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Yeddy again asks Governor to Navelim is mine: Churchill convene Session from June 2 BJP to parade MLAs before Prez today GABRIEL VAZ BANGALORE, MAY 16
Unmindful of the rejection of the B S Yeddyurappa regime’s May 13 State Cabinet decision for convening the Legislature Session from May 16 by Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj and his recommendation to the Centre for imposing President’s Rule in the State, the State Cabinet has asked Raj Bhavan to convene a 10-day session of both Houses of State Legislature from June 2. The three-year-old BJP regime headed by Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa has sought to mount pressure on the State Governor by sending another resolution of the State Cabinet for convening the Legislature Session. An emergency meeting of the State Cabinet, chaired by the Chief Minister, decided to request the Governor to summon the Legislature Session for the second time which would not only add to the pressure on the Raj Bhavan as also the Centre but also create sufficient ground to prove the point that the Yeddyurappa regime was denied an opportunity to prove its majority on the floor of the House. In a parallel move, the ruling BJP has decided to parade all its 121 legislators before Rashtrapathi Bhavan on May 17 so as to embarrass the Congress-led UPA regime seeking to dismiss a State Government enjoying clear majority.
Karnataka Chief Minister BS Yeddyurappa arriving at Karnataka Bhawan, New Delhi on Monday.
Nothing unconstitutional will be done: Manmohan PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
The BJP today launched a campaign against Karnataka Governor H R Bhardwaj demanding his immediate recall and knocked at the doors of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who gave an assurance that “nothing unconstituYeddyurappa along with some of the Cabinet ministers have already left for Delhi while the remaining MLAs will be flying on Tuesday for the parade before Rashtrapathi Bhavan. Karnataka’s Law and Parlia-
tional” will be done. The Centre also gave clear indications it may not be acting on the recommendation of the Governor in a “special” report he sent yesterday for imposing President’s rule in the wake of the SC verdict quashing the disqualification of 11 rebel BJP MLAs. mentar y Affairs Minister S Suresh Kumar, who briefed reporters after the emergency meeting of the State Cabinet on Monday, explained that the Cabinet felt that it was necessary to pass full budget for imple-
Rift comes to fore after delegation meets DoE chief HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
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Dissension seemed to be brewing within the Goa Headmasters Association (GHA), on Monday, over the ‘no-detention’ circular issue after its delegation met Director of Education Dr Celsa Pinto, who assured them guidelines within two days. While GHA delegation which met Pinto returned contended on her assurance, the Association members who were camping outside the Directorate of Education said “the delegation did not act as per the decision of General Body meeting, which was held Monday morning”. GHA President Sanjiv Sawant who was part of the three-member delegation said that there were no issues in implementing the circular from academic year 2010-11, once they get the guidelines from the Department. Talking to reporters after meeting, Sawant said after they get the guidelines, they will be able to give proper remarks to the students while promoting them. “When it comes to compre-
GHA members at the Directorate of Education. Photo by Sachin Ambadoskar
hensive evaluation, we have been evaluating students and providing remedial classes”, Sawant said replying to a question. The reaction of the President created chaos amongst its members outside the Education Department. They strongly objected to the changed stand of the President and demanded that he stick to the resolution of not adopting ‘no detention’ policy from the just concluded academic year. The General Body which had met in the city earlier had resolved ‘not to accept any circular after academic year concluded
and results declared’. “It would be unreasonably arbitrary to impose on schools the implementation of the circular after the schools have declared results, new admissions are taken place, making the circular have a retrospective effect, which would not be accepted”, the resolution reads. It further demands immediate withdrawal of the circular issued on May 6, which states that no student from classes I to VIII will be held back or expelled from school. Vice President Fr Dominic Savio Fernandes, who was also part of the three-member (Continued on page 8)
mentation of development programmes and decided to recommend to the Governor to convene both Houses of Legislatures from June 2. To a question on whether the Government was making up for the lapse of its earlier request for convening of the Legislature session at a short notice, the minister claimed that the Cabinet had submitted its request to the Governor on May 13 in accordance with the Article 163 of the Constitution. “Even though the Governor is duty-bound to accept the request of the State Cabinet as long as it enjoys a majority in the Assembly, the Government had not received any communication from the Raj Bhavan on its earlier request so far. We have contacted the Governor, who was in Delhi, and conveyed our request through fax. But the Governor has not responded. Is this the way for a Governor to function?,” he asked. “We have, however, not passed any other resolution”, he said answering questions on the reported moves for passing a Cabinet resolution for recalling the Governor for his partisan and unconstitutional behaviour. Meanwhile, the ruling party MLAs and Ministers along with other senior party leaders, who met at the residence of the Chief Minister in the morning, unanimously decided to condemn (Continued on page 8)
Don’t write off Left yet: Karat PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
After Left’s massive defeat in West Bengal, CPI(M) chief Prakash Karat today said the “epitaph” of his party and the Front has not been written but felt that the mood of the people should be properly assessed after they “decisively voted for a change”. Karat also ruled out outgoing Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee quitting the CPI-M Politburo after Mamata Banerjee’s Trinamool Congress halted Left’s uninterrupted 34-year-old rule, saying “nobody has resigned or even offered to resign”. “There are some who are now claiming that the epitaph has been written for the CPI-M and the Left Front in West Bengal. I am afraid they are mistaken”, Karat told reporters here after a day-long meeting of the CPIM Politburo which discussed the party’s performance in the just concluded Assembly elections in West Bengal, Kerala and three other States. “Despite the electoral reverses, the Left Front has got the support of 1.96 crore people which is over 41 per cent of the votes polled”, he said.
Not looking at IMF post for now: Ahluwalia PTI MUMBAI, MAY 16
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Amid speculation that he may be a contender for the top job at IMF, which has been hit by a sex scandal involving its current chief, Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia today said he was not looking at any such posts at this point. “No comments. I am not looking at any such posts as of now”, Ahluwalia told reporters when asked whether he is in the race for the top post at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). He, however, added that “the events are unfortunate and we have to wait and see how the case evolves”. On the impact of the development at the IMF on the Euro-
No comments. I am not looking at any such posts as of now. The events are unfortunate and we have to wait and see how the case evolves. — Montek Singh Ahluwalia zone crisis, he said, “We have to wait and see who the Fund comes up as the next head”. Ahluwalia was speaking after delivering the Second Foundation Day Lecture at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research here today. IMF chief Dominique StraussKahn was arrested for allegedly molesting a city hotel maid. He was later produced before a New
York court today. His arrest had sent shock waves through French politics — he was likely French presidential candidate — and left the IMF in turmoil. The 67-year-old Ahluwalia’s name has been doing the rounds for the top post at the Washington-based multilateral lender. Observers, however, say that his age may be a considered negative factor as there is said to be an age limit of 65 years for the top job. Besides, there have never an instance of any person from India, or even from country like China, getting the coveted job at IMF. Earlier, Ahluwalia had served as the first director of the IMF’s Independent Evaluation Office.
Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat greeting Minister for PWD, Churchill Alemao on the occasion of his 62nd birthday at Davorlim on Monday. Also present are Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao, GPCC President, Subhash Shirodkar and others. HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
Revealing that he had no plans to quit the Congress, PWD Minister Churchill Alemao conveyed a loud and clear message to the Congress leadership that he would contest the coming Assembly polls only from Navelim and not from any other constituency. “I would like to tell my people as well as GPCC President Subhash Shirodkar that Churchill will only contest from Navelim in the coming polls”, Alemao said using his birthday celebration platform to send out the message at an impressive function at Davorlim grounds on Monday. “It is for the party leadership to decide. I will contest only from Navelim. Let me make it
It is for the party leadership to decide. I will contest only from Navelim. Let me make it clear, I will not leave the Congress, but will have no option if the party tells me to walk out. — Churchill Alemao
clear, I will not leave the Congress, but will have no option if the party tells me to walk out”, he said. Saying that he had the capacity to win 25-28 seats for the Congress, Alemao said the Congress is the only party which takes care of all sections of the society. “Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and Congress President Sonia Gandhi have come o u t w i t h v a r i o u s w e l f a re
All eyes on May 18 New Delhi meet PWD Minister Churchill Alemao and Deputy Speaker Tuesday will see members of Mauvin Godinho who had co-ordination committee on been in the forefront supMedium of Instruction head- porting agitations demanding for Delhi, to attend the ing inclusion of English as crucial meeting with Human MoI, will also be part of the Resource Minister Kapil Sibal, meeting. scheduled for May 18, which H o w e v e r, i t w a s n o t will hopefully find a solution known whether Education to controversial issue. Minister Babush Monerrate President of will go to Delhi Goa Pradesh o attend the MEDIUM OF tmeeting Congress Comwhich mittee (GPCC) INSTRUCTION has been basiSubhas Shirodkar, cally fixed to setrepresentatives of organiza- tle the issue. tions demanding inclusion of Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha English as MoI will be part of Manch (BBSM) which has also the confluence. Shirodkar in- been agitating on the issue formed that Chief Minister opposing the inclusion of Digambar Kamat, South Goa English as Medium of InstrucMP Francisco Sardinha and tion has hardened its position Rajya Sabha member Shan- and paraded a morcha in the taram Naik would attend as city. well. BBSM has submitted a Congress emissary Jagmeet memorandum to the GovernSingh Brar was rushed to Goa ment and is also opposed to last week when Congress-led the Delhi meeting. Government, appeared to be Former chief minister Wilcaught in a quagmire as Con- fred D’Souza who is on the gress MLAs from South Goa other side of the fence also took a contrarian stand op- feels Delhi meeting will not posing the Government on help in anyway to resolve the Medium of Instruction. issue. HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
schemes of the poor. The State Government, too, had worked out many schemes for the uplif tment of the backward classes”, he added. Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, in his address, urged the people of Navelim to continue to place their trust in Churchill and exuded confidence that the Congress would retain power by winning 25-30 seats. “In the last election, Navelim had elected Alemao. And, he has not just ushered in all round development of the Navelim, but across the State”, Kamat said Firmly ruling out the possibility of Churchill leaving the Congress, Panchayat Minister, Babu Azgaonkar also echoed Kamat’s views saying the Congress would win 25-30 seats in (Continued on page 8)
Saudi Diplomat gunned down in Pakistan PTI KARACHI, MAY 16
Four motorcycle-borne Taliban militants today shot and killed a diplomat of Saudi Arabia, a staunch US ally, claiming it was to avenge the killing of Osama bin Laden and continued drone attacks in Pakistan’s volatile north-west. The incident came days after explosives devices were lobbed at Saudi Arabia’s consulate here. The Saudi diplomat, identified in media reports as Hasan M M Al-Kahtani, was attacked by four gunmen riding two motorcycles while he was driving to work.
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New RPs throw up controversial projects HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
The newly released Regional Plan 2021 maps of three talukas of Sattari, Ponda and Quepem have quite a few ‘mega projects,’ a proposition that is unlikely to go down well with state’s many NGOs, some of whom are already gearing up to oppose these projects. Prominent among these mega projects are a marina in BetulNaqueri-Canaguinnim, a marine industrial estate in Marcaim, amusement park in Quepem besides the other decisions already taken by the government like a film-city in Durbhat in Ponda and sports city in Quepem. A group from Marcaim has already started taking shape to oppose the marine industrial zone. Rajesh Naik, who spoke
Gov’s pilot driver held for assaulting wife HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, MAY 16
Bicholim Police on Monday arrested the pilot driver of the Governor on charges of assaulting his wife at Mulgao-Bicholim. According to Bicholim Police, police constable and pilot driver of the Governor, Jeetendra Naik, along with his brother, Ashish, had allegedly assaulted Chaya Naik on May 11. Following the complaint, Bicholim Police had arrested Ashish on Monday, while Chaya’s husband, Jeetendra, was arrested on Monday under Section 151 IPC. Meanwhile, Bicholim Police on Monday arrested a couple on charges of assaulting a 45year-old person from AdvalpalBicholim. According to Bicholim Police, Raglo Poklo Palkar along with his wife, Sarita, allegedly assaulted one Mukund alias Ankush Palkar from Advalpal on Thursday.
nProminent among these mega projects are a marina in BetulNaqueri-Canaguinnim, a marine industrial estate in Marcaim, amusement park in Quepem besides the other decisions already taken by the government like a filmcity in Durbhat in Ponda and sports city in Quepem.
“In order to streamline this whole process and help reduce illegalities and arbitrariness in construction of such yards the State Level Committee has decided that a special zone should be made for them and so we have marked it,” he said. True enough there are many illegal ship building yards along Loutolim as well as other stretches of the Zuari River that mainly cater to the repairs of barges. They have come up in some cases by destroying paddy fields and in others by destroying mangrove vegetation. The area falls within CRZ area but MoEF has made provision for building of yards based on certain conditions.
“It is well within CRZ norms and boat repair yards can only be along banks. Streamlining this industry will bring regularisation and control, which is in the interest of the state,” Putturaju said. The villagers are however not satisfied. They believe that their gram sabha should have been consulted before such a decision was taken. “This decision goes against our gram sabha resolution of allowing only agriculture. Now who has greater power the SLC or gram sabha,” they questioned. People from Betul too have in the past spoken against plans to build marinas in their village saying they will oppose such moves as it will disturb their agrarian lifestyle.
Margao SDM directs action against illegal road digging
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to Herald about the zone said: “This zone suddenly being marked on the map has come like a shock to us. Nowhere was it mentioned earlier and neither was it suggested by the panchayat who sent back its plan to the TCP.” “Worse, the gram sabha has taken a resolution that particular land will be used only for cultivation of paddy and other crops. It is an eco-sensitive zone,” he added. However Senior Town Planner S T Putturaju informed that the decision was taken in the interest of the state and will be an area reserved for boat-repair and dockyards. “Currently in Goa there is n o f i xe d z o n e f o r b a r g e building yards, boat repair yards and they have been
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Deputy Collector and Convenor of the Coordinator Committee, Margao Johnson Fernandes on Monday issued directions to the Margao police to initiate action against all agencies carr ying out road digging sans permission. In a separate order, the deputy Collector has directed the PWD to expedite restoration work of road dug by different agencies. In his directions to the Margao police station incharge, the deputy Collector observed that inspite of the ban imposed by the Traffic Regulatory Committee in its meeting held on May 3, some agencies are still carrying out road digging activities, which can pose a major threat to life of pedestrians and mo-
sprouting all along banks of Goa’s main rivers. People of these villages have been questioning their location and legality,” he said.
nThe deputy Collector observed that inspite of the ban imposed by the Traffic Regulatory Committee in its meeting held on May 3, some agencies are still carrying out road digging activities, which can pose a major threat to life of pedestrians and motorists.
torists. Johnson further said that the PWD, WD VI is unable to carry out restoration works as well. “You are hence directed to initiate action against all those agencies who have been carrying out digging of roads sans
permission”, the deputy collector said. Meanwhile, the deputy collector has directed the Executive Engineer, PWD, Works Division VI, Fatorda to increase the pace of work on restoration of works. The PWD has been told the agencies who had taken up the digging works have cleared the drains as well. “Though you have taken up steps to do the restoration works, the same should be done on a war footing. The pace of work needs to be hastened up, so that the entire talks could be completed within the stipulated time”, the deputy Collector added. The direction to the police comes against the backdrop of rampant digging of roads by private agencies engaged in laying of cables across the city.
Tension in Benaulim as taxi operators demand rates hike
Commotion outside a starred hotel at Benaulim on Monday morning.
Photo by Santosh Mirajkar
day morning after tension rent the air outside the hotel premises over the question of the demand for a hike in the tourist
taxi rates demanded by the operators. The police maintained a vigil after the taxi operators called
HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
Colva police rushed to a starred resort at Benaulim on early Mon-
for a hike in the rates. The menin-uniform kept the operators at bay from obstructing a tourist coach entering the hotel premises. However, the imbroglio was later resolved following a meeting between the hotel management and representatives of the tourist taxi operators. After coming out of the negotiation, a tourist taxi operator Seby Fernandes said the issue has been resolved to the satisfaction of both the parties. “We had asked for a small hike and the management has now agreed to our demand”, he said. To u r i s t t a x i o p e r a t o r s were apprehensive that the hotel might call for a reduction in the current taxi fares and instead put forth their demand for a marginal hike in the fare. Executive Magistrate, Margao Madhu Narvekar told newsmen that the police were mobilized in strength as a precautionary measure and to prevent any law and order problem.
Govt finally okays part payment to GSHC HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
Goa government has finally made partial payments to the Goa State Horticulture Corporation (GSHC), which under the ‘price intervention scheme’ was pending for over months. Sources in the agriculture ministry said that the compensation amount of about four crores has been sanctioned to the Corporation for the months of December 2010, January and
February 2011. The cheques are however yet to be handed over to the Corporation. GSHC Managing Director Satish Tendulkar, when contacted, confirmed that the Corporation has received total compensation for the three months, while the process for compensating the Corporation for the months of March and April is under process. Herald had published in its May 5th edition that Corpora-
tion had not received monthly compensation under the ‘price intervention scheme’ for the first four months of the year, total amount of which was calculated to around nine crores of rupees. The Corporation claimed that it has been submitting monthly report and respective bills on time, despite which they face such delays. Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar, in the last Assembly session had raised ques-
tions over the fate of the scheme, which is allegedly run without any parameters. The Corporation imports 100150 tones of vegetables daily from the neighbouring Belgaum and other places, to be sold at its carts, shops and mobiles vans, across the State. Besides, the Corporation is yet to receive Rs 1.87 crores under the subsidized onions scheme due to non-approval by the State government.
Withdraw 2% State tax on petrol: BJP HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
Opposition BJP, Monday, called for a withdrawal of state imposed tax on fuel in the wake of recent spike in petrol prices, which they say are government’s attempt to fill their coffers by digging into the pockets of the common man. Addressing a minuscule audience, BJP spokesperson Rajendra Arlekar demanded that government should do everything possible to help alleviate sufferings of the common man and demanded the withdrawal of the 2% tax which, he claimed was in force only in Goa. The gathering of party workers suspended a hurriedly made effigy with faces of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and others, from the branch of a tree, as
nArlekar demanded that government should do everything possible to help alleviate sufferings of the common man and demanded the withdrawal of the 2% tax which, he claimed was in force only in Goa.
Scheme for Bhadel launched on Churchill’s birthday
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Accusing the BJP for maintaining stoic silence on the Margao bomb blast and against Sanatan Sanstha, Panchayat Minister, Babu Azgaonkar urged CM Digambar Kamat to maintain a vigil against divisive organizations raising its ugly head in peaceful Goa and bring the organizations behind the Margao bomb blast to justice. Speaking at the 62nd birthday celebrations of PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao at Davorlim on Monday, Azgaonkar said the BJP is only creating obstacles in the path towards progress and development in the state. “The BJP did not raise any voice on the Margao bomb blasts. Neither, did the comment on Sanatan’s role in the episode. The party has also not uttered a word on the headless body murder case”, Azgaonkar said, adding that the people should be beware of divisive organizations, under the guise of protecting the majority community, triggered the bomb blasts in Margao in a bid to kill members of the same community. In this respect, the panchayat minister urged CM to be vigilant on the role played by these organizations in the bomb blast and crack a whip against their activities.
Churchill Alemao unveils the plaque to mark the inauguration of panchayat ghar at Varca on Monday. HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 16
Chief Minister Digambar Kamat has said that the welfare schemes being implemented by his Government have substantially improved the living conditions of weaker sections and needy people. He said thrust has been laid to ensure effective implementation of the schemes so that the benefits reach the deserving people. The Chief Minister was speaking as the chief guest at a function organised by Navelim Citizens Committee to felicitate
Minister for PWD, Churchill Alemao on his 62nd birthday at Davorlim near Margao on Monday Minister for Urban Development, Joaquim Alemao, Minister for Panchayats, Manohar Azg a o n k a r, M L A Re g i n a l d o Lawrenco, President GPCC, Subhash Shirodkar, Chairperson ZP South, Maria Rebello, Collector South Goa G P Naik, and Chairman Sewerage Corporation, Ghanashyam Shirodkar, were present on the occasion. The chief minister, who felicitated Churchill, said that a new scheme which envisages finan-
Indian Council for Agricultural Research (ICAR) is charting out a plan to increase the domestic production of rice from four tons per ha to six tons per hectare through high yielding varieties. Chairman of the Research Advisory Committee, ICAR Goa, Kirti Singh said that the current production of rice is not enough to meet the demands of the state population. “We need to have better technology and dissemination of
knowledge to farmers to increase the production of rice including Jyoti and Jaya rice varieties in the State,” Singh said during an interaction with officials from the Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Dairy development and Fisheries departments. The meeting also stressed to develop horticulture crops like brinjals, chillies, spices, cashews and mangoes, so also animal science, fish cultivation and floriculture. The experts deliberated how to increase the production and
develop better varieties of the horticulture crops while also protecting the plants during and post harvesting. ICAR is contemplating to forward its recommendation to Goa government on setting up its own ‘seed certificate agency’, so that local farmers need not depend on the neighbouring agencies to certify the quality of the seeds. “An independent seed certificate agency will help local farmers to produce seeds, get it certified by its own agency and give them back to the farmers
for cultivation,” ICAR Director N Singh told Herald after the meeting. “If we have a proper system, we can encourage farmers to grow pulses, sweet potatoes and ground nuts on a larger scale and fetch good income.” Earlier during the meeting, the experts also discussed methods to produce good varieties of fodder including green fodder for the milk producing dairy animals. The ICAR experts have even proposed to impart training to farmers through the Krishi Vighyan Kendra.
cial assistance of Rs 25,000 has been launched for the betterment of 'Bhadel'. Churchill Alemao who inaugurated a new Panchayat Ghar constructed under RDA and beautification around cemetery at Varca thanked the people for their love, affection and support given to him. He assured to take a construction of second floor for new Panchayat Ghar and underground subway at Varca. Ferell Furtado welcomed and Rebello proposed a vote of thanks.
Gogol locals protest water shortage HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
Agitated residents of Housing Board, Gogol-Margao took to the streets on Monday after their taps ran dry since Sunday morning following damaged to an underground pipeline by road digging by a private agency. The residents maintained that they had to go without water for the last two days, even as the PWD was quick to blame a private contractor for damaging the underground water pipeline twice in the last two days. An agitated protestor Dilsadh Sheikh said that while the PWD Minister is celebrating his birthday in Navelim, the residents of the Housing Board had to go without water and demanded immediate restoration of water supply to the locality. PWD Junior Engineer, Vivek Kudchadkar, who was personally monitoring the situation, said work was underway to repair the damaged pipeline and exuded confidence of restoring water supply by Monday evening. Executive Engineer, Ajay Kud-
Labourers engaged in restoration of water pipeline at Housing Board, Gogol. Photo by Santosh Mirajkar
chadkar told Herald that water supply to the locality was finally restored by 6 pm on Monday after the department engaged private plumbers to repair the damaged line.
If the Executive engineer is to be believed, the water pipeline was first damaged on Sunday morning after the contractor L & T damaged the line during road digging to lay a
cable line. “We had succeeded in repairing the line by 7 pm on Sunday, but the line was again damaged later in the night”, he said.
Rs 4 lakh goods destroyed in electrical shop HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
ICAR seeks to increase rice output in State HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
they dished out speech after speech of against the government and its policies. Saligao MLA Dilip Parulekar who took first honours, questioning intentions of the government said. “This government claims it is for the Aam Admi. ‘Congress ka hath, aam admi ke sath,’ they say. But in reality they are the curse of the aam admi. The oil companies have formed a syndicate. What is the government doing about it? What is (Chief Minister) Kamat doing about it,” he asked. The speakers called on the onlookers to bring the BJP to power next elections and rout the Congress for its flawed policies and scams. The gathering then burnt the effigies of Congress leaders in the middle of the A Borkar Marg, Panjim.
