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AIADMK passes resolution to sack Sasikala as interim general secretary

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Chennai: The unified AIADMK today resolved to annul the appointment of V K Sasikala as the partys interim general secretary, party sources said.

It said the party cannot accept anyone else other than its founder, the late M G Ramachandran, and the late chief minister J Jayalalithaa as general secretary.

A meeting of the general council, the apex decision making body of the party, and the executive committee passed a resolution to cancel Sasikalas appointment, sources said.

The meeting also resolved to amend the partys by-laws, indicating that there would be no general secretary in the future.

Party affairs would now be managed by a steering committee, as announced during the merger of the factions led by Chief Minister K Palaniswami and his Deputy O Panneerselvam on August 21.

Todays meeting was the first since the merger of the two factions.

It was attended by, among others, Palaniswami and Panneerselvam and presided over by party presidium chairman E Madusudhanan.

(PTI)

Alchemy 2017 becomes a Platform for the Dialogue on Change

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Bengaluru: Symbiosis Institute of Business Management (SIBM) Bengaluru recently hostedAlchemy 2017, the Annual Management Conclave in all its grandeur. The two-day event centred around the theme ‘VivartanamBharate’wherein esteemed speakers from various sectors of the industry participated in panel discussions and gave keynote speeches.

India is standing on the precipice of change. In the last few years, the country has witnessed a tectonic shift in the geo-political landscape. But, will it be able to sustain its growth in this financially progressive and technologically driven environment? Alchemy 2017, addressed this burning issue.

In all there were Four Keynote Speakers and Three Panel Discussions:‘Technological Singularity’, ‘Bankable India?’ and ‘Good and Simple Tax?’. The Keynote speakers and Panelists were:

Day 1
Keynote Speaker #1: Mr. C.Rammanohar Reddy, Reader’s Editor, Scroll.in
Mr. C.Rammanohar Reddy spoke passionately about how Financial Inclusion is going to be the tool to ensure fiscal consolidation. He rightfully said, “Access to credit at the right time is the first step towards financial inclusion.”Mr. Reddy also mentioned that Financial Inclusion, should not just remain confined to the head of the household as it needs to reach women as well in order to make it truly inclusive.

Keynote Speaker #2: Mr. Rajat JainFounder, PadUp Ventures Pvt. Ltd., Exec. Vice Chairman, Neva Garments Ltd., Non Exec. Director, Xerox India
Mr. Jain, spoke about innovation and how it is the key to success. He said, “What is it that makes you a successful entrepreneur? First and foremost, it is a ‘unique idea’.” He urged the students to follow their passion and blaze their own path and not be afraid to make their own choices.

Panel #1: Technological Singularity
Mr. Rohit Kumar Pandey, Co-founder and CEO, SigTuple
Mr. Naveen Yeri, Head of Consumer Risk Advanced Analytics, Wells Fargo
Mr. SambathMargabandhu, Vice President, Polaris Consulting and Services Ltd.
Mr. PadmanabhanBabu, MD and CEO, LogiLink, India.
Mr. BhupendraBhate, CDO, L&T Technology Services.

Mr. Rohit Kumar Pandeyaptly said, “AI will act as an enabler that will serve to improve the efficiency of doctors.”

Mr. Naveen Yerispoke about the grassroot levels of every organization adapting AI for it to be successful. He said, “Traditional leadership has to unlearn and relearn AI before coming to judgement about it.”

Mr. SambathMargabandhu, in support of Artificial Intelligence, said, “Adaptability is the next new thing.”

Mr. PadmanabhanBabucommented, “The important thing to address is, ‘Does AI help me drive my sales growth?’ ”

Mr. BhupendraBhatesaid, “Before using AI, we need to understand the domain of that industry”.

