Remembering Raja Rammohan Roy in Bristol

"They can't let Dickens alone," he protested. "It's a sort of imperialism. The present invades the past and plants its flag on it, 'The past ought to be like this'."Ideal qualitiesOn the fast train back to London from the Kent seaside resort of Folkestone, I was very lucky to bump into Sir Anthony Seldon, the vice-chancellor of Buckingham University and the former headmaster of two well-known public schools, Brighton College and Wellington College. He is also one of Britain's most distinguished historians, with more than 40 books to his name, including not-very-flattering political biographies of figures such as Margaret Thatcher, John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and, most recently, Theresa May.I had spent the day at the Folkestone Literary Festival where Seldon had captivated a large audience with his entertaining analysis of the leadership qualities needed in a prime minister who could bring a very disunited kingdom together. I asked him what he made of Narendra Modi and former Indian prime ministers. What were the ideal qualities needed to bring together an India going through troubled times? He answered by saying that India was a country he knew tolerably well and he was indeed a regular practitioner of yoga and meditation.As far as Britain was concerned, he was not overly optimistic. "We have had 299 years of prime ministers in Britain since Robert Walpole (1676-1745) - 54 prime ministers ago." Since 1945, there were only two who could be described as "great". One was Clement Attlee, who had "set in train the decolonisation - independence for India, obviously". The other - and it was a "very controversial choice" - was Margaret Thatcher. "Somehow we are not bringing the right people into politics... also they come into office knowing absolutely nothing," Seldon summed up. On the listAfter consulting 368 critics in 84 countries in the most comprehensive poll of its kind, BBC Culture has compiled a list of the "the 100 greatest films directed by women". Mira Nair, currently filming an adaptation of Vikram Seth's A Suitable Boy in India, has two entries: Monsoon Wedding (ranked 29th) and Salaam Bombay! (49th). The number one position goes to Jane Campion's The Piano. With apologies to Rupert Brooke, "If I should die, think only this of me:/ That there's some corner of a foreign field/ That is for ever Bengal." I refer, of course, to Raja Rammohan Roy, whose mausoleum in Arnos Vale Cemetery in Bristol received an honourable mention last week on BBC Radio 4's Countryfile. The trigger words, 'Arnos Vale', made me listen carefully as the programme's presenter, Helen Mark, explored the 45-acre cemetery, with its "most astonishing collection of memorials and headstones and architecture to remember the dead".Mark spoke to the tour guide, Alan Bambury, who told her that the cemetery, which started in the 1830s as an Arcadian garden, had "1,70,000 residents, as we like to call them, and 1,30,000 cremations, so there are about 3,00,000 souls in here". Pausing before one mausoleum, an "extraordinary large one with a vast stone base with big columns and a top with a dome", he explained: "This is probably the most famous - one that most Bristolians will actually know about even though the person in there isn't a Bristolian and was only here for 10 days.""This is our Indian prince, Raja Rammohan Roy," added Bambury. "He came to Bristol to see his friend, Lant Carpenter, and unfortunately he developed meningitis and died here. He is known as 'the founder of modern India'. This one - out of all 55,000 graves, I would say - would be the most visited of all in the cemetery." Roy was initially buried in the grounds of Beech House, Stapleton Grove, following his death on September 27, 1833, but his remains were reinterred on May 29, 1843 in Arnos Vale, his tomb funded by his friend and a co-founder of the Brahmo Samaj, Dwarkanath Tagore.In 2007, the crumbling mausoleum was rescued with a $1,00,000 donation from Aditya Poddar, a Calcutta businessman, who felt that Scindia School, Gwalior, and St Xavier's College had given him "a broad and secular vision of India". I remember our trip to Arnos Vale where he told me: "It is a very proud heritage that we have - I want to contribute to that." Stamp of approvalQueen Elizabeth delighted in seeing a rare Indian stamp for four annas (but now worth more than £1,00,000) from 1854 - it features an inverted head because of a printing error - when she visited the Royal Philatelic Society on Tuesday to mark its 150th anniversary and open its new building in London. After 67 years on the throne, the Queen has the stamp of approval from her subjects, which is more than can be said for her controversial second son, Prince Andrew. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://list.ly/ze-r-oda-l-m-a-ttwo-ods-19-8-9/activity

