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Presidential Race

Speculation has begun on who is inhe running to be our new President.

While it may be early days yet, some

names have emerged as possiblecandidates to replace incumbent RatuEpeli Nailatikau.Ratu Epeli nishes at the end of theyear.The Speaker of Parliament, JikoLuveni, is one of the rst names to behrown into the hat.f she accepts it, it would be a

simple transfer from Parliament toGovernment House.At the moment, she is relishingher role as Speaker of Parliament,earning and gaining experience.

She has now got a better grip of theStanding Orders, the set of rules thatgovern parliamentary proceedings.A new speaker to replace her wouldhave to go through this learning curve.t can be taxing and challenging atimes, but it’s rewarding experience

when national issues are resolvedafter debates, as she is nding out.She could turn down the invitation,preferring to stay on as Speaker.

But if she opts for a change and shes successfully voted through byParliament, she will become the rstwoman President, her second rst.She is also the rst woman Speaker.Another woman who could slot

seamlessly into the President’s roleis Nazhat Shameem – Fiji’s rstPermanent Representative to the

United Nations ofce in Geneva.Like Mrs Luveni, she is a trailblazer.The question though is whether sheis needed more in Geneva or in Suva.Her wide legal experience gives heran added advantage. Mrs Luveni andMs Shameem, both have the elegance,dignity and the persona to give theofce the respect it requires.Another name that has emerged isBrigadier-General Ioane Naivalurua.The Ambassador at Large at theMinistry of Foreign Affairs wastipped to be the new Head of Missionand Force Commander of the United Nations Disengagement ObserverForce (UNDOF).But Major-General Purna ChandraThapa of Nepal was instead appointedto replace Lieutenant-General IqbalSingh Singha from India.Brigadier-General Naivalurua has thecredentials and looks presidential too.His experience in the disciplinedforces and foreign affairs makes him

a suitable candidate.Ro Epeli Mataitini, the Vunivalu ofRewa, is another possible candidate.He is retired after a career in agriculturewhich took him to the Solomons. Heand his family are strong supporters

of the FijiFirst Government.In a Rewa Provincial Council meetinglast year, he challenged Rewa paramount

chief, the Roko Tui Dreketi andSODELPA leader Ro Teimumu Kepa forinviting SODELPA MP Niko Nawaikula,a lawyer, to speak in the meeting.All four have the capacity to continuethe great work being done by thePresident. They all endorse theFijiFirst Government policies.Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimaramaand Leader of the Opposition RoTeimumu Kepa will nominate a nameeach in Parliament.The Speaker will then put the issueto vote. The winner becomes the new president.Mr Bainimarama’s nominee will bevoted in because his Government sidehas an overwhelming majority.More names will surface in the comingmonths as the search continues for thenew President.In this rst mix, there are threecommoners and one chief. Previously,only chiefs were eligible to holdofce and the President is chosen by

the dissolved Great Council of Chiefs.The new Constitution stipulates thatwe have a common identity, we are allcalled Fijians with equal rights.It means anyone can be appointedPresident, not just a select few.



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Death Linked To ‘Witchcraft’Claims of witchcraft have been linkedo an assault that allegedly led to the

death of a Namosi villager.Tension was high and the village wassplit over the funeral.The villager, Suwani Liganituidonu, astroke victim, was allegedly attackedbecause his assailants thought he waspractising witchcraft, claimed hisniece.The niece, Aqela Buloukula, 43,said Mr Liganituidonu lived with hisolder sister Sauvana Dite, 60, and hern their lean-to house in Wainiyavu

Village, in the Namosi highlands.Police spokesperson InspectorAtunaisa Sokomuri conrmed vemen aged 24, 19, 19, 20, 24 were inPolice custody.

Mrs Buloukula claimed the incidentook place at 10pm on February 5.“We were asleep. When my aunt and woke up we saw the door open and

he was not on his bed so my aunt wentout to look for him at the river next tohe village,” Mrs Buloukula said.

“My aunt arrived at the river bank andsaw three men and asked if they hadseen my uncle and one of them said he

was seen swimming in the river withoutany clothes on so she went got him outdressed him up again and brought him back home and we all slept.”The family suspected that the three men

had allegedly assaulted him already before leaving him in the water.“Around 1am he went out again andthat was when they must have beatenhim up again because two womencame towards the river and saw oneof the men carrying my uncle home asif something had happened to him.”“My uncle was not thinking straightand he usually took off his clothes

and walked at night or he will justrelieve himself where ever he is andwe understand his condition.“What these people thought was thathe was performing witchcraft whenhe was seen outside that night whichis why they must have beaten himup,” she said.Mrs Buloukula said one of thesuspects had gone back to the villagefollowing the incident and informeda grog party that he and a few othershad beaten up her uncle. This was alsoafter the two women had informed the party and they said they heard loudscream from the river prior to the timeof the alleged assault.“My uncle was usually up early buton that Friday morning he was still in

bed. My husband, Aporosa Dromalu,went and held his hand and could seehe was in pain from the way he was behaving and he also vomited blood,”she said.They informed the village headman aday later and he was rushed to NavuaHospital on February 7 before he wastransferred to the Colonial War MemorialHospital in Suva where he died.


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Life Sentence Remains For Speight,Says A-G

George Speight will continue to servehis life sentence.Minister for Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum was responding to a question

raised by Opposition Leader, RoTeimumu Kepa on the current statusof sentence for George Speight andothers who took part in the 2000 coup.“George Speight is currently servinga sentence for life as his matterhas already been dealt with by theCommission and the Ofce of thePresident, that’s the status,”MrKhaiyum said.Ro Teimumu also questioned ifGeorge Speight, Timoci Silatolu andShane Stevens can apply for parole.Silatolu had pleaded not guilty to acharge of treason but was convictedand received a life sentence for hisnvolvement in the 2000 coup.

Stevens, a special forces soldierwith the Republic of Fiji MilitaryForces (RFMF), was convicted forhis involvement in the mutiny ofNovember, 2000 and also received a

life sentence.Mr Sayed-Khaiyum responded sayingthat there is a process that needed to be followed which had been laid outin the Constitution.“Petition of any convicted will be presented to the Commission whowill access the petition made bythe convicted person and any such

petition will also consider the viewsof the victims of any crime.”He said there would be no changesto the Limitations of Liability forPrescribed Political Events Decreeof 2010 that grants unconditionalimmunity to certain persons whowere involved in prescribing politicalevents of 2000 and 2006.



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Casino Licence Revoked, A-G KhaiyumClaries

Fiji's Attorney General and Ministerfor Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyummaintains that the casino gamingicence issued to One Hundred Sands

Limited (OHSL) for the constructionof what would have been the country'srst casino has indeed been revoked.The licence was revoked last week.n a letter dated February 9, 2015 which

was faxed to OHSL chairman LarryClaunch in which Sayed-Khaiyumsaid the decision to revoke the licencestemmed from their failure to complywith the conditions set out in the licence.This included delay in the constructionof the casino despite numerousextensions by the Fijian Government, thedevelopers' having not secured the landsite for the casino and their failure to paynes for the months of March 2014 tillJanuary 2015, totaling $US1.1million."Therefore it is clear that OHSL hasfailed to comply with the specialconditions of the licence in particular,Clause19.1 and Clause 19.1(i) whichs a breach of Section 5 of the Casino

(Operator) Decree 2012," the letter said."Given OHSL's breach and in exerciseof my powers, under section 39(1)

of the Decree, the 15 March 2012Gaming Licence granted to OHSL ishereby revoked."Please take notice that OHSL is to,with immediate effect, cease to holdtself as the holder of any Gaming

Licence under the Decree. OHSLs also liable to pay the outstanding

pecuniary payments."OHSL was issued the licence on15 March 2012 to complete andhave ready by 1 October 2013 theCasino Project which comprised of a

100-hotel room, a 1500-state-of-the-

art convention centre and a casino onDenarau Island.On 3 June 2013, the Governmentupon a request for extension from

OHSL agreed to the commencementof construction of the casino project by midnight 9 June 2013 and thecompletion within 15-20 months.On 2 July 2013, the Government uponfurther request from OHSL consentedto amending the licence by allowingfor the casino and convention centreto be operational within 15 monthsfrom 13 June 2013, ensure the 100 to278 hotel rooms be operational within12 months of completion of the casinoand convention centre and that thenew site for the project be located just before the bridge to Denarau Islands.All other terms and conditionsincluding the penalty provision of$US100,000 per month payable from1 October 2013 remained unchanged.On 2 October 2013, Governmentissued a notice to OHSL for the payment of penalty and OHSL toshow cause as to why Govt should notcancel the licence.On 8 October 2013 and 25 November

2013, OHSL paid in the penalties forthe months of October and Decemberrespectively.OHSL also responded to Government'sletter (dated 2 October 2013) outliningthat construction was to begin in 2013and that the casino and convention centrewere to be completed within 15 months.The developers followed up with

payments of the December 2013and January 2014 penalties on 17January 2014 and 21 January 2014respectively.

