlawful‑ poor mothers. While C‑section is a times more common in private
companies British American extension and pulling flavored e‑ ly marketed and outside the FDA's life‑saving intervention for women facilities than public facilities.
Tobacco, Imperial Brands and cigarettes from the market. compliance policy, we'll act to and newborns, it is not without In a series of three papers, the
Japan Tobacco are among the "Companies are on notice ̶ the remove them," Gottlieb said. risk for mother and child, and is researchers tracked trends in C‑
manufacturers that received let‑ FDA will not allow the prolifera‑ Over the past year, the number also associated with complications section use globally and in nine
ters. Juul, the clear market leader, tion of e‑cigarettes or other of high school students who have in future births. regions based on data from 169
did not receive a letter because tobacco products potentially used e‑cigarettes in the previous It is estimated that 10‑15 per‑ countries from WHO and Unicef
regulators already obtained the being marketed illegally and out‑ 30 days has skyrocketed by about cent of births medically require databases. In the 10 countries
information during a recent sur‑ side of the agency's compliance 75 percent, according to prelimi‑ surgery due to complications such with the highest number of births
prise inspection of the company's policy, and we will take swift nary data from the Centers for as bleeding, foetal distress, hyper‑ in 2010‑2015, the study also
San Francisco headquarters. action when companies are skirt‑ Disease Control and Prevention's tensive disease. identified an emerging gap
E‑cigarettes introduced after ing the law," Commissioner Dr. annual National Youth Tobacco However, the researchers esti‑ between wealthy and poorer
Aug. 8, 2016, are supposed to Scott Gottlieb said in a statement. Survey. mate that more than one in four regions within the same country.
first undergo FDA review in order Some products may appear to In response, the FDA has countries in 2015 had lower lev‑ In China, C‑section rates
to be marketed. Products that have been introduced after the ordered five brands ̶ Juul, els (28 per cent), while most coun‑ diverged from 4 per cent to 62
were already available were sup‑ August deadline. However, they British American Tobacco's Vuse, tries used C‑section above the rec‑ per cent; in India the range was 7‑
posed to start applying retroac‑ may have been on the market just Altria's MarkTen, Imperial ommended level (63 percent). 49 percent.
tively this year, but the FDA not widely available or adver‑ Brands' Blu E‑cigs and Japan "The large increases in C‑section The researchers also warned
extended the deadline last year to tised. Manufacturers may also Tobacco's Logic ̶ to submit use, mostly in richer settings for that in many settings young physi‑
2022. New product features, for‑ have rebranded e‑cigarettes or plans within 60 days detailing non‑medical purposes, are con‑ cians are becoming experts in C‑
mulations or flavors that were bought them from another com‑ how they will prevent teens from cerning because of the associated section, while losing confidence in
launched after Aug. 8, 2016, may pany and given them a new name using their products. risks for women and children," their abilities to assist in vaginal
be violating the FDA's policy. and are now marketing them as (Source: cnbc.com) said Marleen Temmerman, Lead birth. (Source:news.yahoo.com)
TheSouthAsianTimes.info IMMIGRATION October 20-26, 2018 27

