Will Dhoni be a part of CSK for IPL 2021?

PRESUMPTIONS

There have been many notions around country to predict if ex-skipper MS Dhoni will be available to play for CSK in IPL 2021. Captain cool has just announced his retirement a month back on Independence Day by taking retirement from international cricket. Dhoni hasn’t been playing cricket from 2019 world cup exit are there were presumptions that he may retire from cricket soon.

However in March before the IPL camp, he started practising in JSA Stadium which gave a sign of relief for cricket fans that he is still in the game, but due to lockdown the Indian Premiere League had to be postponed and finally it will be starting from 19^th September 2020. The big question which again came to highlight was if Dhoni will play for CSK in coming years as well.

Chennai Super Kings CEO Kasi Vishwanathan feels that Mahendra Singh Dhoni, who has not played any competitive cricket since last year’s World Cup semifinal, will be part of the franchise in 2021 and 2022 IPLs. The 39-year-old Dhoni is set for a return to competitive cricket in the upcoming IPL and will definitely make his mark in the tournament.

Verdict from CSK

There will be mega auctions for IPL 2021 and there were speculations about if Dhoni would be put on bid in the next auction. But N. Srinivasan, the vice-chairman and managing director of India Cements, owners of the CSK franchise mentioned that Dhoni would be retained by the team for the 2021 IPL mega-auction as well. So it is quite evident that CSK won’t let Dhoni off at any cost till 2022.

“We can expect MS Dhoni to be part of both (IPL 2020 and 2021) and probably for even the next year - 2022,” Mr. Viswanathan was quoted as saying by indiatoday.in. He added “I am getting updates through the media only, saying he has been training in Jharkhand in indoor nets. But we don’t have to worry about the skipper, boss. We don’t worry about him at all. He knows his responsibilities and he will take care of himself and the team.”

Journey of Dhoni with CSK

It seems that skipper is yet to stay for CSK. Mahendra Singh Dhoni has been a part of IPL from the very beginning and has captained CSK since then. He has led the team to 3 IPL titles in 2010, 2011 and 2018. Chennai Super Kings has qualified for playoffs in every season it has been a part of IPL. It has been the most successful side in the IPL history and MS Dhoni has the highest success rate as a captain.

Captain cool has believed in experience playing the vital role in the win. After 2 years of ban, Dhoni led CSK won the title with team’s average age above 32 with most of its players far from their career peak and hence it justifies why CSK management and CEO believes in MS Dhoni so much. It is quite evident that MS Dhoni will be playing for CSK in the rest years of his career as a cricketer and will be there for the team as much as needed.

So to answer your queries, yes MS Dhoni will be retained and will be a part of CSK in 2021 IPL as well.

Human Trafficking- A virus from long headed history

Our life begins to end the day we become silent about things that matter-

In a scenario where we fight and strive hard by our Human rights, there are people who are deprived their basic rights forcefully or due to some extreme circumstances. These circumstances often lead them into unavoidable well of Human Trafficking. This practice has been coming into play since many decades. Earlier it was through slavery and now through exploitation and bondage. Human trafficking is when people are recruited or harbored by threat or force to be exploited.

A major bunch of this illegal practice comprises of commercial sex or labor exploitation. Today US along with Mexico and Philippines are marked as the worst in terms of Human Trafficking practices (Business Insider). Human trafficking was not even considered a crime till 2000 until trafficking victims protection act was made against it. Forty nine thousand cases have been reported in US of Human Trafficking since 2007. Whereas if we talk about India, the stats are no less but they are not reported.

Human Trafficking is majorly for two purposes. Either it is labor exploitation of different kinds or sex trafficking at each level. Labors are also exploited at different levels, some of these are transported from different countries specially South Asia, South Africa, poor Middle East countries and Latin America. New York is the hub of all illegitimate and legitimate practices. Everything is controlled from New York. Every year around eighteen thousand to twenty thousand people become the victims of Human Trafficking in US.

However human trafficking does not mean the victims being transferred or transported to different countries necessarily. Exploitation of people has a long back history with US when people were called for slavery and it was a common practice in the state. Labor exploitation almost has the same characteristics as of slavery in before times.

Forced Labor, Bonded Labor, Debt Bondage among migrant laborers and involuntary domestic service are the four types of Labor exploitation which takes place in terms of Human Trafficking. Accordingly there are two types of sex trafficking happening, one is normal sex trafficking where young adult women are taken and forced into certain kinds of sexual exploitation and are kept into prostitution.(Commission of status of women). The other is Children commercial sex trade which happens across the globe. In this children and teenage girls are sold commercially to a person who is free to exploit her sexually of any kind.

