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PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU, EUROPEAN COMMISSION PRESIDENT JEAN-CLAUDE JUNCKER AND EUROPEAN COUNCILPRESIDENT DONALD TUSK SIGN THE COMPREHENSIVE ECONOMIC AND TRADE AGREEMENT (CETA) DURING THE EUROPEANUNION-CANADA LEADERS' SUMMIT IN BRUSSELS, BELGIUM.

INDIAN ORIGIN BUS DRIVERKILLED IN AUSTRALIA

JOHN MCCALLUM, MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP VISITED CHANNEL Y STUDIOS WITH HIS WIFE NANCY FORDIWALI WISHES AND CONGRATULATED YMEDIA FOR LAUNCHING A TV CHANNEL THAT HAS SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETED ONE YEAR OFOPERATION. SEEN HERE ARE YUDHVIR JASWAL, GROUP EDITOR AND CEO OF YMEDIA AND HIS WIFE PREET JASWAL.

MIDWEEK SURVEYSHOULD GOVERNMENT OF CANADAINCREASE IMMIGRANT TARGETS?

MELBOURNE (PTI) In a horrific incident, a 29-year- oldIndian-origin bus driver was today burned to death whena man poured some flammable liquid on him in front ofseveral shocked passengers in Australia's Brisbanecity, police said. Manmeet Alisher, a well-known singerin the Punjabi community, was driving a Brisbane CityCouncil bus when he was targeted by the man whothrew an "incendiary device" at him which sparked a fire. Alisher died on thespot while several passengers on board the bus at the time managed toescape through the rear door, said police in Brisbane, the capital of Queensland.Six persons were rushed to a nearby hospital for smoke inhalation and minorinjuries, they said. Police said there was "no apparent motive" includingterror or race related. A 48-year-old man was taken into custody over theincident. Detectives from South Brisbane district and the state crimecommand's homicide group have commenced a homicide investigation,Police Commissioner Ian Stewart said.

Minister Morneau Updates Planfor Middle Class Progress

OTTAWA - When the middle class does well, everyone does well. That iswhy the Government of Canada is committed to making smart and nec-essary investments that will revitalize the Canadian economy, spur long-term growth and strengthen the middle class.Thus new measures announced in the Fall Economic Statement by BillMorneau, Federal Minister of Finance include:* Investing an additional $81 billion in public transit, green and socialinfrastructure, transportation infrastructure that supports trade, as wellas in rural and northern communities* Creating a Global Skills Strategy, suppor ted by improvements toCanada’s immigration system, to help Canadian and international com-panies access the talent and skills* Creating the Invest in Canada Hub, staffed with a dedicated high-impact sales force to promote Canada, and to work with global compa-nies to increase investment; and* Strengthening the independence of Statistics Canada and the Parlia-mentary Budget Officer to provide fair and unbiased evidence and analy-sis, and make government more open and transparent.

John McCallum: Major immigrationchanges before Christmas; visit to

India for attracting skilled immigrantsBY SHAZIA MALIK / MISSISSAUGA

Major changes are coming to the immigration system that will beannounced step by step till Christmas. This was stated by John McCallum,Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship while at the Channel Y studioover the weekend. McCallum not only gave Diwali greetings to the community onbehalf of his government but also talked about some of the changes being intro-duced. He said looking at some of the abusive relationships in spousal immigra-tion cases, where the spouse is being sponsored, would no longer be required tostay in a relationship for two years in order to keep their permanent resident statusin Canada. Changing this will support the government's commitment to combatinggender-based violence. I CONTD. ON PAGE 4

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Linda Jeffrey: University in Brampton will bringin $2.5b worth of benefits to community

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BY SHAZIA MALIK/ BRAMPTONThis is a historic day, exclaimed Linda Jeffrey, Mayor of Bramptonafter Charles Sousa, Ontario Minister of Finance announced thatthe City of Brampton will be a recipient of a new university-ledpostsecondary site. An elated Linda added: "Already a number ofcorporates such as Canon, Coke, Amazon and Loblaw are show-ing interest in the project along with the five MPs in Bramptonwho are asking how they can help."According to the new announcement the government will launch acall for proposals in January 2017, and Ontario universities willbe encouraged to work in par tnership with local communities,business, and other institutions to develop innovative proposalsfor the new site. It is wor th mentioning that Ontario has invested$735 million in capital funding for colleges and universities since2013-14.Jeffrey has been campaigning for a university in Brampton forlong. After the announcement Midweek talked to her exclusivelywhere she mentioned that a new university "will completely trans-form our city and what's best, will prepare our students for fu-ture." She said: "After winning the election in 2014, I named Wil-liam Davis as head of a Blue Ribbon Panel and urged the commu-

nity to put in a bid for a post-secondary institution. Earlier it wasbeing said that Milton or Brampton will be the site of a new uni-versity but I'm pleased that the province has recognized the needfor one in Brampton and we don't have to compete with others."The Blue Ribbon Panel is comprised of 18 members and is chairedby former Ontario Premier, William G. Davis. The Vice Chair isJaipaul Massey-Singh, Chairman of the Board for the BramptonBoard of Trade. The panel has representatives from city and re-gional councils, educational, business and community leaders.She informed in May 2015, Ontario announced a York Universitycampus in Markham in collaboration with Seneca College. On theother hand Wilfrid Laurier University has been working closelywith Milton for more than eight years to develop plans for a localcampus and indicated in a statement recently it will continue topursue a campus. Linda recalled how the community keenly feltthe need for a varsity. "I was really touched by the gestures ofsome seniors in the community who came with $20 bills sayingthe city can take them if it helps. So for me this is a dream cometrue. I t is the best decision and wil l bring the cool factor toBrampton."

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DESK REPORT / TORONTO - In this week's exclusive survey Yudhvir Jaswal,Group Editor and CEO of YMedia asked the community if the government of Canadashould increase its immigrant targets in the light of the new announcementmade by John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizen-ship. Conducted on Southasian PULSE Prime Time on Tuesday morningbetween 10am to 12 noon, the community remained divided on the issuesaying more immigrants should be invited to give boost to the economicactivity, others said in wake of diminishing jobs and resources moreimmigrants would add to the woes of the economy. Yet a third groupthought keeping the target the same would be wiser at this point. The stationreceived about 44 votes in total with 19 respondents saying immigrant targetsshould be enhanced, 12 said they should not, while 13 called for keeping it thesame. YMedia regularly holds weekly polls on various issues that of interest to thecommunity and publish their results on all five of its media platforms every week.

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US PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA HAS CELEBRATED DIWALI BY LIGHTING THE FIRST-EVER DIYA IN THE OVAL OFFICE OF THE WHITEHOUSE AND HOPED THAT HIS SUCCESSORS WOULD CONTINUE THE TRADITION. OBAMA, WHO WAS THE FIRST PRESIDENT TOCELEBRATE DIWALI PERSONALLY AT THE WHITE HOUSE IN 2009, TALKED ABOUT THIS MOMENTOUS OCCASION IN A FACEBOOKPOST SOON AFTER HE KINDLED THE DIYA IN HIS OVAL OFFICE WITH SOME INDIAN-AMERICANS WORKING IN HIS ADMINISTRATION.

INDIAN CONSULATE IN TORONTO, LIBERAL CAUCAS AND PANORAMAINDIA ORGANISE STUNNING DIWALI CELEBRATIONS IN GTA

DIWALI CELEBRATION AT BAPS WITH JOHN MCCALLUM, MINISTER OF IMMIGRATION, REFUGEES AND CITIZENSHIP, MPSONIA SIDHU, MP RAJ GREWAL, MP KAMAL KHERA AND MP RAMESH SANGHA.

MP Ruby Sahota with Brampton North residents for Diwaliand Bandi Chhor Divas celebrations in gurdwaras and mandirs.

PC LEADER PATRICK BROWN AT ONTARIO KHALSA DARBARIN MISSISSAUGA TO CELEBRATE BANDI CHHOR DIVAS.

PC leader Patrick Brown at OKD for Diwali celebrations.

MISSISSAUGA MAYOR BONNIE CROMBIE AT RAM MANDIRWITH PANDIT SHARMA AT DIWALI.

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Amarjit Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communitiesmeeting with community members on Diwali.


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CONTD. FROM PAGE 1Minister McCallum alsomentioned keeping its electionpromise that 'a Canadian is aCanadian is a Canadian',offenders will be punished inCanada and would not bedepor ted to their country oforigin. The only instance whena person can be depor ted iswhen someone provideswrong information. Addingfur ther McCallum said one ofthe major election promises ofreducing the amount of timepermanent residents have tolive in Canada in order tobecome eligible to apply forcitizenship, from four out ofsix years to three out fiveyears - has already been sentto the senate and announce-ment in this regard is ex-pected before Christmas. TheMinister said also mentionedhis government will removelanguage proficiency require-ments for cer tain applicants.McCallum said the govern-ment will also soon announcesubstantially reducing theprocessing time for family

JOHN MCCALLUM: MAJOR IMMIGRATION CHANGES BEFORE CHRISTMAS;VISIT TO INDIA FOR ATTRACTING SKILLED IMMIGRANTS

unification. For internationalstudents he said systems arebeing put in place to make iteasier for internationalstudents to become perma-nent residents. McCallum alsomentioned that this year thegovernment target was topermit 300,000 newcomers tothe country but its economicgrowth advisory council hasrecommended increasingimmigration levels to 450,000people a year over the nextfive years that is 50% more.The minister informed thenumbers are being reviewedas they are overly ambitiousas the issue is being debatedamong Canadians that hikingimmigration at a time of highunemployment would not bethe right decision. He said thedecision to increase thenumber would not be right ifintegration of new immigrantsis not managed effectively.McCallum also considered theCanadian immigration websiteas old fashioned making itdifficult to navigate and somentioned that work is being

done to make it less bureau-cratic but friendly like someof the other countries such asUK.On Tuesday, the Governmentof Canada announced it ismaintaining its commitment toa strong immigration programand will welcome 300,000immigrants in 2017. Immigra-tion plays an impor tant role inkeeping Canada competitivein a global economy. It helpsoffset the impacts of an agingpopulation and the fact thatthe number of people inCanada's labour force willsoon be in decline. In fact,immigration will soon accountfor all net labour force growthas the number of retirementsoutpaces the number ofCanadian youth joining thelabour market. For thesereasons, the Government hasestablished 300,000 as a newbaseline for permanentresident admissions with themajority of these selected aseconomic immigrants.Within this plan, the number ofpermanent residents selected

in economic programs willincrease. Though plannedadmissions of resettledrefugees will decrease whencompared to the extraordinarytarget in 2016, they willcontinue to remain among thehighest in Canada's historyand will be more than double

the target in 2015. Maintainingthe Government's commitmentto family reunification, the2017 plan also sees anincrease to family classlevels, which will help toreduce processing times andreunite more families.Overall, the plan balances

CHANNEL Y CELEBRATES DIWALI, SUCCESSWITH MINISTER MCCALLUM

CHANNEL Y CELEBRATES SECOND YEAR OF OPERATION

BY SHAZIA MALIKMISSISSAUGA - Channel Y, a station launched for South Asian Cana-dians by YMedia group on the historic day - October 19 last yearwhen the Liberal government won elections, celebrated a successfulone year in operation. The channel since its inception received anoverwhelming response from the community. John McCallum, Minis-

ter of Immigration, Refugees and Citi-zenship along with his wife Nancygraced the occasion. The channel thatcan be viewed for free on Rogers 857and on Bell Fibe at 828 was launched tofill in the void of a quality channel thatcould provide unbiased reviews andviews. Going from strength to strength,the 24 hour, seven days a week channelbroadcasts live talk shows on current af-

fairs, Punjabi news, India news, entertainment shows, sports and healthprogrammes, community affairs and exclusive interviews with govern-ment officials among others. Besides this, YMedia group publishes aweekly English newspaper - Midweek every Tuesday. YMedia also hasmaximum number of radio hours on 770AM with three daily showsfrom Monday to Friday - Southasian PULSE Prime Time from 10:00am to12 noon, Southasian PULSE Drive Time from 3:00pm to 4pm and SouthasianPULSE Morning Time from 6am to 8am. YMedia also has an app that can bedownloading for the latest news. On daily basis content is also up-loaded on i ts websi te: www.SouthasianDai ly.com. Vis i twww.SouthasianDaily.com for more information and updated stories.

John McCallum, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship; Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructureand Communities; and Conservative MP Deepak Obhrai celebrating Deewali on the Hill.

INDIAN CONSUL GENERAL IN TORONTO DINESH BHATIA CELEBRATING 141ST BIRTH ANNIVERSARYOF SARDAR PATEL.

high immigration levels withimprovements to the immigra-tion system, includingreducing backlogs. Theapproach to the 2017 levelsplan was guided by feedbackfrom Canadians gathered overthe summer months and fromprovinces and territories.



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PC LEADER PATRICK BROWN WITH GURDWARA SAHIB OTTAWA SIKH SOCIETY IN NEPEAN TO DISCUSS PROVINCIAL AFFAIRS.

MPP AND ONTARIO ATTORNEY GENERAL YASIR NAQVI WITH COMMUNITY MEMBERS AT WORLD POLIO DAY.

MP RAJ GREWAL AT THE OPENING OF SANDHU SWEETS IN BRAMPTON EAST.

PC LEADER PATRICK BROWN AT THE PCPO DIWALI FEST IN BRAMPTON.

MINISTER OF DEFENCE HARJIT SAJJAN ON THE MARGINS OF NATO MET WITH ALLIES TO DISCUSS UKRAINE'S SECURITY.



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BRAMPTON MAYOR LINDA JEFFREY, REGIONAL COUNCILLOR MARTIN MEDEIROS, COUNCILLOR DOUG WHILLANS, COUNCILLORJEFF BOWMAN, AND MPP HARINDER MALHI ON THE 15TH ANNIVERSARY OF COCA COLA IN BRAMPTON.