B1 VISA IF YOU OR YOUR COMPANY


DOES BUSINESS IN THE US
By Dev Banad Viswanath, Esq.
& Michael Phulwani, Esq.
VISA Come on in… JUST DON’T WORK !
A TALK
B‑1 visa is a temporary
non‑immigrant business 4 You must be able to financial‑ time frame to complete their allowed to obtain a dependent
visa. This visa is for indi‑ ly fund the trip and stay on business. After the initial period visa. Each dependent who will
viduals who are coming to the U.S your own; of stay ends, an extension of stay join the B‑1 visa holder to the U.S.
for business purposes. Some CAN PERFORM SUBSTANTIVE 4 You can show proof that you may be granted for up to a maxi‑ must apply separately for a B‑2
qualifying business purposes WORK!!! have a residence outside of mum of 6 months. The maxi‑ visa and must follow the rules of
include: Am I Eligible for a B‑1 Visa? In the U.S. and you have an mum total amount of time per‑ that visa. If you are or a col‑
4 Settling an estate, order to be eligible for a B‑1 visa intention of returning at the mitted in B‑1 status on a single league or someone you know
4 Negotiating a contract, an individual must meet the fol‑ end of the visit; and trip is one year, with rare excep‑ may benefit from a B‑1 Business
4 Taking part in short‑term lowing criteria: 4 You donʼt have any other tions. Any dependents of B‑1 non‑ Visitor Visa, contact a lawyer
training, 4 The visit must be coming for restrictions that would not immigrants, spouse and children with experience with consular
4 Consulting with busi‑ allow you to be admitted in under the age of 21, are not processing and the visa process.
ness associates, to the U.S. such as prior visa
4 Attending or violations or previous crimi‑ Dev Banad Viswanath is the Principal Attorney of
Participating in a nal arrests/convictions The Banad Law Offices PC in the United States,
Conference, The steps of the applica‑ and Banad Immigration in India for which
4 Working as a tion process for a B‑1 visa Attorney Michael Phulwani is also affiliated as Of
Personal/Domestic vary depending at which U.S. Counsel. With Offices in Manhattan, Queens,
Embassy or Consulate you Bangalore, and Mumbai, the firm is able to assist
employee.
apply at. clients with all facets of the immigration process,
An employment authori‑
Under a B‑1 visa an indi‑ including Employment Visas, Consular Visa
zation document is required
vidual may stay in the U.S. Assistance, Student Visas, Removal &
for a foreign citizen who Deportation, US Citizenship and Green Card
wants to apply for a B‑1 vis‑ between one and six
Applications based on Family or Employment.
itor visa to work in the U.S as a a legitimate business purpose; months, six months being the
Dev B. Viswanath can be reached at
personal or domestic employee. 4 The trip must be for a specific maximum. But, generally the
Dev@Banadlaw.com and 718‑361‑5999.
NO OTHER TYPE OF B‑1 VISITOR limited period of time; applicants are given a 3 month

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28 October 20-26, 2018 HUMOR TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Funny Side by Nury Vittachi

Westerners in a knot over pronouns


