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Capping the medium of instruction (MOI) controversy, Education Minister Babush Monserrate today said that primary education in the State will continue to be in mother tongue.

The minister also announced provision of an English teacher for each of the primary schools

to strengthen students’ knowledge about the language.

Monserrate said that the State government will retain the existing system of primary education in mother tongue and upper primary education – from fifth to eighth, in English.

“Presently in the State, elementary education is different from rest of India, and is going on for last 50 years,” Monserrate

Integrated education policy

by April 11: Babush HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Education Minister Babush Monserrate today told the State legislative assembly that the integrated education policy for Goa will be announced on April 11, this year.

“An integrated education policy for Goa has already been designed by a group of experts and the same would be announced by April 11,” Monserrate said.

The policy is expected to map out future plans for the State education system right

from kindergarten to the higher education level.

The minister said that as part of the golden jubilee initiative, government has (Continued on page 10)

told the State legislative assembly.

“Hence the government of Goa will decide to retain the existing system with primary from standard one to fourth in mother tongue and upper primary with standard fifth to eighth in English medium,” he added.

At the end of a four-hour long debate on MoI, Monserrate said that further to advice the government on primary education in the state vis-à-vis the Right to Education (RTE) Act, a high power state advisory council consisting of eminent educationist, representatives of the management and parents will be constituted.

Allaying the fears that the children will not know English because of the current decision, the minister also announced provision of an English teacher in all primar y schools to strengthen the base of English.

“Taking into consideration the importance of English for the development of a child in the globalised world and the parents’ desire to give their children education in English, I (Continued on page 10)

Casino off-limits for youth below 21 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

In a significant announcement, the government today said that it will ban entry of youth below 21 years in casinos for gambling.

The government also assured that regulatory rules to control operation of casinos will be framed within two months.

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Thursday after opposition leader Manohar Parrikar stated that “wrongful activities” were taking place at casinos.

The issue came up for discussion during “Question Hour” when Saligao legislator Dilip Parulekar questioned the government on delay caused in framing regulatory rules for casinos.

The home minister also told

house that there are no regulation in place to ban entry of women and children on casino boats.

Also, there is no restriction for employment of either women or men.

While clarifying that he is not opposed to women working in casinos, Parrikar told the house he has been informed by a top (Continued on page 10)

A bulldozer razes illegal structures along the Khariwado shore even as anxious residents stand by as silent onlookers.

Khariwado demolition: 66 structures levelled HERALD REPORTER VASCO, MARCH 31

Sixty-six illegal structures were razed in a demolition drive along the Khariwado shore amid a strong police presence on Thursday morning.

However, the demolition drive was by and large peaceful with the presence of over 600odd police in a small stretch of nearly 700 metres. The demolition which commenced at 9.30 am concluded at 5 pm.

Seventeen structures managed to obtain stay from the Goa Municipalities Appellant Tribunal on Wednesday.

Off the 70 structures, 66 were razed by 5 pm, three other structures managed to obtain stay at the last moment. Since one structure was religious, author-

RTI Act applicable to governor: GSIC HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

In a significant ruling, the Goa State Information Commission (GSIC) has ruled that governor comes within purview of Right to Information (RTI) Act and hence a public authority.

The order comes following a complaint by lawyer activist Aires Rodrigues that Governor S S Sidhu was not complying with the RTI Act.

Chief Information Commissioner Motilal Kenny directed the public information officer at Goa Raj Bhavan to furnish within 30 days the information sought by Rodrigues under the RTI Act. Advocates Carlos Ferreira and Mahesh Sonak appearing for the Raj Bhavan had argued that the governor of Goa was not a public authority.

Rodrigues, by an application

on November 29, 2010 had sought from Raj Bhavan under the RTI Act details of action taken on the complaints made by him to the governor of Goa against the advocate general of Goa. Rodrigues had also sought copies of noting sheets and correspondence pertaining to the processing of his complaints against the advocate general.

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Goa’s population up by 8%

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Goa’s population has seen a growth of 8.17 per cent in the last one decade, say provisional census figures which were announced today.

In the figures announced,

Goa’s population is 14.57 lakh, which includes 7,40 lakh males and 7.17 lakh females.

The census says the sex ratio in Goa is 968 females against every 1000 males.

The density of population per sq km is 394.

The census of children between 0-6 years is pegged at 1.39 lakhs which has 72,669 males and 66,826 females.

Goa’s literacy rate is 87 per cent which includes 92.1 per cent males and 81.84 per cent females.

ities spared it fearing religious backlash.

In the wake of the demolition, fearing a backlash and law and order problem, most of the shops and establishments in Vasco city remained closed in the morning. Fish and vegetable markets also remained closed.

However in the afternoon, most shops and commercial establishments resumed operations, while a private passengers’ bus and Kadamba bus service were also in operation.

Immediately after the drive, Mormugao Deputy Collector Levinson Martins revoked Section 144 imposed in Khariwado.

A large police force mostly from South Goa including Central Industrial Security Force

(CISF) was deployed at Tilak Maidan. They were divided into three zones.

“We earmarked the demolition areas into three zones for the smooth exercise,” said Martins.

“The demolition drive was by and large peaceful, as adequate police force was deployed at the site,” added Martins.

“Two heavy earth movers were engaged, while wherever it was not possible to carry out demolition, the demolition was carried out manually by PWD and MMC staff. In the drive, one staff sustained injury,” informed Martins.

Surprisingly, most of the 66 razed structures were occupied by migrants, who were either engaged in fishing business or some other business. They had

failed to obtain a stay claiming that they were tenants.

Despite Section 144 being imposed, a tension-like situation erupted when Nanny D’Souza, wife of Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza and his brother Clement D’Souza, were pacifying the affected residents. Few of D’Souza’s rivals argued with them claiming that being a minister, he failed to safeguard structures of poor people.

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Mickky guns for CM’s head Parents warn to teach MLAs, ministers a lesson over medium of instruction Religious heads urged HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Benaulim MLA Mickky Pacheco today said that the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat should be asked to step down, if he fails to make English as Medium of Instruction (MOI) in the elementary education.

“When I was being inducted in the Cabinet, all the ministers and MLAs came together threatening to topple the government.

Show the same spirit now on the MOI issue,” Pacheco said

speaking on the demands of grants on Thursday.

He said that Congress legislators and ministers participated in the rally organized in favour of English as MOI. “Since you participated in the rally that means, you support the cause.

Now show your support on the floor of the House. Let Chief Minister take a stand,” Benaulim MLA said.

Pacheco reiterated his stand for English along with Konkani and Marathi as MOI. He said

that English being a global language, it should be supported by the government.

“I am not against any language but why to deprive our children, education in the English language,” he questioned. The former minister said that parents should be allowed to decide on what should be MOI. Pacheco said that Konkani and Marathi should also continue getting the grants from the State Government as MOI.

issue evokes mixed reaction in House HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

The issue of Medium of Instruction (MOI) have evoked mixed reaction from the elected representatives in the on-going budget session of the State Legislative Assembly.

While, some claim that English language should be included as MOI at elementary level, parents should have the right to choose the language of their child’s education and others arguing that it would result in complications among the students.

Speaking during the demands for grants on Thursday, Mapusa BJP MLA Francis D’Souza said that the government should discuss the matter taking into confidence the parents, students and educational experts.

He said that quality of education be encouraged.

“Parents and children should have the right to choose the

MOI. The education minister should discuss the matter at length with the people…Minority institutes play a vital role.

They have given quality education and cater to the needs of the community,” he said.

Whereas, Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes said that mother tongue and MOI should not be confused. “I can understand why some are opposing English…

Some local politicians send their children abroad for further studies, so does it mean we are antiIndians, anti-nationals?” he questioned.

He reiterated that there is absolutely no connection between the two while simultaneously stating that one cannot stop students from going to schools of their choice.

The Congress legislator said that 80 percent Christian students are studying in English schools. In the same breath he

expressed concern for those students who cannot afford to study in private English schools.

“I am afraid of Hindus in my constituency who cannot afford to go to English medium schools,” he said.

“Why denying them the right to education? Today we have to decide future of the children,” he added.

Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho said there is a need to encourage English among the poorer sections of the society, who depend on aided schools for good education.

He said that students should not be forced to learn a particular language and chorused that government should grant to schools offering English as the MOI. The Cortalim MLA urged the government to spell out its clear cut policy on the MOI. “Parents should be given a choice to se-

Decision to denotify Dabolim land reeks of corruption: Oppn HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Opposition leader Manohar Parrikar today criticised the government over the controversial decision to denotify the land acquired for Dabolim airport expansion said the “decision smacks of corruption”.

Parrikar said that the State government which was acquiring the land for Airport Authority of India (AAI) decided to drop the proceeding at the fag end of the procedure.

“The decision to drop proceedings at the last minute smacks of corruption,” he alleged.

Quoting minutes of the meeting, Parrikar said that the Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza and Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho were part of the meeting wherein they said that 17,000 square metres land is vacant near the Dabolim airport and suggested to acquire the same.

He alleged that land acquisition was used to blackmail the original owners of the land to sell their land at cheaper rate to the government.

Other Bharatiya Janata Party legislators including Laxmikant Parsekar, Ramesh Tawadkar, Francis D’Souza, Vasudev Gaonkar and Damodar Naik also voiced their

concern over the land acquisition tiff between the government and naval authorities.

Speaking further, Parrikar also accused the State government for purposely delaying the land acquisition policy in the State.

“We have been hearing since the last four months that the land acquisition policy is ready,” he said.

The BJP leader said that prime lands are being acquired at meagre sum for government projects. “The land acquisition policy will address this issue providing better compensation for the people, who lose their land for government project,” he said.

He said that once the policy is declared, the government departments will think twice before acquiring the land as it would cost them dear.

“Last year 60 lakh square metres of land was identified for acquisition incurring cost of Rs 18 crore. The real value of the property is Rs 1,800 crore,” he said.

Corruption in PDS system: Parrikar also alleged massive scam in the public distribution system (PDS) and kerosene carts in the State, which is harboured by the Civil Supplies Department.

Speaking on the cut motion, Parrikar said that there is huge

scam in kerosene distribution in the State.

He said that there are several kerosene kiosks which exist on the cards but in reality are missing.

He alleged that kerosene, which is provided at subsidized rate to the carts, is being sold in the open market.

“Ask people from Zuarinagar, they will tell you that the kerosene is sold at Rs 30 per litre,” he said adding that those who want kerosene do not have the cards to procure it.

Pa r r i k a r s a i d t h a t t h e kerosene is given to the noncard holders at a high price.

He said that the Civil Supplies Department officers are involved in this scam, which also involves distribution of the food grains through public distribution outlets. “These officers are part and parcel of this,” the BJP leader said.

“Even grains are diverted from the fair price shops to the open market,” he said pointing out to the recent raid at the border check post, which found a tempo carrying the grains from PDS to outside the State.

The former chief minister said that the ration shops are made financially non-viable, forcing them to sell the grains in the open market.

Fisherman Cabinet to de-notify 36,800 sq mts under settlement thrown into sea, rescued zone in Dabolim HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza said that the cabinet has decided to de-notify 36,800 sq mtrs of land under settlement zone in the Dabolim village despite severe opposition by the AAI. “The land acquisition for construction of Dabolim airport (park-

ing area) Section 4 was issued in July 23, 2009 and Section 6 on June 2, 2010. The acquisition was partly dropped of an area of 36,000 sq mts of village Dabolim on ground that the property falls under settlement zone and the vacant space is available for parking in the nearby vicinity,” D’Souza said.

Striking BEd teachers begin indefinite fast

Threaten to block DB Road HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

The striking BEd teachers today began their indefinite hunger strike after their fortnight long sit-in near Captain of Ports in the city failed to evoke attention from the State Government.

The BEd Holders’ Association has announced that 15 of them have begun indefinite hunger strike from Thursday in front of Directorate of Education building.

The striking teachers have also threatened to block the Dayanand Bandodkar Road in the city, if government fails to fulfill their demands by next two days.

“We don’t want to create problem for common people but we are forced to agitate. We are determined to block the road to attract government’s attention,” an agitating teacher said.

The teachers had started their agitation little before the State Assembly’s Budget Session on March 16. The agitators have demanded regularisation of their services and also urged the State Government to restrict the admission in the B.Ed colleges in the State.

This week, the teachers had hit the street in protest and agitated in front of the Education Department office.

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

In a bizarre incident, a fisherman was thrown into the Miramar Sea allegedly by his co-worker from a fishing trawler, on Thursday morning. Jagohunu Mhaji was rescued by a lifeguard before the iron-laden barge could cross over him.

A police case has been registered with the Panjim police station.

The preliminary inquiry has revealed that the victim and the accused – both working on the same trawler and under the influence of alcohol, had a heated debate over an issue.

The verbal argument degenerated into brawl after which the accused, who cannot be immediately identified, hurled the victim into the waters.

Almost drowning off the sea, the lifeguard who was jet-skiing rescued the victim fisherman and brought him to the shore.

He was administered immediate first aid before the Panjim police intervened in the matter.

When contacted, the investigating officer told Herald, that the victim could not identify his co -worker and the trawler owner from the Malim jetty “We are investigating into the case,” he said.

lect the MOI for a healthy development of students on their academic performance,” he added.

Aldona Congress legislator Dayanand Narvekar however smelt fishy, as the issue cropped up when the State is going for Assembly elections in November this year. He insisted that the issue be solved on priority.

He said that the House and the MLAs cannot solve the issue and that the disputing on the issue would only create problems for Goans. The MLA also brought to the notice of the House the number of students suicide cases, many of which could be due to study pressure.

Others members also took part in the discussion with one MLA alleging that mining activity is carried out under the garb of education and that government should conduct a thorough check of such schools.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 31

The ongoing movement supporting English as the medium of instruction at the primary level gained further momentum with parents demanding that the government accept their demand from the coming academic year.

At a meeting held at Chinchinim and Cuncolim on Thursday, speakers urged the MLAs and minister to approve their demand in the ongoing session of the Goa Legislative Assembly or warned to teach them a lesson.

Addressing the meeting of parents of Velim constituency at Chinchinim on Thursday morning, Savio Lopes said the MLAs had assured the parents to get their demand passed in the Assembly, but are silent on the issue on grounds that any decision will have communal repercussions.

He said the parents should not be blamed for the present situation, adding that the some persons who are demanding Konkani or Marathi as medium of instruction are creating a divide between the religious communities.

Lopes said the time has come to tell the elected representa-

to stay away from controversy HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 31

Drumming up support for its proposed public rally at Azad Maidan, Panjim on April 6, the Bharatiya Bhasha Suraksha Samiti (BBSS) urged religious leaders and politicians to stay away from the medium of instruction controversy and allow the issue to be addressed by experts in the field of education.

At a meeting held in the city here on Thursday evening, Adv Uday Bhembre said the local culture and language will be affected if English is introduced as the medium of instruction at the primary level.

Prashant Naik said that eminent personalities like scientists Dr Mashelkar and Dr Kakodkar had their primary education in the local language.

Naik appealed to the people to attend the public rally in Panjim on April 6 in large numbers.

The meeting appointed Bhiku Pai Angle and Prashant Naik as the President and general secretary of the Margao unit of the Samiti.

Those who spoke at the meeting were Bhiku Pai Angle, Arvind Bhatikar, Prof Harischandra Narvekar, Vinaya Shinkre, Fr Mousinho Ataide and others. tives to fulfill their demand before the elections.

“After the massive meeting at Panjim, some 15 persons said we are creating a divide between Hindus and Christians. We are only fighting for education in

English medium”, Lopes said.

Olavo Gomes made it clear that the ongoing movement in favour of English is not aimed at dividing Goans on communal lines.

Criticising Naguesh Karmali for

his recent statement against those demanding English, Gomes warned the government that parents will come out on the streets if the demand is not accepted before the coming academic year.

He cautioned the people to remain alert, accusing the MLAs and ministers of using the people for their selfish ends.

“We are demanding English to protect the future of our children”, he said, while demanding that the government should accept the demand for English as the medium of instruction now and not after the polls.

Another speaker Canida Rebello said the parents are not opposed to Konkani or Marathi, but are only asking for English as the medium of instruction in the interest of their children.

Elvino D’Silva, Simon Fernandes also spoke.

Meanwhile, the Executive Committee members of PTAs of the seven schools in Navelim constituency met today and decided to hold a meeting of the parents at the Varca school ground on April 4. Orlando Da Silva said the ongoing movement is only demanding English as the medium of instruction and not creating any communal divide in the State.

1 arrested for molesting Brit HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 31

Calangute police on Thursday arrested a man on charges of molesting a British national at Candolim.

Calangute Police have identified the accused as Umesh Dhargalkar.

In her complaint, the British national, who along with her husband was staying in a resort at Candolim, told Calangute police that while she was walking out from her hotel room, Dhargalkar allegedly caught her and molested her, while she cried for help.

Dhargalkar has been arrested by the Calangute Police. PSI Narayan Chimulkar is investigating the case.

A delegation of Rumdamol residents with PI Shirodkar on action against accused involved in the assault case.

Oppn Corporators stall CCP budget meet HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

The Opposition Corporators scored a point over ruling in the Corporation of City of Panjim (CCP) when they managed to stall the budget meeting slated on Thursday.

After an hour long debate, CCP Mayor Yatin Parekh called off the crucial budget meeting, which has projected income as well as expenditure of Rs 28.41 crore respectively.

The meeting, which commenced almost half-an-hour late, was halted by opposition, who strongly protested against the short-term notice served to the corporators over the schedule budget meeting 2011-12.

The budget meeting has been now scheduled to be held on April 5. The mayor fetched no support from the ruling benches even as Deputy Mayor Rudresh Chodankar tried to lobby for him.

The Opposition led by Vaidehi Naik targeted the corporation for violating the Municipal Act, which envisages that the notice for the budget meeting must be served seven days in advance.

“Since the Mayor was elected on March 22, there was hardly time left with the corporation to come out with CCP budget. If not seven days, then at least three days notice would have been served by them,” Naik said objecting to the schedule budget meeting. “You cannot violate the law,” she quipped.

She was supported by all other 11 corporators in the opposition along with Surendra Furtado and Ruth Furtado.

Naik pointed out that most of her corporators received the notice only after seven in the evening.

“No time was granted to us to study the proposed budget. There are several new faces in the corporation, who are not aware about the functioning of the CCP.

n After an hour long debate, CCP Mayor Yatin Parekh called off the crucial budget meeting, which has projected income as well as expenditure of Rs 28.41 crore respectively.

They need time to study,” she stated.

Interrupting her, Parekh stated that the budget needs to be passed to release the salaries of the staff. “ We need to release the salaries, which cannot be done without passing the budget. This is a year-ender,” he said clarifying that the corporation didn’t have much time to send the notice as the decision was taken on March 29, after consulting with standing committee.

He pointed out that the committee, which has representation o f O p p o s i t i o n’ s S h u b h a m Chodankar, had unanimously decided to conduct the meeting on Thursday.

“I had also raised the issue with you madam (Naik). You did not raise any objection at that point of time,” he said.

Naik, however, said that she would had no problem to continue with the schedule meeting, if they had served the notice on Wednesday morning.

“You release the salaries of the staff,” she stated.

Pointing that former mayor Carolina Po had presented the budget almost a month after a financial year ender, Surendra Furtado urged Parekh to postpone the meeting, in-order to give sufficient time for the new corporators to study the budget.

Parekh, however, claimed that Furtado has no right to talk on the issue, as he was also the member of the standing committee.

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Rumdamol residents demand action into brutal attack HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 31

Residents of Rumdamol Housing Board on Thursday took out a morcha to the Maina Curtorim police station demanding action against the culprits involved in the assault on Mohammed Hyat.

Led by BJP leader Sheikh Jina, the residents told Maina Curtorim PI Sidhant Shirodkar to initiate

action against the five accused persons for the brutal attack.

They demanded that the police register a case against the accused and also attach the vehicle used in the assault and charged the accused for disturbing peace and harmony amongst the minority community in the housing board locality.

PI Shirodkar said the police

have already submitted chapter proceedings against the accused persons after registering cases based on the complaint and counter complaints.

Jina later told newsmen that PI Shirodkar has assured to take further action in the matter, and has asked the party to approach the Magistrate court for further action.

17 passengers injured in Usgao mishap

The truck and bus which were involved in an accident at Tisk-Ponda.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, MARCH 31

About 17 passengers were injured in an accident involving a truck and bus at Tisk-Usgao on Thursday evening.

According to reports, the accident occurred when the truck (KA22 B-2832) was overtaking the

Ponda-bound passenger bus (GA01 U-3319) near cable manufacturing unit at Tisk. Both the vehicles were travelling towards Ponda.

The 17 injured passengers were rushed to ID Hospital in Ponda, from where four passengers were shifted to GMC Hos-

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pital in Bambolim.

The injured passengers told police that both the vehicles went off the road after the rear end of the truck brushed against the bus.

The impact of the accident was such that three coconut trees along the route were uprooted.

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Govt planned demolition at Khariwado in advance: Oppn

Ravi assures police case against capsized barge owner HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Says minister was not taken into confidence

Jose Philip wants govt to rehabilitate displaced HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Manohar Parrikar HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

The Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar told the State Legislative Assembly today that the State government was in the know of the proposed demolition of houses at Khariwado jetty well in advance.

Quoting the letter written by Home Ministry to the Mormugao Port Trust, Parrikar said that State Government, a fortnight back, had written to MPT asking them to provide Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) at Khariwado Jetty.

The issue of demolition of houses at Khariwado-Vasco echoed in the House during “Zero Hour” on Thursday with Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza demanding that all those whose houses have been demolished should be adequately rehabilitated by the government.

“The letter was written way back on March 16. This means, the State Government knew about the demolition and planned it well in advance,” he said speaking on the Cut Motion on the revenue.

He said that the Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza, appare n t l y, w a s n o t t a k e n i n confidence by his own government on the demolition issue.

Parrikar further said that the

Earlier, Mormugao MLA Milind Naik who raised this issue told the House that demolition was done even as there was no alternate plan to rehabilitate them.

The Revenue Minister who represents Vasco constituency told Goa Assembly that in case of 300 houses, they were able to get stay from the court on demolition orders served by the municipality. tender to clear off River Princess vessel from Candolim shore is a scam.

“The state was earning Rs 6 crore from Jaisu Shipping, who was willing to take the vessel away. But in the current case, government is paying Rs 99 crore to break the ship and take it away,” he said.

The leader of opposition said that ‘it is easier to break the

However, in case of 70 houses, there was no stay, which were demolished today.

“They had been staying in Khariwado for the last fifty to sixty years and some even before MPT existed,” stated Revenue Minister urging Chief Minister Digambar Kamat to ensure that those affected by today’s demolition are rehabilitated at the earliest. ship and contract could have been awarded for Rs 10 to Rs 20 crore.’ “The entire process of cutting (the ship) has become a financial disaster,” he said.

The BJP leader also said that the Advocate General should not be allowed to fight communidade cases in the High Court.

“There should be a separate panel of lawyers who will fight these cases,” he said.

Govt lacks concern for poor fishermen: Meet HERALD REPORTER VASCO, MARCH 31

Speakers at the solidarity meet accused the State administration of lacking concern for the poor fishing community, whose houses were demolished at Khariwado on Thursday.

The solidarity meeting was convened by the affected fishermen from Khariwado with the support of St Andrew’s Church Parish Priest.

“When government claims that it is of the common man, then how could poor fishermen be displaced and that too when SSC exams are going on. We

should unitedly fight against the government and pressurized them to stop displacing poor fishermen,” said Fr Bismarck.

Vasco Parish Priest Fr Jose Antonio Da Costa said: “We want that people should get rehabilitation. This is not right that innocent poor fishermen are displaced when SCC exams are going on.”

He said that the meeting has been called to brief the affected fishermen so as to take them into confidence to work out a solution by asking for good rehabilitation package.

The agitating fishing commu-

nity stated that the government has failed to work out rehabilitation for the fishermen before commencing the demolition drive.

Few fishermen insisted that fishermen would not move from Khariwado since it is not feasible to carry out fishing activity away from the sea shore.

The Vasco fish market that remained shut on Thursday to show solidarity to the affected fishermen demanded that fishermen should be rehabilitated first.

“Without rehabilitation, how could the authority go ahead with demolition,” asked Vasco

Alemao vows to re-construct culverts to protect small bridges HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

PWD Minister Churchill Alemao today assured the people of Shiroda that immediate action will taken be to re-construct culverts to protect small bridges built during Portuguese regime.

Shiroda MLA Mahadev Shirodkar, who brought the issue before the House through “Calling Attention Motion” on Thursday, said “bridges are in danger because heavy trucks carrying load of 50 tonnes are using the route.”

The PWD Minister said many of the culverts and bridges are nearly 350 years old and few of them are still part of road network. Many of these structures have per-

Churchill Alemao

formed well and sustained load carrying capacity far in excess of normal loading.

