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<b>New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI)</b> Former Cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian has passed away, officials said today. He was 79.</div>
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Extremely shocked to hear the sad news of the demise of T S R Subramanian. He was the tallest amongst all and is a big loss for the IAS fraternity and the nation. Deepest condolences to all family members. We hope and pray that your ideas and thoughts will continue to guide us, the IAS association said in a tweet.
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His cremation will take place at the Lodhi Road crematorium here at 5.30 pm, the association said.
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Subramanian was the Cabinet secretary from August 1, 1996, to March 31, 1998.
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The cause of death and other details were immediately not known.
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Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of State (MoS) for Personnel Jitendra Singh and other senior IAS officers have condoled his death.
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Former Cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian is no more. Saddened by the news. He was affable, full of ideas and energetic. In many a debate on TV channels, shared thoughts with him. Condolences to his family and his fraternity, she said.
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The MoS said, "Saddened by news of the demise of former Cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian. My condolences to the entire IAS fraternity and his family." 
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Secretary, Department of School Education and Literacy, Anil Swarup, said: Bichde sab bari bari (all left one by one)." 
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One of the most outstanding officer T S R Subramanian is no more. Rest in Peace. RIP, he said on Twitter.</div>
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New Delhi, Feb 26 (PTI) Former Cabinet secretary T S R Subramanian has passed away, officials said today. He was 79. Extremely shoc...

February 25, 2018

Sensex rises 134 pts; Nifty tops 10,500 on global cues

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<b>Mumbai, Feb 26 (PTI) </b>The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 134 points today on sustained buying in key frontline counters led by metal, auto, capital goods and banking stocks.</div>
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Sentiments bolstered in all Asian markets following positive cues from Wall Street.
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Also, continued buying by domestic institutional investors (DIIs) and strengthening rupee boosted market mood, brokers said.
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The BSE Sensex rose 133.78 points, or 0.39 per cent, to 34,275.93. All sectoral indices were trading </div>
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higher, led by metals, auto, capital goods and banking stocks that gained up to 1.34 per cent.
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The gauge had gained 322.65 points in the previous session on Friday.
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The broader Nifty 50 index was also trading above the key 10,500-level at 10,529.10, a gain of 38.05 points, or 0.36 per cent.
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Major gainers were Tata Motors, Adani Ports, Bajaj Auto and Maruti, rising up to 2.26 per cent.
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On a net basis, DIIs bought equities to the tune of Rs 1,514.03 crore, while foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) sold shares worth Rs 486.32 crore on Friday, provisional data showed.
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Among Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei was trading higher by 0.82 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng up 0.54 per cent and Shanghai Composite 0.31 per cent higher.
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The US Dow Jones Industrial Average ended 1.39 per cent higher on Friday's trade.
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Sensex rises 134 pts; Nifty tops 10,500 on global cues

Mumbai, Feb 26 (PTI) The benchmark BSE Sensex rose over 134 points today on sustained buying in key frontline counters led by metal, aut...

February 25, 2018

May to make key Brexit speech next Friday: Downing Street

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<b>London, Feb 23 (AFP) </b>Prime Minister Theresa May will make a keynote speech next Friday on Britain's relationship with the EU after Brexit following a "very positive" meeting of her senior ministers, her spokesman said.

"The prime minister will be setting out more detail of the government's position on Friday," he said. </div>
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Confirmation of the much-anticipated speech comes after May gathered around a dozen of her senior ministers for an "away day" at her country retreat in Chequers yesterday. </div>
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Their discussions lasted eight hours as they sought to thrash out their considerable differences on how closely aligned Britain should stay with the EU once it leaves the single market and customs union.

"It was a very positive meeting and a step forward, agreeing a basis of the prime minister's speech on our future relationship," the spokesman said. </div>
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The full cabinet will discuss the plans at their regular weekly meeting on Tuesday.

The prime minister's speech is expected to take place somewhere in Britain, after May chose Florence, Italy for her last big Brexit address in September.</div>
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May to make key Brexit speech next Friday: Downing Street

London, Feb 23 (AFP) Prime Minister Theresa May will make a keynote speech next Friday on Britain's relationship with the EU after B...

February 23, 2018

Nyay yatra a flop, Tejashwi's statements absurd: Sushil Modi

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<b>Patna, Feb 22 (PTI) </b>Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi today lambasted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, terming his state-wide "Nyay Yatra" as a flop and charging him with making "absurd statements to gain sympathy".

The senior BJP leader was responding to allegations by Yadav, the leader of the opposition in the state assembly, that the Nitish Kumar government was getting his phones tapped and attempts had been made to lace his food with poisonous and narcotic substances.

"Who would dare to touch a person whose elder brother had the temerity to threaten that the Prime Minister would be skinned", Sushil remarked sarcastically in a tweet. </div>
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The Bihar Deputy CM was referring to the outbursts of Tej Pratap Yadav, Tejashwi's elder brother, who had said in November last year that Prime Minister Narendra Modi would be skinned if his father and RJD supremo Lalu Prasad suffered any physical harm after downgrading of security cover.

