Disregard for the rapidly dwindling populations of the hilsa

ohini Bhaumik,Calcutta Radical visionSir - Sukanta Chaudhuri's brilliant, satirical article, "Tagore the traitor" (Sept 23), demolishes the nationalistic narrative that political leaders today are constructing in order to promote jingoism and xenophobia among ordinary citizens and even intellectuals. The accompanying visual - a painting of Rabindranath Tagore by his nephew, Abanindranath, depicting the bard as a mercurial baul - reinforces Chaudhuri's view of Tagore as the iconoclastic seer-poet whose vision is still relevant in contemporary India.Tagore had proclaimed that nationalism is "a great menace". It is also important now to recall his last speech, which he wrote at a time when the Second World War was going on. It contained these prophetic words: "As I look around I see the crumbling ruins of a proud civilization strewn like a vast heap of futility. Yet I shall not commit the grievous sin of losing faith in Man."Laksmisree Banerjee,JamshedpurSir - What follows after the shocker of a title, "Tagore the traitor", is a biting satire on the thought processes of the proponents of 'New India'. Sukanta Chaudhuri shows how Tagore would have indeed been branded a "traitor" in the Hindutva scheme of things. One hopes that the article will create some discomfort among those in the Bengali community who have started readily believing the falsehoods peddled by the right-wing. After all, the ideas propagated by Hindutvavadis go directly against the traditions and philosophies espoused by luminaries from the community such as Tagore, Raja Ram Mohan Roy, Ishwarchandra Vidyasagar, Swami Vivekananda, Ramakrishna Paramhansa and Subhas Chandra Bose. Will there come a day when these figures are all branded 'traitors'? Or perhaps their words and actions will be given a clever spin, or fake statements shall be attributed to them, in order to suit a particular ideology.Vidyasagar, for example, would certainly not fit in 'New India'. Unfortunately, there hardly seems to be any effective resistance to the emergence of this new order, with a weakened Opposition fighting to stay alive.Pronoy Kumar Ghosh,JamshedpurSir - Sukanta Chadhuri's article made me wonder about the fate that would likely befall Rabindranath Tagore and the eponymous character of his novel, Gora, in these times of hypernationalism. Perhaps the Hindutvavadi Gora's realization that he belongs to no religion - especially not the one he thought he belonged to - would have resulted in him being sent to a detention camp, even if he had valid identification papers. And what would happen to his creator? In Tagore's case, there are several possibilities; for one, he could be put under house arrest for his views. The 'one nation, one religion, one flag' brand of nationalism that is rapidly gaining ground has no room for Tagore's widely-acclaimed vision of inclusion.Goutam Kumar Jana,CalcuttaSir - In 'New India', Rabindranath Tagore would indeed be an "anti-national". Would his words, "I will never allow patriotism to triumph over humanity", ever be accepted in these times of zealous patriotism? Through his poem, "Bharat tirtha", Tagore dared to welcome people from all over the world to India so that different cultures could mingle and make the country richer. In present-day India, where people are detained for the purposes of the National Register of Citizens, Tagore's ideas would never be welcome.Through his novel, Ghare Baire, Tagore also highlighted the enormous losses that small traders incurred as a result of the swadeshi movement, as they were forced to burn their stocks of British goods. He warned against the spectre of communalism, as the small traders suffering on account of the movement were predominantly Muslim. Perhaps, in New India, his criticism of the swadeshi andolan would make him "anti-national". Moreover, he wrote extensively about transcending the barriers of religion, race, nationality and caste. Such ideas have no place in a nation where a particular religious community is being projected as supreme. He spoke out against hate; would he find any takers in New India, where the politics of hate is awarded social sanction? He renounced his knighthood to protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre and earned the wrath of the British, and yet he was called a 'stooge' of the Empire for his alleged 'praise' of King George V in the Indian national anthem. The bard - who condemned nationalism, welcomed everyone to India, spoke in favour of the poor, protested against communalism and casteism and advocated equality - is certainly not fit to be lauded in 'New India'.Kajal Chatterjee,Calcutta DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/users/kumaarswami/

No BJP tea tribe candidate for the four Assembly constituencies

Shamsul Hoque is the Congress's Jania candidate.In previous Lok Sabha elections, all three BJP candidates from the tea garden community had won. "A majority of the tea garden people voted for the BJP in the past elections. However, they did not choose a single candidate from the community. The BJP does not want the tea garden community to be politically strong," said former Assam chief minister Tarun Gogoi.Asked if the Congress would ally with the All India United Democratic Front, Gogoi said there is no point talking about an alliance for the bypoll as both the parties have announced their candidates. "However, we may talk about the 2021 Assembly elections," said Gogoi. There have been reports that both the parties are looking for "an understanding to fight elections to defeat the BJP". Gogoi has said the Congress is "open to alliance with any party to defeat the BJP".The Congress on Monday released the list of 40 star campaigners. The list includes the party's Assam in-charge Harish Rawat, APCC president Ripun Bora, leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly Debabrata Saikia and Gogoi. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://justpaste.it/69pn9

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Life is not fair. Learn to deal with it!

You can think that this situation arose because you are lacking in something or look at it as an opportunity to grow without the additional pressure of fulfilling somebody's expectations. In real life, that is outside of school, you will face many challenges like this where sometimes your boss will ignore you despite knowing you are the better worker or victimise you because you are more hardworking. In a way, it is good that you are learning to deal with this emotionally when the stakes are not that high. If the teacher seems approachable, you could ask them why you are getting lower marks in class but higher marks in an external exam. The answer might surprise you - it could be that the expectations of your school as to how an answer has to be written is slightly different from an external exam. If asked, your teacher might give you positive feedback which might actually help you improve yourself. I would strongly recommend working hard and preparing well for your boards - one of the reasons external exams are established is to remove the teacher bias that might creep in. The fact that you got high marks in an external exam indicates that one individual cannot close all the opportunities available to you. Focus on your own learning, work hard and you will find that no single person can ever prevent you from succeeding. Benchmark your success against your self. The external exams will take care of the rest. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://danmooredesigns.com/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/471012/Default.aspx

Forever 21 goes bankrupt

What we're hoping to do with this process is just to simplify things so we can get back to doing what we do best," Linda Chang, the chain's executive vice-president, said in an interview. Chang's parents, Do Won and Jin Sook Chang, who still run the chain, founded Forever 21 in the 1980s after immigrating to California from South Korea.The bankruptcy is a blow to a company that prided itself on embodying the American dream, as well as a reminder of how quickly the retail landscape is transforming. Forever 21 experienced big success in the early 2000s with its troves of merchandise that imitated of-the-moment designer styles at rock-bottom prices. It joined Zara and H&M in making fast, disposable fashion widely available to American shoppers, especially young women, who were exposed to new wares seemingly every time they entered a store. But the company expanded too aggressively just as technology was beginning to upend its business."The retail industry is obviously changing - there has been a softening of mall traffic and sales are shifting more to online," Chang said. Forever 21, which said e-commerce made up 16 per cent of its sales, saw its revenue drop to $3.3 billion last year, down from $4.4 billion in 2016. The company employs about 32,800 people, down from 43,000 in 2016. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://www.coalindia.in/ActivityFeed/MyProfile/tabid/64/UserId/528956/language/en-US/Default.aspx

Have peanut butter for a healthier you

"It can help stop cravings that often lead to a person eating another portion. And its high protein and fibre content provides essential strength for bodily processes, making it a favourite snack of fitness enthusiasts," a spokesperson from Alpino Health Foods said. A tablespoonful of peanut butter contains almost 100 calories. But these calories are in the form of mono-unsaturated fats that aid weight loss and cut the risk of obesity thereby preventing heart disease.On the other hand, saturated fats, found in dips and fried chips, lead to high cholesterol and heart disease. So peanut butter an ideal food for the body. And the chunkier it is, the more filling and healthier it will be. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://www.openlearning.com/u/yohannosam/

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Here is why Joaquin Phoenix's Joker movie is unnecessary

The Joker is so popular that he sometimes outshines the hero Batman. Indeed, the greatest 'superhero' movie of all time, The Dark Knight has precious little superhero in it. The movie mostly revolves around the psychopathic, murderous Clown Prince of Crime bent on terrorising Gotham City, and the Caped Crusader takes a back seat in his own film, and admits defeat even at the end by taking the blame for murders committed by Harvey Dent. But Christopher Nolan and Heath Ledger's interpretation is only one of the many. This character has appeared in many live-action movies, animated features, video-games, and of course, his original abode, the comics and played by top-end actors such as Jack Nicholson, Mark Hamill (as voice-actor), Heath Ledger and others. The most recent depiction of this supervillain by Jared Leto in Suicide Squad did not find much traction with critics and audiences and now it seems Warner Bros and DC want to eventually dump Leto and get a better actor to play the role. Leonardo DiCaprio's name had also popped up, but later Joaquin Phoenix was confirmed to play the character in an origin movie. However, this Joker will not be in DC Extended Universe and the movie is supposed to be a one-off. Phoenix is a great actor, and even the negative reviews say he has given an amazing performance, but for the life of me, I cannot understand why Joker's origin movie was even being considered. Let me explain why I think so. As I already said, the Joker has seen numerous iterations in different media, but it is Heath Ledger's interpretation that is the gold standard now. So I will consider his version only for my argument. Usually, audiences like villains to be complex with solid, poignant backstories to explain their current motivations properly. It needs to be told in a satisfactory manner the reason why the bad guy is doing bad things. Being bad just for the sake of it makes for boring, generic villains. Take Justice League's Steppenwolf, for instance, who I consider the masterclass in how to write bad villains when it comes to superhero movies. That CGI behemoth was being destructive because that is what alien warlords supposedly do. His personality was like dozens of other superhero villains with no unique trait to speak of. But Heath Ledger's Joker was, as he said it himself, an agent of chaos. Explaining his backstory and things like how his face was disfigured and how he went mad, and so on, would have been counter-productive. For the most part, in The Dark Knight, Batman, that world's greatest detective, struggles to understand the enigma that is the Joker. He desperately seeks for a rationale, and is horrified to discover that there is none. The Joker was an unstoppable force (as he says at one point), and not simply a man. Can something as primal as a force have an origin? 'Do you wanna know how I get these scars?' the Joker asks thrice in the film. And save for one instance when Batman prevents him from answering the question, he gives different answers in the other instances. Once, he says he gave them to himself to please his scarred wife, and the second time, he says it was his father who blemished his face. This was dashed smart writing. Christopher Nolan and David S Goyer, who together wrote the story, realised that Joker's charm lay in the mystery itself. When it comes to this singular character, over-explaining leaches away his frightening charisma. It makes him less scary, less interesting, and less evil. So, no soppy, tragic backstory, please. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://www.sbnation.com/users/neptunemaars

