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AGRICULTURE ON THE WANE NCP: No chance Statistics reveal alarming decline SURAJ NANDEKAR PANJIM, AUG 21

IN BRIEF IIT-JE on April 10 next The IIT joint entrance examination (IIT-JEE) for the year 2011 will be held in April 10 and the format of the exam remains unchanged.

The test will conducted in the morning and evening.

The morning test will begin from 7 am to 12 am while the evening test from 2 pm to 5 pm.

The decisions were taken at the IIT Joint Admission Board meeting and attended by directors or their representatives from all 15 IITs all over the country. -- (PTI)

Goa takes guard after terror alert

Call it an impact of large scale conversion of land for construction purpose or the youth moving away from the business, agriculture in the State has seen a drastic downward trend in the year 2009-10 compared to the earlier ones.

Though the State has made impressive progress in terms of agricultural production since Statehood in 1987-88, it has been on a decrease in the recent years.

Figures in the Government brochure ‘Goa Economy’, complied by the Directorate of Planning, Statistics and Evaluation, on the State’s progress since Statehood, reveal a sorry picture

DOWNTREND OVER THE YEARS 1987-88

2008-09

2009-10

Total cropped area (hectares)

1,30,575

1,65,953

1,60,532

Net area sowed

1,22,162

1,34,609

1,31,769

Area sown more than once

8,393

31,352

28763

Area irrigated

16,206

38563

31,352

Area under high yielding varieties

37,955

49,331

45,867

Production of rice

71.070

1,23,303

1,02,523

Foodgrains production (tones)

1,10,708

1,33,646

1,12,739

of the State’s agricultural economy.

The total cropped area during

Statehood was 1,30,575 hectares, which increased to 1,65,953 in 2008-09. It, however,

reduced to 1,60,532 in 200910.

Also, the figures of net area sowed show a drastic drop of nearly 3000 hectares.

In 2008-09 the net area sown was 1,34,601 which fell to 1,31,769 the next financial year.

The area sown more than once also declined to 28,763 from 31,352 in 2008-09.

There was significant rise in the area irrigated since statehood from 16,206 hectares to 38,563 ha only to see a drop in 2009-10 to 31,352.

Although the population of the State has increased from 10 lakh to 14 lakh since Statehood there has not been any significant increase in foodgrain (Continued on page 2)

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

Goa has been put on high alert following a nationwide alert that a terror outfit may strike during the upcoming festive season.

Chief Secretary Sanjiv Srivastava speaking to reporters here said that police had been asked to intensify night patrolling and beef up their presence at sensitive installations following the terror alert.

“We have issued a statewide terror alert. All the necessary steps have been taken to thwart any untoward incident in the State”, Srivastava said. “We have also intensified the process of intelligence gathering to ensure that we are on top of the situation”, he said.

The Union Home Ministry has sounded a nationwide alert, asking States to step up vigil following intelligence inputs which said that terror organisation Lashkar-e-Toiba could try to strike during the upcoming festive season.

The next few weeks are choca-bloc with festivities. Onam will be celebrated on August 23, Raksha Bandhan on August 24 and Eid-ul Fitr on September 13.

Models showcasing latest wedding dresses at the wedding exhibition Shagunn at The Ashok in New Delhi on Saturday.

of giving up Benaulim seat HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

Unfazed by news of PWD Minister Churchill Alemao’s bid to get a Congress ticket for daughter Valanka for the Benaulim seat, the Nationalist Congress Party Spokesperson Trajano D’Mello on Saturday maintained the NCP would not give up its claim for Benaulim constituency that is presently represented by its MLA Mickky Pacheco.

Addressing a press conference on Saturday, Trajano asked media persons to think over the recent statement of Churchill wherein he stated if his daughter was denied the Congress ticket she would contest as an independent. This is a clear indication Churchill knows in his heart Valanka is not getting the Congress ticket, he mentioned.