Panel #2: Bankable India?
Dr.SusheelaVenkataraman, former Technology Head at Asian Development Bank.
Prof. Ravi Kumar, Placement Head, SIBM Bengaluru
Mr. TamalBandyopadhay, Consulting Editor of Mint.
Mr. RavinderBeniwal, President, Aditya Birla Idea Payments Bank

Prof. Ravi Kumar started off the discussion sayingthat “Deposit penetration has become the key driver for financial inclusion.”
“Digital and Financial Inclusion go hand in hand.”, said Dr.SusheelaVenkataraman, emphasising the role of technology in bringing about transformation.
“For Financial Inclusion, we need to make bank products friction free.” said Mr. RavinderBeniwal.
Mr. TamalBandyopadhay, highlighted the focal points for making Financial Inclusion a reality. He said, “Financial Inclusion has to be profitable to be viable and not from charity or CSR activities.”
Day 2

Keynote Speaker #3: Mr. Sunder Madakshira, Head-Marketing, Adobe India
Mr. Madakshirahighlighted the significance of digitisation, and said “The question for companies is not whether they’ll become digital, it’s when they’ll become digital.” He added, “The digital world offers more opportunities than it takes away.”

Keynote Speaker #4:Mr. S.R. Raghavendra Rao, Ex-head CMI Airports Planner, Airports Authority of India
Mr. Rao inspired the students with his profound words. He said, “Ability and attitude together in the proper proportion is what is needed.” He also congratulated SIBM Bengaluru for providing the students theexposure to such stalwarts from the industry.

Panel #3:Good and Simple Tax?
Mr. Abhay Dadhich,AVP Finance – Business, SPAR India
Mr. Raviraj Rodrigues,Head Supply Chain, Wildcraft
Ms. Aparna Bhatnagar,CEO,Green and Goods Store
Mr. AravindanRamachandran, Independent Consultant

Mr. AravindanRamachandran began the discussion by highlighting that several issues had come up relating to people not compiling with GST norms.

Mr. Abhay Dadhich rightfully said, “GST will be beneficial in the long run, but for now, the consumer is paying more. I agree that GST should have been implemented, but the government could do a better job in rolling out the tax reform.”

Ms. Aparna Bhatnagarcorroboratedby saying,“GST shouldn’t be about meeting the deadline, but should be about achieving it smoothly.”

“Post GST, regional differentiation by firms on the basis of taxes is passé.” saidMr. Raviraj Rodrigueswho spoke extensively about the various advantages of GST. He added, “The larger discussion is, if you want the country to be tax compliant, GST is the way to go.”

All in all, every speaker edified the students with their expert insights which will certainly help them adapt to the ever-changing landscape of the country and find their way to success. The management students gained a fresh perspective about changes in the market under the light of the reforms brought about by the government.
HardikNikhare, Coordinator of the Conferences and Events Committee, said “We live in a dynamic environment, a VUCA world, as some of the speakers said. What we tried to do with this theme, ‘VivartanamBharate’, was to bring the experts on stage and encourage students to be a part of this transformation rather than just being a mere witness to it.”

About SIBM Bengaluru:
Ever since its inception in 1978, SYMBIOSIS has been synonymous with progress. The trend of progress has been continued by setting up of SIU’s first campus outside Maharashtra at Bengaluru in 2008. SIBM Bengaluru is now one of the leading B-Schools of the country. The focus, now, is on matching global standards of management education. SIBMB instills a work culture which is unparalleled among various institutions. It provides a holistic approach to management which goes a long way in creating a dynamic identity. Vibrant student associations and committees complement the program with a number of activities involving institute-industry interaction.

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HC dismisses plea against AIADMK general council meet

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Chennai: The Madras High Court today dismissed a petition seeking to stay the general council and executive committee meeting called by Chief Minister Palaniswami-led faction of the AIADMK tomorrow.

Justice C V Karthikeyan dismissed the plea filed by P Vetrivel, MLA, a supporter of sidelined AIADMK leader T T V Dhinakaran, and imposed a cost of Rs one lakh on him for “wasting the time of the court”.