Canada-EU sign historic tradeagreement after seven long years

BRUSSELS - Canada is committed to deepening trade and investmentlinks with new and traditional partners. Negotiating trade agreements,such as the Canada-European Union (EU) Comprehensive Economicand Trade Agreement (Ceta), will benefit Canadians, create new jobopportunities, and help to grow the middle class and those workinghard to join it. In keeping with these objectives, Prime Minister JustinTrudeau, together with Donald Tusk, President of the European Coun-cil, and Jean-Claude Juncker, President of the European Commission,signed Ceta during European Union-Canada Leaders' Summit. Ceta isa modern, progressive trade agreement that, when implemented, willgenerate billions of dollars in bilateral trade and investment, providegreater choice and lower prices to consumers, and create middleclass jobs in many sectors on both sides of the Atlantic. Both Canadaand the EU are committed to bringing Ceta into force as soon aspossible. The leaders also signed the Strategic Partnership Agree-ment (SPA), which will enhance cooperation in important areas suchas energy, environment and climate change, migration and peacefulpluralism, counter-terrorism and international peace and security, andeffective multilateralism. Ceta is the product of hard work, frank nego-tiations, and a common commitment - by the Prime Minister, theMinister of International Trade, and countless Canadian public ser-vants - to a strong Canada-EU partnership. Trudeau said: "The signingof Ceta is a historic occasion. This modern and progressive agree-ment will reinforce the strong links between Canada and the EU, andcreate vast new opportunities for Canadians and Europeans alike-opening new markets for our exporters, offering more choices andbetter prices to consumers, and forging stronger ties between oureconomies. The Canada-EU partnership is based on shared values, along history of close cooperation, and strong people-to-people ties."The signing of Ceta and the SPA sets the stage for even deeper rela-tions in the future which will bolster the middle class on both sides ofthe Atlantic. Ceta will offer significant benefits for most sectors of theCanadian economy, from fishermen in Newfoundland and Labrador, toaerospace workers in Quebec, and from people assembling automo-biles in Ontario, to forest industry workers in British Columbia to min-ers in the Northwest Territories."CONTD. FROM PAGE 1

According to details, Ontario will invest up to $180 million inthe new postsecondary sites in Brampton and Milton. Thegovernment will launch a call for proposals in January 2017,and Ontario universities will be encouraged to work in par tner-ship with local communities, business, and other institutions todevelop innovative proposals for the new sites.She informed Algoma University can be one of the options as "itis trying to increase its footprint. Navdeep Bains (Minister ofInnovation, Science and Economic Development) was atAlgoma University recently for a $23.5 million funding an-nouncement in suppor t of local post-secondary institutions topromote economic activity and benefit the Sault Ste. Mariecommunity. This will increase relationship with First Nations,and also offer extended education oppor tunities. Thus one cantake advantage of their Brampton campus."Meanwhile, MPP Harinder Malhi said: "The demand by allBrampton MPPs for a university has been for a long time in themaking and it is good that finally the impor tance of Bramptonhas been recognized and a varsity will be set up though still alot of work requires to be done in this respect. But one thing iscer tain, the new university will hasten economic developmentin this city."On the other hand Brampton Council's representative on theBlue Ribbon University Committee, Councillor Gurpreet Dhillonshowed happiness for the committee's recommendations for anew university being considered saying, "not only the city butthis Council worked very hard to finally reach this joyousmoment as a lot of planning went into it. The last council did notput any recommendations and I along with other colleagues inthe last one and a half years have been pressing for a higher

educational institute. So it is great to see our hard work haspaid off as the new university will open up the great potentialBrampton opens."Gurpreet added: "It will give peace of mind to parents as thevarsity will be right at their footsteps, cut commute time andnot separate kids from their parents who are moving out of thecity for higher studies currently. The city has a diverse popula-tion, a talented labour force, so with a regionally integratedtransit system and new university, innumerable doors will beopened for Brampton. It will bring in businesses and create jobsso Brampton finally is on its way to a brighter future." Giving alittle history, Gurpreet said: "In 2014 Brampton City Councilunanimously endorsed and pitched for a new university andduring public consultations, it was gathered that the issue iscloser to the hear ts of even the residents. Even earlier, in 2013the council had unanimously approved Brampton'sPostSecondary University Education Strategy. Taking it fur ther,in 2014, the Ontario government in its guidelines said it willprovide funding for 60,000 additional post-secondary educationspaces in the province."Gurpreet added the city council star ted working on it andendorsed par ticipation in the proposal call in a bid to promoteBrampton as a place for the new institution and a proposal waspresented. He said: "But it was a requirement that the newuniversity proposal get the council's endorsement to proceedwith submitting a Notice of Intent application to the provincialgovernment which was done and the result is front of you. Buthe said still a lot requires to be done, however, we are happythat the provincial government in principle has agrees for aninstitute of higher education in Brampton. In January next yearthe criteria and process of work will be fur ther defined."

OTTAWA- The recently-formed Parliamentary All-Party Diabetes Cau-cus, co-chaired jointly by respective Caucus Champions act withintheir parties to advance solutions on behalf of the 11 million Canadiansliving with diabetes or prediabetes. Liberal Member of Parliament forBrampton South, Sonia Sidhu, is a co-chair and Caucus Champion forthe government caucus."I spent eighteen years as a healthcare professional - particularly as adiabetes educator and research coordinator - so this is an issue I'mvery passionate about," said MP Sidhu. "I want to thank all the MPsfrom all parties who came to our meeting to discuss ways we canimprove the lives of all those affected by diabetes."The Caucus was formed in June at a reception by the Canadian Diabe-tes Association in partnership with the Parliamentarians in attendance.MPs Dean Allison and Christine Moore are the co-chairs representingthe Conservatives and NDP respectively.The Caucus discussed the burden of diabetes on individuals, on fami-lies' finances, and on the system. They furthermore discussed proac-tive, positive ways to get the word out about preventative measures toreduce diabetes for those at risk. MP Sidhu emphasized how she has"seen it first-hand how untreated diabetes leads to many other prob-lems - limb amputation, heart problems, kidney problems, eye prob-lems, nerve damage… I look forward to our next meeting to continuethe work of improving the lives of Canadians, like many I know in myriding of Brampton South affected by diabetes."

Diabetes Caucus Meets OnParliament Hill In Advance ofDiabetes Awareness Month

ICCC'S INDIA MISSION 2017 - JANUARY 2 TO 14ONTARIO - Arun Srivastava, President, Indo-Canada Chamber of Com-merce (ICCC) announced the launch of India Mission 2017 and heldconsultative meetings with the Canadian High Commissioner in NewDelhi, His Excellency Nadir Patel; the Consul General of India in Toronto,Dinesh Bhatia; and the Mayor of the City of Markham, His Worship FrankScarpitti to discuss the itinerary and the agenda for the Mission."I am delighted to announce that we have total suppor t from the Cana-dian High Commission, the Consulate General and Markham for themission," Srivastava said, adding, "We are working with the Govern-ment of India and the Government of Gujarat to ensure that our del-egates get the best returns during the mission."A high-level committee at the Chamber, including President Srivastava,Vice Presidents Abubakkar Noohujohn, and Pappur Shankar, DirectorNaresh Chavada, and Committee member Jay Banerjie are workingto finalize the itinerary for the Mission. The 2017 Mission will focuson all industry and services sectors, with special emphasis on thefollowing:" Agriculture & Food Processing" Skill Development" Cleantech" Smar t Cities" Health CareFor the 2017, the Mission will visit the following cities in India: Mumbai,Kolkata, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and NewDelhi. In Bengaluru, Delhi, the Mission's delegates will par ticipate inthe 14th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention from January 7 to Janu-ary 9. The theme for the PBD 2017 is Redefining Engagement with theIndian Diaspora.ICCC's India Mission 2017 will also be par ticipating in the 8th VibrantGujarat Global Summit being held from the 10th to 13th of January2017 at Mahatma Mandir, Gandhinagar. The central focus of the Sum-mit is Sustainable Economic and Social Development.Last week, Srivastava along with Devika Penekelapati, ICCC's Direc-tor for Programs and Events, and Sponsorship had a detailed discus-sion with Nadir Patel, the Canadian High Commissioner in New Delhi,per taining to ICCC's upcoming Mission. During the meeting Patel as-sured Srivastava and Penekelapati that the Canadian Trade Commis-sioners' offices across India will assist the India Mission by organiz-ing multi sector B2B meetings for its delegates.Moreover, for the first time, the grand reception in Delhi will be held atthe High Commission's Canada House, which is a bigger venue withmore amenities; in the past, these receptions were organized at Club

Canada. In addition, Patel informed the ICCC office bearers that theCanadian High Commission will also invite guests to par ticipate inthe grand reception, paving the way for direct contact of the IndiaMission delegates with Indian businesses.Earlier this week, the ICCC board members also met Frank Scarpitti,the Mayor of City of Markham, to discuss Markham's par ticipation inIndia Mission 2017. Scarpitti assured the ICCC team that Markhamwould continue to suppor t the Chamber's effor ts to promote the Mis-sion. He also said that Markham would actively consider sendingofficials from the City's Economic Development depar tment to par-ticipate in the delegation.Markham has emerged as a key destination for high technology In-dian investments, and has become a hub for ICT companies that rival

the Silicon Valley. In addition, Markham has pursued the Indian mar-ket, and several Markham-based companies have invested consid-erably into either launching or expanding their India operations. Forthe upcoming mission, Markham would focus on ICT, hospitality, wastemanagement, renewable energy, among other sectors.Elucidating a major inclusion in the 2017 itinerary, Srivastava saidthat for the first time ever, the ICCC's India Mission will be going east."We are going to West Bengal for the first time to create opportunitiesfor collaboration between Canada and the newly-resurgent Bengal."In Kolkata, the delegation will meet with the Chief Minister of WestBengal Mamta Banerjee, other business and government decisionmakers, have B2B meetings and interactive sessions with businessorganizations.

A CANADIAN FIRST: REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE AND EXHIBITTORONTO - For the first time in Canadian History, a regimentalRemembrance Day service will be held at a Sikh place of worship - theGurdwara. Gursikh Sabha Canada in partnership with the Sikh HeritageMuseum of Canada is proud to host the 7th Toronto Regiment, RoyalRegiment of Canadian Artillery (RCA). Two highlights of the event includethe Ceremonial March of over 200 members of the Canadian Armed Forcesand the service in addition to a historic exhibit - "War & Faith".The "War & Faith" exhibit through the Sikh Heritage Museum of Canada,aims to commemorate the remarkable, but largely forgotten role of faithduring a soldier's time in service and war. This exhibition introduces theirstory through remarkable written accounts of their experiences and achieve-ments, rarely seen imagery, and extraordinary original artifacts.

Gursikh Sabha Canada is honoured to host this service and exhibition. "Wefelt it was important to make the commemorations of Remembrance Daymore inclusive as we pay tribute to the Canadian Armed Forces, they areour fathers, brothers, mothers and sisters, neighbours … heroes, whomade the ultimate sacrifice on behalf of us and our Country", says GobinderS. Randhawa, President Gursikh Sabha Canada. For more information onthe Remembrance Day Service & Exhibition please visit www.shmc.caService And ExhibitionDate: Sunday November 6, 2016Time: 10am-1pm, Ceremonial March commencing sharp at 10:30 a.m.Location: Gursikh Sabha Canada, 905 Middlefield Rd. Scarborough,ON M1V 4X1

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After more than a month of a bitter and public turf war that shockedUttar Pradesh, the Samajwadi Par ty's warring Yadavs have called fortruce now. But there may be more fireworks post Diwali.While Chief Minister Akhilesh Yadav is busy attending public func-tions, signing files and presiding over meetings, his uncle and statepar ty chief Shivpal Singh Yadav is sprucing up the ruling party andnetworking with old socialist chums who had drifted apar t, speciallyafter theSamajwadi Par ty walked out of the 'Maha Gathbandhan' inBihar last year. At the bidding of par ty chief Mulayam Singh Yadav,Shivpal Yadav recently went to Delhi and met some old satraps of thesocialist movement.While the official reason for the meetings was to invite them to theNovember 5 event when the Samajwadi Partymarks 25 years of itsexistence, informed sources say the real motive was to work out howto trip Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP. Shivpal Yadav hasbeen openly championing the return of Mulayam Singh as Chief Min-ister and wants the 2017 assembly polls to be held under his leader-ship, with the larger Janata Pariwar coming together again.Invites are being sent to Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, formerPrime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chiefLalu Prasad and Rashtriya Lok Dal leader Ajit Singh. An aide toMulayam Singh told IANS that 'Netaji' had realised that the return topower under Akhilesh Yadav would not be easy, more so after thebitter factionalism in the par ty.Mulayam Singh has blamed estranged cousin Ram Gopal Yadav ofscuttling the "Maha Gathbandhan" and Shivpal Yadav has said thiswas done in connivance with the Bharatiya Janata Par ty. Once anarch rival, Lalu Prasad is now related to Mulayam Singh's family. TheRJD chief has announced his par ty, which rules neighbouring Bihar,would not put up candidates in Uttar Pradesh.After initial reluctance, Akhilesh Yadav has agreed to attend the event

of November 5. At the same time, he is stacking up his suppor ters forthe November 3 'Rath Yatra'. Two videos, shot by an American teamof specialists, have already been aired, in an attempt to por trayAkhilesh Yadav as a doting family man and a hard-working chiefexecutive of the state.Incidentally, neither his father nor his uncle figure anywhere in thetwo-odd films. His suppor ters, mostly all expelled from the par ty,have been burning the proverbial midnight oil to ensure that the RathYatra is not only a grand success but por trays the Chief Minister asthe first choice of the people.The Yatra is also aimed at trying to blunt the anti-incumbency againsthis government, tarred by communal riots, growing crime, break-

down of law and order and public infighting in his family, an aideadmitted to IANS. Par ty veterans warn that many points remain un-settled in the Samajwadi Par ty between the warring factions.These include the demand by Akhilesh Yadav and his suppor ters toexpel from the party Amar Singh, a long-time confidant of MulayamSingh. They also want the expulsion of Ram Gopal Yadav and youngMLCs from the par ty to be revoked. And although Shivpal Yadav hassacked Ayodhya legislator and Minister of State for Forests Tej Narayan akaPawan Pandey from the party, the Akhilesh Yadav supporter remains in theministry. Political observers are waiting for Diwali to get over. Withso much explosive stockpile in the first family and leaders in theruling party, a post-Diwali blast is not being ruled out.