As per IRC 37-2001, the maximum load permissible in 4.08 tonnes per wheel — eight tonnes for an axle of two wheels or 16 tonnes for an axle of four wheelers. A load mentioned in

the range of 50 tonnes and above is not permissible.

“In respect of Shiroda, it is noted that loaded vehicles ranging from 9 tonnes and above, ply on State Highway No 6 from Borim to Sanvordem as this road connects Ponda, Belgaum and Sanvordem.

There are around 20 culverts in this area,” he said.

The minister further said 16 small culverts require reconstruction. Also, routine periodical, pre-monsoon and post monsoon inspections of all the culverts are being undertaken by the department to check the distress. Accordingly, steps are also initiated to carry out the required repair/re-construction of weak culverts.

Crime Branch arranged Metri for Atala’s bail plea surety: BJP

Laxmikant Parsekar HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Once again the Opposition took a dig at Home Minister Ravi Naik over “police-drug dealer nexus” in the House on Thursday.

The Home Minister yet again failed to provide satisfactory response to queries raised by the Opposition MLAs. The Opposition alleged that Crime Branch (CB) had arranged stock witness Prakash Metri to give surety for bail application of Israeli drug dealer Atala.

Mandrem MLA Laxmikant Parsekar who raised this issue during “Question Hour” demanded to know how Metri,

who earned his living working as a motorcycle pilot, could manage to give of surety of Rs 50,000 to an international drug peddler.

“Atala stayed in the coastal belt of North Goa whereas Metri was in Chimbel,” said Parsekar indicating that under normal circumstances it was not likely that two could have met.

However, he pointed out that Metri was “panch witness” in fifty-five criminal cases.

He also told the House that Metri who earned his living by doing odd jobs now runs a bar and restaurant in Ribandar and his sudden prosperity is thanks to his service to Atala.

“This indicates there is strong police-drug dealers’ nexus,” said Mandrem MLA, seeking to know whether enquiry will be ordered into this nexus.

The home minister responded saying it is for the court to decide whether to allow the surety or not and police has no say in the matter and refuted the charges.

Intervening at this point, Leader of Opposition Manohar

Parrikar alleged that being a stock witness — police knew him well and so pushed him as surety for Atala when Home Minister refused to grant Opposition demand to investigate “this angle” in policedrug dealers nexus through an IPS officer.

The Opposition stuck to the same point — in fact, trying to put across their point in different ways to convince Home Minister that Metri needs to be interrogated through IPS officer to unearth what made him help Atala but home minister stuck to his stand till the end.

“A person will agree to be a surety only if he knows the other person well or if he has been instructed by someone else,” pointed out Parrikar seeking categorical reply from the home minister.

Speaker Pratapsing Rane too asked home minister to reply in the context of the question tabled.

The home minister also ignored the demand of the Opposition for enquiry through IPS officer.

Fish Market President Karidade Pereira.

Councillor Lavina D’Souza pleaded that demolition drive has affected the school students, as few of them are supposed to answer SSC exam, which starts on April 1.

Earlier, noisy scenes prevailed at the meeting site, as the meeting was delayed for nearly four hours. Fishermen alleged that some local politicians do want the meeting to take place, as Fr Bishmark was specially called to address the meeting and work out future course of action.

Damu accuses Churchill of flouting rules

Damu Naik HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

The PWD Churchill Alemao came under the scanner of Opposition during “Question Hour” on Thursday when he was accused of allowing construction work of extension of primary school at Housing Board in Fatorda without obtaining necessary permissions.

Fatorda MLA Damu Naik attacked PWD Minister asking why necessary permissions from municipality and SGPDA were not taken even as work was taken up to help common man.

“I know that your intentions are good,” said Naik but questioned why rules were flouted?

The extension of school building is being done on the first floor which is above existing floor with estimated construction cost Rs 50 lakh.

However, P WD Minister though maintained that the plans and estimates are sanctioned by the Education Department, he was not able to give satisfactory answer to Fatorda MLA. “What if one construction collapses, common man will suffer,” said Naik urging the minister to take necessary permissions.

The question was closed after PWD Minister agreed to the demand.

“Good suggestion it will be done,” said PWD minister.

Indira Bal Rath Yojana extended to non-existing school!

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar today claimed that the Indira Bal Rath Yojana has been extended to a non-existing school in Khola, Canacona, which has provided all the fake data to the education department.

“Education Department has

given me in writing that there is no such school named `Our English School’ existing at Khola,” Parrikar told the state legislative assembly.

He said that the school is reportedly run by Khola Education society, which is headed by Quepem MLA Chandrakant Kavlekar.

Parrikar said that the State

government has provided a bus under Indira Bal Rath Yojna to this school, which claims to have 60 students of which 42 are from Scheduled Tribe community.

Reading few names of the students, the BJP leader said that the surname indicates that they don’t belong to ST community.

He said that he has cross

checked the facts with Poinguinim MLA Ramesh Tawadkar (ST community leader) before speaking on the issue in the assembly.

He also pointed out that there are several students whose ages are shown as three, four and five years, who actually are not eligible to be enrolled in the school.

Ravi Naik

Capsized barge owner arrested HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 31

Calangute Police on Thursday arrested the owner of the capsized barge ‘MV Noor IV’.

Calangute Police arrested Abdul Karim (50), owner of the barge ‘MV Noor IV’.

It may be recalled that on February 20, 2011, barge ‘MV Noor IV’ sank off the Sinquerim coast.

The incident took place when the barge was transferring ore from its hull to a trans-shipper.

In the accident, one sailor was feared drowned, while his body is yet to be retrieved. The process to remove the barge is underway. PSI Gaurish Parab is investigating the case.

Price rise, a matter of concern: Govt HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

With the opposition lashing out at government for uncontrollable price rise, the Government today admitted that the price rise is a matter of concern.

Replying to the cut motion, the Civil Supplies Minister Jose Philip D’Souza said that it could be as a result of traditional farmers withdrawing from farming.

“The price of cereals, pulses, vegetables, etc has gone up because many traditional farmers are shying away from farming, may be on account of labour and other inputs,” the minister replied.

All photos: Sachin Ambdoskar

Home Minister Ravi Naik on Thursday assured the House that police case will be lodged against the owner of the barge MV Noor IV, which capsized off Sinquerim Beach on January 26.

Giving a reply to a question tabled by Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar, Naik said that legal action will be taken when Op-

position Leader asked why police complaint was not made against the owner — when it was clear that vessel was operating without a captain. The police had registered a case Hamaid Gazi, master and one Sapan Sardar, the driver of the barge.

As per reply given by the Home Minister, there were seven crew members on board when the accident took place and one sailor

Gaurag Mandal went missing.

The barge had met with an accident twice earlier.

“So why no complaint has been registered against the owner of the vessel. Who are the police shielding?” asked Opposition Leader.

“We are not protecting anybody,” remarked Home Minister while agreeing to take required action.

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UPCOMING EVENTS

S H O RT TA K E S

‘Medium of Instruction’ on DD

Fernandes elected BOBEU chief

PANJIM (HND): Doordarshan Kendra, Panjim will telecast a ‘Talk Show’ on April 1, from 6.15 pm on the ‘Medium of Instruction issue’. Prominent personalities such as Tomazinho Cardozo, Adv Radharao Gracias, Ramnath Naik and N Shivdas, besides other individuals have taken part in the debate. The talk show is anchored by Wilson Mazarello and it is produced

by Cypriano Lopes.

PANJIM (HND): Anthony I Fernandes was elected as President of Bank of Baroda Employees Union, along with his Parivartan Panel Rajiv Keni – General Secretary, Glen Nunes, Mrs Shubha Sirsat and Santosh Naik – Vice Presidents, Laxman B P Tendulkar, A C Rodrigues and Govind Vernekar – Joint Secretaries, Orville Rangel – Treasurer and Chandrakant Gauns – Assistant Treasurer, with a thumping majority at the general body meeting held at Goa Chambers of Commerce hall, Panjim.

Workshop on Article 371

Seminar for college students

PANJIM (HND): Asha Family Responsibilities & Rights Association and BCC are conducting a Workshop on “Benefits of Special Provision for Goa – Article 371”, on April 2, from 4.30 pm to 6.30 pm at Benaulim Community Centre, CD ZEN Gardens, Benaulim. The workshop will be conducted in Konkani and English. Registration is free. For further details can contact 2256445 or 9822166876 or email: trustasha@yahoo.co.in

Sterilisation camp for cats MARGAO (HR): The South Goa Welfare Trust for Animals will hold a sterilisation camp for cats on April 3.

People interested in getting their cats sterilised have been requested to call on 9860221957 for appointment, stated Sandra Fernandes in a press release.

Workshop on RTI

PANJIM (HND): Asha Family Responsibilities & Rights Association and Villagers of Candolim are conducting a workshop on “Right to Information” in Konkani and English, on April 3, from 9.45 am to 12 noon, at St Theresa’s School Hall, Candolim, Bardez. Registration is free. For further details can contact 2256445 or 9822166876 or email: trustasha@yahoo.co.in

Lok Adalat

PANJIM (HND): The Permanent and Continuous Lok Adalat will be held in the Court hall of Senior Civil Judge and Chief Judicial Magistrate, Panjim on April 9, from 10 am to take up cases of claim petitions arising out of Motor Accidents, Civil and Criminal matters of District Court and Subordinate courts – Civil Suits, Reg. Civil Appeals, Criminal cases, Inventory proceedings, Maintenance cases u/s 125 CrPC, etc, pending in North Goa district for settlement.

Advocates and concerned parties whose cases have been referred to the said Permanent and Continuous Lok Adalat are requested to attend the same, in time.

Summer vocation courses PANJIM (HND): Special summer vocation courses for children in personality development, public speaking, memorex, how to study, remember, appear for exams, remove fears, tensions, the art of reading, communication skills and mind control will commence from April 5 to 30 from 10 am to 12 pm.

Those interested may contact Prof Agnel Crasto at the Institute of Personality Development, Pinto Chambers; Block A, 2nd floor, Menezes Braganza Road, Panjim, tel 2435838 or 9420818302.

AICC General Secretary Incharge of Goa desk, Jagmeetsingh Brar has arrived in Goa and was received by GPCC President Subhash Shirodkar, Arthur Sequeira, Savio D’Souza, Praveen Kukalekar and Paresh Dhanani.

Uguem meet to chalk out action plan over NOCs to quarry operators HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, MARCH 31

The meeting demanded by the residents of Uguem-Sanguem as per the resolution taken at the recently held Gram Sabha will be held at Uguem on April 4 at 5 pm.

The major points for discussion at the meeting will be to chalk out plans and future course of action over the issuance of no objection certificates to the quarry operators in the last about two years.

However, the villagers had no

issues over the NOCs given some decades back and which are in operation since the last over 20 years.

The villagers at the Gram Sabha however lamented the issuance of fresh NOCs much recently by the panchayat without taking up the issue at the Gram Sabha.

The panchayat members at the Gram Sabha however showed their inability to tackle the issue all by themselves and as such urged the Gram Sabha members to convene a general

Drive against rising prices HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, MARCH 31

The Bicholim BJP unit on Saturday carried out an awareness drive against rising prices in the State and the country during the Congress rule.

The awareness drive was led

by Bicholim MLA Rajesh Pat-

nekar and about 50 workers as well as former BMC mayor Satish Gaonkar, Councillor Manohar Shirodkar and Bhagwan Harmalkar were present for the drive. During the drive, BJP workers distributed pamphlets to the people at the Bicholim bus stand.

Literature and Language

Isn’t the English Language a Tad Odd? Many non-native speakers find the English Language is quite possibly one of the most difficult languages to learn. Not because of its words though, but more for its many unusual and contradictory rules - unlike any other language. Just looking over an English textbook, one is bound to come across so many odd ifs and buts, which apply to so many words. Here are a few fun facts about this language: • “Rhythms” is the longest English word without the normal vowels: a, e, i, o, or u.

• Excluding derivatives, there are only two words in English that end with a “shion” (although many words end in this sound). These are “cushion” and “fashion”.

• “Therein” is a seven-letter word that contains thirteen words spelled using consecutive letters: the, he, her, er, here, I, there, ere, rein, re, in, therein, and herein.

• “Soupspoons” is the longest word that consists entirely of letters from the second half of alphabet.

• “One thousand” contains the letter A, but none of the words from one to nine hundred ninety-nine has an A.

• “The sixth sick sheik’s sixth sheep’s sick” is said to be the toughest tongue twister in English.

• “Cwm” (pronounced “koom”, defined as a steep-walled hollow on a hillside) is a rare case of a word used in English in which w is the nucleus vowel, as is “crwth” (pronounced “krooth”, a type of stringed instrument). Despite their origins in Welsh,

they are accepted English words.

• “Asthma” and “isthmi” are the only six-letter words that begin and end with a vowel and have no other vowels between.

• The nine-word sequence, beginning with: I, in, sin, sing, sting, string, staring, starting (or starling), startling can be formed by successively adding one letter to the previous word.

• “Underground” and “underfund” are the only words in the English language that begin and end with the letters “und.”

• “Dreamt” is the only English word that ends in the letters “mt”.

• The superlatively long word “honorificabilitudinitatibus” (27 letters) alternates consonants and vowels.

• “Fickleheaded” and “fiddledeedee” are the longest words consisting only of letters in the first half of the alphabet.

• “Forty” is the only number which has its letters in alphabetical order.

“One” is the only number with its letters in reverse alphabetical order.

• “Bookkeeper” is the only word that has three consecutive doubled letters.

• “Ough” can be pronounced in eight different ways. The following sentence contains them all: “A roughcoated, dough-faced ploughman strode through the streets of Scarborough, coughing and hiccoughing thoughtfully.

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meeting in the village to discuss the issue as it has been affecting the villagers at large and not a section of the people.

It may be recalled that the panchayat members called for the formation of a committee to take up the issue before the Directorate of Mines and the meeting stands convened specially for that purpose.

The NOCs issued over the last two years by the panchayat are claimed to have been issued despite objections from the vil-

lagers, but the panchayat claimed otherwise.

The NOCs were issued after deliberations at the monthly meeting and af ter having passed the resolution by the majority members. Even the concerned ward member supported the issuance of the NOC, claimed the acting sarpanch of the village.

The gram sabha members at the meeting also called the panchayat members to attend the meeting without fail to prove their concern for the village.

Lenten retreat held at Calangute

PANJIM (HND): The two-day UGC sponsored National Seminar organised by Shree Damodar College of Commerce and Economics, Margao was held recently at Govind Ramnath Kare Law College Hall, Margao, on theme ‘Emerging issues and challenges in microfinance”. The organising team comprised of Nirmala Gopinath (Convener), Shilpa Prabhudesai (Coordinator), Sheetal Arondekar (Co-coordinator) and Dr Manoj Kamat (Organising Secretary).

Hundred brochures were printed and sent to various colleges all over India. Sixty-one participants participated in the seminar of which 19 were local and 42 were out station delegates. In all, four technical sessions were held. R G Kare, President of Vidya Vikas Mandal delivered the welcome address. An introduction to the seminar was given by Shilpa Prabhudesai (Coordinator).

Sensitisation programme on HIV

Project Manager Sanjay Naik along with Captain Superintendent Hemant Bhang, Administrator Neeraj D Aguiar and instructor V N Azaved.

CURCHOREM (HC): Community Resource Foundation in collaboration with Goa State AIDS Control Society recently organised a sensitisation programme on HIV-AIDS and health related issues for the general trainees and catering students of NUSI Maritime Academy, Chinchinim.

About 200 students from different parts of India like Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Andhra Pradesh, Calcutta, Bihar, UP, etc, attended the sensitisation programme.

About 200 students were present along with Captain Superintendent Hemant Bhang, Administrator Neeraj DAguiar and instructor V N Azaved and four other instructors.

The resource person for the programme was Sanjay Naik from Community Resource Foundation accompanied by other staff.

The training was covered with various topics like present scenario of HIV-AIDS in Goa, safe sex, myths and misconception, discrimination, STIs, condom usage, ICTC and ART services, routes of transmission and how to protect oneself from HIVAIDS, etc, and how to give care and support those who are already infected with H IV-AIDS. All the myths and misconception were cleared by resource person Sanjay Naik.

Bal Anand melawa organised

Devotees attending the retreat at Calangute.

Photo by Thomas Fernandes HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 31

A three-day Lenten retreat was recently organised for the parishioners of Calangute at St Alex Church compound, Calangute.

The retreat was conducted by the team of Divine Centre, Potta-Kerala, led by Fr Verghese.

The other members of the team being Dinesh and Manisha.

The Lenten retreat was held with the sole aim of renewing one’s faith in Jesus Christ through Mother Mary.

Fr Verghese and his team dwelled in changing one’s style of living through the teachings of Christ. The three-day Lenten retreat was a mixture of devotional songs and teachings based on the Holy Bible.

The Potta Team made a clar-

ion call to the parishioners to adapt to spiritual life through exemplary teachings/followings and imbibe in them the prayerful spirit.

Earlier, the Lenten retreat team led by Fr Verghese was accorded a warm welcome to the Parish of St Alex Church, Calangute by one of the parishioner Alex Silveira.

St Alex Church Parish Priest Fr Carmo Martins thanked the Divine Retreat Centre Team led

by Fr Verghese for renewing faith of Calangute parishioners through the Lenten retreat.

Parish Council Team of St Alex Church including Assistant Parish Priests Fr Clifford Cardozo, Fr Barry Cardozo and parishioners of Calangute helped in smooth conduct of the Lenten retreat.

Light It Up Blue Campaign for Autism HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

In observance of World Autism Awareness Day on April 2 held every year, Sangath in partnership with other establishments has joined the ‘Light it Up Blue Campaign’ which will take place across the world on the April 1 and 2 to raise awareness on Autism by turning the lights blue at workplace, wearing blue to work or even lighting up a building blue in the neighbourhood.

Disha School, Panjim, Sunshine Worldwide School, Old Goa, Shiksha Niketan, Torda, Keshav Seva Sadhana, Bicholim and Kings School, Margao will participate in this campaign to share information and spread awareness on autism.

Betim Cross, Saligao church and the Margao roundabout will be lit up with blue light.

Restaurants and shops that

will take part in the campaign by keeping information flyers on their tables and counters to raise awareness for this disorder are Bawmras and Chocolatti in Candolim, Sublime and Cantare in Saligao, Bernards Place, Villa Goesa Resort and Chalstons in Baga.

Furtado’s and Pedro’s in Margao and Panjim and Hallmark and Perpetual Pharmacy in Porvorim and OMP Components (India) P Ltd in Pilerne have also joined the campaign.

On April 2 the International Olympic Committee will support a swim across Mandovi (from Betim jetty) at 10 am of a youth attending the Lourdes Convent School resource room; Malay Samant, along with 3 mainstream students.

Sangath is a Porvorim based NGO working in the area of public health.

MAYEM (HND): Chandrakant Gawas said parents and teachers are more responsible constituents to create the future of their children.

He was recently addressing the gathering after inaugurating Bal Anand Melawa organised by Radhakrishna Shishuwatika which is run by Saneguruji Dnynopasana Mandir at Shantaramnagar, Bordem-Bicholim.

Association President Mohandas Amonkar, Vidhydhar Shirodkar, Krishna Marathe, Rayu Sawant, Pundalik Pal and others were present on the occasion.

Varsha Chodankar compered the function, while Vidhyadhar Shirodkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Conference on bone tumors held PANJIM (HND): The Indian Academy of Cytologists organised an International Conference on Bone Tumors at the Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre, Salt Lake City, Kolkata recently.

The scientific session of the International Conference was chaired by Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Professor and Head of Pathology Department, Goa Medical College, Bambolim, Goa and the past President of the Indian Academy of Cytologists, Dr Philippe Vielh, Professor and Head of Pathology Department Gustav Roussy Institute Paris, France and the Vice President, International Academy of Cytology and Secretary European Society of Cytology Societies, Dr Pinar Firat Professor and Head of Pathology, University of Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey and Dr Arvind Rajwanshi Professor and Head of Cytology and Gynecological Pathology, PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research ) Chandigarh. The faculty were Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Dr P Vielh, Dr Pinar Firat, Dr A Rajwanshi, Dr A Mondal, Kolkata, Dr B Kundu, Kolkata, Dr N A Jambhekar, Professor and head of Pathology Department, Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai, Dr Tanuja Seth, Mumbai, Dr S Hingway, Nagpur, and Dr K Radhika, Hyderabad.

The topics covered were Imaging, Classification of Bone tumors, Bone Forming Tumors, Chondroid Tumors, Giant Cell Tumors, Ewings Tumors, Hematopoietic Tumors, Lymphoid Tumors, Metastatic Tumors, Tumor like lesions and Slide seminars. Around 500 doctors from India and abroad attended the conference. This was coordinated by Dr Asitava Mondal, Dr Rajat Mukherjee, Dr S Sanyal and Dr R G Wiseman Pinto.

Notice of mariners

PANJIM (HND): Department of Captain of Ports has notified that the Kids Camp Play School and Young Achievers Primary School, Porvorim, will organise a swim across the river Mandovi for their student on April 1, between 10.15 am and 11 am. The Department has also notified that the Special Olympics Bharat Goa, Rua de Ourem, Panjim, will organise a swim from Malim jetty to Panjim jetty for its student, on April 2.

All barges, passengers launches, ferry boats and any other crafts plying in river Mandovi in the said area are advised to keep a sharp lookout, go slow and if necessary, stop at safe distance till the swimmers are safely ashore. The river traffic has been asked to strictly adhere to the on the spot instructions issued by the patrolling boats at the site.

No entry at Rawanfond

PANJIM: District Magistrate, South Goa Margao, has notified ‘No Entry’ for all the buses coming from Quepem, Curchorem, Sanguem from 9.30 am to 1.30 pm and from 4 pm to 8 pm from Ravanfond Junction through Aquem road. District Magistrate also notified to erect the necessary signboards.

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Bring Congress to power, Shirodkar tells partymen HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, MARCH 31

The tempo that turned on its side at Guirim.

Car lands into Margao fields, occupants escape unhurt MARGAO (HR): Occupants of a Tata Indica car had a miraculous escape on Thursday noon after the vehicle went off the land and landed in the fields near the district hospital under construction in Margao.

The vehicle was entering the city when the driver lost control following a tyre puncture. The car later plunged into the fields before turning turtle. The two occupants of the car, however, escaped unhurt.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker

Driver escapes unhurt as tempo falls on its side at Guirim HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, MARCH 31

A driver escaped unhurt, after the tempo which he was driving turned on its side at Guirim on Thursday morning.

The accident occurred at about 11 am, when the goods carrier tempo (GA-01-W-5089) carrying empty bottles, which was proceeding from Mapusa towards Panjim dashed against the divider and turned on its

side at Guirim.

However, the tempo driver escaped unhurt. Since the tempo fell in middle of the road, the traffic proceeding towards Panjim came to a grinding halt till police arrived at the site of the accident.

Police with the help of crane removed the tempo and cleared the way for traffic. Police Hawaldar Kishor Naik is investigating the case.

‘Education is significant aspect in child’s life’

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) President Subhash Shirodkar has stressed the need for united efforts from party delegates to bring the Congress party to power.

He was recently addressing the gathering on the occasion of Congress seminar at Gymkhana Hall, Vathadev-Bicholim, which was attended by youth delegates, women and senior Congressmen.

Speaking further, Shirodkar said activists from Mayem constituency are striving hard to strengthen the base of the Congress party in Mayem constituency.

Mayem Congress youth

CM protecting illegal projects, charges CWC HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MARCH 31

The Citizens Working Centre has charged the Chief Minister for his alleged involvement in protecting blatant illegal projects in Salcete.

CWC general secretary Sanjeev Raiturkar said the Petition Committee in its third report presented in the Legislative Assembly has recommended to demolish the construction carried out by the developers at Camurlim beyond 76 square mts from the centre line of the zone, which falls under restricted orchard.

He said the Petition Committee had further recommended to fix responsibilities for the lapses committee by TCP officials.

BMC approves budget

Valpoi Giants Club members along with KG students and teachers at Nanus-Valpoi.

Photo by Ashraf Khan HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, MARCH 31

Giant International (Valpoi block) President Aziz Shah said education is a significant aspect in child’s life and creating conducive learning environment will attract children towards gaining education.

Shah was speaking during the function organised by the Management of Blooming Buds (Kindergarten) based at NanusValpoi. Phoenix Socio-Cultural Association President Abdulla Khan, former Massordem block Giant International president L axman T Naik, Ramesh

Arpora local robbed of mangalsutra HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 31

A resident of Arpora was robbed off her mangalsutra in the Calangute-bound Mapusa-Arpora bus on Monday.

In her compliant, Gauri Prabhu told Anjuna Police that her mangalsutra was found missing while she alighted from the Calangute-Mapusa bus at her bus stop in Arpora.