Firemen engaged in a fire fighting operation at Aquem on Monday noon.
Photo by Savio Dias
Fire broke out in an electrical shop at Aquem-Margao on Monday noon, destroying property worth Rs four lakh. The incident occurred at around 3 pm on Monday when the shop Jagdamba Electricals was closed, while someone spott e d s m o ke b i l l o w i n g o u t through the shutters. The cause of the fire is being ascertained, even though fire services suspects short circuit as the cause behind the incident. While the fire services put the total loss to Rs four lakh, the fire fighting operation has succeeded in saving property worth around Rs eight lakh. The exact cause of the fire incident is now under investigations.
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UTAA warns of stir over demands HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
Saying that the Digambar Kamat government has cold shouldered their 12-point charter of demands and is treating the ST community as garbage, the United Tribal Associations Alliance (UTA A) on Monday warned of an indefinite agitation, anytime after May 25 in support of its demands. UTAA President Prakash Velip said the scheduled Tribes have decided to intensify its agitation in support of its just and genuine demands with an indifferent government only dilly dallying on their charter of demands. “This government has only paid lip service to the demands of the scheduled Tribes. The time has come to act and the ST community has decided to act now and decisively”, he warned. MLA Ramesh Tawadkar said the government has only treated their demands in a casual manner, leaving the scheduled tribes with no alternative but to agitate. “Despite warnings, the gov-
… wants Gaonkar’s attackers arrested HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
The United Tribal Associations Alliance has rallied behind the leader of Cavrem Adivasai Bachao Samiti Nilesh Gaonkar in the battle against mining. UTAA President Prakash Velip has demanded the immediate arrest of the culprits involved in the dastardly attack on Gaonkar at the Verna Industrial Estate. ‘Along with our 12 demands, UTAA is now demanding the arrest of the assailants responsible for the attack on Gaonkar”, he said, while demanding action against illegal mining in the village. ernment has not held any ne-
gotiations to resolve the charter of demands. Around 300 UTAA workers on the field, mobilising the people to agitate across the state after May 25”, Tawadkar said. Prakash Velip said the ST community had been waging a relentless battle in support of its demands, but in vain. “The government has failed to reserve seats for the STs in the State Assembly. The backlog of vacancies has touched 2500 mark. Budgetary funds meant for the tribal welfare has been utilized by other departments”, he said. Velip said the government has till date not declared scheduled areas which would have made the state eligible for central grants. “Declaration of the scheduled areas would have helped ban the sale of ST land for non-STs. IN the absence of the law, the STs are fast becoming landless in their own land. Mining is rampant in the ST dominated areas”, he said, adding that the government has not considered the demand for a housing grant for the STs.
Two fishing boats gutted HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MAY 16
Two fishing boats were gutted in a fire at Coco Beach, Nerul, on Monday morning, causing a loss of about Rs 16 lakh. Two new fishing fibre boats (canoe) owned by Marshal Camilo and Francisca Cardoz were destroyed in the fire and the total loss, including the cost of fishing boats, fishing nets, nylon ropes, etc, has been estimated to be around Rs 16 lakh. According to Mapusa Fire Station senior fire station officer D Redkar, after they received a call at about 6.30 am about the incident, he along with his staff members rushed to the spot with fire tender. “Since the fishing boats were on the seashore, it was not possible to extinguish the fire with fire tender. We had to extinguish the fire with buckets using sea water,” added Redkar. “The boat owners have suspected that some one must have deliberately set their fishing boasts on fire at about 3 am,” said Redkar. Meanwhile, one of the boat owners, Marshal Camilo, has filed a complaint with Porvorim Police station and has named a person as suspect. Police have registered the case under Section 435 of IPC and ASI S S Naik is investigating the case.
WRD roots for water harvesting on roof-tops HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
Water Resources Department (WRD) has written to Town Country Planning (TCP) Department to amend the building byelaws to make roof-top rain water harvesting facility mandatory for new structures. The request to TCP comes in the wake of poor response to the Roof-Top Rainwater Harvesting Scheme of WRD. The scheme was launched to offset water shortages during summer. Roof-Top Rainwater Harvesting Scheme introduced by the department of Water Resources introduced about year ago has received zero response. S V Prabhavalkar, Superintendent Engineer, of WRD when contacted confirmed that scheme has absolutely no takers. Reasons for poor response could be the additional expenditure involved in construction as admitted Prabhavalkar or the fact that people perceive that traditional common water harvesting sources such as wells, lakes, ponds, tanks should be
nThe request to TCP comes in the wake of poor response to the Roof-Top Rainwater Harvesting Scheme of WRD. The scheme was launched to offset water shortages during summer. rejuvenated by government. U n l i ke , m a j o r p a r t s o f India which get scanty rainfall and where roof water harvesting may be successful, Goa receives heavy rainfall of 3000-3500 mm on an average, which calls for cleaning and reviving the traditional water storage mechanisms to meet water shortages. A major part of Goa’s requirements for water is being met from the dry weather base flow of streams and rivers and from the storages built by the WRD. In the absence of water harvesting, most of the rainwater runs to the rivers and sea.
Don’t play politics with MoI: BBSM tells Cong HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Manch (BBSM) on Monday urged Congress party not to play ‘minority versus majority’ politics in Medium of Instruction (MOI) issue and that this dangerous stance would leave irreversible scar on communal relations in Goa. In a memorandum submitted to Chief Minister Digamber Kamat’s office, BBSM has alleged that the suggestion that stakeholders should discuss the issue with the Central Minister for Minorities Salman Khursheed is based on the assumption that the MOI issue is a ‘minority versus majority ’ issue and it should be settled, inter-alia, by the central minister. Around hundred people, who marched to State Secretariat, Porvorim strongly, protested against the ‘political attempts’ of the government to solve the raging MOI issue.’ The Congress Party has called for a meeting in Delhi on May 18 in which U n i o n H u m a n Re s o u rc e s
Sashikala Kakodkar addressing her supporters outside the Secretariat in Porvorim on Monday.
Photo by Sachin Ambadoskar
Minister Kapil Sibal and Union Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khursheed will be joining the attempts to break the linguistic logjam. “BBSM warns government that any change in the present grants-in-aid policy of education department will be fiercely resisted by majority of Goans and it will be solely held responsible for short and long term adverse effects,” the memorandum reads. BBSM reiterate that Medium of Instruction issue is a technical issue and not a political issue, which could be settled by conducting meetings in Delhi. “Any change in existing national policy on primary education will come as part of vote bank politics,” BBSM said adding that the party suggestion of ‘amicably settling’ on the basis of discussion amongst stake holders in Delhi is firmly rejected by us. It is an issue, which needs to be decided in Goa itself with the help of educationists and experts.
Make Konkani, Marathi must with English as medium: FORCE HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, MAY 16
Members of the Forum For Rights of Children’s Education (FORCE) on Monday demanded Konkani/Marathi be made as the compulsory subjects at the primary level and strongly rooted for English as medium of in-
struction. Addressing the parents of Pernem schools in St Joseph High School Hall Pernem, FORCE executive member Hugo Gonsalves said: “Let o u r c h i l d re n c h o o s e t h e medium of instruction. English is the right of a child.
Susanna, Saurab top GCET exams HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
Susanna Thomas has topped the list of students in Medical and Pharmacy, while Saurab Shenvi Usgaonkar has topped the Engineering list at the Goa Common Entrance Test (GCET), results of which were declared Monday by Directorate of Technical Education. The results are declared four days after the exams, which were held on May 11 and 12 in ten centers across the state. Saurabh Shenvi scored 140 out of 150 points in Physics and Mathematics (PM), which makes him topper for the Engineering course, once he clears board exams by securing more than 50 percent marks. Susanna Thomas topped Medical and Pharmacy category. In the medical category she secured 217 out of 225 points in Physics, Chemistry and Biology (PCB) subjects while in Pharmacy category she scored 144 out of 150 points in Physical and Chemistr y categor y (PC). She was also the second ranker for PM group, wherein she scored 138 points. Dr V N Shet, Chairman, GCET 2011, said that forms for admissions in various professional colleges would be available at DTE, Porvorim and Ravindra Bhavan, Margao between May 18 to May 27. DTE has said that GCET 2011 was conducted successfully
and 200 more students appeared this time compared to last year’s examination. The students had appeared in five papers – Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Biology and Computer Science. Highest number of 3527 students appeared for physics paper, 3524 in Chemistry, 2719 in Mathematics, 2640 in Biology and surprisingly mere 217 in Computer Science. The Official said that the final merit list will be open on June 17, followed by the first round of admissions. IIT Mumbai’s Prof Dipan Ghosh, who worked as a consultant for the conduct of examination, said that evaluation was computerized. “These are objective questions where students had to fill the bubble infront of right answer,” he said adding that standard optical scanner machine or Optical Marks Recognition (OMR) machine were used in the process. OMR is the process of capturing human-marked data from document forms such as surveys and tests. He said that Goa is one amongst the few states where candidate can take back his answer sheet copy home. “There is complete transparency in the procedure and student can even know how much points he has scored, if he goes back home and checks,” Dr Pradip Kuske, deputy director, DTE, said.
nLet our children choose the medium of instruction. English is the right of a child. We parents know how to bring up our children in all respects including education. --Hugo Gonsalves We parent s k n o w h o w t o bring up our children in all respects including ed-
ucation.” “Let our mother tongue – Konkani or Marathi be com-
pulsory subject in our school. Christians, Hindus, Muslims are all one to demand English medium in our primar y schools,” stated Gonsalves. F O RC E e xe c u t i v e m e m ber Marian Araujo, Treasurer Cynthia De Costa, Monte-de-Guirim school
P TA m e m b e r A l l w y n Ro drigues, St Joseph School Pe r n e m M a n a g e r Fr N e l son Rodrigues and others a l s o s p o ke o n t h e o c c a sion. Earlier, Vishnu R Kerikar welcomed the guests, while Sufhir S Kubde proposed the vote of thanks.
4 more sand trucks seized in Pernem HERALD CORRESPONDENT PERNEM, MAY 16
Pernem Mamlatdar Bhushan Saviakar on Monday morning seized four trucks for allegedly carrying illegal sand from river Tiracol bed. According to reports, the raid was conducted as per the orders of the Pernem Court. Later, all the trucks were released after all the four truck owners paid fine of Rs 1,000. Mamlatdar warned the truck owners not to carry illegal sand. Meanwhile, the sand extractors from Pernem taluka met mamlatdar in his office and requested him not to take further action, as they would approach Chief Minister Digambar Kamat regarding the issue.
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UPCOMING EVENTS Museum Day at Old Goa PANJIM (HND): Museums around the world will celebrate International Museum Day on May 18 on theme ‘Museum and Memory’. As part of celebration, Archaeological museum, Old Goa will organise various activities. A photo exhibition on the theme – ‘Museum objects: Reminiscent of the Past’ (with special reference to Museums of Western region) – will be inaugurated by MP North Goa and Member of Central Advisory board of Archaeology, Shripad Y Naik, in front of Church of St Francis of Assisi, Old Goa, at 10.30 am. Various competitions for school children and college students will also be held. The entry to the museum will be free on May 18 from 9 am to 5 pm.
Courses on electrical appliances PANJIM (HND): Government Polytechnic, Panjim, under its Community Development through Polytechnics Scheme, will commence course on Electrical Repairs and Safety Measures, free of cost for economically backward rural unemployed youth. No qualification and age bar. Interested candidates should submit their full bio-data and relevant certificates including Ration card (Xerox copy) and three passport size photographs in the office of the Community Development through Polytechnics Scheme, Government Polytechnic, Altinho-Panjim within 15 days.
Margao to have Sourcing Hub
PANJIM (HND): Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will lay the foundation stone of the proposed “Sourcing Hub” near Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on May 22. A unique project, the sourcing hub will provide an excellent opportunity for the artisans to showcase and market their products and designs, especially to visiting tourists and exporters. The hub will be built by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation at an estimated cost of Rs 20 crore and is expected to be completed within two years. The government will avail central assistance from the office of Development Commissioner (Handicrafts), government of India to the tune of Rs five crore.
Personality development course
PANJIM (HND): The Institute of Personality development will organise a 5-day crash course on ‘Interviews’ from May 23 from 10 am to 11am. Those interested may contact Prof Agnel Crasto, Hon Director of the Institute of Personality development at Pinto Chambers, Block A, 2nd floor, Menezes Braganza Road, Opp Dena Bank, Panjim on 2435838/9420818302.
Computer workshop by GU
PANJIM (HND): Department of Computer Science & Technology, Goa University (GU), in collaboration with Tekshala and the Computer Society of India, Goa Chapter will organise a threeday workshop on fundamentals of problem-solving and computer programming skills from May 22 to 24 at the Department of Computer Science & Technology for the students who have appeared for class X and XI and XII examination and interested in learning programming. No prior knowledge of programming is required. However, participants are expected to have scored minimum 65 per cent marks in mathematics in any of the above standards. Those interested may e-mail their application, csigoachapter@gmail.com with subject ‘CSI-Workshop on Programming’. Fee of Rs 600 per participant will be charged.
Residents cry foul over Aquem project approval HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
Citizens of Aquem-Margao have cried foul over the decision by the South Goa Planning and Development Authority to approve a construction project on the Costa grounds at Aquem. A q u e m Wa rd C o u n c i l o r Damodar Shirodkar and other residents held a meeting at the Costa grounds on Sunday morning and opposed the construction project. They warned the builder not to play with the sentiments of
‘No HC stay on Dongorim temple work’
the local population, saying the ground was being used by the locals for decades now for sporting activities. “When I was the PDA member, the construction file was rejected by the SGPDA. But, now I have been told that the file has been approved by the body”, Shirodkar said and warned that the residents of Aquem would launch a sustained agitation to protect Costa grounds for the sporting needs of the local community. In this connection, the ward Councilor disclosed plans to call
a meeting of the residents on Tuesday at 7 pm and added that the memorandum would be submitted to Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat to acquire the Costa grounds for the community. ‘The people of Aquem would request the Chief Minister to acquire the Costa grounds. This ground has played host of many sporting and social events”, Shirodkar said. A teach Frank D’Costa said local children would be the most hit if the playground is utilized for construction activity.
BPL scheme under scrutiny HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
The Below Poverty Line (BPL) scheme figured prominently at the gram sabha meeting of the Curtorim Panchayat on Sunday. At the meeting held this morning, members sought to know the criteria adopted by the panchayat while approving names of households under the BPL scheme. The members felt that benefits under the scheme should first go to the deserving people. Gram sabha member Santan J Rodrigues sought to know from the Panchayat secretary the criteria and guidelines received by his office from the government while finalizing names under the BPL scheme.
Damu condemns petrol price hike HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
The Shree Laxmi Narayan Devasthan Trust has categorically stated that the construction work of the Temple at Dongorim-Navelim has not been stayed by the High Court. The Trust has maintained that the High Court had only directed the Deputy Collector to give a hearing to both the parties and pass appropriate orders. “By order dated March 14, 2011, the high court has not stayed or stopped construction of the Temple”, the Trust said. They were reacting to a news items wherein the Member Secretary of Goa Coastal Zone Management Authority Michael D’Souza in his notice to the Project Director, RDA stated that the High Court had granted a stay on the construction, with directions to CRZ to examine the grievances of the petitioners regarding alleged violations of the CRZ notification. In fact, the Trust maintained that the GCZMA had clearly stated that the proposed construction of a Temple at Dongorim-Navelim does not attract the provisions of the CRZ notification.
BJP spokesman MLA Damu Naik has condemned the “ridiculous act of the Congress government in hiking petrol prices by Rs five per litre.” “The so called aam admi is being totally looted by the UPA government. The BJP condemns this act”, he said. Naik said that the hike would directly affect around 6.88 lakh vehicles in Goa, adding that now it is high time for the common man to come out and condemn this act of the Congress government.
He said the hike has been effected purposely after the election results in five states, only going to show the crookedness of the government. “The UPA Govt which is involved in scams worth many crores has done nothing to get back the black money kept in Swiss Bank and is instead looting Aam Aadmi's pockets”, said, while demanding that the hike be riveted back immediately. He said the government has failed to apply its mind on the consequences that Aam Aadmi will face due to the major price hike of Rs 5 per litre on petrol.
Avail benefits of sports policy, Azgaonkar exhorts students HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 16
Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Manohar Azgaonkar has said that the government has prepared a sport policy which envisages allotment of marks, exemption from attendance, job reservation and admission to professional courses for students representing at taluka, state, national and international level sports. He stressed sports as an integral part of education and on par with education. He advised the students to excel in sports as they can build their career in it.
Azgaonkar was speaking at the closing ceremony of 12th Advance Summer Coaching Camp organised by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at St Joseph’s High School, Pernem, on Thursday. Over 150 students of under 15 years participated in Kabaddi, Kho-kho, football and volleyball discipline during the 21-day residential camp. Speaking further Azgaonkar said that coaching is imparted on scientific lines in various sports disciplines for boys and girls to improve the talent of Goan youth so as to enable them to successfully compete
at state as well as national level. Azgaonkar also gave away the certificates and prizes to the participants. ZP member, Pandurang Parab hoped that this advance coaching camp will go a long way in improving sport skills of the budding Goan youth so that they can participate in the proposed National Games- 2014 in Goa. Director of Sports and Youth Affairs, Dr Susana de Souza, welcomed the gathering. Asstt Director (Sports) R N Tari, proposed the vote of thanks.
S H O RT TA K E S NGO demands better rly service
Members of Margao Welfare Samithi submitting a memorandum to Superintendent of Konkan Railway, Margao, Joseph George or an additional ticket counter.
PANJIM (HND): The members of Margao Welfare Samithi, Aquem Margao submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Konkan Railway, Margao, Joseph George (SJM) listing their demands for the convenience of commuters. According to a press release, the members requested for an additional counter on the northern Aquem side to make it convenient for people to purchase local train and platform tickets. The Memorandum states that the Konkan Railway station at Margao is the main railways station in the State extremely Convenient for several travellers, who are travelling /arriving by local trains at Margo also being the cheapest mode of transport, besides being most convenient. Presently travellers have to purchase local train and platform tickets from the southern side of Railway station at the Rawanfond area, which makes it difficult to passengers who are arriving from northern side of Aquem who have to endure a lot of hardships as they have to cross the railway bridge to reach on the southern side and purchase local trains and platform tickets and again reach northern side by crossing the bridge even though arrival /departure of local trains are mostly from Northern Side -Aquem that is platform no3 and 4.
Water treatment plant at Shiroda PANJIM (HND): The PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao laid the foundation stone for proposed Rs 52 crore 10 MLD Water Treatment Plant at Maisal Dam at Panchwadi in Shiroda on Thursday. The project which would benefit 5000 people includes construction of the water treatment plant, reservoirs, construction of 300 cum ground level reservoir, 400 mm dia pipeline with of 11 kms from MBR to Shiroda village, 300mm dia 1.5 km pipeline from WTP to Panchwadi village and 150 mm dia 2.5km pipeline from MBR to proposed 300 cum GLR at Ambali. Speaking after the laying of foundation stone ceremony, the PWD Minister said that the Government was committed to providing the people clean, safe and treated potable water. Alemao called upon the people to make judicious use of potable water and avoid wastage. Chairman of Goa Infotech Corporation, Subhash Shirodkar thanked the Government for taking the initiative of launching the scheme and said that the project was a long pending desire of the people and hoped it will be a reality soon.
NGO accuses Shiroda builder of irregularities HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL MAY 16
Physics
Newton’s Third Law of Motion
Newton’s Third Law of Motion: To every action there is always an equal and opposite reaction: or the forces of two bodies on each other are always equal and are directed in opposite directions.
In Plain Sight
This law may seem confusing initially; the first question that springs to mind is about how an object can spontaneously produce a force? This is best explained through the use of an example – in the world we live it, when we press a hand against a wall, there is obstruction. If Newton's third law didn't exist, the hand would go right through the wall. The reason that this does not happen is because the wall exerts an opposing force on the hand. Imagine a car crashing into a stationary object. The result is that the car becomes mangled upon impact, but the stationary object also suffers damage. The damage to
the stationary object is caused by the force of the car, and the damage to the car is caused by the force of the stationary object.
Simply Put
As per Newton’s third law, every interaction between two objects has two forces acting at the same instant. The forces are exerted from each object onto the other one, and therefore are equal in magnitude. The only difference between the two forces lies in the direction in which they act – in which case they are directly opposite to each other. This pair of opposing forces is known as an action-reaction pair. The important thing to remember here is that they are always equal and there are only ever two objects (and therefore forces) in an actionreaction pair.
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The Math
Representation of the third law of motion involves the use of vectors because direction plays a pivotal role in the law. However, assuming that there are two objects, A and B, the equation would look something like this:
FAB = -FBA
where, the subscript AB means ‘on object A by object B’, and the subscript BA means the reverse.
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The United Goans Shanti Concern (UGSC) has accused a builder and his associates of irregularities in a newly constructed residential complex at Baikode-Pangal, Shiroda. In a complaint to the North Goa collector, UGSC President Francisco Xavier Pereira stated that a well had been covered with concrete slab and waste water from the septic tank had been released into the well. The complaint also mentions that the builder has failed to provide proper access to the residential complex, while there are no proper parking facilities for the occupants. Apart from this, Pereira claims that the builder has failed to set up a proper garbage disposal system and fears that the open space for recreational purposes could be used for another construction. The NGO also questioned the
Shiroda panchayat for issuing the occupancy certificate even though the builder had failed to adhere to the norms.
Nelly to attend international meet
Uday Gude, Colva branch manager of Bank of India, handing out food packets containing rice, sugar, dhal, tea powder, soap cakes to one of the 75 beneficiaries of Lions Club of Colva Annual Charity Project at the club hall, Colva in the presence of Nelly Rodrigues, zone chairperson, Alexander Fernandes, president, Santanino Braganza, secretary. The project was sponsored by Bank of India.
PANJIM (HND): Mrs Nelly Rodrigues left Goa to attend an International Conference at Budapest in Hungary and at Vienna. She will be presenting a research paper on Local Self Governance in India the conference is organized by the European Commission.
Seamen call for meeting to address grievances HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 16
The Goan Seamen Association of India has urged the Goa government to call for a joint meeting between the seamen and government authorities, besides NUSI to address all pending grievances of the seamen. Association President Dixon Vaz told an awareness meeting at Assolna village on Sunday evening that only a joint meeting can help solve the pending problems plaguing the seamen community. He said the seamen will call on Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and impress upon him to call a joint meeting immediately to discuss the problems. “This meeting should be attended by the Chief Minister, Union Shipping Minister, NUSI general secretary Abdulgani Serang and the Goan MPs and the seamen. This interaction will bring about better understanding of the issues highlighted by the seamen”, he said. Vaz said the Association will continue its awareness meetings across the state and exuded con-
fidence that the seamen will get justice. “We will hold our next meeting in Chinchinim village on coming Sunday. These meetings will bring about awareness amongst the seamen about their rights and retirement benefits”, he said.
Sheetal re-elected Socorro sarpanch HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MAY 16
Sheetal Arolkar was on Monday re-elected as sarpanch of Socorro Panchayat defeating her rival Ditosa Lobo by a margin of one vote. Arolkar polled six votes, while Lobo secured five votes. John Paul Vales was elected unopposed as deputy sarpanch. It may be recalled that the posts of sarpanch and deputy sarpanch had fallen vacant as former sarpanch Sheetal Arolkar and deputy sarpanch Sanjay Pednekar were voted out of office in April after a no-confidence motion was passed against them by 6-0 votes in the 11-member panchayat.