October 26, 1947, is a red-letter day in Indian history since on thisday, Jammu & Kashmir -- the crown of India -- acceded to India andbecame its integral par t from a princely state ruled by the Dogras.Maharaja Hari Singh signed the Instrument of Accession (IOA) on thisday as was required by the Indian Independence Act 1947. Under thisAct, the British Crown decided to grant independence to British Indiaby dividing it into two independent nations -- India and Pakistan.The Par tition was based on religion on the basis of the two-nationtheory propagated by the Muhammad Ali Jinnah-led Muslim Leagueand conceived by the Anglo-Muslim Alliance formed by the British toweaken the Indian freedom movement.The two-nation theory was flawed right from its conception because itcontradicted the very idea of a nation-state. If religion could form thebasis of a nation-state then bulk of Europe should have been oneChristian state and the Arabian lands would have been a single Mus-lim country.Since the Western nations, led by Britain, were scared of the potentialof a united India, they decided to divide it. Prior to independence, theIndian nation comprised British India, administered by the Crown,and 569 princely states which were ruled by their hereditary rulerswho had accepted the suzerainty and paramountcy of the BritishCrown.As per the Indian Independence Act 1947, the princely states weremade free from the supremacy of British rule without being grantedthe status of a nation. They were advised to merge either withIndia or

Pakistan. In order to prevent balkanization of India, the condition ofgeographic contiguity was laid down.With the implementation of the Act, the British responsibility of ensur-ing security of these states ended automatically. The final decision tomerge with which nation was vested in the ruler of the state and notthe subjects. The merger of the state to either of the two nations wasto be considered complete only after the Governor General accordedapproval to the Instrument of Accession (IOA) to be signed by theruler.Maharaja Hari Singh was faced with a few dilemmas because ofwhich he was unable to take a final decision that delayed his signingthe IOA.Firstly, the majority population of the state was Muslim. Secondly, allsurface communication to the state was from West Punjab (that wasto form part of Pakistan) and there was no direct road/rail connectionwith India though it shared geographical boundaries with both theDominions. Thirdly, all major rivers flowing through the state finallydrained into the sea via Pakistan.The strategic location of the state and the British interest in GilgitAgency also weighed heavily on the mind of the Maharaja. He wasalso advised by senior leaders in Delhi to withhold accession of hisstate till the Muslim rulers of Hyderabad, Bhopal and Junagadh dis-closed their hand. Mahatma Gandhi visited the state on August 1 todiscuss the accession with the Maharaja.And while Jawaharlal Nehru and the Congress adhered to the provi-sions of the Indian Independence Act 1947 by refusing the request ofthe Khan of Kalat and over tures of Nawab of Bahawalpur for acces-sion to India, Jinnah and the Muslim League deceitfully threw to windthe two-nation theory by accepting the merger of Junagadh and offer-ing use of Karachi por t to the Hindu rulers of Jodhpur, Bikaner andJaisalmer states bordering Sindh with invitation to join Pakistan.Thus, Jinnah had no legitimacy in claiming Jammu & Kashmir basedon the two-nation theory and it being a Muslim-majority state.On August 14, 1947, Maharaja Hari Singh proposed a Standstill Agree-ment with both India and Pakistan. While Pakistan -- in the hope that,under British pressure, the Maharaja will accede to it sooner or later-- readily accepted the Agreement, India demanded fur ther discus-sions before signing it. When Pakistan realised that the Maharajawas inclined towards India, it star ted creating trouble for the latterfirstly by cutting off the supplies of petrol, sugar, salt and keroseneand then stopping trade in violation of the Standstill Agreement.Pakistan's real intentions became obvious when it star ted attack-ing and raiding the frontier outposts of the state. The Maharajadespatched his emissary Mehar Chand Mahajan to Delhi to meetNehru and Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel to apprise them of the situa-tion in the state. He also informed them of the Maharaja's willing-ness to merge his state with India but Nehru insisted on first therelease of Sheikh Mohammed Abdullah who had been imprisoned bythe former on charges of sedition.



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UN passes Canadian-led resolution advancingnuclear non-proliferation and disarmament

OTTAWA - Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has welcomedthe overwhelming support a Canadian-led resolution advancing a fis-sile material cut-off treaty (FMCT) received at the UN GeneralAssembly's First Committee. The resolution, which passed with thesuppor t of 177 UN member states, establishes a high-level prepara-tory group mandated to recommend elements of a treaty banning theproduction of fissile material. It was co-sponsored by Germany andthe Netherlands.A fissile material cut-off treaty would restrict production and accessto the materials necessary to create nuclear weapons. It is almostuniversally regarded as the next logical step in nuclear disarmament.The work of the high-level preparatory group, which will be com-

posed of 25 states, including states possessing nuclear weapons,will stand as the only current nuclear disarmament initiative bringingtogether both nuclear and non-nuclear weapons states. The high-levelgroup will advance preparations for the negotiation of this treaty overthe next two years."Canada attaches enormous impor tance to making concrete progresson nuclear disarmament. The passage of this resolution, with thesuppor t of both nuclear weapons states and non-nuclear weaponsstates, sets us on this path. Future negotiations on a fissile materialcut-off treaty will not be easy. However, progress on an FMCT in thenear term is possible, and Canada will spare no effor t to ensure itssuccess." - Stéphane Dion, Minister of Foreign Affairs.

Defence Minister Sajjan attends ParisCounter-ISIL Defense Ministerial

OTTAWA - Alongside other main force contributors to the GlobalCoalition against Daesh, Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjanpar ticipated in the Counter-ISIL Small Group Defense Ministe-rial in Paris, France. The meeting, jointly chaired by France andthe United States, focused on key contributors' collectivecommitment to accelerate the Global Coalition's militarycampaign. These meetings build cohesion and resolve tofur ther security and stability in regions recently liberated from,or occupied by, Daesh, including the city of Mosul and itssurroundings.Daesh's continuing campaign of violence and terror in Iraqremains of great concern to Canada. Canadian whole-of-government effor ts continue to play an impor tant role in haltingand degrading Daesh. The meeting provided oppor tunities todiscuss the complexities and needs of the region, as interna-tional par tners coordinate effor ts to fur ther promote stability.As par t of the Government of Canada's expanded whole-of-

government strategy, announced earlier this year, the CanadianArmed Forces continue to work with coalition par tners to setconditions for Iraqi security forces to achieve long-termsuccess through self-sustainable security.Under Operation IMPACT, the Canadian Armed Forces providetraining and assistance to the Iraqi security forces, suppor t theCoalition with highly skilled personnel, and provide suppor t toCoalition air and intelligence effor ts. Canada is at the forefrontof international effor ts to defeat Daesh and to address thesignificant security, humanitarian, and political challenges itposes."We must, and will, defeat Daesh. There is an ongoing need tobe agile in our responses to stabilize Iraq. It is clear that thecollective effor t of Canada and its par tners is having an impacton the ground. We continue to work with our Coalition par tnersto coordinate effor ts to bring stability to the region." - Harjit S.Sajjan, Defence Minister.

PRIME MINISTER JUSTIN TRUDEAU LIT DIYAS FOR AN EARLY CELEBRATION OF DIWALI AND BANDI CHHOR DIVAS WITH CAUCUS.

New, Improved Ottawa SchoolsFor Better LearningONTARIO - Ontario is building three new high-quality, modernschools and additions that will better support student achievementand well-being in Ottawa.The new projects include:" A new gymnasium and an addition for 210 students to Écolesecondaire publique De La Salle to relieve accommodation pres-sure." A new French-language secondary school for 404 students toaddress the needs of the board's secondary students in Barrhaven/Riverside South." An addition for 230 students to Holy Redeemer Catholic Elemen-tary School to relieve accommodation pressure in Kanata.Across the province, Ontario is building 28 new schools and ex-panding and renovating 23 existing ones. This investment will en-sure more students are benefitting from state-of-the-art learningfacilities that can deliver a full range of programming. Investing inbetter buildings for better learning is part of the government's planto create jobs, grow our economy and help people in their everydaylives.Besides this Ontario is building six new high-quality, modernschools and additions that will better support student achievementand well-being in the Peel region. The new projects include:Brampton" A new Catholic elementary school for 504 students to relieveaccommodation pressure in the Credit Valley community ofBrampton." A new elementary school (Dolson Public School) for 852 studentsto relieve accommodation pressure in the Mount Pleasant commu-nity of Brampton." A new elementary school (Whaley's Corner Public School) for 650students to relieve accommodation pressure in Brampton.Caledon" A new Catholic elementary school for 504 students to relieveaccommodation pressure." A new elementary school for 650 students to relieve accommoda-tion pressure in the Southfields Village community.Mississauga" An addition for 184 students to Ruth Thompson Middle School torelieve accommodation pressure."Building new and improved schools is one of the many ways ourgovernment is supporting improved student achievement and well-being. The investment announced today will have a strong impact on stu-dents' learning experience and will help them reach their full potential." -Vic Dhillon, MPP for Brampton West"High-quality schools are the heart of our local communities andthe foundation of our publicly funded education system. We knowthat better buildings support better learning. The funding announcedis a strategic investment in student achievement and well-being,and in the long-term prosperity of our province." - Mitzie Hunter,Minister of Education.

Minister Bains AnnouncesStronger Canada Pension Plan

MISSISSAUGA - Seven out of10 Canadian workers will havetheir entire earnings coveredand receive higher pensionpayments as a result of his-toric changes to strengthen theCanada Pension Plan (CPP).Navdeep Bains, Member ofParliament for Mississauga-Malton and Canada's Ministerof Innovation, Science andEconomic Development, re-cently announced details of theCPP enhancement.One in four Canadian familiesapproaching retirement - 1.1 million families - is at risk of notsaving enough. This agreement will allow future generationsof Canadians to count on a more generous public pensionsystem in their retirement years. All nine par ticipating CPPprovinces have confirmed their suppor t for the agreement.When fully implemented, these changes will give Canadiansa more secure and dignified retirement by:" Increasing income replacement from one-quar ter toone-third of pensionable earnings. Practically speaking, a hardworking Canadian earning an average of $50,000 per yearover their working life will receive $16,000 a year at retire-ment instead of today's $12,000." Extending the range so that the maximum amount ofearnings covered by the CPP is increased by 14 per cent.Under the current CPP, any Canadian making an average of$55,000 a year in average salary would receive the maximumpension payment. If the enhancement were fully in place to-day, this limit would be increased to about $63,000. At fullimplementation in 2025, the limit is projected to be $82,700. "I am proud to serve a government that is committed to help-ing Canadians achieve a safe, secure and dignified retire-ment. The changes our government has made to the CanadaPension Plan will make more money available to Canadianswhen they retire. These changes will give Canadians a greaterreturn on the investment they made in contributing to the CPPduring their working years." - Navdeep Bains, MP forMississauga-Malton


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Chief Actuary Confirms Canada Pension PlanIs Solid and Sustainable Over the Long-Term

OTTAWA, ONTARIO - Middle class Canadians are working harder than ever, but many are worried thatthey won't have enough put away for their retirement. One in four families approaching retirement-1.1million families-are at risk of not saving enough. That is why a stronger Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is akey par t of the promise that the Government of Canada made to Canadians to help the middle class andthose working hard to join it.Minister of Finance Bill Morneau tabled the Chief Actuary's 28th Actuarial Repor t on the CPP in Parlia-ment. The repor t confirms that the contribution and benefit levels proposed under the CPP enhancementagreed upon by Canada's governments on June 20, 2016 will be sustainable over the long term, ensuringthat Canadian workers can count on an even stronger, secure CPP for years to come. On October 6, 2016,the Government of Canada delivered on its commitment to a stronger CPP with the introduction of legis-lation in Parliament to implement the agreement reached by Canada's governments to enhance the CPP togive Canadians a stronger public pension that will help them retire in dignity."This repor t confirms that future generations of Canadians can be confident that there will be more moneyfrom the CPP waiting for them when they retire, so they can focus on the things that matter-like spendingtime with their family-rather than on worrying about making ends meet. I would like to thank Chief ActuaryJean-Claude Ménard and his staff for their hard work in helping to ensure a financially sustainable CPP forhard-working Canadians." - Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance.

Morneau Highlights Importance of FinancialStability for a Strong, Confident Middle Class

TORONTO - Financial stability and security are par t and parcel of a strong and resilient economy, andare essential components of the Government of Canada's plan to strengthen the middle class and helpthose working hard to join it. When Canadian businesses and families have the confidence to invest, planahead and succeed, we all benefit.In a speech to the Toronto Region Board of Trade, Minister of Finance Bill Morneau reconfirmed hisresponsibility for financial stability in Canada, and described the steps the Government has taken toshore up the foundation that suppor ts economic growth and protects the financial security of Canadians.The Minister highlighted the changes made over the past year to mor tgage insurance rules-designed toprotect families by promoting the overall health of the Canadian housing market-as well as the renewalof the inflation-target agreement with the Bank of Canada earlier this week as examples of concreteactions taken by this Government in suppor t of long-term economic growth and a strong middle class.Minister Morneau also pointed to initiatives introduced in the past year that promote the financial secu-rity of Canadians and their families, including the middle class tax cut, the Canada Child Benefit, and thestrengthening of the Canada Pension Plan. Thanks to these initiatives, families will be better able to savefor their children's education, buy skates this winter and worry less about their savings when they retire."As Canada's Finance Minister I am ultimately responsible for suppor ting financial security, and for thestability of our financial system. By finding a balance between the actions we take in the shor t term andkeeping our eye on the long game, we will make sure businesses, families and investors have confi-dence in the foundation that underpins our plan for a brighter future." - Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau visited small businesses in St. Catharines, and met community there.



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WILL NOT ACCEPT COURT VERDICTON RIVER WATERS: BADAL

INDIAN PRIME MINISTER NARENDRA MODI CELEBRATED DIWALI WITH INDIAN ARMY IN HIMACHAL PRADESH.

AMRITSAR, (IANS) Punjab Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badal onTuesday categorically said that his government and state will notaccept the verdict of even the highest cour t on the issue of sharingriver waters with neighbouring Haryana and Punjab was ready for"any sacrifice" on this issue.Without mincing words, he demanded that the "injustice" done toPunjab over the decades on issues like river waters, denial ofChandigarh as the state's capital and transfer of Punjabi speakingareas from Haryana, should be undone."I urge you to deliver prompt justice rather than making any favour tous," Badal said while sharing the stage with Union Finance MinisterArun Jaitley and Bharatiya Janata Par ty President Amit Shah at anevent to mark the 50th anniversary of the Punjabi Suba."Neither Punjab nor Punjabis would accept any verdict against state'sinterest on river waters and were ever ready to make any sacrifice tosafeguard the legitimate share of river waters," he asser ted."I want to use this occasion to state one thing clearly, even if it istaken adversely…even if the highest cour t decides on this issue(sharing of water), we will not give even a drop of water. We are readyfor any sacrifice. We will not allow Punjabis to die of hunger," he said.The Supreme Cour t is seized of the Sutlej-Yamuna Link canal issueand is likely to announce its verdict soon.