On 31 December, OHSL againrequested for an extension, this timefor the construction to begin on 15January 2014 at the latest and to becompleted within 15 months. Govtagreed to the request.On 20 March 2014, upon OHSL'srequest the Govt agreed to defer payment of the nes for the monthsof March and April 2014 to the beginning of May 2015.On 25 March 2014, OHSL paid$US50,000 with the balance of$US50,000 paid on 1 April 2014 forthe month of February 2014.On 27 June 2014, Govt notied OHSL tosettle outstanding penalty for the monthsof March onwards to be paid by 30 June2014. It followed up with another noticeon 16 December 2014 and to showcause as to why Govt should not cancelthe licence. On 27 January 2015, Govtissued yet another notice to OHSL forthe outstanding penalty payment.In a teleconference on 5 February

2015 between Govt and OHSL, thelatter was to provide a status updateon the casino project includingnancing details, and to settle nesof $US1.1million for the months ofMarch 2014 to January 2015, by 4pmFriday, 6 February 2015.However, the payment was not paid, prompting the revocation of the licence.

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Malolo Resort Fiji Finalist For TourismAwards

Malolo Resort Fiji, back in business aftera big refurbishment, has been nominatedas a nalist again for the AON FijiExcellence in Tourism Awards under the

Accommodation Quality category.The resort was closed for most part of2013 after it sustained damage from

Cyclone Evan.Resort manager, Marian Khan, said:“We were closed for most of 2013,so could not nominate for that year’s

awards.“Now after a full year of operation post the Cyclone refurbishments,

we are excited to be showcasing theamazing work that has been done tothe resort and the efforts of our hard-working team.

“We are always honoured to benominated for any award and particularly our local awards.”The resort had previously beennominated for the AON awards in2005, 2010 and 2012 all under theAccommodation Quality category.The resort believes that thosenominations is a booster andencourages the resort to strive forgreater service.“This award always gives our staff ahuge morale boost and is recognitionof how hard they work to make ourguests happy,” Ms Khan said.“It is also one of the ways todemonstrate to our guests that weare consistently delivering a qualityservice and experience.”Local awards as such have alwaysworked in supporting the remarkablework done by the industry.

Public ServiceAssociation TakesFTUC To Court

The Fiji Public Service Association has been givenseven days to amend an application for a court rulingagainst the Trades Union Congress.Justice Anjila Wati rejected a submission by FTUCawyer Aman Singh to strike out the application in the

Employment Court in Suva.The FPSA had originally applied for a courtnjunction to stop the FTUC election of ofce bearers

ast Saturday claiming it was unconstitutional. Buthe amendments were sought because circumstanceshad changed.FTUC’s general secretary Felix Anthony was also incourt.



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Ministry Committed To Training FijianYouth: Sania

The Ministry of Youth and Sportshas challenged graduate trainees athe Nasau Youth Training Centre in

Sigatoka to develop their potential.

At the closing of the Seeds of Successraining facilitated by the Ministryof Youth and Sports, the youthwere reminded of Government’scommitment to work with youngFijians. The Ministry’s permanentSecretary Mr Josefa Sania formallyclosed the training for the 35 newrainees and said, “I urge you allo make the most of Government’snvestment on you this year.”

“The Ministry has selected you fromhe many applicants and it hopes each

of you will make the most of thisopportunity”, Mr Sania said.The training in Nasau is provided tohe young people selected from the 14

provinces in Fiji without any nancialcosts borne by the trainees. Mr Saniasaid that “Government will continueo invest in the empowerment of

young people especially those in therural areas.”“We will continue to identify themeans and dispense the necessaryools to enable our youth populace to

become stable resourceful citizens of

this nation,” added Mr Sania.Volau Cakacaka, 20, of Viro villagein Ovalau said; “I am grateful for thisopportunity and am looking forwardto 10 further months of training hereat Nasau.”“As a student with Special Needs, Iam ready for the challenges and theSeeds of Success (SOS) training heldthis week has really prepared us wellfor the academic year and especiallywhen we return home,” said Volau.“Through the SOS I have learned

to stay positive always that I can be

successful despite the challenges oflife,” said Volau.Mr Sania also told the trainees that;“the Seeds of Success training shouldhelp steer you to do right, use yourtime wisely, stay positive, make wisedecisions and stay focus on yourgoals.”“May I reafrm that the thingsyou have learnt this week are vitalvalues that you should treasure inorder to achieve success,” added the permanent secretary.

Student Loan Payment Will Not BeAffected: Mahendra Reddy

The proposed streamlining forTertiary Loan Scheme will not affecthe terms of payment of loans to be

made by students.Minister for Education MahendraReddy was responding to a question

raised by Opposition member, RatuSuliano Matanitobua if the proposedstreamlining in place will includechanging the terms of student loans.“The new online system developedwill allow students, parents andstakeholders to go into TertiaryEducation Loan Scheme (TELS)homepage and make a complaint,students can apply online and otherprivileges which is all available onTELS website,”Mr Reddy said.“The primary objective of the

streamlining for TELS was to provideefciency and also reach out to thoseapplicants outside Suva,” he said.Mr Reddy added that if the student stillcould not nd employment after theprogramme, then they should provide

a report to the Board every six months.The Opposition questioned theviability of students looking forguarantors for their loans arguing

low-income students were at adisadvantage. Mr Reddy blamed tradeunions for spreading misinformationabout the student loans.

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PM Bainimarama Hold Talks With NewZealand Envoy

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimaramareceived a courtesy call from the NewZealand High Commissioner, MarkRamsden, at his ofce.

The two met to briey discuss the bilateral relations shared between Fijiand New Zealand.It was also an opportunity for the NewZealand envoy to congratulate PrimeMinister Bainimarama for Fiji’s winat the 2015 Las Vegas leg of theHSBC Sevens World Series. HighCommissioner Ramsden recently presented his credentials to HisExcellency the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau.

India Roadshow Continues To Grow InterestIn The India Outbound Travel Market

Bangalore and Nagpur in India havebeen identied by Tour Managers Fijias potential areas of growth as far asour tourism industry is concerned.These areas are seen as those withwhich to establish new connectionsand further boost destination Fiji’s

presence in the outbound market.This comes as Tour Managers Fijibegan its annual India roadshowbeginning in Bangalore, followed by astop in Nagpur and ending in Mumbai.This roadshow dovetails on the heelsof the Tourism Fiji’s roadshow, whichbegan on February 2 and ended onFebruary 6 in Chennai, India.Through the efforts of Tour Managersndia Representative Aleya Singh

and Contract Manager India DivisionSaroj Gounder, over 300 agents will

be visited and educated through theduration of the roadshow.This exposure to industry partners isextensive and very cost effective inerms of securing business conversion.ndustry partners involved this yearn the roadshow were Ahura Resorts,

Royal Davui, Namale and CaptainCook Cruises.The Roadshow is a crucial piece ofhe strategy to increase awareness of

Fiji with new travel trade partners inndia and further educate experiencedravel partners who sell Fiji.t is also to tap into new lucrative

market segments that offer the bestreturns for Tour Managers marketingspend in India.

In Nagpur, Tour Managers Fiji wasgiven the opportunity this year byevent organisers to participate at theGPS (Global Panaromic Show).This is a pure business-to-businessevent attracting agents not alone from Nagpur but also from the neighboring

regions like Chhattisgarh/MadhyaPradesh/Maharashtra and Vidharbha.

This invitation was then extended toaccompanying Fiji industry partnerswho were in attendance with TourManagers to be part of the event.Tour Managers Fiji will continue towork extensively with Tourism Fiji ingrowing the market and looks forward

to increased growth for Indian arrivalsthis year.



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International Marketing US$30m AdCampaign For FIJI Water

FIJI Water, a leading premium bottledwater brand in the United States, hasannounced its rst-ever televisionadvertising campaign for the brand:Untouched’.

The US$30 million (FJ$61.5 million)campaign – the largest marketingnvestment FIJI Water has ever

made – highlights how a sip of FIJIWater transports one from the grimeof civilisation to the untouchedranquility of Fiji.

