Innholdsfortegnelse for 4 April 2022 i India Today

History has a habit of biting back when you least expect it. Thirty-two years ago, Kashmir was on the brink of a communal hell. Homegrown jihadists, trained in Pakistan, unleashed a reign of terror specifically targeting members of the minority Kashmiri Pandit community, including prominent figures. This led to their rapid exodus from the Valley: perhaps the biggest story of internal mass displacement for political reasons since the Partition, tragically affecting 75,000 families. Despite the blurred record, an estimated 700 Kashmiri Pandits were killed, many of them brutally, though the state government figures put the number at 219. About 90 per cent of the community were estranged from their homeland. Most fled to neighbouring Jammu and other states in India. The houses they left behind, some in ruins, others razed…

Telangana chief minister K. Chandrashekar Rao made his national ambition official when he revealed that he was working with election strategist Prashant Kishor to bring a parivartan (change) in the country and to “fill a vacuum in national politics”. In the past four months, KCR has met his Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra counterparts—M.K. Stalin and Uddhav Thackeray, respectively—and may reach out to more. Will Kishor try to convince West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee—who has her own ambitions—to accept KCR as the leader of an opposition coalition? That could be tricky. The Telangana strongman is banking heavily on PK, whom he has declared his “best friend”, to work his magic.…

SNAPSHOT 84,000 FAMILIES Total number in the Valley prior to 1990 77,000 FAMILIES Total number that fled after 1990 689 People killed by terrorists in 1990-91, as per KPSS RELIEF MEASURES The relief being provided includes monthly grants of Rs 3,250 per person/Rs 13,000 per family to relief category migrants, along with nine kilos of rice and two kilos of aata (flour) per person and one kilo of sugar per family 44,737 KASHMIRI PANDIT FAMILIES registered as refugees in state government records REHABILITATION FUNDING (Central and state; 1990-2021) Cash assistance ₹3,022 crore Foodgrains ₹360 crore Salaries ₹1,157 crore House repair ₹149 crore House construction ₹1,000 crore Total ₹5,688 crore RETURN TICKETS 2008 The Manmohan Singh government announces the first central aid package to help displaced Kashmiri Pandit families to return to…

RAHUL’S CORE TEAM The Gandhi scion’s most trusted lieutenants. But even for them, (Priyanka excepted) communication is often one way PRIYANKA GANDHI VADRA, 50 General secretary (GS) in-charge of UP Led the party to its worst electoral performance in UP; was the brain behind making Navjot Sidhu Punjab Congress chief; has not contested an election JAIRAM RAMESH, 67 Rajya Sabha member Was AICC observer for Manipur—party tally dropped from 28 to five JITENDRA SINGH, 50 GS in-charge of Assam Failed to win state for Congress in 2021. Hasn’t won an election since 2014 K.C. VENUGOPAL, 59 GS in-charge of organisation, Rajya Sabha member The CWC member did not contest the 2019 Lok Sabha election; entered the upper house from Rajasthan AJAY MAKEN, 58 GS in-charge of Rajasthan Was chairman of…

Uzhhorod is a world apart, and nearly 6,000 kilometres, from Chhindwara in Madhya Pradesh. Truth be told, you may not even have heard of the place even in India’s metros. Unless of course you were seeking a medical degree, and a simple Google search for a cheaper option to acquire an MBBS qualification threw up the west Ukrainian city among the possibilities. At least that is how Chhindwara resident Arshpreet Kaur, 21, found herself at the Uzhhorod National Medical University two years back, and now, in her second year of medicine, was caught stranded, first in a war zone, and now professionally as well. When a belligerent Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, decided to invade Ukraine, Arshdeep was among the 18,000 Indian medical students in the country who were rescued…

Despite its twists, UPAMANYU CHATTERJEE never wanted Villainy to be “a book about shocking revelations” Writing to a fellow playwright, Anton Chekhov had famously advised, “One must never place a loaded gun on the stage if it isn’t going to go off. It’s wrong to make promises you don’t mean to keep.” With Villainy, Upamanyu Chatterjee has written a novel that would, perhaps, leave Chekhov satisfied. There are, of course, the guns that all go off—suddenly, sometimes fatally—but more importantly, all of Villainy’s parts contribute to a larger whole—the examination of evil and its many manifestations. Though Villainy starts like so many thrillers do—with a dead body—Chatterjee refuses to reduce the corpse to cliché. Rather than its history, he concerns himself more with the body’s handling—its panchnama and post-mortem. For…

