Government cheated us, says Anna Hazare

Saturday, August 13, 2011
Angry at the Delhi Police restrictions for his upcoming fast, social activist Anna Hazare Saturday accused the government of betraying the nation's trust, and said if he had known the government would cheat, he would not have called off his fast in April.

Addressing the media ahead of his fast from Aug 16, a day after India celebrates its 65th Independence Day, Hazare said because of the government's misgovernance, the US got the opportunity to pass remarks on the country's internal matters -- a reference to a US State Department official's call for "restraint" in dealing with the fast.

"We did not know that we will be cheated. If we had known then, we would have told the government to agree to all our demands or the fast will not be broken. But we trusted the government and it cheated us," Hazare said at a press conference.

The 72-year-old activist was referring to his fast in April when he went without food for five days - a move that forced the government to agree on a strong Lokpal bill against corruption.

The activist also slammed the restrictions put up by Delhi Police now for his second hunger strike.

Delhi Police have allowed Team Anna to hold the protest for just three days at a park in central Delhi and also asked them to restrict the crowd to 4,000-5,000.

Besides, Delhi Police have put 22 additional restrictions, including not to make provocative speeches and limit the use of loudspeakers.

Soon after the police order Friday night, Hazare shot off a letter to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, terming the police move "undemocratic".

He said despite the restriction, he would go ahead with the fast and if arrested he would continue it in jail.

Hazare also said the Indian constitution allows every citizen to hold peaceful protest and stopping them is violation of their fundamental rights.

"I am writing to you with a hope that you will protect our fundamental right. It is your duty to protect the democracy and the constitution and I am hopeful that you will take some action regarding this," he said in his two-page letter.

Hazare also said that freedom fighters fought for these very rights and it is shameful that ahead of the Independence Day these rights were being violated.

Lokpal bill drafting committee member and co-chair Shanti Bhushan called the Delhi Police order "unconstitutional".

"The government is putting restrictions similar to emergency. Requiring such an undertaking is absurd and totally unconstitutional. Therefore, there is no question of giving any such undertaking," said Bhushan.

However, Delhi Police said that no fast will be allowed without agitators giving an undertaking accepting all restrictions.

Hazare's fast is to press the government to include in the official draft legislation provisions of their Jan Lokpal bill that puts the prime minister and higher judiciary within the ambit of an ombudsman. The government version of the bill, introduced in parliament on Aug 4, does not include these provisions.

The government had set up a 10-member committee - five cabinet ministers and five social rights activists - after Hazare's fast in April. The committee met several times amidst acrimony and disagreement over the bill provisions.

The committee finally decided to present before the cabinet two different versions. But it was only the government version that got the official nod.





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England’s Barclays Premier League 2011-12 Season on ESPN


ESPN kicks off its season-long coverage of England’s Barclays Premier League in the U.S. this weekend. Fulham faces Aston Villa at Craven Cottage in Saturday’s opening match at 9:30 a.m. ET on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes. ESPN’s lead soccer voice Ian Darke will call the action with analyst Steve McManaman and on-site reporter Darrell Currie.

Manchester City hosts Swansea City two days later on Monday (Aug. 15) at 2:55 p.m. on ESPN2, ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes.

During the 2011-12 Barclays Premier League season, ESPN will televise up to 74 matches on ESPN2, ESPN Deportes, ESPN3.com, and ESPN Mobile TV. All matches will be televised live and in high definition. Most of the telecast windows are on Saturday mornings at 7:30 a.m. and will include pre and post-match coverage from the stadiums. ESPN3.com and ESPN Deportes will also offer a handful of exclusive telecasts, including Everton vs. reigning league champion Manchester United on Saturday, Oct. 29 (6:55 a.m.), and on certain Monday afternoons. Matches will also be available via www.espnnetworks.com and the Watch ESPN App.

This is the third consecutive season ESPN is carrying BPL matches in the U.S. as part of a sub-license agreement with Fox Sports International. ESPN2 was also the English-language television home for the league’s Monday night matches in 1996–97 and 1997-98.

