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70% OF YOUNG CANADIANS WANTMORE FINANCIAL INFORMATION

ABOUT PURCHASING A HOME

Poll: Majority agree withdecision to remove mayorYUDHVIR JASWAL HONOURED WITH QUEENELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL

YUDHVIR JASWAL, GROUP EDITOR AND CEO OF MIDWEEK RECEIVING THE QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDALFROM MP PARM GILL.

Chow wins any match-up for mayor she enters

A JUDGE FOUND MAYOR ROB FORD GUILTY OF BREACHING ACONFLICT OF INTEREST LAW. (PHOTO: ALEX UROSEVIC)

OTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS: Federal MP Olivia Chow would win everymultiple-candidate match-up in a mayoral election, according to a pollconducted by Forum Research Inc. hours after Mayor Rob Ford wasremoved from office. The poll also found that close to 6-in-10 agreewith the decision removing Mayor Ford from office (58%), comparedto just more than one third who disagree with this decision (38%).Among those who approve of the job the Mayor is doing, close toone fifth agree with the decision (17%), while among those who votedfor the mayor in the last election, more than a quarter are in agreementwith the decision removing him from office (27%).

Even spilt on whether Ford can run againOne half say the mayor should not be allowed to run in a

by-election (49%) and a similar proportion say he should (47%).(Contd. on page 10)

Elderly not treated well in Punjab, study reveals Priya Yadav/TNN

CHANDIGARH/BUREAU NEWS: A recent study by a UN bodyhas brought out worrying trends in the life of elderly population ofthe country. Contrary to belief that the elderly are well looked afterin the dusk of their lives, the study has found that 20% of the elderlypopulation in Punjab and Himachal Pradesh are forced to work wellafter 80 years of age. More than 60% out of these are forced to workbecause of economic compulsions even as the number of elderlynot living with their families because of family conflict has increased.

The study, conducted by the United Nations Population Fund,had the project coordinated by the Population Research Centre atthe Institute for Social and Economic Change, Bangalore, and theInstitute of Economic Growth, Delhi along with the Tata Institute ofSocial Sciences, Mumbai. A total of 8,792 households were selectedand 8,329 household interviews were conducted for the survey.

It was found that although the work participation rate declineswith age, it is substantial even among elderly of 80 years and above.There are also significant rural-urban differences in the workparticipation rate. In rural areas around 26% of the elderly are currently

working, while about 19% among urban elderly are doing so. Sharpgender differentials in work participation exist with 13% of elderlymen and three per cent of elderly women currently participate in thelabour market even beyond the age of 80 years. With three out of fivehouseholds having an elderly head of the family, the elderly headshiprate is found to be more in urban areas (64%) than in rural areas (59%).The data indicate that around 76% of the elderly are living with atleast one of their children. In other words, a quarter of the elderly donot live with any of their children. The percentage is nearly the samefor rural and urban areas. Rising family conflict has been underlinedas the main cause for elderly living away from their families or preferringto stay alone. In both Punjab and Himachal Pradesh, 20.5% elderlypopulation has been found working more than six months in a year,more than four hours a day. What is even more worrying is that is thatout of this working elderly population, 59% in Himachal Pradesh and64% in Punjab have been found to be working due to an economiccompulsion. Even otherwise, elderly are majorly dependent on theirchildren for finances. About 43% elderly inHP and 37.4% in Punjabare fully dependant on children for money.President Barack Obama's Trip To Asia

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA AND THAI PRIME MINISTERYINGLUCK SHINAWATRA TOAST DURING A DINNER AT THEGOVERNMENT HOUSE IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.SECRETARY OFSTATE HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON LOOKS ON AT RIGHT.

(OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY LAWRENCE JACKSON)

PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA GREETS THE CHILDREN OF U.S.EMBASSY STAFF DURING A RECEPTION AT THE CHULALONGKORNUNIVERSITY SPORTS CENTER IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.

(OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE PHOTO BY PETE SOUZA)

Consumers have a new tool tohelp navigate the complexitiesand financial implications ofpurchasing a home. Earliertoday, The Canadian Real EstateAssociation (CREA), and theFinancial Consumer Agency ofCanada (FCAC) launched theHomebuyers' Road Map. The Road Map is available onCREA's website at crea.ca. In arecent Nanos Research survey1for CREA, more than 63% ofCanadians indicated a "majorneed" for more informationabout the financial details ofbuying a home. That figure roseto 70% for respondents betweenthe ages of 18 and 29. "AsREALTORS®, we appreciatethat young Canadians and first-time homebuyers are cravingmore information about thefinancial details required topurchase a home. The purposeof the Homebuyers' Road Mapis to empower consumers withthe knowledge, skills andconfidence to make responsiblefinancial decisions about one ofthe largest purchases they willever make," said GarySimonsen, CREA's CEO. "We'reproud to have collaborated with

the Financial Consumer Agencyof Canada to develop thisguide." Launched to coincidewith Financial Literacy Month,the Homebuyers' Road Map isa guide which will helpCanadians better understandthe home buying process aswell as appreciate theimportance of negotiating withlenders and researchinggovernment programs. "HelpingCanadians plan for the future,make sound decisions andensure the financial security oftheir loved ones are essential inthis increasingly complexworld," said Shelly Glover,Parliamentary Secretary to theMinister of Finance. "Buying ahome involves a number of stepsand many buyers need somehelp in understanding thevarious options available. Inorder to make the decision thatmatches their owncircumstances and goals,consumers need some moneyknow-how - which is whatfinancial literacy really is,"added Ursula Menke,Commissioner of the FinancialConsumer Agency of Canada(FCAC).

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page 3 SHAH RUKH SETTO CHANGE HISLOOKS FORFARAH'S FILM

Celebs walk for peace Shilpa Shetty's dinner for ShaneWarne and Elizabeth Hurley

BOLLYWOOD ACTOR VIVEK OBEROI AND TENNIS PLAYER SANIA MIRZA WERE CLICKEDAS THEY GLIDED DOWN THE RAMP FOR THE GLOBAL PEACE INITIATIVE 'WALK FORPEACE', AT WELLINGKAR'S INSTITUTE IN MATUNGA, MUMBAI, ON MONDAY.

SANIA MIRZA WROTE ON TWITTER: "HAD SO MUCH FUN WALKING THE RAMP FOR NEETALULLA FOR THE 'WE' SCHOOL WALK FOR PEACE CAMPAIGN.. LOVE AND PEACE TOALL..XOXO." EVEN SANA SAEED POSTED BEFORE THE SHOW: "WALKING FOR#NEETALULLA FOR THE GLOBAL PEACE INITIATIVE AT WELINGKAR INSTITUTE.. ITS SAREETIME :)"

OTHERS WHO SASHAYED DOWN THE RAMP WERE SHIBANI KASHYAP, RAGHAV SACHAR,SANA SAEED, RAAGESHWARI LOOMBA,SHAZAHN PADAMSEE, RAGINI KHANNA, HRISHITABHATT AND SURESH OBEROI.

Shilpa Shetty and hubby Raj Kundra hosted a specialdinner for the former Aussie cricketer Shane Warne andhis girlfriend Elizabeth Hurley at their Juhu residence.

"Great to see @warne888 and @ElizabethHurley at our home,fun evening at home with a few friends:) Food from Cafe 212was fab even if I say so myself! Yum," Shilpa Shetty tweetedafter the party. British model-actress Elizabeth Hurley thankedShilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra for the dinner."Thank you to@TheShilpaShetty and @TheRajKundra for the most deliciousdinner and enchanting cuddle with the Mini Kundra xxxxxx,"Hurley wrote. The guests we spotted at the bash were ChunkyPandey with his wife Bhavna Pandey, Suniel Shettywith wifeMana Shetty, Gayatri Joshi with husband Vikas Oberoi andGautam Singhania and wife Nawaz.

Star studded IBN 7 Super Idols AwardsBollywood superstar

Salman Khan andactresses Esha Gupta &

Prachi Desai were clicked at theIBN 7 Super Idols Awards 2012,held at Hotel Taj Lands End inMumbai. Also spotted were YuktaMookhey, Dolly Bindra, RaviKishan, Pooja Bedi and journalistsRajdeep Sardesai and Ashutosh.Rajdeep Sardesai wrote on Twitter:"Suprabhat. Off to Mumbai forIBN 7 Superidols event. This year,we will honor India'sParalympians... As always, SalmanKhan is our chief guest. Every year,he provides monetary help to thespecially abled Superidols." Healso wrote: "Salmanism for thenight: says he became a star outof luck, paralympians are starsthrough hard work!"

HRITHIK, SUSSANNE SPOTTEDAT THE AIRPORT.

ARJUN KAPOOR AND IMRAN KHAN IN DEEP CONVERSATIONDURING CHIVAS STUDIO EVENT.

Shah Rukh set to changehis looks for Farah's film

There has beenconsiderable speculationabout Farah Khan's next

Happy New Year. The film, whichwas supposed to kick start thisyear, has already seen severalpostponements. And now, as TOIcan reveal, it will not start beforeApril next year. This reschedulinghas more to do with SRK's look inthe film than anything else, asFarah revealed to us. Flush fromthe high of a Disney land vacationwith her family, Farah says: "InHappy New Year, you will see adifferent SRK. He will have long,almost shoulder-length hair anda healthy beard," she says. That70s look? Farah does not divulgemuch, but adds: "Since he has aclean shaven look in ChennaiExpress, we have to wait until hewraps up his shoot and grows hishair for my film".



page 4 YUDHVIR JASWALHONOURED WITHQUEEN ELIZABETH IIDIAMOND JUBILEEMEDAL

Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, Peel Police Chief Jennifer Evans,Yudhvir Jaswal (Y-Media- Group Editor & CEO), Anu Srivastava,PRESENTSED QUEEN ELIZABETH II DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL

Member of Parliament Parm Gill participated in a ceremony at the Grand Victorian ConventionCentre yesterday, to present Diamond Jubilee Medals to 27 area residents who havemade outstanding contributions to their communities and country. "It is a great pleasure

to pay tribute today to individuals who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities,"said MP Gill. "These medals, which commemorate the extraordinary service of Her Majesty, TheQueen to Canada, are a fitting tribute to those who have given so much of themselves to their fellowcitizens." Recipients of the Diamond Jubilee Medal included Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell, PeelPolice Chief Jennifer Evans, Yudhvir Jaswal (Y-Media- Group Editor & CEO), Retired TorontoFirefighter & community activist Winston Mapp and George Chiu, successful restaurateur and

philanthropist, Anu Srivatava(Financial Controller- Rose Theatre Brampton), Brampton Fire& EmergencyChief Andy MacDonald, Justice Nancy Kastner, Kuldip Rai Sahi & Bobby Sidhu.The individualschosen come from a wide range of pursuits, in both the public and private sectors. They were chosenfrom thousands of nominees nationwide for their tireless dedication to service towards their fellowcitizens, the community, and our nation. The Diamond Jubilee Medal was created in honour of the 60thanniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the Throne. The medal recognizesCanadians from all walks of life who have made significant contributions to Canada or whoseachievements abroad have brought credit to Canada. Yudhvir Jaswal is the Group Editor & CEO of YMedia Yudhvir Jaswal is arguably the best known Southasian Media personality in Canada

Y Media has 6 media platforms

Anu Srivastava is a proud IndoCanadian and FinancialController, Arts & CultureDivision at the City of Brampton.Anu is passionate about hercommitment to the communitywhich led her to spearhead theInternational event "IIFA BuzzBrampton". Anu wasinstrumental in bringing the firstever TIFF Breakaway LaunchParty outside of Toronto and hasprogrammed cultural showsunder the banner of "Year ofIndia in Canada". The successof these events gaveinternational exposure andrecognition to the City ofBrampton. Anu is the CommitteeMember of Trillium HealthCentre Foundation and hashelped raise millions of dollars.Anu is the Treasurer/ BoardMember of Panorama India. Anureceived several certificatesthrough the Government ofOntario and is in the Power Listof Top 25 Immigrants andrecipient of Midweek Award oftop ten South Asians in NorthAmerica.

ANU SRIVASTAVA

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Whether it was federal elections 2011 in Canada , IIFAawards in Toronto, 26/11 Attack in Mumbai or the Kirpan Issuefrom Quebec Assembly - Yudhvir Jaswal has covered these

stories and many more for Ethnic and International Media . Lastyear during federal elections Yudhvir Jaswal appeared on 11 differentTV channels including Rogers TV, CBC National and Al JazeeraInternational.Yudhvir Jaswal appears regularly on Main stream media tocover important issues. - CBC, Global TV, CTV, Toronto Star,Omni News, Radio One Canada, Al Jazeera International .Yudhvi r Jaswal ' s a r t i c les regular ly appear in Midweek

Newspaper in Canada and Times of India in India .Yudhvir Jaswal is the Producer & Host of South AsianLive TV show on Rogers TV which is very popular inGTA. Yudhvir Jaswal hosts everyday 2 hours of thoughtprovoking LIVE discussion on radio Southasian Pulsese t s t he t one fo r d i s cus s ion i n t he Sou thas i anCommunity. Southasian Pulse radio famous for deliveringthe s t o r i e s beh ind t he Head l ine s and b r ing ingilluminating depth to the news content - Yudhvir takespr ide in saying "We never shy away from cover ingcontent ious i ssues which do mat ter to South AsianCommuni ty" . Yudhvi r Jaswal i s very pass iona te tosuppor t c r i cke t in Canada and encourage you th toparticipate in Sports. Yudhvir Jaswal & Y Media alsoorganize one of the highly prest igious and the mostsuccessful events of the South Asian Community inCanada every year. 'Midweek South Asian Awards' wherewe celebrate and honor the profess ional and socia lachievements of the South Asians not only in Canadabut also around the globe. This year 5th Annual CIBCMidweek South Asian Awards ceremony was held onNovember 3rd at the Radisson Plaza Hotel, Mississauga


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 breaking newsFDI logjam: Kamal Nath meets Sushma,Jaitley; opposition adamant on vote

NEW DELHI/BUREAUNEWS: Parliamentary affairsminis ter Kamal Nath on

FDI DEADLOCK PERSISTS, OPPOSITION ADAMANT ON VOTE.

Wednesday met BJP leadersSushma Swaraj and ArunJaitley to end the logjam over

foreign investment in retail, aday af ter the Uni tedProgressive Alliance (UPA)

f i rmed up i t s numbers inparliament. Earlier in the day,Kamal Nath met Lok SabhaSpeaker Meira Kumar.

"Opposition is sticking toits demand that a discussionon FDI in re ta i l should beunder ru le that enta i lsvoting," Sushma Swaraj saidon Wednesday.

The government onTuesday expressedconf idence that i t has thenumbers to counter theopposi t ion in a par l iamentdebate on FDI in retail.

There have beendisruptions in the house bythe Bharatiya Janata Party andothers par t ies over thegovernment pushing FDI inretail. The opposition is for adebate under rules that entailvoting.

Sachin Tendulkarneeded more than ever

now: Rahul Dravid

"SACHIN WILL BE DISAPPOINTED WITH THE SHOT HE PLAYEDTO GET OUT IN AHMEDABAD ON A RELATIVELY FLATTERWICKET, AND THEN TO SEE OTHER PEOPLE SCORE RUNS,"DRAVID SAID.

NEW DELHI/BUREAUNEWS: The criticism againstSachin Tendulkar might bemounting rapidly after a stringof poor performances but hisformer India teammate RahulDravid feels the senior batsmanis needed "more than evernow". Tendulkar has been amajor disappointment in theongoing four-Test seriesagainst England which is tiedat 1-1 after the visitorshumiliated the hosts by 10wickets in the second Test inMumbai. "India need him nowmore than ever. At 1-1 in a tightseries, it's going to be veryimportant for senior players tostand up and who better thanSachin to do that," Dravid said.

Tendulkar's poor form hasput question marks over hisplace in the side and formerplayers such as Sunil Gavaskarhave urged him to discuss hisplans with selectors but Dravidfeels the 39-year-old is still verymuch needed by the side. "Ithought he was a little scratchyand looked a little under-prepared against New Zealand.Here, I know it seems strangeto say after he's had threefailures, but he's actually

looking quite good. "He'splayed a couple of straightdrives, he's played a couple ofshots that when I was playingwith him, you knew he wasplaying well if he was playingthose shots," he said.

"He'll be disappointed withthe shot he played to get out inAhmedabad on a relativelyflatter wicket, and then to seeother people score runs,"Dravid said. "Here, he was a bitunlucky: the first ball that reallyspun on the first morning wasthe one that got him. Until thenthere weren't too many ballsspinning. And then he playedfor the spin in the secondinnings and the ballstraightened on a track onwhich every ball was spinning,"Dravid added. Dravid said thecrushing defeat in Mumbaicould turn out to be a blessingin disguise for India as playerswould work harder. "I thinkthat's a blessing in disguisefrom India's point of view. Theymight have to work harder forthe wins but it'll also give theirbatsmen a chance to be able toput up big scores, and to be ableto show they are good playersof spin," he said.