The SYL, which was to link both rivers in these states, has been abone of contention for over three decades. Punjab maintains that ithas no water to spare for other states. Haryana, which has a BJPgovernment since October 2014, is awaiting the apex cour t verdict onthe water sharing issue.In Punjab, the Shiromani Akali Dal, of which Badal is the patron, hasan alliance government with the BJP since 2007.Assembly polls in Punjab are likely to be held in January-Februarynext year."Successive Congress governments at the centre have subjected ourstate and its people to sheer exploitation by denying its rightful sharein river waters," Badal pointed out while seeking personal attention ofJaitley and Shah."Inter-state issues, including denial of capital to Punjab, transfer ofPunjabi speaking areas and resolving river water issues within theambit internationally accepted riparian principle were hanging in firesince long due to apathetic attitude of the Congress governments atcentre," he said.Badal said that 80 per cent of contribution for the country's freedomstruggle came from Punjabis but the state continues to suffer apathy.He added that Punjab made the maximum contribution through foodgrains for the country.

KEJRIWAL ALLEGES JUDGES' PHONESBEING TAPPED, GOVERNMENT DENIES

NEW DELHI, (IANS) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday claimed there were allegations that phones of judges from theSupreme Court to High Cour ts, were being tapped. His claims were promptly rejected by Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad.Addressing the 50th anniversary celebrations of the Delhi High Court here, Kejriwal, in the presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modiand Chief Justice of India T.S. Thakur among others, said if true, then tapping of judges' phones would be the biggest assault onindependence of the judiciary. "There are oppor tunities when you get to talk to judges, and during one of those, I heard two judgestelling each other not to talk over phone because the phones are being tapped. When I said that this cannot happen, they said from theSupreme Court to the High Cour t and District Cour ts, all of the judges' phones are being tapped," said Kejriwal."I don't know if this is true, but if it is true, then this very dangerous. In such a scenario all the judges can be influenced. Even ifa judge has indulged in any wrong doing, even that doesn't justify phone tapping. Other means can be used to gather evidenceagainst them," said Kejriwal, leading to loud murmurs among the audience. "Independence of judiciary is paramount. And iftrue, phone tapping would be the biggest assault on the independence of judiciary," said Kejriwal, who also questioned theCentre's delay on implementing the Supreme Cour t Collegium's recommendations for filling up vacancies in the cour ts. "I don'tknow what is the reason behind the central government not implementing the Supreme Cour t Collegium's recommendations for fillingup vacancies in the courts. But this is giving rise to rumours.

INDIA, CHINA CONTINUE TALKSON NSG MEMBERSHIPNEW DELHI, (IANS) India on Monday continued its discus-sions with China over the issue of its membership in theNuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), which Beijing has been stall-ing. Sources here said Amandeep Singh Gill, Joint Secretary(Disarmament & International Security) in the Ministryof External Affairs, held talks with Wang Qun, Director Gen-eral in the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Beijing overthe issue of India's membership in the NSG. Wang leadsChinese delegations in NSG deliberations.The sources said the talks were substantive and construc-tive and the engagement would continue according to thedirective of the leadership of both countries. At the NSG ple-nary in Seoul in June, China had blocked India's membershipon the ground that for a country to become a member of the48-nation bloc, it has to be a signatory of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). On September 13, Gill and Wangstar ted their discussions on the issue in New Delhi.

8 escaped SIMI terrorists killedin gunfight: Bhopal policeBHOPAL, (IANS) All eight terrorists of the banned StudentsIslamic Movement of India (SIMI) who escaped from BhopalCentral Jail were killed in a gunfight on the outskir ts of thecity, police said on Monday. "All eight SIMI terrorists werekilled in an encounter near Manikhedi Pathar village," a se-nior police officer told IANS.According to police, the terrorists were killed in cross-fireabout 30 km nor th of Bhopal, within 10 hours of the jailbreak.The SIMI men had escaped Bhopal Central Jail between 12a.m. and 2 a.m. on Monday, after scaling the walls of jail andkilling a guard. They took another guard hostage, state HomeMinister Bhoopendra Singh told repor ters earlier on Monday.The men had broken the gates of their cell and scaled the jailwalls using bedspreads.The names of seven of the SIMI terrorists are: Sheikh Mujeeb,Majid Khalid, Akeel, Khilchi, Zakir Salikh, Mehboob andAmjad. Four among them were notorious criminals involvedin dacoity, loot and treason. They had earlier escaped fromKhandwa Jail and were later arrested from Odisha, policesaid. After news of the escape, the Madhya Pradesh Policesounded a high aler t through the state. State borders weresealed immediately. Security was tightened and a searchoperation launched to nab the terrorists, Singh said.

Stop cross-border firings, SAHRtells India, Pakistan armiesMUMBAI, (IANS) Rights group, South Asians for HumanRights (SAHR) on Monday urged the armies of India andPakistan to open up regular channels of communication andcurb escalation of cross-border firing in Jammu and Kash-mir. Condemning the use of "any country's territory for terror-ist activities anywhere," the SAHR called upon the Direc-tors-General of Military Operations of both armies to takesteps in this regard and also appealed to the two governments toresume dialogue at the earliest and work towards peace in the region.Expressing its "great concern" at the alarming deterioration of relationsbetween India and Pakistan, SAHR said cross-border firing has nowbecome routine activity with soldiers and civilians of both sides gettingkilled, the people on either sides of the Line of Control or InternationalBorder are severely hit with schools remaining shut."Unfortunately, even if the villagers want to escape this volatile atmo-sphere they are unable to do so as the paddy harvesting season isnearing. The only source of livelihood for majority of the people here isgrowing basmati rice," said SAHR's Chairperson Hina Jilani(Pakistan) and Co-Chairperson Nimalka Fernando (Sri Lanka). InSAHR's perspective, "the situation has degenerated so much that com-mon people in the two countries are turning against each other whenthey see deaths of soldiers and villagers in the bordering villages," saidits India spokesperson Jatin Desai.


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Sidhu an opportunist: Punjab CM Parkash Singh Badal

PUNJAB CHIEF MINISTER PARKASH SINGH BADAL DURING SANGAT DARSHAN IN PATHANKOT.

Modi government weakeningdemocratic institutions: CongressNEW DELHI, (IANS) The Congress on Friday accused theNarendra Modi government of "systematically and delib-erately" weakening democratic instituions in the country,including the judiciary. "During the last two and a half yearsof its tenure, this government has been systematically anddeliberately weakening the democratic institutions of thiscountry, including the judiciary," said Congress spokes-man and senior lawyer Abhishek Manu Singhvi.The Congress' attack came in the wake of Supreme Cour tslamming the government on Friday for holding back judi-cial appointments by sitting over the recommendations ofthe top cour t collegium for the appointment of judges tovarious High Cour ts. A bench of Chief Justice T.S. Thakur,Justice D.Y. Chandrachud and Justice L. Nageswara Raosaid observed that the government's inaction amounted toparalysing and locking out the judiciary. Singhvi called thesituation unprecedented and unheard of.

NITISH KUMAR'S TOUNDERTAKE 'NISCHAY YATRA'FROM NOVEMBER 9PATNA, (IANS) Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announcedhere on Friday he will start from November 9 'Nischay Yatra' (resolutionyatra) in rural Bihar to review the ongoing development programmesunder the government's 'Saat Nishchay' (seven resolutions) plan. TheChief Minister will also seek direct feedback from the people about theprogrammes. This will be second yatra of Nitish Kumar across Bihar tofeel the pulse of people, their aspirations, grievances and the impact ofthese programmes under the seven resolutions plan of the government. "Ihave decided to start Nischay Yatra on November 9, after Bihar's popularfestival 'Chhath Puja', to review as well as interact with the people aboutthe development work under the seven resolutions," Nitish Kumar said atan official function to launch one of his seven resolutions to connect withthe masses. He said he enjoys more while in the field, particularly in ruralareas, as it provides him with an opportunity to learn different ideas fromthe people and interact with them. "I never enjoy life in Patna and noquestion of enjoying it in Delhi… I simply love to visit rural side," he said.He revealed that he works on the basis of his experiences of differentyatras so far. The Chief Minister said his government has already imple-mented one of the seven resolutions - ensuring reservation in governmentjob for women, by notifying 35 per cent quota for them in all kinds of stategovernment jobs.

Burning schools madness andperversion: NaiduNEW DELHI, (IANS) Dubbing the burning down of schools inJammu and Kashmir a "combination of madness and perver-sion", Union Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu on Monday calledupon the people in the valley to isolate those responsible for the arson."This is nothing but a combination of madness and perversion; otherwise,how can anyone think of burning down educational institutions. "Thepeople of Jammu and Kashmir should realise that these people havecrossed all limits and are acting at the behest of the enemy across theborder, which is aiding, abetting, funding and training terrorists regularly,"Naidu told the media here. "This is the extreme action they have taken andI hope the people will realise and isolate them in society; children from thestate should not be deprived of opportunity for peaceful studies. "Some ofthe leaders' children are studying outside, I am told. Some have takensecurity to write exams. Some of the so-called leaders, whether separat-ists or sympathisers of terrorists, should ponder what they are doing,"added Naidu. At least 25 educational institutes have been gutted inmysterious fires in Kashmir during the ongoing unrest.

Passengers robbed in Bengaluru-Delhi Rajdhani ExpressMATHURA, (PTI) Miscreants stole half a dozen mobile phones,jewelleries and cash wor th lakhs of rupees from passengerson Bengaluru - Delhi Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express here.According to the complaint filed by some passengers of 22691Rajdhani Express, the incident occurred between Agra andMathura stations. "The passengers of A1 and A2 coach of thetrain were deprived of over half dozen costly mobiles, cashwor th about Rs 60,000 and jewelleries wor th lakhs of rupees,"said DCM/PRO DRM Office Agra Neeraj Bhatnagar.The miscreants de-boarded the train after pulling the chain inthe outskir ts of Mathura, he added. "The exact number ofphones taken away by the burglars would be known only afterwe receive the FIR," said SP Railways Ajai Kumar. The FIRhas been filed at Nizamuddin station. While they claimed itwas a "theft", neither the police nor the railway officials couldgive details on the modus operandi of the miscreants. "It is notloot. It is simply theft and we would work out it shortly," saidDeputy SP Raj Kumar Gautam.

Defamation case: Kejriwal appearsbefore Amritsar courtAMRITSAR, (PTI) Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal todayappeared before a cour t here in connection with a defamationcase filed against him and other AAP leaders by Punjab Rev-enue Minister Bikram Singh Majithia. Kejriwal, along with AAPleaders Sanjay Singh and Ashish Khaitan, appeared before thecour t which fixed the next date for hearing on November 18.On last hearing in the case on October 15, Kejriwal had takenexemption from personal appearance. On May 20, Majithiahad filed a criminal defamation case against Kejriwal, Singhand Khaitan in the Amritsar cour t alleging that AAP was bentupon tarnishing his and his family's image by leveling base-less allegations on the drug issue.On July 29, Kejriwal and Singh were granted bail in the case.The court had on July 18 issued summons to Kejriwal, Singh,who is AAP's Punjab affairs in-charge, and Khetan, a journal-ist-turned-politician, to appear before it in the defamation case.

DESK REPORT/ GURDASPUR - Chief Minister Parkash Singh Badaltermed Navjot Singh Sidhu as an "oppor tunist of the first order". Hesaid this while presiding over the Sangat Darshan programme heldrecently. The chief minister mainatained Sidhu had backstabbed hismother par ty and that was the reason why "no party was willing totouch him even with a bargepole"."He has absolutely no stand. A rolling stone gathers no moss. He isputting his best foot forward to negotiate a favourable deal, but is yetto find success so far. He is into the politics of oppor tunism which isan ar t in itself but he is yet to master it. I wish him all the best in hisfuture endeavours," said Badal. Going fur ther he said: "Sidhu is a

defector and a fugitive. He defected from his parent par ty withoutgiving any solid reason and later became a fugitive. For days nobodyknew where he was. I fail to understand why the man is playing games when theneed of the hour for him was to come clean. How will people repose their trust ina deserter going by the name of Navjot Sidhu?"Taking on Amarinder, Parkash said he had concrete information thatthe Congress would consign the debt waiver scheme to backburner ifat all the par ty was voted to power."People still remember the fact that Amarinder withdrew the facilityof free power to farmers during his regime. A leopard can never changeits spots," he added.

MODI GOVT MADE PAK PAY PRICE FOR TERRORISM: JAITLEYVIJAYAWADA, (PTI) Noting that the Narendra Modi government did not believe in "helplessness" or allowing issues to persist, UnionFinance Minister Arun Jaitley said the firmness with which the Centre acted has finally paid off as Pakistan was made to realise thatits indulgence in terrorism against India would become "unbearable" for that country."People were surprised that the Government of India could take such a decision (surgical strikes) and our armed forces could, withsuch great competence and patriotism, execute it," Jaitley told a gathering of BJP workers after he was felicitated for granting aspecial development package to Andhra Pradesh."We saw, for over two months, one of the worst ever crises in Kashmir. But, you have a strong leader and a strong government at theCentre which was not willing to give a single signal that it was going to yield at the cost of national unity. The firmness has paid," hesaid. "Pakistan had made it a routine activity to allow its territory to be used for terrorism against India.Historically, our response used to be that 'we will raise it at the international fora, will isolate Pakistan...some diplomatic initiativeswill be taken..."For the first time, you have a government in Delhi which has told the neighbouring country that if you indulge interrorism against India, you will pay the price for it. And, the cost of allowing your territory to be used for terrorism will becomeunbearable on you," the Finance Minister said.He said India would continue to be the "fastest growing economy" in the world for at least another year. "Notwithstanding theslowdown of the world economy, even today, for two years in a row, despite a global economic crisis, India has become the fastestgrowing economy in the world. Hopefully, it will be so for the next one year," Jaitley said.