A
woman about to have a caused utter shock and outrage the robots gave out random
hospital pro cedure in the West, and total bafflement responses with zero logic, jump‑
involving her "naughty among Asians, who struggled to ing from topic to topic, and the
bits" (to use the official medical see the problem. men apparently never once real‑
term) asked for a female nurse to Penalt ies for gett ing this ized that they were not talking to
do it. In walked a beefy individ‑ wrong are mounting. A law was actual women.
ual with a crew‑cut, deep voice, recently passed in California I have not the slightest idea
facial hair, and tattoos. which makes nursing home staff why, and male readers who value
When she politely pointed out who repeatedly use "he" for a their lives are strongly recom‑
that this nurse was clearly a male who has said he prefers mended to make the same claim.
man, staff told her that their col‑ "she" (or vice versa) punishable Anyway, this reporter has
league was a transsexual who by a $1,000 fine plus a year's jail resigned himself to the fact that
had chosen to retain some male sentence. he will have to use the new polit‑
(Image courtesy:
characteristics. I told Sherwood that we don't ically correct non‑gender pro‑
asianlite.com)
The staff made her "feel like a have this problem in Asia. "We've nouns when working for
bigot" for what she'd said and internat ional media (which xemse lf, hirs, pers and ve. basically only got one sex left," I Western media. So the story at
she left the hospital without means Western media) now Classes can have hundreds of said. China and India have like a the beginning of this column
treatment. require that reporters MUST undergrads, so teachers have no billion men each and only a few could go something like this:
Details of this incident in a refer to individuals by their "cur‑ hope of remembering who is women. A pers went to hospital to have
North London hospital, reported rent self‑chosen gender", not what. Zir will almost certainly You think I'm joking but there zir private parts checked and
in the UK Sunday Times a few their DNA gender. accidentally call hirs or xem ze was a very telling scandal in asked xem for a xim nurse. But a
days ago were sent to me by But at least we get to use real or pers, and Zir will be charged China a few days ago. Police xir entered. "You're not a zem,
reader Sherwood Tang, who said: words, unlike North American with a hate crime. swooped on the offices of dozens you're xir," pers said. Em replied:
"I'm as politically correct as the university teachers, who are Last year, a Canadian psycholo‑ of Tinder‑style Chinese language "I am a zem inside but have cho‑
next man, but it seems to me that increasing ly required to use gy professor said he had decided dating apps and found that all sen to retain selected xir charac‑
the West has gone mad." made‑up gender‑neutral pro‑ to simply use "he" for boys and the women were robots. teristics." The pers understood.
I hear you, Mr Tang. Major nouns, including zir, ze, zem, "she" for girls. This statement In text conversations with men, And ze lived happily ever after.

