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Aiming to make Maharashtra a trillion

dollar economy by 2025: Fadnavis
Washington: The Maharashtra
government is aspiring to make
the state the first trillion‑dollar
economy by 2025 (it is at 400
billion currenly), by investing in
infrastructure, agriculture and
services, and by leveraging for‑
eign investments in various sec‑ Hispanic Congressional Caucus members protesting outside the
tors, Chief Minister Devendra chamber where President Trump huddled with House
Fadnavis said during his week‑ Republicans Tuesday night. (Photo courtesy AP)
long visit to the US and Canada

Trump calls for fix

last week.
Speaking in Washington DC at
event organized by the India
Initiative of the Georgetown
University and the Center for
Continued on page 4
Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis at the test site of
Virgin Hyperloop One in Las Vegas. (Photo: IANS)
on immigration
Kicking off Yoga Day celebrations
The weeklong celebrations for
amid family
the 4th International Day of Yoga
(June 21) began in right earnest
last weekend all over America. In
New York, Consul General
separation uproar
Sandeep Chakravorty and
Congresswoman Carolyn Democrats have pounced on the emotive
Maloney, a yoga enthusiast her‑ issue and even Republicans want a halt to
self, led the event in Governors
Island against the backdrop of the zero-tolerance border policy.
Statue of Liberty and the
Manhattan skyline. Washington: President Donald tion in a Tuesday evening meeting,
(Related stories on page 14 & 15) Trump urged House Republicans but he stopped short of telling
to pass broad immigration legisla‑ them he would immediately
reverse his controversial policy to
Xavier Medical School graduates 52 in NYC ceremony separate migrant children from
their parents at the southern bor‑
der, reported The Wall Street
Journal. He also voiced his support
for the two immigration bills in
Congress that include full funding
for his proposed wall with Mexico.
Earlier in the day, he defended
his policy of splitting up families
entering the US illegally, defying a
growing chorus of condemnation.
Speaking at a business convention,
Trump said, "I don't want children
taken away from parents. But
when you prosecute the parents
The Xavier University School of Medicine, Aruba held its 11th Graduation Ceremony on June 16 at St. Johnʼs University in Queens where for coming in illegally ‑ which
52 graduates received their coveted hoods and well‑earned diplomas. (Full story and more pix on page 2.)
Continued on page 4

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Xavier Medical School holds ceremony

for 52 graduates in NYC
T
he Xavier University Academic Affairs
School of Medicine, Aruba Dr. Richard
held its 11th Graduation Pestell, Clinical
Ceremony on June 16 at St. Chairs Dr. Paul
Johnʼs University in Queens here. Liu, Dr. Parvez
As many as 52 graduates took Mir, and Dr.
the stage to receive their coveted Sanjivan Patel,
hoods and well‑earned diplomas. Vice Chair of
Salutatorian Christophe Jerjian Internal Medicine
and Valedictorian Roopak Sekhon Dr. Ramesh Naik,
had the honor of addressing their and Prof Neelam
fellow graduates during the cere‑ Dwivedi. Salutatorian Christophe Jerjian and
mony. Christophe spoke about The keynote Valedictorian Roopak Sekhon
their responsibilities as doctors. speaker was Dr.
Roopak emphasized the impor‑ Harry Jacobson,
tance of respect for colleagues in who has an MD Chancellor
(From left) Xavier
the medical field, including those from the University ident Ravishankar
Dr. J.G. Bhat, Pres
who do not have an MD after of Illinois. He now ote Speaker
Bhooplapur, Keyn
their names. These two graduates serves as the Dr. Harry Ja co bs on, and
were honored with plaques to Managing Partner Chairm an Ed wi n Casey.
commemorate their successes. and Co‑Founder of
Xavier welcomed back an alum‑ TriStar Health
nus to address the graduates: Dr. Partners. In his address, he
A. Aboud, who is currently at emphasized the avenues opening
Michigan State University up for graduating students: It is Many
Hospital in a Family Medicine res‑ not just that they are doctors, dign ries graced
ita
idency. He gave student tips on they can now conduct research, the ceremony.
succeeding in residency, includ‑ enter into academics, and become
ing goal setting, the importance entrepreneurs.
of organization, and how to Members of the Board of Xavier University School of Medicine 2018 Graduates
acknowledge oneʼs strengths and Trustees also spoke giving advice 1. Abdulmuttableb Al Soufi 19. Manpreet Kaur 37. Rochard Sauveur *
weaknesses and learn from mis‑ to students for their future. 2. Amar Gokli 20. Marcus Jennings 38. Roopak Sekhon *
takes. Xavier encourages alumni Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat talked 3. Andrea Hernandez * 21. Maria Belaev 39. Samer Al‑Daheen
to continue their involvement about the changing medical field, 4. Angitha Alex 22. Michael Arroyo 40. Sean Arora
with their alma mater. and how students now need to 5. Biju Kallumkal 23. Mohammed Hnoosh 41. Seshu Pisipati
Dignitaries who graced the study societal concerns in medi‑ 6. Chidelu Onyeani‑Nwosu * 24. Mohsin Altaf 42. Seung Eun Kim
event included Chairman Edwin cine whereas in the past it was 7. Christophe Jerjian * 25. Nabeel Borazan 43. Shabnam Zahedi
Casey, Chancellor Dr. J.G. Bhat, purely about diagnosis. Chairman 8. Dale Adebayo 26. Nabil Ahmed 44. Shannon Arora
President Ravishankar Edwin Casey defined success and 9. David Martinez 27. Naval Walia * 45. Sheila Joshi
Bhooplapur, Trustees Dr. Obi love, and stated the importance of 10. Fahad Nagaria 28. Nejma Louahlia 46. Shivan Patel
Nwasokwa, Dr. Anthony Shallash, sharing success with others. 11. Farah Khan 29. Neveen Al‑Atiyat 47. Suha Qasem
Frank Croes, and Dr. Ravindra Finally, President Ravishankar 12. Harija Khan 30. Parshotam Kundan 48. Tatyana Beaubrun
Kota, Advisor Dr. Dayan Naik, Bhooplapur talked about the 13. Hashem Rifai 31. Pooja Bathija 49. Terence Riley
Chief Academic Officer Dr. Arun growing technology available to 14. Jenna Rabadi‑Innabi 32. Pooja Solanki 50. Utsav Aiya
Dubey, Associate Provost Dr. these new graduates, but how 15. Jessica Kainth 33. Pratick Patel 51. Vishal Ganta
Burton Herz, Clinical Deans Dr. they must always remember to be 16. Karisma Kothari 34. Rafay Cheema 52. Zain Nagaria
Joseph Balsamo and Dr. Ahmad empathetic towards their 17. Kaycee Umeoji * 35. Rami Sakaan
Abazid, Vice President of patients. 18. Majd Jazaerly 36. Robert Statz * With honors

Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti USA Chapter launched in NJ

A
himsa Vishwa Bharti Foundation
USA was inaugurated by USA and India should work
Ambassador of Peace Acharya Dr.
Lokesh Muni, in the company of FIA
together for World Peace,
Chairman and President Ramesh Patel Acharya Lokesh Muni said at
Srujal Parikh, Padma Shri Dr. Sudhir
Parikh, Chairman of Ahimsa Vishwa the event in New Jersey.
Bharti Foundation USA (AVBF) Anil
with our social welfare activities. With
Monga, President of AVBF Piyush Patel,
the USA chapter now work here will be
Vice President of AVBF Karamjeet
enhanced.”
Dhaliwal, COO Dr. Raj Bhayani and NJ
Those who spoke included Anil Kumar
team of Ahimsa Vishwa Bharti. On the
Monga, Piyush Patel and Karamjeet
occasion Acharya Lokesh said that USA
Dhaliwal.
and India should work together for world non‑violence and brotherhood, to ing to USA for last one decade. Here I Attendees included Pradeep Kothari,
peace and harmony. Ahimsa Vishwa encourage human values. It aims to asso‑ have seen not only people of Indian ori‑ Rajeev Bhambri, Sunil Modi, Ankur
Bharti has been continuously working ciate religion with social work to eradi‑ gin, but people from different parts of Vaidya, Hemant Kaushik, Prof Bipin
for last 13 years not only in India but cate social evils and bring social welfare. the world serving society in a selfless Sangankar, Jeetu Bhai Fadiya, Kanak
globally to establish peace, harmony, The Acharya added: “I have been com‑ manner. Many are already associated Golia.
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US pulls out of ʻbiasedʼ UN Human Rights Council

Washington: The US has pulled out of the The move comes amid intense criticism
United Nations Human Rights Council. over the Trump administration's policy of
The body is "hypocritical and self‑serving" separating child migrants from their parents
and "makes a mockery of human rights", at the US‑Mexico border. UN human rights
said Nikki Haley, the US envoy to the UN. chief has called the policy "unconscionable".
Haley last year accused the council of Haley announced the US's intention to quit
"chronic anti‑Israel bias" and said the US was the council at a joint news conference with
reviewing its membership, a BBC report said. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Formed in 2006, the council has been criti‑ She called the council a "cesspool of politi‑
cized for allowing countries with question‑ cal bias", but stressed: "I want to make it
able human rights records to be members. crystal clear that this step is not a retreat
UN Secretary‑General António Guterres, in from our human rights commitments."
a statement, said he would have "much pre‑ Last year, she told the council it was "hard
ferred" the US to remain in the council. to accept" that resolutions had been passed
The UN human rights commissioner, Zeid against Israel yet none had been considered
Ra'ad Al Hussein, called the US withdrawal for Venezuela, which at the time saw dozens
"disappointing, if not really surprising, of protesters killed during political turmoil.
news". The New York‑based group Human Israel is the only country that is subject to
Rights Watch condemned the move, and a permanent standing agenda item, meaning
called President Trump's human rights poli‑ its treatment of the Palestinians is regularly US envoy to UN Nikki Haley and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo
cy "one‑dimensional". scrutinized. made the announcement together. (Photo courtesy AFP)

There should be no distinction Sen. Rand Paul voices support

for RHCʼs ʻLegal Dreamerʼ issue
between 'good' and 'bad' By SATimes Team

terrorism: Kovind tells EU Washington DC: The Republican Hindu

Coalition (RHC), founded by Chicago‑based
Athens: Indian President Ram Nath Kovind businessman Shalabh Kumar who is close to
on Tuesday urged the European Union President Trump, held a rally outside Capitol
(EU) nations to not make a distinction Hill on June 13 to make the White House
between "good" and "bad" terrorism and aware of their offer to help build his wall on
called for their partnership in battling ter‑ the southern border and also to ensure that
ror taking root in the region between America gets to know about DALCA, or
then. Deferred Action for Legal Childhood Arrivals.
Addressing a Greek foreign policy think DALCA refers to the kids of H1‑B holders
US Senator Rand Paul addressing the RHC rally in
tank on the topic 'India and Europe in a who are approved for their green cards but
front of the Capitol building in Washington DC.
Changing World', Kovind underlined due to the 60‑year backlog, the children age
out and are forced to leave their family by the father Shalabh Kumar, said when DALCA kids
India's commitment to world peace and
time they turn 21. The estimated number of have to leave the country, in most cases the
cited the steps it has taken to further it.
DALCA kids is 200,000. entire family leaves the USA. There are many
"India and the EU must persuade the
The distinction from just plain DACA is that others who are moving to Canada. This is
world to not distinguish between so‑called
the sought‑after pathway to citizenship only where there is a major brain drainage.”
'good' and 'bad' terrorists, to shame and
applies to children who were brought here The fight of RHC for children of H1‑B hold‑
sanction state sponsors of terrorism, and
to strengthen multilateral platforms such President Ram Nath Kovind met Greece illegally. The RHC says that the children who ers is something that Trump agrees with.
Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras. have come here legally, with their parents, The RHC has been proposing to reduce the
as the Financial Action Task Force and the
Paris Agreement. also deserve the same protection. green card backlog for Indians to five years by
Global Counter‑Terrorism Forum," he said
at the Hellenic Foundation for European He said India's share of non‑fossil fuel Senator Paul Rand addressed the rally, prais‑ removing the 7% country quota. What RHC is
usage will be up from "current 31 per cent ing the Indian American community for their proposing, Vikram added, is that the US follow
and Foreign Policy (ELIAMEP), as per an
to 53 per cent by 2027" and that it is tar‑ contribution to the country and promised to a merit‑based system like Canada does.
official statement. The President said that
geting 175 gigawatts of renewable ener‑ act legislatively to address the issue of green “Trump agrees that the 60+ years is an out‑
radicalization and terrorism are pressing
gy, of which 100 gigawatts will be solar card backlog faced by Indian immigrants rageous wait time. He even told my family at
global concerns and pockets of instability
and extremism can be found in the region energy. because of country quotas. Trump has ordered Mar‑a‑Lago that five years that we are propos‑
to Europe's east and India's west. Kovind said India‑Greek trade at $530 for DACA to be scrapped but decisions in court ing is also too long,” Vikram said.
million is way below its potential and with have stayed the Obama era policy. June 25 is There are about 3.5 million Indians in the
"They are a worry for both Europe and
some efforts, this can easily be made to the self‑inflicted deadline by the House GOP to US, making them among the fastest growing
India," he said.
cross $1 billion. secure legal status for the Dreamers by at immigrants in the country. While the Indian
Kovind assured the Europeans also of
He invited Greek industries to invest in least a few more years. government under Narendra Modi has contin‑
India's sincerity in combating the global
various Indian enterprises. Speaking to News18, Vikram Aditya Kumar, uously batted for H1‑B visas, Vikram said that
pollution and promises made in the 2015
who has taken over as chair of RHC from his Modi needed to do more.
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J&K placed under Governor's Rule after President's approval General Electric dropped
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir was placed the Indian Constitution. refused to continue as the caretaker Chief from Dow after 100 years
under the Governor's Rule on Wednesday It is for the fourth time that Vohra will Minister following his party's defeat in the New York: General Electric (G.E.) the last original
following President Ram Nath Kovind's be running the affairs of the state adminis‑ Assembly elections. member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average was
approval. tration directly. In June 2008, the Governor's Rule was dropped from the blue‑chip index for the first time in
Governor, N.N. Vohra sought Kovind's The Governor's Rule was first imposed in imposed following the withdrawal of 110 years and replaced by the Walgreens Boots
approval on Tuesday after the BJP deci‑ the state by then Governor L.K. Jha on PDP's support to the Ghulam Nabi Azad‑ Alliance drugstore chain.
sion to pull out of the Peoples Democratic March 26, 1977, when the Congress with‑ led government. The Tuesday night decision was a fresh blow to
Party (PDP)‑led state government which drew support to the minority government In January 2015, following his party's General Electric the iconic maker of light bulbs and
was immediately followed by the resigna‑ headed by Sheikh Muhammad Abdullah. failure to get a majority in Assembly elec‑ jet engines which has stumbled badly in recent years,
tion of Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti. In March 1986, it was imposed for the tions, Omar Abdullah refused to continue reports The New York Times.
Vohra's recommendations for imposition second time following the withdrawal of as caretaker Chief Minister pushing the Last year John L. Flannery, the company's new chief
of the Governor's Rule was made under support by Congress to the G.M.Shah‑led state into the Governor's Rule for the sixth executive warned that the power‑generation unit was
the provisions of the Jammu and Kashmir government. time. Following the death of the former reeling. G.E. cut its dividend for only the second time
Constitution which allows the state to be In January 1990, the Governor's Rule Chief Minister Mufti Muhammad Sayeed since the Great Depression. In January G.E. surprised
placed under the rule for six months. If an was imposed for the third time when the on January 7, 2016, Vohra assumed reins investors by taking a big charge and setting aside
elected government fails to take of fice then Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah of administration imposing Governor's $15 billion over seven years to pay for obligations
within the six‑month period, the state can resigned following the appointment of Rule for the seventh time. held by GE Capital the company s financial services
then be placed under the President's rule. Jagmohan as the Governor of the state. Vohra's term of office was slated to end unit mainly on long‑term care insurance policies.
Jammu and Kashmir has a constitution It was imposed for the fourth time in on June 25. Kovind however, extended Over the last year G.E' s shares have fallen 55 per
of its own which runs concomitantly with October 2002 when Farooq Abdullah Vohra's term of office for three months. cent compared with a 15 per cent gain for the Dow.

Trump calls for fix on ing legislation that would double the num‑ Huckabee Sanders added that it was Mr. multimodal transport corridor in the
immigration amid family ber of immigration judges, vastly expand the Bush who signed a key 2008 law that the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The bank
separation uproar amount of space detention space Homeland administration blames for helping create also agreed to provide greater support for
Continued from page 1 Security has to hold families, and push for the conditions that lead to family separa‑ rural solar grid and drought mitigation. “It
should happen ‑ you have to take the chil‑ faster decisions on asylum claims so people tion. was notable to see the World Bank appreci‑
dren away." He also claimed that separating get quick answers and can either be ating Maharashtraʼs land acquisition reform
families was "the only solution" to end ille‑ released if they are deserving, or deported if Aiming to make Maharashtra policy, which mandates consent and highest
gal immigration. they are rejected. a trillion‑dollar economy by compensation,” he added.
US immigration officials say 2,342 chil‑ “While these cases are pending, families 2025: Fadnavis In New York, Fadnavis met former city
dren have been separated from parents should stay together. Children belong with Continued from page 1 mayor Mike Bloomberg. The Bloomberg
from May 5 to June 9. their mothers and fathers,” Mr. Cruz said. Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), he Group had inked an MoU in 2015 with his
Trump has blamed "Democrat‑supported Sen. John Cornyn, also of Texas, said heʼll gave a presentation on the achievements of state on curbing road mishaps and fatalities.
loopholes" in federal law for the family sepa‑ revive a bill he wrote four years ago, back the his government in the last four years, Bloomberg told Fadnavis that the group
rations, but critics of the policy say the when the first surge of illegal immigrant including efforts to achieve the goal of a would like to increase the scope of that
recent spike is due to the enforcement of US children and families overwhelmed the drought‑free state, massive investment in MoU. He also said that the group is interest‑
Attorney General Jeff Sessions' "zero toler‑ Obama administration and sent Homeland the infrastructure sector, including trans‑ ed in working jointly with start‑up compa‑
ance" approach. Security scrambling to buy more detention portation and marching ahead in the new nies in the field of Fin‑Tech.
As TV channels repeatedly showed pic‑ beds for families. technology sector like artificial intelligence. Fadnavis also attended a program titled
tures of the separated children crying and Former first lady Laura Bush also weighed Fadnavis has also set the ball rolling for 'Mumbai meets Manhattan' hosted by the
steel cages holding kids, Congressional in, comparing family separations to intern‑ his pet project, Mumbai‑Pune hyperloop Consulate General of India in New York and
Republicans beat a full‑scale retreat Monday ment of Japanese‑Americans during World that is expected to bring down the travel the Friends of Maharashtra. He interacted
from the administrationʼs zero‑tolerance War II. time from three to four hours to merely 25 with the audience in Marathi where 500
border policy, joining Democrats to demand But Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen minutes. He met the top bosses of Virgin prominent Maharashtrians were present. He
that President Trump stop jailing parents Nielsen said both President Obama and Hyperloop One in Nevada to finalize key told them that Maharashtra is the fastest
and find ways to keep families together President George W. Bush ̶ Mrs. Bushʼs details of the project, for which he had growing state in India and has regained its
while trying to stop a new surge of illegal husband ̶oversaw family separations at signed an MoU in February. top position.
immigration. the border on their watch, too. “Their rate In Washington DC, the CM met the World He also said that Maharashtra is driving
High‑profile Republicans said they are was less than ours, but they absolutely did Bank CEO and got positive response for two India's growth story while Mumbai is trans‑
writing bills that would end family separa‑ this,” she said. projects: rural transformation through sus‑ forming itself by maintaining its own
tions. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas said heʼs writ‑ White House press secretary Sarah tainable livelihood in 10,000 villages and a identity.

