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Survey shows Goa shining Indicates GSDP jump from 9.46% to 13.03% HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

The Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) has registered an increase in rate from 9.46 per cent in 2008-09 to 13.03 per cent in 2009-10, states the Economic Survey (ES) report, which was tabled in the Assembly on Wednesday.

The ES says that the 13.03 per cent GSDP of the State is higher than the corresponding national growth rate of 7.9 per cent.

Further, the ES report says, the Net State Domestic Product at constant prices of 8.82 per cent, achieved by the State in 2009-10, is also higher than the all India per capita net national product growth rate of 6.1 per cent for the same year.

The ES also states the primary sector registered an increase in its annual growth rate from 3.64 per cent in 2008-09 to 6.49 per cent in 2009-10.

Similarly, it says, the secondary sector registered an increase from 5.86 per cent in 2008-09 to 6.57 per cent in 2009-10. The tertiary sector witnessed a phenomenal increase in its annual growth rate from 14.32 per cent in 2008-09 to 20.08 per cent in 2009-10.

Sector wise composition of GSDP at constant prices show that primary sector accounted for 11.39 per cent of GSDP followed by secondary sector with

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Coastline is fast eroding

Fish catch decreasing

According to the Economic Survey (ES) report tabled in the Assembly, nearly 20 km of the coastline is severely affected by sea erosion.

“It has been observed that about 15-20 km of the coastline is severely affected by sea erosion especially the beaches in Pernem, Bardez, Canacona and Salcete talukas,” the report states.

The State government has also said that Rs 78.13 crore which was given to the Goa government as part of a ‘Golden Jubilee package’ by the Central government, would be utilised for carrying out ‘antisea erosion and beach protective

The State’s annual fish catch has shrunk by a drastic 27 per cent over the last five years, amidst reports of an impending fish famine.

According to the Economic Survey (ES) report, which was tabled in the Goa Legislative Assembly, the fish haul has reduced drastically to 1.03 lakh tons in 2005 to 80,680 tons in 2009.

In order to cover up the deficit, the ES report states that there is an urgent need to rein in fishing and minimising post harvest losses.

“With the total fish production in the State crossing maximum sustainable yield (MSY), there is a need

United Kingdom (UK) nationals topped the number of foreign tourist arrival graph for the year 2010, according to the State Economic Survey (ES) report, which was tabled in the Goa State Legislative Assembly.

While 1.54 lakh UK tourists landed in Goa in 2010, Russians came in a distant second at 57,623, with Germans and Finnish nationals following at number three and four respectively, according the ES report.

Tourists from the UK accounted for 34 per cent of the total number of 4.4 lakh foreign tourists coming into Goa in 2010.

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37.73 per cent and tertiary sector with 50.88 per cent.

Following is the overview of the Economic Survey: AGRICULTURE: The contribution of the agricultural sector in GSDP at constant prices (2004-05) in 2009-10 is 3.36 per

cent.

The negative growth during 2008-09 of -5.89 per cent has become positive and is placed at 0.04 per cent in 2009-10.

MILK: The demand for milk is estimated to be 3 lakh litres per day. However, 50 per cent

Raja’s aide found hanging in room PTI CHENNAI, MARCH 16

In a sensational twist to the 2G spectrum probe, Sadiq Batcha, businessman and a close aide of former Telecom Minister A Raja, died in mysterious circumstances here Wednesday and his wife claimed that he committed suicide “unable to cope with the pressure” of the probe in the case.

Police said late tonight that Batcha, whose official and residential premises were raided by CBI and questioned at least four times in the last two months, had left a suicide note in which he had stated that he was “embarrassed” by the raids and the extensive media coverage of the raids.

He had also said that Raja is a “good human being”.

As the news of his death spread, DMK’s detractors suspected foul play in the death of Batcha with one of them saying he could have been “bumped off ” because he “knew too much”.

The 47-year-old Batcha, who was the Managing Director of Greenhouse Promoters, a firm under the scanner of the CBI as well as the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the spectrum allocation scam, was said to have been found hanging from the roof of the bedroom

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Sadiq Batcha

of his house in Vannia Teynampet in South Chennai by his wife and his driver around 1300 hours.

The two rushed him to Apollo Hospital where doctors declared him “brought dead”.

“At about 1.20 pm Sadiq Batcha was brought to Apollo Hospital by his wife Bhanu. Doctors declared him brought dead to the Apollo hospital. The family says he had hanged himself,” Chennai Police Commissioner T Rajendran told reporters.

The body has been taken to Government Royapettah Hospital for post mortem, he said but declined to get into the issue whether it could be a case of murder. The post mortem will be done tomorrow.

“I won’t speculate on that,” he said when asked whether it could be a case of murder.

Police have registered a case and was conducting an inquest under Sec 174 of the CrPC that deals with unnatural death.

CM to present budget today HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will present the State budget for 2011-12 in the Goa Legislative assembly on Thursday.

This will be the third time Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will present the State budget in the Assembly.

Last year, Kamat had presented Rs 6,788 crore budget on March 23.

Observers say that this could be the last budget Kamat will present for the current assembly term. Though the term of the current Assembly will end in early June 2012, indications are that the next assembly election will be held before March 2012.

It is in this backdrop that it is said in political circles that the new budget, in all probability, might be a populist one.

Japan radiation levels up PTI FUKUSHIMA/TOKYO, MARCH 16

Japan’s nuclear nightmare worsened Wednesday with radiation levels surging at a quake-crippled reactor at Fukushima plant, forcing authorities to briefly pull out emergency workers even as another fire erupted slowing desperate efforts to avert a meltdown.

With the crisis appearing to be going beyond control, Japan’s Emperor Akihito in a rare address to the nation said he was deeply worried over the developments in the aftermath of last Friday’s massive earthquake of 9.0 magnitude and tsunami.

“I sincerely hope from the bottom of my heart that people will, hand in hand, overcome these difficult times by treating each other with compassion,” said the 77-year-old emperor who for the first time appeared in a video message.

supply comes from the neighbouring states.

One of the reasons why milk production has not increased on expected lines is on account of cross breed cows brought from neighbouring states and not yielding milk as expected

due to non-adaptability to local conditions.

This invariably calls for change in approach towards dairy farming in the State.

ROADS AND BRIDGES: As on March 2010, the total length of all weathered roads of the State was 5044.48 km.

During the year 2010-11 (upto February) 75 km of new roads have been constructed.

As regards to bridges from Varca to Talaulim has been completed and another two are expected to be completed by March 2011, from Codli to Dabal and the other from Gulleli to Padeli.

INDUSTRIES: During the year 2010-11, the State has cleared 13 large scale units with a total investment of Rs 722.54 crore and an employment potential of 1,488 persons.

MINES: Surprisingly, the statistics in the economic survey states that the export of mineral ore in the State was much more than the actual production.

The ES says that during 200910 the production of mineral ore was 41.03 million tons while the export to other countries was to the tune of 45.68 million tons.

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English medium issue comes knocking Mickky seeks time to discuss issue in House HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Benaulim MLA Mickky Pacheco has sought one-hour time from the Speaker of the Legislative Assembly, to discuss the serious issue of medium of instruction in the primary schools, which has rattled the parents in the State.

In a letter to Speaker, Pacheco has requested to grant permission to discuss in the House the serious issue with regards to the education system and students.

The letter has been enclosed with list of resolutions passed by parents during various PTA meetings, held in different schools.

A memorandum by Archdiocesan Board of Education, signed by 18 educational societies representing 117 schools has been also attached along with the letter.

The notice submitted by

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Parents have demanded that the English language be used as first language, which may also be used as the medium of instruction at the elementary level.

Pacheco to the Speaker reads that parents have demanded that the English language be used as first language, which may also be used as the medium of instruction at the elementary level.

“In the present situation, the child finds it difficult and goes to a mental trauma due to the change in scheme of subjects,” the Board has said in their memorandum, submitted to Pacheco.

Pacheco, quoting the memorandum said, “They demand that Marathi/Konkani should continue as one of the compulsory language in elementary education.”

The Archdiocesan Board feels that students would be in more benefit if English is kept as medium of instruction.

“We cannot impose our views on the child but respect the will of the child in the exercise of his/her fundamental rights,” the memorandum reads.

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GsHC directors, MD misusing subsidy scheme, charges oppn CM assures to plug loopholes

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

The Goa State Horticulture Corporation (GSHC) Ltd came in severe criticism as the Opposition alleged large scale corruption by some of its directors in the subsidy scheme prompting the chief minister to give an assurance to plug loopholes in the scheme.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat also assured that guidelines will be framed for proper implementation of the scheme.

The Opposition charged that the directors are pocketing subsidy it is receiving for supplying vegetables and essential food items from the government.

Raising the issue during first day of the Budget Session of Goa Assembly, on Wednesday,

Opposition also queried why GSHC has not conducted audit for four consecutive years.

The Question was tabled by Shiroda MLA Mahadev Naik, who wanted to purpose of giving subsidy of Rs 16 crore to the department. The subsidy is given by the Department of Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs.

The Opposition Leader also told the House that some directors and MD of GSHC has been misusing the scheme to their benefit.

Referring to the crises of last month, when GSHC had problem procuring vegetables from Belgaum, Parrikar said the problem had risen due to manipulation by the GSHC itself.

The scheme "Government intervention for control of price rice", the Opposition said, is not being implemented properly as

benefits are not reaching to the targeted population.

Shiroda MLA also sought to know why the government had reduced the subsidy from Rs 25 lakh to Rs 5 lakh which was essentially given to Goa Co-operative Marketing & Supply Federation (GCMF), for supplying essential commodities such as pulses, sugar, atta and coconut.

The State Government is supplying essential commodities through outlets of Goa Co-operative and Marketing Federation and outlets of run by GSHC, at the subsidized rate.

The Civil Supplies Minister Jose Philip D'Souza however was unable to give satisfactory answer but stated that the department does not have adequate staff to keep a check.

He also said he has put up a

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Parrikar suspects ‘golmaal’ in funds to departments HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar on Wednesday suspected ‘golmaal’ in the funds granted to various departments under supplementary demands for grants for the year 2010-11.

The Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, however, refused the allegation claiming that ‘money was sanctioned depending on need of the every department.’

“There is hardly a week left for March. By passing these grants in the last week, there are attempts to do ‘golmaal’ (deception),” Parrikar said opposing supplementary demands for grants on the floor of the House on Wednesday.

The assembly passed Goa Appropriation Bill, 2011 relating to the supplementary grants of

Rs 113 crore during the ongoing assembly session.

The Leader of Opposition claimed that by the time, the grants are vetted by Governor and money is actually released, it will be end of March. “All money would be spent in haste,” he feared.

Parrikar said that additional fund of Rs 40 crore granted for Electricity Department for infrastructure development sounds suspicious.

He alleged that last time funds granted for Electricity Department were parked with IRCON. Parrikar also pointed out that Rs 56 crore is allotted to Public Works Department, of which Rs 40 crore is revenue expenditure.

As per the supplementar y grants, Rs 19 crore is sought for

roads and bridges and Rs 15 crore for sewage treatment plant.

Parrikar also recalled that last year Rs 21 crore were granted to the State Education Department for distributing computers to the students. The amount, however, still remained unspent.

“What is the point in giving such huge supplementar y grants, when this amount remains unspent,” he questioned.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, however, has said that demands are placed depending on the needs of every department. “All this money would be spent,” he assured the assembly.

“We have tried to accommodate need of every department” Kamat said adding that Electricity Department wanted money for infrastructure upgradation.

36 ZP members court arrest on Mandovi Bridge

Govt gets month’s time to fulfill demands

note in this regard.

Intervening on this occasion, the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat assured the House that they would make efforts to plug loopholes in the scheme launched by it to control price rise in 2008.

He also said the guidelines will be framed to take into account concerns raised by the Opposition MLAs. The Opposition ML As, Damodar Naik and Vijay Pai Khot, who joined the debate, pointed out that some of the outlets sell vegetables to hotels and other big consumers for higher margin and that there is no check on them.

During last Session of the Assembly -- when the House had discussed the issue of price rise, a committee also appointed to keep a check.

Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar and Fatorda MLA Damu Naik voice their opposition for non-conduct of GSHC audit.

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Centre’s afforestation scheme bites the dust in Goa HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Union Government’s ambitious afforestation scheme has bit the dust in Goa as many of the parameters in it are unrealistic for the implementation of the scheme in the State.

As per the information provided to the State Legislative Assembly today, the Central Government has also failed to revise the scheme, which has halted its implementation completely.

As per the central scheme, Rs 239.21 lakh were sanctioned for Goa’s three Forest Development Agencies (FDAs) for the purpose of afforestation during the year 2003-04.

“The scheme was mainly for afforestation over an area of 1250 hectares spread over three divisions namely North Goa, South Goa and Wildlife Division,” the reply tabled by Minister for Forest Filipe Nery Rodrigues, reads.

The scheme, was supposed to be implemented jointly in collaboration with

asseMBly session village Forest Development Committee and Economic Development Committee.

However, the scheme received a set back as the locals’ response to the scheme was not encouraging.

Moreover, the area to the extent of 1250 hectares of degraded forests in

the fringe of the forest was not available.

“The plantation to be raised under this scheme is to be protected by the same committee forming necessary social fencing. Since there is no direct dependency on forest for livelihood in the State,

Govt vows to shift off-shore casinos, but next year HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

The government on Wednesday gave an assurance in the House that all off-shore casinos will be shifted to Aguada Bay; however the decision would be enforced a year later.

Minister for Ports, Nilkant Halarnkar while replying to a question tabled by Mormugao MLA Milind Naik in Goa Assembly said that off-shore casino stake holders have been asked to replace their vessels to be able to operate from Aguada Bay. “They must replace their vessels in a year’s time to be able to move in Aguada Bay,” he said adding their existing vessels are not conditioned to operate in rough weather condition, he

stated on the floor of the House.

Meanwhile, Halarnkar also said that off-shore casinos have been granted month’s time to submit their relevant documents.

It may be recalled that the government had cancelled the licences of three casinos but the operators managed to get a stay on the order from the court.

Earlier, the Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar quizzed the Minister for Ports on off-shore casinos of still operating without NOCs from Department of Ports.

The minister, however, replied that the casino operators have been given a month’s time to produce relevant documents to continue their temporary operations in Mandovi River.

Earlier, Aldona MLA Dayanand

Narvekar also questioned the minister over off-shore casinos contaminating the water of Mandovi River by releasing sewage into it.

“At what cost the government wants money?” asked Narvekar during “Question Hour.”

Aldona MLA told the House that he has certain information that sewage from off-shore casinos is directly discharged into Mandovi River.

He said this had led to contamination of the river water as fish breeding in that belt has been affected.

To which Speaker Pratapsing Rane directed that this question be addressed to Environment Minister Aleixo Sequeira and the House can have discussion on this question at a later date.

Housing Board has not been systematic, admits Halarnkar Members of the South and North Goa Zilla Panchayats staged a protest in Panjim demanding more powers to the bodies on Wednesday.

Photo by Sachin Ambadoskar HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Around 36 protesters courted arrest on the Mandovi Bridge while staging a peaceful protest towards the Legislative Assembly complex, at Porvorim, on Wednesday.

They were picked up as a preventive measure by the Panjim police and were let off immediately after they signed the personal recognition bond. The arrest was to prevent them from disrupting the proceedings of the assembly session.

Some 50 members from the

North Goa Zilla Panchayat (NGZP) and South Goa Zilla Panchayat (SGZP) have been demanding that powers and funds be allocated to them.

In their memorandum to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, they have given the Government one-month’s time to fulfill their demands failing which ZPs will hold massive public meetings across the State.

The memorandum has reeled off problems like lack of powers, funds and functionaries to the NGZP and SGZP. “We told the CM that ever

since the committee was set up a year back, it did not hold any meetings and hence our grievances are not heard. But he shrugged off his responsibility,” NGZP chairman Pandurang Parab told reporters.

D u r i n g t h e l a s t t e n u re process, the then members had moved Bombay High Court at Goa seeking powers and funds, to which Goa Government replied that it would constitute a committee and devolve powers to both district ZPs. “The committee was formed under the chairmanship of

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Has Goa Housing Board (GHB) failed in providing housing at reasonable prices as the real estate prices are skyrocketing?

Well! The GHB Minister Nilkant Halarnkar may not admit the failure of GHB but he did admit that it has failed to execute its objective in letter and spirit.

While replying to the question tabled by Mapusa MLA Francis D'Sousa, seeking to know how many plots GHB has auctioned since 2007, Halarnkar acknowledged that the number of plots auctioned has not been significant.

Though 25 per cent of the plots have to be auctioned, the principle was hardly followed. "The GHB has not been systematic," the minister said.

Most of the time plots have been allotted on first come first serve basis; he said further adding that an auctioning was not done.

Bakre elevated as High Court judge HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

South Goa Principal Sessions Judge U V Bakre has been elevated to the post of Judge of the High Court of Bombay, Press Information Bureau said.

Judge Bakre was recently in the news after he submitted a report against District Judge Desmond D’Costa to the High Court Registrar, resulting in D’Costa’s suspension. As per the report by Bakre, D’Costa was instructed not to hurriedly dispose off any matters. D’Costa was handling Bakre’s cases during the latter’s leave period and acquitted serial killer Mahanand Naik in a murder case for want of evidence.

Meanwhile, five other Additional Judges have been appointed to the Bombay High Court including district court judges M L Tahaliyani and A M Thipsay who respectively sentenced terrorist Kasab and the Best Bakery blast accused. The other appointees include former principal district judge of Nagpur T V Nalwade, exregistrar general of Bombay High Court M N Gilani and principal district and session’s judge of Pune M T Joshi. The Bombay HC now has 61 judges as against the sanctioned strength of 75 judges.

Lawyers unhappy: Anacleto HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

South Goa Advocates Association President Adv Anacleto Viegas has said that lawyers are pained and unhappy at the news that South Goa Sessions Judge U V Bakre is to be sworn in as a Judge of the Bombay High Court on Thursday.

Adv Viegas said that the issues raised by the Bar Association, especially with regards to his character should have been addressed before he was elevated to the Bench.

“We held judge U K Bakre in

esteem, but the recent past has disclosed a design in all his acts.

His allegedly biased and perverted report against his own colleagues in order to climb the ladder of success has exposed his true colours”, he added.

He said the High Court was made aware of the allegations in writing, but the information appears not to have been acted upon or simply ignored. “The days ahead for the judiciary and the Bar appear to be bleak with the kind of appointments that are being made today. It is indeed shameful”, he added.

As told to the House the Board had auctioned 89 residential plots and 10 commercial plots since 2007 even as it has large tracts of land procured some years back, but are left undeveloped.

Mapusa MLA also questioned the minister about the plots being sold at very high rate when the purpose of the Board has to be to providing housing to people at reasonable rate.

The minister also told the House that GHB at the moment is bearing liability of Rs 34 crore.

However, a loan of Rs 6 crore has been cleared recently, he told the House.

The GHB has land for distribution in Canacona, Shiroda, Sancoale, Farmagudi-Ponda, RumdamolDavorlim, Xeldem-Quepem, Dhargal-Pernem, Curca in Tiswadi, Ganeshpuri-Mapusa, Porvorim, Camurlim, Madel Tivim, Harvalem Sanquelim, Colvale, Porvorim and Podocem in Sattari taluka.

However, most of this land is yet to be developed.

the response to the scheme is very poor,” the reply reads.

Hence, the Central Ministry revised the scheme and asked to carry out afforestation in a stretch of 425 ha especially in states’ wild. “The problem of FDA (Wildlife) was again due to lack of adequate land of 425 hectares. Moreover, the benefit of the plantation also cannot be shared with the locals as no forest produce is to be harvested from the wildlife protected areas,” the reply added.

As such, the matter in detail was discussed with the Central Ministry later in 2008 and accordingly the revised plan was prepared as advised by them.

“It was decided during this meeting that amount of Rs 64 lakh would be released as the first installment of the project and no further installments would be released thereafter,” reply reads.

However, the approval of the Central Ministry for the revised scheme, as decided, is still awaited.

CM assures to verify ‘legality’ of iron ore mined in M’rashtra HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Battered by his own party colleague, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat today assured the state legislative assembly that he will verify the ‘legality’ of the iron ore mined in Maharashtra and exported through Goan ports.

Kamat told the state legislative assembly that he will cross check with Maharashtra counterpart whether ore loaded on trucks from Sawantwadi, which is later brought to Goa is being mined legally.

Chief Minister’s assurance came after Aldona MLA and former law Minister Dayanand Narvekar expressed grave concern over the rampant iron ore truck transportation from across the border.

He said that around 1,000 trucks are carrying ore from Sawantwadi, which enter the border through North Goa and via Mapusa offload it in the barge at Sirsaim.

Participating in the discussion on the detailed supplementary demands for grants, Narvekar said that Maharashtra has put moratorium on the iron ore extraction in its state.

“The mafias are involved in transporting this iron ore using Goa roads,” he said adding that Sirsaim villagers had stopped the transportation of the iron ore, which was resumed under police protection.

He said that state is spending around Rs 10 crores in fixing the roads and ‘bandhs’ that are destroyed while transporting this ore. “On the other hand we earn just Rs 3 crore to Rs 4 crore

as transportation cess from these trucks,” he said.

Aldona MLA threatened to stop the barge movement from Sirsaim, if this illegal transportation is not stopped. “I don’t mind risking my life but I will take canoes and stop these barges, if government fails to come out with proper solution within a fortnight,” the legislator said.

Narvekar said that entire networking of bandhs have been eroded due to movement of these barges in Mandovi River.

He said that there are few bandhs, which are being repaired by water resources department while some are undertaken by agriculture department.

“Almost Rs 5 crore was spent on two bandhs, which are eroded due to increasing activities of mining,” he said.

Aldona MLA also said that a large patch of mangroves have been cleared off at Sirsaim dry dock to make space for off loading of the ore.

Chief Minister responding to the worries raised by Narvekar said that transport department has already set up barricades on the border and trucks are allowed to ply after a gap of a minute between them.

“The issue was also raised during winter assembly session. Immediately, the direction was given to Captain of Ports to monitor the barge movement and submit weekly report. They have to strictly ensure that barge movement is stopped during low tide,” Kamat said.

Mayem village still under Portuguese rule: MLA HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, MARCH 16

Mayem MLA Anant Shet has asked the State Government to explain why the procedure of releasing custodian of evacuee property of Mayem has not been implemented despite its assurance during the last assembly session to sort out the matter within a month.