Pravin Tambe made headlines when he made his IPL debut at the age of 41. The Maharashtrian player was soon approached by Sudip Tewari of Bootroom Sports Media to make a film on his inspiring journey. “I was surprised because I felt I hadn’t accomplished much,” says Tambe. On April 1, Disney+ Hotstar releases Kaun Pravin Tambe? in which Shreyas Talpade plays the cricketer who is now a part of Kolkata Knight Riders’ coaching staff. Excerpts from an interview: Q By 41, most players have given up the dream of playing professional cricket but not you… My passion for cricket kept me going. Whenever I had time, I would play cricket and I wanted to play well. I never factored in my age while doing so. I knew I could field…

BASTIAN, Mumbai The spacious Bastian in Worli has a huge collection of whiskies, with something for every budget. Their expert mixologist also comes up with fantastic whisky cocktails like Appleberry Rocks (bourbon, fresh apples, and raspberry puree). THE COLLECTION, Bengaluru If you are in Bengaluru, wanting to sample a curated assortment of whiskies from around the world, head to The Collection at Four Seasons Hotel. Here you will also find sumptuous signature cocktails. WHISKY SAMBA Gurugram Whisky Samba offers ‘whisky flights’ or samplers, by region, as well as flavour profiles, so you can experiment with different styles of whisky.…

MARK TWAIN MAY HAVE DISMISSED THE CAULIFLOWER AS “nothing but cabbage with a college education,” but it looks as if that education may have finally paid off. No fashionable menu these days is without the vegetable, whether roasted, fried or blackened. It could be eaten with rice, steak, deep-fried in a delicate batter and turned into tempura, or roasted whole to unseat chicken or even lamb. ‘Flower power’ has even wowed ‘the Gram’—British chef, restaurateur, and food writer Yotam Assaf Ottolenghi’s video clip recipe of a cauliflower salad hit 2.8 million views last month. Culinary fads or ingredient trends may appear more impulsive on social media, but it’s definitely food for thought, as newly ascendant vegetables or traditional grains such as millets claw their way into fine dining menus in…

It can be rice, it can be steak, it can be deep-fried in a delicate batter and turned into tempura, it can be roasted whole and take the place of chicken or lamb, it can be “wings”, “popcorn” and it can even, though I don’t like to believe it, be pizza. Cauliflower is many things; seemingly everything. But there is one thing it is not: going away any time soon. The humble vegetable, once only good for swamping in cheese or serving as boring crudités, has undergone the most glamorous of “glow-ups”. I’d be willing to bet a lifetime’s supply of the things that there isn’t a single small-plate restaurant in London that hasn’t featured the currently very cool crucifer on its menu in the past five years. At first…

All that Glitters Hermosa Casa, a luxury home decor brand based in Mumbai has released a new collection called Glitz and Gold. Each piece be it the jar, the showpiece or even the table, has an element of gold. PRICE ₹1,000 to ₹25,000 AT www.hermosacasa.in OUT OF THE BOX You can call this a steal. Arttd’inox has unveiled its latest stainless steel home collection inspired by the art of ikat. The collection heroes fine craftsmanship and innovative design, comprising pieces such as platters, coasters, serving trays, and cups and saucers. PRICE ₹3,795 AT www.gifting.arttdinox.com FESTIVE FARE HEMBJUDEN, Ikea’s festive collection is all set to make your home feel warm and welcoming. The new collection has two themes, a vibrant Moroccan tile pattern and an intricate floral print in black and…

The Leela residence embodies the characteristics of a happy, cheerful and rejuvenating space through the use of colour, textures, decor and subtle nuances incorporated through intricate inlay work and layering of various design elements. Since the home is reflective of qualities that are similar to the feeling evoked by the advent of spring—it can be said that every part of this space is reminiscent of the warmth and colours that the spring season brings along with it. The home was a very standard space like a typical 3BHK apartment with nothing out of ordinary. So, we had to innovate and design such that the space has a sense of formality, whimsy, and wonder. The client wanted a home that exudes happiness and is colourful. So, for the interiors we took…