Kejriwal attacksBadal, AmarinderAMRITSAR (PUNJAB), (PTI)Delhi Chief Minister ArvindKejriwal today said November 1was a "bad day" in the history ofIndia as Sikhs were brutally killedon this day in 1984 as he mounteda scathing attack on the SAD-BJPgovernment and the Congress. Healso attacked Punjab Chief Min-ister Parkash Singh Badal andstate Congress President CaptainAmarinder Singh.Sikhs were brutally killed on thisday in 1984, but Badal and hispeople celebrated this day on thename of Punjabi Suba anniversarywhere they have organised cul-tural programme by brining sing-ers and dancers, he said, addingthat this was a "shameful act" ofthe Badal government. He alsoaccused Amar inder of g iv ingclean chit to Congress leadersJagish Tylter and Sajjan Kumarfor their alleged involvement inanti-Sikh riots in 1984. Kejriwalsaid the Congress failed in de-livering justice to the Sikh vic-tims of the 1984 riots.Talking to repor ters af ter ap-pearing before a cour t here inconnection with a defamationcase filed against him and otherAAP leaders by Punjab Rev-enue Min is te r B ik ram S inghMajithia, the AAP chief said thecase was registered "againstme to muzzle my voice". Slam-ming Ma j i t h i a , he sa id t hePunjab Minister tried to terrifyhim while filing the defamationcase. He said he was firm on hisstatement that Majithia is thekingpin of drug trade in Punjab.



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NEW DELHI, (PTI) Former Pakistan President Gen Pervez Musharrafhas described Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar as a "terror-ist", saying he has been involved in bomb blasts even in his country.He, however, he did not give a clear reply as to why Pakistan has notbeen asking China to get Azhar declared as an international terroristby the United Nations."Why should China be involved when it has nothing to do with him(Azhar)," Musharraf told News Nation, according to a release issuedby the TV channel. A proposal is pending before the UN SecurityCouncil for declaring Azhar as an international terrorist but China hasbeen blocking it, claiming that there is not enough evidence to provethat he is a terrorist. When asked about the espionage case bustedtoday in Delhi involving an employee of the Pakistan High Commis-sion, the former Pakistan Army Chief initially parried the issue say-ing, "I am not aware of it". But then he added that "if at all it hashappened, (it) shouldn't be encouraged", the release said. It also quotedMusharraf as saying that the Nawaz Sharif government lacks aggres-sion. The channel said Musharraf accepted Pakistan government'sdiplomatic failure on international front. He, however, said it does notmean that Pakistan should be taken for granted.To a question on whether a political leadership or Army is bettersuited for Pakistan s development, Musharraf said the country hadwitnessed growth when Army was in power. When asked about terrorcamps in PoK, he feigned ignorance saying "I don't know". However,with a smile, he said, "I will let you know only once I get the count of

these camps which you are talking about". On Pakistan s diminishingrelations with United States, he said there are cer tain contentiousissues which are being addressed by Pakistan Army. When referredto the 'surgical strike' and military might of India, he said, Pakistan isa nuclear power with a strong army which can't be bullied. On PrimeMinister Narendra Modi's sudden visit to Pakistan and his meetingwith Sharif, he said shaking hands is just an ar tificial move, but for aformal solution, something concrete needs to be done.

FBI obtains warrant to searchnew emails in Clinton probeWASHINGTON, (IANS) The FBI has obtained a warrant tosearch newly-discovered emails related to US Democraticpresidential candidate Hillary Clinton's top aide Huma Abedin,media repor ts said. The discovery of the 650,000 emails hascome just days before election day on November 8. "The pro-cess has begun," a federal law enforcement official said.The FBI stumbled upon the emails from Abedin weeks ago,law enforcement officials told CNN Sunday. However, FBI DirectorJames Comey didn't disclose the discovery until Friday, raisingquestions about why the information was kept under wraps and thenreleased only days before the election. The Justice Department hasobtained a warrant that will allow it to begin searching the computerthat is believed to contain thousands of newly found emails of HumaAbedin, two law enforcement sources confirmed to CNN.Investigators had taken possession of many computers related tothe inquiry of Huma Abedin's estranged husband Anthony Weiner inearly October. Weiner is being probed about alleged sexting with apurportedly underage girl. It is unclear what connection, if any, thenewly discovered emails might have to the Clinton email investiga-tion. Clinton declared that the FBI investigation would not deter her."We won't be distracted, no matter what our opponents throw at us,". Clinton said. "We're not going to be knocked off course. We knowhow much this election matters, and we know how many people arecounting on us," she said, addressing a rally with gay and lesbiansupporters in Florida on Sunday. Harry Reid, Senate Democraticleader, on Saturday night accused FBI director James Comey ofpossibly breaking federal law by announcing the new steps in theemail investigation so close to the election."Your actions in recent months have demonstrated a disturbing doublestandard for the treatment of sensitive information, with what ap-pears to be a clear intent to aid one political party over another," Reidwrote in a letter to Comey. "I am writing to inform you that my officehas determined that these actions may violate the Hatch Act, whichbars FBI officials from using their official authority to influence anelection. Through your partisan actions, you may have broken thelaw." The FBI warrant to search came two days after James Comeyrevealed the existence of the emails. The sources said Abedin usedthe same laptop to send thousands of emails to Clinton, NBC newsreported. The FBI already had a warrant to search Weiner's laptop,but that only applied to evidence of his allegedly illicit communica-tions with an underage girl.

IRAN DENIES SUPPORT TOAFGHANISTANI TALIBANTEHRAN, (IANS) Iran on Monday termed as "sheer lies" allegationsthat it suppor ts the Taliban group in Afghanistan, a media repor t said."The allegations about Iran's suppor t to Taliban are sheer lies, falseand irrelevant," Foreign Ministry Spokesman Bahram Qasemi saidreacting to a Taliban official's recent comments. Al-Arabia repor ted onSunday that Mullah Zabihullah, the official spokesman of the "Afghan Taliban" andthe second man in the movement, has revealed the group's relations and newnetworks with Iran, Xinhua news agency reported. "The movement is trying tobenefit from all legitimate means to reach a regional agreement as part of the waragainst the American invasion," Zabihullah was quoted as saying, fur-ther adding "the Imara (Taliban) holds ongoing networks with a largenumber of regional and neighbouring states".

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Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) said on Tuesday it was endingsiege of the capital on November 2 and instead celebrate a dayof thanksgiving in Islamabad.Addressing a press conference outside Bani Gala, PTI chair-man Imran Khan thanked par ty workers for taking par t instruggle against corruption. He said: "Go home and rest. Youhave to return to Islamabad tomorrow to celebrate thanksgiv-ing (Youm-e-tashkar) at Parade Ground."


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PROTESTERS HELD A RALLY IN WASHINGTON DC, AGAINST AMERICA'S DEPLOYMENT OF TERMINAL HIGH ALTITUDE AREA DEFENSE(THAAD) IN SOUTH KOREA AND THE US MILITARISM IN THE ASIA-PACIFIC REGION.

India, Pakistan need to solveissues themselves: USWASHINGTON, (IANS) The US has said that India and Pakistanneed to solve issues among themselves following heightenedtensions over the expelling of diplomats. "We've seen the re-por ts of these decisions. These are sovereign decisions thatnation-states make, and these are issues that we're going toleave to India and Pakistan to work out," US State Depar tmentspokesman John Kirby said on Thursday during a press brief-ing. Hours after Indian Foreign Secretary S. Jaishankar sum-moned Pakistan High Commissioner Abdul Basit in New Delhion Thursday to protest against Mehmood Akhtar, a visa officerat the Pakistan High Commission, who India accused of spy-ing, Islamabad retaliated with a similar move. In the evening,Pakistan Foreign Secretary Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry summonedIndian High Commissioner Gautam Bambawale in Islamabadand declared Indian High Commission official Surjeet Singh aspersona non grata and asked that he leave the country by Sat-urday. Pakistan denied the espionage charges levelled againstAkhtar as "false and unsubstantiated", and alleged that Indianpolice "manhandled" him. "These are issues that we believeIndia and Pakistan need to discuss, need to talk about, need towork out between themselves," Kirby added.

Pakistan trade body hints atreviewing ties with IndiaISLAMABAD, (IANS) A Pakistan trade body has announced thatit would consider suspending trade with India if the currenthostile situation did not improve soon, a media repor t said onFriday. The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerceand Industry (FPCCI) President Abdul Rauf Alam on Thursdaysaid that Pakistan had no compulsions of any sor t to continuebusiness and trade relations with India under the current hos-tile conditions, Dawn online repor ted. The entire Pakistani busi-ness community, he said, was united to take any decision andgiven the tense situation in the region, it was not possible tocontinue trade relations with India.He pointed out the role ofthe Saarc Chamber of Commerce and Industry and said that itleft them with no choice but to promote trade relations withECO and D-8 countries.

Pakistan Information Minister quitsover 'leak' of civil-military spatISLAMABAD, (IANS) Pakistan Information Minister ParvaizRasheed has resigned from his post in the wake of a story inthe Dawn that repor ted details of a high-level civil-militarymeeting and an apparent rift between the two on tackling ter-rorism in the country. News channels quoted sources as say-ing that Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif asked Pervaiz Rasheedto resign from his post. The development comes after theOctober 7 Dawn story "Act against militants or face interna-tional isolation, civilians tell military", which forced the gov-ernment to initiate an inquiry to identify the person responsiblefor its leak, Dawn repor ted. Sources said Rasheed's por tfoliowas taken away after a preliminary inquiry was launched byInterior Minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan. Prime Minister Sharifhas ordered a formal inquiry as to whether Rasheed was involved in theleak from the meeting. Speaking to DawnNews, PM spokesperson MusadiqMalik said, "A committee has been formed for investigation of the Dawnstory which is in the final phase of its probe.

UNITED NATIONS, (IANS) The UN General Assembly elected China,United States, the United Kingdom among other countries to the UNHuman Rights Council for a three-year term of office star ting fromJanuary 1, 2017. The other elected members are Tunisia, South Af-rica, Rwanda, Japan, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Hungary, Croatia, Cuba, Bra-zil, Xinhua news agency repor ted.The Human Rights Council is the main UN intergovernmental bodyresponsible for promoting and protecting all human rights and funda-mental freedom. It was established by the General Assembly in 2006to replace the 60-year-old UN Commission on Human Rights. The UNcouncil addresses human rights violations and makes corresponding

recommendations. It responds to human rights emergencies, worksto prevent abuses.The council's 47 members are elected individually through secretballot, by the majority of the 193 members of the General Assembly.They serve for a three-year renewable term and cannot seek immedi-ate re-election after two consecutive terms. The council membershipis based on equitable geographical distribution. Thir teen seats eachare devoted to the Group of African States and the Group of Asia-Pacific States, eight to the Group of Latin American and CaribbeanStates, seven to the Group of Western European and other States andsix to the Group of Eastern European States.

Pakistan to bail 'Afghan Girl' Sharbat GulaISLAMABAD, (IANS) Pakistani Interior Minister Chaudhry Nisar AliKhan has said National Geographic's famed "Afghan Girl", SharbatGula, would be freed soon on bail. Gula, now a woman in her mid 40s,was arrested by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from her homefor forgery of a Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC). Gula hasdual Pakistani and Afghan nationality, and both ID cards have beenrecovered from her.The cour t is scheduled to hear her case on November 1, the ExpressTribune repor ted on Sunday. "I think I will have to review this casebecause she is a woman and we should see it from a humanitarianangle," BBC quoted Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan as saying. "If we with-draw charges against her, depor t her, or give her a temporary visa toleave Pakistan, then we will have to take back cases against the

officials who issued her fake ID card. They are the real culprits, and Ido not want to let them off the hook in any manner," he added.Sharbat Gula became famously known as the "Afghan Girl" whenNational Geographic photographer Steve McCurry captured her pho-tograph at the Nasir Bagh refugee camp situated on the edge ofPeshawar in 1984 and identified her as Sharbat Gula. She gainedworldwide recognition when her image was featured on the cover ofthe June 1985 issue of National Geographic Magazine at a time whenshe was approximately 12-years-old. That photo has been likenedwith Leonardo Da Vinci's Mona Lisa. National Geographic also madea shor t documentary about her life and dubbed her the "Mona Lisa ofAfghan war". Afghan writers say she belonged to Pachir Aw Agam, adistrict in eastern Nangarhar province, bordering Pakistan.



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INDIA'S HOCKEY TEAM GIFTED THE COUNTRY ON DIWALI ITS SECOND ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY HOCKEY TOURNAMENT TITLE AFTER DEFEATINGARCH FOES PAKISTAN 3-2 IN THE FINAL AT THE WISMA BELIA HOCKEY STADIUM HERE ON SUNDAY.

Manoj Kumar: Why Indians fascinated with Oscars?RANBIR KAPOOR AND ANUSHKA SHARMA DURING THE PROMOTION OF FILM AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL IN MUMBAI.

MUMBAI, (IANS) Veteran actor Manoj Kumar wonders why theIndian film fraternity is obsessed with theOscars. He feels that an award that Hollywoodgets attracted to, should be instituted in Indiainstead. The Padma Shri awardee and DadasahebPhalke Award winner told IANS: "We shouldcreate an award here in our country. Hollywoodactors should crave to get that. Why do we havethis fascination about Oscars? We know themanipulation there. If a film is liked in ourcountry, what else do you want?"This year, National Award-winning f i lmmakerVetrimaaran's critically acclaimed Tamil drama"Visaranai" has been chosen as India's official pickfor Oscars 2017 in the Foreign Language Film cat-egory. "Mother India", "Salaam Bombay!" and"Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India" are the only

Indian films that have made it to the top five in the Best ForeignLanguage Film category at the Academy Awards. Fornow, Kumar is excited to be a par t of the upcomingInternational Film Festival of India (IFFI) in Goa, wherehis fi lms "Shaheed", "Shor", "Kranti", "Purab AurPaschim" and "Gumnaam" will be screened. The 47thIFFI will be held from November 20-28.Among new Bollywood films, Kumar is keen to watchKaran Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil". "Films have al-ways been my passion and I enjoy watching differ-en t k inds o f c inema. I w i l l wa tch 'Ae D i l Ha iMushkil'. Karan is a hardworking boy and he hasdone a good job in all his films. He has worked veryhard to be where he is today," the 79-year-old actorsaid of the director, who was recently under attackfrom right wing Hindu outfits for casting Pakistani ac-tor Fawad Khan in the movie.