HSBC secret accounts: Income Taxdepartment to begin prosecution

NEW DELHI/BUREAU NEWS: The Income Tax department hasdecided to begin prosecution action against those having"substantial" amounts in their bank accounts in HSBC's Genevabranch. The department has now written to the finance ministry to

THE INCOME TAX DEPARTMENT HAS DECIDED TO BEGIN PROS-ECUTION ACTION AGAINST THOSE HAVING "SUBSTANTIAL"AMOUNTS IN THEIR BANK ACCOUNTS IN HSBC'S GENEVA BRANCH.

suggest a benchmark for funds held on the basis of which the I-Tdepartment can initiate legal action for tax evasion and tax theft.

Top sources said a benchmark of about Rs five crore is beingmulled for initiating court proceedings against those Indians whosenames have figured on the secret list of HSBC Geneva, supplied toIndia by the French government.

All others below the benchmark amount, the sources said, couldbe penalised under I-T laws and the amount can be realised fromthem by way of raising a comprehensive tax demand.

The sources said a number of individuals or entities who havefigured in these accounts, also searched and probed by the I-Tdepartment, held small balances ranging from few thousands to lakhsof rupees and, hence, a policy has to be made as to how many will beprosecuted and how many penalised under tax theft laws.

"A policy framework will be decided and action would be takenon a case-to-case basis," the sources said. The I-T department,through the finance ministry, has already approached Swiss revenueauthorities for banking data of certain individuals after investigationsshowed some of them reportedly had other accounts under fictitiousnames. The department has already begun a country-wide I-Tassessment of those entities whose names have figured in thesesecret lists. India had obtained data of over 700 HSBC accountsfrom French government channels last year.

Zee News defends its executives, says Jindal influencing copsNEW DELHI/BURAU NEWS : Zee News on Wednesday vehementlydenied all allegations of extortion levelled against its two executivesand said police were being forced to act on the matter under pressurefrom Congress MP Naveen Jindal and his associates. SudhirChaudhary, head of Zee News, and Samir Ahluwalia, head of ZeeBusiness, were arrested here on Tuesday on charges of attemptingto extort Rs 100 crore from Jindal's company in exchange for notfiling news reports linking his firm to the coal blocks allocation.

"Our executives' arrest is illegal. We strongly condemn arrestsof our two executives," Zee News chief executive officer (CEO) AlokAgarwal told reporters at a press conference here. He alleged thatJindal had offered money to Zee journalists.

"Our channel raised fundamental questions about coal blocksallocated to the Jindal group. Jindal's mother pleaded with us to playdown the coalgate," he said. Agarwal alleged that police were beingforced to pursue the matter against them and make illegal arrests.

Jindal last month released a CD which purportedly showedfootage in which the Zee journalists were trying to strike a deal withhis company officials, telling them that their TV news channel wouldnot air negative stories on Jindal Group if the money was paid tothem. Jindal, who is chairman of Jindal Power and Steel Ltd, (JPSL),had earlier claimed that the Zee executives had demanded Rs.20crore for four years and they secretly filmed the meetings. They laterraised the demand to Rs.100 crore for not broadcasting stories against

the company in relation to the allocation of coal blocks, Jindalalleged. JPSL is among the companies named in the Comptrollerand Auditor General's report as one of the beneficiaries of thecontroversial coal blocks allocation. Zee News last month sent aRs 150 crore defamation notice to the Congress MP, who too hadfiled a Rs 200 crore suit against the media conglomerate, claimingthat the TV channel had tried to extort money from his company.

ZEE NEWS DENIES ALLEGATIONS, TERMS ARREST AGAINST PRESSFREEDOM.

Rs 17L for kindergarten seat inTamil Nadu, parents vie to pay

CHENNAI: P Balram* was particular about the school his daughtershould go to. And he was willing to go to any extent to getadmission there. So, before the school could ask for a donation,he offered to set up a computer lab for 7 lakh. It was an offer theKilpauk school couldn't refuse. Another parent got an admissionfor his child in a school in Mylapore by promising a basketballcourt that cost Rs 17 lakh. It might sound strange, but parents arefinding innovative means to make donations to schools to getseats for their children. Some are willing to shell out several lakhsfor admission to kindergarten in top schools. And this hasredefined capitation fee, which has now morphed into "informedcontributions" and "returnable investments." Educationalconsultant K R Maalathi said parents were willing to cough uphuge money for such "gifts" for additional benefits. "Parents feelthat it not only gets them a seat but goes a long way in promotinggoodwill between students and the school management," she said.

As one school head puts it, "Unlike in other sectors, ineducation the recommendation is for paying more money, not less."

“DONATIONS,” MEANWHILE, HAVE BEEN SHOOTING UP. THEGOING RATE FOR AN LKG OR PRE-KG ADMISSION IN A GOODSCHOOL IN CHENNAI CAN GO UP TO RS 4 LAKH.

Cash sops not for poll gains, Manish Tewari saysNEW DELHI/BUREAU NEWS: The decision on direct cash payoutof subsidies to beneficiaries from Jan 1, 2013 was taken keeping inmind the future of the country, not the next general elections, Unionminister Manish Tewari said on Wednesday. "The general electionswill be held in April 2014. There are still almost two years left forthem to take place. So please do not see this decision through theprism of the 2014 polls. Rather, see it as a way to change the future

of India," the Union minister of state (independent charge) forinformation and broadcasting told reporters. "This scheme is inaccordance with the law. It is an effort to secure the future of thecountry," said Tewari. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Mondayannounced direct cash payout of subsidies to beneficiaries fromJan 1, 2013 while chairing the first meeting of the National Committeeon Direct Transfers.


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During the Week of November 5th, I accompanied Prime Minister,Stephen Harper to India. It was an honour to travel to India andrepresent so many of my Indo-Canadian constituents. Throughoutmy visit I grew to understand the importance of culture and traditionin India. The knowledge and experience I gained in India will allowme to better serve the needs of the Indo-Canadian community inBrampton West. What I was not prepared for was the striking beautyof the landscape, the enthusiasm of the cities and the overwhelmingkindness, openness and friendliness of every person I met in India.I was blown away and quickly fell in love with India.

AGRAThe first city we visited was Agra, known for the famous Taj

Mahal. As many already know, the Taj Mahal is one of the Seven

Wonders of the World. It truly is amazing. The grand size and beautyof the Taj Mahal are indescribable; no words justify the feeling ofstanding on the front steps of the Taj Mahal.

CHANDIGARHThe first thing I fell in love with in Chandigarh was the landscape-

the elegant architectural forms with wide tree lined avenues, greenbelts and gardens represent the true modern India, post partition.

Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharla Nehru once said, “Let it be the firstlarge expression of our creative genius flowering on our newlyearned freedom” and a grand expression it is. Chandigarh, to me,represents the India moving forward with a strong economy andgrowing intellect, earning its place among the leaders of the world.

Chandigarh has the most spectacular gardens, the PinjoreGarden and the Rock Garden. I had not seen anything quite like thatbefore in my life. They were stunning. Unlike other Mughal gardens,the seven terraces at Pinjore, instead of ascending, descend into thedistance and achieve an almost magical effect. In the near distance,the purple-green Himalayas seem to rise up sheer over thebattlements of the old garden walls and the white buildings of thelittle hill station of Kasauli in Himachal Pradesh, glow in the settingsun.

Visiting Anandpur Sahib, the birthplace of Khalsa was not onlyinformative but peaceful. The hospitality and patience of the peoplewas greatly helpful. Being able to visit the birthplace of Khalsa wasan honour.

DELHIDelhi reminded me of Ottawa- a professional and governmental

city with years of history. India Gate at night not only gives a boldimpression but has a certain feeling of authority. It does remind oneof the significance of Delhi in India.

When we first entered Humayun’s tomb, the red sandstonestructure reminded me of the Taj Mahal but then when youunderstand the history and time of construction, it all falls into place.

Although the architecture is similar, the story and message behindeach tomb is different and motivating.

Red Fort and Qutub Minar in Delhi tell a story that dates back toMughal rule in India. They are a constant reminder of the rich history ofDelhi. From the Mughals to the British to modern Delhi, Delhi doestruly represent each era of time. It is also a great reflection of manydifferent traditions and norms absorbed by the city. I believe the RedFort and Qutub Minar, both add to the city’s ambiance and culture.

BANGALOREThe weather in Bangalore was perfect; not too cold and not too

hot. The city was preparing for Diwali and I could see the decorationsgoing up, which reminded me of my riding of Brampton West, where allthe Indo-Canadians must have been preparing themselves for Diwali.

The plan to open a new consulate in Bangalore was the icing ontop of the cake. This new consulate is part of Canada’s commitmentto strengthen social relationship with India.

The new consulate is expected to open next summer, and willoffer a full range of consular services to help Canadians in need ofassistance, and visa and immigration services which will enableCanada to attract quality students and immigrants from SouthernIndia and facilitate business travel. In retrospect, I think thehighlights of my trip were touring the Taj Mahal, meeting the PrimeMinister of India, Manmohan Singh, cuisine and the vibrant rich culture andhistory. India was not the first time I had Indian food but it was amazing totaste and enjoy it there. With that being said, I am eagerly looking forward tomy next trip to India, perhaps in January 2013.

Falling in Love with India

Visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra, India

Pinjore Garden (Left) and Rock Garden (Right)

Humayun Tomb, Delhi, India

With the Delegation in Bangalore

Red Fort, Delhi (left) and Qutub Minar (right)

KYLE SEEBACKMember of Parliament Brampton West

Ending

Conditional

Sentences for

Violent Offenders

Canadians deserve to feel safe in their own homes, but whenviolent offenders are allowed to serve out their sentences in thecommunity, Canadians are simply less safe. That’s why wehave been working hard to implement policies that will ensurethat those convicted of violent crimes will be held accountablefor their actions.Our Government has a strong record of putting victims first,getting tough on serious and violent offenders, and keeping ourstreets and communities safe. On September 20, 2011, weintroduced the Safe Streets and Communities Act. This act aimedto fulfil our commitment to “move quickly to re-introducecomprehensive law-and-order legislation to combat crime andterrorism.”On Tuesday of this week, new regulations stemming from thisact came into force, eliminating house arrest as a sentencingoption for serious and violent crimes.Our Government remains committed to keeping our streets andcommunities safe, protecting Canadians and holding offendersaccountable. We, like many Canadians, believe that house arrestshould not be available for offenders of serious crimes like sexualassault, kidnapping and human trafficking. Those who committhese violent crimes will serve their time behind bars, not in thecomfor t of their homes.Those affected by the change in regulations are not individualswho have committed minor offences and are serving conditionalsentences in the community. These are individuals who havecommitted crimes involving serious bodily harm or the use ofweapons; crimes such as sexual assault, kidnapping, humantrafficking or aggravated assault. These are individuals whohave demonstrated that they present a risk to society.The Safe Streets and Communities Act, like my own Bill C-394,is par t of our Government’s plan to keep Canadian families andour youth safe. These new laws will keep individuals with aproven history of violence out of our communities, where theycan no longer victimize their neighbours.As a father, it is reassuring to know that violent offenders will nolonger serve their sentences on house arrest in our communities,and will be properly supervised where they can receive the helpthey need. By helping improve the safety of all Canadians, inpar ticular to the most vulnerable members of society, and fur therenhancing the ability of Canada’s justice system to hold offendersaccountable for their actions, our Government is ensuring thatviolent offenders are off the streets.

The Honourable Ted Menzies , Minis te r of Sta te( F i n a n c e ) ,

and the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of NationalRevenue, have announced that Canadians will be able

to save an additional $500 in their Tax-Free Savings Account(TFSA) starting in 2013, raising the annual contribution limitto $5,500.

"We are proud to offer these savings on taxes to allCanadians so that they can keep more of their hard-earnedmoney" said Kyle Seeback, Member of Parl iament forBrampton West.

Since the Harper Government made TFSAs available in2009, Canadians have been able to earn tax-free investmentincome on contributions of up to $5,000 per year. AllCanadians - from students to young families to seniors -can earn tax-free income through a range of investmentproducts. TFSAs have become increasingly popular, withapproximately 8.2 million Canadians having opened anaccount and roughly 2.5 million Canadians contributing themaximum amount in 2011.

Some highlighted key features of the TFSA that make ita popular savings vehicle for Canadians are:

A TFSA is available to all Canadians, 18 years andolder;

Any interest, dividends and capital gains earned ina TFSA are not subject to tax;

A TFSA allows you to invest in a number of typesof investments, be it a high-interest savings account, mutualfunds, guaranteed investment certificates, listed securities,or other types of qualified investment products;

Unused TFSA contribution room is carried forwardand accumulates for future years;

Funds available in your TFSA can be withdrawntax-free at any time for any purpose. You can re-contributewithdrawn amounts in the same year only if you haveunused TFSA contribution room. Otherwise, you have towait until the following year;

Income earned in a TFSA and withdrawals do notaffect your eligibility for federal income-tested benefits andcredits; and

Contributions to a spouse's or common-law partner'sTFSA are allowed.

When the TFSA was introduced, the Harper Governmentannounced that the $5,000 annual contribution limit wouldbe indexed to inflation in $500 increments. 2013 will be theyear in which the first $500 increment takes effect, whichmeans more room for Canadians to put funds aside for theirfinancial goals.

To help Canadians take full advantage of this savingsvehicle, the Canada Revenue Agency has up-to-date andcomprehensive information regarding TFSAs on its website.

I encourage all Canadians to take advantage of TFSAsas a valuable way to save for the future and to save on theirtaxes.

Kyle Seeback, M.P. Brampton West905-846-0076

[email protected]

OP-ED: HARPER GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCESINCREASE TO ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION LIMIT

FOR TAX-FREE SAVINGS ACCOUNTS



communitySIKH NGO URGES FBI TODECLARE WISCONCINGURDWARA SHOOTOUT ANACT OF HATE

BRAMPTON/BUREU NEWS: Re-ignite your dreams and gainconfidence with The Power of ACE. Motivational speaker and authorMurali Murthy introduces a set of tools, resources, and servicesgeared towards helping people achieve unprecedented success inevery facet of their lives. The first installment of a three book series,The ACE Principle offers readers 15 Success Principles to Absorb,Comprehend and Excel in every area of life. The ACE Principle teachesreaders to:

Expand their universe significantly to what is really possibleGo from inaction and procrastination to instant actionApply the 'small act, big impact' perspectiveAwaken the dormant or hidden potential withinTriumph over perceived limitations and challengesCreate the life they desire with the same success strategies as

successful high achieversUsing real life examples such as Usain Bolt, Lady Gaga, Angela

Merkel and many more, Murali illustrates how anyone can observeand apply success secrets to lead an extraordinary life.

“This book is loaded with practical ideas to educate, motivate

Government of Canada LaunchesInternational Travel WebsiteOTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS:The Honourab le DianeAblonczy, Minister of Stateof Foreign Affairs (Americasand Consular Affairs), was inToronto today to announcethe l aunch of the newlyrevamped Trave l .gc .ca ,Canada's official "one-stopshop" for international travelin format ion . "Our

government i s p leased toannounce Trave l .gc .ca , anewly revamped tool to helpCanadians travel smarter andsafe r, " sa id Min i s te rAblonczy. "For the first timeever, we have b roughttoge ther in one p laceinformat ion f rom a l lgovernment departments tohelp Canadians be informed

before, during and after theirt rave l s . " Trave l .gc .ca i s as ing le webs i te whereCanadians wil l f ind, easi lyand e ff i c ien t ly, thein format ion they need totravel or live abroad safelyand to make in formeddecisions. In addition to thewebs i te , a new mobi leapplication, Travel Smart, is

now ava i lab le ; i t a l lowsCanadians anywhere in theworld to access Governmentof Canada information andserv ices on in te rna t iona ltravel. Canadians will also beab le to access key t rave linformation from anywhere inthe world through Twit ter,Facebook , RSS feeds andemail updates. Travel.gc.ca issupported by a social mediapresence d i s t r ibu t ing thela tes t t rave l advice , c r i s i supda tes and emergencycontact information. Socialmedia channe l s wi l l a l soprov ide a venue fo rCanad ians to l e t theGovernment of Canada knowabout the i r t r ave l - re la tedneeds and priorities.

"Canadians accessTravel.gc.ca and governmentservices f rom their mobi ledev ices in su rpr i s ingnumbers , " added Min is te rAblonczy. "The Travel Smartapp and soc ia l mediachannels are a natural fit inour age of smart phones."

Keeping OntariansHealthier at HomeMcGuinty Government Providing MoreAccess to Community Services in LondonOTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS: Ontario is making it easier for Londonseniors to live independently at home longer by increasing supportfor home care and other community services. This year, Ontario isincreasing support for community services in the South WestLocal Health Integration Network (LHIN), such as:

Providing more home care services to seniors. Brain injury programs that help with caregiver respite,

independence training and meal preparation. Personal care to residents who have been diagnosed

with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia.Seniors will now have more options for care and be able to

return home sooner after a stay in the hospital. Ensuring Ontariansreceive the care they need in their community and at home willhelp reduce avoidable and costly emergency room visits, hospitalreadmissions and early placement in long-term care.

Increased support for home care and community serviceshelps to provide the right care, at the right time, in the right placeand is part of Ontario's Action Plan for Health Care.