Queen of the rings

he Telegraphcaught up with the WWE Superstar on her recent trip to India. Excerpts...From your debut in 2012 with NXT to your Wrestlemania 35 Main Event booking, how has the journey of the past seven years been for you?It's gone by so fast! The only thing I just thought about every single day was how to get better - how to make my appearance better, how to get better in the ring, how to get better at promos, how to evolve - every single day. Every single minute, every single second, every single hour it has been about improving myself and getting better. And now, in the past couple months, I've been able to sit back and enjoy the ride instead of worrying so much. I've made a name for myself, so now it's just a matter of remaining consistent and giving the fans what they want.You started your wrestling career as a face then switched to heel and then face again. Which one of the two do you like performing as the most? Face or heel?I like being the bad guy but having the opportunity to be the good guy is that I love knowing that I'm a role model. Sometimes I feel like bad guys get pushed in a storyline where I wouldn't necessarily want to. But the way I've built out my character (The Queen) even though playing the bad guy I never resorted to body-shaming or being a bully. Me being the bad guy is more of me thinking I'm better than everyone else, more being a narcissist than being a bully.Has the definition of heel changed in professional wrestling over the years?I just think that for today's talents, it's easier to be liked and disliked. And some talents have a natural connection with the audience. I don't know necessarily what makes you good or bad; it's who the fans want to cheer for. For me, to be the best good guy you can be, you have to be relatable. You have to be endearing, and as for my character (The Queen), other than having the father-daughter relation (in the storyline), I try very hard not to make it relatable. So, I guess that's how I decipher between good guys and bad guys.You headlined the WWE Wrestlemania Main Event this year. What was that like?To be able to say that you accomplished something that you said you were going to do feels amazing. And to be able to fulfil something that you dreamed about and visualised is an incredible feeling. From the moment I began my career as a professional wrestler, I said to myself that I will be a part of the Main Event of Wrestlemania and I did. You're just back from your European tour. Being on the road can be tiring and gruelling. Do you enjoy it?Oh I love it! I'm so used to it now. It took me about a year to get used to it but now I don't know anything else. When I'm home for more than two days I don't know what to do with myself (laughs)! And now that I'm travelling the world with my boyfriend (Andrade, also a wrestler) so don't need to go home. Sometimes we just go straight to the beach from tour!Your body of work is undeniably significant now and it seems like a lot of people are moving past the point where they thought you are where you are because of your father (Ric Flair, 16-time world champion and WWE Hall of Famer). How did you deal with that in the initial phase of your career?I think it still affects me. Before Wrestlemania 35 earlier this year, when Rhonda (Rousey), Becky (Lynch) and I did a miniature interview with ESPN to promote the Main Event, they mentioned everyone's accolades and achievements underneath their names. But underneath my name, they just mentioned Ric Flair's daughter. Here we are from Women's Evolution (WWE's women's pay-per-view event) going on to Wrestlemania 35 Main Event and that is what ESPN labels me as. I was the first female or male wrestler to do their Body Issue and that's what they labelled me as. I got to Wrestlemania Main Event which my father never did. I still struggle with the issue but that's also what gives me the edge that I have and that chip on my shoulder. I think the biggest history I'll ever make in WWE will be when people refer to him (Ric) as 'Charlotte's dad' instead of calling me 'Ric's daughter'.You and Andrade are one of the most talked-about wrestling couples. Do you guys talk shop outside of WWE or do you both take a break from wrestling?We definitely talk shop but it's not about other talent; it's all about what we can do better and how we can up our game every single day. I really appreciate the advice he gives me. Even a simple 'you did this really well' from him makes my day. To be able to share these moments with someone that understands exactly what I do is what makes us so close because I don't know what it would be like to share my frustrations, my journey and the ups and downs of what we do with someone that wouldn't understand the pressure.You're considered one of the fittest wrestlers of your generation. What's your fitness regimen like?When I debuted on RAW, I was really into Olympic lifting - which includes dead lift, clean, hang clean and squats - and I worked on my strength and how much weight I could lift. But now I'm super into bodybuilding, which is a completely different kind of exercise. For me now I want to get to the gym every day - it's my happy place where I get mentally relaxed. It makes me feel good. The more I invest in myself, the fans see that. Now, I don't worry as much about numbers at all - it's just that it makes me feel good.What are your cheat days like?It depends. when Andrade and I are at home he'll make guacamole toastatos and quesadillas. And during super late nights he'll make sangria and order cheese burgers (laughs).You celebrated Children's Day with Special Olympics Bharat athletes.Yes! The most important part of our jobs, in my opinion, is to put smiles on people's faces, especially the kids, and I love Special Olympics. In my opinion, sports is the one thing that unites us together universally and it's so important the organisations like Special Olympics for the kids to learn confidence, teamwork and the sense of working together. I've played sports since day one and I think I'm the person I am today because of being active in sports.This is your second time in India. How does it feel to come back?It feels amazing! It's crazy that I feel like it happened yesterday. The first time, I was blown away by the two shows (WWE Live India 2016). Performing in a different country and realising that you are a superstar there is a very surreal feeling. And I had just been on the main roster for a couple months. So, I was still getting used to travelling the world and people knowing my name. But getting to put on the red sari that I have a picture of - that I posted recently - and playing cricket even though I had no idea what it was and now coming back, I knew what to expect and I've been enjoying my time here.Over the years, we have seen a lot of wrestlers from India - The Great Khali, Jinder Mahal, Kavita Devi. What is your take on talent emerging from India?I know Jinder (Mahal) very well. When he had his run on the championship and seeing him transform and getting all those opportunities - I couldn't have been more proud for him. As a professional wrestler, you never know what could come your way - one day you might not be used in any matches and the next day you're a champion. And that's what happened for Jinder. He took the challenge so well and it was incredible to see his rise. I also got a chance to meet Kavita (Devi) at the Mae Young Classic tournament last year. She's a promising wrestler and I expect good things from her.You're a 10-time WWE World Champion at just 33 years of age. If there was one thing you had to say to your younger self what would it be?Take every lesson and opportunity that comes your way and just grow from it.A message for your Indian fans.If you're gonna do it, do it with flair!WWE Live and Exclusive is telecast on SONY TEN 1 & SONY TEN 3 Channels DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttps://www.openstreetmap.org/user/neutosgotham