Modi-Trump: Show of friendship

By using the popular slogan, Modi, it seems, has overstepped the boundaries of the office he holds. The event can also be looked at as an attempt by Trump to gain the support of the affluent Indian-American voters ahead of the 2020 presidential polls. Ranganathan Sivakumar, Chennai Sir - Narendra Modi breached the "time-honoured" convention of Indian foreign policy of "not interfering in the domestic elections of another country" by proclaiming "Abki baar Trump sarkar" at the "Howdy, Modi!" event in Houston. While Modi may have been carried away by the adulation he received from Donald Trump, his endorsement of the latter's campaign was unbefitting his office. His act is not only inappropriate but also diplomatically unwise, as it portrays the Indian prime minister as partisan. One hopes that he will be more circumspect in such sensitive matters in the future.It must be noted that soon after, in a joint address to the press along with the prime minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan, Trump had labelled a statement from Modi on Pakistan's role in terror as "very aggressive". This implies that Trump disapproves of such 'aggression' and also exposes his continued interest in mediating in the matter of Kashmir, even though the Indian government has explicitly stated its position of 'no third-party mediation' in this regard. Trump seems to have not got that message.S.K. Choudhury, BangaloreSir - Narendra Modi succeeded in stealing the show at the "Howdy, Modi!" event, outshining Donald Trump. However, getting entangled in the domestic politics of another nation can have repercussions. The prime minister of India weighing in on the upcoming presidential election of another country goes against diplomatic conventions. But neither Trump nor Modi are known to be conventional. The prime minister has highlighted the common values that the two countries share by referring to India's diversity as the foundation of its democracy. By defending his government's decision on Kashmir, he has reiterated his commitment towards eradicating terrorism.J.S. Acharya,HyderabadSir - There is no doubt that the Indian prime minister's address to a congregation of about 50,000 Indian-Americans in Houston has opened up a new chapter in US-India bilateral relations ("'Trump sarkar' shadow on bipartisan record", Sept 24). Narendra Modi's visit was not bound by stiff diplomatic protocol; it was aimed at wooing the masses. By addressing a huge public rally in Houston and by supporting Donald Trump, Modi has ensured a "great friend in the White House".Modi also introduced the Indian diaspora as his family, drawing attention to the fact that there are "over a billion Indians and people of Indian heritage" in the world. Perhaps he was alluding to India's human resource potential which could be pivotal in determining bilateral relations.Modi's slogan, "Abki baar Trump sarkar", acted as a reminder to the Indian diaspora that their participation in US electoral politics is valuable. The American leadership would do well to remember India's important position in domestic as well as global politics.Subrata Pal,NadiaSupport systemSir - Recently, Ramata Sissoko Cissé, a professor in a college in Lawrenceville, Atlanta, carried her student's baby during a lecture. Cissé had allowed the student to bring the baby to class as the babysitter was unavailable for the day. This gesture was heartwarming, but also reminded us that millions of women, as primary caregivers to children, are often deprived of education on account of the burden of childcare. It is important that we create inclusive spaces and infrastructural facilities so that the education or careers of women who have children are not hindered. Srestha Dasgupta, Guwahati DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://langleygymnastics.ca/ActivityFeed/MyProfile/tabid/61/UserId/952735/Default.aspx

Lata Mangeshkar : Ageless Nightingale

rrangement styles in Hindi cinema were changing, too. Large orchestras continued, but the emphasis was on clarity. The definition of taboo was also under the radar, and women's sexuality was not something to be ashamed of. Hence you had the sanctimonious heroine (not the spirited free soul of Anjali in Jewel Thief, 1967) singing something as direct as Bahon mein chale aao (Anamika, 1973, composer RD Burman). In a way, Lata was competition to Asha, as she had entered her domain and by most accounts, defined the gold standard in the genre Asha habitually dominated.If her gayaki in the 1950s was of someone not yet out of her teens, and the 1960s was like of a happy-yet-teary-eyed soul (most evident in her pathos-laden songs of Madan Mohan), the 1970s found a Lata who had seen the world. Her emotions were more controlled. Hai tere saath meri wafa (Hindustan ki Kasam, 1973) is a perfect example of a sad song where emotions are never over the top. While the credit goes to Madan Mohan for the soulful composition, Lata's no-nonsense style of emoting and holding on to long notes deserves no lesser applause.Long notes were gradually getting acceptance as part of mainstream music. In as much that composers Laxmikant Pyarelal who prided themselves on a genre which was a mix of Madan Mohan, C. Ramchandra and Shankar Jaikishan, in a deviation from their normal style, composed many songs for Lata with long and sometimes fast-changing notes. Roz sham aati thee (Imtihaan, 1974) is one such composition, robustly and interestingly structured, where you tend to run out of breath between phrases. Lata negotiated the notes with a skill so divine that it is nigh difficult to imagine anyone replicating the same - without taking resort to a false voice.Suffice to say, there was hardly any limitation in the Lata of the 1970s. From the devout (Tera mera saath rahe, Saudagar, 1973, composer Ravindra Jain) to the sensuous (Pal bhar me ye kya ho gaya, Swami, 1977, composer Rajesh Roshan); from the haunting (Sun man ke meet, Mrig Trishna, 1975, composer Shambhu Sen) to the spirited (Abhi abhi thee dushmani, Zakhmee, 1975, composer Bappi Lahiri); from the panoramically romantic - Nainon mein darpan hai (Aarop, 1974, composer Bhupen Hazarika) to the overly teasing (one just needs to hear her modulation in Aaja ke kho jaye khwabon khayalon mein in Yeh mausam aaya hai, Aakraman, 1975, composers Laxmikant Pyarelal), she ran the entire gamut of emotions in a dazzling manner.With the perceptive mind of a 40 something but with the heart modulated to the colour of the song. One must admit that the voice, with age, had become slightly brittle. One cannot defy nature. But Lata's natural ability was at such a high level that mere physical constraints failed to become arduous barriers. A song like Yeh dil aur unki nigahon ke saaye (Prem Parbat, 1973, composer Jaidev) could have been one of the most visited videos on YouTube ever had the film not been destroyed in a fire.Nostalgia is like a soothing balm for restive nerves. However, it could be criminally imperceptive in places where objective vision is mandated. The critics, blindfolded by political correctness, were badly mistaken in their estimation of Lata's prowess. The voice of Lata which they identify with was the voice of the schoolgirl, or the young wife. They wanted it to remain that way. Instead, Lata pushed back the boundaries of music with her mind-boggling skill. And dedication. Her 1970s songs remain among the most heard ones, and incidentally, among the most loved ones too. Even today, when she steps into her 90s.That Filmfare event had one of the best musical shows ever. Lata, draped in customary white, sang a few songs, including the raging hit around that time, Bindiya Chamkegi (Do Raaste). The male singer on stage was the Filmfare award winner that year, Kishore Kumar. Apart from Roop tera mastana (Aradhana), his award-winning song, he also sang Mere naseeb mein ae dost (Do Raaste). Lata and he presented a study in contrast. Lata, the disciplinarian, had her song book in her right hand. Kishore sang without lyrics and made a mistake too in Mere naseeb mein. Except during the interludes, Lata hardly moved away from the mike, holding on to the stand with her left hand. Kishore carried the mike with him, and moved around on the stage, especially during Roop tera mastana. After the parting song, Accha toh hum chalte hain (Aan Milo Sajna, 1970, a film not yet released then), Kishore left from the right side of the stage, Lata from the left. Lata's decision to quit Filmfare awards was announced just after that.Kishore, who was dressed in a maroon kurta and a white dhoti, had changed to a suit and a tie and was later found signing Vijay Merchant's autograph book. Merchant was not only a cricketing great, he was a very close friend of Lata's. It was as if Lata was passing on the baton to her co-singer, who would, in a few years, host continuous shows at Shanmukhananda Hall.And always charge one rupee less than Lata for playback assignments.(The writer thanks Dr Mandar Bichu and Kaustubh C. Pingle for additional information) The months of April and May are touted to be hottest of the year in Bombay. Dreadfully humid as well. It was probably no different on the evening of April 19, 1970. However, bad weather was hardly a deterrent for half of the Bombay film fraternity to land up at the Shanmukhananda Hall. It was the Annual Filmfare awards, and barring a few like Shammi Kapoor and chief guest Satyajit Ray, most men were in suits. Unlike the Oscars, the winners were no secret, but that hardly mattered to the folks who would congregate. Being at the Filmfare awards night was then a matter of prestige. The 1970 ceremony boasted of some novel shows. The Director's Dilemma and The Grandfathers' Ghost were skits directed by Deven Varma and acted by fresh FTII passouts, including Asrani, Suresh Chatwal, Baldev Khosa (who later became an MLA from Bombay) and Subhash Ghai. Of great interest to the audience was a cabaret performance by Padma Khanna, choreographed by Gopi Krishna. Khanna's best-known dance item, the striptease choreographed by Suresh Bhatt in Johny Mera Naam, was yet to hit the screens.But the pièce de résistance was reserved for the grand finale, when there would be music. Lata Mangeshkar, who had won the best female singer award for Aap mujhe aache lagne lage (Jeene ki Raah) would sing. Minutes after she had left the stage, it was announced, to the surprise of the 3,000 and odd people present - including Laxmikant and Pyarelal who were on stage conducting the orchestra - that Lata, henceforth, had decided to retire from being nominated at the Filmfare awards.Why did Lata, who had won four best singer Filmfare awards by then, decide to call it a day? Nobody knows, but the official version remains that she wanted to create space for the appreciation of fresh voices. On the flipside, the story which had spread was that Lata was not the great singer she was in her prime. After all, she had crossed 50 and was on a tipping point. The 1970s, as per some senior music critics and aficionados, saw the downfall of Lata. Many still feel she should have retired before the 1970s. How Lata has proved them all wrong. Horribly off beam. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. 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ABVP protests at DU college over 'Krishna comment' by student

