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National Commission for Women has expressed concern over women security at different times in view of the incidents of gang-rape of SC women in Delhi and other States. The Ministry of Home Affairs has also taken a series of measures to strengthen the security apparatus to contain incidents of crimes against women belonging to the scheduled communities. The Criminal Law (Amendment) Act 2013 has been enacted to comprehensively cover all aspects of crimes against women. More than three hundred crore rupees have been allocated out of the Nirbhaya Fund to implement emergency response system to attend calls from women in distress and provide them immediate assistance.

Crimes Against SC Women

I am hopeful that the Insurance Market expansion would take place once the Insurance Amendment Bill is passed by the Parliament, said Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. He expressed his sense of satisfaction over the recommendations made by the Parliamentary Select Committee with regard to the Insurance Amendment Bill referred to it. He said this after a meeting with Jerry Gimstone, Chairman, Standard Life, UK, on the India UK Financial Partnership. Jaitley further said that insurance, banks, mutual funds and securities are among the areas of cooperation between India and UK. Jerry Gimstone said that there is great potential for foreign investment in India in various sectors including infrastructure, insurance and pension sectors among others. He said that it is UK which is the largest investor in India. He said that UK corporate sector will play an important role in making the Prime Minister’s Make in India programme a reality and success. The financial services industry, underpins real economy and enables growth, said Jaitley.

FDI Works in Right Mode

CM draws attention to delayTamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Paneerselvam wrote a very detailed and letter to the Prime Minister Narendra Modi with key demands. In his letter, Panneerselvam said "You may recall that one of the first actions that our beloved leader Puratchi Thalaivi Amma took on assumption of office as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, was the revival of the defunct Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation (TACTV), a Government of Tamil Nadu Public Sector Undertaking formed to provide cable television services to the poor and middle class customers in the State. As per the vision of our Beloved Leader, we are keenly expecting an early decision from your Government in view of the clear legal position and the strong merits of the case. The clearly updated status on the Cabinet Secretariat’s website on pending issues of State Governments with Government of India still indicates that the matter is under consideration of the IMC. You would agree that nearly two years is an inordinate amount of time for an Inter-Ministerial Committee of officials to take to formulate a view on an issue of this nature. Therefore, I request you to kindly have this matter reviewed at the earliest and arrange to issue the ‘Digital Addressable System’ license to the Tamil Nadu Arasu Cable TV Corporation Ltd without any further loss of time. This would enable the Government of Tamil Nadu to adhere to its commitment to provide inexpensive and quality Cable TV services to the people, particularly the poor”.

Process of policy planning has to change in a better waythe Planning Commission should be replaced by an organization which can think creatively, strengthen the federal structure, and energize states. The Prime Minister said the question of role, relevance and restructuring of the age old Planning Commission had been very repeatedly questioned by numerous experts and senior leaders for more than two decades. Further, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat, he had attended meetings of the Planning Commission, and had felt the need for a better platform to articulate the view of states. Development is now a priority for all, and the time has come to develop a new mechanism to rightly deliver growth and

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that all associated for a long time with the Planning development, he asserted. "We need to Chief Ministers had offered significant Commission, had noted that the body has develop a new mechanism, that plans suggestions at the consultation meeting in no futuristic vision in the post-reform according to the strengths of our great New Delhi. Modi referred to remarks made period and that the Planning Commission nation, empowers all the states, and brings by Dr Manmohan Singh on April 30,2014 would have to reinvent itself to remain on board all economic activity, including regarding the Planning Commission. "Dr more effective and relevant in the present that which is happening much outside the Manmohan Singh, who had been situation" said Modi while announcing that Government" said Narendra Modi.