Laughter is the Best Medicine

BEST
RATE
FOR
INDIA
AND
PAKISTAN
New York Head Quarter
422‑S Broadway
HICKSVILLE
By Mahendra Shah
NY 11801

516‑827‑1010 Mahendra Shah is an architect by education, entrepreneur by


profession, artist and humorist, cartoonist and writer by
hobby. He has been recording the plight of the immigrant
Indians for the past many years in his cartoons. Hailing from
Gujarat, he lives in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
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Chandigarh, India: +91-172- 256 2832, 257 2874


By Dr Prem Kumar Sharma Delhi, India: +91-11- 2644 9898, 2648 9899
psharma@premastrologer.com; www.premastrologer.com

OCTOBER 20‑26, 2018


ARIES: You may have to remain in the CANCER: The week looks to be hectic at LIBRA: Donʼt get distracted or drawn CAPRICORN: A celebration is likely to
right frame of mind to tackle a sensitive work and distractions too will make it in by office gossip, it could lead to be organized soon. You can be a com‑
matter. You are likely to prove your met‑ harder for you to concentrate on the awkward moments later. Someone plete wash out in front of your rivals
tle on the professional front and make others tasks. You will need to do the balancing act on may use you to his or her ends, so be careful. without competitive spirit. Those in the cre‑
look up to you as their leader. Jewellers or the professional front, so as not to fall foul of Your romantic endeavors are likely to be ative field can have a tough time in convincing
those dealing in gold and precious stones can anyone. Plans may have to be reworked to make rewarded in full measure, but your efforts will a client. Be diplomatic in your interactions
find the week profitable. Your contribution to a them more efficient. Maintain confidence regard‑ need to be commensurate. This is a fine time with your colleagues, your blunt assessment
workplace project or assignment may not ing a property deal being negotiated by you. to apply from a car loan as chances of its get‑ of things could hurt feelings. Switching over to
appear adequate to higher ups. Be diplomatic if Sharing your innermost thoughts with someone ting sanctioned look bright. You may plan healthy food will be in your favour for retain‑
required to express your feelings and clear the close is not recommended at this juncture. your vacation, but things may not go exactly ing good health. You may want to splurge on
air with someone. Health remains satisfactory. LEO: You will need to remain guarded as per plans. Sales professionals will need to loved ones this weekend.
TAURUS: This is not the time to incur at work. Look interested, as your indif‑ be at their networking best to get good deals. AQUARIUS: Expenditure can only be
any heavy expenditure as it may become ferent attitude can put of f lover. A SCORPIO: Those in charge at work can controlled if you adhere to the budg‑
difficult for you to cover up this amount. business deal may not turn out the way you punch holes in the task allotted to you et. Maintain a balanced approach at
You may find difficult to get things done by sub‑ expected. Those of you looking for work could and make you start all over again. Stop workplace as arguments with fellow col‑
ordinates but it wonʼt affect your overall sched‑ hear some developments soon. Thoughts of micro‑managing and start delegating. Those in leagues are likely. Stability in life is the need
ule. Changes made by you at workplace may not getting even with someone will make it diffi‑ fairly new romantic relationships may want to of the hour, whether it is personal or profes‑
be appreciated by subordinates. Organizing a cult for you to keep your mind at rest. Keep make a deeper commitment in the near future. sional life. Focus on reaching a consensus with
party can have its share of hassles, but it will your mood swings under control as they An urgently required loan is likely to be sanc‑ colleagues to improve your relationships with
turn out to be a thumping success. Those long‑ threaten to spoil the work atmosphere. tioned. Much excitement is in store for you on them. Travel bug may bite and take you out on
ing for lover will have to think out ways of Impulsive remarks will only worsen the situa‑ the romantic front in this week. Buying prop‑ a short journey. Construction may begin for an
meeting more often. An estranged family mem‑ tion. Loved ones will appreciate your support, erty or starting a construction is indicated for addition to your existing house.
ber may keep you mentally tensed. You manage but also need their space. some. Help will be forthcoming. PISCES : Approaching someone for a
good health. VIRGO: There is many a slip between SAGITTARIUS: You may need to give favor is the best course to take.
GEMINI: Turbulence on the domestic the cup and the lip, so don't get upbeat credit to someone, who has put in his Chances of getting ticked off for some‑
front should be sorted out without any about anything, unless you are certain. bit in your success. This is a good peri‑ thing not delivered on the professional front
delay. There is no point in continuing in Out of box thinking will help you plan better od to spend on self‑grooming or go in for an cannot be ruled out. You may need to think on
a dud job that drains you mentally and physical‑ career moves and also pave the way for new image makeover. Good returns can be expect‑ a different line to get a problem within grasp.
ly, so take your call if you hit the right opportu‑ avenues. Focus on meeting important dead‑ ed by agents in a real estate deal. You must Those embroiled in a legal battle can expect a
nity. An expected raise or bonus can be denied lines, de lays w ill not go down we ll. attend a family get‑together to meet someone trying time ahead before achieving victory. A
adding to your frustration. Your pet project can Homemakers may find it difficult to balance you have not met in ages. Time is ripe to chance to showcase talents will have to be
collect dust due to your inability to raise the budget due to mounting expenses. A med‑ express your love to the one you desire. seized. Applying new strategies at work will
enough funds. Legal cases will be sorted in your ical condition can aggravate and even warrant Travelling out station this weekend can give you an edge over others. You may face
interest. You may spoil your chances of hospitalization for those ailing for long. become more time consuming and stressful some irreversible challenges in romantic rela‑
excelling by ignoring someoneʼs guidance. Romantic front proves promising. than expected. tionships.