During the session, Kunwar had spoken to students on 'Patriarchy and Women Resistance in India: A historical inquiry'. ABVP state media in-charge Ashutosh Singh claimed: 'We expressed dissatisfaction regarding the unresponsive behaviour of the administration, and for taking no action against the 'study circle' organised by Left-affiliated students' groups without approval. It is pertinent to point out that a professor of Hindi… has been trying to indoctrinate students in values that are at variance with Indian civilisational ethos.' Sonakshi Dogra, ABVP unit president of the college, said, 'When the entire nation is celebrating Navratri, such insidious conduct of the accused professor points to a surreptitious plan to… perpetuate communal disharmony on campus.' Kunwar, however, said the controversy was politically motivated: 'I never made any such comment on Facebook or on social media. These are concocted stories which are politically motivated to end the space for free speech on campus.' He said the department will hold a meeting Tuesday to discuss the matter. Ashutosh Dubey, a final-year student, claimed, 'We came out to support Rajeev sir but the ABVP beat us up.' He said they were waiting to lodge a police complaint. Principal I S Bakshi did not respond to calls and texts by The Indian Express. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://www.mobypicture.com/user/zubedjenehs

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Happy birthday Lata Mangeshkar: An exhaustive playlist of her 20 favourite tracks

In 1974, she became the first Indian to perform in the Royal Albert Hall. President Ram Nath Kovind meets Bollywood singer Lata Mangeshkar at her residence in Mumbai. ( ANI ) Lata Mangeshkar says she had temper issues as a child: 'I would get angry very quickly. This changed as I grew older' She talked about her one flaw in an interview recently. 'My biggest personality flaw was my fierce temper. Even as a child I had a major temper issue. I would get angry very quickly. This changed as I grew older. Then there came a time when my temper vanished. Now I don't get angry at all. I sometimes wonder what happened to my fierce temper,' she told IANS. Lata has lent her voice to four generations of leading ladies in Bollywood: an unparalleled achievement for any singer anywhere at any point of human history! 'I have very beautiful memories attached with almost all my songs,' says Mangeshkar, reclusive but still graceful at 84. 'But there are a few which are personal favourites.' To celebrate the Indian nightingale's birthday, we bring you her favourite 20 songs from her own discography: 1. Tu jahan jahan chalega (Mera Saaya, 1966)Music: Madan Mohan. Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan 'It's a beautiful composition by Madan bhaiya about yearning for a loved one that you have lost. Exceptionally touching and close to my heart.' 2. Lag jaa gale (Woh Kaun Thi, 1964)Music: Madan Mohan. Lyrics: Raja Mehdi Ali Khan var embedId = {jw:[],yt:[],dm:[]};function pauseVideos(vid){var players=Object.keys(embedId); players.forEach(function (key){var ids=embedId[key]; switch (key){case "jw": ids.forEach(function (id){if (id !=vid){var player = jwplayer(id); if(player.getState() === "playing"){player.pause();}}}); break; case "yt": ids.forEach(function (id){if (id !=vid){id.pauseVideo();}}); break;case "dm": ids.forEach(function (id){if (id !=vid && !id.paused){id.pause();}}); break;}});}var ytOnLoadFn=[];function onYouTubePlayerAPIReady(){ytOnLoadFn.forEach(function(name){window[name]();});}function onYTEmbedLoad(ytp){embedId.yt.push(ytp);ytp.addEventListener("onStateChange", function(event){if(event.data === YT.PlayerState.PLAYING)pauseVideos(ytp);});}function pause(){pauseVideos()}function ytTFr6G5zveS8(){var p = new YT.Player("div_TFr6G5zveS8", {height: document.getElementById("div_TFr6G5zveS8").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_TFr6G5zveS8").offsetWidth,videoId: "TFr6G5zveS8"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytTFr6G5zveS8"); 'Sometimes a song is either lyrically heavy or melodically strong. At times, it's both but tends to lose impact when picturised. It also happens that a song is badly written and scored but is visually so stunning that it leaves an impression on our heart and mind. This song has all those three elements.' 3. Aaja re pardesi (Madhumati, 1958) Music: Salil Chowdhury. Lyrics: Shailendra function ytMm21SSgUHe8(){var p = new YT.Player("div_Mm21SSgUHe8", {height: document.getElementById("div_Mm21SSgUHe8").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_Mm21SSgUHe8").offsetWidth,videoId: "Mm21SSgUHe8"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytMm21SSgUHe8"); 'This was my first super-hit and it scores on lyrics, tune and acting.' 4. Rahe na rahe hum (Mamta, 1966) Music: Roshan Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri function ytBDAyzXC_ayE(){var p = new YT.Player("div_BDAyzXC-ayE", {height: document.getElementById("div_BDAyzXC-ayE").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_BDAyzXC-ayE").offsetWidth,videoId: "BDAyzXC-ayE"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytBDAyzXC_ayE"); 'The music and lyrics make for a great composition.' 5. Ja re ud jaare panchi (Maya, 1961) Music: Salil Chowdhury. Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri function ytYTMxRVtgLy4(){var p = new YT.Player("div_YTMxRVtgLy4", {height: document.getElementById("div_YTMxRVtgLy4").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_YTMxRVtgLy4").offsetWidth,videoId: "YTMxRVtgLy4"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytYTMxRVtgLy4"); 'The entire package (music, lyrics and my rendition) has a heart-touching quality. I love the use of the saxophone.' 6. O sajna, barkha bahaar aayi (Parakh 1960). Music: Salil Chowdhury. Lyrics: Shailendra function yt5a7l2UzZ654(){var p = new YT.Player("div_5a7l2UzZ654", {height: document.getElementById("div_5a7l2UzZ654").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_5a7l2UzZ654").offsetWidth,videoId: "5a7l2UzZ654"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt5a7l2UzZ654"); 'I'm in love with this song. Salilda composed it beautifully and blended it with the lyrics by Shailendraji, while Bimal Roy's camera-work (pictured on Sadhana), with close-ups of the rain, were outstanding. This melody is also unforgettable because of the contributions of people like Abdul Halim Jaffar Khan, who provided the accompanying instrumentation with the sitar beautifully.' 7. Aaega aanewala (Mahal, 1949). Music: Khemchand Prakash. Lyrics: Nakhshab Jaaravchi function yt1MzF70ca7lQ(){var p = new YT.Player("div_1MzF70ca7lQ", {height: document.getElementById("div_1MzF70ca7lQ").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_1MzF70ca7lQ").offsetWidth,videoId: "1MzF70ca7lQ"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt1MzF70ca7lQ"); 'It was one of my first major hits. The lip-syncing on screen by Madhubala added a special allure to the song and set the ball rolling for other hits.' 8. Pyaar kiya toh darna kya (Mughal-e-Azam, 1960). Music: Naushad. Lyrics: Shakeel Badayuni function yt6Au_J6jHKE0(){var p = new YT.Player("div_6Au_J6jHKE0", {height: document.getElementById("div_6Au_J6jHKE0").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_6Au_J6jHKE0").offsetWidth,videoId: "6Au_J6jHKE0"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt6Au_J6jHKE0"); 'I love the song's lyrics, music, choreography and the mood. Many rebellious emotions are conveyed through it.' 9. Allah tero naam (Hum Dono, 1961). Music: Jaidev. Lyrics: Sahir Ludhianvi function ytprJ9NbOycEI(){var p = new YT.Player("div_prJ9NbOycEI", {height: document.getElementById("div_prJ9NbOycEI").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_prJ9NbOycEI").offsetWidth,videoId: "prJ9NbOycEI"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytprJ9NbOycEI"); 'Perhaps the most melodious and all-encompassing prayer for humanity. Gandhiji philosophy: 'sabko sanmati de bhagwan,' appeals to me. The lyrics touch your heart and the enchanting music fills my heart with hope.' 10. Zara si aahat hoti (Haqeeqat, 1964). Music: Madan Mohan. Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi function ytM_EzAo_3Pjc(){var p = new YT.Player("div_M-EzAo_3Pjc", {height: document.getElementById("div_M-EzAo_3Pjc").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_M-EzAo_3Pjc").offsetWidth,videoId: "M-EzAo_3Pjc"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytM_EzAo_3Pjc"); 'Kaifi saheb's lyrics are haunting. Madan bhaiya created some fine nuances even though the tune was simple. The melody stays with you long after you have heard the song.' 11. Ae dil-e-nadaan (Razia Sultan, 1983). Music: Khayyam. Lyrics: Jan Nisar Akhtar function ytkvuhU5Y0rlM(){var p = new YT.Player("div_kvuhU5Y0rlM", {height: document.getElementById("div_kvuhU5Y0rlM").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_kvuhU5Y0rlM").offsetWidth,videoId: "kvuhU5Y0rlM"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytkvuhU5Y0rlM"); 'Sometimes, the director's vision of a song adds great value to the composition. I loved the way it was explained to me by Kamal Amrohi. I just closed my eyes, rendered it and conveyed the emotions. One of my favourite Urdu ghazals!' 12. Thaare rahiyo (Pakeezah, 1972). Music: Gulam Mohammed. Lyrics: Majrooh Sultanpuri function yt8cHQrQLz4MY(){var p = new YT.Player("div_8cHQrQLz4MY", {height: document.getElementById("div_8cHQrQLz4MY").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_8cHQrQLz4MY").offsetWidth,videoId: "8cHQrQLz4MY"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt8cHQrQLz4MY"); 'The Rajasthani folk tune attached to the song adds a special charm to it. The way Meena Kumari has enacted it is also memorable. I love this song!' 13. Ajeeb dastan hai yeh (Dil Apna Aur Preet Paraya, 1960). Music: Shankar-Jaikishan. Lyrics: Shailendra function ytryjFAVMS30Y(){var p = new YT.Player("div_ryjFAVMS30Y", {height: document.getElementById("div_ryjFAVMS30Y").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_ryjFAVMS30Y").offsetWidth,videoId: "ryjFAVMS30Y"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytryjFAVMS30Y"); 'One of the most beautiful compositions by Shankar-Jaikishan and penned by Shailendra. I love the sound of the saxophone in this song as well.' 14. Woh bhooli dastaan (Sanjog, 1961). Music: Madan Mohan. Lyrics: Rajinder Krishan function yt0I86en7JWU8(){var p = new YT.Player("div_0I86en7JWU8", {height: document.getElementById("div_0I86en7JWU8").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_0I86en7JWU8").offsetWidth,videoId: "0I86en7JWU8"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt0I86en7JWU8"); 'I love the song, especially since its lyrics are so beautiful.' 15. Tere bina zindagi (Aandhi, 1975). Music: RD Burman. Lyrics: Gulzar function yt8_HnmVg0_O8(){var p = new YT.Player("div_8-HnmVg0-O8", {height: document.getElementById("div_8-HnmVg0-O8").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_8-HnmVg0-O8").offsetWidth,videoId: "8-HnmVg0-O8"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt8_HnmVg0_O8"); 'Stunning picturisation and such appealing lyrics! RD Burman's music and Sanjeev Kumar's dialogues add a wonderful dimension to the song. And of course, Kishoreda and I also rendered it with our heart and soul.' 16. Dikhayee diyen (Bazaar, 1982).Music: Khayyam. Lyrics: Mir Taqi Mir function yt7KgyhgnnRRE(){var p = new YT.Player("div_7KgyhgnnRRE", {height: document.getElementById("div_7KgyhgnnRRE").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_7KgyhgnnRRE").offsetWidth,videoId: "7KgyhgnnRRE"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt7KgyhgnnRRE"); 'This is one ghazal by Mir that is closest to my heart. Khayyam sahab's music only makes it better.' 17. Bada natkhat hai (Amar Prem, 1972). Music: RD Burman. Lyrics: Anand Bakshi function yt8uhPePg1oNQ(){var p = new YT.Player("div_8uhPePg1oNQ", {height: document.getElementById("div_8uhPePg1oNQ").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_8uhPePg1oNQ").offsetWidth,videoId: "8uhPePg1oNQ"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt8uhPePg1oNQ"); 'People say this is one of my most touching songs. I agree. The way it has been picturised brings out a mother's love for her son. And my voice suits Sharmila very well. Not to forget the music by RD Burman, my favourite.' 18. O beqarar dil (Kohra, 1964). Music: Hemant Kumar. Lyrics: Kaifi Azmi function ytKxOGhSp1oEU(){var p = new YT.Player("div_KxOGhSp1oEU", {height: document.getElementById("div_KxOGhSp1oEU").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_KxOGhSp1oEU").offsetWidth,videoId: "KxOGhSp1oEU"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("ytKxOGhSp1oEU"); 'There's an easy sense of suppleness in this number. It's penned by Kaifi saheb, and it's just beautiful.' 19. Yeh kahaan aa gaye hum (Silsila, 1981). Music: Hariprasad Chaurasia and Shivkumar Sharma. Lyrics: Javed Akhtar function yt43wT0xhvfsA(){var p = new YT.Player("div_43wT0xhvfsA", {height: document.getElementById("div_43wT0xhvfsA").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_43wT0xhvfsA").offsetWidth,videoId: "43wT0xhvfsA"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yt43wT0xhvfsA"); 'The lyrics are beautiful! I sang this song with Bachchan saab and it was a challenge to blend my voice with his. I read somewhere that Javed saheb, who wrote the lyrics, felt the line, 'Huyi aur bhi mulayam, meri shyam dhalte dhalte,' couldn't be sung more meaningfully by any singer in the world but me. It's a huge compliment, because the song was very challenging for me to sing.' 20. Is duniya mei jina hai toh (Gumnaam, 1965). Music: Shankar-Jaikishan. Lyrics: Hasrat Jaipuri function yttKodgq_1TgY(){var p = new YT.Player("div_tKodgq-1TgY", {height: document.getElementById("div_tKodgq-1TgY").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_tKodgq-1TgY").offsetWidth,videoId: "tKodgq-1TgY"}); onYTEmbedLoad(p)} ytOnLoadFn.push("yttKodgq_1TgY"); 'I love this breezy carefree song picturised on Helen. I don't usually sing cabaret numbers, so this was interesting to render.' 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Microsoft bidding farewell to iconic Windows games