When a coerced, forced or deceived into prostitution by force and is forced to remain in a position of such position, that person becomes a victim of Sex Trafficking. It involves the whole process of transporting these victims from their native place to the area where they are forced into prostitution. The traffickers are themselves criminals and have committed to do such ugly jobs. They use unlawful ‘debt’ as their key to bondage these victims into prostitution from which they are never able to come out.

The majority of human trafficking in the world takes the form of forced labor. Forced labor is also a form of Human Trafficking which fell into labor slavery in ancient times. It is often hard to identify and recognize sex traffickers as they are brought so secretly and with arrangements that they are able to bypass the government security. However it may not involve the same criminal networks profiting from transnational sex trafficking. Instead it involves the subject workers who are brought to serve in coerced factories and households. Whereas in bonded labor, as the name suggests, revolves around the people who fall as victim to this deadly trap of trafficking. In expectation of removing their unlawful debts, they move to different area where the traffickers take undue advantage of them and exploit them. They do it assuming it to be terms and of the employment.

Debt Bondage among migrant workers is generally due to abuse of contracts, inadequate local laws and intentional imposition of exploitative. On the other hand Involuntary Domestic servitude is a special kind of forced labor where the victim is not allowed to go out of the house or his/her documents are taken away and they have to work as servants in informal workplace. It is quite astonishing fact that seventy one percent of the labor trafficking victims had come to US legally but were later compiled into human trafficking.Other than sex trades, victims are also forced into prostitution through health and beauty service industry.

Human trafficking is spreading at a high rate and Children are at the highest risk. Since children are more vulnerable than adults and can be easily controlled and cheaper to transport. All these types of human trafficking practices are due to similar conditions and reasons, due to lack of jobs, debts, poor working or family conditions in a country or lust for more money which leads them into this black hole.

ONCE THIS GENERATION GOES FROM APATHY TO ACTION, WE WILL SEE HUMAN TRAFFICKING END.

Dream big for Stronger India

New Delhi: “It is essential for all of you to dream big. When you think big then only you can do bigger jobs to convert India into powerful and self-reliant country. Every dream must be backed & supported by willingness and ability. Passion comes from within and ability from confidence which in return needs knowledge gained by proper education and training. You must put your best in education and extra co-circular activities right now,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University and Chief Scout For India at a gathering of young students at Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College for Women at Kolkata.

“Always remember the mantra of Mahatma Gandhi that Ambition is the beginning which needs better attitude where you have to believe in yourself with commitment to your work with better communication skills. Prove yourself a dedicated worker with lots of enthusiasm to learn with focus mind having goals on your table,” added Dr. Marwah also Chair for Mahatma Gandhi Forum & World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

The international webinar on Mahatma Gandhi’s Philosophy on Education and Peace Building was organized by Mahatma Gandhi Global Peace Forum in collaboration with Hiralal Mazumdar Memorial College For Women.

Vipin Gaur of Newspapers Association of India, Prodip Adhikari State President of MGGPF, Principal Dr. Soma Ghosh also spoke on the occasion. Dr. Marwah was nominated Global Peace Ambassador by the forum.

Nelson Mandela International Day celebrated at AAFT

New Delhi: “On 18 July every year, we invite you to mark Nelson Mandela International Day by making a difference in your communities. Everyone has the ability and the responsibility to change the world for the better! Mandela Day is an occasion for all to take action and inspire change,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chancellor of AAFT University talking to the group of people running different organizations in India.

Nelson Mandela devoted his life to the service of humanity — as a human rights lawyer, a prisoner of conscience, an international peacemaker and the first democratically elected president of a free South Africa.

“November 2009 – in recognition of the former South African President’s contribution to the culture of peace and freedom, UN General Assembly declares 18 July Nelson Mandela International Day,” added Dr. Marwah also Patron to IFUNA- Indian Federation of United Nations Associations and President World Peace Development And Research Foundation.

The charter recognizes Mandela’s values and his dedication to the service of humanity in: conflict resolution; race relations; promotion and protection of human rights; reconciliation; gender equality and the rights of children and other vulnerable groups; the fight against poverty; the promotion of social justice. The resolution acknowledges his contribution to the struggle for democracy internationally and the promotion of a culture of peace throughout the world.

