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IN BRIEF BJP unhappy with interlocutors BJP is not happy with the choice of the three interlocutors for mediating in Kashmir problem, saying they lack stature and would not be given importance by the separatists who may feel they do not carry enough clout to influence the government. – (PTI)

US prepares against 26/11 style attacks As the terror alert of an alQaeda backed attack in Europe continues, the New York police carried out a drill today to prepare against attacks on the lines of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks. – (PTI)

GAMES LIGHT UP INDIA, FINALLY PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Dancers perform during the Commonwealth Games closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in New Delhi on Thursday. Middle: Singers Kailash Kher and Zila Khan perform onstage with other Indian artistes. Right: A colourful dance sequence which left the crowd spellbound.

A dazzling laser show and a musical extravaganza tonight marked the finale of the Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event hosted by India which crowned itself with sporting glory by winning an unprecedented 101 medals.

Skies over the national capital lit with multi-colour laser beams and fireworks as part of 160minute closing ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium filled to capacity of 60,000 cheering sports lovers including VicePresident Mohammad Hamid Ansari, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi as well as other sundry VIPs.

The ceremony though was not even close to the spectacle witnessed at the opening ceremony.

INDIA’S RECORD From 1 to 101 It all started with a sole bronze in 1934 in the second edition of the Commonwealth Games and now India has finally breached the 100mark in the medals tally of the event in the latest edition to occupy the second position.

India had finished fourth in the medal table of the last two editions and this is the country’s best performance ever in the event.

The country grabbed 10 medals in 1966, 16 in 1982, 25 in 1998 and 49 in 2006.

Meet demands by Oct 29, GBA warns government

Now, diet food in select KRCL trains

all villages that have opted for such a category. These two demands have to be met ending October 29, she stated.

GBA has also demanded to issue orders to the District Collectors and the TCP Department to enforce the court orders on infrastructure and call the first meeting of the committee set up for review of Goa TCP Act, 1974.

Sounding perturbed, many of the representatives who spoke today at the Azad Maidan, here, said enough notices have been given to the Government on the RP and now it was time people showed them the door at the next elections.

Martins said people have waited patiently for promises and assurances to be fulfilled.

In the wake of failure of the Government to meet people’s promises they have now decided to re-launch their agitation, she as-

The Konkan Railway Corporation Limited (KRCL) has launched diet food in select trains, a senior railway official said today.

“Since the time we have introduced diet food, we are getting good response. There is a section of people who are conscious about their diet even in the journey,” KRCL’s Public Relation Manager Baban Ghatge told PTI. The diet food is really clicking and is currently introduced on Konkan Kanya Express and Mandovi Express on stations like Chiplun, Ratnagiri, Thivim, Karmali and Margao.

The railway pantry offers a host of menu for taste buds without compromising on calories. Juices, coconut water, green tea and soya milk in beverages are available in the train, he said.

“For breakfast one can enjoy oatmeal, cornflakes, egg white omelette, wheat upma, etc.

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

The Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) on Thursday warned the Government ending October 29, 2010, if appropriate notifications were not issued and published in the Official Gazette over some of their demands and the first meeting of the committee set up for review of TCP Act wasn’t held it would work to bring about a change in the Government.

Sabina Martins, once again in the memorandum submitted today, reiterated for notification of all eco-sensitive zones, at least the ones shown in draft RP 2021, like steep slopes, forested areas, paddy fields, mangroves, wetlands, lakes and ponds.

Martins said another demand for which GBA wants a notification to be issued was that of the VP3 status with 50 FAR in

“People have waited patiently for promises and assurances to be fulfilled. In the wake of failure of the Government to meet people’s promises we have now decided to re-launch our agitation.”

— Sabina Martins

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One of the demands of the GBA is the implementation of the High Court order prohibiting development of multi-dwelling units till the necessary infrastructure like roads, electricity, (Continued on page 10)

PTI PANJIM, OCT 14

Colourful start to Goa ITM HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

The Goa International Travel Mart got off to a colourful start today at Bandodkar grounds, Campal, Panjim with a showcase of Goa’s cultural folk dance and music depicting the vibrancy and spirit of the coastal State.

The four-day event was inaugurated by chief guest Governor S S Sidhu in the presence of Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar, GTDC Chairman Shyam Satardekar, Tourism Secretary Dr M Modassir and Pradip Madhavji – former chairman of Thomas Cook, India.

In his key note address, Pradip Madhavji said that Goa needs to identify new areas to attract tourists.

“Goa is a leading holiday destination but to continue projecting the State as a destination for tomorrow we need to identify audiences and target geographical areas from where we can attract tourists,” Madhavji stated.

Further, he said, “ITM is a wonderful initiative by the State government and will aid in marketing Goa as a premier destination.”

Over 200 national and international buyers, travel and trade

industry honchos and tourism board members descended onto the shores of coastal State to experience a slice of brand Goa – ITM Goa, which aims to boost tourism related business in the State is jointly organised by the State Department of tourism, India Tourism, Travel and Tourism Association of Goa and the Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Over 80 participants will showcase their services and network with the industry associates over the next four days.

Buyers from 12 countries including Singapore, South Africa, Canada, UK, Italy, Poland, Russia, UAE, Thailand and Brazil are participating in ITM Goa 2010.

Important tourism bodies like the Indian Association of Tour Operators (IATO), Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI), Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and the Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTO) are also participating in the event. l Goa’s addictive nature attracts back visitors ...

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As at the grand opening ceremony 12 days ago, all the controversies that had dogged the Games — corruption, filth,

INDIA ENDS SECOND G Australia 74 India 38 England 37 Canada 26 S Africa 12

S 54 27 59 17 11

B TOTAL 48 176 36 101 45 141 32 75 10 33

It has not been an easy path and India has reached this milestone by a slow and steady rise over the years.

India have participated in 14 of the 18 editions, the first time being in London, 1934 when it was known as the British Empire Games.

snakes, mismanagement — were momentarily forgotten because some 5000 athletes from 71 countries had sportingly

competed for 826 medals of which India won 101, including 38 gold, its highest ever,

Saina wins b’ton gold

INDIA ROUTED IN HOCKEY

Top seed Saina Nehwal became the first woman Indian shuttler to win a gold medal in the Commonwealth Games after a gruelling three-game victory over Malaysian Mew Choo Wong in the individual badminton event here today.

World number three Saina bounced back from a game down to battle past Wong 1921 23-21 21-13 in a nervewrecking 70-minute title clash.

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India’s dream of registering their maiden hockey gold in the Commonwealth Games came down crashing as world champions Australia spanked the home team 8-0 to win their fourth consecutive gold in the quadrennial event.

With this win, Australia reigned supreme winning all four editions of hockey competitions at the Games since the sport made its debut in Kuala Lumpur in 1998.

Yeddy wins vote PTI BANGALORE, OCT 14

Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa today expectedly won a vote of confidence in the truncated State Assembly, a victory which will depend on the High Court’s decision on the disqualification of 16 MLAs. Facing the second trial of strength in four days, Yeddyurappa’s motion expressing confidence in his council of ministers was carried by 106 votes supporting it and 100 against.

The BJP had the support of

105 MLAs and an Independent MLA, while Congress had 73, JD(S) 27 in a House of 206.

The proceedings were orderly and the vote was taken through head count unlike the pandemonium that surrounded Monday’s controversial vote that was declared passed by a voice vote.

One Independent MLA, who was with the Opposition on Monday, sided with the Government today.

Earlier, Speaker K G Bopaiah rejected a plea of the Leader of Opposition Siddaramaiah for postponing today’s vote.

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Margao blast accused knock HC doors for speedy trial HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

The accused in the Margao bomb blast case has knocked the doors of the high court seeking day-to-day trial of the case, even as the South Goa Sessions court on Thursday examined a police driver in connection with the case.

Accused Dhananjay Ashtekar has filed a petition in the high court seeking day-to-day trial of the case after the sessions court had rejected the plea of the accused for day-to-day trial.

His lawyer, Adv Sandeep Punaleykar told newsmen that the NIA Act mandates constitution of a special court to try such cases, adding that the high court has till date not constituted the special court to conduct dayto-day trial of the case. “We expect the high court to issue certain directions, if not constitute a special court so that the

trial is expedited”, he added.

He pointed out that accused Prashant Ashtekar and Dilip Mangaonkar has also moved the high court for bail. “Accused Prashant Ashtekar is released on bail as he is required in the offence of destroying evidence, which is bailable”, Adv Punalyekar added Meanwhile, the South Goa sessions court on Thursday examined the driver of Margao police station in connection with the bomb blast case.

PC driver G B D’Mello told the court that the two persons lying injured at the blast site were lifted to the Hospicio hospital by the police staff in the Gypsy van.

He submitted that Margao PI Santosh Desai also reached Hospicio after the injured were brought to the hospital, adding that he saw the vehicle of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat en-

tering the hospital while he was heading back to the police station.

During his cross examination, the PC driver said after he headed to the Margao police station from Hospicio to wash the vehicle and later went to the site of the bomb blast.

“After some time, PI Santosh Desai also came to the spot from Hospicio hospital. I took about half an hour to wash the Gypsy vehicle at the police station. Soon after washing the vehicle, I went to the spot again”, he said.

When asked further on the presence of PI Desai, he said he do not remember after how much time PI Desai came to the spot and when PI Desai finally left the spot.

The examination of PI Desai was scheduled on Thursday, but could not take place after he sent a sick note.

Gold chain snatched from Corlim resident

Margao Civic officials not game for alloting house numbers to illegal structures

HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, OCT 14

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

Robbers snatched a gold chain worth over Rs 50,000 from a 58year-old resident of Mollar-Corlim in the wee hours of Monday.

According to reports, the incident occurred when Sebastiao Rodrigues was on his way home after finishing his second shift early Monday morning.

Three masked persons, who were standing at the road passing from the highway at Mollar to Corlim, caught Rodrigues and snatched the gold chain from his neck.

Speaking to Herald, Ro drigues said: “Three unknown persons wearing masks caught me and took me at the side of the road. One person caught my neck, while the other two caught my hands and took away the gold chain from my neck and after throwing me in the bushes, they fled away from the site,” said Rodrigues.

Call it an eyewash or a farce with an eye on vote bank politics, Margao Municipal Council’s controversial move to allot house numbers to illegal structures dotting across the Commercial capital has come a cropper.

For the second time in recent years, drive by overzealous City Fathers to allot house number under the pretext of generating revenue by way of house tax has failed to find favour with the Civic authorities.

More than 3000 illegal households in the Commercial capital were assessed for house tax by engaging manpower – which has cost the Civic body around Rs three lakh.

But, the files pertaining to the assessment are gathering dust in the Civic body, with Civic officials reluctant to allot them the house numbers.

“These structures are illegal in nature.

Assessment of these houses have not found favour with the authorities”, remarked a Civic official.

The ruling group of Councilors had pressed hard to allot these houses house number, having promised their voters to

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

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Governor S S Sidhu presents a memento to Pradip Madhavji – former chairman of Thomas Cook, India, during the inaugural of International Travel Mart-Goa, in Panjim. Also present are GTDC Chairman Shyam Satardekar and Tourism Director Swapnil Naik. Photo by Rozario Estibeiro

Two years ago the State Government extended Dayanand Social Security Scheme (DSSS) to HIV positive but till date very few have availed of the benefit under the scheme.

According to the Social Welfare Department just six persons infected with HIV are currently availing the benefit of the scheme even as figures state that the population of HIV infected persons in the state is 13000 plus.

While there are many HIV positive who may be in need of monitory help of Rs 1000 paid monthly by the government yet the response for the scheme has been poor.

Officials say the patients are not coming forward to take benefit under the scheme for they fear risk of exposing their HIV positive status as they have to run from pillar to post for the hectic documentation process.

The applicants need to obtain supporting document that need to be attached along with the application.

Dr Pradeep Padwal, Director of Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) says they have taken care to ensure that HIV positive status of the applicant is not revealed.

However, Jaffar Inamdar of Positive Lives India (PLI), an NGO

The Nagaland State Commission for Women (NSCW) has sought detailed report from their Goa counterpart about the raid on alleged busting of inter-state sex racket involving Nagaland girls.

NSWC chairperson Sano Vamuzo has asked for the report from the Goa SCW in a formal communication today. GSCW on the other hand has flashed a letter to the Women police station to furnish a report on the raid it carried out at a ‘Lotus’ beauty parlour at Porvorim on September 9.

Sources said that the NSCW has expressed concern whether six Naga girls who are rescued and lodged at Merces protective home are really involved in the alleged flesh trade or are falsely implicated.

“The chairperson (Vamuzo)

n Sources said that the NSCW has expressed concern whether six Naga girls who are rescued and lodged at Merces protective home are really involved in the alleged flesh trade or are falsely implicated. has also asked the GSCW to assist the girls in every possible way and submit the report whether they were illegally detained or not…In the meantime, they have already launched an inquiry on their own in this matter,” sources told Herald.

GSCW Chairperson Ezilda Sapeco, when contacted told

Herald that the commission has asked the women police station to submit details of the entire raid and Sub Divisional Magistrate report within four days.

The raid was executed after three Mizoram girls working at the beauty parlour left the work on October 4 and reportedly informed Mizoram NGO and police about the activities here.

The police team rescued 11 girls from Mizoram, Nagaland and Belgaum who are allegedly victims of human trafficking.

Five boys including the parlour owner Mahalaxmi Mishra were arrested for trafficking and pushing the girls into flesh trade.

They have applied for bail in the Children’s Court, which will be heard next week.

It may be recalled that Mizoram police on Wednesday sought production warrant to take custody of the lady owner for questioning.

BJP-backed candidates seek Sudden rains disrupt life in Old Goa divine help in Margao civic polls HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, OCT 14

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

BJP-backed candidates on Thursday sought blessings of Margao’s Presiding Deity, Lord Damodar at Pimpalkatta, even as BJP leaders vowed not only to provide a non-corrupt and stable Margao Municipal Council, but win the Margao seat in the coming Assembly polls.

Fatorda MLA Damu Naik and BJP leaders, Rupesh Mahatme and Sharmad Raiturcar accompanied the candidates to Pimpalkatta to offer the sacred coconut to Lord Damodar.

Rupesh Mahatme later told newsmen that the BJP has fielded candidates in 17 wards and is supporting three other candidates in Margao. “The party-backed list of candidates

HIV+ persons show least interest in DSS scheme HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

get the job done during their tenure, but in vain.

Margao Municipal Chief Officer, Prasanna Acharya said he is not aware of these files since he had said no for allotting house numbers for these structures during his earlier stint as Chief Officer.

It is learnt that instead of taking a decision on these files, the Civic body referred the matter to the Director of Municipal Administration for a decision, but the DMA wrote back to the Council seeking to know why the decision has not been taken at the level

of the Civic body.

When contacted, MMC Chairperson Savio Coutinho argued that the exercise was carried out in the interest of the Council. “We wanted to bring thousands of these households under the tax net since they were paying no taxes, but were still enjoying all civic amenities like other tax payers. It is for the Civic authorities to take a final call on the matter”, he added.

Notwithstanding the eyebrows raised over the move to bring the illegal houses under the tax net, Coutinho says the exercise would have fetched the Civic body revenue lakhs of rupees by way of house tax. “We had plans to generate the revenue from these houses by collecting arrears of the last 10 years But, the Civic administration dilly dallied on the proposal”, he added.

Incidentally, a similar exercise was undertaken by the previous Council, but the files are confined to the dusty racks in the Civic body. An amount of Rs five lakh was spent on the exercise to engage private individuals, with Civic officials saying the amount has literally gone in the drain.

Girls involved in flesh trade or not, Naga women’s panel seeks report

Goa’s addictive nature attracts back visitors One of India’s foremost tourism industry expert feels that Goa is addictive and that’s the reason why state has no issues in getting repeat clientele.

Delivering key note address at the inaugural ceremony of ITM Goa 2010, Pradip Madhavji, ex-Chairman, Thomas Cook said that the visitors are satisfied and therefore they return back.

“Goa is addictive and that is why there is large number of repeat visitors come here.

Satisfied visitors are your best ambassadors,” Madhavji said.

He said that the availability of multi lingual guides is must for the tourism destinations.

“We need guides who know Chinese language as tourists from China are going to come in a big way to India,” Madhavji said.

The industry expert said that `gone are the days when tourists used to come for three to four weeks.’

“Now they are here for seven to eight weeks,” he added.

Madhavji said that the tourism inflow will rise if issues related to visa are settled.

“Issuing visa for travelers to India should be streamlined and made much faster,” he said.

The expert had a word of praise for immigration facility at Mumbai international airport. He said that the facility is quickest in the world as the passenger is cleared within an average time of one minute.

“First impression is last impression,” he said adding that hassle-free immigration is a good welcome for the tourist in the country.

n We wanted to bring thousands of these households under the tax net since they were paying no taxes, but were still enjoying all civic amenities like other tax payers. It is for the Civic authorities to take a final call on the matter --- MMC Chairperson

working for HIV infected people, says what the infected persons find troublesome is obtaining income certificate and residence certificate from local authorities.

“Most of the HIV infected persons, who are really in need of some monitory help are from outside Goa. But, they do not posses any documents, not even a ration card, though they are residing in Goa for many years now,” says Inamdar.

Jaishree, who works for Zindagi, an NGO that works for HIV/AIDS also echoed similar sentiments.

According to her the main problem of the HIV infected potential applicants is they do not have proper documents.

Also, as they from outside Goa, it is too difficult for them to obtain required documents.

“Even if a person is staying for last twenty twenty-five years, it is difficult for him to get a residence certificate from local authority,” she says further adding, it is an experience of HIV infected that the authorities ask far too many questions.

The application for availing DSSS benefit has to be supported with residence certificate and income certificate. Currently, GSACS has about twenty applications pending which it will be forwarded to Social Welfare department after scrutiny.

will be announced in a day or two”, he said.

Replying to a question, he said BJP-led panel will strive to provide a non-corrupt and stable Council to the Margao citizens.

“The name of Margao took a severe beating in the last five years. We appeal to the citizens of Margao to support the BJPbacked candidates to provide a stable and non-corrupt council”, he said.

Mahatme said that the garbage problem facing the city has been lingering now for the last 3-4 years, adding “we will solve this garbage problem, but most importantly, our panel will also solve the corruption plaguing the Civic body”.

Replying to a question, Mahatme said he has been forced

to contest from ward no 20 after his ward was reserved for OBC candidate this time. “In the last Municipal polls, the geographical boundary of my ward was changed in such a manner that it was reserved for women. This time, my ward is reserved for OBC candidate”, he said, adding that he has been forced to contest from Ward No 20 due to manipulation of the wards by the powers that be.

He issued a warning to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat not to take the BJP for granted in the 11 wards falling in Margao constituency, adding that the BJP’s target is not only to win the Municipal polls, but lay the ground for the coming Assembly polls.

Heavy rains disrupted normal life in Ribandar, Old Goa, Corlim and surrounding areas on Thursday evening with rain water entering shops and other business establishments.

The rains which started at about 5 pm caught a number of people off-guard, as people who were on their way back home from Panjim to Ponda had to take shelter at various place along the Ribandar-Corlim highway.

As no proper drainage system is made available along the Old Goa-Corlim highway at Old Goa near St Xavier’s Residency at Madkaikar Classic, rain water entered the shops and other business establishments.

Over six shops had to face the brunt of the rains, as rain

Housing Board to reduce plot size to benefit middle class SHWETA KAMAT PANJIM, OCT 14

A distant dream of having an affordable housing plot from Goa Housing Board can be reality in near future with the board deciding to trim its size of plots almost by half.

High level sources stated that the board will provide 150 sq mts plot in its next phases as against the current trend of giving 300 sq mts or 280 sq mts land.

“With the land prices sky rocketing, having such a big plot becomes unaffordable for the lower middle class families. If plots are given to higher middle class or rich people, the basic aim of having the board itself gets defeated,” board officials stated.

The official, who refused to come on record due to current Code of Conduct, said that the land acquisition process for huge properties is going on at three places – Morjim, Colvale and Pernem.

“Once the land is acquired, the smaller size plots would be demarked and made available for the people who are in need of housing,” he said adding that it will take one or one and half year for the land acquisition formalities to be completed.

The board has been facing criticism in recent past for overpricing their plots during the

Asks govt to pay dues Goa Housing Board has asked the state government to pay the pending dues which have been accumulated since decades after land acquisition for Kadamba Transport Corporation Limited (KTCL) and Inspector General of Prisons (IGP).

Senior board official said that Rs 3 crore is pending from the KTCL while Rs 8 crore from IGP for their central jail facility at Colvale.

The board has written to the state government and concerned bodies reminding them about the dues, which has been pending since decades.

“We have a loan liability of Rs 34 crore on which interest of Rs 1.5 crore is paid to life auction.

Clarifying over the issue, official said that just one third of the plots are auctioned while two third are given on first-cumfirst-serve (FCFS) basis and on the lots.

“When plots are allotted on FCFS basis and lots, they are given at a no-loss-no-profit basis. Which means they are given out at cheaper rates and the board doesn’t benefit any-

Insurance corporation annually,” he said adding that if board recovers its dues than it will help to get out of red.

When asked, KTCL Chairman Deepak Dhawalikar said that they have not received any letter from the board.

But at the same time he also agreed that corporation due to its weak financial situation failed to pay the dues amounting to crores of rupees to various departments.

“We have already asked the state government to settle various bills which are supposed to be paid by the corporation.

It is now between government and housing board to settle the issue,” he stated. thing,” he said.

As such, the corporation in order to make up for the financial liability suffered after selling plots for no profit has to auction one third at a market price.

Official said that the plots in places like Mapusa are auctioned for something around Rs 4,000 to Rs 16,000 per square metres.

“When we earn through auctioning than only we can provide cheap plots for others,” he stated.

Rain water enters some of the shops at Old Goa on Thursday evening.

water entered the shops and damaged some of their business items.

Locals from Old Goa too had a tough time moving in the locality, as some locals were seen

Photo by Kanzil Rodrigues

moving through the knee-deep water. The drains are choked up at the site of the highway.

Varicose veins ails senior traffic police personnel VIBHA VERMA PANJIM, OCT 14

Manning the increasing chaotic vehicular traffic flow is indeed not an easy task and moreover when it has to be performed tolerating all weather conditions.

Physical stress is more common among the traffic squad and if neglected it could lead to acute problems.

Goa Traffic police are prone to chronic venous disease and varicose veins ailment as they stand on the roadside for longer time, at times without enough water.

The medical practitioners attending these cops in white and blue uniform say that many traffic personnel who are on the verge of retirement face this problem.

“Earlier they kept on neglecting symptoms of varicose veins, which starts with symptoms like blood pooling in the legs that can cause swelling and pains,” Police Medical Officer (PMO) Dr Kalpana Mahatme said.

The problem, she said, is though not much prevalent amongst the younger cops as they are health conscious and consult doctors even after small neck or leg pain.

n The medical practitioners attending these cops in white and blue uniform say that many traffic personnel who are on the verge of retirement face this problem.

The PMO does handle one to two varicose veins cases among personnel over 45 years of age. “They neglected the symptoms in the early stage,” she added.

Varicose veins are basically a long term lifestyle ailment that involves presumptive treatment or fixing compression bandages to relive the pain. Dr Mahatme said a patient has to regularly visit a doctor and get treatment to prevent the ailment from growing into serious ulcers.

“I myself have come across such cases amongst Goa Police,” she said adding that the instances of varicose veins are on rise during summer season.

She receives around 4 to 5 such cases, every fortnight during the sunny season.

“The cases of ulcer are rare and they are treated either at clinic or in some extreme cases are referred to Goa medical college,” she said.

The younger generation seems to have remained much away although Dr Mahatme treating them has come across the instances of leg paining and oedema of ankle.

Knowing that such instances can partially cripple state’s law enforcing force, Goa police have distributed pamphlets amongst the cadre in Hindi.

“We usually ask them not to have hot water bath, spray cold water on their legs, exercise and massage the legs in upwards direction for proper blood flow and other precautions,” she said.

Goa has 273 traffic police who are overburdened with the work. Superintendent of Police (Traffic) Arvind Gawas said that the recruitment for more policemen is in the process. “Additional force of 157 policemen is already sanctioned,” he said adding that the manpower availability considering the traffic load is less.

“They usually have to work in two shifts. The first shift starts at 7 am to 2 pm and second 2 pm to 9 pm,” the SP said.

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CM failed people of Goa, says GBA HERALD REPORTER PANJIM OCT 14

Goa Bachao Abhiyan on Thursday ridiculed Chief Minister Digambar Kamat for avoiding them over the Regional Plan 2021, even as it submitted a memorandum to his Officer on Special Duty late evening at the official residence in Altinho, here.

The CM remained out of public glare for the entire day and was even conspicuous by his absence at the International Travel Mart, here, at Campal, here. A senior police official was heard telling reporters outside the official residence Kamat had left for Delhi yesterday.

Joint Secretary Miguel Braganza said they had taken an appointment for today seven days prior and it was the CM’s duty to meet the GBA delegation over their legitimate demand.

Earlier, representatives from different villages took pot-shots at the CM and the authorities concerned over the delay in finalisation of RP. Most of them also spoke in strong terms about bringing a sweeping change in the Government at the next elections.

“CM you are a liar and a coward. Where is the plan?” quest i o n e d Ve n i t a C o e l h o , a scriptwriter from the village of Moira. Goa Foundation’s Dr Claude Alvares urged the people not to let their guard down at this juncture and feel demoralised because victory was near.

He spelt out the several victories people had to their credit because of agitations that made the Government take note. At one point of time during his speech he went on to call those in power as crooked b******.

Dr Alvares maintained the government had already notified the draft RP 2021 and it had the same value as that of the new RP, which is yet to be finalised with a few changes. He ridiculed the disappearance of project files from panchayat offices and lambasted the CM too for doing a disappearing act like these today.