According to the post, the company is looking forward to work with its hardware and software partners in investing their resources towards more recent technologies. "While we're saddened to leave this chapter behind, we continue to be committed to delivering engaging, delightful gaming experiences. We hope you'll come with us on this journey and join the community of any of the other Microsoft casual games," Hamer added. With its upcoming October xCloud Xbox streaming service, the software giant would let users play 3,500 games in the Xbox One library and the 1,900 titles still in development on devices like phones and tablets. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://www.cruzroja.es/creforumvolint_en/user/profile/56052.page

IIFA 2019: Ranveer-Deepika, Salman, Alia & others dazzle on green carpet

Alia Bhatt looked dreamy in a floaty gown with cape-like sleeves. Ayushmann Khurrana looked stunning in off-white blazer and black trousers paired with a bow. Deepika Padukone looked edgy in a purple geometric print gown with feather details. It also had a spectacular train behind. Karan Johar dazzled in black on IIFA green carpet. Katrina Kaif stunned everyone in a golden lehenga. Madhuri Dixit-Nene looked ravishing in red gown. Malavika Mohanan wore a risque midnight blue dress with a sheer bottom half. Mouni Roy wore a pista colour gown with layered ruffles. At 64, Neena Gupta stole the limelight in neon gown paired with sneakers. Nushrat Bharucha looked stunning in one-shoulder gown blue gown. Preity Zinta looked gorgeous in shimmering off-shoulder golden gown. Radhika Apte wore a dress with structured ruffles on the sleeves and matching heels. Ranveer Singh looked his flamboyant best in this wacky outfit. Salman Khan looked dapper in dark blue blazer and and black shirt. Sara Ali Khan looked like a pretty barbie doll in a crystal white off-shoulder gown. Shahid Kapoor looked handsome in black attire. Swara Bhasker looked stunning white gown. Urvashi Rautela was a vision in white at IIFA green carpet. Vicky Kaushal all smiled in black blazer at IIFA awards. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttp://www.penninetroutfarmandfishery.co.uk/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/2101310/Default.aspx

Questions on transfer of judges

The collegium changed the destination after the Narendra Modi government disagreed with the original proposal.No wrongdoing by either of the two judges - one judge had upheld jail sentences in a case dealing with a horrific Gujarat rape and the other had sent Amit Shah, now the BJP chief and Union home minister, to custody - has been mentioned formally or established.Yet, the transfers and the subsequent controversy have created a perception that they were somehow not suited to helm courts with a large number of judges.Meghalaya High Court has three judges and Tripura High Court has a sanctioned strength of four judges. To put it in perspective, Madhya Pradesh High Court, where the collegium had wanted to post Justice Kureshi initially, has 40 judges.Since both judges were told to go to the Northeast, an unintended consequence has been the question whether an unflattering picture is being portrayed about the region, which has had nothing to do with either the transfers or the controversy they have generated.The question has come up at a time when the first judge from the Northeast is presiding over the Supreme Court. Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi hails from Assam.Although no official reasons have been cited by the collegium, highly placed sources told The Telegraph that the decisions "had to be taken in the larger interest of the judiciary and if we disclose the reasons in public, it would become impossible for some of the transferred judges to function".While Justice Tahilramani's resignation has been accepted by the President, there is no word yet from the Union government on the collegium's decision on September 5 to transfer Justice Kureshi to Tripura High Court.The controversy has stirred up another question: if at all any allegation has been levelled against any judge, why are transfers being resorted to instead of the sole avenue of impeachment.Ashok Bhan, a senior Supreme Court advocate, told this newspaper that all high courts - irrespective of their location, number of judges or cases dealt with - enjoy uniform stature under the Constitution."The collegium is obliged to treat the Northeast's high courts on a par with the other high courts. The Northeast also requires good judges, and no judge should be posted to the Northeast only for the purpose of punishment because that demeans the stature of that high court," Bhan said.However, sources close to the Chief Justice of India said judges cannot protest if they are posted to the Northeast. "There may be reasons.. One cannot object to it as it is the prerogative of the collegium," the source said.The source said that at the time of appointment, a judge gives an undertaking that he or she can be transferred to any part of the country.Dushayant Dave, senior advocate and former Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president, told The Telegraph in response to a question: "When it comes to Justice Kureshi, my view is that if Justice Kureshi is fit to be the chief justice of Tripura High Court, then he is fit to be chief justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court as well."He added: "There is no justification for changing the decision which the collegium had taken earlier to appoint him as chief justice of Madhya Pradesh High Court. One can only speculate that the collegium did it under pressure from the government.."On a report that the CJI had sanctioned a CBI inquiry linked to Justice Tahilramani, Dave said: "But just one week back, the collegium had transferred her as chief justice of Meghalaya High Court. Now if she was fit enough to be transferred as chief justice of Meghalya High Court and if she had accepted the transfer, would the CBI inquiry have been sanctioned?"A former Chief Justice of India told The Telegraph he did not understand why the CBI needed a sanction. "The shield of immunity against the prosecution of a judge is available only during his or her tenure and not thereafter, as held in the Justice K. Veeraswami case in 1991," the former Chief Justice of India, who did not want to be named in this article, said.Although this newspaper made repeated attempts to reach Justice Tahilramani on her mobile, the calls went unanswered. Sources privy to the judge said Justice Tahilramani did not want to enter into any controversy at this stage and would deal with the issue appropriately if and when the situation warranted.Dave said: "I don't think you should send to the Northeast only judges who are being punished.... I think the northeastern states need to be dealt with in a very sensitive manner. Otherwise, we will have a serious problem of the failure of the rule of law." DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://holocaustmusic.org/UserProfile/tabid/57/userId/818303/Default.aspx

