YK MYK ARNAB-PARTHO DASGUPTA CHATS REVEAL AG'S EVIL NEXUS WITH GOVT NIA SUMMONS TO JOURNALIST, FARMER LEADERS IN SFJ CASE OPINION NATION Morning India Rs. 5 RANCHI SUNDAY, 17 JAN, 2021 PG-12, YEAR—10, ISSUE—253 (RNI NO: JHAENG / 2012 / 44137) PM LAUNCHES WORLD'S LARGEST VACCINATION DRIVE IN INDIA Vaccines will provide us a decisive victory against pandemic NEW DELHI: India began the world's largest Covid-19 vaccination programme on Saturday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi launching the drive aimed at ending the pandemic which so far has killed 1,52,093 people in the country and ravaged the economy. Addressing the country digitally, the Prime Minister said that India managed to make two 'Made-in-India' vaccines in a very short period which usually takes years. Lauding the efforts of scientists who are involved in vaccine research, Modi said they deserve special praise for making these vaccines and that "the vaccines will provide us a decisive victory against the deadly pandemic". The Drug Controller General of WEATHER TODAY MAX 23 C MIN 08 C Sky will be clear. AT A GLANCE INDIAN FOREIGN POLICY IS ABOUT A MULTI-POLAR WORLD: MEA NEW DELHI: The External Affairs Committee of Parliamentary Affairs met on Saturday to brief members of Parliament on questions raised by them in one of the previous meetings. The meeting was also attended by External Affairs minister S. Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Harsh V. Shringla. Sources confirmed to IANS that questions were raised on India's preparedness in the context of China and the policy that the government had built to answer these challenges. To this External Affairs Minister Jaishankar replied that India's policy has been tailored to meet the challenges of a multi-polar world. Jaishankar made a presentation on the foreign policy of India. Sources said Rahul Gandhi commented that the presentation is more about tactics and less about larger strategy. Gandhi also asked that if the world becomes bi-polar, how will India deal with it? Gandhi also asked questions about Pakistan's proximity with China. He also demanded minutes of the meeting which were not provided on security grounds, said the sources. Sources said that in the meeting Rahul Gandhi said that India had survived a bipolar world because it was a strong democracy, but how did we expect to survive bi-polar politics today when India had become an authoritarian state? CORONA METER INDIA TOTAL CASES: 1,05,41,843 TOTAL DEATH: 152,132 WORLD TOTAL CASES: 94,420,272 TOTAL DEATH: 2,020,217 India earlier this month approved 'Covishield' and 'Covaxin' vaccines for emergency use. The Oxford University and AstraZeneca have developed 'Covishield', which has been manufactured in India by Serum Institute of India in Pune while Bharat Biotech has developed 'Covaxin'. The Prime Minister further reminded people to get two doses of the vaccine, explaining that "there should be a gap of almost one month between the first and second doses". "Only two weeks after the second dose, your body will develop the necessary strength against coronavirus," the Prime Minister said. Noting that this kind of vaccination campaign on such a large scale has never been done in history, Modi said "India is vaccinating three crore people in its first phase of vaccination starting today and the government will bear the cost of the vaccination to be administered to healthcare workers". In the second phase, the Prime Minister said "we have to take it to 30 crore". "Those who are elderly, who are suffering from serious illness, will get vaccinated at this stage. You can imagine, there are only three countries in the world with a population above 300 million - India, China and US itself." The Prime Minister launched the vaccination drive at a time when India registered 1,05,42,841 Covid infections till Saturday with 15,158 new cases in the last 24 hours, as it continued with its streak of low single-day cases. A total of 1,01,79,715 people have recovered from the disease and currently there are 2,11,033 active cases. The recovery rate stands at 96.56 per cent, while the fatality rate is 1.44 per cent. 8.1L DOSES TO BE PROCURED FROM BHARAT BIOTECH FOR OTHER COUNTRIES NEW DELHI: The Union Health Ministry on Saturday asked the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) to consider contacting Bharat Biotech for the procurement of 8.1 lakh doses of Covaxin to be given to different countries as a goodwill gesture. According to an office memorandum accessed by IANS, Under Secretary to the government, G.K. Pillai, alluded to the meeting held between the Secretary at the Department of Pharmaceuticals and the Foreign Secretary on Friday, wherein it emerged that the MEA would provide 8.1 lakh doses of Covaxin to different countries in the form of grant-in-aid as a goodwill gesture. "In this regard, it is to inform that Bharat Biotech Limited is providing a total of 10 million (1 crore) doses of this vaccine to the Health Ministry for the ongoing Covid-19 vaccination drive in India. The price of the procured vaccine is Rs 295 per dose plus GST," the office memorandum stated. 