GBA treasurer Annand Madgavkar, Francis Rodrigues from Tiracol, Anthony D’Silva from Ambelim (Salcete), Uday Malvankar from Tivim, Swati Kerkar from Keri (Ponda), Zarina D’Cunha of Nuvem, Dr Jaynath Dulapkar, Durgadas Gaonkar of

GAKUVED, John Philp Pereira from Verna and Aravind Bhatikar were the others who expressed their angst against the Government in their short speeches.

At around 6.15 pm after the meeting at the Azad Maidan wounded the people who had gathered began their march to the CM’s residence under the banner of GBA and led by its convenor Sabina Martins. However, they were stopped near the Panjim Church Square by a large posse of policemen who had barricaded the entire road leading to Cortim.

What ensued as a result of the police barricading was an irritating traffic snarl that inconvenienced motorists eager to get to their homes during the peak hours. There were small instances of heated exchanges between the police and individuals over the lastminute and uninformed traffic diversion.

The road remained blocked by the police for over half-anhour till the delegation of the GBA consisting of 15 members had submitted the memorandum to the CM’s OSD at his official residence.

Valpoi poll: BJP, Cong working overtime in bid to gain advantage HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, OCT 14

Valpoi by-election has reached a feverish pitch, as both the candidates, Vishwajeet Rane (Congress) and Santosh Haldankar (BJP), are working round the clock to ensure their victory.

Rane is seen busy conducting corner meetings in the panchayat areas and in the wards of Valpoi Municipal Council (VMC), where he is stressing on development works he has carried out during the last three years in Valpoi constituency.

Besides, he claims providing employment to about 2,000 youth from Sattari, women empowerment and implementation

of various government schemes.

Rane is seen canvassing with his supporters, including members of Sattari Yuva Morcha and members of Mahila Mandals. Interestingly, no Congress leaders are seen canvassing or accompanying him during the campaign.

BJP candidate Santosh Haldankar is seen busy conducting house-to-house campaign along with his supporters and local BJP leaders. He is alleging irregularities in the Rs 200 crore beautification project, which is underway in Valpoi town since the last two years.

During corner meetings, BJP senior leaders including North

Goa MP Shripad Naik, Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar, Govind Parvatkar, Ulhas Asnodkar, Vinay Tendulkar, Narhari Haldankar and others are seen guiding the BJP candidate.

BJP supporters are seen distributing pamphlets to the voters highlighting the issues are and even seen canvassing.

Interestingly, both the candidates have avoided conducting public meetings.

During corner meetings, Vishwajeet Rane claimed that he will win the election with a thumping majority and BJP will be wiped out from Valpoi constituency.

On the other hand, Haldankar claimed that people are fully convinced with the issues BJP has taken up for this election and will vote BJP candidate to teach a bitter lesson to Congress and its candidate.

When contacted, former VMC vice chairperson Umesh Gulelkar claimed that it is clear that in Valpoi Municipal area, Rane will get maximum votes.

Meanwhile, there are 17,912 voters, out of which 9,106 are male and 8,806 female. Valpoi constituency includes 10 wards of VMC and five panchayats, Bironda, Khotode, Guleli, Savorde and Nagargao.

Since the demarcation of Valpoi constituency in 1989, during the last five elections held in Valpoi, Congress candidates won two times, BJP candidates won two times and independent candidate once.

In 1989, Ashok Parob was elected on Congress ticket, in 1994 Narhari Haldankar (BJP), in 1999 Bandu Dessai (Congress), in 2002 Narhari Hald a n ka r ( B J P ) a n d i n 2 0 0 7 Vishwajeet Rane (Independent).

Migrant held for possessing charas HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

The anti narcotics sleuths seized Charas worth Rs 70,000 and arrested a migrant for his alleged involvement in drug peddling.

Officials informed that the alleged accused identified as Om Prakash (full name not known) was caught while supplying Charas to a decoy customer near a shack at Arambol, Pernem.

Acting on a tip-off, the team carried out the raid at about 2am on Thursday and nabbed him red-handed while supplying the packet of drugs to the decoy customer.

The 26-year-old youth from Madhya Pradesh reportedly came down to Goa one-year back to start an independent business here.

Mickky allowed to travel to Delhi HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

Former Tourism Minister, Mickky Pacheco was on Thursday granted permission by the South Goa Sessions court to travel to Delhi for a period of one month.

Pacheco’s lawyer Vivek Naik informed that the court has made it clear that there is no requirement for the former Minister to seek the court permission while traveling to other parts of the country and that he can intimate the investigating agency in this respect before leaving the state.

He said his client will have to now seek the court permission only while leaving the country.

The former Minister had sought the permission of the court to travel of Delhi for political reasons. He had twice before sought the court permission to travel to Delhi and abroad.

Govt names officers handling Porvorim water woes HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

The Government today has filed an affidavit giving the names of all concerned officers of the PWD, who would be responsible for, receiving the complaints of concerned citizens with regards to the Porvorim – Succorro water supply issue.

The State government on Thursday, has filed an affidavit as per directions of the High Court of Bombay at Goa, giving the names of all the concerned officers of the PWD who would be responsible for receipt of complaints from the citizens of Porvorim – Succoro, with regard to the shortage of water supply in that area.

It may be recalled that the High Court, had in a suo motu petition, taken up the issue of the water supply shortage in the Porvorim – Succorro area after several residents in those areas had complained of acute water shortage, and no action being taken with regard to the same by concerned authorities.

The Division Bench of the High Court comprising of Justice D G Karnik, and Justice F M Reis, had directed the state government to file an Affidavit giving the names of all the concerned P WD officers who would be responsible for receiving all the complaints from the concerned citizens of the affected areas. The State government has thus filed the affidavit on Thursday in compliance of the same.

Police clueless how kidnap accused possessed blade HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

The police team is yet to investigate on how the kidnap accused Sameer Sheikh had access to a broken blade piece, he used in an attempt to kill himself in the Children’s Court hall on Wednesday.

Panjim town police has registered a case of attempted suicide but his arrest formalities would be carried out only after

a kidnapping case against the alleged accused is complete.

“We will seek his transfer warrant in the attempted suicide case only after the probe in the kidnapping case against him is complete,” said Panjim police inspector Shivram Vaigankar.

The 24-year-old slit his throat with the blade piece after the Court president P V Sawikar remanded the former to judicial

custody for kidnapping his fouryear-old nephew from Mapusa, on September 15. He was subsequently rushed to the Goa Medical College but discharged soon after medical assistance.

“He attempted suicide because he was frustrated as he expected the Court would release him…We have confiscated the blade and will investigate on how he got an access to the blade, only after seeking his

transfer warrant,” the PI said.

The Mumbai-based alleged kidnapper earlier demanded ransom of Rs 50,000 from the child’s grandfather Salim Sheikh. A rag picker by profession, Salim filed a police complaint with Mapusa police station after which a team was formed and dispatched to Mumbai. He was later arrested in a trap laid by the police and brought to Goa.

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the land owners and after favourable negotiations had settled all their grievances and soon Section 6 will be published.

However, some groups and people’s representatives are trying to oppose the bypass and are trying to bring hurdles in the completion of the muchneeded project to solve the problem faced by people of Quepem with ulterior motives.

“I will fight tooth and nail and am ready to face any sort of challenge and opposition, but will see that bypass road from Tankwadda to Sirvoi becomes a reality,” stated Kavlekar sending a strong signal to the perpetrators.

“I will not allow mining ore transportation to start from Quepem Market till Section 6 is published,” he added.

He further stated that breathing dust-free air is a fundamental right of the Quepemkars which is being denied by the dust pollution created by mining trucks transporting iron ore via

Six panchas of Saligao Panchayat have served a no-confidence motion against Sarpanch Bholanath Ghadi Sankhalkar on Tuesday.

The six panchas led by Jack Anthony Coelho have accused Sarpanch Sankhalkar of not undertaking developmental works in the village, not taking the members into confidence and encouraging illegal activities.

The no-confidence notice was inwarded at the panchayat, while a copy was forwarded to the office of Block Development Officer.

Other signatories to the motion are Deputy Sarpanch Sushma Dayanand Mandrekar, Eknath Vassant Oraskar, Anisha Anil Parulekar, Somnath Tukaram Rane and Suhas Datta Mandrekar.

When contacted, Sarpanch Sankhalkar refuted the allegations of the members and said: “If I had undertaken illegal activities, why did they keep me as sarpanch for two long years? They must be having some sort of grievance against me for not falling prey to their illegal activities. However, I am a relaxed person now.”

HERALD CORRESPONDENT QUEPEM, OCT 14

Members of Giants Group of Porvorim along with the students of Sanjay School.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

PORVORIM(HC): Giants Group of Porvorim recently celebrated World Deaf Day with the students of Sanjay School at Porvorim.

On the occasion, competitions were organized for the students of different age groups. The members of the Giants Group Manohar Shetye, Vitthal Bhobe and Krishna Bhobe distributed prizes to the winners.

Speaking on the occasion, Giants Group of Porvorim President Gurunath Vernekar said disabled students should not get discouraged and frustrated.

“There are laws that give disabled students every right that a non-disabled student gets. The path may not be easy, but with grit and determination they can also lead a good life,” added Vernekar assuring the school all the help from Giants Group of Porvorim.

Earlier, Sanjay School Principal A Viegas welcomed the gathering and proposed the vote of thanks.

Wedyn does Goa proud again PANJIM (HND): Master Wedyn Noronha, 11 years, resident of Gharse Tower, Panjim, won the eighth place in the National Championship of MaRRS International Spelling Bee Competition 2009-10, held recently at Science City, Kolkata, from among the 300 and odd fifth and sixth standard students that participated from all over India.

Wedyn secured the first and third rank in the North Goa Interschool Championship and State Championship of MaRRS International Spelling Bee Competition 2009-10 respectively. Wedyn attributes his success to the tireless efforts of his mother Savita and the encouragement given by his father Erlick, both PWD Engineers, says a press release.

‘Leda’ opens at Colva

Quepem MLA Chandrakant Babu Kavlekar has warned that he will not allow mining to transport mineral ore via Quepem town till the file pertaining to bypass road from Tankwadda to Sirvoi is approved and Section 6 to that effect is notified.

It may be recalled that along with the Tankwasda-Sirvoi bypass, all other mining bypass has been kept in abeyance by the government.

In a press note, IDC Chairman Kavlekar stated that as a preventive measure and solution for the pollution caused by ore transportation via Quepem town, he had proposed a 7.5km bypass road for mining purpose and funds for the project were allotted by IDC. Section 4 for acquiring the land was published way back in December 2009 and some of the owners had filed their objections, but Quepem ML A Kavlekar himself interacted with

PFI demands suspension of cops HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

Condemning what it termed as an inhuman treatment meted out to an innocent student at Ponda, the Popular Front of India has demanded suspension of all the policemen involved in the gruesome act.

student’s assault Claiming that PSI Laxi Amonkar alongwith four constables brutally assaulted the student Sarfaraz Mulla at Ponda police station on a pretext of a complaint lodge by Afzal Mulla, the PFI has said the detailed inquiry should also be held to know the facts and involvement of bigwigs in the episode.

“The home town of Home Minister Ravi Naik has been in the news for lot of injustice done to the aam admi. One such case is of student Sarfaraz Mulla of Naga Masjif ”, PFI general secretary Shaikh Abdul Rauf said.

Illegal handcarts thrive in Margao market HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

The new lounge restaurant Leda opened at Colva.

PANJIM (HND): A new lounge restaurant, Leda, recently was opened near Colva Beach. Located just 100 mtrs from the beach, the mutli-cuisine restaurant offers a variety of continental and Indian food, and also boasts of a bar with a wide array of cocktails and drinks.

Dining experience here reflects Goan lifestyle, offering warmth in an elegant setting with an extensive wine list to raise the spirits adding up to a finest culinary experience Décor of the restaurant is creation off interior designer Rita Modi, with its subtle lighting, spectacular backdrop, fusion of colours and luxurious furnishings to create relaxed ambience. The lounge bar area has all the amenities including large LCD TVs featuring the sports activities around the world.

Leda lounge and restaurant also has live music with special band, Lynx playing every Thursday and on selected days.

Lalit’s new tech in wellness PANJIM (HND): ‘Rejuve’, the spa at Intercontinental, the Lalit Resort at Rajabaga, Canacona has introduced the latest and most advanced technology in beauty and body wellness.

This latest gadget called VIP Complex is multifunctional equipment for cellulite, premature ageing and a spectrum of beauty needs.

Some of the features include localized rapid slimming, muscle firming, body reshaping, rapid and full firming of each muscle bundles, enhancing skin tone etc. The equipment also assists lymphatic and venous drainage, beside prevention of premature ageing. The body conscious can also avail of figure reshaping benefits.

Guests can spend 30 to 60 mins in the spa under trained aesthetician for customised treatment.

Introductory offer for guests is Rs 2500. Spa is open from 7 am to 9 pm. For details call 2667777.

Mahabaleshwar to receive award PANJIM (HND): Hautan a Konkani Novel by Mahabaleshwar Sail, has been selected by the Board of Juries for the first Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar 2010, constituted by World Konkani Centre for outstanding konkani publication of the year.

Mahabaleshwar Sail is a Goa based Konkani author who hails from Majoli of Karwar District of Karnataka State. He has been conferred Sahitya Academy award (1993), Dr TMA Pai Award (1997), Goa Kala Academy (1989 and 1996), Katha Award (2007), Cultural Award of Goa Government (2006) and Literary Award of Goa Government (2007). Most of his works have been translated in to English, Marathi and Hindi Languages. The Vimala V Pai Vishwa Konkani Sahitya Puraskar carries a cash component of Rs 1 lakh and a citation which will be conferred to the author in a ceremony to be held shortly in Goa or Mangalore in November, according to a press release issued here.

With the Municipal bodies busy going to the polls, illegal hand carts and encroachments seems to be having a field day in the Margao markets.

That’s not all. Sources in the know said the Civic body is dragging its feet to seal a business premise despite illegalities coming to the fore during the renovation work.

If sources are to be believed, the same premises was sealed by the Civic body a month ago, but work continues inside the establishment, with report filed by the supervisors being thrown to the wind for reasons best known to the authorities.

As if everything goes on smoothly in the congested markets, one has not heard of any anti-encroachment drives carried out by the Market inspectors in recent times. A look into the markets, however, would reveal the worst, with goods being displayed in the passages or the passages encroached upon by unscrupulous traders with the MMC authorities turning the other way.

Sources said MMC Chief Officer Prasanna Acharya has taken serious note of the lethargy that has set in the Civic body and has called for stern action against the illegal hand carts and encroachments.

Besides the illegal hand carts that causes traffic obstructions, it is learnt that many handcarts selling fast food items have made their presence felt in the city with patronage from their political godfathers.

Pooja at Panjim HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

Goa State Cooperative Union Ltd, Panjim, has arranged Satayanaryan Mahapooja on October 19 at 11 am on the occasion of celebration of its 29th Annual Day at its premises at Dayanand Smriti Building, GF, Swami Vivekananda Rd Panjim.

Members and well wishers are invited for Tirtha Prasad between 1.30pm and 5.30 pm.

Quepem town.

“Enough is enough, as people in Quepem, students of some schools and secondary schools and even people visiting various religious places are suffering due to pollution caused by mining ore transporting trucks for a long period,” said Kavlekar.

“People of Quepem will not take things lying down anymore.

People have lost their patience.

The only solution to stop this pollution is the bypass road and expects the much-needed clearance to commence the work of this project as early as possible,” he said.

Extending his support for the Mission Bypass, he said he is supporting the proposals laid by them for constructing the bypass road from Kurdi, Rivona and Sanguem.

He said he had promised the much-needed bypass road to the people of Quepem and standing firm to his promise, he said he will fulfil that promise no matter who objects the project.

Domestic cylinders diverted in Cortalim, Sancoale HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, OCT 14

Large-scale usage of domestic gas cylinders for commercial use has been reported in various parts of Cortalim and Sancoale.

Speaking to Herald, villagers alleged that they have been facing shortage of cylinders since the cylinders are being diverted to the business establishments and to the unregistered migrants for higher price by their dealer.

“When we go to the dealers, many times we are told that the cylinders are over and not in stock,” a Cortalim resident told Herald and hoped that the officials from the civil supplies and the petroleum companies would act and set things right.

Confirming this, CortalimQuelossim Sarpanch Anthony Miranda said the panchayat had already acted on the people’s

complaint.

“We have forwarded complaints to the Mormugao BDO, HP officials more than a month ago and action is awaited,” Miranda told Herald.

Miranda also accused the dealers of selling cylinders to migrants who were residing in rented house for a price as high as Rs 400 per cylinder.

The sarpanch also informed that residents in places like Pazentar, Church Street in Cortalim were not being supplied cylinders and said that these people were facing hardships.

A couple of months ago, officials had raided some restaurants and domestic cylinders seized, but the malpractice had restarted.

The villagers hoped that the authorities would act swiftly and book the culprits and put an end to this malpractice.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 14

Doubling of railway line included in budget HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, OCT 14

The doubling of railway line project between Hospet-HubliLonda-Tinaighat-Vasco-da-Gama, covering 352 kms on Hubli Division of South Western Railway, has been included in the Railway Budget 2010-11 at a total cost of Rs. 2,127 crore.

According to a press release from the South Western Railway (SWR), Hubli, the doubling of railway line work between Hospet-Tinaighat sections was transferred to Railway Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL) for execution through Asian Development Bank (ADB) funding.

Execution of the remaining Tinaighat-Vasco-da-Gama section was considered recently in Railway Board’s Office. Now, Railway Board has decided that the entire doubling of Railway Line Project should be executed

by Rail Vikas Nigam Limited (RVNL), as this is a Port connectivity Project.

uPcOming events Feast at Tivim PANJIM (HND): The annual novenas of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour of St Christopher’s Church, Tivim will be held on October 18 at 6.30 am, 8.45am and 3.30pm. The annual feast will be celebrated on October 27and the mass timings will be 6.30 am, 7.45am, 9 am; the concelebrated high mass will be at 10.30 am and evening mass at 4 pm. As part of the celebrations, Tiatr will be performed by Roseferns ‘Bhurgim tim Bavlim nhoi’ at 7 pm.

Book release PANJIM (HND): Thomas C Fernandes, a teacher, Konkani writer, actor and social activist will release his book of Konkani poems Mhozo Ganv ani Hanv on October 16 at Immaculate Conception School hall at 5.30 pm. Written in Romi script, the book contains 40 poems on diverse themes. The release which is organised by Nest Productions and Publications will have Parish priest of St Andrews Church Vasco Rev Fr Jose Antonio Da Costa as the chief guest and President of Dalgado Konkani Akademi, Panjim Premanand A Lotlikar, as guest of honour.

Expo on Nanotechnology at GSC PANJIM (HND): Goa Science Centre will organise a traveling exhibition titled ‘Nanotechnology’ which will be inaugurated by on October 16 by Director of Technical Education and Principal Goa Engineering College, Farmagudi, Prof Vivek B Kamat, at 11am. The Exhibition will remain open to public from 10 am to 6 pm till November 14.

This exhibition which has been developed by the National Council of Science Museums, deals with various aspects of this new and emerging technology through illustrative panels, working models, video display and computer kiosks, etc. The exhibition is of interest for the students as well as general public.

Rangoli contest at Talaulim PANJIM (HND): Shree Mahalaxmi Yuvak Sangh of Talaulim Ponda will organise 29th State level Rangoli contest on October 22 in the conference hall of the Sangh from 9 am to 4 pm.

Winners will be given cash prizes. Contact Bhisaji R Sawant (President) on 9423820998, Dilip S Nagvekar (Vice President) on 2325288 or Digambar S Sawant (General Secretary) on 9420819711 for details and registration. Entry forms must be submitted on or before October 20.

Dandiya Raas Nite today PANJIM (HND): Lions Club of Calangute in association with Calangute Association will organise their Annual Dandiya Raas Nite on October 15 at Calangute Association Hall from 8 pm onwards. Live band will provide music, according to a press release issued here.

‘Malabar’ to perform at Colva today

Staff shortage affects smooth functioning of Sanguem PHC HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, OCT 14

The government-run Primary Health Centre at Sanguem is ailing with acute shortage of staff despite the Health Centre having to cover vast area extending to over 35 kms from the town.

The Rural Medical Dispensary at Collem functions without a full time doctor since last several years. The post is lying vacant since the transfer of doctor from Collem RMD to Bhetki Primary Health Centre.

Given the present scenario, doctor from Sanguem PHC visits Collem RMD on alternate days and whenever feasible for doctors from Sanguem PHC to visit the RMD. At Sanguem PHC, the post of

steward is lying vacant since July 2009. Sources informed that presently a steward attached to Macazana Health Centre visits Sanguem PHC twice a week to fill the gap.

Incidentally, the post of a steward at the Health Centre is a crucial one as it is the steward who looks after the basic needs of running the health centre and maintaining stock.

Besides, it is also the duty of the steward to look after the hospital vehicles including ambulances and its working condition, making diesel available for the vehicles and maintain driver’s time table.

In the absence of a fullfledged steward, all the duties otherwise entrusted to the

steward are presently looked after by the Health Officer who is made to shuttle places to keep the health centre running.

Moreover, the PHC also lacks the services of a Lower Division Clerk (LDC).

Inquiries revealed that LDC working at Sanguem PHC has gone on maternity leave and since then the post is lying vacant. In the absence of LDC, the LDC attached to Curchorem Health Centre visits Sanguem PHC twice a week.

Given the shortage of staff, the daily routine services at the Health Centre are worst hit despite efforts by Health Officer Dr Anil Kakodkar to give the patients visiting the PHC the best.

Govt urged to provide incentives to dairy farmers HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, OCT 14

Akhil Goa Dudh Utpadak Utkarsh Sanghatna (AGDUUS) has appealed to the government to provide enhanced incentives on milk supplied and the cattle feed purchased by them.

Besides, AGDUUS demanded introduction of pension scheme to dairy farmers to attract more and more people, especially unemployed youth to dairy farming.

In a representation to Minister for Animal Husbandry Ravi Naik, AGDUUS stated that due to government’s negligence, sizeable number of dairy farmers has given up rearing of cattle.

“This has led to dwindled figure of just 500 families in Goa from the large section of societies, approximately 17,000 families previously indulging in dairy farming,” stated AGDUUS. The representation signed by AGDUUS (having its office at Priol-Ponda) President Babu Komarpant urged the government to extend full cooperation by

granting incentive on milk supplied, cattle feed purchased, besides providing essential veterinary services to farmers and introduction of pension scheme.

He said government’s present Rs 1.50 per litre of milk incentive is very meagre as compared to the hard labour and cost of production and is insufficient for survival of dairy farmers.

“The incentive should be raised to a minimum of 35% of the price of per litre milk supplied to dairy society. This will not only help existing farmers, but also attract unemployed youth towards dairy farming,” states the representation.

The representation further stated that cost of feed has tremendously increased making up 70% expenditure on milk production, thereby raising cost of milk product very high in the State.

The AGDUUS proposed feed incentive of Rs 1 per kg and feed purchases should be facilitated through dairy society by the government.

“Since dairy farming is very much dependant on government’s veterinary services, government should ensure extending these and other related services to farmers more efficiently,” added the representation.

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

Award-winning Chennai-based band Malabar will perform exclusively at the recently inaugurated restaurant Leda at Skylak Resort, Colva Beach on October 15 evening.

According to a press release, this two man band of Govind Menon and Varun Sunil, has performed live extensively and over the last year and has won major talent awards. Apart from its own compositions, the band plays

John D’Silva’s tiatr release

One succumbs to injuries at GMC

BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 14

A two-wheeler rider Antonio Gomes has succumbed to his injuries at the Goa Medical College and hospital, Bambolim on Thursday.

Margao police said the deceased (58) had sustained serious head injuries in an accident involving his two-wheeler and a motorcycle at Navelim last night.

Antonio was immediately rushed to Hospicio from where he was shifted to the GMC, Bambolim where he succumbed to his injuries today. The pillion rider and the motorcycle rider are convalescing at the Hospicio hospital.

The police are investigating.

songs from films. They have cut their teeth backing singers in reality shows where it is often impossible predict the songs to be played. While Govind generally plays the electronic Violin and is band’s programmer and compose, while Varun plays a variety of percussion instruments like the thumba, the triple congas, the djembe, darbuka, Chenda, bongos etc.

Visit http: // www. myband. co.in /malabar / to hear their latest stuff.

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

John D’Silva, a renowned Konkani stage personality will release his tiatr entitled ‘Pisollem’ on October 16 at Usgao at 7 pm and on October 17 at Pai Tiatrist Hall, Margao, at 3.30 pm.

‘Pisollem’ conveys a strong message to Goan community about their lifestyle and its impact on the family life.

This tiatr explores the hidden reality about the lifestyle. John was conferred an appreciation award by MAST (Multidimension AIDS Social Trust) for his tiatr ‘Kuttumb’ for its message on AIDS.

POWeR sHutdOWn OCTOBER 15 MAPUSA: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Cuchelim, Kadpawaddo and surrounding areas.

OCTOBER 16 MAPUSA: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Riturai Plaza, Maruti temple, Pilankar stores, Laxmi Narayan Temple, Post office, Joao Menezes Pharmacy and surrounding areas.

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‘By heart’ is not really learning

t is a huge pity that students in India are not encouraged to think for themselves. A child that writes the answer to a question in its own words risks getting the answer marked as ‘wrong’ by the teacher, because though it may actually be correct, it is not as given in the textbook. This is the curse of rote learning that has condemned this country to mediocrity.

When this editor was in school, in the early ’70s, there were two Mathematics subjects to learn. One was called ‘Maths’ and the other ‘Modern Maths’. While the first was the usual learning of formulae and ‘methods’ of solving problems, the second explained how and why things were done, leading to an understanding of the principles behind mathematics.