Fight back and reconnect with the people, appeals RahulCongress will only be able to fight back when its Youth fight back, said Rahul Gandhi in his inspiring address at the Youth Congress Alumni Meet. It’s the youth in Congress who have to get down on the streets and expose this government, he said. “Today in Parliament, we decided to wear black bands before a statue of Mahatma Gandhi. Why? Because today when Shri Kharge was speaking in Parliament they switched off his mic. We were ten years in power but never resorted to such tactics. We allowed everybody to speak. They are doing this because they think democratic values are useless” said the Congress Vice President.Targeting Modi’s autocratic style of working, Rahul Gandhi said “The PM thinks he alone can run India, and he is convinced about it. Look at their programs, and look at our programs. We brought nationalisation of banks, green revolution, MGNREGA, Right to Information, because we wanted to empower the people of India. They want to snatch power from the hands of people. They have already snatched jobs of people under NGREGA. It will have its repercussions. It has already started happening. Congress party’s battle is with forces which believe in symbolism and marketing". He asked the IYC delegates to get down on the streets and reveal the truth to the people. “This is our party, this is the party of India, the party of India’s masses. It is not a party that belongs to any one religion or community. This party derives its strength from the people of India” he said emotionally.

Rape by Delhi Uber Cab driver

Uber Cab Service in Delhi was questioned by the police in connection with the rape of a twenty seven year old finance executive by the company's driver. Shiv Kumar Yadav, the accused in this case, was arrested and the police which had registered an FIR against the company is yet to decide on who faces the liability for the negligence on part of Uber. The company’s Asia Pacific head Eric Alexander was handed over a twelve point questionnaire by police which included details of all the taxis and its drivers working with them and how they checked their antecedents and the details of the directors of the company, its security features and background check mechanism. Delhi Police, which has already filed an FIR against Uber charging it with cheating its customers and defying government orders, has been questioning senior Uber officials for the last three days.

Dharma Jagran cell of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh and Bajrang Dal of the claimed that they have re-converted the people to Hinduism at a mass conversion ceremony at Agra in Uttar Pradesh. They claimed reconverting fifty seven families belonging to Islam. After the controversial comments by BJP minister Niranjan Jyoti, this reconversion issue has created a political battle in the Parliament. "Religious conversion on force is a criminal offense. If things continue this way there will be chaos in the country" said Manish Tiwari adding that the action was against law. BSP chief Mayawati accepted the Congress party's views on the issue. By forced conversions, BJP attempts to create communal stress in the society, she said. Sitaram Yechuri appealed that the government should be committed to secularism. Most of the victims said that they were given many promises by the Hindu outfits while forcing conversion.

Journalists hit in TirupathiHundreds of party men from Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam were manhandled by the security men when they attempted black-flag demonstration against Rajapaksa during his visit to Tirupathi temple. Journalists from Tamilnadu who went for coverage were also insulted by the security forces. Leaders of all political parties have condemned the attack on journalists and serious protests have been planned. Vaiko went to the extent of saying that the black-flag demonstration will be carried out when Modi visits Chennai. Vaiko strongly criticized Modi as acting against the well-being of Tamils.

Mass Conversions in Agra

Democratic Voice 2 December 14 , 2014

In most democracies, the major

responsibility of the government is

the implementation of social welfare

schemes. Broad budgetary provisions

indicate that the government’s

expenditure on social services has

been steadily rising as a proportion of

aggregate government expenditure.

But, the present NDA government has

been planning drastic cuts in social

sector spending to reduce the fiscal deficit. Interestingly, the

parliament which passed the budget is in session at this very

moment when the cuts are being proposed. Is it not against the

parliamentary democracy if the government alters what was

passed by the members of the house? Singling out the social

sector clearly shows the pro-rich attitude of policy makers. Even

though the Indian economy’s growth rate has slowed down, it

still exceeds an annual rate of five percent. Certainly, no one

observed that the social sector expenditures in India had gone up

in any marked way in the recent past. And, the drastic cut in the

absolute level of social sector will directly affect the poor and the

working people. In reality, by reducing welfare expenditures to

curtail the fiscal deficit, the government is constricting demand

even further, which will actually cause a further drop in the

overall growth rate, and hence a further drop in the scale of

investment. While reviving domestic demand in India requires

expansionary policies specifically directed at raising

employment, another important factor is the disastrous targeting

of the Public Distribution System. India’s social sector

expenditure is too low by global standards. As per reports, India

is the one of the three countries which have hunger index at

alarming high level and trailing behind even smaller countries.