Speaking to media, Shet stated that despite Goa’s Liberation in 1961, Mayem village is still under the Portuguese rule due to one of the clauses of custodian. “ This has resulted into

Mayem villagers remaining aloof from enjoying basic benefits, as they cannot produce concrete documents as far as their existence and households are concerned,” he said.

“I had raised the issue before the government several times, but in vain. Finally, during the last assembly session, the finance minister had assured me to start the legal procedure within a month, but the government is yet to initiate any action in the matter,” lamented Shet.

“The government should clarify its role at least this time,”

added Shet.

The Mayem Nagarik Kruti Samiti has also extended its support to the MLA’s statement.

He recalled the speech made

by Nagesh Karmali of Freedom Fighters Association to take a Morcha to New Delhi for the cause of Mayem liberation and submit a memorandum to the President.

It may also be noted that members of Mayem Nagrik Kruti Samiti had met MPs Shantaram Naik and Shripad Naik requesting them to highlight the issue in the Parliament.

However, Shantaram Naik is learnt to have stated that this matter could be sorted out at the local level and there is no need to go to the Parliament, informed member Yeshwant Karbhatkar, who was also present on the occasion.

Vinayak Lamgaonkar said that the State government is playing with emotions of the people for the last several years.

Shet has stated that he would raise the issue once again during the financial budget, which is in progress or else he will be left with no option but to decide the future course of action.

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Parents meet Churchill, Damu; want English as medium of instruction HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

Anxious parents from Salcete kept up the momentum in support of their demand to make English the medium of instruction at the elementary education when they called on PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao and Fatorda ML A Damu Naik separately on Wednesday morning.

The parents submitted a memorandum to the Fatorda MLA as well as the PWD Minister, demanding English as the medium of instruction with Konkani or Marathi as one of the compulsory languages up to elementary education.

At Fatorda, Parents and teachers of Our Lady of Rosary School called on the Fatorda MLA and submitted a memorandum demanding English as the medium of Instruction.

PTA Chairman Agnelo Furtado said that children should be allowed to follow the medium of instruction of their choice, adding that they would chalk out the future course of action.

Parents said that the Right to Education Act, making provision for mother tongue as the medium of instruction at the elementary education, would hit the student community in a big way.

Alemao favours English at elementary level HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAR 16

PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao has come out strongly in favour of English medium of Instruction at the elementary level, from Std I-VIII. Alemao told a delegation of parents from his home village on Wednesday that he would fight with the government to accept the demand for English medium of instruction at the elementary level.

‘I will take up the issue with the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and fix a meeting with the agitating parents Monday or Tuesday. I am fully supportive of the demands of the parents”, he assured.

Alemao is believed to have further assured the parents that he would not keep sit quiet and watch if the government goes ahead and make Konkani as the medium of instruction from Std I-VIII. “I am fully supportive of the demand raised by the parents for English medium of instruction at elementary education.

We had fought for Konkani as the Official Language, but we have not received the benefit vis-à-vis Roman script. I will fully support the demand of the parents”, he declared.

The Fatorda MLA gave the parents a patient hearing and felt the issue should be decided by educationists keeping the interests of the future generation in mind.

“The Right to Education Act was passed in 2009, but the state government has not placed the Legislation in the State Assembly for discussions”, MLA

Minor raped at Colva beach HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

A minor girl of 11 years from Usgao-Tisk was allegedly raped at the Colva beach on Tuesday night.

In this connection, the police have booked a youth from Margao Mohammed Rafiq Nadaf (22) for rape and under Section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act. DySP Umesh Gaonkar informed that the victim girl along with her 18-year-old elder sister had come to the Margao Municipal garden on Tuesday evening. “As per investigations, the elder sister knew Rafiq and had come to meet him at the garden. Investigations further revealed that Rafiq came to meet the elder sister and was accompanied by two more persons.

The five of them later headed to Colva beach in the evening”, he said.

DySP Gaonkar said while the five were on the beach, Rafiq allegedly went on a stroll with the victim girl and the group later returned back to Margao.

“The two sisters checked in at a lodge in Margao, where the victim girl complained of bleeding and was rushed to Hospicio Hospital”, he said.

At Hospicio, the doctors attending on the minor girl posed a host of questions and intimated the matter to the police and NGO as the replies were suspicious.

“The convenor of City-based NGO Bailancho Ekvott Auda Viegas was called for counselling of the victim, where she spilled the beans”, he said.

A complaint in this respect was lodged by Ms Viegas with the Colva police following which the police registered a case of rape under Section 376 of the IPC and under Section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act. “The police tried to locate members of the family at UsgaoTisk, but in vain, but the brotherin-law of the victim girl made his presence felt at the Colva Police Station this evening”, DySP Gaonkar said.

The police are investigating.

Pranksters float fears of Japan radiation dangers via SMSes HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, MARCH 16

Prank SMSes over the reported leaks of nuclear plants in Japan has started to make waves in the State, creating fear in the minds of the people.

Ever since the electronic and print media reported leaks in nuclear plants as an aftermath of earthquake and Tsunami in Japan, some pranksters have begun to float unfounded fears of radiation dangers and calling people to remain indoors.

One of the SMSes doing rounds in the State and elsewhere in the country reads: “BBC Flash News: Japan Government confirms radiation leak at Fukushima nuclear plants. Asian countries should take necessary precautions. If rain comes, remain indoors first 24 hours, close doors and

windows. Swab neck with Betadine where thyroid area is, radiation hits thyroid first.

Take extra precautions. Radiation may hit Philippines at starting 4 pm today. Please forward this message to as many as possible.”

Yet another SMS reads: “There was a nuclear blast at 4.30 pm on Sunday in Fukushima, Japan. If it rains today or in the next few days, do not go under the rain (sic).”

The reason! “Radioactive particles which cause burns, alopecia or even cancer may be in the rains.”

A doctor speaking on strict condition of anonymity said: “These are all unfounded mysteries people are knowingly spreading in the society. These cannot be proved medically and there is no truth in these messages.”

Damu told the parents, adding that it is for the government to decide whether to bring in any amendment to the Act. He, however, said that educationists will have to address the problems faced by the parents.

At Varca, parents called on the PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao at his office and placed

Jose, Nilkant told to maintain status quo till Budget Session HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

The NCP high command today asked the two party ministers to maintain status quo until the end of the Budget Session of the Goa Legislative Assembly.

The two ministers – Jose Philip D’Souza and Nilkanth Halarnkar had tendered their resignation to party supremo Sharad Pawar alleging lack of development in the state on Monday.

However, the party is yet to accept their resignations.

NCP National General Secretary, Praful Patel in a communication to the state unit said a final decision on the resignation of both the ministers will be taken once the Goa Assembly session is over in the first week of April.

“As the Parliament is in session, there was paucity of time for NCP chief Sharad Pawar to consult senior colleagues regarding the resignations,” Patel said.

Convicted HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

The Chief Judicial Magistrate, Margao has held guilty and sentenced to 2 months imprisonment Sanjay Rathod for his involvement in the theft of sports trophies and shields from the Bethany Convent School, Sao Jose de Areal.

Headless body murder accused denied bail HERALD REPORTER. MARGAO, MARCH 16

The South Goa Sessions Court on Wednesday rejected the bail applications field by accused Govind Naik and Nitin Dicholkar in the headless body murder case.

Additional Sessions Judge, Vijaya Pol rejected the bail applications on grounds that investigation in the case is not yet complete.

The Maina Curtorim police led by PI Sidhant Shirodkar had vehemently opposed the bail applications saying that release of the two accused at this stage would hamper the investigation.

their demand for making English as the Medium of instruction.

The parents later held a meeting wherein speakers called upon the government to address their genuine problem by making English as the medium of instruction. They said the government can make Konkani or Marathi a compulsory subject at the elementary education.

Dinar Barros, who addressed the parents, said that the ongoing movement does not obliterate Konkani, Marathi or Urdu as medium totally. “Our demand is very clear that parents, whatever they choose for their children, should be respected by the government. From the next academic year, the government should continue giving aid to English medium schools”, he asserted.

A parent Henry D’Costa told the gathering that the choice of medium of instruction should be left to the parents to decide, adding that English is universal language and cannot be ignored in this modern world. “Every elected representative should work for the upliftment of our students. If they have any concern for the children, the government should make English as the medium of instruction and Konkani the compulsory language”, he added.

Sources in the know said the police has almost completed investigation into the case.

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n A final decision on the resignation of both the ministers will be taken once the Goa Assembly session is over in the first week of April. -- Praful Patel NCP leaders said since the budget session of Goa Assembly began today both the ministers will have to continue.

The duo apparently was under immense pressure to step down after Pawar sought their resignation in December 2010 as both were found hobnobbing with Congress leaders in the state.

NCP had decided to induct third NCP legislator Fransisco Mickky Pacheco in the cabinet after dropping them but Congress had resisted the move.

Archdiocesan Board backs demands of PTAs HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

The Archdiocesan Board of Education has come out in strong favour of the demands of the Parent-Teacher Associations vis-à-vis English as the medium of instruction and has requested the government to reflect these demands in the rules to be framed under the RTE Act in the state.

“There are 10,000 more children waiting to enter the portals of education in June this year: Let them not suffer”, stated a memorandum signed by the Board secretary Br Len Noronha, which was submitted to the MLAs. The Board said there is nothing in the demand of the parents that goes against the Rules that are presently applicable in “The Government of Goa: The Goa, Daman and Diu School Education Act, 1984 and Rules 1986”; not even against Rule 6, which states, “Teaching in a school at the primary stage, shall, as far as practicable, be in the mother tongue of the child, unless the parents or guardian of the child request otherwise in writing”.

“These parents do not advocate any imposition on any other school.

What they demand is the lifting of restrictions under which their children, and they, have suffered for 20 years”, the Board said, adding that the acceptance of this demand will not cost the Treasury of the government of Goa one paisa more than it costs at present.

“We are in receipt of memoranda from 18 Educational societies representing 117 schools, informing us of resolutions signed by a total of 51,372 parents of their students. These resolutions demand that a uniform pattern of studies should

be followed at the elementary level so that their children are saved from the mental trauma due to change in the scheme of

subjects and are thus protected as envisaged under the Right to Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, which

states under section 29, subsection (2) (g) that the child should be free of fear, trauma and anxiety”, the Board said.

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UPCOMING EVENTS Naturopathy course

Follow Bhausaheb’s footsteps: Khalap HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 16

PANJIM (HND): Fr M Britto Joseph, a Jesuit Priest, Naturopath and Siddha Maruthuva Pandit, will conduct a basic course in Naturopathy on March 20, at St Anne Church, Ponda, from 9.30 am to 4.30 pm. At the course, one will learn how natural principles work and how an informed commitment to nature-consonant principles can result in long-lasting positive benefits.

Fr Britto is the founder of the departments of Naturopathy & Homeopathy in the Holy Family Hospitals of Patna and Delhi.

He has been working for forty years in the field of alternative medicines. For further details and registration call 2312584.

Job Mela for BPL

PANJIM (HND): The Ministry of Rural development in collaboration with NIS Sparta Pvt Ltd will hold a Job Mela for screening and interacting with the below poverty line rural unemployed youth in the age group of 18 to 30 years for placement in job and training on March 17 at High School Hall, Mandrem, Pernem, at 10 am.

Lenten programme

PANJIM (HND): Parish of St Sebastian Church, Aquem has chalked out a special Lenten programme for its parishioners in view of the ongoing Lent season. To begin with zone level missions are being organised in all the five sections with mission prayer meets at 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm beginning from March 17.

A three day retreat will be conducted at Costa grounds, Aquem from March 18 to March 20 by Bro Joel Lacerda, from Divine Retreat Centre, Kerala. On March 18 and 19, the timings are from 3 pm to 8.30 pm whereas on March 20, it will be a full day retreat from 10 am to 6 pm. The Lenten play, ‘Mhojea Somia, Mhojea Deva’, written and directed by Fr Neville Gracias, will be staged at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao on March 26 at 3.30 pm.

Shashikala Kakodkar on DD

PANJIM (HND): Doordarshan Kendra, Panjim will telecast an interview of Shashikala Kakodkar, ex-chief minister of Goa, on March 18 at 7.15 pm. The interview is to be telecast to mark the birth centenary celebration of Bhausaheb Bandodkar, the first chief minister of Goa. Ex-editor of Navprabha Suresh Walve will moderate the programme, which is produced by Rajendra N Phadte.

First chief minister of Goa late Bhausaheb Bandodkar was remembered on his 100th birthday at Calangute.

Floral tributes were paid to the great leader by Law Commission Chairman Adv Ramakant Khalap (chief guest), Joseph Sequeira (guest of honour), Mapusa MLA Adv Francis D’Souza, former MLAs Teotonio Pereira, Vinayak Naik, Dharma Chodankar and Prof Surendra Sirsat, Calangute Deputy Sarpanch Sneha Salgaonkar, Panchas Filipe Dias, Subhash Salgaonkar, ex-deputy sarpanch Ana Maria D’Souza, Punaji Achrekar and others.

The students who participated in various competitions like essay and drawing competitions were given away the prizes by the chief guest and other dignitaries.

In the drawing competition, Abhisekh Mandal (Our Lady of Piety School), Nikita Rathod (Don Bosco School) and Milind Patel (St Joseph School) bagged the prizes.

Essay competition, Joseline Pereira (Little F l o w e r S c h o o l ) , Ra t i ka M a n d re ka r (Vidyaniketan School) and Sneha Sutar (Mark Fernandes School).

Other prize winners were Karan Singh Chawan (Government Primary School), Surat Kumar Goswani (Little Flower School), Tejas S Rapikh (Government Primary School), Mahesh Kerkar (Government Primary School), Dharma Haldankar (Don Bosco School) and Sahil Naik (St Joseph School).

Addressing the gathering, Adv Ramakant

Adv Ramakant Khalap, Adv Francis D’Souza and others at Bandodkar statue at Calangute.

Photo by Thomas Fernandes

Khalap said the late leader had a vision for the poor and downtrodden and hoped the leaders of the society will follow into his footsteps rather than just garlanding the statues and portraits.

Congratulating Sequeira for his initiatives at the panchayat level, Adv Khalap called upon the Calangute Panchayat to draw a Master Plan for development of Calangute village and seek more funds from the State government, as the government has been collecting lot of revenue from the villagers.

Sequeira thanked Eknath Nagvekar and Alex Fernandes and the committee members for their initiative in giving a new look to the statue of late Dayanand Bandodkar.

Sequeira also called upon the State gov-

ernment, especially the tourism minister to take up renovation, etc, of the Calangute Residency so that the tourists can be proud of their stay on the beach front which infact was a vision of the great leader.

Filipe Dias, Chairman of the Dayanand Bandodkar Saunsthan, Calangute, explained the development of Calangute began at the hands of the late leader and called upon other leaders to follow into his footsteps for development of the society.

Others who addressed the gathering included Adv Francis D’Souza, Surendra Sirsat, Dharma Chodankar, Teotonio Pereira, Vinayak Naik and others, while Alex Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.

Cruise vessels pay visit to MPT

Contact programme

RTI workshop

Cruise vessel MV Astor that docked at the MPT recently.

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 16

Two cruise vessels – MV Astor and MV Minerva – called on Mormugao Port Trust recently, together bringing 716 tourists into Goa. Of the 377 passengers who arrived aboard the MV Minerva, 339

were from the United Kingdom. MV Astor, currently on a world cruise, arrived at MPT early on March 11 from Cochin. The ship carried mostly tourist from Germany and started the world cruise from France in November, last year and will complete its journey in April 2011 at Italy.

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Health and Wellness Antioxidants

When our body cells use oxygen, they naturally produce substance called free radicals which can cause damage to our cells.

Free radicals are atoms or groups of atoms with an odd (unpaired) number of electrons and can be formed when oxygen interacts with certain molecules. Once

PTAs forum to press for English as medium of instruction

PANJIM (HND): Wahida Carmen Gomes, one of Goa’s most talented and upcoming singers is back in Goa after almost four years. Wahida has been touring around the country for the last four years singing in 5 star hotels and dazzling audiences around India.

She has completed successful contracts at the Taj Residency, Baroda, Taj Krishna, Hyderabad, Taj Deccan, Hyderabad, Taj Gateway, Bangalore, Park Plaza, Jodhpur, Fateh Prakash Palace, Udaipur etc. She has also performed for numerous corporate events for top companies like Godrej, Accenture, Microsoft, etc. She is currently performing at the Taj Vivanta on Fridays and Saturdays, Taj Holiday Village for the Sunday Brunch and The Leela on Thursdays.

AIM wins business contest

PANJIM (HND): A team of two first year MBA students Savita Kanodia and Aditya Fadte from Adarsh Institute of Management (AIM), Margao, won the first prize in the prestigious statewise business plan contest organized by Youth Entrepreneurship Forum (YEF) of Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industries. The winners of this contest shared a cash prize of Rs 50,000 and access to venture capital funding.

YEF-GCCI received 67 entries from educational institutions including Birla Institute of Technology and Science and Goa Institute of Management as well as from entrepreneurs. Five finalists were selected from these 67 entries to make their presentations at Hotel Marriott, Miramar in front of an expert panel selected by GCCI. The project report from AIM students won accolades from the expert panel for the quality and depth of the report.

Blood donation held

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 16

Training in co-op principles

Antioxidants are substances or nutrients in our foods which can prevent or slow the oxidative damage to our bodies.

S H O RT TA K E S Wahida back in Goa

PANJIM (HND): Ex-Servicemen contact programme will be conducted by the Department of Sainik Welfare, Panjim, on March 19 in the municipality hall of Bicholim Municipal Council at 11 am. The Secretary, Department of Sainik Welfare will brief ex-servicemen and their widows on various schemes, welfare benefits and other concessions introduced and provided by the Department of Sainik Welfare as well as State/Central government. Ex-servicemen and widows of Bicholim and surrounding areas may attend the programme.

PANJIM (HND): Asha Family Responsibilities & Rights Association (AFRRA) will conduct a ‘Right to Information’ workshop on March 20 at Holy Trinity Community Hall, Nagoa–Arpora, from 4 pm to 6 pm. The workshop will be conducted in Konkani and English. People from Nagoa-Arpora and surrounding villages may attend the workshop. For details call 2256445/ 9822166876 or e-mail: trustasha@yahoo.co.in

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The Goa State Co-op Housing Finance and Federation Ltd, Panjim, in association with the Goa State Co-op Union Ltd, Panjim, will organise a oneday management training programme in co-operative principles and proper management for office bearers and members of the co-op housing societies located in Ponda and surrounding areas on March 19 at Thift Co-op Association Ltd, Angarika building, opp Fire Station, Ponda, from 10.30 am to 5 pm. For registration call 2229865 or 2222232 by March 17.

The Parent Teacher Associations of various schools have formed ‘Forum for Rights of Children’s Education’ demanding English as medium of instruction. Premanand Naik has been elected as the convenor, Savio Lopes as secretary and Sinthia da Costa Fernandes as treasurer of the Forum.

The Forum has planned a public meeting on March 21 at Azad Maidan from 2.30 pm to 5 pm to voice their demand that English be included among the languages to be used as the medium of instruction in aided primary schools of the state with effect from June 6, 2011. The Forum urges parents to attend the public meeting.

This demand had earlier presented the demand to the respective managements of the schools for forwarding to the Secretary of Education. The PTAs have taken the initiative now to present this demand to the Government.

For information call Premanand Naik on 9860627044, Savio Lopes on 9890073545 or S i n t h i a Fe r n a n d e s o n 9922483702.

CORTALIM (HC): The newly formed Kerala Samajan, Cortalim, in association with the Blood Bank, GMC recently organised a blood donation camp.

The camp which was organised in the premises of Our Lady of Perpetual High School registered 45 blood donors.

Cortalim-Quelossim Sarpanch Anthony Miranda, Director of Goa Handicrafts Devendra Kenkre, Cortalim Primary Health Centre Medical Officer Dr Mariano Godinho and Ashok Naik were the invitees at the function. President of All Goa Malyalee Association Ravi Shankar also visited the camp.

It may be recalled that Kerala Samajan had launched an antimalaria spray in the village on the day of the launching of the organisation.

‘Thinking Day’ observed

Ferry services suspended HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 16

Ferry service at Cavellosim-Assolna ferry route has been temporarily suspended from March 15 until further notice to carryout under water repairs. Public is requested to bear with the inconvenience.

A sporting actress indeed!

By ELviS SEquEiRA

Rosy Alvares, one of the most sought after actresses of the Konkani stage has climbed great heights slowly and steadily, but surely.

Hailing from Auchitvado, in Sangolda Bardez, she was always fond of singing and acting from her school days and participated in concerts and school plays when she was a student, at St Anthony’s High School DulerMapusa.

After finishing school she took to acting in tiatrs regularly and was introduced to the professional stage in 1984 by AM Pacheco in ‘Kantte’. Since then, Rosy has come a long way, acting in tiatrs written and directed by seasoned directors such as Patrick Dourado, Late Rosario Rodrigues, Prince Jacob, Comedian Agostinho, Comedian Ambe, Ben Evangelisto, Menino Mario and others. At present, she is with Menezes Theatres, under the tutelage of another s e a s o n e d d i re c t o r o f t h e Konkani stage, Mario Menezes.

Rosy is comfortable in any given role, getting into the skin of the character with ease and performing with élan. “I do not have any preferences when selecting a role,” states Rosy, adding, “I try my best to do justice to any role offered to me.”

Her fans and Rosy herself, feel that her best performance till date has been in Mario Menezes’ ‘Tanchem Chintat Tivuim Munxeann’ wherein she played the

Blood being donated at a camp organised by Kerala Samajan, Cortalim.

Photo by Alvaro Colaco

Rosy Alvares

role of a handicapped girl. For this role, she bagged several awards from various institutions such as Kala Niketan, Majorda, Lightening Club of Sangolda, Jolly Boys of Chinchinim, Sada Tiatr Lovers Vasco.

Rosy has also won the Gulab award four times (in 2002, 200006) albeit in different categories, The Mumbai Mahila Best Actress Award (1987). She has also won the Kala Academy awards in the categories of Best Actress and Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Dr Jack Sequeira Award for Best Singer (2009), Best singer (second place) at Tiatr Academy of Goa’s popular tiatr competition, Qatar Goans Award for Best Singer (2009), and the Yuva Sururjan Award for tiatr (2009).