HOUSING BOARD PLOTS: Harping on service to the comm o n m a n , t h e o u t s p o ke n spokesperson claimed his party minister Nilkanth Halarnkar had made it easy for the salaried class to bid for plots under a scheme of the Housing Board.

For the very first time the salaried class will be able to bid for plots of 150 square metres at an average rate of Rs 4 to 4.5 lakh, he mentioned.

He said, Halarnkar, who is the Housing Board minister, had reduced the size of the plots from 300 square metres to 150 square metres so that the common man in rural areas will be able to buy the same. “Earlier 300 square metres was the minimum area one had to compulsorily bid for — something that was impossible for the salaried class because the rate of the plot would work out to Rs 10.5 lakh”, he stated.

He observed by bringing down the area to be purchased,

The recent statement of Churchill wherein he stated if his daughter was denied the Congress ticket she would contest as an independent. This is a clear indication Churchill knows in his heart Valanka is not getting the Congress ticket. the minister had made it easy for the salaried people to vie for the same. “I think the rate of Rs 4.5 lakh will not pinch the common man. Also, the moneyed or better off will not vie for the smaller area plots giving the salaried class an opportunity to own a piece of land, he mentioned.

RICE QUOTA: He informed Civil Supplies Minister and NCP Party President Jose Phillip D’Souza had succeeded in getting additional rice quota of 4000 metric tonnes only for Ganesh, Diwali and Christmas seasons for APL (above poverty line) people who will get on an average 15 kgs of rice during the festive period.

Trajano claimed when the Revenue Minister took charge in 2007 Goa’s quota was 500 mt and since then it has gone up. A few days back the quota for the State has been increased to 2,700 mt and as a result per ration card 11 kgs of rice will be disbursed, he informed.

Kabrastan file gets moving Nuke bill changes may Govt takes steps to acquire Sonsodo land HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21

It’s official. The Government has gone ahead with the acquisition of land at Sonsodo for the proposed kabrastan for Margao’s Muslim community.

If Chief Secretary, Sanjay Srivastava is to be believed, the Government has notified Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act for the acquisition of land at Sonsodo for the burial ground.

That’s not all. The Chief Secretary informed that the Government would invoke the urgency clause to ensure that the entire land acquisition process is wrapped up at the earliest.

Speaking to Herald on the sidelines of the Founder’s Day celebration of Vidya Vikas Man-

dal in the city here on Saturday, Srivastava said the Government is committed to acquire the land at Sonsodo to set up the burial ground for the minority community.

But, when his attention was drawn to stiff protests and opposition from the Muslim community to the Sonsodo site, the Chief Secretary said that the site is not bad as it is made out by some people. “There is an existing cemetery near the land which is proposed to be acquired for the kabrastan. Besides, a school is located some meters away from the proposed burial ground”, he added.

Replying to a question, he said a delegation of the National Commission for Minorities will visit the State to inspect the Sonsodo site following opposi-

tion from some people.

Herald inquiries with the Land Acquisition office, Margao revealed that the Government has notified Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act to acquire the land at Sonsodo.

“Section 4 of the Land Acquisition Act has been notified by the Government to acquire the land at Sonsodo. The notification has been sent for publication in the official gazette”, informed Deputy Collector, Land Acquisition, Agnelo Fernandes.

The Sonsodo site was cleared for the proposed kabrastan after a high-level meeting chaired

by Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat gave the green signal, following which the site was approved by the Margao Municipal Council.

trigger row again

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

Government has brought some fresh amendments to the Nuclear Liability Bill that are likely to trigger a fresh controversy as these could be seen as diluting the right of recourse of operator to seek damages from supplier in the event of an accident.

One of the 18 amendments cleared by the Union Cabinet yesterday suggests that an accident in a nuclear plant should have occurred as a consequence of an act done with an “intent” if an operator has to claim damages from supplier.

The amended Clause 17 says “the operator of a nuclear installation, after paying the compensation for nuclear damage

Illegal coal exporters to get jail PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

Warning that illegal exporters of coal will land in jail, the Government today said nobody had the powers to take away India’s wealth outside.