Social sector spending is must for country like ours otherwise

our socialist credo will remain just a pretence!

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Wipro Limited announced in Bengaluru that it has been named a 'Leader' by technology global research and advisory firm Forrester Research Inc in its prime report 'The Forrester Wave: Business Intelligence Service Providers,Q4 2014'. The report cites how customer references highlighted Wipro's set of strengths in its flexibility, commitment, and willingness to adapt to changing demands. Forrester also acknowledged Wipro's boosting its management consulting and various industry vertical capabilities. "Our business is aligned to deliver business value to our customers and help them achieve leadership in the digital economy, leveraging the convergence of analytics, cloud, mobile, and social technologies. I believe that the recognition from Forrester reflects the impact of our investments, our capabilities in BI and Analytics and success in partnering with our customers worldwide to drive growth, enhance business processes and deliver exceptional customer experience" said Jeff Heenan Jalil, Sr VP, Wipro.

Creating EfficienciesHP and Alcatel-Lucent announced an expansion of their global alliance to help the world’s largest organizations and service providers build network-enabled, distributed cloud solutions to create new business opportunities. The partnership incorporates selected Alcatel-Lucent IP routing and optical products into HP’s existing routing and storage portfolios, allowing organizations to more efficiently leverage the convergence of IT and telecommunications to realize reduced complexity and greater agility. "Both the companies’ expanded alliance demonstrates our deep joint commitment to help large organizations and service providers transform and disrupt their respective industries and markets. The alliance boosts innovations in the products & services offered by both the companies” said Antonio Neri, HP enterprise group.

Court’s Disapproval Delhi High Court Bench has set aside the appointment of Dr Purushottam Lal, Chairman, Metro Group of Hospitals, as Member, Employees State Insurance Corporation. Justice Vibhu Bakru, after giving due notices to the Ministry of Labour for replies on the charges leveled by IMA and after going through the merits of the case, set aside the appointment of Dr Purushottam Lal as member of ESIC. As per regular practice, IMA used to nominate a member as its representative to ESIC in the Central Council meeting of IMA and the same was conveyed to ESIC thereafter. "The representative of IMA, as per the Convention to represent in ESIC was ignored. "On April 20, 2012, the Ministry of Labour and Employment sent a letter to Indian Medical Association (IMA) regarding reconstitution of the ESI Corporation and asked it to nominate persons to represent it. Indian Medical Association strongly contended that the appointment was made in sheer contravention of Section 13© of the ESI Act and abuse of the powers conferred by it as the main provisions have been ignored and not looked into. This is the victory of democracy" said Dr Narendra Saini, IMA's national general secretary.

Pass the Bill in TimeArvind Kejriwal demands that the BJP’s central government must ensure the passage of Delhi High Court (Amendment) Bill, 2014, during the ongoing winter session of Parliament itself. He said "There is no reason for any further delay in the passage of this bill by both Houses of Parliament, particularly after the parliamentary standing committee on law and justice having endorsed this bill. At present, cases involving even a small property are required to be filed before Delhi High Court since it alone has ordinary original civil jurisdiction of the civil suits involving value of rupees twenty lakhs and above. This amendment bill introduced in Parliament on February 17 this year, provides for enchancing the original jurisdiction of the High Court upto Rs two crore, though the AAP is of the view that this value is also less, but for the moment this bill should be passed without any further delay". He further added "Since 2003 circle rate of property has been enhanced leading to increase of their value by several times. The enhancement of pecuniary jurisdiction of Delhi High Court as well as district courts in Delhi is over due in view of devaluation of currency as well as increase of property rates in Delhi during the last one decade. Passage of the bill will help transfer of 12,211 property related cases

Effacing Section The Law Commission of India, in its 210th Report, had recommended that Section 309 (attempt to Commit suicide) of IPC needs to be effaced from the statute book. As law and order in the State subject, views of States were requested on the primary recommendations of the Law Commission. Eighteen States and four Union Territory Administrations have supported that Section 309 of the IPC may be deleted. Keeping in view the responses from the States/UTs, it has been decided to delete Section 309 of IPC from the Statute book. The details regarding attempt of commit suicide are not maintained.