According to Anjuna Police, Prabhu in her complaint stated that while she boarded the Calangute-bound Mapusa-Arpora bus at about 6.30 pm from Mapusa, she reached her destination at Arpora at 7 pm and found her mangalsutra missing.

Anjuna Police have registered the missing complaint and PSI Sinari is investigating the case.

Shankar Mohan is IFFI director PANJIM (HND): Joint Director, Directorate of Film Festivals, Shankar Mohan, has been designated as Director, International Film Festival of India (IFFI).

Director, IFFI will function from Goa. He will select his team from the existing employees of DFF and consultants from the industry.

Director, IFFI will be completely responsible for the successful conduct of the festival and accomplishment of the vision of the festival as envisaged by the Government.

Davjekar and Principal of Blooming Buds Parveen Aga were also present.

Speaking further, Shah said there is a need to include more play and learning methods in the syllabus of pre-primary and primary education.

Shah assured to help the school in upgrading the standard. He told the management to prepare a list of necessity required for making all-round development of the students.

Speaking on the occasion, Abdulla Khan said imparting creative teaching is very costly and NGOs like Giants International

is a hope to such budding schools.

He also highlighted the efforts of the school principal and urged the parents to keep trust in her and make optimum use of her experience in education field.

Principal Parveen Aga also spoke on the occasion and presented brief activity report.

Earlier the students performed various cultural items.

The outgoing students were felicitated by the dignitaries. Later, toys for creative learning were donated by Giants International for the students.

Tiatr is unique to Goa: Anil Kumar HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

Anil C Devulkar a renowned artiste of tiatr stage popularly known as Anil Kumar, has said that Tiatr as a dramatic form is not found anywhere in the country or abroad and hence there is urgent need to preserve it in its original form. He was speaking in the ‘Meet the Artiste’ – ‘Kolakorak Bhett’, the monthly programme organised by The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) on Wednesday at TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal, Panjim.

Speaking further urged the present day tiatr artistes to preserve and promote the unique format of Goan tiatr.

Despite his long experience in the tiatr field, Anil Kumar feels that he is still a student of tiatr stage. Sincerity and dedication is of utmost importance for any artiste to create a niche for himself or herself he said.

Answering to questions he agreed that in the past there were no enough facilities as found today, yet tiatr artistes of yesteryears have contributed immensely for the development of tiatr. Answering another question Anil Kumar said that acting in Khell-Tiatrs is difficult as the actor had to be well versed in singing too unlike tiart where actor may not be required to sing on stage.

Senior tiatr artistes like John

Claro Fernandes, Joe Rose, Ben Evangelist, C D’Silva, Rico Rod and others attended the function. Heroines of tiatr stage of yesteryears – Jessie Dias, Platilda Dias, Fatima, and Josefina Dias who acted in the lead roles with Anil Kumar were also present for the meet.

President of TAG, Tomazinho Cardozo, welcomed the audience. Member Secretary of TAG, Victor de Sa, proposed the vote of thanks. Joy Fernandes compered the function.

Oral interview for data entry operator PANJIM (HND): Candidates who have appeared for computer literacy test for the post of data entry operator and those who have qualified in the test, are shortlisted and their names are displayed on the notice board of Collectorate of North Goa at Panjim.

The oral interview of the shortlisted candidates has been fixed on April 1 and April 2. The call letters to appear for oral interview have been dispatched.

In case any qualifying candidate has not received the intimation he/she may contact the office between 10 am to 1 pm and between 2 pm to 5 pm on any working days.

MAYEM (HC): Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) unanimously approved the annual budget of the civic body for 2011-12.

The budget which shows income of Rs 14,69,75,000 and expenditure as Rs 14,68,95,000 was recently approved at a special budgetary meeting at BMC Hall.

Chief Officer Raju Gawas, BMC Chairperson Anisha Vernekar, Deputy Chairperson Shashikant Halrankar and all the councilors including accountant Shivran Vaze and Hussain Muzawar present for the meeting.

leader Pravin Zantye, Central Youth Congress Committee member Sumit Khanna, Observer Anish Khan, Rayu Sawant, B l o c k P re s i d e n t Ra j a s h r i Gaonkar, Jaidev Parab Gaonkar, Sarvan-Karapur Sarpanch Santosh Talker, ZP member Fondu Sawant and others were present on the occasion.

On the occasion, Shirodkar guided the delegates how to create strong base of youth activists, which will in turn help the Congress candidate in heading towards victory.

Speaking on the occasion, Pravin Zantye said he will work hard to make the strong base

of about 1,000 Congress youth activists, thereby creating a Mayem constituency a Congress bastion.

“All-round development will be undertaken in Mayem constituency with the help of Congress government in the State,” added Zantye.

Central Obser ver Sumit Khanna and Anish Khan highlighted the details of election.

Rayu Sawant, Jaydev Gaonkar and others also spoke on the occasion. Chimaji Poonji compered the function.

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t is mainly those who are over 40 that will remember that magical Summer of 1983 in England – at that time the permanent venue of the Cricket World Cup – when an unheralded Indian team led by Kapil Dev made it to the final for the very first time after a mixed performance in the opening rounds. One-day internationals (ODIs) were then played over 60 overs, not 50, as the long English summer day allowed matches to go on late into the evening.

India was up against the then mighty West Indies, which had won both the World Cups held earlier. And when the Indian team was skittled out by the West Indian fast bowlers for an unimpressive 183, most viewers in India (colour TV was just two years old at the time) were depressed, and fairly certain that India would lose.

But India had been in desperate situations in that same World Cup earlier, and had fought their way out. Like the time we were teetering at 17 runs for 5 wickets versus minnows Zimbabwe at Tunbridge Wells; Kapil Dev hit a lightning 175 not out (16 fours and 6 sixes) to take India to a winning score of 266 for 8. That knock is often described as the greatest ever in ODI history.

In the final, the mighty West Indians started well, despite losing opener Gordon Greenidge, to reach 57/2 thanks to quick scoring by the legendary Viv Richards. That’s when he hit a huge skier off Madan Lal and was caught brilliantly in the deep by Kapil Dev. It was the turning point of the match. After that the pressure mounted, wickets started to fall steadily, and it was the turn of the West Indies to teeter at 76 for 6. They were finally bowled out for 140, with Kapil himself picking up the winning wicket of Andy Roberts. Kapil Dev’s India – rank outsiders quoted at impossible odds of 66-1 to win by bookmakers before the competition began – had upset the great Clive Lloyd’s West Indies to be crowned champions, winning their maiden World Cup. Wednesday’s semi final against Pakistan, often described as a ‘super final’, was in many ways reminiscent of that remarkable 1983 match. India underperformed while batting, but put up a sterling performance in bowling and in the field, to snatch victory in the face of all odds. For once, Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan Singh and Yuvraj Singh showed the world that India has not just good batsmen but great bowlers as well. It should put finalists Sri Lanka on notice.

Wednesday’s victory led to unprecedented scenes of joy and celebration among India’s 1.21 billion people (as the results of the recently-held census have informed us).

The census also tells us that over 63 per cent of them are under the age of 30, and can have no memory of that magical moment 28 years ago, when India moved to the top of the cricketing world in the course of just one championship.

Even Sachin Tendulkar, now India’s oldest player, was just 10 years old then. Nearly a billion-and-a-quarter hearts will beat for Sachin when the Indians make their bid to grab their second World Cup title in the first ever all-Asian final against a rampaging Sri Lanka on Saturday, on Tendulkar’s home turf at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai.

That is when we will see how determined his teammates are to bag the only trophy missing in the overflowing cabinet of the greatest-ever batsman of the modern era.

We hope that he not only achieves that unique landmark of 100 centuries, but also gets to experience the joy and pride of a World Cup win.

Primary, not Secondary Fr Romuald D’Souza SJ, Panjim I am really disappointed with the title and subtitle chosen for my article (‘English: A Must for Secondary Curriculum’, Herald, 28 March). In the controversy that is going on, there seems to be hardly any disagreement that English should be part of the secondary curriculum. The debate is about the medium of instruction in primary education.

The point I was making is that the child’s future should be the focus of the debate, and not any other consideration. I have not used the word ‘posterity’ anywhere in the article, yet it is included in the subtitle. I just don’t like that word and don’t like to see it under my name.

-- The debate is indeed only about the medium of instruction in primary schools, and has nothing to do with secondary education. The error is regretted. – Editor

Clear cut message Fr Jaime Couto, Margao The letter “Poll communalising strategy” (Herald, 29 March) by Rita Paes hits the nail on the head and conveys a clear cut message to the concerned and the people of Goa in general. Many others have enlightened and guided us, 20 years back, in our fight for primary education through mother tongue.

Timely intervention Stephen Dias, Dona Paula I refer to the article by Fr Romuald D’Souza SJ, (Herald, 28 March) on the medium of instruction at the primary level. This has

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April 1911 As April 3 was Easter Day our Press remained close from 1 to 4 on account being the Holy Week

OPINION

Aruna Shanbaug & Euthanasia – After-Shocks

The Bombay high court judgment legalising ‘passive euthanasia’ raises disturbing questions, says Dr GLADSToNe D’coSTA

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ny senior consultant doctor will recall at least one instance where (s)he wrote in a case paper – DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) or TLC only (Tender Loving Care) – or words to that effect. This conveys to staff that the patient has no reasonable hope of recovery, and in case of a sudden deterioration in the patients’ condition, no aggressive attempts to revive the patient should be made. The decision would have been made in full consultation with the family, based on honesty, transparency and trust, as being in the best interest of the patient. This is one of the best known ‘secrets’ of the profession. It worked because in most cases the opinion of the doctors and the relatives would coincide as being in the best interest of the patient.

But over the years, this relationship has seen severe erosion. Medical practitioners are now wary. They are fully aware that “failing to do what an average practitioner would do or doing something that the average practitioner would not do” is the legally accepted definition of medical negligence. Society, too, has become aware that in stopping treatment, some families may have considerations other than love, kindness and the patient’s best interest. Against this background, the recent Aruna Shanbaug verdict is a landmark judgment with widespread consequences for society.

In November 1973, a young nurse was brutalised at Mumbai’s KEM Hospital, leaving her irreversibly brain damaged. Since then, she has been looked after by the nurses in the hospital.

Following a febrile illness in September 2010, her general condition deteriorated and she had to be fed by a Ryles Tube.

Social activist and journalist Pinky Virani, who had been following her case from 1980 and wrote a book called ‘Aruna’s Story’, filed a writ petition asking that the KEM Hospital be directed to stop feeding Aruna, and let her die peacefully. The court could have dismissed the petition on the grounds that the Constitution guarantees the right to life, but not the right to die, and so there was no violation of fundamental rights. That the ‘Right to Life’ implies the right to a ‘dignified life’ has been held, but not conclusively settled. The court, “in view of the importance of the issues involved” decided to go into the merits of the case.

In doing so, the court exercised its privilege to pass a ‘judgmental law’. When there is no ex-

The hippocrATic oATh isting law on an issue, the court may rely on judgments of courts around the world in similar cases.

Its judgment then becomes law till it is superseded by a legislation passed by Parliament. For example, the Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques (PNDT) Act was amended following a Public Interest Litigation (PIL). Under court directions, it is now called the PC [Pre-Conception] & PNDT Act. More recently, the Supreme Court upheld the Tamil Nadu Protection of Interests of Depositors Act. In the absence of a law or RBI direction to protect the small investor, the court directed that the Tamil Nadu Act was applicable to the whole country.

While the Aruna judgment clarified some issues, it left others unresolved. In view of conflicting claims by the petitioner and the KEM Hospital, the court appointed a team comprising an anaesthetist, a neurologist and a psychiatrist to examine the patient and submit a detailed report. This included a physical examination, an EEG, a CT scan and blood tests. The experts said the patient was in a ‘Permanent Vegetative State’ (PVS).

The term ‘Vegetative State’ was first coined

by Bryan Jennet and Fred Plum in ‘The Lancet’ in 1972. Its current definition is “a clinical condition of unawareness of self and environment in which

Drying lies my Mandovi

Breakfast of Champions

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ast week, I ran into my Chief Town Planner (CTP) friend after five long years. He looked so depressed that I invited him for lunch. By the time we were served ‘Jevonn’, I managed persuade my old friend to get it off his chest. He said large sections of Regional Plan (RP) 2021 would have to be revised. “You must be kidding,” I said. “The CM has been telling everyone that he is about to notify RP2021!”

“It was my baby,” cried the CTP, “and now, I have to perform an abortion. Some of these activist types have convinced our CM that by 2020, the Mandovi will run dry, when water from the Mhadei River is diverted to quench the thirst of Hubli and Dharwad.”

He continued: “The CM says he cannot do anything to save the Mandovi river. Had it been the Mandovi Hotel, he would have passed an ordinance in three days. The impossible he does at once. Miracles take a little longer…”

“But why do you have to change RP 2021?” I asked. “Well,” said the CTP, “you are slow. In 2020, when the river dries, there will be so much additional land available over its 60-km length and along the tributaries. We will have to demarcate the additional land to be allotted to each riparian taluka. Then all the islands will have to be shown as highlands in the different talukas. Besides,

indeed come in time to the rescue of our future children’s prospects.

Everybody knows that children are nowadays computer-literate unlike olden times.

Knowledge of English will definitely give them a boost to improve their education during childhood. Competition, nowadays, is stiff. Therefore, we cannot achieve superiority in this world, if Konkani is imposed at an early stage, since their “IQ” is maximum up at the age of 4. Of course, that does not mean that Konkani should remain a silent spectator and completely boycotted. Once Konkani is taught side by side and spoken at home, as a mother tongue, it will always survive.

Let Fr Mousinho de Ataide and Fr Jaime Couto and others stop accusing the parents, and ABE for taking up the cause of English as a medium of instruction for our children from primary level.

the patient breathes spontaneously, has a stable circulation and shows cycles of eye closure and opening, which may simulate sleep and waking”.

It occurs when the oxygen supply to the brain is cut off for a prolonged period, by an accident or assault, or by stroke or cerebral haemorrhage.

Seven well-laid-out criteria must be met before a patient is defined as being in a vegetative state.

It is distinct from brain death, coma, unconsciousness or the minimally conscious state.

There are three stages of the ‘vegetative state’.

The first is immediately after the precipitating incident, when no prognosis is ventured and treatment is usually aggressive to resuscitate the patient. The second, the persistent vegetative state, extends from three to six months. The Permanent Vegetative State (PVS) is usually one that persists beyond six months to a year. ‘Persistent vegetative state’ is a diagnosis, while ‘permanent vegetative state’ adds a prognosis of irreversibility.

Particularly disturbing is a British Medical Journal (BMJ) paper of June 1996, which reported: “Of the 40 patients referred [to a specialist unit] as being in the vegetative state, 17 (43 per cent) were considered as having been misdiagnosed; seven of these had been presumed to be vegeta-

every minister has his own plans for the dry river bed.” The CTP sobbed, stood up and abruptly left. After paying the bill, I decided to visit some of the ministers he had named.

First, the CM. Being a busy, no-nonsense man, he guided me out of his house as he walked towards his car. He told me that as an ‘aam admi’ CM, he would plant Mango trees on the river bed, so future generations could enjoy the benefits of his progressive and benevolent rule.

Coming down the Altinho slope, I met some activist types in a celebratory mood. There was an ‘aam admi aurat’ rep explaining to passers-by that by 2020, all floating casinos would be grounded.

‘Arihant’ has already given a quotation for carrying away the scrap.

One ‘Naxalite’ was celebrating that no more iron ore could be taken to China. But Rajendra Kerkar shook his head in dismay. At the prices Agarwal was getting for iron ore, he said, Sesa Goa could afford to export it by FedEx courier service!

Churchill Alemao was ecstatic. Waving an airline ticket to Delhi in my face, he said, “I’m taking a delegation to meet Madam. First I’ll humour her by telling some Sardarji jokes. Then I will reveal my secret master plan. Do you want a sneak preview? First, the PWD will remove all bridges across the Mandovi. The government

The suggestion of Dy Speaker Mauvin Godinho to declare encroachers as ‘Mundkars’ deserves condemnation. It is such irresponsible and provocative statements that have increased the problems of comunidades and have made the functioning of the committees difficult.

The government knows that comunidades are independent bodies with its own code. It has leased its land, both fields and orchards, to Gaunkars and used the income for the benefit of the general public.

The illegal constructions have mushroomed, post liberation, mostly on the eve of polls and with full patronage of the politicians.

Godinho needs to clarify how many of these encroachers are Goans and how many are migrants that form the vote bank.

There is already a cut-off date set by the government for illegal occupants and encroachers to apply to the Revenue department and comunidade body for regularisation of the illegalities.

However, it is not binding on the comunidade and only the general body is empowered to approve such requests based on merits. I therefore request Mr Godinho is to stop meddling with the comunidades.

Letter of the Day

Rank opportunism

Pachu Menon, Margao

The world has by now got used to the routinely abhorring ways of America, imposing its will on the UNO, to gain sanctions against nations at loggerheads with it. Uncle Sam’s penchant for meddling in the internal affairs of foreign states has always culminated in disastrous results earning the country the dubious distinction of being a big bully.

There never was any love lost between successive US administrations and Muammar Gaddafi of Libya, the antipathy seemingly stemming out of the fact that he is one of the few who stood up to the might of America.

If one is to read between the lines, President Obama’s observation that “when innocent people are brutalised and when someone like Gaddafi threatens a bloodbath that could destabilise an entire region, it is in our national interest to act”, smells of rank opportunism. How suave! May be the international community who is helping them fight their dirty war, should wake up to this reality.

Language controversy Chris Boomer, by email While on holiday in Goa, I read your newspaper daily and I have been reading with interest about the language controversy.

I would agree that you must not let your language die out but if Konkani is important, why is Marathi the teaching medium in so many of your primary schools? This, to me, as an outsider, seems strange. I used to work for a German based multi-national company which chose to use English as their business language. To work in their large office in Kerala, you need to speak English of a high standard, so that you can communicate with English speaking people all over the world. To survive and make progress in the modern world, clear spoken English is a must, and small children easily learn more than one language.

A friend’s son married a Japanese girl and now their children speak both Japanese and English clearly as they have been taught both since they started to talk and they are still only 6 and 4 years old.

Greedy Goans!

Avelino Christo Fernandes, Nagoa This is with reference to the article ‘Special

By Anthony Simoes

can junk all the ferry-boats and barges, or move them to the Zuari.

My brother (I’m not joking) will deal with the fishing trawlers.

Then I will pave the river bed all the way from Old Goa to Aguada, and it will become our third International Airport.”

“But,” I said, “you’re famous for building bridges and now you’re talking about demolitions?” Churchill was furious: “You journalist types always find fault. You know Churchill was seeing the world when you were wetting your nappies. I know you Goan rascals.

Tomorrow if I walk on water, your headline will be: ‘Churchill fails swimming test’.”

Panjim Mayor Yatin Parekh said, “My prayers are answered. We will dump all our garbage in the dry river bed. Every monsoon, rain water will carry the garbage out into the Arabian Sea. We can improve our revenues by bringing in real estate developers. Imagine how all our builders, architects, town planners, real estate sharks and MLAs will react to this dry river? They will take to it like ducks take to water…”

Meanwhile, the Archbishop is already drafting his homily for St Francis Xavier’s feast in 2020. Most likely, he will speak in Konklish, which we are so familiar with. This happens when medium of instruction issues are decided by demagogues instead of pedagogues.

Letters to the Editor

Irresponsible statement Jonas Correia, Aldona

tive for longer than one year, including three for over four years.” It is therefore important to legally define the parameters by which a patient’s condition is described as irreversible. Is it six months to one year; if so, on what grounds? (See the “misdiagnosis” above.)

The court directed that in cases of PVS, withdrawal of feeding and hydration was lawful, and called it “passive euthanasia”. The difference is, in “active euthanasia”, something is done to end the patient’s life, while in “passive euthanasia”, something is not done that would have preserved the patient’s life. The question arises; where does medical negligence end and passive euthanasia begin?

The court considered a number of verdicts across the world, particularly from the UK and the USA, and precedents in India. It relied heavily on the 1993 UK case ‘Airedale NHS Trust vs Bland’ – very similar to the Aruna Shanbaug case – which eventually reached the House of Lords and went on to establish important precedents on euthanasia; in particular: “In what circumstances, if ever, can those with a duty to feed an invalid lawfully stop doing so?”

The right of the patient to refuse treatment was upheld, even when not considered in his/her best interests. Force feeding a patient on hunger strike was declared unlawful. Administration of a lethal injection to end a patients’ life (“active euthanasia”) was also declared illegal. But all the judges in the House of Lords agreed that withdrawal of life support systems was a permissible and legal act. The reasoning used, however, is baffling.

Lord Browne-Wilkinson felt that “removing the naso-gastric tube in the case of Anthony Bland cannot be regarded as a positive act causing death. The tube itself, without the food being supplied through it, does nothing. Its removal itself does not cause the death, since by itself it does not sustain life. Hence removal of the tube would not constitute the ‘actus reus’ of murder, since such an act would not cause the death.”

The tube provides the means for feeding. Therefore, its removal removes the means to sustain life. It’s like saying that it is the water that drowned the person, and holding his head under water had ‘nothing’ to do with it. The fact that a learned judge like Lord Browne-Wilkinson made such a statement does not require us to adopt it like sheep.

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Status Needed – to protect Goans not from outsiders but from the greed of Goans’ by Christina Viegas (Herald, 27 March).

She is absolutely right because today, we see deteriorating Goan morals. Who is to blame for all the mess happening around us? Aren’t we the ones who accept money and vote for corrupt politicians, corporators and panchayat members?

We Goans have sold our prime land to outsiders and unscrupulous builders. Goans who had abandoned their lands, fields and properties and settled outside Goa, have suddenly realised the value of precious land. Some have become greedy and only return because of the land.

They then find encroachments and possession of such properties by others including their own relatives and neighbours, who looked after the land in their absence.

Goans are not only divided but are well on course to destroy their identity and themselves very soon.

No cell phone while driving Errol D’Souza, Porvorim This has reference to the letter ‘Tragic Accident’ by Marcos Alemao (Herald, 31 March) regarding mobile usage while driving.

I completely agree with him on all as-

pects, as I have encountered many drivers speaking on their cell phone who tend to lose concentration on the road.

Just last week, one motorist almost hit my car as he was glued to the instrument and could not apply brakes.

It is sad that many motorists in Goa are ignorant about the danger of using mobile phones whilst driving. It shows their utter disregard for human life.

With such a callous attitude, accidents are just waiting to happen. I request all motorists to refrain from using their cell phone while driving.

Rights of ‘Dum Maro Dum’ Claudius Fernandes, Quepem The slated release of the movie ‘Dum Maro Dum’ in Indian movie halls across the country in mid April will spark off the negative publicity depicting activities going on in Goa like drug-nexus, sex, alcoholism, beach life etc.

Although NPC MLA Francisco ‘Mickky’ Pacheco had raised the issue during zero hour, alleging that the film may have a negative fall-out after its release, it will still be screened as a licence has been obtained from the Censor Board.

I request the NCP MLA to go harder on this issue of copyrights. This is a right given by law to the creators of literary, dramatic, musical, artistic works, producers of cinematograph films and sound recordings.

Airport parking John D’ Costa, Dabolim The Navy has a big theatre with enough space for at least 100 cars. The cinema theatre is rarely used and when used, there are less than 10 naval people watching a film. (Civilians are not allowed).

This is a tremendous waste of space. Instead, if the local government were able to take over, the parking problem would be solved.

The cinema can then be converted into a multi-storied car park and another 500 cars can be parked.

It appears that the naval authorities are arrogantly occupying three times more space than required.

Paths of Wisdom A Straightened Life

By Samir Khan “But whoever turns away from this Admonition from Me shall have a straitened life, and We shall raise him blind on the Day of Resurrection, whereupon he will say: ‘Lord! Why have you raised me blind when I had sight in the world?

He will say: ‘Even so it is. Our Signs came to you and you ignored them. So you shall be ignored this Day’.”

(Al-Qur’an – 20:124:25) These verses from the Holy Qur’an say that the unrighteous will have a wretched life in this world. This does not mean that all those who are unrighteous will necessarily face poverty.

What is meant is that such people will be unable to find peace and contentment. Someone may be a millionaire, and yet their life will be plagued by discontent and restlessness. Even the ruler of a vast empire may be intensely unhappy and suffer mental agonies.

Transgressors will pass through different states during the interregnum, beginning with their new life commencing on the Day of Resurrection up until their entry into Hell. God will enable them to foresee the terrible scenes of the Last Day and the dire consequences of their misdeeds. They will, however, only be able to see this much but no more. In other respects they will be like the blind, unable to find their way: they will not enjoy the assistance of anyone to help them walk nor will they even possess a stick to help them feel their way. Instead, they will stumble at every step, not knowing in which direction to proceed, absolutely ignorant of what lies ahead of or behind them.