"It is a family which remained in power for 15 years, recalling which people of Bihar still shudder. Whom do people, who became MLAs and ministers by virtue of the family's dynasty politics, fear for their lives", Sushil added.

After the Grand Alliance's victory in the 2015 assembly polls in Bihar, Tejashwi Yadav had become the Deputy CM while Tej Pratap was made the health minister. The two brothers had made successful electoral debut in the polls. </div>
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Chief Minister Nitish Kumar walked out of the alliance last year following corruption cases against Tejashwi Yadav and formed a new government with the BJP.

"People are making absurd statements to gain sympathy after the Nyay Yatra has turned out to be a flop", Sushil Modi said in response to Tejashwi Yadav's allegation yesterday that the Nitish Kumar government had hatched a "serious conspiracy" to derail his state-wide tour. </div>
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In an obvious dig at Tej Pratap's statement that Nitish and Sushil had "let loose ghosts" inside the bungalow allotted to him while he was the health minister, the Deputy CM said "Nitish Kumar had, six months ago, showed the maha bhoots (big ghosts) their place. They had been misusing their political position to grab land and build malls, flats and farm houses".

The entire family of Lalu Prasad is facing probe by the CBI and the Enforcement Directorate in cases relating to money laundering and benami land transactions. </div>
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"Ghosts would soon be driven away from all government bungalows", Sushil said in an obvious reference to Tejashwi Yadav who is yet to vacate the bungalow allotted to him, adjacent to the CM's official residence, while he was the Deputy Chief Minister.</div>
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Nyay yatra a flop, Tejashwi's statements absurd: Sushil Modi

Patna, Feb 22 (PTI) Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Sushil Kumar Modi today lambasted RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav, terming his state-wide ...

February 23, 2018

Editor-in-chief of 'National Herald' passes away

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<b>Chennai, Feb 24 (PTI) </b>Veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Delhi-based National Herald, Neelabh Mishra, died at a private hospital here today following an illness.

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi condoled the demise of Mishra, and described him an as "editor's editor."

"National Herald announces the passing away of our editor-in-chief, leader and friend Neelabh Mishra, aged 57, on February 24. </div>
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He is survived by his long-time partner Kavita Srivastava, brother Shailoj Kumar, sister-in-law Sudha, and niece Nawasha," a statement put up on the 'National Herald' website said.

Mishra, who was admitted to Apollo Hospital in Chennai earlier this month, "was critically ill with complications resulting from non-alcoholic liver cirrhosis," it said.

"He developed multiple organ failure before a liver transplant could be carried out. He breathed his last (today) surrounded by his relatives, friends and comrades," the statement said. </div>
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His cremation is scheduled at Nungambakkam here later in the day, sources close to him said.

In 2016, Mishra 'steered' the re-launch of National Herald, founded by former prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru, as a digital news website, the statement said. </div>
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Last year, he re-launched the 'National Herald on Sunday' newspaper, and then its sister publications 'Navjivan' and 'Qaumi Awaz' as news websites, the statement added. </div>
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Mishra started off his over three decades of journalistic career as a reporter with 'Navbharat Times' in his hometown Patna in Bihar and later moved to Rajasthan as the Jaipur correspondent for 'News Time'.

He also set up Eenadu TV in Rajasthan in 1998, it said adding, prior to his stint in 'National Herald', he worked as Editor of 'Outlook Hindi' for several years.

Meanwhile, Gandhi condoled the death of Mishra.

"A man who spoke truth to power. </div>
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An institution builder. On Neelabh Mishra's tragic passing away this morning, my deepest condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and admirers. #NationalHerald," he said in a tweet from his official handle 'Office of RG.</div>
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Chennai, Feb 24 (PTI) Veteran journalist and editor-in-chief of Delhi-based National Herald, Neelabh Mishra, died at a private hospital ...

February 23, 2018

Modi, Trudeau discuss terrorism, trade ties

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<b>New Delhi, Feb 23 (PTI) </b>Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Justin Trudeau on Friday held extensive talks on key issues of counter-terrorism and extremism as well as ways to boost trade ties, after which the two sides inked six pacts, including on energy cooperation

After their nearly two-hour long meeting, Modi, while addressing a joint media event with the Canadian prime minister, said they discussed the entire gamut of the bilateral partnership

Asserting that it is important that the two countries work together to fight terrorism, Modi said there should be no place for those who misuse religion for political goals. </div>
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The prime minister also made it clear that those who challenge India's sovereignty and unity will not be tolerated

Modi's remarks come amidst criticism of the Trudeau government's soft approach towards the Khalistan issue. </div>
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Observing that Trudeau has visited various parts of India in last few days, Modi said the Canadian leader must have experienced the diversity of the country. </div>
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On his part, Trudeau described India as a natural partner for commercial cooperation.