Against the UP govtSocial activist Nutan Thakur said she has filed a PIL in Allahabad High Court seeking CBI inquiry into the case related to the suspension of Noida Authority Chief Engineer Yadav Singh. In her petition filed before the the Lucknow bench of the High Court, Thakur said that Singh has been given direct and indirect patronage by politicians and bureaucrats and sought a CBI inquiry. Nutan Thakur said "It has been prayed in the PIL that the state government's inactions in this case are quite apparent. Similarly the direct

and indirect patronage given to Yadav Singh by top politicians and bureaucrats in the period of Mulayam Singh and Akhilesh Yadav are all too apparent. Hence any impartial enquiry in the matter can be undertaken only by the CBI". She also prayed for appointing judicial enquiry committee and to devise ways to stop recurrence of such episodes in future.

Harassed in govt bus

Twenty two year old man was arrested by the Delhi police for allegedly misbehaving with a woman in a Haryana Roadways bus at Kashmere Gate. According to police sources, the man, identified as Rajkumar, was a regular offender in such cases. The victim woman made a call to the police and the police team arrested him. Delhi people are afraid of the growing number of woman harassment cases reported almost every day in the newspapers. Women associations have organized protests in Delhi to condemn the acts.

309Intra state system to support Tamil NaduCabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the creation of the intra state transmission system in Tamil Nadu. The total cost of the project is Rs 1593 crore. The activities envisaged in the Tamil Nadu project are establishment of 400 kV Grid Sub-Station at Thannampatty, augmentation of various 230 kV Grid Sub-Stations and associated transmission systems. The project is proposed to be completed within a period of three years. The cost on creating transmission infrastructure is proposed to be met through KfW loan (40 percent), NCEF grant (40 percent of the total project cost) and the remaining 20 percent of the total project cost as state contribution. The intra state transmission system in the State will be created by 2016-17 for evacuation of renewable power. CCEA recognizes that Tamil Nadu is a state where large number of wind projects are already working or under installation and the existing power transmission infrastructure is insufficient to cater to the existing and new renewable energy installations.

Most Search in IndiaBing has revealed top search trends for 2014, the search engine’s annual look-back at what information people are searching for the most on the Internet. Not surprisingly, movies, music, sports, celebrities, politics, and news emerge as the most popular searches among Indian netizens. Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the most sought-after political leader, ahead of Jayalalithaa, Smriti Irani, and even Jawaharlal Nehru, the country’s first prime minister. Despite retiring, Sourav Ganguly continues his reign at the top as the most popular sportsperson on the Net while Sunny Leone tops the celebrity list, fighting off challenge from Katrina Kaif and Deepika Padukone.

Morparia Joins HULI look forward to my role as an Independent Director of one of the most respected consumer companies, said Kalpana Morparia after joining the board of Hindustan Unilever Limited. Prior to being the CEO of J P Morgan, Morparia served as Vice Chair on the Boards of ICICI Group companies. She was the Joint Managing Director of the ICICI Group from 2001 to 2007. Morparia will be a member of the Audit and CSR Committees of the HUL Board. I am delighted to join the Board of this iconic Company, she said

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“PMK Ramadoss should also depart from NDA. He is a LTTE orphan and butcher of Dalits” said Dr Subramanian Swamy in his Twitter on December 09, 2014. The state unit of BJP immediately disapproved Dr Swamy’s statement on PMK. And, the Pattali Makkal Ktchi sources confirm in all statement that the party remains in the National Democratic Alliance. In the recent statement from Dr Anbumani Ramadoss, the PMK criticized all political parties except the BJP and hinted that Dr Anbumani would be the Chief Minister candidate of the NDA in the forthcoming assembly elections in Tamilnadu.