Rosy Alvares has the distinction of being the first female writer-director of the Konkani video film ‘Nikita’ a suspense thriller.

Scouts and Guides of Mater Dei Institution, Saligao.

Photo by Thomas Fernandes

CALANGUTE (HC): Scouts and Guides of Mater Dei Institute at Saligao recently observed ‘Thinking Day’ celebrations in the school premises.

The pioneer of Scouts and Guides movement in Goa, Mater Dei Institution, observed ‘Thinking Day’ to commemorate the birthday of Founder of Scouts and Guides Movement Lord Baden-Powell on February 22, 2011.

The Scout and Guide students were divided into groups or patrol to depict different costumes, folk dances, song, common phrases, national anthem, information, food, etc, to make one realise how each country contributes to the world of scouting and guiding.

The young scouts and guides portrayed different ideas of various countries involved in the Scouting and Guiding world with the help of their teachers and the management.

The Management in collaboration with the teachers of the school have been extending their whole-hearted co-operation to the Scouts and Guides in observing the annual feature of ‘Thinking Day’.

School Principal Cleta Lobo was overwhelmed with the ideas put up by the students displaying the country flags, foods, customs, folk dances, etc, and hoped for further improvement in the years to come.

POWER SHUTDOWN MARCH 17 BETIM: From 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Teen Bldg, CMM, RND Workshop, Tata Complex, Patel Nagar, Mona Nagar, Near Betim Football Ground, Betim, Gurudwara and surrounding areas.

MAJORDA: From 10 am to 2 pm. Areas affected are Nuvem, Majorda-Utorda-Calata, Betalbatim and Arossim.

TIdES March 16

High Tide: 0836; 2131 Low Tide: 0251; 1444

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Residents stop sand carrying trucks from plying at Corlim HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, MARCH 16

Agitated residents of PDA Colony, Corlim, and members of Corlim Citizens Civic and Consumer Forum on Tuesday morning stopped trucks carrying sand from the Cumbarjua canal.

Over 20 trucks plying through the PDA road in Corlim towards Cumbarjua-Gaundalim river bank were stopped by locals for reportedly causing nuisance and posing danger to human life.

It may be recalled that the locals are against the rash movement of trucks in residential areas during the day where a number of residential houses, a school and companies are situated.

The locals on Sunday had warned truck drivers not to ply their trucks along the PDA Colony road, failing which they would be forced to stop the trucks.

The locals had also raised the matter during the recently held gram sabha, but the locals claimed that the panchayat authorities are yet to act in the matter.

Speaking to Herald, Forum member Alexander Gomes said: “We the Corlim Citizen Civic and Consumer Forum have been pursuing the matter for the last two years with the local authorities, PCB and the Mining Department.”

Sand trucks lined up along the PDA Colony, Corlim.

Photo by Kanzil Rodrigues

“The illegal activities were stopped for sometime, but now it has restarted in a big way.

There is no restriction on movement of trucks. Therefore, we have decided to take the support of the local people and agitate after informing the local police,” said Gomes.

Social worker Baptist Pereira said: “The main concern for all is of the school children who use this PDA road to proceed towards their school. Besides, this is a thickly populated area and there are a number of school buses which uses the road.”

“We had put forth all our grievances to the local panchayat, Pollution Control Board and other concerned departments, but till date there is no

solution. Thus, we were forced to take this step of stopping trucks on Tuesday, as there was no other alternate for us,” said Pereira.

“The movement of trucks along the PDA road has been going on for the almost a year and now our future course of action will be constant watch on this trucks,” he said.

“We will not allow a single truck to move along the road,” warned Pereira.

“If at all the State government wants to extract sand, then let the government come out with a clear policy and give sand extracting permission for twothree months, while rest of the year they should not be given to extract sand, as it destroys breeding of fish also,” he added.

Man found Businessman jumps off unconscious, moving car, escapes kidnap bid dies later door and jumped out.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, MARCH 16

A 42-year-old man was found unconscious near a shack on Patnem beach shore and passed away a short while later on Wednesday evening.

According to sources, Sandeep Krishna Varik was shifted to the Canacona CHC in an unconscious state, after he was found lying unconscious near the shack he was working at Patnem.

One of his colleagues noticed Varik in an unconscious state at about 6 pm and accordingly alerted others before shifting him to CHC, informed a source.

However, doctors at CHC tried every means to revive but could do much before declaring him brought dead and informed police, added sources.

Later, Canacona Police took the body in the custody and sent it to Hospicio in Margao late Wednesday night for post mortem.

When contacted, Canacona Police admitted of the development but said they are still seized of the matter and no further details are available with them.

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

In a Bollywood style plot, a businessman managed to escape from the clutches of kidnappers by jumping off the moving car on Wednesday afternoon.

He is now undergoing treatment at Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim under strict police security.

52-year-old Anup Sinha, residing in a plush Caranzalem colony was in a tizzy situation when four persons barged in his flat and confined him.

Quoting the complaint letter, Panjim police said that Prabhakar Nerulkar alias Sagar and three unknown persons not only confined him, but also assaulted him with fist blows, snatched his car keys and attempted to abduct him in Anup’s car itself.

Police said that the abductors dragged the wounded victim in the car, in which they planned to flee with the victim to an undisclosed location.

One of the alleged abductors drove the car and as the car reached Panjim city, Anup somehow opened the car

The staff of the Administrator of Communidades, Central Zone had to go without their February month’s remuneration, allegedly because the administration is running out of funds.

Around 60 staffers in their representation to the Government dated March 8 informed that paucity of funds to the ad-

ministration was the main problem in delaying the salary to its staff.

The staffers also complained that during the past few months, there has been delay in receiving salaries. The signatories stated that while most staffers are on the verge of retirement, others are facing problem in paying loan installments on time as a result of which banks are charg-

Cotigao woman allegedly commits suicide HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, MARCH 16

Mickky’s group takes control of Loutolim panchayat HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

A jubilant former minister Mickky Pacheco made his presence felt at the Loutolim Panchayat on Wednesday as the group owing allegiance to him came to power in the 9-member body.

Pacheco personally came to congratulate Sergio Fernandes as he was elected unopposed as the village Sarpanch in the elections held this morning.

Sergio’s candidature was pro-

posed by Panch Pascoal Costa and seconded by Carmo Fernandes. Since the Presiding Officer Allaudin received Sergio’s lone nomination paper, he was declared elected unopposed.

Outgoing Sarpanch Jose Caitano Fernandes and Panch member J T Vaz were conspicuous by their absence.

That Pacheco rushed to Loutolim moments after Sergio’s election as the new Loutolim Sarpanch indicates the importance attached by him to the

polls. His group had earlier succeeded in ousting outgoing Sarpanch Jose Caitano Fernandes in a no confidence motion, who was a known supporter of local MLA and Power Minister, Aleixo Sequeira.

Pacheco’s supporters claimed that the Benaulim MLA, who has firmly set his eyes on the Nuvem Assembly constituency, has control over most of the Panchayats in the constituency, besides the two Zilla Panchayats constituencies of Nuvem and Colva.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MARCH 16

Social activists from Anjuna foiled an abortive bid by two youth to dump garbage by the roadside at Parra on Tuesday night.

The activists managed to nab the two youth, but Mapusa police was reluctant to book an offence and it was only after a reporter intervened that the police registered an offence.

Social activists of Anjuna Rakhan Manch, Danson D’Souza and Royce Fernandes, along with their colleagues were proceeding towards Anjuna on Tuesday night af ter attending a public meeting at Panjim.

O n re a c h i n g Pa r r a a t about 10 pm, they noticed two youth on a scooter trying to unload sacks of garbage alongside the road.

The activists nabbed culprits and informed the police control room, who directed the activists to hand the culprits over to Mapusa Police.

On reaching Mapusa Police station, the PSI on duty refused to register the complaint and told the activists that there was no provision of registering the complaint against duo in the Act and that they can be released by imposing fines.

Irked with the PSI’s reply, the furious activists contacted their colleagues and informed them about the matter.

L a t e r, a re p o r t e r o f a Marathi daily from Anjuna arrived at the police station and informed the police that the police have the powers to arrest the culprits under Section 34 of the Public Nuisance Act. It was after much deliberations, the police finally at about 11 pm registered the case against the accused Satish Harijan and Kuappa Malgi under Section 34 of Public Nuisance Act and seized their scooter. The duo was later released on bail.

Administrator of Communidades staff go without Feb salary HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

PWD Minister Churchill Alemao felicitated by YMCT Entertainment, Telaulim, at the hands of CM Digambar Kamat for completing the Telaulim-Varca bridge in a short span at a function held recently. Also present are Asha Kamat, GPCC President Subash Shirodkar, Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao, Adv Valanka Alemao and YMCT committee members Steven Goes, Edward Ferrao, Avito Pires de Menezes, Romeo and Philip Gomes.

“He fell on the crowded street and before anybody could understand what was going on, Anup got up and ran towards the police station where he filed a complaint.

The abductors managed to flee though,” police sources said.

The alleged accused are booked under sections 452 (trespass), 342 (wrongful confinement), 323 (voluntary causing hurt), 265 (kidnapping or abduction with intent wrongfully to confine person), 379 (theft), 506 (ii) read with 34 (common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.

A senior officer said that the victim’s movements were being tracked, before the miscreants hatched a plot to kidnap him, for reasons not known. “It could either be for ransom or personal enmity or any other reason. We are recording statement of the victim,” he said.

Police claim to have launched manhunt to trace the abductors even as the victim is undergoing medical treatment for hand fracture and head injuries.

Activists foil bid to dump garbage at Parra

A 23-year-old woman from Badem-Cotigao is reported to have committed suicide by jumping in a well situated away from her residence.

According to sources, Devu Bombo Gaonkar, who was reported missing late Monday evening, was found dead in a well on Wednesday evening.

Sources further informed that the well situated away

from the residential locality had about one-and-half metres deep water, but was not used by the locals.

The woman had gone out of the house on Monday at about 7 pm and since then the house inmates were looking out for her, but there was no sign of Devu till the body was found in the well, added sources.

Later, police took the body into their custody and sent it for a postmortem.

ing penal interest on the loan amount.

“At the same time out children are grown up and taking up higher education, on which we have to make heavy expenditure,” an extract from the letter reads.

Goa Government on March 12, 2007 had approved funds of Rs 26 lakh to the administration of Communidade, Central Zone, but it has not been implemented so far.

For the financial year 200708, a provision of funds of Rs 97 lakh was proposed for Communidade bodies of north, south and central zones.

“The Government after considering genuine difficulties encountered in payment of salary towards staff of Administrator of Communidades has approved in making provision of funds towards salary expenses of the office of Administrator of Communidades,” the government had said.

Two killed in Margao mishaps HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 16

Two persons were killed in separate road accidents in the city on Wednesday.

In the first case, an unknown person was found lying down on the Abade Faria road in the wee hours. He later succumbed

to his injures at the Hospicio Hospital.

In the second incident, a 50 year old rider, Vishnu Borkar died after he was knocked down by a pick-up van at Pajifond in the morning.

The Margao police are investigating into the cases.

Patricia accepts proposal to get co-opted on CCP HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Renowned social activist Patricia Pinto today accepted the proposal to get co-opted on the Corporation of City of Panjim (CCP).

When contacted, Pinto said that she has always been associated with the garbage issue all over the State as a citizen.

“This time, I am officially being given an opportunity,” she said.

K’taka native drowns in makeshift water tank HERALD REPORTER VASCO, MARCH 16

A 38-year-old native of BagalkotKarnataka drowned in a makeshift water tank at a construction site at Chicalim on Wednesday afternoon.

According to Vasco Police, Laxmavva Dharamanna Madar, who was residing at KatemBaina, accidentally fell in the

tank while she was drawing water from the tank.

However, workers at the site noticed the woman and pulled her out of the tank. Madar was rushed to Chicalim Cottage Hospital, where doctors declared her dead.

Vasco Police have registered a case of unnatural death and is investigating the case.

Labourer crushed under train HERALD REPORTER VASCO, MARCH 16

A 42-year-old labourer from Kolkatta was crushed to death by a goods train along the Shantinagar railway track on Wednesday at about 7.30 am.

According to Vasco Railway Police, Lakhan Pal, who was working with CCCL company, which is engaged in airport expansion work. The deceased,

who had gone to answer nature’s call along the railway track, was dashed by the goods train.

The CCCL official informed that though toilet facility is made available to the workers, few workers go to answer nature’s call along the railway tracks.

Vasco Railway Police has registered a case of unnatural death and is investigating the case.

Immediately, after retaining the corporation, Babush Monserrate had said that he will approach Patricia Pinto with the offer to get co-opted on the Corporation.

Meanwhile, CCP will be meeting on March 22 to officially elect Yatin Parekh as a Mayor and Rudresh Chodankar as a deputy.

The State Election Commission has notified the CCP results, which were declared on Monday.

MR. ATANASIO BABUSH MONSERRATE

MARIA RITA FERNANDES

Dear Voter, I take this opportunity to thank the Almighty God and every Voter, for having elected me as the Corporator for Ward No. 19. I would also like to thank Mr. Babush Monserrate for having trust in me and giving me a seat in his panel.

Even though various intellectuals / professionals / businessmen indulged in door to door compaigning against me during odd hours, beyond the campaigning period, we still emerged victorious.

This proved that my supporters / voters were •rm enough and stood by me during dif•cult times.

I hereby promise to deliver all my assurances given during the election campaign and together with our Panel shall work hard towards the development of our ward and Panjim city.

A big thank you to one and all.

Maria Rita Fernandes (Corporator Ward No. 19) Contact No. 9921449821

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Anatomy of a nuclear crisis

onditions at the Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant in Japan have deteriorated so much that there is a growing consensus among experts worldwide that the crisis is more serious than the Three Mile Island accident in 1979. And, it could get even worse.

The Fukushima Nuclear Power Plant consists of six light water, boiling water reactors (BWR) that have a capacity of 4,700 MW. It is one of the 25 largest nuclear power stations in the world. The nuclear reactors have been supplied by General Electric, Toshiba and Hitachi. The first unit started producing power in 1971, and it survived a major earthquake in 1978.

In fact, it even survived the massive quake (8.9 on the Richter scale) on 11 March. All operating reactors automatically shut down after the quake, as they are designed to do. But the tsunami that followed knocked out the power plant’s external cooling units.

Cooling is required even when a nuclear plant is shut down, as the atomic chain reaction creates shortlived decay products that continue to produce small amounts of heat for days or months. A nuclear reactor requires up to a year or more of constant cooling (by flowing water) before decay heat comes down. If this cooling is not provided, soaring temperatures can cause a meltdown of the nuclear fuel in the core.

When the reactors shut down after the quake, electricity generation by the plant stopped. Normally, external electrical supply powers the cooling and control systems, but the earthquake knocked out the entire area’s power grid. Emergency diesel generators, which automatically started, stopped when the tsunami flowed over the plant’s protective sea wall and flooded them. Battery back up then came on, but lasted only for eight hours. A desperate scramble for spare batteries and generators failed; scientists simply lost the battle against time.

Nearly a ll the operating reactors at the complex now have blown-out roofs, cracked containment domes, and/or exposed fuel cores. There’s a risk of explosions from accumulation of highly radioactive and inflammable hydrogen gas. A massive pool of spent nuclear fuel rods is on fire and exposed to the elements...

Japanese authorities underplay the situation. On a scale called INES to rank nuclear incidents, Fukushima was rated at 4, against Three Mile Island at 5 and Chernobyl at 7 (the maximum). But France’s nuclear safety authority said on Tuesday that it should be classed as a Level-Six incident. The USbased Institute for Science and International Safety has said it may even reach Level Seven!

That this could happen in a developed and highly environmentally sensitive country like Japan only shows that no matter how many lines of back-up systems are set up, there is no such thing as a ‘fail-safe’ nuclear reactor. In fact, it is the smallest things that can cause the biggest problems. The next time an atomic scientist tries to tell you how ‘safe‘ modern nuclear reactors are, ask them how Fukushima’s many back-up safety systems all failed at the critical moment.

Promises to keep

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he Corporation of the City of Panjim (CCP) now has a Mayor in Yatin Parekh and Deputy Mayor in Rudresh Chodankar. That the meeting of corporators to ‘elect’ them was held in Education Minister Atanasio ‘Babush’ Monserrate’s residence in Taleigao is not a good start, but we hope that the announcements made in the press conference following the meeting will be actively pursued and completed. As Mr Monserrate said, the time for politics is over. For everyone now, it should be Panjim First, never second.

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Money power is not only the key to getting elected, but also to keep one in power, says fReddY diAS

olitics in Goa, is no longer synonymous with social work, as it may have been about three decades back when mostly social workers and freedom fighters joined politics to serve the people. Today, the number of truly dedicated social workers in public life has dwindled sharply due to the entry of a large number of shady elements smugglers, drug peddlers, ‘matka’ operators, extortionists, scamsters, etc., on the Goan political scenario, and the consequent ugly role of money power and muscle power ousting honest candidates from election fray. In fact, 95 per cent of today’s elected political leaders are having criminal background of varying degrees.

The type of electoral politics that is played in Goa is the result of the Goan political culture touching a new low. Struggle for power and wealth has assumed ugly proportions. Splits and re-splits of political parties supported by blackmoney and muscle power have played a big role in the 2007 Goa Legislative Assembly elections.

In spite of sincere efforts of the Election Commission to curb malpractices, the election authorities had to publicly admit that huge money flow had taken place during the last Assembly elections. The 2009 Lok Sabha elections were no different. The EC’s Model code of conduct and other electoral ethics were thrown to the winds, so also was the spirit of the Constitution. It has resulted in worsening of the human sensibility and erosion of values in our society.

The people of Goa today are no longer attached to the ideology of any particular political party.

They are more influenced by the personality of the individual leader. The personal clout of the individual leader over a couple of thousand voters – that’s the winning difference – does not depend on his sincerity and honesty in his public life, but it does depend on his ability to carry out personal work of these voters by any means. It also does depend on the money power and on the number of favours the leader can grant his voters. Thus, the political leaders as well as the voters play a similar game of profit. How can we expect our leaders to be selfless?

What were the reasons that led to horse trading on a large scale soon after the 2007 Assembly elections in Goa? Candidates spent huge sums of money in getting elected; on donations to churches, temples, sports clubs; food and liquor; expenses of election workers; direct cash distribution to voters; large sums of money spent to ensure that group leaders kept the vote bank in

Sound of Silence their areas intact. In an assembly constituency, there could be 20 to 30 group leaders; including members of municipal councils, zilla panchayats, village panchayats and others. Yet others are paid varying amounts ranging from Rs500 and above, per day, depending on their ability to influence voters. And this continues throughout the whole election process.

The voter never realises the implications; all this money has to be produced somehow, and of course, has to be recovered somehow. And yet, the candidate is doing all this only because he wants to serve society?

At the last Assembly elections in 2007, you could get a party ticket provided you paid the right price. However deserving or great a social worker you may be, if you have no black money, at least Rs2 crore, plus more as gifts to get the ticket, you could not even think of contesting any assembly election in. Therefore, can one believe that such a huge sum spent is for the purpose of serving the common people?

Money power not only plays a role in getting elected, but also to keep you in power; every time you visit New Delhi, you have to carry a great deal more to keep you in the ‘chair’! That is the state of political morality today. Incidentally,

Facts of life

Goa is constantly reeling under a volatile political atmosphere, with the resultant instability and wanton corruption. This shows the inept level of governance in the state. The political leaders here are a bunch of shameless rogues with a clear intent to loot and plunder.

Political morality is lacking and so is responsibility/accountability on the part of the elected representatives, towards their electorate. Most elected representatives have amassed enough wealth to sustain them and their families for generations. They are insensitive to the issues of the common people. This is because they have become over-confident of getting elected once again, thanks to the senseless Goan electorate.

Goa’s downslide has been rapid. With every passing election, the phenomena of criminalsturned-politicians no longer create a ripple, let alone set the Mandovi on fire. Unfortunately, this is one of the primary reasons for Goa’s deteriorating law and order. The inability of the authorities concerned to arrest and prosecute politicians with criminal antecedents is primarily because the government is part of the problem and not the solution. Criminals support the illegitimate interests of politicians and get protection in return. This mutually beneficial relationship works

against the establishment of the rule of law.

Consequently, the power daddies of crime, muscle, money and mafia are running a parallel government and have established linkages with the bureaucracy, government functionaries, politicians and strategically positioned individuals, while pushing the state apparatus into irrelevance.

This decrepit state of affairs is essential for continued criminal hold on the public administration.

Political parties field shady elements as candidates, because there is no rule of law which debars criminals from contesting elections. The state has lost its authority to govern and arrest those who break the law, thanks to a weak police force and other such law enforcement agencies, which ensure that criminals-turned-leaders get away with extortions, molestations, rapes and even murders. These leaders use force with impunity, collect protection money, are more powerful than official tax-collectors, settle disputes using threat and blackmail, and have loads of illgotten money and muscle power to oust honest candidates.

Elections will come and go, and the political situation will remain the same or get worse, because Goa’s residents are not yet aware of the disastrous consequences of dismal electoral politics. People need to be made aware of this. Goa’s intelligentsia, academicians, professionals in various fields, writers and the media will have to come out courageously, openly and impartially to play their role effectively in bringing about the much needed change of mindset of the common people.

The voter has to be turned into a vigilant citizen, who in turn, will represent Goa’s new consciousness. Goans do have inherent energies and potentials and they long for truth, justice and transparent and accountable governance.

We, however, urgently need to make a concerted effort to choose political leaders who are men/women of conscience, integrity and credibility, and not underworld dons and mafia bosses.

Goans badly and urgently need refurbishing of values and institutions. We must no longer allow ourselves to be fooled by high sounding manifestoes, catchy slogans, lofty assurances and offers of bribes. Persons who value a certain code of ethics will need to come to centre stage of politics. The current lot of scoundrels will have to go, or be forcibly kicked out, from our political scenario. Remember, we must use our own discretion before choosing our political leaders.

Breakfast blues

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y toaster is throwing temper tantrums. And do you know why? All of a sudden, it has decided that it hates ‘poie’!

Now I realise it might be difficult for a toaster to accept the idea of round bread with a hole in the middle, but that is no excuse for this ‘crumby’ behaviour.