ExpandingOpportunities for Youthin At-Risk CommunitiesOTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS: Ontario is expanding the AfterSchool Program in Toronto's 13 priority neighbourhoods and toYork, Peel, Durham and Halton regions as part of the Youth ActionPlan. This expansion will help 2,100 more children and youngpeople in 64 locations get the chance to participate in fun, safe,supervised activities that focus on:

Physical activity, recreation and sport to encourageactive lifestyles.

Healthy eating and nutrition education to help combatchildhood obesity.

Personal health and wellness education to promote self-esteem.

The expansion of the After School Program is part of theMcGuinty government's provincewide Youth Action Plan, whichis getting guns and gangs off the streets, providing positivealternatives for youth and ensuring safer communities andneighbourhoods for all Ontarians.

South Asian immigrant author reveals15 success secrets for new immigrants

and inspire you to set and achieve bigger goals than ever before!” -Brian Tracy, Professional Speaker, Bestselling Author and SuccessExpert. “The ACE Principle works. Follow the guidelines Murali hasset out and you'll become a success magnet.” - Raymond Aaron,New York Times Bestselling Co-author of Chicken Soup for theCanadian Soul. The ACE Principle can be ordered directly from thePublishers at www.friensenpress.com and is now available forpurchase online through Amazon, and Kobo. It is also available fororder through most book retailers.

Murali Murthy is an author, motivational speaker and coach. ACreative Director and Advertising Strategist, Murali Murthy has aMasters Degree in Communications and has held positions at variousagencies across North America, Europe and Asia. Murali shares hispassion with an ever-growing audience by delivering seminars,mentoring professionals, and volunteering his time with variousmarketing forums and organizations. Murali lives with his wife andtwo sons in Markham, ON, Canada.

The book launching ceremony will be held on 3rd December atCouncil Chambers, The North York Civic Centre.

Re-ignite your dreams and gain confidence with The Powerof ACE. Motivational speaker and author Murali Murthyintroduces a set of tools, resources, and services gearedtowards helping people achieve unprecedented success inevery facet of their lives.

The first installment of a three book series, The ACEPrinciple offers readers 15 Success Principles to Absorb,Comprehend and Excel in every area of life. The ACE Principleteaches readers to:

Expand their universe significantly to what is reallypossible

Go from inaction and procrastination to instant action Apply the 'small act, big impact' perspective Awaken the dormant or hidden potential within Triumph over perceived limitations and challenges Create the life they desire with the same success

strategies as successful high achieversUsing real life examples such as Usain Bolt, Lady Gaga,

Angela Merkel and many more, Murali illustrates how anyonecan observe and app ly success sec re t s to l ead anextraordinary life. "This book is loaded with practical ideas

THINK BIGGER. ACT BIGGER. LIVE BIGGERNew Self-Help Book Reveals 15 Success

Secrets To An Extraordinary Lifeto educate, motivate and inspire you to set and achieve biggergoals than ever before!" - Brian Tracy, Professional Speaker,Bestselling Author and Success Expert "The ACE Principleworks. Follow the guidelines Murali has set out and you'llbecome a success magnet." - Raymond Aaron, New York TimesBestselling Co-author of Chicken Soup for the Canadian SoulThe ACE Principle can be ordered directly from the Publishersat www.friensenpress.com and is now available for purchaseonline through Amazon, and Kobo. It is also available for orderthrough most book retailers. Find out more about The Powerof ACE and The ACE Principle at www.poweroface.com

About the Author:Murali Murthy is an author, motivational speaker and

coach. A Creative Director and Advertising Strategist, MuraliMurthy has a Masters Degree in Communications and hasheld positions at various agencies across North America,Europe and Asia. Murali shares his passion with an ever-growing aud ience by de l ive r ing seminars , mentor ingprofess iona l s , and vo lun tee r ing h i s t ime wi th var iousmarketing forums and organizations. Murali lives with his wifeand two sons in Markham, ON, Canada.

NRI hedge fund managerfreed on $5 million bond

NEW YORK/BUREAU NEWS: An Indian-origin hedge fundportfolio manager, charged with participating in one of the "mostlucrative" insider trading schemes ever, has been released on a$five million bail after he appeared in Manhattan federal courthere. Mathew Martoma, 38, appeared in a brief court hearingyesterday before US Magistrate Judge James Cott and wasinformed of his rights as a criminal defendant.

Martoma, who was arrested last week at his home in BocaRaton, Florida, did not enter any plea and the judge set a nextcourt hearing of December 26.

Martoma has been charged with using material, non-publicinformation that he received from a doctor on the clinical trial of anAlzheimer's disease drug to make profits and avoid losses for hishedge fund in an amount totaling approximately 276 million dollars.

The US Securities and Exchange Commission have also fileda civil insider trading case against him on similar charges.

A Stanford University graduate, Martoma is the son of Indianimmigrants and was born Ajai Mathew Mariamdani Thomas. Helater changed his name in 2003. Under the new bail requirements,Martoma would have to post two million dollars in cash or propertyby next week. While free on bail, his movements will be restrictedwithin the US. Manhattan's top federal prosecutor Preet Bhararahad last week brought the charges against Martoma, who hadworked with CR Intrinsic Investors, an affiliate of SAC CapitalAdvisors. SAC is owned by hedge fund titan Steven Cohen, whois among one of the richest men in the world.

MATHEW MARTOMA, FORMER SAC CAPITAL ADVISORSHEDGE FUND PORTFOLIO MANAGER EXITS MANHATTANFEDERAL COURT, IN NEW YORK.

Sikh NGO urges FBI to declare Wisconcin gurdwara shootout an act of hateAMRITSAR/BUREAU NEWS: Sikh NGO, United Sikhs hasasked the FBI to declare Wisconcin Gurdwara tragedy as anact of hate and take constructive action to prevent futuresimilar acts. Staff Attorney, International Civil and HumanRights Advocacy, United Sikhs, Manmeet Singh informed TOIon Thursday that "unless this fact is acknowledged, measurescannot be taken to address i t ." He informed that TeresaCarlson, special agent in charge of the FBI's Milwaukee office,

announced on November 20 that the agency had finished itsprobe into the Oak Creek, Wisconsin shooting on August 5,this year, that killed six Sikh worshppers and injured fourindividuals. He informed that the FBI concluded that the shooter, WadeMichael Page, acted alone. They found no evidence that hehad help or was carrying out any orders from any whitesupremacist group.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012c o m m u n i t y

EVENTSSingle Muslim EventWhen: Saturday, Dec 1Where : 1638 A imco B l vd ,MississaugaUmmah Events understands thed i f f i cu l t y i n mee t i ng s ing leMus l ims due to busy workschedu les , r e l i g iousconstraints and general lack ofoppor tunities to meet Muslimsin appropriate settingsThe Single Muslim event is thebes t oppor tun i t y to mee tmar r i age-minded Mus l im

professionals in the GTA andsur round ing a reas . A l l ne tproceeds from the event will bedona ted to I s l am ic Re l i e fCanada. For more information,visit www.ummahevents.ca.S h e r i d a n C o l l e g e N e w c o m e rS h e r i d a n C o l l e g e N e w c o m e rS h e r i d a n C o l l e g e N e w c o m e rS h e r i d a n C o l l e g e N e w c o m e rS h e r i d a n C o l l e g e N e w c o m e rI n f o r m a t i o n S e s s i o nI n f o r m a t i o n S e s s i o nI n f o r m a t i o n S e s s i o nI n f o r m a t i o n S e s s i o nI n f o r m a t i o n S e s s i o nWhen: Tuesday, December 4Where: 7899 McLaughlin RoadWe w i l l t a l k abou t who i se l i g ib l e fo r ou r newcomerp rog rams, and w i l l p rov idein fo rma t ion abou t p rog ramlength, content and class hours.Come to a one-hour InformationSession to learn more about:• Language Ins t ruc t ion fo rNewcomers to Canada (LINC)• Eng l i sh as a SecondLanguage (ESL)• Occupa t ion Spec i f i cLanguage Training (OSLT)• Enhanced Language Training(ELT)

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CPR Sk i l l s Event inMarkham!When: Saturday, Dec 8Where : 4345 14 th Avenue ,MarkhamA FREE public CPR Skills & AEDAwareness even t w i l l t akeplace on Saturday, December 8,2012 in Markham. The first 120 par ticipants whoreg is te r w i l l rece ive a FREEHear t & Stroke Foundation CPRAnytime™ Family & Friends™kit (one per family, valued at$40). Everyone who completesthe course will receive a CPRpar ticipation card. To register,p l ease con tac t F i rdaus A l i ,Hear t and Stroke Foundation at416 .629 .1689 o [email protected].

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Punjabi NRIs fightfor the unborn girls

PATIALA/BUREAU NEWS:They are NRI wedding plannerswho while arranging marriagesgo an extra mile to ensure thatno girl child is killed in thewomb. Meet four young girlswho have waged a war againstfemale feticide in Canada.

For the past three years,Sumit Gill, Kiran Rai, NeeliGrewal and Swapanpreet havebeen driving home theirmessage among Canada's SouthAsian communities throughtheir group 'Nach Balliye'. Theyurge newly-married couples topledge to protect "the unborndaughters".

Now the four girls - bornand brought up in Canada withroots in Punjab - have decidedto celebrate "Lohri Kudiyan di"in Brampton in Ontario provincenext month to mobilize publicagainst female foeticide.

"The motive behindorganizing Lohri for girls is topromote gender equality," saidSumit Gill, founder member of'Nach Balliye'. The groupmembers are contacting NRIfamilies and have launched aspecial campaign to get in touchwith the students of Canadian

universities. They wouldhonour the parents of newly-born girls during the Lohrifunction.

"We are also dancers andwill sing Punjabi songs andperform Giddha during Lohribesides presenting criticalanalysis on the dwindlingnumber of girls against boysamong Canada's South Asiancommunities," said Sumit.Therehas been a rise in cases offemale feticide among thesecommunities, especially theones settled in Brampton. SouthAsians are in a majority inBrampton. Dr Harshinder Kaur,a Patiala-based doctor who hasbeen helping the girls in theircampaign, said the ratio of girlsto boys in Brampton is lowerthan Punjab. "The ratio of girlsto boys in Brampton is 868:1,000which is lower than Punjabwhere the ratio is 874:1,000,"said Dr Kaur. "Various studieshave proved that female feticideis growing among South Asiansin Canada and it's time thegovernment there tookmeasures," added Kaur, whowill also participate in thespecial Lohri function.

FOUR YOUNG GIRLS WHO HAVE WAGED A WAR AGAINSTFEMALE FETICIDE IN CANADA.

Indian-origin Trinidad hungerstriker back outside PM's office

Being single may be for the best: BieberJustin Bieber, who seems to have rekindled his relationship with

Selena Gomez after splitting earlier this month, believes thatbeing "single may be for the best."

According to reports, the 20-year-old actress wants to get backtogether with the 'Baby' hitmaker, TMZ.com reported. However, Bieberhas told his friends that he's unsure, partly because Gomez has beenso erratic, and thinks that they may be better off as friends, thewebsite added.

PORT OF SPAIN/BUREAUNEWS: An increasingly frailIndian-origin activist who hasbeen on hunger strike for nearlytwo weeks returned to the officeof the prime minister of Trinidad& Tobago to protest a highwayextension project in theCaribbean country. ActivistWayne Kublalsingh was joinedby a small group of supporters

W A Y N EKUBLALSINGHCLUTCHES ACOPY OF THEB H A G A V A DGITA, ON12TH DAY OFHIS HUNGERS T R I K EOUTSIDE THEP R I M EMINISTER 'SOFFICE.

as the protest returned to thepublic eye for the first time sincehe was briefly hospitalized andtreated with intravenous fluidsbecause of his hunger strike.

Police kept the protestersaway from the sidewalk outsidethe office of Prime MinisterKamla Persad-Bissessar but thegroup spent much of the day inthe street. Kublalsingh said he

will continue his fast untilPersad-Bissessar either halts thehighway extension or agrees toa review of the project thatincludes the effects on theenvironment and several ruralcommunities, something he saysshe agreed to do earlier this year.

"Unless she undertakes tokeep that promise, to do a serioustechnical review with a cost-benefit analysis, a social impactanalysis, hydrological studies, Iwill not put any food or drink intomy mouth," he said. He startedthe hunger strike November 16.He grew increasingly weakbefore he was taken to thehospital, where he said he wasgiven intravenous fluids. Thegovernment, showing apparentconcern for his health, stationedan ambulance near the protestyesterday. He went home inanother ambulance hired by hisfamily. The highway project, whichwill cost more than USD 800million and will connect thesouthern city of San Fernando toone of the country's energy-producing towns, Point Fortin, the

location of a major liquefied naturalgas refinery at the southwesterntip of Trinidad. Opponents wantthe project rerouted because theysay it will damage wetlands anddestroy about 350 homes in ruralcommunities. The prime ministerhas expressed concern forKublalsingh, and hergovernment's health minister metwith him, but she opposes any haltto the project.

"I cannot choose to deprivegenerations of our nation'scitizens of the development whichthe extension of the highwaywould bring," Persad-Bissessarsaid in a speech. Kublalsinghtraces his ancestors to India, asdo many of those in the path ofthe highway project, but he doesnot live in any of the affectedcommunities. He is a lecturer at theUniversity of the West Indies whohas long been an environmentalactivist in the twin-island nation,most prominently in a campaignagainst an aluminum smelterproject that was eventuallycanceled after extensiveprotests.

15-member Saudibusiness delegation

to IndiaJEDDAH: A 15-memberdelegation comprising Saudibusinessmen and executiveswould be visiting India fromNovember 22-30 with theobjective of establishingcommunication between businesshouses of two countries furtherstrengthening trade andcommercial relations. Dr GhaziBinzagr, president of Saudi IndianBusiness Network (SIBN).



canadaFOOTBALL TO'ABSOLUTELY' REMAINA PART OF ROBFORD’S FUTUREIP10

OTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS: Ontario is taking steps to expand the Greenbelt to protect more green space across the province. Publicconsultation meetings will start in December on adding the Glenorchy lands in Oakville to the Greenbelt. These lands would be protectedto prevent development so future generations can enjoy them. Ontario will also hold public consultation meetings on a new Urban RiverValley Greenbelt designation that would protect publicly owned lands near urban waterways, such as the Don, Humber and Sixteen MileCreek river valleys. The Greenbelt is part of the McGuinty government's plan to permanently protect environmentally-sensitive land andfarmland in the Greater Golden Horseshoe for future generations.

Ontario Continues toGrow the Greenbelt OTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS: Ontario is reminding anglers and

hunters to renew their Outdoors Cards. Everyone needs anOutdoors Card, along with a hunting or fishing licence tag, tohunt or fish in the province. The card is valid for three years andall cards expire on the same date at the end of the three-year term- Dec. 31. If your card has expired or is about to expire, now is thetime to renew it. Outdoors Cards can be renewed:

Online at ontario.ca/outdoorscard By calling 1-800-288-1155 In person at a ServiceOntario centre or private issuer

Outdoors CardRenewal Reminder

NB Power may sue overPoint Lepreau cost overruns

The Alward government isinstructing NB Power to developa strategy that will recoup someof the $1 billion in cost overrunsassociated with the PointLepreau refurbishment project.NB Power announced last Fridaythe nuclear reactor had returnedto commercial status, three yearsbehind its original schedule.Now that the nuclearrefurbishment project is finallycompleted, the ProgressiveConservative government saidin the throne speech on Tuesdayit plans to fight to recover some

PREMIER DAVID ALWARD SAID NB POWER WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO DEVELOP A PLAN TO RECOVERSOME OF THE COST OVERRUNS FROM THE POINT LEPREAU REFURBISHMENT.

of the funds spent on purchasingpower as the nuclear reactor satidle. “Your government hasindicated all along that it firmlybelieves it should not have totake responsibility for the costoverruns associated with theproject and that it would exhaustall options to securecompensation for the people ofNew Brunswick,” said Lt. Gov.Graydon Nicholas, who read thethrone speech. “With thecompletion of the project, yourgovernment is of the view thatNB Power can now evaluate the

best options for securingcompensation and will urge NBPower to initiate properrecourse.” Alward said a lawsuitagainst the federal governmentis a possible option, but hewould not commit to a specificstrategy on Tuesday.

“We have now said and weare saying to the leadership ofNB Power, ‘You need to followthrough on whatever optionsmake sense to go forward,’”Alward told reporters. “If alawsuit is something that makessense, then that should be one

of the options that is evaluated.”The former Liberal

government had committed tosuing the federal government forsome of the cost overruns. PrimeMinister Stephen Harper andFinance Minister Jim Flahertyhave repeatedly said they wouldonly pay the contractualobligations associated with therefurbishment project.

The refurbishment projectwas delayed for three years anda major portion of that time wasspent dealing with an issuesurrounding the calandria tubes.The tubes flunked air tightnesstests after being fused withspecial inserts designed to holdthem in place. Earlier this month,it was learned that NB Powersought to purchase what itcalled "Delay in Start-UpInsurance" prior to beginningthe nuclear refurbishmentproject, suggesting it had noexpectation of a federal bailoutif the job went sour. The PointLepreau refurbishment projectwas the first time that AtomicEnergy of Canada Ltd. attemptedto rebuild a Candu-6 reactor.AECL started anotherrefurbishment project inWolsong, South Korea, after thePoint Lepreau refurbishmentstarted. AECL finished theWolsong refurbishment in 2011.