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Indian‑American mother's
crusade leads to conviction
of son's murderer
Carbondale: After a four‑year crusade by an
Indian‑American mother seeking justice for
her murdered son, the assailant has finally
been convicted. A jury on Thursday found
Gaege Bethune guilty of Pravin Varughese's
murder in Carbondale in 2014, according to
media reports.
After the verdict, Pravin's mother Lovely
Varug hese told the Chicago Tribune:
"Pravin's day finally came. He can rest in
peace now."
After authorities had dismissed Pravin's Pravin Varughese,
death as an accident, his mother waged the mother Lovely Varughese
relentless crusade mobilizing politicians,
media and the public. the demand for a proper investigation.
Under pressure, authorities ordered a Lovely Varughese also filed a case against
fresh investigation and appointed a special Carbondale, its police department and
prosecutor. Carbondale Police Chief Jody O'Guin alleging negligence and seeking $5
O'Guinn was also dismissed. Bethune now million in damages.
faces a sentence of 20 years to 60 years. The local prosecutor, Michael Carr, who
The 19‑year‑old Pravin's body was found initially took up the case removed himself
in a forested area in a frozen condition in from it after failing to get a grand jury to
February 2014, four days after the Southern charge Bethune.
Illinois University student went missing. Special Prosecutor David Robinson, who
The local coroner declared his death an was appointed to take it up, tried the case
accident caused by exposure to extreme and got Bethune convicted.
cold. The charge against Bethune said that even
But his family commissioned an independ‑ though Pravin might have frozen to death it
ent post‑mortem which found that he had "was a natural and foreseeable consequence
died from a severe blow to his head and had of that independent felonious conduct" of
other injuries. Lovely Varughese held sever‑ the aggravated assault by Bethune.
al news conferences and addressed vigils to The prosecution said that Bethune had
draw attention to the finding. given Pravin a lift and allegedly went look‑
Volunteers from Archangels of Justice, a ing for cocaine, according to the St. Louis
retired law enforcement officials' organiza‑ Post‑Dispatch. A dispute ensued over money
tion, researched the case and wrote a report when Pravin made him stop the vehicle and
that pointed to Bethune. got out. Bethune then attacked him and took
The family's campaign rallied the support the money, leaving Pravin injured and in
of community, with over 500 people attend‑ early stages of hypothermia, the newspaper
ing his death anniversary observance. said quoting the special prosecutor. A state
Congressman Danny K. Davis took up the police trooper who passed by questioned
issue with the Justice Department and Bethune but let him of f after he told him
Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, then‑ that he had picked up a hitch‑hiker who
Congressman Bob Dold and former Illinois tried to rob him and that he had chased him
Lieutenant Governor Sheila Simon joined into the woods. (IANS)

Trump administration reconfirms

intent to rescind H4 rule
Washington, DC: The Trump administration nent resident (LPR) status.
has reconfirmed its intent to rescind H‑4 The federal register notification said that
rule regarding employment authorisation to the notice of proposed rulemaking or NPRM
certain spouses of H‑1B visas, popular would be published in June.
among Indian IT professionals. However, the US Citizenship and
"Removing H‑4 Dependent Spouses From Immigration Services (USCIS) insisted that
the Class of Aliens Eligible for Employment "No decision about H4 visas is final until"
Authorization," said the Department of the rulemaking process is completed.
Homeland Security's Unified Agenda in the USCIS will alert the public when the
federal register notification of its semi‑annu‑ Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) has
al regulatory agenda. been posted for public comment.
As per the notification, the Department of An NPRM is posted for public comment
Homeland Security is proposing to remove and after comments have been considered
from its regulations certain H‑4 spouses of USCIS will post the final rule, a USCIS official
H‑1B nonimmigrants as a class of aliens eli‑ told PTI requesting anonymity. "The agency
gible for employment authorization. It was is considering a number of policy and regu‑
in February 2015 that it had published a latory changes to carry out the President's
final rule extending eligibility for employ‑ Buy American, Hire American Executive
ment authorization to certain H‑4 depend‑ Order, including a thorough review of
ent spouses of H‑1B nonimmigrants who are employment‑based visa programs," Michael
seeking employment‑based lawful perma‑ Bars, USCIS Spokesperson told PTI.
6 June 23-29, 2018 TRISTATE COMMUNITY TheSouthAsianTimes.info

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According to the World Bank, India countries globally. To send money inter‑ organization dedicated to fighting heart
received $69 billion in remittances last nationally in a few simple steps, download disease and stroke, with a mission to
year, accepting the largest amount of Xoomʼs mobile app on Android and iOS or foster appropriate cardiac care in an
effort to reduce disability and deaths Dr Zachariah was honored for his
inbound remittances than any other coun‑ go to xoom.com.
caused by cardiovascular disease and lifelong work and commitment to
stroke for nearly a century through community

$1 Million for a Halal and Kosher funding of innovative research, fight for
stronger public health policies, and pro‑
The American Heart Association raised
nearly a million dollars. The American

Lunch Pilot in NYC vide critical tools and information to

save and improve lives.”
Heart Associationʼs Heart Ball is a
nationwide gala that celebrates the

B
Attended by hundreds of Browardʼs organizationʼs mission and success in
uried in the just released NYC only in the cafeteria, but in the classroom
medical, social, and philanthropic influ‑ building healthier lives, free of cardio‑
Budget for fiscal year 2019 is a $1 – because only when young people have
encers in the community, at the gala, vascular diseases and stroke.
million allocation for a “Halal and access to sufficient healthy food can they
Kosher School Lunch Pilot,” one of a few reach their full academic and social
“food initiatives” totaling $7.4 million. potential.” Stringer noted that just last
City Comptroller Scott M. Stringer, who
has supported the introduction of halal
month, his office convened Jewish and
Muslim leaders, community stakeholders
Indian‑American named CFO
and kosher food in the schools, said in a
statement on June 14 that the pilot pro‑
and food advocates “to discuss this uni‑
versal food initiative and build momen‑
of General Motors
gram is “a critical first step toward level‑ tum toward this longstanding goal.” Detroit: US automobile giant General
ing the playing field for our students not (Source: Voices of NY) Motors announced last Wednesday that
they have promoted their Vice President
of Corporate Finance, the 39‑year‑old
American Natya Festival Dhivya Suryadevara, to the Chief
Financial Officer position. The first
celebrates a decadeʼs success female CFO appointed by GM, she suc‑
ceeds Chuck Stevens with effect from

with dance drama fest in St Louis September 1.

Suryadevara played a crucial role in

A
city rich in history and diversity, discuss, present works, and showcase some of the most lucrative and big deals
St. Louis is also becoming the new ideas is part of a multi‑pronged task of GM such as the divestment of the
“capital” of Indian classical dance. of to preserve and promote this age‑old Opel, acquisition of Cruise, a self‑driving
From June 8‑17, the city hosted Indian dance style. This year, more than 150 vehicle startup, and investment in Lyft.
dancers from around the world at the artists entertained the growing interna‑ GM in its official announcement about
10th American Natya Festival. This 10‑ tional audience who flock to this yearly her appointment shared how
day dance festival included a week of event that provides a rare opportunity for Suryadevara in the last 13 years of her
dance workshops at Just Dancing Studios dance enthusiasts to enjoy the prestigious service with the company, achieved the Dhivya Suryadevara was GMʼs VP
and culminated in the festival itself June Indian American classical dance compa‑ following milestones for the company. Corporate Finance
15‑17 at Rockwood Summit High School. nies rarely seen in St. Louis. * Upsized and renewed GM's $14.5 bil‑
lion revolving credit facility cial operations positions her well to
The organizer – Soorya Performing Arts The festivalʼs director, Guru Prasanna
* Helped achieve ratings upgrades build on the strong business results
– commemorated the 10‑year anniversary Kasthuri, enjoys seeing his dream of mak‑
from all three credit ratings agencies and we've delivered over the last several
by focusing on education, performance, ing St. Louis an Indian classical dance hub
* Outstanding performance in complet‑ years," GM CEO Mary T. Barra said in a
and recognition. Other highlights of the unfold. “Itʼs a beautiful amalgamation of
ing $2 billion in notes issuance to fund statement.
Festival were Natya Idol, a national classi‑ Indian tradition with a creative American
discretionary pension contributions Suryadevara earned her M. Com from
cal dance competition June 16‑17; pres‑ mind...Many artists bring out the most
In July 2017 she was designated as the University of Madras in Chennai. She
entation of lifetime achievement awards; beautiful dance projects which many
Vice President for Corporate Finance moved to the US at the age of 22 to pur‑
and 18 mesmerizing performances from could not even imagine. St. Louisʼ art lov‑
where she was assigned the job of over‑ sue her MBA from Harvard University.
groups across the country. ing community always comes and enjoys
seeing investor relations. She worked at UBS and Pricewater
This festival is the first and only Indian these beautiful art forms. We wonʼt fail
"Dhivya's experience and leadership in houseCoopers before joining GM in
Classical Dance Drama Festival in the them this year, because it will be a treat
several key roles throughout our finan‑ 2005 at the age of 25.
country. The annual platform to create, of dances.”
TheSouthAsianTimes.info NATIONAL COMMUNITY June 23-29, 2018 7

Cognizant makes CEO D'Souza Indian-American honored as "Piper

Professor" for superior teaching
Board Vice Chairman Houston, Texas: Indian American dents ‑ those who overcame odds and
Professor Saleha Khumawala has been were the first in their family to graduate
Bengaluru: US‑based global software major chosen as a "Piper Professor" by from college, those who
Cognizant announced it had appointed CEO a Texas‑based non‑profit organi‑ sat on a plane for the
Francisco D'Souza as Vice Chairman of its zation for superior teaching at first time to go to India,
Board. the college level. Dr Khumawala, and those who have
"The Board of Directors appointed D'Souza Robert Grinaker Professor of now gone on to found
as Vice‑Chairman in addition to his current Accounting at the CT Bauer businesses or become
role as CEO," said Cognizant in a statement College of Business at the leaders of Big 4
from Teaneck in New Jersey state. University of Houston (UH), is accounting firms," she
The Indian‑born D'Souza has been the IT the 12th faculty member of the added. Dr Khumawala is
major's CEO since 2007, with software devel‑ varsity to get the honor. The also the founding direc‑
opment centres at Bengaluru, Chennai and honor is given only in Texas to tor of the Stimulating
those who provide superior
Prof Saleha Khumawala Urban Renewal through
Hyderabad in the subcontinent.
(Image : uh.edu)
"Since D'Souza assumed the CEO role, the teaching at the college level by Entrepreneurship (SURE)
company has grown more than seven‑fold, to a the Minnie Stevens Piper Foundation, Program. She leads the Study Abroad
Fortune 200 firm, with $15 billion in revenues which was founded in 1950. In its 60th India Program, which is a 17‑day trip to
in 2017. Every year under his leadership, we year, the Texas‑based non‑profit organiza‑ various cities in India that includes visits
have been ranked as one of Fortune's most tion supports charitable, scientific and with officials and government, corporate
admired companies," said Cognizant Chairman educational undertakings. Every year, it and educational institutions.
John Klein in the statement.
Francisco D'Souza has been the IT major's selects 10 people from the state and hon‑ "T he work done by Professor
CEO since 2007 (Image : livemint.com)
D'Souza has also been recognised as one of ors them. "This is a tremendous recogni‑ Khumawala is truly awe‑inspiring. Her
America's Best CEOs by Institutional Investor Terming the appointment to the Board as a tion that illustrates the amount of teach‑ achievements embody the ideal faculty
and as one of the top 10 on Fortune's great honor, D'Souza said as the company was ing and various opportunities that I have member at the University of Houston ‑ an
Businessperson of the Year ranking. becoming 25 years old, the market opportuni‑ been af forded throughout my career. I individual dedicated to research, teaching
"Cognizant has become one of the world's ty has never been greater to focus on creating could not have done this without the sup‑ and service," UH Senior Vice President for
leading technology services firms based on a the digital leaders of tomorrow. port I have received from my family, par‑ Academic Af fairs and Provost, Paula
unique 'client‑first' culture. The leadership "Our accomplishments over the years belong ticularly my husband, my colleagues and Myrick Short said.
team has been at the vanguard of the shifts in to the leadership team and our dedicated my students. I am truly indebted to each "It is through the achievements and
technology and the company has invested in group of 260,000 associates the world over, and every one of them," Dr Khumawala efforts of individuals like Dr Khumawala
digital over the years to achieve a differentiat‑ who help our clients build stronger business‑ said in a statement. "Through all this, my that UH continues to move the needle as a
ed market position," said Klien. es," he said. (IANS) proudest accomplishments are my stu‑ Tier One institution." (PTI)

High profile prostitution Suresh Iyer named president

racket busted, Tollywood
producer, wife arrested
of Ekal Vidyalaya USA
New York: Suresh Iyer has become could coach other children who The Ekal movement started in
Washington: An Indian‑origin cou‑ each girl, including where they the new president of Ekal Vidyalaya were not faring as well for free. 1989 with one village and one
ple has been arrested for allegedly occurred and how much they col‑ USA. In 2002, Iyer was asked by a After graduating and securing his school and today, there is an Ekal
running a high‑end prostitution ring lected, the report said. friend to host the organizationʼs first paying job at the Indian Space school in 70,000 villages in India
in the United States by luring at While here on temporary visas, at founder Shyam Gupta Research Organization offering free schooling, vocational
least five actresses from Tollywood least five actresses were sometimes in a last minute change as a scientist, the first training, digital competence and
and advertising them for sex at forced to stay in a dingy, two‑story of plans and within thing Iyer did was to agricultural education.
Indian conferences and cultural apartment building in Chicago's hours, he became a fund the education of Iyer makes it a point to visit a
events across the country, according Belmont Cragin neighborhood wait‑ donor. several children who school every time he visits India and
to a media report. ing for their next "date," the charges From a donor he were academically as president he is excited to take
The prostitution racket was mas‑ alleged. They also met clients in gradually became good but couldnʼt Ekal to the next level.
terminded by Kishan Modugumudi, hotels at conferences in Dallas, New more involved as a vol‑ afford the fees in his Ekal raised nearly $8 million last
34, an Indian businessman who rose Jersey and Washington. unteer, chapter presi‑ school in Bengaluru. year and this year, aims to raise
dent, Chairman of the
Suresh Iyer
to become a player in the Telugu The complaint alleged that Kishan After working at Air more than $10 million.
film industry and co‑produced sev‑ Modugumudi threatened the life of Board and now the president, India and Tata Consultancy Services Iyer is also working on putting a
eral hit films, Chicago Tribune one of the actresses and her family according to a press release. in the U.S., Iyer started his own com‑ system of donor communication in
reported. The ring charged clients if she told law enforcement the Iyer absorbed the importance of pany in 2002 called Infospectrum, place, intends to strengthen those
up to $3,000 for each sexual truth about what she did while in education and the spirit of service which provides tracking software Ekal chapters that need a little boost
encounter, according to a 42‑page the country. early in life as though his family for aerospace maintenance as well and wants “Ekalʼs message to be out
criminal complaint filed in US Kishan Modugumudi and his wife lacked monetary resources his as real time tracking of transporta‑ in the world loudly and clearly.” Iyer
District Court in Chicago. Kishan have been in federal custody since mother was determined to educate tion assets. Though Iyer is happy has always had the support of his
Modugumudi and his wife Chandra, agents arrested them in late April in all six of her children. with his entrepreneurial back‑ loving wife Kanaka and their two
31, also allegedly kept detailed suburban Washington, on a warrant, As they did well in school, she ground, his work with Ekal “brings a sons Vasant and Sumant, both of
ledgers of the sex acts performed by records show. cleared out the balcony so they different level of satisfaction.” whom have interned at Ekal villages.
 8 June 23-29, 2018 NATIONAL COMMUNITY TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Illinois Jain temple to Bihari community raises

celebrate silver jubilee $15,000 in California for
Bartlett, Illinois: The Jain Society of
Metropolitan Chicago ( JSMC),
Bartlett Illinois, is preparing for a
Bihar Eye Care Project
grand ce lebration of the 25th
anniversary of its temple from
Washington,DC: The Indian com‑
munity from Bihar living in
The fundraiser
June 22 to July 1 here. More than
4000 people are expected to wit‑
California raised $15,000 for a was held during
health project aimed at providing
ness this historical celebration.
free eye care treatments, includ‑ the annual gala
This will be the first Jain temple in
North America with “Shikhar” or
ing operations for the needy in of Bihar
Bihar.
dome to complete 25 years. A num‑
ber of dignitaries, speakers, and
The fundraiser was held during Foundation of
the annual gala of Bihar
faith leaders from US and India will
Foundation of USA (BFOUSA)
USA (BFOUSA)
grace the occasion. With the mis‑
sion of preserving and sharing Jain
wherein Bay Area Bihari commu‑ wherein Bay
nity celebrated the 'Bihar Divas'
way of life, JSMC has grown great
in California. Area Bihari
with 1900+ proud life members
(families) and expanded its facili‑
4000 people are expected to take part in the celebrations. "Our objective is to raise funds
towards eradication of blindness
community
ties in a 17.5‑acre lot with a monu‑
mental temple and Community
put in a lot of planning to ensure
that all our guests have a great PR & Media co‑leads Hemant
in Bihar," BFOUSA vice‑chairman celebrated the
Rajiv Sinha said.
Center. experience.” Chairman and Board Shah (past Chairman) and Dr.
The foundation has started col‑
'Bihar Divas'
Since 1970s, Chicago has experi‑ of Trustees of JSMC, Atul Shah Mukesh Doshi (past Chairman) also
enced tremendous growth in popu‑ added, “Our unity, dedicated volun‑ explained, “We are building on a
laborating with various eye care in California.
hospitals in Bihar to sponsor free
lation. A great part of this growth teers, visionary leaders and gener‑ very successful legacy of 48 years
eye surgery for the poor and surgeries to the needy, followed
has come about as Chicago has ous donors, over the last 25 years of JSMC.” Chicago is very fortunate
needy. by 5,000 in 2019.
become more international in char‑ is the main reason that we are a to have remarkable history of the
"This is commendable," Bihar The foundation has taken eye
acter. Story of Jains in Chicago par‑ role model Jain society in North first Jain who landed 125 years
Chief Minister Nitish Kumar said care as its top priority because of
allels that of Chicago. During this America.” ago – when Shri Virchand Raghavji
in a message to the foundation, an estimated 4.3 million visually‑
brie f perio d, Jain populat ion T he ten days ce le brat ion Gandhi pioneered Jainism in west‑
which celebrated its annual gala impaired population in Bihar
exploded from less than thirty fam‑ includes various religious, cultural, ern world and represented Jains in
on June 9. with more than 650,000 blind
ilies to more than nineteen hun‑ educational and entertainment first parliament of World religious
The central theme of this year's people, said Shyam Chaudhary,
dred families. Jains built a beauti‑ events to keep the audience conference he ld in Chicago in
function was branding, bonding, its project director.
ful eighty four thousand square enthralled. There is also a separate 1893. Therefore, the roots of Jain
and business development Bihar's Deputy Chief Minister
feet Jain Center and Temple at 435 track of activities for youth and religion were already planted.
among North American Bihari Shushil Modi and Assembly
North Route 59, on the northeast young adults. Planning for the cele‑ Since 1970, this society is standing
community and people of Bihar. Speaker V K Chaudhary also sent
corner of Route 59 and Route 20 in bration has been going on for the on contribut ions of generous
BFOUSA has signed its first in their message for the event.
Bartlett, Illinois. President of JSMC last 6 months and has now reached donors, dedicated volunteers and
memorandum of understanding Santosh Jha, Deputy Chief
executive committee Vipul Shah is a feverish pace with over 200 vol‑ passionate leadership of visionar‑
with Sri Sai Lions Netralaya in Commission of the Indian
very excited and mentioned that, unteers working to put finishing ies. We are humbled to be part of
Patna. Dr Jayant Kumar, director Embassy in Washington DC,
“This is a milestone year for all touches w ith the Execut ive this society that is regarded as
of BFOUSA, said that in 2018 described them as "best ambas‑
Jains in and around Chicago and Committee and Board of Trustees symbol of Unity and harmony
their target is free 2,000 cataract sadors" of the state.
indeed the whole of US. We have leadership. among all Jains.