20th October, 2018


Traits in you: Being number 2, you are a
ANNUAL PREDICTIONS: FOR THOSE BORN IN THIS WEEK to pursue many subjects, rather than confine
yourself to any one. Your honesty and loyal‑
person with high confidence, imagination might suffer due to shortage of funds this lucky in love matters. This year is likely to at solving other's problem. The best quality ty, towards your work, will impress your sen‑
and the one who is always ready to help oth‑ year. Chances are that some projects may bring a surprise gift of love for you. You in you is that you have an ability to laugh at iors. Those of you, who are in a teaching line,
ers. Anyone can trust you blindly as you are even end half way, if some alternative should convey your feelings to begin your yourself and make others smile. will do well, professionally.
very balanced person in nature. Though you arrangements are not made immediately. You ride in the sea of love. Health this year: This year as far as possi‑ Romance this year: This year if you are
are reserved personality, but when it comes need to keep the project within stipulated ble, avoid overindulgence in the work you looking for a partner, then be ready to meet
to do some task, you are independent and budget to avoid additional financial burden. 23rd October, 2018 do. Keep in mind that this will only affect a dazzling beauty/handsome guy who has
complete your work with full determination Career this year: The coming year, will see Traits in you: Being number 5, you are your health. It would therefore be in your the power to mesmerise you. However
and honesty. you achieve honour and fame, in your pro‑ very strong headed person with friendly interest to give body the much‑needed rest before taking any initiatives make sure that
Health this year: This year you will have to fessional front. You might have to travel a lot nature and practical thoughts. You inspire to keep yourself physically fit. he/she is the right person and you are not
be extra cautious about your diet and also for work purpose. Make sure you use your others to do their work with full dedication Finance this year: Good year as investment under the spell of infatuation.
make them others understand the value of professional expertise to solve stumbling and perfection. You have an ability to make progress by leaps & bounds. You need to
eating healthy food. It would be in your blocks in your progress. Your little effort many friends and the best is that you are invest the money in a regular income bond. 26th October, 2018
interest to avoid junk food and as far as pos‑ could resolve the problem once for all. known as a very loyal friend to all your You will also love to spend a lot of time in col‑ Traits in you: Being number 8, you are a
sible, restrain yourself from taking fried and Romance this year: A very good year to friends. This year keep control over your lecting donations for charitable institutions. person who loves challenges in life and
spicy food. sort out all misunderstandings with moody nature, which can put you in trouble. Career this year: You are full of confidence always come out as a winner which ever task
Finance this year: This year taking loan lover/beloved, if you have! Let these small You strongly believe in destiny and have and do not underestimate you capabilities. In you take in hand. You are very practical, sys‑
from bank for short‑term investment will be problems not af fect your relationship. strong concentration power. This year you this year, you will try to impose your ideas on tematic and friendly person who is always
useful. If possible, invest the money in reput‑ Therefore resolve all these rightno to enjoy will feel more inclined towards religious others. This may not be liked by your col‑ there to help needy people. You determina‑
ed firm to yield good returns. Carelessness this lovely bond. activities. leagues, who tend to drift away. You will tion and sincerity at work will fetch you both
on your part could cost dearly, so read all the Health this year: Make sure you keep achieve success in your pursuit of knowledge. good finances and respect in society.
papers carefully before signing them. 22nd October, 2018 yourself away from two demons, greed and Romance this year: This year, take a Although you don't like anyone assisting
Career this year: Those of you, who are in Traits in you: Being number 4, you are a egoism to enable yourself to enjoy sound pledge that you will not get disappointed on you, but when you do any mistakes, you
the field of journalism or teaching, can person who likes to take responsibilty and health. Their presence in your life would a sad beginning in romance. Keep in mind accept them easily and learn not to repeat it
expect to reach newer heights of excellence, do your work with full dedication and hon‑ make it difficult for you to live a peaceful life. that love being the matter of hearts takes a again.
in the year ahead of you. If possible, take the esty. You are a very down to earth person Finance this year: Financially too, it will be little time in blossoming. Just be sincere in Health this year: This year you will start
help of like‑minded friends in work. Their with religious beliefs. This year you might a good year. Some of you can expect to your efforts. your day with a positive attitude and a pre‑
timely help would be crucial and beneficial plan to go for a pilgrimage. Sometimes you inherit property from your ancestors. It ventive care, which would bring immense
for you. become bossy, jealous or stubborn, which would be in your interest if you keep your 25th October, 2018 relief from your ailments. It will be in your
Romance this year: For those of you, who you should avoid to lead a happy life with investment plans secret. At this time you Traits in you: Being number 7, you are an interest to continue to enable yourself to