For example, while studying equations, we were taught in ‘Maths’ that when a number was ‘brought’ from one side to the other, it became the ‘opposite’ – what was minus became plus and vice versa, what was multiply became divide and vice versa. In ‘Modern Maths’, on the other hand, we were taught to treat an equation as a weighing balance that was perfectly poised. If something had to be deducted or added, multiplied or divided, it had to be done on both sides. That taught us to understand equations, rather than to merely solve them.

This happened over 30 years ago, and one would have thought that by now, the method of understanding introduced then in ‘Modern Maths’ would have become universal. On the contrary, it has been eliminated, and the old method of learning by rote reigns supreme. That is why it is good news indeed that the National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) is preparing new manuals to promote scientific and mathematical learning through experiments.

These manuals will enable students to understand the concepts behind formulae through experiments and examples, rather than having to memorise them. However, teachers are very resistant to change, and a Herculean effort will have to be put in to train them to use the new methods. For, before they can get the students to comprehend the concepts through experiments, they will have to understand themselves.

Learning by rote is the bane of the Indian education system.

It is a completely outdated and ineffective way of teaching. It relies on remembering and reciting lists. High academic performance in India is mostly based on huge amounts of rote memorising of information, and on repeatedly practicing how to answer examinations. Cracking examinations is hardly the way to master a subject. Education in India needs to be based on problem solving, rather than on rote learning. Instead of memorising ‘what’ is to be learned, our kids need to stimulated to find out ‘why’ things happen, and ‘how’ these principles can be understood and applied in different situations.

One of the 2009 Nobel Prize Winners in Chemistry was Venkatraman Ramakrishnan, a structural biologist at the MRC Laboratory of Molecular Biology in Cambridge, England. In a January 2010 lecture at the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, he revealed that he failed to get admission in any of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) or the Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore. So much for the ability of the much-vaunted ‘Joint Entrance Exam’ (JEE) of the IITs to select our brightest and best…!

As the popular Bollywood movie ‘Three Idiots’ has so wonderfully underlined, the education system even in our most elite institutions penalises creativity, rather than rewarding it. Luckily, Union Human Resource Development Minister Kapil Sibal seems to have got the message.

He has suggested an overhaul of the present examination system. Sibal says he is mooting a new system will test analytical ability and intelligence, rather learning by rote.

More power to his reforms!

Wrong birth control info Merlyn Fernandes, Clinical Psychologist With reference to the article ‘Which Birth Control is Right for you? (Heartbeat, Herald, 14 Oct). The research studies and figures are exclusive to the U.S., not India. The drug Depo mentioned in ‘Hormonal’ birth control has been banned in India since January 2002 after Depo-Provera was found to cause health hazards and history of abuse. Newspapers have an obligation to educate the masses with relevant information, especially related to health. Herald as the People’s Paper and should vigorously guard this.

Reject dynastic slavery Orlando S. A. Da Silva, Carmona

Reservations for women in elections is a hard fought battle aimed at bringing changes to peoples representation, but it has resulted in career politicians proposing

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PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

15 October 1910 Royal welcome

It is reported that King George of Great Britain ordered his personal yacht Victoria and Albert to proceed to Gibraltar to receive the deposed Portuguese Royalty.

Anti-cleric agitation

The new Republican Government is trying its level best to end the increasing anti-clerical agitation.

Papal power

The Papal Ambassador in Lisbon on being requested by the President of the Municipality, refused to give audience instead raised the Papal Sovereignty Flag.

Oil price rise

The Standard Oil Company is going to discuss with various Oil Companies about the high costs in order to stabilize the prices.

The medical fraternity has to act now, says DR GLADSTONE D’COSTA

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Disaster management’ normally conjures up visions of floods, earthquakes, plane crashes or chemical spillage. The Medical Council of India (MCI), has introduced a new dimension to the term; namely management of administrative disasters.

The MCI was enacted in 1933, to meet the health care needs of colonial masters. It took its present form ‘The Indian Medical Council Act’ by amendment in 1956; and gave the premier apex body of the medical profession complete autonomy to manage its affairs. It was assumed by our founding fathers that autonomy would make this august body a beacon of integrity with accountability. Till date the MCI remains silent on three important issues: First, there is as yet no prescribed system for specialist accreditation. Revalidation of registration still remains a wishy-washy affair.

Secondly, Section 15 read with section 27 mandates that every practitioner must be registered with a State Medical Council, and having done so is free to practice anywhere in the country.

Thus he may be registered in Punjab, but practicing in Kerala. This has been upheld by the Delhi High Court in response to a Delhi Medical Council petition. What has not been clarified or tested is, what happens if disciplinary proceedings are initiated in Kerala? Which Council exercises jurisdiction?

Finally, the Central Government has never invoked Section 30 of the IMC Act. This provides for the Central Government to institute a threemember commission of enquiry whenever it appeared to the Central Government that the Council was not complying with the provisions of the IMC Act. All this pales into insignificance when you consider the history of the MCI traced back to 2000. Income Tax raids on Ketan Desai in February 2000 revealed bank drafts of Rs. 65 lakhs; which the CBI never really followed up. At the same time, he was nominated to several committees of AIIMS where the Union Health Minister C P Thakur, was president and chairman. Objections from the AIIMS Faculty Association were ignored.

Further developments are best summarised by quoting from the BMJ of December 2001.

“A writ petition was filed by Dr. Harish Bhalla, a private practitioner, challenging the appointment

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CLEANING THE SYSTEM of Dr Desai, providing evidence of his corrupt practices and subversion of the council, and seeking his removal.

The High Court in Delhi has ordered that Dr Ketan Desai, the president of the Medical Council of India, be removed from his post after it found him guilty of corrupt practices and abuse of power.

“The petition accused Dr Desai of large scale bungling in medical admissions. Evidence was also presented on manipulation of inspection records of two medical colleges in Pune and Ghaziabad for granting them recognition. Dr Bhalla presented details from an income tax raid. We cannot allow an unscrupulous and corrupt person to function as the president of the MCI [Medical Council of India],” observed Justices Chopra and Kumar. ‘Therefore we direct that Dr Ketan Desai shall cease to hold office of president of the MCI with immediate effect.’” And finally “Such a person does not deserve to occupy the high public office of President of the Medical Council of India”.

There was no challenge to this report from Ketan Desai. The Supreme Court upheld the judgment and immediate elections were ordered.

These were held last year with Ketan Desai as the sole nominee; he re-emerged as the President.

The Delhi High Court had also made a significant observation in its 2001 judgment; “We are conscious of the fact that the Act does not contain any provision for disqualifying a person from holding

Great Chilean Experiment SND Poojary, Miramar A developing country like Chile has inked a blueprint for rescue efforts in the future.

Rescuing 33 miners trapped for 69 days in a mine at the depth of around 622 meters at San Jose, Chile, is a remarkable scientific feat. The whole operation had been meticulously planned and executed. Attention was paid not just to the miners’ safety while winching them to the surface, but Phoenix, the rescue capsule was carefully examined after each trip. Cameras installed to keep track of the operations.There was no panic. This rescue mission will be a part of history.

Casinos still here! Why? S. Kamat, Alto-Betim Karnataka’s tourism policy bans both onshore and off-shore casinos. If the off-shore casinos are not making money and the whole business unviable, they should have left a long time ago. Unless they are engaged in laundering black money, connections with organized crime with a legitimate business activity as a front and encouraging social depravity like gambling and prostitution. The Goa Cabinet approved the continuance of the casinos on the river, in contrast to their earlier position to move it 3 km out to sea, or at least to Aguada Bay. This implies that they are hand in glove with the above activities.

Help Pilerne Forum Joseph Rodrigues, Mapusa Another organization I see fast coming into prominence is the Pilerne Citizens Forum which is fighting an informed and educated

(The writer is a Member, National Executive Committee, Voluntary Health Association of India)

We want XYZ without learning ABC

n today’s day and age we seem to lay a lot of stress on size and speed. Today ‘Bigger and faster’ is definitely better. This could be in relation to almost anything, from cars to houses to jobs to salaries to goodness knows what else. Everybody seems obsessed with having a faster car than his neighbour’s, a house bigger than his friend’s. No one wants to settle for anything other than the very best. Not that there’s a problem with that. But then, there’s nothing wrong with starting out small either. The problem is we seem to completely forget that everyone who’s really big once started out small. We want to reach the XYZ without learning the ABC. No wonder, so many of us end up stressed out, frustrated and unhappy.

We see other people making it big in life and then, we get all worked up about it. That’s probably human nature. But we conveniently miss out on how much time, effort and hard work it took him to get there. It’s a simple fact of life that everything begins small and then grows big. Take for example an acorn; ever thought about how tiny it is as a seed? But check out the giant tree that it slowly grows into!

their sisters, daughters or spouses as candidates to replace them in constituencies reserved for women. Now that we know of their five decades of misrule and corruption geared to destroy Goa, it is time for all voters to free themselves from slavery and elect new faces. These leaders amassed huge wealth in the name of social service destroying this State. Do their offspring deserve to be elected? Whether it is the Valpoi or Municipal or Assembly elections now is the opportunity to save what is left for our children.

office in the MCI. But there is no bar either, in the Act against removal of an elected office-bearer before [the] expiry of his term.” The point being made was that whilst the court can intervene and act in the above manner when there is a vacuum in a law, a government has to empower itself to be able to discharge such a function.

On the 15th May 2010, the Indian Medical Council (Amendment) Ordinance, 2010 was promulgated, as the parliament was not in session.

This has since been converted into a Bill during the monsoon session this year. It stipulates that: · The Council shall stand superceded and the President, Vice-president and other members of the Council shall vacate their offices. · The Council shall be reconstituted within a period of one year from the date of supersession. · Until a new Council is constituted the Board of Governors shall exercise the powers and perform the functions of the Council · The Central Government shall constitute the Board of Governors which shall consist of not more that seven members of eminence and unimpeachable integrity, who may be nominated or appointed ex-officio by the Central government.

This MCI Board has now proposed restructuring the entire system. A National Council for Human Resource in Health will be formed with

seven members to oversee the functions of the medical, dental as well as the nursing councils.

The proposed MCI will now consist of ten members elected from a national register of registered medical practitioners, and will have the function of registration and disciplinary action only. All academic functions will be the task of a ‘National Council for Higher Education and Research’ including recognition of medical colleges, undergraduate and post-graduate courses, as well as a system of specialist accreditation.

The proposed NCHER was the subject of a turf war between the Health Ministry and the HRD ministry; and eventually required the intervention of the PMO. The issue was finally settled on the grounds that medical education involved hospitals and should remain with the Ministry of Health. Even then, Kapil Sibal is now suggesting that medical education should come under the IITs. It would be prudent to have a quota of 50 percent of elected members on the NCHRH as well as on all other bodies in the same manner as the UK Council. The proposed ten members on the MCI elected from a register of more than 6 lakh practitioners will destroy any semblance of democratic representatio. There should be a representative elected from each State to the MCI; providing a ready pool of representatives to serve on the various committees.

There is a concern over the shortfall of doctors in the country as a whole and in particular in the rural areas. If rural service was made a strict preregistration requirement, this would immediately make available a pool of 35000 doctors available every year, for rural service.

At local level, every medical professional body should wake up and study the consultation paper on the NCHRH. A mass signature campaign can be initiated and the secretaries of the professional bodies should in their official capacities write to the NCHRH to secure adequate representation on all future councils, along the lines discussed above. Any further suggestions and ideas could also be added to the letter. If the medical fraternity fails to act now, they have no right to complain in future.

Let’s not forget the key word ‘slowly’. Everyone loves kangaroos, they’re big and powerful. But few people know that when a kangaroo is born, it’s so tiny that it can fit into a teaspoon! It’s the same with all of us. We were born as helpless babies and then, we slowly grew into adults; some into mature adults and some into not-so-mature adults!

We have to learn to walk before we can run. We fall down, get hurt, learn something and move on. We make thousands of mistakes everyday. And every one of them is a learning experience. That’s the way life goes and the sooner we learn it, the better it will be.

The success stories of most of the world’s biggest millionaires tell us that they started out with practically nothing. And let’s not forget that some of the greatest scientists were not even considered averagely smart. People have started with something as small as a hobby and ended up using it to earn a huge living. So, instead of focusing on goals or projects as a whole and making our grey cells work overtime, it would be better to break things down into smaller bits and just take life one day at a time. This also gives us a chance to enjoy life and be happy. Isn’t that what every one ul-

Cristãos ad nauseam

Dr. Francisco Colaço, Margao

Recently the book Into the Diaspora Wilderness by Selma Carvalho saw its grand release in Goa. An excellent book, written by an unbiased author, with facts and stories about Goa’s predominantly Cristão migration, told with élan and grace. It was sad that the occasion was used by guest orators to create a further sense of Cristão class and community divide. Such occasions ought to have been otherwise used to provide a glimpse of the past in order that we move forward with hope springing eternal in the human breast. Regrettably, as is our wont, most seized the occasion to lay stress on our differences rather than commonalities.

The article by Frederick Noronha, ‘Of Cristãos, Cristãos and Cristãos’ (Herald 13 October) may be a classic. But all too often Frederick regrettably sounds like a prophet of doom. Not that he doesn’t put the finger on the sore and focuses on legitimate concerns to be addressed. But I find him a little negative in his approach.

Nevertheless Frederick’s unease and disquiet about the plight of the Goan Cristão is genuine and well-motivated.

But, it is my contention that the Goan Christian community, already fractured by its own sins of commission and omission, as well as by powerful forces from within and without, also needs once in a while a pat on the back. I am told it is predicted that Cristão community which already gropes for survival in the present milieu, will be experiencing even more difficult times in the days ahead. Perhaps a reminder that their aspirations cannot be fulfilled by a satanic socio-political order but only in the measure that they uncover the hidden treasure that lies within themselves, i.e., Christ Himself. That’s what Cristãos are for.

Goa policemen in distress

timately wants?

But we’re bobbing around so fast on our merry-go-round life that we can’t even stop to think. Isn’t that ridiculous? Let’s just step back and take a moment to rethink things. How about looking at things from a different angle for a change? Do we really want to have it all? After all not even the fastest car or the biggest house can truly make anyone happy. It leaves you feeling empty after a while, not to mention having sleepless nights worrying about how to pay fat bills for maintenance, taxes etc. It’s a tough world out there and a vicious circle because the more we’ve got the more we want. Be careful what you wish for, you may actually get it. And then when it’s too late you may realize that, that’s not what you wanted at all.

So if you are one of the fortunate people who have it all in life, cheers to you my friend. Thank God for all of His blessings. If it wasn’t for Him you would have nothing. And if you’re still on the way to making it big, don’t worry, take it slow and easy. It’s just a matter of time before you get there. Never despise small beginnings, Time will tell you that they’re your stepping stones to success!

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battle against official illegalities. PCF activists don’t crave publicity. I know this because I have watched them closely. Presently they are to go to court against the State Election Commission for not following Election Commission of India guidelines while enrolling voter names in electoral rolls. Going to court is expensive and the PCF is struggling to raise the money for an important cause.

Would law-abiding Goans who want to see a better Goa help PCF in their endeavour?

I have done my bit, would you too?

By Vanessa Lobo

GBA must widen its net Allwyn George, Carmona There many other issues to save Goa from, not just the Regional Plan 2021. GBA must show the people of Goa the path of enlightenment and freedom from the present politicians and other serious issues plaguing Goa other than only RP 2021. GBA must look into rampant corruption, poor education, traffic chaos, police controlled by politicians, poor housing policies and a bad health system.

Moon Charles Afonso, Vasco

Public servants are kings

The Goan policeman has to take a loan to pay a hefty sum for his job or have a godfather. How can he repay the loan with a paltry salary? Police work demands attention and great presence of mind at all times.

Long hours, odd shifts, insufficient rest can trigger stressors leading to ill health and domestic tension. No policeman is bad; it is the bad elements of society that makes his life miserable.

Socorro D’Souza, Fatorda Only on paper, in the book called Constitution of India is every citizen treated as equal.

In reality law is for all, but public servants practice double standards. They can cover up crimes but if a citizen obstructs a public servant from performing his public duties, he becomes a criminal and is booked for each count. Police records are not based on facts, but on convenience. Evidence

could be fabricated. Monetary and political considerations largely determine the fate of investigations. Public servants behave as public masters. In their crimes and actions our public servants even outdo colonial rulers.

Dempo vs Vaz = floodlights Lucas D’Souza, Qatar Offshore/Verna With the GFA President elections just round the corner both Dempo and Vaz are non-political persons who will work towards the betterment of Goan football.

One of their first priorities should be to install new floodlights at Nehru Statium, Fatorda. Goa has lost the chance to watch good football, since many an international fixture has been cancelled due to non availability of floodlights at the stadium.

Gift to Goans James Moraes, Cuncolim Konkan railway plans a slew of projects in Goa worth 75 crores. The Centre threatens to withdraw national highway widening project. An expressway is forced on Goa following MPT expansion. Goa Shipyard to increase its ship building capacity. Delhi babus all set to ‘develop’ Goa. All these projects need one thing in common. Goan land. It is high time Goans drove all these projects to save our land and our identity.

Bye-Bye Public money Elvino Rodrigues, Navelim

Bye-elections should be made very expensive for the MLAs themselves who are deliberately resigning in order to stand for re-election on the ticket of another party.

A 6-year ban should be slapped on a sitting MLA who deliberately vacates his seat. Otherwise he should be made to pay all the bye-election expenses caused to the public exchequer. But will these 40 MLAs pass such a law for the people of Goa? They swiftly pass Bills to increase their salaries and perks. What is the Governor doing?

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Paths of Wisdom Choice and Free Will

By Samir Khan “O Muhammad, you will perhaps consume yourself with grief because these people do not believe. If We will, We can send down from the sky a Sign before which they will bend down their necks in submission. Whatever new admonition comes to them from the Merciful, they turn away from it. Now that they have rejected it, they will soon come to know (in various forms) the reality of what they have been mocking.”

(Al-Qur’an – 26:3-6) The verse 26:3 describes the extreme anguish, anxiety and grief of the Holy Messenger (may Allah bless and greet him) over the Makkan disbelievers’ ways of deviation, moral degradation, and obduracy and opposition to his message of reform. Sometimes it seemed as if his grief and mental suffering for their sake would cause his death. This state of the Holy Messenger has been referred to at other places in the Qur’an as well.

It is not at all difficult for Almighty Allah to send down a Sign which would make all the disbelievers yield and submit. If, however, He does not send one, it does not mean that such a thing is beyond His powers, but the reason is that belief under compulsion is not acceptable to Him. Almighty Allah wants that people should use their common sense and recognise the Truth through the verses of the Divine Book and the Signs which are scattered all over the universe and are found even in their own selves. Then, when their hearts are satisfied that the message of the Prophet contains the Truth, and the beliefs and the creeds which are opposed to it, are false, they should willingly give up falsehood and adopt the Truth.

This voluntary belief, acceptance of the Truth and rejection of falsehood, is what Allah demands from Man. It is for this reason that Allah has bestowed upon Man choice and free will, and freedom to follow any way, right or wrong, that he pleases.

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Soil sampling gets popular among farmers in State HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

The soil sampling is getting popular amongst Goan farmers with Agriculture Department disbursing 8000 soil health cards (SHCs) in the state, so far.

Agriculture Director Satish Tendulkar told Herald that 12000 more SHCs will be distributed to farmers in the coming days. “Farmers have taken up soil examination seriously as it ensures agricultural production in a sustainable manner.

We receive plenty of soil samples for testing, every day,” he said.

While the test shows whether the soil suffers any deficiency, it also recommends as to what measures could be adopted for healthier farming.

Tendulkar further said that the soil analyses result identifies soil problems, if any and advises farmers to use fertilizers as per requirement of the crops. These samples are tested by agricultural scientists at Old Goa (Ela

Farm) and Margao laboratories, reports of which are furnished to its clients within eight days.

A state government initiative, the scheme is partially supported by the central government was launched three years ago to benefit farming and persuade more people into agriculture.

Moving a step ahead, the department has also secured in detecting absence of micro nutrients in a soil sample. “We have equipments that analyze micro-nutrients in a soil sample.

Its final results are reliable to further enhance crop cultivation,” he said.

The director explained that the advanced testing discovers small nutrients like zinc, magnesium and boron, which are deficient in Goan soils. “Accordingly, we recommend farmers to supplement these ingredients in the soil, which is of utmost important…it also helps reducing waste of fertilizers,” he said.

Short cut to Belgaum city reopened HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, OCT 14

There is a good news to Goans visiting Belgaum, as the Station Road, the shortest route to connect city has been reopened.

The route was closed for about two years for traffic due to the ongoing extension and modernization of Belgaum Railway Station.

Closing of the route had put Goans visiting Belgaum to a lot of inconvenience, as they had to take a longer route via Globe Theatre to reach Fort Road, Wholesale Ve g e t a b l e Market,Anupam Hotel, etc, covering about an extra kilometre.

Now, heavy railings and barricades that were erected to block the road disappointing the people have now been removed.

With the reopening of the Station Road since this week, it has brought a big relief to the people of Belgaum and Goa, as the Railway authorities have reopened this road for the convenience of thousands of commuters.

Final 54 in fray for Mapusa Council HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, OCT 14

Fifty-four candidates are in the fray for elections to the 15-member Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC).

After rejection of one nomination on Tuesday, 23 candidates withdrew from the fray on Wednesday.

The final list of candidates, who are in the fray, are Alpa Anand Bhaidker, Kiran R Dessai and Roohi Rohidas Patre (Ward 1), Naguesh Mayekar, Subhash Narvekar, Firojkhan Pathan and Shabbir Mohamad Ainapure (Ward 2), Rekha Gauns, Sitaram Kanolker, Jacinto M D’Souza, Michael John Carrasco, Sushant Harmalkar, Ammarita Kanolkar and Anand Bhaidker (Ward 3), Marlene Oscar D’Souza and Jeanette Gomes (Ward 4), Subhash Ravji Kalangutkar, Govind G a j a n a n G a d e ka r, P r a s a d Parsekar and Siddharth Mayekar

(Ward 5), Farida D’Souza, Renuka Gurudatt Bhakta, Sanjeev Rane, Freeda Coutinho and Sandesh Mohan Korgaonker (Ward 6), Deepak Mahadeshri and Prakash Bhivset (Ward 7), Aswati Assotikar, Maria Carvalho, Samira Swar and Ilma Braganza (Ward 8), Ashish Shirodkar and Tushar Hanuman Tople (Ward 9), Neeta Gurudas Natekar, Rupesh Khorjuvekar, Sandeep Falari and Hanumant Varang (Ward 10), Antonio Alvares and Conceicao Dias (Ward 11), Sneha Bhobe, Seema Milind Anvekar, Devki Moraskeer, Meghal Pednekar, Vijeta Naik and Maithali Salgaonker (Ward 12), Gurudas Vaiganker and Ashok Govekar (Ward 13), Asha Mashelker, Sheetal Walke, Manisha Kavlekar and Jyoti Mahadev Korgaonker (Ward 14) and Sudhir Rama Kandolker, Angela Sequeira and Aluiso Soares (Ward 15).

There are 29,313 voters are in

Mapusa Municipal Council, out of which 14,647 are males and 14,666 females. There will be 35 poling stations for 15 wards.

Medical camp at Curchorem HERALD CORRESPONDENT CURCHOREM, OCT 14

Lt Hirba Sanvordekar Trust, Sanvordem, in association with Bridge of Hope, Curchorem, will organise a free medical check up camp at Richa Hall and Dr Sonu Kamat Hospital, Curchorem, on October 17 from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm.

Drogaria Menezes and Cia Margao will distribute free medicines to the patients. A team of expert doctors including Dr Sonu Kamat, Dr Vinay Sanvordekar, Dr Paresh Kamat, Dr Sarvesh Kamat and Dr.Shekhar Shirwaikar, Dr sayesh Kamat, Dr Ugam Usgaonkar, Dr Rupa Valaulikar and Dr Kamlax Nadkarni will examine the patients.

Curchorem MLA urges govt to begin work on bypass road HERALD CORRESPONDENT CURCHOREM, OCT 14

Curchorem ML A Shyam Satardekar has urged the government to take up construction work of third phase of the proposed bypass road at one time and not in parts to avoid confrontations.

The three phases of the proposed bypass road for mining traffic in Sanguem and Quepem talukas are Capxem to Guddemol, Guddemol to Uguem and Ugem to Cavrem-Pirla.

Speaking to press persons on Tuesday, Satardekar said though mining points are in Sanguem and Quepem talukas, the unloading points are in Curchorem and Capxem.

“The residents of CurchoremSanvordem are the worst hit by the ore transportation since the last few years,” claimed Satardekar.

“The bypass road has become a necessity and the general public feel that the MLA is doing nothing to do the bypass roads despite agitations,” he claimed.

“Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has been kind enough to extend every possible help in development works, employment and other requests, but the bypass roads are all the more important, which the chief minister should have taken on priority basis,” stated Satardekar.

“Quepem MLA Babu Kavlekar has sanctioned funds from GIDC for the construction of part of a bypass road from Tank to Shirwai. He is pressing the government to construct this part of bypass road and has also declared that he would not allow mining traffic through the Quepem town,” stated Satardekar.

“If only this part of bypass is constructed, then the Curchorem-Sanvordem people will be subjected to untold hardship and the situation will go out of control,” said Satardekar.

“A l l t h e f o u r M L A s o f Sanguem and Quepem talukas should have mutual understanding and try to solve the problem by co-operating with one another and not think individually

for one’s benefit,” he said.

“I will be forced to come on the road if part of the bypass is constructed and stop the ore transportation from Curchorem town,” he warned.

“I have already suggested to the concerned government officials about the bypass road from Shirwai. It will go to Chirknolli running parallel to Selaulim canal and will reach at Karktyaghati and then proceeding from rear side of Cacora Industrial Estate, it will reach Guddemol-Uguem bypass road,” he informed.

