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Naresh:

Nadeem

APEPDCL cites upgradation ofinfrastructure, as one of the reasonsfor hike? What is your take on it?

Naresh:

 Isn’t it a paradox that weendure the highest power cuts andthe lowest allocation in spite of ourdiscom bagging awards for the bestperformance? Till very recently ourindustries could draw power for onlyfour days a week while those inHyderabad have been enjoying thefacility for all the five days. Also ahigher power tariff is imposed on thepeople of our region. It is time citizenswoke up and questioned the discomand the government.

Why should the discom make profitsat the expense of people, who are law-abiding? In March, when there was13% power shortage in the state whydid the APEDCL implement18% cut?Why wasn’t there any politicalpressure to set these things right?

: Yes, the entire credit for ourbagging awards goes to my crew andconsumers. We have a sound systemof rigorous energy audit which alsotakes into consideration the lossesand thefts. Effective and practicalstrategy helps us to be the bestdiscom in the country.

The reason is vague and

the hike uncalled for. Upgradation isgood; but it was happening before thehike and they were adjudged the best.I blame it on the indifference of localpoliticians, citizens and socialorganisations who shy away from

questioning the authorities concerned.

There has been a hike in the tariffs,both in the profit making regions andthose incurring losses. Instead oftaking punitive measures against theloss making discoms, we are beingforced to share their burden.

I go one step further and say that wecan save the state itself from this crisisif our discoms are wise andresponsible. With efficient monitoringwe can reduce the state’s loss from16% to 6% (like how EPDCL is doing).The loss and shortfall are due topower thefts, poor planning and badmanagement of the discoms. Themaximum power thefts are reported inHyderabad and other areas whereinfluential people have units andscuttle metering. Instead of arrestingthese discrepancies and reducinglosses, they are resorting to unfairprice hike.

It is just a marginal increaseand does not affect the middleclass or the below poverty line (BPL)groups. People should also take apro-active role in conservation ofenergy, using energy efficient productswhich are star-rated by the Bureau ofEnergy Efficiency (BEA). Usage ofCFLs in place of bulbs and tube lights

reduces consumption to a great deal.Judicious usage of power saves up to30% for the BPL sector and 40% forthe middle class section. Power savedis power earned.

Nadeem:

Are we falling short of powerplants or resources, if so whatare the alternatives?

Naresh:

Nadeem:

What should be done to checkthe power crunch?

Naresh:

Ironically, Krishna-Godavari(KG) basin has one of the highest gasreserves in the country yet we facepower shortage. All the gas-basedunits in the state like GVK Power,Konaseema Gas and Power andLancoKondapalli Power are deprivedof gas supply as it is being pumpedout of the state by Reliance. Inspiteof having 33 MPs and Mr. JaipalReddy as the Minister for Petroleumand Natural Gas, we could not get gasfor four small power plants. How manyof our MPs make noise about this?Ministers and MPs from other statesget all the benefits for their respectivestates like Mamataji getting newrailway lines and trains allotted forher state. We could not get gas ofour own state and hence our plantsare operating below capacity. Whata national waste!

Obtaining approval forpower plants is no easy task as itbegets stiff opposition from variousquarters. Establishing nuclear andnatural gas power plants is a long-drawn process and also raises safetyconcerns. Though the government iscoming up with wind and solar energyplant proposals, we are right nowcoal-dependant. We have an off-gridsolar power supply station atChintapalli. Though a tough terrain,we are providing regular lines as ourmotive is to illuminate people’s liveswith solar power.

We need to have long-termplans to tackle an issue of thismagnitude. Our people failed toforesee the problems. We could haveblocked transmission lines from northwhere power is available for Rs. 2-3during the night time in summer whichcomes from the melting of snow andthis power is bankable. Tamil Nadublocked the transmission corridorin advance.

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Even though the power is available,we could not bring it here due to lackof corridor. Adequate power supply tothe industrial belt is imperative forprosperity of the region. We should fixa common tariff (Rs. 4 per unit) for theentire state and impose surcharge forthe power loss areas. For example,discoms with 6% losses will have 4 +(6% of 4)=4.24. Other areas whereloss is 16% will have tariff basedon loss 4 + 16%=4.64 per unit.That way we can ensure efficiency.Government needs to work onreducing losses and thefts from16% to 5%. Thus we can save up toRs. 3000 crores. This alone will takecare of the shortfall.

We need to promote wind and solarpower in our region for which I feelwe have not taken enough steps.Government should aggressivelypromote and subsidise their usage.

Power distribution in thegrid is as per the State Governmentpolicies and procedures. Subsidy hasbeen provided for farmers (7 hours offree supply), railways, hospitals anddefense installations. We spare theresidential areas during examinationseason (March and April).

When it comes to industries, we aretrying to cooperate as much aspossible. Economic progress is ourpriority too. We are coming up withLoad Relief Strategy, restricting tominimum outage - 2 hours in urbanareas, 3 hours in municipalities and

Nadeem:

4 hours in mandals. With this, we areable to save 1 MU in residential powerand 8 MU in industries. We areproviding continuous supply between6.00 pm and 6,00am. There will notbe any power cuts after May 15.