are going to be married, can expect success smiling people around you. must focus all attention on future goals. intelligent, independent and kind hearted enjoy a healthy life.
and prosperity in their married life. If possi‑ Health this year: This year keep in mind Career this year: Those of you in the field person. You know how to play with words. Finance this year: This year monetary
ble, take sometime out for your love life. You that keep your cool and don't allow anybody of writing, or teaching, can expect it to be an Using your this quality you will easily gains in the form of shares dividend will defi‑
must keep your promise even after a tight to lose your temper on trivial issues especial‑ exceptionally good year. Your extensive impress people around you. Your supportive nitely improve your financial health.
schedule otherwise it would create some ly when someone is deliberately trying to vocabulary and communication skills, will nature makes you famous in your group. jus‑ Investing it for further income would not be
strain in your relationship. provoke you. Restrain yourself otherwise take you to greater heights of success. You tice. You love to be a leader in a group and a prudent option. Rather spend it in purchas‑
chances are that this might harm your per‑ like your projects and plans to move in dou‑ can easily sense positive and negative ener‑ ing a new home appliance, which would be a
21st October, 2018 sonal interests. ble quick time. You will be able to achieve gies coming from the people around you. better investment.
Traits in you: Being number 3, you are Finance this year: Most of you will be success and that too in a short time, in the This year you might go for a foreign trip, Career this year: You are full of energy and
confident, ambitious and independent per‑ lucky in money this year. You need to grab coming year. which would be both pleasureable and enthusiasm, and would like to undertake big
son who loves to work with optimistic atti‑ any new business offer, which comes to your Romance this year: Separation from rewarding. projects. In the coming year, you will have to
tude. You are a born leader, and you are way. It might appear to be too small to invest romantic partner for few days would act as a Health this year: This year try to start your give up your lethargic tendency, if you have
always appreciated for your work, whether it but a closer look would be required on your blessing in disguise for you this year. This day with jogging and make it an essential to achieve success in the projects you have
is at home or work place. Your efforts are part. You need to realise that it has long‑term will make you realise that what is true love part of your daily routine. It would help you taken in hands. You will get many opportuni‑
always sincere and thatʼs why you balance potential. and will contribute in cementing your in being in a very good shape. Moreover in ties, and it is up to you, how much advantage
your personal and professional life very Career this year: Those of you in your romantic bond. case of any ailment medicines will only you can take of these opportunities.
smoothly. 40th year and above, should expect to reach effect when you keep yourself physically fit. Romance this year: You will go all out to
Health this year: It is high time for you to the height of your professional career, in the 24th October, 2018 Finance this year: This year your flourish‑ give the best to your family members. You
be disciplined in eating habits. Make sure coming year. Time to evaluate situations and Traits in you: Being number 6, you are ing business would bring rich dividends. The do not like to reveal your sentiments and
that you avoid snacking in between your work on priorities to succeed at professional lover of simplicity and originality. You are need of the hour is that you invest in new emotions, even to your loved ones.
meals at all costs. This would enable you to front. Keep in mind that setting priorities always there to help others. You are an ambi‑ business projects individually to regain high‑ Sometimes, this creates misunderstandings.
keep yourself fit and enable you to enjoy life would enable to complete work on time and tious person, who always climb the stairs of er returns. You might also lend loans to Sp, try to express your love and emotions,
to the fullest. at the same time give time to enjoy life. success in whatever work you take in hand. someone, which will be favourable to you. this will do wonders for you. You are easily
Finance this year: Important projects Romance this year: Most of you will be You are very out‑spoken in nature and good Career this year: This year you will be able attracted towards the opposite sex.
30 October 20-26, 2018 SPIRITUAL AWARENESS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Happiness is a state of mind


T he wise man thought for a
moment and asked, “Do you have a
Next time we think things
cow?”
The woman said, “Yes, we do.” are going badly and that
He said, “I advise you to bring the God is not properly listening
cow into the hut to live with you
to us, we should sit back,
for a week and then come back to
see me.” take a deep breath, and
The woman was puzzled. She relax. We should give God a
thought that since he was a wise
chance to let things happen
man, there must be some magic in
By Sant Rajinder Singh bringing the cow into the house, so and observe patiently. We
Ji Maharaj she did what he said. will find when all is said and
The next week was horrible. It

L
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)

By Sant Rajinder Singh see a positive change in others and


Ji Maharaj
Teaching by example in our family, neighborhood, com‑
munity, society, or country, then we

A
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.
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