Coal Minister Sriprakash Jaiswal told the Lok Sabha that any one found guilty of illegally exporting coal would attract strong penal action.

“Nobody has the power to take away even a single gram of coal outside India. They will cool their heels in prison if they try to export the country’s coal wealth”, he said replying to a debate on Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bills, 2010, that was passed by the House.

Referring to the alleged illegal export of coal through Haldia port in West Bengal, he said his inquiries had revealed that coal was being taken for a thermal power plant near the port town and not for export.

“For poverty alleviation and eradication of unemployment, industries are needed, power is needed by these industries and

Nobody has the power to take away even a single gram of coal outside India. They will cool their heels in prison if they try to export the country’s coal wealth.

— Sriprakash Jaiswal coal is needed to generate power. So coal is the core of Government’s plans to uplift common man and remove poverty”, he said.

On the issue of illegal mining, Jaiswal tried to turn the tables on Opposition parties, saying most of the members from BJP, BSP and JD-U, who had raised the issue should realize that such activities were going on in States ruled by them.

He, did not name any State.

“Members from all parties in the House are concerned over illegal mining. I am confident that we will be able to curb such activities and since it is a law and order subject, the States will have to resolve the prob-

lem”, he said.

Jaiswal said the Government’s policy on coal blocks was not aimed at preventing the private sector, but encouraging only serious players in the bidding process so that mining process could start soon after the award of contract.

He said the Government would consider awarding coal blocks to the public sector Coal India on a priority basis.

He was responding to a BJP member’s contention that Coal India had sought 134 blocks.

To a BJD member’s concern over dilution of State’s rights over allotment of contracts in coal mining, the Minister said they need not worry as their

rights would be fully protected.

Jaiswal said the Government was seized of the issues arising out of frequent fires at abandoned coal mines in Dhanbad area of Jharkhand and the resulting damage to environment.

“We have decided to provide Rs 10,000 crore towards rehabilitation of the people of the areas where fires erupt in abandoned coal mines. Every life is precious and lakhs of people live in these areas”, he said.

Jaiswal said rehabilitation of these people would be given priority and it would ensured that there was no irregularity in the programme.

Noting that “certain problems” in the rehabilitation programme had resulted in Naxal menace and law and order problems in some States, Jaiswal blamed State Governments for “carelessness and dereliction of duty”.

Lok Sabha members cutting across party lines, opposed allocation of blocks of coal and other mineral to private companies saying the rich national resources should be used judiciously rather than be frittered away.

in accordance with Section 6, shall have a right of recourse where — (a) such right is expressly provided for in a contract in writing; (b) the nuclear incident has resulted as a consequence of an act of supplier or his employees, done with the intent to cause nuclear damage, and such act includes supply of equipment or material with patent or latent defects or sub-standard services; (c) the nuclear incident has resulted from the act of commission or ommission of an individual done with intent to cause nuclear damage.”

Experts feel that the mention of “intent” in the sub-clauses (b) and (c) regarding an accident may give a route to suppliers to

escape responsibility because it would be difficult to prove intent in any such mishap.

This amendment in the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Bill, 2010 will be moved along with 17 other amendments in the Lok Sabha on August 25.

Significantly, neither the original bill nor the recommendations of Parliamentary Standing Committee which examined it had contained such a proposal.

Only earlier this week, the Government had to beat a hasty retreat when a controversy arose over inclusion of a word “And” between sub-clauses (a) and (b) in Clause 17 which the BJP and Left parties feared diluted the supplier’s liability in case of an accident.

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Loliem residents to protest Santa Cruz all set to celebrate Konsanchem Fest ‘biased’ alignment in village HERALD CORRESPONDENT MERCES, AUG 21

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, AUG 21

Notwithstanding the several twists, turns and compromises that NHAI authorities have been encountering over the proposed 4/6-lane NH-17, their agony in the State is far from over.

Residents of two different areas in Loliem village have now stepped in to protest the biased alignment of the 4/6-lane passing through the village.