Earlier, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj called on the Canadian prime minister and discussed various issues of mutual interest

Swaraj had a warm meeting with Trudeau and discussed ways to strengthen and deepen the partnership between the two countries, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) Spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.</div>
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February 23, 2018

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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><span style="font-size: large;">T</span></span><span style="line-height: 115%;">his time the monsoon was delay and was not enough to harvest
the farm of fill up the big ponds the river Ghagra keep flowing neither Grandmother's
tricks nor children's tricks of unclothing succeeded in the rain. Only one
sound come from everywhere "all clouds gives water". On the request
of children God gave the water but that too like the urine of God India. Rain
water was not enough as the small ponds were also not filled up. Only mud and mud
everywhere. Like the clouds were there lightning sounds were also heard it was
appearing that it will rain heavily. After that we will go to our grand nana's
place and enjoy the sweets and drinks over there. But the almighty's vision was
something else. Now with the water of tube well we are sowing the crop of rice.
If the crop will not grow as required then we will be of a very little value.</span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Suddenly Rasbatia went quiet and spanking on her forehead.
She said after a long time men has come back and I was busy telling tales. OK
leave it tell me how is the food cooked.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Just like Holy water.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Oh shaking her head and covering her face with saree she
turned. After several months seeing her husband back se was so glad that it was
appearing like whole lot of love was clearly visible in her eyes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">In the village there were so many unemployed and very few
were employed and of low income. Only some who have earned much education that
person say bye to village. After becoming at order age Ram Avtar also did the
same his mother wept and cried but of no use. Ram Avtar left for the city.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">After his marriage Ram avtar went to city to earn rupees
after one year he has come back to his village and when frisked by Rasbatia Ram
Avtar says whenever there was a whisper then the veins of brain started humming
and a felling of insecurity then only the remembrance of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>village comes through. There is no any
musical instrument in the city nor any folk songs being sung only the people
are vanishing in the crowd and the customs & traditions are being blown out
of air. Remixes are there in the city. In air conditioned chambers people
sitting and giving the description of clouds and Baba Kalidas and Tulsidas
singing Chumma-Chumma.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">And talking in the same manner Ram Avtar went silent. Oh I am
also talking meaningless. Tell me how are you and what's the news about
village. Oh, don’t ask the news of the village here a canal was being dug up.
In that case village head was murdered and on the other hand Satrohna…………
saying this Rasbatia went numb. What happened to Satrohna. Ram Avtar spooked Rasbatia.
Rasbatia replied. In this Dussehra Holidays his Chachi fixed his wedding with
the daughter of teacher Trilochan of Badhaipurwa. Bedhuni only one week passed
of the marriage that there was a call from army that in the KARGIL Pakistani
soldiers have attacked. Chachi told him that Pakistani soldiers are very cruel
beware of them.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Satrohna went back after seven days a letter came that he had
reached safely and now he is being sent to KARGIL. Badhuni heaved a sign of relief
and then started praying Goddesses. Here in the village rumours went around
some say that Pakistani have captured KARGIL but some other say that Government
is hiding the truth and Pakistani soldiers have entered too far. Some say that
our country has suffered a huge loss. But some say that no it's not like this our
army has driven them back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">A day passed by there was no news about Satrohna. Budhani
served her mother in law used to cook food and made her mother in law eat. She
used to work ship all Gods and Goddess but no news about Satrohna. No letter
came from Satrohna's end.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">On the day of Kalipuja Budhani cooked delicacies and served
for her mother in law. After her mother in law had those delicious foods when
she herself sat to have those delicacies she thought that her lips have dried
up by the thirst and hunger. By the cold her body colour began to turn blue.
Badhuni threw the bite on the floor she was going to eat. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Why are you doing like this asked her mother in law. Being a
bahu of house you should not throw the bite on the floor. It is unfair Badhuni
turned red faced. Again she tried to have one more bite from her plate. But
same thing happened she felt tasteless and unable to chew but again she thought
that same unusual could happen to her husband so she ate that bite but vomited.
Then her mother in law did not forced her to eat. She began to think that now
her tongue has lost the taste of delicious foods. As she had also lost the
taste fifteen years back.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">OK enough is enough now I can't hear Rasbatia. Only tell me
where is Badhuni. He asked with heavy heart.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">After the death of her husband people of the village started
commenting they use to say that she is a witch as she has taken the life of her
husband. She lived until her mother in law was alive. When her mother in law
died she also had rat poison and ended her life. Saying the Rasbatia eyes were
also filled with tears that hugging Ram Avtar. She said you will not go to city
again leaving me.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Ram Avtar began to think about it that Rasbatia is right.
Upto how much he will run in the city due to fear of his boss threats from
moneylenders and <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>the grocers. Then he
saw some ants climbing up the wall. He began to think that when these small creatures
do not leave hope till their end. Then why should he leave his village from the
problems. At last happy days will also come in my life and on that day I will
blow the bugle.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">He was lost in these thoughts then Rasbatia hooked him. Wake
up its raining heavily get inside the house. I have cooked the pakories of
besan and onion for you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b>By Ravindra Prabhat </b></span><br />
<span style="line-height: 115%;"><b><span style="background-color: white; font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-weight: 400; text-align: left;">Indian Short story writer, novelist,journalist,poet and blog critic.</span></b></span></div>
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<span style="line-height: 115%;">Website: <a href="http://www.ravindraprabhat.in/">http://www.ravindraprabhat.in/</a></span><br />
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