“The bypass roads will be a permanent solution to the ongoing problem faced by the people. The mining season has started and the public is apparently mentally disturbed. Office goers, students community, patients, wedding and other ceremonies get disturbed due to pollution and traffic congestion,” he said.

“The government should take up construction of the bypass road on priority basis,” added Satardekar.

Minister opens Dandia contest at Vasco HERALD REPORTER VASCO, OCT 14

Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza inaugurated the 3rd All Goa Dandia Garba competition ‘Dandia Blast-2010’, organized by ‘Nivedam’, social, cultural and sports club, at New Vaddem, Vasco.

Former Mormugao Municipal Council chairperson Kritesh Gaonkar, social worker Premanand Nanoskar, former deputy chairperson Dhananjay Naik, Nivedam President Rupesh Fatji, Vice President Sudesh Bhosle, General Secretary Rajan Faldessai, executive members Apa Salg a o n ka r, J a g d i s h S a w a n t , Sarvesh Shirodkar, Mahesh Korgaonkar, Kaushik Naik, besides, Milind Kakodkar and Mahesh Govekar were present on the occasion.

Revenue Minister D’Souza congratulated the members of the organization for keeping art, culture and tradition of Goa alive by organizing Dandia and Garba with a religious fervour.

“Though Dandia and Garba are traditional dance events of Gujarat, it has been imbibed in

Procession of Mother Mary held in Agonda Parish HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, OCT 14

Agonda Parish too joined most other parishes in the State in adoration of Mother Mary on Wednesday.

Over 5-km procession was taken with decorated Mother Mary’s idol in the village led by Parish Priest Fr Mathew Fernandes.

It seems it was a long-awaited day especially by other faiths who too rushed out from their residences to pray while idol of Mother Mary was being taken in a procession.

Earlier, the parish priest assisted

by Assistant Priest Fr Peter Cardoz celebrated mass before the statue of Mother Mary mounted over a decorated motor vehicle.

During the procession, in the midst of rosary recitation, stations were taken at the nearest point of 10 SCC (Small Christian Communities), where small prayers were said highlighting the plights of the resident SCC members and praying for Mother Mary’s protection.

It was rare sight as nonCatholics too lined up on the roadside outside their houses with candles, agarbattis and even Divli’s invoking Mother Mary’s blessings on their children, themselves and their businesses.

Agonda Confraria led by its President Thomas Fernandes helped the devotees to maintain discipline on the road, besides regulating the traffic.

Handloom exhibition ‘HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

New Ayushi Craft and Weaves Promotion Society Bhopal’s exhibition ‘Cotton Fab 10’ in India is underway at Club Nacional, Panjim. This exhibition of handlooms, apparels and handicrafts will be on till October 18, says a press release.

Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza inaugurates the 3rd All Goa Dandia Garba competition at New-Vaddem, Vasco.

the hearts of Goans and being performed during ‘Navratrotsav’ celebration,” he said.

Former MMC chairperson Kritesh Gaonkar and social worker Premanand Nanoskar also spoke on the occasion. The function was followed by the fireworks display.

Meanwhile, Bollywood actor

Aditya Pancholi and actress Isha Koppikar will be an added attraction for the people in Vasco on the final day of the event on October 17, the auspicious day of ‘Dussehra’.

The event will be followed by prize distribution function, where Revenue Minister D’Souza will be the chief guest.

‘Every person’s vision should be realistic’ ‘HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, OCT 14

Don Bosco College Principal Dr Marie Raj said everyone must have a goal and a vision in life and goals should be realistic and practical in nature and completed within a specified time frame.

Dr Raj was speaking as the chief guest at the inaugural function of the Students Council of Goa College of Home Science.

“Break gender stereo types,” said Dr Raj, while congratulating the first male student, Bismark Tellis Fernandes, of Goa College of Home Science.

Dr Raj also highlighted the qualities one must possess like communication skills, ability to carry out team work, willingness to improve and have a good attitude towards life as it helps to face the challenges ahead.

She encouraged the students to participate in extra and co-

curricular activities as it promotes all-round development of students.

Rajal K Shinkre, Principal Goa College of Home Science, in her welcome address briefly outlined the activities of the College and the role of the Students Council.

Dr Daisy John, Lecturer in charge, Student’s Council, read out the plan of activities for the year followed by the address of General Secretary Kreislyn Silveira. A vote of thanks was proposed by Anisha Rodrigues, Cultural Secretary of the College.

The members of the Student’s Council include Kreislyn Silveira (general secretary), Anisha Maria D Rodrigues (cultural secretary), Shanta Shirgeri (sports secretary), Bismark Pascoal S Fernandes Tellis, Uranita And r a d e , E l y s h a S a n i a Ro drigues, Yasira Khilji and Ramya Nageshwari (class representatives).

Illegal drilling of bore well at Vagator stopped HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 14

Residents of Vagator-Anjuna on Wednesday stopped illegal drilling of bore well at Vagator.

The villagers and members of Anjuna Rakhon Manch led by its Vice President Agnelo D’Souza and Pradeep Harmalkar stopped illegal drilling of bore well near St Anthony’s Church, Vagator by a contractor.

The contractor, who was wellequipped with the machinery to drill the bore well, was forcibly stopped by the residents.

After confronting the contractor over the drilling of the

bore well, the residents asked him to produce the required documents for verification.

However, the contractor could not produce any valid documents permitting a drilling of bore well.

It may be recalled that the villagers of Vagator-Anjuna have been fighting over drilling of bore wells in Caisua-Anjuna Panchayat jurisdiction with the authorities turning a blind eye to their demands time and again.

The village panchayat had earlier assured to tap the bore wells drilled at the construction sites of the builders during the gram sabhas, but has failed to act in the matter till date.

Valuables worth Rs 50,000 stolen from scooter HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, OCT 14

Valuables, documents worth Rs 50,000 were stolen from a scooter near Alankar Theatre, AnsabhatMapusa, on Wednesday.

In her compliant, Melina Macedo told Mapusa Police that some unknown culprits broke open the dickey of her Activa scooter (GA-07-A-0043), which was parked in the parking place near Alankar Theatre at Ansabhat and stole hand bag containing three gold rings, driving

license, registration certificate book, wrist watch and fixed deposit receipts.

The complainant further stated that she had parked the scooter at 8.30 pm on Wednesday and had gone to purchase fruits. However, when she returned at 8.30 pm, she found the dickey of the scooter opened.

An offence has been registered under Section 379 of Indian Penal Code and Assistant Sub-Inspector R V Parab is investigating the case.

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Clear your stand on lottery issue: UDF tells LDF PTI KOZHIKODE, OCT 14

Congress in Kerala today demanded that constituents of the ruling CPI(M)-led LDF make clear their stand on the "lottery scandal" in the state.

Speaking at a meet-the-leader programme of the Calicut Press Club here, KPCC President Ramesh Chennithala alleged that the state government was playing a 'hide and seek' game on the lottery issue.

He alleged that government was not ordering a judicial probe fearing that it would bring to light the facts with regard to the case. LDF constituents had not made their stand clear, he asserted.

Chennithala said he had written to Chief Minister V S Achuthanandan, demanding a probe by CBI into the lottery scam. Achuthanandan should take a decision immediately to order a CBI probe, he said.

UDF will continue its fight to bring to light all facts regarding the lottery scandal before the people, he said.

There was nothing wrong in seeking the support of K Muraleedharan, who was suspended from Congress for

anti-party activities, he replied to a query.

Noting that there is a favourable 'wave' for UDF in the civic polls, Chennithala claimed the people were "disgusted" with the LDF government's 'antipeople' policies.

The LDF, which had perfomed poorly in the Parliament elections, had subsequently promised to correct their mistakes, but instead of correcting their mistakes, the front was committing more and more mistakes, he alleged.

He alleged that CPI(M) was seeking the support of the communal forces, since their chances in the civic polls were very dim, he said, adding UDF will not cooperate with communal or extremist forces.

The civic elections were taking place at a time when the LDF was facing problems and was weakening, he said, adding LDF had lost its partners like M P Veerendrakumar l e d - J D ( S ) f a c t i o n , Kerala Congress (Joseph) and INL, which was in the L D F f o l d for the last 20 years.

Chennithala said rebel congress candidates will be suspended from the party.

Argentine Senate passes bill to raise pensions Reuters BUENOS AIRES, OCT 14

Argentina's Senate narrowly passed legislation early on Thursday to boost pension benefits – an opposition-led measure that President Cristina Fernandez is likely to veto, arguing it would cost too much and lead to economic crisis.

The bill was passed shortly after midnight when Argentine Vice President Julio Cobos, who also presides over the Senate, cast a tie-breaking vote in favor of the legislation.

Argentina’s lower house passed the bill in August, putting the center-left president in the uncomfortable position of opposing a popular measure ahead of an October 2011 presidential election.

A veto would be politically risky as Fernandez’ husband and predecessor Nestor Kirchner is seen as a likely candidate in next year’s presidential race.

Double-digit inflation in recent years has stoked demands for wage and pension hikes.

The measure would raise

basic pensions to 82 percent of the minimum wage, which government officials said would cost roughly $10 billion a year.

Cobos is an opposition leader who Fernandez made her running mate in 2007 to form a coalition ticket. As head of the Senate, he blocked her key initiative in 2008 to raise export taxes on the country's main crop, soy. They have barely spoken since.

Economy Minister Amado Boudou has warned that if the pension reform were enacted, Latin America’s No. 3 economy would face a period of “spiraling debt and a permanent fiscal deficit.”

The bill, which would benefit some 5 million retirees, would raise minimum pension benefits to 1,427 pesos ($357) from 1,046.50 pesos currently.

Funding for the increase would come from tax revenues exceeding the level set forth in the budget and from the ANSES agency's surplus, according to the bill.

Jaya TV receives four more threatening letters PTI CHENNAI, OCT 14

AIADMK backed Jaya TV today said they had received four more threatening letters warning party chief Jayalalithaa that she would be killed if she visited Madurai for the proposed rally on October 18.

In a complaint to the DGP and Chennai City Police Commssioner, copies of which were released to the media here, Jaya TV Vice-President (News) K P Sunil said the envelope containing letters written by various persons was received by his office.

He said all these letters warn AIADMK General Secretar y Jayalalithaa of dire consequences if she dares to visit Madurai to address a protest meeting there.

Expressing concern over the continuing threats to Jayalalithaa's life, Sunil demanded

suitable investigation and that the culprits behind these letters, be arrested.

Sunil also requested further enhancement of the security cover for Jayalalithaa, who is in the Z plus category.

Yesterday, Jaya TV had received a threatening phone call, reportedly from a supporter of the banned LTTE, warning Jayalalithaa that she would be killed if she visited Madurai for the proposed rally.

Soon after Jayalalitha announced that she would address a public meeting at Madurai last month, more than ten threatening letters and a threatening call were received by Jaya TV. Tamil Nadu government had handed over to CBI investigation of the case relating to the threatening letters received by Jayalalithaa.

Anand Jon gets reprive as court dismisses some charges PTI

NEW YORK, OCT 14 Indian-American fashion designer Anand Jon, accused of rape and sexual abuse against several women including minors, got reprieve from a Manhattan court after the judge dismissed some of the charges against him.

The Manhattan judge dismissed charges against Jon, by three of his accusers, on the recommendation from District Attorney’s office, The New York

Post reported.

“Anand Jon continues to insist he is innocent,” Jon’s lawyer Adam Freedman said here adding the charges dismissed by the court involved women “who knew him (Jon) longest.”

Jon, in January, had pleaded not guilty to the charges of sexually assaulting at least nine women and underage girls here between 2002 and 2006 after being sentenced a jail term of 59 years by a Los Angeles court for similar crimes.

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drainage, garbage disposal, etc., was put in place.

It also called for bringing about legislation and amendment of Acts for participatory planning and development, which was in consonance with Article 243 of the Constitution of India after the 73rd and 74th amendments.

Games light up India

to be the second in the tally behind Australia with a total of 177.

Prince Edward, patron of the Commonwealth Games Federation, formally declared the 19th edition closed amid thunderous cheers from the audience.

Reading out the closure statement, the Prince said, “In the name of the Commonwealth Games Federation, I proclaim the XIX Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010 closed.

“In accordance with tradition I call upon the sportsmen and sportswomen of the Commonwealth to assemble in four years time in Glasgow, Scotland, there to celebrate the XX Commonwealth Games.”

The ceremony began with the arrival of dignitaries who included the Prime Minister, the Vice President, UPA chairperson, CGF chief Michael Fennell and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the guest of honour.

The Indian national anthem was played as the packed stand stood up in respect to mark the beginning of the closing ceremony.

Pyros took off from the roof of the stadium giving a delightful sight as countdown in Devanagri script opened up the proceedings with the crowd roaring from the stands.

There was much excitement and euphoria in store when a tribute was paid to the India’s sporting spirit, aptly titled Agni — a segment that featured the fiery and passionate tradition of the country’s martial arts.

Chants of Agni shloka preceded eight martial art forms — Kalaripayattu, Naga warriors, Thangta, Gatka, Silambam, Akhara, Dhan Patta, and Talwar Raas — that enthralled the audience as skies lit up with dazzling fireworks.

Fourteen military bands, 17 pipes and drums of various regiments and battalions of the Indian Army performed in unison as pigeons were set free.

Dressed in white, 2010 Delhi school children paid tribute to the motherland performing to the tunes of Vande Mataram as they took positions to form rangoli pattern and Ashoka Charka on the field.

The performers sprinkled the tri-colour of Indian flags, signifying the festival of Holi in what turned out to be a visual delight.

In a surprise package, the Games volunteers, Delhi United, chugged into the stadium making a beeline in a display of Indian Railways legacy.

Flags of the 71 participating nations with ace shooter Gagan Narang holding the Indian tricolour entered the field together as one big contingent, signifying the bonds and friendships formed during the Games.

Saina Nehwal, who won the singles badminton title this morning, accompanied Narang during the flag’s march-past.

Athletes march-past followed as the biggest Indian contingent danced in jubilation while entering the arena.

The official mascot of the Games, Shera, was given an emotional farewell as he went around the stadium accompanied by singer Shaan.

Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi in is speech said the Games had given a new beginning to Indian sports.

“The sporting extravaganza has ended,” he said. “But it’s not the end, it’s just the beginning. For India, it’s a new beginning in sports,” he said as the packed stadium cheered as well as jeered to Kalmadi’s few remarks.

The ceremonial flag handover segment began with Delhi Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit saying, “In a few moments, the ceremonial flag will be entrusted to your care so that in due time you deliver it to Glasgow.”

Official representative of the 2014 host city, Robert Winter, who is the Lord Provost of Glasgow, said, “This duty I willingly undertake to fulfill,” as the Games flag was lowered with an Army band in the background.

The otherwise vociferous spectators were stunned in silence in an emotional moment of sorts as they bade farewell to the Games 2010.

Kalmadi received the flag before handing it over to Delhi Lieutenant Governor Tejinder Khanna who in turn gave it to Winter.

Scottish performers soon took the centre stage proudly showcasing their country’s spirit, culture and heritage in a 10-minute Glasgow segment.

The performers began with a lone piper as the spotlight soon shifted to a giant structure that inflated and the Clyde Arc Bridge with the Armadillo and River Clyde flowing underneath was created, leaving all and sundries mesmerised.

In between, the Games president, Fennell, presented the David Dixon Award Jamaican triple jumper gold medalist Trecia Smith.

Named after the former secretary of the CGF, the award instituted in 2002 is given to the outstanding athlete of each of the Commonwealth Games based on their performance.

In all-praise of Delhi, Games president also said, “Delhi you have delivered truly exceptional Games. Thank you Delhi,” as the 12-day sporting spectacle was declared closed by Prince Edward.

Soon a seven-minute laser show accompanied by heart-thumping music was the order of the day.

A 30-minute segment titled ‘Music of Universal Love’ featuring renowned Indian singers and musicians mesmerized the crowd in the final leg of the ceremony.

It began with DJs performing with 1000 dancers on five stages of the field in an electrifying atmosphere with a 25 stacks of speakers blaring 500,000 watts of sound.

Musicians Taufique Qureshi, dhol players Kamal Sabri, Niladri Kumar, Bikram Ghosh, Sivamani and Raghav Sachar performed in the event.

There was also further entertainment from singers Kailash Kher, Zila Khan, Sukhwinder, Ila Arun, Usha Uthup, Shiamak Davar, Shankar Mahadevan, Shubha Mudgal, Sunidhi Chauhan and Sreeram who belted out some Indian chartbusters.

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opinionateD We have numbers if Independents Bernardo Peres da Silva: A Great Goan

By SharmIla PaIS marTInS

Bernardo Peres Da Silva, whose name adorns Margao’s BPS Club, was born on 15 October 1775. The only Goan Prefect, a post equivalent to Governor, his concerted efforts were directed towards supporting a liberal regime and reforms, in an era marked by racial prejudice and political upheaval.

It was a time when liberalism was making a distinct mark in Europe. Born in Neura to Jose Tomas de Vila Nova Peres and Mariana Veloso, Bernardo did his medical studies in Goa and Portugal, and worked as a physician at the military hospital.

During the first quarter of the 19th century, Portugal entered an era of constitutional monarchy. It was this very age that the ‘Estado da India’ – already reduced to just Goa, Daman, Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli – saw an increasing native activism in education, literature and politics.

As per the provisions of the Constituiçăo Politica da Monarquia Portugueza (Constitution of 1821), elections were held for the first time, allowing natives representation in the Portuguese Parliament. Two Goans – Bernardo Peres da Silva and Constâncio Roque da Costa – and a European, Dr António José Lima Leităo, were elected to the Cortes (parliament) in 1822.

As historian Carmo Azavedo wrote, “It was the beginning of a democratic process in Goa at all levels; municipal, legislative and parliamentary, for almost a period of over a century…”

Bernardo and the other members travelled to Lisbon to take their seats in the Parliament, but were shocked when the absolutist government was reinstated, and the Cortes dissolved.

A disappointed Bernardo was forced to return to Goa, but not before voicing his protest.

The Constitutional Charter of 1826 gave another opportunity.

In the second elections, in 1827, he was elected once again.

But to his chagrin, the Parliament in Portugal was dissolved a second time. Disgruntled, he migrated to England and voiced his protest through the media, which echoed in the Parliaments of several European nations, through a pamphlet titled ‘Dialogo entre um doutor em philosophia e um portuguez da India sobre a constituiçāo politica de Portugal’.

The reign of Dona Maria II of Portugal changed things around. In 1834, Bernardo Peres da Silva was named Prefect of Portuguese India. The Royal pronouncement declared: “The Duke of Braganza Dom Pedro I, Regent to Queen Dona Maria II, nominates Bernardo Peres da Silva, for his loyalty to the Crown, the Prefect of Estado Da India with an income of 20,000 Xerafins.”

It was a great honour for a native Goan. But not for the Europeans in Goa. Conspiracies were hatched against the new administrator even before he assumed office. On 10 January 1835, the Prefect arrived in Goa on board the ‘Princeza Real’ and assumed office on 14 January. He appointed Constancio Roque da Costa as Secretary to the Government. Furtunato de Melo, a European, was appointed military commander.

His brief stint in office saw massive changes. The one-sixth payable as tax by the village comunidades was set aside.

There were reforms in the public and judicial administration as well. The religious orders did not find favour with the Prefect, and his moves were seen as an attempt to break the hegemony of the Europeans.

The death of Dom Pedro, Regent to the Queen, provided an opportunity. Just 19 days later, on 1 February1835, the Prefect was placed under house arrest, charged with ‘prejudice against Europeans’ and nepotism for the Brahmin and Chardo natives!

Bernardo spent some time in Daman, and planned a coup to forcibly take back his power, backed by Sir Rogerio Faria, a wealthy Goan merchant in Mumbai. It failed, when the invasion fleet ran into storms.

He returned later to Goa, took up residence in Margao, and was elected once again to the Cortes in the three subsequent elections. Silva’s greatness lay in addressing local issues in the Portuguese Parliament.

He had a vision for his native state and tried to live by it, but his attempts were short-lived. Nonetheless, his brief but bright tenure as the Prefect of Goa will always remain etched in history.

‘Orphanages for mentally challenged should be evenly spread’ PTI MUMBAI, OCT 14

A social scientist, who has been appointed by Bombay High Court as 'amiucs curie' in a PIL, today told the court that orphanages for mentally deficient children should be spread evenly across the state.

"Every district should have them, presently such orphanages are concentrated in few areas," said Dr Asha Bajpai of Tata Institute of Social Sciences, who is assisting the court in the PIL about abuse of children at a privately run orphanage at village Kavdas in Thane district.

Court on its own took notice of the newspaper reports in August this year which said that

five children had died in this orphanage within two months due to possible malnutrition. The reports were turned into a PIL. Child We l f a r e Committee(CWC), Thane, rescued 18 other inmates of the orphanage, and it discovered that two of the girls had been sexually abused.

High Court had earlier asked CWC to place them in government-run KEM hospital in Mumbai, where they can have psychiatric treatment, and police protection.

But today, hospital's lawyer said that it was time they were shifted to a shelter house, as hospital could not keep them indefinitely.

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PTI JAJPUR (Orissa), OCT 14

Brahmani River, the life line of a large number of villages on its banks in Jajpur and Kendrapara districts of Orissa, has dried up due to massive siltation at its upper reaches.

The river is the only source of water for over three lakh inhabitants of Bari, Rasulpur, Badachana, Dharmasala and Jajpur blocks in Jajpur district and Aul, Kendrapada, Pattamundai and Raj Nagar blocks in Kendrapada district.

Units at the Kalinga Nagar industrial complex are using water from Brahmani and Kharasrota rivers illegally, alleged Biswajit Mohanty, a rain water harvesting activist.

He is echoed by Gagan Behari Jena, a local and convenor of `Save Brahmani River Committee’, formed by the people.

“The situation has turned complex as this year the river has turned dry due to truant rains ... The people are not getting sufficient water to irrigate their lands due to shortage of water,” he says.

Discharge of pollutants from industrial units has degraded the river to the extent that it has become a large drain. Once a source of fish and fresh water, Brahmani has become so polluted that its water has acquired a tar-black colour in many places,'' says Loknath Das, another member of the campaign to save the river.

The industries there should take it upon themselves environmental and social responsibilities without waiting for regulation. They should also harvest rainwater, which will save the rivers and reduce water costs for them.

are allowed to vote: BJP

PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

After winning the trust vote in the Karnataka assembly for the second time in four days, the BJP today claimed that the numbers proved that even if the High Court allows five "disqualified" independent MLAs to vote, the party would still have a majority.

The BJP also renewed its demand for the removal of Governor H R Bhardwaj for "acting as an agent of the Congress".

"We have come back again and this is indeed a historic moment for Karnataka and for the BJP. The floor test in the assembly in Karnataka conclusively proves the BJP stand that it has a majority there," party spokesperson Rajiv Pratap Rudy said.

He claimed that with 106 votes in its favour in the assembly which now has an effective strength of 208, the ruling party was "far ahead and beyond" the majority mark of 104 and even if the disqualified MLAs were allowed to vote it would not affect the government.

Moily: Win transitory

PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Dubbing Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's winning the trust vote in the state Assembly as "transitory" in nature, Law Minister Veerappa Moily today said no party can run a stable government with "this sort of majority".

"The victory of the ruling party in the trust vote is only transitory in nature. No party can run a stable government with this sort of majority," Moily, a former Karnataka Chief Minister, told PTI shortly after Yeddyurappa won the trust vote.

"Two MLAs - one from JD(S) and one from BJP - abstained from voting. If that is so, then the factual strength of the assembly is 206 and the majority mark 103.

Even if we presume that on October 18, the court allows the Independen t M L A s t o vote, we would still have 106 ML As and the vote of the Speaker, giving us a majority in a House of 213 members," Rudy said.

Rudy also renewed the party's demand for the removal of Bhardwaj.

"Victory of the BJP does not exonerate the Governor of his actions which has he has done last week and in the last few months. His role is still under the scanner for his unconstitutional acts. In order to have stability in Karnataka, it is important that the Centre recall or sack the Governor today itself," Rudy said.

BJP also took on the Congress for maintaining all along that the Yeddyurappa government did not command a majority.

"After BJP got a majority in

New Sonia team before Diwali DElhI BUrEaU NEW DELHI, OCT 14

the Trust Votes on October 11 and now October 14, our friends in the Congress- who were till now talking about majorityhave stopped talking about majority and are now talking about morality. This shows that we have won," Rudy said.

The Rajya Sabha MP further alleged that Congress cannot digest the fact that the BJP has formed its first government in the South and this was reflected in the way the Governor challenged the Speaker and suggested to the Centre that it should impose President's Rule in the state.

Asked if BJP leaders would again meet the Prime Minister to demand Bhardwaj's removal, Rudy said, "We assume that the Prime Minister has good memory. We met him yesterday and we have already petitioned the Prime Minister."

On whether the BJP would take action against the party MLA who abstained from voting today, Rudy said, "I think it is a natural consequence that action should be taken when they have gone against the party."

Rahul Gandhi is pushing mom Sonia Gandhi to pack her new team with youngsters to give the Congress a makeover necessary to be poll-ready for 2014 as he thinks time has come to build the leadership for the future at a time when its government is now strong and stable.

Vetting of the leaders to be inducted in the party's central leadership to give it a fresh look is already on and announcement of the new team of general secretaries, secretaries, treasurer and spokespersons is expected on November 4 as Sonia Gandhi's Diwali gift to the Congress.

A top party source said she has urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to finish with the reshuffle of his ministry before he embarks upon a trip to Japan, Vietnam and Malaysia from October 24 to 30 to enable her to follow up with appointment of the party's new office-bearers.

She has also indicated to him to relieve two ministers she wants for the party responsibilities, the source said.

ONE MAN, ONE POST: Some of the Union Ministers will have to relinquish their dual responsibility as the party general secretaries as Sonia Gandhi has told

those engaged in the exercise in 10 Janpath to assemble her new team to follow the "oneman, one-post" principle without exception.