1.65 lakh vaccinated on Day 1, no case of hospitalisation reported NEW DELHI: At least 1,65,714 healthcare beneficiaries received COVID-19 jab on Saturday across India, marking it as a historic and biggest COVID-19 vaccination drive launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. About 16,755 total vaccinators involved across India during the COVID vaccination drive. There was no post adverse event reported after the vaccination was administered to the people. "Total vaccinators involved across India were 16,755. Total beneficiaries vaccinated across A frontline worker gets the first shot of COVID-19 vaccine, in Chennai on Saturday. ANI India--1,65,714. COVID19 vaccination drive was successful on Day 1. No case of post-vaccination hospitalisation reported so far," said Manohar Agnani, Additional Secretary of Union Health Ministry. "The Serum Institute of India (SII) produced COVISHIELD was supplied to all States and Union Territories (UT). Bharat Biotech's COVAXIN was supplied to 12 States. Total 3,351 sessions were held across the country with both the vaccines, said Health Ministry on COVID19 vaccine roll-out," he added. Since it was the first day of vaccination, a few issues came up like delay in uploading beneficiary list at some session sites and healthcare workers vaccinated though not scheduled for today's session. Resolutions were provided for both the issues, the Union Health Ministry stated. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched India's vaccination drive against the novel coronavirus via video conferencing. Billed as the world's largest vaccination program, MILD INFECTION GOOD SIGN, SHOWS IMMUNE SYSTEM RESPONDING TO VAX: AIIMS CHIEF PAGE 5 covering the entire length and breadth of the country, the drive aims to first inoculate millions of its healthcare and frontline workers and reach an estimated 3 crore people by the end of its first phase. The drugs regulatory body of India has currently approved two vaccines. Pune-based Serum Institute of India has developed the Covishield vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University while the Covaxin has been developed by Hyderabad's Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Medical Council of research (ICMR) and National Institute of Virology. MORE ON PG 5 Sanitation worker gets first jab as CM launches drive in State RAJ KUMAR RANCHI: The Covid-19 vaccination started under supportive supervision of CM Hemant Soren in Jharkhand at Sadar Hospital at 11.22 am after Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared its launching via video-conferencing at 10.30 am. Cleanliness worker Mariyam Guriya, who had joined the service in 2013, created history by being the first in the state to get vaccinated in the presence of chief minister Soren, his cabinet colleague and Health Minister Banna Gupta besides Chief Secretary Sukhdev Singh and Health Secretary Dr Nitin Madan Kulkarni. The atmosphere was festive at the vaccination centre which was properly decorated with balloons and welcome gates. A section of tribal artists was also present there playing tribal musical instruments to add an extra feather to the festive atmosphere and inviting the attention of all those present in the Sadar Hospital premises to mark the historic occasion. "I am proud of being the first to take a vaccine in the state. I was terrified during the pandemic and always used to think about how to win the war against it. I am happy today I got the opportunity to get a vaccine. I would like to say every one to take this vaccine and ensure victory against corona pandemic," Guriya said after she was vaccinated. Guriya said she remained in the observation room for half an hour CM Hemant Soren after the launch of the vaccine at Ranchi Sadar Hospital on Saturday. but did not feel anything unusual. "I did not feel any sense of dizziness, nausea or any other abnormality at all. I am good to go on my day's job," she said flashing a victory sign. She was followed by as many as 99 doctors and nurses, who were also happy after getting the vaccine. Dr Vijay Mishra, critical care head and director of Bhagwan Mahavir Medica Superspeciality Hospital, who was vaccinated after Mariam, said he chose to volunteer for the dose in the first phase to build confidence among others. "Being a doctor and the director of a hospital I thought it is my job to also be the first to take the vaccine so that others can get motivated. I am here to allay fears about the vac- cine among a few people. I felt totally safe," he said. Before vaccination Chief Minister Soren understood the entire process and gave a look to the list of beneficiaries. After remaining for half an hour at the vaccination centre, Soren had all praise for those vaccinated. "Those who are getting vaccinated today are not beneficiaries but BIRD FLU: RETHINK BAN ON SALE OF POULTRY, CENTRE ASKS STATES NEW DELHI: Assuring the safety of wellcooked chicken and eggs, the Central government on Saturday requested the state governments across the country to rethink the ban on the sale of poultry, and allow the selling of poultry products sourced from noninfected areas/states. The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (FAHD) in a release said that the consumers should not heed to the unscientific rumours regarding the spread of bird flu. The ministry said that the ban has adversely affected poultry and egg markets and thereby poultry and maize farmers, who are already affected by the COVID 19 pandemic lockdown. "States have been requested to rethink their decisions to impose a ban on the sale of poultry and poultry products and allow the selling of poultry and poultry products sourced from the non-infected areas/states. It is reiterated that the consumption of wellcooked chicken and eggs is safe for humans. Consumers should not heed to baseless rumours that are unscientific and lead to