The judge pointed out that being an MLA, the petitioner should have taken note of a circular issued by the High Court earlier, which stated that MPs and MLAs should first get the nod of the Chief Justice for filing petitions.

Without getting the nod, Vetrivel has filed the petition, the judge said.

The judge observed that if the petitioner was aggrieved by the call for the meeting, “he may go to the meeting venue and have lunch or ignored it by not attending and sit at home.

He may not have filed the vexatious petition”.

When Vetrivel’s counsel made a request to grant liberty to the petitioner to approach the Election Commission against the general council meet, the judge observed that no one could prevent any person from approaching an appropriate forum to vent grievances.

(Agencies)

Pyongyang warns Washington over UN sanctions push

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North Korea warns Washington will pay the price for any fresh sanctions passed on Pyongyang at UN meeting on Monday.

Kim Jong-un celebrated his nuclear scientists at the People’s Theatre in Pyongyang [STR/AFP/Getty Images]

by Al Jazeera

North Korea threatened to make the United States pay a “due price” on Monday for leading the push for fresh sanctions on Pyongyang.

The UN Security Council is expected to vote on the US led resolution later today, following North Korea’s sixth and most powerful nuclear test to date on September 3.

Original wording, including the imposition of an oil embargo on the isolated state and a travel ban on leader Kim Jong-un, has been watered down to appease fellow Security Council members China and Russia, according to diplomats.

Both states, who each have the power to veto any resolution, have been reluctant to pursue tougher penalties on North Korea.

Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has expressed concern that increasing sanctions on oil would have negative humanitarian impacts for the North Korean people.

“I am concerned cutting off the oil supply to North Korea may cause damage to people in hospitals or other ordinary citizens,” he told South Korea’s Yonhap news agency on September 6.

China has so far refused to shut off oil supplies to Pyongyang, with Beijing controlling a pipeline that provides approximately 520,000 tonnes of crude oil to its North Korean neighbour each year, according to industry sources.

The final resolution contains reduced sanctions on oil and no longer proposes blacklisting the North Korean leader, a copy obtained by Reuters news agency shows.

An unnamed North Korean foreign ministry spokesman claimed on Monday the US was “going frantic to fabricate the harshest ever ‘sanctions resolution’ by manipulating the United Nations Security Council”.

“In case the US eventually does rig up the illegal and unlawful ‘resolution’ on harsher sanctions, the DPRK shall make absolutely sure that the U.S. pays due price,” the statement, carried by Pyongyang’s state media organisation, the Korean Central News Agency (KNCA), added.

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO’s secretary-general, condemned North Korea’s “reckless behaviour” on Sunday, claiming Kim Jong-un’s actions present a global threat that requires a concerted international response.

The NATO chief stressed the need for any resolution to the crisis on the Korean Peninsula to be conflict-free: “We are now totally focused on how we can contribute to a peaceful solution of the conflict,” he told the BBC.

Any resolution passed by the Security Council requires nine votes in favour and no veto by either the United States, Britain, Russia, China or France.

Myanmar crisis textbook example of ethnic cleansing: UN

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UN human rights chief Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein denounces ‘brutal security operation’ by Myanmar military against Rohingya.

The mainly Muslim minority in Rakhine State is not recognised as an ethnic group in Myanmar [Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters]

by Al Jazeera

The top UN human rights official has denounced Myanmar’s “brutal security operation” against Rohingya in Rakhine state, which he said was “clearly disproportionate” to militia attacks carried out last month.

Zeid Ra’ad al-Hussein, addressing the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, said that more than 270,000 people had fled to Bangladesh, with more trapped on the border, amid reports of the burning of villages and extrajudicial killings.

“I call on the government to end its current cruel military operation, with accountability for all violations that have occurred, and to reverse the pattern of severe and widespread discrimination against the Rohingya population,” Zeid said.