We are doing our bit too and are using5 star rated distribution transformers,certified by BEA to reducetransmission and distribution losses.Converting agriculture power systemto high voltage system which providesdirect supply from the line is yetanother method adopted. We arealso creating awareness among thecitizens by providing Energy SavingCalculator that is available in ourwebsite.

Consumers can plan and assesstheir usage accordingly. Under BachatLamp Yojana we have distributednearly 6 lakh CFLs in Vizag regionalone and will extend the schemeto Vizianagram soon.

Vizagites should be braveenough to raise their voice againstany discrimination meted out to them. APEPDCL, is doing a great job bycurtailing losses but not fighting forits rights in allocation. Thanks to itscomplacency there are no rewardsfor customers and industrialist whoare honest and efficient. This shouldbe rectified by next summer at least.We should launch a movement if thisinjustice continues. Of course we haveto do our bit by conserving power andusing less power consuming gadgets.

 YOUR MESSAGE

Naresh:

Nadeem:

We invite the response of powerconsumers, especially industrialists.The best three responses will be givencash prizes of Rs. 3,500, 2,000 and1,000 respectively. SymbiosisTechnologies, supported by red magazine, sponsors the prizes.

 Use power only when it isneeded. We are running out of fossilfuels. Let us take some seriousmeasures. For example, why do weneed to set the air conditioner at 18º Cwhen 24º - 25ºC is enough for thehuman body!

It is relevant to mention here that theChief Minister Mr. Kiran Kumar Reddy,responding to the local industrialists’demand, reduced the duration ofpower holiday for Vizag industriesfrom three days to one day a week .

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CASH(EW)CROP

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RACHCHARACHCHA

 After the disastrous After the disastrous Orange, Orange, Ram Charan TRam Charan Tej has arrived ej has arrived with smokin’ hotwith smokin’ hot Rachcha!Rachcha!The story introduces Charan as betting Raju The story introduces Charan as betting Raju who is famous for his clever who is famous for his clever moves.moves.He gets into a huge bet for a special cause with James (Ajmal) for Rs. 20 lakh toHe gets into a huge bet for a special cause with James (Ajmal) for Rs. 20 lakh tomake Chaitra (Tammake Chaitra (Tamanna) fall for anna) fall for him. He wins the him. He wins the bet finally! Later, Ballari (Mukeshbet finally! Later, Ballari (MukeshRishi), a ruthless mining don enters the Rishi), a ruthless mining don enters the scene as Chaitra’s father and scene as Chaitra’s father and the story movesthe story moveson with several twists and a powerful climax. Mani Sharma’s music is just average.on with several twists and a powerful climax. Mani Sharma’s music is just average.Director Sampath Nandi lacks grip on Director Sampath Nandi lacks grip on his department. This flick is strictly his department. This flick is strictly for Cherry’sfor Cherry’shardcore fans and the regular audience might be hardcore fans and the regular audience might be disappointed with the mass masala.disappointed with the mass masala.Nothing new!Nothing new!

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VICKY DONORVICKY DONOR

Director Shoojit Sircar has again shown the biggies Director Shoojit Sircar has again shown the biggies that Hindi flicks too can that Hindi flicks too can dodowonders if supported by strong script wonders if supported by strong script and punchy performances. Mega stars, heavyand punchy performances. Mega stars, heavybudgets and foreign locations are just budgets and foreign locations are just incidental. Vicky Donor speaks for this.incidental. Vicky Donor speaks for this. A romantic-comic en A romantic-comic entertainertertainer, starring Ayushmann , starring Ayushmann Khurrana and YKhurrana and Yami Gautam in theami Gautam in theleads, the movie fetched excellent reviews from film leads, the movie fetched excellent reviews from film critics. A must watch for critics. A must watch for severalseveralreasons as it is reasons as it is smartly-crafted characters, sharp and witty humour and the casual smartly-crafted characters, sharp and witty humour and the casual waywayin which the theme of a social taboo (sperm donating) is handled. It is not the clichédin which the theme of a social taboo (sperm donating) is handled. It is not the clichédformula of Bollywood bombarding the audience with numerous songs- just the rightformula of Bollywood bombarding the audience with numerous songs- just the rightnumber which doesn’t come in the way of tnumber which doesn’t come in the way of the story or its pace.he story or its pace.

Though paired for the first time, Though paired for the first time, the actors in lead the actors in lead actors enjoy a wonderful chemistryactors enjoy a wonderful chemistry..The duo comes from the small screen, yet The duo comes from the small screen, yet has delivered a stunning performance.has delivered a stunning performance.The sensitive treatment of the subject aThe sensitive treatment of the subject and comic scenes deserve appreciation.nd comic scenes deserve appreciation.One of the outstanding performers is Anu Kapoor One of the outstanding performers is Anu Kapoor who entertains with his superbwho entertains with his superbacting. Howeveracting. However, the ordinary love drama and , the ordinary love drama and the lack of tear the lack of tear jerking moments in thejerking moments in thesecond half draw flak. Overall second half draw flak. Overall an enlightening and immensely entertaining flick whichan enlightening and immensely entertaining flick whichyou can take your family to.you can take your family to.