confusion." real fighters of our lives who served people sacrificing everything during the corona pandemic," Soren said. He, on the occasion, also expressed his commitment to the success of the vaccination drive: "We have performed well in Covid-19 testing. We will also excel in covid19 vaccination," Soren said, adding that as many as 48 centres have been established across the state for vaccination today. Information was sent to the beneficiary through SMSs last night. Each beneficiary was informed about the first and second shot simultaneously to ensure that there should not be any confusion taking the next date of vaccination. Health Minister Gupta had expressed his desire to take the shot first but the health ministry did not allow him to do so saying health ministers are not treated as health workers. As many as 1, 61,800 health workers and 35000 army personnel will be vaccinated across the state in the first phase and for that, as many as 129 centres have been demarcated. The state has 1.62 lakh doses of vaccines available. The vaccine has been kept under temperature lying in between 2 degree Celsius to 8 degree Celsius. In order to maintain the cold chain, 243 cold storages have been prepared. In the first phase, one crore health workers across the country have to be vaccinated. Later, 2 crore front line workers have to be vaccinated. Following this, 27 crore people of age more than 50 years and below 50 with comorbidity will be vaccinated. WhatsApp delays policy rollout to May 15 NEW DELHI: WhatsApp has decided to delay the rollout of its new policy update to May 15 after massive criticism from users globally, including India, over concerns that data was being shared with its parent company Facebook. The move assumes significance for users in India given that the country is among the biggest markets for WhatsApp with over 400 million users. In a blog post, WhatsApp said it is moving back the date on which people will be asked to review and accept the terms. "No one will have their account suspended or deleted on February 8. We're also going to do a lot more to clear up the misinformation around how privacy and security works on WhatsApp. We'll then go to people gradually to review the policy at their own pace before new business options are available on May 15," it said in the blog post. A raging debate ensued after WhatsApp said it will update its terms of service and privacy policy around how it processes user data and partners with Facebook to offer integrations across the social media giant's products. Concerned about the privacy of their data, many users have thronged to rival messaging platforms such as Signal and Telegram that have seen millions of downloads in the past few days. "We've heard from so many peo- ple how much confusion there is around our recent update. There's been a lot of misinformation causing concern and we want to help everyone understand our principles and the facts," WhatsApp said. It maintained that messages on the platform are end-to-end encrypted and that neither WhatsApp nor Facebook can see the private messages on WhatsApp's platform. It added that it doesn't keep logs of who users are messaging or calling, can't see users' shared location and that it doesn't share contacts with Facebook. "Instead, the update includes new options people will have to message a business on WhatsApp, and provides further transparency about how we collect and use data. 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SUNDAY SPECIAL CMYK 10 A INSIDE SUNDAY www.sanmarglive.com Morning India MAGAZINE SUNDAY, RANCHI, JANUARY 17, 2021 re you considering hiring an interior decorator? If so, you must plan ahead to get maximum returns. From your budget and timeline, to your inspiration and must-haves, you must be prepared to have an in-depth conversation with your interior designer to helps him/her understand your needs. Swati Goorha, Founder & CEO and Principal Interior Designer at Swati Goorha Designs, lists down a few points to keep in mind before you hire an interior designer. For your dream house LIGHTS & MIRRORS Re-modelling your home is a strenuous task and can take months to complete, especially if you have a 9 to 6 job. But with ingenuity and without buying expensive things, your home can get a perfect makeover just by adding lights and mirrors to give it more sophisticated appearance. Heena Jain, Head Design Consultant, WoodenStreet explains the ways and positions, where you can place the mirrors to give your space a luxury makeover. Know Your Budget One of the first things that you should consider before hiring an interior designer is your budget. Simply put, how much do you want to spend on this interior design project? When you speak to an interior designer, one of the first things that they will inquire about is your budget. Your budget may also determine whether you can afford full-service interior design services or if you would instead do some of the work yourself and use a virtual design service that provides you with direction and advice. Everyone has a different budget for same project. It is important to understand yours before you get started so your designer can help you stay within it. If you are unsure of setting a realistic budget, your designer can also help you develop a budget for your project. space that is beautiful and to your tastes and sensibilities. Understand Which Services You Need Interior designers usually offer several services. You can choose from fullservice design, virtual design, bathroom