The underlying idea is that no attention will be paid to the unrighteous; their state of suffering and perplexity will be altogether ignored. No one will come forward to lend them a supporting hand nor there be anyone to fulfil their needs for them, or to look after them.

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Aruna Shanbaug & Euthanasia

BY DR GLADSTONE D’COSTA (Contd from Page 6) The prescribed procedure to be followed in ‘passive euthanasia’ involves, first, a decision by parents, spouse, or ‘next friend’. It can also be taken by attending doctors. But the decision should be taken bona fide in the best interest of the patient, and requires the approval of the High Court. The judgment says: “Considering the low ethical levels prevailing in our society today and rampant commercialisation and corruption, we cannot rule out the possibility that unscrupulous persons with the help of some unscrupulous doctors may fabricate material to show that it is a terminal case with no chance of recovery.” This is a sad indictment of the profession. The court thereby applies the doctrine of ‘parens partriae’ or the State being the ‘father of the country’.

The High Court, consisting of at least a two-judge bench, shall obtain the opinion of three medical experts – a neurologist, a psychiatrist and a physician. Every city should have a panel of such doctors appointed by the High Court in consultation with the state government. The court “shall give its decision speedily at the earliest”. This should have been defined on a firm time scale, considering the ‘speed’ at which our judiciary functions. By the court’s own admission, delay prolongs the mental agony of the family and defeats the purpose of the exercise. The judgment directs: “The above procedure should be followed all over India until Parliament makes legislation on this subject.”

But apart from these debatable issues, the judgment introduces two significant concepts. Attempt to commit suicide is the result of severe depression. Depression is no longer considered an aberration of the mind but a medical condition, which requires treatment. An attempt to suicide is considered as a cry for help. But, presently, a patient who attempts suicide has Section 309 of the IPC slapped on him, is declared a criminal and thrown into jail.

The court recommended: “A person attempts suicide in a depression, and needs help, rather than punishment. We therefore recommend to Parliament to consider the feasibility of deleting Section 309 from the Indian Penal Code.” This is a welcome recommendation.

We should urge our legislators to act on it immediately.

The second laudable development is the recognition of the dedicated care giver as a ‘next friend’. The court took cognisance of the fact that the KEM staff took care of the patient with dedication for 37years, after she was abandoned by her family, and conferred on the KEM authorities the right to decide Aruna Shanbaug’s fate.

All too often, we have seen patients similarly abandoned and cared for by a third party, only to have ‘close relatives’ re-appear the minute there is an issue of property or inheritance. Hopefully, in such cases, the Aruna judgment will serve as a precedent and give the dedicated care giver a say in the future of such patients.

Having been in the business of trauma for more than 35 years, I have seen bedsores develop within days. This patient has been looked after for 38 years without a single bedsore, in spite of being totally incontinent. This achievement – without sophisticated equipment like water beds, circo-electric beds, etc – is without precedent in the annals of nursing. It was achieved with nothing more than basic nursing delivered with dedication, love and care.

I doubt it will ever be repeated. It should become a case study for all students of medicine and nursing.

Finally, I find it ironical that the victim lies helpless and a complete invalid after 38 years, whereas the perpetrator was free to lead a normal life after seven years. Was the cause of justice served?

(The author is a member, National Executive Committee, Voluntary Health Association of India)

Let the game be a game, says Sushma PTI CHENNAI, MARCH 31

Bollywood fim actor Vivek Oberoi and wife Priyanka pay their respects at the Golden temple Sikh shrine in Amritsar on Thursday.

CWG contracts: Shunglu attacks Kalmadi, Bhanot PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

The Shunglu Committee has faulted the sacked chief of Commonwealth Games organising body Suresh Kalmadi and his aides over award of contracts saying there was "extreme concentration of powers at the top" and "conflict of interest" among OC officials.

The two-member High Level Committee, headed by former Comptroller and Auditor General V K Shunglu, in its fresh report, also upbraided several government agencies for causing losses of over Rs 1,600 crore in executing projects.

The HLC, which went into the complaints of alleged corruption and irregularities in the conduct of sporting extravaganza, said the OC had serious governance problems due to an unwieldy general body with 500 members and a "subservient" executive

Ready for challenges, says new Censor Board chief PTI KOLKATA, MARCH 31

Renowned Bharatanatyam danseuse Leela Samson, whose appointment as new Censor Board chief has raised eyebrows in the film fraternity, says she is ready for the challenges posed by "various lobbies at work".

"I know there are so many issues out there and I am well aware of the challenges that might be posed by various lobbies at work," Samson told PTI in a telephonic interview from Chennai.

The artiste is replacing veteran actress Sharmila Tagore, whose term as the chairperson of the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) ended today.

The 59-year-old classical dance exponent, who was conferred the Padmashri in 1990, says she hardly watches films and considers herself a "layman" on censorship issues.

"I hardly watch films. I wish I had more time for that. I can't say much as I have the views of a layman," says Samson.

The post has long been held by prominent Bollywood personalities like Anupam Kher, Vijay Anand, Asha Parekh and Shakti Samanta besides Sharmila Tagore, who occupied it for two terms since 2004.

I know there are so many issues out there and I am well aware of the challenges that might be posed by various lobbies at work.

-- Leela Samson Many in the industry feel that Samson, being an outsider, may find it difficult to deal with censorship issues.

Samson also recognises the differences between art and cinema but hopes that a natural love for films will help her learn on the job.

"I have no idea about the field as I am yet to be briefed by of-

ficials. But I will put my best foot forward. I am honoured by the kind of faith they have reposed in me."

The artiste says she was "shocked" by the information of her appointment. "My first reaction was that of shock as I have never been with films. An art and culture background is a little different. But we all love films. With time one needs to reinvent oneself."

Juggling many roles as dancer, writer, teacher and choreographer, she is also the chairperson of the Sangeet Natak Akademi, India's national academy for music, dance and drama.

Besides being a cultural advisor to the Prime Minister, she also runs the premiere cultural academy 'Kalakshetra' in Chennai.

"My plate is rather full at the moment. 'Kalakshetra' is a fulltime job. Then I also have to look after the academy work.

There is much work for me to do in all these spheres," Samson says, adding that she does not plan to relocate to Mumbai or New Delhi.

"No, I will remain in Chennai.

I have been appointed the chairperson and not an executive that I will have to change my city," she says.

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Extreme conflict of interest was inherent in key IOA officials.

Accountability, internal and external was not the norm.

Senior positions filled up with persons of questionable integrity.

No effective vigilance, internal audit to provide watch dog function. board.

"The OC was synonymous with the Chairman. Extreme concentration of power at the top ensured that decision making remained concentrated in the hands of the Chairman and his coterie of loyal senior manage-

Chacko defends decision on ex-babus in JPC: PTI THRISSUR (Kerala), MARCH 31

Chairman of the Joint Parliamentary Committee on 2G spectrum issue P C Chacko today defended his decision to refer to Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar the issue of propriety of former ministers of NDA government continuing as members in the panel.

Reacting to BJP's criticism on the matter, Chacko said he had only acted in accordance with rules of procedures governing parliamentary committees including the JPCs. "The procedure followed by the JPC is that if any member raised any objection about the continuance of any other member on the panel, the matter should be referred to the Speaker, whose decision will be final," Chacko told PTI here today.

During the first meeting of the JPC on March 24, some members had raised objections to former ministers of the NDA government -- Yashwant Sinha and Jaswant Singh – continuing as members of the JPC probing 2G spectrum allocation issue.

"As Chairman of the JPC, I did not express my opinion on this matter. Based on the consensus of the JPC, I referred the matter to the Speaker," Chacko said.

ment.

"Extreme conflict of interest was inherent in key officials of IOA holding senior position in OC," the report said questioning the decision making procedures adopted by Kalmadi.

The Committee found that the tone at the top (of the OC) created a situation where wrong doing was common and best practices were not encouraged.

"Accountability, internal and external was not the norm. The Executive Board hardly exercised its governance role and often delegated responsibility to the Executive Management Committee to the point of abdication of responsibility. Consequently all key decisions were taken by handful of powerful loyalists of the Chairman (Kalmadi)," the Committee said.

It found that recruitment of key positions in the Secretariat and the senior leadership posi-

India's population rose to 1.21 billion people over the last 10 years -- an increase by 181 million, according to the new census released today, but significantly the growth is slower for the first time in nine decades.

The population, which accounts for world's 17.5 per cent population, comprises 623.7 million males and 586.5 million females, said a provisional 2011 Census report. China is the most populous nation accounting for 19.4 per cent of the global population.

The country's headcount is almost equal to the combined population of the United States, Indonesia, Brazil, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Japan put together, it said.

The population has increased by more than 181 million during the decade 20012011, the report said. The growth rate in 2011 is 17.64 per cent in comparison

to 21.15 per cent in 2001.

The 2001-2011 period is the first decade – with exception of 1911-1921 - which has actually added lesser population compared to the previous decade, Registrar General

of India and Census Commissioner of India C Chandramauli said in presence of Home Secretary Gopal K Pillai.

Among the states and Union territories, Uttar Pradesh is the most populous

PTI KOLKATA, MARCH 31

The dissent in Congress ranks ahead of the West Bengal Assembly polls has worsened in several districts over the alliance with Trinamool Congress and selection of party candidates with Congress rebels filing nominations as independents in some places.

Many Congress leaders have been left out this time with the Trinamool Congress leaving merely 65 of the total 294 seats to the ally for the six phase elections which begin on April 18.

With the release last Friday of the Congress candidates' list by the party high command the voices of dissent within the local leadership of the party have grown louder.

Congress rebels have already filed nominations as independents in certain constituencies with the last date of filing of nominations for the 54 seats in North Bengal scheduled to end tomorrow.

Jagan accuses Cong, TDP of ‘match-fixing’ PTI HYDERABAD, MARCH 31

Former Congress MP, Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy today said that the decision of the Congress Government in Andhra Pradesh to appoint a House Committee to probe the alleged irregularities in land allotments was an attempt to corner him.

TDP had stalled the Assembly proceedings for several days seeking Joint Legislature Committee to probe land allotments since 2004.

The ruling Congress and opposition Telugu Desam did "match-fixing" to take on him, he claimed in an open letter.

"I know. This is a deep-rooted conspiracy. All this is happening with directions from Delhi," he claimed.

"There was no discussion on public issues in the Assembly.

But all parties have come together to take on me.

"TDP has stalled the house demanding that the House Committee be appointed without debate. Government added fuel to the fire by favouring debate. But Chandrababu Naidu reminds that the government has agreed to appoint a JLC. Then Chief Minister accepts that he does not have objection to House Committee. If this is not

India’s population is 17.5 p.c. of world PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

Bengal polls: Cong dissent comes to fore

state with 199 million people and Lakshadweep the least populated at 64,429.

The combined population of UP and Maharashtra is bigger than that of the US. The highest population density is in Delhi's north-east district (37,346 per sq km) while the lowest is in Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh (just one per sq km).

The Census indicated a continuing preference for male children over female children. The latest child sex ratio in is 914 female against 1,000 male--the lowest since Independence.

"This is a matter of grave concern," Chandramauli said.

According to the data, literates constitute 74 per cent of the total population aged seven and above and illiterates form 26 per cent.

The literacy rate has gone up from 64.83 per cent in 2001 to 74.04 per cent in 2011 showing an increase of 9.21 per cent.

match-fixing, what else it is?" he asked.

The Government got Income Tax notices issued to him (on investments in the media organisations run by him) and made one of its ministers file a petition in the High Court only to corner him, he alleged.

"If there is truth in their allegations, truth would come out somewhere. But, why the House Committee now? Because, they want to spread misinformation and harass me," he said.

Asserting that there were no irregularities in the investments made in the companies run by him, Jagan said he would face the attacks but would not lose his self-respect.

NIA to probe Ajmer blast PTI JAIPUR, MARCH 31

The National Investigation Agency will now probe the Ajmer blast case, an official said here today.

"Ajmer Dargah blast case will be handed over to NIA after the Chief Minister's approval. The Centre had forwarded us a proposal for the same some 25 days ago," Additional Chief Secretary (Home) P K Deb said.

"We after discussion with the state Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) and law department forwarded the file to the Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his approval is expected soon," he said.

"The Centre's contention was that since the same radical outfits were involved in the blasts in Ajmer Dargah, Hyderabad's Mecca Masjid and Malegaon, the case should be investigated by the NIA," the officer added.

BJP today said cricket and diplomacy between India and Pakistan should be kept separate and the game allowed to remain a game.

"Let the game be game. Dialogue diplomacy should be separated from cricket," senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj told reporters at the BJP state headquarters.

Responding to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's inv i t a t i o n t o h i s Pa k i s t a n i counterpart Yousuf Raza Gilani to watch yesterday's semi-final encounter between the two countries at Mohali which India won, she initially described it as "thing of the past."

However, pressed for her party's reaction, the opposition leader in the Lok Sabha said games and diplomacy should be kept separate.

The BJP leader is here for campaigning for the April 13 Assembly elections.

Insisting that cricket should be allowed to remain a game, Swaraj said the "so much hype" surrounding yesterday's match, which India won by 29 runs, was "not desirable".

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Intellectuals, kin oppose ban on book about Gandhi PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31 Intellectuals and Gandhi kin have come out in the open against the clamour for taking out of shelves a controversial book on Mahatma Gandhi, saying banning is not a “democratic response.”

Gujarat government has already banned the book “Great Soul: Mahatma Gandhi and his struggle with india" by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Joseph Lelyveld while Maharashtra is contemplating such an action. Union Law Minister M Veerappa Moily had also hinted at such a possibility earlier.

The reviews of the book hit the newspapers in England and US had claimed that the book says Gandhi was a bisexual and had a GermanJewish bodybuilder lover in Hermann Kallenbach.

Condemning the ban, Lelyveld said, “In a country (India) that calls itself a democracy, it is shameful to ban a book that no one has read, including the people who are doing the banning.

“They should at least make an effort to see the pages that they think offend them before they take such an extreme step. I find it very discouraging to think that India would so limit discussion,” he said.

Gandhi's great grandson Tushar Gandhi said it will be a “greater insult” to Bapu than that book or the author might have intended.

“If the government of Maharashtra bans the book, it will be a greater insult to Bapu than that book or the author might have intended. I will challenge the ban,” he tweeted.

He said he was against the culture of banning

n If the government of Maharashtra bans the book, it will be a greater insult to Bapu than that book or the author might have intended. I will challenge the ban.

-Tushar Gandhi books and added “How does it matter if the Mahatma was straight, gay or bisexual? Every time he would still be the man who led India to freedom”.

Writer K Sachidanandan said the plans to ban the book should be condemned. “Banning a book is not a democratic action,” he said.

Another writer Namita Gokhale noted that "Every time a book is banned, it saddens me because you simply cannot ban ideas, you cannot ban thoughts.” She said she was more resigned than upset by this development.

“In India a democratic space for ideas is a gift and I think banning a book is the most pointless exercise,” she said.

Kuwaiti cabinet quits amid new crisis AFP KUWAIT CITY, MARCH 31

Kuwait's government submitted its resignation today, a minister announced, sparking a fresh political crisis in a Gulf emirate prone to such volatility over the past five years.

In a step unrelated to revolts in the Arab world, it was the sixth cabinet led by Prime Minister Nasser Mohammed alAhmad Al-Sabah to resign since his naming five years ago, during which time three parliaments have been dissolved.

“The Kuwaiti cabinet submitted its resignation today at an extraordinary meeting,” State minister for Cabinet Affairs Rudhan al-Rudhan told the oil-rich country's official news agency KUNA. The move comes after MPs filed petitions to question in parliament three ministers who are senior members of Kuwait's Al-Sabah ruling family over a variety of allegations including cor-

ruption and failure to perform duty.

Liberal MPs Adel al-Saraawi and Marzouk al-Ghanem last week filed to grill Kuwait's deputy premier for economic affairs, Sheikh Ahmad Fahad alSabah, over allegations of corruption in contracts worth USD 900 million.

Earlier this week, Shiite MP Faisal al-Duwaisan filed to quiz Information and Oil Minister Sheikh Ahmad Abdullah AlSabah. Another MP, Saleh Ashour, also Shiite, demanded to grill Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed Al-Sabah.

The cabinet's latest resignation also coincides with an opposition campaign for the resignation and replacement of the prime minister, a nephew of the ruling emir, Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah.

Kuwait's last election, brought forward due to an earlier political crisis, was held in May 2009.

DMDK leader attacks party candidate PTI CHENNAI, MARCH 31

Actor-politician Vijayakant, whose party DMDK is a constituent of the AIADMK-led all i a n c e , h a s s t i r re d u p a controversy after allegedly assaulting his party candidate in full public view during his election campaign.

The leader, contesting from Rishivanthiyam constituency, assaulted his Dharmapuri candidate Bhaskar when the latter tried to correct Vijaykant after he misspelt his name, reports reaching here said.

The incident occurred in full public glare as Vijayakant was canvassing votes from an open vehicle.

Meanwhile, DMK criticised Vijayakant for his act, which has reportedly sent shock waves among his party workers.

DMK treasurer and Deputy Chief Minister M K Stalin took a dig at Vijaykant, saying those accompanying him during campaigning should wear helmets.

Meanwhile, Vijaykant today created further controversy when he asked AIADMK cadres to lower party flags during his campaign at Ariyalur district.

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Govt goes for flexible norms to tap overseas capital PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

In a major policy reform, the government today announced flexibility for Indian companies to raise overseas capital but plugged the loopholes for back door FDI entry breaching sectoral caps.

Under the new norms, Indian companies have been allowed to issue equity against import of capital goods and liberalise conditions for seeking foreign investment for production and development of agriculture seeds.

The facility of conversion of capital goods import into equity was earlier available for companies raising external commercial borrowings (ECBs).

The government, as per the third Consolidated FDI Policy Circular -- a ready reckoner on foreign investment-related regulations -- also removed the restrictive condition of obtaining

prior approval of Indian companies for making investments in the 'same field'.

"It is expected that this measure will promote the competitiveness of India as an investment destination and be instrumental in attracting higher levels of FDI and technology inflows into the country," it said.

In a major initiative to plug loopholes, the government has classified companies into two categories -- 'companies owned or controlled by foreign investors' and 'companies owned and controlled by Indian investors'.

The government has done away with the earlier categorisation of 'investing companies', 'operating companies' and 'investing-cum-operating companies'.

The decision would have a bearing on the companies with majority foreign equity as they

Vodafone pays $5bn for Essar stake AGENCIES MUMBAI, MARCH 31

would now be classified as foreign companies.

The policy guidelines are revised every six months.

It further said that the companies would be free to prescribe a formula for transforming convertible instruments (like debentures, partly paid shares, preferential shares etc) into equity in accordance with the guidelines of FEMA and SEBI. Earlier, they were required to specify upfront the price of convertible instruments.

The decision "would help the recipient companies in obtaining a better valuation based upon their performance," it added.

These steps would help the country to attract more and more FDI. During the 11-month April-February period this fiscal, FDI inflows into India declined by 25 per cent to USD 18.3 billion.

Starting young, dreaming big!

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ith three plus years in his international business Gajanan Nagarsekar, a Goan youth from Ponda, has indeed proven himself. Selfmade and hard working Gajanan took a brilliant leap when he started a software consulting company Kallows with his American partner. Kallows products are segmented into major categories – Fitness and Diagnostic Monitoring. Today Gajanan is aspiring big. What are his dreams? Playing humble he says, “I would personally give a lot of credit to the progress of Kallows to my partner Kevin Kreger as his experience, skills and maturity has made this project a success. Kevin is not only a mentor to all of us at Kallows but a very trustworthy friend, too.”

Prior to and even after Kallows, both partners had to work hard. Gajanan shares about his initial job experiences.

“I would be frank that I was not serious with my studies during the crucial 12th and later during Engineering. I graduated with a BE in Electronics & Telecomm Engineering from PCCE in 2001 – during the recession and hence could not find a high paying job. So I took a local job with a franchise which sold, designed and troubleshot automation projects for different companies in Goa. I worked as marketing personnel most of the time and since I was a fresher spent some time working on repairing industrial devices. I did get the Franchise a project from Ranbaxy, AC Drive repair job for Sterling at Cundaim and made sure other companies at least had us in mind when a repair job arrived… I worked here for only for about 3 months at Rs70 a day. Money was not the key it was the knowledge as a fresher that was my focus. Also I was in two minds over pursuing a MBA or MTech. – I was on the lookout for an answer which could convince me that I would study something that has a long term benefit.

My father owns a Pharmacy – and I just could not get myself to work with him as I wanted to prove myself and hence chose the hard way… Never used any influence to get a job and never encouraged it as well.”

Gajanan studied in Goa for most part of his life. He did his BE from PCCE (Goa University). Then he joined Manipal Institute of Technology (MIT) for MTech in Biomedical Engineering at Manipal. Presently he is pursuing his PhD at University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee (UW Milwaukee) with an Electrical Engineering Major and Business Minor, Research is focused on

Compressed Sensing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Difficult to say it in one breath, Ha! When asked who his role model is, he pauses. It is tough for him to answer, “I think I learn and incorporate in my life all good habits from my mentors, friends, family and foes!”

Gajanan never had a consistent learning approach to state any hobby – But he listens to Western music, watches Hindi, Marathi and English movies, and reads technical magazines. He loves to travel and is into outdoor excursions like trekking. This year he is planning on water rafting! He loves to drive his car es-

By BhArAti PAwASkAr pecially long distance. For leisure he has driven from San Diego to Milwaukee in four days single handed. Goa to Ooty was his most recent one in India. Turning from hobbies to business Gajanan gets serious, “As for business: the travel is very much local to Milwaukee. It will be changing very rapidly after December 2011. If things work out the way we have planned…”

Gajanan is the second child of Gangabai and Satish Nagarsekar from Ponda. “We are originally from Palolem, Canacona,” Gajanan tells us. His sister Sutej is happily married to Sushant Srikant Pai. Gajanan’s better-half Juilee, daughter of late Anjali and Dr Anil Sardesai, is a BPharm from Goa College of Phar-

macy and a MBA in Human Resources from Goa Institute of Management (GIM). Her father served as a superintendent of Asilo, Mapusa and retired as the Deputy Director of Health Services. She has been very instrumental in making employee policies and presently takes care of Market research and other duties for Kallows.

“I plan to complete the PhD, make Kallows a success and take life as it comes. Continuous learning and academic involvement, doing charity at school level will be one my top most agenda – and I mean schools in my Ponda,” says Gajanan.

It is interesting to know the philosophy Gajanan believes in. He speaks on two aspects – Karma and Destiny. Gajanan has been a very pious person as a kid. But due to the exposure of the world he is now of the thought that ‘doing good’ is more important than visiting temples or offering rituals. Rituals are a cultural need. He believes in destiny but also believes that one must prepare himself/herself and keep the proper mindset to leverage an opportunity when it arrives. One has to develop the right talent by education and good work.

Gajanan is clear about his stand on work ethics and work norms – “I believe in a balanced life. Giving time to every aspect of life is important, may it be family or your own health. Work hard but with caution.”

Unwanting to sound like some Guru Gajanan has a message for the youth.

Feeling youth should not waste their life with TV, gadgets, games or style he says, “Work hard and make yourself better.

Never stop getting better, play sports more than watching it, be more liberal in your thoughts and question some faith, especially religious ones. Think, is it better to help a person and make a human life better or follow some faith which makes life miserable for someone?”

Gajanan feels, “Social evils have to be eliminated. Learning to earn clean money is important. Work smart (hard) and learn to enjoy. Have priorities clear before you take a step. Do not become engineers because you got the PCM; rather focus on your real likes and dislikes. Understand and have a perspective of what you want from life – happiness and contentment of mind for having achieved something is the real thing; only material wealth is not the answer.”

Devaaya Ayurveda wins award in Berlin HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

Devaaya Ayurveda and Nature Cure Centre, Goa bagged the 10th place in the category of hotel business in the Best Exhibitors Award, at the recently held International Tourism Fair (ITB) in Berlin, Germany The tourism fair is organised by the Cologne Business School on behalf of the Messe Berlin.

Devaaya centre is the only Indian hotel to be listed in the top ten out of the 184 exhibitors who showcased their products in the hotel business category at ITB Berlin 2011.

There were more than 11000 exhibiting companies and organisations from 188 countries at the ITB and a jury consisting of 30 tourism managers from the

Cologne Business School conducted the evaluation. This was based on pre-determined criteria such as quality aspects like booth design, service competencies, information transfer, creativity, etc. For more details and for the list of all winners go to the Cologne Business School website at www.cbs-edu.de/en/cbs/presseund-news Devaaya Ayurveda and Nature Cure Centre which is a part of the Alcon Victor Group, Goa has become known as a centre for authentic ayurveda treatments in Goa since the last few years and Devaaya has helped in creating awareness among the international as well the domestic market that Goa also offers treatments and therapies and is not just a beach or leisure destination.