(Review by Sumit Jhawar)(Review by Sumit Jhawar)

DAMMUDAMMU

 After tasting success with After tasting success with Simha,Simha, director Boyapati Srinu is back with director Boyapati Srinu is back with Dammu!Dammu! HeHeappears in the first scene itself and shouts “babu action!” That sets the tone. The storyappears in the first scene itself and shouts “babu action!” That sets the tone. The storygoes back to a village where two families nurse hatred towards each other and end upgoes back to a village where two families nurse hatred towards each other and end upkilling the heirs. It is all about how an heir of one family comes up and takes the baddieskilling the heirs. It is all about how an heir of one family comes up and takes the baddiesto task. The film is to task. The film is a bitter experience for the a bitter experience for the audience except for Jr. NTR’s fans. The run-audience except for Jr. NTR’s fans. The run-of-the-mill story and violent goon-bashing episodes will tire you but of-the-mill story and violent goon-bashing episodes will tire you but JrJr. NTR’s histrionics,. NTR’s histrionics,dances and a few dances and a few comic scenes provide the much-needed respite. Karthika and Trishacomic scenes provide the much-needed respite. Karthika and Trishaoffer the oomph factor. Keeravani’s music stands out and the tunes are peppy. Boyapatioffer the oomph factor. Keeravani’s music stands out and the tunes are peppy. Boyapaticould have churned a better story could have churned a better story because he is known for interesting twists.because he is known for interesting twists.

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01. Kevvu keka / Gabbar Singh01. Kevvu keka / Gabbar Singh

02. Rachcha / Rachcha02. Rachcha / Rachcha

03. Nene nani ne / Eega03. Nene nani ne / Eega

04. Dhammu / Dhammu04. Dhammu / Dhammu

05. Sir osthara / The Businessman05. Sir osthara / The Businessman

06. Oh priya priya / Ishq06. Oh priya priya / Ishq

07. Ee rojullo / Ee Rojullo07. Ee rojullo / Ee Rojullo

08. O Saathiya / Naa Ishtam08. O Saathiya / Naa Ishtam

09. Inthajare inthajare / Love Failure09. Inthajare inthajare / Love Failure

10. Pistha pistha 10. Pistha pistha / Mr. Nookayya/ Mr. Nookayya

01. Pungi / Agent Vinod01. Pungi / Agent Vinod

02. Anarkali disco chali /02. Anarkali disco chali /Housefull 2Housefull 2

03. Papa toh band bajaye /03. Papa toh band bajaye /Housefull 2Housefull 2

04. Chikni chameli / Agneepath04. Chikni chameli / Agneepath

05. Dil mera muft ke / Agent Vinod05. Dil mera muft ke / Agent Vinod

06. Tu hi mera / Jannat 206. Tu hi mera / Jannat 2

07. Chaahat / Blood Money07. Chaahat / Blood Money

08. Jo tere sang / Blood 08. Jo tere sang / Blood MoneyMoney

09. Piya o re piya / Tere Naal09. Piya o re piya / Tere NaalLove Ho GayaLove Ho Gaya

10. Subha ho na de / Desi Boyz10. Subha ho na de / Desi Boyz

01. Somebody that I used to know /01. Somebody that I used to know /Making MirrorsMaking Mirrors

02. Boyfriend / Justin Bieber (single)02. Boyfriend / Justin Bieber (single)

03. Call me maybe / Call me maybe03. Call me maybe / Call me maybe

04. Starships / Nicki Minaj (single)04. Starships / Nicki Minaj (single)

05. We are young / Some nights05. We are young / Some nights

06. Glad you came / Battleground06. Glad you came / Battleground

07. What makes you beautiful / One07. What makes you beautiful / Onedirection (single)direction (single)

08. Wild ones / Flo Rida ft. Sia (Single)08. Wild ones / Flo Rida ft. Sia (Single)

09. Stronger (What doesn’t kill you) /09. Stronger (What doesn’t kill you) /Kelly Clarkson (single)Kelly Clarkson (single)

10. Climax / Usher (single)10. Climax / Usher (single)

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BATTLESHIPBATTLESHIP

Inspired by its own naval Inspired by its own naval combat game, The Habro Studios has combat game, The Habro Studios has come with the masterpiececome with the masterpieceand with the same name. This sci-fi movie, directed and produced by Peter Berg, is anand with the same name. This sci-fi movie, directed and produced by Peter Berg, is anaction-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and on the land as our planetaction-adventure that unfolds across the seas, in the skies and on the land as our planetfights with a fights with a superior force for survival. superior force for survival. Starring TStarring Taylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, Alexanderaylor Kitsch, Brooklyn Decker, AlexanderSkarsgard and Rihanna in the key Skarsgard and Rihanna in the key roles, most of the movie is roles, most of the movie is shot in the Pacific Oceanshot in the Pacific Oceanwhere the alien’s warships go out of control. Battle in the high seas is portrayed as slow-where the alien’s warships go out of control. Battle in the high seas is portrayed as slow-paced and more calculated unlike terrestrial or paced and more calculated unlike terrestrial or aerial combat where high-speed machinesaerial combat where high-speed machinesglue you to your seats. If you are an action freak, Battleship will not disappoint you!glue you to your seats. If you are an action freak, Battleship will not disappoint you!