Litti parties as campaign star

This elections, litti parties could prove to be star campaigners.Thrown in honour of Independent candidate Saryu Roy, the Friday night litti party was Baridih Basti resident Sudhir Singh's idea. A staunch supporter of Roy, Singh is throwing the party near his house.Roy, last heard, was waiting to enjoy the party.Litti, a typical dish of the people of Bihar, is enjoyed to the fullest during winters. Made of flour, gram powder and baked on earthen stove, litti is a mouth-watering-good-for-health delicacy which is enjoyed with chatni and mashed potato or brinjal. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The Telegraphhttp://doodleordie.com/profile/neutosgotham

Pothole pains prolong

Chettiyar Agaram Main Road, Chettiyar Agaram 1st Street, Poonamallee High Road in Porur, Appadurai Pillai Street in Thandalam, Manapakkam Main Road, TNHB 2nd Main Road, TNHB 1st Main Road, TNHB Main Road and two more roads need immediate repair. For a distance of one km along Manapakkam High Road from Amman Kovil Street to Koliyamman Street, commuters struggle due to traffic caused by the abysmal condition of the road during peak hours. Also, there are schools and college located in and around Chettiyar Agaram Main Road, which makes the bottleneck worse. Corporation officials had promised residents that once SWD works were over, these roads will be relaid in six months. But no such work has been undertaken till date. Many manholes lie uncovered in these localities making it dangerous for pedestrians. Five months back, Internet cables were laid by a private company which only made matters worse. According to the work order issued by the Corporation, as many as 25 pits were dug for cable laying work. "I have seen many motorists lose their balance while trying to ride over the raised manholes. Only a portion of Vanagaram-Chettiyar Agaram Road was patched up recently. All other interior roads have been ignored," said Pughal V, a resident of Kundrathur, who has sent many complaints to the CM Special Cell about this. In many areas different parts of one road comes under three different zones of 11, 12 and 13, and lack of coordination seems to be the main problem behind this. "A lot of heavy vehicle traffic movement is seen at Appadurai Pillai Street which connects Poonamallee to Vanagaram Bypass. So every time they patch up the road, the tar comes off in a few weeks. This becomes more dangerous," said Prakash S, a resident of Mugalivakkam. A senior Corporation official said that these roads will be relaid soon and was delayed due to issues in the road laying contract. "We have received many complaints about these roads. But we aren't able to take up work due to frequent rains," said the official. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttp://doodleordie.com/profile/repentkentop

R Kelly's girlfriend talks about the singer, describes how she became a victim of sexual, psychological abuse

'Robert would always look at me in a sexual way the first couple of times we met occasionally,' she wrote. She continued that after she gave him her CD, he said he could help her become like the late R&B artiste Aaliyah, who Kelly allegedly married in 1994 when she was 15. Savage explained that all her expenses were covered by Kelly, and that she recorded a few songs in his studio that have 'never seen the day of light'. She wrote that in 2015, she fell in love with Kelly, but after a few months, Kelly began telling her to always address him as 'master' or 'daddy'. 'It started getting worse by day by day, he would raise his voice at me if I didn't call him by those two names,' the post reads. 'If Robert called me I would have to reply with 'Yes, daddy' or 'Please daddy' he was so controlling.' In response to the post, Kelly's attorney, Steve Greenberg, said in a statement to Variety: 'It is unfortunate that Joycelyn now seeks to make money by exploiting her long time, loving relationship with Robert. Obviously if she were to tell the truth no one would pay so she has, unfortunately, chosen to regurgitate the stories and lies told by others for her own personal profit. We know the real facts, and it was not until the money ran out that she decided anything was wrong. Hopefully people will see it for the obvious profiteering it is.' Savage's accounts are similar to other girls and women who have claimed Kelly abused them, particularly in the Lifetime docuseries 'Surviving R Kelly'. Kelly has denied all claims of physical or sexual abuse and domestic violence. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Hindustan Timeshttps://www.intensedebate.com/people/jokerjokin