Two different representations are likely to be submitted to Chief Minister Digamber Kamat, fearing the demolition of 38 dwelling structures.

The aggrieved locals have approached their former MLA and present Deputy Chairman of Info Tech Corporation of Goa Isidore Fernandes to represent their

plea to the concerned authorities.

In fact, two memorandums are taking shape, one from residents of Maxem-Loliem, where about 30 houses are facing the axe in the proposed NH-17 4/6 lane exercise.

The other memorandum is apparently due to a biased landacquisition across only one side of the existing NH-17 road at Dapot-Loliem, where eight dwellings will be demolished for the 4/6 lane widening work. Both areas fall in the same village of Loliem-Polem panchcyat.

While one Cruz Fernandes and 29 others in MaxemLoliem have signed one memorandum, one Victorino Dias and seven others from

Dapot-Loliem have signed the other memorandum.

Aggrieved residents of Maxem contend that NHAI can re-survey other angles as regards to mapping of 4/6-lane at Maxem and re-align the road, which would save most of their houses.

On the other hancd, residents of Dapot claim that authorities have been biased by proposing to acquire land only on one side of existing NH-17 road, to widen the 4/6-lane highway.

"We demand that authorities map both sides of the existing NH-17 for land acquisition for 4/6-lane widening. This way, some of our houses can be saved. Besides, previously we have also lost our land for widening of existing national highway," they claim.

AGBTA opposes nationalisation of more routes in State

The bus operators attend a meeting in Ponda.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, AUG 20

The All Goa Bus Transporters Association (AGBTA) has strongly objected to the proposed nationalization of state routes.

The AGBTA was reacting to reports that the Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) had requested the state government to nationalize routes in the state.

At present, the Panaji-Margao and Panaji-Vasco routes are nationalized and only KTC buses are permitted to operate along these routes.

At a meeting in Ponda, AGBTA General Secretar y Sudeep Tamankar claimed that more routes in the State are likely to be nationalized following the

Photo by Amresh Parab

request of the KTC. "Once these routes are nationalized, we private bus operators will be forced to keep our buses idle. We will loose our livelihood and will be forced to retrench our drivers and conductors," said Tamankar.

"Nationalization of routes is being done only to favour the KTC at the cost of the Aam Admi and we will oppose this more," he added. It is learnt that the KTC has reportedly sought the nationalisation of the PondaPanjim route.

"The government has already done injustice to the bus owners by nationalizing the Panaji-Margao and Panaji-Vasco routes.

However, we will not allow the government to nationalize any

more routes," said Tamankar.

The meeting was attended by around 60 bus owners from Ponda and a new committee was also formed at the meeting.

Various issues pertaining to bus owners were also discussed at the meeting and members also resolved to remain united to address issues pertaining to the bus operators.

Tamankar also stressed on the need to form a bus transporters society, which, he said, would benefit drivers and conducters.

"Transport Minister Sudin Dhavlikar had asked us to form a society and this issue is pending. I think this society will benefit us and it should be formed as soon as possible," said Tamankar.

A Goan Catholic feast without meat would just be unthinkable.

However, for centuries the Gaunkars of Calapur Comunidade have been celebrating Konsanchem Fest by avoiding meat on the day, a custom which continues to be observed even today by most of the Gaunkars.

Divulging this to Herald, Calapur Comunidade president Ladislau Gonsalves informed that on the occasion of Konsanchem Fest, which will be celebrated on August 24, it is customary for all the families of the Gaunkars to prepare vegetarian food, devoid of any meat dish.

"However, it does not apply to the other villagers, who are non-Gaunkars," he said.

How this custom came into existence is not known, but it has been handed over from one

BJP: Lack of development in Navelim HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21

The BJP on Saturday came down heavily on PWD Minister Churchill Alemao for the lack of development in Navelim constituency, with the saffron party saying that both Alemao and Luizinho Faleiro are two sides of the same coin.