Harper Government AnnouncesNew Designations of NationalHistorical Significance in Quebec

Want to put more money in your pocket?Five most overlooked year end tax strategies

Minister of State BernierHelps Launch StartupCanada Blueprints

TORONTO/BUREAU NEWS :Canadians who want to take fulladvantage of the various tax credits, deductions and otheropportunities for tax savings, need to act quickly, before year end,says CIBC's tax and estate planning expert, Jamie Golombek. "With2012 drawing to a close and the very busy holiday seasonapproaching, Canadians shouldn't forget tax planning opportunitiesthat may disappear if they don't act before year end," said Mr.Golombek. "There are a number of easy ways for Canadians to reducetaxes that they might otherwise owe - but in many cases you need toact before December 31." Mr. Golombek cites the most overlookedstrategies from his recent report:

Donate to your favourite charityDecember 31 is the last day to make a donation and obtain a tax

receipt for 2012. Many charities offer the ability to donate online,with electronic tax receipts that are generated and emailed to youinstantly. For example, if your total 2012 donations exceed $200,each additional $100 donation in 2012 can get you up to $100 back,depending on your province of residence.

Contribute to an RESP for your child or grandchildThe federal government provides a Canada Education Savings

Grant of 20 per cent on the first $2,500 of annual RESP contributionsper child, which can add up to $7,200 to an RESP during a child'slifetime. If you haven't maximized RESP contributions for yourchildren or grandchildren, you can make an enhanced catch-upcontribution in 2012. If your child turned 15 in 2012 and has neverbeen an RESP beneficiary, December 31, 2012 is your last chance tocontribute to an RESP to create CESG eligibility. For example, bycontributing $2,500 to an RESP, you could get $500 of CESGs addedto the RESP account, usually by the following month.

Pay expenses by year end to be eligible for tax deductions andcredits

There are ways to pay less in taxes - but you must act before December 31Claiming expenses, such as interest on money borrowed for

investing or student loans, daycare fees and children's fitness orarts fees, can all provide benefits at tax time. However you must paythese expenses by the end of the year to realize the tax savings for2012. For example, paying $500 for your children's winter swimminglessons before year end could mean up to $75 in reduced taxes.

Review your investmentsThe end of the year is a good time to review the types of

investments you hold, and the accounts in which you hold them.Investments yielding highly-taxed interest income may be best-suited to RRSPs or TFSAs, while Canadian equities, which cangenerate favourably-taxed dividends and capital gains, may be moresuited to non-registered accounts. If you are planning a TFSAwithdrawal in early 2013, consider withdrawing the funds byDecember 31 instead, so you don't have to wait until 2014 to be ableto re-contribute that amount.

Prepare for retirementThere are a number of tax considerations for those just entering

into their retirement years: If you turned 65 in 2012 and have not yet applied for Old Age

Security benefits, remember that retroactive benefits, which can beworth over $6,500, can only be claimed within a limited time. Toreceive those benefits, you should apply as soon as possible. Ifyou turned 71 in 2012, you have until December 31 to make any finalcontributions to your RRSP and convert it into a RRIF or registeredannuity. "These tips are some of the most commonly overlooked,easy ways you can act now to benefit from tax savings when youfile your tax return next spring," says Mr. Golombek. "But keep inmind that tax planning is a year-round affair. Speak to your accountantor tax advisor well in advance of tax filing season to get moreinformation on how to reduce your taxes."

MONTRÉAL, QUEBEC :Today, the Honourable MaximeBernier, Minister of State (SmallBusiness and Tourism), helpedlaunch Startup CanadaBlueprints, a consensus- andcommunity-building exercise,which summarize the feedbackthat Startup Canada receivedfrom Canadian entrepreneursas part of its national tour.

"Small business ownersacross Canada are truly thelifeline of our economy, andmany of them contributed tothese blueprints," saidMinister of State Bernier. "Theirfeedback reinforces ourGovernment's continuedcommitment to providing abetter business environmentfor them to succeed."

The Minister of Stateacknowledged that StartupCanada Blueprints will enhancethe culture of entrepreneurshipin Canada. Increasing awarenessof entrepreneurs in theircommunities is in keeping withthe Harper Government's effortsto foster entrepreneurship bytaking decisive action in supportof small and medium-sized

enterprises (SME). EconomicAction Plan 2012 outlined anumber of measures to supportsmall business, includingdoubling the contributionbudget of the IndustrialResearch Assistance Program tobetter support research anddevelopment. Other measuresinclude extending the temporaryHiring Credit for Small Businessfor one year and limitingEmployment Insurance premiumrate increases.

"Last month, ourGovernment announced our RedTape Reduction Action Plan,which will cut unnecessary redtape and save entrepreneurs timeand money," said Minister ofState Bernier. "Our governmentwill continue to provide supportfor SMEs as they create jobs,growth and long-termprosperity." In Canada, smallbusinesses account for 98percent of companies, employ 48percent of working Canadiansand contribute about 30 percentto the GDP, proving to be keyeconomic drivers andimportant sources of jobcreation.

OTTAWA/ ONTARIO : Onbehalf of the Honourable PeterKent, Canada's EnvironmentMinister and Ministerresponsible for Parks Canada,the Honourable ChristianParadis, Minister of Industryand Minister of State forAgriculture, today announcedthe designation of six newnational historic sites, personsand events in Quebec thatdefine significant moments inCanada’s history.

“It is undeniable that thesepersons, places and eventsplayed important roles in thegrowth of Canada and Quebecas we know them today,” saidMinister Paradis. “We can takegreat pride in the achievementsof these individuals which havecontributed positively toCanadian life, and feel theutmost respect for these placesand events that have influencedthe development of entireregions.” Today'sannouncement commemoratesFrederick Cleveland Morganwhose passion for culture andthe arts helped establish theMontreal Museum of Fine Arts;and Marc-Aurèle Fortin, thetalented painter whoselandscapes capture a way of lifein Quebec that has nowdisappeared. Today'sdesignations also include thehistoric significance of the

former Lamaque mine andBourlamaque Mining Village inAbitibi, a rare and wellpreserved example of a closedmining town. Also recognizedis the historic district of Arvida,known as the “City Built in 135days,” which is an outstanding,well-preserved example of aCanadian single-industry townand a testimony to the growthand development related to thecountry’s aluminum industry.

The other designationsare the Sainte-Croix deTadoussac Mission Church,the oldest wooden church inCanada and an importantmission base for Jesuits and theMissionary Oblates of MaryImmaculate and the Inuit co-operative movement, whichbegan in 1959 and supportedthe development of Inuit artwhile giving Inuit communitiesand individuals the power toparticipate effectively in themanagement of their localeconomy and fostered newskills. “These new designationsoffer special opportunities forall Canadians to betterunderstand and celebrate thesignificant influence ofindividuals whose visionhelped build institutions andenrich Canadian heritage, andof places that are the historicroots of entire regions,” saidMinister Kent.


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Tories and NDP hold on to seats in tight byelections

The Conservative Party won two of three federal byelectionsMonday night, holding on to its seats in Calgary Centre and Durham,Ont., while the NDP kept its seat in Victoria. None of the ridings hadbeen expected to change party hands, though two of them turnedinto close races. NDP candidate Murray Rankin won in Victoria,holding off a surprising challenge from the Green Party's DonaldGalloway. Rankin won with 37.2 per cent of the vote to Galloway's34.3, in a race that seesawed throughout the night. "We knew thiswould be a tough fight," said federal NDP Leader Tom Mulcair, whowas on hand in Victoria to congratulate the newest member of hiscaucus. The NDP is a party at the centre of Canadian life, and onethat is on the move, Rankin said. "I see the faces of a great nationalparty, steadfast in our determination to build a better Canada." InCalgary Centre, the Conservative Party held on to what hastraditionally been one of its safest ridings in the country. Torycandidate Joan Crockatt won with 36.9 per cent of the vote to LiberalHarvey Locke's 32.7 per cent. "Conservative support in Calgary Centreremains strong and growing," the beaming victor maintained afterarriving to a cheering throng at her campaign headquarters. "It was anail biting evening but I'm a new candidate, I'm not an incumbent andbyelections are always challenging for a majority government."Byelections do tend to be hard on sitting governments, but CalgaryCentre wasn't supposed to be a problem for the Harper Conservatives.The riding hadn't seen a three-way race since Reformers andProgressive Conservatives were fighting for the right to roast a Liberal

in the early 1990s. Locke's second-place finish matched the Liberalparty's 1993 high-water mark in Calgary Centre.

Quoting a line from the Leonard Cohen song "Anthem" -- "Thereis a crack in everything; that's how the light gets in" -- Locke said, "Ithink we made a crack." The combined conservative vote CalgaryCentre hadn't fallen below 50 per cent since 1972. But Crockatt's vocalsupport for the upstart Wildrose party in the last Alberta electionappeared to divide the local conservative base, with some openlydefecting to support Locke.

"I think that the question for me as a Liberal that has beenanswered tonight is can a Liberal run competitively in Calgary and theanswer is unquestionably, yes." It seemed the Greens' Chris Turnerwas the deciding factor, with a strong showing that likely took votesaway from the Liberals in a riding that's been painted Tory blue sincethe riding was formed in 1968. "We were defeated at the polls, but wedid not lose anything today," Turner said in a statement. Turner'sstrong campaign may have been aided in the final stretch by Liberalgaffes elsewhere.

First, Liberal MP David McGuinty was quoted calling AlbertaMPs "shills" for the oil industry and suggesting they "go home" andrun for town council if they want to be so parochial. Then a November2010, French-language interview by Justin Trudeau, the Liberalleadership heir apparent, surfaced in which he stated that "Canadaisn't doing well right now because it's Albertans who control ourcommunity and socio-democratic agenda." Trudeau apologized butnot before federal Conservatives had a field day, stalling Liberalmomentum in Calgary Centre and making the Green option -- and awelcome Liberal-Green vote split for Crockatt -- more viable.

Martha Hall Findlay, another Liberal leadership hopeful who, likeTrudeau, spent time in the riding during the byelection, said Mondaythat perceptions of Calgary's political uniformity are changing. "I'vebeen involved with Calgary long enough to know it's not somethingthat's all of a sudden changed," she said.

"I think what has changed is that there is a sense that maybethere's an opportunity for a representation that actually reflects whoCalgarians are." Conservative Erin O'Toole was the runaway winnerin Durham, Ont., retaining the Tory seat in the riding northeast ofToronto with 50.7 per cent and all polls reporting. The seat had beenheld by onetime Conservative MP and cabinet minister Bev Odabefore she resigned in July under a public uproar about her ministerialexpenses. O'Toole said Oda's spending controversies weren't a majorconcern for voters he met while campaigning. "That came up lessand less as we got our message out and as people got to know me asa candidate and realized I'm from this community," said O'Toole,whose father John is a member of the Ontario legislature.

CALGARY CENTRE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE JOAN CROCKATTSPEAKS TO SUPPORTERS FOLLOWING HER WIN IN CALGARY.

Football to 'absolutely' remaina part of Rob Ford’s future

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford isfighting for his job at City Hall,but he has vowed to"absolutely" keep on coachinghigh school football no matterwhat. "I'm not going to stopcoaching these kids," Ford toldreporters after the Don BoscoEagles lost the Metro Bowl onTuesday night, by a score of 28-14. "They’re fantastic, I’m notgoing to turn my back on thesekids." The Eagles lost the gameto a team from Newmarket, Ont.,the Huron Heights Warriors,who had made it to the MetroBowl on two prior occasions, butnever walked away with a victoryin the big game until Tuesday.Ford said the loss was tough forhim and his players. But hecredited the Huron Heightssquad with being the better teamon the field on Tuesday. Bothteams had been undefeated

during their run to the MetroBowl, which took place at RogersCentre as the final game of a fullday of high-school football. Thefirst half of the Metro Bowl wasrough for Don Bosco fans, as theteam fell behind by a score of 21-0. The way Ford saw it, his teamlost the first half and won theremainder of the game. "Wemade a couple of big mistakesearly in the game. You cannot getdown in a championship thatearly by that much," he said. Astwo university football stafferswatching the game on thesidelines put it, turnovers were“killing” the Don Bosco Eaglesin the first half.

In the stands, those rootingfor Ford’s Etobicoke-basedEagles banged together green-and-yellow, inflatablethundersticks, while the Warriorsbrought their own thundersticks

and a large contingent ofcheerleaders to the RogersCentre.

A man who identifiedhimself as Huron Heights teacherChristopher Pettit brought out asign near the end of the gamethat read "REFS MUST BEPINKOS."

Asked to explain themeaning of his sign, Pettit toldCBC News that he disagreedwith the mayor criticizing hispolitical opponents as "leftwing." Pettit said he alsodisagreed with the call fromCoun. Doug Ford, the mayor'sbrother, for people to come downto the Rogers Centre to supportthe mayor, which the HuronHeights teacher said politicizeda high-school footballchampionship.

"That’s a joke," Pettit said.However, Pettit did say he

appreciated the mayor’s effortsto coach football.

Ford had many supportersat the game, several telling CBCNews that they stood behindhim. "I wish more mayors wouldget off their ass and dosomething," said one man whospoke to CBC News on Tuesdayevening. The mayor'sinvolvement in football has beencovered closely by the media thisfall, to the point where DougFord recently questioned "whatthe media is going to chase himon when football season is overwith." The Metro Bowl came justa day after a judge ruled the Fordhad broken the MunicipalConflict of Interest Act whenspeaking and then participatingin a February council vote.

Furthermore, the rulingdeclares that Ford should beremoved from office, an orderthat is to take effect 14 days fromMonday. Ford has said he willappeal and, on Tuesday, heapologized to those who don’tlike the way he handled hisconflict-of-interest situation.

"Looking back, maybe, Icould have expressed myself ina different way," Ford said in aprepared statement.

TORONTO MAYOR ROB FORD IS SEEN REACTING AFTER A PLAY DURING THE METRO BOWL HELDAT ROGERS CENTRE.

Canada says still examiningoptions on CNOOC bid

OTTAWA/BUREAU NEWS: The Canadian government is stillmulling its options as deadlines near on two proposed foreigntakeovers of domestic energy companies, but an official offeredno clues on when or how Ottawa would announce the hotlydebated decisions. Andrew MacDougall, spokesman for PrimeMinister Stephen Harper, did not comment on a report that thefederal government might want China's CNOOC to sell the 7 percentstake that takeover target Nexen Inc holds in the large Syncrudeoil sands joint venture, because fellow Chinese company Sinopechas a 9 percent stake in it. "The government is examining itsoptions," he said by email. The Conservative government is tryingto balance the need for foreign investment to develop naturalresources with concern that China and other countries could snapup a big chunk of the energy sector, and that state-owned firmsmight not play by free-market rules.

Ontario law that ousted Rob Ford now under scrutinyThe Ontario law that forced Toronto Mayor Rob Ford out of office is now under scrutiny, having beencalled a Draconian and unfair law that offers punishment that doesn't fit the crime. Ontario SuperiorCourt Justice Charles Hackland, the same judge who presided over Ford's case, called the MunicipalConflict of Interest Act (MCIA) "a very blunt instrument that's attracted justified criticism." In 2010,Ford used his status at the time as a city councillor to raise money for his football charity, Toronto'sIntegrity Commissioner reported. The commission requested that Ford pay back the sum of the $3,150raised, but he refused. Ford was found to be in a monetary conflict of interest, even though he did notprofit from the money directly. The issue then came before city council and on Feb. 7, the mayor waspart of a council vote that sought to remove his duty to pay that sum. The act does not allow the personinvolved in the conflict of interest to discuss the matter, so the fact that Ford spoke and voted on theissue at council went against the law.

Poll: Majority agree withdecision to remove mayor(Contd. from page 1)

Mayor's approval ratings high despite judgmentMayor Ford enjoys the approval of more than 4-in-10

Torontonians (42%), and this f igure hasn ' t moved formonths.

One half agree offence merits removal from officeOne half of Torontonians say the offence the mayor

was found guilty of (voting against requiring himself toreturn funds he had raised for his high school football teamusing city letterhead) merits removal from office (52%) while4-in 10 disagree (41%). One fifth of those who voted forMayor Ford agree (19%) the offence merits removal fromoffice.

Most agree with judgmentWhen presented with a list of alternative outcomes to

the case, the largest group (32%) opted for the actualjudgment, which found the mayor guilty with an awarenessof wrongdoing and removed him from office. This wasfollowed by one quarter who opted for a finding of guiltwith no intention of wrongdoing, and no removal from office(27%). Also considered were being found guilty with nointent and sti l l being removed from office (18%) and,paradoxically, a f inding of guil t with intention but noremoval from office (12%). Those who opt for the last choicetend to be in the lowest income stratum and are also Fordsupporters .

Most agree mayor should stay for two weeksThe largest single group in our poll think the mayor

should be allowed to stay in office for the 14 days thejudgment specified (36%), but, combined with one quarterwho want the mayor gone immediately (27%), close to twothirds want the mayor gone (63%), compared to just onethird who think the mayor should not leave office at all(34%). The latter opinion is shared by three quarters ofthose who approve of Rob Ford (74%). Majority agreeMayor should be allowed to serve during appeal

Just more than half say the mayor should be allowed toserve while he appeals the judgment against him (52%),while fewer disagree (43%). Results break predictably alongpro and anti Ford lines.