I have tried to talk to it. I have cajoled, reasoned, argued and tried to shame it. I have explained there is more to life than plain sliced bread. But you know how it is. They never listen.

To make matters worse, the truant toaster has started getting violent. When I offer it a bagel, it turns on its toast-light, examines the object for a few minutes, and then activates its reject/eject button. Suddenly the poie goes flying across the kitchen counter.

Some days, I need a hand glove to field my breakfast.

Obviously, something must be done to correct this dangerous situation, before the arrival of our children on vacation. If I let this temperamental toaster get away with insubordination , it

would set a bad example for its peer group.

I guess I could abandon the ‘poie’ and go back to toast. But I have kitchen convictions. No rebellious toaster is going to tell me what to eat for breakfast, no matter how violent it gets. After all, I am the boss. I was there first. Anyway, my kitchen is my domain.

The only nagging doubt about this situation is the question as to where this toaster picked up its narrow-minded, reject/eject ideas. You would be tempted to suspect that someone has had a bad influence on it and wonder if it has been associated with the wrong kind. Of course, it doesn’t get out much. Most of its time is spent in the same spot in the kitchen where its most meaningful relationship has been with – oops – me.

Do you guess it has noticed me hit my reject/eject button once too often? Have I been spurning people or ideas that do not instantly fit in with my usual routine? Have I been judging by appearance rather than by content? Am I the one who has been

By Marc de Souza setting a bad example?

When I was growing up, we were always warned of the danger of setting a bad example. We were constantly reminded to put on our best behaviour: Wish the hour, respect and help elders. Also don’t lie, steal, cheat, take God’s name in vain, in everyday conversation. Otherwise, we would carry all the wrongs in our future life.

It seems a long time since I have heard parents and teachers expound on the idea of bad example. Since everyone started doing their own thing, it must be hard for children – or for anyone – to have any idea of what we believe or what rules our lives.

Shame on us. We would better start taking responsibility for our actions again. We would better remember that an ounce of example is better than a pound of advice.

Parents who live good lives are the best teachers and best preachers.

Letters to the Editor CCP elections S Kashyap, Miramar Congratulations to Ponjekars for turning out in such large numbers to vote in the CCP elections. The result of the election is clearly the victory of mass power over muscle and money power. A lot of credit for this magnificent turnout goes to Dr Oscar Rebello and his PINC team. They toiled real hard to get the people out to vote.

It is, however, very difficult to dislodge a sitting Corporator or a MLA who has assiduously groomed and looked after his

100 Years Ago

constituency and more particularly, his vote bank. In the current elections, Dr Rebello and his team had to face a formidable foe in wily, wise and wealthy sitting MLA and Minister Babush Monserrate. That, despite the lavish use of money and muscle power, the Babush panel could muster only a simple majority, is a definite victory for the Aam Admi of Panaji.

I fully endorse the statement by Dr Rebello that even the mighty Babush was forced to bow down to the general mood prevailing against corruption. Perhaps for the first time, Panaji has got a council truly representing all sections of society. Hopefully, this trend will continue till the coming assembly elections!

Bad days ahead for Panjim Rajan Parrikar, California PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

17 March 1911 Physiologist’s inference

Roger Bacon had earlier opined that man could live for more than 1000 years in case if he could economise his vital force, however a celebrated Physiologist deduced from man’s central nervous system that life could prolong slightly more than normal.

Justice and equanimity

It is presumed that a new era of Justice and Equanimity have fortuitously emerged in our Administrative horizons earlier weakened with meted injustices.

Inoculation irks passers-by

It is reported that people are up in arms due to inoculation drive adapted by the Health Workers which violently forces even the innocent passers-by to undertake the undesired inoculation.

Learning grammar

In accordance to the fifth grade programmer, the annexure mentioned in registrar of 1907 at page 60 of the Primary Education the teaching of grammar should be made exclusively practical for the students to understand, learn, and write correctly and not otherwise.

The win of the CCP panel controlled by Monserrate spells doom for Panjim.

Monserrate has destroyed Taleigao. He has reduced that beautiful village to a concrete jungle, wholly to benefit a crush of wealthy outsiders who can afford expensive flats in new high-rise constructions. The only way he can be stopped is through vigilance and active participation in the city’s affairs by Panjim residents.

It is sad that in today’s India, semi-literate people with dubious and criminal backgrounds have risen to occupy positions of power.

Mining trucks cause chaos Claudius Fernandes, Quepem Although Cavrem villagers have succeeded in withdrawing the mining machinery and equipments at one site, the activities are still going strong in the other sites resulting in the traffic congestion and chaos in Quepem. Last week, our local MLA promised a by-pass for all the mining trucks but did not give assurances as to when this will be completed. He promised for a parallel bridge to the existing one. The people of Quepem are facing lot of health problems due to dust and sound pollution. Last year in Nov/Dec, some wells got contaminated and polluted due to the pumping of water from the mining site to River Kushawanti.

I request the government to put an end to

Letter of the Day

Indian elections S N D Poojary, Miramar An election in India is never fought and won by logical and rational principles. It is the result of a cocktail of — development, caste, religion, and the regional considerations. People want development; but they cannot discard their caste, religious and regional loyalties.

Then there are other elements in the complex puzzle — money and muscle power. Therefore, the parties and the individuals who successfully brew this cocktail, win the elections. The people like us — the so-called intelligentsia — do not know the ground realties (and most of us do not bother to vote). We become disappointed when the results are contrary to our expectations. Though it sounds like a defeatist philosophy, it is true. What cannot be cured must be endured. In the final analysis, the result of the election puts an end to all the arguments and the spin-theories, till the next election. this. People of Quepem need to breathe fresh air and drinking clean water.

BSNL broadband service Cedric da Costa, Margao I am a long standing subscriber of BSNL’s internet broad band unlimited package at Margao. Right from commencement, the BSNL connection was riddled with interruptions and servers going down from time to time. I recently went for an upgradation but the speed is too slow and does not match the advertised rate.

The complaint cell is not customer friendly. It is sad that when India is a major partner with global corporates in providing internet solutions, Goa’s commercial capital Margao, offers poor internet services.

I hope the BSNL improves on its broadband internet services.

GRA demand Marcos Alemao, by email Will the demand of newly formed GRA to oust all the 40 MLAs during next coming Assembly election work out? (Herald, Mar 16). In the past too, such demands were echoed several times, but it was not successful. Voters change their minds at election time. This is a last moment decision and the vote invariably goes to the same

sitting MLA. For example, during the recent CCP election, some prominent people got together and formed PCCDF to oust the Monserrate panel, but did the voters listen to them? All their efforts were in vain.

Some speak fiercely against the Congress, yet they are the same who canvass for the very persons they speak against. This aboutturn comes at election time. Our leaders never practice what they preach.

Nuclear safety measures Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim Two nuclear power plants in Japan are dangerously exposed to radiation. The third one is also in a similar state. All their safety measures have collapsed in spite of meticulous planning and execution vis-a-vis expert thinking of having such installations in earthquake prone zones. These raise safety concerns in India, though we may not be affected by earthquakes, like in Japan.

The PM has rightly ordered a review of safety measures of nuclear plants in India.

Fortunately, there have been no accidents to nuclear reactors, but there is no need to be complacent about it. Jaitapur, the biggest untested plant made in collaboration with the French, is a real cause for worry. Apart from the disastrous effects as a result of nuclear meltdown, our country lacks a system,

as far as adequate compensation is concerned. A classic example is the insufficient compensation to victims of the Bhopal gas tragedy, after such a long delay.

In our pursuit of obtaining electricity and clean energy, we need to consider the fallout of radiation that nuclear plants pose, its long term effects or the process and costs of decommissioning these plants.

Nuclear power plants are like bombs waiting to explode.

Averting tragedies Willie Severes, Majorda We have all watched in horror the pitiable conditions in Japan, when a massive earthquake unleashed a tsunami that ripped through the country, killing thousands and causing vast damage. A country like Japan, which is known for its advanced technology, could not predict the earthquake ahead of time.

In India too, mega-housing projects are constructed along coastal belts prone to earthquakes without proper safety measures. Builders, political leaders and bureaucrats are only interested in pursuit of self-gains. Their style of working might prove costly for the country in the long run.

Silent scream Schubert Vaz, Guirim I refer to the article written by Venita Coelho titled ‘When Disaster Strikes ‘ (Herald 15 Mar).

She wonderfully described the plight of the Japanese people in the wake of the recent tsunami disaster. In her article, she mentions that there was one essential footage missing, that of the screaming, weeping people!

Likewise, innocent living feotus’s suffer death due to abortion. This daily death toll of innocents killed globally counts to a hundred times more than the actual numbers of those killed in the Japanese quake and hurricane Katrina put together.

Letters should be 150 words or less in length, and should have the writer’s name, address and telephone number. The editor reserves the right to edit letters for size and readability, and to delete any personal attacks or libellous /objectionable matter.

Paths of Wisdom

Confucius

Confucius (traditionally 28 September 551 BC – 479 BC) was a Chinese thinker and social philosopher of the Spring and Autumn Period.

The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. These values gained prominence in China over other doctrines, such as Legalism or Taoism during the Han Dynasty (206 BC – AD 220). Confucius’ thoughts have been developed into a system of philosophy known as Confucianism.

Confucius’ principles had a basis in common Chinese tradition and belief. He championed strong familial loyalty, ancestor worship, respect of elders by their children (and, according to later interpreters, of husbands by their wives), and the family as a basis for an ideal government. He expressed the well-known principle, “Do not do to others what you do not want done to yourself ”, one of the earlier versions of the Golden Rule.

Confucianism It is a system of moral, social, political, and religious thought that has had tremendous influence on Chinese history, thought, and culture down to the 21st century.

Some Westerners have considered it to have been the “state religion” of imperial China. Its influence also spread to Korea and Japan.

Major major Confucian concepts include ren (humanity or humaneness), zhengming (rectification of names; e.g. a ruler who rules unjustly is no longer a ruler and may be dethroned), zhong (loyalty), xiao (filial piety), and li (ritual). Yin and Yang represent two opposing forces that are permanently in conflict with each other, leading to perpetual contradiction and change. The Confucian idea of “Rid of the two ends, take the middle” is a Chinese equivalent of Hegel’s idea of “thesis, antithesis, and synthesis”, which is a way of reconciling opposites, arriving at some middle ground combining the best of both.

(Source : Wikipedia)

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Raja, others to be indicted on corruption in 2G scam PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

Former Telecom Minister A Raja and others, including top executives of some telecom firms, are set to be indicted on charges of corruption, money laundering, cheating and forgery when CBI files the chargesheet in the 2G scam by March 31.

Filing its latest status report of its probe in the scam in a sealed envelop,before a bench of justices G S Singhvi and A K Ganguly, the CBI told the apex court that many new facts have emerged in the case.

Chargesheet would also be filed against many people and companies later on, the agency said.

"The main chargesheet will be filed against A Raja and two companies by March 31. This is only the beginning and many people and companies would also be chargesheeted later on," senior advocate K K Venugopal, appearing for the CBI, told the bench which asked the agency to appoint a suitable prosecutor for trial.

"Look out for the best man.

We want the most competent person to be appointed as the

Special Public Prosecutor and he will deal with no other case," the bench said.

Venugopal told the court that many people, including the CEO of a telecom company, have been examined by the agency and Letters Rogatory have been sent to some countries for tracking the money trail. He said in case of Mauritius, some progress has been made.

He submitted that the agency is also probing a land deal in Chennai involving Tatas and the DMK party and the progress on investigation into it has been mentioned in the report.

Going through the status report, the court referred to a company and asked, "Is it the same

Turmoil in RS over IT seeking Vibrant Gujarat MoU details PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

Rajya Sabha was plunged into turmoil today following protests

by BJP members who accused the Centre of "assaulting" the federal character of the country by "letting loose" Income Tax department against Gujarat government on investment MoUs signed by it during the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

n Instead of feeling proud, you let loose IT department against those who have entered into MoUs. The party, joined by BJD and JD(U), forced adjournment of the House till noon after Leader of Opposition Arun Jaitley strongly objected to the IT department seeking details of MoUs between investors and the state government during the Summit in January.

"This is a huge assault on the federalism of India.

There is no greater abuse...

Do you have animus against people of Gujarat. Is Gujarat an enemy territory. Do you treat the Chief Minister as an enemy?, Jaitley asked during the Zero Hour mention.

The IT department has sought details about several investors who had signed MoUs with the Gujarat government at this year's Vibrant Gujarat Summit (VGS), he said.

Jaitley said that all opposition governed states including those not ruled by the BJP have been complaining discrimination, be it Uttar Pradesh, Orissa or West Bengal.

Referring to Gujarat, he said the state was doing economi-

cally well and attracting investments from all over the world.

Jaitley said the state has institutionalised the system of attracting investment through the event 'Vibrant Gujarat.' Several Indian and global corporations have signed MoUs with the state committing investment to the tune of Rs 25.35 lakh crore. "Instead of feeling proud, you let loose IT department against those who have entered into MoUs," he said.

The BJP leader said that if the IT official has written the letter on his own, then it was a dereliction of duty and a "textbook case" for his removal.

If it was done at the behest of political masters, they should come to the House and apologise, Jaitley said leading to protests by BJP members who trooped into the well of the House shouting slogans.

There were heated exchanges between Congress and BJP members which forced Deputy Chairman K Rahman Khan to adjourn the House initially for ten minutes. Tempers ran high when some Congress members retorted saying, "All MoUs are fraud".

When it reassembled, BJP member M Venkaiah Naidu said the only solution to the issue was that either the Prime Minister or the Finance Minister should make a statement.

Jaitley said that on the eve of the Summit, opposition Congress in the state had made a public statement that the Union Finance Ministry must use the IT department to inquire into MoUs. The BJP refused to pay heed to Parliamentary Affairs Minister P K Bansal, who said that he was not being allowed to speak on the issue. "They are not letting me to speak" he complained to the Chair.

Govt land sale, lease after cabinet nod DELHI BUREAU NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has cried halt to the land scams, requiring any sale or lease of the government land and premises henceforth only after an approval by the Union Cabinet, or one of its committees -- Cabinet Committee on Infrastructure for approval.

The new drill has been brought into force with immediate effect, pending formulation of a comprehensive land transfer policy to regulate and bring transparency in the sale or lease of land belonging to the Centre or any of its agencies.

The Cabinet Secretary has constituted a committee of secretaries to quickly prepare a draft policy for submitting it to the Cabinet for its approval. He has asked the Department of Economic Affairs to submit a note in this regard.

Pending formulation of the policy, he has written to heads of all ministries, departments and pub-

lic sector undertakings (PSUs) to forward each and every proposal for selling or leasing out land to the Cabinet Secretariat for securing the Cabinet's proposal.

The directive takes away the discretionary powers enjoyed by the bureaucrats to favour private parties with allotment of land at the throwaway price. It will also prevent the quiet transfers of land as it happened with the defence land for construction of the high-rise residential building of Adarsh Society in Mumbai.

Sources said the PM has also asked the Cabinet Secretary to examine the practice followed since independence of giving land on long lease of 99 years which is as good as permanent transfer of the land ownership.

The Indian Railways and the Defence Ministry have large tracts of land at strategic locations that the realtors always try to grab and hence the PM wants a policy which bans any transfer of such public assets to individuals or private groups.

company which has association with Vodafone and (it) was also mentioned in the ED report?"

"Yes," replied Venugopal.

The court, in its order, directed the investigating agency to place before it the transcripts of corporate lobbyist Niira Radia's telephonic conversations tapped by the IT department on the next date of hearing on March 29.

It also asked the CBI and the ED to place details of further investigation done by them on that day.

Meanwhile, the Centre told the apex court that it got a letter from Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, agreeing to set up an exclusive court for holding trial in the 2G case and it would be done by March 29 so that the chargesheet filed by the agency could be taken into cognisance.

Attorney General G E Vahanvati said appropriate notification would be issued by the Centre to hold the trial under the Prevention of Corruption Act and Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The bench, after going through the CBI report, said that many additional chargesheets will have to be filed by the agency in the case.

No threat to India from Japan radiation leak: Govt PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

Government today maintained there was no threat to India from radiation leaks from the quake-hit nuclear plant in Fukushima in Japan as these were travelling east of that country and the distance too was more than 6,500 km across the ocean mass.

"I would like to assure the nation that on the basis of information received till date there is no danger to India from the radiation leaks in Fukushima," Minister of State for Science and Technology Ashwini Kumar told reporters outside Parliament House.

Blasts have occured in three nuclear reactors at the Fukushima plant and there were apprehensions that radiation from the area could affect other parts of the world.

"The radiation, we are told, is travelling eastwards and we are on the opposite direction from Japan. The distance between India and Fukushima is more than 6,500 km," Kumar said, assuring that there was no danger.

All Indians in Japan safe: Ambassador PTI TOKYO, MARCH 16

All Indian nationals in Japan are safe and the country's mission here is facilitating return of those wishing to leave the quake-ravaged region, India's top diplomat to Tokyo said today.

"We are very thankful that there have been no casualties among Indian nationals despite this very major disaster, and all Indians are safe," Indian Ambassador Aloke Prasad said.

He said that a group of Indians, who had been stranded in Sendai -- one of the worst affected areas in the magnitude9 quake and massive tsunami that rocked Japan on Friday last, were moved to the Japanese capital.

"We first moved them to a hotel because they were scattered in different evacuation centres. Today, we moved them as a group to Tokyo. Many of them want to go back to their homes and are leaving for India," the envoy told a private Indian channel, adding that these people have not faced any danger of radiation.

Prasad, who had an interaction with the community representatives, said the embassy has not issued any advisory.

School children offer special prayers in memory of the Japanese earthquake and tsunami Victims at Saint Francis Girls High School, Secunderabad.

"We are in very close touch with the government of Japan, with their monitoring of radiation levels. We are also in touch with the Indian community."

Prasad said the embassy has set up a 24-hour helpline and has been giving regular updates on its website.

"We have been told by the Government of Japan that there is no immediate danger to Tokyo," he said.

The Ambassador said the Indian mission is facilitating travel for any Indian who wishes to leave this country. "We have asked Air India to try and put on some additional capacity. The airport is open, functioning nor-

mally and people are leaving via other stations like Hong Kong, Singapore etc."

On some Indian companies recalling their staff from Japan, Prasad told CNN-IBN that "those are their individual decisions.

We have not issued any advisory or ordered evacuation."

The embassy of India has contacted the Indian communities in all cities in Japan as well as Indian schools and is in constant touch with various sections of the community.

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DMK candidates list put off by a day The much-awaited candidates' list of the ruling DMK, scheduled to be released today, has been postponed by a day in the wake of continuing talks with some parties over identification of seats for the April 13 Assembly polls.

"Since talks with some parties are yet to be completed, the candidates' list will be released on March 17 (Thursday)," the DMK said in its party's mouthpiece, 'Murasoli'.

While DMK successfully managed to clinch its poll pact with key ally Congress and others-- PMK, VCK and IUML, on Tuesday, it could still not finalise its deal with parties, including Kongunadu Munnetra Kazhagam, allotted seven seats, and Moovendar Munnetra Kazhagam.

Telangana riot deepens after statue mayhem PTI HYDERABAD, MARCH 16 Telugu luminaries were dragged into the ongoing Telangana turmoil when more than a dozen statues of Andhra icons were desecrated during a pro-Telangana march held at the Tank Bund here, sparking a massive public outcry on the issue.

During the 'million march to Hyderabad' organised on March 10 in support of the Telangana demand, 16 statues of Telugu personalities were either vandalised, uprooted or broken and thrown into the Hussain Sagar lake abutting the Tank Bund.

Some of the desecrated statues were of: King Sri Krishnadevaraya, whose reign is hailed as 'golden era' in the annals of Indian history, ancient poet Yerrapragada, who translated Mahabharat into Telugu, saintcomposer Annamayya, who sang songs in praise of Lord Venkateswara, and social ref o r m e r K a n d u k u r i Ve e re salingam, who championed the cause of widow marriages in the

early 20th century, and Gurram Jashua, a great Dalit poet.

The desecration of the statues raised a massive public outcry from prominent Telugu writers, poets, social activists, political leaders and people from other walks of life mainly from the coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema regions.

Members of State Legislative Assembly as well as legislative council, cutting across political lines, condemned the vandalism and the upper house passed a resolution urging the government to re-install the statues. Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar promised to re-install the statues.

Expressing anguish over destruction of statues, people from coastal Andhra and Rayalaseema organised a 'padayatra' on the Tank Bund Road, offered homage to the great personalities and sought apologies for the disrespect heaped on them.

"They (Telangana supporters) can secure statehood. We have nothing against it. But this desecration of statues is totally un-

justified. These great personalities are not confined to any region," Garikapati Narasimha Rao, a famous Telugu scholar and poet, said.

"Even if 10 lakh bulls marched on the Tank Bund road, they would not have caused any harm to the statues," Jonnavithula Ramalingeswara Rao, a poet and film lyricist, said.

Renowned Telugu poet and Gyanpeeth award recipient C Narayana Reddy, who was involved in the task of installing the statues, also condemned the vandalism.

Taking exception to the criticism against the desecration of the statues, pro -Telangana groups charged that non-Telangana leaders and others are raising a hue and cry over the incident but remained silent when "about 600 persons committed suicide in support of the statehood demand."

"They are raising a hue and cry if some lifeless statues are damaged. But they are silent over the suicides of 600

Telangana children for separate state," TRS MLA T Harish Rao and others remarked.

The Telangana groups held a 'Swabhiman Yatra' and demanded that the statues of Telangana icons be installed on the Tank Bund.

Alleging that great personalities from Telangana were ignored when the statues were installed on the Tank Bund, the Telangana Joint Action Committee (JAC) leaders and all other Telangana groups demanded that the statues of Komaram Bheem, a revolutionary freedom fighter, and other icons be erected.

The 33 statues of great Telugu personalities installed on the Tank Bund Road during N T Rama Rao's regime have a special recognition and importance in Andhra Pradesh as the Tank Bund, on the banks of picturesque Hussain Sagar lake, is a major tourist attraction in Hyderabad.

Many ultra groups eyeing Pak’s nukes: Petraeus PTI WASHINGTON, MARCH 16

Many terror groups based in the region are eyeing Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, a top most US commander has said stressing

that a strong vigil is needed to be maintained.