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OPULENTOPULENT A AUUTTOOSS

yundai and Renault areyundai and Renault areat loggerheads again!at loggerheads again!Come what may, May willCome what may, May willHH

witness the grandwitness the grandentry of twoentry of two‘almost’ luxury‘almost’ luxurycars which cancars which cantransform thetransform theautomobileautomobileindustry. Bothindustry. Boththe cars were onthe cars were onthe display at thethe display at theDelhi Auto Expo and theyDelhi Auto Expo and theyhogged the limelight for all goodhogged the limelight for all goodreasons. They are simply thereasons. They are simply themanufacturer’s pride and amanufacturer’s pride and acustomer’s delight! Thiscustomer’s delight! Thismonth we’ve lined up themonth we’ve lined up theElantra and the Duster forElantra and the Duster foryou. Get ready for a test driveyou. Get ready for a test driveand see how they win your heart!and see how they win your heart! RR

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Hyundai’s much celebrated sedan,the Elantra, is finally hitting the Indianmarket following its huge popularityin the American and Korean markets.The sporty look, a very attractive rearend and gorgeous tail lamps are a fewunique features of this Sedan. It is verydistinctive and easily recognisable andyou just cannot mistake the Elantra forany other car. The interiors too arerichly done and there’s a room foreverybody to sit comfortably. The 2-litre, CRDi four-pot motor engine withthe max power, rated at 112 bhp,seems quite interesting. Backed by adominant oil-burner, the Elantra topsthe list of petrol cars only for its powerpacked performance.

The engine comes up witha 6-speed manual gearbox andautomatic transmission with manualoverride. The brakes are brilliantlypowered with state-of-the-arttechnology such as Electronic BrakeForce Distribution System (EBD),Passenger Presence Detector, TractionControl System, ABS, Brake AssistanceSystem and Energy AbsorbingCollapsible Steering Column.

The engine variants come in petroland diesel versions - 1797 cc petrolproducing 127 bhp and the dieselvariant producing 1991 cc with 112bhp. We can be optimistic about themileage as it can slightly run over13 kmpl. The petrol engine, however,is quite the opposite. It is refined andtractable. 1.8 litre delivering 127 HPsounds great and the engine respondsbetter after 3000 revs.

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 At the first glance, the Duster clearlygratifies the sense of ruggedness, withits imposing chrome grille and frontguard, high ground clearance, widewheel arches and body protection.Taking on even the toughest roadsbecomes sheer fun only with thisrobust SUV. It clearly belongs to theworld of all-terrain vehicles. Worthmentioning is its extremely spaciousinteriors that have place for a typicalbig fat Indian family. Drivers of theDuster can enjoy the height-adjustablesteering wheel and user-friendlysteering wheel-mounted controls.The HVAC system is engineered tomake the atmosphere comfortableeven in the world’s most punishingclimates. With the Look-Pack, ownerscan now enhance the vehicle’s goodlooks. This pack includes 16-inchaluminum alloy wheels, roof bars,extra-tinted rear glass and satin-finishchrome exterior mirrors, front andrear skid plates and sills. Acomprehensive range of accessoriesincluding wing extenders, broad sideprotectors for doors and lateral barscompletes this unique look.

The suspension system as well asthe underside has been strengthenedto handle any road. The engine is

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17-19 kmpl mileage on the Indianterrains. The diesel powered enginewill be powered by 1500 cc whichgives an output of 85 bhp and 110bhp power. The petrol driven Dusteris equipped with a 1598 cc engine thatproduces 105 bhp at 5750 rpm anda maximum torque of 148 nm at3750 rpm. Disc brakes are used whichare very effective in the applicationof emergency brakes. The entire setupis like that of most hatchbacks andits simple construction is its biggestasset. R

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MM BB LL

Mobile giant HTC has come up with its ONEMobile giant HTC has come up with its ONEseries and will launch HTC ONE S series and will launch HTC ONE S and HTC ONEand HTC ONEX. With an X. With an appealing outer coverappealing outer cover, stylish body, stylish bodydesign, superfast processor and enhanceddesign, superfast processor and enhancedcameras, it comes with better battery life andcameras, it comes with better battery life andslips easily into pocket! It is the first in the marketslips easily into pocket! It is the first in the marketwith Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich, poweredwith Android 4.0 Ice cream Sandwich, poweredwith dual and quad core processors.with dual and quad core processors.

HTCHTC ONE SERIES ONE SERIES

GADGETSGADGETS

SSome new blazing gadgets add heat to this summer. Here we reviewome new blazing gadgets add heat to this summer. Here we reviewfour entrants into the mobile world.four entrants into the mobile world.GG

Inputs FromInputs FromMr. Sahani, Mobi CareMr. Sahani, Mobi Care

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HOTTIESHOTTIES

LG's latest range of CinemaSmart TVs has the new voicecontrol system which allowsthe search for TV content withinthe internet using the mike thatis embedded into the MagicRemote. You can operate theTV with voice controls,gestures and even by pointingyour fingers. The magic voicerecognition technology isprovided by Nuance. A reliablespeech-to-text translation ispossible only with suchground-breaking technology. All the units released after April 2012 might have the voicerecognition updated andpre-installed, whereas all TVscompatible with the smartremote will receive the updatesby the end of the month.