RTI workshop held at Aldona PANJIM (HND): Asha Family Responsibilities and Rights Association in collaboration with Lions Club of Aldona held a Workshop on ‘Right to Information’ on Sunday at Aldona Parish Centre Hall. The resource person Rui Da Gama of Asha NGO, explained the entire RTI Act. The participants expressed their difficulties in obtaining the correct Information from the Public Information Officers (PIOs). It was suggested that fine of Rs 250 per day should be imposed on all the PIOs who delay in giving RTI information within thirty days. The participants also requested the Government to appoint the Goa State RTI Commissioner in place of Mr Araujo who has retired from the post. A number of those present expressed their resentment against the corrupt practices noticed in the information provided to them under the RTI Act. Jonas Correia proposed the vote of thanks.
Free urology camp held PANJIM (HND): Porvorim Yuva Welfare Trust recently organised a free urology camp at its office at which 42 patients were examined by Senior Urologist, Dr Madhav H Vaze MS, Mch (Urology). Chairman of Porvorim Yuva welfare Trust, Ashok Khaunte who inaugurated the camp said that the Trust will support and organise such medical camps for the people of Porvorim especially for those who are not able to get themselves checked due to their personal problems or sometimes unavailability of a specialized doctors. Also present at the camp were Panch Member Socorro, Sandeep Vazzarkar, and social worker Shyam Kamat.
POWER SHUTDOWN MAY 17
PONDA: From 8:30 am to 2 pm. Areas affected are Kavle, Ramnathi, Paun, Mahalaxminagar, Talaulim. MARGAO: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Xirro, Alemao, Xetmalem, Tambdege, Choquiwaddo, Carmona, Maddem, Orlim. MAY 18
PONDA: From 8.30 am to 2 pm. Areas affected are Farmagudi, Dhonshi, Nageshi, Bandora, Wagdor, Mahalaxmi. SIOLIM: From 9.0 am to 5 pm. Siolim wadi and surrounding areas will be affected. MARGAO: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Cavelossim Church, Pantrecotta, Calvaddo, Rodrigues ward, Khandi fisheries, Mobor chapel and Leela Mobor.
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Bid on Penha-de-Franca panch’s life
Two rescued from drowning
Narvekar threatens morcha if culprits not nabbed by May 22 HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MAY 16
Aldona MLA Dayanand Narvekar has warned that if the culprits, who attempted to kill Penhade-Franca Panch Umesh Phadte, are not arrested by May 22, then the residents of Porvorim will stage a ‘morcha’ to the Assembly Complex on May 23. Addressing press persons in Porvorim on Monday, Narvekar stated that an attempt to kill Panch Umesh Phadte with an iron rod was made on Thursday night and on May 13, he had submitted a letter to Porvorim Police stating therein the names of the suspects. “But Police Inspector D Gad has still not bothered to summon those suspects and conduct an enquiry,” alleged Narvekar. “The DGP should look into this matter as he has done in the assault case of Nilesh Gaonkar,” said Narvekar. “If the culprits, who attempted to kill Panch Phadte, are not arrested by May 22, the residents of Porvorim will intensify their agitation and as a first step will stage a ‘morcha’ to the Assembly complex on May 23,” warned Narvekar. “Crimes in Porvorim are on the rise, as police officials who are manning the affairs of the police station have proved their inefficiency in detecting the crimes,” claimed Narvekar.
HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, MAY 16
Two persons were rescued from d ro w n i n g a t B a g a a n d Calangute beaches on Saturday. According to reports, Anand Agarwal from Mumbai was rescued from drowning at Baga Beach. The incident occurred at about 6.45 am when a group from Mumbai ventured into the sea before commencement of life-guarding duties. The night shift lifeguards noticed four people from the group entering the water. Soon one of the lifeguards spotted a person waving out to the tower. The lifeguard identified danger and spotted the victim, Anand, unable to swim to the shore. Two lifeguards rushed from the tower with their rescue tube rushed and secured the victim to the shore safely. In the second incident, Prakash Gadwe (30) from Nagpur was rescued from drowning at Calangute. A c c o rd i n g t o re p o r t s , Gadwe was swimming in the swim zone along with his friends. The victim was found to be a non-swimmer and hence the lifeguards tried to keep the victim close to shore by periodically warning him to come back ashore. However, the victim did not heed to the warning and went further and was in distress. The lifeguards rushed to the rescue and the victim was secured and brought to the shore safely.
Police clueless HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MAY 16
Porvorim Police are yet to get any clue regarding the culprits, who attempted to kill Penhad e - Fr a n c a Pa n c h U m e s h Phadte on Thursday night. “We have already interrogated the office bearers of the Serula Communidade and we are also going to interrogate the panch members of the panchayat,” Deputy Superintendent of Police P L Mapari told Herald. When asked whether Aldona MLA Dayanand Narvekar “Few months ago, a murder case of a rickshaw driver was registered at Porvorim Police station, but the police are yet to nab the culprits. The law and order situation in Porvorim is going from bad to worse and hence PI Gad must be transferred immediately,” stated Narvekar. Narvekar further stated that despite the ruling of the High Court three months ago, the State government has still not ordered enquiry into the affairs of Serula Communidade. “ Pa n c h U m e s h P h a d t e brought to the notice of the administrator of Communidade the illegal activities of the Serula
has provided the names of the suspects, either verbally or in writing, Mapari replied in the negative. “There is no mention of the suspects in the letter dated May 13, 2011, written to police by Narvekar. He has only mentioned the word ‘anti-social elements’,” stated Mapari. “Police have seized the car, the registration number of which was mentioned in the complaint by Panch Phadte, but the colour of this car is different from what Phadte has stated,” said Mapari. Communidade,” added Narvekar. “The Serula Communidade converted open spaces into plots and sold it illegally. They have even sold the lanes to the private parties. Umesh Phadte has submitted evidences in this regard to the government, but the government has still not started enquiry despite ruling from the High Court,” said Narvekar. Penha-de-Franca Sarpanch Eknath Narvekar warned that if culprits involved in the assault case of their Panch phadte are not arrested within eight days, then they would stop their dayto-day activities.
Mapusa NGO condemns attack on Gaonkar HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 16
The Trustees and Members of Asha Family Responsibilities & Rights Association, Mapusa have condemned the criminal assault on Nilesh Gaonkar of Carvem for taking up the social cause of the people against the illegal mining lobby. The members of Asha NGO through its Managing Trustee Rui Da Gama, have called upon the chief minister and the Director General of Police to arrest the anti-social elements immediately. Asha NGO members have also warned the illegal mining lobby not to play with the sentiments of the people. Gama informed that illegal mining has been destroying the environment and polluting drinking and plantation water resource which is the life line for agricultural activities in Goa. He stated that paddy fields in Mayem, Poira and other areas of Bicholim district have been destroyed by mining as in areas around Sanguem, Quepem and Sanvordem. The Asha NGO has demanded the government to make a comprehensive study of mining along with environment experts and social activists on the long term ill effects of mining on the lives of people in Goa.
Da Gama opined that the mining firms should not violate the human rights of the villagers along the mining belt. MAYEM CORRESPONDENT ADDS:The V ivekanand Paryawaran Jagruti Fauj (VPJF) of Keri-Sattari has strongly condemned the assault on president of Cavrem Adiwasi Bachao Manch Nilesh Gaonkar at Verna. In a press note, the VPJF stated that Gaonkar had been spearheading to protect Cavrem from mining activities which have led to destruction of paddy fields and natural water springs,
besides causing mining pollution and endangering the lives of the residents. "Gaonkar did not fall prey to different selfish tactics by the
mining lobby. This compelled the latter to assault him brutally. We condemn this act of cruelty and the government should punish those involved," it added.
HSSC results on May 18 HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 16
Results of HSSC examination conducted by Goa Board of Secondar y and Higher Secondar y Education in March will be declared on May 18 at 3.30 pm. Statement of grades and results of HSSC Examination will distributed on May 19 from 11am to 1 pm. Higher secondary schools in Bardez, Tiswadi, Pernem, Bicholim, Sattari and Ponda Talukas may collect their results from Board’s office, Porvorim, Bardez. Higher Secondary schools in Canacona, Quepem, Sanguem, Salcette and Mormugao may collect their results from South Education Zone, Margao, Salcette. Private candidates may collect their statement of grades/passing certificate cum statement of grades from Boards office, Alto Betim, Bardez. The results can also be seen on websites www.exametc.com, www.indiaresults.com, http://results.classontheweb.com, www.schools9.com, www.educationgateway.co.in, www.ExamRe s u l t s . n e t , w w w. G o a Education.net, http://Results.Goa E d u c a t i o n . n e t , www.manabadi.co.in, To get results SMS: MGOA < s p a c e > H SS C < s p a c e > <seatno> to 56070 (Govt. official SMS Gateway) GOA12 <space> <seatno> to 5676750, 56300, 56677 and 5667788 Ghssc <space> <seatno> to 56767999 Result <space> GOA12 <space> <seatno> to 56263.
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The Goa State forest policy : 2009
Vol No CXI No: 136 Goa, Tuesday, 17 May, 2011
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ritics of the Bollywood masala film ‘Dum Maro Dum’, who alleged – despite the disclaimer that said all characters in the film were fictional and any resemblance to any real person was purely coincidental – that the potboiler was ‘denigrating’ Goa, will be astonished to know how close to the target they really were. Notwithstanding the shellacking they got for blowing up a nonissue and, even worse, for putting chauvinist and sexist slogans on their placards, the fact is that there was plenty of ‘dum’ to be ‘maraoed’ in that film. Earlier this month, the western zonal unit of the powerful Delhi-based Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in its first operation in Goa, arrested a German drug peddler at Anjuna. He was caught with a small quantity of hashish. However, on interrogation, it turned out that 40-year-old German national Ralph Diersmann alias Goose had acted in ‘Dum Maro Dum’ as – no prizes for guessing this – a drug peddler. He was seen in two shots, one of which was the climactic cemetery scene. Art imitating life or life imitating art? In real life, back home in Germany, Diersmann was a qualified radio and TV technician working for a reputed company. But he travelled to India nearly every year since 2006 on a tourist visa, and turned – like Dr Jeckyl became Mr Hyde – into a drug dealer named ‘Goose’. The NCB says he had been operating for several years bringing large amounts of hashish from Himachal Pradesh to Goa. He lived in Goa throughout the party season, peddling high quality ‘Malana Cream’ hashish, and also plying his trade in Hampi, Karnataka. Apart from being a peddler, Goose smoked a lot of hashish himself. Malana Cream is the finest and most expensive hashish grown in India. It takes its name from Malana in the Kulu valley, an ancient, fircely autonomous and self-governing village where a special variety of cannabis is grown. A ‘tola’ (10 grams) of Malana Cream can cost as much as between Rs4,000 to Rs5,000. Some days later, the NCB team caught Goose’s accomplice, Krishna Singh, a Bengali who owned a resort in Manali. He was quietly living in a hotel in Sawantwadi, in neighbouring Maharashtra. He had 3.5 kg of hashish in his room, hidden in two speaker boxes. Singh was to deliver the consignment to Goose at the entrance to Mackee’s Saturday Night Market at Arpora. But bad luck in the shape of the NCB intervened... The fact is that Goa has become a transit point, at least for the party drugs trade in India. Peddler after peddler caught in cities like Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mangalore and even Mumbai has confessed that he sourced his drugs from dealers in Goa. However, even though these reports have been published in Goan newspapers (‘Herald’ itself has published a number of them), not once has the Anti-Narcotics Cell (ANC) of the Goa Police sought to interrogate these peddlers to locate the source of their drugs. We hope this will change with the arrival of the new Director General of Police (DGP) Aditya Arya, who was earlier Special Commissioner of Police for Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. DGP Arya had served as SDPO (Panjim) in 198485. At the time, he had worked with local NGOs to rehabilitate drug addicts in Goa, even keeping some of them in his own house during their detoxification treatment. The new DGP is not in denial about the existence of the drug trade in Goa, and is candid enough to admit that he needs to study the situation before he can make any comments.
the move to formulate a Forest Policy should be welcomed enthusiastically, says AVertHAnUs L d’soUZA
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y a Notification No. 2-1-2009/FOR dated 24 March. 2011, the government of Goa notified a “Goa State Forest Policy – 2009” and has requested suggestions, if any, within the period of sixty days from the publication of this notification. The state of Goa’s forests are a crucial component of Goa’s overall development, and this move by the government to formulate and finalise a Forest Policy should be welcomed enthusiastically by all the citizens of Goa. In fact, the same enthusiasm for this policy should be shown as evinced during the Regional Plan 2021 of which it should be an important component. Unfortunately, this notification seems to have been overshadowed by less important preoccupations of the citizenry. Overall remarks A policy document of any government should not only be a pious statement of intentions. It should indicate clear and definite objectives and how those objectives are to be achieved. This document, unfortunately, does not meet this requirement. It is more like a political manifesto which is very appealing, but which everyone knows will soon be forgotten. A policy document is a framework within which the necessary laws will be put into place and which forms the basis for the creation of an efficient and effective mechanism to help achieve the policy objectives. The spelling out of the institutional structure to make the policy effective is an integral part of any policy document. This is missing in this forest policy of the Goa government. It must be conceded that this is the very first time that the Goa government has attempted to formulate a Forest Policy. The document itself admits that the government has simply been attempting to implement the National Forest Policy which was promulgated in 1894 by the then British government. This policy was revised in 1952, and a fresh National Forest Policy was formulated in 1988. The Goa Government rightly asserts that Goa has specificities which are not adequately addressed by the overall National Forest Policy of 1988. Therefore, the need for a specific forest policy for Goa. This is a very laudable and welcome initiative. The government has also published the draft of the policy for public scrutiny, and has invited suggestions from the citizens of
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Willie Severes, Majorda
Julius Carvalho, Dubai
Our politicians take so much enthusiasm, when it comes to laying of foundation stones and inaugurations. It is fast becoming a ‘First come, first served’ scenario. The newly-built under bridge at Majorda has finally seen the light of dawn after many years. But, thanks to the rivalry between political heavyweights there was a big fiasco with the bridge being inaugurated twice in a space of a few days. Why can’t we get prominent and respected citizens of the village to inaugurate a project? They should now concentrate on other pending issues of the village instead of instigating their stooges to argue as to who really was the mastermind in completion of the bridge.
The new Director-General of Police Aditya Arya had paid a visit to Nilesh Gaonkar, the assault victim of the notorious mining mafia at the Hospicio Hospital. This is certainly a good sign. It shows his desire to improve the badly battered image of the Goa police. In his new capacity, DGP Aditya Arya should begin with conducting surprise checks at various police stations as well as stop the haftas/bribe collections from private bus owners, matka gamblers, shack owners, hotels etc. Lastly, I wish the criminals who cowardly attacked Nilesh Gaonkar are arrested and booked under attempt to murder at the earliest, under direct supervision of DGP Aditya Arya.
Proactive DGP Croydon Medeira, Margao
A marriage which took place at Mangalore took a serious turn when the groom expired at ‘Lagnam’ ceremony. However as the bride had not changed the ‘Gothram’ it was maintained that the marriage was not concluded.
The police in Goa is now headed by the new Director-General of Police Aditya Arya. He is now in a proactive mode. For starters, the Goa police are really trying hard to improve the image of the police in Goa. The new DGP’s official visit to Hospicio Hospital where Nilesh Gaonkar the young lad heading the anti-mining movement in Cavrem, along with other high ranking officers from the North and South, sought to do just that. I must compliment the new DGP, for within a few days of his posting in Goa, he has taken cognisance of the serious attack on Nilesh Gaonkar and made it a point to come and see him. On his arrival he has kept up the motto of the Goa Police which is ‘Help us to help you and we care for you’. I wish him all the very best and hope that he does not crumble under the weight of the politicians of Goa and brings all of them involved in any illegal activities, to book.
Small pox surfaces in Goa
Governor’s term is over
17 May 1911 Democrats to impeach Prez
The Democrats have declared their intentions to impeach the President of the Republic of Portugal and his entire Cabinet.
Riots rock Lisbon
There were several scenes of rioting and looting in the streets of Lisbon although to some extent the authorities managed to bring the rabble to their senses.
Marriage ends in tragedy
Several cases of small-pox are being reported daily from various quarters of Goa with some of them being extremely fatal.
Goa. Specific general comments It is obvious to any reasonable person that the two main threats to the integrity of any forest are the so-called “timber lobby” which surreptitiously fells trees to be sold as timber to many industries, including the furniture industry, and the “mining lobby” which has blatantly intruded into our forest areas in search of minerals. The Goa Forest Policy does not address this threatening issue. There is only a cursory reference in the section “Objectives” to “reclamation of abandoned mining areas and afforestation of mine dumps/rejects. Again in Section 6.5.10 the document refers to “Mineral prospecting/exploration or mining (fresh or existing leases and/or their renewal) including extraction of minor minerals shall be regulated as per the existing legal provisions. This is simply too timid and unconvincing. Mining and preservation of forests are totally incompatible. It is simply impossible to preserve forests and permit mining in forest areas simultaneously. Goa Government’s Forest policy should strongly and unambiguously assert that no mining (or prospecting) activities will be permitted within the defined forest areas. In order to deter surreptitious prospecting for minerals, the government should clearly state that heavy penalties
e all have our lives to live. We can choose certain aspects of our life and others can’t. When we have decisions to make, what is important is to choose the right path. At the end of our lives, we will all want to feel the satisfaction of having lived a life worth remembering. We will want to feel the happiness of knowing that we touched the lives of others in a beautiful way that nobody else did. We will want to remember that we used the precious talents and gifts to bless others. We will want to tell our grandchildren wonderful stories of how we made beautiful memories with the people we loved. We will want to tell them of times of love and laughter shared with people less fortunate than ourselves. We will want to have made a difference in the world. We will want to remember our lives as lives of happiness, joy and victory! But how can we live a life worth remembering? It’s easy to talk the talk, but how do we walk the walk? The answer is: We do it one step at a time every single day of our lives. We cannot do anything on our own, we need God’s help. ‘As for every man to whom God has given riches and wealth, and given him power to eat of it, to receive his heritage and rejoice in his labour - this is the gift of God.’ Eccl 5:19.
Good start, Mr Arya
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MorAL ConsiderAtions
Arwin Mesquita, UAE I understand that the current Governor’s term ended in August 2009. So why is he
(including imprisonment) will be imposed on those who attempt to prospect within forest areas. Illegal mining in forest areas is a far more heinous offence than poaching of wild animals. Wildlife can rejuvenate naturally, given the proper approach to preservation; but the denudation of forests by mining or by felling of trees is an irreversible disaster and should be discouraged. Ecotourism should not be part of a Forest Policy It is unfortunate that this draft of the Forest Policy has included an entire section 6.4 to “Development of Ecotourism in Goa.” Experience worldwide has shown that when humans intrude into wildlife habitations, there is a one-sided destruction of wildlife and irretrievable damage to its natural habitat. When human habitations encroach into the traditional habitats of forest animals, there is a man-animal conflict. By using “ecotourism” as a cover, tourism promoters destroy forests and put up buildings (tourist bungalows) for tourists’ comfort — no matter what damage this does to the natural inhabitants of the forests. This needs to be actively discouraged – not promoted. Goa government’s forest policy should not provide an excuse for further damage to our fast de-
pleting forests and wildlife. Leave it to the Tourism Department to promote tourism, but be adamant that it does not attempt to intrude into forests in order to pander to the tastes of insensitive tourists. The entire section 6.4 “Development of Ecotourism in Goa” needs to be removed from this policy document. The section is badly drafted and has incomprehensible statements such as “Eco-tourism has tremendous opportunities to meeting the market requirements within the framework of sound eco-system management.” What does this mean? Again in section 6.4.3 the draft speaks of “community based ecotourism (sic) involving the local people by imparting suitable training in hospitality, bird watching, botanisation (sic) and nature guides, etc., should be promoted.” Section 6.4.6 “The type and scale of eco-tourism development should be compatible with the environment and socio-cultural characteristics of the local community.” Once again, an incomprehensible statement. Protection of marine life? The drafting of this policy document should have remained within the confines of a “forest policy”. This would have made it more focused and more limited to the overall objective of preservation, conservation and protection of forests. As part of 6.3 Conservation of Wildlife & Bio-Diversity (sic) the draft drifts into areas which are completely outside its competence and concern. One statement says: “All efforts to be made to protect marine life ecosystem. Forest staff should be trained for rescue and rehabilitation of marine lives like shark etc.” It is preposterous to expect foresters to be adept in saving sharks etc. (sic) Drafting anomalies There are many other anomalies in the draft of the Forest Policy, but these can be removed by subjecting the draft to scrutiny by people who are more experienced in English and can detect grammatical and syntactic errors and offer corrections. One such anomaly is the section 6.2.9 which speaks of “Appropriate Urban forestry models shall be designed and function as an effective interface with the public by organising outreach programmes and publicity activities.” The use of the expression “Urban forestry” is a contradiction in terms. There is either a forest or an urban area. One cannot have an urban forest. Cont’d on page...7
A life worth remembering
Little matters
Bridge inaugurated twice
100 Years Ago
OPINION
When a baby is born, he has the potential to do great things inside him, although it cannot be seen. As he grows, learns and practices what he has learned, he can become someone great and reach his full potential. God has placed great potential in each person, he has created. Everyone has dreams, goals and things they would like to do. We shouldn’t let our own doubts, fears and negative thoughts get in the way and stop us from enjoying our lives. Neither should we let other people’s negative words and attitude towards us, come in the way of our goals. It doesn’t do any good to say ‘But I am just a housewife, just a student, just an ordinary person. What can I do?’ It is ordinary people who do extraordinary things. Believe that you are some one great and precious in God’s sight. The more you believe it and repeat it, that‘s who you will become! Use your gifts and talents to bless others. Each day we are faced with new challenges. We need to positively and boldly take up each challenge and believe that victory will be ours. If we think back to our happiest memories, it isn’t about work or time spent alone. It is usually about good times spent with
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Letter of the Day
Goa – Not all that lethal
Mahesh Kapasi, New Delhi
After having read the article ‘Goa – A lethal vacation’ (Herald, 15 May), it has revived memories of my previous visit to Goa in 1981! Goa is a state of beaches and a mustvisit destination for every human - Indian or foreign! The beaches of Goa are the best in the world and are the most attractive to travellers, thanks to its scenic beauty. The time spent on Goan beaches is truly memorable. The bike/taxi service is the real charm of Goa. For Indian tourists, visiting Goa is like visiting Portugal, as remnants of erstwhile colonialism still linger. However, it is sad that the drug mafia has, to a certain extent, ruined the paradise in India. And for movie buffs, please remember that the International Film Festival of India is now permanently being held in Goa, so in order to be part of it, please visit Goa in December. still accommodated and enjoying a good lifestyle at the Goan taxpayer’s expense, whilst at the same time turning a blind eye to the various ills facing Goa today? He is also a strong supporter of the anti Goan MOPA airport that Goa’s corrupt government wants to setup!
Big plans for Goa tourism Augustus Alphonso, Vasco From time to time, we hear much about development. It is such a common word but in Goa’s world of tourism, it’s a rarity. Now, we hear the latest news that the Tourism secretary, D C Sahoo had said Rs 70 million have been sanctioned for upgrading infrastructure in the coastal belt and for renovation of the churches, temples and mosques and monuments in the state. The Goa State Forest Policy is also planning to introduce community based eco-tourism, wherein the locals would be trained for skills like nature guides, bird guides and other development initiative. This should be clubbed into one so that we will surely see all that was missing in naturally beautiful Goa. I hope our CM will realise its importance and make it a reality.
