TOP STORIES

Pay channels only on CAS from midnight?
New Delhi, December 14
Even though the authorities are yet to take a stand on the rollout of the Conditional Access System for cable TV networks, cable subscribers in the Capital’s southern part are all set to experience it from today midnight with Multi Service Operators and cable operators resolving to air pay channels only through Set Top Box.

Extortion racket with Gulf links smashed
New Delhi, December 14 With the arrest of a woman belonging to the Fazul-ur-Rehman gang, the Delhi Police Special Cell today claimed to have smashed an extortion module with Gulf connections, which was targeting affluent Indian businessmen. The sleuths received a complaint from a businessman that he was receiving threatening calls from the Gulf and the person was demanding Rs 50 lakh from him.
A member of Fazul-ur-Rehman gang, who was arrested by the police in the Capital on Sunday. She was involved in an extortion racket, which was targeted at affluent businessmen. — Photo by Kamal Singh

BJP MLA slaps defamation notice on Dy Mayor
Faridabad, December 14
The BJP MLA from the NIT Assembly constituency here has filed a case of defamation against the newly elected deputy mayor of the Municipal Corporation Faridabad, Ms Renu Bhatia, in the local court.

A special computer literacy session for underprivileged school children in the Capital on Sunday. — Photo by Kamal Singh

70-yr-old woman seeks court’s intervention in confinement case
Sonepat, December 14
A 70-year-old woman has petitioned the Chief Justice of Punjab and Haryana High court, seeking his intervention in a case, allegedly fabricated by the Sonepat Police against her son, who been shown as a member of a criminal gang involved in seven cases of murder.

Kamla Market murder case with Crime Branch
New Delhi, December 14
The sensational abduction-cum-murder case of a 32-year old man in Central Delhi last evening has been transferred to the Delhi Police Crime Branch. The abduction of the victim, Dilip Sajwani, a resident of Pitampura, who was later found shot dead near Kamla Market, had shocked the traders and residents of the area.

• Parents refuse to accept abducted daughter

INITIATIVE
Money deposited for survey of Metro routes to Gurgoan
Gurgaon, December 14
The Haryana Government has deposited a sum of Rs eight core with the Centre for getting a survey commissioned on its proposal for extension of Metro railways to Gurgaon.

CRIME

Five cartons of paintbrushes made from mongoose hair seized
New Delhi, December 14
The Wildlife Trust of India has assisted the UP Forest Department and the UP Police Department in seizing a large quantity of paintbrushes made from mongoose hair from three factories in Sherkot in Bijnore district of UP, namely Wilson, Venus and A One.

Two robbers carrying fake Press I-cards held
New Delhi, December 14
The West district police claimed to have arrested two robbers who were found in possession of fake Press identification cards, identifying them as reporters of Sanchar Times.

• Gang of dacoits busted

Two held for rape & murder of 8-yr-old girl
New Delhi, December 14
The Gandhi Nagar police claimed to have arrested two persons in the rape-cum-murder case of an eight-year-old girl whose body was found last evening in a public toilet in the Geeta Colony area of East district.

History-sheeter, 3 others killed in road accident
NOIDA: Four persons were killed when a Maruti car hit a tractor-trailer on the road near the Alfa area under Kasna police station. One of the deceased was a history-sheeter, the police said.

BUSINESS

SHOWCASE
American Tourister comes to India at affordable prices
Samsonite India has launched its second brand, American Tourister, in the market. The launch of American Tourister as the second brand is aimed at gaining market share in the mid-segment, which is estimated at Rs 200 crore.

Blazers that are British classics A gas heater that is cost-effective Tint your jeans as you want with this kit Trendy eyewear for all age groups Alternative to fairness creams Rejuvenating lippers in vibrant shades Sporty & techy watches in 21 styles

A shirt for powerful dressers A multi-function geyser for a cosy bath Multimedia keyboard with 17 hot keys Mattresses for alleviating back pain Cream for a flawless skin Watch that spells graceful refinement

EDUCATION

These special kids will have blank cassettes as teachers
New Delhi, December 14
For eight-year-old Nirdose, the blank cassettes will be his teacher in the coming months. This blind boy was seen playing with the set of cassettes in his hands, gifted to him at the end of the Disability Fortnight.

SCHOOL BUZZ Ryan students attend MUNICH 2003 Six students from Ryan International attended MUNICH 2003 at the International School of Hague. The educative conference also offered the children a chance to visit Germany’s tourist spots. Students of Children’s Valley School enjoying an excursion at the Fun and Food Village.
Fun excursion for Children’s Valley Fancy dress at Small Wonders Boogie Woo for Barbee kids	ITCO drawing contest Treat for J&K kids at Ansal Plaza GHPS exhibition Goodley sports on Annual Day

PRINCIPALSPEAK
The Tick-Tock of Time Management
Charles Schwab, an American millionaire, paid a consultant $ 25,000 in 1936 to advise him on how to best utilize time – a precious and irretrievable resource. His advice was, “Start your day with a ‘to do’ list and prioritize the vital few after picking them from the trivial many”.

SPORTS

Javagal Srinath tries his hand at golf while Erapally Prasanna watches with amusement at the DLF Golf and Country Club on Sunday.

Shabbir hattricks for Bangladesh school
New Delhi, December 14
A brilliant hattrick by Shabbir Mahmud helped Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Prothishthan, Dhaka, drub Sainik School, Imphal, 5-0 in the Subroto Mukherjee Cup Football Tournament at the Ambedkar Stadium on Sunday.

Rahul Yadav hits century for UK World
New Delhi, December 14
A sparkling century knock of 115, off 91 balls with eleven boundaries, by Rahul Yadav was the highlight of UK World’s 94-run victory against Vikaspuri Coaching Centre to enter the final of the Kehar Singh Memorial Under-15 Cricket Tournament at the Vikaspuri ground.

Close finish in Baroda Cup final
New Delhi, December 14
Teachers subdued Crompton Greaves 4-3 in the final of the Baroda Cup (12-goal) Polo Tournament at the Jaipur Polo ground on Sunday. In a thrilling contest, Crompton Greaves forged ahead in the first chukker through David Bernal.

Armaan Ebrahim takes pole position
NEW DELHI: The babe of Indian motor sports Armaan Ebrahim put on display his stunning driving skills when he took pole position in the Asian Zone-Asian Kart Championship at Lankawi (Malaysia) in the qualifying race for the Rotax Junior Championship for 2-stroke karts.