Hinting that groups other than Al- Qaeda and Taliban might be seeking to arm themselves with nuclear weapons,

General David Petraeus, Commander of US and NATO forces in Afghanistan has suggested that US should stay engaged in the area in which “we have such vital interests”.

Though the US commander did not name the groups, American security officials have said that Punjab based groups like LeT, JeM and Sipah-i-Sabha were now working closely with AlQaeda and Taliban in the tribal areas close to the Af-Pak border.

The general also raised the possibility of operating joint military bases with local forces, after US troops withdraw from Afghanistan in 2014.

Previously US had said that it was only groups like Al- Qaeda and Taliban that were out to acquire small sized nuclear weapons, but now General David Petraeus, Commander of U S a n d N AT O f o r c e s i n Afghanistan said “There are many groups operating on PakAfghan border eyeing weapons of mass destructions.”

“There are certainly other elements in Pakistan, the Pakistani Taliban and several other varieties of elements who generally have symbiotic relationships, the most extreme of which might, indeed, value access to nuclear weapons or other weapons that could cause enormous loss of life,” Petraeus told the Senate Armed Services Committee While the focus of the hearing

was the war in Afghanistan, the central theme of the US commanders deposition was on threat emanating from ungoverned areas of Pakistan, which served as havens for terror groups of all hues.

While assuring the lawmakers that nuclear weapons of Pakistan were for the moment safe and secure, the general said a constant vigil needed to be maintained.

“I mean, they killed several thousands in one destructive act. And some have shown a willingness to carry out similar destructive acts if they had the means at their survival," he said.

The general said it was very important for US to stay engaged in the region and for this he mooted the idea of setting up joint military bases with local forces.

Citing his tenure in Iraq, Petraeus said that US should have enabler troops that train, advise and support local forces in countries where the US has important security interests.

He and Michele Flournoy, the Under Secretary of Defence stressed at the meeting that any continued military relationship with Afghanistan would require negotiations wit the government there.

Senators both Republicans and Democrats pressed to find out what could be done to assist and even compel Pakistan to do more to rout insurgents from those areas.

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examination, just last week but the Economic Survey suggests that the government has already set up 76 centres across Goa to help students.

The assurance to this effect was given by the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in his last budget speech but the proposal was approved just last week by the cabinet and hence suggestion that the 76 centres have already been set up seems hypothetical.

INSTITUTIONAL FINANCE: There are as many as 556 banking offices as on September 30, 2010. There is one bank branch for every 4000 people as against the all India average of 14,000 people.

The aggregate deposit of Rs 29,506 crore in 2009-10 has registered an annual growth of 13.29 per cent over the previous year.

However, the credit deposits (CD) ratio is below the desired level. This could be due to huge NRI deposits and offsite credits sanctioned by private banks which are not reflecting in the State.

UK tops arrivals

campaigns undertaken by the government, tourist inflow to the State has reached the 2.64 million mark (including domestic tourists) for the calendar year 2010,” the ES report states.

“626 charter flights brought in 1.37 lakh foreigner tourists for the season from October to May 2009-10 and for the current season up to January 2011, 507 flights have brought in 1.02 lakh foreign tourists to the State,” the report adds.

Fish catch decreasing

to restrict the fishing efforts in the coastal waters of the State,” the report states.

“With the fish and fishing product decreasing day by day, all efforts are being made to provide the infrastructure needed at the landing centres so as to minimise the port harvest losses,” it adds.

Goa has a 104 km long coastline, along which nearly 1,400 trawlers hunt for fish, mainly prawns, sardines, mackerels, king fish, tuna, among others.

Coastline is fast eroding

measures along the coasts in Goa’.

“During 2010-11, a length of 1.62 km has been protected up to October 2010 and an additional length of 3.88 km is likely to be covered by end of March 2011,” the ES report states.

According to data compiled by the State government and the National Institute of Oceanography (NIO), a Central government marine science agency, the phenomenon of beach erosion is staring grim at Goa’s beaches.

In all, 21 beach stretches including famous beaches like Sinquerim, Coco beach, Tiracol beach, Candolim beach in North Goa and Betalbatim beach, Arosim beach in South Goa are affected by sea erosion caused by the rising level of sea waters.

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Get ready to fight the West: Gaddafi goads Libyans PTI CAIRO, MARCH 16

Forces loyal to Muammar Gaddafi today stepped up their offensive against the rebels as they advanced towards the opposition headquarters of Benghazi in Libya's east, with the strongman asking people to take up arms against a possible invasion by the western powers debating a no-fly zone over the country.

Rebels in Ajdabiyah -- the last town before Benghazi -- faced heavy bombardment from proGaddafi forces, but they denied claims that the area had been recaptured by government troops.

Pro-Gaddafi forces were also reported to be shelling Misrata, the only western city held by the rebels.

Addressing a select gathering of his supporters last night, Gaddafi called the rebels “rats” and denounced Western nations. “They want Libyan oil,” he was quoted as saying by AlJazeera.

“France now raises its head and says that it will strike Libya,”

Six dead as Bahrain forces overrun rebels PTI MANAMA, MARCH 16

Backed by tanks and helicopter gunships, army and riot police today cracked down on antigovernment protesters driving them out from a landmark square in the heart of Bahrain Capital leaving at least six people dead, witnesses and officials said.

A day after King King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa declared a three-month Emergency and imposed martial law, hundreds of riot police swooped down on the protesters in an almost military-style assault at daybreak and overran the Pearl square in the City Centre after a stiff scuffle with the protesters who have been camping there for four weeks.

Officials said three policemen were among the dead during the strike at the protesters.

At least three protesters died after police fired onmainly Shia protesters, according to local reports and an official.

Bahrain state TV reported that two policemen died when they were hit by a vehicle after anti-government protesters were driven out. The Interior Ministry also said at least one other policeman was killed, but did not give the cause.

Multiple explosions were heard and smoke was seen billowing over Central Manama, as the police with the help of armoured vehicles and helicopters.

Gaddafi told the gathering at his fortified Bab al-Azizia compound in central Tripoli.

“Strike Libya?” he asked. "We'll be the one who strikes you! We struck you in Algeria, in Vietnam. You want to strike us?

Come and give it a try.”

Libyans would fight to the death to defend their country, he said, while asking the people to take up arms against a possible invasion by western powers.

His remarks came as the UN Security Council was set to discuss a draft resolution on imposing a no-fly zone over Libya in a bid to ground Gaddafi's aircraft and prevent them for attacking Benghazi.

The text of the draft resolution, co-authored by Britain and France, was circulated at the UN Security Council by Lebanon yesterday, but other countries in the body were still not completely on board.

On Saturday last, the Arab League called for a no-fly zone to be imposed over Libya but questions had been raised about the implementation of this measure, including where will

France now raises its head and says that it will strike Libya.

“Strike Libya?” he asked. "We'll be the one who strikes you! We struck you in Algeria, in Vietnam. You want to strike us? Come and give it a try.

-- Gaddafi the assets for this step come from.

Clamping down further on the Gaddafi regime, the Obama administration imposed sanctions on Libyan Foreign Minister Moussa Koussa as well as 16 state-owned companies in the country's banking, oil, aviation and investment sectors.

The “designation of Moussa Koussa builds on the strong steps taken by the US to apply targeted, financial pressure on the Gaddafi regime,” acting Under Secretary for Terrorism

and Financial Intelligence David S Cohen said in Washington.

“The identification of stateowned companies furthers Libya's isolation from the US financial system,” Cohen said.

On the issue of a no-fly zone, the White House said that implementing the measure would involve military action.

President Barack Obama believes that implementing the no-fly zone would be, in any situation, a serious action, White House Press Secretary Jay Carney said. “It is a military action.”

68-year-old Gaddafi yesterday attacked Britain as well for calling for a no-fly zone. "What right do you have? Do we share borders? Are you our tutor?" he asked.

Criticising the Arab League for backing a no-fly zone, he said the group was “finished” and added that the Gulf Cooperation Council had too lost its legitimacy.

Gaddafi claimed that only 150 people had died in the conflict which began on February 14, notwithstanding the UN estimate that more than 1,000 had been killed in the uprising against the Libyan leader's 41year rule.

Libyan State TV, meanwhile, aired calls for the opposition to stop fighting. "Those who are asking you to put down your arms want peace for you, so please help them and stop shedding blood,” it said.

It had earlier reported that the key town of Ajdabiya “is totally controlled (by Libyan forces) and is being cleansed of armed gangs,” a claim rejected by the rebels who said the city was still

under their control.

Ajdabiyah is 160 km from Benghazi and also controls the road to the Egyptian border.

Gaddafi's forces yesterday targeted Ajdabiyah with air strikes, artillery attacks and quick ground assaults.

“Surrender or flee” was the tough message to the rebels by the Libyan leader as his forces began the final push to wrest back Benghazi and another key town of Tobruk.

Gaddafi has kept back his more formidable fighting formations, including the 3,000-strong Revolutionary Guards and heavily-armed Khamish brigade, as a reserve to fight back any western attempt to intervene in the North African country.

Loosely organised anti-Gaddafi fighters with little military training have been pushed back more than 160km in the week-long counteroffensive by a professional army.

“We have lost Brega (city) completely. We could not face Gaddafi's forces,” a rebel, now in Ajdabiya who identified himself only as Nasser, was quoted as saying by AlJazeera.

Anxious Japan all praise for nuke plant heroes AFP TOKYO, MARCH 16

The heroes risking their lives on the front line of Japan's nuclear crisis -- some 50 workers at the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant -- are being watched by a grateful and anxious nation.

The workers are tasked with keeping cooling water flowing into the six reactors at the Fukushima No.1 plant, four of which have overheated since Friday's quake, raising fears of a meltdown.

Explosions and a fire at the plant, 250 kilometres (155 miles) northeast of Tokyo, have unleashed dangerous levels of radiation, forcing the operator to pull out hundreds of workers and leaving just a few dozen behind.

The staff were briefly evacuated on Wednesday after smoke rose above the plant and radiation levels spiked, but then were allowed to return to continue their work -- amid jitters about eventual widespread contamination.

“The people working at these plants are fighting without running away,” Michiko Otsuki, an employee at the separate Fukushima No.2 plant who also has been evacuated, wrote in a post on Japanese social networking site Mixi.

“Now I can only pray for the safety of everyone... Please don't forget that there are peo-

Four-year-old California Croll makes a donation of her family's piggy banks during a "drive-through" fundraiser benefiting the American Red Cross Japan Tsunami Fund at the Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday. While the world is focused on the human tragedy in Japan, the mega-disaster may also bring a diplomatic opening as the United States and neighbors reach out to the newly vulnerable nation.

ple who are working to protect everyone's lives in exchange for their own lives.”

Prime Minister Naoto Kan has saluted the efforts and courage of the workers employed by embattled plant operator Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO) -- as his chief spokesman Yukio Edano confirmed their health was at risk.

“Those with TEPCO and related entities are working to pour water, making their best effort

even at this moment, without even thinking twice about the danger,” Kan said.

Tens of thousands of residents have already been evacuated from within a radius of 20 kilometres of the 40-year-old plant, and Kan urged people living within 10 kilometres of the zone to stay indoors.

David Brenner, the director of radiological research at Columbia Service, said that given the radiation levels detected at the

troubled facility, the workers were at "significant risk".

“In many ways they are already heroes... (they) are going to be suffering very high radiation exposures,” Brenner told the BBC World Service.

Edano said the level was stable near the plant's front gate by Wednesday afternoon, after spiking to dangerous levels earlier that day and the day before.

Not everyone is singing the praises of the difficult mission.

The Yomiuri Shimbun reported on Tuesday that Japan's Defence Ministry had hit out at the nuclear safety agency and TEPCO after some of its troops were injured and possibly exposed to radiation.

They had been deployed at the plant's reactor number three when an explosion blew off the outer structure housing the reactor container.

“They said it was safe, which we believed, and we worked there,” a senior ministry official was quoted as saying.

“We know about protection from radiation, but we are not specialised in the structure of a nuclear reactor,” he said. “When they say it's safe, we just trust them, even if we feel a bit uneasy.”

Baku Nishio, head of the Citizens' Nuclear Information Centre which campaigns against nuclear power, said the last batch of workers were probably acting “out of a sense of duty rather than from some heroic sentiment”.

"I think it's a grave problem that the country has to give up its fate to the small group of lastditch workers," he said.

“If the situation gets worse, it'd be certain to cause some deaths.”

“We need to realise this is the nature of nuclear plants,” he said, adding the crisis could lead to changes in the country's atomic energy policy.

Christian man jailed in Pakistan California sued for not letting for committing blasphemy dies Sikh man practise his religion PTI

PTI ISLAMABAD, MARCH 16

A Christian man serving a life sentence for committing blasphemy has died in mysterious circumstances in a jail in the Pakistani port city of Karachi.

Qamar David was lodged in Karachi's central jail after being convicted under the controversial blasphemy law. He died yesterday, prison officials said.

The officials contended that David died of a heart attack but his family said this is unlikely to be true as he was a fit and healthy man.

D a v i d ' s l a w y e r Pe r v e z Chaudhry also told the media that his client had been receiving threats.

“My client was in perfect condition the last time I met him. I have spoken to the family and we don't believe he died a natural death. He had been receiv-

ing threats against his life,” Chaudhry told BBC. The lawyer said he had submitted an application in court about the threats.

David had mentioned that prison officials were involved in the threats, he claimed.

David's cousin Shahid Sagar said he visited him regularly in jail and he had never complained of any illness.

“He was certainly not in the kind of condition that would make him drop dead all of a sudden. I can't accept this report of him dying of a heart attack,” Sagar said.

Sindh Inspector General of Prisons Ghulam Qadir Thebo insisted that David died of a heart attack.

“There is no question about it - he died of natural causes,” he said.

Thebo said David was being

held in a Christians-only wing of the jail and there was no question of him being targeted by Muslim prisoners.

“Our investigations have not yielded any evidence of foul play,” Thebo said adding further inquiries could be conducted if demanded by David's family.

David, a resident of Lahore, worked as a supplier of cosmetics to shops in Karachi.

Pakistan's controversial blasphemy law, criticised by liberals and civil society groups, prescribes punishments up to death for blasphemy.

However, public expressions of opposition to the law have become rare after two leaders of the ruling PPP – Punjab Governor Salmaan Taseer and Minority Affairs Minister Shahbaz Bhatti, a Christian -- were assassinated for challenging the statute.

BOSTON, MARCH 16

The US Justice Department has sued the State of California for “violating” the right of a Sikh prisoner to practise his religion and punishing him for keeping a beard.

The lawsuit was filed yesterday against the State of California, Governor Jerry Brown and the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Sukhjinder Basra is being kept at the California Men's Colony in San Luis Obispo for a drug offence. Earlier, a lawsuit had been filed on behalf of Basra, who was subjected to punishment for maintaining an “unshorn beard in accordance with the dictates of his religion”.

By requiring Basra to cut his beard, California “compels him to violate his religious beliefs in contravention of the Religious Land Use and Institutionalised

Persons Act (RLUIPA),” the Justice Department said.

The Justice Department lawsuit follows an investigation conducted by it, which “revealed that California's inmate grooming policy substantially burdens the rights of an inmate to practise his Sikh faith,” it said.

By filing the complaint, the department seeks to resolve its investigation and participate in the lawsuit filed on behalf of Basra, it said “The freedom to practice one's faith in peace is among our most cherished rights.

RLUIPA has proven to be a powerful tool in combating religious discrimination and ensuring religious freedom,” Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division Thomas Perez said.

Perez said the Justice Department is committed to vigorously enforcing RLUIPA to ensure that

religious liberty for all remains protected.

“The rights guaranteed by the Constitution extend to all people in the United States. By protecting those rights – even for those incarcerated – we strengthen those rights for all,” US Attorney for the Central District of California Andre Birotte said.

RLUIPA, which protects the religious freedom of persons confined to institutions such as prisons, mental health facilities and state-run nursing homes, was signed into law in September 2000.

The law also addresses religious discrimination in land use, and was passed in response to concerns that places of worship, particularly those of religious and ethnic minorities, were frequently subjected to discrimination in zoning matters.

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China should learn from India about democracy: Dalai Lama PTI KUALA LUMPUR, MARCH 16

Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama has said that China needs to learn from India about democracy which brings in harmony among people of different languages and ethnic backgrounds.

“In India, because of the rule of law, there is harmony in society, which has different languages and scripts Democracy in this country is very deeply rooted not because of the country's poor conditions, but because of transparency,” the Dalai Lama told Thailand's leading English daily Nation in an interview.

Noting that military occupa-

tion would not solve problems, the spiritual leader said "In China, there are state secrets.

People in China should learn from India's experience.”

He stressed that the world trend was the rule of law, transparency, fairness, honesty and respect for human values.

Dalai, who is based in Dharamsala, said China was going counter to the trends and needed to learn from India about democracy among people of different languages and ethnic backgrounds.

“I laughed when I heard the Chinese government had called me a splittist. I take pity with the Chinese hard-liners. They are harmful to their future,” he

Democracy in this country is very deeply rooted not because of the country's poor conditions, but because of transparency. told the paper in Dharamshala.

He said he was confident that he would live up to the age of 113, visit Beijing, witness a free Tibet and pass on his political power to an elected leader.

The Dalai Lama said he planned to retire later this year and devolve political power to an elected leader.

He said though he expected his plans of retirement and power devolution to be supported by his ministers at an upcoming parliamentary meet, he would try to convince them of his views if they disagreed with him.

“Some formalities must change,” the Dalai Lama said.

He noted that he had told Tibetans that education was important and that they should adopt peaceful means to achieve Tibet's autonomy.

“My position is clear: autonomy. The international community supports us because we use peaceful means to call for our country's autonomy,” the paper quoted him as saying.

He said he hoped to see a free Tibet while he was alive.

Some 20 or 30 years from now, he said he would concentrate on his spiritual, not political, role, confident that he was fit enough to live through his 113 years.

"Forty years ago there, I was predicted to live to 113.”

One Tibetan writing dating back 100 years describes a person in today's world who will live through 113 years. That person is thought to be me because I share his qualities. In my dreams, I am 113 years old. I'm quite sure of my age. You can extend your life.

I'll live long enough to see a free Tibet in my lifetime. If I'm still alive then, I'll choose the next Dalai Lama on my own. All my political power will be with an elected leader.

I'll concentrate on my spiritual duty. We can meet for an interview in Beijing then. Then, you need to prepare some oxygen and go to Tibet,” he told the interviewer.

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Toyota-Kirloskar ups capacity by 40 per cent this year AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

Toyota Kirloskar Motor on Wednesday said it is ramping up its production capacity to 2,10,000 units per year from the current 1,50,000 units in the wake of strong demand for its vehicles like the Etios sedan

launched late last year.

"The demand for the Innova and Fortuner has persistently grown in the recent months and consequently the waiting period. The huge demand for the Etios has further provided

Easing oil prices boost Sensex PTI MUMBAI, MARCH 16

The BSE Sensex gained over 191 points today to close at 18,358.69 on hopes of strong fourth quarter earnings following reports of high advance tax payments by corporate, coupled with easing oil prices and firm global cues.

Brisk buying in heavyweights like ICICI Bank, SBI, TCS, RIL, L&T, Bharti Airtel and Tata Motors pushed up the Sensex.

The broad-based National Stock Exchange index Nifty also rose by 61.50 points to 5,511.15 as investors focused on attractive valuations in frontline stocks.

Marketmen said that Q4, 2010-11 advance tax payments could be among the highest in a couple years, indicating strong economic recovery.

momentum to expand our production capacity," Managing Director Hiroshi Nakagawa said.

The annual production capacity at Toyota Kirloskar's first plant will be increased to

Aban Offshor, 600, 609.45, 595, 602.15 Abb Ltd., 744.5, 758.8, 732, 741.2 Abg Shipyard, 346.95, 356.2, 343, 351.2 Acc Limited, 1010, 1035, 1007.5, 1022.1 Adani Enterp, 598.5, 606.95, 598.5, 600.05 Aditya Birla, 760, 776.05, 760, 769.2 Allahabad Ba, 203, 205.75, 201.9, 202.7 Alstom Proje, 524, 544, 515.6, 530.9 Ambuja Cemen, 124.6, 131, 124.6, 130 Andhra Bank, 133.5, 137.9, 132.9, 137.25 Ashok Leylan, 53, 54.75, 53, 53.6 Asian Paints, 2587.95, 2587.95, 2535.7, 2553.2 Axis Bank Li, 1290, 1325, 1290, 1318.6 Bajaj Hindus, 68.5, 69.45, 67.75, 68.45 Bank Of Baro, 902, 917.5, 902, 911.55 Bank Of Indi, 468.9, 469.9, 461.35, 464.5 Beml Limited, 687.95, 687.95, 671.85, 675.4 Bharat Elect, 1673, 1673, 1650, 1659.6 Bharat Forge, 317.1, 330.7, 316.2, 329.2 Bharat Petro, 580, 590, 573.3, 576.55 Bharti Airte, 315.05, 322.3, 315.05, 320.45 Bhel, 1932.3, 1942, 1917.55, 1923.45 Bhushan Stee, 439.9, 453.6, 439.9, 447.6 Biocon Limit, 315.75, 322.9, 314.15, 321.35 Bombay Dyein, 352.25, 363.4, 352.25, 359.75

90,000 units from 80,000 units, while the capacity at the second plant, where the Etios is currently manufactured, will go up to 1,20,000 units from the current 70,000 units, the company said.