Gruesome decapitation S Kamat, Alto-Betim There have been two incidents again re-
By Vanessa Lobo Fernandes
others. We usually think that if we could just get what we want, we’ll be happy. In fact, if we ourselves make sacrifices and give others what they want, we experience double the happiness! A life worth living is a life lived for others. Other people need us even if that’s the last thing some of them will ever admit! Give plenty of gifts to people around you. Give gifts generously, graciously and cheerfully.., gifts of your time, of yourself, of your smile, your encouragement, your mercy, your kindness.. What were the best gifts you ever received in your life? Surely it wasn’t something that the giver liked, but it was something that you liked/needed/wanted. Observe people around you, see what they need/want and give it to them. Nobody can ‘make’ you give gifts; you do it of your own free will. That lady who makes your life difficult, she needs the gifts of your forgiveness and mercy; will you give them to her? The new guy at work who feels alone and left out, he needs the gift of your friendship; will you give it to him? Only when we pour out ourselves for God and others, we can live a happy, victorious life...a life worth living and remembering!
cently of young women being mercilessly killed, one in Jharkhand where she was beheaded as she came out of an examination hall at a reputed college in Ranchi in the presence of her mother, and the other in Andhra Pradesh, where a spurned lover killed a young lady and buried her on the college grounds which, in fact, came to light after 6 days when the decomposed body was dug out. Do these crimes deserve any mercy? No. Our protagonists against the death penalty who talk of the situation where society cannot become the killer, need to assess their stand in the context of such remorseless murders. They deserve nothing, but the death penalty and preferably by hanging so that all similar people who contemplate such crimes will pause before they commit such actions.
English as MoI C B Vaz, Assolna The raging controversy on the Medium of Instruction in Goa has thrown up a lot of insight about our MLAs commencing with the Chief Minister who does not have any right or the intelligence to have a say in the matter. The gutless attitude of our Chief Minister and the mud slinging match going on, has no relevance to the issue. It is only parents who have the right to decide on their children’s future. We Goans
now demand that if you bigots are sincere, please prove to us by leaving aside your personal agendas and do what is good and right for Goans in today’s world by demanding grants for English at the primary level.
Cheers to Dr Willie Jerry Fernandes, Saligao The former chief minister, Dr Wilfred D' Souza is absolutely right. The ongoing vexed issue on the Medium of Instruction (MOI) should be definitely settled taking into consideration the provisions of 'The Goa, Daman and Diu Official Language Act, 1987’ and 'The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009'. The Official Language Act clearly states that, the government shall not discriminate in granting aid to any educational/cultural institution while, the second act - Right to Free and Compulsory Education states that every child should have access to free and compulsory education from the age of six to 14 years. The Congress, therefore, should have resolved this issue in Goa itself by having a cabinet meeting. Unfortunately, the Congress seems to play hide and seek. It baffles me as to why it can't it do something on the medium of instruction issue? Why is the Congress testing the patience and playing with the sentiments of all our sensible peace-loving Goans? Cheers to Dr Wilfred D'Souza for speaking sense on primary education and winning the hearts of all our English-supporting parents in Goa.
Seized with MoI Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco In “The Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act (RTE 2009)” the word ‘Compulsory’ has implications for the government alone according to the act. Is there a mechanism in place to make sure that children attend school on a regular basis? How will they make sure that the children complete elementary education? There needs to be proper system in place to see that all these criteria of the RTE 2009 act are adhered to. Unfortunately, we in Goa are so much seized with the Medium of Instruction that the other important aspects of the act are not being looked into.
Paths of Wisdom The Asylum By Kahlil Gibran I was strolling in the gardens of an insane asylum when I met a young man who was reading a philosophy book. His behavior and his evident good health made him stand out from the other inmates. I sat down beside him and asked: “What are you doing here?” He looked at me, surprised. But seeing that I was not one of the doctors, he replied: “It’s very simple. My father, a brilliant lawyer, wanted me to be like him. “My uncle, who owns a large emporium, hoped I would follow his example. “My mother wanted me to be the image of her beloved father. “My sister always set her husband before me as an example of the successful man. “My brother tried to train me up to be a fine athlete like himself. “And the same thing happened at school, with the piano teacher and the English teacher – they were all convinced and determined that they were the best possible example to follow. “None of them looked at me as one should look at a man, but as if they were looking in a mirror. “So I decided to enter this asylum. At least here I can be myself.” (Source: Spiritual short stories) Quotes by Kahlil Gibran -- Advance, and never halt, for advancing is perfection. -- Advance and do not fear the thorns in the path, for they draw only corrupt blood. -- All our words are but crumbs that fall down from the feast of the mind. -- All that spirits desire, spirits attain. -- And ever has it been known that love knows not its own depth until the hour of separation.
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Farmers killed, women raped The Goa State forest policy - 2009 in UP villages: Rahul to PM PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
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Positive Feedback It is very heartening to see that the draft of the Goa Forest Policy recognises the need to protect the rights of the traditional forest dwellers and the Scheduled tribes. However, this is simply stated in one sentence. The Forest Policy needs to elaborate on this important feature of the Policy. There should be a full chapter devoted to how this will be done, and the mechanisms which will be set up to achieve this laudable objective. It is also good to see that this draft takes cognisance of the fact that there is some fallow land available in Goa, which can be brought under tree cover. However, there is no indication of how much fallow land is available or where it is located. The Forest Policy needs to spell out in greater detail the means which will be adopted to convert the fallow land into land which will yield fruit. The preservation of mangroves is an important part of any Forest Policy, and the present draft rightly devotes an entire section 6.6 to this. However, this section of the draft can be re-written to make it more positive and to indicate in greater detail how this is going to be achieved. The identification, classification and categorisation of medicinal plants in Goa is a challenge which needs to be given special attention in this Forest Policy. Section 6.7 needs to be elaborated and more emphasis needs to be given in the Policy to ways and means of identifying and classifying medicinal plants and systems which will be set up to process and propagate such plants. Concluding remarks Given the fact that this is the very first time that the Government of Goa is attempting to formulate a Forest Policy, and given the fact that not enough information is available on the natural resources available in Goa in forested areas, this is an opportune time to put in place an effective organisation which will research and analyse all the natural resources which are available to the State of Goa. In fact, this should be a priority of the Forest Policy and needs to be stated boldly up front. The existence of Forest Service Officers at all levels needs to be re-examined in the light of the new enterprise of formulating a State Forest Policy. The policy itself is an innovation. The structures envisaged under this policy should also be innovative. The existing structures have probably become obsolete and will need to be changed radically. Structures which were set up under the ancient National Forest Policy of 1894 may be completely irrelevant to the challenges faced by Goa in the twenty-first century. Therefore, the new Forest Policy needs to be formulated on a completely different paradigm. The drafters of the new State Forest Policy should include specialists in economics, ecology, sociology and forestry in addition to the bureaucrats of the Department of Forests. The first draft is certainly a very good attempt to formulate a relevant Policy, but it needs to be critically improved by a fresh committee to be appointed by the Government. In this important task, the Government should be assured that the citizens are solidly behind it and that any contributions that they can make will be in the larger interest of the State of Goa. The formulation of a State Forest Policy should be devoid of the intrusion of vested interests such as the mining lobby and the timber lobby. It should also be ensured that the final Policy document leaves as few loopholes as possible. (Concluded)
Candidates to get full marks for 'wrong' questions: IIT PTI KANPUR, MAY 16
Admitting mistakes in the IITJEE maths paper, the IIT administration today said that all aspirants will get full marks for the two questions in which errors were reported. The decision was taken on the report submitted by a committee, constituted by the IIT administration to probe into the mistakes in the maths paper, IIT Kanpur Director Prof Sanjay Govind Dhande said. Dhande asserted that students will not suffer due to any administrative snag. When asked how much marks the two questions carried, he
said he was not aware of the marking scheme. Candidates who did not attempt those questions will also get marks as the questions did not carry any negative marking, Dhande said. IIT-Kanpur had constituted a committee after three IIT-JEE aspirants had lodged complaints alleging errors in two maths questions. The committee found that out of the two mistakes, one was a printing error while the other's sentence was wrongly framed, Dhande said. He said that the JEE results will come out on their scheduled date of May 25.
Taking the land acquisition issue in Uttar Pradesh to the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's door, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi today complained to him about alleged "repression" and "murder" of farmers in the Mayawati-ruled state. Emerging from an half-anhour meeting, Gandhi alleged huge heaps of ash carrying burnt bodies have been found in the villages where farmers were agitating for better compensation for their land acquired by Maaywati government. Gandhi also showed the Prime Minister pictures purportedly of bodies burnt and other forms of violence against farmers and their family members. "The issue here is a more fundamental one with regard to these villages in particular and a large number of villages in UP all down the Agra highway, where state repression is being used, where people are being murdered. "Quite severe atrocities taking place there....There is a set of large 74 heaps of ash there with dead bodies inside. Everybody in the village knows it. We can give you pictures. Women have been raped, people have been thrashed. Houses have been destroyed," Gandhi told reporters. The AICC general secretary said he was "very concerned" about what was going on in the villages there and facilitated the meeting of farmers with the Prime Minister so that they can
IPS officer Sanjeev Bhatt today stuck to his statement made in an affidavit filed in the Supreme Court that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi had asked officials to be "indifferent" towards rioters during the 2002 postGodhra communal violence, while deposing before the Nanavati Commission. Bhatt, who was DCP, State Intelligence Bureau (SIB) in 2002, claimed before the panel that he had personally informed Modi about the "imminent" threat to slain ex-Congress MP Ehsan Jaffery and the people of Gulburg society (attacked by a mob), and the reports of police inaction from across the city. He also claimed, while deposing before the Commission comprising retired Judges G T Nanavati and Akshay Mehta, that the CM did not give any specific instructions on measures to protect the people of Gulburg society, where Jaffery and 68 others were killed by a rioting mob on February 28, 2002. The 1988-batch IPS officer, in his affidavit filed in the apex
court, has maintained that he was present at the high -level meeting of officials called by Modi on the night of February 27, 2002 after the Godhra train burning incident. Bhatt told the commission, probing the post-Godhra riots, that he had provided all the information to the SC-appointed SIT as required by them in connection with the complaint filed by Jaffery's wife Zakia before the Supreme Court. When the Commission asked about the statement with regard to Modi, he owned up to what was stated. In his affidavit, Bhatt had alleged that Modi, in the February 27 meeting, had said that "Hindus be allowed to vent out their anger", and "Muslims be taught a lesson."
put forward their views and the PM listened to it. It was a delegation of eight persons. To a question why the Centre is yet to amend the Land Acquisition Act even as he had met the Prime Minister even last year with the same demand, Gandhi said it was taking time as the legislation was a complex one. "We are committed to Land Acquistion Act. Land Acquisition is a complicated piece of legislation that we are working at. We are confident that in the coming session, the Act will be passed," Rahul said. He said the amendment is under consideration and "we are committed to it and realize that it is a complex piece of legislation. And that is why it is taking some time", Gandhi said adding the issue was a larger one. "What I am concerned about how we are treating our people. Most of the people (farmers)
said that they are more than happy to give their land for development. They said if a road is being built, they have no problem. "Most poor people want development in the country and they are ready for the sacrifice. The question is how we treat those poor people. Do we treat them fairly or do we brutalize them? And that is why I brought these people to the PM because after all they are Indian people and we have to look after their interests as well," Gandhi said. He said Singh listened "quite patiently" to the farmers who had good a conversation with them. Uttar Pradesh goes to assembly polls next year and Congress, which is buoyant after an impressive performance in 2009 Lok Sabha elections in the state, is hoping to regain power in the state. Congress has been taking up the farmers' issues in a big way for quite a few years.
PTI CHENNAI, MAY 16
Giving effect to her major poll promises within hours of assuming office, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today ordered 20 kg of free rice to ration card holders and 35 kg to BPL families and four gram of gold for mangalsutra for girls getting married. She also doubled the old age pension from Rs 500 to Rs 1,000, increased maternity leave for government staff to six months from three months and financial assistance to fishermen during fishing ban period from Rs 1,000 to Rs 2,000 as she signed relevant files soon after being sworn in. Jayalalithaa hiked marriage assistance for poor people from Rs 25,000 to Rs 50,000. The 20 kg free rice per month would be available to families who had opted for rice cards. In a war of freebies, both the AIADMK and the DMK had announced a slew of populist measures in their manifestos ranging from providing rice to mixers and mineral water and laptops. In her first media interaction after taking over, she said she would visit Delhi to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh. Asked whether she would meet Congress President Sonia Gandhi, who had greeted her on her poll victory, Jayalalithaa avoided a direct reply saying the "details of my visit will be known to you soon."
India hopes Kim Davy SC pulls up IT dept for not taking timely will be extradited after May 19 HC order action in 2G case PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
India is expecting a favourable verdict from a Denmark High Court on Thursday on the extradition of Purulia arms drop case prime accused Kim Davy, leading to his trial here. A five-member constitutional bench of the Denmark High Court is hearing the plea of the Denmark government which challenged a lower court order against the extradition of Davy to India. "Authorities in Denmark has been pursuing the case very seriously as it has been hanging for very long. Considering the gravity of the case, the High Court also constituted a five member constitutional bench which is expected to pronounce its verdict on May 19," an official said adding "we hope the order will come in favour of Davy's extradition". A two-member team of CBI has also reached Denmark to assist authorities there with the facts and evidence collected against Davy. The CBI had registered the case on December 28, 1995 after sophisticated arms including AK-47 assault rifles, anti-tank grenades and other weapons were dropped from a foreign plane in the fields
The Supreme Court today pulled up the Income Tax department for not taking timely action against the companies involved in the 2G spectrum scam and said had it not intervened, the officials would have "slept over it" and the oversees probe would not have proceeded. The court said despite the department coming to know about tax evasion cases in 2008, it started taking action only after March this year after it was directed to file action taken report. "We are sure they (IT Dept) would have slept over it otherwise (if it had not intervened). There is no doubt about it," a bench comprising justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly said. Additional Solicitor General Vivek Tankha, appearing for the department, tried to justify the delay saying that big companies are involved in the case and they are creating obstacles. The court, however, was not satisfied with the submission and said there is no need to say all these things about these
Bhatt sticks to charges against Modi before Nanavati panel PTI AHMEDABAD, MAY 16
n Quite severe atrocities taking place there.... There is a set of large 74 heaps of ash there with dead bodies inside. Everybody in the village knows it.
Jayalalitha fulfils seven promises from manifesto
During his cross-examination by Mukul Sinha, counsel for Jan Sangarsh Manch (JSM), the NGO representing some of the riot victims, Bhatt said during the late night meeting, Modi was apprised about intelligence reports coming from across the state in the backdrop of the Godhra train burning incident in which 57 people, mostly kersevaks, were killed. "It was sought to impress upon the Chief Minister (Modi) by me that as per intelligence information, there was large-scale mobilisation of Sangh Parivar cadre in major cities as well as in farflung rural areas of the state," he told the Commission when asked if the top police officers of Gujarat had informed the CM about the emerging situation. "(Then) DGP K Chakrabarthy and city Police Commissioner P C Pande had presented the case before Modi that they were extremely short of manpower in order to meet the situation of Gujarat bandh called by VHP (on February 28, 2002). It was further conveyed that in case of communal violence, state police resources would be stretched and become ineffective," Bhatt told the panel.
of Purulia in West Bengal on the night of December 17, 1995. An Interpol Red Corner Notice was issued against Kim Davy in 1996 on the request of the agency. Since he was traced to Denmark in 2001, efforts continued to extradite him to India even though there was no extradition treaty between the two countries. The Danish government wanted India to ensure that Davy would not be given death sentence if he is extradited, which was agreed to.
companies as they are "prima facie tax evaders". "How are they big. What kind of mindset do you have. Prima facie they all are tax evaders. Do not call them big. Do not insult the word," the bench said. The department also informed that all telecom companies, which after the allotment of the spectrum, have sold their controlling stakes to foreign firms through the Mauritius route, have been asked to pay tax on the capital gain from such transactions. Tankha submitted that the department has already served notices to these firms and are treating them as assessees. "The Director General of International Transactions has already issued notices to them. Some of them have already admitted that they should be taxed in India and we have issued them notices. They have permanent offices in India and they are assessees now," said Tankha. The bench asked the IT department to complete the departmental proceedings against the tax-evading firms within the permitted time.
AIADMK supremo J Jayalalithaa taking oath as the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu during a swearing-in ceremony at Madras University Centenary Auditorium in Chennai on Monday.
Gandhi's phone call to Jayalalithaa had led to speculations about its significance but the Congress had maintained that it was a courtesy call extended to all the leaders who emerged victorious in the recent elections to five state assemblies. Jayalalithaa said her priority was to restore law and order and bring down prices of essential commodities.
Alleging "total collapse" of administrative machinery during the five-year DMK rule, she said Tamil Nadu had now been saved from an "autocratic rule". "People need not have any apprehension about their safety and security hereafter. I assure you all that my endeavours will be to provide security to all," she said.
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PTI MUMBAI, MAY 16
Family members of the slain Rabbi Gavriel and the 'Chabad Lubavitch Movement' have decided to end their dispute over the ownership rights of the Chabad House, one of the sites in south Mumbai that became target during the 26/11 terror attacks. Currently, the Chabad House, also known as the Nariman House, is in the possession of a Receiver of the Bombay High Court, following a dispute between two factions of the Jewish community. The dispute is between Gavriel’s parents, Nachman and Freida Holtzberg, and Rabbi Kantor of the 'Chabad Lubavitch Movement', over the rebuilding rights of the property. The case is currently going on before the Charity Commission. Both, the family members as well as the members of the 'Chabad Lubavitch Movement' have decided to end their dispute.
The CBI today told a court, hearing the Adarsh Housing scam case, that a computer hard disk used by Urban Development Department officers (UDD) in preparing a note-sheet of the building was not traceable. The disclosure by the agency comes days after a significant file connected with the case went missing from the Ministry of Environment and Forest in New Delhi. The court also extended CBI's custody of all the accused till May 18. All the accused have moved a bail application and the CBI is likely to file its reply on May 18. The CBI had arrested three Maharashtra government officials ten days back in the case. The agency told a magisterial court that nine computers, used
Bureaucrat supports M’rashtra govt's claim on Adarsh land PTI MUMBAI, MAY 16
Pradeep Vyas, former collector and one of the accused in Adarsh Society scam, today told an enquiry commission that the land on which the building stands, belongs to the state government and is in name of the Governor of Maharashtra. "It is apparent from the various letters and land records available with the office of the Collector that the land allotted to Adarsh Housing Society belongs to the state government and is in the name of Governor of Maharashtra," Vyas, who is currently posted as Secretary (expenditure) in the state Finance department, said in an affidavit filed before the commission. Maharashtra government recently told the probe panel that the land on which the 31-storey building stands is owned by it. for preparing various notings/correspondence of Adarsh Society, were identified in Mantralaya at the instance of the accused. Another computer identified by the clerk in Mantralaya was found without a hard disk, the agency said. The CBI said the accused desk officer Gurudatt Wajpe, assistant town planner N N Narvekar and clerk of principal
secretary of UDD Waman Rawool, all officials of the State Urban Development Department, need to be investigated to find the whereabouts of the hard disk. The defence lawyers said that CBI custody of the accused was not required to trace the hard disk and sought judicial custody. However, the court extended CBI's custody of all the accused till May 18.
Firearms seized from CPI(M) office PTI KOLKATA, MAY 16
Firearms and sharp weapons were today seized from a CPI(M) office and a cooperative run by the Left party, while the police seized a large number of guns from several districts in West Bengal. Block Development Officer Rezwanur Wahab raided the CPI(M) Zonal party office at Pingla in West Midnapore district and seized two pipeguns, a pistol, 380 cartridges and a large number of tangis, police
sources said. In Hooghly district, the police seized 18 firearms from Khanakul and Goghata area, Superintendent of Police Tanmoy Raychowdhury said. The SP said more policemen have been deployed in the Goghat and Khankul areas and prohibitory orders clamped. In Goghat area, the police seized five guns from the office of agricultural cooperative society which is controlled by the CPI(M), the sources said.
From Page 1 Yeddy asks Governor... the Governor’s move to keep the Assembly in suspended animation and for imposition of President’s Rule in the State as “politically ill-motivated” and “against the spirit of the Constitution”. Naidu announced that BJP legislators would be paraded before President Pratibha Patil in New Delhi on Tuesday to expose the Governor’s “anti-democratic act”. “We strongly demand the Centre and President of India to recall the Governor from Karnataka with immediate effect”, the one page resolution said. Accusing Bhardwaj, a former Union law minister, of converting Raj Bhavan into “Congress Bhavan”, the Chief Minister said his action violated the Supreme Court verdict in the S R Bommai case. By his recommendation, the Governor has become a “laughing stock” and his recall has become “inevitable,” he said. The Chief Minister’s Political Secretary B J Puttaswamy, who is a trenchant critic of the JD(S) and Congress, at a separate news conference lashed out at Governor H R Bhardwaj for denying entry to 11 BJP MLAs to the Raj Bhavan to meet him on Sunday evening and said “the Raj Bhavan is not the personal property of the Governor”.
Navelim is mine: Churchill the coming polls. “I can say with confidence that Churchill will not leave the Congress and the Congress will rally behind him”, Azgaonkar said, adding Churchill’s victory in the coming polls was a foregone conclusion going by the huge crowd at the function. Goa Pradesh Congress Committee, President Subhash Shirodkar told the people of Navelim that Churchill will remain with the Congress and that party would support Alemao. “Churchill is the pillar of the Congress. The people of Navelim have an MLA who is working for them round-the-clock”, he said. Urban Development Minister, Joaquim Alemao said he along with Churchill, besides the Chief Minister and GPCC President can help win 25-30 seats for the Congress and asserted that Churchill would not leave the Congress. Former MLA Farrel Furtado, Fr Erodiano Fernandes were amongst those who also spoke. Curtorim MLA was present. Earlier, the Chief Minister felicitated Churchill Alemao on his 62nd birthday. District Collector G P Naik was also felicitated on the occasion. Cheques amounting to Rs one crore were distributed to the beneficiaries of various Government schemes at the hands of the PWD Minister.
Headmasters in dilemma delegation, chose to differ with the President saying, “I really don’t know how to react. We have to stick to our resolution”, he said. “The results were declared on April 23, by following rules prevalent at that time. Schools have conducted new admissions as per existing rules of Department, taking into consideration detained students”, Fernandes added pointing to the resolution. Later, considering the dissent amongst GHA members, Sawant himself was in a dilemma. He said that “the Association will arrive at a decision in the next two days”. “We will have a look at guidelines and decide our stand”, he said, adding that GHA’s resolution would be adhered to. Earlier, Director Education showed reluctance in meeting the GHA members, who were accompanied by media persons. After a long wait, Pinto agreed to meet a three-member delegation. Addressing the media soon after general body meeting, Sawant had informed that the circular issued on May 6, was received by the Association and many schools only after May 10. “More than 50 per cent schools are yet to receive it”, he said. Sawant pointed out that GHA along with Ponda School Association on March 7 had requested Education Minister and director of education that if the Right to Education (RTE) Act was to be implemented from this scholastic year, than the guidelines would have to be forwarded by April 4. “Since there was no reply, the schools went ahead in preparing the final results”, he said.
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CPI-M fears diesel pricing mechanism will be deregulated PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
Amid protests from political parties over the hike in petrol prices, the government today said the product was deregulated and the revision in the fuel rate was done by the oil marketing companies (OMCs). It, however, admitted that the hike would have “some impact” on overall inflation. “It was for the petroleum companies to decide at what point of time they will do so. When we deregulate it, then we have to leave it to the judgement of the OMCs,” Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told reporters here. Later in a statement, he said “international scenario on commodity prices does not appear good at present.... We will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to address the inflationary pressures on the economy”. On the impact of the hike in petrol prices on inflation, he said, “There will be some impact on overall inflation due to the adjustment in the petrol prices effected by the oil marketing companies in the coming months.” OMCs on Saturday went for the steepest ever hike of Rs 5 a litre in petrol prices. Inflation in April stood at 8.66 per cent, as per data released today. Experts said the hike in petrol prices would impact the headline inflation and the numbers would become evident in the data for May, which will be released next
n International scenario on commodity prices does not appear good at present.... We will continue to monitor the situation and take necessary measures to address the inflationary pressures on the economy. -- Pranab Mukherjee month. Chief Economic Adviser Kaushik Basu said the petrol pricing was decontrolled. “It’s not something that the government is using as an instrument of fiscal policy management,” he said. He cited the international situation as a justification for the price revision. “You have to understand that international commodity prices... The petrol prices are part of the global situation,” Basu said. Last month, crude oil had reached the two-and-ahalf-year high of over USD 120 a barrel due to the ongoing political unrest in parts of the Middle East and North Africa which led to speculative buying. It is, however, trading at over USD 100 per barrel in global markets now. Mukherjee had raised concerns on the issue of high global commodity prices at a recent meeting of the Asian Development Bank in Vietnam.