“The situation seems a textbook example of ethnic cleansing.”

The UN chief’s warning comes a day after Bangladesh’s foreign minister said “a genocide” is being waged in the country’s violence-hit Rakhine state.

“The international community is saying it is a genocide. We also say it is a genocide,” AH Mahmood Ali told reporters after briefing diplomats in Dhaka on Sunday.

Ali described actions following the attacks on security forces on August 25 as “revenge” by Myanmar troops.

“Should all people be killed? Should all villages be burnt? It is not acceptable,” he said, adding Dhaka was seeking a peaceful solution, not a “war” against Myanmar.

“We did not create the problem. Since the problem started in Myanmar, that’s why they should resolve. We have said we’ll help them,” he said, adding that the problem took a “new turn” after the August 25 attacks.

The minister’s comments come as the chair of Bangladesh’s National Commission for Human Rights said leading figures in Myanmar could face trial for “genocide” at an international tribunal.

“The way the genocide has been carried out in Myanmar, the way the people were killed in arson attacks, we are thinking about pressing for a trial against Myanmar, and against the Myanmar army, at an international tribunal,” Kazi Reazul Hoque said on Sunday while visiting a refugee camp in Bangladesh’s Cox’s Bazar district, near the border with Myanmar.

“We will come to a decision after assessing what are the steps that should be taken to that end. And at the same time we urge the international community to come forward with their help,” Hoque said.

SIT Intensifies Search for Terrorists Behind Gauri Lankesh Murder

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Bengaluru: Special Investigation Team (SIT) has intensified its search to nab the terrorists behind the brutal murder of senior journalist, activist, Gauri Lankesh. Another group of 40 police officers have been has inducted to SIT to end its investigation in the very near future.

As many as 15 police officers have searched the residence and nearby areas of the deceased to gather clues inconnection with the case. The vehicles parked in public places including parks, pay parking locations and others are being checked by the officers for the past two to three days. The SIT has concentrated visuals of CCTV cameras installed in various parts of the city.

As many as 1,600 CCTV DVRs have been taken into custody by the SIT as part of their investigation and visuals of CCTV camera cameras installed at toll gates of the city are being checked, the sources said.

(Agencies)

Vidhana Soudha Gets Bomb Threat; High Alert Declared

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Bengaluru: Police declared high alert in Vidhana Soudha and adjacent areas following a bomb threat call made by unidentified person to Vidhana Soudha police station. The police along with bomb, dog squad have been searching for suspected items in Vidhana Soudha and nearby areas.

The police received the threat call at around 12.30 PM on September 11 by a person who introduced himself as Nagaraj. The caller threatened that Vidhana Soudha will be destroyed by September 25, 2017 using a bomb.

(Agencies)

Bengaluru snap 6-match losing streak against Puneri Paltan in PKL

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Sonipat: Bengaluru Bulls put up a stupendous defensive show as they snapped their six-match losing streak with a 24-20 victory over Puneri Paltan in an inter-zone clash of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) here on Sunday.

Kuldeep Singh (five tackle points) marshalled the Bengaluru defence as they scored 15 tackle points and controlled Pune raiders.

Bengaluru Bulls are now fourth in Zone B with 29 points from 13 matches. Puneri Paltan are also in the fourth spot in Zone A with 32 points from nine matches.

Bengaluru Bulls struggled to get into the game early in the first half as they trailed 0-4. In the seventh minute they forced a super tackle and Ajay Kumar scored the first raid point as they trailed 3-4.

Puneri Paltan scored their fourth tackle point of the night as they led 5-4 after 11 minutes.

Bengaluru Bulls led 7-5 in the 15th minute but Puneri Paltan forced a super tackle to level the match. Umesh scored with a do-or-die raid in the 17th minute as Puneri Paltan led 8-7.

Both teams’ defences did most of the scoring as raiders struggled to get points. Puneri Paltan went into the break leading 10-8.