The four 15 second spots will tellhe story behind FIJI Water’s unique

mineral prole and refreshing taste.FIJI Water vice president of marketing,Clarence Chia, said: “We’re thrilled

o launch our rst–ever televisionadvertising campaign.“FIJI Water has been subtly tellingour story for more than two decades.As we continue our growth trajectory,we wanted to re–introduce the brandmore broadly to consumers.“The ‘Untouched’ campaign

beautifully tells our brand story andwe are excited to share that messagewith the world.”This new campaign comes off theheels of the brand’s rst label redesignin more than 10 years.Last month, the company unveileda new label design showcasing the beauty of the brand and story behindthe water’s journey.Each bottle size, 330ml, 500ml, 1Land 1.5L, features not only the newlabel, but also six new back labels.The ‘Untouched’ campaign wasdeveloped by the company’s in–houseadvertising agency, FireStation.The spots were produced by Elastic, the

Emmy–Award winning team behindthe “True Detective” title sequence.The spots were produced by Elastic,the Emmy–Award winning team behind the “True Detective” titlesequence.The ads will air on network and cablechannels in the US.

Fiji Airways

Board To MakeKey DecisionsFiji Airways is expected to have a board meetingnext week to make a few important decisions.Also expected to attend this board meeting is StefanPichler, the outgoing Fiji Airways Group managingdirector/chief executive, who is now in Germanyheading Airberlin.Amongst the things on the agenda will be nalisingFiji Airways’ prots for the 2014 nancial year.Already, indications have been the prots will be inexcess on $60 million and will be a record.The other important issue on the agenda for sure willbe deciding on a new chief executive.But in the meanwhile, one of the priority areas willbe appointing an acting chief executive as Mr Pichlercontinues to get busy with the running of Airberlinoperations.The other topical issue of discussion has been newroutes for Fiji Airways.One of the proposed routes, as indicated by theAttorney-General and Minister for Civil AviationAiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, is Singapore.This would include a possible code share agreement

with Air India.Should the route to Singapore be conrmed, and Airndia code share agreement be nalised, ying to

and from India will become much shorter.Currently Fiji Airways passengers have to go a longerroute through Hong Kong when traveling to India.



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$30 Million Investment Plan For MHCC

The Carpenters Group has conrmedplans to add another 14 storeys onop of its heart-of-Suva four-storey

MHCC Complex in Suva.MBF Holdings chairman and Groupchief executive, Tan Sri Sir Dr NinianMogan Lourdenadin, conrmed this.Sir Mogan revealed the CarpentersGroup will be investing about $30million into this expansion.He said the process which is ongoings being done on a negotiated tender

basis.Expectations are the expansion willbe completed by December next year.“I hope to be sitting in the new ofce

by Christmas next year,” he said.Once the construction is complete, SirMogan said the building will househe entire group under one roof and

will be their headquarters.He further conrmed they also havea number of outside tenants who arenterested in taking up the ofce space

on rental terms.

In addition to the rental space, SirMogan said the building will havemore MHCC type of facilitiesavailable in terms of retail outlets.It is understood the respective

approvals have been received and it isnow time to bring things into action.Meanwhile, Sir Mogan is veryoptimistic with the current investmentclimate in Fiji.

EU Delegation Discusses Our Sugar

Industry FutureChand, to discuss our sugar industry’sfuture post-2017 when the EU’spreferential quota will end.The delegation consisted of theEuropean Union Ambassador for thePacic, Andrew Jacobs, the BritishHigh Commissioner, RoderickDrummond and the Ambassador forFrance in Fiji, Michel Djokovic.They were on a tour of European Union-supported projects in the Western

division. The projects target the sugarndustry and those involved in it.Ambassador Jacobs said: “2017 is goingo be a very important year for sugarn the European Union as that is whenhe EU will no longer be able to offer

preferential market access condition forsugar coming into the market.“So it will be at a more competitiveplace. We are very pleased to workdirectly with the sugar industry to tryo improve competitiveness so that in

2017, Fijian sugar has a good futuren the European market.”

The purpose of the meeting was to discussabout the future plans for the industry.Mr Jacobs said: “We are talking at themoment on how we can best focus our

support.“We have 28 million Euro (FJ$65million) available on our new bilateralcorporation plan for Fiji. Around 20million Euro (FJ$46.6 million) will beused to focus on agriculture and on sugar.“So we have a reasonable sum ofmoney and now we are workingon how best to spend that moneyin order to particularly increasecompetitiveness.”New projectsCurrently the European Union isworking on two major projects thatwill take place over the next fewmonths time.

“We do have two new programmeswhich are beginning next month orso,” Mr Jacobs said.“One of these projects is designed toupgrade the feeder roads in the cane beltareas hoping to improve transportationespecially back to the market.“The other project is on reforestationwhere we will need to limit soilerosion and loss of fertile land.”The ambassador assured the support

to farmers will continue.“So far we have 5000 farmers who benet from the EU support and thiswill not stop in terms of assistance,”Mr Jacobs said.



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Fijians Will Benet, Says Sheikh Abdullah

United Arab Emirates ForeignMinister His Highness SheikhAbdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al

Nahyan described his visit as anopportunity to strengthen relationshipbetween the two nations.“I am very attered and honoredo be in Fiji again this is my second

visit after ve years; this is denitelya great opportunity to come here andexplore our relationship and also tomove our relationship further.“I had a good chat with some of ourcolleagues and also the Prime Ministerwho was very kind with his words onUAE and towards initiative in Fiji and

the South Pacic Islands especially whenit comes to renewable energy,” he said.Sheikh Abdullah said the meeting

has also given him an opportunity toexplore other enhancement.“We also explored our bilateralrelationship in enhancing trade,enhancing ights and tourism and thereare denitely a lot of opportunities herein Fiji that is worth exploring,” he said.The UAE foreign minister alsoacknowledged the peacekeepingsoldiers for their hard work.“We are also very thankful andgrateful to the people of Fiji ofspreading peace and commitment

especially with peacekeeping in theMiddle East and that’s another matterthat we had a chance to touch on.“We are looking forward to the visitnext week by the Minister for Defencenext week to the emirates where will

have a better chance to focus in thismatter,” Sheikh Abdullah said.Lakaro ProjectHis Highness was also present duringthe launching of the “Lakaro Hyrbrid” project which was addressed bythe Minister for Infrastructure andTransport Pio Tikoduadua.“This project will enhance therelationship between UAE andFiji knowing the importance of themuch needed awareness for climatechange,” Mr Tikoduadua said.The minister also mentioned that the project will assist the people of Fiji ina sustainable way.“People of Fiji will denitely benetfrom this initiative especially to thethree islands that is Kadavu, Levukaand Rotuma where a total of 711household will save money andelectricity,” he said.The UAE Foreign Minister will now be travelling to New Zealand as hisnext visit.



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voice of Kishore Kumar, MohammadRa and Kumar Sanu.Living in Fresno California, Vinodestablished his stage name as “VinodBaba” who appeared on stagenternationally in Fiji, Australia,

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Association’s Valentine function heldn Surrey BC where he entertained the

guests non stop with latest and yesteryear songs.Vinod is the only Fijian singer whosang along side Bollywood’s MegaStar Amitabh Bachchan when Mr.Bachchan performed in Los Angelesn 2002.

Vinod has been singing since he was14 years old and also had a band inFiji , HIS MASTER ORCHESTRA.According to sources, Vinod also

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Chinese-Only Signs In RichmondSubject Of New City Campaign

City of Richmond says education campaign will let businesses know signs should be at least 50 per cent English

The City of Richmond said it's tryingo facilitate community harmony overa debate that's raged on for years —he uproar over signs some residents

say use too little English.

"We've got an ongoing education program specically reaching out to businesses to let them know the city's preference which is that signs should be at least 50 per cent in English,"

said spokesperson Ted Townsend.More than half of the population inRichmond is of Chinese descent, andover the years, some residents haveexpressed concern over signs that areonly in Chinese.The business license renewal noticenow also includes that message ina special insert in both English andChinese.The city has also asked UBC studentsto analyze how other communitiesdeal with the issue, and it will hold acommunity workshop next month.

A city audit of signs found less thanthree per cent are actually in Chineseonly.In 2013, Richmond city council votedagainst banning Chinese-only signs.

Qatar Airways Unbelievable Rules ForWomen

IT’S one of the world’s fastest growing airlines with a modern eet, but Qatar airlines has been rocked by reportsrevealing its shockingly archaic set of rules for female ight attendants.