Sensex up 155 pts

In a highly volatile trade, the BSE benchmark Sensex rallied for the eighth day in a row on Thursday – the longest stretch since last April – gaining 155 points at 19,445.22, following frenzied FII buying amid firm global cues and decline in food inflation.

Sensex had registered its previous 8-day gaining streak in midApril 2009, when it had risen 1,716.59 points or 17.94 per cent.

In the last eight sessions of the current winning rally, it has spurted by 1,606.17 points or 9 per cent.

The Bombay Stock Exchange 30-share barometer resumed trade higher touched 19,575.16, but sudden selling pulled it down to a low of 19,284.35. Finally, it ended the day at 19,445.22, a net gain of 155.04 points or 0.80 per cent. The NSE 50-issue Nifty also improved further by 46.10 points or 0.80 per cent to close above 5,800-mark at 5,833.75.

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Alcon bags export order HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

Structural consultants and concrete technologists in Singapore have realised the importance of Goa made microfine product - Alccofine 1203 and now placed order.

A consignment of 20 MT has been dispatched from North Goa based factory - Counto Microfine Products Pvt Ltd, Pissurlem, Sattari; and Goa made products will now be used in the buildings and other important structures of Singapore.

CMPPL is part of Alcon - Anil Counto Enterprise - one of the most progressive business houses in Goa. Goa is already honoured to have taken India's first initiative

Bhatt retires as SBI chief PTI MUMBAI, MARCH 31

The greatest contribution of Om Prakash Bhatt -- who today hanged up boots after a fiveyear innings as State Bank Of India Chairman -- to the nation's banking sector is that he proved that profitable banking is not the prerogative of private sector, and even highly underpaid, non-MBA, babus-turned bankers can also do it with élan.

In fact, what began as a humble journey from a remote village -- Bhattgaon --in the hinterlands of Uttarakhand, where even today there's no electricity, to the pole position as chairman of the nation's largest bank, Bhatt has walked away smoothly on a terrain that has seen many stalwarts falling apart.

Bhatt also proved that even government bodies can churn out charismatic leaders and victory is not the sole prerogative of those with aggression written on their temples and having B-school degree, but even the meek and docile-looking public sector bankers can achieve it.

During his five-year time, the assets of the bank more than doubled to Rs 14,51,220 crore.

in the manufacture of microfine products. The microfine products are manufactured by utilising slag, which is an industrial waste and thereby, these products help in production of green concrete and sustainable construction thereof. Concrete specifiers, Project consultants have appreciated the pozzolanic and hydraulic properties in this product, whereby it improves lot of properties in concrete, ultimately making a high performance, durable and healthy structures.

The quality norms are quite stringent in Singapore wherein Goa made microfines of world class superior quality has surpassed all parameters and specifications of Singapore.

Sebi clears Sesa Goa offer for Cairn India; stock up AGENCIES MUMBAI, MARCH 31

London-listed metals and mining major Vedanta Resources has moved closer to acquiring control of Cairn India, with capital market regulator Sebi clearing its subsidiary Sesa Goa's open offer for shareholders of the Indian oil and gas explorer.

At 9:50 am, shares of Sesa Goa were trading 1.08% higher at Rs 291.35 and shares of Cairn India were trading 0.63% higher at Rs 349.50 on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Sebi approved the open offer after Vedanta carried out a few changes in the share purchase agreement it had entered into with UK-based Cairn Energy Plc and also agreed to provide more disclosures, according to a person with knowledge of the revised offer.

This person, who declined to be identified, said the earlier agreement had built-in clauses that would have ensured Vedanta would have got more shares from Cairn Energy if the open offer for acquiring at least 20% stake from shareholders of its Indian unit received

lukewarm response.

Sebi objected to this on the ground that it amounted to forward contracting, in violation of Indian laws. The regulator then told Vedanta to revise some of the clauses in the share purchase agreement that has now been done, this person said. The company will also provide a disclosure in its open offer announcement that there are issues with state-run ONGC that are unresolved and could impact the stock price.

The original terms of the agreement provided that if Vedanta was able to secure the entire 20% stake through the open offer, the British company would only sell 40% of its stake in the Indian unit to Vedanta.

However, if the mining firm was unable to acquire the entire 20%, then Cairn Energy would sell more shares of its Indian unit to Vedanta so that it could control at least 51% stake in the company.

In line with the takeover norms, Sesa Goa will now be able to launch the open offer within 15 days. Priced at `355 a share, this offer aims at buy-

ing a 20% stake in Cairn India.

Depending on the response to the offer, Vedanta will buy shares of Cairn India from Cairn Energy in such a way that its stake will reach anywhere between 51% and 60%. Shares of Cairn India on Wednesday closed at Rs 347.30, down 1.35% on the Bombay Stock Exchange.

Last August, Vedanta Resources, controlled by Londonbased billionaire Anil Aggarwal, had agreed to buy up to 60% of Cairn India for $9.6 billion.

Vedanta will buy shares from Cairn Energy at Rs 405 apiece, including Rs 50 a share as noncompete fees.

The transaction would be funded through a combination of debt and cash. It may raise $6.5 billion in debt, led by Standard Chartered Bank, for the deal. Although government approvals for the transaction are awaited, investment bankers say Vedanta can go ahead and launch the offer with the approval from Sebi. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, or CCEA, has to approve the transaction.

Dhoni endorses McDowell’s No 1 Platinum HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

United Spirits Ltd (USL), the world's second-largest spirits company, today introduced Mahendra Singh Dhoni as their new brand ambassador for McDowell's No 1 Platinum Soda.

Speaking on the announcement, Ashok Capoor, deputy president, United Spirits Limited said (USL), “When assessing Dhoni's unconventional approach, it was clear he had a natural synergy with McDowell’s No l Platinum Soda. Dhoni is one of the most sought-after sporting icons whose signature style has been an inspiration for many across the world and in India. His ability to foresee situations and transcend the challenges is an attribute that has taken Indian cricket to Bombay Dyein, 372.05, 375.8, 361.4, 366.75 Bosch Limite, 6551, 6897, 6410, 6708.5 Brigade Ente, 90.2, 92.15, 89, 89.6 Cairn India, 350.3, 352.75, 348.5, 350.95 Canara Bank, 626, 632.4, 620.9, 626.25 Central Bank, 143.8, 146.4, 139.2, 140.5 Century Text, 356.95, 359.05, 340.6, 350.55 Cesc Ltd, 313, 315.9, 306.1, 310.3 Chambal Fert, 78.8, 80.1, 77.1, 79.25 Chennai Petr, 219.3, 224.5, 219.25, 223.1 Cipla Ltd, 329, 329.25, 318.4, 321.65 Colgate Palm, 820, 828.95, 809, 814.1 Container Co, 1205.8, 1212, 1191.05, 1200.05 Crompton Gre, 277, 277.4, 269.05, 272.75 Cummins Indi, 682, 715, 660.95, 697.9 Dabur India, 95.75, 96.6, 94.8, 96.1 Deccan Chron, 81.35, 81.85, 78.1, 80.3 Dish Tv Indi, 66.9, 67.5, 64.65, 67.1 Divi’s Labor, 680, 692, 671.4, 674.95 Dlf Limited, 264.5, 272.1, 258.6, 268.55 Dr. reddy’s, 1636, 1677.9, 1618, 1639.05 Edelweiss Ca, 40.8, 40.9, 39.1, 40.1 Educomp Solu, 434.75, 437.45, 416.9, 419.4 Eih Limited, 81.8, 81.8, 79.2, 80.65 Engineers In, 304, 307.75, 301.1, 304.7

Vodafone is to pay $5bn to buy the Essar conglomerate out of the UK mobile phone group’s Indian business.

Vodafone said on Thursday that put and call options were being exercised, under which Essar would sell its 33 per cent stake in Vodafone Essar, the UK group’s Indian business, for $5bn in cash.

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The deal should bring an end to an increasingly acrimonious dispute between Vodafone and Essar over how to value the Indian conglomerate’s minority stake in Vodafone Essar.

In 2007, Vodafone granted options to Essar that would enable the conglomerate to sell its entire stake for $5bn, or to dispose of part of the 33 per cent shareholding at an independently appraised fair market value.

In January, Vodafone objected to Essar’s plans to place part of its 33 per cent stake in India Securities, a small public company. Vodafone feared the move would give an inflated market value to Vodafone Essar.

But on Thursday Essar made clear it had decided to sell its entire Vodafone Essar stake for $5bn.

Vodafone bought a 67 per cent controlling interest in what was then called Hutchison Essar for $10.9bn in 2007.

Hutchison Essar was subsequently renamed Vodafone Essar.

Arun Sarin, Vodafone’s then chief executive, billed the deal as his defining acquisition and expressed confidence it would provide the UK group with an

important source of growth.

But India has turned into an expensive and unpredictable project for Vodafone.

The Indian authorities are pursuing Vodafone for $2.5bn in tax that they maintain is due on the 2007 deal. Vodafone has repeatedly insisted no tax is due on the transaction.

Senior Indian government officials have also said Vodafone might have to pay $1bn in retrospective radio spectrum fees.

At Vodafone’s 2009-10 results, it took a £2.3bn ($3.7bn) writedown on its Indian business, in a move that acknowledged the ferocious competition in the country.

Vodafone has turned Vodafone Essar into India’s secondlargest mobile operator by revenue, but its profit margins have slipped amid a brutal price war.

Vodafone owns 42 per cent of Vodafone Essar directly, with a further 25 per cent held by the UK group’s Indian partners.

Indian rules bar Vodafone from owning more than 74 per cent of Vodafone Essar, and the UK group said it would maintain compliance with the regulations after the transaction with Essar is completed. It added that 35.6 per cent of Vodafone Essar was already regarded as being locally owned.

Vodafone’s Indian partners may increase their shareholding in Vodafone Essar after the Essar transaction. Alternatively, there could be an initial public offering in Vodafone Essar.

Vodafone said the transaction with Essar should be completed in November, adding that the UK group’s net debt had already factored in the $5bn payment. Vodafone’s net debt stood at £30.5bn at September 30.

Essar declined to comment.

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a new dimension. We are confident that our relationship with Dhoni will help McDowell's No. l Platinum Soda scale similar heights.”

McDowell’s No 1 Platinum Soda will also underline the true essence of unconventional leadership through a television commercial which is set to go on air shortly. The idea of the commercial stems out from the thought that as the captain of the Indian cricket team Dhoni has been the epitome of unconventional leadership. Over the years he has displayed a number of instances of this quality in critical match situations and has emerged as someone young India finds inspiring.

McDowell’s No 1 Platinum Soda with this association aims to recognise them as the No 1 spirit of leadership.

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Pg10 Rice procurement down by 1% PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

The government has procured 25.1 million tonnes of rice since October last year, nearly 1% less than the year-ago period.

Food Corporation of India (FCI), the nodal agency for procurement and distribution of foodgrains, purchased 25.26 million tonnes of rice in the corresponding period of the

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2009-10 marketing year (October-September).

The government had procured 32 million tonnes of rice in the entire 2009-10 marketing year.

Arrivals of paddy have declined marginally to 39.89 million tonnes so far this year from 39.97 million tonnes in the same period last year.

In Andhra Pradesh, rice procurement stands at 4.07 million tonnes so far this crop year, as against 3.71 million tonnes in the same period of the previous year.

Similarily, procurement has risen to 3.49 million tonnes in Chhattisgarh in the current marketing year so far from 3.02 million tonnes in the year-ago period.

Schneider buys SNSL’s Digilink for Rs 503-cr

Spice exports up by 4% in Apr-Feb

compete condition for a period of five-years for the passive networking business, he said.

"The transaction is mutually beneficial as it unlocks significant value for the existing shareholders of the company while Schneider gets access to a robust brand and distribution infrastructure to further enhance its presence in this segment," he said.

When asked how the company would be utilising the money, Naik said, "we are strategising on our next plan of action. The financial and operational strength allows us to not only accelerate growth in our existing businesses but also explore new business opportunities synergistic to the company."

SNSL is well-positioned to focus and further enhance its position in other existing businesses including Digisol, which caters to active networking space and the company's serv-

Spice exports from the country rose almost 4% to 471,165 tonnes during April 2010-February 2011 period on back of major increase in shipments of ginger, garlic, chilli and fennel, Spice Board data revealed.

The country had exported 453,495 tonnes of spices in the year-ago period, it said.

Ginger, considered as 'betting crop' of farmers, rose more than two-fold to 12,000 tonnes in the period under review, versus 5,100 tonnes in the corresponding period the previous year.

Another spice that registered a huge jump in exports during the period was garlic -used both in food and medicine.

Exports of garlic in between April 2010-February 2011 rose by 66% to 16,700 tonnes against 10,050 tonnes in the same period of the previous year.

PTI MUMBAI, MARCH 31

Smartlink Network Systems (SNSL) today said it has sold its Digilink business to global energy management specialist, Schneider Electric, for a consideration of Rs 503-crore to be paid in cash.

As per the agreement, SNSL will transfer the passive networking business of Digilink including the manufacturing facility at Goa, its distribution network, employees relating to the business as well as the 'Digilink' brand and trademarks, a top company executive said.

"The transaction recognises the value of Digilink's pre-eminent position in the structured cabling business including the strengths of the brand, the strong network, support and dedication of our distributors and our workforce," SNSL Executive Chairman, K R Naik, told reporters here.

SNSL has agreed to a non-

Deposit Rs 350 cr with I-T, HC tells Satyam AGENCIES HYDERABAD, MARCH 31

In a setback to Mahindra Satyam, the high court here on Wednesday directed the information technology outsourcing company to deposit Rs 350 crore with the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), besides issuing a bank guarantee of Rs 267 crore to the latter. The income tax department had issued a demand of Rs 617 crore based on a foreign tax credit availed during the Raju years.

Mahindra Satyam chairman Vineet Nayyar had said earlier the CBDT had turned down the company’s requests not to impose the tax on the grounds that the calculations were based on the accounts of the previous management and had proved to be fictitious.

ice and support division Digicare, he said.

With this acquisition, Schneider expects its India business to grow by 30 per cent by 2015, the company's Country President, Olivier Blum, said.

"By combining the strengths of the two companies, we are creating a leadership position in the fast-growing network connectivity market in India.

India is a top priority for us as we see a huge potential of growth for our line of business here," Blum said.

Digilink gives the company a very strong presence in the retail market where Schneider Electric products could be distributed, he said.

"The deal will also enable us to make best quality Digilink products available to international markets outside India where Schneider Electric benefits from a strong access to customers," Blum said.

AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

New styles at Trigger Jeans HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

Trigger, the brand synonymous with rough and trendy and one of India’s most popular brands in the apparels segment, is all set to create new waves in the apparel market with a launch of their latest trendy collection. The brand philosophy aims to provide the most affordable fashion to the youth of India and capture the confidence and vibrancy in them.

Available this season, are two new categories of value fashion. The Core Range of Trigger, ‘Trigger Touch and Feel’, with superior fabric and better hand feel, this range will project the inherent supreme quality of the range. The collection is priced between Rs 699 and Rs 999.

The new Fashion Range at Trigger, ‘Trigger Singles’ will bear its own individualistic appearance and become the most fashionable jeans to capture the spirit and confidence of both the young and trendy.

‘Trigger Singles’ will bear its own stylish appearance and become the most prudent option in the mid-range fashionable jeans wear segment. This range is bound to create a strong association with the youth as it will emphasize on

Union Communications and IT Minister Kapil Sibal on Wednesday met mobile operators to discuss the National Broadband Plan that aimed at providing high-speed Internet access and e-governance services even as the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is busy preparing the National Broadband Policy that would be sent for the Cabinet approval soon.

In the meeting, where representatives of various telecom companies as well as members of telecom industry bodies — the Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI) and the association of Unified Telecom Service Providers of India (AUSPI) — were present, Mr. Sibal discussed various issues related to setting up of the National Optical Fibre Network (NOFN).

The Centre aims to provide high-speed Internet access

its ‘style: comfort’ ratio. Trigger singles is priced between Rs 999 and Rs 1599.

This Season, Trigger also introduces a unique range of tshirts, the ‘Emulsion Range".

Each and every t-shirt is unique and exclusive - with its unique construct and appearance. The t-shirts have been priced at an affordable Rs 699. The Trigger Emulsion Range will be upgraded with new colours and styles every 60 days to depict vibrancy in fashion.

Trigger's new range of 100 per cent cotton and linen woven shirts is available in 3 options, ‘Comfort’, ‘Casual’ and ‘Enchante’. The 'Comfort' collection is comfortable yet trendy and

comprises of simple checks & patterns that would be ideal for daily wear. The 'Casual' collection is certainly for the trendier, chic customer. The 'Enchante' collection is a premium and suave collection that is perfect for special occasions and parties. The designs are made to complement the requirements of today's youth - contemporary style, unique designs and comfort. There is a wide range to choose from ranging from yarn dyed to checks, printed, stripes and dobby. The ‘Comfort’ collection is available at Rs 699, ‘Casual’ collection at Rs 799 and Rs 899 and the ‘Enchante’ collection is priced between Rs 899 and Rs 1299.

and e-governance services across India by 2014 through this robust network.

The DoT also made a presentation on NOFN that would provide convenient back haul connectivity. To be rolled out by BSNL in the next three years, NFON is estimated to cost Rs.20,000 crore for providing wireless broadband connection to every village panchayat.

In a statement, COAI said operators had sought judicious use of the Universal Service Obligation Fund (USOF) for the network roll out. COAI also emphasised that this effort of the government must not be limited only to the optical fibre cable (OFC) roll out but should also integrate the wireless access from the OFC endpoint, which was essential to reach the end consumer.

In December 2010, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) had came out with recommendations on setting up a National Broad-

band Network at an estimated cost of Rs.60,000 crore. To be set up in two phases, this network will be an open access optical fibre network connecting all habitations with population of 500 and above and will be completed by 2013.

TRAI had suggested that the project be financed by the USO fund under the DoT, and loans be provided by the government.

To roll-out the nation-wide networks, TRAI has also recommended formation of a government-owned holding company — National Optical Fibre Agency (NOFA). Besides, the centralised holding company, TRAI recommended formation of State Optical Fibre Agency (SOFA) in every State with 51 per cent equity held

by NOFA and the balance by the respective State governments. Both the government and holding companies are expected to ring in an annual revenue of Rs.26,000 crore.

Lavasa’s legal wrangles weigh on Hindustan Construction AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

Investors in Hindustan Construction Co Ltd should gird for long days in court after hopes of a quick out-of-court settlement with India’s environment ministry in a dispute over alleged violations at its Lavasa township near Mumbai were dashed late Wednesday.

Analysts say they are having a hard time keeping track of the twists and turns in the case and investors should steer clear of the stock until the stop-work order issued last year by the ministry on Lavasa Corp. Ltd., a unit of Hindustan Construction,

PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

Food inflation came back to single digits at 9.5 per cent for the week ended March 19 helped by cheaper pulses though vegetables and fruits remained expensive.

The inflation in the edible segment, measured on the basis of wholesale prices, had soared to 10.05 per cent in mid-March after remaining in single digits for two weeks in a row.

The drop in food inflation in the week under review is also due to higher base in the corresponding period last year, when the rate of price rise was 20.18 per cent.

For the week ended March 19, prices of pulses declined by 4.40 per cent year-on-year, the WPI data released today said.

However, vegetables became costlier by 5.52 per cent yearon-year, with potato prices rising by 8.39 per cent and onions by 6.23 per cent during the week.

Besides, prices of fruits soared by 24.67 per cent yearon-year while eggs, meat and fish became dearer by 15.34 per cent.

Economists said a higher

WPI rate in the same period last year has helped the food inflation come back to single digit this week.

"A favourable base effect is expected to aid a decline in food inflation (numbers) in the coming weeks," ICRA Economist Aditi Nayar said adding it would be about 8.5 per cent by March end.

While the RBI has hiked key policy rates eight times since March 2010 to tame inflation, Economist and Director with KASSA, Siddharth Shankar, said the Government would have to take steps to control the rising food prices.

"Inflation is here to stay...More than central bank, it will be the governments who will need to take steps to counter inflation," Shankar said.

As per the Government estimates, India annually losses fruits and vegetables worth Rs 1 lakh crore for want of proper processing facilities.

Experts also said that despite decline in food inflation, which contributes about 14 per cent in the WPI index, the headline inflation by endMarch would exceed RBI's projection of 8 per cent.

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DoT to place broadband policy for Cabinet nod AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

Food inflation back to single digit at 9.5%

had been lifted permanently.

On Thursday, shares of Hindustan Construction gave up most of the previous session’s 4.1% gains and were 2.5% down at 36.75 rupees ($0.80) in midday trade. The 30-share benchmark Sensex was up 1.1%.

The construction firm had jumped to a one-month high of 38.1 rupees on Wednesday after the company said it wanted to withdraw its court petition challenging the environment’s ministry’s stop-work order and pursue a settlement of the dispute with the ministry on its own. But the company changed its mind after the court

said the stop-work order will continue to be enforced even if Lavasa withdraws the petition and reaches an agreement with the environment ministry as there also other litigants involved.

The saga began on Nov. 25 last year, when the environment ministry asked Lavasa to stop work on the 5,000-acre luxury residential and commercial project in a hilly region near Mumbai, alleging that the projected flouted environmental norms.

Lavasa Corp. Ltd, which is a unit of HCC, challenged the order in the Bombay High Court and said it had not violated any rules.

propose to provide an English teacher in all primary schools,” he said.

The minister said that provision of the teacher will strengthen the base of English for such children who would later find it easy to switch over smoothly in English medium in upper primary schools.

Speaking on RTE, the minister said that the State government is in the process of formulating the rules, in keeping with Goan context.

Earlier, supporting the cut motion, leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar had said that the decision to support English as MOI will not gel well in the cultural and social context of Goa. “If we make any decision now eternity will not pardon us,” he said adding that he does understand the anxiety of parents who fear that their children will not understand English.

He said that none of the countries in the world have opted for primary education in the English language other than the English speaking countries.

Citing UNESCO report, the leader of opposition said that if we introduce English as MOI, the student will face a double challenge.

“The first challenge for the student is to learn foreign language and second is to learn new content in that language,” he added.

Integrated education policy approved a one time grant of Rs 2.8 crore and Rs 25 lakh per annum as a maintenance grant to Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education.

Monserrate also announced appointing a committee to suggest ways and means to develop the school education sector in Goa. “I am aware that lot needs to be done in the school sector.

There is need to upgrade our primary education so that children from villages get the same quality of education in their own place as is available in the cities,” he added.

The minister said that lands have been allotted to six different institutions at the Khujira complex.

Monserrate also said that a separate technical cell in Goa Education Development Corporation has been set up to undertake all repairs of buildings under education sector.

Referring to the mid-day meal scheme, the minister said that quality meals are provided to self-help groups under technical supervision of the Food and Drug Administration and Goa College of Home Science.

Casinos off-limit.. gynaecologist in the city that “the number of abortions have gone up in the city.”

He said the issue is very serious and whether the government will impose some restrictions on casinos even as he pointed out that the government is yet to come out with new Gambling Act. The home minister said they will come out with regulations within two months and as regards the issue of whether youth below 21 years can be allowed to work on casinos, the same will be referred to the Legal Department.

In his written reply, he said, as per provision of various labour laws no employee is allowed to work beyond eight hours a day.

A committee under the director, financial unit, Ministry of Finance, government of India, has examined the issues in detail and submitted its recommendations to the Central government.

The committee has also recommended a comprehensive legislation and setting up of a Gaming Commission to regulate casinos in the State.

It has also recommended use of standardized software to calibrate the gaming machines, in order to improve revenue collection, informed home minister.

Khariwado demolition minister, was seen asking the government authority to take care of structures, which managed to obtain a stay from the tribunal.

Mormugao Municipal Council Chief Officer Gopal Parsekar said they executed the demolition as per the High Court order. “The government has to decide on the rehabilitation package to the affected people and MMC has nothing to do with it,” said Parsekar.

RTI Act applicable to governor Special Secretary to Governor, N Radhakrishnan declined to furnish the information, stating that information under RTI Act could not be furnished as the governor is not a public authority and that an affidavit to this effect has been filed before the Bombay High Court.

Rodrigues argued that the stand taken by the Raj Bhavan that the Governor of Goa is not a public authority and does not come within the purview of the RTI Act was not true.

Rodrigues in his petition before the GSIC has stated that the office of the governor is a constitutional post within the definition

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NATO gets full Libya charge US, British, French, Canadian, Danish, Belgian jets raid Kadhafi's forces under UN mandate AFP BRUSSELS, MARCH 31

NATO finally took full command of all Libyan operations on Thursday, but only a minority of the 28 allied nations will conduct the bombings that had been under US leadership until now.