Government functionaries have acknowledged that their skilling initiative has been marred by corruption and ill-focused interventions in the past years. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, the minister of state for electronics, IT, skill development and technology, is hard at work devising a brand new skilling policy after Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself asked him to address the issue of corruption in skilling. The minister is also keen to scale down the freq uent frictions between the Union government and big tech companies. Call it skilling two birds with one stone.…

8% Rise in new Covid cases in the week ending March 20 600,000 New cases in South Korea, the second-highest single-day rise in the world 97% of Hong Kong’s total Covid cases reported in the past month 3,500 Peak deaths for the US, the highest since vaccinations began last year 2 Deaths reported from mainland China, for the first time in a year 1.5 million new cases recorded in Germany; 1.2 million in Vietnam in the week ending March 20…

If you ask organising expert Gayatri Gandhi how to improve your mood, her answer is to do some cleaning. “Studies show that straightening out the physical aspects of your life can bring clarity to mental ones,” says Gandhi, the founder of Joy Factory, a professional decluttering and organising service. Hardesh Chawla, interior designer and co-founder of Essentia Environments, could not agree more. “Cluttered spaces cause stress and anxiety. The minute we get rid of clutter, we immediately feel lighter and more relaxed. It is a relief, not just visually but also mentally,” he says. “Decluttering and organising can help you clear your mind and focus on the tasks you want to accomplish. It is also a way to control your surroundings,” adds Gandhi. “A lot of what happens in the…

In the midst of the threat of a thermo-nuclear war clouding the horizon, it seems almost futile to suggest that out there on the forested slopes of the Himalayas there are birds foraging for their future. Yet such is the compelling power of Stephen Alter’s latest invocation of the past in his tangentially named Birdwatching that you are inextricably drawn into his web of stories. Let us admit that he belongs to the John Masters tribe of storytellers, but with a Harrison Ford type of mediation and derring-do to venture forth in situations where others have dared and failed. Being the son of American missionaries who settled long ago in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, Alter has a mystical attachment to the region that goes beyond boundaries. In that he is most like…

INDRI Named after the distillery’s location below the Himalayan foothills, Indri is a delightfully layered and rich whisky with hints of black tea and caramelised pineapple. Gentle spice and nutty flavours lead to a subtle yet long finish. KAMET Inspired by one of the highest peaks in India, Kamet is a premium single malt distilled from the indigenous six-row barley. It is matured in a combination of ex-bourbon, ex-wine, and ex-sherry casks, giving it oaky, spice-forward notes and a complex nutty finish. MITHUNA BY PAUL JOHN A nuanced and intense Indian single malt, Paul John’s Mithuna has been matured in American virgin oak casks and finished in ex-bourbon casks. On the nose, you have liquorice, honey and vanilla, with flavours of orange peel and dark cocoa tones.…

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“One of the very nicest things about life is the way we must regularly stop whatever it is we are doing and devote our attention to eating.”– Luciano Pavarotti Unfortunately, the operatic tenor did not live to see how prophetic his innocuous comments would become in a post-pandemic world, where food has become not just a connoisseur’s quirk or an invocation for the health-obsessed but a rallying cry for normalcy. For the past two years, the better part of which has been spent rattling around the house, food has assumed a divine assignation both in its omnipotence and omnipresence. “Food became a major source of comfort, creativity and release for people around the world during the global standstill wrought by the pandemic in 2020,” says Manisha Bhasin, Corporate Chef, ITC…

If Adam and Eve were to put down the apple and pick up a drink instead, it could only be mead. The teetotaller Einstein once prophesised that the day bees die, humans will have only four years to live. Then, could he have possibly been drinking something else? And it was only mead that ensured that Pandavas survived their exile in the pitiless rugged wilderness. The oldest beverage known to mankind is now making waves in India too; its birthplace, where it all began. Yet, it’s still under covers, waiting to be unveiled and deciphered. Mead is nature taking the bees’ work and turning it into another discerning gem. Honey is fermented producing 4-16 per cent abv with varied sweetness and fizziness, to which further flavours can be added. Traditionally,…