Meanwhile, the Bharatiya Janata Party blocked traffic in many parts of the national capital to protest against the hike in petrol prices. Other parties, including the Left and the Samajwadi Party, have also condemned the hike. Accusing the Centre of not listening to its demands for price and tax structuring of petroleum products, CPI(M) today feared the pricing mechanism of diesel will also be deregulated resulting in a hike in its prices. Party General Secretary Prakash Karat said his party and the Left had many times demanded that price and tax structure of petroleum products be regulated and warned against deregulating petrol prices. “We now fear that diesel prices will be deregulated,” he told reporters here. He said the Left parties have called for protests against the latest petrol price hike. In a statement yesterday, the four Left parties termed the hike in petrol prices as a “cruel blow” by the UPA government and demanded a reversal of the deregulation policy. “By increasing the price of petrol by Rs 5 a litre, the UPA government has dealt another cruel blow to the people who are already suffering from all-round price rise,” a statement issued by CPI(M), CPI, RSP and Forward Bloc had said. After the deregulation of petrol pricing, the parties said, there have been more or less a monthly increase in petrol prices.
Ruchi Soya Q4 net up 25.76% PTI MUMBAI MAY 16
Edible oil maker Ruchi Soya Industries (RSIL) today said it posted 25.76 per cent growth in net profit for the quarter ended March 31 at Rs 21.77 crore compared to the same period last year. The company’s net profit for the fourth quarter of FY 10 stood at Rs 17.31 crore, it said in a release issued here.
Germany’s new Economy Minister Philipp Roesler poses next to an electric car on Monday at his ministry in Berlin. The German government is prepared to pay a billion euros ($ 1.4 billion) in subsidies over the next two years to help its industry develop electric cars, Welt am Sonntag newspaper said.
Govt allows tax exemption on 9.5% interest on pF PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
Giving relief to 4.71 crore subscribers of EPFO, the government has allowed tax exemption on the 9.5 per cent interest income on PF deposits for 2010-11. The Finance Ministry notification last week raises the income tax exemption to 9.5 per cent interest income from 8.5 per cent. The decision clears the air for the EPFO subscribers who were given increased interest rate by one percentage point for 2010-11, but the Finance Ministry had not matched the interest hike with a commensurate tax exemption. In the absence of the commensurate income tax exemption, the subscribers were earning higher returns even as it was liable to income tax. EPFO had decided to provide 9.5 per cent interest rate on PF deposits for 201011 after which it was endorsed by the Finance
Ministry in March this year. In 2001, Finance Ministry had allowed tax exemption on interest income of up to 12 per cent on PF deposits. This exemption prevailed till August 31,2010. In August last year, Finance Ministry had notified tax exemption of upto 8.5 per cent tax on interest income on PF deposits from September 1, 2010, onwards which now stands superseded. EPFO had decided to pay 9.5 per cent rate of return for 2010-11 after it found a surplus of Rs 1,731 crore. But the rate was stagnant at 8.5 per cent for five years since 2005-06. EPFO had also maintained interest rate of 9.5 percent for three consecutive fiscals from 2002-03. The rate of return was 11 and 11.25 percent in 2000-01 and 2001-02 respectively. The interest income was even higher at 12 per cent 10 years during 1989-90 to 1999-2000.
3i Infotech sells billing & payments unit PTI BANGALORE,MAY 16
3i Infotech Limited, a global information technology company, has signed an agreement to sell its US-based Global Billing and Payments unit, consisting of Regulus Group and J&B Software, to an affiliate of Cerberus Capital Management, L.P., one of the world’s leading private investment firms, for USD 137 million. 3i Infotech acquired J&B Software in 2007 and Regulus Group in 2008, and the companies were integrated to form the Global Billing & Payments unit of 3i Infotech, according to a company statement. The Transaction is expected to close within the next 60 days, subject to customary closing conditions and any regulatory approvals. “The divestment reduces the leverage and strengthens the balance sheet of 3i Infotech”, said V.Srinivasan, Managing Director & Global CEO, 3i Infotech.“This enables 3i Infotech to go back to its roots as a significant IT products and services player while at the same time allowing the Billing and Payments unit to be acquired by an organisation interested in growing it as an independent company”.
Thomas refuses to hike MSP for Andhra paddy farmers PTI HYDERABAD, MAY 16
Union Minister of State for Food and Public Distribution System K V Thomas today refused to increase the minimum support price (MSP) for paddy for Andhra Pradesh farmers, saying ‘it would further lead to hike in food prices in the open market.’ Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy held a meeting with Thomas on the issue of MSP on paddy as well as creation of additional godown space for storage of food grains in the state. “We have to balance this,” Thomas said in a press conference after the meeting. He further said, “The MSP and bonus payments to farmers should be done through cheques.” While the state government had requested an additional storage space of 25 lakh
tonnes, Thomas said that the Centre sanctioned only 5.56 lakh tonnes of additional storage capacity for the state. “Originally, we sanctioned only 2.27 lakh tonnes of additional godown space and later transferred another 2.39 lakh tonnes from Punjab,” Thomas said adding that the Chief Minister’s request of enhancing irrigation facilities and food production in the state would be considered. A special group from the Union Food Ministry, Railways and the Government of Andhra Pradesh would be constituted to monitor movement of food grains from the state to other parts of the country, he said. “While 75 per cent of total production is collected as levy, the balance should go out without any restrictions,” the Union Minister said.
Union Ministers of State M M Pallam Raju, Panabaka Lakshmi, state ministers D Sridhar Babu, D Raja Narasimha and MP Kavuri Sambasiva Rao also attended the high-level meeting with Thomas at the Chief Minister’s office here this afternoon. Paddy production in AP was expected to touch 110 lakh tonnes in 2010-11 Rabi season as there was a bumper crop. Meanwhile, talking to newsmen separately, State Civil Supplies Minister Sridhar Babu said, “We also wanted the Centre to permit export of rice to foreign countries. We hope this request will be considered favourably,” “We are taking all steps to ensure that farmers get MSP for their produce. We will buy every grain of paddy from farmers at MSP,” Sridhar Babu asserted.
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Punjab sets wheat procurement record PTI CHANDIGARH, MAY 16
Aided by higher wheat output, Punjab has set a new record in wheat procurement for the central pool, with crop purchases touching 107.43 lakh metric tonnes (MT) in the on-
going rabi marketing season. Punjab had previously recorded an all-time high in wheat procurement for the central pool at 107.36 lakh MT in 2009-10. The total crop procurement in Punjab has reached 107.70 lakh MT,
out of which the contribution to the central pool is 107.43 lakh MT. Procurement by private traders and for the Punjab state pool has reached 25,282 MT and 1,797 MT, respectively, a FCI official said here today.
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United Bank selects Cisco, Wipro to deploy WAN solution AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MAY 16
Cisco today announced that United Bank of India, one of India’s leading nationalised banks, has chosen to deploy Cisco’s wide area network optimisation solution across all of its 1,600 plus branches. The so-
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Sensex dips 186 pts PTI MUMBAI, MAY 16
The BSE Sensex dipped 186 points to 18,345 today following the steep rise in petrol prices, fuelling investor concerns that it would fan inflation and lead to further hike in interest rates that have already been hitting corporate margins. Brokers said investors were also apprehensive that diesel rates, likely to be revised upwards within a few days, may be steep and add to inflationary pressures even more. Although overall inflation slipped marginally during April, it is still high for comfort, they said. Moderation in prices of food and manufactured items brought inflation marginally down to 8.66 per cent during the month, but experts have said that fuel rate hikes will impact overall prices in the near future.
‘Budgam IT park will create job opportunity’ PTI SRINAGAR, MAY 16
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branches, effectively serve our customers with minimal turnaround time and leverage Cisco’s superior video capabilities to bring down travel costs. This is a step forward in strengthening our position of being a preferred bank for our customers through a process of continuous improvement.” “Core banking is extremely critical to the well-being of any bank. Even though UBI had previously deployed core banking facilities, there were several latency issues as applications got added on and there remained a tremendous scope for improvement. I am happy to say that this deployment, which is one of the largest the industry has seen, will be a reference site of significant importance in the Indian financial industry and will pave the way for many similar projects,” said Naresh Wadhwa, president and country manager, Cisco – India & SAARC region. Vikas Srivastava, Vice President, Infrastructure Technology Solutions, Wipro said “We are delighted to have been selected by UBI Bank for deploying the WAN optimisation solution for all its branches
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Jammu and Kashmir government is hopeful that the upcoming Information Technology (IT) Park in central Kashmir’s Budgam district will create job opportunity for 10,000 IT professionals in the state. The proposed IT Park, coming up at Ompora in Budgam – 12 kms from here, would create jobs for 10,000 IT professionals, Minister for Information and Science Technology Aga Syed Ruhullah said at a function here yesterday. Ruhullah, who was addressing a seminar on “Microsoft DreamSpark Yatra-2011” held at Kashmir University, said the state government is exploring the possibilities in information technology sector in the State. The function was organised by Microsoft Student Partners, Kashmir Chapter, with the aim of creating awareness about latest programming design tools and technologies available in global market.
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across the country. The engagement involves commissioning, implementation and integration of the solution with UBI’s existing WAN network. In keeping with our endeavor to bring leading-edge technology solutions to our customers, we decided to partner with Cisco for its WAN optimisation solution. We are confident that together with Cisco’s solution and our two decades global experience in the IT space, we will be able help UBI achieve increased productivity and cost savings in the years to come.” The comprehensive solution will address the unique challenges of maintaining and increasing productivity levels at UBI’s remote branch locations. The solution will help branches accelerate application traffic over the WAN by providing local hosting of branch-office IT services, allowing IT departments to centralise applications and storage in the data centre. It will also facilitate bandwidth-intensive applications over the network at UBI's remote branch locations, enabling the effective use of video-based conferencing and collaboration solutions.
DuPont buys Danisco for $6.6 bn AFP COPENHAGEN, MAY 16
US chemical giant DuPont announced Monday the $6.6 billion (4.9 billion euros) takeover of Danish food ingredient and enzyme giant Danisco, after repeated knockbacks. The tender offer, which had initially been set for completion in February, had been repeatedly delayed until DuPont at the end of April upped its bid to 700 kroner (94 euros, $132) a share, from its original bid of 665 kroner, stressing it would not go higher. It had remained unclear until the last minute whether the ac-
quisition would go through, as some Danisco shareholders remained tight-lipped about whether they would accept the deal. DuPont said it had acquired 92.2 percent of Danisco’s capital, passing the 90-percent limit it needed to withdraw Danisco from the Copenhagen stock exchange. “We are delighted that the tender has been successful and we can move on to the process of integrating Danisco into DuPont,” DuPont chief executive Ellen Kullman said in a statement issued by its Danish branch.
“This combination will create an industry leader in industrial biosciences and nutrition and health,” she added. The Danish company — a specialist in food ingredients, enzymes and bio-products which sold off its large sugar business in 2008 — was with the DuPont deal valued at 34.3 billion kroner. Danisco counts some 6,800 employees and last year posted annual sales of 13.7 billion kroner. DuPont has already received the necessary green lights for the takeover from a range of competition authorities.
Saab, Spyker announce auto deal in China AFP STOCKHOLM, MAY 16
Saab, the carmaker on the brink of financial collapse, said Monday it has signed a deal to obtain last-ditch rescue funding from a large Chinese distributor. Saab and its Dutch owner Spyker announced the deal with China’s Pang Da Automobile just days after a deal with Chinese car manufacturer Hawtai fell through. Spyker head Victor Muller said in a telephone conference that the deal with Pang Da, which he described as the number one distributor in China, was “much better for Saab than the previous transaction.” The deal calls for Pang Da to distribute Saabs in China and for both companies to eventually enter into a distribution and manufacturing joint venture. Pang Da will also buy a 24percent stake in Spyker for around 65 million euros ($91.7 million), according to a Spyker statement. In a first step, Pang Da will buy 30 million euros ($42.2 million) worth of Saabs — around 1,300 cars, according to Muller — to sell in China, followed by a further investment of about 15 million euros after it assesses the market. “That is exactly the kind of money that will allow us to start up production again,” he told reporters, saying he was hoping to relaunch production at Saab’s plant in Trollhaettan in southwestern Sweden in a few days. Production came to a halt last month as suppliers stopped deliveries over unpaid bills. Indian Overs, 154.8, 155.15, 152.95, 153.95 Indus Dev Ba, 136.9, 137, 134.35, 134.9 Indusind Ban, 248.45, 251.5, 244, 244.85 Infosys Tech, 2876, 2876, 2842.35, 2850.4 Infra. dev., 131, 131.65, 128.75, 129.25 Ispat Indust, 22.25, 22.5, 21.85, 21.95 Itc Ltd, 190, 190.7, 185.55, 186.1 Ivrcl Infras, 72.95, 75.05, 72.5, 73 Jai Corp Lim, 160.9, 161.5, 158.25, 158.8 Jaiprakash A, 87.6, 88.8, 84.4, 84.65 Jet Airways, 470, 480, 466, 470.65 Jindal Saw L, 177.05, 178.85, 170, 171.45 Jindal Steel, 644, 644, 626.5, 632.05 Jsw Steel Li, 935.4, 952.5, 908.65, 922.5 Kotak Mahind, 418, 422.7, 410.1, 411.1 Lakshmi Mach, 2224, 2240, 2200, 2207.15 Lanco Infrat, 33.7, 34.1, 33.35, 33.75 Larsen & Tou, 1529, 1538.9, 1511.2, 1516.85 Lic Housing, 222.5, 225.4, 216.35, 217.1 Lupin Limite, 441, 450.8, 440.2, 448.05 Mahanagar Te, 44.6, 46.25, 43.8, 45.95 Mahindra & M, 689, 689, 668.9, 672.65 Maruti Suzuk, 1215, 1238.35, 1203.3,
Pang Da “is a distribution company. They are interested in selling as many Saabs as they can, which of course in the short term is a tremendous boost to Saab,” Muller said. “The short-term effects for Saab, to be able to start to sell Saabs in such a huge distribution network, have a much more positive impact on Saab in Trollheattan as it stands today than Hawtai would have had,” he insisted. The 65 million euros Pang Da eventually plans to pump into the company in exchange for 24 percent of Spyker, will meanwhile “secure Saab Automobile’s medium term funding,” the company added. The deal also includes “a strategic alliance consisting of a 50-50 distribution joint venture and a manufacturing joint venture” for both Saabbranded cars and a new, as yet undetermined joint-venture brand, in China, the statement said. Saab will hold 50 percent of the shares in the manufacturing joint venture, with Pang Da and a yet-to-be-determined manufacturer to divide up the remaining shares. Muller said the decision on the manufacturing aspect of the deal was postponed by a few months to allow time to select the best possible manufacturing partner. “We have plenty of time to prepare for production in China now that we have secured immediate and mid-term financing needs,” he said. He also stressed that signing a deal with a distributor, instead of with a manufacturer such as Hawtai, would make obtaining approval from the
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European Investment Bank, former Saab owner General Motors and Sweden’s National Debt Office much easier. “This takes away a tremendous wall of pressure from the regulatory approval side,” he said. Muller said Pang Da had some 1,100 dealerships throughout China and sold 470,000 cars in China last year. Pang Da chief executive Pang Qinghua said: “Having just gone public ourselves three weeks ago, we are delighted to have the opportunity to become a substantial shareholder in Spyker, Saab’s parent.” Monday’s announcement comes less than a week after Spyker said a 150-million euro deal with Chinese carmaker Hawtai had fallen through, casting new doubt on the future of Saab. The iconic Swedish brand, which employs 3,800 people, was rescued at the last minute in early 2010 when tiny Spyker bought it for 400 million dollars from US auto giant General Motors. It was forced to halt production “until further notice” last month as suppliers stopped deliveries over unpaid bills.
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Libya offers truce as ICC readies arrest warrants with a stop to the NATO bombardment and the acceptance of international observers." Libya, he added, was committed to the unity of its territory and people and that Libyans had the right to "decide on their internal affairs and political system through democratic dialogue away from the bombing threat." Mahmudi accused NATO, which is enforcing a UN-mandated no-fly zone over Libya, of "abuses and violations" including "political assassinations, the unjust maritime siege, bombing of civilian sites and destruction of infrastructure." During the meeting, Khatib pressed the need for a ceasefire
and access to stricken Libyan cities, UN spokesman Martin Nesirky said in New York. Regime officials told the UN envoy they were "open and ready to fully engage," Nesirky. No mention was made however of the Libyan offer of a ceasefire. Khatib also met with Libya's foreign minister Abdelati Laabidi and tribal leaders who support the regime, but he was unable to get a meeting with Gaddafi, who has had two rounds of UN sanctions imposed since his crackdown on opposition protests started in mid-February. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-
moon spoke by telephone with Mahmudi yesterday, but no details were given of their discussions. The UN leader has made repeated calls for a ceasefire, including in a stormy telephone discussion with Gaddafi. The International Criminal Court's chief prosecutor meanwhile said yesterday he was "almost ready" for a Libyan rights abuse trial, as he prepared to apply for arrest warrants. Luis Moreno-Ocampo is expected to ask ICC judges in The Hague to issue three arrest warrants today, when the names of the accused could be revealed. Diplomats have said Gaddafi would likely head the list.
Sexual assault: IMF chief appears in New York court, denies charges
Cyprus jails 3 for snatching ex-Prez body
AFP TRIPOLI, MAY 16
Muammer Gaddafi's regime offered a truce in return for an immediate NATO ceasefire, as the International Criminal Court Monday considered arrest warrants for human rights abuses in Libya. Gaddafi's prime minister proposed the truce Sunday to the visiting UN special envoy to Libya, Abdul-Ilah al-Khatib, as an anti-regime revolt entered a fourth month. Prime Minister Baghdadi Mahmudi, quoted by JANA state news agency, said after meeting Khatib that Libya wants "an immediate ceasefire to coincide
PTI NEW YORK, MAY 16
IMF chief Dominique StraussKahn appeared in court Monday for the first time, denying charges that he had sexually assaulted a hotel maid here in a case that has ravaged his reputation and sent tremors in French politics. The 62-year-old IMF chief pleaded not guilty to the charges of attempted rape, sexual assault and unlawful imprisonment. If convicted, Strauss-Kahn, father of four children, could face a prison term of 15 to 20 years. Looking drained out, StraussKahn appeared in the court presided over by Judge Melissa Jackson. Strauss-Kahn, a likely French presidential candidate for 2012, was picked up out of a police lineup last night by the cham-
bermaid, who has accused him of molesting her. The IMF chief, who was handcuffed and looked shaken, has agreed for a medical examination over charges of serious sexual assault. Billed as the man who could hand out a poll defeat to French President Nicholas Sarkozy, Strauss-Kahn was made to deboard a Paris-bound flight and arrested yesterday by the New
York police, which said he had no diplomatic immunity. New York Times reported that his DNA evidence has been taken from his USD 3000 a day hotel suite. The French financial wizard's arraignment was put off for a day after he agreed to forensic testing requested by the police as his attorney Benjamin Brafman vowed that his client proposed to fight charges of sexual assault. "Our client has willingly consented to a scientific and forensic examination," his lawyer William W Taylor III said. Wearing a black overcoat over a blue shirt and black trousers, Strauss-Kahn avoided looking at the cameras as he walked to a police car. The maid, who has not been named by the police, said she had entered the spacious Sofitel hotel suite thinking it was unoccupied when Strauss-Kahn sprang on her naked from the bathroom, ran after her and dragged her into his bedroom before assaulting her. He then dragged her into the bathroom where he forced himself on her again before she broke free, the maid told the police. New York Police alleged that following the assault in the Manhattan hotel, Strauss-Kahn quickly headed off to New York airport to board a Paris-bound flight but left his cellphone behind. The IMF chief called the hotel from the airport, inquiring about the phone, and this helped police track him to the first class section of the Paris-bound flight.
AFP NICOSIA, MAY 16
A court in Cyprus Monday jailed an Indian man and two Cypriots convicted of stealing the body of former president Tassos Papadopoulos from a grave in 2009. Sabrjit Singh was handed an 18month sentence and Cypriot brothers Antonis Prokopiou Kitas and Mamas Kitas received 20 months each, the criminal court said. They were found guilty of conspiracy to commit a crime, exhuming a corpse without a court order and trespass, but more serious charges of blackmail and extortion were dropped. The trio was arrested after Papadopoulos's body was found at another Nicosia graveyard five kilometres from its original resting place on March 8, 2010 – buried in an already occupied grave.
A Libyan girl looks at pictures of people killed or missing since the uprising against leader Muammer Gaddafi's rule began three months ago on the wall of court house in Benghazi's Revolution square on Sunday.
Gilani visits China as Pak faces international scrutiny PTI BEIJING, MAY 16
Pakistan Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani is expected to seek stronger support from 'all weather friend' China as he arrives in the country tomorrow at a time when Islamabad is locked in a tense stand off with long time ally US over the killing of Osama bin Laden. Gilani's visit is being billed as the most significant by a Pakistan leader in recent times as the country works to tide over the crisis following the killing of bin Laden on its soil. "The visit assumes added significance in view of the ongoing developments in the region," Rong Ying, Senior Research Fellow at the state-run Chinese Institute of Strategic Studies told
PTI, referring to the US-Pakistan tensions in the aftermath of bin Laden's killing by US troops. China-Pakistan relationship is important and significant from its own perspective and history, he said. High level visits by Pakistan to China are frequent considering their close strategic relations. President Asif Ali Zardari has visited China five times since he assumed office in 2008. But Gilani's visit this time is attracting more than usual attention even though it was worked out earlier. Pakistan is facing internal turmoil after the US raid that killed bin Laden early this month and unrelenting pressure from the US to crack down on top Taliban leaders and other militant
groups. Gilani is therefore expected to seek stronger support from China at a time when Pakistan is facing intense international scrutiny and pressure, reports said. Besides holding talks with Chinese President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao Gilani, Gilani will during his four-day visit also kick off events being organised to celebrate the 60th year of establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries. He will land in Shanghai tomorrow and go to Suzhou to address the first conference of World Cultural Forum. He would later arrive in Beijing along with his high powered delegation for talks with Chinese leaders. A number of agreements in
the fields of economy, trade, finance and culture were expected to be signed during the visit, according to officials on both sides. For its part China has already extended its full backing to Pakistan after bin Laden's death, praising Islamabad's contribution to terror and backing its demand that US should respect its sovereignty and territorial integrity. At the same time China also called for united global efforts to fight terrorism. There is however a sense of disquiet in Beijing over the attack by US SEALS on bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad which took placed two days after the China-Pak strategic dialogue here, attended among others by Pakistan Foreign Secretary Salman Bashir.