An armada of ships and warplanes from the United States, France, Britain, Canada and other coalition nations came under NATO control after the alliance overcame internal divisions to take over the mission.

"On Thursday morning NATO took sole command of international air operations over Libya," said NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen.

"In line with the mandate of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1973, NATO’s focus is on protecting civilians and civilian-populated areas against the threat of attack," Rasmussen said.

US, British, French, Canadian, Danish and Belgian fighter jets have conducted air raids against Moamer Kadhafi's ground forces under a UN mandate to use "all necessary meas-

US infiltrates CIA men into Libya PTI WASHINGTON, MARCH 31

CIA has infiltrated 'clandestine operatives' into Libya as part of shadow force to bleed Muammar Gaddafi's forces and to gather intelligence for military airstrikes.

The American intelligence operatives have been in Libya for several weeks and part of their mandate is to contact and vet the beleaguered rebels, according to US officials.

The CIA operatives are closely working in tandem with dozens of British Special Forces and MI6 Intelligence officials, 'New York Times' reported, saying these agents have been directing US and allied airstrikes and garnering intelligence on the locations and movements of Gaddafi's tank columns, artillery guns and missile installations.

American officials spoke that intelligence gathered of location of Gaddafi's arsenal and movement of troops inside major towns might help weaken Libya's military enough to encourage defection.

The Times said that several weeks ago, US President Barack Obama had signed a secret funding authorising the CIA to provide arms and other support to Libyan rebels.

"But weapons have not yet been shipped to Libya, as Obama Administration debates the effects of giving them to the rebel groups", the paper said.

Quoting officials, Times said that as the goal of Libyan campaign is not explicitly clear, the clandestine war in Libya is significantly different from the Afghan campaign to drive the Taliban from power in 2001.

In Afghanistan, CIA and US Special Forces worked alongside Afghan militias, arming them paving the way for rebel advance on important cities like Kabul and Kandahar.

Libyan rebels head towards the eastern town of Brega on Thursday.

ures" to protect civilians.

But key NATO members have voiced unease about the bombing missions.

Turkey, NATO's sole Muslim member, criticised the scope of the coalition strikes that began

on March 19 and has made clear its planes would not take part in any air strikes.

Another major NATO member, Germany, refused to vote for the UN Security Council resolution that authorised the use

Bali bombing suspect held in Pakistan PTI ISLAMABAD, MARCH 31

Pakistani intelligence officials have arrested Indonesian alQaeda operative Umar Patek, suspected to be involved in deadly 2002 Bali bombings that killed 202 people.

Patek, a member of the Jemaah Islamiyah terror network, was captured by the ISI recently, an unnamed officer of the spy agency told The News daily.

"We captured him a few days ago and now as is the protocol, the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other related departments will ensure that he is taken back to Indonesia," the officer said.

The arrest of Patek, who has a USD 1 million price tag on his head announced by America, ends a 10-year international manhunt.

Thirty-five-year-old Patek, an Indonesian of Javanese and Arab descent, is being interrogated by the ISI and will be handed over to Indonesia only after his questioning is completed, the report said.

Asked if Patek was arrested due to a joint effort by several intelligence organisations, the ISI officer replied: "No, it was entirely the efforts of the ISI." The officer refused to reveal more details, including the place of Patek's capture, or to say what the alleged terrorist was doing in Pakistan as the Jemaah Islamiyah is not known to have carried out any terrorist activity in the country.

The officer hinted that Patek might have come to Pakistan thinking it was a "safe haven".

The Foreign Office spokesper-

We captured him a few days ago and now as is the protocol, the Ministry of Interior, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other related departments will ensure that he is taken back to Indonesia son said it had not received any information from the ISI so far.

Western media reports have said the ISI arrested Patek after receiving a tip-off from the America's Central Intelligence Agency.

Details about what he was doing in Pakistan remain murky, raising questions about whether he was here to plan an attack with al-Qaeda's top operational leaders.

Patek, wanted in Indonesia, the Philippines, Australia and the US, is believed to have served as a field commander in the 2002 nightclub bombings that lef t 202 people dead, many of them foreigners.

He is also believed to have been among a group of Indonesians, Malaysians and Filipinos who travelled to Afghanistan and Pakistan during the 1980s and 1990s for training at terror camps.

Indonesian police have sent a team to Pakistan to confirm that the arrested suspect is Patek.

Indonesian authorities are also coordinating with Interpol to confirm Patek's identity.

of force and will stay out of the offensive operations.

The Netherlands has contributed planes but they will only participate in a no-fly zone to prevent hostile jets from flying, not the ground strikes.

Bangladesh is mulling limiting the President's sweeping powers to declare emergency and promulgate key ordinances under caretaker governments which are installed every five years to conduct general elections.

"We are working on how to do it (limit his authority) through bringing necessary changes to the Constitution," Suranjit Sengupta, the cochair of Bangladesh's Special Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional Amendments, was quoted as saying by the Daily Star after a closed-door meeting of the panel.

He said the parliamentary body had earlier agreed in principle to limit the president's powers to declare a state of emergency and promulgate ordinances in the absence of an elected government and parliament.

Sengupta, however, said a door should be kept open to tackle urgencies during a care-

AFP NEAR BREGA, MARCH 31

Libyan rebels fought running street battles on Thursday for the eastern town of Brega, with forces loyal to Moamer Kadhafi driving around and shooting at people.

A day after Kadhafi's forces overran Brega along with Ras Lanuf and Uqayla, scattering the outgunned rebels, the frontline ebbed and flowed on the outskirts of the town about 800 kilometres (500 miles) from Tripoli.

Clashes also ensued around an oil terminal, but it was unclear who was in control of the town, which the rebels had seized back at the weekend, only to be driven back again on Wednesday.

Awad Alurfi, a former army captain turned rebel fighter, said at least one rebel had been killed on Thursday in the fight for the town.

"There are small groups of Kadhafi forces inside the town.

They are driving around shooting at people," Alurfi said.

Five air strikes were heard by AFP reporters around Brega, although it remains unclear what they were targeting.

JUI chief escapes 2nd bid on life; 12 others killed PTI ISLAMABAD, MARCH 31

Pakistan's hardline JUI chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman today had a narrow escape for the second day in a row when a suicide bomber targeted his motorcade in the country's restive northwest, killing at least 12 people and injuring over 30 others.

The bomber struck just after the motorcade of 57-year-old Rehman, a member of the National Assembly or lower house o f Pa r l i a m e n t , e n t e r e d Charsadda town in KhyberPakhtunkhwa province, where he was to address a gathering at Darul Uloom Islamia seminary.

The powerful blast occurred near a government office and a private school, witnesses said.

Twelve people, including two members of Rehman's security detail and a woman, were killed while over 30 others, including policemen and Jamiat Ulema-eIslam (JUI) workers, were injured, officials said.

"I am fine. There was a powerful explosion near my car and the windscreen was shattered.

I am fine. There was a powerful explosion near my car and the windscreen was shattered. Another car in my motorcade was damaged.

-- Fazlur Rehman Another car in my motorcade was damaged," Rehman told the media.

He said he had seen several policemen who were injured by the blast.

Rehman cancelled his meeting in Charsadda after the blast.

A car in which senior JUI leaders Akram Khan Durrani and Azam Swati were travelling too was damaged in the attack, though they escaped unhurt.

The seriously injured persons were taken to a hospital in Peshawar.

Footage on television showed several cars that were damaged by the blast.

The walls of a nearby mosque were pitted by ball bearings that were packed into the bomber's explosive vest.

No group claimed responsibility for the attack. Rehman escaped an attempt on his life yesterday as well when a suicide attacker tried to target his motorcade at Swabi in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province. That attack killed 10 people, including two policemen.

The attacks have surprised political observers as the JUI is perceived as being pro-Taliban.

Rehman has repeatedly called on the federal government to halt military operations against the militants.

Kuwait to expel Iran diplomats for 'spying' AFP KUWAIT CITY, MARCH 31

Kuwait is to expel a number of Iranian diplomats for alleged links to a spying ring, Foreign Minister Mohammed Al-Sabah announced today.

"There will be action against a group of Iranian diplomats ...

They will be considered persona non grata and expelled from Kuwait," Sheikh Mohammed told reporters.

He charged the diplomats had proven links to the suspected spy ring, three members of which a Kuwaiti court condemned to death to Tuesday.

An Iranian foreign ministry source, quoted earlier by state news agency IRNA, denied any such link. "This claim is a lie and baseless. This issue has nothing to do with the Islamic Republic of Iran," the source insisted.

Debris covers a rice field following the tsunami in Higashimatsushima, Miyagi prefecture on Thursday. The number of confirmed dead and people listed as missing from the earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan's northeast coast topped 28,000 on March 28.

Govt critics ‘disappear’ as China cracks down on activists AFP BEIJING, MARCH 31

Rattled by Arab unrest and the growing power of the Internet, China has launched its harshest crackdown on dissent in years, which rights groups say has wiped out years of effort by dogged activists.

At least 26 activists have been detained in the wake of the political upheaval that has rocked the Arab world and sparked calls for anti-government demonstrations in China, human rights organisations said.

More than 30 others have been "disappeared" by authorities without charge, Hong Kong-based Chinese Human Rights Defenders (CHRD) said, with the victims including prominent rights attorneys and bloggers who had otherwise been tolerated for years.

Bangla mulls limiting President’s power to impose emergency PTI DHAKA, MARCH 31

Libya rebels running street battles

taker regime.

Under the existing Constitutional provisions the President is a ceremonial head of the state requiring him to act in line with prime ministers advice. But he is empowered with the sweeping authority to act independently during the non-party interim governments installed every five years for 90 days to conduct general elections.

The parliamentary move appears to have come in response to the then President Iajudin Ahmed's imposition of emergency amid a heightened political tension in 2007, following which the army-backed caretaker regime ran the country for two years until the December 2008 elections brought the ruling Awami League to power.

Newspaper reports quoting members of the parliamentary committee said that their meeting yesterday decided to insert some conditions to restrict the President's authority to promulgate ordinances in absence of a Parliament.

"The situation for rights activists and critics of the government is grim, with many of the advances made by a generation of courageous activists being rolled back in a very short time," said Nicholas Bequelin, Asia researcher with Human Rights Watch.

China won the 2008 Olympic Games with a bid that included a promise to improve human rights, but Beijing has taken a sharply "hardline turn" since then, Bequelin said.

The government tightened control further after jailed democracy advocate Liu Xiaobo was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in October, which angered Beijing, and has si-

Oz blogger: fear remains AFP BEIJING, MARCH 31

An Australian writer and blogger feared to have been detained in China told AFP Thursday that he was "free", but concerns remained that he might still be in custody.

Yang Hengjun, a former Chinese diplomat who is now an Australian citizen based in Sydney, disappeared on Sunday after ringing a colleague to say he was in Guangzhou in southern lenced nearly every major activist or dissident inside the

China and was being followed by three men.

"I'm free now, I'm okay," he told AFP in a brief telephone conversation, but then declined to comment further or answer questions about whether he was or had been detained by police.

Rights group Amnesty International has said that those close to Yang, a spy novelist and prominent online commentator, believe he is still being held by Chinese authorities. country.

This week, police in south-

west China formally charged veteran activists Ran Yunfei, Ding Mao and Chen Wei with "inciting subversion of state power," rights groups said.

The charge is often used to put away government critics -Liu was convicted on the same charge in 2009.

Wang Songlian, researcher with CHRD, said activists were living in fear.

"Nobody knows when this is going to end, and nobody knows who's next," Wang told AFP. "This is the harshest crackdown we have seen in the past 15 years. Every day, someone is disappeared, taken away, detained or charged", he said.

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Vasco rout Chandni 2nd division i›league HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Vasco Club began their campaign in Second Division ILeague in style hammering Chandni FC 6-0 at Race Course stadium, Madurai on Thursday.

They led 2-0 at half time.

Vasco played with a degree of confidence with Joy Ferrao scoring a brace to put Vasco in command before the interval.

Vasco continued with their good showing even after the interval with Koko Sakibo, Joel Sequeira, Julius Aktle, Christopher Borges scoring in the second half.

Vasco next play BEML Bangalore on Saturday.

Coach Gavin Araujo was ecstatic with the victory. “It’s an excellent start. We must now continue with the same rhythm and top the group. The journey ahead is tough,” he added.

Churchill Bros pip Bagan, retain IFA Shield PTI KOLKATA, MARCH 31

Odafa Okolie returned to haunt Mohun Bagan of Kolkata once again as the Nigerian inspired Churchill Brothers to a comefrom-behind 2-1 win in the 115th IFA Shield football championship at Yuba Bharati Krirangan here on Thursday.

Churchill Bros thus retained the prestigious all-India shield, being the only Goan team to have won it and now for the second successive time.

Edeh Chidi, who led the side in the absence of an injured Ishfaq Ahmed, put Mohun Bagan ahead in the 37th minute to make the floodlit atmosphere alive in front of a boisterous home support.

But, their joy was shortlived as danger-man Okolie came back after being in the sidelines because of a knee injury. He made his presence felt bringing in the equaliser in the 49th minute.

Charan Rai crushed Mohun Bagan's hopes with a stunner in the 66th minute for Churchill's triumph in the 115th edition of the meet.

Looking to avenge their loss in the finals of the previous edition in 2009, 22 time-Shield champions, Mohun Bagan began on a promising note as their midfield did well to keep possession with Okolie getting no chance in the first period.

Rebello Pandal win HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

Rebello Pandal beat Mickkey Boys, Betalbatim 7-6 via the tiebreaker in Villagers of Goa Velha Super Soccer at Goa Velha ground on Thursday. Rebello Pandal led 2-0 at half time.

Rebello Pandal shot into the lead through Joe scoring off a pass from Pitu Gillu.

Rebello Pandal doubled their lead when Daryll shot on target.

Crossing over, Joel reduced the margin for Mickkey Boys after receiving a pass from Oblito.

Their second goal came when Gillu shot into his own goal.

In the tie-breaker, Bruno, Rowlin, Jossley, Gillu and Rollan scored for Rebello Pandal while Wilson, Royston, Oblito and Joel netted for Mickkey Boys.

l Odafa, Charan score in 2nd half

Playing without their star players, Jose Barreto and Subair Muritala Ali, Mohun Bagan had a listless attack in Ashim Biswas and Chidi with all the responsibilities on the Nigerian striker.

Mohun Bagan's first chance came in the 23rd minute when Chidi missed a golden chance while Gouranga Dutta squandered the easiest one in the 33rd minute that proved to be costly in the context of the

game.

Following too sloppy work, Chidi was instrumental in giving Mohun Bagan the lead when the Nigerian, lurking dangerously inside the box, made use of a midfield move initiated by N

Mohan Raj. Anwar Ali got the pass from Mohan Raj and passed it on to Ashim Biswas who missed in his first attempt as Chidi fired in from the volley for the lead.

But all their hopes to do an

‘Victory for Goan football’

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

“It’s a victory for Goan football, much more so as we have established our supremacy over the Bengal team,” claimed PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao, patron of the club.

“It’s for the second time that we have defeated Mohun Bagan and that too in Kolkata. The boys excelled with superior positional play. They played as a team with the new coach Mamic Droba from Croatia being the inspirational force,” stated Churchill.

“This is the only trophy that had eluded a Goan team. We won it for the first time last year and proved that our victory was no fluke. The team is shaping very well and now we are aiming at the I-League title,” concluded Churchill.

Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao, president of the team and AIFF vice-president, Valanka Alemao, vice-president and legal adviser, Macario Rod r i g u e s , F i n a n c e M a n a g e r, a l s o congratulated the team for excellent showing. “The players, coach and support staff deserve a pat on their back for bring honour and glory to Goa and Goan football,” they pointed out.

Our Margao Correspondent adds: “Churchill Brothers showed spirit and determination in winning the IFA Shield for the second consecutive time, said Alex

Dias, Curtorim Gymkhana Sports Secretary.

“Churchill Brothers have done state proud.”

Oscar Martins, Treasurer of AVC Cultural Association stated that the win against Mohun Bagan proved that the Goan Club occupies the numero uno position. “I congratulate Churchill Alemao and Joaquim Alemao for their love and passion for football.”

Nazareth Gomes, president of Snow’s Football Academy, Raia said it was a truly remarkable feat. He congratulated Churchill Brothers for their superb showing.

Anthony Pango, GFA Executive Committee Member said, “Kudos to Churchill Brothers for winning the title for second consecutive time. I wish Churchill Brothers good luck and may they bring more laurels to the State.”

Prashant Naik, social activist from Balli was happy to see Churchill Brothers winning the IFA Shield. “The family club is head and shoulders above the others.”

Mahesh Lotlikar, assitant coach of Pune Football Club congratulated Churchill Alemao and his brothers for their passion for football.

encore to what their predecessors did 100 years ago, came crashing down after the interval with Okolie proving to be Mohun Bagan's nemesis again.

From a Raju Yumnam cross, Okolie headed the ball in as Churchill did not look back from thereon.

A spectacular shot from Rai sealed the fate of Mohun Bagan, who capped another forgettable season without any triumph.

Mohun Bagan's predecessors had made history 100 years ago by becoming the first Indian team to win the IFA Shield beating East Yorkshire Regiment.

A hat-trick by Edmilson Marcques helped local challengers Southern Samity finish third with a thumping 4-0 win over Shillong Lajong in the play-off in the afternoon.

Edmilson struck in the 6th, 36th and 70th minutes while Francis Xavier scored in the 52nd minute to complete the rout against the Shillong outfit.

Tallulah proves her mettle in Singapore

BY JOVITO LOPES PANJIM, MARCH 31

With infrastructure for athletics almost non-existent in the State, with no full time, elite expert coach to guide her on an individual basis, she dashed to the Sports School in Singapore and her first foray was the coveted gold medal in her school’s relay team. That happed on March 28, the proud winner being Mapusa’s Tallulah Braganca.

Driven by extreme passion for sprints and with full backing from her parents, Tallulah joined the Singapore Sports School this January, where she is training for fours hours daily under the watchful eyes of a dedicated sprint coach with the head coach monitoring the progress periodically. Here’s a place where both the students as well as the coaches are being monitored on a regular basis and that too on a continuos, comprehen-

sive, scientific manner, something which perhaps you will never be able to dream in Goa, for we are quantity oriented with quality and excellence being the casualties. The Sports Policy merit marks is a fitting example.

Tallulah was part of the school’s 4x100 metres relay team alongwith Shanti Pereira, Eugenia Tan, Lynette Goh. They not only smashed the previous record by 1:59 seconds, but also came in almost three seconds ahead of their rivals from Nanyang Girsl High School, Singapore.

Tallulah, originally from Mapusa, moved to Margao since she found it difficult to get elite training under an expert coach.

In between, her parents managed to get the services of a highly experienced coach based in Goa, who had to shuttle from Margao, but it was suddenly dis-

n It was Tallulah’s first race outside India. And, it was very satisfying. It is very encouraging. At last, she found the right environment, the right infrastructure continued and Tallulah shifted to a Margao school, jut for the sake of her training under the same coach. The SAG did its best to help the budding athlete with SAG’s ED V M Prabhudesai

SAI Ganesh lift Goa University Vice-Chancellor Trophy

going the extra mile to help, even as few others seemed to have been suffering from the Jfactor.

Realising that his daughter was a gifted athlete with plenty

of potential, her father Naumann Braganca was left with no other option but to shift Tallulah to a world reputed sports school in Singapore known for excellence in sports so that the hidden talent would be tapped properly, no matter what would be its financial implications.

Naumann, who witnessed her daughter bagging the gold in the relay event at SPH Schools Relay Championship disclosed that Tallulah was very happy, putting in hard work in athletics even as she is also pursuing her academic career for O Level with gusto. The school caters to ten sports disciplines, he added.

“It was Tallulah’s first race outside India. And, it was very satisfying. It is very encouraging.

At last, she found the right environment, the right infrastructure and resources for her higher growth in athletics,” stated Naumann with a big sigh of relief.

GOA DIARY 3-a-side soccer at Quepem

CURCHOREM (HC) -- Portugal Boys of Caregal-Tilamol, Quepem will organise their 1st All-Goa 3-a-side soccer tie-breaker at Xeldem panchayat ground April 3 at 9.30 a.m. The winners will walk away with Rs 10,000 and a trophy while the runners-up will have to be content with Rs 7,000 and a trophy. Details may be obtained on 9011743408 or 9673584252.

Tennis ball cricket at Saligao

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

SAI Ganesh, Porvorim defeated Candolim Cricket Association by 2 wickets to claim the 2nd Vice-Chancellor Trophy T-20 cricket championship organised

by Goa University at University ground, Taleigao Plateau on Thursday.

Candolim CA were 122 for 9.

Tausif Jamadar (56), Rupesh

Desai (18). Vinod Wilson 4 for 19, Vivek Karapurkar 2 for 25 and Durgesh Naik 2 for 23. SAI Ganesh: Abhijit Govekar (43), Videsh Usgaonkar (25), Aditya Naik (16), Ulhas Naik (13). Rajesh Vaigankr 3 for 23, Mahesh Sakhalkar 2 for 15, Tausif Jamadar 1 for 28 and Rupesh 1 for 9.

The winners pocketed Rs 10,000 and a trophy while the runners-up had to be content

with Rs 6,000 and a trophy.

Tausif Jamadar of Candolim was adjudged man- of-thematch.

Prof. Dileep N. Deobagkar, Vice-Chancellor, Goa University was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Prof.

P V Desai, registrar, Goa University, Donaldo Rodrigues, deputy registrar, Goa University, Rajesh Bhatikar, assistant registrar.

Mauricio and Sons triumph PANJIM (HSD) --Mauricio and Sons defeated Nuvem via the tie-breaker 7-6 in Cruz Memorial soccer at Carmona ground on Thursday.

Nuvem led 3-0 at interval.

Nuvem’s three goals came through Cedar, Neves and Hasha.

GFA Second Division: Saligao United v. Saligao Sporting Club, Duler Stadium, Mapusa, 4 p.m.

Rusi Daver soccer: Candolim SC v. Rossman Cruz SC, Verna, Saligao Sporting ground, 4.30 p.m.

Curtorim Panchayat Cup soccer: Navelim Villagers Union v. Raia SC, Curtorim ground, 4.45 p.m.

SWC Cup soccer: Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda v. St Rock’s Youth Club, Majorda, Zaino ground, Velim, 4.45 p.m.

Villagers of Goa Velha Super soccer: St Lourenco, Agassaim v. Siridao Boys, Goa Velha ground, 4.30 p.m.

Cruz memorial football: St Anthony, Maina v. Seraulim Veterans, Carmona panchayat ground, 4.30 p.m.

Changing ends, Bala, Levino and Babro netted for Mauricio and sons.

In the tie-breaker, Babro, Levino, Desmond and Dickson scored for Mauricio and Sons while Tony, Xavier and Stanley converted for Nuvem.

PORVORIM (HC) -- Saligao Yuva Manch will organise their 2nd All-Goa five overs tennis ball day and night cricket tournament on May 1, 8 and 9. The winner will take home Rs 51,000 and a trophy while the runners-up will have to be content with Rs 25,000 and a trophy. The semi-finalists will receive Rs 5,000 each. Individual prizes will also be awarded. Only 32 teams will be allowed to participate. The selected 32 teams will be divided into two groups A and B. Group A matches will be played at Sorvem Vaddo, Guirim ground while group B matches will be held at Nerul ground. Both the group matches will be on May 1 and 8 during the day. The semi-finals and finals will be held at Saligao ground in floodlights on May 9. Forms will be available at BJP office, next to Saligao supermarket from April 1 to 15 between 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Soccer tourney at Colva

PANJIM (HSD) – St Anthony’s Club, Colva will organise their All-Goa St Anthony’s Super Soccer at SAG ground, near William Resort, Colva. The winners will pocket Rs 40,000 while the runners-up will have to be content with Rs 30,000. Individual prizes will be awarded. Details may be obtained from Anthony Fernandes on 9822655650 or Denzil.

Aldona Panchayat Cup soccer

PANJIM (HSD) -- St Dominic Savio Sports Club, Calvim will organise their All-Goa Aldona Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament from April 9 onwards at Calvim ground. The winners will take home Rs 25,000 and a trophy while the runners-up will have to be content with Rs 15,000 and a trophy. Details may be obtained from Sebastiao Rodrigues on 9657570671 or Carlos Rebello on 9822687267.

Churchill Bros win Navelim volleyball HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MARCH 31

The players of Churchill Brothers receiving the Young Boys of Navelim trophy from PWD Minister Churchill Alemao in Navelim

Churchill Brothers beat Crown Club, Santa Cruz in straight sets 3-0 (25-22, 25-20, 25-22) to emerge champions in 1st AllGoa volleyball tournament organised by Young Boys of Navelim recently.