2011-12 Barclay’s Premier League schedule on ESPN (through November 19):

DateTime (ET)Fixture (home vs. away)Networks
Sat., Aug. 139:30 a.m.Fulham vs. Aston VillaESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Mon., Aug. 152:55 p.m.Manchester City vs. Swansea CityESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Aug. 206:55 a.m.Sunderland vs. NewcastleESPN3.com
7:30 a.m.Arsenal vs. LiverpoolESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Mon., Aug. 222:55 p.m.Manchester United vs. Tottenham HotspurESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Aug. 277 a.m.Aston Villa vs. WolverhamptonESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Sept. 109:55 a.m.Sunderland vs. ChelseaESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Mon., Sept. 122:55 p.m.Queens Park Rangers vs. NewcastleESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Sept. 177:30 a.m.Blackburn Rovers vs. ArsenalESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Sept. 247:30 a.m.Manchester City vs. EvertonESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Mon., Sept. 262:55 p.m.Norwich City vs. SunderlandESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Oct. 17:30 a.m.Everton vs. LiverpoolESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Oct. 157:30 a.m.Liverpool vs. Manchester UnitedESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Oct. 227:30 a.m.Wolverhampton vs. Swansea CityESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Oct. 296:55 a.m.Everton vs. Manchester UnitedESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
7:30 a.m.Chelsea vs. ArsenalESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Mon., Oct. 313:55 p.m.Stoke City vs. NewcastleESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Nov. 58:30 a.m.Newcastle vs. EvertonESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes
Sat., Nov. 197:30 a.m.Norwich City vs. ArsenalESPN2, ESPN3.com,ESPN Deportes

ESPN and Soccer in the United States:

ESPN is committed to offering the most comprehensive coverage of the world’s premier soccer events in the United States. ESPN is the English-language television home – and other languages, except Spanish – in the U.S. for the Men’s and Women’s FIFA World Cup, the FIFA Confederations Cup and other FIFA events through 2014. ESPN’s multimedia platforms also provide extensive coverage of a myriad of top-tier international leagues – Barclays Premier League in England, Spain’s La Liga, the Dutch Eredivise, German Bundesliga, Italian Serie A, Portuguese Liga Sagres, Mexico’s Primera DivisiĆ³n, and Major League Soccer in the U.S., as well as telecasts of the United States National Team matches, International friendlies, and more.








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Micromax A70 Review & Specification – Price in India

Dual camera with Android OS Micromax A70 Price in India is Rs. 8000 / -. Micromax Mobile has hit the market a few years ago with the launch of high-end category of phones with a promise to introduce phones that fit your personality, Micromax sets out to offer advanced features, stylish design and the new dual SIM opportunities for you. The Micromax Micromax launched the new A70 phone with a vision to make the experience of mobile phones more tangible and New Age. The phones are unique in design and much more advanced compared to the market.


Micromax A70 Review & Specification - Price in India














Micromax A70 model will have the Android operating system and Qualcomm 600MHz processor. The phone has two camera system. 5 megapixel autofocus service behind camera.VGA technology for the camera. The front camera for video call service. This phone offers 3.2-inch capacitive touch screen (320×480 pixels resolution) with GSM and 3G HSDPA network service. The phone memory is 4 GB of internal memory and is expandable to 32 GB of external memory

Micromax A70 Review, Features and Specifications :

  • Network Band: quad-band GSM 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G HSDPA 2100
  • Processor: Qualcomm 600 MHz
  • Operating system: Android 2.2 Froyo OS
  • Display Screen Size: 3.2 inch
  • Display Type: Capacitive touch screen
  • Display Resolution: 320 x 480 pixels
  • Camera – Dual Camera: 5.0 MP Camera with Auto Focus & 0.3 MP front VGA Camera
  • Internal Memory: 4GB
  • Expandable Memory: Supports Up to 32 GB with microSD card Slot
  • FM radio
  • Internet Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, Wi-Fi hotspot, GPRS/EDGE
  • Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
  • Data Transfer Connectivity: Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, microUSB v2.0
  • Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration
  • Video format support: MP4/H.263 player
  • Audio format support: MP3/WAV/AAC player
  • Audio port: 3.5mm Audio Port
  • Messaging: SMS, MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
  • Java MIDP
  • Games
  • Battery Model: Li-Ion 1450 mAh to deliver the Standby time Up to 200 hours and Talk time Up to 4 hours
  • Dimensions: 111 x 58 x 13.5 mm
  • Check local market price before spending Rs. 8000/- for Micromax A70 Price in India
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Punjab University Results 2011 Announced

Punjab University has been incorporated to ensure transfer of training in art, letters, science and the learned professions and promote the development of learning and prosecution of original research, with the power to appoint university professors, associate professors and lecturers, to hold and manage educational endowments, to set up, equip and maintain professional colleges, libraries, laboratories and museums, such regulations for the location and conduct of students and to do all such acts, which tend to promote studies and research.

Get Your Result, Click here : Punjab University

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