The ministers who are holding dual positions as general secretaries or in-charge of the state affairs are A K Antony, M Veerappa Moily, Ghulam Nabi Azad, Mukul Wasnik, Prithviraj Chavan, V Narayansamy. Speculation is already rife over who remain in the government and who are drafted into the party for organisational responsibilities.

The party general secretaries are part of the Congress Working Committee (CWC), the highest decision-making body of the party, and hence Sonia Gandhi will have to finalise their names before the AICC session convened here on November 2 to elect the new CWC. Half of the CWC members are elected and half nominated by the Congress President, though indications are that it will be all nominations by Sonia Gandhi.

The new CWC members will be announced by her most likely at the AICC session itself and that will provide the first indication of who all are going to be the new general secretaries or excluded.

Rahul questions Nitish’s secular credentials PTI KODHA(Bihar), Oct 14

AICC General Secretary Rahul Gandhi addresses an election meeting for Congress candidate at Kodha village in Katihar in Bihar on Thursday.

equations with pM, Sonia are good: says pranab PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee has said his working equation with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is "excellent" and there is no "trust deficit" between him and Congress President Sonia Gandhi.

He said even Rajiv Gandhi, with whom things were said to have "gone wrong", had said that "many things said about him (Mukherjee) I found weren't true".

At one point in an interview to "India Today", Mukherjee says he was already 75 and "there is a limit beyond which you cannot go. How long do you expect me to stay. I have overstayed my wicket."

"It's very good, excellent in

fact. I have worked with him for many years. He is a perfect gentleman and embodiment of courtesy and politeness," the Minister said when asked about his working equation with Prime Minister, "a man who once called you sir".

Asked if he had told Singh that he would stop attending Cabinet meetings if he still called him sir, Mukherjee said "Of course, I had to tell him that.

But you know, it's a mode of address. We call everybody sir, even an unknown person."

To a question about his equation with Sonia Gandhi, "who seems to respect you but not trust you", the minister said "there is no no trust deficit or even deficit of acceptability."

The Congress veteran was

asked what he thought of Rahul Gandhi becoming prime minister.

"Why don't you wait? There is a strong potentiality of Rahul Gandhi becoming prime minister because he is a popular leader of the country's premier party. The crowds he gets are amazing. I have attended some of his meetings in West Bengal."

Asked whether he would join Rahul's Cabinet, Mukherjee said: "My goodness. What would be my age. I am already 75. There is a limit beyond which you cannot go. How long do you expect me to stay. Rather I have overstayed my wicket."

When told that the government would be lost without him, Mukherjee said "No, I think I have done enough."

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today questioned the secular credentials of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, saying he cannot claim the high ground after having partnered with leaders and organizations following "divisive" ideology.

"What is this? You have partnership (with BJP) and still afraid of a leader's visit," he told election rallies at Kodha and Sikti.

Gandhi was apparently referring to Kumar's opposition to Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi campaigning in the state for the upcoming Assembly elections.

The Amethi MP asked how could Nitish Kumar claim he has secular credentials when he had

gle for the development of the state and for a government with greater participation of youths," Gandhi said.

He also alleged that the benefits of central schemes like the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme were not reaching those for whom they were intended in Bihar because of rampant corruption.

Stating that the Centre has provided assistance of around Rs one lakh crore to the state, Gandhi said, "It is unfortunate that benefits of schemes like MNREGA and Rajiv Gandhi Gramin Vidyutikaran Yojana (RGGVY) have failed to percolate to the poor and needy because of rampant corruption in their implementation.

‘Rahul was not wrong in comparing RSS with SIMI’ PTI BHOPAL, OCT 14

Congress General Secretary Digvijay Singh today said Rahul Gandhi did not do any wrong by comparing RSS with banned outfit SIMI. "When Rahul compared the two organisations he had merely said that they had almost same ideologies," Sing said in an informal talk with reporters here.

Singh said there were a number of instances of RSS activists being involved in terrorist activities like blasts at various places in the country.

The first instance of making bombs by Hindu right wing organisation Vishwa Hindu Parishad had come to light in Neemuch in 1992 when BJP was in power in Madhya Pradesh.

Singh said when he was Chief Minister of the State, he had presented proof of involvement of SIMI and Bajrang Dal in terrorist activities to the then BJP-led NDA government.

"The government had accepted the proofs

Left confident of victory in Bihar polls

about SIMI but did not do anything about the proofs given with regard to Bajrang Dal," he said.

Meanwhile, Digvijay Singh today said the BJP is the only political party in the country that understands money and politics very well.

"The BJP knows very well how to use money for politics and also understands how to use politics to earn money," Singh said in an informal meeting with journalists here.

In sharp contrast, the average Congressman does not understand money and politics that well, the General Secretary said.

He said the Congressman is too busy thinking about the welfare of Dalits and the backward classes of society than spend time on thinking about money.

Singh said in a lighter vein that if the Congress came to power after the assembly elections in Madhya Pradesh, it might have to consult BJP to help the party earn more money.

Chhote Ustaad winners want music ties to bind India, pak

PTI PATNA, OCT 14

Communist Party of India (CPI) has expressed confidence that its alliance with CPI (M) and CPI-ML (Liberation) would reap a substantial "electoral harvest" in the upcoming Bihar Assembly polls.

"The three left allies would reap a substantial electoral harvest and have a crucial role in government formation in the elections to begin on October 21," CPI National Secretary D Raja told PTI. He said, "The CPI is contesting 55 of the 243 seats, CPI-M 30 and CPI-ML 122. We have also agreed to friendly contests in some seats."

Asked whether the fighting among alliance partners would impact the showing of the Left parties, he said, "No. The people have appreciated our stand on changing the political course in Bihar."

Raja alleged that the NDA, Congress and the RJD-LJP alliance are contesting for "lust of power and not for love of the people".

Asked whether he foresaw a hung Assembly in Bihar, Raja said, "We will be a party to installing a Secular Democratic Front-government."

"partnership" with leaders and organisations following "divisive" ideology.

He said the Congress wanted to put an end to divisive politics in the state.

Accusing the JD(U)-BJP and RJD-LJP alliances of using religion and caste for political gains, he said, "We are opposed to such partnership. We want justice and development for all, the poor and the rich, Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians."

Stating that the Congress was above that brand of politics, he said that is why the party chose to contest all the 243 assembly seats on its own in Bihar.

"We know that we will initially have difficulty. It will take time, but we will continue the strug-

PTI MUMBAI, OCT 14

Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan felicitates after the Governor K. Sankaranarayanan (C) administered the oath of office to Vilas Bhagwat Patil as the new Chief Information Commissioner of Maharashtra at a brief official ceremony at Raj Bhavan Mumbai on Thursday.

Vilas sworn in new M’rashtra CIC PTI MUMBAI, OCT 14

Vilas Bhagwat Patil was today sworn in as the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of Maharashtra by Governor K Sankaranarayanan at Raj Bhavan here.

Patil's appointment will be for a term of five years or until his attaining the age of 65 years,

whichever is earlier, a Raj Bhavan statement issued here today said.

Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, Leader of the Opposition in Maharashtra Legislative Assembly Eknath Khadse, Lokayukta Justice (Retd.) P B Gaikwad, Information Commissioners, outgoing Chief Information Commissioner Suresh Joshi, Mu-

nicipal Commissioner Swadheen Kshatriya, Director General of Police D Sivanandhan, Commissioner of Police Sanjeev Dayal and other government officials were present on the occasion.

Prior his appointment as CIC, Patil was Information Commissioner in Nagpur. He has also served as Secretary, Maharashtra State Legislature.

India's Akanksha Sharma and Pakistan's Rouhan Abbas, the winners of TV reality show 'Chhote Ustaad', feel that music is the only way which can bind the two countries and improve ties between them.

"I think music is the only way through which both India and Pakistan can resolve their differences. When I go back home (Lahore) I will ask my friends to participate in such shows and also visit India," 13-year-old Rouhan told PTI. Aakanksha, said, "People of both the countries have a wrong notion about each other. I would definitely in my own little way work to bring in peace through music."

The singing reality show on Star Plus brought together young talent from both the countries under the religion of music.

Renowned singers Sonu Niigaam and Rahat Fateh Ali Khan were the judges on the show.

Khan, nephew of Ustad Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, said, films and

cricket can bring the two countries together.

"Both countries share common passion and love for films and cricket. Through this, we all must surely try to bring them close. I have always tried to advocate peace on both sides of the border through my singing and will continue to do so," he said.

'Chhote Ustaad' had ten children each from both the countries participating in the competition.

Each Pakistani child was paired with an Indian to compete for the title.

Visibly happy after winning the show, both Rouhan and Akansha were all praise for its format.

"The show gave us an opportunity to know Indians.

We rec eiv ed a go o d w el come. People of this country are as good as our very own," Rouhan said.

"The concept of the show is good as it aims to bring peace. It encourages brotherhood between India and Pakistan," 13-year-old Akansha said.

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Tackling inflation a challenge: FM PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee today dubbed managing high inflation as one of the biggest challenges before him, though adding that he has not failed on this front.

"One of my biggest challenges is to control inflationbut at the same time, I should not stand in the way of higher growth trajectory. It is a difficult challenge for any finance minister", he said in an interview to India Today magazine.

The inflation for the month ended August was 8.5 per cent, while food inflation was 16.24 per cent for the week ended September 25.

The Minister further said the

government has been able to bring down food inflation from 20 per cent to 16 per cent.

"I would not say I have failed. I have been able to reduce it from the peak it reached in December 2009 which it was as high as 20 per cent. Now it has been brought down to 16 per cent", he added.

However, Mukherjee said, "It is a matter of concern since inflation hits the poorer sections the most."

Answering questions on focus of economic policies of Congress, he said, "Aam aadmi (common man) has always been in focus but in different forms."

"When we talk inclusive

TALK BUSINESS

Ulhas Jewellers to get ISO 9001-2000 accreditation PANJIM (HBD) -- Ulhas Jewellers will soon get certification as a ISO 9001–2000 company. Having been established in the year 1927, it has the reputation of being a four generation old jewellery business house and has served the market with excellence for over seven decades.

The 1,000 Sqft showroom has an appealing ambience which consists of a glittering range of ethnic and contemporary jewellery. Jewellery which includes exquisite 916 Hallmark gold certified by Government of India’s Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and also authenticated IGI certified diamond jewellery. Other items include white gold jewellery, spectacular 18 carat gold jewellery, designer jewellery, watches, and an exclusive section of wedding jewellery. Ulhas Jewellers is also a stockist of imported jewellery.

A wide spectrum of jewellery is available under one roof. Ulhas Jewellers is one of the few showrooms that offer 100% hallmarked jewellery. The company has introduced light weight real diamond jewellery collection with a price range of Rs 5,000.

Lecture series on business strategy, leadership held

PANJIM (HBD) -- Sri Sri Institute of Management Studies, Margao in association with Goa Management Association organized their first lecture series, recently. The speakers for the day were Dr Hasit Joshipura, MD of GlaxoSmithKline and Akhila Srinivasan, MD of Shriram Life Insurance Co Ltd. Dr Hasit Joshipura spoke on the topic ‘Business Strategy – Response to changing statutory environment and globalization. He highlighted the current situation of the pharma industry and the challenges faced by them in terms of regulations and patenting.

Such challenges are met with by collaborating with different companies in terms of research. He also spoke on the vast scope of foreign companies foraying into Indian pharmaceutical sector and stressed on the need to be develop differentiated value added products to stay ahead.

Akhila Srinivasan, the second speaker for the day spoke on the topic ‘ Business Strategy – leveraging finance to penetrate rural and low income urban markets. She focused on how micro financing is helping even the poorest of poor earn their livelihood with 100 % recovery rate. She stressed on the fact that the poor who are creditworthy do not have access to credit. She also pointed out the need to provide personalized service to these customers.

Dr Pradeep Salgaonkar, director SSIMS and Anand Naik, chairman, GMA welcomed the gathering. Present on the occasion were Pravas Naik, chairman, SSIMS Management Committee, executives from the Corporate, Faculties from various colleges across Goa and the student community.

Trupti Govekar compered while Asma Issani proposed the vote of thanks.

Sensex slumps by 190 pts; PTI MUMBAI, OCT 14

The BSE benchmark Sensex slumped by 190 points today as investors booked the profits from yesterday’s uplifting session, shaving off the gains made by blue chip firms like RIL and L&T entirely.

The 30-share Bombay Stock Exchange index, which rose by a whopping 484 points in the previous session, fell by 190.24 points, or 0.92 per cent, to settle at 20,497.64 at the end of today’s trade.

Trade on Dalal Street was not overly bearish for most of the day and at one point of time, the Sensex touched a high of 20,854.55 — just 18 points shy of its record close of 20,873.33 on January 8, 2008.

growth, we talk of him when we talk of growth with equity or garibi hatao, the aam aadmi has always been at the centre but with different definitions and requirements," he added.

Referring to Goods and Services Tax (GST), Mukherjee said, "there is a broad political consensus on about the necessity of GST, about the need to remove multiple points of taxation...it may take some time but it will be possible."

Mukherjee admitted that

there were reservations from some states who think that GST would deny them the autonomy of imposing tax "which they believe is their sovereign right...I don't think politics should be mixed with major economic decisions."

The centre is trying to evolve a consensus on constitutional amendments to implement GST, which will eventually subsume several indirect taxes like excise, service tax, sales tax etc.

‘MTDC to usher in tourism development plan’ MUMBAI: With a keen eye for further development of tourism in the state, the Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) and the Department of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Government of Maharashtra, recently organised a one-day interactive seminar on Maharashtra Tourism – Opportunities and Challenges, at the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai. A decision to draft a master plan for developing tourism in the state before 31 Dec 2010 was decided upon at the seminar. MTDC will select the core group, consisting of members from the tourism and hospitality industry, who will collect and compile all suggestions and ideas for a month and then assimilate and draft the master plan by the end of this year.

Hyundai’s Santa Fe in India PTI JODHPUR OCT 14

Hyundai Motor India has launched its luxury SUV Santa Fe, priced between Rs 20.95 lakh- Rs 22.95 lakh. The company aims at selling 600 to 800 units a year. "Bookings will start from October 18", Director, Marketing and sales Arvind Saxena said after the launch of the internationally acclaimed SUV here. He said the company aims to sell 100 to 150 units in 2010.

"In India, Santa Fe will be imported as completely built units (CBU) from South Korea," Saxena said. He said Hyundai had no plans to manufacture the car in India in the near future.

The SUV will be available with 2.2L engine and six speed manual transmission, with an option of two-wheel and fourwheel drive. As per the company, this diesel vehicle has mileage of 14.66 km per litre.

Gupta Equities calls a ‘Buy’ on Indoco Remedies AGENCY MUMBAI OCT 14

Indoco Remedies, initially known as Indo Continental Trading Company, is actively engaged in the manufacture and marketing of formulations (finished dosage forms) and APIs (active pharmaceutical ingredients). Being one of the fastest growing pharma companies, it currently ranks 22nd as per ORG MAT of August 2010. The organisation has a well-built brand portfolio of 200 products in various therapeutic segments.

Indoco is undertaking various expansions across its different business segments. It is setting up a new plant in Goa (Plant II) through which it would double its tablet manufacturing capacity. The trials, production and validation activities are expected to commence by Jan 2011. The company is also planning modernisation of its existing facilities at Baddi and Waluj facility

after the API facility at Patalganga is done. Part of the capex would also be spent towards its R&D facilities.

A strong business model gives a definitive edge in domestic markets. Indoco is strongly placed in this segment with its varied marketing divisions which cater to different population of doctors. 70% of its revenues come from this source. The remainder is through exports which comprise of an 80% share. Bulk of the business in this respect comes from the UK and German markets. Through the export formulation segment, Indoco does contract manufacturing and supplies different molecules and sells dossiers. It has also secured tie-ups for certain ANDA’s and has commenced filing its own ANDA’s as well.

Indoco is exploring the tender business model structure and is entering into partnerships for further penetration into these markets. It has en-

tered into a new dossier licensing and supply deals with Watson Inc. and Aspen Pharmacare in Q4FY10. In addition, it has signed a deal with Watson for generic product development for seven sterile products in Feb 2010.

The deal includes ophthalmic and a few patented products also, the filings for which have already begun and approvals are expected from FY13E. A dossier licensing and supply deal for supply of 7 ophthalmic products has also been inked with Aspen to 30 emerging countries which is expected to start from FY12E. Recommendation: With a positive outlook on the company owing to the major deals signed with MNCs, we recommend ‘BUY’ on the stock with target price of 578 (29% upside) at which stock would trade at 2x FY11E book value of 286.

The stock is currently trading at 11x FY11E EPS of 42 and 10x FY12E EPS of 44.

Growth to moderate next fiscal year, says poll REUTERS MUMBAI, OCT 14

India's economic growth is on track to accelerate in 2010/11 on the back of monsoon rains but expectations for growth in the following year have moderated slightly, a quarterly Reuters poll shows.

Analysts raised their expectations for how far the Reserve Bank will lift rates in the fiscal year to the end of March 2011, reflecting signs that demand pressures, especially for consumer durables, are building in Asia's third-biggest economy.

A survey of 21 economists produced a median forecast that the economy would grow 8.4 percent in the year ending March 2011, unchanged from a similar poll conducted in July and up from growth in 2009/10 of 7.4 percent.

They projected growth of 8.3 percent in 2011/12, slightly below 8.5 percent forecast in

BMW to build new X3 SUV in US AGENCY NEW YORK, OCT 14

July.

"Rising cost pressures and global uncertainties are likely to have a sobering impact on India's growth momentum," said Rupa Rege Nitsure, chief economist at Bank of Baroda.

Wholesale price inflation is forecast at 8.3 percent at the end of 2010/11, similar to current levels, before moderating to 5.7 percent the following year. This compares with 8.6 percent and 5.5 percent, respectively, in the previous poll.

The Reserve Bank expects WPI inflation to ease to 6 percent in March 2011.

The cut in forecasts for inflation at the end of the fiscal year reflect the view that a healthy monsoon will bring down food prices, which have a big influence on the headline index.

However, rising demand for consumer durables, such as cars, will need sterner action

Videocon enters Android market HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

BMW is moving production of yet another of its sport-utility vehicles to the US, the world's biggest market for luxury cars.

The company unveiled the X3 model's new home at its production plant in Spartanburg, South Carolina, which has already been producing the larger X5 and X6 models.

'The US will remain the world's largest premium market for the foreseeable future,' said BMW chief executive Norbert Reithofer at the unveiling.

The Bavarian firm sells more cars in the US than in any other country, and BMW said it made sense to move the production of a model that was in heavy demand on the US market. The expansion of its Spartanburg plant cost $750 million.

BMW's head of production, Frank-Peter Arndt, rejected speculation that the X1, BMW's smallest SUV model, might also make a move to the US.

Videocon Mobile Phones has announced its entry into the AndroidTM phone market, by launching ‘Videocon Zeus’ in the Indian market. ‘Videocon Zeus’ is a Android TM 2.1 (Éclair) ready with a large 3.2 inch multi-touch (capacitive) screen with 600 MHz Qualcomm Microprocessor, 5MP camera, WiFi, A-GPS and push mail among other features. The ZEUS launch has prompted the company to extend its range of mobile phones. Four new phones have also been introduced..

The Android TM powered Zeus replicates the PC experience for the user on the move. The operating system of the Android TM provides a seamless integration of the device with internet and also provides an intuitive access to over 70,000 applications in the Android TM Marketplace for easy download and installation.

Other mobile phones introduced are Videocon V1410, V1603, V1475 and V1606 Speaking on the launch Rahul Goel, COO, Videocon Mobile Phones said: “Mobile phone market today is very dynamic and price sensitive and people are looking for a mobile phone that can not only express their style but, at the same time, is unique in its own self. With the new launches, we will try to get interesting new elements in the industry and are very positive that it will create the desired newness in the mobile phone industry.”

Videocon V1410 is the first ever mobile device with integrated laser pointer, which also features a VGA Camera, bluetooth, 1.8” TFT screen and micro-SD up to 4GB. V1603 is the first ever mobile phone with dual battery and dual T Flash card slot while the V1475 is a stylish QWERTY phone available in 4 trendy and fashionable colours.

No PF money in stocks without govt guarantee PTI DELHI, OCT 14

The Labour Ministry has said that it can invest part of the Rs 5 lakh crore provident fund corpus in the stock market provided the Finance Ministry guarantees safety of the workers' money.

The Finance Ministry has been insisting that a part of the Employees' Provident Fund should be invested in equities to earn better returns but the move has been resisted by the Labour Ministry apprehending high risk attached with such inAban Offshor, 875.6, 891.7, 862.65, 867.45 Abb Ltd., 926.95, 932.75, 910.35, 926.85 Abg Shipyard, 319.4, 326.95, 307.5, 313.2 Acc Limited, 1032.9, 1035.8, 1018, 1019.35 Adani Enterp, 709, 709, 686.95, 689.5 Aditya Birla, 865, 885, 855, 858.6 Allahabad Ba, 242.05, 247.95, 242.05, 244.4 Alstom Proje, 854.3, 862, 838, 841.85 Ambuja Cemen, 144.5, 147, 140.75, 141.75 Andhra Bank, 173.55, 177.3, 172.55, 173.55 Ashok Leylan, 76.45, 76.95, 74.9, 75.15 Asian Paints, 2665.2, 2721.9, 2665.2, 2699.05 Axis Bank Li, 1595, 1608.5, 1557.25, 1563.9 Bajaj Hindus, 134.5, 134.6, 130.25, 130.95 Bank Of Baro, 966.15, 985.7, 965.2, 979.1 Bank Of Indi, 555.85, 562.5, 550.55, 553 Beml Limited, 1145.1, 1159, 1140.1, 1145.35 Bharat Elect, 1850, 1869.75, 1823, 1840.45 Bharat Forge, 380, 391.45, 376, 380.5 Bharat Petro, 760.9, 764, 719, 723.15 Bharti Airte, 349.25, 352, 342.45, 345.05 Bhel, 2595, 2610, 2551.3, 2562.75 Bhushan Stee, 512.15, 528.1, 509.2,

vestments. "... if the investment in the capital market is so good, then there should be no problem for the govt to provide a guarantee regarding the safety of the workers' capital funds and a reasonable rate of return on the capital," Labour Secretary P C Chaturvedi said.

The Central Board of Trustees (CBT), the highest policy making body of the EPFO, which is headed by Labour Minister, had expressed its reservation on investing retirement fund in stock markets at

516.65 Biocon Limit, 402.9, 409.8, 399.5, 402.75 Bombay Dyein, 654, 654.9, 635, 638.2 Bosch Limite, 6275, 6275, 6136, 6173.1 Brigade Ente, 146.85, 150.9, 144, 145.1 Cairn India, 344.75, 344.75, 336.35, 337.2 Canara Bank, 640, 656, 638.85, 651.05 Central Bank, 197, 198.45, 194.5, 197.3 Century Text, 531, 535.45, 521, 523.25 Cesc Ltd, 394.9, 397.25, 388.1, 389.95 Chambal Fert, 81.5, 93.1, 80.55, 90.15 Chennai Petr, 257.8, 257.8, 252, 253.45 Cipla Ltd, 340, 342.6, 332.6, 334.4 Colgate Palm, 850, 868.9, 847, 850.55 Container Co, 1365, 1368.95, 1310.5, 1314.8 Crompton Gre, 320, 327.25, 318.65, 324.7 Cummins Indi, 746, 754, 732.2, 735.7 Dabur India, 103.7, 105.4, 102.75, 104.25 Deccan Chron, 130.7, 132.9, 129.8, 130.3 Dish Tv Indi, 56, 57.95, 55.6, 57.2 Divi’s Labor, 730, 736.9, 722.05, 724.4 Dlf Limited, 388.4, 393, 382.05, 384.2 Dr. reddy’s, 1587.1, 1644.65, 1567, 1574.9 Edelweiss Ca, 61.25, 61.75, 59, 60.15

its meeting on Sept 15 last.

The Finance Ministry had wanted the Labour Ministry to bypass the CBT and make enabling provisions to allow provident funds to invest part of their corpus in stock market.

Earlier in July, in a letter to Chaturvedi, Chawla referred to the changes by EPF schemes earlier without any discussion in the Central Board of Trustees (CBT) and said, "it (Labour Ministry) can take a similar view on the issue of investment pattern."