Western Digital’s My PassportStudio looks very professional inits new avatar. With the availabilityof two superfast FireWire800 USB2.0 ports, transferring data iseasier now. Apart from a regularsingle port, availability of the extraport can help us plug inadditional external drives. Withability to shine in Windows andMac devices, WD has come upwith three models that boast ofa capacity of 500 GB, 1 TB and2 TB. With the blazing speed of800 MB/sec, it is the best deviceone can ask for!

FEATURES HTC ONE X HTC ONE S

Size

Weight

Display and screen

Processor

Platform

Memory

Camera

Network

134.36 x 69.9 x 8.9 mm 130.9 x 65 x 7.8 mm

130 grams with battery 119.5 grams with battery

4.7 inch touch screen 1280 x 720 4.3 inch touch screen 540 x 960Resolution resolution

1.5 ghz, quad core 1.5 ghz, dual core

 Android™ 4.0 with htc sense™ 4 Android™ 4.0 with htc sense™ 4

Internal: 32 GB, RAM:1 GB Internal: 16 GB, RAM:1 GB

8 megapixel camera with auto focus, 8 megapixel camera with auto focus,smart LED flash and BSI sensor smart LED flash and BSI sensor.

1080p HD video recordingVGA front camera

HSPA/WCDMA: HSPA/WCDMA:Europe/Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 MHZ Europe/Asia: 850/900/1900/2100 MhzGSM/GPRS/EDGE: GSM/GPRS/EDGE:850/900/1800/1900 MHZ 850/900/1800/1900 MHZ

MAGIC REMOTEFOR LG

MY PASSPORT

STUDIO

Samsung’s Optical Smart Hubcreated a merger of a CD/DVDplayer, a wireless access point, aportable disc burner for your laptopand a backup server with the helpof a USB drive. It frees up a lot ofspace on the desk.

HardwareIt weighs 440 grams, measures sixinches wide, eight inches long andan inch tall and flaunts a bold look.The copy protection circumventionis an added attraction.

Data Streaming & WirelessbackupIf you hook up a hard drive ormemory stick, you'll be able to playstored media as you stream in witha DVD. You can send files froma smart phone to the device, to bestored via USB or even burn it toa disc.

SAMSUNG OPTICALSMART HUB SE-208BW

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life

MR.TREE-HUGGER

Show him a leaf and he comesup with an unfaltering accountof its botanical and common

name, genesis, genealogy,germination, flowering,transplantation, how expedient it is,what care and maintenance does itrequire etc., in short, just abouteverything about the plant in question!If you think he is a botany lectureror horticulturist, you are a way off themark! He is the man behind thesuper luxurious 150-acre stretch ofSunray Village Resort, which is just a30-minute drive from the city.

With unwavering enthusiasm andenergy, Raja Babu (as he is fondlycalled) might soon turn out to be thetorch-bearer of a green renaissancein Vizag. The resort has a whopping2.5 lakh plants and trees of all species.

It was his brain and vision that reflectsin every leaf and plant that sways inthe resort. A green house with seedsand tiny saplings and tanks withseveral exotic fish, further beartestimony to his admirable love forflora and fauna. He speaks to KalyaniRajashekhar, describing his life’sjourney.

The seedMy father was a Tahsildaar in Anakapalli. Born in an agriculturalfamily, I was never interested instudies. Though I joined B.Com,soon I called it quits, flunking in allthe subjects and joined my brotherswho were into the poultry and prawnfarming.

Back in the 1960s, it was going greatguns and Raj Kamal poultries was anational brand. The farm that startedwith 500 birds, now boasts of 5 lakhs.We received many awards.

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Usually people name theirbusinesses after their children.But I did it vice versa. My twosons were born after Raj Kamalwas established and I namedthem Raja and Kamal..

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 huge bungalow with spacious interiors, mammoth rooms, lavish living area, dining space toaccommodate a jumbo family, beautiful balconies overlooking a vast stretch of greenery etc.- doesn’t Ait sound like a dream villa? But the reality bites! There is always the space crunch. The most viable

option is definitely a studio apartment. However, a studio flat certainly needs special attention and smartplanning. It is nothing but a single room or a hall with just one bathroom besides cooking, dining area,relaxing and sleeping spaces which are not divided by walls. With very little available space, figuring out theright layout is a task to reckon with. Ranita Ray  explains how you can design it fashionably. One just needsto master the following tricks to carve out cozy spaces and transform a single room into a perfect home.

DO IT,THESTUDIOWAY

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Space selection

Demarcating domains

Colour code

 You have to draw a perfect layoutbefore you go to the ground. Takeprofessional help if needed. Ideally,kitchen should be located in a corner.The liveliest of all, your living spaceshould be provided with a window.Sleeping zone can be set up in theother corner.

Have a slim shelf of the same heightas that of the windows. Place this in

such a way that it creates a partitionbetween the living space and thebedroom area. If the shelf doesn’toffer you much privacy, you can justhave a movable partition placed inbetween. There is a wide range ofpartitions available in the market, butwooden and glass ones are popular.Even heavy drapes can also functionas dividers, especially between thedining and living spaces.