Gulf carriers Etihad and Emirateswere also blasted by the InternationalTransport Workers Federation (ITF)for its “agrant abuses of aviationworkers” — but they named QatarAirways as the worst.The ITF exposed unbelievable rulesn the contracts for female ight

attendants at Qatar Airways including: Female ight attendants can only be

hired if they are single They must remain single for ve

years after starting work If they want to get married they haveo ask the airline’s permission Pregnancy is a breach of contract

and can lead to ringNearly eighteen months since theirnitial report, the ITF says that the

airline has made no progress in itsreatment of women and has urged

companies, including the BarcelonaFootball Club who have a lucrativesponsorship deal with Qatar Airways,o reconsider their relationship with

he airline.However, in a statement QatarAirways says the contract claims arenot true.“Qatar Airways ight attendants donot have to be, or remain single,”

Rossen Dimitrov, Qatar AirwaysSenior Vice President CustomerExperience, said. “Many of our cabincrew are in fact married.”The airline said its cabin crew do haveto notify the airline of pregnancies, asmandated by Qatar’s civil aviationauthority, “for health and safetyreasons.” If employees cannot y because of pregnancy, they are “assistedwith nding suitable ground positions.”Its chief executive, Akbar al-Baker,has previously defended its policies

telling reporters that the terms ofemployment are clearly stated.“If you come to seek employmentwith Qatar Airways we give you adocument that these are the rulesand regulations, if you as a matureindividual accept those conditions,then you shouldn’t complain.”The revelation of the contractstipulations has outraged manyon social media who have labeledthe rules “sexist”, “insane” and“outdated.”



17News

Murder Charge For Indian TycoonAccused Of Ramming Guard

An Indian millionaire has beencharged with murder after he

deliberately rammed his car into hissecurity guard.Mohammed Nisham allegedly drove hisHummer into his guard Chandrabose,pinning him against the wall, beforeattacking him with a metal rod.Chandrabose, aged 50, sufferedmultiple injuries and despite repeatedsurgery, died in hospital on Monday.Mr Nisham, 39, supposedly attackedhim because Chandrabose was slowopening the gate to his apartment inKerala.

Chandrabose died of cardiac arrest afterspending two weeks on life support.Police had already charged Mr Nishamwith attempted murder following theattack in Thrissur city.Luxury carsMr Nisham faces a second court caseover an incident in 2013 when hepermitted his then nine-year-old sono drive his Ferrari.ndian media say Mr Nisham has had

other brushes with the law.Also in 2013, they report that heocked a female police ofcer in his

Rolls Royce after she asked him topull over.t is believed that Mr Nisham has

a taste for luxury cars, additionally

owning a Bentley, an Aston Martinand a Jaguar.

The millionaire is believed to have

made his fortune selling tobaccoand through jewellery and hotel

businesses in the Middle East.

Mumbai Woman Gets Auto DriverArrested For Obscene Act

A woman got the shock of her lifeafter she noticed her auto driverunzipping and masturbating while

driving the vehicle after putting hern awkward situation at Versova onMonday evening; the woman alertedher husband and got the driverarrested.The Versova police had produced theaccused driver, Mahesh Gauda,28,before a court on Tuesday. The courtreleased Gauda on cash bail.The 30-year-old victim works inairline industry and she hired an autofor home at Andheri (West) around6.30 pm. Gauda was looking at the

victim from rear mirror after start ofhe journey but she avoided to payany attention towards him.After the auto crossed Good Shepherd

Church on Yari Road, the driveropened his zip and put his one handinside of his pant while driving the

auto with other hand. In between,he was looking the victim from themirror. When the victim noticed thatGauda was driving the auto with onehand and he was masturbating, shescreamed at him for his act.She also alerted her husband about itafter requesting him to come at their building gate. By the time, the autoreached the victim's building, Gaudastopped the vehicle and apologies thewoman for his behavior. He requestedher to let him go. But the woman

decided to teach him a lesson, shealong with her husband took Gauda tothe Versova police station.The police booked Gauda under

Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 509(Word, gesture or act intended toinsult the modesty of a woman).

The victim's friends questioned thewomen safety issue after the incident andtold that everyone focusing on privatetaxi driver's character verication afterthe Delhi rape incident, but what aboutthe auto drivers?.Two months ago, the city policeclaimed that they would verify theantecedents of all eet taxi and touristtaxi drivers in the city after a 25-year-old executive was raped in a UberCab in Delhi.The Versova incident showed that, the

auto and taxi drivers with criminalmindset in the city are also threat towomen passenger traveling aloneeven in day time at isolated stretch.



18 News

A family court on Monday rejecteda wife's interim plea seeking herestranged husband's removal fromheir Lokhandwala at where she

stays with him and their child, justbecause she pays the EMI (equatedmonthly installment to repay homeoan).

The court, while ruling in favour ofhe man who pays Rs 90,000 a month

for household expenses, said in thecurrent day, it is difcult to ascertainwho has contributed how much whilepurchasing any asset or dischargingany liability. "If both contribute tohe household, either this way or that

way, a particular spouse cannot claimexclusive right, ownership or titlen the household property, merely

because either the property standsn her name or she has contributed

nancially," said the judge.The court also relied on the fact thatboth parties were shareholders andco-owners of the at. It observed that

in earlier times when only men used togo out to earn a livelihood, propertieswere generally purchased in the nameof men. "Times have changed and

now there is hardly any occupationwhere women's presence is not seen.So, in modern times like these, boththe spouses work, earn and acquireassets out of their earnings," said the judge.The judge further said that aninjunction can only be sought if thegrounds relied upon are grave andweighty. Referring to the groundsmentioned by the woman, whichshe had dubbed as cruelty, the court

said they were not serious enoughto grant an injunction and order thehusband's ouster. "Not giving bath toa daughter cannot be a ground for thewife for excluding the husband froma property.Similarly, his absent-mindedness ofnot removing the key from the keyholewhile entering the house would be an

unintended nuisance to the wife, but itcannot be a ground for throwing himout of the house."Among other reasons, the woman

had claimed that her husband scoldedthe domestic help for drinking wateruntidily, left the child in the car while purchasing snacks, gave her lectureson parenting and did not lower thevolume of the television.The court referred to a Bombay highcourt judgment, which observed thatif a husband shows negative treatmentlike disturbing the matrimonial lifeand jeopardizing the safety andsecurity of the spouse and children,

then such an interim injunction can begranted. "No such contention is raisedin this application. On the contrary,the grounds mentioned show that thisis the normal bickering which occursin an ill-tuned family," the court said.The court advised the parents to keep peace for the child's sake until the petition is decided.

Woman Can’t Evict Hubby Just BecauseShe Pays EMI: Court

US Policeman Charged For Pushing

Indian ManSureshbhai Patel's family said he hado have surgery to fuse two vertebrae

A US policeman has been chargedwith assault after a 57-year-old Indianman was thrown to the ground, anncident he says left him partially

paralysed.Footage from police cameras showsa confrontation between SureshbhaiPatel and two ofcers in an Alabamasuburb.

Mr Patel speaks no English and trieso walk away from the ofcers, whoeventually shove him to the ground.He has led a legal case accusing theofcers of racism, and the FBI is alsonvestigating.

Police ofcials in Madison, Alabama,apologised to Mr Patel and his familyat a news conference on Thursday.They said one of the ofcers involvedn the incident had been arrested, and

ofcials had recommended that he bered.

The ofcer involved "did not meet thehigh standards and expectations ofhe Madison Police Department", said

Madison Police Chief Larry Muncey.Mr Patel had only recently arrived inhe US to help care for his grandson,

who was born prematurely.He was walking outside his son'shome on Friday morning when police

said they received a call from aneighbour about a suspicious person.According to the civil rights complaintled in court, Mr Patel told the policeofcers who stopped him "no English,Indian", and gave his son's house

number.A police ofcer then threw himabruptly to the ground, injuring him

seriously, the complaint said.Mr Patel's son, Chirag Patel, told thelocal media in Alabama that his fatherhad to undergo surgery to fuse twovertebrae in his spine and that he wasstill unable to move his left leg.



19News

Mum Forced To Write To Monster WhoBeat Her And Slit Her Throat In Front

Of Their Kids

Natalie Allman was battered by Jason Hughes in a seven-hour attack

A MOTHER who was brutally beaten and had her throat cut by her ex-ancé has to write him regular letters or

she will go to jail.

Natalie Allman, 29, was orderedo keep Jason Hughes updated onhe lives on their twin sons, after heortured her in front of them for seven

hours.

Ms Allman has to send her attackerhree letters a year, along withphotos of their ve-year-old boys, asreported.When the boys were two, theywatched their father batter theirmum with his dumbbells, slash herhroat with an army knife and try to

suffocate her with a pillow at theirhome in Herefordshire, EnglandNow, the mum of two risks prisonfor contempt of court if she doesn’tcorrespond with the monster whosubjected her to this sickening attack.“I feel betrayed that after everything

he did his rights mean more than mine — more than my children’s,” she toldthe media. “I thought he was going tokill me that night for no reason andmy boys saw that. They were terried.