Few think judge overstepped his boundsJust one third think the judge exceeded his authority in

removing the mayor from office (35%), compared to morethan half who disagree (56%). Two thirds think mayor hasbrought his troubles on himself

Two thirds agree Mayor Ford has brought his recentnegative publicity upon himself (61%), and this percentagehas increased since we asked it on November 16 and 17(56%). One third think the mayor has been victimized bythe media (33%) and this result has held steady since lastweek (35%).

The poll also revealed that in a race against Rob Ford(32%), Adam Vaughan (12%) and Shelley Carroll (5%), Chowwould take 41%. In a race against Councillor Doug Ford(26%), Adam Vaughan (16%) and Shelley Carroll (5%), Chowwould take 40%.

In a race against Deputy Mayor Doug Holyday (29%),Vaughan (14%) and Carroll (4%), Chow would take 38%.

A much closer race would be between Vaughan (27%),radio host John Tory (26%) and Rob Ford (29%). In thismatch-up, Shelley Carroll takes 8%.

In a three person match-up between Doug Holyday(30%) and Vaughan (31%), Carroll would trail (12%).

In a three-way with Vaughan (33%) and Carroll (13%),Rob Ford would win a squeaker (37%). Finally, AdamVaughan (37%) wins a three-way with Carroll (12%) andDoug Ford (28%).



indiaindia ‘MAMATA AWARETHAT TMC WORKERSARE EXTORTINGMONEY’

Ram Jethmalani attacks Arun Jaitley:I will not take orders from him

FDI in retail: We have the numbersin Parliament, says PM after meetingNEW DELHI: The government on Tuesday said that the UPA wasready to discuss along with a vote the issue of FDI in multi-brandretail under any rule in Parliament.

"We are not concerned about a vote," parliamentary affairsminister Kamal Nath said. "It is for the Lok Sabha Speaker to decideunder which rule a discussion on FDI should be held," Kamal Nathadded.

Kamal Nath was speaking to reporters after a meeting of UPA'scoordination committee.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh also asserted that UPA hasthe numbers.

"Yes, we are confident of numbers," the Prime Minister toldreporters after an hour-long meeting leaders of UPA which presenteda united picture.

He was commenting on stalemate in Parliament over FDI issueleading to adjournment of Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha for the fourthday in a row since the Winter Session began on November 22.

"The UPA is fully united on any decision of the Speaker and theGovernment...all constituents are firmly behind the Government,"Kamal Nath said after the meeting.

Referring to yesterday's all-party meeting, he said, "Largernumber were in favour of discussion to be decided by the Speaker."Nath said this was discussed today and he will meet the Speaker toconvey the sense of yesterday's meeting.

Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde, who is also Leader of theLok Sabha, said, "By Monday, everything would be decided andeverything would be settled."

UPA met a day after the all-party meeting convened by thegovernment to break the logjam. UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi,Rahul Gandhi, defence minister A K Antony, RLD's Ajit Singh, DMK's

T R Baalu, NCP's Sharad Pawar and Praful Patel, National Conferenceleader Farooq Abdullah and finance minister P Chidambaram wereamong those present.

The Government got a big relief as the DMK, which was so farambivalent on the issue of voting on FDI, said it would stand by itwith "bitterness" to keep communal forces away and not let thegovernment fall.

"When this discussion comes in the Parliament, though theremay be thousands of differences (between the UPA and the DMKon the issue), thinking about the unfavourable incidents that mayemerge if this government falls at the Centre, it has been decided tosupport the UPA with bitterness", DMK chief M Karunanidhi said.

Congress is the largest party in the United Progressive Alliance(UPA) with 206 MPs. The DMK has 18 MPs.

PHULBANI (Odisha): A Fast Track cour t today sentenced 12people to six years' imprisonment after they were convicted ofbeing involved in the violence during 2008 riots in Odisha'sKandhamal district.Additional Session Judge B N Mishra of Fast Track Cour t-II alsoimposed Rs 5,000 each as fine on the convicts in connectionwith arson, rioting and house torching at Jarkinaju village underRaikia area on August 25, 2008.The court ordered that in case of non-payment of the fine amount,each convict would be required to undergo an additional jailterm of one year.However, 10 others who had been accused in the case wereacquitted due to lack of evidence.The tr ibal-dominated Kandhamal distr ict had witnessedlargescale violence in the aftermath of the killing of VHP leaderLaxmanananda Saraswat i and four of h is fo l lowers onJanmasthami day on August 23, 2008.About 38 people were killed and hundreds of houses and placesof worship torched during the communal violence in the districtand elsewhere, sources said.

Court sentences 12 to RIfor role in Kandhamal riots

NEW DELHI: Realising that government has mustered the num-bers for the debate and voting on FDI in retail, BJP today allegedthe Manmohan Singh dispensation uses institutions to win thesuppor t of other par ties and said division of votes will "expose"such organisations."We are ready for a discussion on FDI in retail only under Rule184 (which entails voting). The country wants to know whichpar ty really suppor ts or opposes FDI in retail. There were somepar ties which were earlier opposed to it but are now suppor tingFDI," BJP spokesperson Shahnawaz Hussain said.Government has reached out to its ally DMK and par ties like SPand BSP to win their support on FDI in retail decision.While DMK chief M Karunanidhi said his par ty will suppor t thegovernment in Parliament on FDI to keep communal forces atbay, SP and BSP have said it should be left to the Chair in bothHouses to decide under what clause the debate should be held."Government has intruments which it uses to change negativeinto positive... We want to expose such par ties which havechanged their stand," Hussain said. BJP has often accused thegovernment of using CBI to win the suppor t of SP and BSP. SPChief Mulayam Singh Yadav and BSP supremo Mayawati arefacing charges of graft which are being probed by CBI.

FDI: Govt uses institutionsto win over allies, BJP says

New Delhi: Delhi BJP today expressed unhappiness over policeinvestigation into the killing of liquor baron Ponty Chaddha andhis brother Hardeep, saying the probe is not being conducted"seriously and thoroughly".In a letter to Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar, Delhi BJPpresident Vijender Gupta alleged that Hardeep had links withlocal politicians including a Delhi Minister and asked him toensure a thorough investigation into the case.

BJP demands fair probe inPonty Chadha case

CREMATION SITE OF BAL THACKERAYSIMILAR TO AYODHYA, SHIV SENA SAYSMUMBAI: Shiv Sena today saidthe place where Sena supremoBal Thackeray's last rites wereconducted was similar toAyodhya.

"The place whereBalasaheb's last r i tes wereconducted at the Shivaji Parkis similar to Ayodhya. Thesanctity of the place should bemaintained. It is like a templefor us and we won't remove thestructure that has come up atthe cremation site," Sanjy Rauttold reporters here.

He also asked thegovernment and court not tointervene in the issue. "Thegovernment and court shouldnot come in between," headded.

"Its sanctity is similar to

Ayodhya. We are not calling ita memorial. But we want thememorial at the Shivaji Park,"Raut said.

Senior party leaderManohar Joshi first made thedemand for the memorial of BalThackeray at Shivaji Park, soon

after Thackeray was cremated.The Sena patriarch died on

17th of this month at his'Matoshree' residence.

NEW DELHI: Suspended BJP member RamJethmalani, at the centre of a controversialdemand for party president Nitin Gadkari'sresignation, is not backing down from hisstrident criticism of the party and itsleadership. He has written a second letter toMr Gadkari, which says, "I am convinced you(Mr Gadkari) are firmly set on the path ofsuicide and you are determined to drag thewhole party with you."

The letter also hit out at Sushma Swarajand Arun Jaitley for their opposition to theappointment of the new Central Bureau ofInvestigation (CBI) chief Ranjit Sinha. Mr Jethmalani dared the partyto expel him, saying he was ready for it. "If I am guilty (of makingfalse allegations), they will expel me. I am ready for it," he said at apress briefing in New Delhi today.

"Gadkari's incident (of facing allegations of corruption) has hit

the image of the party... they willlose millions of votes... I am notresponsible for their lack ofwisdom," he said.

The BJP has sent ashowcause notice to MrJethmalani, asking why heshouldn't be removed from theparty. He though claimed that thenotice has not reached him yet. "Ihave read about it in the press. Iwill reply to it if required, otherwiseI will tear it up and throw it in the

dustbin," a combative Mr Jethmalani replied.He also said the deadline set by the BJP for him to respond was

not acceptable. "I am a busy lawyer, politician... are they a dictator?I need time till end of December and I will tell Gadkari that," MrJethmalani said.

FACEBOOK ARRESTS: SENA CALLS FOR BANDH ASTWO COPS SUSPENDED, MAGISTRATE SHIFTED

The Shiv Sena called for a bandh after two police officers,including the police chief of Thane (Rural), were on Tuesdaysuspended for the arrest of two girls over a Facebook post

criticising the shutdown for Bal Thackeray's funeral, while thejudicial magistrate who remanded them in custody was shuntedout. SP Ravindra Sengaonkar and senior police inspector ShrikantPingle have been suspended and a departmental inquiry orderedagainst them, Maharashtra home minister RR Patil told reporters.

He assured that the departmental inquiry would be completedin the shortest possible time.

Patil said that additional SP Sangram Nishandar has been"warned in writing and reprimanded" for dereliction of duty.

"Wrong sections were applied against the girls. There was noneed to take hasty action (against the girls)," Patil said, addingsenior officers will probe what charges can be dropped.

Earlier, the Bombay High Court transferred judicial magistrateRG Bagade who first remanded Shaheen Dhada and RenuSrinivasan in custody and granted bail to them. The two girls werearrested last Monday after the former posted a Facebook statuslamenting the November 18 shutdown and the latter "liked" it.

Kolkata: Trinamool Congress cadres are engaged in extor tionand Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee knows about it, a disgruntledminister has said."Mamata Banerjee is claiming her par ty won't be involved inextor tion. But par ty cadres are extor ting money from peoplebefore my very eyes," said Rabindranath Bhattacharya to aBengali news channel."I believe she (Banerjee) knows all these," said the legislatorfrom Singur who has been upset since he was moved from theagriculture ministry to the low key statistics and programmeimplementation depar tment last week.The septuagenarian retired head master was Banerjee's trustedaide during the 2007 peasant movement in Singur area where aTata Nano car plant was under construction.The Singur movement against the Left Front's acquisition of farmland for setting up a Tata Motors Nano car plant played a key rolein the Trinamool victory in last year's elections.The minister's comments come close on the heels of the chiefminister's claim that she did not need "cut money" to run herpar ty. "The Trinamool does not need money from the government.We will contest elections by raising money by selling my paintings,"Banerjee said during an official programme Saturday.

‘Mamata aware that TMCworkers are extorting money’


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13 die after drinking cough syrup in Pakistan

LAHORE/BUREAU NEWS:Thirteen people have died in amain Pakistani city afterdrinking cough syrupsuspected of being toxic,police said Monday. Thevictims were all drug addictswho apparently drank thecough syrup in an attempt to

syrup was sold and sent asample to determine whether itwas toxic, said Khan.Elsewhere in the country, abomb hidden in a cementconstruction block exploded inthe southern city of Karachikilling one person, said seniorpolice officer Farooq Awan.Four o ther people werewounded, he said. The bombcontained about 1 kilogram(2.2 pounds) of explosives andwas detonated by a mobilephone, said Awan. Pakistansuspended mobi le phoneservice throughout most ofthe country on Saturday andSunday to prevent a t tacksagainst Shiite Muslims duringa major re l ig iouscommemoration. Despite theban, a pair of bombings over

get high, said police officerMultan Khan. Khan said theydied at various hospitals in theeastern city of Lahore over thepast three days. Five otheraddicts who drank the coughsyrup were being treated. Policearrested the owners of threedrug stores where the cough

the weekend killed at least 13people . Awan, the pol iceofficer, said he suspected thebomb in Karachi was meant tota rge t Shi i tes over theweekend, but militants werenot ab le to de tonate i tbecause of the mobile phoneban. Shi i tes a re cur ren t lyobserving the holy month ofMuharram. Pakistani Shiiteson Sunday marked Ashoura,the most important day of themonth. Pakistan has a longhis tory of Sunni Musl imextremists targeting Shiites,who they consider heretics.

Also Monday, police inPakistan's capital, Islamabad,found and defused a bombplanted underneath the car ofone of Pakis tan ' s mostprominent TV anchors ,Hamid Mir of Geo Television.

The bomb was made upof half a kilogram (1 pound)of explosives stuffed in a tincan, said Is lamabad policechief Bani Amin. It was placedin a bag and attached to thebot tom of Mir ' s car, sa idAmin. One of Mir's neighborsnoticed the bomb underneaththe car after the TV anchorreturned from a local market,and the police were notified,said Rana Jawad, a seniorofficial at Geo TV.

‘Kasab hanging mayaffect Pak trial’

ISLAMABAD/BUREAU NEWS : While the trial of those accusedof masterminding the 26/11 Mumbai attacks continues in fits andstarts, the hanging of Ajmal Kasab may have a negative impacton the Rawalpindi trial, warn legal experts. “In the absence ofpressure from the Pakistani government, suspects may be let offthe hook,” said a government official, requesting anonymity.Refuting the rumours, interior minister Rehman Malik said thatthe government will not let anyone derail the process.

Currently, mastermind Zaki-ur Rehman Lakhvi and six othersare facing an in-camera trial being heard by the Anti TerrorismCourt (ATC) at the Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi. They have beencharged with training, execution, handling, abetment, conspiring,financing and commanding the Mumbai terror attacks. WhileLakhvi has been accused of planning the attacks, four others —LeT’s communications expert Zarar Shah, Abu al-Qama, HamadAmin Sadiq and Shahid Jamil Riaz — have been termed asfacilitators, managers of funds and helping in locating hideoutsfor the attackers in Rawalpindi. Recent statements by five CIDinspectors who testified against the perpetrators is a step in theright direction, say observers. “The evidence that has beencollected is being presented in court,” said legal expert MuhammadAfridi. This also implies that the Pakistan government has decidedto move ahead with the trial after years of inactivity. “We need tosee more progress, more testimonies,” said political analyst TalatMasood. So far, Pakistan’s Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)has identified 20 others as suspects involved in the planning andexecution of the attacks. The FIA says it has now gathered thephotographs of all these suspects involved directly or indirectlyin the Mumbai attacks. According to report, these terror suspectshad provided logistical and monetary support to the 10 gunmenwho attacked Mumbai. The statements suggest that the Pakistanigovernment has investigated the charges made by their Indiancounterparts, say officials. Rehman Malik insisted that it is wrongto suggest that Pakistan is not interested in bringing the guilty tojustice. He added that the process was complicated.

YASSER ARAFAT'S TOMB DUG UPRAMALLAH: Palestinianengineers on Tuesday dug upthe tomb of late leader YasserArafat to take samples from hisremains for poison tests, sourcessaid.

The head of the Palestiniancommittee investigating Arafat'sdeath, Tawfiq Tirawi, waspresent during the diggingbeside investigators and expertsfrom Switzerland, France andRussia, Xinhua quoted sourcesas saying.

Arafat's remains are still inthe tomb, the sources said,adding that they will be exhumedand moved to a mosque near thetomb in the Palestinianpresidency's Ramallahheadquarters.

Tight security measureswere taken to ensure the secrecyof the process.

The investigation aims tofind out if Arafat's death in aFrench hospital Nov 11, 2004,resulted from poisoning. The

Palestinians suspect that Israelhad poisoned Arafat when hewas besieged in his Ramallahheadquarters before falling ill.

Earlier this year, Swissexperts tested Arafat's personalbelongings as part of adocumentary aired by Al-Jazeera,the Doha-based TV channel. Thereport cited the Institute ofRadiation Physics as saying thattraces of radioactive polonium-210 were found on Arafat'sunderwear and toothbrush.

Arafa's widow, Suha, filed acivil lawsuit at a French hospitalasking for a murder investigationinto her husband's death. ThePalestinian leadership alsodecided to bring in the Russiansfor more credible inquiry.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012property & decor

If you're all for comfort and want to give your bedroom a makeover,but without spending too much money, Shabby chic is a greatdecorating theme. Here are some simple steps to decorating a

Shabby chic bedroom. The Shabby chic style: What is this style?It's one where you find something worthwhile at your flea markettrips. It could be distressed furniture, antique pieces, old-fashioned

patterns and romantic/femininetouches. Anything that invokesthoughts of comfort and relaxationwith elements like faded furnishingsdefines shabby chic style. It's notsloppy: There's a differencebetween making your bedroom lookcozy or comfortable and undone. Ifyou are choosing Shabby chicfurniture pieces, opt for throws thatare a bit formal. Also, make sure thatyour items don't appear toodistressed or old otherwise they willcheapen the look of your room.Recycle something old: Theadvantage of this style is that youget to recyclable and use your oldthings and give them a new lease of

life. So instead of a new bedspread, use one of your grandmother'shand-made quilts. You can also search antique stores for uniqueitems, which can add some history and character to your bedroom!Don't match your stuff: Don't match your dresser, cupboard andnightstands. Instead, find different pieces of antique furniture thatcomplement each other. Same rules apply to the linens.