Harvard University admission policies Indian‑American indicted for

biased against Asian-Americans? multi‑million dollar fraud scheme
Boston: Harvard University killed discriminatory grounds," the group New York: An Indian‑American for‑ ments and solicitations to encourage
an internal investigation in 2013 said in its brief. Cambridge, mer president of a blood‑testing and induce doctors and patients to
that found evidence the Ivy League Massachusetts‑based Harvard in its company along with its founder has use Theranos's blood testing labora‑
school's admissions system is own brief on Friday denied dis‑ been charged for allegedly engaging tory services, even though they
biased against Asian‑American criminating against Asian‑ in a multi‑million dollar scheme to knew Theranos was not capable of
applicants, a nonprofit group suing Americans. defraud investors, doctors and consistently producing accurate and
the university alleged in a court fil‑ In court papers, Arlington, patients by making false claims reliable results for certain blood
ing on Friday. The claim by Virginia‑based Students for Fair about the accuracy of their much‑ tests. T he tests performed on
Students for Fair Admissions Inc Admissions said an Asian‑American hyped testing devices. Former Theranos CEO Elizabeth Theranos technology, in addition,
came in a brief that sought to have male applicant with a 25 percent Holmes, former Theranos
Ramesh "Sunny" Balwani, 53 and were likely to contain inaccurate
a federal judge in Boston rule in its chance of admission would have a president Ramesh Balwani
Elizabeth Holmes, 34 were charged and unreliable results.
favor without a trial in a closely 35 percent chance if he was white, (Image : dailymail.co.uk)
with two counts of conspiracy to The indictment alleges that the
watched lawsuit accusing Harvard 75 percent if he were Hispanic and commit wire fraud and nine counts health care and life sciences compa‑ two used a combination of direct
of discriminating against Asian‑ a 95 percent chance if he were of wire fraud and appeared before ny aimed at revolutionizing medical communications, marketing materi‑
Americans. The group, headed by black. The brief did not provide a US Magistrate Judge Susan van laboratory testing through allegedly als, statements to the media, finan‑
prominent anti‑affirmative action similar breakdown for women. Keulen in San Jose for their initial innovative methods for drawing cial statements, models, and other
activist Edward Blum, said evi‑ It said that in 2013, a Harvard appearances, Acting United States blood, testing blood, and interpret‑ information to defraud potential
dence showed that Harvard had research division found that over a Attorney Alex Tse said. ing the resulting patient data. investors.
allowed race to become a dominant decade Asian‑American admission According to the indictment, the Balwani, a former boyfriend of Authorities said Holmes and
consideration in considering appli‑ rates were lower than those for charges stem from allegations Holmes, was employed at Theranos Balwani not only defrauded
cants rather than just a legally whites annually even though Holmes and Balwani engaged in a from September of 2009 through investors, but also consumers who
allowed "plus" factor. whites only outperformed Asian‑ multi‑million dollar scheme to 2016. At times during that period, trusted and re lied upon their
"Incontrovertible evidence shows American applicants on a subjec‑ defraud investors, and a separate Balwani worked in several capacities allegedly‑revolutionary blood‑test‑
that Harvard's admissions policy tive rating of a student's personali‑ scheme to defraud doctors and including as a member of the com‑ ing technology. T he duo also
has a disproportionately negative ty. But the group said Harvard ulti‑ patients. Both schemes involved pany's board of directors, as its pres‑ allegedly made numerous misrepre‑
effect on Asian‑Americans vis‑à‑vis mately killed the study and buried efforts to promote Palo Alto‑based ident, and as its chief operating offi‑ sentations to potential investors
similarly situated white applicants the reports from it. company Theranos. Holmes founded cer. According to the indictment, about Theranos's financial condition
that cannot be explained on non‑ (Source: Reuters) T heranos in 2003 as a private Holmes and Balwani used advertise‑ and its future prospects. (PTI)
TheSouthAsianTimes.info NATIONAL COMMUNITY June 23-29, 2018 9

Doesnʼt Trumpʼs America need more entrepreneurs?

If you want more jobs and companies in the U.S., don’t kill the International Entrepreneur
Rule. A bipartisan opinion piece, co-authored by a former Obama White House official
and a former G.W. Bush immigration official, courtesy of Bloomberg.
Comment by Doug by saying that it “stands by its pre‑ cy of existing visas are precisely expend any ef fort to increase fit over the past several years ‑‑ or
Rand and Stuart vious findings that foreign entre‑ why the Entrepreneur Rule was immigration, however modestly, are deemed likely to do so in the
Anderson preneurs make substantial and deve loped. Were the Trump and a desire to stay focused on the future. Departing from a century of
positive contributions to innova‑ administration sincere in its desire administrationʼs major goal of precedent, this one regulation

T
heoret ically, the Trump tion, economic growth, and job to guide entrepreneurs through reducing immigration. could impede millions of immi‑
administrationʼs immigra‑ creation in the United States” and existing visa options, perhaps it In pursuit of this latter goal, the grants from providing for their U.S.
tion policy is based on two that “facilitating investment and wouldnʼt have taken down just Trump administration is not wait‑ citizen children, block U.S. citizens
core principles: upholding the rule innovation in the US is of great such a website early last year. ing for an act of Congress. (A from sponsoring their parents for
of law and promoting a “merit‑ importance to our countryʼs ability The final argument is the one White House‑backed proposal to green cards and even result in the
based” system thatʼs good for the to lead and remain competitive in that might show us the Trump reduce legal immigration garnered deportation of lawful permanent
economy. the global marketplace.” administrationʼs real objective: only 39 votes in the Senate earlier residents who have committed no
So why has the Department of Nevertheless, DHS concludes Even though applicant fees would this year.) Killing the Entrepreneur crimes.
Homeland Security (DHS) just pro‑ that the Internat ional fund the Entrepreneur Rule, DHS Rule is one relatively small item on For generations, presidents of
posed to scrap the International Entrepreneur Rule must die. argues it “will not be able to offset an aggressive agenda to deter legal both parties have welcomed legal
Entrepreneur Rule, a late‑Obama First, DHS argues that since the the opportunity costs associated immig rants across the board. immigrants to Americaʼs shores,
prog ram intended to lure the program isnʼt a true visa (which with diverting limited agency Federal agencies have already understanding that our nationʼs
world's most promising entrepre‑ only Congress could create), it resources that are needed to meet moved to bar foreign students for vitality, g rowth and heritage
neurs to create companies and doesnʼt create sufficient certainty the current Administrationʼs prior‑ potentially innocent infractions, depend on newcomers with drive,
jobs in America rather than else‑ for the entrepreneurs and ities.” ramp up denials of skilled worker skills and a willingness to sacrifice
where? investors who would rely on it. But These priorities include a num‑ visas, and all but eliminate refugee for their familyʼs future. T he
The department doesnʼt dispute presumably those entrepreneurs ber of euphemisms for clamping admissions. administrationʼs efforts to unravel
the lawfulness of the program, and investors would be the best down on leg al immig rat ion Next up? Preventing gainful those welcoming policies have
whose economic benefit is obvi‑ judges of that, and they have clam‑ (“reviewing other existing immi‑ employment for up to 100,000 only just begun.
ous. It would create as many as ored for this program to be enact‑ gration programs, developing new spouses of H‑1B workers (predom‑ Doug Rand is the president of
300,000 jobs for U.S. workers, itʼs ed. proposed regulatory changes, and inantly educated Indian women), Boundless Immigration and the
been requested by economic devel‑ Next, DHS argues that while carrying out initiatives to better curtailing post‑graduate training former assistant director for entre‑
opment promoters throughout the Congress should create a bona fide deter and detect fraud and abuse”). for foreign students with science preneurship at the White House
heartland and itʼs so “merit‑based” “startup visa,” in the meantime Letʼs review: The administration and engineering degrees, and Office of Science and Technology
that only an estimated 0.00004 entrepreneurs should use other didnʼt claim that the Rule is unlaw‑ curbing Chinese student visas. Plus Policy.
percent of the worldʼs population longstanding visa pathways to stay ful, or that it will destroy American a sweeping new policy to deny Stuart Anderson is executive
would likely be eligible. in the country. Of course, the inac‑ jobs. The only motivations that green cards to immigrants who director of the National
Oddly, DHS begins its proposal tion of Congress and the inadequa‑ ring true are an unwillingness to used nearly any government bene‑ Foundation for American Policy.

DIASPORA

Michelin‑star chef Atul Kocchar sacked

NRI marriages need over ʻanti‑Islamʼ tweet in Dubai
to be registered New Delhi: Atul Ko chhar, the
Indian‑origin celebrity chef of a

within 7 days now famous Dubai hote l has been

sacked after a furore over his anti‑
Islam tweet on June 10.
New Delhi: All NRI marriages for enumerating fine details on Kochhar, 48, the second Indian
solemnized in India would need ways to resolve the issues relat‑ to receive a Michelin star, is well
to be registered within seven ed to NRI marriages. known for his Rang Mahal restau‑
days else their passports and Another proposal discussed rant at the JW Marriott Marquis
visas would not be issued, the was holding the properties of Hotel, Dubai. The decision from
Ministry of Women and Child NRI offenders in escrow in case the hotel came soon after out‑
Development said. they abscond abandoning their raged Twitter users demanded his
The decision for mandatory spouse. removal. Kochhar had caused an
registration of marriages within Escrow is a legal concept in outrage after taking a swipe at
seven days was taken after a which a financial instrument or actress Priyanka Chopra over an
Atul Kochhar had caused an outrage after taking a swipe at actress
group of ministers ‑ Maneka an asset is held by a third party episode of American TV show
Priyanka Chopra over an episode of Quantico that had purportedly
Gandhi, Home Minister Rajnath on behalf of two other parties Quantico that had purportedly portrayed Hindus as terrorists. (Image courtesy: thenational.ae)
Singh, External Af fairs Minister that are in the process of com‑ portrayed Hindus as terrorists.
"It's sad to see that you have not founded around 1,400 years ago manager of the hotel, was quoted
Sushma Swaraj and Law Minister pleting a transaction.
respected the sent iments of and I sincerely apologize. I am not as saying by Gulf News.
Ravi Shankar Prasad, met to map T he of ficial said the move
Hindus who have been terrorized Islamophobic, I deeply regret my Atul Kochhar told a newspaper
out legal solutions for redressing would require amendment of
by Islam over 2,000 years. Shame comments that have of fended that he was "deeply upset" with
the issues faced by women in three leg islat ions‑ Co de of
on you (sic)," Kochhar had tweet‑ many. the hotel's decision but accepted
NRI marriages. Criminal Procedure, Marriage
ed. The controversial tweet was "Following the recent comments it with "great pain." He also hoped
Last week, Women and Child Act and the Passports Act.
removed soon after and the chef made by Chef Atul Kochhar, we his friends and well‑wishers will
Development Minister Maneka Escrow is a legal concept in
had also posted an apology for the have taken the decision to end our forgive him. The "Islamophobic"
Gandhi had said that the NRI which a financial instrument or
"major error": There is no justifi‑ agreement with him for Rang tweet had drawn various reac‑
marriages would need to be reg‑ an asset is held by a third party
cation for my tweet, a major error Mahal. With the termination of tions from Twitterati. Some called
istered within 48 hours. on behalf of two other parties
made in the heat of the moment our agreement, Chef Atul will no for his sacking while others called
Of ficials at the ministry said that are in the process of com‑
on Sunday. I fully recognize my longer be associated with the for boycott of the restaurant.
that the discussions were held pleting a transaction.
inaccuracies that Islam was restaurant," Bill Kef fer, general (Source: www.ndtv.com)
 10 June 23-29, 2018 US AFFAIRS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

IG report rips Comey but says

bias didnʼt taint Clinton probe
Washington: A long‑awaited report by the greater ally in Congress than me. But contin‑
Justice Department's watchdog last Thursday ued revelations of questionable decision mak‑
found no indication that political bias affect‑ ing by FBI and DOJ leadership destroys confi‑
ed decisions in the FBI's 2016 investigation dence in the impartiality of the institutions I
into Hillary Clintonʼs email server, but the have long served, respected, and believed in,"
review criticized agents and ex‑FBI Director Rep. Trey Gowdy (R‑S.C.) said in a statement.
James Comey for violating bureau norms dur‑ "This is not the FBI I know. This is not the FBI
ing the probe. our country needs. This is not the FBI citizens
The department's inspector general turned and suspects alike deserve."
up fresh evidence of FBI officials exchanging The DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz found that five FBI employees
The much‑awaited watchdog report into
messages critical of President Donald Trump Horowitz and FBI director Christopher assigned to the email case exchanged texts or
FBIʼs probe of Clinton email case laid out
and of leaking to the media, and the report Wray testified before the Senate Judiciary instant messages that were hostile to Trump
some sobering lessons for the FBI.
faulted the FBI for several weeks of inaction Committee on June 18. (Courtesy Reuters) or supported Clinton. In one previously unre‑
following the September 2016 discovery of will fuel his claims that FBI agents were “The report also resoundingly demonstrates leased exchange, FBI agent Peter Strzok ̶
emails relevant to its investigation on a lap‑ biased against him, and Trump could point to that there was no prosecutable case against who was deeply involved in both the Clinton
top belonging to former Democratic Rep. Horowitz's criticism of Comey as belated jus‑ Mrs. Clinton, as we had concluded,” the ex‑FBI probe and the investigation of the Trump
Anthony Weiner, who was married to a top tification for the decision to fire him last year director continued in a New York Times op‑ campaign's ties to Russia ̶ seemed to vow to
Clinton aide. amid an FBI investigation into Russian inter‑ ed. “Although that probably will not stop block Trump from winning.
Comey was singled out for withering criti‑ ference in the 2016 election. He has long some from continuing to claim the opposite is Trump's "not ever going to become presi‑
cism by IG Michael Horowitz, including accu‑ called the probe a "witch hunt." true, this independent assessment will be use‑ dent, right? Right?!" FBI attorney Lisa Page
sations of insubordination against top Justice In a response appended to the report, the ful to thoughtful people and an important asked via text on August 8, 2016.
Department officials and of making “a serious FBI ̶ led by Trump appointee Christopher contribution to the historical record.” "No. No he won't. We'll stop it," Strzok
error of judgment” in notifying Congress Wray ̶ said it accepted the conclusion that The report said the decision not to recom‑ replied. Horowitz said the FBI personnel had
shortly before the 2016 election that the FBI political bias played no role in the decision‑ mend charges against Clinton was “consistent a right to political views but should not have
was re‑opening its Clinton email probe. making by the FBI in the Clinton investiga‑ with the Departmentʼs historical approach in been exchanging such blatantly political mes‑
Comey later reiterated his recommendation tion, despite the finding of multiple missteps. prior cases under dif ferent leadership,” but sages on FBI equipment and while involved in
that she not face charges, but Clinton has said And Comey said he welcomed the report, Horowitz expressed no explicit view on investigations of those candidates.
the letter nonetheless helped cause her loss. regardless of the pounding he took in it. whether Clinton should have been charged or "The conduct of these five FBI employees
The report undercuts Trump's argument “I respect the DOJ IG office, which is why I whether such a case could be won in court. brought discredit to themselves, sowed doubt
that the FBI, acting for political reasons, let urged them to do this review,” he said on Republicans on Thursday sharply criticized about the FBI's handling of the [Clinton email]
Clinton off the hook over her use of a private Twitter. “The conclusions are reasonable, the FBI's actions in 2016. investigation, and impacted the reputation of
email server as secretary of state. But it likely even though I disagree with some.” "The law enforcement community has no the FBI," Horowitz wrote.

1 killed,
22 injured
Democrats intensify fight
in Trenton
shooting
over immigrant children
Washington: Democrat lawmakers have
Trenton, NJ: Twenty‑two
people were injured and
one person was killed dur‑
expanded their campaign highlighting
Trump administrationʼs forced separation of Top Republicans
ing a mass shooting at an
art fair in Trenton over the
migrant children from their families at the
Mexico border, a media report said. speak out against
Against a notable silence on the part of
weekend. It seems to have many Republicans, the Democratic lawmak‑ separating children
P
been a gang‑related ers on Sunday visited a detention center out‑ resident Trump's family separation
shootout between multiple side New York City and headed to Texas to policy for illegal immigrants at the
gunmen. inspect facilities where children have been Mexico border has sparked public
According to media detained, reports The Washington Post. outrage among some Republican leaders
reports the shooters fired In McAllen, Texas, where several also. Sen. Lindsey Graham said President
at each other at the 24‑ Democratic lawmakers toured a facility, Separated from their parents, picture of chil‑ Trump could "stop this policy with a phone
hour Art All Night festival dren kept in a cage in a holding facility. call" on Friday in an interview with CNN.
state Representative Vicente Gonzalez esti‑
wounding 17 with gunfire, (Photo: U.S. Customs and Border Protection)
mated that he saw about 100 children Sen. Susan Collins said on CBS' "Face the
and causing a stampede younger than six. 1997 legal agreement and a 2008 bipartisan Nation" that the policy is "traumatizing to
that injured five more. "It was orderly, but it was far from what I human traf ficking bill as requiring the sepa‑ the children who are innocent victims" and
The person killed, 32‑ would call humane," he said. ration of families, a posture not taken by the "contrary" to the values of the country. Sen.
year‑old Tahaij Wells, was Seven Democratic members of Congress previous two administrations. Jeff Flake, along with Collins, wrote a letter
reportedly one of the gun‑ spent Sunday morning at the Elizabeth Trump remained silent on the issue before to the Departments of Homeland Security
men and killed by police. Contract Detention Facility in New Jersey. tweeting on Sunday evening that Democrats and Health and Human Services with ques‑
Another shooter was hospi‑ "This is unfair and unconstitutional," said should work with Republicans on an immi‑ tions about the family separation policy as it
talized, and yet another New York Representative Adriano Espaillat. gration solution before the midterm elec‑ applies to asylum seekers. Former First Lady
was arrested. Trump has falsely blamed the separations tions "because you are going to lose!" Laura Bush wrote an op‑ed in WaPo saying
There were multiple on a law he said was written by Democrats, US of ficials have said that the number of that the policy "breaks her heart" and com‑
physical altercations at and Washington Post reported. families who could be broken up might dou‑ paring it to the internment of Japanese‑
around the fair prior to the But the separations instead largely stem ble and that the number of children who Americans during World War II. First Lady
shooting, leading police to from a "zero‑tolerance" policy announced have already been taken from their parents ‑ Melania Trump also issued a statement via
try to disperse the area. But last month by Attorney General Jef f ‑ 2,000 over a six‑week period from April to her spokeswoman, saying that the US needs
some people remained Sessions. May ‑‑ may be higher than what the adminis‑ "to be a country that follows all laws, but
until late in the night. The White House also has interpreted a tration has reported. also a country that governs with heart."
TheSouthAsianTimes.info INDIA June 23-29, 2018 11

Kochhar 'to go on leave', Nirav Modi traveled on revoked

Bakhshi new COO: ICICI passport to 5 countries
Mumbai: Private lending major ICICI Bank MD & CEO of ICICI Bank." New Delhi: Nirav Modi, the prime accused in tionally on February 15 when we issued a dif‑
has announced the appointment of Sandeep T he bank earlier announced that its a Rs 13,500 crore fraud at the Punjab fusion notice against him and shared it with
Bakhshi as W holet ime Board has decided to insti‑ National Bank (PNB), traveled multiple times 192 Interpol member countries. His passport
Director and Chie f tute a "comprehensive to Britain, US, China, Cuba details were also updated
Operating Of ficer (COO) enquiry" to look into an and France on a revoked just after it was revoked by
designate as its MD and CEO anonymous whistleblower's Indian passport with addi‑ MEA (Ministry of External
Chanda Kochhar decided "to complaint alleg ing that tional booklets, despite his Affairs)," Central Bureau of
go on leave till the comple‑ Kochhar had not adhered to details shared on the "central Investigation (CBI)
tion of the inquiry" in rela‑ provisions relating to "code database of Interpol interna‑ spokesperson Abhishek
tion to the allegations lev‑ of conduct" of the bank. tionally", according to inputs Dayal told IANS.
elled against her. In a regulatory filing, it given by Britain to Indian A diffusion notice is issued
Bakhshi, who is the MD & had said the scope of agencies. Informed sources directly by an international
CEO of ICICI Prudential Life inquiry would be compre‑ said that Nirav Modi traveled entity to the countries of
Insurance Company since hensive and include all rele‑ five times between these their choice to take their
August 1, 2010, will report vant matters arising out of countries on his revoked help in identifying location,
to the Board during the peri‑ and in the course of exami‑ passport No Z1781888, The fugitive businessman physical description, photo‑
od of Kochhar's leave. nat ion of the facts and which has additional six book‑
Nirav Modi. graph and fingerprints of an
"His appointment as COO wherever warranted, "use of lets carrying different series, between accused wanted in offence with which he or
will be for a period of five forensic/email reviews and February 10 and March 31. The Indian agen‑ she is charged. The notice is issued through
years, subject to regulatory ICICI Bank MD and CEO recordal of statement of rel‑ cies said a June 5 letter, shared by Britain, the Interpol, an international police organiza‑
approvals. He will take over Chanda Kochhar. evant personnel, etc." revealed that the fugitive businessman trav‑ tion, to facilitate international police coopera‑
as the COO from June 19, The inquiry would also elled from US' John F. Kennedy International tion. Only Britain responded to India's diffu‑
2018, or on the date of regulatory and cover all connected matters in the course of Airport to Britain's Heathrow Airport on sion notice issued to it on April 25, May 22,
other approvals, whichever is later," the the investigation to bring the matter to a February 10, from Frank Pais Airport in Cuba May 24 and May 28, but the response came
bank said in a statement. final close. to Heathrow on February 15, from Heathrow in June, said the sources.
Bakhshi will be responsible for handling Earlier, the Securities and Exchange to Hong Kong International Airport on March Sources said "the details received from
all the businesses and corporate centre Board of India sought responses from the 15, from there back to Heathrow on March Britain authorities in response to the diffu‑
funct ions at the Bank. All Execut ive company and Kochhar on alleged non‑com‑ 28 and from Heathrow to Charles de Gaulle sion notice have been shared with other sis‑
Directors on the Board of ICICI Bank and pliance of the "erstwhile 'List ing Airport in France on March 31. ter agencies in foreign countries". Further
the executive management will report to Agreement' and the 'Listing Obligations and "Information about Nirav Modi was updat‑ investigation and action in this regard is in
him. Bakhshi w ill report to Chanda Disclosure Requirements) Regulations, ed on central database of Interpol interna‑ progress, they said.
Kochhar, who will continue in her role as 2015'".
 12 June 23-29, 2018 INDIA NEWS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