Chief Scout of India spoke on Kargil Divas

New Delhi: “Let me first extend my gratitude to each and every one who was involved with the Kargil operation. Let me pay homage to all those who have laid their lives for the nation. The countrymen will never be able to forget the sacrifice these soldiers have done for the motherland,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah Chief Scout For India addressing scouts and guides and many people on web. 

 “Lets come together as a Nation of Youths and celebrate the success of our forces during Kargl operation. Our forces who all served this operation are today the real source of inspiration for the youth of this country. We have to learn a lot from these martyrs,” added Dr. Marwah motivating Scouts and Guides of India. 

 Kargil Vijay Diwas, named after the successful Operation Vijay, is celebrated in India on 26 July. On this date in 1999 India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been lost to Pakistan. The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days, ended on 26 July and resulted in loss of life on both the sides. 

 Later Dr. Sandeep Marwah read the important messages of the dignities “ one by one.Kargil Vijay Diwas is symbol of fearless determination & exceptional valour of our Armed Forces. I salute the soldiers who fought the enemy and laid down their life to defend Bharat Mata. The nation is forever grateful to them and their families,” said Shri Ram Nath Kovind President of India. 

 “On Kargil Vijay Diwas, we remember the courage and determination of our armed forces, who steadfastly protected our nation in 1999. Their valour continues to inspire generations,” said Shri Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India 

 “Kargil is not only a symbol of our self-respect but also a step taken against injustice. Former PM AB Vajpayee had said that within the purview of national security whatever we do is for self-defence and not attack,” said :Defence Minister Rajnath Singh. 

Religion to spirituality webinar by World Peace Foundation

New Delhi: “Hey lord give me good thinking and good feelings so that I can do good deeds and through by good Karmas I would love to convert Earth into heaven. Today is the World Population Day, the current population of 770 crores will be 850 crores in 2030 What values we are planning to pass on to the next generation will depend upon what values we are going to create today,” we have to be serious and definitely concerned about it,” said Dr. Sandeep Marwah President of World Peace Development And Research Foundation initiating the webinar organized by Confederation of World Religion.

 

Avadhuta H. H. Jagat Guru Dileep ji Maharaj spoke about his vision vision of fulfilling the ancient Vedic wisdom of great masters from India and create a global family “Vasudaivakudumbakam”. He suggested the teachings of Mahatma Gandhi “Simple Living and High Thinking”, the teachings of Swami Sivananda Saraswati “Love All, Serve All”, and the teachings of Mother Teresa “A Smile Can Change The World”.

 

His Holiness Sadguru Brahmeshanand Acharya Swami Ji believes that only spiritual upliftment of mankind is not enough, along with it there has to be all-round knowledge of basic things. We all should be committed towards this development and carry related activities to fulfill this divine objective. Education is the need of the day he said.

 

“What is required is the combination of ancient meditation, yoga and new science. This method is very helpful to eradicate the beastie tendency and to proliferate the divine thoughts in human mind to build a peaceful society. Environment protection, conservation and restoration is another very important job we all have to get involved with to leave mother earth in good condition for the next generation,” said H.H. Acharya Dr. Lokesh Muni.

 

Rajyogni B K. Saroj Didi Ji of Brahma Kumari, Adv. Brahmideviji of Sadguru Foundation Goa, B.K. Sunita Malik from Brahm Kumaris, Dr. Gopal Ji of Global Yog Alliance also spoke on the occasion.

 

Acharya Satyendra Narain President Confederation of World Religion extended vote of thanks and promised to come back with new discussion. AAFT University of Media And Arts, International Film And Television Research Centre and International Chamber of Media And Entertainment Industry supported the event.

Excessive Force used by Police officers in US

Police and the law is made to protect us rather than to exploit us. Police officers also have some rules and regulations which they need to follow strictly in any procedure during their duty hours. But in-spite of all this, there is a case of police brutality or violence every seven hours in United States. Excessive use of powers by police officers has been observed to suppress the situation or take that situation under their control.

Undue advantage or misuse of powers given by government to the police officers on common citizens breaching their civil rights is called police brutality or police violence. Police brutality does not just includes torture or encounters but also physical or verbal abuse,  mental torture, giving stress during interrogation, rape and false arrests. Police is meant to help us and protect our rights but it is more often seen that it terrifies the people around.