In the first five minutes of the second half it was the defence of both teams that did bulk of the scoring. Bengaluru Bulls trailed 10-11 after 25 minutes.

Both teams were tied at 12-12 after 28 minutes. Rohit Kumar scored just the fourth raid point for Bengaluru Bulls as they led 14-12. Bengaluru Bulls inflicted the first all out of the match as they led 17-13 in the 30th minute.

Deepak Niwas Hooda scored two raid points in two minutes as Puneri Paltan trailed 15-20 after 35 minutes. Kuldeep Singh attained a high five for Bengaluru Bulls to give Bengaluru 23-16 lead after 38 minutes.

Puneri Paltan scored a couple of raid points in the last two minutes but it wasn’t enough as Bengaluru won 24-20.

(IANS)

SIM cards not linked to Aadhaar to be deactivated after Feb next year

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New Delhi: The government is moving ahead with linking Aadhaar with mobile SIM cards and all unlinked phones will be deactivated after February 2018, said informed sources.

The sources said Aadhaar mobile linkage is being done as per the orders of Supreme Court passed in February this year in Lokniti foundation case and all SIM cards have to be verified with Aadhaar within a year from the date of judgement, with all unlinked phones to be deactivated after February next year, so criminals, fraudsters and terrorists cannot use the issued SIMs.

The sources said that biometrics cannot be stored by the mobile operators nor they have access to any of the other personal data.

They said biometrics collected should be encrypted by telecom company and sent to UIDAI at that moment itself and any storage of biometric by a service provider is a criminal offence punishable with up to three years of imprisonment under the Aadhaar Act 2016.

The Central government had told the Supreme Court in February that it would put in place, within a year, an effective mechanism for the verification of pre-paid mobile users who constitute 90 per cent of the total subscribers.

Asking the government to put in place the mechanism for the verification of existing pre-paid mobile connection holders “as early as possible”, the court disposed of the petition by Lokniti Foundation seeking the scrutiny of the subscribers so that those having pre-paid mobile connections on fake identities are weeded out.

(IANS)

Baadshaho is and out an commercial potboilar

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Producer: Bhushan – Krishan Kumar – Milan Lutharia
Director: Milan Lutharia
Star Cast: Ajay Devgn, Emraan Hashmi, Vidhyut Jamwal, Sharad Kel, Priyanshu Chatterji, Ileana D’Cruz, Esha Gupta, Sanjai Mishra & Denzil Smith
Music: Tanishk Bagchi, Ankit Tiwari & John Stewart Eduri

Usually, catastrophes and tragic incidents give rise to loads of films, be it World Wars, 1992 Mumbai riots, 2002 Gujarat riots, East & West Germany feud, 9/11 etc. But surprisingly, very few films have dealt with the Emergency, considered as a dark period in post Independence era. Before Indu Sarkar that released in July this year, the last film that touched upon this era released 12 years ago, Hazaaron Khwaishein Aaisi. Baadshaho isn’t a political film but does throw light on the horrors of that era. But more or less, the film is an action adventure with inspiration from real life stories.

The scripted scenario of Baadshaho reveals that it is a story of a group of thugs trying to loot a truck full of princely royal treasure. The year is 1975. Emergency has been declared and the Government targets the royal families of Rajasthan, alleging that they have not declared their wealth after the privy purses were abolished in 1971. Gitanjali (Ileana D’Cruz), a royal princess, is arrested. Her palace gets looted and all the treasures are seized by the Government to be taken away to Delhi. Gitanjali wants to stop this legalized plunder of her wealth and she asks her lover Bhawani Singh (Ajay Devgn) for help. Bhawani Singh recruits a team of badasses just like himself, the flirtatious Daliya (Emraan Hashmi), the alcoholic but flawless locksmith Guruji (Sanjay Mishra) & the sexy loyalist of Gitanjali namely Sanjana (Esha Gupta). The mission is to stop & loot the truck carrying Gitanjali’s treasures under the orders of Major Seher Singh (Vidyut Jammwal). They have 96 hours the distance is 600 kms of open desert. How the badasses manage to succeed in their mission forms the rest of the story.