History coaxes the best out of Rajasthan, as it lulls contemplatively on the cusp of memory and echo. Basking in the gold of a shiny past; whimsical like the ghosts and stories that inhabit its bastions and battlements; transcendent like a dream, Six Senses Fort Barwara in Ranthambore embodies the essence of the desert state sans the obvious clichés. Rising lofty, almost like a mirage, it looks down on the sleepy hamlet of Barwara, complete in the taupe glory of its 14th-century fort. The story of a fort-palace turned hotel seems part and parcel of Rajasthan’s evolution to millennium mode. But this one begs to differ, if only because it chooses to wear the scars of age and dents of history as proud epaulettes. It is here that the collaboration…

Place of Publication: New Delhi Periodicity of Publication: Monthly Printer’s Name: Manoj Sharma Nationality: Indian Address: A-3/723, Tower-8, Silver City, Sector-93, Noida-201 301, Uttar Pradesh Publisher’s Name: Manoj Sharma Nationality: Indian Address: A-3/723, Tower-8, Silver City, Sector-93, Noida-201 301, Uttar Pradesh Editor’s Name: Raj Chengappa Nationality: Indian Address: C-31, Defence Colony, New Delhi-110 021. Names and Addresses of individuals who own the newspaper and partners or shareholders holding more than one per cent of the total capital: Owner: M/s. Living Media India Limited, F26, Ist Floor, Connaught Place, New Delhi – 110 001. Shareholders holding more than one per cent of the total capital of the owner company: 1. Mr. Aroon Purie, 6, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110 057. 2. Mrs. Rekha Purie, 6, Palam Marg, Vasant Vihar, New…

↘ On a visit to India in 2014, then Japan PM Shinzo Abe announced a target of 3.5 trillion Yen (Rs 2.2 lakh crore) for Japanese investment and financing in India over five years ↘ Auto major Suzuki’s contribution to Japan’s investments in India is a planned 150 billion Yen (Rs 9,450 crore) in the production of electric vehicles and batteries ↘ On his visit over March 19-20 this year, PM Fumio Kishida announced an increase in Japan’s investment and financing target to 5 trillion Yen (Rs 3.2 lakh crore) over the next five years ↘ Bilateral trade in 2020 amounted to $1.17 trillion (Rs 89 lakh crore) ($363 billion/Rs 27.6 lakh crore in Indian exports, $807 billion/Rs 61.4 lakh crore in imports)…

THE CHALLENGERS… The Revolutionary Goan Party (RGP) and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) secured more than 3,000 votes in certain constituencies, enough to spoil anyone’s chances in Goa …AND THE CHALLENGES ↘ Iron ore mining: The state’s economy has been badly hit since mining came to a halt in March 2018. The government will have to follow the Supreme Court’s ruling on auctioning of minefields ↘ Boost to tourism: The backbone of the state economy (after mining) is going through its worst phase. A new tourism policy has been announced, implementation is key now ↘ Mopa airport: Goa’s second airport at Mopa has already missed its original deadline by two years. This airport is likely to be a game-changer for the north Goa region ↘ Recruitment: Sawant faced faced allegations of…

Issued on March 8, 1996, GO111 establishes a 10-km-wide buffer zone around the Himayatsagar and Osmansagar reservoirs. It mandates that 60 per cent of this area remain open (with roads, at the most) to ensure a catchment area for the reservoir, and prohibits the construction of all potential sources of pollution—from industries to hotels and residential areas. About 90 per cent of the total area is classified as ‘recreational’ or for conservation under the Hyderabad master plan.…

THE CITY GIFT city sits on the banks of the Sabarmati river between Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar, the business and administrative capitals of Gujarat 886 ACRES The total area. Some 67 per cent is reserved for commerce, 22 per cent for residences and 11 per cent for community areas. Infrastructure includes a water treatment plant, automated waste collection and a district cooling plant 20 KM The distance to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International airport in Ahmedabad 12 The number of active commercial/residential projects—seven business towers, a school, a five-star hotel and three residential complexes 12,000 The number of employees working at GIFT city THE IFSC GIFT city’s main draw is the International Financial Services Centre, a special economic zone for firms providing financial services in international markets and in currencies other than…