Jawaharlal and I have been fellow- members of lot of the peasantry. The sincerity of his the Congress, soldiers in the struggle for freedom, convictions, the breadth of his outlook, the clarity colleagues in the Congress Working Committee of his vision, and the purity of his emotions – all and other bodies of the Congress, devoted these have brought to him the homage of millions followers of the Great Master who has unhappily in this country and outside. True, we have some left us to battle with grave problems without his outbursts of his temper, but with his passion for guidance, and co-shares in the great and onerous promptness and right and his impatience of burden of administration of this vast country. wrong and delay, such outbursts have been an This familiarity, nearness, intimacy and brotherly incentive to exertion and quick disposal. They affection make it difficult for me to sum him up have been the reserve forces which, when for public appreciation, but, then, the idol of the suddenly released, have at times conquered nation, the leader of the people, the Prime lethargy, delays, circumlocution and absence of Minister of the country, and the hero of the will to act. Contrary to the impression created by masses, whose noble record and great some interested persons and eagerly accepted in achievements are an open book, hardly needs any credulous circles, we have worked together as commendation from me. A clean and resolute lifelong friends and colleagues, adjusting fighter, he always fought hard and straight ourselves to each other’s point of view as the against the foreign government. Having received occasion demanded, and valuing each other’s the baptism of “fire” in his early thirties as an advice as only those who have confidence in each organiser of peasants’ movement in the UP, he other can. It is obviously impossible to do justice imbibed to the full the knowledge of the art and to his great and pre-eminent personality in these science of non-violent warfare. His ardent few condensed words. Versatility of his character emotionalism and his hatred of injustice and & attainments at once defy delineation. His oppression converted him into a crusader in the thoughts have a depth which is not easy to fathom, war against poverty, and with an instinctive but underlying them all is a transparent sincerity, sympathy for the poor he threw himself heart and which endear him to every one without soul into the struggle for the amelioration of the distinction of caste, creed, race or religion!

Jawaharlal Nehru - Leader of our legions

National Human Rights Commission has taken suo motu cognizance of a media report that fifty bonded labourers were rescued from a brick kiln at Sinhar village in UP. Most of these workers were from Bihar. The kiln owner failed to provide Minimum Wage Register during the raid carried by the labour dept. Reports reveal said that the number of bonded labourers could be more. NHRC issued notices to the Governments of UP & Bihar calling for the reports within two weeks about the number of labourers rescued, monetary relief and rehabilitation provided to them.

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I have no doubt that the Hinduism has a home coming" said Bharatiya Janata Party

global reputation for being a tolerant faith, MP Satish Gautam. BJP leader Vinay

and this is very largely deserved. But, the Katiyar stirred a controversy by saying

Hindu agenda in Indian politics tends to "Omar Abdullah's grandparents were

keep the minorities in discrimination, fear Hindu, who later converted to Islam. There

and persecution. India is secular by its are several groups who convert people

constitution but deeply religious in its silently, why are you not asking them

national life since eighty percent of the about it?”. Many secular political parties

population follows the Hindu religion. But, have very strongly condemned the forced

in the recent times, the Hindutva leaders conversions, terming them as criminal

have clearly declared their intent to organize offences. They demanded that all those

conversions of Muslims and Christians in indulging in or encouraging such religious

Ghazipur, Aligarh and other places in Uttar conversions should be rightly prosecuted.

Pradesh. The declaration was followed by According to the United Nations, ability to

the religious conversion of around three convert from one religion to another is a

hundred Muslims, mostly poor migrants basic human right. Every Indian has been

from Bihar and West Bengal in Agra. Such given the right to choose his religious faith

type of conversions using force and as per the Constitution given to us by Dr B

intimidation will lead to communal tensions R Ambedkar. But, forced conversions with

across the country. "We have been doing this the agenda of humiliating other faiths will

for several years and will do it again on certainly weaken the peace and harmony in

December 25. This isn't a conversion but the world renowned Indian democracy!

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USAGE SPECIMEN: He anchored the program in the state level conference.