Vatican: paedophile suspects must face legal action AFP VATICAN CITY, MAY 16
Priests suspected of child abuse sex crimes should be turned over to the authorities and face legal action, the Vatican said Monday in a letter to bishops on anti-paedophilia guidelines. The letter laid out provisional procedures for sex abuse crimes committed by priests and gave bishops a year to deliberate the proposals in the wake of a scandal that has spread across the globe and struck the Catholic Church to its core. "Sex abuse of minors is not just a canonical delict but also a crime prosecuted by civil law... (and) the prescriptions of civil
THE GUIDELINES The Vatican seeks to protect minors and to help victims in finding assistance and reconciliation. It not only concerns cases of abuse committed by clerics, but also those cases which involve religious or lay persons who function in ecclesiastical situations. law regarding the reporting of such crimes to the designated authority should always be followed," it said. "The Guidelines... seek to protect minors and to help victims in finding assistance and reconciliation," the letter added, adding that it was up to bishops to notify the authorities in the case of a
suspected paedophile priest. The letter was published in English, French, German, Italian, Polish and Spanish, and urged bishops to ensure the Church gives "spiritual and psychological assistance" to victims and their families. The guidelines "not only concern cases of abuse committed
by clerics, but also those cases which involve religious or lay persons who function in ecclesiastical situations," it said. But the letter was dismissed before publication by the US victims' group Survivors' Network of those Abused by Priests (SNAP), which called for internationally-binding policies instead of guidelines. "We are very disappointed," said David Clohessy of SNAP, adding that the guidelines were "belated and very grudging." "As an absolute minimum there should be a global no-tolerance policy," he said. "Fundamentally the reason that Church officials ignore, conceal and mis-
handle sex crimes is because they can." The Vatican has come under severe pressure in recent years over paedophilia and the scandal of child-abuser priests peaked last year with a string of highprofile revelations in Belgium, Germany and Ireland. The Holy See has been accused of being slow to out paedophile priests and last month Amnesty International said it was still failing to meet international obligations to protect children. A US court has asked the Vatican to produce internal documents in a case in which it was being sued as the "employer" of a paedophile priest.
Carla Bruni interview fuels pregnancy rumours But the mainstream news agenda in France was dominated by the arrest of IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn on sexual assault charges. He was Sarkozy's top potential rival in next year's presidential election before his arrest.
AFP PARIS, MAY 16
Israeli soldiers wait for orders to start a military assignment along the border fence on Monday after protesters crossed from Syria into the Israeli-annexed Golan Heights near the Druze town of Majdal Shams the previous day during a mass protest in solidarity with the Palestinians.
Thaksin at helm over sister’s nomination AFP BANGKOK, MAY 16
Yingluck Shinawatra has secured a place in Thai history as the first female candidate for the job of prime minister, but there is more interest in her role as a sibling than as a woman. With hardly any political experience, her nomination by the opposition Puea Thai party shows the influence that her brother, ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra, continues to exert in Thailand even while living in self-imposed exile. Yingluck, a photogenic 43year-old with a business-oriented background, is 18 years junior to her controversial big brother and will struggle to prove that she is anything but his puppet when it comes to politics.
A cryptic television interview by French First Lady Carla BruniSarkozy on Monday fuelled speculation that she is pregnant with President Nicolas Sarkozy's child. Journalists had widely expected Bruni to announce she was pregnant when she scheduled a live interview on the top lunch time news show of private channel TF1, but she tantalisingly avoided confirming it openly. Instead of asking the milliondollar question, presenter JeanPierre Pernaut quizzed Bruni for several minutes on her charity work against child illiteracy, before dispatching the pregnancy issue in a matter of seconds.
Russian veteran warns of ‘unsolvable’ Afghan REUTERS RUSSIA, MAY 16
Violence will erupt in Afghanistan once NATO-led forces complete their planned pullout, repeating the aftermath following the Soviet exit, the head of Russia's Union of Afghan Veterans said in an interview. Moscow is still haunted by its own disastrous, decade-long war in Afghanistan, where some 15,000 Soviet soldiers died fighting mujahideen insurgents before pulling out in 1989. Frants Klintsevich, also a deputy in the Russian parliament, said he understands the desire to tr y to tame Afghanistan, but that "the problem of radical Islam will not be solved there, its violence cannot be solved. It is simply unsolv-
able." He spoke to Reuters at an annual veterans' convention just outside of Moscow, where he conducted a wreath-laying ceremony with generals in full military regalia, many left blinded or crippled. Russian veterans are so tightly tied to the catastrophic conflict, they refer to themselves as "Afghans." An increasingly unpopular war now in its tenth year, violence in Afghanistan has intensified. In 2010 all sides took record casualties, making it the worst year since U.S.-backed Afghan forces overthrew the Taliban government in late 2001. "As soon as the Americans and Europeans leave, the Taliban will crack down on everything," said Klintsevich, 53, who as a colonel
between 1986-88 won praise from Moscow for quickly learning the Dari language and using it to negotiate with mujahideen. After the dispirited Soviet exit, the Afghan communist government collapsed, leading to infighting between warlords, a civil war that reduced Kabul to rubble and paved the way for the Taliban's rise to power in 1996. With around 100,000 troops, the US has the lion's share of up to 150,000 NATO-led foreign forces in Afghanistan. In its time, the Soviet Union sent 115,000 troops. US President Barack Obama has promised to begin gradually bringing U.S. troops home from July, with NATO eyeing a full handover of security responsibilities to Afghan forces by the end of 2014.
"I know you don't like people talking about your private life, but I just want to congratulate you," Pernaut said. The supermodel-turnedsinger Bruni smiled shyly and replied: "I congratulate you too," without saying what for. The interview then ended. Following the cryptic exchange, many celebrity-watchers raced to social networking sites like Twitter or Facebook to claim that the interview was tacitly confirming that Bruni, 43, is expecting Sarkozy's child.
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The Goa football team for Santosh Trophy with some models in Panjim.
Nicolau leads Goa team for Santosh HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
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Sesa FA’s Nicolau Colaco will captain the Kingfisher Goa Team for 65th Santosh Trophy National Football championship in Assam. They will play their first match on May 20. It was at a glittering function at Taj Vivanta, here, that the State team was announced with models doing the introduction of the players with only GFA’s Schubert Furtado, Uday Lingudkar (chef-de-mission), Benjamin Silva (manager) being present and notable absentees being Shrinivas V Dempo, Elvis Gomes, Lavinio Rebello, Savio Messias, Anthony Pango, L awrence Gomes, Sanjiv Nagvekar, Alirio Lobo, Bishut Themudo, Prakash Naik. The senior players and Goa stars of Professionals teams in I-League do not figure in the squad as they still have commitments in I-League, while newly promoted Sporting and Vasco Club stars have just returned and look exhausted after their long schedule. “We have a youth team. They
are mostly from the First Division. There is plenty of fresh blood and they will perform creditably,” echoed both Schubert as well as coach Peter Vales. Their average age is just under25, there being two U-19 players in Rowlin Borges of Margao SC and Valzino Fernandes of Sporting. Team wise, Sesa have 7, Churchill Bros 3, Dempo 2, St Cruz Club Cavelossim 2, Margao SC 2, Sporting Clube de Goa 1, Salgaocar 1, Salcete FC 1 and MPT 1. The team has played a number of practice matches The squad: Nicolau Colaco (capt), Samson Fernandes (Dempo), Joseph Clement (Margao SC), Sajyan Roy (Sesa), Brain Mascarenhas (Churchill), Bruno Colaco (Sesa), Vivek Kaira (Sesa), Augustin Fernandes (Sesa), Gagandeep S (Sesa), Daniel Vales (Salgaocar), Joshua Rebello (Churchill), Rowllin Borges (Margao), Francis Andrade (Salcete), Savio Carneiro (Churchill), Victorino Fernandes (St Cruz Cavelossim), Cavin Lobo (Dempo), Lavino Fernandes (St
Cruz Cavelossim), Valzino Fernandes (Sporting), Gabriel Fernandes (Sesa) and Joe Colaco (MPT). The following officials will accompany the team: Uday Lingudkar (Bardez) (chef-demission), Peter Valles (Salgaocar) (coach), Benjamin Silva (Salcete) (team manager). Satyendra Kumar (physio). The team will leave on May 17 by flight to Guwahati, where they play their first quarter- final. Goa lost the championship last year having finished as semi-finalists. The traveling and kitting has taken care of by Kingfisher, the sponsors of the Goa Professional Football League, promoted by Procam International. Kingfisher and Procam officials stated: “The Santosh Trophy is one of the most popular football championships in the country. Kingfisher is proud to be associated with the Goan football team, a team that spells the attitude of the brand.” Kingfisher’s association with Football has garnered appreciation across the country and has become synonymous with the
Benjamin ignorant about complaint against ex-ref HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
GFA Executive Committee member Benjamin Silva, who has been appointed as manager of Goa team for Santosh Trophy, pleaded total ignorance about the complaint lodged against former FIFA referee and his name-sake Benjamin for alleged impersonation or manipulation of birth date. Both Benjamin occupy key positions as chairman and vicechairman of GFA Referees Committee. It was in the last GFA meeting that GFA president Shrinivas V Dempo informed the members that a complaint was lodged concerning the birth certificate and since it was a lengthy one
opined that it would be forwarded to member Benjamin for his say in the matter, which appears to be of a very serious nature, if true. Member Benjamin clearly stated that he was not aware about the complaint. “I am not aware of it at all. I have not received anything so far. The GFA general secretar y will keep me informed/posted about the matter. I don’t know the nature of the complaint,” s t re s s e d B e n j a m i n , w h e n asked for his comments on the issue. When asked if he was a student of St Anthony ’s High School, Assolna, member Benjamin replied in the affirmative. The complaint alleged that ref-
eree Benjamin had submitted a school leaving certificate from a school in Assolna at the time of application for National Grade Referees examination under AIFF in 2000 when Alberto Colaco was its secretary. Alberto, incidentally, now is the general secretary of GFA. Meanwhile, inquiries revealed that the matter was brought to the notice of some GFA top officials long time back when the nominations for the post of chairman and vice-chairman of referees committee were being made, but that it had no effect since the elections were hotly contested by the groups, with the referee being actively involved in canvassing for one group.
Betalbatim lift Curtorim Cup
The captain of Betalbatim Sporting Club receiving the Curtorim Panchayat trophy in the presence of Alcino D’Silva and Alex Fernandes. HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MAY 16
Betalbatim Sporting Club thrashed Fr Agnel Youth Club, Paroda 4-1 to take top honours in Curtorim Panchayat Cup intervillage football tournament finals organised by Curtorim Gymkhana at Curtorim ground, Sunday. Betalbatim led 3-0 at half time. Betalbatim outplayed their opponents with neat enterprising soccer. Fr Agnel were on the backfoot throughout as they lacked creativity in midfield. Striker Nigel Falcao put Betalbatim ahead in the 10th minute when he fired from long range to give no chance to the rival goalkeeper. The early goal spurred Betalbatim to mount pressure on the rival citadel and they doubled the lead when striker Nigel beat the Paroda goalkeeper with a
stiff grounder. Ft Agnel were struggling and seldom troubled the rival defence with noteworthy moves. Betalbatim consolidated their position further when striker Luis Rogtao bulged the net off a cross from Desmond Fernandes. Betalbatim continued in the same vein and enjoyed the lion share of exchanges and put their opponents on the defensive as they restricted their movements into their own half. Fr Agnel had an opportunity to reduce the margin but striker Luis Colaco’s try hit the crossbar. After the initial hick up, Betalbatim went into the attacking mode with Hayston D’Costa putting the issue beyond doubt by punting the ball to the far corner of the net. Fr Agnel managed to score a consolation goal in the dying
minutes of the game. Betalbatim were richer by Rs 25,000 while Fr Agnel had to settle for Rs 15,000. Following individual prizes were awarded: Best goalkeeper of the finals Jerome Fernandes (Betalbatim). Promising player of the tournament Merwyn Colaco (Curtorim). Best half of the tournament Desmond Fernandes (Betalbatim). Best defender John D’Souza (Betalbatim). Best forward of the finals Lucizo Fernandes (Fr Agnel). Curtorim MLA, Reginaldo Lourenco was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Curtorim sarpanch, Alcino D’Silva. Earlier, Shanu Fernandes, secretary, Curtorim Gymkhana welcomed. Sebastiao Baretto, president, Curtorim Gymkhana proposed the vote of thanks.
brand and its promise of bringing in the Good Times. We wish the Goan team all the very best for the Santosh Trophy and we are confident that the team will make us all proud by bringing the trophy back home again.” Coach Peter Valles, said: “ I have faith in my boys, who have shown a lot of promise. I am confident that they will lift their game when it comes to the crunch and do enough to win the Trophy,” and added that though the squad was missing a few key players he was satisfied with his team’s showing in the four practice games they had played so far. Shrinivas Dempo, GFA president, in his message expressed confidence that the Goa team will perform well and explained that as players from the I-League and the 2nd Division League were not available, Goa had to field a young team consisting of upcoming players. He thanked Kingfisher and Procam International and especially Vivek B Singh, jt managing director, for their continued support.
REVISED I-LEAGUE FIXTURES 19 May Mumbai v. Dempo. 19 May Salgaocar v. E Bengal 22 May M Bagan v. JCT 22 May Churchill v. E Bengal 27 May Pune v. Dempo 28 May HAL v. E Bengal 29 May Chirag v. Viva Kerala 29 May I Arrows v. M Bagan 30 May Churchill Bros v. Pune 30 May ONGC v. Mumbai 30 May Dempo v. Air India 30 May JCT v. Salgaocar 01 June Dempo v. HAL 01 June E Bengal v. Chirag
GFA TACA GOA U-20 First Division: Churchill Brothers v. Salgaocar SC, Tilak Maidan, Vasco; Macasana Welfare Club v. Dempo SC, Curtorim ground; Goa Velha SC v. Vasco SC, Cansaulim ground. Kick off 4 p.m. GFA U-16 All-Goa finals: Salgaocar SC (Jrs) v. Betalbatim SC, Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, 4 p.m. Fr Chico Cup soccer: Rossman Cruz SC, Nagoa, Verna v. Vagator Parish Youth SC, Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, 4.30 p.m. Ambelim Cup soccer: Dramapur SC v. St Anthony’s SC, Colva, Ambelim ground, 4.45 p.m. 17th Sao Jose de Areal Villagers Cup soccer: Sao Jose de Areal SC v. SCC, Loutolim, Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal, 4.45 p.m.
Goan eves out HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, MAY 16
Goa eves’ successful run ended after they were soundly beaten 1-4 to Orissa in the semi-finals of 19th senior women’s National championship in Chattisgarh, Sunday. Orissa led 3-0 at the breather. Michelle Castanha scored a consolation goal for Goa in the second half. “Orissa are the current National games champions and were the superior side, but our girls also kept their goalkeeper busy throughout,” remarked Goa manager, Macline Mendonca.
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Djokovic dethrones Nadal in Rome AFP ROME, MAY 16
Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates with the trophy after winning the Men's Rome tennis open tournament at Rome's Foro Italico.
Novak Djokovic took his unbeaten start to 2011 to 37 matches as he stunned world number one Rafael Nadal 6-4, 6-4 to win the Rome Masters on Sunday. It was the fourth time in a row the Serbian has beaten Nadal in a Masters final this season and the second successive week he has done so on clay after winning in Madrid. Djokovic has won all seven tournaments he's played this year, including the Australian Open, and will be considered the favourite going into the French Open which starts next Sunday. "I'm amazed with way I'm playing, especially today given the circumstances and the conditon I was in," said Djokovic. "I played three hours yesterday against a player (Andy Murray) who was playing great, I was on the verge of losing that match and I came back. "I was able to perform maybe my best play on clay and I beat the number one in the world on clay. It's amazing, I'm going to enjoy this victory but then I need to get ready for Roland Garros."
Ronaldo equals Spanish record with 38th goal AFP MADRID, MAY 16
Portuguese goal machine Cristiano Ronaldo equalled the alltime league record of 38 goals with a brace in Real Madrid's 31 victory at Villarreal on Sunday. Ronaldo made it nine goals in his last three games with a 22nd minute free-kick and a last minute strike to stay on course to pick up the Pichichi trophy for the league's top-scorer. Barcelona's Lionel Messi, his nearest rival, has 31 La Liga goals. Ronaldo's 38-goal tally equals the all-time best record set by Athletic Bilbao's Telmo Zarra in 1951 and matched by Real's iconic Mexican striker Hugo Sanchez in 1990. And he has the final game of the season to set a new record. Newly-crowned champions Barcelona had their eye on the Champions League final against Manchester United on May 28 as they rested stars in a dull 00 draw against Deportivo La Coruna at Camp Nou. The visitors performed the traditional guard of honour to salute the league champions, who secured the title on Wednesday
Bob successor may have to work at lower fee PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 16
With its coffers running dry, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) is now contemplating hiring the next national team coach at a salary that could be less than what former coach Bob Houghton received. The South African-based Briton, under whom India qualified for the Asian Cup after a 24-year drought besides winning two Nehru Cup titles, was drawing a monthly salary of $30,000 (around Rs 13.5 lakh) till he quit. The AIFF top brass however would not mind shelling
out a few lakhs more if the credentials of the candidate is better than Houghton’s. "In fact, the Federation is looking for something that's even below Houghton's salary, but the credentials would not be compromised upon," an official on Monday said. "But it's just a thought at this stage. If the candidate is good and matches the criteria, the Federation won't mind paying him, say between $35,000-40,000," he added. The official also ruled out the possibility of considering well-known names like former Argentina coach Jose Pekerman, German soccer
guru Otto Pfister, Frenchman Philippe Troussier, Real Madrid assistant coach Jose Ramon and Johan Cruyff's son Jordi Cruyff. It was reported that some of them had quoted a sum in excess of $1 million. Things related to the appointment of national team's coach will be discussed when the executive committee meets at the Football House on Friday. "Various things and procedures need to be discussed. The probable names will be discussed in the meeting in the presence of the president, general secretary and the vice-presidents," the official said.
"Whether the interviews will be done through tele conference, skyfi or by video conference will be discussed at a later stage," he said. According to Federation sources, the emphasis will be on long-term contract with some specific targets. "The Federation suddenly cannot hire someone like the Tottenham Hotspurs' youth development coach. He is used to certain facilities which we probably don't have here, so that could lead to problems. "According to the feasibility of the man, he will be approached."
with a 1-1 draw against Levante, although most of the Barcelona stars were on the bench. Deportivo were fighting relegation and undoubtedly happy to see Messi and company watching from the sidelines and they claimed a valuable point in their bid to beat the drop. Deportivo, league champions in 2000, are one point above the bottom three heading into the final game next weekend. Elsewhere Valencia clinched third place for the second successive season with a 0-0 draw against derby rivals Levante. Valencia earn direct qualification for the Champions League, while fourth-placed Villarreal must negotiate a twolegged qualifier. The battle for the two Europa League places will go to the final match of the season with Athletic Bilbao, Atletico Madrid and Sevilla all locked on 55 points. Bilbao had been in the box seat in fifth with a two point advantage over their rivals but a 1-1 draw against 10-man Malaga surrendered their cushion. Atletico defeated already-relegated Hercules 2-1 at home as manager Quique Sanchez Flores
Salgaocar in final A fine hat-trick by striker James Fernandes enabled Salgoacar Sports Club to demolish BAFF 5-0 to make it to the finals of GFA U-16 play-off at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, Sunday. Salgaocar led 1-0 at half time. Salgaocar dominated the proceedings and had to wait for the 33rd minute to open the account when Clinton Fernandes punished the rival keeper with a snap shot. Crossing over Clinton struck a second time to give his side 2-0 cushion in the 50th minute. Then it was the turn of James Fernandes who struck thrice in the 57th, 59th and 77th minutes.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) is still examining the Seikhohao Tuboi case wherein the player was suspended midway through the I-League Second Division from playing for Shillong Lajong. The player in question was registered at least with two State associations simultaneously which was a clear disregard to the league’s regulation which states, “Only players who are first registered with the respective State association for the 2010-11 season are eligible
Curtorim thump Navelim HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MAY 16
Curtorim Gymkhana registered a fluent 2-0 win over Navelim Villagers Union to march into the quarter-finals of All-Goa Ambelim Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Ambelim Sports Club at Ambelim ground, Monday. Curtorim were leading 1-0 at the breather. Curtorim went into the lead in the 20th minute when Jerry Fernandes tapped it home off a cross from John Fernandes. Crossing over, Curtorim doubled their lead when Nelson Fernandes flicked the ball over the head of veteran keeper, Chandrakant Naik.
Exhibition soccer at Tivim
PANJIM (HSD) – Real Madrid Sports and Cultural Club, Tivim will lock horns with Assnora Boys in an exhibition soccer match organised by Real Madrid Sports and Cultural Club, Tivim on the occasion of the feast of Our Lady of Livrament on May 17 at Tivim panchayat ground at 5 p.m. Details may be obtained on 9765841566.
Pilerne in finals HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 16
Pilerne Sports Club prevailed over hosts Saligao Sporting Club 4-1 via the tie-breaker to move into the finals of 20th V M Salgaocar Trophy inter-village Football tournament at Saligao ground, Monday. In the tie-breaker, Agnelo, Michael, Agusto and Pankaj were on target for Pilerne while only Shaikh was able to put the ball past the Pilerne keeper.
l Vasco seek promotion after Tuboi’s suspension to take part in the League.” While the AIFF immediately suspended Tuboi from anymore participation in the Second Division League, no action was taken against Shillong Lajong which apparently goes against the regulations once again which mentions that the club must be immediately “scrapped off from the competition.” Last evening, the Confederation for African Football (CAF) disqualified reigning champions TP Mazembe, who reached the finals of the Club World Cup,
from participating in the Champions League after being guilty of fielding an ineligible player in the form of Janvier Besala Bokungu. AIFF general secretary, Kushal Das affirmed that Tuboi was indeed ‘ineligible’ and mentioned that the guilty parties wouldn’t go scotfree. In that case Vasco Club would stand to benefit and earn a passage to the main I-League. “The Player Status Committee, which reviewed the complaints confirmed that there is clear evidence that the player
(Seikhohao Tuboi) is ineligible to play and therefore should be suspended from further participation till the conclusion of the investigation which is being carried out.” “The Committee also decided that based on the investigation action may be taken against the club as well as the local associations,” informed Das. Article IV of the Second Division I-League regulations, point 3 states, “Any team refusing to play or does not turn up for the match at the scheduled time or
Ambelim SC advance HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MAY 16
Ambelim Sports Club beat Guirdolim Sports Club 5-4 via the tie-breaker to sail into the semifinals of All-Goa 17th Sao Jose de Areal Villagers Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club at Padribhat ground, Sao Jose de Areal, Monday. There was no score at half time. Ambelim were a better side and repeatedly raided the Guirdolim goal and kept the rival
defenders on their toes most of the time. On the other hand, Guirdolim were subdued, rarely troubled the rival defence and were confined to their own half. After resumption, Ambelim put up an improved performance and were rewarded when Romeo Fernandes fired home from close range. However, their joy was shortlived when Cliffton D’Costa punished the rival keeper with a stiff shot.
Stunned by the equaliser, Ambelim went into the attack mode and created many forays into the rival territory without success. Guirdolim went all out in search of the equaliser but it yielded no results. In the tie-breaker, Rexon Fernandes, Primson Fernandes, Romeo Fernandes and Clayton D’Silva were on target for Ambelim while Alexander Pereira, Mario Fernandes and Theofolio Dias were converted for Guirdolim.
Deepak saves day for Aivao HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, MAY 16
A last gasp goal from Deepak Rajput rescued a point for Aivao United as they drew 2-2 with Bhagwati Sports Club in GFA’s U-20 Second Division at Dr Remigio Pinto ground, Taleigao, Monday. Bhagwati led 2-0 at the lemon break. Amit Kunkonkar got Bhagwati’s campaign off to a great start, netting after only ten minutes. Fifteen minutes later, Amit Shirvoykar doubled Bhagwati’s lead. Bhagwati seemed to be home and dry, but with the clock ticking down Narendra Kunkolkar pounced to pull a goal back for Aivao in the 82nd minute.