Demanding a probe into the assets of PWD engineers, Navelim BJP Block President Damu Naik warned the PWD to improve the quality of roads or threatened to come on the streets or move the court for relief.

“The people of Navelim had elected Churchill Alemao by defeating Luizinho Faleiro, who had represented the constituency for 28 years with the hope that Alemao would make the difference. Shockingly, Churchill in just over three years has proved not to be different.

Both Churchill and Faleiro are two sides of the same coin”, Damu said.

Claiming that there’s no development in Navelim constituency, Damu said “at many areas, the constituency is lacking basic necessities such as water”, adding that the condition of power supply is not better.

He alleged that roads tarred and hot mixed during Alemao’s tenure as PWD Minister is seen to be sub-standard with roads either developing pot holes or washed away.

The BJP president recalled that the Navelim ML A had had promised prior to the elections that he would help give jobs, but has forgotten the promise.

Football: Basic facilities required GUSTAvO STEPHEN GODiNHO, NAGOA

Even small nations have achieved high standards in football. But despite its huge population, India lags far behind. Overtaking established countries in football seems impossible. But India achieved glory in 1956, when it reached the semi final at the Olympics, that too, without any great facilities.

I do not understand why we fail today, despite the best of facilities. We do not see our footballers achieving international standards. Why? What is lacking?

In Goan football, things are moving in the right direction under the leadership of the energetic Savio Messias. But standards need to be improved. In Third Division matches in Verna, the substitutes have to stand or lean on parked motorbikes, as no chairs are provided.

No drinking water is provided; no first aid box is arranged. If questioned, the organisers say GFA does not provide all this.

Who is responsible for this mess in Goan football? I am not criticising anyone, but I am very upset with this unprofessional attitude. What can we expect from young future players if they are deprived of simple facilities like chairs and water? Will Savio please look into the matter?

made a statement that his department has taken action against all illegal encroachments on comunidade properties. This does not appear to be true, because there is one illegal encroachment on comunidade property in Saligao, which has not been demolished even though it is on a public nullah. We hope Jose Philip D’Souza hears our voice.

Bridge of Sighs JUSTiNO, By EmAiL

If the government goes for a second Zuari Bridge, it should have only two lanes and be used for one-way traffic. The road width of the bridge should not be more than 20 metres; it will save many houses. The existing bridge can be also used for one-way traffic. The government should not bring unwanted destruction of land in the villages of Agassaim and Cortalim in the name of development.

If Kerala can restrict roads to 35 metres, then a smaller state like Goa should go for 25 metres.

SUNDAY MAIL

Promote sports ROCky DiAS, RAiA

In Goa, we have over 200 parish schools. Most parishes have their own playing ground. Goa being football-crazy, many parish schools take keen interest in developing football talent in children by appointing professional coaches. Some of these children go on to play in national and international football.

But there are also schools with high quality football pitches that do not encourage sports at the school level. If the reason is lack of funds, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will never says no for a good cause.

Hockey, cricket and athletics must also be encouraged. A healthy mind in a healthy body will make children study much better.

Women-at-Arms BLOSSOm CABRAL, NAGOA

It is heartening to learn that women army officers have won the first round of battle with the government assuring the Supreme Court that it will consider giving them permanent commissions in the Armed Forces legal and educational branches. Women have proved their mettle in many vocations and professions.

Women officers in the Army are as efficient as their male counterparts. Will justice and equality be meted out to them?

Not demolished SANTANA NAzARETH AND fOUR OTHERS, SALiGAO

During the Assembly session, Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza

Cyber Scheme CAETANO GOES, LONDON

The Cyber Scheme, in which students are given computers, is good. But recently, I came across a boy who was given a computer, but the officials took three months to install the computer at his residence. How pathetic is this; to deprive the student from using it for months! The government must investigate whether this is the exception or the rule.

Coastal erosion v BARRETO, DUBAi

It amazes me that the government is doing nothing to check the erosion of our beautiful coastline. Whether it is Galgibaga in the South or Calangute in the North, the story is the same. The CRZ authorities are quick to demolish illegal constructions. But sometimes it is protection from so-called illegal structures that has prevented further erosion of the coastline. I hope somebody wakes up before any further damage is done.