Give your bedroom amakeover in 5 easy steps With the congestion of

urban city life,vegetable gardens for

apartment dwellers seem like animpossible prospect. However,the concept of kitchen gardensis picking up in India, as morepeople staying in apartmentswant their own home-grownvegetables. Gardens can grow on a balcony,along a fence, or even incontainers in an apartmentwindow. With a little bit ofresearch and creativity, you canenjoy fresh herbs and vegetableseven in your own high-risebuilding. We talk to Mullaivan,founder of an organisation thatdonates free saplings to people.

Deciding on what to grow:If you stay in an apartment, youwill not have the freedom to growa full-fledged kitchen garden, butyou can grow certain veggies insmaller areas. You can growvegetables like brinjal, tomato,spring onion, radish andcapsicum, salad greens likecucumber and lettuce leaf andessential herbs like coriander,mint, curry leaf, green chilly etc.But, it will be difficult to growonions and potatoes. Selectingcontainers: You need to considertwo factors while selectingcontainers — the vegetable youwant to grow and the space

Grow vegetables in your apartment

available. Plants like curry leaf orchilly will require a much smallerpot, as compared to vegetableslike cucumber and capsicum,which will require a bigger pot.

Window boxes are idealfor flats as they look attractiveand are convenient.

Stone pots or terracotta

pots allow plants to breathe freely,but are difficult to shift.

Wooden containers shieldplants from heat but they mightgive out a foul smell.

Place plastic saucersunder the pot as this will preventwater and soil spillage.

You can also use old

buckets and wire baskets forhanging smaller plants.

Try to avoid usingcontainers with a small opening.

Make drain holes in all thepots.

Seeds: Seedlings are easilyavailable in various nurseries andshould be planted carefully,without harming the tender roots.Even seeds from tomatoes or bittergourd can be used.

Soil: It is the most importantthing to be considered. Soilshould be light, disease-free andhave the capacity to holdmoisture. Organic manure orcompost can make for wonderfulgrowing medium. You can addorganic kitchen waste to it.

Watering: Plants needconstant moisture, with mostplants requiring daily watering.But excessive watering is notgood either and may lead todiseases. Fertilisers: Mostchemical fertilisers are easilyavailable in the market but liquidorganic fertilisers are the bestoption. Another option would beto water the plants with a solutionmade with neem leaves or flowers.Insects and diseases: Regularchecks on the plants is a must.'Companion gardening' is the bestbet to keep insects away. Forexample, planting garlic betweentomatoes will keep pests away.

E ven the mos tconf iden t homedecora tor can be

confused when it comes toadding personal style to yourkitchen. Without a bit of funto go with the function, thefanc ies t p ro fess ionalrenovation - replete though itmay be with gorgeous granitecounters and gleaming brand-new appliances - can end upfeel ing a b i t , wel l ,anonymous. But there areactually lots of ways you canmake your kitchen uniquely

At home in your kitchenarrangement of herbed oils inbeaut i ful bot t les , a marblemortar and pestle, or a chinabowl filled with garlic bulbsadd an organic feeling.

3. Create vignettes in thekitchen, for a look that's bothpract ica l and visual lypleasing. Next to the coffeemaker, put out a selection ofpre t ty cups and matchingcreamer and sugar bowl;arrange a wooden knife blockand breadbox nex t to ahandsome maple cu t t ingboard.

yours, and best of all, none ofthem cost much money. Hereare a few ideas:

1. Pick a theme for yourkitchen and collect items thatref lec t i t . Some greattraditional kitchen motifs arestrawberries or vegetables;chickens or cows.

2 .Beaut i fu l k i tchenimplements can dress up aki tchen and re l ieve thecoldness that sometimes goeswith smooth materials such asgrani te and s tainless s teel .Beaut i fu l pepper mi l ls , an

ADD ROMANCE TO YOUR BEDROOMInterior architect Nisha

Jamvwal tells us about 17ways to make your

bedroom look romantic. Thisis perhaps the mostromantic space in the house,where you spend themaximum time at night andlounge during the day. Alittle creativity and someingenuity, and viola - amundane space cantranslate into a coffee-tablebook example of dazzlingromantic style. Let me showyou how...Private sanctuaryMaking your bedroom into acave-like cosseted privatesanctuary is treatingyourself to intimatemoments of recharging yourtired batteries in an

atmosphere of romance,comfort, passion and thatinimitable feeling of beingloved and protected. Yourbedroom can then becomethat escape retreat whereyou would unwind from arushed, traffic-angst day.Large, thick mattress tosink inThe most importantaccoutrement in a bedroomis of course a large king-sizebed or a show stopper four-poster antique bed that isgrand and luxurious, with aneighteen inch mattress thatallows you to sink into thesoothing relief of unwindingaway from cares. There is acertain romance in acosseting deep mattress.Soft cosetting bed-head

Dramatic shapes for bed-heads - artistic, novel,creative, extraordinary,transform this high-utilityarea into a statement ofsoft romantic mood. Thepadding and fabric makefor a romantic feel.A cosy boudoirCreate a private nook byadding furniture usuallyconsidered living roompieces. A light armchair,an under-the-bedupholstered seater oncastors that can be pulledout, a lazy boy, aninteresting ottoman,sofas, rocking chairs,matching overstuffedloveseats can prop thisroom up to have apassionate lounge feel.

Window seatA bay window or acantilevered slab of stoneout of the window usingbrackets beneath, createsan additional windowseat or a box windowwhere you could spendtime ruminating or evenreading a book.Intimate bistroA round breakfast tableof 30" diameter, set withtwo chairs, invites privateconversations, is greatfor secret breakfast awayfrom the rest of the home.That post passionmorning cup of tea withyour lover opposite you, isan inimitable moment thatyou hold within you throughthe day.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 property & decor

Square or oval? Patterned or plain? Brightly hued, subdued orsomewhere in between? The myriad choices in pattern, style,colour, fabric and size, not to mention price, can make buying

an area rug rather anxiety provoking. Thankfully, there are a fewguidelines that will take some of the confusing guesswork out ofchoosing a rug, and put some fun into shopping for one.

Square or oval? Patterned or plain? Brightly hued, subdued orsomewhere in between?

The myriad choices in pattern, style, colour, fabric and size, notto mention price, can make buying an area rug rather anxietyprovoking. Thankfully, there are a few guidelines that will take someof the confusing guesswork out of choosing a rug, and put somefun into shopping for one.

The lowdownon buying rugsIf sophistication and

innovativeness is the extraedge you want to add to

your home decor, what betterthan use a cocktail of the coloursblack and white to decorate yourabode.

The two colours symboliseclass in two different contexts;but a punch of the two can createsuch simplistic yet elegantimpression. And to add to this,

there's also that element of dramathat one can't give away whenthere's a blend of black andwhite. - Using black and white todecorate the flooring and tocolour of small rooms is the mostbasic one can do. For instance,you can go for black flooring foryour bathroom, and then use thebathroom fittings in white. Thisgives it a perfect look.

- Walls, if done well,enhance the look of every house.Paint your walls black and white.Either go for a proportional 3:1

How about a black& white home?

look by painting three wallsblack and one wall white, or gowith diagonal walls painted in thecontrast colours. Stripes in blackand white or spraying blackpaint over white walls are othersyou can opt for.

- You could also paint thewalls white and then use blackphoto frames or wall hangingson the same wall to add charm.

- Tiles and floor paper in the

combination of black and whitelook great. The checkered onesmight seem out of style, but arestill elegant. Use tiles lined withthe contrast colours, this way itlooks a little less dramatic thanthe one before. - Decorate yourdesk or tables in the black-whitecombo. Spread a black tablecloth and display all-whiteobjects on the table. Other waysare to use furnitures withcomplementing shades against ablack and white combinationwall. This also adds modishness.

DOING UP YOURSTUDY YOUR WAYEveryone wants a room of one's own. No, not the kind that

Virginia Woolf had referred to but a small, quiet room whereyou can spend some time with your favourite books away

from the madness of the world outside. For many, reading isrecreational. Given a choice, everyone would want to have that littlespace in the house to do what you like the most without any speckof distraction. Having a study at homes and apartments is a rareluxury, thanks to space constraints. However, it is not impossible."A study or an office space in home should be a cosy corner that isrelatively tucked away from the on-goings in the house especiallyaway from the television," says Shweta Kaushik, a multi-disciplinarydesign consultant based in Mumbai.

There are umpteen things that go into planning and decoratinga study room - from the colour and kind of furniture to the allotmentof space and so on. Below are a few ideas that you may implementwhile doing up your own study at home:

DecorAmbience is the foremost important thing to be taken care of

while decorating your study. The comfort level of the room rests inyour hands.

Casual setting: Do up your reading corner with a laid-back andrelaxed theme in mind. Throw a few bean bags, cushions and sittingmats on the floor. Get a low, wooden coffee table where you canplace your computer or laptop. A bright coloured rug will help addmore drama to the already informal setting. For newspapers andmagazines, pick multi-coloured book holders that will further take away theseriousness of a conventional study room. Not to mention, pick acontemporary design for the bookshelf and stack all your favourite books.Formal setting: Serious work needs serious atmosphere. A large bookshelf isa must for such setting, especially the one that has glass doors. Place yourbooks neatly on the shelf to give it an organised look. A smaller bookshelfcan be placed beside it to store all your stationery. A dark wooden table anda chair to go along with it will complete the look. Ensure that the table hassufficient drawers where you can store important documents. Also,arrangement of equipments like printers and routers can be neatly doneup using wire managers that help reduce clutter.

LightingThe role of lights while you read or work is vital. You don't want

your study to be too bright or too dim therefore choosing the aptlighting can be tricky.

Hrithik raisesthe bar to 30cr

Virender Sehwag revolutionised Test cricketKareena Kapoor looks sexy in yet another desi avatar in her latest item number Fevicol Se from Dabangg 2.

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Becomes the first actor to charge the amount upfront, andgets it for Siddharth Anand's remake of Knight And DayHrithik Roshan has done it again. He has hiked his fee for

the second time in six years. And this time, the jump is as much as50 per cent. In 2006, the actor had hiked his fee by 21 per cent.

While you do the math, let's sum it up for you. Hrithik hasreportedly charged a jaw-dropping amount of Rs 30 crore fromFox Star Studios, the producers of his next Siddharth Ananddirectorial - the official remake of Hollywood hit Knight And Daystarring Tom Cruise and Cameron Diaz. And this is the highest

amount any actor has charged up front till date. The last time anystar came close to this was Salman Khan, who charged Rs 27crore for Ek Tha Tiger. Apparently, the actor who is currentlycompleting his home production Krrish 3 with director daddyRakesh, took the decision after the runaway success ofAgneepath earlier this year. Though the production house andHrithik chose to remain tightlipped about the Knight And Daydeal, several trade experts and analysts confirmed Hrithik's pricehike off the record. In fact trade analyst Amod Mehra opined, "Sowhat if Hrithik is charging Rs 30 crore for the film? I think it's lesscompared to what he gives in to his projects." According to asource from the trade, there are only a handful of actors who areconsidered for solohero projects these days. And most of them(namely, Shah Rukh Khan, Aamir Khan, Salman Khan and AkshayKumar) have a profit-sharing model of remuneration. "Producersoften want the top four or five actors. And this is the price youpay for them," said Mehra and added, "The business of cinemahas grown with time. And if one wants to recover the cost ofmaking a film, they need one of these big stars and pay them whatthey demand. They justify the price."

NEW DELHI/BUREAU NEWS: Swashbuckling opening batsmanVirender Sehwag will become India`s ninth cricketer to play 100 Testswhen he walks onto the field at Mumbai`s Wankhede Stadium Fridayin the second cricket Test againstEngland. In the 99 Test matches hehas so far played, the 34-year-oldamassed 8,448 runs at an averageof 50.89 and a staggering strike rateof 82.45 to boot -- amazing figuresfor a Test batsman. The Delhi batsman has scored 23hundreds over the last 12 years,including four double centuries andtwo triple centuries with a highestof 319 scored against South Africaat Chennai in March 2008. That washis second triple ton, the first (309)being against Pakistan at Multan in 2004. The knock against the Proteasincluded 42 boundaries and five sixes and came at a rollicking strike

rate of 104.93. Sehwag became the first Indian to score 300 runs in aninnings eclipsing V.V.S. Laxman`s memorable 281 which he scored atEden Gardens in 2001, and that March 2004 innings in Multan earned

him the title of `Sultan of Multan.` These two big ones putthe `Nawab of Najafgarh` in elite company as one of theonly four batsmen to have scored two triple centuries. Theothers are cricket`s demi-god Don Bradman, batting legendBrian Lara and destructive West Indian Chris Gayle.Sehwag, who made his first-class debut as a bowler whowas a handy bat lower down the order, was moved to thetop by skipper Sourav Ganguly at Lord`s in 2002 to find aplace for him in the side as he could not have fitted in themiddle-order. This reluctant change came about after hebecame the 11th Indian to score a hundred on debut battingin the middle-order against South Africa in Bloemfonteinin 2001. In his first Test as an opener, Sehwag struck abelligerent 84 and he came to stay as an opener, though he

kept saying that he would prefer to bat in the middle-order despitehis resounding success as an opener.

Wild card for SomdevDevvarman; Berdych topseed in Chennai Open

CHENNAI/BUREAU NEWS: India's No.1 singles player SomdevDevvarman was on Thursday accorded a wild card entry whileWorld No.6 Tomas Berdych of Czech Republic has been giventhe top billing in the 18th ATP Aircel Chennai Open commencingnext month. Devvarman, who had pulled out of the previousedition because of a recurring shoulder injury, has been giventhe first of the two wild cards for the event to be held at theSDAT Tennis Stadium from December 31 to January 6. The playingfield, sans defending champion Milos Raonic of Canada, will seeboth the India and International players in action includingBerdych, World No.9 Janko Tipsarevic, two-time former singleschampion and World No.15 Marin Cilic and World No.17 StanislasWawrinka in addition to Benoit Paire, Robin Haase and Yen-Hsun Lu. This will be 26-year-old Berdych's second visit to thetournament, who led the Czech team to victory against Spain atthe Davis Cup Final held this past weekend.

There is global compassion shortage: Anil Kapoor

Many years back, I was with the Dalai Lama on the sameflight. I was at that time reading the script of my film

'Armaan' — in which my role required me to be compassion-ate. On seeing the Dalai Lama, I could not resist taking his

blessings. When I got his blessings, I secretly felt that Iwould win a National and Filmfare award for that film.

For the longest time, I have shown compassion towards I,me, myself. Forget my neighbhours, friends and least of all,animals, I could not even remember my children's birthdays.

The person who shook me out from my self-indulgence was mywife Sunita. She showed me the mirror and asked me if what I wasdoing made me happy. I said no. I am tired and miserable and thatstarted my process of discovering compassion. My first step wasreading about people who have led a compassionate life. And it isduring this time, I read about Gandhiji and decided to produceGandhi My Father.

Mahatma Gandhi said, "There is always enough for everyman's need but never enough for any man's greed. Today, there isso much talk about global food, land and water shortage. Butwhat we really have is global compassion shortage. He also saidthat the greatness of a nation can be judged by the way its animalsare treated. According to a United Nations report, the livestockindustry is the single largest contributor to global warming; largerthan factories and automobiles. The amount of water that goesinto the production of one hamburger is equivalent to the amountof water you use for bathing for six months. Globally, we produceenough food to feed 10 billion people against a population of 7billion. No one would sleep hungry; forget about dying ofstarvation. Yet, tens of thousands of children do because a largepart of this grain is used to feed cows and chickens which form apart of a non-vegetarian's diet. "


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UpcomingBOLLYWOOD Movies

TALAASHRELEASE DATE: 30-Nov-2012STARING: Aamir Khan, Kareena Kapoor,Rani MukerjiDIRECTOR(S): Reema KagtiPRODUCER(S): Aamir Khan,FarhanAkhtar, Ritesh SidhwaniWriter : Reema Kagti, Zoya Akhtar

KUCH SPICE TO MAKEIT MEETHARELEASE DATE: 29-Nov-2012STARING: Purab Kohli, NauheedCyrusi, Mansheel GujralDIRECTOR(S): Adeeb RaisPRODUCER(S) : MadmidaasFilms, Syesha Kapoor

FOUR TWO KA ONERELEASE DATE: 07-Dec-2012STARING: Jimmy Shergill, RajpalYadav...DIRECTOR(S): Anwar KhanPRODUCER(S): Sunil ShahGenre :Comedy

JEET LENGEY JAHAANRELEASE DATE: 30-Nov-2012STARING: Goldy Sumal, Paras SinghMinhas, Ajay Shukla...DIRECTOR(S): Lalit BishtPRODUCER(S): Sanju SinghGenre :Drama, Social

KHILADI 786RELEASE DATE: 07-Dec-2012STARING: Akshay Kumar, HimeshReshammiya, Paresh Rawal, Asin...DIRECTOR(S): Ashish R MohanProducer : Akshay KumarGenre : Action, Thriller

10ML LOVERELEASE DATE: 07-Dec2012

STARING: Rajat Kapoor, Tisca

Chopra, Purab Kohli, Tara

Sharma, Neil Bhoopalam

DIRECTOR(S): Sharat

Katariya

Producer: Sunil Doshi

Genre :Comedy, Romance

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Cast: Cast: Irrfan, Suraj Sharma,

Tabu, Adil Hussain, Ayush Tandon,

Gerard Depardieu, Rafe Spall

Direction: Ang Lee

Movie Review: A much-awaited film released amidst a lot ofbuzz, 'Life of Pi', is thought-provoking too. It makes you debate theexistence of God and ponder over human values. In a way, that is thecrux of the film, as Ang Lee sets out to convey this message throughhis protagonist Pi Patel, in a visually powerful and aesthetic film. Ina poignant, yet, simply told story, of animal instinct vs intrinsic

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'Life of Pi' is soulful andthought-provoking'Life of Pi' is soulful andthought-provoking

human values oftrust andfriendship, whichinvoluntarily tugsat your heartstrings, Lee seamlessly amalgamates God's threecreations - man, animal and nature.