Bosch Limite, 6069.95, 6070, 5990, 6003.9 Brigade Ente, 93.7, 94.5, 91.55, 91.95 Cairn India, 341.25, 343.8, 339.25, 341.4 Canara Bank, 614.05, 642.5, 614.05, 638.85 Central Bank, 160.85, 174.45, 160.5, 171.2 Century Text, 312.5, 320, 312.1, 317.35 Cesc Ltd, 306.05, 308.4, 301.75, 304.15 Chambal Fert, 70.5, 71.15, 70, 70.25 Chennai Petr, 203.5, 207.5, 203, 203.95 Cipla Ltd, 298.5, 303.45, 295.3, 296 Colgate Palm, 846.05, 855.1, 841.05, 849.95 Container Co, 1207.95, 1224, 1200, 1218.6 Crompton Gre, 262.25, 265.7, 257.5, 264.95 Cummins Indi, 670.95, 670.95, 650.15, 652.7 Dabur India, 96.5, 98.95, 95.1, 98.1 Deccan Chron, 68.4, 71.4, 68.3, 69.35 Dish Tv Indi, 62, 63.6, 61.7, 62.25 Divi’s Labor, 612.5, 623.7, 609.6, 619.9 Dlf Limited, 224, 228.4, 223.45, 226.45 Dr. reddy’s, 1560.95, 1586.2, 1552, 1570.6 Edelweiss Ca, 36, 37, 35.85, 36.4 Educomp Solu, 409.95, 417, 408.75, 411.5 Eih Limited, 77.1, 82.05, 76.8, 81.85 Engineers In, 297.1, 303.55, 297.1, 301.55 Essar Oil Lt, 121, 124.7, 121, 122.65

2G case: CBI grills Vahanvati PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

The probe into the 2G scam led CBI to the doors of country's top law officer Attorney General G E Vahanvati and RBI Governor D Subbarao whose statements were recorded by the agency in connection with the multi-crore spectrum allocation.

During the examination Vahanvati was asked about his legal opinion given to the Telecom Ministry when the spec-

Essar Shippi, 83.4, 87.6, 83.4, 87.6 Exide Indust, 132.95, 138.4, 132, 137.2 Federal Bank, 361.05, 370.65, 361.05, 367.95 Financial Te, 772.5, 783.8, 772.5, 776.85 Gail (india), 458.1, 462, 454.05, 456.75 Gammon India, 112, 114, 108.7, 112 Glaxosmithkl, 2098, 2098, 2035.1, 2045.25 Glenmark Pha, 270, 278.9, 270, 277.1 Gmr Infrastr, 38.1, 38.9, 38, 38.45 Godrej Indus, 167.4, 168.9, 167, 167.35 Grasim Indus, 2381.5, 2448, 2381.5, 2436.2 Great Offsho, 232, 236.9, 228.65, 235.25 Gtl Infra.Lt, 37.1, 37.15, 36.6, 36.75 Gujarat Mine, 124.1, 132.3, 124.1, 130.4 Gujarat N R, 49, 50.6, 48.2, 49.4 Gujarat Stat, 99.85, 100.45, 98.25, 98.5 Gvk Pow. & I, 24.65, 25.55, 24.65, 25.4 Hcl Technolo, 456, 465, 456, 464.2 Hdfc Bank Lt, 2196, 2205, 2178.6, 2183.75 Hdfc Ltd, 666.2, 673.4, 658.6, 659.85 Hero Honda M, 1517, 1525, 1508, 1516.4 Hindalco in, 205.05, 207, 202.5, 203.15 Hindustan Co, 34.7, 35.3, 34.6, 34.85 Hindustan Ma, 59.55, 60.35, 59.1, 59.45 Hindustan Pe, 339, 347.45, 335.4, 337.8

trum process begun, agency sources said.

However, Vahanvati told reporters that CBI approached him only for some clarifications and he was not questioned.

He said that DoT had earlier sent him a press release and had sought his opinion on it.

He had sent back the release to the DoT after making some notings on it, the AG said.

But the notings on the release had been tinkered with and the CBI wanted to know

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about it from me, he said.

Vahanvati's statement to CBI was taken on the legal opinion relating to a press release issued by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) on the allocation of 2G spectrum on a first come-first-serve basis.

In the statement, the Attorney General is understood to have told the CBI that two paragraphs of the press release had been deleted to suit the needs of some people following which the CBI carried out

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forensic examination of the handwriting in the original press release by experts.

The sources said the experts had claimed to have found that the document was forged and some words had been included separately.

Janata Party leader Subramanian Swamy had written to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging him to withdraw Vahanvati from spectrum hearings as he had become a party to the decision taken by Raja.

Power Grid C, 98.05, 99, 98, 98.6 Praj Industr, 71, 72.5, 70.7, 72.1 Punj Lloyd L, 63.5, 63.8, 62.5, 62.95 Punjab Natio, 1085, 1100, 1082.2, 1096.75 Rajesh Expor, 118, 120.7, 117.15, 118.55 Ranbaxy Labs, 462, 471.9, 462, 469.85 Rashtriya Ch, 77.4, 78.65, 76.75, 77.65 Reliance Cap, 570.2, 585.8, 570.2, 575.5 Reliance Com, 101.9, 104.9, 101.6, 103 Reliance Ene, 1075, 1079.9, 1053, 1078.99 Reliance Ind, 634.15, 655.7, 634.15, 643 Reliance Ind, 1045, 1055, 1038.1, 1047.1 Reliance Pow, 123.4, 126.7, 123.35, 125.2 Rolta India, 140.5, 140.5, 136.15, 137.65 Satyam Compu, 67.8, 68.95, 67.2, 67.45 Sesa Goa Ltd, 262.9, 265.35, 262.25, 263.4 Shipping Cor, 106.8, 110.3, 106.8, 108.4 Siemens Ltd, 864.3, 874.8, 864.25, 871.45 Sintex Indus, 148, 149, 147, 148.15 Sobha Develo, 257, 264.9, 257, 262.55 State Bank O, 2576.25, 2658.6, 2576.25, 2643.95 Steel Author, 156, 157.9, 155.9, 157.1 Sterlite Ind, 159.1, 161.6, 158.8, 159.6 Sun Pharmace, 426.05, 441.9, 426.05, 440.1 Sun Tv Netwo, 428.95, 440.15, 428.95, 438.8 Suzlon Energ, 46.5, 47.5, 46.05, 46.25

Tata Communi, 210, 213.5, 208.7, 210.75 Tata Consult, 1092, 1123.45, 1091.15, 1114.85 Tata Motors, 1152, 1174.4, 1146.9, 1166.5 Tata Power C, 1220, 1237.1, 1220, 1226.85 Tata Steel L, 596.5, 607.5, 596.5, 599.55 Tata Teleser, 14.9, 15.15, 14.85, 15 Tech Mahindr, 742.05, 751, 735.15, 739.1 The Ge Shpg., 260, 262.4, 256.3, 258.55 The Phoenix, 171, 173.95, 171, 172.95 Thermax Ltd, 589.95, 590, 576.15, 580.5 Titan Indust, 3475.15, 3574.9, 3475.15, 3541.4 Torrent Powe, 227, 230.8, 226, 230.2 Triveni Engg, 98.9, 98.9, 96.35, 97 Tv18 India L, 74.9, 75.8, 73, 75 Uco Bank, 98.5, 101.6, 98.4, 100.65 Ultratech Ce, 1014.95, 1032, 1014.95, 1027.15 Union Bank O, 333.7, 342.8, 330.5, 339.95 Unitech Ltd, 37.25, 38.8, 37, 38.35 United Phosp, 129.65, 131.8, 128.1, 131.35 Videocon Ind, 186.1, 189.1, 183.6, 184.85 Vijaya Bank, 72.05, 74.25, 72, 73.35 Voltas Ltd, 153, 160, 152.15, 158.95 Wipro Ltd, 445, 449, 441.3, 445.4 Yes Bank Lim, 260, 280.45, 260, 279.55 Zee Entertai, 121.05, 121.05, 118.4, 120

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SCW Zaino football Al Ansar prove superiority HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MARCH 16

S W Zaino, Velim will cross swords with Dicarpale Sports Club in the inaugural match of All-Goa inter-village football tournament organised

by Sports and Welfare Club o f Z a i n o o n M a rc h 2 0 a t Zaino ground, Velim at 4.45 p.m.

United Club of Nerul, Goa Velha Sports Club, Pax of Nagoa, Parish Youth, Nuvem,

Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, Curtorim Gymkhana, Betalbatim Sporting Club, Sao Miguel de Taleigao, St Rock’s Youth Club, Majorda, St Jose de Areal Sports Club, Navelim V illagers Union, Chicalim Youth Club, Cuncolim Union and CRC, Chinchinim are the other teams vying for the title.

The winners and runners up will take home Rs 40,000 and Rs 30,000 respectively.

AGENCIES BEIRUT, MARCH 16

Al Ansar hauled themselves back into Group A of AFC Cup with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Dempo Sports Club at the Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

After losing their opening match 3-0 against Nasaf, Al Ansar knew they had to collect three points to stay on course to progress from the group, and the hosts did that in style.

Goals from Edson Luis Nascimento and Ali Nassereddine ensured a comfortable evening for Al Ansar against a surprisingly subdued Dempo.

Dempo coach Armando Colaco chose to start with just one man up front, Nigerian striker Ranti Martins. The strategy was clearly to pack the midfield and focus on stopping their opponents from moving forward. But that came to nothing as Al Ansar’s midfielders easily managed to find a way past the fiveman Dempo defence.

Al Ansar had a first look at the Dempo goal inside five minutes when Nassereddine picked up a ball from the right flank and hit a snap shot that struck the crossbar and rebound back into play.

Nassereddine was a constant thorn in the Dempo side and he was again in the thick of action in the 14th minute. This time he attempted an acrobatic shot that sailed dangerously close to the goal.

Nassereddine was then left to curse his luck in the 21st minute when his strike beat goalkeeper Subhashish Roy Chowdhury but hit the outside

of the post.

Al Nasar’s complete domination though did not go in vain as the hosts drew first blood in the 32nd minute. Mohamad Atwi worked his way down the left and essayed a ball to Edson inside the Dempo goalmouth.

Edson controlled the ball nicely and scored with relative ease.

Once Al Ansar had their noses in front, there was no looking back.

The hosts started the secondhalf confidently and the second goal came from Nassereddine in the 63rd minute.

It was entirely down to Nassereddine’s brilliance as he left at least three defenders gasping for breath with his pace before finding the top corner of the net.

Dempo did not have much to show throughout the match.

Their best chance had come early in the first half when Clifford Miranda’s free-kick hit the post.

Martins and Brazilian Beto unleashed a couple of longrange shots which Al Ansar goalke e p e r H a s s a n M o g h n ie h managed to tip over.

AGENCIES BEIRUT, MARCH 16

it would be difficult to find a way to qualify from the group if their defenders do not step up.

“We conceded a soft goal and that killed our chances. In the second session we moved on top in search of the equaliser and that provided Al Ansar with another opening,” said Colaco.

“The cold weather was another factor that went against us. We are not used to such conditions and we took time to settle down. It is never easy playing here.”

“There were positives to take from this game. We were not outplayed and looking at the way Al Ansar play I am sure that we can beat them in the return clash. We must be careful, though, not to drop more points.

Substitute Joaquim Abranches also made a couple of runs late in the match but lacked a clinical final touch.

“The advantage for us is that we play two matches at home in the second phase. It’s a huge advantage for us as we feel confident that we can get the result we want when playing at home.”

“The result may have pegged us back but we know we can find a way to qualify from this group.”

Nasaf lead Group A with six points from two games while Dempo and Al Ansar both have three points each to their name.

Dempo a subdued lot, says Jamal

Al Ansar coach Jamal Taha was pleased to see his side back to winning ways but was disappointed with the number of chances they frittered away in their clash against Dempo Sports Club at the Sports City Stadium on Tuesday.

Goals from Edson Luis Nascimento and Ali Nassereddine ensured a comfortable evening for Al Ansar against a surprisingly subdued Dempo.

“It was a nice win. After the opening loss against Nasaf it was important for us to win this game,” Taha said after his side got off the mark in Group A. Al Ansar dominated from start to finish but according to their coach, it did not reflect in the scoreline.“We created so many chances throughout the match.

We m i s s e d f a r t o o m a n y chances. This cannot continue and we must find a way to kill off the chances that we create,” added Taha.

Despite winning comfortably, Taha conceded the visitors put up a good fight. “Dempo played a good game. They were compact at the start but we knew we had a chance once we stretch their defence,” he said.

Dempo coach Armando Colaco was left to rue his team’s defensive frailties and admitted

East Bengal trounced AGENCIES JAKARTA, MARCH 16

Federation Cup Champions, East Bengal suffered a 4-1 drubbing at the hands of Indonesian club, Persipura Jayapura in a Group H encounter at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium, Senayan on Wednesday.

The Kolkata giants failed to match up to their opponents and found themselves chasing throughout the match.

The Black Pearls opened the scoring in the 16th minute through Titus John Londouw Bonai, while they made no mistake to extend their lead with Boas Theofilus Erwin Salossa finding the back of the net three minutes later.

To l g a y O z b e y d i d g i v e some hopes to the red-andgold pulling one back in the 22nd minute, but their fightback received a serious blow after the break as Persipura notched up the third goal in the 62nd minute through Stevie Glory Melianus Bonsapia.

Substitute Lukas Mandowen put the final nail in the East Bengal’s coffin in injury time.

GFA First Division: Salcete FC v. Corps of Signals, Nehru Stadium, Fatorda; St Rock's SC v. Raia SC, Assolna ground. Kick off 4 p.m.

Novino Gold Cup soccer: PVC Association, Parra v. FC of Siolim, Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, 4.30 p.m.

All-India Wilred Leisure volleyball: ONGC v. IOB; BPCL v.

KSEB, St Alex Church court, Curtorim, 7.30 p.m.

All-Goa cricket, St Mathias Panchayat ground, Divar, 7.30 p.m.

John Abraham alongwith GFA’s Savio Messias, Lavinio Rebello, Elvis Gomes.

Photo: Aldrid Da Costa

Elvis, Lavinio, Savio seek John Abraham’s help for football promo in Goa HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, MARCH 16

Ever since starring in the Goal movie, Bollywood screen idol John Abraham has been widely acclaimed as the ambassador of Indian football. Whether it was opening the I-League in 2007 or promoting last year’s South African World Cup, but this time Goan football could be the next proud beneficiaries of the John Abraham brand. John was at the Duler Stadium, Mapusa on Wednesday filming for a face cream commercial.

John took a moment out from his busy shooting schedule to interact with the former GFA general secretary Savio Messias as well as GFA vicepresidents, Lavino Rebello and Elvis Gomes. Walking over with his intimidating broad muscular shoulders, looking like a heavy weight boxer making his way into a ring for a title fight, he gave his trade mark cheeky grin and proclaimed he would do what ever takes to give football

a boost in the country.

John was asked by Savio on his future plans in promoting football. He replied that he would not be getting involved with the proposed Baichung Bhutia academy after all.

“Baichung is a great guy, but he has now got a Dubai based investor to help fund the project, so I have pulled out,” remarked John.

GFA senior vice-president Elvis Gomes asked if there was any chance of doing something for Goan football. John's answer was favorable. He asked his publicist to swap contacts with hard working Lavinio who was instrumental in bringing the shooting to Mapusa in the first place.

John said that Indian football is on the right track after the IMG/Reliance deal with the AIFF and he felt an IPL style football revolution is on its way and he would love to be involved in a big way. John also explained how he would be following next month's I-League Second

Division with great interest.

Early in the day, John was nearly upstaged by the GFA’S very own Rajnikanth. Groundsman Krishna had spotted a very poisonous snake near the ground and dashed over to charm the snake into a sack.

In true hero like fashion he explained he would set the animal back into the wild. “It’s okay, I am not going to hurt it,” explained Krishna.

But the day belonged to John and this was evident by the large crowd which had gathered outside to mob him as he made a quick exit alongwith his bodyguards for his vehicle.

After Dino Morea's promotion of the Goa Professional League, is there going to be another Bollywood hero getting involved with Goan football? We will just have to wait and see.

Elvis, Lavinio, Savio must be congratulated for having made time to be with Abraham for promoting Goan football despite their busy schedule.

Goa U-13 a talented lot: Remy

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 16

Former National footballer Remy Colaco has been appointed as the coach of the Goa U-13 boys football team for the AIFF U-13 football festival which will be held in Tamil Nadu from March 20. After training the youngsters at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda for 21 days the former Salgaocar striker is confident of his boys putting up a good show.

“The team is very talented and there are many boys who have those skills which could give us maximum points. Winning the points is important as it will add up in the account of the team and the team which collects the highest points will be the winners. I am very happy with the preparations and hopeful that we will come back with honours,” stated Remy, who is employed in the SAG as a coach.

Promising teenagers like striker Dylan Lourenco, Mark D’Cruz and lanky goalkeeper and skipper Sam Noronha are a few gifted teenagers who can make a difference for the team disclosed Remy who is a ‘C’ license coach and had previously coached the Goa U-17 girls football team.

The squad: Sam Noronha (Loyola, Margao), Clarence Furtado (Manovikas, Margao), Fernando Araujo (Regina Mundi, Chicalim), Shawn Noronha (Savior of the World, Loutolim), Veegan Ferrao (Maria Bambina), Aaron Vaz (Loyola, Margao), Stephen Alvares (OL of Snows, Raia), Mceugene Fernandes (Mae Dos Pobres, Nuvem), Mark D’Cruz (St Britto’s, Mapusa), Jovan Dias (St Xavier’s, Curtorim), Aaron Rodrigues (Regina Mundi, Chicalim), Shyan Rodrigues (St Mary’s, Ponda), Audrich Barretto (Perpetual, Navelim), Carlton Rebello (Loyola, Margao), Cahlil Gomes (Manovikas), Dylan Lourenco (Infant Jesus, Colva), Anthony Mam Fernandes (manager).

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Sangolda Lightning up HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 16

ONGC go for a smash as DLW Banaras put up a double block at 3rd all-India volleyball organised by Wilred Leisure SC at St Alex court, Curtorim on Wednesday. ONGC won 25-22, 25-22, 25-22 in a thriller. In other matches, HSIIDC beat KSEB 18-25, 25-22, 25-22 and BPCL Kochi beat HSIIDC 25-23, 25-18, 25-22.

Sangolda Lightning defeated Maina Curtorim 2-0 to move into the quarter-finals of Novino Gold Cup inter-village football at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim on Wednesday.

Sangolda took an early lead in the very first minute through Joseph D'Costa.

Sangolda doubled the lead through Mandora Dessai in the 45th minute.

Nevilla emerges top scorer throughout the tournament.

After doing the State proud and showing that the legacy left

by Yolanda D'Sousa's senior team still lives on, is it time for the stakeholders to do more to promote women football in the State?

Swetlena Falcao, Ansiva Vaz, Nevilla Colaco and Velanie Fernandes at Dabolim Airport, Vasco on Wednesday.

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, MARCH 16

Four Goan girls who were part of the victorious India team who retained the AFC U-14 girls football festival title (South, West and Central Asia) for the third consecutive year arrived from Sri Lanka on Wednesday at Dabolim airport, Vasco.

This is the second year running that this quartet made up namely of Swetlena Falcao (Taleigao), Ansiva Vaz (Margao), Nevilla Colaco (Margao) and Velanie Fernandes (Ponda) has been part of the successful India girl's team.

One year older and wiser, Nevilla Colaco was the highest scorer of the tournament with 12 goals.

On the final day of the football fest, India I and India II won all their respective matches. India

I started the day with a goalless draw with hosts Sri Lanka I, while they defeated Iran I by a solitary goal.

The India II team dominated and started the day thrashing Palestine II 9-0, before going on to defeat Bhutan II 8-0 in the second match. There was still time to drub Palestine II 6-0 before defeating Jordan II 3-0 in their final match.

Coming to the end of the tournament, both teams combined to form one team India and proved to be a formidable force as they hammered Jordan and Palestine with an identical scoreline of 10-0, while Iran also suffered a 2-0 loss at the hands of the impressive Indian girls.

The Indian team received a total of 20 Green Cards for sporting behaviour and fair play

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England in must-win match to avert exit PTI CHENNAI, MARCH 16

Andre Russel watches captain Darren Sammy bowl during a training session at The M A Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday.

Their morale low after a shock loss to Bangladesh, an injuryhit England take on the West Indies in a crucial group B match here tomorrow requiring an outright win to keep their World Cup hopes alive.

England have endured a roller-coaster World Cup so far having won two games, including the humdinger against South Africa, holding India to a tie but their loss to minnows Ireland and Bangladesh have made this one a must-win bout even to be able to think of quarterfinal qualification.

Presently they are in the fifth position with just five points.

With four teams competing for the three quarterfinal places from the group after South Africa booked their

berth with a clinical win over last three games after the loss the Ireland yesterday, even a to South Africa, but they have win will not suffice for England not yet been fully tested in the and they have to await the re- ties having played against lowlysults of the match between ranked opponents.

India and West Indies and then They have their last big match p r a y S o u t h A f r i c a d e f e a t against India here on Sunday.

Bangladesh.

Inconsistency has been the India, with seven points, are hallmark of England's campaign in the second so far as is eviplace while the dent from their TODAY’S West Indies and bouncy journey MATCH Bangladesh have and their woes six points have only comWest Indies apiece. pounded with But English doubts over the v. England cricketers are infitness of 2.30 p.m. sisting that the Strauss and key team always brings out the best strike bowler Graeme Swann, in crunch games and can still who kept away from practice win the World Cup. yesterday after recovering from Coming into the tournament a stomach bug. as underdogs, the West Indies, Batsman Jonathan Trott, howled by Darren Sammy, have a ever, has expressed hope that slight edge having won all their they will be fit for the vital match

tomorrow. Any setback on that front will badly hit the English as the side has already suffered two pull outs (hernia-hit Kevin Pieterson and Stuart Broad) midway.

Though the English players, including Strauss, have been discounting fatigue of a long season as a reason for their inconsistency so far, but it does seem to have impacted them.

The current World Twenty20 champions' hopes to lift the elusive ODI World Cup suffered a severe a jolt when they lost to Bangladesh in a closely-fought encounter in Chittagong.

The humiliating defeat came after England showed remarkable resilience to bounce back from the jaws of defeat against South Africa in a thrilling match here, which also raised ques-

Fast bowler Shahzad became the latest player, after Strauss and off-spinner Graeme Swann, to be down with stomach bug.

The captain and team's lead tweaker Swann both missed yesterday's training session due to illness while strike bowler James Anderson received treatment for a shoulder niggle.

"I am feeling well now. Obviously, laid low the night before

whether that is going to affect Ajmal chances of being selected for tomorrow. It has happened to a lot of experienced guys going down in this World Cup. "We try and take all the precautions that we can do. But these things are likely to strike at some stage. You should be prepared to ride them and hopefully make sure guys get better quick enough to be able to play," he added.

Ajmal Shahzad doubtful for today’s clash PTI CHENNAI, MARCH 16

England's preparation ahead of their must-win game against West Indies suffered a setback when key members of the squad including pacer Ajmal Shahzad were laid low with a stomach bug, but skipper Andrew Strauss today exuded confidence that his men would recover in time for the all important clash tomorrow.

and yesterday morning to some extent. But I feel fine now.