However, the Labour Min-

Educomp Solu, 637.1, 640.7, 624.65, 628.7 Eih Limited, 137.15, 137.45, 133.55, 134.5 Engineers In, 352.1, 367, 350.6, 364.45 Essar Oil Lt, 141.5, 143.5, 137.3, 138.2 Essar Shippi, 116.5, 116.6, 114.1, 114.55 Exide Indust, 166.9, 169, 161.75, 162.45 Federal Bank, 434.95, 448, 431.4, 445.15 Financial Te, 1195.45, 1195.45, 1160.1, 1162.65 Gail (india), 506.75, 512.9, 495.1, 503.65 Gammon India, 208.85, 208.85, 205, 205.2 Glaxosmithkl, 2320, 2320, 2278.2, 2305.1 Glenmark Pha, 312.8, 313.45, 308.1, 309.9 Gmr Infrastr, 58.7, 59.1, 57.5, 57.65 Godrej Indus, 231, 235.4, 226.7, 228.85 Grasim Indus, 2315, 2351.65, 2315, 2342.75 Great Offsho, 410, 414.5, 401.65, 404.2 Gtl Infra.Lt, 44.75, 45, 44.2, 44.3 Gujarat Mine, 142, 146.5, 139.45, 140.7 Gujarat N R, 68.8, 68.95, 66.5, 67.3 Gujarat Stat, 119.6, 120.75, 117.5, 118.25 Gvk Pow. & I, 46.6, 46.9, 44.3, 44.6 Hcl Technolo, 445.5, 455.5, 436.5, 438.85 Hdfc Bank Lt, 2445, 2456, 2410.05, 2424.35

Hdfc Ltd, 750, 750, 729.05, 733.35 Hero Honda M, 1883, 1894, 1846, 1861.55 Hindalco in, 217.45, 219.05, 214.1, 215.9 Hindustan Co, 67.5, 67.8, 64.55, 64.95 Hindustan Ma, 74.9, 78, 72.55, 75.3 Hindustan Pe, 521, 521, 495.05, 498 Hindustan Un, 304.6, 305.5, 296.85, 299.15 Hindustan Zi, 1225.1, 1232.95, 1206, 1219.15 Housing Dev, 275.25, 279.8, 271.5, 274.25 Icici Bank L, 1164.95, 1169.2, 1124.25, 1139.7 Idea Cellula, 74, 74.95, 72.2, 73.35 Ifci Ltd, 76.6, 76.7, 72.1, 72.5 India Cement, 119.45, 119.85, 117, 117.4 India Infoli, 121, 121.4, 117.2, 117.9 Indiabulls F, 177, 185.7, 176.05, 183.25 Indiabulls R, 194.4, 202.9, 192.2, 195.3 Indian Bank, 304, 306.9, 295.2, 297.95 Indian Hotel, 103.3, 104, 101.5, 101.85 Indian Oil C, 419.9, 423.1, 408, 409.35 Indian Overs, 160.25, 163.9, 158.1, 161.75 Indus Dev Ba, 162.9, 164.5, 159, 159.95 Indusind Ban, 270.5, 273.1, 269, 270.6 Infosys Tech, 3165.1, 3228.95, 3156.2, 3185.25

istry forwarded the letter to EPFO to take a view on the matter and the trustee decided not to invest in stock market last month. The Finance Ministry wants the Labour Ministry to follow investment pattern notified by it in August, 2008, which provides for investing up to 15% of the corpus in stock markets. Whereas the EPFO commands a corpus of Rs 3 lakh crore, other provident funds, which follow the Fund's investment pattern, have another Rs 2 lakh crore.

Chaturvedi said, "The CBT is

Infra. dev., 213, 213.6, 207.3, 209.15 Ispat Indust, 22.2, 23.4, 22.2, 22.55 Itc Ltd, 176.7, 176.85, 173.85, 175.05 Ivrcl Infras, 166.7, 166.8, 160.85, 161.65 Jai Corp Lim, 262.8, 263.4, 257.05, 258 Jaiprakash A, 135.9, 136.9, 131.6, 133.1 Jet Airways, 838, 838, 791.05, 813.7 Jindal Saw L, 214.45, 215.45, 210.8, 213.25 Jindal Steel, 723, 729.85, 714.6, 719.15 Jsw Steel Li, 1359.7, 1368.65, 1337.8, 1347.8 Kotak Mahind, 525, 526.55, 510.6, 514.8 Lakshmi Mach, 2709, 2790, 2702.1, 2764.4 Lanco Infrat, 70, 70.3, 67.2, 67.9 Larsen & Tou, 2083, 2089, 2004, 2012.05 Lic Housing, 1425.55, 1477.05, 1425.55, 1459.25 Lupin Limite, 428.8, 434.95, 423.55, 431.9 Mahanagar Te, 69.5, 69.8, 66.4, 67.2 Mahindra & M, 736, 744, 710, 718.25 Maruti Suzuk, 1560.05, 1574.4, 1541.35, 1557.4 Max India Lt, 170.5, 179.4, 170.1, 172.15 Maytas Infr., 213, 217, 209, 210.4

from the central bank than previously forecast because of the risk that these price pressures can filter more broadly through the economy.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised its short-term lending rate by a total of 125 basis points in five moves in 2010 to 6 percent, but is seen to be nearing the end of its current tightening cycle.

The poll forecast that the RBI would raise the repo rate, at which it lends to banks, by another 50 basis points to 6.50 percent by the end of March 2011.

Just one more 25 basis point hike is expected in the following fiscal year.

The rupee is forecast to be around current levels at the end of December, but is seen appreciating by about 1.2 percent between now and the end of March. It is up 4.3 percent so far in 2010 after having climbed 4.7 percent in 2009.

not convinced about the welfare of the employees ... through the new investment pattern, which involves investment of at least 5% of the accretion each year, in the capital market whether through money market funds, mutual funds or the stock market."

BOARD MEETINGS Karnataka Bank Lincoln Pharma Dev Credit Bank Neo Corp Venus Remedies Infosys Nova Granites Nu Tek India Source: Indiainfoline.com

MF FUNDA UTI MUTUAL FUND has approved October19, 2010 as the record date for declaration of dividend under dividend option of UTI Fixed Income Interval Fund - Series II Quarterly Interval Plan IV for both retail and institutional plan.

The face value of per unit is Rs 10. The quantum of dividend will be 100% of distributable surplus as on the record date.

Moser-baer (, 72.7, 72.9, 70.55, 71.15 Mrpl, 82.5, 82.85, 79.65, 80.25 Nagarjuna Co, 153.95, 153.95, 149.1, 149.6 Nagarjuna Fe, 34.8, 37.65, 33.85, 36.05 National Alu, 414.7, 414.7, 407, 407.9 Neyveli Lign, 179.3, 180.8, 174.05, 175.15 Ntpc Ltd, 208.9, 210.5, 201, 202.55 Oil And Natu, 1382.8, 1387.6, 1350.05, 1355.05 Omaxe Limite, 150.2, 153.2, 146.3, 151.25 Oriental Ban, 502, 507.1, 491.5, 493.55 Pantaloon Re, 489.9, 493.3, 478.6, 483.85 Parsvnath De, 140.95, 142.45, 137.7, 140.55 Petronet Lng, 119.9, 121.4, 116.25, 117.1 Power Fin Co, 382, 385, 372.5, 374.25 Power Grid C, 110.4, 110.8, 106, 106.95 Praj Industr, 75.7, 75.8, 74.05, 74.15 Punj Lloyd L, 136.5, 137.5, 130.2, 131.3 Punjab Natio, 1355.05, 1360, 1322.2, 1327.55 Rajesh Expor, 112.3, 115, 111, 112.35 Ranbaxy Labs, 612.4, 612.4, 592.25, 596.4 Rashtriya Ch, 94.8, 108.3, 93.15, 106.45 Rel. nat. re, 41, 41.05, 39.95, 40.05

Reliance Cap, 861.05, 869.75, 843, 847 Reliance Com, 188, 188, 179.5, 180.6 Reliance Ene, 1233.99, 1235, 1200, 1205.66 Reliance Ind, 902.4, 911.4, 888, 892.8 Reliance Ind, 1075, 1081.5, 1054.2, 1059 Reliance Pow, 166.9, 167.1, 162.4, 162.95 Rolta India, 172.9, 175.95, 171.5, 172.4 Satyam Compu, 86.8, 88.4, 86.35, 86.85 Sesa Goa Ltd, 357.75, 377.8, 357.75, 374.9 Shipping Cor, 189, 192.3, 183.6, 185.05 Siemens Ltd, 839.15, 843.8, 821, 828.05 Sintex Indus, 429, 437.85, 423, 426.9 Sobha Develo, 379.8, 388.4, 372.65, 380.1 State Bank O, 3315, 3324.85, 3248.2, 3261.45 Steel Author, 226.75, 230, 222.25, 224.85 Sterlite Ind, 184, 185.3, 181.15, 182.2 Sun Pharmace, 2120, 2124.75, 2095.15, 2103.1 Sun Tv Netwo, 521.1, 527.55, 510, 513.35 Suzlon Energ, 59.5, 59.8, 58, 58.25 Tata Communi, 339, 341, 331.1, 332.35 Tata Consult, 996.9, 1004, 982.35, 986.05

Tata Motors, 1178, 1195, 1171.55, 1183.25 Tata Power C, 1435, 1451, 1421, 1431.45 Tata Steel L, 640.65, 659.4, 640.65, 652.5 Tata Teleser, 24.2, 24.9, 23.75, 24.4 Tech Mahindr, 790, 797.7, 772, 776.5 The Ge Shpg., 332, 334.25, 324.9, 328.45 The Phoenix, 261.2, 261.95, 248.1, 249.65 Thermax Ltd, 805, 812, 798.05, 800.65 Titan Indust, 3334, 3361.8, 3295.1, 3320.3 Torrent Powe, 330, 331, 326.3, 328.5 Triveni Engg, 125.6, 126.45, 122.45, 123.55 Tv18 India L, 91.1, 91.35, 88.2, 88.55 Uco Bank, 125, 127.25, 122.2, 123.15 Ultratech Ce, 1125, 1144.85, 1115, 1140.65 Union Bank O, 399.05, 402.85, 392.05, 395.8 Unitech Ltd, 95.45, 97.5, 93.75, 94.3 United Phosp, 192.95, 198.8, 189.4, 196.7 Videocon Ind, 283.7, 284.25, 272.05, 273.6 Vijaya Bank, 101.8, 106.2, 101.4, 104.7 Voltas Ltd, 248.45, 248.8, 237.15, 238.75 Wipro Ltd, 488, 500, 483.35, 490.45 Yes Bank Lim, 354.65, 355.9, 349.25, 350.3

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GOA, FRIDAY, 15 OCTOBER, 2010

Chile erupts in joy over inspirational rescue Agencies COPIAPO, OCT 14

Sixty-nine days after the San Jose gold and copper mine collapsed in Chile, the last of the 33 trapped miners was raised from the depths of the earth.

Strapped into a speciallymade steel capsule, Luis Urzua, a foreman, stepped out of a torpedo-shaped capsule that lifted him over 2,000 feet to the surface.

It prompted an eruption of applause and cheers that seemed just as heartfelt as the outpouring that followed the emergence of the first miner nearly a day earlier.

Urzua was wearing moistureresistant green coveralls and a sunglass to protect his eyes.

"Thanks to everybody, thanks to the rescuers, thanks to all of Chile and everyone involved in this operation,” the New York Times quoted Urzua, as saying.

Meanwhile, Chilean President Sebastian Pinera called Urzua a “great captain”, and said that the miners were an example of “companionship, courage and loyalty”.

"You are not the same, and the country is not the same after

Chilean President Sebastian Pinera stands with the last miner to be rescued, Luis Urzua, credited with organising the miners to ration food and save themselves, at the end of the operation at the San Jose mine in Copiapo on Thursday.

this. You were an inspiration.

Go hug your wife and your daughter,” Pinera told Urzua after the completion of the 22 1/2-hour rescue operation.

Urzua was immediately rushed to a nearby medical cen-

tre for examining the condition of his health.

An estimated 700,000 tonnes of rock collapsed inside the 121year-old mine in the historically significant mining accident on August 5.

Rescue officials led by a senior United States mine engineer had earlier estimated that it would take three to four months to complete the rescue.

However, the rescue exceeded expectations every step of the

way, as it turned out to be 69 days and about eight hours.

Once the escape tunnel was finished, they estimated that it would take 36 to 48 hours to get all the miners to safety, but as the operation went along all the miners were evacuated in 22 hours and 37 minutes.

A rescue worker reached the miners early Tuesday night.

Live video taken from the chamber showed the first miner 31-year-old Florencio Avalos, hugging him and within 15 minutes he reached the surface.

US President Barack Obama said that the Chilean mine rescue operation was a tremendous inspirational stor y as he watched live the great human rescue mission to evacuate 33 workers trapped 2,041-foot underearth.

"This is obviously something that's captivated the world’s attention and this rescue is a tribute not only to the determination of the rescue workers and the Chilean government, but also the unity and resolve of the Chilean people who have inspired the world,” Obama told media persons at the White House.

Desirable for China to China says backers of Nobel winner support crime free Xiaobo: Japan PM Agencies BEIJING, OCT 14

Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to imprisoned dissident Liu Xiaobo encouraged crime in China, the government said on Thursday, while telling his supporters to stop interfering in his case.

China has been issuing angry statements and rejecting calls for Liu’s release since the Norwegian Nobel Committee honoured him on October 8 for his more than two decades of advocacy of human rights and peaceful democratic change that started with the demonstrations at Beijing’s Tiananmen Square in 1989.

The 54-year-old literary critic is serving an 11-year prison term after being convicted of inciting subversion for his role in writing an influential 2008 manifesto for political reform.

“Liu Xiaobo is a convicted criminal for violating the laws of China. Awarding the Nobel Peace Prize to such a person is equivalent to encouraging crimes in China. It also consti-

tutes a violation of China’s judicial sovereignty,” Foreign Ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxu said.

Numerous countries, including the United States, have asked for Liu’s release. On Thursday, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan guardedly said it would be “desirable” for China to free Liu, but stopped short of specifically calling for the imprisoned dissident’s release.

“I wonder what their true intention is. Is it because they resent China’s development path and hate China’s political system?” Ma said at a regular news conference.

He accused the Norwegian Nobel Committee of being biased and said “Western governments had no right to interfere” in China.

Liu’s winning of the peace prize has caused a diplomatic rift between China and Norway, even though the Norwegian government is not involved in the selection of the winner.

China has cancelled a string of meetings with Norwegian of-

ficials, and Oslo has pushed Beijing to lift restrictions imposed on Liu’s wife, Liu Xia. The country’s state-controlled media have attacked Liu Xiaobo’s supporters, with the Global Times issuing an editorial on Thursday railing against “the endless ideological wars against China.”

It said the peace prize was part of a “concerto supplemented by various NGOs, economic identities and international organisations orchestrated by the developed countries” that hoped to press China to surrender its economic interests.

In the semiautonomous Chinese territory Hong Kong, several pro-democracy lawmakers showed solidarity with Liu on Thursday, displaying his picture in the legislature and wearing headbands inscribed with messages calling for his release.

Lawmaker Leung Kwok-hung asked Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang to comment on Liu’s Nobel award, but the Beijing-backed official declined to do so.

REUTERS TOKYO, OCT 14

Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Thursday it would be desirable for China to free Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo but stopped short of an explicit call for his release as Tokyo and Beijing try to repair ties.

Relations between Asia’s top economies worsened after Japan held a Chinese trawler captain whose boat collided with Japanese patrol ships near disputed islets, but signs of improvement followed recent informal talks between Kan and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao.

“It is desirable for him to be released,” Kan told a parliamentary committee.

“Japan-China ties are now returning to the original point of (improving) strategically mutually beneficial ties. In this situation ... My position is to act by taking into consideration national interests as well as my personal views,” Kan said.

Managing ties with China, which is edging past Japan to become the world’s secondbiggest economy, poses a headache for Kan. Japan needs

good relations with its biggest trading partner but Kan has already come under fire domestically for appearing to cave in to Beijing's demands by releasing the trawler captain.

China, infuriated by the Nobel Peace Prize that was awarded this week to jailed dissident Liu, has loudly criticised foreign governments over the issue.

Japan greeted the award by stressing the importance of respecting human rights, but unlike some countries, has not specifically called for Liu’s release.

Japan and China are trying to arrange a formal summit meeting between the two countries’ leaders at end-October on the sidelines of a regional summit in Vietnam, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshito Sengoku said.

Japan, China and South Korea may also hold a trilateral summit there, Japanese media reported.

Kan and Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao both called for better ties at an informal meeting this month but they also stressed their claims to the uninhabited islands in the East China Sea, called Senkaku in Japan and Diaoyu in China.

Nepalese dancer is Treason charge: court rejects world’s shortest man plea seeking Musharraf’s trial PTI ISLAMABAD, OCT 14

Pakistan’s Sindh High Court on Thursday dismissed a Constitutional petition seeking the trial of former military ruler Pervez Musharraf on treason charges for imposing emergency in 2007 and asked the petitioner to approach the apex court which is looking into the same case.

The petition filed by Maulvi Iqbal Haider in the Sindh High Court had sought the trail of Musharraf along with his two aides – noted lawyer Sharifuddin Pirzada and former Attorney

Khagendra Thapa and his father Rup Bahadur Thapa play with a birthday gift given to Khagendra at his rented house in Pokhara, Nepal on Thursday.

Agencies KATMANDU, OCT 14

A Nepalese dance troupe member with the body of a toddler turned 18 on Thursday, officially making him the world’s shortest living man.

Khagendra Thapa Magar measured in at 67.08cm (26.41in), displacing the former Guinness record holder, Edward Nino Hernandez of Colombia, who measures 70cm.

Cheers went up when Magar was handed a world record certificate by the Guinness official Marco Frigatti. The ceremony was held in a hotel in Pokhara, Magar’s hometown and a popular tourist destination west of Kathmandu.

“I can confirm that as of today Khagendra Thapa Magar is officially the shortest man in the world,” Frigatti said.

Magar ’s family has campaigned for years to get him the crown, but earlier requests to Guinness were rejected because of the possibility he might grow.

“We had to wait till he was 18 and became an adult,” Frigatti said.

“We are very proud of our son,” said his father, Rup Ba-

hadur Thapa Magar. “We have been finally recognised and our dreams have finally come true.”

Magar and his family welcomed journalists to their home, where Magar made tea for the visitors and family members. He received birthday presents and danced to a toy drum.

Magar, who weighs just over 5.5kg (12lb), was tiny even at birth, weighing just 600gm. His father says he has no explanation for why he never grew taller – his younger brother is a normal height for a boy of 13.

Doctors are stumped, but lack the facilities for detailed testing.

Magar’s doctor, Hum Prasad Newpane, said he had the body of a three-year-old. “His body structure is like that of a small child and he also thinks and behaves in that manner.”

Magar travels as part of a dancing troupe, helps his parents in their fruit shop and next year will serve as a governmentappointed goodwill ambassador as his country celebrates Visit Nepal Year.

“I am very happy and excited,” he said.

Chinese workers riot in Saudi UNI DUBAI, OCT 14

A group of Chinese workers involved in the construction of Mashair Railway (Makkah Metro) rioted in front of their company demanding an immediate hike in their salaries for working in the hot weather.

The workers overturned two company vehicles and broke the windows of four others during the disturbances. The company then called police to restrain the rioting workers, the Arab News said yesterday.

“Security officers quickly brought the situation under control,” a company official told Arab News, adding that they arrested 16 workers involved in the incident.

Construction sites in Saudi Arabia have been the scenes of unrest in the recent past.

I n J u l y, M a k k a h p o l i c e quelled another rioting of workers at a labour-housing compound owned by a large national company in the city.

General Malik Muhammed Qayyum.

The court had earlier reserved its ruling two weeks ago after it completed the hearing of the case.

While dismissing the plea, the High Court said the same matter has come up for hearing in the Supreme Court and hence any High Court ruling in this regard is uncalled for.

Haider’s petition claimed that Musharraf had imposed martial law in the name of emergency in 2007 by resorting to extraconstitutional measures and il-

legally put over 60 members of the superior judiciary under house arrest.

Pirzada and Qayyum abetted him in the act, the petition alleged.

All three should be charged with high treason under Article 6 of the Constitution, it said.

Musharraf, who resigned as President in 2008, has been living in self-imposed exile in Britain since last year. He recently launched his party – All Pakistan Muslim League – in the UK and announced his return to active politics.

Indian woman kidnapped in Nigeria PTI ABUJA, OCT 14

An Indian principal of a school in Nigeria’s restive southern delta region, was kidnapped by unidentified gunmen who sped off with her after killing her driver and a police escort.

Lakshmi Tombush, the principal of Mobil Pegasus Schools in Akwa Ibom State, was kidnapped yesterday but the kidnappers are yet to establish contact with her family or demand ransom, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said in a report.

The school she works for is sponsored by oil firm ExxonMobil in the poor region where militants are running a campaign against foreign companies, demanding a better distribution of oil revenue.

The gunmen blocked the principal's car early morning yesterday in Eket, before killing a policeman attached to her as well as her driver, leaving their bodies abandoned in the vehicle.

Akwa Ibom State Police Command spokesman ASP Onyeka Orji was quoted as saying by the agency that police was already on the trail of the kidnap-

pers and that investigation was in progress.

Scores of kidnappings have occurred in the troubled oil-rich region in recent years. A school bus with 15 children onboard was hijacked last month in the region, and the school children were rescued after a police operation.

Tombush serves with the Pegasus Schools, funded by Mobil Producing Nigeria (MPN), for staff children.

N Korea’s new leadership to steer same path REUTERS SEOUL, OCT 14

By anointing his son leader-inwaiting, Kim Jong-il has kept North Korea on course as a reclusive and destitute state defiantly pursuing nuclear weapons but not removed the longer-term threat of instability.

The North Korean leader has rushed to surround his youngest son Kim Jong-un with family and friends to prepare for the handover and ensure dynastic rule carries into a third generation.

Obama warns of ‘education arms race’ with India, China PTI WASHINGTON, OCT 14

US President Barack Obama has warned of an “education arms race” with India and China and said that any cut in the education budget as recommended by the Republicans would be detrimental to America’s national interest.

“Nothing would be more shortsighted,” Obama said in his Rose Garden at White House, in remarks to the press in reference to the Republican proposal to cut education budget.

“There’s an educational arms race taking place around the world right now –- from China to Germany, to India to South Korea. Cutting back on education would amount to unilateral disarmament. We can’t afford to do that,” he said.

The President said that the nation that educates its children the best would be the nation that leads the global economy in the 21st century “Now, ultimately, this is not just about making our economy more competitive. It’s not just about preparing our kids for the jobs of the future –- though all those things are absolutely essential. It's also about who we are as a people,” he said.

“It’s about building a brighter future where every child in this country has a chance to rise above any barriers of race or faith or station, and they can fulfil their God-given potential; where the American Dream is a living reality. By opening the doors of college to anyone who wants to go, that’s a future we can help build together,” he added.

Obama said if the Republicans in Congress had their way that would be more difficult.

“They’ve proposed cutting back on education by 20 per

cent. That means reducing financial aid for eight million students and leaving our community colleges without the resources they need to prepare our students for the jobs of the future,” he argued.

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GOA, Friday, 15 October, 2010

Wilson stars for Oratory HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda outplayed Nuvem Sporting Club, Nuvem 3-0 in the inaugural match of Utorda Lourdes soccer organised by United Club of Utorda at SAG ground, Utorda on Thursday.

There was no score at the break.

All goals were netted in the second session. Wilson Dias scored a brace while Ovlito Dias

accounted for the other for Don Bosco. The match was witnessed by a large crowd.

At the start, the players were introduced to chief guest, Victor Soares, general manager, Royal Orchid.

Calangute edge past Sai Avtar HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 14

Calangute Association prevailed over Sai Avtar, Anjuna 5-2 via the tie-breaker after a 1-1 draw to move into quarter-finals of 37th Candolim Panchayat intervillage football tournament organised by Candolim SC at Dr. Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Thursday.

The teams began on a positive note and failed to score on a couple of occasions. Anjuna took the lead in the 20th minute through Ligorio Noronha.

Down by a goal, Calangute fought back and restored parity in the 40th minute through Samir Chodankar. Both teams thereafter tried to out-do the other but failed to score.

In the tie-breaker, Agnelo Fernandes, Bruno Coutinho, Samir Chodankar and Rajkumar Naik converted for Calangute while only Joseph Noronha was on target for Anjuna.

Sporting Clube tame Vasco HERALD REPORTER VASCO, OCT 14

Sporting Club de Goa bounced back with a 2-0 win against Vasco Sport Club in Kingfisher GFA Professional League at Tilak Maiden, here on Thursday.

Both goals for Sporting came in the second half, while Vasco conceded a self goal and Joshua

Wilred Leisure enter semis

Maguire doubled the lead for Sporting.

After a barren first half, Sporting went on a rampage with constant attacks. Their first chance came in the 51st minute when striker Emmanuel Akwuegbu hit the pole. The ball dropped on the goalline and was cleared by a defender. Later

Emmanuel wasted an an open chance off a pass from Boboi Konthoojam.

Sporting opened the score in the 70th minute when hardworking Anthony D’Souza shot goalwards and Vasco’s Joy Ferrao in a bid to clear it put it in the net, scoring a self goal.

Sporting doubled the lead

nine minutes later, after Joshua Maguire struck off a pass from Emmanuel.

Earlier, Vasco took the fight to the Sporting camp through striker Koko Sakibo and Joy Ferrao. Ferrao’s effort was saved by goalkeeper Felix D’ Souza, and later his free kick missed the pole narrowly.

Sangolda Lightning in play-offs three points. Agnelo Lobo and Mahendra Faras played brilliantly as they swapped from defence to attack, improvising to make up for the inferior number of players.

In the 32nd, Abdul literally passed the ball into the goal, after the Pilerne custodian Pawan Pechekar failed to cover his near post.

Five minutes before half time Sangolda replaced the injured Malcolm Rebello with Sabodh Naik.

Sangolda continued to stretch their opponents for long periods in the second half but could not stretch the lead.

Six minutes from the end Pilerne launched a long free kick into the rival’s box. As the ball fell to Mahendra, he wasted no time in firing over the Sangolda goalkeeper Washington Pereira to equalize.

As Pilerne surged forward in search of the winner, Sangolda caught them on the break and

Abdul fired in at the far post, before collapsing with excitement as his teammates congratulated him.

The match ended on a sour note as the Sangolda bench protested to the referee about some of the physical tackles which flew in from the Pilerne players in the second half.

G FA e xe c u t i v e m e m b e r Lavinio Rebello was present alongwith Saligao United’s coach Patrick D’souza to calm down the situation.

Sangolda have qualified after collecting nine points from four matches and join Candolim Sports Club who qualified with also nine points but have a game to spare.

In a match at University ground, Taleigao, Carabolim Sports Club defeated Mardol Sports club 3-1. At Cansaulim ground, Cortalim Villagers Sports and Welfare Association drew 2-2 with Quelossim Sports Club.

Utorda prevail over Benaulim

Fr Agnel pip Davorlim

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

Wilred Leisure Sports Club, Curtorim defeated Arpora Sporting Club 2-0 to enter the semi-finals of 9-a-side F&C Cup soccer organised by Verem Boys in memory of Caetano Piedade Colaco at Verem ground on Thursday.