“I’m so angry that the law still defendshis parental rights and that he is still being allowed to control us from behind bars. What about our rights toget on with our lives and forget thetrauma he put us through?”Ms Allman, who had to have cosmeticsurgery on her throat wound after thevicious assault, spent almost $6000 ofher savings on solicitors’ fees to ghtthe request, but the order was granted. Now, she has to write to Hughesregularly, and save his letters andcards to the children.The couple broke up in 2012, with

Ms Allman citing his controlling behaviour and heavy drinking.Hughes, 42, was still living in thehouse until he found somewhere else.Then the former soldier found out shewas seeing someone new. The sleepingmother awoke to him kneeling overher, punching her repeatedly in theface. She passed out and came aroundat 3am to face another frenzied battering and another at 6am. He tiedher up to stop her escaping, and slit

her throat with a knife that missed amajor artery by millimeters.At 7am, she managed to call the police. When ofcers arrived, thecouple’s two-year-old twins were in bed with their mother and covered inher blood.Incredibly, she survived the horricattack, which left her with eightwounds to her head and ve broken bones in her face. Hughes wassentenced to nine years at Worcester

Crown Court in 2012 for maliciouswounding with intent to causegrievous bodily harm.In January 2014, Ms Allman receivedhis lawyers’ letter demanding tocommunicate with the children, andin Easter, she found herself in court. Now, she has to send photos and“an update regarding the children’sgeneral progress, both at nursery/school and socially, to includedetails of their health and emotionaldevelopment”.

She fears the contact could encourageHughes to come and nd them — andhe could be out by March next year.

Brawl Erupts As Bride Chooses Guest Over GroomTWO wedding guests were briey detained in northern India after the bride reportedly rejected her groom in

favour of another guest.

During one of the preliminary ceremoniesof the Hindu wedding — the exchangeof garlands — Jugal Kishore, 25, hadan epileptic t and fell to the oor at the

wedding venue in the northern Indianown of Rampur, the Times of Indianewspaper reported on Wednesday.ndira, the 23-year-old bride, apparently

angered that she did not know aboutKishore’s condition, said she would

instead marry a relative of her brother-in-law, who was a guest at the wedding.The guest agreed, and the garlandingceremony continued. The marriage

rituals were then completed, includinga key section which involved thecouple walking around a holy reseven times, according to the report.Kishore, who had been taken to adoctor, came back to nd he no longer

had a bride. The disagreement whichfollowed reportedly turned violent,and police were called.A complaint was led with the local

police, but was later withdrawn afterelders of both families intervened,the newspaper reported, quoting local police ofcial RP Solanki.“Both families have amicablyresolved the matter,” Solanki said.



20 Health

How To Tackle A Cold It's that time of year when everybody's a bit under the weather.

Here's how you can shift that lingeringcough, sore throat and runny nose oldseason is very much upon C us. Chancesare you and your colleagues will be struckdown with snifes, coughs and sorehroats at some point over the comingmonths. Probably more than once, butsurely there must be a way to stave offhe common cold or at least lessen itsmpact until it goes away .Here's someried, tested and scientically provenways to get rid of your cold.PAINKILLERSPainkillers such as ibuprofen,paracetamol and aspirin are the onlymedication known to treat colds.They come in a huge variety of forms

and the painkiller based cold remediesoften come with other ingredients thatare supposed to help.But whether you choose to take itn pill, capsule, soluble tablet or hot

drink, the thing that's doing the mostgood is the painkiller.DECONGESTANTSThat said, decongestants taken bymouth or up your nose can help too,relieving that blocked up feelingand clearing out your sinus cavities.Most cold and u remedy pills and

hot drinks will have some kind ofdecongestant in them.They can give you a bit of a pick-me-up too, which can be helpful duringhe day but a nightmare if you want to

go to sleep.ZINCFinally, there's some recent research

that suggests taking zinc syrup, tabletsor lozenges could speed up recoveryand make the symptoms less harsh.But it's not a good idea to take thatfor a long time, because it can haveside effects such as vomiting anddiarrhoea.CHECK THE BOXAs with any medications, you shouldalways check the box to make sureanything you're taking for your coldisn't going to badly interact with anyother medications you're taking.Some antidepressants can react badly when combined with somedecongestants. If you're in any doubt,talk to your doctor.

SHOULD I PESTER MY DOCTORFOR ANTIBIOTICS? No. Your cold is almost certainlycaused by a viral infection, andantibiotics will do absolutely nothingto relieve it. What they might do isgive you unpleasant side effects andincrease your resistance to antibiotics,so they might not work when youactually do need them.WHAT ABOUT NON-MEDICATED OPTIONS?Inhaling steam can help loosen the

mucus in your nose, making it easierto clear by blowing.Fill a bowl with hot water, put a towelover your head and breathe deeplywith your eyes closed. If you're atwork and can't get away with havinga bowl of hot water on your desk,chemists sell inhalators. While they're

essentially just big plastic jugs with amouthpiece they're almost as good asa bowl, and much less complicated.For your sore throat you could suckon menthol sweets or gargle with saltwater.EATING, DRINKING ANDRESTINGWhen you've got a cold, you sweat alot and have a runny nose so if youdon't replace those uids, you'll justfeel worse. Drink plenty of uids.You should also rest up. While we'renot saying you should take a weekoff work or anything, you'll get betterfaster if you rest. And you should eata low-fat, high-bre diet, including

plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables butthat's pretty much true whether youhave a cold or not. And for goodnesssake, wash your hands and sneezeinto a tissue. Keep it to yourself.WHAT ABOUT HERBALREMEDIES?There are plenty of herbal remediesfor the common cold out there themost commonly cited is echinacea.While people claim the herb makes people recover from the commoncold quicker than paracetamol based

remedies, there's no rm evidence tosupport this. There have been varioustrials with inconclusive results, butnothing solid. The same can be saidfor vitamin C. While many claim it has preventative and healing propertieswith regard to the cold and u, studiesfound it has very, very limited benet.

Spoonful Of Medicine Can Lead To MistakesUSING spoons to measure medicine

can lead to potentially dangerousdosing mistakes.A STUDY published onlinen Pediatrics, underscores

recommendations that droppers andsyringes that measure in milliliters beused for liquid medicines - not spoons.The study involved nearly 300parents, mostly Hispanics, withchildren younger than nine.The youngsters were treated forvarious illnesses at two New YorkCity emergency rooms and sent

home with prescriptions for liquidmedicines, mostly antibiotics.Parents were contacted afterwardand asked by phone how they hadmeasured the prescribed doses. Theyalso brought their measuring devices to

the researchers' ofces to demonstrate

doses they'd given their kids.Parents who used spoonfuls "were50 per cent more likely to givetheir children incorrect dosesthan those who measured in more precise milliliter units", said DrAlan Mendelsohn, a co-author andassociate professor at New YorkUniversity's medical school.Incorrect doses included giving toomuch and too little, which can both bedangerous, he said.Underdosing may not adequately treat

an illness and can lead to medication-resistant infections, while overdosesmay cause illness or side effects thatcan be life-threatening.Almost one-third of the parents gavethe wrong dose and one-in-six used

a kitchen spoon rather than a device

like an oral syringe or dropper thatlists doses in milliliters.The medicine bottle label often listeddoses in teaspoons. Parents oftenassume that means any similar-sizedkitchen spoon, the authors said.



21Parenting

When Can I Begin To Leave My Children HomeAlone?

When you're ready to leave yourchild home alone for the rst time,be sure to: Consider your child's age and

maturity level. For example, if

your child tends to be impulsive,you should wait until he or she isolder than 12.

Begin with several "dry runs"where you leave your child homealone for short periods of time.

Leave a phone number whereyou can be reached. If possible, provide a land line in addition toyour cell phone number, just incase your company's service isdisrupted for any reason.

Call home to check on your child.

If possible, make arrangementsfor your child to check in withyou, or with a relative or neighbor,

while you are out.• Thoroughly prepare your child

for staying home alone.• Be specic in discussing your

expectations and how you would

like your child to use his or hertime. For example:• Is the TV allowed?• If so, are there any channels that

are off-limits?• Do you want your child to answer

the phone?• Should homework be completed

before you arrive?• May your child use the computer?• Can your child have friends over

while you're not at home?• Can he or she go to other friends'

houses?Make sure your home is childproof.For example:

• Are medications kept in a lockedcabinet?

• Are there rearms in the home?• If so, are they in a locked cabinet

and/or do they have child safety

locks?• What could your child potentiallyget into that might cause harm?

Practice handling emergencies. Forexample:• What would you do in an

emergency?• What if someone were trying to

get into the house?• What would you do if there were

a re?Ask your child if he or she feelscondent and ready to stay home

alone. If he or she is hesitant, hire a babysitter and reconsider this issue insix months.