Graeme Swann is also recovering well. He should be practising today. I don't know whether he is quite as fine as I am. We are confident that Swann will be fine for tomorrow's clash. Shahzad has been struck as well. He probably won't practice today," Strauss told reporters here.

"We are not sure at this stage

Umpire Asoka axed from crucial games AGENCIES MUMBAI, MARCH 16

Under-fire Sri Lankan umpire Asoka de Silva, who gave batsman Gary Wilson out lbw in Ireland's loss to the West Indies in Mohali, has been dropped from the panel officiating some key World Cup matches.

Asoka's on-field decisions have come under the scanner during the World Cup, the most criticised being the decision to give Wilson out lbw even after reviewing the decision twice last Friday.

Among 18 umpires officiating in the World Cup, de Silva's success percentage in reviewed decisions is less than 50 per cent and hence he was removed for officiating in a couple of key group games that he was originally marked for.

Originally marked to be one of the on-field umpires for the England-West Indies match on Thursday and third umpire for the India-West Indies game, de Silva will no more officiate the

crucial ties.

Instead, he will be the fourth umpire in the Ireland vs Netherlands match on Friday, and will stand as an on-field umpire for the ZimbabweKenya game on Sunday, according to the ICC's revised schedule.

All the four teams involved in these matches are already out of the World Cup, which makes both the games inconsequential.

ICC general manager, Dave Richardson said ICC did not want their best umpires to officiate in matches of lesser importance and it was part of a last phase re-jig.

"It was part of the re-organising for the last part of the group stage, to ensure the inform umpires are on the field and in the third umpire's room for these crucial matches," Richardson was quoted as saying by Espncricinfo.

Australia's Bruce Oxenford, who was originally marked as the fourth umpire, will officiate in place of de Silva in the England vs West Indies match, while Taufel will be the third umpire.

Inter, United march into quarters Man United 2 Marseille 1 Munich 2 Inter Milan 3

Manchester United's Mexican forward Javier Hernandez celebrates scoring against Marseille at Old Trafford in Manchester, north-west England, on Tuesday.

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Champions League holders Inter Milan showed their class on Tuesday with a brilliant 3-2 win away at Bayern Munich in their Last 16 second leg match to go through on the away goals rule - it finished 3-3 on aggregate and ensure there is an Italian team in the quarter-finals.

Inter's victory against the side they beat in last season's final was also the first time since Ajax - managed at the time by Bayern handler Louis van Gaal - in the 1995/96 edition that a team had overturned a first leg home deficit to progress since the Champions League replaced the European Cup.

Golfer Jeev in Italian airport turban row AFP NEW DELHI, MARCH 16

The coach of Indian golf star Jeev Milkha Singh blasted Italian airport officials for insisting he remove his turban before boarding a flight, comparing it to being ordered to strip in public.

Amritinder Singh was about to fly from Milan to Sicily with the player for this week's European Tour event when he said he was forced to take off his turban for security reasons.

"It is a personal insult as I have travelled all over the world and even though security officials put their detectors around my turban, I have never had to remove it," said Amritinder in a statement.

"For me it is like being asked to strip in public. I also told them that they could look at my passport and see that I am a sportsperson and have never been humiliated like this but they refused to comply.

Inter - whose Serie A rivals AC Milan and AS Roma had been eliminated last week - were joined in the last eight by Manchester United, who weakened by injuries still proved too strong for French champions

Marseille winning 2-1 at home and on aggregate.

A double by Mexican Javier Hernandez was enough to give their manager Sir Alex Ferguson his 100th Champions League victory.

Inter's victory looked far from

assured when they were trailing 2-1 in the second-half but goals by the inestimable Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder and then a neatly taken goal two minutes from time by Goran Pandev sealed a remarkable victory.

Djokovic, Federer advance AFP INDIAN WELLS, MARCH 16

Bopanna-Qureshi stun Lee-Hesh, enter quarters

Novak Djokovic extended his match win streak to 16 and Roger Federer barely broke a sweat Tuesday as they powered AGENCIES INDIAN WELLS, MARCH 16 their way into the Indian Wells fourth round with straight-set Third seeds Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi were left to rue wins. missed opportunities as Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi Djokovic capped his 6-0, 6- out-witted them in straight sets to enter the doubles quarter1 demolition of Ernests Gulbis finals of the ATP BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. with back-to-back aces and Bopanna and Qureshi played a stronger service game to win 6Federer had an equally easy 3, 6-4 on Tuesday and set up an interesting clash against Serbs time ousting Juan Ignacio Chela Novak Djokovic and Viktor Troicki in the last-eight stage.

6-0, 6-2 in the WTA and ATP John Isner 7-5, 6-2, Czech Tomas Berdych beat Masters Series 1000 tournament.

Djokovic moves on to face his Serbian coun- Thomaz Bellucci of Brazil 6-3, 6-2, Swiss Stanislas tryman and doubles partner Victor Troicki who Wawrinka defeated Marin Cilic 7-5, 6-3 and Richard beat France's Michael Llodra 6-3, 6-3. Troicki and Gasquet surprised 10th seed Jurgen Melzer of GerDjokovic will play each other Wednesday in singles many 6-1, 6-3.

In the women’s section, two-time champ Kim then team up for their doubles match later in Clijsters pulled out in mid-match with shoulder the day.

Federer was on the court just four minutes problems, adding to the growing list of top-seed longer in the hot California desert sun than casualties among the women.

Defending champion Jelena Jankovic and reignDjokovic.

Chela handed Federer the first set with a pair ing French Open champ Francesca Schiavone of double faults on the final two points on centre were also bounced in the fourth round, leaving court. He finished with six double faults while just three of the top 10 seeds left in thetournaFederer won 80 percent of his first serve points. ment.

Top ranked Caroline Wozniacki did manage to Federer will play 18-year-old Ryan Harrison of the United States who held on to beat Canadian sneak through, but even she had her work cut out for her as the Dane lost the first set before wildcard Milos Raonic 7-6 (7/1), 4-6, 6-4.

In other men's matches Tuesday, former US Open rallying to beat Alisa Kleybanova of Russia 2-6, champion Andy Roddick defeated fellow American 6-3, 6-1 to reach the quarter-finals.

Inter coach Leonardo sank to the ground in delight as Pandev's shot hit the back of the net and the Brazilian sang the praises of his players, who looked to have lost their way when he replaced Rafael Benitez in late December.

Five-match ban for Ferguson AFP LONDON, MARCH 16

Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson has been banned for five matches following his tirade against referee Martin Atkinson, the Football Association announced Wednesday.

Ferguson landed in hot water with the FA after blasting Atkinson's performance in the Red Devils' 2-1 defeat against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge earlier this month.

Schalke fire coach Magath AFP BERLIN, MARCH 16

Champions League quarter-finalists Schalke 04 sacked coach Felix Magath on Wednesday in an acrimonious split following a crisis meeting of the German club's board.

"We made revisions and found things are not as we need them to be," said Schalke chairman Clemens Toennies.

Having won the Bundesliga title with both Wolfsburg and Bayern Munich, Magath has been dismissed as both coach and manager.

tions about the team's ability to tackle slow tracks where the ball does not come on to the bat.

This was clearly evident in their last match against South Africa here when Robin Peterson opened the attack for the Proteas and England were reduced to 3 for 15.

But, Broad and Anderson, who have otherwise had a hor-

rendous outing in the tournament, came to the rescue to bowl out South Africa in the low-scoring tie.

The West Indies have in their ranks three spinners including Sulieman Benn, who shares the second spot in the highest wicket-takers list with 12 scalps, and he could torment the English batsmen on the Chepauk wicket.

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India back at nets for big game AGENCIES CHENNAI, MARCH 16

After Tuesday’s unexplained no-show, the Indian team at least kept its commitment to a training session on Wednesday morning, but it was a session during which the number of support staff present overwhelmed the number of players in attendance.

Taking the term ‘optional training’ to heart, only seven members of the 15-strong squad put in an appearance – Sehwag and Gambhir were yet to join the team when the players drove down for practice – with the ubiquitous Gary Kirsten leading the strong contingent of coaching and other support staff.

A huge gathering that ringed the perimeter of the ground was disappointed that there was no Sachin or Dhoni, but the fans went away happy after being treated to a display of long ball-striking by some of the team’s biggest hitters – Yuvraj Singh, Suresh Raina and Yusuf Pathan.

That these strikes came in training, against bowlers not of international class and where failure to pull off them attracted no penalty, wouldn’t have been lost on the players themselves or on Kirsten, who kept an eagleeyed check on proceedings until right towards the end, when his overworked right shoulder subjected Yuvraj, the classy Virat Kohli and Raina to a throw down routine.

The bowling trio of R Ashwin, Piyush Chawla and Munaf Patel were the only others who left the hotel for the practice ground to shake off the rust and get the cobwebs away.

The players straightaway got down to business, all except Patel getting a hit. There were brief bowling stints for all three, after which Ashwin and Chawla retired to the pitches Yuvraj Singh plays a shot in the nets as Suresh Raina waits for his turn to bat during a train- on the periphery of the ground for more specialised and ing session at The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) grounds in Chennai on Wednesday. close attention from bowling coach Eric Simons.

Aussie openers crush Canada AFP BANGALORE, MARCH 16

Reigning champions Australia thrashed Canada by seven wickets in a World Cup Group A match on Wednesday but only after a teenager asked serious questions of their pace attack.

Shane Watson (94) and Brad Haddin (88) shared an Australian first-wicket World Cup record stand of 183 before the title-holders, already through to the quarter-finals, finished on 212 for three in reply to Canada's 211 all out.

Haddin, given a life on 37 when Canada captain Ashish Bagai fumbled a possible stumping chance, was caught by Bagai off 40-year-old off-spinner John Davison, playing his final match before international retirement.

In all he faced 84 balls with two sixes and 11 fours.

And 183 for one became 185 for two when Watson, who hit the tournament's biggest six at 104 metres during his innings, holed out off Harvir Baidwan.

Watson, reprieved on two when Rizwan Cheema failed to hold a swirling chance off paceman Baidwan, struck four sixes and nine fours in his 90-ball innings.

The openers' stand surpassed Australia's previous first-wicket World Cup best of 182 set by Rick McCosker and Alan Turner against Sri Lanka during the inaugural 1975 edition.

Skipper Ricky Ponting fell for just seven, miscuing a hook off fast bowler Henry Osinde to Davison.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting drops the ball as he attempts to run out Canadian batsman Henry Osinde in Bangalore on Wednesday.

Vettori, Mills to miss Lanka clash PTI MUMBAI, MARCH 16

Canada: H Patel c Johnson b Watson 54, J Davison c Haddin b Lee 14, Z Surkari b Tait 34, A Bagai c Haddin b Tait 39, J Hansra c Lee b Krejza 3, R Cheema b Lee 2, N Kumar c Tait b Johnson 7, K Whatham b Lee 18, H Baidwan c Ponting b Krejza 17, B Rao b Lee 5, H Osinde not out 2.

Extras: 16. Total: 211. Fall of wickets: 1-41, 2-82, 3-150, 4-157, 5-157, 6-161, 7-169, 8-195, 9-204, 10-211. Bowling: Tait 8-1-34-2; Lee 8.4-0-46-4; Johnson 10-0-43-1; Watson 6-0-22-1; Krejza 10-0-44-2; Smith 3-0-18-0.

Australia: S Watson c Osinde b Baidwan 94, B Haddin c Bagai b Watson 88, R Ponting c Davison b Osinde 7, M Clarke not out 16, C White not out 4. Extras: 3. Total: 212 for 3. Fall of wickets: 1-183, 2-185, 3-207.

Bowling: Osinde 9.5-0-53-1; Baidwan 10-1-41-1; Rao 7-0-46-0; Cheema 3-0-23-0; Davison 4-0-29-1; Patel 1-0-19-0.

Man-of-the-match: S Watson.

Injured New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori and speedster Kyle Mills are all set to miss their team's final World Cup Group A fixture against Sri Lanka here on Friday in order to be fit for the quarterfinals, said vice-captain Ross Taylor today.

"We are looking at having Kyle Mills and Daniel Vettori fit for the quarterfinals. Their injuries have come along fine but they

probably are not ready for this match," said stand-in-skipper Taylor.

Taylor, who roared his way back into form against Pakistan with a blistering unbeaten 131 and then followed it up with a breezy 44-ball 74 that included 5 sixes and 6 fours at the Wankhede Stadium, which is also the venue for the tie against 1996 World Cup champions Sri Lanka, will lead the side in Vettori's absence.

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The Power of One

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Kudos to Gurudatta Bhakta, honorary secretary of the All Goa Distillers and Bottlers Association for initiating a Pilot Project on an individual level, when no support came from other quarters, to distill and bottle ‘Feni’ according to GI standards. Herald details…

BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES e are just six days away from March 23rd; on this day in 2009, Goa received the certificate for Geographical Indication for ‘Feni’. A historic moment for Goa as this happened to be the very first GIP for Goa alongside ‘Feni’ being the first alcoholic beverage in the country to receive GI status and the very journey in acquiring this status entailed long cumbersome procedures and hurdles.

The maximum benefit from the GI certification was supposed to be reaped by the small time ‘bhaticars’. Besides protecting the rights of the entire ‘Feni’ Industry in the state, the GI certification was supposed to initiate a comprehensive makeover for the liquor whereby after extensive research, study and testing, a standard process would be arrived at in infusing something new and fine-tuning the systems to boost production further but without compromising on methods and mechanisms.

The All Goa Feni Distillers and Bottlers Association even put forth formal proposals to the Excise Department for reclassification of ‘Feni’ from Country Liquor status to Indian Made Liquor so that we could open up the market for ‘Feni’ all over the country.

Yet, after two years, we have nothing to speak of in terms of taking ‘Feni’ forward. And the real casualties have been the small time distillers. Or perhaps, we do have a great archetype to cite. All along, there was one man who constantly said, “If you really want to know the true story of the ‘Feni’ industry, travel around and check out the plights of the smalltime ‘bhaticars’!” Yes, Mr Gurudatta Bhakta, honorary secretary of the All Goa Feni Distillers and Bottlers Association was one person who constantly spoke on behalf of the impoverished ‘Feni’ distillers. He even compelled me to drive from the north to the south of Goa to discover that these impoverished souls are suffering beyond description, to keep this industry alive.

Discussions and deliberations galore only kept the stakeholders going around in a vicious circle as to where to initiate quality control. Some suggested that they start at the bottling level which in turn would discourage the scrupulous bottlers. Others suggested reaching out and educating the distillers. Still others suggested the implementation of a pilot project which could then be used as a model for others to learn from.

While nothing really happened from the government’s end, this gentleman, Bhakta took the initiative in improving the quality of his product right from the grass root level in his very distillery. He even invited Mr N B Singh from ICAR to inspect his distillery and check out the fermentation technology; the suggestion was to standardise the fermentation from aerobic to anaerobic as this method enabled better quality and yield of the product. According to Bhakta, “Mr Singh was impressed and he even tried this technology with the scientists.”

On his part, Bhakta has been in constant touch with Mr V K Jha Secretary – Panchayat/Science and Technology and Mr Michael D’ Souza, Director – Department of Science, Technology and Environment and has sent formal letters dated August 9, 2010 and December 21, 2010 to both heads respectively, requesting for constituting a formal Inspection Body with members from various departments like ICAR, Agriculture, Tourism, FDA, Excise etc to analyze and assess his project. Bhakta says, “I am open to their suggestions and comments and willing to meet all further requirements, if any, in meeting their set parameters conforming to GI standards. I wish this to be like a pilot project whereby if this succeeds all others can be educated into following suit.”

He expounds further, “Then on, whoever conforms to the set GI standards should be allowed to incorporate the words, ‘GI No 120, Certificate No 105, Government of India, GI Registry’ on their labels. This will definitely ensure marked improvement in the quality of liquor produced and the same will be a standardised, qualitative product whether sold in Goa, around the country or abroad.”

What Bhakta is hoping for is for the formation of the Authorized Users Club (according to GI law) which will enable the members to utilise the GI benefit. This will in no uncertain terms put an end to the spurious ‘Feni’ makers and bottlers.

So it is clearly evident that what is of utmost importance is the instituting of a formal inspection body. When Mr Jha and Mr D’ Souza were spoken to, they assured us of their complete support.

So, two years after the procurement of the GI certification, at last we can sight a silver lining for the ‘Feni’ industry.

Yes, Bhakta has put into action ‘The Power of One’!

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Michael D’ Souza, Director – Department of Science, Technology and Environment “Yes, Bhakta has sent a formal proposal and we too have put forth our proposal for constituting a formal Inspection Body. Once Assembly session is through, I assure you of looking into this matter and only then will I be able to comment on what we are doing to take this forward.”

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Wording their Passion for Goa

BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES oa is a place of high literary intellect, and proving this is a group of like minded and not-so-like-minded intellectuals in the state, who came together about five years back to form what is now called the Goa Writers. A group of writers, drawn together for their common feeling of a strong connection to the land of Goa, got together to channel their creativity into a direction that would prove valuable.

“We see Goa as a literary capital of India. There are many writers who have made Goa their home,” says Jose Lourenco, a member of the group. He continues, “Goa has published thousands of books as compared to the density of its population; this is a great achievement.” The many literary people of the state got together some five years ago in a bid to help develop their skills in the field of literature. “The group was formed to improve writing. We have Intellectual arguments, wit, little but it all results in something many published novelists as well as unpublished writers as a part of it too,” humour, a cheerful banter… describes constructive. “We satisfy our says Helene Derkin Menezes. deepest literary thoughts with Ask them how did they formed the group and Jose replies, “It all started the scene when Goa Writers, a group no one cutting us down. out with a workshop conducted by Victor Rangel and Margaret Mascharenhas of great writers, get together. These Everyone is ready to listen to about improving our writing and editing skills, and some of us decided, ‘why your thoughts, however wild don’t we meet more often, and discuss our writing and critique our works?’. writers, some from Goa and some not, they may be,” elaborates Jose.

That was how the Goa Writers was formed. It was fashioned on one of the show their passion for Goa with the Working towards the literary writers’ circles Victor Rangel Ribero was a part of. The group meets every anthology on Goa, titled, Inside/Out revival in the state, the Goa month and discuss a piece of writing by one of the members, each giving Writers have organised the First Goa Arts and Literary Festival in association with their critical opinions and thus helping the writer improve. the ICG, something they plan on making a regular feature. “We want to push the But it is not a cakewalk getting amidst these brains; it is; on the contrary; a Herculean barriers and make Goa the literary capital of the country. We want to go to schools task getting in. “It is your enthusiasm and the desire to improve your writing that gets and organise writing competitions and try and make the younger generations aware you nominated to come in. We have to be quite careful about the influx; we are exclusive of the joys of reading and writing,” says Jose. in the fact that it’s not easy to get in,” quips Helene. “We should add: Entry by invitation “The younger generation has a very short attention span and we want them to only, rights to admission reserved,” adds Jose with a twinkle in his eye. slow down and take in life and enjoy it,” says Jose. “We look at writing as a great The core feature of the group is that they are passionate about writing and the asset. Great leaders like Shenoy Goenbab, T B Cunha always used writing in their members have grown attached to it over the years. “Goa Writers is one of the best books and journals as a means of communication of their ideas. Today, Goa is in a things that happened to us as it allows us to explore our intellectual side, our literary mess and we have to use writing to criticise the establishment and awaken; it is the side,” says Jose. Being a bunch of creative people, there are often clashes of thoughts need of the hour,” concludes Jose.

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V K Jha Secretary – Panchayat/Science and Technology “I really appreciate your concern regarding taking ‘Feni’ forward so that the entire industry benefits especially the small time farmers and distillers and I appreciate the fact that Bhakta has been endeavouring on this front. He has been in constant touch with me but unfortunately I have been really busy and now Assembly session is on. I assure you that I will look into this matter immediately after Assembly session is over. We have to deal with this carefully as ‘Feni’ is an alcohol. Bhakta has sent a proposal for constituting an Inspection Body and for inspection of his project. I will surely look into this and I assure you that I will expedite the same.”

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few Indian journalists entering the Eden Gardens for covering the World Cup match between Ireland and South Africa had the shock of their lives when they were told by policemen manning the entry gate that they could not take laptops inside.

“No, no. Laptops are strictly prohibited,” said an officer.

As the dismayed journalists protested, the officer called his superior and he too would not relent. A heated exchange followed, but the policemen would not budge. Meanwhile, a couple of foreign journalists smartly walked into the stadium unchallenged with their gadgets.

Now the harried journalists were furious.

“How could you allow them with laptops? Just because they are foreigners,” said a fuming Indian correspondent.

The policemen now sensed trouble and were on the backfoot. “Ok, ok, no problem, all of you can carry your laptops.”

(Courtesy: IANS)

Inside/Out: New Writing from Goa

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he first book of the Goa Writers is aptly titled ‘Inside/Out’, an anthology of unpublished works. The book is a compilation of writings of different genres, from short stories and memoirs to poems and photographs, written by people from various walks of life who share a common passion for writing and for Goa. Twenty-nine people have made their contributions to the book, from novelist Amitav Ghosh, to journalist Frederick Noronha, columnist Cecil Pinto and civil engineer Jose Lourenco.

Inside/Out is a collection of works that speak about life in Goa, outside Goa and looking into the self. “It is an honest perspective on Goa. It is a lens which the reader can use to look at Goa,” says Helene Derkin Menezes.

The book gives the reader various different perspectives to life in Goa and it comes as a relief to all the negative press about Goa in the media. “We wanted people to see the other side of Goa.” The book is an attempt to put forth each writer’s view, just something each one of them has to say.

The entire book is voluntary work and the profits will go to the promotion of literature in the state. For the sales, the group is not restricting itself to the bookstands but also restaurants, supermarkets and even a pharmacy.

“Any place where people come and see the book, they can buy it,” says Jose Lourenco.

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‘Lights in Goa’, International Architecture Lighting Workshop is underway till March 19 and the seminars will be held on March 17 and 18 at the Kala Academy, Panjim.

Call 2234477.

‘Capture the Sights, Colors and Revelry of Carnival 2011 Photography Contest’, organised by Goan Shutterbugs is open for registration till March 31. Visit www.goanshutterbugs.com to download entry forms. Call 9822151419.