 As the studio apartment is nothingbut a huge hall, a monochromaticscheme for the décor doesn’t reallywork. For the walls, use neutral, softshades or just stick to white, as brightand dark shades make the room lookcramped. By giving each space adifferent colour, you can create welldefined areas without oneencroaching on the other. If you arestill craving to get an expansive look,paint the ceiling with a slightly lightershade than that of the walls.

Go gradually from dark to light fromthe floor to the ceiling for the besteffect. However, avoid overdoing thedesigns. Nevertheless, the furnishingscan be splashed in dark and deephues. Go for vibrant carpets andthrow variegated cushions on thesofas. Linens can be of soft and cozycolours. It is suggested that the bedand the sofa are in-sync with the wallcolour.

Wall decoration, if kept minimal, canenhance the overall appearance ofthe apartment.

In a studio apartment, good lightingcan always be the show stealer andcan even make it look less congested. Avoid fixing too many lamps andprefer softer ones. Decorative lampscan come to the rescue of the tinyspaces by giving them a bigger andbrighter appearance.

Illusion is the name of the game! And nothing works better than mirror.Enhance the room volume withmirrors. Lean a tall mirror against awall to expand the perspective. Fixsome mirrors across the window tobounce the light around.

Invest on multipurpose furniture. A bed with storage space is a must.Similarly, placing a sofa-bed in theliving area, touching the window wall,can serve a dual purpose. Usestorage ottomans as extra seatingand storing too. Go for a narrowmulti-purpose dining board. Install anembedded shelf between the kitchenand living room that has a singlevertical door, which when opened canserve as a dining table for one or twopeople. A drop-leaf table is a smartoption.

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This will not only accommodatedinner guests but can also be usedas a desk if you are working. For thestudy space, get sleek folding chairsand study tables.

Free-flooringKeep the floor and the entrancespace free as much as you can.Get rid of any useless items andpriority should be given to the utility.Use and arrange the furnituresparingly and smartly. Instead oftaking up valuable floor space,go vertical. Follow this rule for shelvesand decorative racks. Freeing thespace makes your apartment appearspacious. Specifically, look for narrowbut high shelving units that provideample storage space. Opting for awall mounted LCD saves quite a bitof space. Similarly, wall embeddedclosets promise you space-freedom.Try placing electronic gadgets onthem instead of installing them onground-fixed cabinets. D

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“Will my dream come true?” “When will I get my dream job?” “Where ismy dream partner?” I wish I knew answers to all these questions!

The Ancient Indian Vedic Astrology gave predictions based on the Moonsigns, while the Western Astrology used the Sun signs. The Chinesenamed the birth years after 12 animals. When Lord Buddha realised thatthe zodiacs needed to be organised and called all the animals to attend

a meeting on the New Year Day, only 12 animals - rat, buffalo, tiger,rabbit, dragon, snake, horse, goat, monkey, rooster, dog and pig- turnedup. To honour them for their gesture, the Buddha endowed them eachwith a year. Each animal is a story in itself. Read on.

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RAT (1912, 1924, 1936, 1948,1960, 1972, 1984, 1996AND 2008)

Though not an adorable animal, it ranksfirst among all the signs. It is witty,delicate, alert and full of life. Rat peopleare usually lucky in education and career.They are the best bosses at home andwork. Their status and money help themto motivate themselves. In 2012, Rats willbecome highly popular but at the sametime there could be minor tremors in theirmarriage. They can find true happiness ifthey can make room for the others in theirlife. Anybody who has got a Rat partnermust be able to keep up with theirhyperactive nature

OX (1913, 1925, 1937, 1949,1961, 1973, 1985, 1997AND 2009)

One trait that is present only in the Oxpeople is their patience. They are alsoknown for their determination, strengthand dependability. Such attributes makethem soft on the hardworking ones in theirfriends’ list. Oxen, this year, will enjoygood health in spite of slogging everyday.

 Apart from not being sociable, they abhorgossips and rumours about the others.They tend to be more productive whenthey work alone. Due to their overbearingtendency, their love life takes a beating.However, they wouldn’t rest until they findtheir partner who is perfect according tothem.

TIGER (1914, 1926, 1938,1950, 1962, 1974, 1986,1998 AND 2010)

Hot-headed, self-possessed andmagnetic, Tigers are born leaders. Theyknow how to channelise their energy inthe right path. This makes them winnersall the way. 2012 seems to be a great yearfor all the Tigers. Their polite andworkaholic nature is sure to take themplaces. At the work place, beware of theirseeming friendliness which is probably adisguise. They should say no to realestate ventures and big investments andavoid hasty decisions. Married Tigersmust understand their partners andnurture the relationship in the right way. Itis the best time for singles to tie the knot.

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RABBIT (1915, 1927, 1939,1951, 1963, 1975, 1987,1999 AND 2011)

The lovely and delicate Rabbit stands forhope in the Chinese astrology. Humorous,compassionate, modest and sensitive,these people cannot bear a dull life. Theirdocile nature helps in making friends andenemies are never on their list. Thoughthis is a hard year for the Rabbits, theycan swim across hurdles with the supportof their spouses and family members.They should remember not to give uphalfway. They should also work at buildingself-confidence that enhances the overallpersonality. Getting involved in arelationship seems tricky because theyjust cannot regulate their emotions.