BJP quits J&K government, Mehbooba Mufti resigns

New Delhi: More than three years increased in the valley and radi‑ good government. The Centre had
after they formed an uneasy coali‑ calizat ion is fast spreading. also given a package of Rs 80,000
tion, the BJP on Tuesday pulled Fundamental rights of citizens crore. T he Home Minister
out of the PDP‑led Jammu and and right to free speech of people (Rajnath Singh) had made several
Kashmir government, citing grow‑ have come under threat in the val‑ visit to the state and the central
ing terror activities and radicaliza‑ ley as symbolized by the murder government had also appointed a
tion in the valley making its con‑ of senior journalist Shujaat interlocutor in a sincere attempt
tinuance "untenable". Bukhari in broad daylig ht in to resolve issues in Kashmir. On
Announcing the party's sudden Srinagar," Madhav said. the border also, we took steps to
decision at a hurriedly‑called The People's Democratic Party contain violence by erect ing
press conference, Bharat iya (PDP) and the BJP formed a coali‑ 4,000 bunkers. W hatever the
Janata Party (BJP) General tion more than two months after state government wanted we were
Secretary Ram Madhav said that the December 2014 e lections ready to give," he said.
Deputy Chief Minister Kavinder returned a hung verdict, in which But, Madhav said, they were sad
Gupta and nine other ministers the PDP got 28 seats and the BJP that the government failed to dis‑
from the party have tendered 25, while the National Conference charge its responsibilities and the
their resignation to Governor N.N. with 15 and Congress managed to feeling of discrimination towards
The People Democratic Party's (PDP) leader Mehbooba Mufti.
Vohra and Chie f Minister win 12 in a House of 89. The gov‑ Jammu and Ladakh regions con‑
Mehbooba Mufti. The state lead‑ rage over Kathua rape incident. and BJP President Amit Shah, we ernment came to power on March tinued.
ers were called to the national It also came two days after the have come to the conclusion that 1, 2015. In any case after the killing of
capital for urgent consultations. Centre decided not to continue it is dif ficult for the coalition to The BJP leader said that the senior journalist Shujaat Bukhari,
Mufti also later submitted her with the ceasefire. move forward in Jammu and coalition was formed with an there was no question of exten‑
resignation to Vohra. "After reviewing the work of the Kashmir. intention of restoring peace in sion of ceasefire. If terrorists can
The move came less than a year government in the last three years "It has become untenable for the Kashmir and encouraging fast enter into the city and kill Bukhari
ahead of the 2019 general elec‑ and after consultations with the BJP to continue the alliance in deve lopment in all the three in broad daylight in a high securi‑
tions and a couple of months after Home Ministry and the agencies Jammu and Kashmir in the situa‑ regions of the state including ty area, there was no question of
the BJP had replaced its Deputy and after consultat ions w ith tion that has developed today. Jammu and Ladakh. continuance of ceasefire, the BJP
Chief Minister in the wake of out‑ Prime Minister Narendra Modi Terrorism and violence have "The BJP did its best to give a leader said.

India, France to build strong US Senate passes bill seeking

development ties: Swaraj enhanced defence ties with India New Delhi/Washington: The US Representat ives has already
Paris: India and France Senate has passed with an over‑ passed the bill. The two different
are working to shape a whelming majority a $716 billion versions of the bill now heads for
strong development part‑ defence bill which among other a conference between the Senate
nership, including in the things seeks to strengthen ties and the House.
fields of science and tech‑ with America's 'Major Defence Once the joint committee
nology, clean energy and Partner' India. agrees on an identical version,
infrastructure, External The US recognised India as a they would have to be voted by
Af fairs Minister Sushma "Major Defence Partner" in 2016, the House and the Senate again
Swaraj said as she met a designation that allows India to before being sent to the White
the country's top leader‑ buy more advanced and sensitive House for US President Donald
ship and discussed issues technologies from America at par Trump's assent.
of mutual interest from a with that of its closest allies and The Senate version of the bill
strategic perspective. partners, and ensures enduring authorises $5.2 billion for the
Swaraj, who arrived cooperation into the future. Afghanistan Security Forces Fund,
here from Rome on the T he Nat ional De fence $350 million in Coalition Support
second leg of her four‑ Authorisation Act (NDAA) 2019, Funds to reimburse certain
nat ion tour, called on passed by an overwhe lming, nations for support provided to
French President External Affairs Minister Sushma US Senate Armed Services
bipart isan vote of 85‑10, is or in connection with US military
Emmanuel Macron and Swaraj with French President Committee Chairman John
named in the honour of Senate operations and authorises $300
Emmanuel Macron in Paris. McCain.
discussed follow up to the Armed Services Committee million to train and equip the vet‑
(Photo: IANS/MEA)
understandings reached Chairman John McCain, who is Defence and the joint force to ted Syrian opposition to counter
during his visit to India in March working to shape a strong devel‑ battling cancer for the past sever‑ implement the National Defence the ISIS terror group.
this year. opment partnership, including in al months. Strategy by continuing to restore The bill "expresses the sense of
She also met her French coun‑ the fields of smart urbanisation, "This legislation continues our readiness, rebuild capacity and the Senate that the US should
terpart Jean‑Yves Le Drian and science & technology, clean ener‑ reform agenda and helps better modernise capabilities," McCain strengthen and enhance its major
the two leaders held in‑depth and gy, transportation, and infra‑ posit ion the Department of said. T he House of defence partnership with India".
constructive discussions on full structure sectors," she said.
range of bilateral relationship, She said the visits of Prime

Modi wishes for Rahul's

External Af fairs Ministry Minister Modi to France in April
spokesperson Raveesh Kumar 2015 and June 2017 and
tweeted. Macron to India have infused

long life on his birthday

"Our trade, capital and technol‑ new momentum and dynamism
ogy partnerships are registering to bilateral strategic partnership,
impressive growth. Bilateral brought about increased political
trade touched Euros 9.85 billion convergence and built deep New Delhi: Prime Minister President Shri @RahulGandhi. I outside party's headquarters in
(or USD 10.95 billion) last year. mutual trust. Narendra Mo di on Tuesday pray for his long and healthy life," Delhi.
But, we need to do more to reach Swaraj also met Philippe extended greetings to Congress he tweeted. Posters of Rahul were also put
the set target of trade in goods to Etienne, Diplomatic Advisor to president Rahul Gandhi on his This is Rahul's first birthday up outside the headquarters and
15 billion Euros by 2022," Macron, and exchanged views on 48th birthday. Taking to Twitter, after becoming the Congress pres‑ drums were played to celebrate
Swaraj was quoted as saying by bilateral, regional and global Prime Minister Modi wished for ident. his day. Later in the day, the
Kumar. issues of mutual interest from a his long and healthy life. Meanwhile, the Congress work‑ Congress threw a grand birthday
"India and France are also strategic perspective. "Birthday greetings to Congress ers celebrated Rahul's birthday bash for the party president.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info OP-ED June 23-29, 2018 13

Pranab's Mission Nagpur: Striking a

blow for democracy and secularism?
By Tarun Basu exemplar of democracy, were to fragment on
religious or caste lines, analysts say it could

T
he images from Nagpur were, in the have a devastating effect on the region and
words of a Congressman, hard to the rest of the world.
digest. Here was Pranab Mukherjee, a And that is perhaps why Mukherjee felt he
dyed‑in‑the‑wool secularist, who had spent a had to step in to bridge the deepening chasm
lifetime in the Congress party, then became in the national discourse and plead for dia‑
the President of India with the responsibility logue. Whether the canny former politician
of upholding its Constitution, sharing the plat‑ did it with any eye on the next elections ‑‑ in
form with, and enjoying the hospitality of, a politics, as Franklin Roosevelt said, nothing
person ‑‑ and the organisation he heads, the happens by accident ‑‑ may not be known
Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) ‑‑ immediately, but to denounce his visit as self‑
espousing values and ideals that are the very serving and a betrayal is to lose sight of the
antithesis of all he stood and strove for his fundamental tenets of democracy which the
entire life. world has come to value in India.
"You were part of the government that "Messy as it may be, India's political system
banned the RSS in 1975 and again in 1992. may be credited with great achievements,"
Don't you think you should tell us what was T he Economist said in one of its recent
evil about RSS then that it has become virtu‑ columns referring to a Pew Global survey
ous now?" asked a middle‑level Congress which found Indians to be less enthusiastic
leader of Mukherjee after his controversy‑ about democracy and more drawn towards
tinged visit to the headquarters of the Hindu‑ having a strong leader or military rule than
first outfit that is the ideological mentor of citizens of any other democracy surveyed. "It
the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) of Former President Pranab Mukherjee and RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat has helped hold a huge and almost impossibly
at the concluding function of "Tritiya Varsh Varg" in Nagpur. (Photo: IANS) diverse country together. It has kept the army
Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Many in the Congress party, including his ance will only lead to dilution of national who is an Indian, the partisan polemics over out of power. And it has upheld civic free‑
own daughter, questioned the wisdom of the identity". every issue and policy of national concern is doms that, for all their fragility, remain the
former head of state and elder statesman Was Mukherjee wrong in going to Nagpur, eroding India's fundamental unity. If India, an envy of many of India's neighbors."
accepting an invitation from the organisation in breach of the beliefs and values he is
that has been a bete noire to the left‑liberal‑ known to have held dear all through his half‑
secular establishment. a‑century‑long political career? A peek into
Not just the committed, but even concerned his thinking was available in his address in
citizens, have been voicing their anguish at which he expressed anguish over how "mani‑
the creeping climate of hate and prejudice in festations of rage" were tearing apart the
the country and blamed the ideology of the national fabric. He said a "dialogue is neces‑
RSS and its affiliated Sangh Parivar outfits for sary not only to balance the competing inter‑
the systemic attacks on minorities and sup‑ ests but also to reconcile them... only through
pression of the voice of socially oppressed a dialogue can we develop the understanding
groups. to solve complex problems without an
Many have voiced fears that if such venom unhealthy strife within our polity".
was allowed to spread, it might end up tear‑ Dialogue and accommodation are the cor‑
ing up the multireligious, multiethnic and nerstones of democratic functioning and

71
multicultural social fabric of India that makes their absence have often sounded the death
the country so unique. knell of democracy. In the celebrated book
"Today we are confronted with a politics of "How Democracies Die", Harvard professors
hate that has swept large parts of our coun‑ Steven Levitsky and Daniel Ziblatt talk about
try..... Muslims live in fear of the shape of the how "extreme partisan division" in American
next round of attacks, even as the rights of democracy today ‑‑ following the norm‑
Dalits and Adivasis enshrined in the breaking tenure of President Donald Trump ‑

%
Constitution are being questioned," read the ‑ was being fuelled not just by policy differ‑
flier distributed at the #NotInMyName ences between the Republicans and
protests across the country in April after the Democrats "but by deeper sources of resent‑
brutal violations of young girls, allegedly by ment, including racial and religious dif fer‑
elements with affiliations to Hindu nationalist ences" and was eroding the "guardrails of
groups.
In this atmosphere of growing polarisation
democracy". OF SOUTH ASIAN NEW YORKERS
India today stands similarly at a cross‑
steeped in the 83‑year‑old Mukherjee, beard‑ roads, unprecedented perhaps in its 71‑year DON’T REPORT DISCRIMINATION
ing the lion in his own den as it were, ignor‑
ing appeals by some old cabinet and party
history. As the national discourse becomes
heated by the day, with a permissive social
WHEN IT HAPPENS.*
colleagues. In a speech that was followed
WE CAN HELP.
media often fanning the division and hatred
nationally on live television, Mukherjee said between the two extreme partisan ideologies,
that the "soul of India resides in pluralism and the growing slugfest and the low level of the If you experience discrimination or harassment,
tolerance" and "secularism and inclusion are a debate is leading to a gradual disillusionment
matter of faith for us". report it to the NYC Commission on Human Rights at
with democracy among ordinary citizens,
He reminded the RSS rank and file who particularly the youth, who yearn for change 718-722-3131 or NYC.gov/HumanRights
preached a Hindu supremacist ideology and and progress.
whose founder considered Muslims and With the country headed towards what *Based on an NYC Commission on Human
Christians as "invaders" that "the multiplicity could be one of the bitterest elections in Rights survey report from June 2018
TM

Commission on
of culture, faith and language is what makes recent history, not only between sworn politi‑ Human Rights
India special" and "any attempt at defining cal rivals but between ideologies that are fun‑ Carmelyn P. Malalis,
our nationhood in terms of dogmas and iden‑ damentally at odds with each other in their @NYCCHR NYC.gov/HumanRights Commissioner/Chair
tities of religion, region, hatred and intoler‑ national outlook and their very definition of
 14 June 23-29, 2018 INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Culture of Yoga as remedy for climate change

inclusively and inward we will see nique talk of the human being,
the connection. Swami
Vivekananda said “Nature is
how he must change, how he must
be austere, frugal and only con‑
Mahatma Gandhi said there is
homogeneous. Differentiation is
in manifestation. The Sanskrit
sume what he needs? Does any‑
one talk of changing the march of enough in this world for
word for nature is Prakriti and consumerism, of reducing
means literally differentiation. All demand? Is anyone conscious that everyone’s need but not enough
is one substance, but it is mani‑ most things made in the world
fested variously”. So the river is a
part of us as the forest is within
today are meant to be thrown,
many without being used even
for even one’s greed. This is the
us. Then how can we pollute the
water that we drink, contaminate
once such as food. No, because
that will contra‑growth and con‑
central yogic message. Yoga is
the air that we breathe or poison
the river that we bathe in and
tra‑market economy.
Mahatma Gandhi said there is about self-awareness, conscious
By Ambassador destroy the life giving forest? This enough in this world for every‑
Sandeep Chakravorty disconnect between the human oneʼs need but not enough for decisions and actions.
nature, lifestyle and Mother even

C
limate Change, Nature is the root cause of all oneʼs works. Self‑control almost always from your inner calling that vege‑
Sustainability and crises, whether it is works. If we decide to live in har‑ tarianism is good for yourself and
Sustainable Development Climate Change, root‑ mony with nature from within, we for the world, it wonʼt take a sec‑
have become buzzwords, ringing lessness, anxiety, donʼt need any Accord, ond to stop eating meat. If you are
out in classrooms to boardrooms depression, addiction, Agreement, convinced from within that plas‑
to summits of world leaders. gun violence, broken Investment or Fines. tics in the oceans are destroying
Many genuinely want to cause the relationships or We will do it as habit, all marine life, it doesnʼt take a
least damage to the environment general ennui. It as our nature. “Yoga second to stop using plastics. We
and try different methods, from is a continuum. teaches us a holistic donʼt really need a straw to sip
recycling to environmental In early times we vision of the world, blur‑ our coffee or drink.
activism. Many think of convert‑ used to drink from the ring the boundaries All behavioral changes will come
ing their lifestyles into sustainable river or the pond or pluck a between ourselves and when we have the strength to
ways of living. The question is fruit from a tree. Today other life forms, culti‑ make the journey within and this
how to do it. Can technology and water is conveyed by vating attitudes and is the essence of Yoga. Srila
investment be the answer? To pipes to the home. So igniting actions Prabhupada said, “…..a great soul
many being how we are, behave we drink the water with the potential to in Krishna Consciousness
the way we do, the answer seems unmindful of its origin and more inti‑ becomes humbler than the grass
to be, let technology and money therefore have the propensi‑ and bowed down like the fruitful
clean the dirt. Can this really hap‑ trees because a Krishna Conscious
pen without changing our cul‑ person acts as the agent of
ture? And what is that culture? Krishna, therefore he discharges
The UN World Commission on his duty with great responsibility.”
Environment and Development So if one is Krishna Conscious or
states: “Sustainable development attains a high level of
is what meets the needs of the Consciousness can he or she
present without compromising inflict pain on Mother Nature?
the ability of future generations to The answer is an emphatic No.
meet their own needs.” ty to abuse it, little realizing that greed. This is the central yogic mately connect us with the earthʼs The life of the Yogis is replete
Sustainability is about being self‑ the water is depleting and that the message. “Yoga is about self‑ changing climateʼʼ says Deborah with messages of austerity and
sufficient – producing as little river is being polluted. Many mod‑ awareness, conscious decisions Phelan, and how true her words simplicity. Paramahansa
waste as possible and living a ern children really believe that and actions. Consciousness distin‑ are. Yogananda said, “It is not your
ʻgreener lifeʼ. The conventional water is made in the supermarket guishes Asanas from exercise. “Many aspects of yoga are in passing thoughts or brilliant ideas
wisdom poses three pillars of sus‑ in bottles. We need to go to Whole Being reflective. Not being impul‑ fact about being in the moment so much as your plain everyday
tainability” environmental, social Foods to buy genuine food. This sive. Think before you act. and at one with nature or the uni‑ habits that control your life....Live
and economic. But the human pil‑ disconnect has been created by Sustainable living is to be prac‑ verse,” says Jane Jarecki. “Imagine simply. Donʼt get caught in the
lar is missing, which is most technology and we are constantly ticed first at the level of the indi‑ the possibilities if most of the one machine of the world̶it is too
important because it has to do yearning for comfort from materi‑ vidual, then society, and then billion people in the developed exacting. By the time you get what
with you and me, how we are, our al goods little realizing that real globally. But where will this moti‑ world, where consumption is most you are seeking your nerves are
body, mind and soul. It is about and enduring comfort can be vation for acting individually rampant, were acting through gone, the heart is damaged, and
our self‑existence and our love for found within us, like the serene come from? It wonʼt come from emotional regulation and self‑ the bones are aching. Resolve to
self. Is there a world if we are light of the lamp in the sanctum the Paris Agreement or fat tomes mastery most of the time, with develop your spiritual powers
dead? Or can we live if the world sanctorum of the temple rather of scientists. You can be a believer each striving to be mindful of more earnestly from now on.
is dead? If we love ourselves, then than the blazing neons in a strip of Climate Change not by clinical future generations. Humanity Learn the art of right living. If you
how can we not love others? And mall. and scientific evidence but by would make great strides toward have joy you have everything, so
how can we not love Mother The Paris Agreement on climate looking inside you. The answer is leaving the smallest possible car‑ learn to be glad and
Nature? Nature or Divinity resides change has been agreed to by simply within. “Along with over‑ bon footprint arising from a pal‑ contented....Have happiness now.”
within us. When we realize this, many countries. But does it sight what we require foremost is pable awareness of interconnect‑ And what can be a greater joy
when we have the strength and address this issue? Its central aim insight, into ourselves and our edness.” Inspiration for climate than living in the lap of Mother
courage to make an inward jour‑ is to strengthen the global real self‑interest as conscious liv‑ action has to come from within. Nature in total harmony? And
ney then we not only discover response to the threat of climate ing beings” ‑‑ As the wisdom of the Every action we perform is a con‑ how will we attain this without
ourselves but also realize that we change by keeping a global tem‑ Gita tells us. If we want a world tribution to some aspect of the engendering a Culture of Yoga
can only prosper spiritually and perature rise this century well where the damage does not recur, world. Just being conscious of among all of us?
materially if we are in harmony below 2 degrees above pre‑indus‑ we cannot ignore the question of that will keep us inspired. And Remarks by the Consul General
with others and nature. This is the trial levels. It implores nations to consciousness: who we are inspired souls are those who at a Seminar on June 10 on
message of Yoga, the message of invest in technology to arrest car‑ beyond the urges that compel us change the world. ʻSustainability from the Inside
Yogis and perhaps the only reme‑ bon emission, alternative fuels, to greed and exploitation. Without The operative word is inner. If Out: Exploring the Link Between
dy for Climate Change is the emissions trading. But it doesnʼt that knowledge of our deeper self, we are convinced in our inner‑ Yoga & the Solutions to Climate
Culture of Yoga. mention the principal and central people will simply find new ways most selves that we have to Changeʼ, organized by the Bhakti
We talk about the Environment actor, i.e. we humans. Countries to do an end‑run around environ‑ change the abuse of the environ‑ Center, New York to commemo‑
and Climate Change by looking at donʼt pollute. Humans do. In fact, mental controls. ment, we will do so. It comes natu‑ rate the 4th International Day of
life in bits and pieces. If we look does any international commu‑ Environmental control seldom rally. If you are convinced that Yoga.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA June 23-29, 2018 15

WEEK-LONG YOGA DAY CELEBRATIONS BEGIN

Washington/New York: space between the Washington
Hundreds of yoga enthusiasts monument and the Capitol filled
gathered to flex their bodies at up (by practitioners on Yoga Yoga events you
historic monuments of the US, Day)."
including the Capitol Hill in He said that yoga was always could attend
Washington DC, kick‑starting a popular, but "qualitative and
host of events planned this week quantitative change" has come New York City
to mark the 4th International Day since 2014 when under the guid‑
of Yoga. ance and inspiration of Prime June 20: Session with Yoga
In New York, people gathered at Minister Narendra Modi, the Masters, at the United Nations
the Governors Island on Saturday United Nations recognized June
North Lawn, 5:30 p.m.
against the backdrop of the 21 as the International Day of
June 21: Conversation with Yoga
Statue of Liberty and the Yoga.
Manhattan skyline. Organized by In his special message on the Masters, Conference Room 3,
the Consulate General of India, occasion, US Senator from United Nations, 3:00 p.m.
NY, the two‑hour event titled 'Let Virginia Tim Kaine said that while June 21: Organized by the Indian
Yoga Govern Your Life' included the idea of International
Indian Ambassador to the US Navtej Singh Sarna doing yoga along Consulate and Yoga Alliance,
meditation and a guided yoga ses‑ Yoga Day is new, the art
with others on the Capitol lawns. Yoga at Times Square.
sion'. Mallakhamb performance is built upon ancient
by children was a highlight. can, and it helps me to find bal‑ Capitol lawn Saturday Indian principles born June 20‑21: International Yoga
Addressing the gathering, ance and peace," she added. morning to mark the of a desire to maintain Conference organized by ICCR
Congresswoman Carolyn The Consul General in New Yoga Day under the inner well‑being. "Yoga and Indian Consulate at the
Maloney said yoga is a "unique York, Amb. Sandeep Chakravorty guidance of a trained symbolizes unity of
Consulate.
way" to approach an individual's highlighted yoga's universal Indian yoga teacher. mind, body and spirit,"
appeal and its role in bringing Indian Ambassador June 24: Surya Namaskar, Yoga
health and well‑being. A yoga he said.
practitioner herself, she said she together the cultures and people to the US Navtej Congressman and health talks at Ganesh
considers the ancient Indian prac‑ of America and India. He said the Singh Sarna Gerald E Connolly Temple, Flushing, 9 am.
tice one of the best ways to exer‑ extent to which yoga now perme‑ remarked that the said that this cele‑
cise and relax at the same time. ates people's lives is tremendous: crowd showed the bration is a "testa‑
there has been an estimated 80% huge enthusiasm that yoga has
Hicksville, NY
"Practicing yoga has been ment to the transformative nature
increase in practitioners in the gathered among all of us and all June 23: Yoga and meditation
shown to decrease stress, fatigue, of yoga" and the Indian‑American
and alleviate chronic pains, as US from 2012 to 2015. over the world. He told reporters community's indelible mark on at Asa Mai Hindu Temple,
well as improving physical fit‑ In Washington DC, hundreds of afterwards, "I think, the day is not the cultural fabric of the United 10.00 am.
ness. I practice yoga as often as I yoga enthusiasts gathered at the far that you will have the whole States.