Moving into the fifth minute of injury time, Deepak Rajput hammered in to equalise for Aivao after a frantic end to proceedings. In an U-18 Second Division encounter, Ave Maria thrashed Salcete Football Club 21-0 at Rosary ground, Navelim. Aliston D’Sousa scored a terrific seven goals, Milton Alphonso four, Glen Abranches four, Anthony Fernandes three, Domnic Rodrigues two and Oliver D’Sousa one. In a GFA U-20 First Division match, at Tilak Maidan, Vasco, Sunday, Salgaocar Sports Club and Sporting Clube de Goa drew 2-2, while at Poriat ground, Calangute, Dempo Sports Club defeated Goa Velha Sports Club 3-0.
Youth of Dramapur enter finals HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MAY 16
Youth of Dramapur came from behind to defeat Bandfol Sports Club 3-2 to cruise into the finals of Sucaldem Cup football tournament organised by Sucaldem Youth Club at Sucaldem ground, Chinchinim, Monday. Dramapur were trailing 0-1 at half time. Bandfol were the first to settle down and created meaningful forays into the rival territory and their persistent forays paid
off when Jetendra Bhise slotted past the rival keeper with a snap shot. Crossing over, Dramapur were a transformed side and created ripples inside the rival territory. Franky Oliveira was a thorn in the rival defence and neutralised the lead with a blistering volley. The equaliser spurred the winner as they mounted pressure on the rival citadel and Bandfol fell again when Franky struck a second time to complete his
brace. Clayan put the issue beyond doubt when he bulged the net after receiving a pass from Franky. Yamuni managed to reduce the margin at the fag end. Yesterday, Santa Cruz Club of Tolleband defeated Naranpoi 20 to enter the semi-finals. Fr Bruno broke the deadlock with a blistering shot while Sacru doubled the lead just before the final call.
refuses to start or complete a match or fields an ineligible player shall be scratched from the competition.” Vinod Parkhot, president of the Vasco SC, has stated that action must be taken against the club from the north east as they violated the league’s regulations. “Yes, we deserve to be in the I-League next season as Shillong Lajong fielded an ineligible player for four matches. As per the rules, we should have finished number two behind Sporting Clube De Goa. “The AIFF has to take action against Lajong. Each team has put in efforts to come up to the I-League and no side can take an undue advantage,” said Parkhot. Vasco had submitted their letter of protest against Lajong almost a week back and are yet to get an official word from the AIFF.
asian youth championship HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MAY 16
Real Madrid's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates with Real Madrid's Brazilian defender Marcelo after scoring at El Madrigal stadium in Villareal on Sunday.
Ivana Furtado is on 2.5 points after three rounds in the U-12 girls category in Asian Youth Chess Championship in Subic Freeport, Olongapo City, Philippines, Monday. Ivana beat Beisembayeva Bela of Kazakistan in the 1st round. In the 2nd round, she drew with Omyrbekova Diana and in the third, she beat Pham Hoang Nhat Ani of Vietnam. Riya Savant is on t w o points. She beat Myagmarbat Sarantuya Mangolia in the 1st round and Revita Samantha Glo of Philippines in the 2nd round. However, she lost in the 3rd, to San Diega Marie Antoinette of Philippines. Anurag Mhamal is on 1.5 points in the U-16 open category. In the 1st round, he lost to Evangelista Paul Robert of Philippines. In the 2nd round, he beat Premachandra G T of Sri Lanka and drew in the 3rd round with Wong Jianwen.
Maradona to coach Dubai team
HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MAY 16
AIFF may take action against Lajong HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 16
said goodbye to the Atletico fans in his final game at the Vicente Calderon. Flores, who led the club to Europa League glory last season, confirmed he was leaving the club in the build-up and signed off with three points although Atletico are behind Sevilla and Bilbao on the head to head record. Sevilla climbed above Bilbao into fifth with a 3-1 win over Real Sociedad thanks to a brace from veteran Mali forward Frederic Kanoute. At the bottom of the table the tense relegation battle is set to go the wire with seven teams still fighting for survival. With Almeria and Hercules already relegated, there is just one place left and Real Zaragoza are currently third from bottom despite a 1-0 win over Espanyol. Zaragoza are one point behind Deportivo and Getafe with Real Sociedad, Real Mallorca and Osasuna all two points ahead of Zaragoza. Levante are three points above the drop zone but could still go down on the head to head ruling if they lose to Zaragoza when the two teams meet on the final day of the season.
Ivana impresses
AFP DUBAI, MAY 16
A rg e n t i n a l e g e n d D i e g o Maradona is to take over as coach next season at Dubai's AlWasl, the club announced on Monday "Al-Wasl Sports Club is proud to announce the appointment of Diego Armando Maradona as head coach of Al-Wasl Football Club, in a momentous develop-
PVC walk past Milagres HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 16
PVC Association, Parra scored a solitary goal victory over Milagres Sports Club in the inaugural match of Fr Chico Cup Bayside inter-village football tournament organised by Candolim Sports Club at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, Monday. The teams began on a promising note but failed to score on a couple of occasions. Parra finally found the net through Vergillio Lobo whose rasping drive hit the goalpost and entered the net giving no chance to rival keeper, Luciano. Stung by the reverse, Milagres tried to draw level but Parra keeper Roger was equal to his task in safeguarding the goal. Earlier, the tournament was kicked-off by president of Candolim Sports Club, Lourenco Fernandes.
ment that will see the football legend lead the team for the next two seasons," the club said in a statement. The 50-year-old Maradona was manager of the Argentina national side at last year's World Cup in South Africa, but was sacked after they lost 4-0 to Germany in the quarter-finals. His name had been mentioned in connection with several coaching jobs since then, notably in the English Premier
Vaddy Boys sail into finals HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MAY 16
Vaddy Boys defeated Gauchem Bhat 25-23, 25-21, 25-18 to sail into the finals of Andrew Julio Fernandes memorial volleyball tournament organised by Stars of Molloca at Molloca court, Merces, Sunday. In the other semis, Molloca beat DJ Boys 25-20, 25-23, 26-24.
League and in Iran, but nothing came of these speculations. The Dubai job was first mentioned on Saturday when Maradona paid a visit to the AlWasl training facility and headquarters and club officials said an announcement could be made shortly.
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Deccan kill Pune hopes The sudden slump, which started off the last ball of the fourth over continued till the fifth ball of the seventh, saw the Warriors losing five wickets for 14 runs, three of them at the same score of 45. Leg-spinner Amit Mishra, who has returned to the Indian team for the tour of the West Indies, accounted for two wickets in as many balls in his first over, after Dale Steyn, Dan Christian and Pragyan Ojha took the first three wickets. Skipper Yuvraj Singh (23) kept the innings going, but he too departed after getting a good start in the 15th over, leaving the Warriors at an unimpressive 92 for seven. Mitchell Marsh, who topscored with a quick-fire 37 in 28 balls with three sixes and a four, helped the Warriors add 35 runs in the company of Wayne Parnell to give the total a more healthy look. Mishra picked up two wickets for 26 while Christian and Ojha too claimed two wickets apiece giving away 13 and 35 runs respectively.
Deccan Chargers bowler Amit Mishra celebrates the wicket of Pune Warriors batsman Robin Utthappa in Mumbai on Monday. PTI MUMBAI, MAY 16
Deccan Chargers ended Pune Warriors' slim hopes of qualifying for the play-offs with a comfortable six-wicket victory in an Indian Premier League match here today. Asking the home team to bat, the Chargers first restricted Warriors to a modest 136 for nine and then raced to 138 in 19.2 overs with six wickets in hand at the D Y Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai. Shikhar Dhawan (28 in 25 balls) and Sunny Sohal (34 in 28 balls) laid the perfect platform for the run chase with a 67-run opening stand. The duo departed within eight balls of each other but skipper Kumar Sangakkara (25), JP Duminy (23) and Daniel Christian (14 not out) took the Hyderabad outfit past the 136-run target. IPL STANDINGS
The victory ended Warriors wafer-thin hopes of advancing to the play-offs and also avenged the loss to the same opponents six days ago, besides lifting the Chargers points tally to 10 with a game in hand. Warriors, who had a very slim chance of going through to the play-offs going into the match, have gone out of reckoning following their eighth loss in 12 games. They have only eight points in their kitty with two games remaining. Earlier, Pune Warriors put up a listless batting display, losing three wickets in seven balls midway, to be restricted to a meagre modest 136 for nine by Chargers. Put in to bat, the Warriors started on a promising note with a 31-run opening partnership between Manish Pandey (23) and Jesse Ryder (13) before suffering a dramatic slide.
Teams Royal Challengers Chennai Super Kings Mumbai Indians Kolkata Knight Riders Kings XI Punjab Kochi Tuskers Kerala Rajasthan Royals Deccan Chargers Pune Warriors Delhi Daredevils
Cop suspended for ‘suspicious’ movement
M 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 12 13
W 8 8 8 7 6 6 5 5 4 4
L 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 8 9
T 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Pune Warriors innings: JD Ryder c Ravi Teja b Steyn 18, MK Pandey b Ojha 23, SC Ganguly c Ojha b Christian 0, RV Uthappa c & b Mishra 4, Yuvraj Singh c Sangakkara b Christian 23, M Manhas b Mishra 0, CJ Ferguson c & b Duminy 11, MR Marsh b Ojha 37, WD Parnell run out (Christian/Ojha) 16, B Kumar not out 1. Extras: 3. Total: 136 for 9. Fall of wickets: 1-31, 2-35, 3-45, 4-45, 5-45, 6-73, 7-92, 8-127, 9136. Bowling: JP Duminy 2-0-191, DW Steyn 4-0-23-1, I Sharma 3-0-19-0, DT Christian 3-0-13-2, PP Ojha 4-0-35-2, A Mishra 4-126-2. Deccan Chargers: Shikhar Dhawan st Uthappa b Yuvraj 28, Sunny Sohal lbw b Sharma 34, Kumar Sangakkara c Uthappa b Sharma 25, JP Duminy b Parnell 23, Daniel Christian not out 14, Bharat Chipli not out 5. Extras: 9. Total: 138 for 4. Fall of wickets: 1-67, 2-73, 3-108, 4-126. Bowling: Kumar 2-0-10-0, Parnell 3.2-0-271, Sharma 4-0-25-2, Marsh 3-030-0, Yuvraj 4-0-27-1, Manhas 3-0-19-0. Man-of-the-match: Amit Mishra
N/R 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0
Pts 17 16 16 14 12 12 11 10 8 8
Net RR +0.849 +0.544 +0.245 +0.403 -0.183 -0.186 -0.969 -0.080 -0.033 -0.448
Never used derogatory language: Jones
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A police sub-inspector was suspended for his alleged ‘suspicious movement’ near the cricketers' dressing rooms, which could be linked with match-fixing, at Holkar Stadium during the IPL match between Kochi Tuskers and Rajasthan Royals, police said. PSI Sunil Yadav, posted in Shipra police station, was suspended for his suspected movement and behaviour in the restricted and prohibited area close to the players' dressing rooms last night, a senior police officer told PTI over phone, adding that the Indore Crime Branch has been asked to probe the case.
Faced with legal action for his derogatory comments against the RCA, former Australian cricketer Dean Jones on Monday defended his statement, saying that he never used any word that was deemed to be defamatory. Jones stirred the hornet's nest with his remarks over the ongoing Shane Warne-RCA row over the pitches used for Rajasthan Royals' home games in the Indian Premier League. "Please let it be known that I have at no point of time used the
phrase 'licking his (Shane Warne's) feet'. Instead I said, 'please kiss his feet', which in simple words mean giving due respect," Jones said in his defence. "If I have offended anybody then I am extremely sorry," he added. Jones was of the view that Warne should be given due respect for his contribution to Rajasthan Royals. "I have seen many people saying that Sachin Tendulkar is a God. And Shane Warne is a cricketing God to many people and to me.
Ishant, Mishra deserve to be in ODI squad: Sangakkara AGENCIES MUMBAI, MAY 16
Ishant Sharma and Amit Mishra, who made a comeback in the India ODI squad for the West Indies tour, have impressed their IPL side Deccan Chargers captain Kumar Sangakkara who said the Delhi duo deserved to be back in the national side. "Ishant was really outstanding for us this season. When he came in he was a bit rusty, but you could see his top quality in
the nets. He's probably the best fast bowler currently in India along with Zak (Zaheer Khan). "He's proven in this IPL by performing consistently, day in and out," he said at the match-eve press conference ahead of Deccan's IPL match against Pune Warriors. The former Sri Lanka captain said that Ishant thrived on confidence and the young Indian paceman has shown it in this IPL. "Just a case in point when we were defending a low total (135
against Mumbai Indians yesterday). Ishant always bowls well when he's got his confidence and is intent attacking right from the start. "When he's got that confidence he's able to raise his game. He really wanted to show some intent in the first six overs and came charging in. That was really good for us," said Sangakkara who stepped down as Sri Lanka skipper after the World Cup. He also came in for praise of leg-spinner Mishra.
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12 Indians for Lankan Premier League the inclusion of Patel and Ashwin besides Praveen Kumar, who was recently selected for the West As many as 12 Indian cricketers, including the Indies tour after missing the World Cup due to likes of Munaf Patel and an elbow injury, comes as The Indian players include a surprise as the trio is Ravichandran Ashwin, are expected to feature in the first Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan, likely to be on national duty edition of the Sri Lankan Prethat period. Manish Pandey, Manoj Tiwary, during mier League (SLPL) scheduled India is scheduled to visit to commence from July 19. Paul Valthaty, Ravindra Jadeja, England during the month According to a report in Saurabh Tiwary, Umesh Yadav, of July for a four-match Test islandcricket.com, Sri Lanka followed by a oneVinay Kumar, Munaf Patel, series Cricket (SLC) has secured the day tournament and a onePraveen Kumar and services of several prominent off Twenty20 match. overseas cricketers, including The other Indian players Ravichandran Ashwin Chris Gayle and Kieron Polwho figure in the list lard, who are currently enposted by the website ingaged in the Indian Premier League (IPL). clude Dinesh Karthik, Irfan Pathan, Manish Pandey, Apart from Gayle, whose blistering strokeplay Manoj Tiwary, Paul Valthaty, Ravindra Jadeja, has put the Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Saurabh Tiwary, Umesh Yadav and Vinay Kumar. top of the points table in the fourth edition of The list, which in all features 33 overseas the IPL, SLPL is also expected to feature Daniel players so far, also includes the names of David Vettori, whose IPL journey was cut short after a Warner, Shahid Afridi, Shoaib Akhtar, Umar Akmal, recurring knee injury. Albie Morkel, Herschelle Gibbs, Kevin O'Brien Among the Indian players on the SLPL radar, and Tamim Iqbal among others. AGENCIES MUMBAI, MAY 16
Rampaging Bangalore face off against Punjab PTI DHARAMSHALA, MAY 16
Chris Gayle's explosive batting would once again make the decisive difference when his inform team Royal Challengers Bangalore takes on an equally upbeat Kings XI Punjab in an Indian Premier League match here tomorrow. Assured of a play-offs berth, Bangalore have not seen defeat for seven matches while Punjab, who are still fighting to make the knock-out stage, are unbeaten for three games now. Bangalore have gone from strength to strength ever since Gayle's arrival. The all-rounder, who was thrown out of the West Indies national team due to fitness issues, has been in marauding form leaving the opposition bowlers quite literally scurrying for cover. The worrying thing for Punjab would be that one of Gayle's two destructive hundreds this IPL season has come against them and Adam Gilchrist would be desper-
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Kings XI Punjab v. Royal Challengers, 8 p.m. ately hoping for the law of averages to catch up with the bighitter in tomorrow's game. Bangalore went on to smash 205 in that match and Punjab, bogged down by the huge challenge of chasing the target, managed just 120 for nine.
P unjab have an outside chance of making the playoffs if they keep winning but to pull it off against the dominant Bangalore, it would require a very special effort. Punjab certainly have the batting to do the job with Gilchrist, Paul Valthaty, Shaun Marsh, Dinesh Karthik and David Hussey making up a solid line-up. Just a couple of big innings from this batting order would be enough to set up a competitive total or chase down a intimidating target. As far as bowling is concerned, Punjab have struggled badly and though pacer Praveen Kumar and spin spearhead Piyush Chawla came good in the previous match against Delhi Daredevils, stopping the hurricane called Gayle would be a tougher task. For Bangalore, Gayle's success has brought phenomenal results, but the team also has to be wary of relying too heavily on the West Indian.
Gayle power makes RCB favourites AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MAY 16
At the start of the fourth edition of the Indian Premier League, it looked as if the Mumbai Indians had made the smartest moves in retaining the core of their team. That began to pay rich dividends right up as they won match after match and looked the overwhelming favourites to take the title. In contrast to Mumbai's consistent climb up the ladder were the Royal Challengers Bangalore. They beat Kochi in their opening game before slumping to three consecutive defeats. And their next point came through an abandoned game against Rajasthan Royals. But then arrived Chris Gayle and with him arrived Bangalore's change in fortunes. Such was has been the differ-
ence that as the tournament now enters its business end, it is the Royal Challengers Bangalore who sit atop the points table are the new favourites to win this edition's title. Bangalore have much to owe to their West Indies import, who was brought in as a replacement player, for putting them in the driver's seat. Gayle's contribution can be gauged from the fact that he has picked four man of the match awards in the seven games he has played so far. More importantly, it has been his consistent destructive batting that has set the tone for the team's movement up north on the points table. Gayle has played like he can do no wrong. He's scored his runs in boundaries and sixes, has cracked two T20 centuries and as he himself admitted after the win against Kolkata on Saturday, this has been his most consistent run.
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BY NOMRATHA FERNANDES HERALD FEATURES andline phones saw a surge in Goa in the late eighties-early nineties. Towards the mid 1990s came the internet, which only featured in the houses of the privileged. Y2K brought with it the mobile phone, which sold like hot cakes as the prices dropped with cell phone and calling tariffs. In the more recent years, mobile internet was introduced. A continuous rise of users for this kind of technology is being witnessed in the state, so say sources from mobile showrooms providing such services. Entertainment apart, technology sure assists the young in many ways. The internet, the World Wide Web and their cell phones have armed them with the power to realise, shape and design their dreams. Swapnil Kamat, CEO and chief trainer of Work Better Training and Development, a national based company that trains and educates companies, executives and corporates to better their skills and performances, credits the proliferation of technology for the working of his company. The 29year-old Kamat says the single digit member company that began in 2007 is still a baby and has a long way to go. Helping them meander this way is the internet. Like a long-limbed octopus, the internet allows his company to be sourced out by possible clients. “With such a setup one needs to get in touch and remain in touch, and quickly. Previously this was difficult. The internet drastically changed that,” says Kamat. He goes on to add that networking and collecting a bank of contacts – key activities of any active company – has increased threefold since the introduction of the internet. “We are also able to collect background information on our clients, which is a big gain,” he adds. In this way, Kamat and his colleagues save plenty of time and have authentic information at their fingertips, they claim. In addition, he talks of the great characteristic of mobility that has altered the way we work. “Geography is no longer a constraint. There is no need for office space. I can switch on my laptop and connect to the internet through wi-fi just about anywhere it is available,” he says. This mobility has made things smoother, easier and speedier. Business apart, blogging on the internet has given the youth a chance to express themselves, influence the society at large and possibly call for mobilisation. On the international front, an example can be provided from the continent of Africa, where Facebook assisted in the toppling of Hosni Mubarak, Egypt’s president, by the people. Post the breakdown of his regime, a twenty-something man named his newborn daughter Facebook Jamal Ibrahim as a mark of gratitude to the website in mobilising young, Egyptian men to fight. In our own backyard,
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World Information Society Day, formerly known as World Information Technology Day, is celebrated the world over today, May 17. This day is celebrated to raise awareness of the vast possibilities information and communication technologies can have on society. On this note, Herald focuses on how technology has empowered the youth in Goa social and environmentalist activists use the power of web logging (blogging) to their and the society’s advantage. Young environmentalist Clinton Vaz is one such person. This 28-year-old started a blog on the environmental issues facing Goa. He updates it as and when he receives information and through the years has managed to get contacts and persons to help him in his mission to protect Goa’s environment. Besides this, he is also a part of mailing lists and has started two e-groups – wildgoa and greengoa – of his own. He tells a tale of how an e-mail helped him begin his waste management programme. “In 1999, I sent out an e-mail to an e-group about the dumping of garbage in the River Sal. Swedish environmentalists saw it and contacted me. They recognised my concern for the environment and introduced to me the concept of waste management, which I then applied to Goa. If it was one incident that changed everything it was the sending out of that e-mail,” he says. The information surge through the internet, mobile phone or plain television has also had a general impact on the generation that grew up with it. Besides daily checks on Facebook updates, online reading has given them more to think about, more to be a part of. Informal networking and keeping in touch through chat applications and internet calling, especially with young people who live alone is a positive change. John Almeida, a student from Mapusa, says, “I talk to my parents and sibling, who are living in the Gulf. It is a relief to hear their voice and talking to them about my college or emotional problems.” In this case, technology is helping John psychologically too which is important for the youth in general and the development of the nation. His and other parents avow of the relief they feel knowing that their children have cell phones and can be contacted in case of emergencies. This networking has also created a section of the youth that are more aware, opinionated and informed of current happenings and events. A follow-up to this information is what is needed in the state, especially by the youth. Action, as they say, is louder than words, digital included.
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A tiny crab delicately clasped between fingertips, depicting the details with which every being, big or small, is made.
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Delving Deeper into Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo? On the occasion of the 100th screening of the Konkani film Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?, the producer of the film, Sharon Mazarello sheds light on the idea behind the film and what propelled her to work on the sensitive issues shown in the film
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HERALD FEATURES t’s so easy for someone to pass judgement on something…sometimes even without a second thought. This human characteristic is what inspired Sharon Mazarello to conceptualise the Konkani movie Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo?. Speaking to Sharon, she points out on how biased the society is in condemning people too easily, “From what I saw, there were stereotypes that we people resort to – more about women – wherein the women are always held responsible for their ‘loose character’. But have we ever paid attention to the woman’s side of things?” She further illustrates with another example, “Then again, when a crime happens, the responsible person is held guilty and punished. We never seem to delve into the ‘whys’ of this crime. There is hardly any rehabilitation given to these criminals to get them out of their godforsaken state. Thus we only help them in staying criminals. This is the ideology we live with and, in my opinion, it is grossly insensitive as we are not bringing about any change at all,” opines Sharon. Hence, according to her, there is always a chance for the criminal act to be repeated as the person has stayed the same and not changed in his attitude or perception. “Again, here it is easy to point fingers at this person; totally unaware that the other fingers point at ourselves.”
Sharon recollects one incident years ago when she walked into the ladies’ public toilet opposite the Margao police station and found it humanly unusable. She immediately went on a campaign to the authorities concerned to rectify this problem. “Although things changed at first, they got worse again later,” she reveals her frustration. “So if everything were to be so superficial and just ‘done-for-the-sake-of-doing’ with no meaning or soul attached to one’s work, how can we ever deal with bigger issues like corruption?” she poses an interesting question. Having largely contributed to Konkani films and tiatrs, she gradually rose to the merits of being the first Goan woman Konkani film producer, director, writer, actor and singer, thus creating history. From radio, to low budget English movies, to the small screen to Bollywood and even the latest Dum Maro Dum, Sharon has done it all. The movie speaks about the trial and tribulations of a woman who has to choose between an unconcerned husband and her personal joys. Broaching sensitive subjects like sex and fidelity, Sharon states that it is not the subject but the way you deal with it that makes an impact. “Sex is something that we never openly speak about in our Indian families. As such, important things like sex education many-a-times take a back seat. And that’s simply why we have so many misconceptions about this extremely human but conservatively coated topic. Explaining or educating on this topic without showing anything obscene has been a challenge for many filmmakers. But here again, what many filmmakers refer to is the act rather than the ‘whys’ behind the act,” analyses this thinker. Incidentally, this is an element that is very well dealt with in Tum Kitem Kortolo Aslo? A tiatrist who shot to fame as the Moddgovam prasar girl with her song composed by her husband Wilmix Wilson Mazarello, this artiste is one that would go that extra mile in her efforts to better the Konkani stage. Not many know that Sharon received the Murli Deora Award for Best Singer in Mumbai in the eighties and one national newspaper even gave her the title, ‘Nightingale of the Konkani Stage’, a title which is now synonymous with Lorna. Says Sharon, “What’s in a name or title anyway? – It’s the work that matters. These titles came for our work. So be it. And I am proud about this for the both of us.”