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IRCTC to launch IPO today, price band between Rs 315-320 per share

The minimum bid lot is 40 shares. Thus, orders can be placed in the multiple of 40 equity shares. The IPO proceeds will go directly to the government. The shares will get listed on both BSE and NSE. IRCTC had filed draft papers with markets regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) for its initial public offer in August this year. IDBI Capital Markets & Securities, SBI Capital Markets and YES Securities (India) are the managers to the offer. IRCTC is the Indian Railways tourism arm which sells train tickets online, provides catering service to railways and provides packaged drinking water at railway stations and trains. The IRCTC website is one of the most transacted in the Asia-Pacific region, with a volume of more than 25 million a month. IRCTC, according to its annual report, sold train tickets worth Rs 28,475 crore online in the year ending March 2018, growing 14% from a year earlier, but its overall income registered a dip. Apart from IRCTC, three other Indian Railways entities that have launched IPOs are Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) and Indian Railway Construction Company Limited (IRCON). DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://www.internetpolyglot.com/user/346766

'A historic moment': Saudi Arabia to offer tourist visas for first time

"Visitors will be surprised... by the treasures we have to share -- five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a vibrant local culture and breathtaking natural beauty." Saudi Arabia will open applications for online tourist visas to citizens of 49 countries on Saturday, Bloomberg News quoted Khateeb as saying. Khateeb said the kingdom will also ease its strict dress code for foreign women, allowing them to go without the body-shrouding abaya robe that is still mandatory public wear for Saudi women. The austere kingdom, which forbids alcohol and has a strict social code, is seen by many as a hard sell for tourists. Prince Mohammed is seeking to change that through a sweeping liberalisation drive that has brought new cinemas, mixed-gender concerts and sporting extravaganzas to Saudi Arabia. International criticism of the kingdom's human rights record, including the gruesome murder last year of critic Jamal Khashoggi and a crackdown on female activists, could further put off foreign visitors, observers say. Fears of a regional conflict after the September 14 attacks on state oil giant Aramco may also dampen the kingdom's appeal to holidaymakers. Visas are currently restricted to expat workers, their dependents and Muslim pilgrims travelling to holy sites in Mecca and Medina. Saudi Arabia last year began issuing visas to visitors to attend sporting and cultural events in a bid to kickstart tourism. The government, reeling from low oil prices, says it hopes tourism will contribute up to 10 per cent of the gross domestic product by 2030, compared to three percent currently. It says by 2030 it aims to attract up to 100 million annual visits by both domestic and foreign tourists. The sector is expected to create up to one million tourism jobs, the government says, as the kingdom battles high youth unemployment. Saudi Arabia has splurged billions in an attempt to build a tourism industry from scratch. In 2017, the kingdom announced a multi-billion dollar project to turn 50 islands and other pristine sites on the Red Sea into luxury resorts. The country is also developing historic sites such as the centuries-old Mada'in Saleh, home to sandstone tombs of the same civilisation which built the Jordanian city of Petra. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.sbnation.com/users/reddesslabbo

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How to care for a child with dry, sensitive skin and eczema

Continuous rubbing and scratching may lead to skin infections. Symptoms in children may present themselves as rashes on the neck, wrists, ankles, elbows or knees. In severe conditions, rashes may become bumpy, lighten or darken in colour and develop a permanent itch. Having cared for a child with the condition myself, I empathise with the struggle that many parents undergo and the agony of watching your own little one with intense inflammation. As parents, it is essential to be appropriately informed about the condition and the various options available in the market. Parents must keep an eye out as children are more susceptible to rashes and side-effects than grown-ups are, and all they can do is bawl and bear with it. In fact, with the change of season around the corner, heavy monsoons soon to transition to dry and cold winters, it is important to take care of one's skin. A daily cleanse and moisturising routine with a healthy diet can control symptoms and ease parenting dilemmas that moms and dads of eczema-prone children face. Below are six simple solutions for parents of children with extremely dry, sensitive and eczema-prone skin: 1. Minimise irritants and allergens across soaps, detergents, shampoos, disinfectants, pets, pollen and more. Maximise caution, when it comes to the environment in which you raise your child. Not just at home, but at school and at play. Some things may not be in your control, but communicating with teachers at school and those who engage with your child on a day-to-day basis can help with carving out a healthy atmosphere that does not aggravate symptoms. 2. Keeping the skin's moisture intact is key to controlling eczema. Damaged skin can make it harder to retain moisture, making it more sensitive to irritants, which leads to dry, itchy skin. Moisturisation is important for protecting the skin barrier and to control eczema. It is recommended to keep skin moisturised and applying moisturiser all over within three minutes of bathing will help lock in moisture. 3. Maintain hygiene and cleanliness , from keeping fingernails short and regular hair trims to managing timely changes and washes. Choose clothes that feel soft on sensitive skin and while you're at it, add some prints and colours to excite him or her about the special selections in the wardrobe. 4. Avoid extreme temperatures. We are accustomed to our low-temperature air-conditioners at home and when commuting in public transport with windows rolled down, we risk exposure to hot air and pollution. Perspiration as well can increase the urge to itch. Striking a balance on these fronts is important. It may seem like a trivial matter, but taking care of the small things can go a long way in healing your child. 5. We have all heard about the necessity of a balanced diet. In fact, many adults now subscribe to nutritionists and maintain a calorie-count as well. Ironically, we all know it but still, tend to neglect the apparent. Eczema flare-ups can be caused by dairy products, eggs, meat, seeds, wheat, and yet other food items. Parents must curate a diet chart suited to their child's unique needs because in this case, a one-size-fits-all approach will not be effective. 6. Stress can aggravate symptoms of eczema in some kids. It is important to communicate with your child about their skin condition so that they are aware and if possible, identify what aggravates it so that they can be better prepared to deal with it. As it is always said, you can never be prepared enough to be a parent, and there will always be something that could have been done better! Parenting does not come with a manual, for sure, but we can continue to improve and learn as we go along. One in five children have eczema, and we have a long way to go when it comes to creating awareness; let's spread the word and bring more light into the lives of those little ones who light up our worlds. 6 easy tips for your baby's healthy skin (The writer is CEO, Moms Co.) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://knowyourmeme.com/users/reddesslabbo

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Totally stand with the NRAI and IOA over 2022 CWG issue: Kiren Rijiju

The country's Olympic association has said that Batra is fully authorised to speak on behalf of Commonwealth sport in India and it is supported by Executive Council and General Body of CGA/NOC India. Rijiju also said that the country has given a very good response to the Fit India Movement in he expects a good turnout for the 'Fit India Plogging Run' on October 2. The government will be organising several two-km-long runs to promote plogging across the country starting October 2, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said on Saturday. Union Sports Ministry will be organising 'Fit India Plogging Run' for two kilometers from October 2, Modi said during his monthly 'Mann Ki Baat' radio address. 'First of all, it is very exciting to see how the citizens are coming forward to participate in the Fit India Movement and for the Plogging Run on October 2nd. On the occasion of 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, we need to do something big, and the biggest thing would be cleanliness. On October 2nd, we will run, but we want people to pick up all plastic along the way and keep it where it actually belongs,' Rijiju said. 'People are participating in the Fit India Movement in large numbers. We have received a response from all age groups in the country. People have responded very well to the movement and it makes me believe that it will be a universal initiative. If the movement is successful, it will lead to better sports culture in the country,' he added. The Sports Minister said that the ministry is planning to work out the best possible way of managing the SAI Sports Centres. He also talked about Right to Information (RTI) and its importance in every organisation. 'We are planning to work out the best possible way of managing the SAI Sports Centres. Some of them are not in good shape, some of them can be given to the Indian army for better management. We need to enhance the facility, create infrastructure and do more talent scouting,' Rijiju said. 'These are not only the matters related to the sports ministry. Whatever public money we have, needs to be managed in a prudent manner and there should be transparency in each organisation,' he added. (ANI) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttp://www.feedbooks.com/user/5591329/profile

GB Nagar to e-auction unsold flats to recover dues from builders

As per the process, if a buyer or government agency like Noida or Greater Noida authorities fail to recover its dues from a builder or other financial defaulters, then they can take legal help to recover the dues. Homebuyers, who have won compensation from consumer forums and UP-Rera, are finding it difficult to get the orders executed as developers are not paying them the compensation. In such cases, UP-Rera directs the administration to issue a notice to recover the dues. Similarly, to recover land dues from developers, the authorities gets the district administration to issue a recovery certificate/notice. Once the notice is issued and no payment is made, the administration attaches and seals the assets of the defaulter. 'The administration has sealed a few properties of the 860 projects in Gautam Budh Nagar and Ghaziabad districts. But the sealing drive is not yielding any results for homebuyers, who are unable to get their refund. The builders say they do not have the fund to pay out refunds. We have asked the administration to de-seal those projects, which are sealed and start e-auctioning of properties to recover dues,' Balvinder Kumar, member of UP-Rera, said. As per Rera Act, builders such as 3Cs, Shubhkamna, Cloud-9 and Unitech, among others, are facing recovery certificate proceedings. Administration officials have recovered only ₹26.37 crore since April this year for 2019-2020. Officials had recovered around ₹25.93 crore till March 31, 2019, for the year 2018-2019. The UP-Rera officials said it needs to recover around ₹450 crore against 860 recovery certificates issued in the two cities. The UP-Rera held a meeting with Gautam Budh Nagar district magistrate BN Singh, additional DM MN Upadhyay and Ghaziabad administration official at Greater Noida's Sector Gamma-I office. 'Now, the administration will separately engage a central government agency that will create a website and carry out an e-auction of unsold flats to recover dues from builders. We will keep the unsold flat's cost relatively cheaper so that they are easily sold in order to generate funds,' Kumar said. The administration will have to identify all unsold flats, which have no legal issue. The administration will first take physical possession of these flats and then start the e-auction. 'We will carry out the e-auction as per law and also de-seal properties,' BN Singh said. The Noida authority chief executive officer Ritu Maheshwari said her office was not aware of this development. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttp://www.boxboardproducts.com/UserProfile/tabid/61/userId/456226/Default.aspx