Yeshwant (Power), Raymond Santinamo, Bharat, Vijay, Aaron and Manohar excelled for Churchill while Pappu played well for Crown Club.

Following individual prizes were awarded: Best smasher of the finals: Pappu (Crown Club).

Best smasher of the tournament: Power (Churchill Brothers). Best lifter of the finals: Milind Bodke.

The winners pocketed Rs

15,000 and a trophy while the runners-up had to be content with Rs 10,000 and a trophy.

Churchill Alemao, Minister for PWD, Science and Technology was the chief guest while Ghanshayam Shirodkar, director, Sewerage Corporation was the guest of honour. Also present were Paul Pereira, sarpanch, Navelim panchayat, Edwin Cardozo, Navelim ZP member, Filomen Barretto, Estevean Goes, deputy sarpanch, Telaulim panchayat, Leon Raikar, panch, Davorlim and Orland Pexiotto, panch.

The team was trained by coach Avelino Pereira and managed by team manager Charles and assistant team manager, Tushar.

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TWITTERS TALK n Oh my god! What a show of class Team India! The world cup awaits you in Mumbai!

Well played Pakistan.

You guys are formidable opponents. Be proud of what you've achieved this world cup.

-- Priyanka Chopra n India outclasses Pakistan at Mohali.

Mumbai, get ready for the biggest roar of the season - India v/s Sri Lanka in the 2011 World Cup Finals -- Madhur Bhandarkar. n India's victory over Pakistan is show of strength, discipline and team spirit. My best wishes to the team for the final -- Maharashtra CM Prithviraj Chavan n Every Indian is proud of the team for its splendid win against Pakistan. I wish all the best to the team and hope that they will make India world champions -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar n What a game! It was a pleasure to see the crowd at Mohali stadium come alive and cheer for India. Go India! Sachin U rock :-) Ting -- Priety Zinta n INDIA WON..n I cried!:) tears of joy!

Class act by the Indian team, aggression with maturity, lethal combo!

Deserve to be in the Finals, fab job. Felt bad for Afridi though, his reaction after the last ball, well played by Wahab Riaz too.. Hard luck, but Respect:) -- Shilpa Shetty n Congrats to India. Congrats on getting through to World Cup Final and man of the match Sachin Tendulkar -- Shane Warne n Started as a high pressured match.

But it was India all the way. Congrats to the Team. Looking forward to the Finals in Mumbai -- Lalit Modi n Big day.. One more to go for India. Can't fight destiny folks. Everything going our way. Catches, home field advantage, power play and so on -- Tennis star Mahesh Bhupathi n It was a well-deserved victory. As a cricketer, I am thrilled it was a marvellous performance by all key players. India is really proud of you -- Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Kiran Kumar Reddy n Thank you Team India for giving a billion of us so much happiness and unity tonight! Congrats to all Indians -- Author Chetan Bhagat

Never got five ‘lives’ in one inning: Sachin whose unbeaten 36 provided necessary impetus during the death overs.

"Raina played a special knock.

When we started batting, I felt that 310-315 was par-score. But as the spinners came on the ball was stopping and coming. Then I thought that 265-270 will be a good score to defend," Tendulkar stated.

For him Virender Sehwag's blitzkrieg at the onset gave him and others that extra bit of time to check out on how to proceed with the innings.

"Viru got us off to a flier but then we needed to assess the situation. It was a difficult wicket to bat on and we needed to put up a good score. Full credit to our bowlers as they put up a fabulous show."

Skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni also spoke in the same vein about how the wicket slowly became difficult to bat on as the match progressed.

"If you take the opening partnership out, you would find that 260 was a good score to defend.

May be we could have got another 20-30 runs," was what the skipper assessed.

PTI MOHALI, MARCH 31

Sachin Tendulkar was honest in admitting that never in his 21-year career has he got reprieve as many as five times in one innings.

"Five lives! God has been kind to me. It is not something which has happened to me earlier," Tendulkar said during a post match interview.

About the upcoming final against Sri Lanka, Tendulkar said," Hopefully, we will put our best performance in all three departments. Sri Lanka are a great team. They play well and know the conditions well. It will be a wonderful occasion to play the final in Mumbai. All we would like is to remain calm and focussed and get the job done."

For someone who has been a member of the side that has won all its five World Cup matches against Pakistan, the legendary batsman was quick to admit that it would be a "memory that he would always cherish."

Someone who has always put the team before individual performance, Tendulkar lavished praise on young Suresh Raina

Laxmi Prasad qualify for play-offs HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, MARCH 31

Nitin Deuseker netted a hat-trick as Laxmi Prasad Sports Club became the first team to qualify for the play-offs, after overcoming Benny XI Sports Club 5-2 in GFA’s Second Division League at Duler Stadium, here on Thursday. The teams were locked 2-2 at the interval.

Laxmi managed to open the scoring from the penalty spot through Joelif Simoes and at the other end Benny found the equaliser from a penalty just before the break.

Joelif Simoes sent the goalkeeper the wrong way from the penalty spot to give Laxmi the lead in the 26th, after Nitin was brought down in the penalty area.

Within four minutes, Nitin received the ball on the right side, before cutting in and firing past the Benny goalkeeper to double the lead.

From the restart, Benny attacked down the left flank and M A Francis managed to score from Oswin Goveia’s cross.

In the 38th minute, Laxmi defender Atish Shetgaokar handled the ball in the box and gave away a penalty. Benedict Fernandes stepped up and smashed in the equaliser, with the Laxmi goalkeeper getting his finger tips to the ball.

In the 57th, Atish swung in a corner for Laxmi and Chandreshekar Shirodkar managed to divert the ball to Nitin who punted in from close distance.

Three minutes later the Benny goalkeeper failed to hold onto Joelif ’s stiff long ranger and Amit Chopdekar tapped in the rebound to make it 4-2.

In the 63rd minute, Nitin received a pass from Chandreshekar and buried the ball into the back of the net to complete the win.

Nagoa down Dicarpale HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 31

Nagoa Sporting Club got the better of Dicarpale Sports Club 2-0 to move into the quarter-finals of Rusi Daver Rolling Trophy inter-village football tournament organised by Adarsh Yuvak Sangh at Saligao Sporting ground, on Thursday.

Dominating the proceedings,

Nagoa shot into the lead in the 15th minute through Lawrence Rodrigues off a power packed shot giving no chance to the rival keeper.

Down by a goal, Dicarpale tried hard to bounce back but a goal eluded them.

Nagoa doubled their lead in the dying minutes through Gaurish Naik.

Joalane stars for Milagres HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MARCH 31

A fine hat-trick by Joalane Fernandes helped Milagres Sports Club trounce Sodiem Sports and Cultural Association 5-2 to move into the semi-finals of Novino Gold Cup inter-village football tournament at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim on Thursday.

The teams began on a promising note but it was Milagres who took the lead in the 15th minute through Joalane off a solo effort beating the Sodiem keeper Pandharkar.

Sodiem fought back and lev-

elled the score through Ryan D'Sousa off a Basil Fernandes move in the 23rd minute.

Sodiem regained the lead immediately off a goal mouth melee through Krishna Chowgule.

Joalane Fernandes consolidated the lead for Sodiem 3-1 in the 26th minute.

Changing over, Milagres made it 4-1 through Avito Fernandes off Prakash.

Dylan Noronha reduced the margin for Sodiem in the 50th minute.

Joalane scored his hat-trick just before the final hooter.

Betalbatim in quarters HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MARCH 31

A late strike by Denzil Rogtao enabled Betalbatim Sporting Club beat Macazana Welfare Youth Club 1-0 to march into the quarter-finals of All-Goa Curtorim Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament

organised by Curtorim Gymkhana at Curtorim ground, on Thursday. There was no score at half time.

The all-important goal came in the 68th minute when striker Denzil Rogtao bulged the net beating the rival keeper hands down.

Sao Miguel in semis HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MARCH 31

Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigao downed Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club 2-0 to cruise into the semi-finals of All-Goa SWC Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Social Welfare Club of Zaino at Zaino ground, Velim on Thursday.

All the goals came in the first half.

Sao Miguel went into the lead midway when veteran defender Anthony Levino Pereira pun-

ished the rival keeper with a stiff grounder.

The early goal enlivened Sao Miguel to mount pressure on the rival citadel and they were rewarded when Anthony scored the resultant spot kick to give his team a 2-0 cushion after a Sao Jose defender handled the ball inside the rival box and the resultant spot kick taken by Anthony sent the rival keeper in the wrong direction.

Djokovic, Fish in semis miami open AFP MIAMI, MARCH 31

Novak Djokovic reached the Miami semi-finals Wednesday by beating Kevin Anderson, extending his winning streak and avenging a loss two years ago to the South African in the same city.

World number two Djokovic defeated unseeded Anderson 64, 6-2 in a quarter-final match at the $9 million ATP Masters 1000 hardcourt tournament.

Fish ousted an ailing David Ferrer 7-5, 6-2 to reach the semifinals.

In women's play, eighth-seed Victoria Azarenka toppled defending champion and second seed Kim Clijsters to reach the semi-finals.

Azarenka, of Belarus, defeated the ailing Clijsters 6-3, 6-3 to reach her first semi-final of the season.

In the semi-finals she will face third-seeded Russian Vera Zvonareva, a 7-5, 6-3 winner over Poland's Agienszka Radwanska.

Not one of Sachin’s best innings: Gavaskar PTI NEW DELHI, MARCH 31

Former captain Sunil Gavaskar today praised Sachin Tendulkar for hanging on to anchor the Indian innings to a challenging total though he might not have played one of his best innings in the highvoltage World Cup semi-final clash against Pakistan at Mohali.

Tendulkar got six reprieves in his 115-ball 85 to take India's score to 260 for nine which later turned out to be the winning total, and Gavaskar patted his contribution to the team's cause.

"He was not at his best but he kept on hanging around. He did not throw his wicket away.

Tendulkar and Virender Sehwag gave the Indian innings a flying start, that also made the difference," Gavaskar said.

"Had not for the quickfire opening stand, the score might have been 230 or so," he said, adding that initially after the In-

dian innings he thought the home side was 30 runs short.

Gavaskar said he also thought initially that India had committed a blunder by leaving out Ravichandran Ashwin and including Ashish Nehra instead in the playing eleven.

"I thought it was a mistake to include Nehra in place of Ashwin. I thought it was not right to include somebody who had been punished heavily in an earlier match (against South Africa).

"But fortunately, Nehra did well today though he was lacking in confidence from what his body language showed. The important thing I thought was the beginning of the Pakistan run chase. Zaheer Khan and Nehra and later Munaf Patel did not allow them to start with a flourish," said Gavasakar.

Asked about who should be in the bowling attack in the sum-

mit clash against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on April 2, the former captain said the team management would have to take the call according the conditions at Wankhede Stadium.

"It will depend on the conditions there at the Wankhede though I normally say don't change the winning combination. From what I gathered the Wankhede looks like it will have some carry, so it could be Nehra there also instead of Ashwin.

Karachi Goans support Pak HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, MARCH 31

Cricket fans in India erupted with joy when the last Pakistan wicket fell which signaled a 30run win for Mahendra Dhoni’s boys in the semi-finals of the ICC Cricket World Cup in Mohali on Tuesday.

On the other side of the border, Paksitani fans were pulling their hair in frustration as their favourite team lost to arch-rivals India, with whom they have fought three wars, the last one in 1999.

But for many a Pakistan born US citizens of Goan origin, there were no nationalist feelings involved. “I am not a nationalist,” says US based Michale Ali. “I cannot be as my parents hail from India and all my wife's and my relatives are in India, Australia, USA, Canada, Italy and Britain. My wife's only sibling is American and my only sister is Canadian. Furthermore, we also hold Green Cards,” he adds.

The Goans of Karachi have a history of their own. The first Goans came to Karachi by sea in sailboats, called Dhows.

Karachi at the time was a small

non-descript town and a oneway stop to the important ports of Bombay and Calcutta. It is difficult to imagine the difficulties these early settlers had to face in an alien land, where conditions were hard. But by sheer grit and determination and by their adventurous spirit, these early Goan settlers lost little time in improving their prospects for a better life.

Most of the early Goan settlers in Karachi were single males - they started "chummeries" and moved out, building their own houses and forming their own townships.

But the nationalist feelings by and large prevails among the Goan community in Pakistan who have been born and brought up in Pakistan and who have lost contact with their Indian roots, thanks largely to the difficulty in getting visas to travel to India.“The Goans in Karachi - over 95 percent support Pakistan as they are Goan in name only and have lost all contact with Goa - due to the lack of knowledge about the place, being cut off from their relatives and also by political and visa problems,” says Ali,

who traces his roots to Margao.

Ali supported India in the India-Australia match and his reason was to see Australia off.

“Many, many people supported India including myself.

Some did it as they don't like Australia while others as they wish to see India clash with Pakistan in the semi-finals which generated more excitement than any other team.”

But for another Goan, Sebestian Telles who traces his roots to Bardez, the game between the two Asian giants was like a final.

“Well, everyone I spoke to about the match said it’s a do or die game with pride at stake. You are well aware of the India-Pakistan rivalry because of the political tension between the two neighbours,” said Telles, who is based in Australia.

Back in Goa, the properties owned by Pakistani Nationals of Goan origin are declared as an enemy’s property and its custody lies with the government. Goa, a former Portuguese Colony till 1961 was liberated by the Indian Army and thereafter joined the Indian Union.

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We misread the pitch, admits Dhoni PTI MOHALI, MARCH 31

Indian cricket fans, with their faces painted in the colours of the national flag, celebrate the victory over Pakistan in Hyderabad on Wednesday. India and Sri Lanka will clash in finals in Mumbai on April 2.

Problem of riches for India ahead of finals PTI MUMBAI, MARCH 31

After the triumph over Pakistan, India faces a selection dilemma for the final against Sri Lanka on Saturday -- the issue being whether to drop one of the three pacers who performed brilliantly in the semi-final to make way for off-spinner R Ashwin.

After the semi-final victory at Mohali last night, Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni acknowledged he had misread the wicket ands left out Ashwin to selection have three seamers plus Harbhajan Singh. As it turned out the three -- Zaheer Khan, Ashish Nehra and Munaf Patel -- bowled splendidly taking two wickets each.

The dilemma for the Indian selection thinktank would be whether to leave out Nehra and bring in Ashwin who had done well in the two matches preceding the high-voltage game against Pakistan.

Dhoni has all along said that he picks his playing XI considering the condition of the pitch and that would not change when he inspects the track at the renovated Wankhede Stadium ahead

PTI MOHALI, MARCH 31

He has been a q u i e t backroom man monitoring things meticulously and no wonder that's the precise reason why every Indian player wants Gar y Kirsten to remain the coach of the national team.

But Kirsten who now only has one more match left to complete his tenure as India coach termed the experience as a ‘great one’.

"The next match will be my last as India coach. It's been a great experience. It was a privilege to be with this team. Hopefully, we will play well against a great team (Sri Lanka) in Mumbai," Kirsten said in one of his last post-match interviews.

Asked about Team India's batting, the former South African opener admitted that they were luck y due to the dropped chances. In fact Sachin Tendulkar got five ‘lives’ en route his 85.

"Indeed, we were lucky that so many catches were dropped.

But Suresh played really well in the end."

However the coach has special words of praise for Ashish Nehra who was inducted after being dropped for the last two matches.

"Munaf and Ashish really bowled well. Especially, Ashish as it is not really easy to comeback into the team in a pressure match and deliver."

AGENCIES MOHALI, MARCH 31

Off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is excited that India are playing in Mumbai in the World Cup final on Saturday as the city has become his second home after basing there for three years as a Mumbai Indians player.

"We bowled well and fielded well. We deserved to win. We are so excited to be going to Mumbai and play the final. I play for Mumbai Indians and it is like second home to me," he said.

"This match was like a final.

Whenever India and Pakistan play, the pressure is double. It was a big match for both the teams," he said.

Harbhajan Singh, who picked two wickets including that of the dangerous Umar Akmal, said, "I am really happy. Thanks to The Almighty and everyone for supporting us and giving us their blessings."

Match-fixing charges levelled against Pakistan team AGENCIES LAHORE, MARCH 31

A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the Pakistan cricket team on charges of match-fixing in the ICC World Cup 2011 semi-final match against India.

The petitioner, Azhar Siddiq, pleaded the court on Thursday to elicit the record of phone calls of Pakistan cricket team captain Shahid Afridi and other players, Samaa TV reports.

The petition said the match was fixed to create friendly ties between archrivals India and Pakistan.

It also said that before start of the match, Afridi had talks with Interior Minister Rehman Malik and Information Minister Firdous Ashiq Awan on the telephone.

Lanka call up Vaas as Murali sweats AFP COLOMBO, MARCH 31

Sri Lanka were sweating over the World Cup final fitness of Muttiah Muralitharan and Angelo Mathews on Thursday as 37-year-old seamer Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv were called-up as cover.

"Chaminda Vaas and Suraj Randiv will be included in the Sri Lankan squad for the World Cup final as cover for the injured (Muttiah) Muralitharan and (Angelo) Mathews," Sri Lanka Cricket said in a statement.

Vaas, 37 and Randiv, 26, were due to fly out to Mumbai later

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Thursday ahead of Saturday's title match against India.

Muralitharan, who turns 39 next month, has played through the six-week tournament despite suffering hamstring and groin injuries, a side strain and a troublesome knee.

But coach Trevor Bayliss insisted on Thursday that Muralitharan, who will retire after Saturday's final, will play against India.

"Chances are good that Murali will play," said Bayliss. "He completed 10 overs in the semi-final, and such is the character of the man that he will play even with discomfort."

All-rounder Mathews, 23, picked up a rightside strain while fielding during Tuesday's semi-final win against New Zealand.

Sri Lanka, 1996 winners and 2007 finalists, want to win the cup for legendary spinner Mu-

Kapil Dev, the only man to captain an Indian World Cup winning side, said Thursday that Mahendra Singh Dhoni's reputation as skipper should not depend on the result of Saturday's final against Sri Lanka.

Dhoni, having steered India past Pakistan in the semi-finals, is expected to complete the job with victory in Mumbai on Saturday to give the home side a second title to add to Kapil's 1983 breakthrough.

"I will never doubt Dhoni's credentials as a captain irrespective of the result of World Cup final," said Kapil.

"Lots of people believe that it's the

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Chaminda Vaas ralitharan who will retire after a world record haul of 800 Test and 534 one-day wickets.

Vaas, who was part of the 1996 winning team, played his last Test in July 2009 having taken 355 wickets.

He has 400 one-day wickets but his last international was against India in August 2008 where he dismissed Yuvraj Singh for a duck.

Randiv, who made his oneday debut against India in 2009, has taken 22 ODI wickets.

He last played when Sri Lanka toured Australia for a one-day series last year.

Don’t judge Dhoni on final: Kapil AFP MUMBAI, MARCH 31

On Wednesday, disciplined bowling by India saw them beat Pakistan by 29 runs to set-up a World Cup final against Sri Lanka in Mumbai on April 2.

After India's 260 for 9 was built around man-of-the-match Sachin Tendulkar's 85, Pakistan were dismissed for 231 with a ball to spare after all of India's five bowlers took two wickets each.

Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani watched the Indo-Pak match in Mohali along with his Indian counterpart Dr Manmohan Singh, who had extended the invitation to both Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Gilani simultaneously.

Dr Singh's invitation was perceived as 'cricket diplomacy' to thaw the frosty relationship between India and Pakistan.

ultimate result which will count but I believe otherwise.

"Look at Ricky Ponting. He has won two World Cups and after one bad World up he is out. That's not the way to judge a captain. So I would like that Dhoni not be judged by a win or loss. Instead, let's all wish him the very best."

Arjuna Ranatunga, who captained Sri Lanka to their only World Cup title in 1996, feels that both teams are evenly-matched.

"It will be a 50-50 game. I am slightly worried about our middleorder. The batsmen from No. 5 to No. 7 (Angelo Mathews, Thilan Samaraweera and Chamara Silva) haven't performed up to the mark.

Also Mahela's (Jayawardene) form is a bit of worry for us," Ranatunga said.

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of the summit showdown.

"We misread the wicket. It was not a normal Mohali track. It usually does not help the spinner, but it did today. Our spinners really bowled very well and that really put pressure on them," Dhoni said at the post-match press conference in Mohali.

On Nehra's wonderful performance in the match, Dhoni said he selects the playing XI considering the pitch conditions and it was great to Nehra justify his selection. dilemma see"He was criticised for his performance the last time he played, so it was a good comeback. Being criticised is part and parcel of a cricketer's life," he said.

Harbhajan Singh has not done well and Dhoni was bluntly asked at the press conference whether the team management would redraw the strategy considering his poor form, in other words indicating whether he could be dropped for the final.

Dhoni did not give any categorical response to that suggestion.

"We have done well with bits and pieces contributions from everyone. We will manage in the final also."

Excited to play final in Mumbai: Bhajji

A jubilant Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni tonight hailed the role of his spinners in the 29-run victory over archrivals Pakistan in the World Cup semi-clash and admitted that he had ‘misread’ the pitch by leaving out R Ashwin.

Dhoni said the track was not a typical Mohali wicket which generally assist the quickies and he had opted to include pacer Ashish Nehra to give the team more bowling options.

"We misread the wicket. It was not a normal Mohali track.

It usually does not help the spinner, but it did today. Our spinners really bowled very well and that really put pressure on them," Dhoni said at the postmatch press conference.

"Pakistan players play spin very well, that is why thought to go with a 3-2 combination.

We felt it was a safer option, since we have part-timers such as Sachin (Tendulkar), virat (Kohli) and Raina."

On the clash against co-hosts Sri Lanka in the final, Dhoni said it will be a keen contest as they have a good and balanced side.

"The Sri Lankans have a good side and they have done really well in the tournament. We have to play good cricket to beat them. We have to be at our best," he said.

On how he planned to motivate his team for the summit showdown, Dhoni said "You do not need to motivate, it is not required when you are representing your country. We are playing the World Cup and we all want to win it."

Dhoni said that the spirit and unity displayed by his team has been one of the highlights of the tournament. "The team unity

has been one of the highlights.

We are backing each other and that really counts," he said.

On Nehra's wonderful performance in the match, Dhoni said he selects the playing XI considering the pitch conditions and it was great to see Nehra justify his selection.

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The Royal Prices of the King of Fruits

BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES arlier, one of the myriad things people used to look forward to during the sizzling summers was the mangoes, though considered ‘heaty’ fruits, no one could resist them. But living in today’s world with ever rising prices is no easy task for the common man and the saying that ‘all good things come with a price’ runs true in the case of the king of fruits. The mango season has hardly set in and the markets can be spotted with cartons of the yellow fruit. Although the produce isn’t yet fully developed and the Goan farmers have to wait and watch for the locally grown mangoes to ripen to their fullest, the markets are thronged with the commercially sold mangoes.

Locally grown ‘Mancurads’ haven’t been seen much in the market owing to the delay in the crop, but even those which are available in the market are off limits for the commoner, being priced at exorbitant rates. Speaking to some people around the state, a common sense of resentment is a shared sentiment. Mackenzie Rodrigues, a young professional from Margao states that the rates are so high that they put people off. “I have eaten mangoes this season but the rates are extremely high. The

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Almost every Goan’s childhood memory about summer will bring to mind the nearly endless feast of mangoes, with these sun-kissed fruits begin an integral part of our daily meals.

But with the rising prices today, that feast seems a thing of the past. Herald peeks into the offing of this mango season

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other day a vendor sold three mangoes for Rs100.” The scene seem to be more or less the same throughout the state, with some markets like the Mapusa market selling mangoes at the rate of Rs60 each, while the mangoes in Panjim range from

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apturing the detailed richness of the architectural beauty of the Mughal and Rajput cultural heritage, a UK-based photographer plays with digital technology to introduce animals into 17th century architectural monuments. Live animals, shot in zoos and natural habitats, are inserted into the architectural sites by Karen Knorr who fuses high-resolution digital images with analogue photography.

Drawing attention to the unabridged gap between nature and culture, the animals roam freely in human territory. They challenge man’s supremacy while encroaching into the domain of the museum and other cultural sanctuaries which resolutely forbids their entry. The boundaries of the real are challenged by this hybrid. The spectator’s vision may become troubled by the incongruity of the animals photographed together.

Knorr’s photographic series ‘Transmigrations’ (‘Fables’ and ‘India Song’) is currently being promoted at various cities in India by Tasveer Arts, an organisation committed to promote photography as an art form.

“I love both animals and culture.

They are both in profound conflict in the developing world with its tearing down of heritage buildings, blowing up and defacing of temples, mosques and architecture to make way for progress,” said Knorr, a professor of photography in the University of Creative Arts at Surrey.

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Rs1,500 to about Rs1,700 or higher for a dozen of the very Goan Mancurad mangoes, while the Alphonso variety goes out for Rs400 to Rs600, depending on the size.