Whither Crime Branch? viSHANT SHiRODkAR, PONDA

Opposition MLA Laxmikant Parsekar has pointed out that the Crime Branch has a zero conviction rate for the last three years and hundreds of acquittals in the same period. The Chief Minister responded that the Crime Branch has really performed well and went on to praise it.

What is the goal of the Crime Branch? Are they supposed to help convict or acquit criminals? I am sure all criminals who have been acquitted are praising the Crime Branch.

generation to the other and the present generation continues to observe it.

Another Gaunkar informed that on this day, a variety of vegetarian dishes are prepared in the households of the Gaunkars.

Apart from this unique custom, Konsanchem Fest continues to be a highly anticipated feast for the 3000-odd Gaunkars, who, along with the other villagers, come together like one family and partake in the festivities in a traditional way.

To begin, a procession with the statue of Our Lady is taken out at 6.45 am from the Santa Cruz Church, and heads to the fields near the football ground, accompanied by a lively brass band.

On reaching the fields, the first corn is cut, which is then blessed by the priest.

This year, former president of Calapur Comunidade Fortu-

Former president of Calapur Comunidade Fortunato Braganza carries the blessed corn to the Church last year.

nato Braganza will cut the first harvest and it will be blessed

by Fr Saluzinho Fernandes.

From there, the blessed corns are brought to the church where

a solemn mass is held. After the mass, a get-together follows where fov and snacks are served.

In the evening, a variety of entertainment programme is

conducted, which includes games like tie-breaker, coconutbreaking contest, tug-of-war, etc, which are organized by the Santa Cruz Parish Youth.

Merces VP to crack whip on illegal activities in village HERALD CORRESPONDENT MERCES, AUG 21

Miffed over various illegal activities in the village, Merces panchayat has decided to take stern action against activities like illegal scrapyards, illegal garages and illegal godowns.

And to prove that it is serious about its decision, the panchayat has already published a notice in some local dailies urging those indulging in such activities to immediately stop them, failing which the panchayat would take necessary action against the same.

The panchayat has even threatened to demolish the il-

legal structures.

"The notice has been issued to give those individuals involved in such illegal activities a last chance to shut them down," Sarpanch Deepika Shirgaonkar told Herald.

When asked about the reason for the notice, Deepika informed that various illegal activities are mushrooming in the village.

"During a recent inspection by the ruling panchas, it was found that illegalities are only growing without any fear of law," said Shirgaonkar.

"The inspection was done during the last week and it was found that illegalities are con-

centrated in various pockets of the village. In some places, it was even resembling a slum," the sarpanch added.

She further said the panchayat had tried to gather information on those persons running these places.

"Most of the persons were co-operative in providing information.But in one instance, a person behaved rudely with us and even started questioning our authority in conducting the inspection," Shirgaonkar said.

When asked what action the panchayat would take if these illegal activities are not stopped, she informed that the panchayat

would issue notices to the individuals.

"In instances where the names of the individuals are not known, the panchayat will paste notices at the premises where the illegalities are underway," she added.

Secretary Rupesh Halarnkar added that the panchayat would give sufficient time for these individuals to explain their position and to submit any documents they possess regarding the conduct of the activities.

"If they fail to give a satisfactory reply, then the panchayat would go ahead with the demolition process," he added.

Justice, Peace Sunday at Aldona HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, AUG 21

The Council for Social Justice and Peace (CSJP) will organise a programme on `Village Self Rule; Our Right’ at St Thomas Parish Centre, Aldona on August 22 at 4 pm.

The programme is being organised as part of the Justice and Peace Sunday, which is celebrated every year on the third Sunday of August.

"This year, we are reflecting on how the Church in India/Goa has been striving to meet the demands of the Millennium Development Goals. We hope these celebrations may inspire us to promote peace through justice," states a press note issued by CSJP Executive Secretary Fr Maverick Fernandes.