Bollywood innings, thanks to Salman Khan: AthiyaMUMBAI, (IANS) Actress Athiya Shetty has attributed her Bollywood career to superstar Salman Khan. Athiya, who is the daughter ofactor Suniel Shetty, made her Bollywood debut with 2015 film "Hero", which was co-produced by Salman. Also starring SoorajPancholi, the film, which was directed by Nikhil Advani, is a remake of filmmaker Subhash Ghai's directed 1983 film of the same name,which starred Jackie Shroff. Asked if she credits her career in Bollywood to the "Dabangg" star, Athiya told IANS: "Of course, helaunched Sooraj and I so definitely I owe him a lot. Both him and Nikhil sir. So yeah always and always grateful to him." The 23-year-old is now gearing up for her next film "Mubarakan", which is directed by Anees Bazmee. The film, which also stars Anil Kapoor, ArjunKapoor and Ileana D'Cruz, is slated to release on July 28, 2017.

MUMBAI, (PTI) Actress Katrina Kaif saysIndian male directors don't shy awayfrom depicting emotions in films. "Indianmale directors are open to emotions, theydon't shy away from emotions in films. Insome par ts of western civilisation, men arerestricted with emotions," Katrina said dur-ing the panel discussion at the 18th edi-t ion of MAMI f i lm fest ival here.Katrina said she had no inclina-tion towards music and dancebefore entering the worldof films. "Early in mylife music did notplay any par t inmy l i fe andnot even danc-ing, but moviesdid. I was eternallyinto the fantasy world.I used to dream of ro-mance, love and a beautifullife. I had to be coaxed andconvinced to dance and was evenscared of Farah Khan," she added.For the "Ek Tha Tiger" actressglamour comes from within."There is a stereotype or im-age that gets captured in theminds of the audience. For methere is no deglamorous orglamorous role, a role isa role," she added.

INDIA, ASHWIN RETAINNO.1 ICC TEST SPOTS

DUBAI, (IANS) India retained its numero uno spot in the Inter-national Cricket Council (ICC) Test team rankings while pre-mier off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin also continued to topthe bowlers' list. After completing a 3-0 whitewash of NewZealand at home, India clinched the No.1 spot from arch foes Pakistan.The Virat Kohli-led side with 115 points currently lead Misbah-ul-Haq'sbrigade by four points. Australia with 108 points occupy the third spotfollowed by England, South Africa, Sri Lanka, New Zealand and the WestIndies with Bangladesh and Zimbabwe completing the list.Meanwhile, Ashwin, who during the series against New Zealand be-came the second fastest to grab 200 wickets, maintained his posi-tion with 900 points, with South African pace spearhead DaleSteyn (878) and England's James Anderson (861) completing thetop three. Ashwin's spin partner Ravindra Jadeja was at seventhplace with 805 points. Ashwin also retained his top spot amongthe all-rounders with 451 points, with Jadeja occupying the fifthplace with 292 points. Among the batsmen, Ajinkya Rahane wasthe top-ranked Indian batsman at sixth with 825 points, whileCheteshwar Pujara and skipper Kohli were holding the 15thand 17th spots, respectively. Veteran Pakistan batsman YounisKhan leapfrogged Kiwi captain Kane Williamson, England bats-man Joe Root and South Africa's Hashim Amla, to rise threespots to the second position on the batters' list which is headedby Australia skipper Steve Smith.

DON'T HAVE GRACE INDANCING: AJAY DEVGN

MUMBAI, (IANS) Actor Ajay Devgn, who currently awaits therelease of his film "Shivaay", says he used to hate dancingand that he lacks grace in it. "I used to hate dancing… I don'thave grace in dancing but technically I get that beat and do itin the spur of the moment," Ajay said on Zoom channel'sshow "Diwali Beats". Remembering the shoot of the film"Ishq", Ajay said: "During the 'Neend churaayi meri' songshoot with Kajol, Aamir Khan and Juhi Chawla, we had somuch fun. I remember dancing to that song and I used to hatedancing." Ajay also said that his "Ishq" co-star Aamir Khan isa per fectionist. "He used to give takes until he perfects it(the dance steps). And I used to run away," he said. Ajay hasacted in, directed and co-produced "Shivaay". The filmclashed at the box office with filmmaker Karan Johar's "AeDil Hai Mushkil" on Friday.

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SANJAY DUTT'S MARCO TOGO ON FLOORS IN 2017MUMBAI, (IANS) Filmmaker Vidhu Vinod Chopra says thathe, along with writer Abhijaat Joshi, is working on the scriptof "Marco" - which will be actorSanjay Dutt 's comebackmovie - and that theproject will go on thefloors in the first halfof next year. At theclosing ceremony ofthe 18th Jio MAMIFilm Festival with Staron Thursday night,Chopra said: "We are writ-ing the script of 'Marco'. Wedon't make a movie till our scriptis ready. We are very very hopeful that we will star t shor tly.The moment the script is done, hopefully in March, April,we will star t shooting." Sanjay will be essaying the role ofa Goan in "Marco", which will mark the directorial debut ofChopra's sister Shelly. Chopra, who was present at the eventalong with Sanjay and Joshi, added: "Even Sanju knows this that wenever make a film in a hurry. Therefore, the day our script is ready,within a week, we will be star ting the shooting."

Fearless about adventures:Sidharth MalhotraNEW DELHI, (IANS) River rafting in Rishikesh was oneadventure that Sidhar th Malhotra had experienced beforehe took the plunge for a SkyWalk, a deep sea dive, a skydiveand more in New Zealand last year. Now geared up for yetanother trip to the picturesque country next month, the actorsays he was fearless about taking the risks because of thesafety norms and professionals who are involved in it.As the Indian ambassador of Tourism New Zealand, theBollywood star had made his maiden debut to the countrylast year and indulged in myriad adventure activities. Nowon his second trip, on which he will embark on next month,he hopes to explore more. "I have grown up in Delhi, and forus, adventure meant going to Rishikesh. There weren't muchadventure options. When I went to New Zealand, I jumpedoff a plane 15,000 ft in the air. It offers a great view and theirsafety norms are very much in place. My skydive was witha person who had an experience of 30,000 dives. So, I feltsafe with professionals," Sidhar th said at an event here onThursday. Was he afraid? "Well, the fear was never aboutsafety there. The only thing I wasn't too sure of was theSkywalk as I didn't know what it would be like. I still knewwhat the skydive was about. But walking on the edge of theSkyTower in Auckland was interesting," he said and addedthat the variety of adventures that the country offers is some-thing one will "sadly" not get to experience in India. He saidhe found it fascinating how within an hour or so, a personcan go from being on a glacier to underwater diving.

Didn't cast actresses in 'Judwaa 2': Varun DhawanMUMBAI, (IANS) Actor Varun Dhawan has denied repor ts of casting actresses for the upcomingfilm "Judwaa 2". He says he will announce the names soon. "We have not cast the actresses in'Judwaa 2'. Sorry I had to stop your casting par ty. Will announce the names soon," Varun postedon Twitter on Thursday. Earlier there were repor ts that actress Alia Bhatt has been cast as oneof the leading ladies in the film. "Judwaa 2", the second installment of the 1997 blockbuster film"Judwaa", will be directed by Varun's father and filmmaker David Dhawan. The film, which is asequel to Salman Khan starrer "Judwaa", is slated to release on September 29, 2017.

SRK, Alia Bhatt to appear on 'Koffee with Karan'Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and actress Alia Bhatt will be seenpromoting their upcoming film "Dear Zindagi" on filmmaker Karan Johars popular talk show"Koffee with Karan season 5". Shah Rukh, who has appeared on the previous seasons of theshow, took to Twitter on Thursday to share a photograph from the show's set. In the image,the "Dilwale" star can be seen alongside Alia and Karan. "Some work days are notwork. They are love and happiness. Thanks 'Koffee…' team for having me over.Have a great season again," Shah Rukh captioned the image. The film has beenwritten and directed by Gauri Shinde and co-produced by Karan under his DharmaProductions banner. "Koffee with Karan season 5" will be aired on Star World andStar World HD from November 6 onwards.

SONAM NEXT IN 'BATTLE FOR BITTORA'MUMBAI, (IANS) Actress Sonam Kapoor is looking forward to bringing alive the world of author Anuja Chauhan's "Battle for Bittora" on the bigscreen. The film will be produced by Rhea Kapoor and directed by Shashanka Ghosh. At the 18th Jio MAMI Film Festival on Wednesday, the"Khoobsurat" actress was asked about her favourite author. "I love Anuja Chauhan's work. She has written some fantastic books on younggirls, contemporary books like 'The Zoya Factor' and 'Battle of Bittora'. Those are very cinematic books. I am looking forward to bringing'…Bittora' on screen," Sonam said. The 30-year-old actress will repor tedly play an animation exper t who will find herself contesting electionsin Bittora opposite an ex-royal. As of now, she is looking forward to a chick flick titled "Veerey Di Wedding", also directed by Ghosh. The filmalso features Kareena Kapoor Khan in the lead along with Swara Bhaskar and newcomer Shikha Talsania.

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'AE DIL HAI MUSHKIL': RANBIR,ANUSHKA SPARKLE THIS DIWALI

Movie Review

CAST: RANBIR KAPOOR, ANUSHKA SHARMA,

AISHWARYA RAI BACHCHAN, LISA HAYDON,

FAWAD KHAN, IMRAN ABBAS

DIRECTED BY: KARAN JOHAR

RATING: ***1/2

Karan Johar's "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil" celebrates love and hear tbreak inall its hues. It is about the junoon of love and the 'sukoon' of friend-ship. A romance, an enter tainer and a complete filmy film, this oneboasts of laughter, racy dialogues, relationships, hear tache and unre-quited love. Ayan Sanger (Ranbir Kapoor) is pursuing his MBA inLondon, but is a singer at hear t. Brought up without a mother, he feelsalienated from his rich business tycoon father and obviously longs forlove and acceptance. A chance meeting at a Soho pub with AlizehKhan (Anushka Sharma), a bubbly, vivacious girl, who is nursing ahear tbreak, and a deep bond and friendship ensues between the two.Laced with a generous dose of humour, the first half of the film is fun,light and frothy. Peppered with well written dialogues replete withBollywood l ingo, foot-tapping music with numbers l ike "Meresaiyyanji se aaj maine breakup kar liya", the film glides throughsmoothly. The pace in the second half drops distinctly, with a focus onhear tbreak and one-sided love. The dialogues get verbose, poeticand at times, heavy duty. Ranbir Kapoor is Ayan Sanger from the firstscene and slips into his character effor tlessly, as the boy who isdeeply in love and craves for it to be requited. His childlike inno-cence, emotional outbursts, spontaneity and even pain, is real andendearing. He lip syncs the songs with fervour making them seemreal. Anushka Sharma is the joie de vivre element of the film eventhough ironically she por trays a girl who has gone through the pain of

a hear tbreak. She lights up the screen with her inherent energy anddelivers a spirited per formance. She is spontaneous and a sheertreat to watch in scenes where she relives her Bollywood dreams ofsinging songs in a chiffon saree and equally tugs at your hear tstringswhen unable to explain the depth of her feelings. Aishwarya RaiBachchan as a poetess Saba Taliyar Khan, separated from her hus-band, looks like a "painting" as described by Ayan in one scene in thefilm. "Woh ladki nahin, painting hai". Indeed, she looks beautiful butdelivers a synthetic performance, extremely unreal and devoid of anyemotion. Fawad Khan as DJ Ali is a disappointment as he has nothingmuch to offer by way of histrionics. Lisa Haydon is a treat to watchwith her impeccable comic timing. Imran Abbas in a minuscule rolemakes his presence felt. There are a few unexpected cameos, whichare bound to take you by surprise. The screenplay is divided intochapters that are interspersed with the interview of singer Ayan Sangeras the film is narrated from his point of view.The music is definitely one of the highlights of the film as are thestellar per formances of Ranbir Kapoor and Anushka Sharma. Fromthe title song to "Channa meriya", each number is mellifluous andtouches your hear t. The film, as expected, with excellent productionvalues and muted gloss, has a tinge of maturity to the tale and pre-sentation. It undoubtedly has a Karan Johar flavour and is definitely atreat for his fans.


TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 01, 2016b o l l y w o o d

'SHIVAAY': A HIMALAYAN BLUNDER

Movie Review

CAST: AJAY DEVGN, ERIKA KAAR, ABIGAIL

EAMES AND SAYYESHAA

DIRECTED BY: AJAY DEVGN

RATING: **

"Tum mein Shiva jaisa kya hai," the lady asks Devgan lustfully. I heldmy breath wondering what he will show her. Relax. It's just the tattooswhich make our hero so loftily heroic. Just to drive in the hero'sanointed status, we have the noisy background score where star-stuck choruses chant in unison about Shiva, the Destroyer, blah blah."Shivaay" is so steeped in self-impor tance, so awed by its own in-tended grandeur, it seems the makers forget there is a story to tell.Story, there is to tell. But the plot is propelled forward in stutteringstaccato waves of melodrama and action. It's like Shekhar Kapurdesperately tries to shake hands with Rohit Shetty. But they just can'tseem to find a meeting-ground. Not in this Ajay Devgn-directed lop-sided melange of mayhem and melodrama. At one point in this te-dious homage to mountain climbing and cross-cultural copulation,debutante Sayyeshaa (she could do better, I'm sure) tells us that shewanted to help Ajay because "superheroes comic books ke baaharnahin milte".Precisely the problem in "Shivaay". It wants to make Ajay a larger-than-life superhero, the kind that may look appealing in a comic bookbut appears amply askew in a real-life situation. And I use "real life"with much reservation. "Shivaay" is as real as "300" or "Baahubali",

minus the comfor t of escape into fantasy. Devgn plays a whole lot ofsuper-heroic roles all in the course of one film. He is a mountainclimber (a la Sylvester Stallone in the disastrous "Cliffhanger"), andan unabashed explorer of unchar ted territory. That includes a Bulgar-ian woman Olga (Erika Kaar, listless and clueless). The two aresoon shown getting intimate and passionate, while the censorboard looks the other way. This is af ter all, Ajay's first stab at onscreen passion, and we all must step back reverentially for thegrand occasion. The fruits of the passionate liaison is a little girlGaura (Abigail Eames), who alas is vocally impaired. Gaura, Isuspect, has been written as a mute character to accommodatethe young foreigner actress' inability to converse in Hindi. I reallycan't be blamed for being paranoid about the scriptural contriv-ances. "Shivaay" is cluttered with them. The plot moves fromtrying to be a "Masoom" in reverse (illicit liaison and the compli-cations that ensue when the child gets insistently precocious) tobeing a clamorous wannabe cluttered and confused adaptation ofPier re Morrel 's "Taken" where Liam Neeson rescued his teen-aged daughter from flesh traders.Some such catastrophic eventuality crops up in the narrative, like

an uninvited viral fever, when oursuperhero Shivaay's half-Bulgar-ian speechless daughter insistson meeting her mother who hasby then, upped and lefte. Re-cently, we saw the calamitousincidents that awaited the fatherand daughter when they took offto meet the girl's mother in theKorean film "Train To Busan". Butin oiling his triple tattoos, cater-ing to his demanding daughterand saving the world, I doubtShivaay has time to watch Ko-rean films.He does seem to have watched"Taken" c losely. The act ionscenes are shot with the uni-fo-cused singularity of a screen herowho wants to give the audienceenough thrills to forget the Holly-wood super-hero films. Alas, it'sa losing battle. "Shivaay" is acumbersome over-blown actiondrama. While the stunts are quiteengaging at times, the drama isunbearable and unintentionallyfunny. It is hard to even bear withthe characters, let alone devotenearly three hours of t ime tothem. The performances are par-tially to blame. Ajay's strong-and-silent act had been done todeath. Mercifully, he doesn't trycomedy here as he did in "ActionJackson". Sad to see talented ac-tors like Vir Das and SaurabhShukla wasted in sketchily writ-ten par ts. Aseem Bajaj's cinema-tography captures the bleak fore-boding mood of the plot muchbetter than any of the actors."Shivaay" is not the light, fun,crackerjack Diwali film you'd liketo sit through this festive season.It is laden with an overbearingdarkness which eclipses all of thefilm's effor ts to pull us into itsembrace. The proceedings get soedgy that they finally topple over.

Tommy Hilfiger's bizarreencounter with Michael Jackson

LOS ANGELES, (IANS) American fashion designerTommy Hilfiger has described his first meeting with thelate King of Pop Michael Jackson as "crazy". Hilfigerrecalled meeting Jackson at his "deser ted" Neverlandhome to discuss plans to collaborate on a clothing line,and he could not believe his eyes when he saw elephantsand a giraffe in the grounds of the abode, repor tspagesix.com. The designer delved on the music legend - whodied in 2009 - in his memoir "American Dreamer: My Life inFashion and Business."He wrote: "A choo-choo train, with a con-ductor and everything, picked us up. We were driving throughNeverland, and no one was there. As we passed the Ferris wheel,it started up. Every seat was empty. We saw teacup rides and aracetrack and an amphitheater, all deserted. "We pulled up in frontof the house, and a butler came out wearing white gloves. 'Hello,'he said. 'Michael will be coming; he is expecting you.' We werestanding in front of this massive gingerbread-style housewhen a giraffe walked by, followed by a string of babyelephants. (Hilfiger's brother) Ally and (Hilfiger's daugh-ter) Andy were looking at each other, like 'This is crazy!'"

Tom Cruise credits successto Scientology

LOS ANGELES, (IANS) Actor Tom Cruise has creditedhis success to Scientology because his whole life im-proved after he joined the organisation. The 54-year-oldhas over 50 films to his credit and still has producersqueuing up to sign him for their for thcoming movies, buthe is convinced he would not be where he is today if hehad not taken up the "beautiful" religion - a body of be-liefs and practices created in 1954 by American sci-ence fiction author L. Ron Hubbard - three decades ago,repor ts nydailynews.com. In an interview with ITV Newsabout the controversial organisation, Cruise, who rarelycomments on his religious beliefs, said: "It's somethingthat has helped me incredibly in my life; I've been aScientologist for over 30 years. It's something, you know,without it, I wouldn't be where I am. So it's a beautifulreligion. I'm incredibly proud." Cruise believes the meth-ods developed by Hubbard have helped him overcomehis dyslexia. He was first introduced to the church byhis first wife Mimi Rogers, whom he was married tofrom 1987 until 1990.

Kevin Costner seeks $3.85mfor film festival fraudLOS ANGELES, (IANS) Actor Kevin Costner is suingChinese financier Kylin Pictures for using his name tosell the film "Shanghai Sojourners" at the Shanghai In-ternational Film Festival and then removing him fromthe project and not paying him. The complaint was filedon Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court, reportshollywoodreporter.com. Costner, along with Treehouse Films, issuing Kylin for breach of contract and fraud, as well as for goodsand services rendered.In April, Treehouse and Beacon Films signed a deal to produce"Shanghai Sojourners", which according to Kylin's website is thestory of a Chinese woman who falls in love with a Jewish manduring World War II and tries to help him escape the Nazis. Accord-ing to the lawsuit, Costner and Armyan Bernstein were set toreceive a combined producing fee of $3 million. Also, Treehouseand Beacon were to receive a $1 million overhead fee and a shareof profits. During the Shanghai International Film Festivalthis summer, Kylin promoted the film and highlightedthe involvement of Costner and Treehouse - resulting ininvestments in the film.

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RUNNINGSUCCESSFULLY

TAAPSEE, AKSHAY WRAPMALAYSIA SCHEDULE OF'NAAM SHABANA'MUMBAI, (IANS) Bollywood actors Taapsee Pannu and AkshayKumar have wrapped up the Malaysia schedule for their up-coming film "Naam Shabana", slated to release next year. "Fin-ished the second leg of 'Naam Shabana'. A very well planned and suc-cessfully executed schedule," Taapsee said in a statement. The pair shotacross famous locations of Kuala Lumpur, including the City Centre andclose to the Petronas Towers for the Shivam Mair directorial. "So much tolearn watching Akshay do action live… Starting the next schedule in aweek's time," she said. "Naam Shabana" also features critically acclaimedactor Manoj Bajpayee and southern star Prithviraj in pivotal roles.

Karan Johar, Badshah mightjudge TV show togetherMUMBAI, (IANS) Filmmaker Karan Johar and rapper Badshahmight be coming together to search for a singing sensation byjudging upcoming TV show "Dil Hai Hindustani". According to asource, Karan and Badshah will wear the judge's hat and will find the mosttalented singers across the globe for musical extravaganza "Dil HaiHindustani", which will be aired on Star Plus. "The show promises to bringglobal music zest redefining the power of Bollywood music. Auditions willsoon commence in Kolkata, Delhi and Mumbai and several other parts ofthe country and abroad. They will invite performers from varied genreswith unique singing styles," said the source. Meanwhile, Karan islooking ahead to the release of "Ae Dil Hai Mushkil", which starsRanbir Kapoor, Anushka Sharma, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan. It wasreleased on Friday.

DAILY EXERCISE MAY EXPOSECITY KIDS TO POLLUTIONNEW YORK, (IANS) Children from urban areas who engage in vigorousexercises both indoors and outdoors may be at a greater exposure to blackcarbon - a traffic-related pollutant - than children who are less active,researchers said. Black carbon - a pollutant that is also an indicator ofdiesel exhaust exposure - is known to have an adverse impact on health.The study revealed that the children who exercised were exposed to 25 percent greater concentration of black carbon compared to non-active chil-dren. There are numerous health benefits associated with regular physicalactivity, including reduced airway inflammation compared to less activechildren, but, exposure to high levels of black carbon may lessen thiseffect, the researchers said.

Ajay Devgn promoting Shivaay at The Kapil Sharma Show with singer Kailash Kher and music director Mithoon.

You look your best when youwork with Karan Johar: Anushka

MUMBAI, ( IANS) ActressAnushka Sharma says onedoesn't need to pay attention tolooks when working with film-maker Karan Johar in a movie. "Iam someone who don't pay somuch attention to how I am look-ing I get so involved in what I amdoing so I over look that. Whenyou're working with Karan Johar

and (designer) Manish Malhotrayou can just focus on acting be-cause you know every frame youare going to look good," Anushkatold IANS. The actress added "thatis the beauty of working withKaran Johar you are going to lookyour best." Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, whichalso stars actor Ranbir Kapoor,Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Pakistani

star Fawad Khan, delves upon the com-plexities of unrequited love. The film,which is slated to release on Friday,traces the journey of Ranbir's characteras an aspiring singer and his relation-ships at different points of time. The 28-year-old actress, who made her actingdebut in Bollywood withthe blockbuster"Rab Ne Bana Di Jodi" in 2008. The ac-tress is coming from an army back-ground and had absolutely no Bollywoodbacking. She made it big in Bollywoodon her own says actresses coming fromnon filmy back ground have their own

challenges. "I think everything has itsown pros and cons. I feel there is agreat sense of achievement comingfrom a non filmy background. But whenyou are going through a low phaseyou don't have anybody to adviceyou because your parents possi-bly cant advice you on that," shesaid. Anushka added: "Becausethey are outsiders when you haveto figure it out for yourself its noteasy. Having said that people whocome from industry they havetheir own challenges."

EATING FISH MAY WARD OFF ALLERGIES IN KIDSLONDON, (IANS) Women who consume oily fish while pregnant or during breast-feeding may decrease the risk of their children develop-ing food allergies, asthma, eczemas or hay fever, researchers have found. The findings have showed that children introduced to fish andeggs - major source of omega 3 fatty acids - before 11 months of age had a lower risk of developing allergies."Fish intake in the family seems to reduce the risk of allergies," said Karin Jonsson from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden, in astatement. Kids who eat fish, eggs and flour early in life were found to have less allergies, as they had higher levels of omega-3 in their blood.The results showed that at bir th, and again at four months of age, the healthy children had higher propor tions of the omega-3 fatty acideicosapentaenoic acid, EPA, in their blood."The levels corresponded with the mother's intake of fatty fish. The mothers of children with high propor tions of omega-3 in the blood had beeneating a lot of fish during pregnancy and lactations, and we could also see evidence of this in their breastmilk," Jonsson explained.

INDIA LIFT THE SERIES TROPHY AFTER WINNING 5TH ODI AGAINST NEW ZEALAND IN VISAKHAPATNAM.

Dhoni hails Mishra, Axar for big win in final ODI

BEYOND THE BOUNDARY LINE

AMIT MISHRA SPINS KIWIS IN A 23.1OVERS HORROR SHOW TO CLINCH THE

SERIES DECIDER FOR MEN IN BLUEBY DR ADNAN KHAN

In one of the worst batting collapses in recent memory, NewZealand dished out a rather sub-standard performance. Theywere 63/2 when their last eight wickets tumbled for 16. Neverhad they been dismissed so quickly, beating the 25.2 overs inwhich they folded for 94 against Australia in Christchurch in1990; their previous fif th-worst score. 190 runs is India's four thbiggest winning margin in ODIs, 79 is New Zealand's new fifthlowest total in ODIs and 5/18 is the best figures by an Indianbowler against NZ in ODIs. 23.1 are the Fewest overs batted byNZ before getting dismissed in an ODI innings. The three homespinners took 8-35 between them with Leg spinner Amit Mishratook 5-18 as the Black Caps lost eight wickets for 16 runs tocollapse to their lowest ODI total against India. To lose eight for20, whatever it is, on any surface is unacceptable. Words liketerrible and unacceptable are rarely uttered by Kane Williamsonpost-match. But the mild-mannered New Zealand captain hadample reason to be annoyed after a meek ending to their Indiacricket tour. New Zealand will be thankful for that, and to itsbowlers, who have notched up two wins despite the battinglooking a tad shaky. Mar tin Guptill struck a good note in Ranchiafter a string of failures so that's one monkey off the back, butthe concern is the middle and lower order. After Guptill, TomLatham and Kane Williamson, there aren't too many batsmenwho have been able to score runs under pressure consistently.After a good star t, the Indian bowlers went on to completelyclean-up the NZ batting order, on a slow Vizag wicket. AmitMishra's Fifer spins kiwis to Clinch the series decider. He ledthe pack with a second five-wicket-haul that earned him theMan-of-the-Match award. He was also named Man of the Se-ries for a devastating bowling spell while picking up 15 wick-ets. Amit Mishra's 5-wicket-haul helps India win New ZealandODI series 3-2. He cleaned up the New Zealand middle order,who were completely clueless on how to deal with the leg-spinner. Fireworks lit-up the Visakhapatnam night sky, as AxarPatel completely cleaned up Mitchell Santner's stumps, to takethe 10th Kiwi wicket on Saturday night. Earlier Umesh Yadavand Jaspreet Bumrah got the Indians off to a great star t in theNew Zealand innings, as they dismissed both the openers.However, it was Amit Mishra, who completely ran the show,picking up five wickets against a set of clueless New Zealandbatsmen. Axar Patel also gave him good suppor t from the otherend, when the two spinners were bowling in tandem.

VISAKHAPATNAM, (IANS) India skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni wasfulsome in his praise for his spinners who helped India bowl out NewZealand for 79 as the hosts clinched the five-match One-Day Interna-tional (ODI) cricket series 3-2 here on Saturday.India had put up 269/6 in 50 overs and in reply the visitors werefloored by leg spinner Amit Mishra (5/18) and Axar Patel (2/9)."One of the best performances by the bowlers. This was one gamewhere the spinners bowled with a lot of assistance," Dhoni said afterthe game."Before this when we bowled first, the wicket was always better tobat in the first half," the captain added."It was an exceptional performance in this game, there was a bit ofdew. But the pace the spinners bowled was perfect."

Dhoni also had words of encouragement for young middle and lower-middle order batsmen like Manish Pandey, Kedar Jadhav and AxarPatel, who failed to grab the chances they got while the team waschasing in the couple of games."I feel the batsmen down the order, like Kedar Jadhav, Axar Patel andManish Pandey gained a lot of experience. It is difficult to get thecomplete product in international cricket so the new players shouldbe given time to develop," the 2011 World Cup-winning skipper re-flected."There are few ways to approach the game. The IPL way, you keephitting and chase down but in international arena, you fail and that'swhen you become more calculative. It's not necessary to win in 40overs. You can do so in 50 as well."