The price rise is attributed to the poor crop, according to horticulturist Daniel D’Souza. He adds that the mango crop this year doesn’t look very promising. “At first the trees were in full bloom with a hope of the crop being abundant this year, there were people who said that they haven’t seen so much flowering in years, but the heavy dew which Goa had in the month of February affected the crops immensely.”

Mangoes are tropical fruits that require a certain amount of heat and dryness in the air, without which the fruits are bound to perish. “And if it rains anytime soon, what little crop of mango we have right now will also not remain,” he says dejectedly. The environment plays a major role in the crop of mango. “The mango crop depends mostly on the environmental factors, the use of right pesticides and the age old tradition of using smoke around the trees as well as other factors that help in the produce of a good crop,” Daniel explains.

The reduction in crop yield has definitely caused a raise in the demand of the ‘mancurad’ mangoes, thus making the dealers and vendors work on the principles of the stock markets by hiking the prices. “Moreover, the best mangoes go to exports thus leaving not many for the local population, which in turn reflects in the high prices,” says Daniel D’Souza. The mangoes have to be picked at the right time and exposed to the right amount of heat.

On the other hand, there are still groups of farmers trying to break away from the price rise and aim to make the fruit of the Goan soil available to every Goan. Groups like the Chorao Farmer’s Club are trying to beat the rates, making the mangoes available to a price less than Rs500 a dozen, “Last year, we had the scheme of home delivery to people around Panjim and we had priced them at a minimal rate of Rs290 per dozen for the ‘mankurad’ variety and a little higher for the Jumbo variety. This year, we will price it depending on the produce but we will maintain a nominal rate fixed throughout the season,” says Yogita of the Chorao Farmer’s Club. The hope of a good crop is something every local farmer is wishing for. “This year’s crop is definitely late, but we will be able to get a better estimate only by mid April,” adds Yogita.

The scene with the mango crop can be used as a study for all the other locally gown summer crops too. “Summer fruits like cashew has also been affected by the change in climate, and some other fruits like ‘adao’, ‘chunna’ and ‘kanna’ have not been seen in plenty throughout the state off late. This is mainly because these plants mainly grow along hilly areas and there aren’t many hills lef t in the state. The environmental changes adds to this, thus pushing these fruits to extinction,” concludes Daniel.

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Meena’s Appounnem to Tiatr…

BY ELVIS SEQUEIRA HERALD FEATURES uilhermina Leitao, popularly known as Meena in tiatr circles, is married and lives in Benaulim, Salcete but traces roots to Arossim, Salcete. She completed her entire schooling in Mumbai and returned to her roots somewhere in the late 1970s. In 1981, Meena tied the knot with the handsome Benaulim based tiatrist Christopher Leitao. In those days, Christopher was a part of Ligorio Fernandes’ dramatic troupe. It so happened that the female lead artiste of Ligorio’s tiatr ‘Appounnem’ walked out of the show at the last minute, leaving the director in a quandary. Christopher suggested Meena’s name to the director as a replacement for the female lead role. Meena had never acted in tiatrs before but her husband, who seemed to have an intuition about his wife’s inherent talents, convinced her of the fact that she would be able to give a good performance, constantly and gently encouraging her. With her husband’s quiet support, Meena performed her role with élan. The next to follow was Patrick Dourado’s ‘Ostori’ that helped her gain the credentials to become established as one of the leading ladies of the tiatr stage.

She also co-directed tiatrs with her husband under the banner Chrismeena Productions ‘Munis Nanvachi Monzath’, ‘ Sukh’, ‘Rinn’, ‘ Moji Nith Korat’ and ‘Moji Nixanni’ are some of the tiatrs made under this banner.

Meena with her husband Christopher formed a magnificent lead couple on the tiatr stage and also acted as the lead couple in the Konkani film ‘Girestkai’, until Christopher’s untimely tragic death on December 30, 1991. His sudden departure left a huge void, not only for his family but also on the tiatr stage. But as is said, ‘the show must go on’ and Meena continued in tiatrs, not only acting, but also writing and directing her own tiatrs, including ‘Christopher Somplo Vo Sompoilo’, ‘Rogtacho

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Xirap’ and ‘Devachi Nith’.

Besides this, over the years, Meena has acted in tiatrs of well-known directors Ligorio Fernandes, Patrick Dourado, Late Bab Peter, Late Rosario Rodrigues, Late Prem Kumar, Late M Boyer, Late Jacinto Vaz and Late C Alvares, among others. She has travelled to London and the Gulf countries, winning accolades for her performances on stage.

Besides acting, writing and directing tiatrs, Meena has also recorded her own audio albums ‘Tin Motiam’, ‘Christopher Somplo Vo Sompoilo’ and ‘Ugddass Tuzo’, besides lending her mellifluous voice to audio albums produced by others.

She is currently acting in ‘Cheallis Dis Ani Cheallis Rati’, a thought provoking Lenten tiatr, written and directed by Simon Gonsalves. Having been felicitated by the Kala Academy, Goa for her lifetime contribution to the Konkani stage in 2009, Meena has been delighting tiatr audiences with her sublime acting and melodious singing for the last three decades. When asked how long she intends to continue on the tiatr stage, she replies with a smile, “Actually, I decided to quit and spend time with my children, but till date I have not been able to do so.”

Perhaps her unconditional love and dedication to the Konkani stage makes her change her decision every time a director comes knocking at her door.

The lensman’s work considers men’s space (‘mardana’) and women’s space (‘zanana’) in Mughal and Rajput palace architecture, havelis and mausoleums through large format digital photography. In one such photograph, the white egret bird, a feminine figure, walks through the Durbar, a traditionally male preserve, asserting her independence and freedom from stifling patriarchal authority.

Although peaceful, the mischievous intrusion of the animals dilutes the “sanctity” of the exclusive, and often elitist, institution.

After her first “life-changing” visit to Rajasthan in 2008, Knorr kept coming back to the country to explore pre-British architectural heritage permeated by India’s Mughal past in northern India. “I think my work refers to a rich visual to be found in European Baroque as much as in the layering of colour and detail in the Indian miniature painting which is familiar and strange at the same time,” she says.

Knorr celebrates the rich visual culture, focusing on Rajasthan and using sacred and secular sites to consider caste, femininity and its relationship to the animal world. Interiors are painstakingly photographed with a large format Sinar P3 analogue camera and scanned to very high resolution.

Animals photographed in sanctuaries, zoos and cities inhabit palaces, mausoleums and holy sites, interrogating Indian cultural heritage and rigid hierarchies.

Cranes, zebus, langurs, tigers and elephants mutate from princely pets to avatars of past feminine historic characters, blurring boundaries between reality and illusion and reinventing the Panchatantra for the 21st century.

This genre of mixing nature and culture was developed in Western painting in the 17th century by painters such as Desportes, Oudry and Hondecoeter.

(Courtesy: PTI)

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‘Aquino de Braganca: Battles waged, lasting dreams’, the book will be released on April 2 at 5.15pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim. Call 9822122436 or 9859461649.

A 3-day photographic exposition of rural and tribal life and art forms, commissioned by banglanatak dot com will take place from April 1 to 3 at Art Escape, Benaulim. Call 9881568756 or 9323590051. E-mail info@artescape.in.

‘Norway Open Quiz’, organised by Norges Quizforbund, Sunday Evening Quiz Club (SEQC) and the International Centre Goa will be held on April 2 from 10am to 12:30pm at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. E-mail prog@incentgoa.com. Call 9765404391 or 2452805-10.

‘CARZ’, a one-day workshop on cars for kids by Rohan Coelho will be held on April 16 from 9am to 6pm at Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho-Panjim. E-mail info@sgcfa.org. Call 2421311.

‘Mumbai Melange 2011’ - A Group Show of Mumbai Artists, organised by Gallery Gitanjali will be held from April 2 to 12 from 9am to 9pm at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas-Panjim.

Call 9823572035.

‘Indradhanush’, a 3-day cultural festival, organised by the Ganga-Zuari Academy will be held from April 22 to 24. There will be competitions in the areas of dance, singing, essay and drawing. Call 9822486204 or 9404434878.

An art exhibition of shamanistic art by Sohela an Iranian artist will be held from April 1 to 12 from 9.30am to 9pm at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhes-Panjim.

Call 9823572035.

‘Special Provision for Goa–Article371’, is the topic of the workshop, organised by the Asha Family Responsibilities

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HOROSCOPE and Rights Association and BCC to be held on April 2 from 4pm to 6pm at Benaulim Community Centre, CD GEN Complex, Benaulim, Goa. E-mail trustasha@yahoo.co.in. Call 2256445 or 9822166876.

‘Right To Information’, will be the topic of the workshop organised by Asha Family Responsibilities and Rights Association and Villagers of Candolim to be held on April 3 from 9.45am to 12pm at St Theresa’s School Hall, Candolim. Call 2256445 or 9822166876. E-mail trustasha@yahoo.co.in.

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.

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.

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by Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto Porvorim will be held from April 4 to 30 from 9.30am to 12.30pm.

E-mail xchr.events@gmail.com. Call 2417772.

‘PhotoFlare2011’, the annual international photography festival, organised

by Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts and the GEC Photography Club will be held on April 9 and 10 at Sunaparanta, Altinho-Panjim. Registration is open. Call 2421311.

‘A Musical Evening’, a tribute to Rabindranath Tagore on the occasion of his 150th birth anniversary celebration, organised by the Bengali Cultural Association, Panjim will be held on April 3 at the Kala A c a d e m y, P a n j i m . C a l l 2420452.

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You're facing something pretty serious today -- and there's not much you can do to avoid it. The good news is that you're equipped to handle almost anything, so stand up for what you think is right.

Taurus You don't have to shoulder the burden of your worries alone -20 Apr - 20 May t a l k t o y o u r f r i e n d s ! Yo u need to get down with your friends today -- they can help solve almost any problem, no matter how ridiculous they seem on the surface. Your good energy draws them closer, too.

A collaboration Gemini is going well, but it'll get better if you focus on creative ideas.

21 May - 20 Jun Your job might take some twists and turns today, but you can see that it's all part of your career path.

See if you can get your friends to help out with tips or offers that you might not otherwise hear about.

Today will start out with a big burst of good energy -- try not to get carried 22 Jun - 23 Jul away! Your personal energy is just right today, and you can get almost anything done once you've set your mind to it. Make sure that your people are all paying attention, though -- it's easy for them to drift.

A friend's artwork doesn't appeal to you, but they don't have to know 24 Jul - 23 Aug that yet. You should keep your wallet where it belongs -- locked away in a safe deposit box -- at least until this current wave of weird financial energy passes; you'll see a sign.

There are no new projects worth your time, so just enjoy the 23 Aug - 22 Sep a r t o f d o i n g nothing. You've got a lot to say -- but keep it positive! Your energy is much better spent on compliments and constructive criticism than on just tearing down whatever doesn't work for you.

An innocent comment could escalate into a touchy 23 Sept - 22 Oct conversation with a family member. Avoid the tendency to stick with the program long after it's been canceled -things are changing today, and you need to adapt as quickly and smoothly as you can. It's not that hard!

Scorpio Use your hidden talents of perception today, and deci23 Oct - 22 Nov pher some recent odd dreams. You are full of great energy -- and it's perfect for your love life! Whether you think you need that boost or not, you should see some serious sparks start to fly right away. Get to it and enjoy!

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Capricorn Do not underestimate the power of music to help you say 22 Dec - 20 Jan what you need to say. You're a whirlwind of creative energy right now, and it is especially useful when you need to communicate -- especially with folks you're close with. Use that edge to show off a little and see what happens.

Aquarius Your selflessness is something that people remember 21 Jan - 19 Feb about you, so keep giving.

You may run into financial woes in the near future, so rein in your spending today if you want to minimize the damage. You don't really need that magazine or candy bar screaming at you from the checkout aisle!

Your insatiable curiosity will be the key to transforming a 20 Feb - 20 Mar stale relationship. Spend some quality time with your people today -- they need your energy! You may be helping them avoid a few pitfalls or just listening to them vent, but you rack up some serious karma.

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time to expand your horizons -stick with what's 23 Nov - 20 Dec on your plate.

You just can't seem to find your way through this morning -- everything moves too slowly, especially you! That's okay, though, because every now and then you need to recharge your batteries.

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An hourglass, also called a sandglass, sand clock or egg timer, measures the passage of a few minutes or an hour of time. It has two connected vertical glass bulbs allowing a regulated trickle of material from the top to the bottom. The name hourglass comes from historically common hour timing. Factors affecting the time measured include the amount of sand, the bulb size, the neck width, and the sand quality. The origin of the hourglass is unclear, no early source being known for the claim that the creator of the first sand clock was an 8th-century monk named Luitprand, who served at the cathedral in Chartes, France. It was not until the 14th century that the hourglass was seen commonly, the earliest firm evidence being a depiction in the 1338 fresco Allegory of Good Government by Ambrogio Lorenzetti (see image). Not until the 18th century did the Harrison brothers, John and James, come up with a marine chronometer that significantly improved on the stability of the hourglass at sea.

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HERALD FEATURES he Rhythmic Breathing Club, Goa will be sharing with all the exercises in Rhythmic Breathing Science for free. This short, simple, and yet powerful science will be revealed during different sessions to be held this month.

The first session will be held today, April, 1 2011, 6pm to 7pm at the Basement, Radhakrishna Temple, Near Mahalakshmi Temple, Panaji. The second session will be held on April 3, 11am to 1pm at the Rotary Community Centre, Tilak Maidan Complex, Vasco. The third session will be on the same day from 6pm to 8pm at Vidyadhiraj Hall, Mahalakshmi Temple, Panaji and the fourth session will be on April 8, 6pm to 6:45pm at the Basement, Radhakrishna Temple, Panaji.

In today’s day and age of cutthroat competition and highly stressful lifestyles, everyone looks for ways of easing the stress in simple yet effective ways. Adding to the stress, advancement in technology is exposing us to cellular distortions on a large scale. In such a scenario, Rishi Patanjali’s simple and effective remedy to correct these distortions offers some recourse. Rhythmic Breathing Science is the natural way of breathing which destroys all types of stress in all walks of life in shortest possible time and simplest possible manner. The refining exercises for total health are considered so advanced that in only 10 minutes every day, a number of diseases can be kept at bay.

Since limited seats are available, registration is advised. For registration, contact Venkatesh Betigiri, Coordinator, Rhythmic Breathing Club, Goa on 9422443421 or veebee200303@yahoo.co.in.

HERALD FEATURES oa’s Unofficial Ambassador to African Liberation Struggles to be remembered An African hero of Goan origin will be remembered on April 2, 2011 in the 25th anniversary year of his death in a mysterious plane-crash. Aquino de Braganca, who traces his roots to Mapusa, was an important intellectual and political figure in the years leading up to and immediately after Mozambican independence.

“As a journalist, an academic and a public intellectual he engaged passionately with the issues of his time. As a confidante of President Samora Machel and a frequent envoy of the Mozambican government, he translated his convictions into action, eventually losing his life alongside Samora in the service of the liberation of southern Africa,” says one online tribute to him.

Aquino's children Maya and Radek are today based abroad, while he has several relatives and friends in Goa. His widow Silvia Braganca will be releasing an English-language book, titled, ‘Battles Waged, Lasting Dreams’ – a tribute to his work, at the Hotel Mandovi on April 2, 2011 at 5pm.

Aquino was known for his links with the liberation movements across Africa – from Morocco to Algeria, Mozambique, Angola, Cabo Verde, and Sao Tome. Towering figures like Nelson Mandela and Julius Nyerere were his comrades.

His best-known publication for English-speaking readers is probably The African liberation reader (London: Zed Press, 1982; 3 volumes), co-edited with Immanuel Wallerstein and originally published in Lisbon in Portuguese under the more interesting title ‘Quem e o inimigo?’.

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Anil Kumar appeals for Preservation of Tiatr at ‘Meet the Artiste’ HERALD FEATURES enowned artiste of the tiatr stage, Anil C Devulkar, popularly known as Anil Kumar, appealed to the present day tiatr artistes to preserve and promote the unique format of Goan tiatr. He further stated that such a dramatic form is not found anywhere in the country or abroad and hence there is urgent need to preserve tiatr in its original form. He was speaking in the ‘Meet the Artiste’ – ‘Kolakorak Bhett’, the monthly programme organised by TAG at its Conference Hall at Campal, Panjim.

Speaking further, he expressed that although he is in the tiatr field for a long time, he continues to be a student of the tiatr stage. Sincerity and dedication is of utmost importance for any artiste to create a niche for himself, he said. Believing in this principle he stated “I achieved a lot through tiatr and I dedicate all these achievements to my fans.”

Answering numerous questions he agreed that in the past there weren’t many facilities available on the tiatr stage unlike today. In spite of such drawbacks, tiatr artistes of yesteryears have contributed immensely for the development of tiatr.

Answering another question, Anil Kumar expressed that acting in ‘khell-tiatrs’ is difficult because it is not only the prose part that you are acting but you should be well versed in singing too. If the artiste is not good in singing he might have no place in acting in ‘khelltiatrs’. Whereas on the other hand, he stated that acting in tiatrs is beneficial because many a times, the actor only acts and do not sing any song and that is possible only in tiatrs.

Senior tiatr artistes like John Claro Fernandes, Joe Rose, Ben Evangelist, C D’Silva, Rico Rod and others attended the function. Actresses of the tiatr stage of yesteryears namely Jessie Dias, Platilda Dias, Fatima and Josefina Dias who acted in the lead roles with Anil Kumar were also present for the meet.

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A Cloud of Pink at Zambaulim’s Gulal Festival

BY JOEGOAUK n interesting and unique festival that is part of the ongoing Shigmo celebrations is the festival of Gulal which takes place at the Shri Damodar Temple of Zambaulim in Sanguem taluka. The festival saw a huge cloud of pink as ‘gulal’ – pink colour powder –was tossed in the air, painting every man below; even other colours were being tossed about.

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lans to bring back comic book superhero Batman af ter movie The Dark Knight Rises comes out next year have been announced. According to sources, Warner Bros president Jeff Robinov made the announcement during an interview, even though director Christopher Nolan’s third Batman instalment has not been shot as yet.

“We have the third Batman, but then we’ll have to reinvent Batman,” said Robinov.

“Chris Nolan and producing partner and wife Emma Thomas will be producing it, so it will be a conversation with them about what the next phase is,” he stated.

The filmmaker has been quoted on numerous occasions stating that The Dark Knight Rises will be his last film as a director in the series, although he may stay on as a producer for the reboot.

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ctress-singer Miley Cyrus, who is set to embark on a global tour next month, has hinted that she may have found love again after splitting from ex-boyfriend and actor Liam Hemsworth. The 18-year-old star, who is rumoured to be dating British actor Joshua Bowman nowadays, also says she doesn’t plan to fall for anyone on her forthcoming trip to Australia.

“I don’t want to cross out the Australian boys but I may or may not be single... I love Australian boys though obviously.

Liam and I are very close, I’m not going to comment too much, but you guys don’t have to worry about that... I’m definitely not coming to Australia single,” said Miley.

On the professional side, Miley has vowed that she would never lip-sync her songs during live performances. The singer said she would rather prefer to be called a bad singer than earn a reputation for miming onstage.

“I don’t lip-sync. I would rather someone say I sang like c**p than have people see me lip-sync,” she said.

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ctor Vinay Pathak, who has gained appreciable success with his offbeat films, is upset that his Chalo Dilli co-star Lara Dutta’s potential has not been fully utilised by the industry. “I am not a commercial celebrity. It’s a fantastic opportunity for me to work with Lara. She is a fabulous actor, very underused in our industry. She has done some wonderful roles, but she is yet to be exploited,” said Vinay.

“I am ecstatic about that fact that we came together to work on a story and a film that has given ample opportunity to both of us to indulge in what we know the best,” he added.

But isn’t it an odd pair on screen?

“It’s a story of an odd couple that’s why we have come together. The story requires such imagery and such characterisation, hence such actors,” said Vinay, who is working for the second time with director Shahant Shah after his critically acclaimed Dasvidaniya.

Produced by Eros International in association with Big Daddy Production, Chalo Dilli is set to hit the theatres April 29.

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angna Ranaut is becoming the talk and toast of the town. Just when industry folks were typecasting the actress as someone who always played the damsel in distress, came the films Once Upon A Time In Mumbai and Tanu Weds Manu.

And now the latest news is that she met with Ram Gopal Varma and he has finalised her as the leading lady for his forthcoming film Department, a film about three cops and the extra-constitutional activities they engage in to maintain a civil society. Reports also have it that she will be playing the role of Abhishek Bachchan’s soul-mate and life partner. With the release of Game just around the corner – in which she plays a police officer – everyone is more than eager to know about her role in Department!

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nternet and smartphones are changing the way college students eat, with the computer is replacing the kitchen table as the focal point of meals.

People are more likely to have meals sitting at the computer than at the kitchen table, and they use social media as the main avenue to obtain recipe and nutritional information.

“I sought to investigate how the explosion of new media is changing traditional notions of meals and how this is transforming human interaction,” said Madeline Varno, senior communications major at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) who led the study.

“As opposed to their parents or grandparents, college students do not see meals as a central activity. In fact, none of the respondents I interviewed even had a kitchen table.”

Varno conducted an extensive survey of college students at RIT, how meals were prepared and eaten, how students

interacted with others during meals and how they obtained information about nutrition, according to a Rochester statement.

“Eating is now just one of several activities being multitasked at once, all of which generally involve computers and smartphones, including surfing the web, communicating with friends via Facebook and doing homework,” she says.

Varno also found that people were more likely to ask friends on Facebook or Twitter about recipes than consult a cookbook and often used social media to assess the relevance and validity of food and nutrition information.

new study has confirmed that plastic wrappers, food cans and storage tubs deposit at least two potentially harmful chemicals into our food.

By cutting out containers, people can dramatically reduce their exposures to these toxins.

The chemicals - bisphenol A, or BPA, and a phthalate called DEHP - are known to disrupt hormonal systems in the bodies of both animals and people, leading to developmental and reproductive problems, as well as cancers, heart disease and brain disorders. And both appear in a wide variety of food packaging materials.

But when people in the new study avoided plastic and ate mostly fresh foods for just three days, the levels of these chemicals in their bodies dropped by more than 50 per cent, and sometimes much more.

“What this says is that food packaging is really the major source of exposure to BPA and DEHP,” said Ruthann Rudel, a toxicologist at the Silent Spring Institute, a research and advocacy group in Newton, Mass.

“The good news is that we provide some evidence that people can make everyday decisions about their kitchens and their diets if they want to reduce exposure to these compounds,” she added.

These chemicals appear in a huge range of consumer products. DVDs, eyeglasses and cashregister receipts may contain BPA. The study has been reported in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives.

Courtesy: Agencies

‘Running away from Problems’ may help you achieve Work-Life Balance

Editor –in-chief: R F Fernandes. Editor: Ashwin Tombat. Chief Editor-Features: Christina Viegas.

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aving trouble achieving work-life balance? Worry not, for a new research has suggested that a little self-reflection could do us all a world of good. The study was carried out by the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC).

“People need to ask themselves, ‘What roles do I play?’ and ‘Are these roles working for me?’” said Julie McCarthy, associate professor of organisational behaviour at UTSC. “And if they’re not working, we then need to ask, ‘What are the strategies I’m using to make things better?’”

In her latest study, the UTSC associate professor of organisational behaviour worked with Tracy Hecht of Concordia University to look at how undergraduate students attempted to achieve balance. All of the participants were UTSC students with jobs outside of school.

McCarthy and Hecht looked at three strategies often used to deal with opposing demands on time, attention and energy: solution-driven active engagement (problem-focused), venting to others (emotion-focused) or ignoring those problems altogether and distracting ourselves with other activities (avoidance-focused).

While the problem-focused approach is traditionally viewed

as the best of the three, McCarthy and Hecht’s research found that strategy could actually cause more problems as a result of stress, over-exhaustion and lack of recovery time. “People need time to refocus in order to learn or study well,” said McCarthy.

The most surprising conclusion had to do with the third coping mechanism: avoidance. When the student participants simply set aside some of their issues for a while, they actually experienced a reduction in conflict between life roles. “This technique is traditionally seen as ‘running away from your problems’,” said McCarthy. “But maybe by backing off and taking breaks, students are able to replenish their resources.”

Feeling drained leads to lower levels of satisfaction with life and higher rates of burnout, depression and ill-health. And while playing multiple roles can be stimulating, interesting and lead to sense of accomplishment and achievement, McCarthy said there are real risks we need to be aware of.

“People need to assess which strategies they’re using to cope with their problems and make sure they’re making time for resource recovery,” she said. “Too many roles can be detrimental unless we begin asking ourselves honest, pointed questions,” she concluded.

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