Just before the Uttar Pradesh election, Swami Prasad Maurya and half a dozen MLAs switched from the BJP to SP, setting the narrative of OBC anger against the saffron party. In BJP, several insiders had felt that deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya could be elevated to the CM’s chair if the party fell short of a majority since he would be more acceptable to possible allies. Ironically, both Mauryas lost their seats and are now at the mercy of each party’s top leadership. Keshav supporters are expecting the BJP to retain him as deputy since he is still a member of the Vidhan Parishad. Swami’s followers hope the SP will field him again in a bypoll.…

Now living in Sheikhpora, Budgam; original resident of Khunmoh, Srinagar Fled the Valley in October 1990 Harbhushan was among the luckier 3,000 Kashmiri Pandits selected for a government job in Srinagar after the Manmohan Singh government announced a special rehabilitation package for the besieged community in 2008. He was staying in a rented house in Jammu at the time, along with his wife, daughter and aging parents. In Srinagar, however, he had to share the one-bedroom transit accommodation they gave him with four other employees. It meant his family couldn’t join him and had to stay on in Jammu. Just 10 in 1990, he and his family, like other Pandits in the Valley, had fled to Jammu that year, abandoning their 12-bedroom house in Khunmoh, Srinagar, and their vast apple orchards.…

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1. BRINGING A SMILE TO PEOPLE’S FACES I am passionate about my work [creating light-hearted content]. Because I love what I do, I have a steady motivation to do my best. 2. A JOKE THAT NEVER FAILS TO MAKE ME LAUGH My life. My existence. I find [humour in] my life on a regular basis. My experiences are a source of inspiration for me to create content, to make my audience and myself laugh. 3. MY MANTRA FOR HAPPINESS I thrive on challenges and constantly set goals so that I have something to strive toward. I personally believe that no one [should be] the reason for your happiness except you, yourself.…

India, history and statistics both suggest, has loved whisky ever since the British introduced us to it. Nothing—not our thriving wine industry nor the current craft gin revolution—has dented its popularity. Be it Scotch, blended whiskies, bourbons or Japanese malts, Indians are today drinking more whisky than ever. Over the past few years, Indian single malts have also carved a sizeable niche for themselves, with brands like Amrut, Paul John, Rampur et al holding their own against imported whiskies. “Indians are drinking better and there’s a clear trend towards single malts. People are also far more aware and educated about brands than before,” says sommelier Nikhil Agarwal, CEO of All Things Nice (allthingsnice.in), a luxury wine and spirits consulting agency that curates experiential events such as whisky-cigar pairings, blind tastings,…

Q. There’s always a danger of a biopic, especially a political one, becoming a hagiography. How did you ensure that didn’t happen with your work? You should never lose the human dimension. If you do, you make your subject into some kind of a superman, a larger-than-life figure. You have to see a person with their vulnerabilities. Everyone has an Achilles heel, but it doesn’t take away from their capability or strength. If you keep that in mind, everything else falls into place. Q. What lessons can today’s politicians learn from Sheikh Mujibur Rahman? I’ll start with his good attributes. He loved his people, but he loved them too much. He trusted his people but he trusted them too much, especially his aides. He didn’t see their angularities. It’s important…

Jewellery underwrites the business of passion almost as spontaneously as food overwhelms the soul. More so when the piece of jewellery deep dives into the aesthetics of feminine energy. Zoya’s new collection of contemporary jewellery, Aeterna, draws inspiration from ancient symbols of sacred geometry. The visual narrative of this stunning collection marries a feminine palette in amethyst, pink sapphire, morganites and rose gold with a powerful abstract design to offer jewellery that is both lively and stylish. Designed for versatility, the pieces seamlessly transition from day to dusk. The collection also comes with two new patented stone cuts to deliver 40 pieces that are as modern as they are timeless. The design inspirations for the pieces come from Flower of Life pattern; platonic solids shaped as pyramids, cubes, octahedrons, dodecahedrons,…