Indian golfers to compete at PGTI Players ChampionshipKOLKATA, (PTI) Indian golfers, including Mukesh Kumar and ShamimKhan, will vie for honours at the Rs. 30 lakh PGTI Players Champion-ship, the 14th event of its milestone 10th season, at the TollygungeClub star ting on Wednesday. The three day event will feature some ofIndia's leading professionals such as Shubhankar Sharma, KhalinJoshi, Udayan Mane, Harendra Gupta and Abhijit Singh Chadha,besides Mukesh and Shamim. The local challenge will be led byKolkata golfers Shankar Das and Feroz Ali Mollah. The field will

also feature prominent foreign names such as Sri Lankans NThangaraja and Anura Rohana as well as Bangladesh's Md ZamalHossain Mollah and Australia's Kunal Bhasin. Uttam Singh Mundy,Director, PGTI, said, "The PGTI looks forward to returning toTollygunge Club af ter almost six years. Golf fans in Kolkata canexpect a week of intense competition as the professionals look toconsolidate their position in the Rolex Ranking with the season enter-ing its final phase.

FUCALE BACKSTOPS BEAST TOFIRST HOME WIN OF THE SEASON

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO - Zach Fucale displayed the goaltending form that made him a Memorial Cup andWorld Junior Champion and earned first star status in his ECHL debut as he led the Brampton Beast to a 4-3 shootout victory over the Missouri Mavericks at the Powerade Centre on Sunday afternoon.The 21-year-old goaltenderclinched the victory by making a blocker save on Rocco Carzo in the four thround of the shootout after Mike Vernace staked the Beast to the lead by beating Missouri netminder JoshRobinson with a wrist shot that popped the water bottle off the net. Fucale, a native of Laval, Que., made31 saves en route to the win. Yannick Veilleux, Scott Jacklin and Reggie Traccitto scored in regulationtime for the Beast, who earned at least a point in five straight games for the first time in their ECHL history.After a scoreless, evenly played first period, Veilleux ignited the raucous home crowd with the ice-breaking first goal at 8:05 of the second period, deflecting a hard Mike Vernace slap shot behind a heavilyscreened Robinson. The Mavericks replied less than four minutes later at 12:04, as Lukas Lofquist buriedthe puck past Fucale on a two-man advantage.Brampton's explosive offense restored the lead at 13:54 of the middle frame. Jacklin completed a prettytic-tac-toe passing play with Tim Billingsley and Chris Leveille by burying the puck into a wide-opencageas the slick puck movement put Robinson out of position. The Beast held onto the lead until getting intopenalty trouble early in the third period. The Maverickslit the lamp on a 5-on-3 power play for a secondtime as Dane Fox found the net at 3:54 of the third period. Exactly six minutes later the Mavericks took theirfirst lead of the game as Jesse Graham beat Fucale with a forehand shot on an odd-man rush at 9:43.The Beast players displayed some resiliency by peppering Robinson with numerous dangerous shots ina bid to tie the game. They broke through with 4:31 remaining in regulation time as Traccitto beat theMissouri goaltender with one-timer blast from just inside the blue line for his first goal of the season.Both teams traded chances in remaining minutes of the third period and over time leading up to theshootout. None of the first three shooters from either side found the net.Brampton's next game is a showdown against the Kalamazoo Wings at the Powerade Centre on Nov. 4.Puck drop is at 7:15 p.m. Notes: The Beast were 1-for-7 on the power play and 9-for-11 on the penalty kill.Luke Pither recorded his fifth assist of the season and now leads the Beast with eight points in five games.New Beast forward Chris Leveille continued his strong star t to the season with two helpers in the contestand now has five assists through five games.



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MOHAMMAD AMIR CELEBRATES AFTER DISMISSING JERMAINE BLACKWOOD, PAKISTAN V WEST INDIES, 3RD TEST, SHARJAH.

World Junior Gold Medalist and Memorial CupChampion Fucale Reassigned to Beast

Nita Ambani and Saurav Ganguly with legendary French footballer Thierry Henry during an ISL match in Kolkata (PTI).

DHONI SHOULD STICK TOBATTING AT NO 4: GANGULYKOLKATA, (PTI) Former India captain Sourav Ganguly todayinsisted that Mahendra Singh Dhoni should stick to batting atNo 4 which will enable him and Virat Kohli could play thefinishers' role. "Let him play at number four. He will finish fromthere. Finisher does not mean he has to bat from the 40th over.Virat (Kohli) bats at three and he is finishing games. It's awrong concept that a finisher has to come lower down theorder. Dhoni got India over the ropes in the other match battingat four," Ganguly said on the sidelines of Cricket Association ofBengal's tie up with VLCC. New Zealand defeated India by 19runs while defending 260 in Ranchi yesterday, in a match India'spremier batsman got out for 45. Ganguly however said Indiawere. It becoming too much over dependent on Kohli. "He (ViratKohli) is an excellent player, but I don't think the team is be-coming too dependent on him. New Zealand is a good side.They will win some matches also," he said. The CAB earlierjoined hands with VLCC for promotion of cricket and other sportsin the districts. This will be a two year deal that will allow CABto promote cricket and other sports.

LACK OF EXPERIENCEHURTING WEST INDIES:PAKISTAN SKIPPER MISBAHABU DHABI, (IANS) Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has pointedto the lack of experience in the West Indies side as the reasonbehind their recent losing streak. He was speaking after theCaribbean side plunged to their eighth straight loss on the tourhere on Tuesday with a 133-run defeat in the second Test at theSheikh Zayed Stadium, reports CMC.They lost both the One-Day and T20 series 0-3 and trail thethree-match Test series 0-2 after the second Test. The thirdTest begins in Sharjah on Sunday. "That's bit disappointing andif you see their strength in international cricket they were al-ways a force but now they are having a downfall," Misbah saidon Wednesday. "They are a young side with some playersperforming well in bits and pieces at the moment. They willbecome a good side but at the moment they are lacking expe-rience." "Everyone wants to see a strong West Indies side likewe had in the past. Right now it's really a big disappointingfactor for all of their fans," he added. Only Marlon Samuels ofthe current West Indies Test side has played more than 50Tests with the remainder of the squad - barring Darren Bravoand Kraigg Brathwaite - having all played less than 25 Tests. Incomparison, Pakistan boasts the likes of Younis Khan withnearly 10,000 runs from 109 Tests, Misbah with almost 5,000runs from 67 Tests. West Indies captain Jason Holder, who hasplayed just 22 Tests, agreed that inexperience was a factor inhis side's poor run and said it would take time before the youngplayers properly learnt the ropes in international cricket. "It is ayoung and inexperienced squad so it will take time to get theresults we have been looking for," the 24-year-old pointed out."We have been in the position of inconsistency for the lastnumber of years so I don't feel any pressure." He added: "It willtake some time for these boys to get nourished and developedand we have to give them that opportunity to do so." The WestIndies have now lost 10 of their last 13 Tests without a singlewin, and have not won a Test series in three years.

BRAMPTON, ONTARIO - The Brampton Beast, ECHL affiliate of theMontreal Canadians, announce that World Junior Hockey Champion-ship Team Canada gold medalist and Memorial Cup champion ZachFucale has been reassigned to the Beast. Considered one of theCanadiens' top goaltending prospects, the 21-year-old netminder hasfound success at every turn throughout his hockey career.A second round selection chosen 36th overall in the 2013 NHL EntryDraft, Fucale spent his junior career in the Quebec Major Junior HockeyLeague (QMJHL) with the Halifax Mooseheads and Quebec Rempar tsbetween the 2011-12 and 2014-15 seasons and is widely consideredto be one of the most successful goaltenders to ever play in the league.Beast President and General Manager Cary Kaplan is excited to seeFucale don a Beast jersey and believes he is following the same paththat several NHL superstars have taken to reach the pinnacle of pro-fessional hockey. "Zach Fucale is simply one of the greatest juniorgoaltenders ever," Kaplan said. "Having won both the World JuniorsGold Medal and the Memorial Cup at such a young age, Zach has atremendous upside. Fur thermore, several great NHL goaltenders, in-cluding Jonathan Quick, Tim Thomas and Braden Holtby, spent timein the ECHL as a par t of their path to the NHL." Beast Head CoachColin Chaulk believes Fucale will fit in well in Brampton and feels theyoung goaltender will flourish during his time with the Beast. "Zach issomeone who always wants the net and will make our team better,"Chaulk said. "We're excited to assist in his development."Fucale was named to the QMJHL All-Rookie team and was dubbedthe league's Defensive Rookie of the Year, thanks to a stellar rookieseason in the 'Q', appearing in 58 regular season contests and posting

a 3.16 goals against average and a .892 save percentage. In thepostseason, he appeared in an additional 17 contests with theMooseheads and took his game up a notch, and recorded a 2.88 goalsagainst average and a .904 save percentage. The following season,Fucale became the focal point for scouts and NHL clubs everywhereas he turned in one of the greatest single seasons in junior hockeyhistory. His numbers were simply breathtaking. He played in 55 gamesand recorded an incredible 2.35 goals against average to accompanyhis .909 save percentage.Throughout the regular season, he was twice named the CanadianHockey League (CHL) Goaltender of the Week and appeared in theCHL Top Prospects Game. Following the season, he was named tothe QMJHL First All-Star Team and went on an unprecedentedpostseason run and recorded an eye-opening 2.08 goals against av-erage and a .913 save percentage in 17 contests. The Mooseheadswould go on to win the QMJHL Championship with Fucale leading theway between the pipes.He star ted all four games in the Memorial Cup and backstopped theHalifax squad all the way to junior hockey supremacy as MemorialCup champions. His stellar postseason performance earned him aplace on the Memorial Cup All-Star Team alongside fellow superstarsNathan MacKinnon and Derek Pouliot. The Brampton Beast will bebringing their exciting brand of ECHL hockey back to the PoweradeCentre this fall. Don't miss a minute of the action! 2016-17 Member-ships are now available, star ting at $34.78 plus HST per month. Formore information contact Chris Ballard, Public Relations Coordinatorat (905) 564-1684 or [email protected]

INDIA LIFT ASIAN CHAMPIONS TROPHY FOR SECOND TIMEKUANTAN (MALAYSIA), (IANS) India's hockey team gifted the country on Diwali its second Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournamenttitle after defeating arch foes Pakistan 3-2 in the final at the Wisma Belia Hockey Stadium here on Sunday. India's two second-half goalsfrom Rupinder Pal Singh (18th minute) and Affan Yousuf (23rd) were cancelled out by Aleem Bilal (26th) and Ali Shan (38th) but NikkinThimmaiah (51st) scored the winner for the reigning Asian Games champions.In the third-place match, hosts Malaysia got their four th bronze medal as they edged out south Korea via penalty shootout. Amid thediplomatic feud between the two countries who are erstwhile hockey masters, the result of the match bore much more significance thanthe title. And both the teams lived up to the expectations of the highly-anticipated clash. However, it was India who star ted the matchbrightly as Pakistan looked defensive at the beginning.Dominating the possession, Indian earn a penalty corner when Birendra Lakra played to the foot of a defender in the seventh minute. ButJasjit Singh Kular's flick went wide of the left post. However, Pakistan didn't take long to get into groove and two aerial balls -- one to thetop of the circle and another to the left of the circle -- rattled the Indian defence. But Akash Chikte, standing in for injured premiergoalkeeper and captain P.R. Sreejesh, was up to the challenge.In the second quar ter, India stepped up their game and they were rewarded. Penalty corner specialist Rupinder flicked high to beatPakistan goalkeeper Amjad Ali in the 18th minute to mark his 11th goal of the tournament. India moved in good rhythm and TalwinderSingh could have made it 2-0 when a move created by Thimmaiah was squared to him on the left but his reverse hit went above the baron the right, with only goalkeeper Amjad to beat.But India found the second goal two minutes later as Yousuf deflected in from close range a Ramandeep Singh's square pass from theright after the latter was fed by Sardar Singh few yards behind the Pakistan circle. Pakistan hit back and reduced the gap to one whena foul by Kothajit Singh led to a penalty corner and Bilal fired a grounder to the right-bottom corner of Chikte in the 26th minute.

Kirsten wants Dhoni to continueas limited overs captainMUMBAI (IANS) India’s World Cup winning coach Gary Kirstenthrew his weight behind current limited overs skipper MahendraSingh Dhoni, saying removing the stumper from the helm couldinvite trouble for the team in the shorter formats of the game.“You are not going to get an answer out of me. You replace M.S.Dhoni at your peril, because the one experience I have had isthat all great leaders have great performances till the end oftheir careers,” Kirsten said at a promotional event here onTuesday.Kirsten said that if one is willing to let Dhoni go, one neverknows if India misses out on some potential match-winningperformances in 2019 International Cricket Council (ICC) WorldCup in England.“So, if you (are) willing to let M.S. Dhoni go when there mightpotentially be a great World Cup performance left in him if hegoes to the (2019) World Cup, which I am not sure if he is(taking par t in) or not, you take the risk of doing that,” theformer South Africa opener said.Terming Dhoni as a “great player”, Kirsten poured cold wateron his critics, saying those doubting his ability are making amistake. “I think that is the question I get asked the mosteverytime I come to India. My answer hasn’t changed in threeyears. That he (Dhoni) is definitely the best leader I have everworked with. And his record for Indian cricket over the lastnine-ten years speaks for itself,” said the South African whenasked about the debate surrounding Dhoni’s future.“There is no debating in my opinion that he is up there withIndia’s greatest captains and cer tainly has produced the tro-phies for India in his time,” added Kirsten who was India’scoach when Dhoni and company lifted the World Cup in 2011.According to Kirsten, Dhoni’s record in limited overs cricketspoke for itself.“You just have to look at his ODI batting record as well, As afinisher, it’s unsurpassed in the world in terms of the positionhe bats in. So, if anyone is doubting his ability, I think theywould be making a great mistake.“He is a great player and all great players would continue toproduce fantastic performances through their career. It’s excit-ing to see him doing well and having success with the Indianteam. I enjoyed working with him and it was a great experiencefor me,” he added. Kirsten feels it should be left to the Ranchistar to decide on his future. “There comes a time in everyplayer when he is got to consider for himself whether he shouldbe in the team or it’s time to move. We will leave the decisionup to him,” he said.

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