design, single room design, and many other services. Before you contact your interior designer, you should know what services are relevant for your project. Are you searching for an interior designer who will take care of everything for you? Or do you want to be the one making decisions based on recommendations from a professional interior designer? Ask yourself these questions, so you are prepared to explain your project goals to your designer clearly. If you are not 100% sure which services you are interested in, don't stress too much as your interior designer will help you decide. Know Your Timeline Your timeline is another crucial aspect that you should consider before hiring an interior designer. Do you have a few weeks, a couple of months, or a year? Is your timeline set in stone or flexible as long as you get the results you want? Do you want retail products or custom trade-only products (that often come with better price when working with a designer, but custom work takes more time to build)? Your timeline may influence some of your interior designer's choices, and hence it is crucial that you know your timeline and ensure that your interior designer understands it as well. Collect Inspiration Before you contact an interior designer, find what inspires you on your own. Create an inspiration folder or inspiration board using Pinterest or saving images of spaces you like. While interior designers are incredibly talented and can work miracles, they must understand what your idea of perfect space entails. You should also explain to your designer anything that you like or dislike about your current space. This will help the designer create a Determine Your Must-Have vs Good-to-Have What really matters to you in your design project? We all want everything but when it really matters, what can you not live without? It is essential for you to identify must-have vs good-tohave. Do you love to read and want a comfy, cozy reading nook, and will pay anything for it and wait for it with custom design? Do you want the look you lived and liked on your travels, or visit with family and friends, or in a movie or media, and have to have it?? If there is anything non-negotiable, you must communicate that to your interior designer. FROM YOUR BUDGET AND TIMELINE, TO YOUR INSPIRATION AND MUST-HAVES, YOU MUST BE PREPARED TO HAVE AN IN-DEPTH CONVERSATION WITH YOUR INTERIOR DESIGNER TO HELPS HIM/HER UNDERSTAND YOUR NEEDS. STUDY OF POSE In keeping with the need to treasure hunt for a kaleidoscope of personalities, who will be the next big thing, as the new year brings rays of hope, the Fashion Design Council of India (FDCI), is coming up with the #GetNoticed model hunt. This is being done, in association with Wilderbee Talent Camp (WTC), by supermodel Lakshmi Rana. The FDCI and WTC will initiate the process with online applications from aspiring models. Interestingly, to break the mould of perceived "perfection", it will be inclusive. So whether you are regular, petite, plus-size or transgender, everyone is welcome to apply. The fortunate 15 new faces will be selected from online applications and invited to the FDCI Office to undergo an intensive training module designed by Lakshmi Rana. This in-depth programme will be conducted over three days, during the first week of February, and conclude with a jury on the fourth day. Three models will be selected from the 15 shortlisted ones, who will get a chance to strut on the coveted India Fashion Week runway. "The FDCI has always been a thought leader, we believe in not just discovering talent, but also nurturing it to touch the summit. As the world is opening up to limitless possibilities, we have chosen a way that reaches out to millions, aspiring to realise their embellished dreams. Wilderbee Talent Camp by Lakshmi Rana is one of the first all-inclusive training camp and we feel confident that this intensive training by her will be of immense value to the newcomers," says FDCI Chairman Sunil Sethi. MIRRORS Credentials and References Lights & mirrors: A clutter-free home decor setup in budget Designer and decorator are not the same. Anyone can call themselves a designer in today's time. But do they understand the art and science of architecture and design, as well as consumer behavior? Make an effort to get information on who is a credible designer. Are the name-sake designers involved in meeting you and working with you vs just a name and work done by anyone they have hired? Do the designers have the industry affiliation, history, and testimonials that can be verified? Did you get a referral to the designer from a friend or family who has worked with the designer? Ask the designer these questions on their credential and if they will be involved on your project directly. Ask for referrals from a few past clients with a similar scale project as yours. Mirrors can never be enough in a house if you want to create something fascinating in a low budget. There are various rooms in the house that can be changed with a tinge of mirrors and lights. Living Room - Buy a mirror that is large in size and has bulky border line. Choose a bright colour or according to your home decor theme. A living room has many places to accommodate a large mirror but find a place where, the window is in the center. Position the mirror carefully and remove everything that is excess on the eyes. It will expand the symmetry of the room and will create an illusion of a hall. Personality fit Dining Room - Dining rooms generally do not