Enduring Trend “There is more transparency, bridging the gap between the back and the front of the house. Guests are more confident of the place and the food being served.” Manish Mehrotra Currying local flavour During a recent tour of MP, I saw the locals use bhang leaves in daily cooking because it grows extensively---goes into chutneys and vegetables. Prateek Sadhu Seasonal, regional, delicious Add millets in daily meals since it packs nutrients: Little millet and moong dal khichdi with moringa leaves, a side of ragi pappadum and yogurt cured chillies. Manisha Bhasin Spirit of food “My chicken tikka pie: Topped with mashed potato instead of pastry, with a chicken tikka filling, it’s the perfect refined comfort food.” Atul Kochhar Significant food awakening A family that eats together, vibes together:…

Co-Founder 30 Best Bars India It takes a village, well not quite a village, but just a small crew of people who are driven by a singular beat, and with the knowledge that their craft is bringing joy to millions around the world. Most of them, working in distilleries like Aberlour or the Glenlivet in Scotland’s Speyside region, pass on their craft to their next generation, keeping the craft within the family. Their knowledge is so deeply ingrained that it requires a special breed of connoisseurs around the world, who can help carry this appreciation forward. On a balmy October evening at a luxury hotel in Kolkata in 2021, a group of 30-odd women and men sat down to a sumptuous four-course dinner starting with soft shell crab, moving on…

As with all extreme challenges, the pandemic has forced us to evolve. Apart from discovering new bends on familiar roads, it has also opened up new paths and unique career opportunities, provoking the emergence of a new demographic. This new class of affluence is exploring luxury and the art of good living in a society where exposure is still limited and travel restricted. Their choices are different and unexplored. But with demand comes supply and as new tastes emerge, new trends apply. With limited travel and access to luxury goods, the jewellery industry experienced a surge but the trends underwent a dramatic makeover. Our Poönam Soni brand had originally earned its expertise in experimental luxury jewellery, using unique fusion techniques marrying art with coloured stones, enamels and textures. However, the…

Much like its clothing, Marks & Spencer’s homeware line is fun and fresh. The India launch is all about showcasing their bestselling homeware range. Launched earlier this month, there is a wide range to choose from. Those looking to redo their spaces for the summer should definitely browse through their bedding range, especially the Egyptian cotton duvets. Equally alluring are the bathroom essentials such as towels and mats in prints and quirky designs. The brand has always been known for its emphasis on wellness making their apothecary range of fragrance diffusers, aroma candles, room sprays and sleep burner gift sets very special. PRICE ₹1,499 onwards (bedding); ₹999 onwards (bath range); ₹799 onwards (apothecary collection) AT www.marksandspencer.in…

Much like your wardrobe your home too requires that seasonal makeover. And there’s no better season than spring to have fun with playful motifs, fresh colours and beautiful fabrics. So, where should you start? With the furnishings, of course. They are a quick and relatively inexpensive way to give your home a completely new look. New Idea If you are looking for a creative way to introduce home fabrics then turn to buntings just like these from House of Ekam. “Buntings are a great inexpensive way to add a pop of colour and whimsy to your garden, balcony or even the bedroom. They are multipurpose, easy to care for and offer a unique look,” says Tanvi Agarwal, founder, House of Ekam. PRICE ₹499 (zero-waste tropical safari buntings) AT www.houseofekam.com Not…

The brief from the client was that the house was to have a traditional South Indian vibe with modern amenities. The home has a lot of colour, artworks and quirks. The house needed to represent their roots and though it was a holiday home they wanted it to have a sense of home—comfortable and energetic. It’s a plot area of 3,000 sq ft and carpet area of 2,500 sq ft. The 2BHK standalone holiday home is nestled in the hills of the Sahyadri Mountains surrounded by green landscape on all four sides, in Khopoli, the outskirts of Mumbai. The Layout As you enter the house you are welcomed by a beautiful Ganesha wooden statue adorned by intricate South Indian temple detailed brass elements, accentuated by an Indian rustic long mirror…

Anyone familiar with the Satya Paul aesthetic knows how it revels in bringing something new and fresh. Their new home line does not disappoint. Marking the launch of a new store in Delhi’s iconic Khan Market, the range includes cushions, table runners, and wallpapers. Nature takes centre stage here. Indian flowers such as mogra appear as elegant motifs through the pieces. We also loved the playful monkeys, botanical accents and the psychedelic patterns. Bringing the focus on the art of craft while giving it a modern semantic, we found this one refreshing and fun. PRICE on request…