Tips For Communicating With Your Teenage SonHave you ever sat down to have aconversation with your teenage son,and after minutes of slouching bodyposture, endless dgeting, blank stares,and grunting responses, found yourselffrustrated, enraged and eventuallyscreaming? Teens are notoriouslyuncommunicative with their parents,and men have never championedverbal communication. It is thereforenot surprising that trying to talk witha teenage boy can be challenging tosay the least. There is, however, bothart and science involved in successfulcommunication. Below is a list ofcommunication techniques to try thenext time you need to connect andcommunicate with your teenage son.1. Give him advance notice. Tell him

ahead of time about the timing and topicyou want to discuss with him. Whileyou shouldn’t expect him to show upo the conversation with a check list

of counter-points, this will give himhe necessary time to pre-process thempending conversation and gather anyhoughts that he might have.

2. Feed him. Make sure he’s hadsomething to eat before you startalking. We have all experienced or

observed the correlation betweenhunger and irritability. Although your

son might not be grouchy just yet,making sure that his blood sugar levels stable will keep him focused and

engaged throughout your conversation.3. Ditch the lecture. Condenseyour conversation into a short list

of important points, and allow himto respond to those points. Havingconcrete points mitigates possiblemiscommunication while keepinghim tuned into the conversation.Also, allowing him to respond to each point will provide you insight intohis processing and ensure that you’reengaging in a dialog—not a monolog.4. Control your emotions. Althoughyou may be frustrated and angry,yelling, screaming, and verbal put-downs are not going to producethe results you want. These may beinterpreted as an attack, which will provoke a “ght or ight” response,especially with a volatile teenage boy.5. Walk while you talk. Boys aregenerally spatial processors, and

therefore think best when they areactive and moving. Forcing your son tosit down and sit still while you beratehim with a long lecture is a recipefor disaster—or at least distraction.Try taking your talk outside, walkingaround the block, shooting hoops or playing catch while you discuss theissue at hand. This will keep your sonalert and engaged.6. Communicate indirectly. Creatinga comfortable environment for animportant conversation includes the

simple nuances of body language andeye contact. Many kids, and especiallyteenage boys, will be more open to talkwith less direct eye contact. Staringdown into your son’s eyes whilehaving an important conversation

might be interpreted as aggressive orunnerving, and your son might shutdown as a result. Walking side-by-sideor driving in a car will naturally lessenthe amount of direct eye contact.7. Use physical examples. If you needto address your son’s perpetually messyroom, don't just talk about the fact thathe never puts his clothes in the hamper.Walk around the room and use physicalexamples. Have him pick up itemsstrewn around and determine if theyare clean or dirty. Providing physicaland ideally tangible examples will helpyour son process and remember yourconversation.8. Be aware of your son’s innatecompetitiveness. In many situationsit is important to conrm that you are

on his side and that you trust him. Hemay become more open to feedbackand coaching if he feels like you are onthe same team. In other situations, youmight want to tap into his competitiveside if you feel he will respond well toa challenge you’ve presented.9. Finally, allow time for follow-up.Many boys can take hours, days, andeven weeks to process the substance ofan important conversation. If you donot receive the engagement or answersthat you were hoping for during the

rst conversation, give your son timeand space to reect on the conversation before you bring it up again. You might be surprised how your conversationevolves over time, and what insightsyour son will bring to the table.



22 Lifestyle

Eat Your Way To Gorgeous LooksWhy hit the spa for a glow when you can eat your way to good looks

Did you spend the pre-wedding weeksattending to your looks by makingseveral trips to the spa? There's aneasier, cheaper and a healthier way toook better and it leads straight to the

refrigerator (now, isn't that a sentenceyou have always wanted to hear?). Justby adding a few ingredients to yourdiet on a regular basis, you can makea difference to a receding hairline,dull nails and skin. And here's the bestpart, they work for men and womenequally. So eat up and look good.Guavas for younger skinThe next time you want a quicksnack while on the road, settle forguavas. If the calorie difference isn'tyour only concern, think about yourskin. Guavas are high in antioxidantswhich counteract free radicals inyour body. These damage your skin,eaving you looking prematurely old.

Guavas are also good for your vitaminC x — with ve times the amount ofa regular orange. And here's the goodnews, if you are not a fan of this fruit,you could even mash them and rubsome on your skin.Water and veggies for nailsYou spend nearly a grand every

month on a manicure and pedicure.And while that may be relaxing andgive you much-needed time off fromyour chores, how about diggingnto some food to get naturally pink

healthy nails? Drink enough water

throughout the day. Keep four bottlesof water at your desk each morningand put nishing them on your to-do list. The next thing on that list isgetting enough protein. So pack in a

lot of veggies and fruits, especiallythe rainbow coloured ones. If you arenon-vegetarian you could also treatyourself to some turkey soup, whichis 151 calories per serving is alsogood for your waistline.Eggs for your tressesThe next time you are out late partyingand there's no midnight snack athome, dig into some eggs — boiled orin omelettes. Not just will they help prevent a hangover the next morning, but with their high iron (which help prevent hair loss) and sulphur (whichkeeps them soft and smooth) content,will also keep your tresses in shipshape for the next time you want tolet them down. If eating eggs isn'texciting you, break one and applythe white to your hair covering thestrands well. Wash it off after an hourand your hair will look like you'vespent the day at a salon.Spinach for dreamy eyesWhen the love of your life is looking

deep into your eyes, you don't wantthem distracted by black spots. Spinachis rich in the carotenoids lutein andzeaxanthin, which together form anoily, yellow substance at a central pointof the retina known as the macula. This

yellow oil, called macular pigment, isthought to protect the macula fromage-related macular degeneration. Sothe next time your mom serves youspinach for dinner, let your eyes reect

how grateful you are.Beets to ght fatColours are not just good for yourclothes, but your body too. Beetroot,for instance, contains betaine, whichis a bioactive agent that helps to break down fats. Beetroot juice alsocontains a form of chlorine that aidsdigestion by doing the same thing.Beetroot juice is great to be had therst thing in the morning. Add a pinchof black salt to help you gulp it down.Include it in your salad.Bananas for young skinYour dietician may frown upon thisfruit, but your skin loves it. Bananasare a safer and far cheaper way tokeep the elasticity in your skin. Thefruit is rich in Vitamin A, B and E andworks well to keep the elasticity inyour skin.Red cabbage for internal cleansingThis is one veggie you can't applyexternally, but it has great benets ifeaten. The bright purple cabbage is

packed with sulfur and iodine whichhelp clean your insides. Just as youwash your body every day to get ridof the pollution, your insides too needa regular cleansing to help rid the body of toxins.

Grab A Handful Of Nuts Daily For Super HealthA study involving 14,386 youngadults has found that the consumptionof tree nuts -- at least 44 grams per day- is associated with better nutrient

adequacy in the diet and better dietquality.Tree nuts are almonds, Brazil nuts,cashews, hazelnuts, macadamias,pecans, pine nuts, pistachios andwalnuts."Consumption of tree nuts should beencouraged as part of a healthy diet byhealth professionals to improve dietquality and nutrient adequacy," saidCarol O'Neil, professor at LouisianaState University's agricultural centre.

He also stressed the need for nutritioneducation programmes that increaseawareness and consumption of tree nuts.The team found that when it comes tonutrient adequacy for most nutrients,ree nut consumers fared better than

non-consumers."This new research further supportsthe need to encourage people to eattree nuts for overall health," stated

Maureen Ternus, executive directorof the International Tree Nut Council.We need to encourage people to graba handful of nuts every day, he added

Get Rid Of Garlic Breath WithThese Easy Ways

A lot of Indian and Continental dishes have generous amounts of garlic.While this adds oodles of avour to the meal, it also leaves you with garlicbreath. Here's how you can get rid of it...

- Eat fresh parsley, mint or mint teato remove odour from your breath.Chewing gum that contains xylitol

will also do the trick.- After your meal, nibble potatoes,mushrooms, carrots or lemons toimprove your breath.- Mustard is a surprise agent thatcan remove mouth odour. Swish a

teaspoon of it around your mouth fora minute before spitting it out. Thenswallow another half-teaspoon of

mustard.- Drinking green tea, lemonade andwater at the end of a meal will alsohelp freshen your breath.- Have a slice of bread as a lack ofcarbs can also contribute to bad breath.



23For Woman

Natural Remedies For Healthy Hairs your hair dry and brittle? Is the

color dull and lackluster? Forget theexpensive commercial products thatcan do more damage than good toyour hair; treat your hair yourself,using all-natural ingredients found inyour own kitchen.The Do-It-Yourself CholesterolTreatmentWould you believe that mostcommercially bought cholesterolhair conditioners contain alcohol- thevery thing that dries out hair? Instead,grab a cup full of mayonnaise, someplastic food wrap and throw a coupleof towels in the drier on high.Work the mayonnaise into your hair,starting by massaging it into the scalp

and roots. Then draw it through toyour ends until your hair is thoroughlycoated. Pile the hair on top of yourhead. Take a couple of feet of saranwrap and wrap it around the top ofyour head to contain the mayo.Take a pre-heated towel from thedryer and wrap it around your headover the saran wrap. The heat will aidwith deep conditioning. After about10 minutes, change to another heatedowel and leave that on for another 10

minutes.