Baadshaho begins on a great note. The opening party sequence might not seem that significant but its relevance is revealed in the later portion of the film. Hence, one shouldn’t miss the opening at any cost. The badasses are introduced in style soon after the plot is established. The heist takes place only minutes before the intermission. But till then, the film manages to engage with its dialogues, drama & direction. 2 scenes really stand out at this point, the chase sequence between Dalia & Seher and how the badasses plan to steal the Gold from the truck. The latter sequence is something to watch out for and its unique execution will surely surprise you. The intermission point is a blast and the twist in the tale unveiled at this point takes the film to another level. Post interval too the madness continues. Dalia barging into the police station with the armored truck is bound to be loved. However, the film ends on a confusing & an abrupt note. The finale fight goes for a toss, there’s too much of smoke in the visuals and it becomes difficult to comprehend what’s exactly happening.

Songs don’t have a role to play in the film. 2 songs out of 3 are relegated to background; “Mere Rashke Qamar” & “Hoshiyar Rehna”, both are foot-tapping. “Piya More” is quite exciting & well shot. John Stewart Eduri’s background score is a big highlight of the film. It adds to the excitement. Sunita Radia’s cinematography is 1st rate. The barren Rajasthan land is well shot. Payal Saluja’s costumes are noteworthy, especially the ones worn by Ileana D’Cruz. Shashank Tere & Saini S Johary’s production design is authentic & quite meticulous. Aarif Sheikh’s editing is passable while Ramazan Bulut, Javed & Aejaz’s action is good.
Rajat Aroraa’s story is interesting. Rajat Aroraa’s screenplay is effective in the 1st half but stumbles heavily in the 2nd half. Rajat Aroraa’s dialogues however are top class & maintain the entertainment quotient in the film. Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai, The Dirty Picture, Kick, Gabbar Is Back & now Baadshaho, Rajat truly takes films on a high with his one – liners! Milan Luthria’s direction is simple and he manages to keep the proceedings free of complications. He understands that this is a massy flick and should have a pan – India appeal. In that regard, he scores. But just like the script, the direction too falters towards the end

Performance wise Ajay Devgn delivers a 1st rate performance. His character doesn’t fear death and is ready to take up any challenge. Ajay plays the part very well & looks totally convincing. Emraan Hashmi is quite cool and it’s a pleasure to see him playing such a massy, “chichora” role that got him recognition in Bollywood in the 1st place. But one wished his funny side was exhibited more in the 2nd half. Ileana D’Cruz looks every inch a Queen in distress. She carries herself very well & dominates a chunk of the 1st half with ease. Esha Gupta is confident but sadly, doesn’t have much to do. Her character in fact isn’t well established, who is she & where has she come from? Maybe, if her character was sexier or more glamorous, it would have been better. Vidyut Jammwal gives his best shot but gets overshadowed in the presence of so many performers. Sanjay Mishra arguably gives the best performance out of all the actors. The actor plays his part & mouths his dialogues with style & panache. Sunny Leone is as usual smoking hot. Priyanshu Chatterjee as Sanjeev plays yet another version of Sanjay Gandhi after Neil Nitin Mukesh in Indu Sarkar and just like the latter, he is wasted as well. Denzil Smith (Rudra Pratap Singh) & Sharad Kelkar (Durjan Singh) are decent.

Tail Piece: On the whole, Baadshaho is a nice package of great dialogues, amazing visuals, efficient direction, superlative performances, exciting action & tension filled drama. At the Box – Office tyurnstiles, the film is bound to grow over the weekend and has also benefited on weekdays due to the post – Eid celebrations. If you are a fan of thriller, action & masala movies, you shouldn’t miss this one.

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