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Court quashes FIR against Never say never: Kim Kardashian

actor Armaan Kohli on running for public office
T R
he Bombay High Court eality TV star Kim Kardashian West is game to
quashed an FIR against run for public office in the US if the time and
Bollywood actor Armaan opportunity comes but it's not on her mind at
Kohli for assaulting his girlfriend. the moment.
Armaan was arrested from In an interview to CNN, Kim discussed her mar‑
Lonavala after an FIR was lodged by riage to rapper Kanye West and how being a mother
his live‑in partner Neeru Randhawa has changed her for the better.
for assaulting her physically. Asked if she had any interest in running for pub‑
"The High Court has directed the lic office, the reality TV star said it wasn't not
superintendent of Arthur Road jail really on her mind, reports
to release him (Armaan) as the mat‑ hollywoodreporter.com.
ter has been quashed and nothing When reminded by Jones that "(Donald)
remains pending," Armaan's lawyer Trump is President, it could happen", Kim
Lakshmi Raman said. replied: "I know. That's why Kanye loves him.
The case has been quashed after It's the idea that anything can happen… I
Armaan paid a hefty compensation guess never say never.
to Neeru. "But that's not going to be like, Kim's run‑
"It is a full and final settlement ning. That's not where I am. I just want to
between Armaan and Neeru, where help one person at a time."
he earlier paid an amount of Rs 50 Kim met Trump last month to discuss
lakh and today he paid two post‑ prison reform. This was in extension of her
dated cheques of Rs 25,000," Raman efforts to advocate for a pardon for a low‑
said. The High Court judge also level drug offender named Alice Marie
demanded an affidavit from Armaan Johnson, who has served more than 20
saying he regrets whatever hap‑ years in prison.
Actor Armaan Kohli was in the dock On June 6, Trump commuted Johnson's
pened and that he will never attempt
for assaulting his girlfriend. sentence and she was released from prison.
such an act ever again.
Kim said she found an emotional connect to
Johnson.

'Race 3': Action‑packed "I felt like she is a good person. You can see
that in her. That she lost her long‑time job, got a
divorce, her son died. And I know that I would do

but lacks thrills anything for my kids and so I just felt this con‑
nection to her. Like instantly, that I just wanted
to help her."
She said she understands how some people
might perceive her help towards Johnson.
On her marriage to West, she
said the secret to making it work Reality TV
is supporting each other. star Kim
"So we always, no matter what Kardashian
it is, if I agree, if I don't agree, West.
I'm always there. And I think he
knows that, and you know it is tough when every‑
thing is so public," she said.

The star cast

of ʻRace 3ʼ in
a movie still. Shekhar Kapur appreciates
REVIEW
SRK'S 'Zero' teaser
R
ace 3", as the name suggests, is the father. They feel he is neglecting them as he

S
third edition of the franchise, but is fond of Sikander. So they plot along with uperstar Shah Rukh Khan says veteran
has no narrative connection with its Yash (Bobby Deol), Sikander's loyal body‑ filmmaker Shekhar Kapur appreciating the
previous editions. And unlike its predeces‑ guard to show him down. The plot advances teaser of his upcoming film "Zero" is the
sors, this one seems like jaded fare as it relentlessly with twists and turns, and biggest compliment. Kapur had complimented the
lacks thrills and the adrenaline rush so pal‑ despite familiar elements it takes a compli‑ film's teaser on Twitter and had said that he was
pable in its earlier editions. cated, longwinded path for a clichéd finale. looking forward to "Zero".
Convoluted and predictable, this action Anil's performance as Shamsher Singh "Every time I see trailer for 'Zero', I can't help
thriller is a forced family drama. In its broad vacillates from sincere to perfunctory at a smiling. Really looking forward to the film. It
outlines, "Race 3" has a story similar to high rate, but nevertheless, he is the only seems to have the same sense of joy and fun we
many Hindi films seen in the 1980s and actor worth a watch. made 'Mr India' with. And really good VFX too
1990s, in which the family members are pit‑ Salman Khan and Bobby Deol are far from SRK," the director tweeted.
ted one against another, only to realize that being agile they both seem world‑weary and To which, Shah Rukh replied: "Thank you my
blood bonds are stronger than any external worn‑out. friend. You appreciating and smiling is the
greed. On the technical front, the film is astutely biggest compliment for the teaser. Will show
It's the story of Shamsher Singh's ((Anil mounted with high production values. With you stuff soon. Love."
Kapoor) family. Originally from Handiya in swank, custom‑designed cars and free flow‑ "Zero" features Shah Rukh as a vertically chal‑
India, he has a flourishing arms manufactur‑ ing arms, the action sequences are well‑cho‑ lenged man piquing the interests of the audi‑
ing and dealing business, operating from the reographed and slickly edited. While some ence to witness the unusual tale.
private island Al‑Shifa. Greed makes him of the scenes with live action drama get Red Chillies Entertainment and Colour Yellow
plot a heist. He ropes in his twins ‑ Suraj your adrenaline charged, especially when Productions have joined hands for "Zero", pro‑
(Saqib Saleem) and Sanjana (Daisy Shah) and Jessica and Sanjana have a free‑fight in the duced by Gauri Khan. The movie, releasing on
his adopted son Sikander (Salman Khan). dance‑club, there are others that resemble December 21, also features Anushka Sharma
The twins have a grouse against their an action‑packed video game. er She khar Kapur. and Katrina Kaif.
Veteran filmmak
 TheSouthAsianTimes.info ULTIMATE BOLLYWOOD June 23-29, 2018 17

Lifetime experience essaying 'Hichki' gets standing

Bal Thackeray: Nawazuddin
ovation at Shanghai
O
n Shiv Sena Foundation Day,
actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui,
who essays the political party's
late supremo Bal Thackeray in an
upcoming biopic, says doing the movie
film fest
D
is quite an experience. irector Siddharth Malhotra,
Nawazuddin moved dates and sched‑ whose film "Hichki" received a
ules to be a part of "Thackeray". standing ovation at the Shanghai
"Balasaheb Thackeray was a transpar‑ International Film Festival (SIFF), says it
ent personality who empowered the com‑ was an honor.
mon man and it is a lifetime experience Malhotra shared a few images of the
essaying him," Nawazuddin said in a film's screening over social media, and
statement. captioned it: "What an honor and an
The actor, along with Shiv Sena overwhelming feeling when your work
spokesperson Sanjay Raut and Shrikant gets a standing ovation from a foreign
Bhasi, Founder and Chairman of Carnival audience who simply watches a film
Group, spent time on the sets of the with subtitles and gets moved to
Raut'ers Entertainment's movie on the eve tears/laughter.
of Shiv Sena Foundation Day. "Thank you Shanghai SIFF 2018 at the
Raut, who believes "Balasaheb made the festival for this experience, from the
common man into superman", said that entire team of 'Hichki'."
while director Abhijit Panse was scouting "Hichki", starring Rani Mukerji as a
for the right actor, he always had woman who deals with Tourette syn‑
Nawazuddin's face in his mind. drome but goes on to become a teacher,
"I knew Nawaz bhai was the right one. was screened as part of The Belt and Road
role of
And the moment I set my eyes on him Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui in the Week at the film festival on June 16.
politician Bal Thackeray.
when he walked into our meeting room,
he was locked in my head," he said.
The film stars Rani Mukerji
Bhasi said: "Balasaheb Thackeray is the film that boasts of the penmanship of
in the lead role.
tiger who took the nation by storm, a per‑ Sanjay Raut and the histrionics of
sona who no one can ever match. We are Nawazuddin Siddiqui."

Bollywood celebs share

glad to be associated with 'Thackeray', a The movie will release next year.

Rapping is not taken

seriously in India: Badshah Father's Day musings
F
ather's Day led Bollywood's celebrity

R
apper and music composer brigade to share emotional notes on
Badshah, who is excited their father and fatherhood too. From
Rapper and about his new reality show Shah Rukh Khan, Akshay Kumar and Madhuri
music composer "Dil Hai Hindustani 2", says that Dixit to Vicky Kaushal and Kriti Sanon ‑‑
Badshah rapping is not taken seriously in here's what the celebrities had to say:
India as an art form. Shah Rukh shared a photo of a card which
Badshah was interacting with the read "You're the best papa in the world". He
media at the launch of Star Plus captioned it: "Notwithstanding that the kids
channel's forthcoming reality show had no other option and yeah I admit maybe
along with singer Sunidhi Chauhan. there is just a hint of a bias here... This kinda
Badshah, who has delivered some completes a father's life."
chart‑busting rap songs like "Chull", Madhuri Dixit: Thank you for being there
"Saturday Saturday" and most at every step of my life, Dad. You have always
recent "Tareefan" is eager to spread been my inspiration and a pillar of strength.
awareness about rap as an art form. You truly are the best. I miss you. I'm so
Talking about it, he said: "Rapping grateful that my boys have an amazing father
along with dance and stand‑up just like you. I wish a very Happy Father's
comedy is not taken seriously as an Day to all Super Dads out there.
art form in India and this miscon‑ Akshay Kumar: Help! It's Father's Day and
ception should change." the little one asks "Dad, can I have a pet?" My
am.
"That is one of the main reasons fatherly love taking over, "Of course Beta Actor Shah Rukh Khan with son AbR
why I have chosen to be a judge on what would you like?" She, "Dad, can you get
the show. But apart from that, I'm me a unicorn with wings". Any suggestions? That's why we love you dads. Happy Father's
here to have fun as well, and have a Arjun Kapoor: My father has always Day.
better connection with the audi‑ thought a lot about others, how to help them, Sunny Deol: Because of my father, we are
ence," he added. how to make things better for them, for his what we are today. Love you Papa.
The rapper is also gearing up to people, his friends, his family and his ene‑ Gul Panag: Happy Father's Day to the best
produce Bollywood and Punjabi mies even. In all these years, I have tried to father. He has always taught by example. He
movies and also launching a web make him realise it's time to become selfish has set very high standards of integrity, hon‑
series soon through his production and think of yourself first but he's a king, my estly and propriety for Sherbir and me to fol‑
house. father. He can never change his impulse to low. And fitness too! He is still the smartest,
Talking about the future of the help and be there for others. Happy Father's most well‑read man I've come across. A true
digital platform, Badshah said: "I Day to the most selfless man I know. I'm role model.
think it (digital media) is the future, proud to be your son. Chitrangda Singh: We somehow always
so it's very important for any pro‑ Kriti Sanon: They are unwavering in their end up telling our mothers more than we do
duction house right now to concen‑ support; steadfast in their love. And they also to our dad... For all the times it's left unsaid,
trate on digital media." never miss a chance to crack a bad joke. love you pa.
 18 June 23-29, 2018 ART TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Indian artist explores the

COSMOS IN NEW YORK SHOW
A
solo exhibition by fruit skins to reveal large inter‑ what facetiously, say that I am a
Mumbai‑based artist Jitish galactic views. His preoccupation resident of the Milky Way Galaxy.
Kallat probing the vast with the cosmos seeps into other This last remark would complete‑
scale of the universe ran at New works by him. ly alter the focal length at which I
Yorkʼs Sperone Westwater In “Covariance”, reptilian eyes, might view the location of my res‑
Gallery. mammalian eyes and the eyes of idence, my sense of identity or my
The way one sees the world fish look out at the world simulta‑ limiting identifications, and my
often defines the meaning we neously from all directions on the immediate neighborhood,” he told
derive from it, believes Kallat, surface of the sculpture. IANS in an email interview.
who has explored themes like An unending transition of lunar Currently Kallat is prominently
proximity and distance, percep‑ phases formed by progressively featured in the Modern and
tion, time, scale, sustenance and eaten rotis (Indian bread) is seen Contemporary Collection section
the sky, in the exhibition. in “The Eternal Gradient”. of Centre Pompidou Paris as well
Titled “Decimal Point”, the Why did he engage with the as shows at Singapore Art
works at the show were named theme of the cosmos? Museum, Whitworth in
“Sightings”, “Covariance”, “Wind “I could think of myself as a res‑ Manchester amongst others. He
Study” and “The Eternal Gradient”. ident of Mumbai, or India, or Asia, was also the curator and artistic
In the large work “Sightings”, or in a vague sense a resident of director of the Kochi‑Muziris
Kallat plays around with colors of planet Earth. I could also, some‑ Biennale (2014).
Jitish Kallat posing
with his work
ʻSightingsʼ, a large
suite of photographic
works in which he
plays around with
colors of fruit skins to
project large
inter‑galactic views.
Kallatʼs sculptural installation titled The Infinite Episode‑2 is an assembly of 10 sleeping species;
a cosmic dormitory wherein they surrender their bodily scale in a state of sleep.

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18 killed, 49 injured in Pakistan Taliban chief

killed in US drone strike
Afghanistan suicide attack Washington: A US drone strike in
Afghanistan has killed Tehreek‑e‑
Kabul: At least 18 people were
Taliban Pakistan (TTP) leader
killed and another 49 injured in a
Mullah Fazlullah, the man in
suicide attack in the heart of
charge of the outfit operations in
Jalalabad, the capital of Nangarhar
the Swat Valley when activist
province in eastern Afghanistan, a
Malala Yousafzai was shot in
security source said.
2012, the Afghan Foreign
Confirming the attack, which
Ministry said.
took place on the last day of the
Ministry of Defense spokesman
ceasefire declared by the Taliban
Mohammad Radmanish told CNN
marking the end of the holy month
that Fazlullah, who led the TTP
of Ramadan, Nangarhar Provincial
from 2013, was killed in the Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan
Governor's spokesperson Attaullah
strike in Kunar province. leader Mullah Fazlullah.
Khogyani told Efe that it happened
Lt. Col. Martin O'Donnell, a
around 3 pm. attacks against American and
spokesman for US Forces‑
While the source said the attack Pakistani targets, including the
Afghanistan, earlier told the
happened near the Governor's December 2014 attack on the
Voice of America that US forces
Palace, or the Shahi Palace, where Army Public School in Peshawar
conducted a counter‑terrorism
civil servants and Taliban insur‑ that killed 151 people.
strike on June 13 in Kunar which
gents were meeting to discuss the Afghanistan is in one of its bloodiest phases He is also accused of ordering
is close to the border between
ceasefire, Khogyani said that the after the 2015 NATO mission.
Afghanistan and Pakistan and the 2012 attempted assassina‑
attack was an at area where there tion of Malala Yousafzai, who had
targeted a senior leader of a des‑
were only civilians.
Images captured by an Epa‑Efe Taliban announces end of Eid ceasefire ignated terrorist organization.
Locals in the area confirmed
been advocating for the right of
girls to have access to an educa‑
photojournalist at the scene Kabul: A widely welcomed three‑day ceasefire between security forces
the death. However, Pentagon tion. The US State Department
showed security officials standing and the Taliban in Afghanistan appears to be over, with the latter say‑
officials declined to comment on offered a $5 million reward for
on a bloodied road outside the ing its militants had been ordered to take up arms again.
the development. Fazlullah in March, the same
governor's of fices. Damaged cars The government says it will continue a unilateral ceasefire for
Fazlullah had been a major fig‑ month Pakistani sources said his
were also visible. another 10 days, although security forces can defend themselves if
ure in the TTP even before he son was killed in an American
Another suicide attack, which attacked, a BBC report said. But the ceasefire failed to end violence
became "emir" of the group in drone strike on a TTP training
was claimed by the Islamic State entirely. The militants said there would be no extension to the cease‑
late 2013 and led a Pakistan facility.
terror organization, took place a fire and fighters would be expected to leave government‑controlled
Taliban militia in the country's A statement from US Forces‑
day be fore at a place where areas before sunset.
Swat Valley before his elevation Afghanistan claimed that the
Taliban militants and civilians had strike did not put at risk an ongo‑
to leadership of the group.
gathered to celebrate the ceasefire, wounded 54 others. The country is mission in 2015. The Alliance still
US officials said Fazlullah ing, unilateral ceasefire initiated
around 15 km from Jalalabad. going through one of its bloodiest maintains a presence to train
directed numerous high‑profile by the Afghan government.
That attack killed 25 people and phases after the end of a NATO Afghan forces there.

Bangladesh's Awami EU mission to observe

League leader shot dead
Dhaka: A leader of the
country's ruling Awami
Pakistan elections in July
Brussels: An European Union elec‑
League party was shot
toral observation mission led by
dead by unidentified men
Michael Gahler, a German conser‑
while he was heading
vative in the European Parliament,
home after of fering
plans to observe the July 25
prayers in a mosque in
national and provincial assemblies'
Dhaka.
elections in Pakistan, the EU's
Farhad Hossain, 52, EU's diplomatic
diplomatic service said.
General Secretary of the chief Federica
A group of nine EU election ana‑
Awami League's Badda
lysts will arrive in Pakistan on Mogherini.
Union wing, was sprayed
June 22 and stay in the country
with bullets as he came
unt il the end of the e lectoral
out of Baitus Salam Jame
process while another 60 long‑
Mosque after of fering
term observers, who w ill be
Jumma prayers, Farhad Hossain was the General
deployed throughout the country,
bdnews24.com reported. Secretary of Awami League's
will arrive a few days later, the
He sustained bullet Badda Union wing.
European External Action Service
wounds in his head and
said in a press release.
chest. Badda area is known for motorbike and sped away.
T he EU Election Observation
gang land violence and turf Another report said that crim‑
Missions were also deployed to
wars. inals opened fire on police at
Pakistan in 2002, 2008 and 2013
"Farhad Hossain was shot Gudarag hat checkpost on
while an Elect ion Follow‑up
dead on the spot when he was Badda‑Gulshan Link Road while ian government, therefore con‑ cratic process in Pakistan".
Mission was sent in 2016, Efe
leaving the mosque after passing the area in a CNG‑run tributing to the consolidation of After the general elections, the
news reported.
Jumma prayers," said Police auto‑rickshaw after the murder. the direct link between Pakistani mission will hold a press confer‑
T he EU's diplomat ic chie f
Inspector Abul Kalam Azad. The The latest killing mirrors the citizens and their representatives". ence in Islamabad to present its
Federica Mogherini said that with
police did not immediately con‑ murder of another Awami Heading the mission, Gahler preliminary findings while the
these e lect ions, "Pakistan is
firm the motive for the killing. League activist in April over an hoped that the "observation will final report including recommen‑
expected to witness an unprece‑
Police said two men opened internal conflict in the same again provide a meaningful contri‑ dat ions for future e lectoral
dented second consecutive demo‑
fire on Hossain from their area. bution to the electoral and demo‑ processes will be presented later.
cratic transition of an elected civil‑
 20 June 23-29, 2018 DIPLOMACY TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Kim Jong Un may have outwitted

Trump at the Summit
The President is certainly correct in pointing out that he made history in meeting amicably with his North
Korean adversary. But only time will tell whether he made a historic breakthrough or a historic blunder.
From an op‐ed published in Foreign Affairs magazine, published by the Council on Foreign Relations:
By Daniel R. Russel Kim, so recently an outcast, the man
to meet.