"It is the right and duty of each citizen to be responsible for the sustainable development of the Indian Nation and in particular of her/his own State."

The CSJP has suggested that Goans must contribute to the holistic progress of the State by being aware of all laws and amendments proposed in the Legislative Assembly, their scrutiny and in-depth analysis so that these laws are genuinely for the benefit of citizens.

Contactor ordered to maintain status quo HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21

The South Goa District Court has ordered Ms D C Constructions to maintain status quo on the application field by Succorina D’Silva to restrain the PWD and the contractor from dumping materials and debris in their properties located near the Dongorim bridge.

The Court ordered the status quo after the petitioner through her lawyer Adv Byron Rodrigues filed the application to restrain the PWD department and the contractor from forcefully using their properties as an access or interfering with their properties in any manner.

The petitioner further prayed for further directions to the PWD and the contractor to remove the dumped material, debris and one footing pillar of the bridge in their property and restore the land to the original position.

Besides, the petitioners had prayed for issuance of directions to the PWD and contractor to pay to them damages to the tune of Rs six lakh for causing damages and destruction of their properties.

The matter will now come up in the district Court on August 30.

Other areas recommended by the CSJP include an alertness on violations in any sphere and in any form and by taking remedial steps, an effective participation in all activities of local self-governing bodies and concern for and rendering selfless service to those in need.

The CSJP stated that the Church in Goa has localized the Millennium Developmental Goals Jesus' Mission to inspire a new way of living - a Society where people liberate themselves by practicing values like justice, equality, freedom and human dignity as a constitutive element of their day to day lives.

"Convinced that holistic health of individuals, families and communities is a basic element for a productive life, the church in Goa has over decades conducted various projects to render active services in different areas of this discipline."

"As early as the mid-eighties, the Church addressed the issue of adverse effects of tourism on the ethico-socio-cultural life of the people, especially in the coastal belt," stated the CSJP press note.

"Different initiatives were introduced, culminating in the es-

tablishment of Federation of Small & Medium Guest Houses and Hotels in Goa (FOSAM) and Federation of Tourism Taxi Operators and Drivers (FATTOD), assistance to Shack Owners Welfare Society (SOWS), formation of Self Help Groups of Local Beach Vendors and other similar initiatives under the C en t re f o r Res p o n s ib l e Tourism (CRT)."

The CSJP has also emphasised that the "fundamental need to education has an essential dimension of the Church's Mission for decades."

"The main aim is to impart integral education, based on Gospel values. Today, the primary, secondary and tertiary educational institutions strive faithfully to fulfil these aims, irrespective of caste and creed, with special service to the underprivileged," said the CSJP. Stressing the importance of protecting and promoting environment, the CSJP stated that land not only being used but also abused, "causing irreparable degradation to the ecology."

"Our life sustaining environment is threatened. Citizens of this state have awoken to this sad reality and are demanding

that their rights for a creatively productive living forcibly denied, be restored."

"The Church has over the years accompanied the people in these struggles and advocated at all levels to enable citizens to achieve their rightful goals."

The CSJP also said the church has conducted programmes to uphold the dignity of vulnerable groups like women, children and youth.

"Many of them suffer mental, psychological and emotional torture because they are denied fundamental rights to a fulfilling life. Some are used as objects for the service and even pleasure of those who are in power or can buy whatever they desire," remarked the CSJP. Besides establishing a number of institutions to meet the needs of those deprived of family life, the CSJP s a i d t h e c h u rc h h a s a l s o given attention to unemployment, underemployment and unorganized labour.

"Various avenues have been opened for empowerment of women through training and employment and also of those disabled but capable of earning their livelihood in suitable jobs," the CSJP said.

Canacona municipal deputy upset over erratic streetlights HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, AUG 21

T h e m u n i c i p a l s t re e t s o f Canacona are regularly in darkness after dusk prompting the deputy chairperson to accuse the administration for failing to illuminate the streetlights.