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hen a 20-year-old Gladstone man played a ‘planking prank’ on a police car in Gladstone, he didn’t expect it to make state news. But this new craze, known as planking, has caught on throughout the Central Queensland region. Planking involves a person lying flat on their stomach in different environments while another person takes photos, which are then shared among fellow ‘plankers’ via internet sites. Police charged the Gladstone man with being on a police establishment with no lawful excuse. Aaron Monaghan, who is an active member of Facebook page Planking Gladstone and a good friend of the 20-year-old who was charged, stated that the incident had been blown out of proportion. “There were only a few that started it (planking), but it has grown from there. Recently we’ve had an influx of plankers, more and more people are doing it,” Aaron said. Aaron said there was a misconception that planking was just an immature joke and the ‘feat’ actually could be quite difficult. “It is really enjoyable and a great laugh, and you feel like a kid again having fun,” he said. “People don’t realise the physical strain it puts on your body and your level of balance; it’s quite challenging.” Aaron added that most people in their group were all responsible and aware of the risks. “Most of us who do it are in the trades industry and we are trained in safety so we know not to be stupid with it,” he said. News is also abuzz that the group was planning to make a documentary on their planking adventures to show people what it was all about. But police are concerned about the dangers of the activity and say it could lead to injury or criminal charges if taken too far. (Courtesy themorningbulletin.com)
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WHAT’S UP IN GOA?? ‘Render Ani Tachem Goem’ (The Toddy Tapper and His Goa), a Konkani book by Jess Fernandes will be released at the hands of Roque Gonsalves on May 18 at 5.30pm at the Goa Chitra Museum, Benaulim. Call 09850466165 or 6570877. Chinese cooking and fruit carving classes, organised by Clube Harmonia de Margao will be held from May 16 to 20 at the Clube. There will also be classes on paper and stocking flowermaking, crochet-making and massages for healthy living. Call 2714818. The Summer Recycling Workshop Series 3, organised by Art Escape will be held from May 16 to 22 from 11am to 4pm at Art Escape, Benaulim. Visit www.artescape.in. Call 9323590051 or 9881568756. Know Thy King, a 12-hour journey through some of Goa’s best King Cobra habitats, organised by Herp-active will be held on May 22. E-mail ophidian_nirmal@yahoo.co. Call 9822586918. ‘Role of Judiciary in Good Governance’, lecture II of the series of lectures on Good Governance, organised by the International Centre Goa will be held on May 20 at 6pm at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. It is free and open to all. Call 9765404391. A workshop in cold ceramics, organised by Ramdas Gadekar will be held from May 23 to 28 at Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts, AltinhoPanjim. E-mail info@sgcfa.org. Call 2421311. ‘Pogo Mad’ and ‘Smart Potato’, live summer workshop for kids will be held from May 9 to 29 at Kids.Com Playgroup and Counselling, Vagator-Anjuna. Call 9923393844 ‘Art is all around us’, an art and craft workshop will be held from May 23 to May 28 May at Chinchinim. Registration closes on May
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HOROSCOPE 19. Call 9766374445 or 9860082466. Free public sessions on rhythmic breathing, organised by the Rhythmic Breathing Club, Goa will be held in the month of May. Registration is open. E-mail veebee200303 @yahoo.co.in. Call 9422443421. Free Summer Special animation classes, organised by Arena Animations will be held during the course of May at MGM Animations Academy, Panjim. It will cover creative art and sketching and computer fundamentals. Registration is open. E-mail mgmanimations @gmail.com. Call 2225153, 9 8 2 3 0 1 3 4 8 4 , 9 8 2 3 6 11 8 2 4 , 9423885224 or 7709425857. ‘Cholta Cholta’, ‘Art and Story’ and ‘Creating and Crafting Memories’, are the activities to be held for children on May 18, Museum Day from 9.30am to 4pm at the MOCA. E-mail museumofchristianart@gmail.com. Call 2285299. SEQC’s Art and Culture Quiz, organised by the Sunday Evening Quiz Club will be held on May 22 at 5pm at the MOCA. E-mail museumofchristianart@gmail.com. Call 2285299. Ruskin Bond and his books, will be celebrated with a reading session organised by the International Centre Goa on May 19 from 3pm to 6pm at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. E-mail mailto:prog@incentgoa.com. Call 9765404391 or 2452805-10. With the 3rd anniversary of VLCC Margao the fitness shop gives out special offers. A forty per cent discount will be applied to all slimming and beauty programmes. This offer will be valid till May 20 and 21. This offer is valid at the centres in Margao and Panjim. ‘Renderanchem Daiz’, the new section of Goa Chitra that has been dedicated to the toddy tapper ’s legacy, will be open on May 18 at Goa Chitra, Benaulim. Call 09850466165 or 6570877.
Is your drive for success making you neglect your loved 21 Mar - 19 Apr ones? Be careful. You need to show off your adventurous side -- yes, even more so than usual -- by exploring a new neighborhood or staking out territory somewhere you'd never have imagined yourself before.
Taurus Today, keep expectations realistic. Your life can't always be 20 Apr - 20 May perfect. You get some moderately bad news today, probably in response to an investment or query you made recently. The good news is that your willingness to take risks shouldn't suffer much.
The next step is Gemini not clear, especially since someone has a hidden agenda. 21 May - 20 Jun Go slow. You're taking a project or relationship to a deeper level. You may not even know what's really going on, but you should be able to look back on today as a time when things started to change.
A great way to gain self-confidence today is to tackle something that scares you. 22 Jun - 23 Jul You should take better care of yourself today -after all, if you're suffering, how can you be expected to give as much as your people need? If it feels a little awkward, you're doing it right.
No one person is vital to the success of your group. Don't be intimidated. You 24 Jul - 23 Aug need to step things up a bit today -- even if it means you're out of step with everyone else! Your great energy ensures that you should be able to make a difference even if others have to catch up.
You'll be able to zip through a lot of work in a short amount of 23 Aug - 22 Sep time today. You need to deal with family issues -- the ones that keep coming back. It's a great time for you to check in with your parents or that one wayward cousin and see how they're doing these days.
Watch out for some tension growing between you and 23 Sept - 22 Oct an authority figure. You're feeling a bit more adventurous today -- and you're not the only one! It's a great time to explore new hotspots or learn new things, so take a class, hit the road or meet someone new.
Scorpio You and your partner work very well together -- do not 23 Oct - 22 Nov take this fact for granted. You should probably go with the flow today, even if you're not really sure that your people are guiding you the right way. Sometimes, you need a little directionless wandering to figure things out.
Sagittarius Do not be put
Capricorn Put impressing others at the bottom of your list of pri22 Dec - 20 Jan orities. Act for yourself. More than most, you know the value of hard work and discipline - and you can see that they are much needed today! Of course, you can't really force others to care, but you can lead by example.
Aquarius I t ' s t i m e t o apply extra diligence to your latest task! 21 Jan - 19 Feb Keep your head down. The most reliable of your friends are key to today's success -- so make sure that you are in touch with them. They may not even have to do anything, as knowing they are there is enough to give you confidence.
Connections make things happen, so get face to face 20 Feb - 20 Mar w i t h p e o p l e who can help you. It may be too easy for you to let your mind drift today, but you need to keep your attention focused on your work or people. If you miss that one anomaly, you will need to make up for it later!
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off by someone's direct manner -- you need 23 Nov - 20 Dec the unvarnished truth. Your goodnatured warmth is making everyone around you happy, so keep it up and make sure that you're out in the thick of things. It's a really good day for relaxation and good times.
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DID YOU KNOW? What was the Buttonwood Agreement?
farouche Pronunciation fuh-ROOSH Function Adjective Meaning 1: unruly or disorderly; wild 2: marked by shyness and lack of social graces Example Sentence The writer’s publicist was often frustrated by her elderly client, who was eloquent on the page but farouche when it came to public interactions, the proverbial cat lady.
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On May 17, 1792, the New York Stock Exchange was organised by a group of 24 brokers meeting on the corner of New York City’s Wall and Water Streets. They made their first transactions under a buttonwood tree on Wall Street, where they would meet in fair weather – hence, the name ‘Buttonwood Agreement’. On rainy days, the brokers retreated to a nearby coffee house. On March 8, 1817, the organisation drafted a constitution and renamed itself the ‘New York Stock & Exchange Board’. Anthony Stockholm was elected the Exchange’s first president. Today, the area has become the hub of the US financial world, housing the NYSE and Nasdaq, as well as the offices of many of the country’s most powerful brokerage firms.
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HERALD CROSSWORD - 860 Across 1- Carbonized fuel; 5- Deprived of sensation; 9- Baby newt; 12Commedia dell'___; 13- Close to; 15- Corker; 16- Sci-fi princess; 17Aristocratic; 18- OPEC member; 19- Emblem; 21- Dense white opacity of the cornea; 23- Depilatory brand; 24- Part of TNT; 25High-speed skiing; 28- Happening every two years; 33- Flax refuse; 34- Roseanne, once; 35- Clotted blood; 36- Jackie's second; 37Eating implements; 38- PBS benefactor; 39- First name in jeans; 41- Torn clothing; 42- Rotates; 44- Toothless; 46- Close-fitting dress; 47- Dusk, to Donne; 48- Pressure; 49- Abandon; 53Spiny anteater; 57- Some Ivy Leaguers; 58- Grassy plain; 60- Mine reverence; 50- A dish with many ingredients; 51finds; 61- Adjutant; 62- Long; 63- Lame moveTravel on; 52- K-6; 54- Faucet problem; 55- Verne ment; 64- Fish eggs; 65- Female servant; 66captain; 56- Cairo cobras; 59- Battery size; Epic narrative poem; SOLUTION - 859 Down 1- Colombian city; 2- City near Provo; 3- Take ___ from me; 4- Having knowledge; 5- Norwegian arctic explorer; 6- German submarine; 7- Crowd; 8Male of a bovine mammal; 9- Basic monetary unit of Greece; 10- Ruse; 11- "Chicken of the sea"; 14- Seesaws; 15- Preference; 20- Electric fish; 22- Coffee container; 25- Large marine mammal; 26- Having auricular protuberances; 27- Compel; 28- Vessel; 29- Bothers; 30- Ancient region of Asia Minor; 31- Ain't right?; 32- Strap; 34- "We're all in the same _____"; 37- Candidly; 40- Actually existing; 42- Ayatollah's predecessor; 43- Leafstalk; 45- Beverage commonly drunk in England; 46- Unit of time; 48- Artist Rousseau; 49- Extreme
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HERALD FEATURES oa Chitra, an ethnographical museum situated in Benaulim, has in its collections implements and artefacts that are fundamental to the memory of the Goan communities. In its journey to preserve the past to enrich the future, Goa Chitra will celebrate International Museum Day in accordance with this year’s theme ‘Museum and Memory’. On May 18, 2011, Goa Chitra will be inaugurating a new section of its museum which has been dedicated to the toddy tapper’s legacy and is called ‘Renderanchem Daiz’. The inauguration will be done at the hands of writer an Sahitya Akademi awardee Damodar Mauzo at 5:30pm. ‘Renderanchem Daiz’ is a special section which will showcase traditional toddy tapper implements donated by the family of late Joao Filipe Fernandes from Quepem. This display will include a live distillation unit using very rare and ancient implements that showcases the indigenous distilleries that evolved from a simple clay pot to a present day distillery. Additionally the museum will evoke memories of trades, traditions and traders of the coconut tree. From harvesting to processing, the visitors shall be exposed to rare traditions that are now extinct. To mark the occasion, Goa Chitra will also launch the Konkani book ‘Render Ani Tachem Goem’ (The Toddy Tapper and His Goa) by Jess Fernandes. This book is a product of 42 years of documented research. It highlights more than just the Render community in Goa, as it weaves a tale of some of the most closely knitted societies who lived and worked together in exemplar harmony.
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HERALD FEATURES he Goa Handicrafts, Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation (GHRSSIDC) in association with Kalashree Mahila Mandal, Margao will be organising the Margao Crafts Festival 2011, a Mega Handicrafts Promotion Event from May 18 to 22, 2011 at Costa Grounds Margao. The Margao Crafts Festival is part of the State celebration of completion of 50 years of Goa’s Liberation and is a unique event to showcase the rich tradition and accomplishments of Goa’s talented artisans and craftsmen since Liberation. The event will enable the artisans to display and sell their handicrafts and allied items manufactured by Women Self Help Groups from all over the state. The event will witness various activities like seminars, workshops, competitions, live demonstrations and guidance sessions for the benefit of women and self help groups. Various entertainment and cultural programmes will be held daily on a grand scale with prominent artists coming from all over India. The Margao Crafts Festival 2011 will be inaugurated on May 18 at the hands of well known actor Vivek Oberoi in the presence of Digambar Kamat, Chief Minister, Sameer Salgaocar, Chairperson, GHRSSIDC, Asha D Kamat and other dignitaries. A ‘Shobha Yatra’ of traditional Goan folk dancers will proceed from Pandava Chapel Junction to the Costa Grounds at 5:30pm, escorting the dignitaries to the venue. There will be 130 stalls at the festival which will be allotted free of cost to selected handicrafts artisans from all over Goa to display and sell their range of handicrafts. While the seminars will be in the morning sessions, the cultural and entertainment programmes will be organised daily from 7pm onwards. The performances will include live musical concerts by artists such as Avdhoot Gupte, Amey Date, Rahul Saxena, Jahnvi Prabhu Arora, Arya Ambekar, Kartiki Gaekwad, Rohit Raut and Mugdha Vaishampayan, Prathamesh Laghate and others. A special musical comedy play starring Padmini Kolhapure, Shakti Kapoor and Naveen Bawa will also be staged.
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HERALD FEATURES ogether for the Seminary’, a three-day festival of Goan music and cuisine, was held from May 13 to 15, 2011. The festival was organised in order to raise funds for the renovation of the seminary of Our Lady Saligao, Pilerne. Agnelo Fernandes. On this occasion, a Konkani musical programme ‘Svadik Konkani Git’, directed by Tomazinho Fernandes was presented. Anthony San, Clarissa, Sonia Fernandes, Maria Cardozo, Irence Cardozo, Joycelyn Misquita, Anthony Carvalho, Nanesh Morajkar, Zico and Shivanand Naik participated in the lively programme of Konkani songs and skits. This was followed by numerous cultural items from different parishes which included songs and dances including folk dances. After the performances from different villages the musical band – Band wagon – entertained the people. Seminarians also presented few items which were appreciated by the people. The festival concluded with a musical programme by Lulu Fortes and Troupe and entertainment by the band Ventures. MLA of Calangute constituency donated Rs10 lakhs for the renovation work of the Seminary.
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HERALD FEATURES ilmgoa – an initiative of Mayur Puri and a few other like-minded people to promote the film culture in Goa, is organising a workshop titled ‘5 Times & Forever’, beginning May 23, 2011 at the Goa University. The five module workshop which will last for over 6 months, is an attempt at breaking away from the Mumbai-centred Bollywood industry, and involve a lot of young talents from all over Goa. In association with the Goa University, the course promises to spread the knowledge of filmmaking to anyone who wants to learn the art. “There is lot of talent that can be given a scope in Goa, and being open to anyone above the age of 18, the participants will be able to choose from anything, from being in front of the camera to being behind it,” says Dileep Deobagkar, the Vice Chancellor of the Goa University. Speaking about the association of the university with the course, Deobagkar said, “I want the Goans to get into the Bollywood culture and the participants can see how the ideas are transformed into film. You will learn everything about filmmaking, and after the first module, this will give you a chance to experiment and exercise what you have learnt.” Mayur, who says he wants to tap the Goan talent, will be the main resource person. “I want to break away from the 10 kilometre stretch that Bollywood comprise and go beyond to the other places of India. There has been no proper filmmaking course in Goa and this is an attempt to spread the knowledge.” When asked about whether Goa has the right infrastructure, he replies, “An industry is not made with infrastructure but with people. You may have the best of infrastructure but without talent, it is a waste.” The course which will be divided into five modules, each lasting for a time of 5 days, will be touching the various aspects of filmmaking. Module one, which starts on May 23, will be a crash course in filmmaking. The second module will begin on July 18 and will be about the PreProduction Solutions. The third module will begin in mid September and will focus on Rolling Solutions dealing with the actual shooting of the film. The Post Roll Solutions will being in November and finally the fifth module will constitute of the Job Fair, where the filmmakers will conduct auditions and provide employment for those who are selected. “I will be choosing five of the participants to join my company and there will be three other companies and filmmakers coming to the job fair,” said Mayur Puri.
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Bicholim celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Grace BY JOEGOAUK he Feast of Our Lady of Grace was celebrated of May 14, 2011 at the Bicholim Parish. The concelebrated Feast Mass was at 9am with Fr Tony Salema, Rector of Minor Seminary, Saligao as the main celebrant. The Mass was followed by a procession of the statue of Our Lady of Grace. The parishioners then got together in the evening for the feast tiatr, ‘Bapa, Tankam Bhogos’ which was held at 7pm.
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aucy, sensational and shocking – that’s how producer Ekta Kapoor defines her most special project Dirty Picture, to be directed by Milan Luthria, which she feels could be touted as India’s version of international film Boogie Nights. The difference, perhaps, is the inspiration of Dirty Picture – late south Indian actress Silk Smitha, whose rise and fall as a sex siren and ultimately her death made for a moving story. Ekta is also extremely pleased with herself for having roped in Vidya Balan for the lead role. “She has such a range of acting… her expressions are well controlled… We couldn’t have found anyone better than Vidya for this role. It’s a casting that very few would think is viable because it is going to be nothing like Vidya has done before. But I am confident she will push the envelope as far as she can,” Ekta said. Sources also have it that Ekta asked Vidya to gain weight for this role but Vidya refused to do so as she wouldn’t be able to shed the weight for other projects; instead Vidya will appear more buxom with the aid of prosthetics.
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niversal Pictures has growing concerns about the big investment needed to produce The Dark Tower, a literary saga by Stephen King in which Javier Bardem will play the leading role. Studio executives have been meeting over the last few weeks to try and reduce the estimated production costs and are still trying to figure out whether to proceed with it at all. The first instalment of The Dark Tower was planned to start shooting this summer, though Universal’s rethinking of the project means filming is bound to be delayed. Exactly how long the project is likely to be postponed has not been revealed, nor how it could affect the participation of Bardem and Ron Howard who have signed on for at least the first film. Bardem is to play pistol-packing Roland Deschain, who has spent his life in search of the Dark Tower, humanity’s last chance to save civilisation.
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inger-turned-actor Ali Zafar is busy wrapping up his Bollywood film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. Ask him about his co-stars in the film and he quickly adds, “Katrina is very easy to work with. In spite of being a big star she has no airs about herself. She is like any pretty young girl, a lot of fun and very jovial on the sets, and a thorough professional. Imran Khan is a lot of fun too. And unlike the rumours suggested, we both got along very well and had a blast during the shoots.” The actor, who shot to fame with his debut Bollywood flick Tere Bin Laden, is now concentrating on his acting career. Besides the Yash Chopra film, he is also looking at a few other interesting projects. Ask him about his rumoured cousin – non other than actor Aamir Khan and he says, “Not at all! I don’t know who started this. He is a very distant relative, in fact from my wife’s side of the family. I’ve met him only twice till date,” he reveals.
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inger Rihanna says that walking through airports helps her maintain svelte and toned figure. Rihanna keeps her svelte physique toned and trim by “walking for miles” through airports while she is jetting between performances all over the world. “I keep fit by walking through so many airports. You end up walking for miles in those places!” said the 23-yearold. In fact, Rihanna’s latest gig was in Ukraine where she performed at the 75th anniversary of the country’s leading football side Shakhtar Donetsk at their new stadium. We are pretty sure the singer must have taken a couple of rounds walking through that place too.
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he way we speak – fast or slow, animated or dull – seems to sway our listeners and so determine our success or failure in life, say researchers. A University of Michigan study has thrown up interesting insights about how speech characteristics influence people’s decisions to participate in surveys. “Interviewers who spoke moderately fast, at a rate of about 3.5 words per second, were much more successful at getting people to agree than either interviewers who talked very fast or very slowly,” said Jose Benki, investigator at the Michigan Institute for Social Research (ISR). Using recordings of 1,380 introductory calls made by 100 male and female phone interviewers at the ISR, Benki and colleagues analysed the interviewers’ speech rates, fluency, and pitch, and correlated those variables with their success in convincing people to participate in the survey. “We assumed that interviewers who sounded animated and lively, with a lot of variation in the pitch of their voices, would be more successful,” said Benki, a speech scientist with a special interest in psycholinguistics, the psychology of language. “But in fact we found only a marginal effect of variation in pitch by interviewers on success rates,” he said. Pitch, the highness or lowness of a voice, is influenced largely by body size and corresponding size of the voice box, Benki says. Typically, males have low-pitched voices and females high-pitched voices. “It could be that variation in pitch could be helpful for some interviewers but for others, too much pitch variation sounds artificial, like people are trying too hard. So it backfires and puts people off,” added Benki. Researchers also found that interviewers who engaged in frequent short pauses were more successful than those who were perfectly fluent.
ating while watching TV can cause you to gorge on more snacks. The findings suggest that having formal meals at a table rather than grabbing food while on the run or in front of a TV could help dieters to cut down on unhealthy snacking. Suzanne Higgs, psychologist who led the research at the University of Birmingham, said focusing on the flavour and texture of food while eating seemed to be the best way to decrease snacking. “We think it is linked to memory and the way it influences our food intake. When we are making decisions about what we are going to eat, we are unconsciously factoring in information from our memories about what our last meal was,” said Higgs, adding, “The reason why people ate more later after watching television was because it impaired the encoding of that meal into their memory.” Volunteers were asked to eat a sandwich and crisps for lunch before being offered biscuits in a tasting session later in the afternoon. One group was asked to think about the flavour, texture and smell of the food as they ate while another group were given an article about food to read. The third group were left to eat their food without any tasks. Members of the group who were left to eat without instructions and those who had been reading ate around two and a half more biscuits on average than those who were asked to concentrate on the taste of their lunch. Courtesy: Agencies
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uses in Britain would now be fitted with a breath analyser that would disable the vehicle if the driver has been drinking alcohol. Drivers of the country’s National Express fleet of luxury buses are required to blow into the device before they can start the engine. Any trace of alcohol immobilises the vehicle and sends out information to a control centre. Once drivers who have the device are able to proceed, they must take a quick retest that will ensure that a ‘sober’ friend has not taken the initial test in their stead. After that, drivers must take regular tests throughout their journey and, should they fail to do so, an alarm will sound and the car will not re-start. A driver who is found drunk would have to appear before a disciplinary hearing and, if proven, may even be sacked. “Alcohol lock programmes in other countries have worked well with repeat drink-drivers and it is vital that we look at how the technology could be received here too. There are a lot of issues to be explored but I’d like to see it legislated for as soon as possible,” said Road Safety Minister David Jamieson. So far, 480 coaches have been fitted with the device and the entire 600-strong fleet would reportedly be equipped by September this year.
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