Democrat scan on Trump-Putin phone calls

ollowing a whistleblower complaint that Trump solicited a political favour from Ukraine's President that could help him get re-elected, the lawmakers are investigating concerns Trump's actions jeopardised national security and the integrity of US elections.White House adviser Stephen Miller took up the attack on Sunday, accusing the whistleblower of being part of a "deep state" government conspiracy to foment opposition to Trump. "I know the difference between a whistleblower and a 'deep state' operative. This is a 'deep state' operative pure and simple," he told Fox News Sunday.Trump's Republican supporters in Congress defended the President's actions on Sunday TV news shows."I have zero problems with this phone call," Senator Lindsey Graham said on CBS's Face the Nation.The whistleblower's complaint was deemed credible by the inspector-general of the US intelligence community and the acting director of national intelligence told lawmakers the person "acted in good faith" and "did the right thing".The complaint said White House lawyers directed that an electronic summary of the call, which was released to the public on Wednesday, be moved from the place where such things are usually kept to a secret server reserved for covert matters. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://www.cruzroja.es/creforumvolint_en/user/profile/56619.page

Niti Aayog to speed up funding process for Kanpur, Agra Metro projects

'The European Union Investment Bank (EIB) is keen to fund the two projects,' Singh said. In 2016 a three-member delegation from EIB had visited Kanpur and said it was ready to offer help for the project. It had also acknowledged the need for a quick and easy mode of public transport in Kanpur. The UP government had in February transferred Rs 100 crore to Kanpur and Agra for the projects after earmarking Rs 175 crore token budgetary support in this year's budget. The estimated cost of the Kanpur metro rail project is nearly Rs 17,000 crore (Rs 170 billion) of which the UP government will provide around Rs 1332 crore (Rs 13.32 billion) while the Kanpur Development Authority is to provide Rs 100 crore (Rs 1 billion) for the project. The UP State Industrial Development Corporation would be required to pitch in with Rs 50 crore (Rs 500 million) in the first phase. For the rest, the UP government will have to seek funds from other sources. The Agra Metro Rail Project would cost nearly Rs 12,900 crore (Rs 129 billion) of which Rs 1009 crore (Rs 10.09 billion) would be provided by the state government and Rs 200 crore (Rs 2 billion) would have to be arranged by the local bodies. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttp://wiznotes.com/UserProfile/tabid/84/userId/277037/Default.aspx

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Defence Minister commissions second Kalvari class submarine INS Khanderi

All the concerns of the Navy have been addressed," said an official of the Western Naval Command. (Express photo: Pradip das) Key features of the submarine include a state-of-the- art technology which reduces its noise under the sea. (Express photo: Pradip das) "It is a diesel-electric submarine which runs on battery, with a capability of firing six torpedoes. Its maximum speed is 20 nautical miles, which is a world standard for most of the attack type of submarines," the Navy official said. (Express photo: Pradip das) Another crucial feature of the new submarine is that unlike previous requirement of 60 crew, its maximum requirement is 36 crew. It saves oxygen availability and increases its capacity to stay under water for long periods. (Express photo: Pradip das) The third submarine in the class, INS Karanj, was launched in January 2018, and is undergoing sea trials at present. (Express photo: Pradip Das) The MDL has got a contract to build a total of six submarines in Kalvari class in association with the French company Naval Group (previously known as DCNS). (Express photo: Pradip das) DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://justpaste.it/5fqx2

China plays 'Fight the Landlord' to tame Hong Kong

In the current chaotic situation in Hong Kong, many young people are venting their dissatisfaction with high housing prices and expensive rents at the government," wrote an official commentary by the party's Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission, which oversees China's police and courts. "They're probably blaming the wrong target."The return of "Fight the Landlord" lays bare the Communist Party's shifting attitudes toward the business world. Hong Kong's property tycoons were once big beneficiaries of an unspoken pact between Beijing and business: They could wheel and deal as they liked, so long as they helped China achieve its economic dreams and left the politics to the Communist Party.Today, as the party tightens its grip over daily Chinese life, business has become another tool for control. Business leaders who aren't sufficiently loyal can suddenly find themselves at risk.And in Hong Kong, where companies operate under a different set of laws but still depend on the mainland for their profits, China's state media is increasingly willing to threaten or humiliate any business leader who stands in the way.The party's growing reach raises questions about the future of people like Li - and, by extension, of all of Hong Kong. Li was a consummate player of the old game, cultivating ties with Beijing's most powerful leaders even as he grew his wealth. But under Xi Jinping, China's top leader, the party has demanded absolute loyalty, eliminating some of the grey areas where business in Hong Kong once stood."One of the biggest characteristics of Xi's ruling style is that he's not interested in uniting different interest groups," said Leung Man-tao, a Hong Kong writer and commentator who has big followings in both the mainland and Hong Kong. "He can't see the value of grey areas. He wants absolute loyalty."In the mainland, the party has taken a direct role in how some of China's biggest and most successful companies do business.This past summer, Chinese officials met the country's two most powerful Internet tycoons, Jack Ma of Alibaba and Pony Ma of Tencent, to talk about deeper cooperation between state-owned enterprises and the tech giants. Just two years ago, their companies ploughed billions of dollars into backing one state-owned telecommunications company.In September, officials in the Chinese city of Hangzhou said they would appoint a government representative to serve as a liaison in the top offices of companies based there, including Alibaba. They said the goal was to improve coordination between government and business.Business people who don't get on board risk becoming targets.Wang Gongquan, a billionaire venture capitalist who advocated more liberal political and social policies, was detained in September 2013 and jailed for five months. Ren Zhiqiang, a property developer, found his social media accounts deleted when he used them to criticise the party's tightening control over discourse and is no longer allowed to leave the country.Since the protests began, Beijing has taken a more direct role in Hong Kong. State-controlled media has castigated Cathay Pacific and other employers whose workers joined the protests. Beijing has urged representatives from nearly 100 of China's biggest state-run companies to step up investment and assert more control of companies in Hong Kong, according to Reuters.Now the government is taking on Hong Kong's property developers, a group that has long sought to stay in Beijing's good graces. Hong Kong's largest pro-Beijing political party in September called on the city government to take back land from developers to build affordable housing. Beijing's accusations against Li and the other real estate tycoons aren't groundless. The cozy relationship between the Hong Kong government and wealthy property developers has long drawn criticism from experts who say it worsens housing affordability. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://thefastdiet.co.uk/forums/users/arjunranagans/

'Freedom of choice is ours': India defends right to buy Russian arms

"We would not like any state to tell us what to buy or not to buy from Russia any more than we would like any state to tell us to buy or not buy from America," he said. "That freedom of choice is ours and we think it's in everybody's interest to recognise that," he said. India, a Cold War ally of the Soviet Union, last year agreed to buy five S-400 systems for USD 5.2 billion, and Russia has said that delivery is on track. Under a 2017 law, the United States imposes sanctions against countries over "major" arms purchases from Russia due to Moscow's military involvement in Ukraine and Syria and alleged meddling in US elections. Turkey, a NATO ally, in June angered the United States by also going ahead with an S-400 purchase. President Donald Trump responded by ending Turkey's involvement in the F-35 fighter jet program but has yet to announce other sanctions. Jaishankar hailed warm relations overall with the United States but underlined India's differences with Trump's hawkish stance on Iran. The United States has threatened sanctions to force all countries to stop buying oil from Iran as it seeks to curb the clerical regime's influence in the Middle East. In May, the Trump administration ended waivers for countries including India, formerly a leading customer for Iranian oil "We view Iran from the east, and from the east Iran has been a very stable, status quo power," Jaishankar said. For India, "we've been repeatedly assured that the affordable and predictable access to energy will not change," he said, declining to comment further on discussions on Iran. India has been teaming up to expand Iran's Chabahar port, a way to ensure a supply route to Afghanistan that bypasses Pakistan, New Delhi's rival and historic ally of the Taliban. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://euro-math-soc.eu/users/bogbadmessi

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On Batman's 80th anniversary, a fan's love letter to the Dark Knight