HORSE (1918, 1930, 1942,1954, 1966, 1978, 1990, 2002AND 2014)

The most energetic sign, the Horsesymbolises the philosophy of the Chinese– always keep running to improve yourefficiency. They love entertaining othersand are quite popular in their friends’circles. Stubborn from outside but theyare kind-hearted and sensitive frominside. Horses cannot bear too muchconstraint. Financially, this year isn’t muchfavourable but at the same time, theydon’t have to face tough times. Thepessimistic attitude of Horses becomestheir weakness. They should look at thebrighter side of life! Matters of the heartneed to be carefully handled. They shouldstay away from extramarital affairs.

ROOSTER (1921, 1933, 1945,1957, 1969, 1981, 1993, 2005AND 2017)

Rooster is an epitome of punctualityand people born under this sign bearthe same virtue. The past year’s bad luckfinally seems to wear off and Roosters willsurely enjoy a good phase now. Theirpositive attitude is their biggest strengththat encourages them to test new watersand finally emerge as winners. However,a dash of arrogance is seen in all theRoosters, which of course must becontrolled. The frank and straightforwardapproach of these people often leads todangers. Love life may appear rosy atpresent but they should not make roomfor jealousy and suspicion. Roosters mustkeep a check on their inflated egos.

DRAGON (1916, 1928, 1940,1952, 1964, 1976, 1988,2000 AND 2012)

This is the Year of the Dragon andobviously makes it an excellent one for allof them. In the Chinese culture, a dragonsymbolises authority, dignity, honour andsuccess. They hate to be controlled by theothers and always strive for perfection.This perfectionist nature makes themloathe others who are not like them.Magnanimous, sensitive and romantic,Dragons enjoy an array of happy andtough times. A little patience and a simpleattitude can catapult them to successeasily. Married life could be smoothprovided their erratic behaviour is keptunder control. They must ensure thatromance stays alive in their relationship.

SNAKE (1917, 1929, 1941,1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001AND 2013)

 A snake is a token of mystery, cattinessand malevolence. Though they seem tobe quite calm from the outside, they cannurture intense hatred against theirenemies. Snakes are usually settledfinancially and needn’t look foropportunities to mint money. At the sametime, they should ensure that successdoesn’t get to their heads. Snake peopleunderstand themselves very well andpossess a sense of great perception.Love life looks stable for now and it cancontinue if they trust their partners andstop suspecting them. Snake womenmust check their irritable nature.

SHEEP (1919, 1931, 1943,1955, 1967, 1979, 1991, 2003AND 2015)

Since ancient times, the Chinese lovedthe gentle and calm Ram. People bornunder this sign usually are fond of art andbeauty. They think economically and knowthe value of money. All these Ramscommonly have symmetrical figures andfeatures. Though their luck is average thisyear, they can still start new ventures orjoin hands with other establishments.Inclination towards devotion andspirituality might bring problems at home.

 An impending love affair might just be apassing cloud and leaves the Ram heart-broken. They should control their foodhabits to stay away from illness.

MONKEY (1920, 1932, 1944,1956, 1968, 1980, 1992, 2004AND 2016)

This is a lucky sign among all the zodiacanimals. Monkeys just cannot live withoutchallenges and that makes 2012 quiteboring for them. Be it their career, health,wealth or love life, everything seems to bein place this year. Sometimes, they areimpatient and their loud mouthed natureinvites enemies and they can seriously getinto trouble. Monkeys must be smartenough to stay away from scams andfraudulent people. When it comes torelationships, these people don’t settledown quickly. Their choosiness becomesthe hurdle and they end up breaking upwith their partners.

DOG (1922, 1934, 1946,1958, 1970, 1982, 1994, 2006AND 2018)

People born under this sign are very loyal,warm and affectionate. They are friendsfor a lifetime. No matter what the situationis, they would never stray away from theirmorals and ethics. At the work place, youcan always count on the Dog. Thoughthey are valuable employees, they canface trouble at work due to jealous co-workers. Friends might turn into lovers thisyear and tying the knot isn’t a dreamanymore. However, they should stay awayfrom insecure and worrisome partnerswho can ruin their relationship. Nursingthe wounds is quite tough because Dogsare emotionally unstable.

PIG (1923, 1935, 1947, 1959,1971, 1983, 1995, 2007 AND2019)

2012 isn’t much ideal for Pigs when itcomes to their love life and financialstatus. The ups and downs keep themquite busy throughout the year and theywill be completely drained out after thisphase. Saving money is the need of thehour. Skipping jobs might leave them in amess and it is better to hold on to theiroccupation. Work pressure can ruin theirfamily life. The supportive and givingnature make Pigs excellent partners. Theyare quite home birds and expect theirspouses too to stay at home. Pigs shouldnever believe in love-at-first-sight becauseit doesn’t work in their case.

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Fast gaining repute as a health resort, Ananthagiri,

situated on the way to Araku, is a prominent tourist

spot. The Tadimada Waterfalls adds to the beauty of

the place abound with streaming rivulets and coffee

plantation.

The Araku Valley, aptly called ‘Ooty of Andhra

Pradesh’, rich with verdant landscape, waterfalls,

streams, botanical gardens, coffee plantation and

tribal culture is worth the 112 km drive from Vizag.