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Viduthalai Chiruthaigal Katchi President Thol sometimes performed in public to warn the other Thirumavalavan has expressed deep concern over women within the community of possible the continuing honour killings in the state. He consequences of engaging in what is seen as illicit unveiled the statue of Babasaheb Ambedkar, the behavior. Methods of killing include stoning, Father of Indian Constitution, in Chennai and stabbing, beating, burning, beheading, hanging, delivered an emotional address. Majority of the throat slashing, lethal acid attacks, shooting and honour killings take place in the rural areas due to strangulation. Thirumavalavan said that VCK would caste prejudice against the SCs. The murders are organize statewide protests against honour killing.

Proper waste management system is urgent and immediately necessary in Chennai city, according to civic associations in various residential places. Complaints are mounting up with regard to the imprecise operations of cleaning the garbage containers in numerous locations. Even after the stringent measures taken by the corporation authorities, repeated lethargy and lack of monitoring is in the peak with regard to waste management in Chennai city.

With the high powers

Madras High Court first bench comprising Chief Justice SK Kaul and Justice M Sathyanarayanan ruled that the Tamil Nadu government has the full rights to seal the retail iron and steel shops in Mannady if they violated the regulations related to roads. In fact, the high court bench ordered in 2009 itself for the shifting of the iron and steel market from Mannady to Sathankadu. In November 2013, the bench directed the Chennai Corporation to file a status report, as the shifting was not carried out. Recent PIL alleged that the retailers are encroaching the spaces available on the roads. Now, the bench posted the matter for further hearing on Jan 21, 2015.

severe natural calamity, I want to ask why the relief works are going at snail’s pace. When Ghulam Nabi Azad was Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir, the state had witnessed an earth quake; the relief work was faster than what is being done after floods. We had extended all possible financial and other assistance then. But now, why is the relief work after floods slow? The attitude of the Centre government shows that they are not at all bothered about the people of this state and the hardship faced by the flood victims. The Centre also did not release the financial assistance demanded by the state government”. she said. “Congress party always concerned about the Congress President Sonia Gandhi struck an issues of the people and all our policies have emotional chord with the people of Jammu and been aimed at solving such problems. We have Kashmir by praising their spirit in taking part promised you to take adequate steps to boost the in the election process with enthusiasm at a tourism sector in this state, which will also help time when the state was badly affected by the generate jobs for the youth. We also will provide recent floods. “It is at this point of pain and adequate help to promote Self Help Groups hardship, the state of Jammu and Kashmir is here so that our women can be self-reliant. We facing an election. Despite all these adverse also plan to implement pension scheme for conditions, you took part in the ongoing widows and old-aged. We also will form democratic process of assembly elections with regional councils here. We also will ensure that enthusiasm. I salute you for this spirit shown food security law is implemented here properly by you”, said the Congress President. Targeting so that the poor people here would be able to the Modi government at the Centre, Sonia avail rice and grains at cheaper prices. We also Gandhi lamented “It is natural that we face will give focus in employment generation” said difficulties at times. But we get some relief and Sonia Gandhi referring to her parties election solace if proper help and support are made manifesto. Peace and harmony should be the available in time. Though I do not want to score core agenda in politics, she appealed.any political point when the state is affected by

Protect secular fabric & maintain heritage

Garbage Bins Alarm

High time to purify cricket, deplores judge

Supreme Court has said that maintaining the purity of cricket was utmost important for it and hinted at setting up a high-powered committee to suggest measures for cleansing the game hit by allegations of betting and spot-fixing and ascertain if there was conflict of interest involving BCCI's President-in-exile N Srinivasan. The recent controversy over Gurunath Meyyappan and N Srinivasan has led to stage of downfall for cricket victories of the nation, say critics. Court made the observation after several trials in the past and repeated presentations by the BCCI authorities with numerous appeals.