A Batman who kills simply isn't Batman. It is his only code. And as much as he likes to pretend that he operates within various shades of grey, he is as black and white as they come. We might not agree with his morality - he does, after all, use violence as a means to an end - but to him, he is like a samurai with a strict code of ethics that he is physically and psychologically incapable of breaking. It is the only thing that separates him from the madmen he has dedicated his life to capturing (not killing) and putting behind bars. It is the only reason why the cycle never stops. Solving problems by pulling guns out and shooting them in the face is an accurate representation of our times, but is it honourable? How can we, as a culture, criticise the establishments that encourage this violence, if we ourselves revel in it? A complete list of Batman films (live-action and animated), television series and video games. ( Warner Bros ) These are the ideas that Paul Dini (who has done more for the character than perhaps even its creator Bob Kane) attempted to unpack in his recent, semi-autobiographical comic book, Dark Night: A True Batman Story. Dini was inspired to write the book following a near-death mugging, which left part of his head shattered. The parallels between Bruce Wayne's story aside, the attack got Dini wondering: do superheroes even have a place in the real world? 'What makes Batman and what makes other superheroes work is the myth that when life is at its lowest, and when you need a hero, a hero swings down and helps you,' Dini told the Hollywood Reporter, holding back tears. 'And I didn't have that.' Zack Snyder's Batman didn't offer that warmth. And as clinical as Christopher Nolan and Christian Bale's version of the character was, you could at least rely on him to be there. An evolution of the lBatman logo over the years. ( Warner Bros ) Funnily enough, the best depictions of the character besides Nolan's trilogy have spanned the length and breadth of every medium that would have him. Dini himself is the writer of several excellent Batman stories, such as the phenomenal episode of his Batman: The Animated Series (Heart of Ice) - one of the earliest lessons in morality I received as a child - and the video games, Batman: Arkham Asylum and its sequel, Arkham City, which is easily the best deconstruction of the Batman-Joker relationship ever written. It ends, as many of you might know, with a love song, sung by the Clown Prince of Crime for his nemesis/life partner. These stories challenged the idea of what superheroes could be, and more importantly, what supervillains could be. They were hardly conventional, but they retained the soul of their subjects, and showed them without judgment. The next decade will be crucial for Batman, as a new filmmaker (Matt Reeves) puts his own spin on the character. It is unlikely that the sour taste of BvS will drive fans away. We've bounced back from Batman & Robin, and the character we love has taken on worse. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://anotepad.com/notes/kycr9e2

Muslim SDO at Durga Puja helm

irector of Government Chhau Dance Centre (Seraikela) Tapan Kumar Patnaik, who is one of the members of the Seraikela Puja, said the SDO had convened a meeting four days ago to finalise the Puja programme. In the meeting, it was decided that a requisition for a 10 per cent increase in the Puja budget would be made this year. The last year's budget was Rs 1.6 lakh."The first ritual known as bela barana will be performed on Panchami on October 3. Last year, Qayyum had come to the Durga temple, the Puja venue, for three days from Saptami. He sat on a special asana (matress) and spent over an hour on the rituals each day," Patnaik said.Patnaik said Qayyum, while performing the rituals during last year's Puja, had said the Almighty was one. Only the ways of worship are different. "One's intentions should always be good and pious," Qayyum was quoted as saying. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://www.tabletopperslinen.com/ActivityFeed/MyProfile/tabid/61/UserId/42245/Default.aspx

IITians making Brand India stronger: PM Modi

It is not only your social responsibility but also makes immense business sense,' he advised. Pointing at the graduating students, the PM said he saw in them both a mini-India and the spirit of New India. 'There is energy, vibrancy and positivity, I could see dreams of the future in your eyes,' Mr. Modi said. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://anotepad.com/notes/r8fdpny

Aishwarya Rai's Paris look slammed by designer Wendell Rodricks: 'Halloween is next month'

She paired the look with rather dramatic make-up -- a multi-coloured glittery purple and pink eye shadow and a bright lipstick. View this post on Instagram @loreal you have one of the prettiest girls in the world and this is how you do her make up and dress her? Sack the stylist for this sack dress with a note that Halloween is next month A post shared by Wendell Rodricks (@wendellrodricks) on Sep 29, 2019 at 4:28am PDT At Paris Fashion Week's Spring Summer showcase, Aishwarya strutted down the runway for the L'Oreal Paris Le Défilé show alongside actor Eva Longoria, British singer Cheryl Cole, Camilla Cabello, Helen Mirren, Geri Horner, Amber Heard, Doutzen Kroes and Liya Kebedet. Post her arrival, Aishwarya had posted a fun video with Eva. Sharing the video, she wrote: 'Friends Reunited Love Always Eva... you're just the warmest n sweetest ever...' She had also put up a picture with her daughter Aaradhya. Aishwarya, who last appeared onscreen in the film Fanney Khan, will soon begin work on Mani Ratnam's ambitious Tamil project Ponniyin Selvan, based on a Tamil classic of the same name. The film also stars a galaxy of stars from South including Vikram, Karthi, Jayam Ravi and Amala Paul among others. There were also reports that she was to star in Sanjay Leela Bhansali's proposed film on the life of poet-lyricist Sahir Ludhianvi. She was to essay Punjabi writer Amrita Pritam. However, reports suggested that she later picked Mani Ratnam's project. function getAndroidVersion(ua) {ua = (ua || navigator.userAgent).toLowerCase(); var match = ua.match(/android\\s([0-9\\.]*)/);return match ? match[1] : false;}; var versions='4.2.2'; var versionArray=versions.split(',');var currentAndroidVersion=getAndroidVersion();if(versionArray.indexOf(currentAndroidVersion)!=-1){var blocks = document.getElementsByTagName('blockquote'); for(var i = 0; i < blocks.length; i++){blocks[i].innerHTML = '';}}DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://ask.fm/severickmo ailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttp://www.magcloud.com/user/junmesaeans

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Judge officials by work and not by name, says Jaydev

One of the youngest cricket administrators in the country (36), he sees nothing wrong in succeeding his father in an administrative position. "My father should be judged by the work he did. SCA is one of the best associations in the country, financially as well as in terms of infrastructure. During his time, we produced Test cricketers and became a formidable domestic team," said Jaydev. "This wouldn't have been possible had a coaching system or selection process not been in place. We should see what happened in this period, instead of pointing fingers at the person who was in charge. Because my father was the SCA secretary, it doesn't mean I can't take up a position in the body after him." As a representative of the new generation of cricket administrators, Jaydev shares with others the responsibility to rebuild the image of an establishment that has made news for wrong reasons for several years. He feels that improvement in cricket is the best way to silence critics. "If you notice, the standard of Indian cricket has only risen despite what has happened off the field. That should be our priority, helping better standards at the top level as well as at the grassroots. If we do that, we will succeed in our first objective. At the SCA level, my aim is to spread the game further and construct an indoor stadium, a first of its kind in India." DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://mysmarterhome.ca/UserProfile/tabid/42/userId/48466/Default.aspx

Differently-abled kids eye record with magic show

It is to be noted that some of the magical performances are tough to perform even for normally people as they require precision and speed. India Book of Records adjudicator Pradeep Bharadwaj and his team will attend the performance. Social Justice Minister KK Shailaja, KSSM executive director Mohammad Asheel, Magic Academy executive director Gopinath Muthukad and director Chandrasenan will be present. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://krachelart.com/UserProfile/tabid/43/userId/225750/Default.aspx

Pakistan's offensive on Kashmir will persist. India must be ready | Analysis

However, what has concluded is only the first round. The Kashmir issue is an article of faith for Pakistan, a critical organising principle of its foreign policy and self-identity. One must not underestimate the adversary's resolve. Pakistan's determination, even desperation, will keep Kashmir simmering as a diplomatic challenge for India for the foreseeable future. Pakistan is hoping for two things. First, it is almost praying for violence in the Kashmir valley. Prime Minister Imran Khan indicated as much during his UN General Assembly speech when he made dire predictions of what would happen after the restrictions were lifted. Second, Pakistan is working very hard through its own diaspora networks and political allies in the West, particularly in the United Kingdom and Europe, and the US too. A case in point is the failed attempt to overshadow the Howdy Modi event in Houston. As soon as it was announced that Modi would be visiting the city, the Pakistani consul general in Houston, a mild-mannered diplomat, was sacked. She was replaced by a clear-headed and expensive project to mobilise protesters. A Pakistani federal minister flew down to Houston to mastermind the protests. Resources were raised, likely from the Pakistani community and Pakistani-run businesses in the US. The Pakistani case has found a receptive audience in US media, particularly so-called liberal newspapers. Within the political system, however, uptake has been limited. It will be significantly enhanced only if an ultra-Left candidate, such as Bernie Sanders or Kamala Harris, wins the Democrat nomination. While that looks unlikely, it is still early days in the presidential election. The same formula — of sending state agents from Islamabad/Rawalpindi and collecting financial contributions as well as crowds from the Pakistani diaspora — has been more successful in the UK. There are many reasons for this, including the political profile of the Pakistani community. In the US, the Indian community has a greater social, economic and, to the degree it matters, electoral cachet. Landmarks such as Y2K and the technology boom, the nuclear deal, and, now, the Howdy Modi event have showcased the relative muscle of the Indian diaspora. In the UK, the Indian community has not demonstrated a matching profile. The Indian diaspora has had a steady rise but no one-shot quantum jump since perhaps the success of second-generation Indians of east African origin came to be noticed after the Thatcherite reforms. Only David Cameron tried to woo British Indians qua British Indians but that effort vanished with him. The economic advance of Indians has worked to their electoral disadvantage. They have integrated and moved out of community strongholds. For younger members of the community, India represents an idea and a culture; there is little engagement with it as a contemporary reality. In contrast, British Pakistanis are more likely to be influenced by issues 'back home'. The Pakistani community has also remained ghettoised, giving it capacity for collective bargaining. Take the Ealing Southall parliamentary constituency. Once, it was swung by Hindu-Sikh voters. Today, the 28% Pakistani vote dwarfs the 23% Indian vote. Voters descended from Bangladesh and Somalia are an additional factor. As the UK approaches another election, with bitter, narrow contests, the Pakistani vote is much coveted. This explains Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Party declaring war on India. It also explains why the Conservatives are relatively quiet, confident that middle class Indians will not vote for Corbyn and so taking them for granted, while hoping some in the Pakistani community could jump over. About ten British members of the European Parliament (MEPs) come from constituencies where the Pakistani vote is vital. These MEPs have prioritised the Kashmir issue, and Islamabad's propaganda, in Brussels. This makes the European Union and its institutions another battleground. To that extent, a quick Brexit will help India. Despite the minefields described above, Pakistan will almost certainly lose the larger battle. It is difficult to believe that its case for an Islamist breakaway territory in Kashmir, patronage of terrorism and overstated accusations against India will ever convince mainstream global public opinion. Intuitively Pakistan knows it is on the wrong side of history — and is already betraying defensiveness. In statecraft, it is critical to protect your principal. The gambles and aggressive statements come from others; the principal or top leader is shielded, giving him or her room for deniability and compromise. In the case of Pakistan, the army is the principal and is pushing Imran Khan to make outlandish statements, knowing he is destroying both his credibility and any ability to ever sit across the table with Modi. In a sense, the army is setting up Imran Khan for failure — and for eventual removal. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://wanelo.co/zubedjenehs