T
he Singapore summit was These outcomes, which have both
mesmerizing political theater. practical and propaganda value,
Back in DC, President Trump seem certain to strengthen Kimʼs
assured the American people that domestic standing and authority.
they could trust Kim Jong Un and Most important, the warm reception
that North Korea's supreme leader from the president of the United
was sincere about denuclearization. States has helped Kim normalize, if
There was a faux film trailer that not legitimize, North Korea's status
Trump had prepared for Kim. The as a nuclear weapons state. Kim is
video featured footage of Trump and not interested in the Libyan model;
Kim as tense music played in the heʼs interested in the Pakistani
background; a male narrator spoke model.
in overly dramatic tones: “A new Finally, despite bromides about
story, a new beginning, one of peace. denuclearization, Kimʼs arsenal is no
Two men, two leaders, one destiny. smaller than it was last November
A story in a special moment in time. The warm reception from the President of the United States has helped Kim normalize, when North Korea successfully test‑
When a man is presented with one if not legitimize, North Korea's status as a nuclear weapons state. Kim is not interested in the ed a new intercontinental ballistic
chance that may never be repeated, Libyan model; heʼs interested in the Pakistani model. (Photo: IANS) missile that it claimed was capable
what will he choose?” priorities were to loosen the stran‑ virtually nil. Moreover, the real pres‑ advantage in other important of striking the U.S. mainland with a
Trump is certainly correct in glehold of sanctions and to reduce sure from sanctions lies in their vig‑ respects, as well. North Korea has nuclear warhead. All in all, this was
pointing out that he made history in the risk of a U.S. preventive attack or orous implementation by the coun‑ succeeded beyond its wildest a good first summit for North Korea.
meeting amicably with his North a “bloody nose” strike, all without tries with which North Korea does dreams in shutting down defensive And for the United States? In the
Korean adversary. But it is yet to be being forced to relinquish the “trea‑ business, notably China. Kimʼs (but “expensive,” as Trump lead‑up to the summit, the Trump
determined whether he made a his‑ sured sword,” as Kim described recent red‑carpet welcome by described them) U.S.–South Korean administrationʼs stated priority was
toric breakthrough or a historic them, of its nuclear weapons. Other Chinese President Xi Jinping and the joint military exercises. While denuclearization, albeit communi‑
blunder. No previous U.S. president priorities included using the lure of reports of resumed cross‑border Trump considers them expensive, cated through a noisy clash of com‑
considered it prudent to embark on a peace treaty to undercut trade make clear that the era of North Korea refers to them as peting signals: John Boltonʼs nukes‑
summitry with so little preparation U.S.–South Korean military exercises Chinese “tough love” is over. This “provocative war games.” Trump in‑a‑FedEx‑box model, Mike
or on terms so favorable to the other and deployments, eroding the means that the straitjacket of sanc‑ gave up this card without even ask‑ Pompeoʼs CVID model (complete,
side, let alone to promise to unilater‑ Northʼs isolation and pariah status, tions has been loosened for Kim. ing for a corresponding halt of verifiable, irreversible denucleariza‑
ally discontinue defensive joint and obtaining economic assistance The conventional wisdom in some North Korean conventional exercis‑ tion), and Trumpʼs invitation to
U.S.–South Korean military exercis‑ and investment on terms consistent quarters is that Trumpʼs talk of a es, let alone a complete stop to its North Korea to “take your time” on
es. For his part, Kim can rightfully with regime control and stability. “bloody nose” strike scared Kim into nuclear and missile programs. A denuclearization.
boast that he has accomplished Pyongyang also hoped to alleviate backing down. Itʼs impossible to long‑standing goal for the Kim Unlike the substantial gains
what his father and grandfather the pressure on the nuclear issue know if thatʼs true. But even if the regime has been to enmesh the US achieved by Kim thus far, progress
could only dream of: achieving the and criticism of its human rights Kim‑Trump “bromance” ends in dis‑ in negotiations over a peace treaty, in achieving CVID will take time to
twin goals of building a viable record by finding ways to fracture appointment, Washington will find it partly to push for the end of the measure̶if it comes at all. The
nuclear weapons capability and then the solidarity among the five main difficult to credibly leverage the U.S.–South Korean alliance and U.S. rebooting of U.S.–North Korean
winning international acceptance as players: China, Japan, Russia, South threat of force in the wake of Kimʼs Forces Korea, in Seoul. But itʼs negotiations to at least include the
a “very honorable” peer, as he was Korea, and the United States. Kim effective charm offensive. Trump unclear if Kim even needs a peace nuclear issue is a good thing, but it
referred to by the leader of the free sought to play them off against one would also face almost certain oppo‑ treaty in light of Trumpʼs emphatic essentially takes us back to square
world. another and strengthen the “accom‑ sition to a strike from China, South desire to “get our soldiers out.” One one of a process that Pyongyang
In the end, the joint summit state‑ modationist” camp in South Korea, Korea, and the international commu‑ wonders which leader is more moti‑ has skillfully manipulated in the
ment is but a diluted version of which sees the South's alliance with nity. South Koreans, who would bear vated to move U.S. troops off the past to buy time and extract conces‑
numerous past aspirational docu‑ the United States as an impediment the brunt of U.S. retaliation, were Korean Peninsula̶Kim or Trump? sions. Whatʼs not so good is this: not
ments put forward by North Korea to inter‑Korean rapprochement. skittish about a military option even Kim also cannot have missed the only did Trump put the cart before
and its negotiating partners. It light‑ By these measures, the Singapore when Kim was threatening to nuke confused scramble in the wake of the horse in starting the process
ly echoes inter‑Korean agreements summit has capped an astonishingly them over the deployment of the the summit by both South Koreaʼs with a summit and thus squandering
dating back to 1992. And it offers a successful spring for Kim. missile defense system known as Blue House and U.S. Forces Korea to U.S. leverage, but he then proceeded
vague promise “to work toward Take sanctions. Trump claims to Terminal High Altitude Area find out what Trump had promised, to buy the same horse by front‑load‑
complete denuclearization.” This can have 300 powerful sanctions in his Defense, or THAAD. Today, polling indicating an astounding gap in U.S. ing concessions in exchange for
hardly be construed as progress. back pocket, ready to be deployed if shows that Kim is more popular in coordination. mere promises.
The statement is silent on ballistic North Korea behaves badly. But the South Korea than Trump. Since it is The Singapore summit has paved The question of whether Trump
missiles, let alone chemical reality is that after a decade of hard to imagine an effective preven‑ the way for South Korea to unfreeze made meaningful progress in
weapons, cyberwarfare, nuclear pro‑ ratcheting up the pressure on North tive attack against North Koreaʼs valuable investment projects on Singapore will hinge on one key‑
liferation, and (unsurprisingly) Korea, the United States has already nuclear facilities without the sup‑ terms that the North can control, word: “verification.” The litmus test
human rights. In any case, even a subjected the North to virtually port of the South Korean govern‑ and it will surely open the spigots of will be whether North Korea will
robust joint statement could not every significant sanction that ment and military, it appears that international aid. By blindsiding make a full declaration of its nuclear
serve as a reliable indicator of Washington can apply unilaterally. Kim has significantly reduced the China, Japan, and Russia in March inventory and facilities and whether
progress given North Koreaʼs spotty The odds of China and Russia con‑ risk of a “bloody nose.” with his plan to meet bilaterally with credible international inspections
record of compliance and follow‑ senting to powerful new provisions Trumpʼs gambit at the summit Kim, Trump set off a race for influ‑ will be able to verify that
through. North Koreaʼs most urgent to UN Security Council sanctions are seems to have played to Kimʼs ence with Pyongyang that has made declaration.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info INTERNATIONAL June 23-29, 2018 21

Greece, Macedonia ink historic Conservative wins Colombia's

presidential election
deal to end name dispute Conservative
Athens: Greece and the Former
newcomer Ivan Duque
Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia
is due to take office on
(FYROM) sealed a historic agree‑
August 2.
ment on Sunday, putting an end to
the dispute which started in 1991
over the use of the name
Macedonia.
According to the preliminary
accord signed by the two countries'
Foreign Ministers, they agreed to
rename the Balkan nation the
Republic of North Macedonia,
despite strong protests over a deal
from both sides, reported Xinhua.
The signing ceremony, broadcast Bogota: Conservative political supporters after acknowledging
live on Greek public broadcaster newcomer Ivan Duque has been the elections' results.
Greek PM Alexis Tsipras (R) with PM of the Former Yugoslav elected President of Colombia, a He added that for him, "there
ERT, was hosted on the border at Republic of Macedonia Zoran Zaev.
the Prespes lake region. media report said. are no defeated citizens"
The move of the two neighboring all Balkans and Europe," he said as of the same name by the neighbor‑ Duque, 41, garnered 10.3 mil‑ because he wants to be the
states potentially paved the way for he and his FYROM counterpart ing country could lead to territorial lion votes or about 53.98 per President of all Colombians:
Skopje's admission to the European Zoran Zaev received a standing ova‑ claims. cent of the ballot, while his rival those who voted for him, those
Union and North Atlantic Treaty tion from officials at the ceremony. "Today we put an end to a prob‑ Gustavo Petro secured 8 million who did not and those who
Organization. Both countries have been working lem, we put an end to long‑standing or about 41.81 per cent, reports opted for a blank vote.
"We are making an historic step, towards settling the decades‑old differences which were raising Efe news. Duque, who is due to take
there will be only winners from now dispute over the past months. The walls and cast shadows on our "With humility and with honor office on August 2 and whose
on," Greek Prime Minister Alexis issue began in 1991 when FYROM neighborly relations," Zaev said. I want to tell the Colombian peo‑ term would last until August 2,
Tsipras said at the event. declared its independence from Sunday's ceremony was held ple that I will give all my ener‑ 2022, further highlighted the
"So that we can heal the wounds Yugoslavia, choosing the name under draconian security measures gies to unite our country: no need for Colombia to "unite" and
of the past, open a path for peace, Macedonia, which is also the name as hardliners in both countries more divisions, let's think of a "build" the country to prevent
friendship, cooperation and growth, of a northern Greek province. object to the deal because they country with all and for all," the future of all Colombians
not only for our countries, but for Athens was worried that the use regard it as a national sellout. Duque said in a speech to his from getting "destroyed".

ʻFrench police cut ʻN Korea sanctions remain till

soles of migrant complete denuclearizationʼ
Seoul: North Korea will not

children's shoesʼ see any economic sanctions

lifted until it demonstrates
"complete denuclearization",
Rome: French border US Secretary of State Mike
guards detained migrant Pompeo said.
children as young as 12 in Pompeo comments came at
cells without food or a press conference in Seoul
water, cut the soles of with his South Korean and
their shoes and stole their Japanese counterparts. He
mobile phone SIM cards travelled from Singapore to
before illegally sending South Korea to brief
them back to Italy, charity Washington's regional allies
Oxfam said. on the summit between US
The report by Oxfam Presiden Donald Trump and
also cited the case of a North Korean leader Kim
"very young" Eritrean girl, Jong‑un and discuss surprise
Charitable organization
who was forced to walk announcement of ending rou‑
Oxfam accuses French cops of
back to the Italian border tine US‑South Korea military
forcibly returning minors to Italy.
town of Ventimiglia along drills.
a road with no pavement while adults and send them back to The leaders signed a state‑
carrying her 40‑day‑old baby, the Italy. Daniela Zitarosa, from the ment on June 12 pledging to
Guardian reported. Italian humanitarian agency establish a new relationship.
Italy's new anti‑migrant Intersos, said: "Some children Kim also reaffirmed his previ‑ US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.
Interior Minister Matteo Salvini have their mobile phone seized ous promises to work
who blocked the Aquarius rescue and SIM card removed. They lose towards the "complete denu‑ that indicated the US would "ironclad", despite Trump's
vessel from docking in Sicily, their data and phonebook. They clearization of the Korean grant concessions to announcement about ending
accused France of turning its cannot even call their parents Peninsula". But there has been Pyongyang for gradual military drills.
back on 10,524 migrants at the afterwards." France tightened "deep skepticism" about the progress. He said the US According to South Korean
border between January and rules at its border after 84 peo‑ pact, with observers saying it remained "committed to achiev‑ presidential office, President
May. The allegations came two ple were killed in a terror attack lacked detail on how North ing the complete, verifiable and Moon Jae‑in said that the coun‑
months after French border in Nice in July 2016. Korea would give up its nuclear irreversible denuclearization of try may consider suspending its
police were accused of falsifying According to Oxfam, 17,337 weapons and how that process North Korea", the BBC reported. joint military drills with the US
the birth dates of unaccompa‑ children arrived in Italy in 2017, would be verified. Pompeo also insisted the to help build trust and ease ten‑
nied migrant children in an 15,779 (91 per cent) of whom Pompeo dismissed a report by alliance between the US, South sions with North Korea, Yonhap
attempt to pass them off as were unaccompanied. the North Korean state media Korea and Japan remained news agency reported.
 22 June 23-29, 2018 BUSINESS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Modi moots double digit growth

New Delhi: Prime Minister
Narendra Modi has given the tar‑
get of achieving double digit eco‑ Jaitley lauds GDP growth
nomic growth as well as the idea New Delhi: In yet another long blog, Finance Minister and senior BJP
to link MNREGA employment with leader Arun Jaitley has lauded the fourth quarter GDP growth of 7.7
agriculture, among other things, at per cent saying the future looked much brighter than the past.
the fourth annual meeting of the "The fourth quarter result of GDP data showed a phenomenal 7.7 per
NITI Aayog's Governing Council. cent growth rate and has established India firmly as the fastest grow‑
Modi also tried to placate the ing global economy. This trend, according to experts, is likely to con‑
Chief Ministers of states like tinue for the next few years,” he wrote. Jaitley who underwent kidney
Andhra Pradesh and Bihar who replacement recently is still recovering and is yet to rejoin his office.
have been demanding special cate‑ On Job creation, Jaitley said: "An analysis of the data released clearly
gory status for their states by reas‑ shows that the construction sector is expanding by double digits. It is a
suring that the Centre was com‑ job creating sector. Investment is increasing. Domestic investment is
mitted in "letter and spirit" to also increasing. The FDI is at an unprecedented level."
adhere to statutory provisions in
place at the time of the bifurcation Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Andhra Chief Minister N.
"The draft is ready but the idea is reporters that the Prime Minister
of states. Chandrababu Naidu; West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee and Karnataka
to make it as inclusive as possible. also mooted the idea of a commit‑
After the meet at the Rashtrapati CM HD Kumaraswamy at NITI Aayog in New Delhi. (Photo: IANS)
We did not present it today in the tee of Chief Ministers to examine
Bhavan, attended by 23 Chief the fourth quarter of 2017‑18 and try," he told the meeting. meeting lest the states should the idea of linking MNREGA with
Ministers and the Lt. Governor of the challenge now was to turn this On the 2022 development agen‑ think that they were not sufficient‑ agriculture in a way that both
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to "double digits". da document ‑‑ that was expected ly consulted. Although the states should complement each other.
NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Rajiv "The challenge now is to take to be placed in the meeting, Rajiv have been preliminary consulted Under MNREGA, the Central gov‑
Kumar and CEO Amitabh Kant this growth rate to double digits, Kumar said the document is ready on this but we would seek more ernment has to provide at least
briefed the reporters on what tran‑ for which many more important but was withheld as more compre‑ comprehensive inputs," he said. 100 days of guaranteed employ‑
spired in it. steps have to be taken. The vision hensive consultations from the He said that the document would ment involving unskilled manual
Modi said the Indian economy of a New India by 2022 is now a states were being sought before it be fully ready in about a month. work in a financial year to every
grew at a healthy 7.7 per cent in resolve of the people of our coun‑ is finally tabled for adoption. Rajeev Kumar also informed the household in rural areas.

Audi CEO arrested

CII lauds Prabhu's US 25% tariff on Chinese goods,
visit to sort trade issues
New Delhi: Noting that US trade officials are expected Beijing vows retaliation
to visit India soon in Washington: President respond in kind to the
an attempt to address Donald Trump has US tariffs, which will
the trade and econom‑ slapped 25 per cent tar‑ apply to roughly 1,100
ic irritants between iffs on $50 billion worth exports and will target
the two countries, of Chinese goods that are China's aerospace,
industry chamber CII imported into the US, robotics, manufacturing
lauded Commerce prompting vows of swift and auto industries.
Minister Suresh retaliation from Beijing Tariffs that affect Madrid: Audi AG CEO Rupert
Prabhu's visit to the and turning a spat into a more than 800 prod‑ Stadler was arrested on Monday
US for setting "a full‑blown trade war ucts worth $34 billion on fraud allegations, a company
roadmap to resolve between the worlds two in annual trade are due spokesman said.
bilateral trade issues largest economies. to come into effect on German prosecutors named
expeditiously". Commerce Minister Suresh "The US has kept July 6. The White Stadler and one other Audi execu‑
India and the US Prabhu speaking at a changing its mind and House said it would tive as suspects for fraud and false
have agreed to hold reception hosted by the now launched a trade consult on tariffs on the advertisement in the car maker's
official talks soon to US‑India Business Council continuing emissions scandal,
war," China's Commerce other $16 billion of
address the bilateral during his visit to
Ministry said in response products and would reports Efe news.
trade issues in a deci‑ Washington DC. Tariffs that affect more than 800
to the announcement. "We confirm that Stadler has
sion that was taken during a series of meetings Chinese products worth $34 billion apply these later, the
"We will immediately in annual trade will cone into New York Times been preliminarily arrested this
Prabhu had with US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross launch tariff measures reported. morning," the spokesman said,
effect from July 6.
and United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert that will match the scale The Chinese product adding that a hearing to decide
Lighthizer in Washington during the Indian Minister's and intensity of those launched by the lines that have been hit range from air‑ over possible pre‑trial detention
visit from June 10 to 12. US." craft tyres to turbines and commercial was continuing.
"The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) under‑ "China does not want a trade war," the dishwashers. Audi, Volkswagen AG's luxury
stands that officials of USTR may travel to India very ministry said, adding that it would "fight Beijing said it will retaliate by imposing car maker, declined to comment
soon. CII hopes the trade package to be negotiated back vigorously" in defence of its national its own tariffs on a list of roughly $50 bil‑ further on the issue, citing the
would include the renewal of Generalized System of interests, globalization and the world lion in American exports, a list likely to ongoing investigations. A
Preferences benefits for India which accounts for trade system. include agricultural products and manu‑ Volkswagen spokesman also con‑
nearly $6 billion of Indian exports to the US," CII said. The Chinese government said it would factured goods. firmed the arrest.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info SPORTS June 23-29, 2018 23

Mexico shock defending

Spirited Switzerland
champion Germany
Moscow: Mexico
created the first
hold off-color Brazil
upset of the 2018 Rostov (Russia): Switzerland came up with found their rhythm and started to create
FIFA World Cup, a gritty, fighting performance to hold title moves off the counter.
overcoming defend‑ contenders Brazil 1‑1 in a Group E match Philippe Coutinho handed Brazil the
ing champions of the FIFA World Cup here. Both teams lead with an in‑swinging, dipping free‑
Germany 1‑0 in a now have one point each. Serbia are at the kick in the 20th minute.
frenet ic Group F top of the group with three points, thanks Switzerland made a strong comeback
g ame at the to their victory over Costa Rica earlier in after the break with Steven Zuber exploit‑
Luzhniki Stadium the day. Brazil's labored ef forts in their ing some loose marking to head in the
here. campaign opener continued this World equalizer off a corner in the 50th minute.
Forward Hirving Cup's trend of big teams struggling to T he goal seemed to rejuvenate the
Lozano's 35th‑ overcome lesser rated opponents. Europeans and they put the five‑time
minute goal proved Fe llow t itle contenders Germany, world champions on to the back foot with
to make the dif fer‑ Mexican player Rafael Marquez celebrates victory against Argentina and Spain have also failed to some excellent attacking play.
ence in a match Germany with teammates in Moscow. (Xinhua/Cao Can/IANS) win their respective opening matches. The Swiss defenders were guilty of com‑
played at a very Even though former champions mitting numerous cynical fouls on Brazil's
hig h tempo as four‑t ime champions cross‑bar in the 25th minute. The Uruguay and France enjoyed winning star forward Neymar throughout the
Germany began their title defence on a dis‑ Porto midfielder tested Neuer again starts, they were forced to struggle game.
astrous note. but the Bayern Munich captain before eking out narrow wins over Brazil's attacking talisman, who strug‑
The game opened up at a breathtaking blocked a shot coming at his chest relatively weaker opponents. Brazil gled to recover from a foot injury before
pace, with both Germany and Mexico play‑ height. dominated the early stages of match but the tournament, did his level best, but was
ing an open game, going on an all‑out The Latin Americans were rewarded the talented Swiss team gradually left battered by repeated fouls.
attack. German striker Timo Werner had with the 1‑0 lead when a German attack
the first chance of the match but his drive broke down, leading to a quick counter‑
from a tight angle from the right went wide attack spearheaded by Javier
of the left post. Hernandez. Just over the
Ranked 14 places below than the world halfway line, the West Ham
No.1 Germany, Mexico took the European United striker spotted
powerhouse head on, playing a quick Lozano at the left between opponent cen‑
counter‑attacking game. tral defenders Mats Hummels and Jerome
Germany captain and goalkeeper Manuel Boateng. PSV Eindhoven forward Lozano
Neuer was called into action to block a raced into the box before employing a right
long‑range ef fort from midfielder Hector footed drive which beat Neuer at the bot‑
Herrera in the ninth minute and five min‑ tom left corner.
utes later, forced to keep away a header With times running out, a desperate
from Mexican centre‑back Hector Moreno Germany coach Joachim Loew decided to
off a corner in the 14th minute. Germany substitute left‑back Plattenhardt with strik‑
responded through long‑range efforts from er Mario Gomez, moving the team's forma‑
Toni Kroos and Werner around 20‑minute tion to a 3‑2‑1‑4. Werner made way for
mark. Julian Brandt. However, Mexico, with deter‑ Neymar in action during the match between Brazil and Switzerland
Mexico continued to threaten Neuer's mination, defended their slender one‑goal in Rostov‑on‑Don, Russia. (Xinhua/Li Ga/IANS)
goal as Miguel Layun fired one over the lead to secure a crucial win.