'Gandhiji' printed in place of 'gambling' in model test paper in Madhya Pradesh

BJP misusing Constitution, will teach lesson in K'taka bypolls: Mallikarjun Kharge Indicating that the party was not averse to ally with JD(S), he said, "There are sources saying that JDS and Congress will come together to form the government after the bypoll results." Kharge further said that all disqualified MLAs will lose in Karnataka as they cheated the ideology and party and people are really angry at them. He also accused the BJP of using nefarious means to win the elections. "BJP is distributing money to the voters which is dangerous to democracy. At present, BJP is putting pressure even on voters. If they don't succeed through these means then they raise religious things to fight elections," he said. Kharge said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi of neglecting Karnataka and of being impervious to the state's concerns. "The local leadership of BJP promised of bringing funds from the centre if their government came to power in Karnataka but they brought nothing even after such a huge flood. Modi neither spoke about Karnataka nor did he visit the state," he said. "In my opinion Modi hates Karnataka, I don't know what is the reason. Does he hate Karnataka because he hates Yediyurappa? He never helps Karnataka due to reasons unknown to us," he added. Speaking on Maharashtra politics, Kharge said: "We formed the government with Shiv Sena even when our President was not in favour of it. But suggestions by MLAs, other parties and leftist parties suggested us to keep BJP away from the power which is why we formed the government with NCP and Shiv Sena. We just wanted to keep the fascist party away." The by elections for 15 out of 17 seats in Karnataka are slated to be held on December 5. The results will be declared on December 9. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://favinks.com/board/SreenathKumaaraLsaS4/

https://www.recode.net/users/vinoudsreera The Congress-led state government ordered a probe into the "printing mistake" which cropped up at a time when BJP MP Pragya Singh Thakur's remarks on Gandhiji's assassin Nathuram Godse in Parliament had triggered a political firestorm. State Education Minister Prabhuram Choudhary told PTI on Sunday a probe has been instituted and the guilty would be punished. DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: The New Indian Expresshttps://www.magcloud.com/user/neutosgotham

Madras high court pulls up police for negligence in probe

In the result, the judgment dated May 2, 2017 passed by the Sessions Judge, Kanyakumari district is hereby confirmed'. The bench said, 'This case is a classic example, where the police had failed to prove the guilt of the accused on account of their lethargic attitude and they had investigated the case in a slight manner, as if it is a case of minor offences. The prosecution had shown prosecution witnesses 1 to 4 as eyewitness to the occurrence and among them PW4/sister of the deceased had deposed in her cross that she has been living with her husband in Tuticorin since her marriage and her deposition that she was present at the time of attack by the accused persons, is pinching and pricking us to differ with the view of the trial court. It is no doubt true that the deceased was murdered by way of indiscriminate attack either by Aruval or Iron rod or bricks, but there is no iota of evidence to establish that the it was the accused persons, who had caused the murder and the prosecution had not proved its case beyond reasonable doubts as to whether the accused persons were really responsible for the death of the deceased'. The prosecution case was that on August 12, 2007, a complaint was preferred by the brother of the deceased stating that the five accused attacked him, his father, his brother and sister in connection with a dispute regarding letting out sewage water in the lane, thereby abutting the house of his father-in-law. It was further alleged that the accused who were all relatives attacked the complainant and his relatives with iron pipe, as a result of which, they all sustained severe injuries and his deceased brother succumbed to death in the hospital. A case was registered and the trial court acquitted all the accused. Aggrieved, the father of deceased filed the present appeal. The bench said the prosecution in the present case on hand had failed to prove the motive and its failure to prove motive for crime has diluted the entire case of the prosecution. In this case admittedly, the four witnesses were stated to be eyewitnesses to the occurrence, but a glance at the cross examination of complainant indicates the fact that there was no previous enmity existed between the accused and him. In this case as rightly observed by the trial court, as per the different versions of prosecution witnesses, even the place of occurrence was highly doubtful, as each one had indicated different places of incident. Thus, there was no corroboration in their evidences, which lead us to come to a conclusion that the guilt of the accused had not been duly established, the bench added. ... DailyhuntDisclaimer: This story is auto-aggregated by a computer program and has not been created or edited by Dailyhunt. Publisher: Deccan Chroniclehttps://www.edocr.com/user/besantreddy

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