entertain mirrors but if you have made your mind on it, then bring a square shaped designer mirror that goes well with the kitchen. If you have a dining table in or close to your kitchen, then it will be more appropriate to use a mirror on the side end of the table or a cabinet would be perfect. The mirror creates an effect of more people while you dine. A designer will be working on your most personal spaces that you and your family inhabit. Are you comfortable and in a trusting relationship with your designer? It would help if you have a good personality fit with your designer. Some projects last a long time, can be 1-2 years, and you must embark on the journey working with the designer a life-stage partner. You should be comfortable in communicating and collaborating with someone who takes time to understand your personality and your project goals. Your designer will have to learn about every aspect of your life to personalize your space to fit your lifestyle. Make sure you hire a person you can trust. Once you have found the right person for the job, you have to trust them to make the best recommendations for you. Bedroom - The bedroom is the most suited place for a hanging a mirror. Now, it depends on the room dimensions and space available to choose what type of mirror suits your bedroom. If the room is spacious then, you can opt for flowered shaped circular mirror on the back wall of your bed. 70% INDIANS PRIORITISE DIETARY CHANGES OVER GOING TO GYM: SURVEY T he Covid-19 pandemic has changed Indians' outlook on health as 70 per cent Indians says they will prioritise dietary and lifestyle changes in 2021 to manage both emotional and physical health, according to a survey. It added that 60 per cent Indians say that they will deprioritise going to a gym. For 73 per cent Indians, taste reigns supreme in their decision to buy food products and poor taste of health products is an obstacle to making the right dietary choices, said the finding by Habbit. A majority of Indians - 71 per cent, felt that their health is worse off today than pre Covid19 due to broken eating and fitness habits. There are a number of reasons cited as barriers to better health. These are a lack of time, poor taste of healthy products, and confusing technical details of healthy products exaggerated by the inability to make a choice among the various options. 72 per cent of survey respondents cite lack of time while 66 per cent cite the poor taste of healthy items to be their biggest obstacle. 100 per cent of the survey respondents correctly identified what are healthy foods versus junk foods indicating very high awareness about the ill effects of unhealthy options that are full of fats or sugars. However, a bulk - 73 per cent, highlighted that they would still consume unhealthy options since they are tasty, convenient and part of their daily lifestyle. Taste, thus reigns supreme in the decision to buy food and a majority still prefers tasty foods that also have nutritional benefits, over healthy foods that may not taste good. As per the survey, 70 per cent respondents show a higher inclination than before towards improving their health through dietary changes, whereas near- FOODING TRUMPS GYMING IT ADDED THAT 60 PER CENT INDIANS SAY THAT THEY WILL DE-PRIORITISE GOING TO A GYM. FOR 73 PER CENT INDIANS, TASTE REIGNS SUPREME IN THEIR DECISION TO BUY FOOD PRODUCTS AND POOR TASTE OF HEALTH PRODUCTS IS AN OBSTACLE TO MAKING THE RIGHT DIETARY CHOICES, SAID THE FINDING BY HABBIT. ly one in four, 26 per cent would also like to make meditation a higher priority. 65 per cent also indicate their increased reliance on medical and nutritional experts to help achieve their goals. More than 60 per cent of Indians have a reduced priority than earlier towards traditional gyms and fitness centres, owing to social distancing and avoidance of communal areas in Covid-19, and would prefer to exercise at home or do alternate physical activities like running, cycling or aerobics. "The survey highlights that the myth that diet is secondary to exercise in the health journey, is beginning to crumble, with respondents realizing the importance of nutrition and pri- CMYK PAGE 10 oritising changes in diet over exercise to achieve better physical and mental health. This is the new normal," said Dhruv Bhushan, Cofounder & CEO, Habbit. He added: "As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to shift consumer habits towards being more health-conscious, there is an opportunity for food and nutrition companies to win on taste and fuel healthier lifestyles." "Good nutrition is vital to a healthy life and is one of the most singularly important factors in overall health. The food we eat literally becomes who we are, and influences our physical, mental and even emotional well-being. Complemented with physical activity, it helps to maintain dis- cipline of the body as well as the mind. If the body feels good, the mind will feel good! The pandemic has brought the importance of this balance to the centre," says nutritionist and wellness coach Avni Kaul, and the founder of Nutri Activania, that helps people discover 'nutrition for an active life'. Avni was the diet advisor to the Indian contingent during the preparatory session for the Buenos Aires Summer Youth Olympic Games in 2018. The online survey was conducted in the last quarter of 2020 with 2,428 adults across metros in India. All respondents are in the age group of 22-56 years and have an annual household income of more than Rs 10 lakh.