Remove the towel and plastic wrapand shampoo your hair as usual.Done once a month, this cholesterolreatment will keep your hair soft and

shiny.* Tip: if your hair ends are very

damaged from chemical treatment,you can do this once a week. If yourscalp is naturally oily, you might wantto only add mayo to the hair ends forweekly treatments.Quick Solution For Oily Hair

If your scalp is naturally oil, you probably have to shampoo your hairdaily to keep it from looking greasy orstringy. If, however, you are runningshort on time or need a quick lift inthe middle of the day, grab a box ofcornstarch and a large, clean blush brush.Pour some cornstarch out onto a dishand dip the brush into it. Then, with acomb, part your hair in the center and brush the cornstarch onto your scalp

and roots. Make another part 1/4 to ½inch off-center and repeat. Continuethis method down one side of yourhead, then from the center and downthe other side.Go about your business for about 10minutes while the cornstarch soaksup the excess oils in your hair. Then,take a brush and brush out your hair,ridding it of the cornstarch akes.For A Color Enhancer:If your own natural color, or yourcolor treated hair, begins to look drab,

all you need are a few ingredientsfrom your garden or local producestore to brighten it up.Begin by boiling one quart of water.In a piece of doubled cheesecloth, addthe following:

* For brunettes- a handful freshrosemary sprigs (bruise by crumplingin your hand)* For blondes- a handful of driedchamomile* For "orange tone" redheads- achopped-up carrot* For "berry tone" redheads- achopped up beetTie up the ingredient in the cheeseclothand toss into the boiling water,removing it from heat. Let steep for10 minutes.Remove and discard the cheesecloth bag. Shampoo and rinse your hair asusual. Then, pour the warm (not hot)color-enhancing rinse over your hair.As a nal rinse, use a quart of cold

water. Once a month treatments willkeep your hair color vibrant.Build-Up RemoverOften the culprits of drab coloringand lackluster hair are all the styling products that we regularly use. They begin to build up and dull the shineand tone of our hair.Get rid of the build up by mixing1/4 cup of apple cider vinegar with 1gallon of distilled water. This can bestored in a cabinet or the refrigeratorand used every couple of weeks to

keep hair squeaky clean. To use it, wethair with warm water, or shampooand rinse as usual. Then pour 2 cupsover the scalp and let mixture saturatethe hair. Finish up with a cold-waterrinse.

How To Wear Shimmer MakeupOne has to be very careful when it comes to makeup, for it is easy to go overboard, especially when it involves

shimmer.

When applied properly, shimmer can

add a glow to your face and enhanceyour features — but there is a ne linebetween highlighting your featuresand looking ghastly. Here are a fewips one should keep in mind when

using shimmer:Consider your age when usingshimmer. It doesn't really suiteenagers as it makes them look much

older than they are. Women in their20s and 30s can carry off that shinyook well.

Choose one place on your face to addshine. You can either add shimmero your eyes, cheeks or lips — don't

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element.

Shimmer looks good when blendedwell, so use a brush to do so. Don'tuse your ngers as it might not blendas effectively.The eyes look great when highlighted,so try and limit the use of shimmer to

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an evening out.Shimmer can also be worn in the formof a bronzer. It especially looks goodon women with a dusky complexion, but others can use it too, provided it is blended well.



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25Recipe

Roast Cornish Hens With HerbsIngredients16 garlic cloves, peeled16 lemon wedges8 small Cornish hens (about 1 lb each)2 tbsp olive oil3 cloves garlic, minced

2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary2 tbsp chopped fresh sage2 tbsp chopped fresh tarragon2 tbsp chopped fresh thyme1 tsp salt½ tsp pepper2 cups chicken stock2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce2 tbsp all-purpose our1 tbsp soft margarineDirectionsPlace 2 whole garlic cloves and 2

emon wedges in each hen.n a small bowl, com bine oil, minced

garlic, rosemary, sage, tarragon,hyme, salt and pepper. Gently sepa-

rate the skin from the breasts andhighs of each hen. Rub meat underhe skin with herb mixture. Rub extra

over skin. Arrange birds on parch-ment-lined baking sheets.Roast birds in a preheated 400˚F(200˚C) oven for 45 minutes, or untilwell browned and cooked through.

Baste occasionally. Place birds on

a platter. Transfer drip pings to ameasuring cup.To make sauce, spoon off fat fromdrippings. Place juices in a sauce panwith chicken stock, soy sauce and

Worcestershire sauce, then bring to a

boil. Cook for a few minutes.In a small bowl, combine our andmargarine. Stir into sauce and cookuntil just slightly thickened. Adjustseasonings. Serve hens with sauce on

the side.

Shanghai Noodles With Chicken And BroccoliIngredients¾ lb round Chinese noodles, cooked1 tbsp sesame oil2 tbsp vegetable oil¾ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts,cut into strips2 cloves garlic, nely chopped¼ lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, stems

discarded, thinly sliced2 carrots, thinly sliced on the diagonal3/4 lb broccoli, trimmed, broken intoorets and stems sliced1½ cups chicken stock, vegetablestock or water¼ cup oyster sauce2 tbsp soy sauce2 tbsp cold water1 tbsp cornstarch2 green onions, sliced on the diagonalDirectionsRinse cooked noodles with cold water

and toss with sesame oil. Set aside.Heat vegetable oil in a wok or largenonstick skillet. Add chicken andgarlic to pan. Cook a few minutes,until chicken loses its raw appear-ance. Remove from pan and reserve.

Clean pan if needed, then add 1 tbsp

vegetable oil.Add mushrooms and carrots to pan.Cook for 2 minutes. Add broccoli andcook for a few minutes, until it turns bright green. Add stock, oyster sauceand soy sauce. Bring to a boil.

Add noodles and chicken. Cook over

low heat for about 3 minutes, tossinggently until noodles have absorbedthe liquid and everything is very hot.To thicken sauce, combine water withcornstarch, then add to noodles. Cookuntil thick. Toss in green onions.



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Ariesf you are fresh out of college and

seeking a job, the chances of this weekhrowing up a suitable opportunity

are bright. Be prepared to take onchallenges. You will have to work verysincerely to prove your credentials,before you gain a foothold in yourofce. If you are in a stable job, routinework shall keep you busy. In fact, youmay have to work much harder in ordero meet all your deadlines. Freelancers

may get well-paying projects, whilebusinessmen can take steps to boostheir earnings. Those engaged in

automobile industry may not havea very encouraging time. Peoplen the service industry shall have a

prosperous week, though. A majorshift in planetary positions towards theweekend portend well for you.Taurus

There shall be a positive change in theplanetary positions in your charts, whichndicate that there shall be positive

developments in your life too. In spiteof making steady progress, a gnawingfeeling of dissatisfaction over one thingor the other is likely to continue evennow. You could be looking for someexciting monetary gains, and shall bewilling to explore new avenues for thepurpose. But avoid doing anything inhaste, as there is a strong possibilityhat you may miss out on some good

opportunities, while hurrying throughwith others. Avoid short cuts for makingquick gains, if you can. At work, youshall continue to perform well, and yourbosses are likely to be happy with yourdedication. You shall be happy withyour co-workers.GeminiThere will be major changes in planetarypositions which shall inuence youpositively. These changes shall enableyou to take a more refreshing approachn matters related to your occupationand personal life. There shall be nondecisiveness any more, as the time isripe to take rm decisions. Businessmenmight strike some protable deals,which shall make them nanciallystable. This week is an ideal period forsingles looking forward to an enjoyableromantic life. You may be inclined toake practical steps towards resolvingproblems, which may have beendisturbing your marital life and domesticrealm in the early stages of the week.