MDMK Chief Lauds Jayalalithaa's Services

Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam General Secretary Vaiko admired Jayalalithaa for the continuous efforts in the Supreme Court that resulted in the rise of level in Mullaiperiyar dam. Speaking at the felicitation function organized by farmers' associations in Usilampatti, Vaiko said that Jayalalithaa stood for the rights of farmers when she was the Chief Minister of the state. When the Mullaiperiyar issue is getting settled, unfortunately the Karnataka has shocked us by announcing the plan to build checkdams across the Cauvery at Mekedatu, regretted Vaiko. What Karunanidhi had failed to deliver as Chief Minister, Jayalalithaa had very well accomplished, said Vaiko in the meeting. Recent political developments related to Vaiko show symptoms of MDMK and AIADMK coming closer.

Tamil fishermen were once again detained by the Colombo forces on charges of entering in Lankan sea area. While thirteen fishermen from Jagadapattinam in Thanjavur district were arrested along with their three boats, fourteen fishermen from Rameswaram were arrested with three boats when they were fishing in mid-sea. The fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai, The Sri Lankan naval personnel damaged the fishing nets. Fishermen from Nagapattinam, Tiruvarur, Karaikal, Thanjavur and Pudukottai have decided to boycott fishing indefinitely in protest against the arrest. Rajapaksa's visit to Tirupati is followed by the brutal ill-treatment of fishermen, comment political analysts.

Fishermen attacked

People from various villages around Pattabiram area took out a rally protesting against the weak measures in stopping the pollution in Cooum River. More than sixty kilometres long, the river starts from Tiruvallur district and joins the sea near Napier bridge. People also demanded the dropping of sewage treatment proposal by the government. They wanted pipeline connection to the sea to save the quality of river.

Against pollution

In the annual summit at Delhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin, agreed to take the close ties to a new level as both sides outlined a new vision and expand manifold cooperation oil, gas, electric power production and nuclear energy. Russia has planned to build twelve nuke reactors in India. Calling Russia a pillar of strength for India, Narendra Modi, in a joint media interaction with , said the strategic partner will remain New Delhi's most important defence partner though options have increased.

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The stars are not favorable for job changing this week. During this period, work-life balancing should be analyzed well before endeavoring into new ventures. Your family members and particularly children seek your support. Your management skills, team building capabilities and motivating abilities will be useful in handling employees down the line. People engaged in tourism sector would easily get benefits with fast changing events. Sport persons and small scale industrialists face a good and favorable week.

Meditation and spirituality will help you find inner peace. This week is likely to give ups and downs. People strong in self management will find it very comfortable to overcome the crises both in business and personal life. A brilliant flash of an idea may strike you like lightning regarding your profession but some delay in happening is indicated. Business boom may be there in your company. On financial side you will get good money flow from even unexpected source. Domestic side you may have to face some sort of family problems.

A great week for you due to Saturn and Jupiter. There will be many favorable opportunities to get pleased by business advantages and encouraging environments. In view of success oriented approach, you will be in happy mood. Professional relationships are going to be fruitful. Your personal friends and business associates will be helpful in several ways. On domestic front, there may be some mild disturbances due to jealousy, ego and prejudice of some relatives. In any sitiation, you will be confident enough to tackle issues.

Your social activities will bring you happiness this week. Love and romance are well starred. But you may feel dissatisfied in certain domestic issues.

Be very careful about conversations, debates or interviews. You have to apply more skills in managing operations at workplace and business. On the work front you need to have a more serious attitude as others may try to put you do and take credit for your work.

Very pleasant and merciful activities will mark the success during this week.

You are likely to purchase immovable property or a new vehicle this week. Some really good career opportunities are coming your way. But, make sure you don’t take any decision in haste. This week you need to be prepared for criticism from some unexpected quarter. Nothing will stop you from accomplishing what you have set your heart on. This is a week of attaining targets in business. Stay away from negative people as they can have a wrong effect on your health.

Good times are indicated on the domestic front this week. You feel very optimistic and are ready to do whatever you can to change things for the better. Development activities in business, entering in to new contracts, reassuring success in market strategies and increased financial resources will be a plus in your life this wee. Due to Mercury and Saturn's placement a very important deal will be approved and you will also make a good profit. Health issues will become better.