CRICKET

Chandimal denies ball tampering, INDIA OVERWHELM TEST

ICC hearing after Test
Gros Islet (Saint Lucia): Sri Lanka which the umpires viewed as an
DEBUTANTS AFGHANISTAN
captain Dinesh Chandimal has attempt to change its condition," Bengaluru: India took full advan‑ Ravindra Jadeja (4/17) and pacer
pleaded not guilty to breaching the ICC said in a statement. tage of Afghanistan's inexperience Umesh Yadav (3/26) were the
Article 2.2.9 of the International Video evidence will be used in red ball cricket, dismissing them wreckers‑in‑chief in the second
Cricket Council's code of conduct during the hearing held by match twice on the second day to romp innings as the duo exposed the inex‑
and a hearing will be held follow‑ referee Javagal Srinath which home by an innings and 262 runs in perienced Afghan line‑up not once
ing the conclusion of the ongoing will also be attended by the the one‑of f Test at the M. but twice in the same day.
cricket Test against the West match officials as well as mem‑ Chinnaswamy Stadium here. In the first innings, star off‑spin‑
Indies. On‑field umpires Aleem bers of the Sri Lanka team man‑ India lived up to their billing as ner Ravichandran Ashwin led from
Dar and Ian Gould, and third agement. the No.1 ranked Test side, by riding the front with four wickets to bowl
umpire Richard Kettleborough The Sri Lanka players had on a collective team effort that saw Afghanistan out for a meagre 109,
had charged Chandimal after the taken to the field two hours after them posting a commanding 474 in the lowest total at the
third day's play on Saturday for the scheduled start of play on the their first innings before the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
changing the condition of the third day as a mark of protest. bowlers joined the party to dismiss Earlier, India rode on centuries
ball in breach of clause 41.3 of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) stoutly the rookie visitors twice in two con‑ from Shikhar Dhawan (107) and
the ICC Standard Test Match, ODI defended the team, saying it secutive sessions. Murali Vijay (105) and fluent half
and T20I Playing Conditions. would defend any "unwarranted After being bowled out for a pal‑ centuries from Lokesh Rahul (51)
"The officials laid the charge allegation" against any player. try 109 in the first innings, the visi‑ and all‑rounder Hardik Pandya (71)
after television footage from the "The team management has Indian team members celebrate
tors were once again skittled out in to post a commanding 474 in their
final session's play on Friday informed us that Sri Lankan play‑ the victory against Afghanistan
a single session for 103 in their sec‑ first innings. For Afghanistan, pacer
at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in
appeared to show the Sri Lanka ers have not engaged in any ond essay. Yamin Ahmadzai was the pick of the
Bengaluru. (Photo: IANS)
captain taking sweets out from wrongdoing during the ongoing Left‑hander Hashmatullah Shahidi bowlers with three wickets while
his left pocket and putting these (2nd) Test match played between (36 not out) waged a lone battle, failed to find support from the other fellow quick Wafadar and wrist
in his mouth, before applying the Sri Lanka and West Indies," the showing great resilience against a batsmen who still seem to be in the spinner Rashid Khan chipped in
artificial substance to the ball SLC said in a statement. disciplined Indian bowling unit but T20 mould. Left‑arm spinner with two wickets each.
 24 June 23-29, 2018 LIFESTYLE TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Indian flavours spicing up Works by Picasso, Monet at

World Cup in Moscow Christie's auction in London
London: Masterpieces by art vir‑ ing of a modern age of steam
Moscow: Restaurateurs Prodyut and tuosos Pablo Picasso, Kazimir trains and iron railway bridges in
Sumana Mukherjee have not only Malevich and Claude Monet are a the fast‑urbanizing city of Paris.
brought Indian flavours to the ongo‑ part of an auction This painting is one
ing World Cup here but also plan to at Christie's London of the 12 canvases
dish out free dinner to countrymen on June 20, the painted by Monet
if Argentina wins the trophy on July auction house said. showing the Gare
15. Based in Moscow for the last 27 Pablo Picasso's Saint‑Lazare station.
years, Prodyut and Sumana run two rarely exhibited "This superb
Indian eateries, "Talk Of The Town" "Femme dans un painting describes
and "Fusion Plaza." fauteuil" (1942), Monet at his
Both restaurants serve popular which depicts his impressionist best,
Indian dishes like butter chicken, great muse of the capturing in quick,
kebabs and a varied vegetarian period Dora Maar, bold brushstrokes
spread. the surrealist pho‑ the energy of met‑
An Indian restaurateur couple plans to dish out free dinner to countrymen tographer and ropolitan Paris as
During the World Cup, there will
if Argentina wins trophy. (Image courtesy: dailyworld.in) painter, will be described by the
be 25 per cent discount for those
among this on auc‑
Pablo Picasso's rarely sound and fury of
who will possess a Fan ID (required numbers during the World Cup and said. There are also plans to rope in exhibited "Femme dans un
to watch World Cup games). we wanted these eateries to be a registered fan clubs of Latin tion. the glorious steam
fauteuil" is up for auction
There will also be gifts and con‑ melting point," he added. American countries, who will throng Maar's presence trains as they left
(Image : christies.com)
tests on offers during matches in According to Cutting Edge Events, the restaurants during matches and in Picasso's life, the Gare Saint‑
both the restaurants to celebrate the FIFA's official sales agency in India then follow it up with after‑game from the moment they met in Lazare on their journeys north‑
event. The Mukherjees, hailing from for the 2018 World Cup, India is parties till the wee hours. "I did get 1935 until the time their relation‑ wards out of the city," Christie's
Kolkata, are diehard fans of amongst the top 10 countries in in touch with some of the fan clubs I ship ended around 1945, inspired Global President Jussi Pylkkänen
Argentina. Despite Albiceleste draw‑ terms of number of match tickets had prior idea about. They agreed to some of the greatest portraits of said.
ing 1‑1 with Iceland in their group bought. Prodyut came to Moscow to come over and celebrate the games the artist's prolific career. The Russian avant‑garde artist
opener with Lionel Messi failing to study engineering and later started at our joints. Those will be gala highly coveted painting was paint‑ Kazimir Malevich's "Landscape"
sparkle, they believe Jorge working for a pharmaceutical com‑ nights when both eateries will ed during the Second World War. (1911) will also be auctioned.
Sampaoli's team can go the distance. pany here before trying his hand in remain open all night for them to "It is a painting that has been It is a pure landscape painting
"I am an Argentina fan. I have business. Besides running the two enjoy," Prodyut said. Watching the rarely exhibited having remained whose motif of peasant dwellings
booked tickets for a quarterfinal restaurants with the help of his wife, World Cup is a dream come true for in the artist's family for many surrounded by stylized treetops is
match, a semifinal and of course the he was into the distribution of phar‑ the couple, Sumana said. "We want years," Christie's said in a state‑ borrowed from Russian primitive
final. If Argentina goes on to lift the maceutical products. to make the Indians who have come ment. Another highlight of the art, the auction house said.
trophy, I will invite all Indians who "After Russia won the first match here to witness the spectacle and auction will be French impres‑ The three paintings are high‑
have come here to watch the World of the World Cup, the footfall has feel at home too. We always extend sionist Claude Monet's "La Gare lights of the Impressionist and
Cup for free dinner at both my gone up considerably. The Indians a helping hand and since we are Saint‑Lazare, Vue exterieure" Modern Art Evening Sale at
restaurants," Prodyut told IANS. are also flooding in after the 6‑9 Bengalees, we make special dishes (1877). A painting about a busy Christie's, along with other art‑
"We have been waiting for this p.m. game. That is the time both my for those who come from Bengal," railway station, it shows the com‑ works by noted artists.
World Cup. Indians come in large restaurants remain full," Prodyut she added. (IANS)

LFW partners with ‘smartwater’ to support emerging talents

Millennials at diabetes, Mumbai: Lakme Fashion Week mentored by India's prominent not bound by the constraints of

cancer risk in middle age (LFW), in association with US‑

based water brand smartwater,
fashion icons and get the opportu‑
nity to showcase their creativity at
stereotypes ‑ giving rise to a new
movement in the field of Indian
has announced "The Platform", a the forthcoming edition of the fashion. I am personally very
London: Owing to stressful jobs the gains made in improving the
program conceptualized to identi‑ fashion gala, which will begin excited about this program and
and relationships, millennials, health of previous generations
fy and mentor young and innova‑ here from August 22. looking forward to discover some
or those born between 1980s may well be eroded by the pre‑
tive designers who are willing to Anoop Manohar, General great talent through this initia‑
and 2000, could be at a higher cariousness and instability of
push the boundaries of fashion Manager ‑ Marketing, Coca‑Cola tive."
risk of developing diabetes, can‑ the lives many young people are
and create a new norm. India said: "'The Platform' aims to Based on smartwater's core
cer, heart diseases, than their facing," the Telegraph quoted Jo
A progression for LFW from its give an opportunity to a new gen‑ theme of 'Inspired by the clouds',
parents, researchers say. Bibby, policy director at Health
"Gen Next" designer search pro‑ eration of designers who are will‑ the winning collection or collec‑
The study, commissioned by Foundation as saying.
gram, "The Platform" aims to lend ing to disrupt the conventional tions will reflect the designers'
British charity Health The study included data from
impetus to an alternative genre of norms of fashion through their own interpretation of the theme
Foundation, showed that people 2,000 participants, aged
fashion ‑‑ unconventional, innova‑ authentic and thought provoking in the form of experimentation
currently in their 20s and 30s between 22 and 26 who partici‑
tive and fearless, said a statement. story‑based collections. "We hope with texture, fabric, shapes or
will be at a higher risk of these pated in a survey.
The winning designers will be for this program to inspire design, color that are inspired by clouds.
"lifestyle" diseases in 30 years' The results showed that while
time. growing up, 31 per cent had
Despite public health meas‑ strong support networks, less
ures improving on the aspects than a half reported having
of smoking and alcohol use, mil‑ financial and practical family
lenials are "losing ground" on support and 49 per cent had
various important social and adequate emotional support
environmental factors like from their family.
employment, relation, housing Further, it also showed that 80
etc, the Telegraph reported. per cent of the participants
It also showed that insecure reported feeling pressurized by
work like zero‑hour contracts or social media to behave in cer‑
graduates working for non‑ tain ways.
graduate jobs may be associated The social media platforms
with higher instances of psycho‑ may make the millenials tend to
logical stress and can harm nurture relationships digitally
their health, in later life. too, the report said.
"There are already signs that (IANS)
TheSouthAsianTimes.info RELIGION June 23-29, 2018 25

Can guru be greater than God?

By SATimes Team prayers Gurudev had finally
accepted our request to visit New

K
abir was a level‑headed York and blessed our home with
saint‑poet, almost an icon‑ his divine presence. That was the NJ‑NY events
oclast, who cut through beginning of the journey that ulti‑ with Gurudev
much mumbo‑jumbo surrounding mately gave hundreds of thou‑
The New Jersey event
religion and spirituality. So one sands people in dozens of coun‑
will be held at Hindu
listens intently when he pro‑ tries outside of India the opportu‑
nity to get Gurudevʼs blessings. Community center in
claims, “Guru Gobind dono khade,
kake lagon paye, Balihari guru “The circumstances under Kearny on June 30,
aapne jin Gobind diyo milaye” which my daughter and I were 2018 and the New
(Both God and Guru are standing introduced to Gurudev seemed York event will be held
in front of me, who should I like a big coincidence then. So did at Hindu Temple
prostate to? I choose the Guru, of many other events that occurred Community Center in
course, because I owe everything over the past five years. It was as Flushing on July 1.
to one who was instrumental in if my life was a big jigsaw puzzle.
Prasad (dinner) will be
my meeting God.) However, with Gurudevʼs bless‑
served at both events.
Guru Gita goes one further, and ings, vision and guidance every‑
There is no charge for
equates guru with God. thing came together and now Iʼm
“Gurur Brahma gurur Vishnu in a state of inner peace.” any of the events.
gurur Devo Maheshwarah, Guru Ujwala relates her experience To learn more and reg‑
sakshat par Brahman tasmai shri thus: “Gurudev has transformed ister for these events,
guruvai namnah”. (Guru is the cre‑ my life in a very positive way. His please visit
ator Brahma, Guru is the preserv‑ teachings have taught me to not
GurujiUSAvisit.com, or
er Vishnu, as well as the destroyer be fearful. We all experience a
call (917) 981‑0967 in
Siva. Guru is verily the Supreme roller coaster ride when it comes
to emotions. However, Gurudev New Jersey or (516)
Spirit ̶ I offer my salutations to
this Guru.) has taught me to accept things as 625‑0512 in New York.
they come my way, embrace Brahmrishi Sri Guruvanand Ji Swami is believed to be an enlightened master
These days we often hear of a
and perfect Satguru who has invoked all chakras of his Kundalini.
marketing guru, a media guru, them, and face the challenges, do
and so on. But here, of course, we not be fearful. That has given me
are talking about guru as in spiri‑ a lot of strength and today I can
tual teacher. In Sanskrit the sylla‑ proudly say that I have developed
ble ʻguʼ means shadows, and the a positive attitude to face my chal‑
syllable ʻruʼ, one who disperses lenges. I know that Gurudev is
them. So the guru can dispel the with me every step of the way to
darkness of ignorance and bring hold my hand and guide me. I
us into the light of knowledge of have tremendous faith in him and
the True Self. therefore I have totally surren‑
In simple terms, a guru is an dered in his lotus feet. He has also
enlightened master who helps us taught that happiness is not a des‑
to tune in to the voice of God tination, rather a journey and
within our hearts and silences the enjoy every moment of the jour‑
voices of lust, anger, greed, envy, ney and that is happiness.”
illusion and madness. He helps us A youngster Swatanter Polce
to see the Lord within the hearts rcounts, “I first met Guruji in
of humans and other beings. The 2014, since then Iʼve seen a
guru does not tell us what to do changes in my life. Gurujiʼs teach‑
but clears the dust on the mirror ings have become part of my day
of our hearts so the reflection of to day routine. His most influen‑
the Lord can shine through us. tial teaching ʻlive life with happi‑
Why do we need a guru? If you ness, not for happinessʼ is a
want to learn mathematics or any reminder to always find the hap‑
academic subject, you go to piness and positives from within,
school and learn from the teach‑ because when we are happy from
ers of those disciplines. If you within, then only we can live life
want to learn music, you go to a to the fullest.”
music teacher. Similarly, to pursue For those who have not yet
spirituality, you will progress come in contact with Sri
faster if you learn from a spiritual Guruvanand ji, he has made his
teacher. lifeʼs mission to help and guide us
You may be wondering – can all, irrespective of caste, creed or
one find a Satguru in America of religious belief, along the path he
all places! Well, people living in has treaded. A disciple of revered
the New York metropolitan area Yogiraj Devraha Baba, who lived
are now fortunate to be able to be to the age of 250, Sri Guruvanand
in the divine presence of an Swami attained his spiritual pow‑
enlightened master and perfect ers after 45 years of rigorous sad‑
Satguru, Brahmrishi Sri hana. A renowned scholar of
Guruvanand Ji Swami. He is one Hinduism, Jainism and Indian phi‑
of the few living Satgurus who losophy, Guruji also has a deep
have invoked all chakras of their understanding of Christianity,
Kundalini. Says Prabha Bhandari, Islam, Sikhism, Jainism, and
International president (Women Buddhism. So, he is able to
wing), World Spiritual Forum: “I explain and relate the spiritual
still remember the day in June process to the tradition a devotee
2008. After many requests and belongs to.
26 June 23-29, 2018 HERITAGE TheSouthAsianTimes.info

The Magic of Vedic Mathematics Part 19

Rediscovered half a century ago by the Puri Shankaracharya Bharati Krishna Tirtha, Vedic Mathematics is a lightning fast mental math
system. We continue to serialize from ‘The Curious Hats of Magical Maths’ book that makes learning the system easy.

Answers

Extracted from ʻThe Curious Hats of Magical Maths ‑ Vedic Mathematics

for Schools Book 1ʼ by James Glover, with permission from Motilal
Banarsidass (MLBD). Founded in 1903, they specialize in Indology books.
For more information, Mr R.P. Jain, email: mlbd@mlbd. com. US distributor:
[email protected]

To be continued in the following issues of The South Asian Times.

TheSouthAsianTimes.info IMMIGRATION June 23-29, 2018 27

The Visa Waiver Program (ESTA registration)

By Michael Phulwani, Esq.
& Dev B. Viswanath, Esq.
The program allows citizens of 38 countries (but not

T
India) to travel to the US for business or tourism without
TALK
he Visa Waiver Program
(VWP) allows citizens of
38 countries to travel to obtaining a visa from a US Consular Post or Embassy.
the U.S. for business or tourism
without obtaining a visa from a aged by U.S. Customs and Border Foreign citizens are allowed to U.S. a foreign citizen would like while in the U.S. Moreover, VWP
US Consular Post or Embassy, for Protection (CBP) to verify if the stay in the U.S. for up to ninety to travel to Canada, Mexico, or a participants by accepting the
usually up to 90 days. The pro‑ foreign citizen is eligible to travel days. The following are some nearby island they may do so allowance or entrance into the
gram is run by the Department of under the VMP to the U.S. ESTA examples of activities that they and are usually allowed to be United States waive their right to
Homeland Security (DHS) along is usually valid for two years and are allowed to participate while readmitted to the U.S. under the see an Immigration Judge, in
with the State Department. In must be updated if there are any in the U.S. VWP for the remainder of the most instances, if they are found
return, those 38 countries must changes to your name, gender, original 90 days granted from to have violated the terms of
For business purposes
also allow U.S. citizens and marital status, passport, country their initial arrival to the U.S. their status.
nationals to travel to their coun‑ of citizenship, and the “yes” or 4 Confer with business asso‑ Visitors through the VWP are not This is a fantastic mode of trav‑
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length of time. 4 Must have a passport that is tional, professional, or busi‑ allowed to change their status tionships with the United States.
A foreign citizen must meet all valid for at least 6 months after ness convention or confer‑
of the following requirements to the planned departure from the ence, Dev Banad Viswanath is the Principal
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the VMP: have their own passport includ‑ 4 For tourism purposes United States, and Banad Immigration in
4Must be a citizen or national ing children and infants. 4 Vacation India for which Attorney Michael Phulwani is
4 Visit friends and family also affiliated as Of Counsel. With Offices in
of one of the qualifying 38 coun‑ 4 Must have an e‑passport. An
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28 June 23-29, 2018 HUMOR TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Funny Side by Nury Vittachi

Amazing‑but‑true reports
from North Korea
(Image courtesy: dnaindia.com)

BEST
RATE
FOR
P
ity us poor reporters. This columnist not a real university, but a printer of fake
covered a North Korean election in degree certificates. When I want to inspire

INDIA the 1990s. There was only one can‑

didate! So for the first and only time in my
my children to think big, I remind them of
this fact. A fake degree obtained through the

AND life, I wrote a firm, confident prediction

about who would win an election.
Internet helped Kim Il‑Sung get to be a
world famous despot. You can achieve any‑

PAKISTAN I got it wrong.