You shall now be more attentive aboutyour career and money matters. On thehealth front, you may feel comfortable,as you shall feel t and ne.CancerOn the career front, the week could

be a routine affair, as nothingnoticeable is likely to happen. AroundThursday, however, a new Moon willstart evolving, giving you a better perspective of life and making youthink positively. Over the weekend,the planetary congurations may bring about visible changes in yourworkplace behaviour, perspective andimage. The inuence of benevolent

Jupiter over Venus and Mars willalso work towards channelising theenergy of Mars in the right direction.Consequently, progress in mattersrelated to occupation is assured. Thisis a good time to take a break andhead for a vacation with your family, possibly over the weekend. This breakis important for you and for yourloved ones, who may have recentlyspent very little time with you.Leo

In the initial phase of this week,things may seem to be a bit gloomy, but they will take a positive turn fromaround the middle of the week. The planetary positions will change forthe better, and enable you to adopt afresher approach in all spheres, whichin turn will guide you towards the rightdirection in life. Businessmen shallnow be able to overcome roadblocks,and take concrete steps towards highergrowth with renewed vigour. Those pursuing a job shall take on new

challenges successfully. This shall alsomake your case stronger, if you’re inline for a promotion. Later in the week,you may be inclined to add comforts toyour household, in order to please yourfamily members. And, the purposeshall be served quite well.VirgoThe planetary congurations thisweek suggest that you shall be in avery intuitive mood, and you shallfeel motivated to review the directionwhich your life is taking. With both

Sun and Jupiter in exchange witheach other, you could now be more passionate in your relationship withyour life partner. Professional mattersare likely to be pressing and willkeep you preoccupied. You may haveto shoulder more responsibility atworkplace, but it will be a while beforethe pressure starts easing again. In fact,it is during this time that your efciencyand multi-tasking skills will be tested.Your efforts will be appropriately

rewarded, and it will also raise yoursocial prestige. However, do not boastabout your achievements.LibraBe prepared to face some ups anddowns this week. The waning Moon

could make you feel low as the week begins. However, later in the week positive changes will start happeningon all fronts. You will then gainclarity about the direction in which to propel your life. Over the weekend,Mars will enter its own Sign Aries,along with Venus. This too may helpyou organise your efforts, making youmore efcient. Professionals shall be

better equipped to give an improved performance. As for businessmen, youshall be able to overcome roadblocksand inch closer to your goals. Marriedcouples shall experience a rather peaceful phase now, as both you andyour partner will be accommodative,avoiding unnecessary arguments.ScorpioThere shall be a number of planetarymovements taking place this week.Many of them will be favourable.

If you have been looking for a jobchange, this is a good time to startapplying, as you will most certainlyget a positive response in the formof interview calls. If you wish tocontinue with your existing job,there is a possibility that you willhave to shoulder more responsibility.These, of course, will have their ownchallenges, and you will have to putin extra efforts to prove your mettle.Over the weekend, the ruler of yourSign Mars will enter its other Sign

signifying positive action. Aries andVenus too will follow course the nextday. All these changes will have a positive impact on your endeavoursaimed at achieving higher growth.SagittariusThe cosmos will lend you support inyour career progress this week. Therst change comes in the form of thewaning Moon, which ends, givingway to a new Moon. Around the sametime, the Sun will enter the spiritual,gentle and submissive Pisces. These

movements are signicant, giventhat you look set to have a very busywork schedule, and will need properguidance. It is here that the stars willcome to your aid, guiding you throughthe maze of hurdles. Relationshipswith superiors will be cordial; this willkeep you motivated and focused atwork. For traders, this is a good timefor clearing old stock and making new purchases. Domestic matters will needyour complete attention. Students may

nd it hard to concentrate.CapricornYou are likely to be bothered aboutmoney and family related matters in



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Continued From Page 26he initial stages of the week, and as

a result, you may feel a bit low withhe way things are moving. However,hings are likely to start changing

from Thursday. The new Moon willstart coming into effect, and the Sunwill enter the mystic and passive Signof Pisces. With both the luminariesn a watery Sign, the stagnancy you

experienced earlier shall begin tovanish now. Businessmen shall beable to push things ahead, as plannedearlier. Those dealing in consumerdurables and food products, including

grains, shall have a good time. Otherplanetary movements will also favouryou, as they shall make you moredecisive, and help you become morepositive and result-oriented.Aquarius

This week you will become more positive in your outlook, and

even when you are surrounded bynegativities, you will try to look at thesilver lining. You may expect this to be an action-packed phase, and theremay be major changes in your life. Youwill now be in a much better positionto take decisions. And, to give further push to result-oriented action, Marswill enter its own Sign Aries, followed by Venus. This movement of the planets will energise you, pushing youto work more efciently, with renewedvigour. Jupiter, which will be placed

in Leo, will exert its inuence on bothMars and Venus. This inuence willalso work well in channelising theenergy of Mars positively. Freshersmay expect a positive response from a prospective employer

PiscesThis week the planetary congurations

indicate that there shall be a distinctchange in your approach to work andlife. A period of positivity, clarity andenhanced motivation will begin aroundmid-week, and you shall be able toget back to a high-growth trajectory.However, with Saturn placed in the10th House from your Sign, you may be tempted to look for immediatemonetary gains, maybe even by takingadvantage of some loophole in thelaw. But the ruler of your Sign Jupiterwill aspect Saturn placed in the 10th

House, which will help you resist thistemptation for your own betterment.You will, thus, remain focused on thetask which you are doing. Moreover,you shall also send out the positivevibes to others around you.

Producer Dr. D. Ramanaidu PassesAway At 78

Noted producer DaggubatiRamanaidu dies in Hyderabad afterbattling against cancer for a long time.He was 78. He breathed his last breathn a hospital in Hyderabad.

"Ramanaidu, who was undergoingreatment for prostate cancer, passed

away at a private hospital. His body isbeing shifted to his studio for public topay their last respects," the veteran'spublicist said.Mr Ramanaidu made over 150 lms in

several languages including Hindi andholds the Guinness World Record forproducing the highest number of lms.His movies include, "Prem Nagar",Jeevana Tarangalu’, ‘Soggadu’,Kaliyuga Pandavulu’, ‘Coolie No 1’

and ‘Ganesh’ and Hindi lms includePrem Nagar’, ‘Dildaar’, ‘Maqsad’,Insaaf’, ‘Tohfa’, ‘Anari’ and ‘Hum

Aapke Dil Mein Rehte Hain’. Hemade several movies under his bannerSuresh Productions. His son Sureshs also a producer, his second son

Venkatesh is a well known actor whilehis grandson Rana Daggubati is alsoan actor.He had also produced lms inseveral languages, Tamil, Kannada,Malayalam, Oriya, Punjabi andEnglish.n the later part of his career, Mr

Ramanaidu joined politics. He wasthe Telugu Desam MP from Bapatlain Guntur between 1999 and 2004.Producer Daggubati Ramanaiduis also the recipient of the PadmaBhushan and the Dadasaheb Phalke

awards.The Telugu lm industry hasexpressed shock over the demise ofRamanaidu. He introduced manyartists to the lm industry.May his soul rest in peace!



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Ram Jethmalani 'Kisses' YesteryearActress Leena Chandavarkar

Veteran lawyer and politician RamJethmalani and yesteryear actressLeena Chandavarkar indulged ina 'liplock' at an awards event onMonday.Kishore Kumar's wife and Jethmalanimet each other on the dais and spentconsiderable time greeting andhugging each other.This isn't the rst time that thecelebrated lawyer was caught kissingsomeone.

Last year, a photograph of Jethmalanismooching veteran actor Dharmendraon his birthday went viral on socialmedia.

Shut Up And Take Care Of Your OwnBusiness, Russell To Aamir Khan

AIB Knockout has been in thenews for quite some time for its

controversial content. Many slammedhe show for the vulgar content whilesome favours it to the extreme point.After Mahesh Bhatt and SonakshiSinha’s tryst over the show, nowAamir Khan came into the scanner forexpressing his displeasure regardinghe show. Reacting to Aamir’s

displeasure, lmmaker Pooja Bhattand noted comedian Russell Petershighly lashes out at the actor callinghim “hypocritical and dangerous”.Russell Peters, an extremely popularcomedian with international fame,has asked Aamir Khan to shut up andmind his own business when it comeso comment on AIB Roast hosted by

Ranveer Singh, Arjun Kapoor andKaran Johar.Lashing out at Aamir Khan, PoojaBhatt said, "I feel it's hypocritical self-styled moralists and the Aamir Khansof the world, who are more frighteningand injurious. I am appalled at hissudden self-righteous mode. He has

completely forgotten his body of work the double meaning song, 'BhaagDK Bose' in Delhi Belly, and the PKposter where he left nothing to theÂimagination, putting Sunny Leone toshame," said Pooja.

Comedian Russell Peters slammedthe actor and asked him to mind hisown business."Seriously, who is he, the so-calledartist, to say that he found it violent andthat AIB and rest involved should have been responsible? He did not even seeit! Someone please ask him to shut upand take care of his own business,"

Peters who was in India this weekendfor a show, told Hindustan Times."He is an actor; not even a real artist.He goes in front of the camera andreads out lines that someone else haswritten. Then, he is giving his opinion

about something that is honest!" headded.Clearing the misconception about'roast', Russell said, "You know, it'sfunny, the things we get angry about.We don't get pissed when a politiciancomes up on stage and lies on ourfaces, but we get angry when someonespeaks the truth."

The Canadian stand-up comic alsomet AIB comedians Tanmay Bhatt andGursimran Khamba and

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