According to a data, every nine out of ten people claim that police violence is a problem in the country. (The Guardian)  Excessive force refers to situations where police officials try exceeding the minimum limit to control the situation. The constitutional right meant to protect from excessive force is found reasonable and as a requirement in the fourth amendment right and the prohibition of cruel or unusual punishment in eighth amendment law. But even after that many of rights of common people are violated by the police officers. (Kellie Pantekoek, Findlaw)

There have been many such cases where there was found to be misuse of force by the police officers. In a certain case of Tennessee V. Garner who was trying to flee from a house he had burglarised, he was a non- threatening teenager but the police shot him to stop him. This case was taken to Supreme Court and it refused to authorise the use of “all the necessary means to affect the arrest” plead so avoid the violation of fourth amendment. Similarly, it recognized the arrest of unnecessary people and torturing them to get information. There should be certain ways to do it. (Berenice Garcia, The Monitor)

In the recent times, where there is a huge protest for treating black people with respect and dignity, there had been some cases which show excessive steps taken by police officers to stop the crowd, which was protesting peacefully. Last month when U.S president Donald Trump went to visit a historic church near the white house, the police officers threw tear gas on the people doing silent protest and turned them out of the way. (The Guardian)

The Black Lives Matter protests peaked on 6 June with half a million people protesting in nearly 550 places across America. This is being considered as biggest protest till date and the reason, not to mention, is excessive force and torture being executed on the common people by the police officers. It all started with George Floyd unreasonable brutal torture, where he was restrained in the ground on road and was tortured to such an extent that he lost his life. George kept on appealing that let him breathe nearly 30 times, he told that he was claustrophobic and did not had any weapons and was ready to surrender but the police officers inhumanly tortured him to death. (USA Today, Joshua Bute)

Racism is a big problem in America and the growing cases of police violence and brutality only makes it worse. There is a need of strict monitoring to avoid and discrepancies further and the US government should take strict actions against anyone not following or going through the defined laws. However, Trump has launched full-throated defenses of the police, about which the survey found by the guardian had contrasting views.  

According to the survey, three out of four people that are around 76 percent of people believe that most cops are good people but there are a few “bad apples”. But more than one in 10 that is thirteen percent people have the opposite opinion which is that most police officers are bad people, but there are some good ones. Through the survey one thing was clearly evident that excessive use of powers in US by the police officers was a serious matter or concern.

Law is above all and everyone should follow it. Police officers also have some guidelines which they should follow regardless of their personal liking or disliking. Powers are given to the police officers to take action when there is need. But misusing it for their personal grudge, no matter how serious is not acceptable.

Fourth Amendment and Eighth amendment speaks about the violence against common citizens. Also Supreme Court asked the police to get into the detail of an investigation and before taking actions, certain decorum should be maintained. Supreme Court issued some steps of differentiating the level of punishment and actions which can be taken by police officers in order to arrest the criminals. (Associated Press)

Physical presence, verbalization, empty hand control which deals which physical body moves, less lethal methods or weapons and then lethal weapons like guns and firearms should be allowed. And while taking action on any step, police should have credible proof of arresting the person. Even then use of unreasonable force should stop if the suspect is successfully restrained and checked. It is not allowed to punish suspects or criminals who do not posses threats. 

After acknowledging all this, it is our role to keep ourselves aware of the rights and keep in check abouhow we can prevent police officers from using excessive force on the public unnecessarily. For that purpose some remedies are available. Excessive force is a constitutional violation and any person who has been a victim of such thing can file a civil right complain for monetary injunctive relief. (Associated Press)

The victim can also file a complaint in Department of Justice, which may decide to investigate your case if some relevant clue is found. Generally when the person files the complaint, the court looks into the matter very precisely and judges on some crucial criteria. They try to know the severity of the crime committed by the person, any happening which could or had threatened the police officer to take that particular action against him/her and whether it is justified or not. The court tries to find if the individual was resisting request or trying to flee in any case. If there were any alternatives which the officer had to prevent the action of sequences and if at all warning was provided by the police official. (Kellie Pantekoek, Findlaw)

These factors matter a lot however saying so over the year’s police officials somehow escape the trap and get immunity for just doing the job. The situation often is not that complicated as it is shown in the court of justice. Hence the real victims of police brutality do not get proper justice and their rights are often violated. It would not be wrong to say that due to existing racism in the country, a major amount of cases happening due to excessive power used by police force is on a particular community or race.

It is really disheartening to know that in every seven hours, there is case of police violence or brutality where the police officers use excessive force resulting in violation of civil rights of people living in United States. (Business Standard)  This unfair and unreasonable practice should stop as soon as it is possible.