Whatever may be Prime Minister Narendra Modis actual opinion about Indian Muslims, political and diplomatic calculations have compelled him to project a change in his approach toward them. In his first exclusive interview given to an international channel after assuming charge as the premier, Modi laid emphasis on Indian Muslims patriotism, who according to him, will live and die for India. Prospects of their positive response to an earlier call by Al-Qaeda leader for joining this terrorist group, according to Modi, are delusional. It may be recalled while campaigning for the parliamentary elections; Modi did go overboard in propagating his secular image. Yet, Modi did not make any special effort to project his approach regarding the patriotism of Indian Muslims similar to that displayed recently. Modi has been known for keeping a distance from media. Not surprisingly, he did not react immediately or even within a few days after an Al-Qaeda leader expressed his intentions of opening a branch of his group in India. Modis first interview to the CNN, therefore, is not simply symbolic of an apparent shift in his approach toward Indian Muslims. Through this interview, Modi has probably used the media to promote his positive image. Some hard bargaining reportedly preceded this exclusive interview. According to sources, Modi agreed to give this interview only after reaching an agreement on questions that should be hurled at him. Of the roughly 16 questions asked, around two referred to Al-Qaeda and Indian Muslims. The crux of the interview was on Indias economy, foreign policy and whether it can emerge as an important rival to China. Nevertheless soon after the interview, maximum importance and coverage was accorded to Modis comments on Indian Muslims and his stand on Al-Qaeda leaders approach toward them. Undeniably, a media-wing played its role in taking Modis interview ahead of his trip to the US. Modi had earlier been denied visa to the US because of 2002 Gujarat carnage, targeting Muslims in this state when he was the chief minister. During the interview, CNN interviewer Fareed Zakaria highlighted this point. The full transcript of the interview was officially released in Hindi later in the week on Sept. 21. The English version released was brief with no reference to the CNNs anchor commenting on Modi having been earlier denied visa to US because of the Gujarat pogrom. From this angle, irrespective of whatever his actual stand was regarding Indian Muslims, Modi used this platform to try convincing the world about his having no doubt about their patriotism. Failure of some BJP extremists communal campaign in by-polls held recently made it probably all the more politically important for Modi to convince India and rest of the world about the apparent distance he is keeping from communal terrorists linked with the saffron brigade. Stating a few lines on patriotism of Indian Muslims was apparently viewed politically and diplomatically as the most convincing move in this direction. Securing attention in the media and trying to reach out to several political and diplomatic circles have been Modis key motives behind his decision to give an exclusive interview to an international channel. It is too early to predict as to whether Modi has succeeded in having the political and diplomatic impact that he desires. He has certainly succeeded in propagating what he wants India and rest of the world to believe that he has no doubts about Indian Muslims patriotism. But this tactic does not guarantee the response desired by Modi from the targeted audience. Email: [emailprotected]

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Fenced Off - Luiz Fernando Sereno Penna, NZ. First Place Children's Section.

GOOD AS GOLD: Luiz Fernando Sereno Penna took out first place in the childrens section for Fenced

Linwood designer Sebastian Denize won first place in the Bizarre Bra section for Re-Decked a bra made from broken skateboards.

A rebuild-inspired creation by a North Canterbury designer received an honourable mention at the World of WearableArt (WOW) awards. Two Cantabrians scooped top prizes at the annual WOW awards in Wellington last night. Amberley-based designer Luiz Fernando Sereno Penna, originally from Brazil, entered two pieces in the children's colour section - Fenced Off claimed the top prize and the other gained an honourable mention.

The bright-orange garment was made from plastic safety fences and intended to depict the frustration of people affected by the Christchurch rebuild. His second garment, Life in the Shadowy Depths, created from cups, bottles, spoons and cord, was inspired by deep-sea creatures that evolve to survive where the sun's rays never shine.

Linwood designer Sebastian Denize wowed the judges with his design called Re-Decked - a garment made from recycled skateboards - which took out first place in the Bizarre Bra section. This was the second WOW win for Denize, who last year teamed up with Jo Drysdall and won second prize in the Man Unleashed category.

WOW founder Dame Suzie Moncrieff said this year had been one of the hardest competitions to judge because of the "high calibre of work in the show". "Even after 26 years, I continue to be surprised and inspired," she said. She was "truly amazed" by the creativity shown this year and said the wide range of materials used "never ceases to impress".

The Brancott Estate Supreme WOW Award went to Poly Nation by New Zealand designer Kate MacKenzie, and US designer Lynn Christiansen bagged the runner-up prize. The WOW awards attracted 166 entries from designers from China, Taiwan, Qatar, Denmark and Australia.

- The Press

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Macklemore may be getting back to the basics on his own music, but when he teamed up with Fences for Arrows, his verse was anything but basic.

The Thrift Shop rapper hooked up with his old friend, Seattle artist Chris Mansfield (a.k.a. Fences), for the collaboration, which was produced by Ryan Lewis. It didnt seem like Chris, who co-wrote the track Ten Thousand Hours for Macklemore & Ryan Lewis debut album, The Heist, had to do much convincing to get the hip-hop star to lend him a couple verses all it took was a simple phone call.

I called him on my cell phone I think you were coming back from a water park or something and he said yeah, Fences said backstage at the iHeartRadio Music Festival. So, we did it.

And the rest is history. Macklemore gets open and honest on his verses on the song, rapping about the downfalls of fame and getting blinded by this limelight.

I was really nervous, Fences said about hearing Macklemores raps for the first time. And I put my computer by my window in Brooklyn and I lit a cigarette and I listened all nervous, and I was like, Oh my god I almost cried. It was so good because he said a lot of things, powerful stuff.

And it doesnt look like Macklemore, who wrote the first verse of the song back in December of last year, has come to terms with his battle with fame. At iHeartRadio, he told MTV News that he still feels very much in that headspace.

I think a lot of it is still relevant, he said. Because I wrote the second verse later than that, and I think a lot of it is still there, it might be for awhile.

Christina Garibaldi has been an on-camera reporter for MTV News since 2011. When not interviewing or writing about her favorite stars, she keeps herself busy with baby animal videos and boy bands.

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New rules aim to clear the air on border disputes.

Recent changes to the law will make it easier to love your neighbour or at least not fight with them over the back fence.

But they will also mean property owners who border parks or reserves can expect to foot big bills for fixing their fence because their local council is no longer obliged to chip in.

Neighbours commonly fall out over the condition, kind and cost of replacing fences but the Fences Amendment Bill 2014 updating the original 1968 act, which takes effect this week, should pre-empt some of those issues.

Key changes to fence laws include shifting the onus of liability for fences from the property's occupier to its owner and requiring adjoining owners to contribute equally to a "sufficient" dividing fence, a change that has exempted councils from responsibility.

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"Previously councils were deemed as occupiers under section 3 of the old fences act. Now the law specifically excludes municipal councils," Tisher Liner FC Law partnerPhillip Leaman said.

That may not prevent the councils from agreeing to contribute, but they no longer have a legal obligation to do so, he said.

Many of Melbourne's parks and reserves are owned by local municipalities.

The amended laws also set out new rules for notifying neighbours, determining boundaries and carrying out and paying for urgent fencing works.

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