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Deluge batters Jharkhand, 4 dead in Dumka

The couple's boys, who were sleeping with their grandfather in the next room, stayed safe but became orphaned in one blow.Dumka MP Sunil Soren, who visited the site with district and block officials in the morning, promised the admission of the two boys Rakesh and Mukesh at a government residential school. The district administration also gave some funds for the last rites. Dumka DC Rajeshwari B. said the wall of the kutcha house collapsed on them after five days of heavy rain. "The district administration will give Rs 2 lakh against each death to the survivors of the family and ensure their rehabilitation. For the past five days, Dumka is seeing heavy rain. We are alert," the DC said. Chatra police on Monday found the body of a 30-year-old woman, identified as Anita Devi, from Hunterganj. She had been swept away on Sunday evening while trying to cross the Niranjan river.The administration of flood-hit Sahebganj, where the Ganga is flowing above danger mark, announced the closure of all schools and colleges till October 3. Worst-hit are Hajipur, Lalbathani, Rampur Diyara, Rasulpur and Kabutarkhopi, a source told The Telegraph. "Even Refugee Colony in the heart of the district town is flooded," the source said, adding that the administration had put the National Disaster Response Force on alert.In Pakur, a part of the bridge over Bansloi river at Chandalmara in Maheshpur police station area, 35km from the district town, collapsed early on Monday morning. A few pillars of the 252.32m-long, Rs 5.98 crore bridge built in 2015 to link Maheshpur with Amrapara, caved in.Floodwater also entered as many as a dozen villages in Mufassil police station area of Pakur . DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://www.avitop.com/cs/members/kumaarswami.aspx

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Hyderabad: Power cuts anger city residents

He said the 11KV feeders are mainly being impacted but electricity officials are vigilant and are fixing those that have gone off feeder within half an hour. City resident Ashish Tiwari was not convinced. Tagging the TS Southern Power Distribution Corporation Limited (TSSPDCL) and minister K.T. Rama Rao, he tweeted: 'Multiple power outages hitting our area Brahmanwadi, Begum-pet. Please help and resolve the issue Today 2 times and yesterday four times power cut experienced. (sic)' Mr Kiran Reddy, who lives in Vengalraonagar, Ameerpet, complained of a two-hour power cut. Worst hit by outages are Jubilee Hills, Ameerpet, Secunderabad, Konda-pur, Kalyannagar, and Monda Market. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.mobypicture.com/user/arjunranagans

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This Navratri, Mumbai brings in SILENT GARBA nights to celebrate festivities

Take Mumbai, for instance, where this deadline imposed by the Bombay High court has something that stopped Mumbaikars from partying late into the night, or could have possibly put a dampener on Navratri celebrations. However, we have a good news for you, as this organisation in Mumbai is bringing a 'silent garba' nights for revellers who don't want the festivities to end. Rajmahal Banquets in Malad has taken the concept of silent discos and given a Navratri spin to it. They are organising prolonged Dandiya nights wherein everyone will be seen dancing to traditional tunes but with headphones on. Monesh Soni, the banquets owner, says, 'We got this inspiration from the film 'Ae Dil Hai Mushkil' and thought of giving it a shot', referring to the silent disco scene from the Ranbir Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Anushka Sharma-starrer movie. 'Knowing that people love to enjoy Garba in live concerts, we have arranged for singers and artistes to perform authentic Gujarati folk music. Gadhvi and Barot singers will be performing from 7pm to 10pm, which will be followed by a complimentary dinner,' adds Soni. The tickets for the event cost Rs1,500 per person. The organisers are arranging headphone Dandiya nights after 11pm, which will last up to to 2am from September 21 to October 1. 'We want to keep the traditional dance and music of Navratri alive so that the young generation also gets to enjoy this festival without any restriction.' Watch the video here. Soni hopes that the drop in crowds that such organisers were expecting due to the 10pm noise deadline in Mumbai could be somewhat mitigated with this idea. Thus, not only reducing the noise pollution level in the city, but also allowing people to organise Dandiya and Garba nights - well into the night, and without hindrance. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttps://actionnetwork.org/users/revej-kunvue/profile

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Visakhapatnam: Liquor bottles given away free of charge

The total sale value in 2018 September was Rs 1,722.09 crore and this year it is just Rs 1,304.33 crore. It may hardly touch the mark of Rs 1,400 crore. There was always growth in the sale of liquor in Andhra Pradesh from the last five years. The growth rate had fallen to 11.89 per cent in 2018, but had never gone into negative growth except for this time. There is always good revenue from liquor sales in the state. In 2014, the total liquor sales were about Rs 11,569.65 crore, Rs 12,596.2 crore in 2015, Rs 13,641.47 crore in 2016, Rs 17,291.29 crore in 2017 and Rs 20128.43 crore in 2018. Total sales are on the rise this year too. According to statistics, the total sales till date this year is around Rs 10,189.13 crore and for the corresponding period in 2018, only Rs 9,805.3 crore. A senior official said, 'Sales are down as shops will be opened by government. The depots have already begun shifting liquor bottles to the government outlets, and this is currently not shown in the sale. So this will reflect in the sales in October. Usually, the growth rate goes down a month before licenses expire, but negative growth rate is a bit rare.' However, as today is the last day for private wine shops in the state, the wine dealers will get none from the leftover stock. According to the conditions, all leftover stock will be taken by the excise department, and dealers will not get any amount in return. Most of the shops have already cleared the ground stock, but a few are still struggling. When approached, Andhra Pradesh State Wine Dealers Welfare Association President Rayala Subba Rao said, 'According to the norms, one cannot have more than six bottles. If stock in the wine stores is left, we have to return them to the excise department. And as per the norms, we don't get a single rupee for returning it. So everyone is trying to clear the pending stock. Most of them have already done so, and few may have to bear the loss.' In the past, there are not many cases where the stock had been returned after expiry of the license. Usually, dealers used to bid for the shops and the same stock was utilised. In some cases, dealers used to sell the stock to the new dealers who got the shop in the lucky draw or the bid. Now as government is taking away the shops, dealers have no other option other than handing over the leftover stock to government. A wine shop dealer said, 'I had excess ground stock. From Tuesday, we should not have more than six bottles. So I'm giving away the bottles to some of my friends and others free of charge. Why should I give it back to government when I don't get anything? Gifting the bottles is the best idea. Most of the stock was sold out. We are distributing only the leftover few to friends and relatives.' ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://issuu.com/veenkeenswik

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Hubballi: Seers demand a new Jamkhandi district

It was resolved at the meeting to submit a plea on the creation of the new district to Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa when he visits the town on October 4 to inspect the drought relief operations. The sugarcane growing belt of Jamkhandi was the first princely state among the nearly 600 provinces in the country to merge with free India after then home minister, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel gave a call to them to unite. Although the then ruler, Maharaja Shankar Rao Patwardhan, had put three conditions for the merger, the agitators regret that the demand for district status has not been fulfilled even decades after Independence. 'The government has fulfilled only two conditions — building the Bagalkot-Kudachi railway line and Jambagi bridge to provide connectivity to Maharashtra. But Jamkhandi deserves a district status as it has all the infrastructure necessary,' said legislator Nyamagoudar. Strongly backing him, Congress leader, S.R. Patil said the move to make it a district would help comprehensive development of the region. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.turnkeylinux.org/user/913548

Meeting chaired by RBI Governor: FSDC panel deliberates on frauds, early warning signals

The Sub-Committee reviewed the major developments in the global and the domestic economy as well as financial markets that impinge on the financial stability. In its Annual Report released last month, the RBI said the banking sector reported 6,801 frauds involving Rs 71,542.93 crore till 2018-19, as against 5,916 cases involving Rs 41,167.04 crore reported till 2017-18. Among bank groups, public sector banks reported 3,766 cases of frauds worth Rs 64,509.43 crore, as against 2,885 cases involving Rs 38,260.8 crore. The number of cases of frauds reported by banks increased by 15 per cent in 2018-19 on a year-on-year basis, with the amount involved rising by 73.8 per cent, though mostly related to occurrences in earlier years. The average lag between the date of occurrence and its detection by banks was 22 months. The average lag for large frauds — Rs 100 crore and above — amounting to Rs 52,200 crore reported during 2018-19 was 55 months. Among bank groups, PSU banks, which constitute the largest market share in bank lending, have accounted for the bulk of frauds reported in 2018-19. It was followed by private sector banks and foreign banks, the RBI said in its Annual Report for 2018-19 . Sebi had expanded its probe into the role of credit rating agencies after a forensic audit flagged cases of misconduct by them in rating IL&FS group firms. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Indian Expresshttp://bioimagingcore.be/q2a/user/reddesslab

Facelift for Jog Falls: BS Yediyurappa

He added that a deadline of 10 months had been given for completion of the airport work in Shivamogga and Rs 45 crore had been released so far for the project, He hoped the airport would bring more industries to the district and provide more employment to its youth. Noting that a garment unit was coming up in Shikaripura ,which would prove employment to around 2,000 women, he said more measures were being taken to draw more industries to the district. The CM assured that the irrigation projects, which were making slow progress in Shivamogga, would be completed in a year. 'A sum of `607 crore has been released for completion of the Hosur-Uduguni-Talagunda irrigation project and work on the Hosahalli lift irrigation, Kallur irrigation and three more lift irrigation projects at Soraba will begin soon,' he said. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.playbuzz.com/item/18a5b881-f732-495a-b518-d73ba383eea0

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