After some early pressure, Curtorim opened the scoring in the 29th minute, through Sertorio Monteiro.

The change of ends saw Curtorim double their advantage as Agnelo Martins found the mark in the 57th to seal Curtorim’s fate.

Goa U-15 win HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 14

Goa-U15 team defeated Dunes Sports Club 4-0 in a firnmedly match at Morjim ground.

Russell Vaz, Binatone Singh, Sherwin Lobo and Clint Mendes scored for Goa.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 14

United Club of Utorda prevailed over United Club of Benaulim 5-4 via the tie-breaker to enter the semi-finals of 2nd Dalton Fernandes memorial inter-village football tournament organised

by Sarzora Sports Club at Government ground, Sarzora on Thursday. The teams were tied 1-1 at the end of regulation period.

Benaulim went into the lead in the 8th minute when striker

DM HS win HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 14

D.Ms High School, Mapusa defeated Vasant Vidyalaya, Siolim by 16 runs in the tennis ball cricket tournament organised

by Purushottam Walawalkar HS at Saraswat ground, Mapusa on Wednesday.

The semi-final losers were St. Clara high school, Assnora and Sacred Heart High School, Parra.

Each participating team was presented with a memento.

V M Prahudesai, Executive Director SAG was the chief guest and Gokuldas Nagvekar was the guest of honour. Dr. Dipak Gaitonde, Manager PWHSS and the principal of PWHSS were also present.

The programme was compered by Supriya S. Netarvalkar.

Sameer Pawaskar gave away the prizes. Maya Kharangate proposed the vote of thanks

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 14

Abdul Kadar Khan struck his second goal in the 90th minute to send Sangolda Lightning into the play-offs after defeating 10men Pilerne Sports Club 2-1 in GFA’s 3rd division at Anjuna ground on Thursday. Sangolda led 1-0 at the breather.

It was a nervous finish for Sangolda as a spirited fightback from Pilerne led to an equalizer in the 84th through Mahendra Faras.

Sangolda’s midfield created many opportunities for the forward line. Abdul and Malcolm Rebello pulled the strings in midfield, while Raymond Alvares, Santosh Pethkar and Nikhil Naik led the attack.

Pilerne played the match with only 10 men which put them at an obvious disadvantage. The whole team worked hard to keep the scoreline down and near the end it looked as though they would walk away with the

Malcolm D’Silva unleashed a stiff grounder beating the rival keeper hands down after he received a through pass from Remy Fernandes.

Utorda neutralised the lead when striker Wellington Fernandes’ snap shot found the roof of the net after he was fed by Allister Monteiro.

Benaulim nearly struck just 10 minutes before the lemon break but Rendy Fernandes was the culprit as he muffed a sitter.

The second half saw Benaulim

and Utorda going all out in search of the elusive match-winner but a goal eluded them. Benaulim nearly struck the match-winner but Malcolm D’Silva squandered a sitter with only the rival keeper at his mercy.

In the penalty shoot-out, Russel Monteiro, Serafino Fernandes, Leander and Camilo were on target for Utorda while Santan Fernandes, Xamaro Rodrigues and Gregfern Fernandes converted for Benaulim.

CJ Brothers win

CJ Brothers, Valpoi.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, OCT 14

CJ Brothers, Valpoi registered a comfortable 2-0 win over Muslimwada Boys in the 2nd all-Goa 9-a-side football tournament organised by Friends Sports Club, Valpoi on Sunday at municipal ground, Valpoi.

CJ Brothers had a vibrant start with their first goal coming

Photo: Ashraf Khan

through Abdul Khan. The second was netted by Mohammad Khan.

Earlier, CJ Brothers defeated Vasco Boys in the semi-finals.

Mubin Inamdar of CJ Brothers broke the deadlock scoring the golden goal for his team and placing them in the finals. Mubin was awarded the best scorer of the tournament. CJ Brothers were awarded Rs. 8,050 and a trophy

Goa host WZ badminton HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 14

Third Division football: Batim YC v. Siridao SC, Taleigao ground; Parish Youth Consua v.

Chicalim YC, Tilak Maidan; Dabolim YC v. Chicalim SC, Cansaulim ground; Dramapur SC v. S & W Club of Zaino, Dramapur ground; A.A. de Moira v. Quitula SC, Quitula ground.

Kick off 4 p.m.

37th Candolim Panchayat cup soccer: Saligao Sporting Club v. Sodiem Siolim Sports & Cultural Association, Dr. Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, 4.30 p.m.

F&C Cup soccer: Betalbatim Sporting Club v. Sporting Club, Davorlim, Verem ground, 4.45 p.m.

2nd Dalton Fernandes memorial soccer: Ambelim Sports Club v. Pax of Nagoa, Government ground, Sarzora, 4.30 p.m.

Sebastiao Rosario Dias memorial soccer: Chandor Club v.

Navelim Sporting Club, Zorivaddo ground, Davorlim, 4.30 p.m.

Fr Gervasio Pinto memorial football: Rebello Pandal, Maina v. Chris Boys, Curchorem, Figueiredo ground, Curchorem, 4.15 p.m.

Commonwealth Games celebration-Hero Honda interschool athletics, Goa University ground, 9 a.m. (spot entries accepted).

Goa Badminton Association in collaboration with Sports Authority of Goa will host the interstate West Zone badminton championship at Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panjim on October 25 and 26.

The championship will feature five States - Gujarat, Maharashtra, Chattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh and hosts Goa. The NRB group, Manda and Narayan Bandekar Charitable Trust are the major sponsors of the championship.

The following players have been selected to attend the bad-

minton coaching camp on October 23 at 5 p.m.

Men: Govind Navelkar, Floyd Araujo, Navneet Nasnodkar, Sunny Sawant, Pankaj Naik, Parag Chouhan and Darwin Barretto.

U-19 boys: Sharmad Mahajan, Rahul Chandrashekar, Chinmay Kamat, Pratith Naik, Aniket Shenai and Krishnaraj Gawas.

U-19 girls and ladies: Anushka Kuvelkar, Anura Prabhudesai and Pranjal Chimulkar.

The camp will be conducted

by NIS coaches Roy Athaide and Vinayak Kamat. Selected players have been asked to report at the venue.

rosario dias soccer

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 14

Fr Agnel Youth Club, Paroda shocked Sporting Club of Davorlim 5-4 via the tie-breaker to sail into the quarter-finals of Sebastiao Rosario Dias memorial inter-village football tournament organised by Davorlim Sports Club at Zorivaddo ground, Davorlim on Thursday. There was no score at full time.

Fr Agnel and Sporting played attacking football. As the match progressed, Sporting soaked the pressure from Fr Agnel who adopted an aggressive mode and called the sorties against the rival citadel but Sporting’s keeper came to his side’s rescue by blocking many attempts from the opponents.

Crossing over, Fr Agnel put up an improved display and put their opponents on the defensive as Fr Agnel carried out well orchestrated raids but their forwards either shot straight into the rival keeper or shot wide.

In the tie-breaker, Fr Agnel scored through Brijesh Dessai, Lino Colaco, Anthony Dias, Charlton Dias and Milagres Lima while Joaquim Figueireido, Wilson Colaco, Piedade Colaco and Bonnie Niasso netted for Sporting.

Rauji carrom

PANJIM (HSD) – The Muddawadi Boys, Saligao will organise their 1st all-Bardez and Pernem Rauji Manohar Shetgaocar memorial carrom singles tournament on October 16 and 17 at gram panchayat hall, Saligao from 10 a.m. Entries may be submitted on October 16 before 8.30 a.m. The winners and runners-up will be awarded Rs. 3,000 and Rs. 2,000 alongwith a trophy respectively. Details may be obtained from Ghanashyam Kerkar on 9923117688 or Vijay on 9822987688.

St Theresa beat St Rita HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 13

St Thereza’s Convent High School, Ganapoga, Raia beat St Rita’s High School, Maina 2516, 25-18 to emerge champs in the Salcete Taluka U-17 interschool throwball tournament at SAG Sports complex, Fatorda.

St Thereza’s Convent, Ganapoga, Raia, Salcete Taluka throwball champions alongwith Sr Amelia D’Souza, Headmistress, Sr Sandra Fernandes, manager and Physical Education teacher, Savia Albuquerque

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Nadal beaten as Djokovic, Murray advance Tendulkar claims top shanghai masters AGENCIES SHANGHAI, OCT 14

Exhausted world number one Rafa Nadal suffered a surprise 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 defeat

by Austria's Juergen Melzer in the third round of the Shanghai Masters on Thursday, while Novak Djokovic and Andy Murray marched on.

Nadal, who won the Tokyo Open on Sun-

day and was playing in his third tournament back-to-back, had not lost a set to Melzer in their three previous meetings.

The crowd was left stunned on Thursday as he lost that record in wretched fashion, dropping serve twice in the first set amid a series of unforced errors on his way to defeat by the 13th seed.

World number two Djokovic reached the last eight with a 6-1, 6-1 victory over France's Richard Gasquet, while Murray

secured his place at the ATP seasonender in London next month with a routine 6-3, 6-4 win over another Frenchman, Jeremy Chardy.

"I didn't get broken today. I served a lot into his forehand and varied the serve, which helped," said Murray, who lost in the quarter-finals of the China Open last week, The fourth seed will next meet France's Jo-Wilfred Tsonga, who celebrated wildly after beating German Florian Mayer 7-

ED wants Modi’s passport revoked AGENCIES MUMBAI, OCT 14

A senior official from the Enforcement Directorate on Thursday confirmed that they have written a letter to the regional passport office to cancel the travel document of the former IPL chairman Lalit Modi.

The request was sent to the passport office on Wednesday by the Enforcement Directorate, which has already issued a 'Blue Alert' on Lalit Modi, which allows his arrest at any Indian airport should he return to India.

Modi is currently in England and it is suspected that he may flee from there to an unknown destination to avoid arrest.

The regional passport office in Mumbai is currently evaluating the pros and cons of the request from ED and af ter consulting legal experts it will take necessary action in next couple of days.

The ED has accused Modi of not cooperating with the investigations following charges levelled against him for siphoning off money while he was running

the Indian Premier League.

The case against him and six others has been filed under various sections of the Indian Penal Code (sections 405,420 and 120(b)). His advocates have described the filing of the criminal case against Modi as motivated and false.

Meanwhile, a senior official of new IPL management told rediff.com that Modi had directly or indirectly seen to it that one of his relatives or close associates were involved in contracts particularly in the case of Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab.

5, 6-3.

Serb Djokovic produced a scorching display against Gasquet.

"I did really well from the start. I put pressure on him. I was aggressive and I knew I had to be," said the US Open runner-up who secured his 18th career title at the China Open on Monday.

Spaniard Guillermo Garcia-Lopez also advanced after beating seventh seed Czech Tomas Berdych 7-6, 6-3.

Anand held

by Shirov AGENCIES BILBAO, OCT 14

World champion Viswanathan Anand missed out on his chances and had to settle for a draw with Alexei Shirov of Spain in the fourth round of the Bilbao Final Masters chess tournament in Bilbao, Spain, on Wednesday.

Vladimir Kramnik of Russia retained sole lead following a draw with Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the other game of the day.

With just two rounds to go in the four-player double roundrobin event, Kramnik remains at the top of the table with eight points in his kitty in the football-like scoring system that gives one point for a draw and three for winning a game.

Bangladesh clinch historic series win AGENCIES DHAKA, OCT 14

Skipper Shakib Al Hasan smashed a magnificent century as Bangladesh beat New Zealand by nine runs in their fourth limited-overs match on Thursday and took an unassailable 3-0 lead in the five-match series.

Bangladesh reached an innings total of 241 before dismissing New Zealand for 232 with three balls to spare at Dhaka's Sher-e-Bangla National Stadium.

The hosts had won the first and third match while the second game was abandoned due to rain. The final game is scheduled for Oct. 17.

New Zealand lost five wickets

for 80 but recovered well to reach 150 for six. However, its last three wickets went for just seven runs as the visitors fell short of the target.

Kane Williamson made a patient 108 that included six boundaries and two sixes before he became the last wicket to fall, caught by Raqibul Hassan off a Shafiul Islam delivery.

Opener B.J. Watling was the first victim as he was trapped lbw by Abdur Razzak for six while Islam caught and bowled another opener Brendon McCullum for 21.

Bangladesh skipper Hasan claimed three wickets — Grant Elliott (22), Aaron Redmond (16) and Daryl Tuffey (0)— conceding

54 runs.

Suhrawadi Shuvo had Ross Taylor caught by Islam for three while New Zealand skipper Daniel Vettori (8) was removed

by Mohammad Mahmudullah.

Rubel Hossain had Kyle Mills caught for eight and Nathan McCullum was run out by substitute fielder Naeem Islam at 33.

Hamish Bennett was not out for no run at the end of the match.

Earlier, Hasan collected 106 runs and stabilized the game following the loss of several wickets early after New Zealand won the toss and elected to field first.

Bangladesh lost four wickets for 97 but was back in con-

Jwala slams BAI president

sociation is working. I would like to change a lot of things in the coming years," added Jwala.

BAI president V K Ver\ma today Jwala and Ashwini came toinvited wrath from shuttler Jwala gether after the former split Gutta by ignoring her and Ashwith her long time partner wini Ponnappa after their gold Shruti Kurian during the Inmedal win in the badminton dian Open Grand Prix in Hyevent of the Commonwealth derabad.

Games.

"Me, Ashwini and V Diju are Second seed Jwala-Ashwini doing really well on the interstunned top seed Singaporeans national circuit. We have got Sari Shanti Mulia and Yao Lei 21support from the government 16 21-19 in the summit clash to India's Jwala Gutta, right, and Ashwini but don't know how much we become the first women pair Ponnappa Machimanda show the gold have got from the associafrom India to win a CWG gold. medals on Thursday. tion," Jwala questioned.

"One thing for which I am not Jwala recently made headhappy was our federation chief (V K Verma) did not lines when media reports claimed that she was even congratulate us after our win. Our president dating former India cricketer Mohammad who was sitting and watched the match whole time, Azharuddin after the Congress MP from Moraddid not come to congratulate us," Jwala said. abad decided to contest Badminton Association "I was not really happy with the way our as- of India elections.

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ICC HQ to stay in Dubai AGENCIES DUBAI, OCT 14

The headquarters of International Cricket Council (ICC) will not be shifted out of Dubai, the world cricket body has decided during a two-day meeting here, putting an end to speculations that it may relocate to London.

"The matter of relocation is now closed," an ICC statement, released after the council's twoday meeting on Wednesday and Thursday, said.

On the decision, ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat expressed his happiness saying he is "personally delighted" a f t e r t h e m a t t e r w a s re solved.

"This provides welcome certainty for the staff and I am personally delighted that this matter has finally been resolved," Lorgat was quoted as saying by Gulf News.

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The result of 'B' sample test of dope-tainted Indian 20km race walker Rani Yadav will be known in two days, Commonwealth Games Federation chief Michael Fennell said today.

"Rani Yadav appeared yesterday afternoon for the provisional hearing and she has asked for a 'B' sample testing. The test will be done today and the result is expected to come in the next 48 hours," Fennell said.

tention af ter Hasan took charge and the home side reached 145 for five wickets when Mushfiqur Rahim was run out for 13.

Hasan's 106 runs came off only 113 balls and included 11 boundaries and one six before he was caught and bowled by Vettori in the 43rd over.

New Zealand's debutant Bennett took three wickets for 44 runs — Raqibul Hassan (6), Mahmudullah (37) and Islam (1). Vettori had opener Imrul Kayes (37) caught by Brendon McCullum, while Mills took another opener Shahriar Nafees for a duck and also claimed the wicket of Zunaed Siddique for 17.

spot in ICC Test ratings AGENCIES DUBAI, OCT 14

Sachin Tendulkar has surged to the top spot in the ICC Test rankings for batsmen, for the first time since 2002. Tendulkar's heroics in the Test series against Australia earned him 82 rating points,

Liverpool saga lurches on after new twist REUTERS LONDON, OCT 14

Liverpool's bitter ownership wrangle rumbled into today after George Gillett and Tom Hicks launched an 11th hour legal bid to stop the club being sold to Boston Red Sox owner John W Henry.

Weeks of bitterness appeared to be drawing to a close late on Wednesday after London's High Court ruled that Hicks and Gillett could not block the 300 million pounds (476.7 million dollars) sale of the club by sacking members of the board.

However, with Henry having

flown in to attend a meeting in London with Liverpool chairman Martin Broughton and other board members to finalise the deal, Gillett and Hicks issued a statement saying they had been granted a temporary restraining order by a Texas court prohibiting the sale of the club.

It poured cold water on the euphoric celebrations of Liverpool fans who had waited outside the High Court earlier on Wednesday, although the club later issued a statement saying it was determined to remove the latest obstacle.

taking him to 891, 17 clear of Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara in the second spot. Virender Sehwag, Shivnarine Chanderpaul and Mahela Jayawardene completed the top five.

This is the tenth time Tendulkar has become the topranked Test batsman in the world, and the first since the new ratings system came into place. He held the position for the first time in 1994, ahead of consistent runs at the top in the late 90s and early 2000s. His as-

cension comes close on the heels of his winning the ICC Cricketer of the Year award.

Tendulkar has enjoyed a windfall 2010, topping the run charts with 1270 runs, inclusive of four centuries and two double-hundreds. With India set to play three Tests against New Zealand at home and three Tests in South Africa in the immediate future, Tendulkar has the opportunity to better his career-best rating of 898 and become the 26th batsman to cross the 900-point mark.

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Saina wins gold, pushes India to 2nd spot PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Top seed Saina Nehwal and doubles pair of Jwala Gutta and Ashwini Ponnappa today scripted history by becoming the first Indian women shuttlers to win gold medals in the Commonwealth Games at the Siri Fort Complex here today.

World number three Saina battled past Malaysian Mew Choo Wong 19-21 23-21 21-13 in a nerve-wrecking 70-minute battle in women's singles final

to not only realise her dream of winning the gold but also helped India pip England in the final medals tally with 38 yellow metals in the Delhi Games.

Aparna Popat had won a silver in women's singles in 1998 Kuala Lumpur edition while Prakash Padukone was the first Indian to win a badminton gold at the 1978 Edmonton Games, followed by Syed Modi, the second and the last shuttler to win a gold in 1982 in Brisbane.

Earlier, second seed Jwala and

l Jwala-Ashwini win doubles gold Ashwini eked out a pulsating 21-16 2119 victory over Singapore's Sari Shanti Mulia and Yao Lei to earn India its first gold in women's doubles event in the Commonwealth Games.

Wo m e n p o w e r was on display at the Siri Fort Complex here as JwalaAshwini and Saina took to the court in front a vociferous crowd, which cheered the Indians' every point.

After Jwala-Ashwini scripted their piece of history, it was Saina's turn to achieve something which the she was dreaming about for long.

The 20-year-old Hyderabadi,

however, did not find it easy as she had to sweat it out for 70 minutes to get the better of her Malaysian rival.

In first game, Saina found it difficult to judge the shuttle and lost few points at the forecourt and nets to see the game slip out of her hands after she trailed 811 at the break.

But the Indian came back strongly in the second. Saina started playing more cross shots and kept pushing the shuttle at the back in the long rallies to come back from 0-2 to lead 1410.

But Wong narrowed the gap and wrested the lead at 21-20

before the Indian closed the game with three more points to roar back into the contest.

In the decider, Saina employed a similar strategy and kept her rival away from the nets and used her deceptive drops and tosses to lead 11-7.

She consolidated on her lead as Wong's game crumbled. The Malaysian kept hitting the shuttle out and found the net in the final point as Saina burst into tears and ran into her mentor Pullela Gopichand's arm.

However, it was the duo of Jwala and Ashwini who set the ball rolling for a wonderful finale for the Indians.

Among others, Malaysia won three gold medals, including men's singles, mixed and men's doubles category.

Aussies thrash India 8-0 PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

India were brought down to earth by a ruthless Australia who dished out a clinical display to spank the hosts 80 in a totally lopsided hockey final in the Commonwealth Games here today.

The Indians, who had pipped England in the shoot-out to make it to final and raise hopes of their first gold in the Commonwealth Gam,

came up with a rather pathetic show when it mattered most and had to be content with the silver medal.

The capacity crowd at the national stadium, which included Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, Congress President Sonia Gandhi and a host of other diginataries, were left heartbroken as the hosts conceded goals with embarrassing ease in the summit showdown.

Sharath bags bronze, India finish with five medals in TT PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal won a bronze, defeating compatriot Soumyadeep Roy 4-0 in the men's singles third place playoff as Indian paddlers finished their campaign in the Commonwealth Games with five medals, including a gold, here today.

Reigning national champion Poulomi Ghatak and Mouma Das also claimed another bronze for India, beating Australian duo of Tan Z Vivian and Campbell-Innes Peri 3-0 in the women's doubles' play-off at the Yamuna Sports Complex.

World number 40, Sharath started on a positive note by bagging the opening game 11-8 in front of almost a full house at the stadium complex.

In the second game, Soumyadeep tried hard to stage a comeback but Sharath showed consummate ease in playing long returns and bagged it 11-5.

The third game was, however, a keenly contested affair, which Sharath narrowly won 12-10 and then claimed the next one 11-9 to pocket the bronze.

Kenyans run away with both marathon gold PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 14

Kenyans ran away with two marathon gold medals on offer to bring down curtains on the athletics events on the last day of the Commonwealth Games here today.

John Eriku Kelai won gold in the men's marathon covering the 42.195km distance in two hours 14 minutes and 35 seconds. Australia's Michael Shelly bagged the silver in 2:15:18 while another Kenyan Amos Tirop Matui pocketed the bronze in 2:15:58.

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‘An Evening of Classics’ presented by the BSM Chamber Orchestra will take place on October 15 from 7.30pm onwards at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452.

International Travel Mart-Goa, organised

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Navaratri Utsav, will be held till October 17 at Shree Ravalghadi Gramastha Panchayatan Devasthan, Aldona. Call 9881773097, 9765508338 or 2293321.

The annual Navratrotsava and Kaul Prasad of Shri Navadurga, Madkai will be held till October 16 daily between 7.45pm to 9.45pm and later at 10pm.

The 8th Interactive Session of the Series on Health will be held on October 15 from 6pm to 7.30pm at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. Call 9765404391.

A variety of competitions that are part of the cultural programmes, organised by the Sadguru Kala Kendra is being held till October 18 at Khorlim, Mapusa. There will be an all Goa Fancy Dress Competition, a Dance Competition and an All Goa Ghumat Aarti Compeition. Call 9763372120 or 9922858931.

Cantaram Singing Competition, organised by the Kala Academy, Panjim will be held on October 23 and 24 at the Kala Academy. Registration closes on October 18.

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36th Tiatr Competition, organised by Kala Academy, Panjim is underway at the Kala Academy through the m o n t h o f O c t o b e r. C a l l 2420452.

Free public dental check-ups, organised by Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited and the Indian Dental Association (IDA) will be held in Margao throughout October as part of Oral Health Month 2010. SMS her/his postal pin code to 5676725.

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A Portuguese basic course for students, conducted by the Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto-Porvorim will be held from November 1 to 20 from Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. Visit www.xchr.in.

Call 2417772.

‘Glimpses of Ladakh’, an exhibition-cum-sale of photographs to pay tribute to the resilient survivors of the region, organised by Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts will be held from October 18 to 24 from 11am to 7pm at Sunaparanta, Altinho, Panjim. E-mail info@sgcfa.org. Call 2421311.

A taste of Tuscany, the Tuscan food festival, organised by Goa Marriott Resort will be held from October 15 to 24 at AZ U R, Goa Marriott, Campal, Panjim.

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Graphic Poster Competition, organised by the Entertainment Society of Goa is open for registration. The theme is the 41st International Film Festival of India, Goa, 2010. Registration closes on October 21. Log on to www.iffigoa.org.

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Art of Writing Haiku, a workshop by Kala Ramesh will be held on October 22 and 23 from 10am to 1pm and 3pm to 6pm at Sunaparata – Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim. Call 2421311.

A cycle ride, organised by Goa Cycling Club will be held on October 17 from 7:30am to 10:30am from Mapusa to Aldona. Call 9158880300.

The Annual Dandiya Raas Nite, organised by the Lions Club of Calangute and the Calangute Association will be held on October 15 from 8pm onwards at the Calangute Association Hall, Calangute.

A Storytelling Workshop, organised by Mango Tree Children’s Art School will be held every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday till October 20 at Sunaparanta – Goa Centre of the Arts, Altinho, Panjim. It will be followed by Illustration and Bookmaking Workshops. Call 2421311.

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VASCO CORRESPONDENT HERALD FEATURES andia Blast-2010, the 3rd All Goa Dandia Garba competition, organised by Nivedam Social, Cultural and Sports Club was inaugurated by the lighting of the traditional lamp at the hands of Revenue Minister, Jose Philip D’Souza at Vaddem, Vasco.

Also present at the competition were Kritesh Gaonkar, former Chairperson of Mormugao Municipal Council, Premanand Nanoskar, social worker, Dhananjay Naik, former deputy Chairperson MMC, Rupesh Fatji, President of Nivedam, Sudesh Bhosle, Vice-President of Nivedam and Rajan Faldessai, General Secretary of Nivedam.

Jose Philip D’Souza congratulated the members of the organisation for organising Dandia and Garba in a grand way with religious fervour. He stated that although dandia and garba are traditional dances of Gujarat, they have been imbibed in the hearts of Goans and are being performed during Navratrotsav celebration.

Bollywood actor Aditya Pancholi and actress Isha Koppikar will be an added attraction for the festival in Vasco on the auspicious day of Dussehra, the final day of the event on October 17.