Pi is crestfallen as he witnesses his companions, the zebra,hyena, an orangutan, and many more gradually lose their fight forsurvival and he is left with Richard Parker, a Royal Bengal Tiger, ashis sole companion. Pi, who seeks a safe shore after the ship-wreck,is actually in search for answers to several deeper questions.

The 17-year-old Pi's trials and tribulations with Richard Parker,on a 26-foot life raft, after he loses his entire family in a storm aboardthe Japanese freight ship en route to Canada, take up the maximumscreen time. But as a viewer you're not complaining. Engrossing anda visual indulgence, you enjoy every moment, save a few, stretchedwith cinematic liberty and fantasy.

There is a right balance of drama and brilliant visual effects asPi's struggle unfolds as a never-ending saga on screen. Lee'sdepiction of the relationship between Pi and Richard Parker, subtlyteaches us several lessons.

When in Pondicherry, as the owner of the zoo, Pi's father hadgiven him a graphic lesson of how "Animals will always be Animals."But the humane young Pi could not readily accept it. The truth in hisfather's statement rings clear, when at the end of their ordeal, RichardParker, having reached his habitat, moves ahead, without casting asecond glance in Pi's direction. Although Pi does not term this act as"ungrateful", it haunts Pi, leaving an indelible scar on his mind. Theentertainment value may be low during parts of Pi's voyage, but Leecompensates for it in ample measure by the rich technical excellencehe uses. Whether it is the turbulence of the storm, or the flying fish orinnumerable meerkats lining an island, Lee holds you completely.

Suraj Sharma, as an adolescent Pi, steals the thunder from all otherveteran actors, in an honest and spontaneous portrayal. Irrfan is flawlessas a narrator and older Pi, reliving his early days in Pondicherry, andnarrating his ordeal on the Pacific. The teary-eyed Pi seeking meaningsin Richard Parker's betrayal is touching. Tabu as the mother effortlesslysails through her role, but it is her husband, Adil Hussain, whose true-to-life delineation as the owner of the zoo, conversant with life's lessonsand eager to have his sons imbibe those, is convincing. Ayush Tandon,the youngest Pi, is adorable and confident. It is Lee's film all the way,without a doubt, but director of photography Claudio Miranda andproduction designer David Gropman deserve a special mention for themarvel they have together created. The animation has been cleverlyintegrated, giving it a real feel. The screenplay by David Magee, basedon a novel by Yann Martel, may have its own interpretations of religion,with which one may not agree. But, the life's lessons taught are trulyuniversal. And that is what Lee has beautifully encapsulated in "Lifeof Pi". "A soulful film with a universal appeal" is after all what AngLee set out to make.

Bollywood bombshell Neha Dhupia gets vocal on her films,relationship status and more.

You have a strong connect with South as you were born in Kerala?Well, my connection with South India has been amazing. I was

born in Kerala, raised there and stayed there for almost 10 years.And the City of Nawabs has been very special to me as I won thecoveted Miss India contest here. And the kind of love that this cityshowered on me then, can never be forgotten.

You went on to do bold films like Julie and Sheesha, but laterswitched over to performance-oriented roles with films like DelhiiHeights, Mithya, Phas Gaye Re Obama...

I'm interested in the job I do and I'm interested in doing filmsthat really take me and my career a long way. Through my choice offilms, I'm sending out the message that the script is important to me.It has to be so interesting that on hearing it, I should just jump upand say — Yes! I wanna do it! More than anything else, I thinkIndian cinema is going through a great time andphase. And it's great to see out-of-the-box ideasin Bollywood these days, where there's workfor everyone.

But some of your last releasesdidn't do well at the box-office. Evenyour recently-released filmRush failed at the box office...

Firstly, I think it'sgot a lot to do withthe timing of thefilm. Maybe, peopleweren't ready forthat kind of a film.Secondly, I don'treally want to blameanybody.

I just move on.You don't sitaround and blamepeople for thefailure.

Shah Rukh scared ofdaughter Suhana!

If there is someone thatsuperstar Shah Rukh Khanis scared of, it is his 12-year-

old daughter Suhana. The actorsays he often bows down to the

whims and fancies of his littleangel. "I never feel bad about anyscolding that I get from kids. Evenmy kids at home keep scolding me.I feel bad when I break rules inIndia and my elders scold me. But at home, if I stay up reallylate at night or do a couple ofthings which irritates them, mydaughter Suhana scolds me a lotand quite loudly at that," ShahRukh said at a TV channel show.The actor finds it scary becausethough she is the youngest, shehas a strong voice. "It is kind ofscary because she is quite little,but her voice is very powerfulwhen she is scolding me," headded. The actor, who is marriedto Gauri Khan, also has sonnamed Aryan. He is 15.

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Bollywood's golden couple Dilip Kumar and Saira Banu still manage to turn heads wherever they go. The two were seen at the Sun NSand hotel's 50 year celebration in Mumbai. The legendary Dilip saab, who will turn 90 on December 11, seemed to have recoveredfrom his recent bout of fever, which made doctors put him under house-arrest and had fans worried about his health.

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SUNNY DEOL SAYS NOTO SUNNY LEONE

It is learnt that the makers of 'Singh Saheb The Great' wereplanning to sign on Sunny Leonefor a nautanki number in themovie.However, hero Sunny Deol thumbed down their suggestion.Sources reveal that Deol wasn't too pleased when the jokesabout him and Leone were doing the rounds.Apprehensive that such jokes could hamper the movie, Deoltold the makers to consider someone else and think of the adultstar for any other film they were planning to make without him.Our source adds, "Seems Sunny paaji spoke about the jokes todirector Anil Sharma in a very disapproving manner, clearlyindicating that he didn't want Sunny Leone to be associated withhis film. He was worried that a new series of Deol-Leone jokeswould give his movie negative publicity that they didn't want."

Sherlyn, Mallika headedto Cannes next yearLooks like next year's CannesFilm Festival is now a sought-after Bollywood destination.Aishwarya Rai Bachchan,Sonam Kapoor andMal l ikaSherawat have become regularsat theFrench Riviera in the yearsgone by. The latest to add sizzle tothe film fest is Sherlyn Chopra.The sex symbol, who made head-lines for posing in the buff for aninternational adult magazine, isenthusiastic about the first look ofher new movie, 'Kamasutra 3D',to be unveiled there. Not surpris-ingly, there will be considerablefocus on who will make headline-grabbing statements; Mallika orSherlyn. While Sherawat has ex-perience on her side, Chopra toohas become well-versed in thear t of making good copy withher tell-all statements.

THE Cricket Club of India (CCI)celebrated 75 years of theBrabourne Stadium on the lawnsof the ground on the evening ofNovember 22. The stadium wasinaugurated on December 7,1937. The Indian Cricket Team,the visiting England CricketTeam and Board members anddignitaries of the Board ofCricket Control in India and theCCI were present at theoccasion.

The highlight of theevening was the felicitation oflegendary cricketer SachinRamesh Tendulkar who playedfor CCI and against it during theearly stages of his career.Speaking on the momentousoccasion, where he was

felicitated by CCI President,Sevanti Parekh, the Little Mastersaid, "It is a special occasionwhen I come to CCI. Thank youfor this love and affection. Itreally means a lot to me. Iremember my association withCCI started when I was playingschool cricket." He added, "I gotsome runs against the CCI; I wasmay be 13 or 14 years old. Andthat's when the decision wastaken that I will play for CCI. Butas we have heard, Under-18swere not allowed to be aroundthe dressing room [at the time],and I was only 13 or 14 so [therules were relaxed]. Thanks to Rajbhai [Raj Singh Dungarpur] andMr. Madhav Apte [former CCIPresident] for relaxing that rule

for me and allowing me to be partof that dressing room. From thereon things started lookingdifferent for me in cricket."

Recalling some of his mostmemorable moments playing atthe venue he said, "I rememberanother wonderful moment waswhen we played Australia herewith the Mumbai team and wewon convincingly, which was afantastic moment for aMumbaikar. The best momentwas when we played IPL here.Just the energy of this ground isso positive."

"I have come across so manyguys who have not got much todo with cricket [but] they havecome here just to feel the club andfeel the ambience, which is sopositive and so invigorating. I justwant to thank CCI for thiswonderful gesture," Tendulkaradded.

The BCCI President, Mr. NSrinivasan was also bestowed withhonorary life membership of CCIand presented with a memento.Thanking CCI for the gesture herecounted, "I first came here inOctober 1963, 49 years ago. I wasadmiring the ground, I was still incollege when I came to play Tennishere [and] I never realised that thishonour would be bestowed uponme. Thank you very much. I thinkit is something that I will greatlycherish."

"I am also very happy that Iam here today when the CricketClub of India is felicitating one ofIndia's greatest cricketers, SachinTendulkar. I am very happy that Ihave the opportunity to be presentthis evening. Thank you for yourgesture and wish the club allsuccess."

IPL Chairman Rajeev Shukla,Coach of the Indian cricket teamDuncan Fletcher and the Englandcaptain Alastair Cook were alsoawarded the honorary lifememberships of CCI along withEngland's batting coach GrahamGooch and coach Andy Flower.

CCI FELICITATES TENDULKARON ITS 75TH ANNIVERSARY

Mallika Sherawat at CannesFilm Festival 2012

John and Bipasha to cometogether next year?

It's a known fact that BipashaBasu and John Abraham arefitness junkies and have al-ways pledged their suppor ttowards health and fitness.But will their passion for fit-ness br ing the estrangedcouple together?While John has moved onwith Priya, Bips is very muchsingle and living it up. Sourcesclose to both tell zoOm thatBips and John are all set tomake heads turn in the com-ing year.

While John endorses the Mumbai Marathon, Bipasha suppor tsthe Delhi Marathon. However, this January, the Mumbai Mara-thon will see Bipasha run in suppor t of an NGO. Presumably,Johnny boy will be present there as always. Will we get to seethem together though? That remains to be seen.It seems that both John and Bips are going the Ranbir-Kat waytrying to keep their personal and professional lives separate.Let's see what this New Year has in store for them.

Deepika will play the role ofa Gujarati girlDeepika Padukone is leaving nostone unturned to play the char-acter of that of a rustic Gujaratigir l with per fection in SanjayLeela Bhansali's most anticipatedfilm Ram Leela,She is ready to walk that extramile for the maverick director whois known to be very strict with hisactors. We have heard many talesof him losing his cool at Ranbir and Sonam during the making ofSaawariya, and recently at Ram Leela's male protagonistRanveer Singh. Perhaps Deepika is being careful and doesn'twant to disappoint her director. Earlier, during Navratri she alongwith her designer and stylist went on some festive shopping tothe hub of Gujarati shopping centres and picked up exquisiteand beautiful ghaghra cholis. And now we hear that she is per-fecting the ar t of folk dance Garba.

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TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 hollywood

Movie Review

Critic's Rating: 3/5

Cast: Kristen Stewar t, Rober t

Pattinson, Taylor Lautner, Michael

Sheen

Direction: Bill Condon

Genre: Action

Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes

Story: Bella becomes a vampire - and a mum. But the wicked Vultarigang wants to kill baby Renesmee. Will Bella and Edward ever enjoy ahappy eternity?

Review: So, I never really bit that deep into the whole Twilighthysteria but you can see why it works. Apart from Robert Pattinson'spouty charms as pale-faced vampire Edward Cullen, Twilight featuresa weirdly wondrous world of vampires and velvet coats, preppiestudents - werewolves in their spare time - with raging hormones,skin-tight jeans and salon-slick hair, flying in and out of valleys,classrooms and beds. But staying chaste and not biting into the

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state awakens to the surreal sight offoreign paratroopers dropping from the skyshockingly, the U.S. has been invaded andtheir hometown is the initial target.

THE HOBBIT: ANUNEXPECTED JOURNEYRELEASE DATE: 14 Dec. 2012STARING: El i jah Wood, Or landoB loom, B i l l y Conno l l y, Ca teBlanchett...Director :Peter JacksonProducer : Peter JacksonGenre : Adventure, Fantasy

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Lindsay's indifferencehurts half-sister

THE TWILIGHT SAGA:BREAKING DAWN - PART 2

forbidden fruitactually created thetension Twilight wasall about. Thatexplains the lack ofdrama in the seriesfinale, Breaking Dawn-Part 2. Edward and Bella are finally married,she's a vampire now and they've done 'it' without either gettingbitten to death - plus, they have a baby daughter and a home that'sfloor-waxed bliss - but laden with so much fulfillment, the finalelacks life or zip. The plot features the Cullen family standing aboutlooking adoringly at new bloodsucker Bella shattering tree trunkswith her hands, then clustering around her and baby Renesmee asthe Vultari gather menacingly.

The latter have been misinformed that the child is an Immortal -an undying vampire that kills entire communities - and some gorytime-travel happens where medieval Vultari fling Immortal babiesonto fires, before ripping their mothers' heads off. Renesmee mustbe protected and all the Cullens' family friends - drunken vampiresfrom Ireland, loincloth-clad Brazilian wonders, water-controllingTurkish-types, even some vintage Euro-trash - join forces.

There's potential for exciting drama here but Breaking Dawn:Part 2 fades before it even begins, struggling somewhere betweenthe now-fatigued Ed-Bella romance, stagey acting, hilariouslyhackneyed lines ("You guys look so good together,") and thatStewart clenched-lip grimace. As werewolf Jacob, Lautner triesinjecting life and soul into the party - and obligingly takes his shirtoff too - but with the rest of the cast really acting like zombies, hisefforts don't make much impact. Just like the chill Sheen as villainAro tries to inject, the Vultari instead resembling an odd bunch thatdidn't make the grade at Hogwarts and now skulks about sulkilysucking blood. Twilight fans will undoubtedly troop the theatres forthe finale but it's not a fitting end to such quintessentially Americandrama, all folklore and fantasy, sexiness and suburbia. As BreakingDawn-Part 2 finally closes, you're left wishing you'd been bitten somuch harder.

Ashley Horn is reportedly unhappy that her half-sister,actress Lindsay Lohan has no plans to get to know her.Lindsay's father Michael Lohan took a paternity test

recently which confirmed that 17-year-old Horn is his daughter."While Ashley can't stand Michael, she thought Lindsay

would be kinder to her.She says the Lohans aretrash and wants nothingto do with them, but thetruth is that she is reallyhurt by Lindsay'sa t t i t u d e , "c o n t a c t m u s i c . c o mquoted a source assaying. After it wasrevealed Lindsay, 26, hasno plans to reach out toAshley because herfather was still married toher mother Dina when hehad a fling with Horn'smom - Kristi Horn,Michael too has beendisappointed by Lindsay's feelings. "I am sorry to hear Lindsayfeels that way. I met Ashley and she is a good kid. But we allhave our choices to make in life, as well as our own prerogatives.Who knows, maybe someday things will change. Regardless, Iwant the best for all my kids," he said.

Khloe loves hersupportive, but

slightly crazy familyReality TV star Khloe Kardashian paid tribute to her family

on Thanksgiving. "Happy Thanksgiving my loves! Onthis Thanksgiving, I feel I have more to be thankful for

than ever. A loving husband, asupportive, although slightlycrazy family, work that I love,new experiences andincredible fans," Khloe, whois married to basketballplayer Lamar Odom, wroteon her website.

"I am so grateful for allof these blessings andtoday I want to give thanksfor every single one ofthem," posted the 28-year-old who features withher family in the realityshow " Keeping UpWith TheK a r d a s h i a n s " .She says thisyear she andher husbandwon't be ableto be togethero nThanksgiving because of their work, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

"Honestly, I am fine with it, because I am obsessed with myhusband in a healthy way, but he's on the road. He has a game inBrooklyn, so I don't feel guilty, like, 'I'm not going to be able tocook for him'." "So, he'll be on the road. He'll be working anyway.So, I feel better about that, and my sister Kim will be here. And Ithink my mom will come here that night, too. Thanksgiving at 'TheX Factor'," she earlier said.

Bloopers in 007 flick'Skyfall' revealed

From Daniel Craig's lace-upshoes changing to slip-ons during a train fight to

shades that appear anddisappear, the latest Bond film'Skyfall' is full of gaffes. Theother mistakes in the movieinclude, Eve - played by NaomieHarris - knocks out a carwindscreen in one piece, thenhalf of the glass is back in theframe, the Sun reported.