The North Korean Electoral College dis‑
thing with ambition, cunning and luck.
In 2011, Kim Jong‑un became leader of
cussed the issue for hours and finally gave North Korea and we started receiving
the presidency to the corpse of the candi‑ announcements that he would destroy the
New York Head Quarter date's father. United States, often accompanied by pic‑
422‑S Broadway I felt sorry for the loser. It must really hurt tures of him looking through binoculars. We
to be defeated by a decomposing pile of wondered when someone would tell him
HICKSVILLE organic matter. (Ask Hillary Clinton.) that a person on a beach in North Korea can‑
NY 11801 Any way, in honor of the peace deal signed not see the US with binoculars.
by the leader of North Korea a few days ago, In 2012, he launched a missile designed to
516‑827‑1010 we look back today on news items this fly 2,000 kilometres over East Asia. But it
columnist has featured about that country. blew up not far from the launch base. The
Some years ago, my colleague Nate Thayer following day, Kim Jong‑un said any country
got into the Mausoleum of Kim Il‑sung and which picked up debris would face "ruthless
found on the wall a framed PhD from retaliation". In other words, they would
Kensington University of California. This is launch another missile which would disinte‑
grate above its launch pad. Take that!
Also in 2012, Kim Jong‑un did a photo‑op

Laughter is the Best Medicine visiting a gym. He said workers should "take
exercise and receive medical treatment" so
that they can "devote themselves to revolu‑
tionary work in good health". No one
seemed to see the irony of the immense Mr
Kim, a lover of pizza, giving out fitness tips.
By Mahendra
In 2013, Kim Jong‑un released video
Shah taken in his missile launch center. Eagle‑
eyed viewers noticed his monitors were run‑
Mahendra Shah is ning the Windows Vista program. This was
an architect by worrying. Picture the scene. Hackers send a
virus to launch all the missiles at once. Kim's
education, entre-
tech head reaches for his computer to stop
preneur by
them. But the screen freezes and up pops a
profession, artist
message: "Keyboard not responding. Press
and humorist,
any key to continue."
cartoonist and
In the following years, many claims were
writer by hobby.
made that North Korean missiles could
He has been
reach the United States. But I was doubtful.
recording the
Their missiles could barely get out of North
plight of the immi-
Korea. The only way they could get them to
grant Indians for the US would have been to Fedex them.
the past many year In late 2016, North Korean government
in his cartoons. officials banned sarcastic comments against
Hailing from them. I found their official Internet address
Gujarat, and sent them a complimentary email:
he lives in "Great idea, you bunch of geniuses!"
Pittsburgh, I'm sure they were grateful.
Pennsylvania. Now if you'll excuse me I need to buy a
PhD from the Internet. You can achieve any‑
thing with ambition, cunning and luck.
TheSouthAsianTimes.info ASTROLOGY June 23-29, 2018 29

Chandigarh, India: +91-172- 256 2832, 257 2874

By Dr Prem Kumar Sharma Delhi, India: +91-11- 2644 9898, 2648 9899
[email protected]; www.premastrologer.com

JUNE 23‑29, 2018

ARIES: Some more time may be required CANCER: You may have to forego LIBRA: Some of you may set out on an CAPRICORN: Cooperation is the key,
for you to get into the groove, so donʼt your rest and sleep to complete some‑ official tour. Your efficiency at work especially on the social front. Your
lose patience. A job well done is likely to thing urgent. Money may come to you will not let anything remain pending. worst fears are likely to be realised on
bring you into the notice of those who matter as a gift or reward for something achieved. On Appreciation for something successfully the professional front. A family youngsterʼs
on the professional front. Money invested in a the academic front, you may find yourself in accomplished on the academic front is possi‑ performance on the academic front may disap‑
lucrative scheme may start giving good hot water and get ʻscaldedʼ badly, if you donʼt ble. You will be able to save a lot by being judi‑ point you. Donʼt be hasty in investing in what‑
returns. put your act together! Someone is likely to pip cious in your spending. Those planning a fami‑ ever scheme is on offer, as you can end up los‑
A hectic schedule is in store for you on the you to the post in getting a promotion. Serious ly can expect good news. Check your mood ing money. You may eat something that does
social front. Keep travel plans open, as some dif ferences are envisaged on the romantic swings as they can upset others in the family. not agree with your system and suffer. Love
change is visualised. You will buy an item that front that threatens the re lat ionship. Donʼt undertake a journey that has not been life remains satisfactory. Cater to the weather,
you wanted for long. Travelling at night seems risky. properly planned. if undertaking a journey.
TAURUS: Tie things up properly at LEO: This is a great time to renew old SCORPIO: Some more ef fort is desir‑ AQUARIUS: A dream you had har‑
work, if you are taking a break. You are contacts. You will get the opportunity able, if you want no comebacks. This is boured for long is about to be
likely to take on more than you can to exercise your initiative at work and the time to complete the work you had realised. This is an excellent week
handle on the professional front and become impress people who matter. Your excellent been postponing for long. An evening out with that promises to boost your image both on the
hard pressed for time. A dip in performance is performance on the academic front will be a lover is foreseen, so donʼt forget to dress your social and professional fronts. Winning a
foreseen, as you risk becoming increasingly shot in the arm. Networking may come in best! Clubbing leisure with business will help lucrative deal on the business front is indicat‑
error‑prone. A showdown with spouse cannot handy in getting out of a tight corner. You will lighten the load. Good planning will see you ed and will help in furthering your interests. It
be ruled out. A disappointing performance on get all the help you need for organising some‑ complete a task at work in record time. Money is not a bad idea to invest in gold or jewellery,
the academic front may lower your morale. thing on the social front. Lover is likely to may come to you from unexpected sources. A as handsome returns are assured. Back
Love life is badly in need of resurrection, so meet your romantic aspirations, so rejoice! surprise gift from someone is likely to warm arrears are likely to materialise for some and
donʼt neglect it anymore. VIRGO: You may not be too keen to dis‑ your heart. make their bank balance healthy.
GEMINI: If you are quick enough, you tract yourself from the urgent task at SAGITTARIUS: You are likely to put PISCES: It may not be in the fitness of
will manage to salvage a situation hand. Despite assurances, work your best foot forward on the social things to corner someone on a trivial
being faced by you. You may find your‑ entrusted to someone on the professional front. A challenging situation on the issue, so give a rethought. An opportu‑
self in the company of your near and dear front may get delayed, so take precautionary financial front is likely to arise, but will be nity you had been desperate for may materi‑
ones and make some exciting plans! Your measures beforehand. Something difficult on handled competently. Good networking will be alise now. Arriving late for work is possible,
nature may seem irresistible to someone from the academic front may require outside help, of help on the professional front, so get down but donʼt be hasty on the road. You may be
the opposite camp, so get ready to usher in so donʼt hesitate to take it. You may get tempt‑ to refreshing old contacts. Getting an expected forced to cancel something important on
romance! Networking will help in getting good ed to pry into someoneʼs personal life. Donʼt outcome on the academic front will seem like health account, so take care. A trivial issue
placement on the academic front. Complete indulge in comparisons, if you want your a godsend and boost your morale. Be upfront may become a source of irritation. Unexpected
the given task quickly, if you donʼt want to romantic life to run smoothly. Resetting the with lover about your past, before catches up expenses not catered for in the budget can
face the music. house is possible. with you! dent you financially.

23rd June, 2018 ANNUAL PREDICTIONS: FOR THOSE BORN IN THIS WEEK higher management. This may bring you
Traits in you: As you are ruled by promotions and salary hike. You need to
Venus, you are simple, generous, cheerful, you a bit financially weak. You may go for 26th June, 2018 Health this year: Your health would concentrate more on your work to get a
friendly, humble, honest and peace loving. new business ventures but need not get Traits in you: Your governing planet remain very good this year. However, you better position in your profession. You
You are pretty interested to stay in har‑ involved in any partnerships. Saturn makes you confident, unique, cre‑ need to go for regular yoga exercises. You may go for a job change this year.
mony with each and everyone in your sur‑ Career this year: As far as your profes‑ ative, dynamic, and intelligent. You are should not ignore your healthy diet plan However, you should not decide anything
roundings. You need to work on your sional life is concerned you may find your determined enough to perform any task to remain in shape. Go for regular medical hastily.
nature of being restless and pessimistic. job a bit monotonous. You need to go for assigned to you. So you always remain a checkups to avoid any hiccups further. Romance this year: You will share a
Health this year: Your health will remain innovative ideas to get better in your pro‑ step ahead from others. Along all your Finance this year: You may go for a good relationship with your spouse. You
fine but the fluctuations in the health of fession. good characteristics, you have few nega‑ property transaction this year and this may decide to turn your relationship into
your spouse may create huge problems for Your decision making capacity may tive characters as well. You need to work will bring you a lot of money. You need to marriage if you are not married yet.
you. You should take care of the health of make you the favorite to win an award in on your unreliability, insensitiveness, and be decisive to invest on real estate or gold However, you need to understand your
yourself as well as your family members to your professional circuit. selfishness. as there are risks involved. Do not trust beloved and provide the required emo‑
avoid future health problems. Romance this year: You will spend a Health this year: You should take your any of your new partners as they may tional support for the betterment of your
Finance this year: You will be among peaceful life with your love interest this prescribed medication in spite of a better cheat you. You may spend enough money relationship.
major financial gains this year. You may year. You will lead a blissful life with your health. The health of your parents may on buying a vehicle or renovating your
go for a real estate transaction later this beloved with lots of love, care, concern, make you a worried person. You will property. 29th June, 2018
year and this will bring you a lot of and support. remain fit and fine throughout this year. Career this year: With an enhanced Traits in you: As you are under the
money to cherish. You may start up a new However, the health issues of your family confidence and brushed up skills, you will influence of the Moon, you are generous,
business. If you are already into business, 25th June, 2018 members may put you in immense pres‑ become very successful professionally. courteous, caring, cooperative, decisive,
you may plan for expanding its territory Traits in you: As your governing planet sure. You need to secure the health of You will do justice to the role assigned to and determined. Being a very friendly
this year. is Neptune, you are simple, dignified, your family member by investing some you. You may get promotion or a hike in person, you make friends easily and you
Career this year: You will get enough unique, charismatic, reliable, trustworthy money every year. your current salary. If you are in creativi‑ believe in loyalty for friends. You should
opportunities in your professional life to and confident. You have a great leader‑ Finance this year: Your financial condi‑ ty field, this year will bring you much not behave stubborn and dishonest at
prove yourself. You will create a better ship skill and you are very creative. You tion will be pretty good as the movements more success and recognition. times for the betterment of your person‑
impression on your seniors or higher should not be pessimistic and show your of your stars are favorable for making Romance this year: Your relationship ality.
management, which may result in promo‑ stubbornness. money this year. You may go for any with your partner or beloved will be Health this year: You will enjoy a pretty
tion. You should work efficiently to main‑ Health this year: Though you would not investment on real estate or gold. Do not strengthened as day passes. You may good health this year though you may go
tain your respect at your workspace. face any major health related issues, you trust anyone when partnerships are con‑ decide to get married this year if you are through few minor diseases. Go for regu‑
Romance this year: Your romantic life should take extra care of your health. Do cerned. You should not lend or borrow in a long term relationship. lar medical checkups to retain your good
will become stagnant this year as you not take unwanted risk of putting your money as it will create disputes. health. Take care of the health of your
may not give enough time to your health in stake. Go for regular medical Career this year: You will be establish‑ 28th June, 2018 family members. Do not ignore any health
beloved. If you are unmarried and plan‑ checkups. ing yourself as a very efficient and impor‑ Traits in you: Due to the positive effects related issue as it may lead to further dis‑
ning to marry this year, it may not hap‑ Finance this year: Though you will be tant resource in your organization this of your ruling planet Sun, you will have turbances.
pen because of the negative movements able to improve your financial status, you year. Your performance will influence the characteristics of a good human Finance this year: You will be fortunate
of your stars and planets. may end up spending a lot of money in your peers, seniors and higher manage‑ being. By nature, you are accountable, enough this year to be among financial
buying luxury and comfort for yourself ment. It is the best time to look out for a unique, courageous, committed, competi‑ gains. All you need to do is to grab oppor‑
24th June, 2018 and your family. You may put your money new job as it will help you grow both pro‑ tive, coordinated and intelligent. You tunities to earn money. You will find plen‑
Traits in you: As you are ruled by in real estate for better returns. fessionally and financially. should work on your negative personality ty of earning opportunities around you.
Venus, you are simple, generous, cheerful, Career this year: Professionally, you are Romance this year: You may go through traits such as selfishness, dependency and However, you have to work hard to gain
friendly, humble, honest and peace loving. a very smart and efficient worker. So you minor personal disturbances and these pessimism. that money. Overall, this year will give
You are pretty interested to stay in har‑ may need to clarify doubts and help you could be solved by talking more to your Health this year: You will enjoy a good you financial stability and security.
mony with each and everyone in your sur‑ peers and juniors in their work. People in partner. Do not let the distance grow. Get health throughout this year but provided Career this year: You will gain a lot of
roundings. You need to work on your your professional circuit will seek your some time to talk to your spouse. You may you go for regular medical checkups and professional knowledge this year. You
nature of being restless and pessimistic. help at every crucial situation. You may plan a long trip with your partner to take proper medication prescribed by the may think for a job change this year. You
Health this year: You may enjoy a great get promoted as a result of your spectacu‑ strengthen your relationship. doctor. may not get the job satisfaction in the
health this year. However, that does not lar performance throughout the year. You Finance this year: Your financial condi‑ organization you currently work for. You
mean you will start neglecting your may be assigned a new responsibility this 27th June, 2018 tions will be very good this year as you may not get the expected appraisal, which
health. You need to take care of your diet year. You may go for a job change as well Traits in you: Your ruling planet Mars will be working hard to reach your goal. would urge you to switch to another com‑
and nutrition to maintain a good health. as there will be plenty of opportunities makes you strong, determined, coura‑ Your past property dispute will get solved pany.
You may practice some exercises to available. geous, enthusiastic, intelligent, ambitious, and it will earn you a lot of money. If you Romance this year: You may get some
remain fit. Romance this year: This is a quite good and motivated. You have a strong dislike are into business, you may go for new good news from your spouse or partner
Finance this year: You would not be year for women when romance is con‑ towards fake people and fake emotions. ventures as those seem to be very prof‑ later this week. This will make your rela‑
able to save any money for future this cerned. You will enjoy a very strong rela‑ You are a huge fan of truth and cleanli‑ itable this year. tionship grow stronger. You may have to
year as your earnings will be spent for tionship with your spouse. You may ness. You need to work on your nature of Career this year: You will enjoy a good travel to distant places to spend time
something or the other. You may face decide to get married towards the end of showing dictatorship and being rude and professional atmosphere this year. You youʼre your partner and maintain a good
unexpected expenses, which would make the year. stubborn at times. will be appreciated by your seniors and relationship.
30 June 23-29, 2018 SPIRITUAL AWARENESS TheSouthAsianTimes.info

Mysticism, the science that

injects life with peace and joy
Over the years, saints and mystics nating from the Creator. If we can
have unraveled the mysteries of concentrate our attention at that
life and death and have discov‑ point, we can soar on it back
ered that complete understanding through the higher regions of
could only be gained at the spiri‑ existence. The current will ulti‑
tual level. Because the spiritual mately lead us to our primary
pursuit deals with realms of expe‑ Source, back to the Lord.
By Sant Rajinder Singh
rience that ultimately transcend The method is simple. As we
Ji Maharaj that which is physical and mental, gaze within, we transcend aware‑

M
ysticism, rightly under‑ it seems mysterious. That is why ness of body‑consciousness into
stood, is the most univer‑ this approach came to be known realms of Light and Sound within.
sal and fundamental as mysticism. As we continue this process we
approach to achieving an integrat‑ Mysticism, however, is a science will prove to ourselves that there
ed and fulfilling life. In a world that injects life with understand‑ is Light and Sound beyond, that
that has made such remarkable ing, joy, peace, and love. It is a we can exist separately from the
scientific and material progress, practical approach to living that physical body, and that there are
the challenge before us, individu‑ enriches our inner life and enrich‑ higher realms of divine conscious‑
ally and collectively, is to make es our relationships with others. ness. The test is to prove it to our‑
similarly spectacular progress in The basic premise of mysticism is tence. approach to mysticism of fers selves. Those who spend time
the spiritual sphere. that each of us, in reality, is a soul The mystics are those enlight‑ unlimited opportunit ies for daily in this process have had suc‑
Each of us is allotted a limited inhabiting a physical body for a ened individuals who have improving our lives and improv‑ cess in proving the hypothesis
amount of time on earth. During rather short period of time. It may searched and found the answers ing the lives of people throughout that there is an existence beyond
this time we have a unique oppor‑ be twenty, forty, sixty, eighty, or to these questions. They tell us the globe. this world.
tunity to investigate the purpose even a hundred years, but in the that the purpose of our life is to T he beginning of our soulʼs T hroug h meditat ion on the
for which we were born and try to not too distant future, each of us reunite our soul with its Creator, journey is the contact with the inner Light and Sound we can
understand the meaning of life will die and leave this world. and they of fer to teach us a Light and Sound of God. The Light achieve the peace, harmony, love,
itself. Where did our soul come from method by which we can do so. and Sound current flows out from and bliss that we so desperately
The desire to know and under‑ before we entered this world? Throughout the ages many meth‑ God, but it also flows back to God. seek, and we can be a part of an
stand things seems to be innate in Where will it go after we leave ods have been taught to achieve We can catch this current at the ever‑increasing group of people
human beings. Scient ists are here? What is the purpose of this this union, but in our contempo‑ point of the third or single eye. who are spreading peace and
engaged in this pursuit, but the world, and of life itself? These rary world, we need an approach T hat is the connect ing point human unity throug hout the
tools they use are limited to those questions are fundamental to that takes into account the reali‑ between our soul in the body and world.
that are physical and intellectual. understanding our human exis‑ t ies of mo dern life. Such an the Light and Sound current ema‑ (For more visit www.sos.org)

By Sant Rajinder Singh up to them in our own lives. If we

Theory vs. Practice Ji Maharaj learn a method of meditation and

instructions for progress, that is

O
nce the great writer Mark not enough; we have to actually
Twain was having a dis‑ practice it.
cussion with a business‑ The true heart of the spiritual
man who was known for being teachings is in the practice. It is
aggressive and ruthless in his not enough to know what others
dealings with others. have said about it. It is essential
The businessman said to the that we have our own firsthand
writer, "Before I die I would like to experience of spirituality. That
make a pilgrimage to the Holy can be accomplished when we sit
Land and climb to the top of in meditation.
Mount Sinai to read the Ten Progress is a matter of accuracy.
Commandments aloud at the top." We can become accurate only by
Mark Twain quickly replied, "I practice. Practice makes perfect. If
have a better idea. Rather than go we expect to sit in meditation
to Mount Sinai where Moses was once or twice in our life and
given the Ten Commandments, accomplish spiritual progress, we
why donʼt you just stay home here are being unrealistic. We need to
in Boston and practice the Ten practice daily.
Commandments in your life!" It is said that if we take one step
This humorous comment carries toward God, God will take a hun‑
a significant meaning. Many of us dred steps toward us. The time we
read the Commandments or spend in meditation will be richly
advice given by the great saints in rewarded.

The true heart of the spiritual teachings is in the scriptures. Many of us are
happy even to preach what our
Instead of merely reading the
Ten Commandments, live them. If

the practice. It is not enough to know what holy books say. But how many of
us live up to the teachings we fol‑
we do our meditations and lead
ethical lives, observing the virtues

others have said about it. It is essential that low?

T here is a big dif ference
of nonviolence, truthfulness, puri‑
ty, humility, selfless service, and

we have our own firsthand experience of between knowing the theory and
practicing it. It is not enough to
love for all, we will be blessed with
inner vision. We will have the

spirituality. That can be accomplished read the books or scriptures and

know the theory. We need to live
proof for ourselves of the exis‑
tence of our soul and God.
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