Nearly 3 km south west of Narsipatnam and on the

banks of Varaha river is a place called Balighattam

housing the Brahma Lingeswara Temple.

Bavikonda has 3rd century BC remains of an entire

Buddhist complex, with 26 structures and is just

15 km. away from the city. A bone, a part of the mortal

remains of the Buddha, preserved in a pot was

recovered from this area.

In this oldest municipality in the country is a well

equipped round bungalow which was Vizianagaram

Raja’s resort, offering a grand sea view. The calm and

serene beach, where the Gosthani River meets the

Bay of Bengal, is safe for swimming.

Bojjannakonda is situated in Sankaram, 8 km away

from Anakapalli. A number of stupas, rock-cut caves,

coins dating back to Satavahana era and scriptures

written in Bramha Lipi were found here.

Situated 1400 m above sea level and just 29 km away

from the city, these caves display rare rock formations

dating back to millions of years and worth the ascent

and descent of hundreds of steps.

The Dolphin Nose, a huge rock headland is named so

because of its shape. It juts into the sea and hosts the

lighthouse. Since it is located on the 174 m high rock,

the powerful beacon of the lighthouse can direct ships

even 65 km. away on the sea.

Out of the pages of history and shrouded in mystery

is the Dutch Cemetery with its 52 tombs in

Bheemunipatnam. The well-preserved tombs display

inscriptions in Dutch language that are beautifully

ornamented.

Vizag’s very own natural wonder standing 28 km

away from the city are the Erra Matti Dibbalu.

These natural ravines are spread extensively in

various formations.

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Etikoppaka is an artisans’ village housing artisans

eking out a livelihood making world famous colourful

wooden toys and artifacts. They have been the

custodians of the 200-year-old tradition, creating a

wide range of exquisite art pieces using primiti ve

tools.

Spread over 425 acres of land, the park is a host for

over 400 varieties of animals including Indian tiger,

deer and elephant. A mini train facilitates a trip

through the park. It also has a collection of animals

from Africa and Australia.

Take a road trip or ropeway to the top of Kailasagiri,

a must-do resort with its Shiva Parvathi Statue,

Shanku Chakra Naama, Jungle Trails, 7 wonders of

Vizag, Shiva Temple, Shanti Ashram, Floral Clock,

Landscape Gardens, View Points, Food Courts and

the toy train.

The Kali Temple located on RK Beach road is a

modern architectural edifice. Next to it is the unique

Siva Temple with its 'rasalinga', made of 10 kg single

stone.

Kambalakonda Reserve Forest, spread over 7,146

hectares, the home for rare species of flora and fauna

is a great lure for eco-tourists. Visitors can trek over a

stretch of 4.5 km or boat in the reservoir. The park is

located in a place called Degalagedda.

Siva temple located in Appikonda, just 18 km away

from the city, houses the Somalingeswara Swamy

Temple and contains inscriptions dating back to

12th century AD. The huge bull, carved in black stone,

is the major attraction.

Keertana Vanam, with its rustic ambience, manicured

gardens and coconut grooves is a Beach Resort. It is

a prominent picnic spot on the Visakhapatnam -

Bheemunipatnam Beach Road. Spread over 13 acres

of land, the resort has a restaurant and amphitheatre.

Konda Karla-Ava lake, known for its beauty, 10 km

away from Anakapalli, an Eco Tourism Destination,

is a bird-watchers haven with luring migratory birds

from all over the world. A ride in the canoes is an

experience in itself.

The Taj Mahal of Visakhapatnam, the Kurupam

Monument was constructed by Raja Vairicharla

Veerbhadra Raja Bahadur in memory of his wife

Princess Lakshmi Narasaiyyamma. It is known for

its architectural splendour and beautiful engravings.

Matsyadarshini, an aquarium on RK Beach, has many

rare varieties of fish besides uncommon marine

invertebrates.

Matsyagundam is a beautiful pool with fish of many

Indira Gandhi Zoological Park

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Kailasgiri Hills

Kali Temple

Kambala Konda

Kapila Konda (Appikonda)

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Konda Karla Ava lake

Kurupam Monument

Matsyadarshini Aquarium

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DOMINO

1) On the board there is a complete Domino set. TheDomino tiles borders however aren't marked, and it'sup to you to identify them.

2) Each Domino tile is composed by two numbers andthat combination appears only once in the Domino set

3) In the example (and in early levels) the board containsa smaller Domino set, of numbers ranging from 0 to 3.

4) This means you will be looking for a Domino setcomposed of these combinations:

5) 0-0, 0-1, 0-2, 0-3

6) 1-1, 1-2, 1-3

7) 2-2, 2-3

8) 3-3

0 3 2 23

1 1 1 23

0 3 2 01

1 0 2 03

SUMMARY Find all the Domino tiles:

Erramattidibbalu

Kailasgirihills

Kalitemple

Ramakrishnabeach

Rushikondabeach

 Yaradabeach

Sivajipark

Vudapark

 Arakuvalley

Borracaves

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Hints:

Interface:

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2) Numbers in corners or borders can be only be linked to2 or 3 other numbers, which is easier than those in themiddle of the board.

Tap between two numbers to mark a Domino tile. Tap againto mark it as impossible.

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