Patience and conservatism are the two aspects that may help you this week. New avenues in marketing and sudden developments in business development will be a great advantage in career progress this week. An unexpected source of income seems to be getting opened this week end. For gains in your chosen field you need to work hard beyond a certain point, so take care of your health. Through your resolving skills, some pending issues are likely to get resolved. You may feel dissatisfied in certain domestic matters.

Justice P Janaki Amma, who lived from 1920 to 2005, was the second woman in India to be a high court judge. After completing studies and later joined the Indian National Congress and was active in freedom struggle. She served as chairperson of Ernakulam Municipal Council from 1953 to 1956. Later she joined the judicial service. She started her legal career as a junior advocate to Panampilly Govinda Menon and

later on served as district magistrate, district and sessions judge of Kozhikode, Tellicherry and Manjeri prior to her elevation to the High Court. After a commendable service in judiciary, she was appointed as a judge of the Kerala High Court on May 30, 1974. Even after retirement, she was engaged by the Kerala Government in many probes and enquiry commissions. In 1983, she was appointed by the state government to probe the Vypeen liquor tragedy that killed several people. Based on her recommendations, the Government amended section 57(A) of the Abkari Act. In 1985, she became the founder president of People's Council for Social Justice, an organization that was created by Justice VR Krishna Iyer. The organization mainly focuses on development of women, scheduled castes and poor people to ensure social justice. She also served as the Ernakulam Karayogam President. She is popularly remembered by the people for her great efforts related to providing Greenery in Kochi. The trees that give shade near Boat Jetty are alive owing to her efforts.

Mumbai civil court said it would frame issues in a suit filed against Bollywood actor Aamir Khan, seeking a ban on the release of his upcoming film `PK' on the ground of obscenity, on December 17. The film's publicity poster, showing Khan in the buff on railway tracks, is 'obscene and vulgar', says the plaintiff Hemant Patil. Petitioner wants removal of ̀ objectionable' scenes from the film and a ban on the poster. Aamir Khan, who hosts the popular TV show Satyamev Jayate, has a good and clean public image, but by appearing nude in the poster he has committed a shameful act, contended the petitioner.

Life Time Achievement

Asha Bhosle, the globally renowned playback singer from India, was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the Eleventh Dubai International Film Festival. The eighty one year old historical singer was presented with the prestigious award for her dedication to Indian cinema. World Records Academy recognised her as the Most Recorded Artist in the world in 2009. In 2011, Guinness Book of World Records made her the most recorded artist in music history. The Government of India honoured her with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award in 2000 and the Padma Vibhushan in 2008. In 2013, she made her debut as an actress in the film Mai, and received critical acclaim for her performance.

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Sunil Gavaskar expressed that the Indias captain Virat Kohli made a great move to play debutant Karn Sharma in the opening Test against Australia in Adelaide. India did well to restrict Australia to 354 for six after the hosts were sitting comfortable at 206 for two on day one of the Test. Sharma, picked ahead of Ravichandran Ashwin, dismissed David Warner (145) conceding 89 runs in 23 overs. "I liked how Karn Sharma kept his head up despite Warner and Clarke going after him. The first hour of the second day is crucial for both teams" said Cricket Legend Sunil Gavaskar.

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Leading actress Asin has rubbished rumours that she is returning to South films. "I am not on Twitter and I'd appreciate it if people checked with me before publishing rubbish put up on fake handles. I'm not doing, nor looking at doing any South projects currently. I am currently not taking up any projects at all. Hope that clears it" she said in a statement. The twenty nine year old heroine's last Bollywood release was Khiladi 786. Asin’s famous hir ‘Gajini’ was a national attraction for producers. Subsequently, she moved to Bollywood!

Actor forecasts boom in J & KRecalling the days when no movie would be complete without being shot in Kashmir, actor-turned- politician Vinod Khanna said that his party BJP would help restore that lost glory to the state. Khanna said that the state was once a favourite destination for the Bollywood and now he felt pained to see lack of development there. He expressed great confidence that under the rule of Bharatiya Janata Party, Kashmir will become a paradise for its people.

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