‘When I Open My Eyes’, an art exhibition by Maria Fernanda and Eduardo Souto is underway till March 21 at Sunaparanta Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim.

Call 2421311.

‘Right to Information’ is the subject of the workshop, organised by Asha Family Responsibilities and Rights Association (AFRRA) will be held on March 20 from 4pm to 6pm at Holy Trinity Community Hall, NagoaArpora, Bardez. E-mail trustasha@yahoo.co.in. Call 2256445 or 9822166876.

‘Special Status for Goa under Article 371’, will be the subject of a discussion organised

by Asha Family Responsibilities and Rights Association and Village Groups of Goa to be held on March 19 from 3.30pm to 6pm at Grace Church Complex Hall, Margao. E-mail trustasha@yahoo.co.in.

Call 9822166876 or 9822102131.

A series of lectures and workshops on counselling, personality development and marriage, organised by St Mary’s Counselling Centre, Mapusa will take place from April 4 to May 2 at various places in Goa. Registration closes on March 20. Call 2255131, 9822167546, 9923499875 or 9420686306.

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HOROSCOPE April 4 to 8 from 3pm to 6 pm at Sunaparanta, AltinhoPanjim. Registration closes on March 24. Call 2421311.

The 2nd Popular Tiatr Festival 2010 cum Competition, organised by Tiatr Academy of Goa is underway till March 24 at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452.

A workshop with Bondo in an endeavour to boost the resurgence of acoustic instruments among young talent, organised by the Department of Art and Culture and the Entertainment Society of Goa will be held on April 24 at the INOX Courtyard, Panjim. Call 9822383929.

Morning group cycling rides, organised by Goa Cycling Club will be held every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday mornings at 6.50am. The meeting point is Cafe Coffee Day, Miramar.

Call 8888862462.

Language courses in Hindi, Konkani and Sanskrit, organised by Communicare, the Centre for languages is holding a new batch for adults for Beginners levels during this month at Dona Paula.

E-mail communica_mundus@yahoo.co.in. Call 2456156 or 9561715525.

‘Mareparyant Fashi’, a Marathi film with the theme capital punishment vs human rights, will be released on March 18 at 6.30pm at INOX, Panjim.

A Preparatory Course for students of Portuguese, organised by the Goa Association of Teachers of Portuguese will be held for std 10 students and std 8 and 9 from March 25 to May 6 and from April 15 to May 15, respectively. The courses will be held at the Institute Camoes, Panjim. Call 9011838139 or 9822483778.

Basic ballroom dance classes, organised by Dr Martin and Team will be held for 5 consecutive Sundays starting March 20 from 10.30am to 1pm at Clube Harmonia, Margao. Call 9823014397 or 2714818.

If a fog of people, places and dates vexes you today, just think 21 Mar - 19 Apr about the det a i l s . Yo u r health should come first today, so make sure that you're walking more, eating better or just thinking more positive thoughts. It' s easier than you realize to make a positive impact!

Taurus If you follow the path of least resistance today, there's no way 20 Apr - 20 May y o u c a n g o wrong. Your personal, social energy is unstoppable right now -- you may find it incredibly easy to charm even the most reluctant customer or hottie. You don't have to go overboard, as a little goes a long way.

Results should Gemini be coming in today -- the outcome you've been hoping for 21 May - 20 Jun is here. There's not much serious conversation to go around today, unfortunately, so you have to satisfy yourself with idle chatter. That can sometimes lead to more interesting arrangements, though!

You may not be happy where you are in life right now, but you're on the 22 Jun - 23 Jul right track. Now is the best time to take care of old business, cross old items off of your to-do list or even just clean house. As long as you are focused on the present, you can clear space for the future.

Become a bigger part of your community -you deserve to join in the fun.

24 Jul - 23 Aug Rethink your big plans today -- even if it means putting them off indefinitely! You are sure to spot at least one flaw that needs to be addressed, and you've got the right mindset to be ruthless.

Something you thought was settled long ago appears to be 23 Aug - 22 Sep getting stirred up again. Now is the time for you to start something new. It could be almost anything, as long as you feel committed to it and are willing to take all the time you need to see it through. Use that good energy!

If you want more peace and less drama in your life, pay 23 Sept - 22 Oct a t t e n t i o n t o your health. You are having some troubles with your conscience -- though it could be that it needs to take a break! Hear it out, then decide what is actually best for you and your people. Things can change!

Scorpio Your insight is the most valuable possession you will ever 23 Oct - 22 Nov have, so cherish it. It's the perfect day to score a few points -- because everyone you help is likely to be twice as grateful as you would expect! Your ability to see what others need is heightened, so you might not even need to ask.

Sagittarius Sometimes all

Capricorn Take this day at face value -- don't go digging too deep 22 Dec - 20 Jan for greater significance.

You're more efficient than any machine today, and can plow through even the most intimidating piles of work before anyone else has a chance to ask about it. Revel in your superiority!

Aquarius Today it may be hard to get an overview of life - don't obsess 21 Jan - 19 Feb a b o u t l i t t l e things. At least one person close to you isn't showing you all their cards right now. See if you can get them to open up, even if it means you've got to confess to ignorance or confusion. It's worth it!

You're standing on the edge of a major opportunity -20 Feb - 20 Mar go for it and dive right in.

You are sure to get more info later, so don't let partial ignorance keep you from taking action. Your energy is just right for making forward progress, so let your mind catch up some other day.

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it takes to put yourself in a good mood is to 23 Nov - 20 Dec choose to be in it. You're not getting any special favors today -- don't bother asking.

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DID YOU KNOW? What is a Nepenthes rajah?

ancillary Pronunciation AN-suh-lair-ee Function Adjective Meaning 1: of lower or secondary class or rank; subordinate, subsidiary 2: providing additional help or support : auxiliary, supplementary Example Sentence One ancillary benefit to Beatrice’s job at the movie theatre is the ability to catch an early glimpse of all the new releases.

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Nepenthes rajah is an insectivorous pitcher plant species of the Nepenthaceae family. It is endemic to Mount Kinabalu and neighbouring Mount Tambuyukon in Sabah, Malaysian Borneo. N. rajah grows exclusively on serpentine substrates, particularly in areas of seeping ground water where the soil is loose and permanently moist. Due to its localised distribution, N. rajah is classified as an endangered species. N. rajah was first collected by Hugh Low on Mount Kinabalu in 1858, and described the following year by Joseph Dalton Hooker, who named it after James Brooke, the first White Rajah of Sarawak. N. rajah is most famous for the giant urn-shaped traps it produces, which can grow up to 35 cm high and 18 cm wide. The plant is known to occasionally trap vertebrates and even small mammals, with drowned rats having been observed in the pitcher-shaped traps. It is one of only two Nepenthes species documented as having caught mammalian prey in the wild, the other being N. rafflesiana.

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Thursday, 17 Mar 2011

Panjim to light up like Never Before!

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HERALD FEATURES ix international designers, six public spaces, one cause – lighting up Goa The public spaces of Panjim are set for a delightful transformation. Six internationally acclaimed lighting designers will be working on six public spaces in Panjim on a unique illumination project. Organised for the first time outside Europe, the architectural lighting design workshop project which is part of the event ‘Lights in Goa’ is an attempt to showcase how professionally designed lighting installations can add value to urban spaces and transform them into pockets of social activity with revenue-generating potentials.

The lighting designers that are going to be a part of this project include Kevan Shaw (UK), Martin Lupton (UK), Anne Militello (USA), Christopher Mok (Hong Kong), Annetrin Jytte Basler (Australia) and Tapio Rosenius (Finland). They will be working with a team of professionals and students to transform the Kala Academy jetty, Francisco Gomes Luis Gardens in Campal, Kala Academy promenade, Mahavir Garden, the Children’s park and the ESG building into dazzling sceneries of lights.

The public initiative is part of the mega event ‘Lights in Goa’ organised by the Institute of Indian Interior Designers – Goa Regional Centre(IIID-GRC) in Association with the Professional Lighting Designers Association(PLDA), Germany. The five-day event will also see eight international lighting designers sharing their experiences and thoughts on the theme and how urban spots aided by smart illumination can aid in economic activity while also beautifying public spaces.

Keen to take this initiative a step further, James Andrade, Vice Chairman of IIIDGoa regional centre, said, “This illuminating workshop will serve as a model for

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HERALD FEATURES nited States-India Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fullbright Commission in India has announced 2012-2013 Fullbright-Nehru and other fellowships and has invited applications from desirous persons including academicians, students, lecturers/teachers, professional, researchers, etc, in the prescribed format which is downloadable on USIEF website: www.usief.org.in.

USIEF promotes mutual understanding between the nationals of India and the nationals of the US through the educational exchange of outstanding scholars, professionals and students. Fullbright promotional material is placed in Kala Academy Library for reference for the benefit of the interested persons. In the case of employed persons, the applications will have to be routed through proper channel and after complying with all the necessary requisites and procedural formalities.

Kala Academy has requested to all concerned to take note of the Fullbright scheme and accordingly avail the benefit.

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adopting lighting and development strategies for public spaces all over the country as well as in other participating countries.”

The public space illumination project will be open to the public from March 18, 2011 onwards for a week.

Creative Minds come together for Charity Art Auction HERALD FEATURES he Bebook Charity Art Auction was recently held on the lawns of the Goa Marriott Resort to an eager collection of art lovers, Goan artists and guests.

Organised by Bebook, a charitable trust and the Goa Marriott Resort, the story behind the auction has to be heard from those at Bebook. They inform. Bebook takes art, craft and books to the many not-so-fortunate children on the streets of Goa. The trust is successfully running the Bebook Mobile Library Project in seven locations over North and South Goa. From orphanages to schools to just about anywhere one can find a young, eager mind to mould, Bebook takes its material. To collect funds for the sustenance and growth of this project, the trust rounded up 44 established as well as new-on-thescene Goan artists for the Bebook Charity Art Auction.

So with 44 Goan paintings in a variety of styles and in different mediums on sale, the auction ran smoothly. On the podium was Angira Arya, an experienced auctioneer from Mumbai who ran through the entire auction with ease, briefly introducing the painters

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The lawn was teeming with Goan artists all in conversation, sipping drinks and enjoying each others’ company before the auction. Besides the artists and organisers, art connoisseurs from the state as well as from outside the country were present, not to mention amateur artists from Goa and of course the who’s who of Goa. The fact that this was one of Goa’s first official art auctions was exciting to members of the art community and the artists present there. A visibly happy Alexyz, Goa’s top cartoonist echoed their feeling. “This is a great beginning for something that will hopefully catch-up in Goa. It is a great initiative for the art community,” he said. Mohan Naik, who had displayed his art collection last year at Gallery Gitanjali in Panjim, was one amongst the many whose work was on sale. Beaming, he went around looking at the works of his fellow Goan artists.

The auction came to an end on a successful note with the hope that this would be the first among many more to come.

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2nd Popular Tiatr Festival 2010 cum Competition - Day IV & V Godfather R E V I E W

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f a Goan garbage collector went for a social outing, would he be comfortable in openly talking about the work he does? Godfather answers this and many more related questions.

Truly, tiatrs are definitely a powerful medium to orchestrate change. The main metaphor used

by Comedian Agostinho here is how we treat our own garbage. When one cannot take care of one’s own garbage, it gets thrown in another’s backyard. Making a hardcore sarcastic dig at us Goans who are not responsible enough to maintain our own garbage, the first scene ends with finding an abandoned baby in one such bin.

Fillipe Almeida plays an irresponsible womanising lad with a corrupt mind due to his wealthy disposition. Carol (played by Senida) happens to be one of his victims. Not only does he make her leave the man who took care of her all her life, but he also makes her go against him just so that he can take advantage of her.

Junior Nelson plays a very sharp and cynical priest who brings out emotion with his guilt trips and sarcasm when the girl disowns her benefactor. The benefactor is played by Salu D’Souza who attempts to make the audiences cry with sympathy for his character throughout the second half of the play. And although the priest actually means well, his dialogues are disguised as a bitter pill of truth.

The story was written in such a way that it makes a deep hole for the audiences to fall in as they trust human gratitude standards. Comedian Agostinho has the talent of playing with metaphors in his dialogues in such a way that they develop this double meaning undertone; he has used this talent well. There is also a lot of depth in the writing.

So while this tiatr plays with the dignity of labour aspect many-a-times referring to how the word ghanti is used so derogatorily even though these are the people who actually clean up the mess of Goans, it also shows the side of the municipal garbage worker. Comedians Succor, Seby and energetic comedienne Janet supportively add to these tickles doled out by comedians Agostinho and Selvy. Child artist Nashwin began Comedian Agostinho Temudo’s tiatr Godfather with his opening solo before then singing a trio with mum Mary and dad Ipolito. When Junior Nelson came on stage totally unrecognisable, dressed as an old priest, the effort that went into presenting it, from makeup and costume to lyrics, was well appreciated by the audience. It was also a pleasure to hear drummer Jack doing some great improvisation with the percussions while supporting the brass played by Agnelo Dias’ band. The keyboardist Shariff who gave the background music was also impressive with some just-right music effects as well as in being creative enough to play some live sorrowful music whenever needed. And if some were confused with the supporting character artist who looked so much like Roseferns, the man was none other than his brother Jaju. Ratna did the lights.

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hile many directors use comedy as their forte, in the commercial circuit, Mario Menezes is not only popular but also successful doing tragedies armed with his tight cast. For one, our audiences love tragedies, especially family oriented ones.

Singer-cum-actor Lawry Travasso showed a lot of improvement getting directed by one of the best tragedy actors of our time – Mario Menezes. Lawry’s negative character came out with just the right ‘nasty’ support thus inevitably bringing alive the emotions. Then there was Jessica whose character was almost the backbone of the play but with minimal dialogues and maximum expressions. “My wife hasn’t uttered a single word, she is only patiently listening to what you guys have to say,” are the words of Mario who plays Jessica’s husband as he tries to pacify his brother’s newly wedded wife.

Photos by Rozario Estibeiro L awr y plays the brother who was painfully brought up by his elder brother and wife but is now being ruled by his wife’s whims. Well, falling in love can make one do many strange things that one would otherwise not do. What was interesting about Lawry’s expressions were that he kept the audiences guessing when he would snap back again and remember the sacrifices and love by his elder brother and snap at his wife (Rosy Alvares) instead.

But he never does – until the very end.

While the end of every scene made the audiences think about how the situation would turn next, Mario’s script was backed by talented Joanna and Ben Evangelisto who make short work of their dialogue deliveries and the humour elements throughout Futtleli Boxi.

If observed closely, sharp criticism of any kind, especially directed towards the politicians, with a little bit of volume in one’s voice and a concerned expression, seemed to have recently been the ‘in’ thing these days for almost everyone. And as long as it’s about Goa, everyone will fervently clap anyways. However, weaving a family drama like how Mario Menezes did with the presentation of Futlelli Boxi did leave the artistes and characters much scope for some great emoting and acting. And ultimately, when one plays tragedy from the heart, it also shows.

An authentic part about this tiatr was the background music wherein all the musicians seemed to participate and not solely the keaboardist. Drummer Putush’s patchwork for certain parts with some funky grooves and the band subtly following gave this tiatr some cool flavour. There were also cameos by Tony de Ribander and another pretty underrated but rather promising performer popularly known as Bobet.

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Rihanna shows off Fine Form on US Vogue Cover

rom her break-up with Salman Khan to her link-up with Ranbir Kapoor, Katrina Kaif ’s personal life is constantly under the scanner.

The British-born actress says the unrelenting attention does affect her sometimes but she has learnt to cope with the pressures. “We are human beings and sometimes it does affect us especially when so much is being said and written that doesn’t make sense. But one learns and I have also learnt to cope with it,” said Katrina.

“I have learnt that media and celebrities go hand in hand and now I don’t feel the need to clarify my stance and I am not bothered. Audiences have also become mature and they also understand what is right and what is wrong,” added the 26-year-old.

This year, her first release will be in June with Zoya Akhtar’s Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, also starring Hrithik Roshan, Abhay Deol, Farhan Akhtar and Kalki Koechlin. After that she will be seen in Mere Brother Ki Dulhan. As her career skyrockets, expectations have also become higher and Katrina admits to some nervousness.

“If you lose that nervousness or anticipation that means you have reached a saturation point which is the worst thing for any actor. For me, it is important that I live up to the expectations of my fans and I don’t let them down.”

So does Katrina fear failure? “Fear is something that drives you to do good work and it is important for a person to maintain a positive attitude and keep on working,” she said.

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ihanna has been chosen as the cover girl for the April edition of US Vogue magazine to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its shape issue. The Bajan beauty is pictured in a sheer floral dress which clings to her enviable curves covering artfully covering her modesty with the green blue and red flowers. Her bright red hair, which is partially covering her face, is complemented by bright red lips against the blue sunset background shot by Annie Leibovitz.

The front cover claims Rihanna opens up about ‘fame, family and how she really feels about her curves’.

Rihanna, who has been touring Australia in recent weeks, re-tweeted a post on Twitter that said: “Rihanna is the youngest black woman to cover VOGUE magazine US.”

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f recent reports are to be believed then there is trouble brewing between director Abhinav Kashyap and film-maker Arbaaz Khan. Kashyap, whose debut film Dabangg was a huge hit, reportedly walked out of the sequel, following which Khan donned the director’s hat. Though it is confirmed that Kashyap is no more a part of the sequel, he denies all allegations that relationship between his actor Salman Khan and him have soured.

“Yes it is true that I will not be directing the sequel, but contrary to reports about a fallout, all is well between us. Maybe the way in which I conveyed to him about my decision to not be a part of the sequel upset Arbaaz and I completely understand.

They have always been there for me and when good ties end, one of them is bound to get upset. In fact, my not directing the sequel turned out to be a blessing for Arbaaz because he always wanted to get into direction,” stated Kashyap emphatically.

Kashyap has now been signed up by a production house to direct a new film which he says will be nothing like what Dabangg was.

“I cannot classify films into any genre because I am a fan of the masala genre. This genre is unique to Indian film-makers and I am proud of that.

I am never going to shy away from that and all my films will be entertainers, more than anything else,” he says.

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Women feel Pain more than Men

omen have more intense responses to pain than men, say scientists. A study using MRI brain scanners found women process pain in the brain differently to men. Doctors were investigating gender differences in how the sexes respond to the pain of chronic conditions such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome – which affects more women than men.

But the findings also shed light on the age-old debate about the sensitivity of the sexes.

A research team from London and Japan led

by Professor Qasim Aziz, of the Wingate Institute for Neurogastroenterology, Queen Mary University of London, studied brain activity and reactions of 16 men and 16 women in the anticipation and processing of pain.

The study involved healthy volunteers who were told that a tiny balloon would be expanded in the gullet, before the procedure lasting a second. During the period leading up to it, women had less activity in areas that process fear and more activity in areas involved in preparing and planning movements to avoid the impending pain.

In men, fear was predominant when they were expecting to feel pain.

During the painful event the opposite reaction was seen among men who were more involved with pain avoidance. In contrast, women showed greater activity in areas involved in processing emotions and feeling the pain.

“The fact that during pain our female subjects showed more activation of the emotion processing areas in the brain could suggest a mechanism whereby females may attribute more emotional importance to painful stimuli which may influence how they perceive, report and respond to pain in comparison to males,” stated Prof Aziz, adding, “Further research is now required to assess the clinical importance of these findings.

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I will work with Salman Khan: Abhinav Kashyap

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hey might have separated but actress Courteney Cox says she still has strong feelings for filmmaker husband David Arquette.

“I don’t know what the future holds, and I guess, because I still have strong feelings for David…

I’m his biggest protector. I can’t help it,” she said.

“Most guys aren’t mature, are they? If you know who David is, you know what his intentions are, how honest he is, and how big his heart is…You can’t really get mad at David because he’s not a malicious person,” she added.

The 46-year-old actress and Arquette announced their split in October last year after 11 years of marriage. She also says she has no plans to date again yet.

“I have no desire right now (to date). I’m not saying never; it just seems weird. I don’t even know how that would happen or how you meet people. I don’t like to go out. I’m not great at small talk… I don’t like to go to parties.

There’s a sign on my forehead: exiting social life, entering into isolation,” she added.

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lobal Positioning Systems (GPS) are becoming increasingly vulnerable to accidental interference or deliberate jamming, raising concerns about reliability and security. People rely on GPS for navigation, vehicle and freight tracking and location-based smartphone services. However, low-powered GPS signals are easily drowned out by other sources, which are increasing in number, said Professor Andrew Dempster from the University of New South Wales School of Surveying and Spatial Information Systems.

Among them are low-cost jamming units that can be used by criminals to knock out tracking systems.

“GPS signals are weak and can easily be ‘outpunched’ by poorly-controlled signals from television towers, devices such as laptops and MP3 players, or even mobile satellite services,” he said.

Dempster spoke at a workshop on GPS vulnerability organised in Canberra by the Australian Centre for Space Engineering Research (ACSER).

“This is not only a significant hazard for military, industrial

and civilian transport and communication systems, but criminals have worked out that they can jam GPS,” he said.

Dempster said his research team had detected interference in GPS signals caused by a TV tower in Sydney’s northern suburbs.

While they had not detected any criminal jamming activity, Dempster said overseas criminals are already using jammers.

Is your Child’s Musical Hobby making him Sick?

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laying a musical instrument can help nourish, cultivate and increase intelligence in children, but playing a used instrument also can pose a potentially dangerous health risk. Used woodwind and brass instruments were found to be heavily contaminated with a variety of bacteria and fungi, causing minor and major infectious and allergic diseases.

“Many children participate in their school’s band ensemble and often the instruments they play are on loan,” said lead study author R Thomas Glass, professor of forensic sciences, Oklahoma State University. “Most of these instruments have been played by other students, and without proper sanitation, bacteria and fungi can thrive for weeks and even months after the last use.”

A total of 117 different sites, including the mouthpieces, internal chambers and cases, were tested on 13 previously played instruments of a high school band. Six of the instruments had been played within a week of testing, while seven hadn’t been touched in about one month, according to an Oklahoma statement.

The instruments produced 442 different bacteria, many of which were species of Staphylococcus, which can cause staph infections. Additionally, 58 moulds and 19 yeasts were identified. “Parents may not realise that the mould in their child’s instrument could contribute to the development of asthma,” Glass said. Additionally, the yeasts on the instruments commonly cause skin infections around the mouth and lips.

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