Other blunders in the movieare, Bond's boss M's bagvanishes after she puts it on thefloor, a car following Bond inLondon changes from white to

black to white, the paper said.In another scene, Bond

puts a radio transmitter in hisright pocket - but later takes itout from his left. Another goofup in the movie is thatEmbankment Tube station ismissing on a trip from Templeto Westminster when itshould be there between thetwo stops, the publicationadded. Another faux pashappened when JavierBardem's villain Silva puts afull glass of whisky on a Bondgirl's head but the level variesduring the scene.

Chevy Chase leavessitcom, 'Community'Pierce Hawthorne, American TV show Community's annoying

old man in the study group that attends Greendale CommunityCollege on the comedy, because he has no-one to spend time

with, will stop appearing on the show. And the veteran actor ChevyChase, who plays Pierce is to blame, reveal reports. After appearingfor more than three seasons on the show, the thespian parts waysby mutual agreement, a website confirmed, adding that his exit iseffective immediately. While most of the current season (Season 4)has alreadybeen filmed, acouple ofepisodes havebeen filmed.Chase's exit isnot expected toa f f e c tp r o d u c t i o nalthough he isexpected toappear in thefinale. The show's writer Megan Ganz tweeted a picture with theactor appearing in the snapshot.

Chase has had something of a turbulent relationship with theproducers, growing increasingly frustrated with his character'sprogression. He used abusive language on sets but later apologisedfor his behaviour. He even clashed with the show's creator DanHarmon, who was then replaced. Pierce isn't one of the maincharacters, but he does play a significant role on the show, actingas a catalyst on the show, and thanks to his eccentric antics.

Gerard Butler once wantedto skip flight for PriyankaHollywood actor Gerard Butler reveals that he once planned

to skip his flight just to meet his good friend and Bollywoodactress Priyanka Chopra, while she was in the US. In a candid

interview, Butler opened up about his affection for Priyanka, said astatement. He said: "Last year, Priyanka was here (US) and I wasgoing out of town to a wedding. I stay in Malibu and she wascoming to party at Malibu and I couldn't meet." "I was even thinkingof missing the plane and going and saying hello because I hadn'tseen her in a long time. But we are in touch all the time," he added.The 43-year-old Butler quips, "I am still single because I am waitingfor Priyanka Chopra." Meanwhile, the actor is looking forward tothe release of his new film "Playing For Keeps", which hits thescreens Dec 7.



NO ONE LIKES BOWLINGAT VIRU: WARNE

cricketNever dreamt of gettingin the 200 club: SwannOn the second day of the Mumbai Test, Graeme Swann

became only the second England spinner to get to 200 Testwickets. In the process he claimed the last three Indian

wickets to keep their first-innings total to 327. Swann has come along way from the time he made his international debut in 2000 as aenthusiastic but at times, seemingly arrogant, 21-year-old. Today,he is arguably the best classical off-spinner in the world andEngland's major weapon to get to the pinnacle of Test cricket.

On achieving the historic milestone, Swann admittedhe didn't expect his Test career to flourish thus, whenhe made his debut in 2008. "Five years ago Iwouldn't have dreamed of taking 200 wickets,"he said. "I am absolutely over the moon with theway my career has panned out. The change atthe top has come just at the right time for me, and ithas been a great four years, I have enjoyed every minute."

The England off-spinner got to the magic number whenhe dismissed his Indian counterpart, Harbhajan Singh inIndia's first innings. And as if to celebrate his achievement,Swann followed it up with the wicket of Cheteshwar Pujara,who was undefeated in the series till then.

Pujara, who scored 135 in that innings, had amassed382 runs from three innings - including the two in theAhemdabad Test - batting for 16 hours and 55 minuteswithout being dismissed. It was apt that England's bestbowler in the series so far, got him out.

"Pujara has been the stand-out batsman forIndia so far," Swann said of the young Indianbatsman. "He uses his feet very well and he playsthe ball on the merit. The runs he scored speakfor themselves. It was nice to finally dismiss him.

"It doesn't normally take three innings of aTest series to get a man out but we have done itnow so hopefully that has taken the finger out ofthe dough. He has got a game plan that worksfor him. He doesn't hit the ball in the air and playsit along the ground. He is a fine player and he isin good form at the moment," Swann said.

Before Swann wiped the Indian lower-orderoff, it was his fellow spinner, Monty Panesar whorocked the hosts with a five-wicket haul. Swannwas particularly chuffed for the left-arm-spinner.

"Monty bowled magnificiently yesterday.It was great to see. I am a big advocate of

playing with two spinners. I love playing with Monty. I grew up inNorth Hampton when he was first starting out and I just love it whenhe takes a wicket," he said, before describing the joy on Panesar'sface after dismissing Sachin Tendulkar on Day 1 of the Test. "That facelike a man possessed when he got Sachin Tendulkar out yesterday - Ihave never seen a man so wound up like this one. He is brilliant,"Swann said. With both India and England deciding to add a spinner totheir respective attacks for the Test, it was expected that the wicket at

the Wankhede Stadium would deteriorate rather quickly.However, as Alastair Cook (87*) and Kevin Pietersen(62*) have shown, it isn't the crumbing dust-bowl itwas predicted to be.

"It's a kind of wicket if you get set on, it's goodfor batting, even though it has pace and bounce.

Once you get the rhythm of batting on this pitch, it's anice wicket to bat on. We were lucky yesterday that

Monty kept picking wickets every 45-50 minutesand you get a new man at the crease. That slows

the run rate and it makes it harder to get set.The only guy who got set for India yesterday

was Pujara. It showed that when he was inthere for time, he was tricky to get out.

"I have quite liked bowling on thispitch. It is obviously better to bowl spinon than the one we had in the first Testas this one has got a lot more bounce.Last week, it brought the left arm intothe game a lot more because the ballwas keeping low and so lbw is much

more dangerous way to get them out.When there is more bounce, the lbw is

not so threatening throughout the innings.We are used to wickets with bounce than what

we had last week," he said while assessing theWankhede wicket.

If Pujara has held the Indian batting together in theseries so far, it is their captain,Alastair Cook who has led Englandfrom the front. After scoring amarathon 176 in Ahmedabad, Cookhas now put England in a decentposition, reducing the first-inningsdeficit to 149 with eight wickets inhand.

FORMER Australia leg-spinnerShane Warne who is in the cityto commentate on the secondTest between India and Englandlauded Sachin TendulkarVirender Sehwag whileaddressing the media on the eveof the Test match.

While speaking about theIndian opener who has thecourse of matches with hisprolific run-scoring over theyears he said, "To play 100 Testmatches you have to have a lotof things going for you outsidethen just magical talent, being avery good player, you have tohave commitment dedication,[make] sacrifices, and beprepared to play for long periodsof time. So to see Viru play his100th Test is fantastic. He is agood guy. He is the mostdangerous batsman in the world.No one likes bowling to him. Iam happy for him. I know a lot ofpeople doubted him when hefirst came into the side. He hasbeen through a slump but it isgreat to see him back andsmashing the [oppositionbowling] attack. He is great towatch and I wish him the best."

Backing Australia's decisionto confer Sachin Tendulkar withthe membership of 'Order ofAustralia', Warne who has beenat the receiving end of Tendulkar'sheroics with the bat said, "I thinkSachin should have the honour ofevery country,"

"Whatever country wants togive Sachin stuff, they should giveit to him because he deserves it. Iwas proud of Australia torecognise that and give Sachinthat honour. It was fantastic to see.Hopefully, mine is next," he added.

Speaking about the muchdiscussed issue of Tendulkar'sretirement, Warne said, "Sachinshould go on as long as he wants.He should play as long ascontinues to score runs, which he

seems to do. He can pay as longas he wants and I hope he plays5000 (test matches) because I amnot bowling anymore," he stated.

While on the subject of hisarch rival on the field and a friendoff it, Warne mentioned that the"nightmare" comment which hemade 14 years ago was in a lightervein. He said, "My saying I havenightmares about Sachin, that wasa joke. I think of other things in mydreams."

Warne who has played in theIndian Premier League as the

captain and coach of RajasthanRoyals said, "There are someyoung and talented players[around in India]. You have YusufPathan and [Ajinkya] Rahane and[Ravindra] Jadeja. We had a lot ofgood young players [in RR and],to try and mould them as captainand coach was thoroughlyenjoyable."

"The IPL has helped to giveIndia some depth in cricket andthere is Pathan and Jadeja someof the good players around. Indiais in pretty good shape. There arequick bowlers around [like][Umesh] Yadav [who has] bowledwell, has pace and he can be ahandful. He is a good bowler."

Speaking about theyoungsters in India that who areslated to take Indian cricketforward Warne said, "Pujara isfantastic. Virat Kohli, has turned

himself [around]. I remember whenwe played against him inBangalore in the first year in IPLwe bowled at him short and thewhole series everyone did that[because] he couldn't play theshort ball. The key is, in the last12-18 months he has becomeone of the top players in theworld [with] the way he goesabout it. He is confident, he isstylish, he is good to watch andhe is aggressive. He has turnedinto a serious player"

He further added, "You

have got Rahane. He is a goodplayer he can bat anywhere in thetop order when you needsomebody to come in, he isready to go. It is nice to seeYuvraj [Singh] back [in theteam]."

Speaking about the youngIndian spin duo of, off-spinnerRavichandran Ashwin and left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha hesaid, "I think Ashwin's flight,his variations, his consistency,his accuracy is very good. Ojhagets a good turn on the ball. Ithought he was pacing ballslow and traditional left arm spinwas nice to see."

"I always thought the bestcombination was to get one bowlerbowling off spin and the otherbowling leg spin. One turning [theball] into the batsman and oneturning away.

MSD rules out inclusionof third spinner

When talking about India's recent Test wins at home, themention of their spinners is mandatory. R Ashwin andPragyan have forged what looks like a potentially long

match-winning par tnership on home soil, their latest exploit to-gether being 13 wickets in the first Test against England, inAhmedabad. Given the spinners' success against the England bats-men, there are calls of going into the second Test with three ofthem. But on the eve of the Mumbai game, MS Dhoni made it clearthat India will stick with the bowling attack of two pacers and twospinners. "We're looking for the 2-2 combination as it gives a bet-ter balance to the side," he said. "Also, you don't know whetheryou're going to bowl or bat first. Generally the first day wicket ispretty good. In such case, when there's no turn for the spinnersand the ball is not stopping, it gets difficult for them to stop thebatsmen from scoring freely," he said. Explaining fur ther his strat-egy of going in with two quicker bowlers, Dhoni said the condi-tions in Mumbai suit the pacers more than most of the venues inIndia. "The fast bowlers will definitely get some swing hereand as the game progresses the wicket may dry down. If theball is maintained properly the pacers wil l come back intoaction with reverse swing. "Also, this wicket generally has abit more bounce than some of the other wickets in the country.I think the fast bowlers' role will be crucial," he said.Although the combination will remain the same, India's bowl-ing attack might change for the second Test. Umesh Yadav,who bowled his hear t out in Ahmedabad, is down with a soreback. "Umesh is doubtful for this Test. Since we play with twopacers and two spinners, I don't think we can take a risk withhim. So, he will, most likely, miss this Test," the Indian captainrevealed.Known for keeping his playing XI a secret until the toss, Dhonislightly hinted that Ishant Sharma might be preferred over AshokeDinda for the Test. While India will have to make a forced changein the fast bowling department, Dhoni confirmed he will not breakthe Ashwin-Ojha pair."Bhajji pa (Harbhajan Singh) will have to wait for his Test," Dhonisaid. "Everyone gets a chance. Ashwin and Ojha are doing reallywell right now. We're looking forward to this Test to see how theyfair in conditions that will be slightly different. There will be someextra bounce for them which I'm sure the spinners love."Of late Dhoni has been extremely critical of the wickets that aredished out for Test matches in India. He has, time and again, advo-cated for pitches that assist the spinners from day-one. When askedabout the track to be used for the second Test, Dhoni said in jest, "Itlooks good. But I will delay my decision for five days. If it doesn'tturn and assist the spinners, I can come back here and criticise it."


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27, 2012 sports

ICC ODIODIODIODIODI RankingTeam Matches Points Rating

England 25 3016 121South Africa 18 2170 121India 30 3598 120Australia 28 3164 113Sri Lanka 32 3470 108Pakistan 28 2907 104West Indies 20 1879 94New Zealand 17 1258 74Bangladesh 16 1134 71Zimbabwe 14 700 50Ireland 6 207 35Netherlands 4 63 16Kenya 4 45 11

ICC TTTTTest est est est est RankingTeam Matches Points Rating

South Africa 25 3002 120England 36 4195 117Australia 34 3952 116Pakistan 29 3148 109India 32 3394 106Sri Lanka 29 2834 98West Indies 28 2509 90New Zealand 24 1832 76Bangladesh 12 0 0

ICC T20T20T20T20T20 RankingTeam Matches QFY Points Rating

Matches

Sri Lanka 1 2 1 5 1524 127West Indies 1 2 1 6 1450 121India 1 1 1 4 1322 120England 1 4 2 0 1647 118South Africa 1 3 1 8 1526 117Pakistan 1 8 2 6 2088 116Australia 1 5 2 0 1615 108New Zealand 1 3 1 8 1261 9 7Bangladesh 7 1 0 597 8 5Ireland 8 1 2 659 8 2Zimbabwe 7 1 0 306 4 4

CRICKET SCHEDULES 2012-2013

Pietersen masterclass gives Englandadvantage before spinners take overCenturies from Kevin Pietersen (186) and Alastair Cook (122) werebacked up by outstanding bowling from England's spinners as thetouring side took control of the second Test against India by theclose of day three in Mumbai.

Monty Panesar (5-61) and Graeme Swann (2-39) destroyed the Indian second innings as

the hosts closed on 117-7 - a lead of just31. Cook was the first to go to his centuryin the morning session, when he droveHarbhajan Singh to the long-offboundary, while Pietersen reached

three figures off the

spinner's next over when he reverse swept a four.In so doing, the duo both moved to 22 Test centuries - equalling

the most ever scored by an England batsman.It needed a fine delivery from Ravichandran Ashwin to induce

an edge off Cook to give MS Dhoni a catch behind the wicket.Johnny Bairstow was then dismissed in controversial manner

on the stroke of lunch when Gautam Gambhir took a catch off hishelmet grille at silly point.

Pietersen cut loose after reaching three figures, smashing thespinners for four sixes to go with his 20 other boundaries in total,before one extravagant shot too many led to his downfall - edgingan attempted drive behind after a 233-ball stay at the crease.

Only Cook and Pietersen reached 30 as England's last fivewickets fell for 31 but a lead of 86 looked considerable when Indialost five wickets before knocking off the deficit.

Panesar had Virender Sehwag (9) caught at slip beforeCheteshwar Pujara (6) was well caught at short leg. Sachin Tendulkar(8) fell cheaply on his home ground for the second time in the matchwhen he played back to Panesar and was trapped lbw. Virat Kohli (7)then hit a full toss to mid-off to give Swann his second victim.Yuvraj Singh (8) tamely gloved Panesar to short leg with India stilltrailing by eight runs.

India skipper MS Dhoni (6) edged Panesar to slip 15 minutesbefore the close and then the left-armer completed his second five-wicket haul of the match when Ashwin (11) holed out to deep extracover. Opener Gambhir remained resolute on 53 not out, reachinghis half-century in the final over of the day off 105 balls, but he isrunning out of batting partners. For more information, visit www.icc-cricket.com.

BCCI HONOURS THE BEST OFINDIAN CRICKETIn a glittering ceremony at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel of Mumbai,three generations of Indian cricket came together. Sunil Gavaskar,Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman and Virat Kohli were honoured onthe same stage for their respective contributions to Indian cricket.Gavaskar, the first man to reach 10,000 runs in Test cricket, waspresented with the Col. CK Nayudu Lifetime Achievement award.Sachin Tendulkar was awarded a memento for his 100 interna-tional centuries and his recently retired mate VVS Laxman wasfelicitated for a remarkable 16-year long career in India whites.Kohli received the Polly Umrigar award, which is given to thebest international cricketer of the year.After receiving a bat with all his 100 centuries inscribed on it,Tendulkar recalled former India coach John Wright's propheticwords about his incredible achievement."I thank John Wright. He told me in 2002-03, when we were flyingfrom Johannesburg to Durban that I should complete 100 interna-tional hundreds. I asked him, "What are you drinking? Now I amstanding in front of you after scoring century of centuries. Thankyou John Wright." Tendulkar thanked his hero, Gavaskar, for in-spiring him to take up the game. "We grew up watching you.Thanks for inspiring me to play cricket. All I wanted to do was tofollow your footsteps," he said, addressing the legend sitting infront of him. "I was 12 or so and was disappointed as I did not getthe 'Best Junior Cricketer' award. I got a letter from Mr Gavaskarsaying if you go through that list there is one person who did notget that award and he (Gavaskar) had not done badly in Tests,"said Tendulkar. He also thanked the BCCI for their unflinchingsupport right through his 23-year long career."BCCI has alwaysstood by me. Whether I did well or not or when I was injured, BCCIhas always suppor ted me," he said.

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