A troupe participating in the competition (above) and locals from New-Vaddem dancing to the beats of the ‘dandiya’ (below)

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A Captivating Display of Beauty and Bliss

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES eauty and Bliss’, an exhibition of photographs and paintings by Kalanand Bambolkar comprising ten semi-abstract paintings was inaugurated by Sudin Dhavlikar, Minister for Transport at the Art Gallery, Kala Academy.

The exhibition features Kalanand’s photographs which were clicked over the year. “I love clicking photographs which are appealing to the eye. In the beginning, I used to use a Nikon FM 10 SLR camera and now I use a Cannon DSLR camera. Some of my paintings were completed in Pune, while I was working there working as a g r a p h i c d e s i g n e r, ” s a y s Kalanand, son of artist Shridhar Kamat Bambolkar.

The paintings include shots of nature, reflections and trees.

“Kala Academy has seen a lot of artists displaying their works through photographs or on canvas which in turn leads to personality development of the artist. Kalanand has lived in Pune and through his photographs he gives us a glimpse of the place and life there. We see a future artist in Kalanand,” said Pandurang Phaldesai, Member Secretary of Kala Academy.

Paresh Joshi, Vice Chairman of Goa Kala Academy, while congratulating Kalanand, aptly said, “When pictures talk, people should keep quiet and notice art.”

The exhibition will be on till October 16 at the Art Gallery, Kala Academy.

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Goan Stalls display Their Unique Flavour ‘Police Porjek’ – An Entertaining and Insightful Album

BY JERRY SANTAMARIA s an upright, sincere and dedicated police officer, Sammy Tavares has nabbed several criminals and solved many mysteries. He is now all set to capture the hearts of Konkani Mogis with the release of his maiden Konkani album ‘Police Porjek’ which will be available on DVD, VCD and ACD. Produced

by Francis Coutinho for Nevia Production, Sammy Tavares (Deputy Superintendent of Police) has created history as he is the first police officer to bring out a Konkani album comprising songs composed by him.

Hailing from the historic village of Cuncolim, Sammy comes from a family which has contributed a lot to Goa’s liberation and its Konkani language. His late father who was a freedom fighter had composed a song against the erstwhile Portuguese regime. “While the composition was hailed by all, my father had to pay the price for the same by spending eight and a half months in jail at the behest of the Portuguese,” Sammy informed.

Dedicated to his late brothers Flony and Max who were also great Konkani fans, the album gives a message sure to moralise the present generation. The title song sung by Sammy in total elegance emulates the life of a police officer in society and for the society. Sammy has made the listeners ponder upon the taxing situations the police personnel are compelled to work.

The other compositions which provide a trove to the listeners include, ‘Tarvoti’, ‘Bapaik Nomoskar’, ‘Commuinav’. The release of the album not only envisages the talent of Sammy but it also extrudes his effort to convey a message full of morale and ethics through his compositions.

Popular singers who have rendered their melodious voices to the album include Sonia Sirsat, Lawry Travasso, Xavier Gomes, Aniceto Lourenco, Roma and Jessica. The dose of laughter is provided by ace comedians Agostinho, Selvy, Janet and Mathew. Noted musician Norman Cardozo has provided the music.

Recipient of President and Chief Minister gold medals for meritorious services, Sammy is one of the very few most respected police officers in the Goa Police. He attributes his gratitude to the Director General of Police B S Bassi and his other colleagues for supporting him to make his venture ‘Police Porjek’ a grand success.

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36th Tiatr Competition 2010-11 - Day XII MOROSOR R E V I E W

BY RON FIDELIS parking some great chemistry, the Goa Velha troupe’s Morosor begins with a canto in the garden between two lovers (Nacia Afonso and Andrew Fernandes). In comes Clara singing another canto while simultaneously establishing her character. The immediate scene that follows shows the father of the girl from the first garden scene disapproving of her love affair. Incidentally, he has other plans for her. Here’s when Salvador Afonso sings the opening song, now that the background to this plot is set. Morosor is Salvador’s fourth time at the competition and he is the playwright, director, song writer and also the tune setter to some enjoyable tunes in this tiatr.

With the saxophone unfailing to second the trumpet, A D Diniz’s band was also tight enough.

What the all-rounder however discounts in this play is the comedy. Yet, keeping the audiences glued to the seats anyway does indicate that his plot was indeed grasping. Newcomers Jasmine Rosario and Josly Monteiro came through with promising performances. These two play the kids of the unfortunate father, whom this story revolves around. With no way out, the girl who was cautioned about her love affair by her father at the beginning, ends up marrying the boy her father wants her to. And this tiatr is the display of fate thereon of this very husband.

Besides lending a wonderful facelift to Morosor, Pascoal Rodrigues who plays the husband sings a beautiful song. In the song, when God intervenes to resolve the jealousy between two neighbours, he approaches one and grants her a wish on the condition that whatever she wishes for, her neighbour will get twice as much. Succumbing instead to the green eyed monster, this lady cunningly asks for one of her eyes to be taken away but is surprised when her neighbour’s eyes remain intact but she herself loses her sight. “I told you to ask, not to take,” Pascoal sings out God’s words leaving the audiences clapping.

Another first timer, Vincy Mascarenhas who also had a small role, sang two of his own compositions well. Child artist Joesan Afonso’s solo on environmental issues, written by Salvador received much appreciation; so much so

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that a certain gentleman especially came backstage to have the lyrics of the song. Then again, Joesan and his younger brother Sanyo Afonso, singing ‘Don’t worry be happy’ was also entertaining. Even though they missed a cue at one point in their song, their come back without panicking and getting nervous was noteworthy.

With fast pace, Morosor spans the life of this marriage – a compromise for the wife but a commitment for the husband who tries in vain to keep it together all throughout. And just as there is this tingling feeling of curiosity about what must have happened to the girl’s first lover begins to happen, he appears.

Claiming to still be in love with her and having returned from abroad to settle down with his earnings in Goa, this affair begins all over again. By this time, the kids grow up amidst regular arguments and fights between husband and wife based on economic shortcomings leading the son to vices of drinking and smoking and the girl towards a materialistic lifestyle. Though the father manages to stop his son’s habits, fighting a losing battle with his openly two-timing wife, he ends up taking to the same vices. After a chilling scene wherein he kills his plotting wife, the father finally hangs himself out of guilt. At his coffin in the last scene, while everyone has only good things to say about him, Salvador Afonso ends with lines explaining his title regarding a commitment to everlasting love. Indeed as one of the lines say, ‘One can be given everything, except what destiny can.’

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John Travolta feels Hollywood needs Bollywood

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ollywood star John Travolta, recently in Mumbai said that Hollywood needed Bollywood more than the other way around. He went on to point out that there might be a potentiality of financing coming from India as Hollywood faced financial crisis caused by recession.

Oscar nominated John Travolta, 56, was in Mumbai to launch Navitimer Caliber 01, the new limited-edition watch from Breitling, and to participate in GQ Man of the Year awards. He brought his two sisters and 10-year-old daughter Ella and 16member entourage in his private jet on his maiden two-day India trip.

Travolta reportedly said that Europeans brought changes and made huge contribution to American cinema and added that it was now Bollywood’s turn.

Seeing Travolta’s love for India, Indo-American statesman Rajan Zed has urged him to explore the rich and diverse philosophical thought India offered and the wisdom embedded in it. It would be a wonderful experience for Travolta to understand the nature of reality Indian thought presented, Zed, who is Chairperson of Indo-American Leadership Confederation, added.

During his various media conversations, Travolta also reportedly added that he would love to work in Bollywood and would enjoy singing and dancing in Bollywood.

Actress Shruti ties the knot with Danish

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opular TV actress Shruti Seth, who has also featured in films like Fanaa, Ta Ra Rum Pum, Jhoom Barabar Jhoom and Raajneeti, got married to her boyfriend of four years, Danish Aslam last weekend in Goa. Danish, as it’s known by now, has just directed his first film Break Ke Baad starring Imran Khan and Deepika Padukone.

The wedding in Goa was an extremely private affair and was attended by the couple’s close friends such as Kunal Kohli, Imran Khan, Avantika Malik, Deepika Padukone, Siddhartha Mallya, Maria Goretti, Mini Mathur, Gul Panag and VJ Yudi.

It felt like being at home, he said about his India visit. He argued that the reason he liked the Bollywood industry was because the films were family oriented.

Travolta was reportedly apparently bowled over

by Bollywood leading lady Filmfare award winner Aishwarya Rai (Jodhaa Akbar). An admirer of Filmfare award winner Aamir Khan (Lagaan) and BAFTA nominated Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire); he said that he liked watching Hindi movies.

Many other Hollywood and entertainment celebrities have also expressed their love for India in the past, including Julia Roberts, Goldie Hawn, Kylie Minogue, Katy Perry, Lindsay Lohan, Jessica Simpson, etc.

World’s most multidimensional place, India has something to offer to ever yone, Rajan Zed says.

Hollywood more Disciplined: Irrfan

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he basic difference is that they (Hollywood) plan a lot, their working atmosphere is quite compartmentalised, everybody is responsible for their department,” Irrfan says.

“They are more like machines. The person who does a particular job knows only about that, he doesn’t have wholesome knowledge. But in India we work in a very cordial manner, here anybody can give a suggestion and directors take it,” he added.

Khan became a prominent face in international cinema after acting in films like Warrior, A Mighty Heart, New York, I Love You and Danny Boyle’s multiple Oscar winning film Slumdog Millionaire.

He will soon be seen in Hisss, directed by American Jennifer Lynch and slated for release on October 22. The actor was all praises for the director. “Working with Jennifer was a brilliant experience; the way she saw the story, which we have been listening to and watching on the big screen for years here, is amazing. The film has marvellous special effects that would definitely shock you,” he said.

“Though it’s a horror film it talks about many other things. It talks about life, death, respect for animals and respect for nature. There are so many layers to the film,” he added.

Known for his unconventional looks, the 48-year-old actor has worked in movies like Haasil, Rog, New York and Maqbool.

Last seen in Slumdog Millionaire, the actor has just completed a TV series called In-Treatment which stars Gabriel Byrne and Debra Wenger. It is a series about therapists and patients.

Irrfan says he is happy the way his career is shaping up and the kind of films he has been doing.

The actor is gearing up for the release of director Mani Shankar’s new film Knock Out, which also stars Kangana Ranaut and Sanjay Dutt and will release soon.

Neil Patrick Harris to direct Comedy with Emma Roberts and Josh Hutcherson

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eil Patrick Harris just might be the most fabulous man in Hollywood. He seems to dabble in just about everything and does it amazingly. He has acted on TV, film and stage. He sings, dance and happens to be the best awards host alive.

Now the hilarious How I Met Your Mother star will try his hand at directing. The NPH will make his feature film directing debut with the ‘indie’ comedy Aaron And Sarah.

Upcoming stars Emma Roberts (Valentine’s Day, Scream 4) and Josh Hutcherson (The Kids Are All Right, Red Dawn) have already signed on as the leads.

The title could be called Four Proms and a Funeral as it follows the growing relationship of a nerdy guy and a popular female through their four years of high school.

Harris is pretty much great at everything; let us watch the outcome of his directing ventures.

These Potatoes pack Protein!

Platronics Discovery 975 Bluetooth Ear Piece lands in India

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esearchers in India have developed a genetically modified potato that has up to 60 per cent more protein and more amino acids, to combat protein deficiency in lower income families.

Amaranth (Rajgira), a tall, broadleaf plant that produces tiny seeds, was a major food of the Aztecs and early American cultures. One of its genes, Amaranth Albumin 1 (AmA1), endows the grains with high concentrations of proteins and essential amino acids.

Researchers inserted this gene into seven types of potatoes. They found that the transgenic potatoes contained between 35 and 60 per cent more protein, as well as amino acids lysine, tyrosine and sulphur.

The genetic manipulation also resulted in a moderate increase in tuber yield.

Animal studies have already demonstrated its safety for human consumption.

Scientists hope that the transgenic potato will find more acceptance, because it uses a gene from the amaranth seed, another edible crop.

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hen it comes to Bluetooth headsets, it is either advanced technologies wrapped in, or plain comfort. Rarely have we seen a gadget that is a nifty combination of both. The Plantronics Discovery Bluetooth 975 earpiece that has just hopped onto Indian shores however may just have on-the-move audiophiles changing their minds. At least that is what Plantronics would like us to believe and going by the pictures there seems to be no reason why it should not.

The headset enjoys marital bliss of an innovative fabrication with technologies spanning AudioIQ2 and WindSmart noisecancelling. The bundled robotics should allow the headset to deliver a natural sound-

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mpotence is a lot more common than most people think, with the condition being more prevalent among men over the age of 40 years.

The biggest factor increasing the likelihood of a man suffering from

ing voice even in harsh environments. With Plantronics’ integrated audio quality, comfort and durability as heirloom, it sure looks the part.

The featured AudioIQ2 is accompanied by a pair of microphones to accurately capture users’ voice while being able to erase out background noise at the same time. The best part is that the AudioIQ2 technology does not need users to get familiar to a whole set of complicated buttons thanks to its automatic capabilities.

Three layers of WindSmart technology allow the headset to handle wind noise. It is complete with grooved vents on the boom and acoustic materials encircling the microphones.

The headset is also said to retain Plantronics advanced inbound audio levels.

An adaptive 20-band equalizer in the earpiece provides full, rich voice. Working with the AudioIQ2 technology, it tweaks incoming calls for listening levels that are comfortable depending on the surrounding noise level.

A rechargeable carrying case accessorizes this Plantronics offering. Its highlight is its ability to upscale the talk time by up to three times from a puny 5 hours to a massive 15 hours. Interestingly enough, it suggests doing this while still shielding and storing the headset. The case is packed with an LCD screen exhibiting the battery and earpiece charge levels along with Bluetooth connectivity. Tipping the scale at a mere 8gm, the lightweight headset boasts of the company’s signature boom for more natural sound. It’s fashioned for easy on-off wearing courtesy of the patented soft gel ear tips. The ear tips also complete the headset on the comfort and stability factor without invading the ear canal.

Backed by a 2 years complete replacement warranty, the Plantronics Discovery 975 headset comes with a price tag of Rs 5, 499.

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erectile dysfunction is down to age, with around 40 per cent of men over 40 years and as many as 70 per cent of over 70-year-olds affected by the condition. There are a wide range of possible causes underlying impotence, with the majority of sufferers having an underlying physical cause. For those uncomfortable about speaking to the family doctor about impotence, there are plenty of natural alternatives to Viagra and traditional medications worth trying.

The Essential Guide to Vitamins, Minerals and Herbal Supplements, Brewer (2010) highlights various causes associated with impotence.

Smoking, alcohol and drug abuse and stress are among the many causes associated with impotency.

While most men would rush to a doctor and later to the pharmacist to pick up the famous Viagra they are not aware that they are plenty of natural remedies to treat impotency. The world over, a number of different natural, nutritional and herbal remedies are currently available, which may help reduce symptoms associated with impotence.

Some medical research identifies natural remedies for impotence treatment to include ginseng and grape seed extract, with the former being recognised in one research study to improve erection is 60 per cent of patients.

Brewer further suggests natural remedies and alternative approaches to impotence treatment.

Here is a list Catuaba Bark: Maintains potency, fertility, improves erections Garlic: Improves circulation Minimal: Alcohol consumption Maca: Aphrodisiac used to treat impotence Muira Puama: May increase sexual desire Saw Palmetto: Increases sex drive If you decide to try these natural remedies, keep in mind that just like Viagra and other medicines for impotence, these may have certain side effects too. A doctor will be able to rule out underlying physical or mental health conditions, making it well worth getting checked out.

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The Long and Winding Road ...into Our Hearts Arguably the World’s greatest ever band ‘The Beatles’ celebrate their 50th anniversary this year and to commemorate the hysteria of ‘The Beatles’ that swept the globe for 50 years, the renowned Beatles Musical ‘BeatleMania’ is on a worldwide tour. ‘The Cavern Beatles’ will perform in Goa on November 4 at the Kala Academy.

Herald goes down ‘The Beatles’ nostalgic lane

BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES e have grown up listening to stories of how four young lads from Liverpool were propelled to dizzying heights of global fame and fortune to become the greatest band of all time.

This Fab Four of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr created music; what critics consider some of their finest material. The group came to be perceived as the epitome of progressive ideals, seeing their influence extend into the social and cultural revolutions of the 1960s; a prominent number being ‘Revolution’.

Oh! Getting lost into the Fab Four’s music, who can forget ‘It’s been a hard day’s night’; especially people today who are caught up in the perennial slog of life. Or for every one of us who, as humans, has to fall in love where we think love is the most beautiful and simple game to play but unfortunately often it ends up that we want to hide away. And that is exactly what ‘Yesterday’ is all about. And a personal favourite, ‘We can work it out’. There are many interpretations to this, but when we apply it to today’s times whether trying setbacks with a cherished friend or strife between two communities (a tangible problem in our country) or problems with anyone, all we need to do is just listen to, ‘We can work it out.’ And what about ‘Nowhere man’? Aren’t there many occasions in life when every one of us feels like a nowhere woman/man?

Yes, we can notate volumes on the Fab Four. But what is of interest is that paying tribute to the father of contemporary British rock of the 1960s is the interesting group, ‘The Cavern Beatles’ who are on a worldwide tour, ‘Beatlemania’ and will be forming in Goa in the first week of November. It is brought to India by Melwyn Camara Productions who also promoted stellar shows like ‘The ABBA Reunion’, ‘Night of Musicals’ and ‘The WestEnders’ in India. Neil Ribeiro of Wiz Creations is promoting the shows in India.

According to the producers, ‘Beatlemania’ is a fantastic theatrical presentation that recreates the magic of ‘The Beatles’ in a classic stage show featuring ‘The Cavern Beatles’ who are officially endorsed by the most famous club in the world, The Cavern, where ‘The Beatles’ began their phenomenal careers. ‘The Cavern Beatles’, akin to the Fab Four, also hail from Liverpool and not only do they replicate the music of ‘The Beatles’ to near perfection but also their mannerisms, costumes and changes in physical appearance.

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We are enlightened, “The two hour show is performed in three acts and kicks off to Beatles material up to the end of 1964 performed in the trademark black suits. Act two begins with ‘The Beatles’ performance at the Shea Stadium wearing military style jackets performing all their hits up to ‘The Revolver’ album. The final act after a quick costume change goes into the Abbey Ro a d / p s y c h e delia era.”

BeatleMania fronted by ‘The Cavern Beatles’ is the number one Beatles show in the world performing over 300 shows a year and has received rave reviews from critics across the world, with the Sunday Times calling it “like a scene from the hard days night,” the Irish Times says, “This could indeed be The Beatles.”

It is significant that this is the only Beatles show to have received a review and photograph in the ‘Beatles Book’ and was praised by Tony Barlow who was ‘The Beatles’ press officer between 1962 and 1966 and also wrote the sleeve notes for the first three Beatle LPs. The show featuring ‘The Cavern Beatles’, has been covered extensively by television all over the world. So, while we at Goa wait with baited breath for this exciting musical show, let us remind ourselves that ‘All you need is love’; everything else will fall in place.

Dalai Lama criticises China over its Nobel Opposition

Music washes away from the soul the dust of everyday life - Berthold Auerbach

Health in your Hands The third annual Global Hand-Washing Day appointed by the UN is celebrated today. Let us take a look into why this act of washing your hands is so vital in keeping healthy

BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES remember the time when I would return from play and would be eager to lay my hands on some delicious homemade snacks. But before I could touch them, a voice behind me would warn, “Go and wash your hands with soap first!” and I would reluctantly drag myself to the bathroom and wash do so. As much as a burden it would seem at that time, we can only but thank our parents for inculcating that essential habit in us. Recent emphasis on personal cleanliness and studies conducted on sanitary issues only proves that our mothers knew best!

Washing of hands is the basic step in ensuring a healthier life. Every year diseases like diarrhoea and jaundice claim a lot of lives around the world and this situation can be controlled by the mere practice of washing one’s hands. The acts of travelling be public transport and transacting money or even using a public computer are very basic acts in today’s world, but little do we realise that these tasks can indirectly be pretty harmful to the body’s well being.

Washing one’s hands with soap is the most inexpensive yet dependable way to prevent stomach and acute respiratory infections which take the lives of millions every year. Yet, despite its lifesaving potential, many often overlook this basic prevention technique for various reasons.

According to the website, www.globalhandwashingday.org, set up by the founding members of the Public-Private Partnership for Handwashing with Soap (PPPHS), ‘Research shows that, if widely practised, handwashing with soap could reduce diarrhoea by almost 50 percent and respiratory infections by nearly 25 percent. (Fewtrell et al., 2005)’. The programme has been spreading awareness among various countries across the world. In India, the Lifebuoy Swasthya Chetna is doing its bit to spread awareness especially among children about the benefits of washing hands.

The website further says, ‘Turning handwashing with soap before eating and after using the toilet into an ingrained habit could save more lives than any single vaccine or medical intervention, cutting deaths from diarrhoea by almost half and deaths from acute respiratory infections by one-quarter.’ This improvement in handwashing behaviour is an important step in meeting the Millennium Development Goal of reducing deaths among children under the age of five by two-thirds by 2015.

PPPHS includes members like UNICEF, World Bank, and Water and Sanitation Program along with some multinational companies like Procter & Gamble and Unilever.

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Blowing his Trumpet for Over Four Decades

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he Dalai Lama has criticised China’s opposition to the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to jailed dissident Liu Xiaobo.

The exiled Tibetan spiritual leader said the Chinese government did ‘not appreciate different opinions.’

Building an open society was “the only way to save all people of China”, he told Japanese media.

Meanwhile, Liu’s wife has apparently been placed under house arrest after he dedicated the award to the ‘martyrs’ of Tiananmen Square in 1989.

Liu was a key figure in the protests.

He was also involved in drafting Charter 08 two years ago - a document which called for multi-party democracy and respect for human rights in China. In 2009 he was jailed for 11 years for ‘inciting subversion’.

Communication Cut China said the decision to honour Liu was an ‘obscenity’. Beijing said relations with Norway, where the peace prize committee is based, may be damaged. It summoned the Norwegian ambassador to hear a formal protest.

The Norwegian Embassy said a fisheries meeting in China had been cancelled but refused to give a reason. The Dalai Lama, who won the peace prize in 1989, said China’s government ‘must change’.

He made his comments to Kyodo news agency, while passing through Tokyo’s airport on his way to the USA from India.

Meanwhile, human rights groups say that Liu’s wife, Liu Xia, has been placed under house arrest.

Freedom Now, a US group, said she had not been able to leave her home since visiting her husband in jail on Sunday.

There are also reports that more political activists in Beijing have had their movements restricted, including Zhou Duo, who was with Mr Liu during the Tiananmen Square protests.

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Mestre Manu has served the Goan music scene for 47 long years. Performing alongside ‘tiatrs’ his music comes with loads of zeal and enthusiasm. Here is more on the musician

BY ELVIS SEQUEIRA HERALD FEATURES anuel Santana Noronha, fondly called ‘Manu Mestre’ among persons from the ‘tiatr’ circle comes from the beautiful village of Curtorim in Salcete. Like most other students of music in his time, Manu Mestre began his lessons in music at the village parochial music school. At age 12 years his parents enrolled him at the music school run by his parish church, St Alex, Curtorim. Here, he also learnt to play the violin, before he began taking lessons in playing the trumpet. After two years of training just like a soldier with his gun over his shoulder, gearing to march into the battlefield, with his musical instrument firmly held on his shoulder, Manu Mestre was all set to make his entry into the field of music.

It did not take him long to find an opening. His first professional assignment as a musician was that of a trumpeter with the Sanvordem based musical band ‘Swing Band’, with electronic musical instruments that either weren’t invented at the time or were not en vogue. It was awhile ago when the concept of sequenced music was unheard of and blowing instruments were the mainstay of any musical band. Therefore, those who played blowing instruments were much in demand. But Manu refused to float with the tides. He stayed put with the ‘Swing Band’ for nine long years before switching tracks to join the ‘tiatr’ bandwagon.

Manu has written music for over 100 ‘tiatrs’ and worked with some of the best directors of the Konkani stage. They include Roseferns, Prince Jacob, Patrick Dourado, Ligorio Fernandes, John D’Silva and others. He is presently the Director of Music for the Milagres de Chandor’s Dramatic Troupe. Although he has fond memories of the times he worked with various directors of the Konkani stage, he considers his decade long inning with Patrick Dourado’s Dramatic Troupe as the most memorable and fruitful time of his career as a musician.

During this time, the flawless combination of Manu Mestre and his saxophonist partner, the late Dominic Dias from Navelim was very popular. Their musical interludes served as the perfect icing on the cake to the catchy tunes composed

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by Patrick Dourado. Under the acronym of Dom-Mani, Dominic and Manu regaled ‘tiatr’ lovers with their scintillating music, till they were separated with the passing away of Dominic. Manu nostalgically reminisces those days. Paying tribute to his professional team mate and friend, Dominic, he reveals, “he was a jovial man and a brilliant musician who could play ‘the seconds’ for any musical composition without actually referring to solfa (musical notes). I have played together with many musicians, but I still recall and fondly remember the times we worked together.”

As a musician Manu has had several opportunities to tour the Gulf and other countries, but could never visit those countries due to his commitments to his day job. But his dreams of performing as a musician on foreign shores were fulfilled upon his retirement from this job. He then toured the Gulf countries with John D’Silva’s troupe.

Mestre Manu has served the Goan music scene for the last 47 years and continues to do so with the same zeal and enthusiasm. But sadly, his contribution to the Goan music scene has not been recognised by any institution or individual. But Manu has no regrets. “I don’t crave for awards. The appreciation I receive from my audience and the self satisfaction of doing justice to my role as a musician is the greatest award that I can get,” he avers.

When asked how long he intends to continue playing his favourite instrument, he firmly replies, “as long as my lungs can breathe life into my instrument. He goes on to add, “The day I can’t do justice to music anymore, I will retire.”