Canacona Municipal Council Deputy Chairman and Chaudi ward Councillor Dilip Kenkre has blamed the civic administration of unattending to many non-working streetlights even though electrical appliances worth Rs 4 lakh had been purchased recently.

In Chaudi, the commercial hub of Canacona town, several streetlights which have gone faulty due to heavy rains and other factors and are yet to by replaced, putting several localities into darkness after dusk.

"Due to the fast approaching festive season, we have recently purchased 1000 tubelights, 150 tube light fixtures and most other electrical gadgets all worth Rs 4 lakh, to replace the non-working street lights and to illuminate more areas," said Kenkre.

"But in the leave absence of the CMC chief officer during this week, the accountant apparently running the administration, is

not cooperating and refuses to release the purchased stock for the respective areas."

"How do we explain this to the citizens, who are facing acute difficulties due to the absence of illumination even in main town areas? As usual, the accountant refuses to hand over the fixtures, tubes or other required material either to the councilors or to the two

linesmen, even for replacing the non-working gadgets," Kenkre complained.

Incidentally, the electricity department has deputed two linesm e n e xc l u s i v e l y f o r t h e municipality, but they are unable to cater to the entire area, claimed civic sources.

"Once these linesmen are engaged at one location, other areas remains unattended for a full day," the sources said.

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production.

At the time of Statehood, the production was 1,10,708 tones, which increased to 1,33,646 in 2008-09 but in 2009-10 it fell to 1,12,739.

The production of rice also has taken a beating in 2009-10. The production was 1,23,303 in 2008-09 and fell to 1,02,523 in 200910. The production of ragi also fell from 321 tonnes during Statehood to 157 tonnes in 2009-10.

The most significant was the drop in cash crop.

The production of sugarcane dropped from 80,000 tonnes during Statehood to 52,030 tonnes in 2009-10.

The production of cashew nut has been stable since 1987-88.

In that year the production was 10,500 which at present is 13,179.

The production of coconut has increased from the time of Statehood (106.4 million nos) but has remained stagnant at 128 million nos in recent times.

In a bid to lure the youth to agriculture the State Government had announced several subsidy schemes and also increased the financial provision for agriculture.

However, the efforts of the Government don’t seem to get the desired results.

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Drug nexus: No action, says NCP; to petition CM HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

Not too sure what would happen to their memorandum, the Nationalist Congress Party on Saturday said it had finally decided to submit a memo to the Chief Minister calling upon him to take serious cognisance of the police-politician-drug mafia nexus and urge him to handover the case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

Addressing a press conference on Saturday, NCP Spokesperson Trajano D’Mello said this was one of the decisions taken at the Executive Council meeting of the party today. We have to take an appointment with he CM first and the date of the meeting will be made known soon, he stated.

No sooner Trajano revealed the party would submit a memo for CBI inquiry to the CM on the controversial issue, a volley of questions were thrown at him.

Over questions on whether the NCP would demand the res-

nNCP had taken serious view of the issue because there was an apprehension that the nexus could have further direct and indirect links with terrorists.

-- Trajano D’Mello ignation of the Home Minister who had been linked to the nexus, Trajano said, “We hate the sin and not the sinner”.

He implied the party had nothing against the Home Minister but only the drug trade in the State. “The investigation will bring out the sins and the sinners all together,” he stated.

He said the NCP had taken serious view of the issue because there was an apprehension that the nexus could have further direct and indirect links

with terrorists.

DATE WITH MAMLATDAR: Trajano mentioned in a bid to bring about better functioning and solve people’s grievances the Revenue Minister and NCP President Jose Philip D’Souza will be visiting the Mapusa Mamlatdar’s office at 11.30 am on August 25.

He said the party was in receipt of many complaints of irregularities in the mamlatdar’s office in Mapusa. The minister will make an attempt to listen to the problems of the people and recommend solutions on the spot if possible, he stated.

MAPUSA CONVENTION: Trajano mentioned the party’s convention at Mapusa on September 5 at 3.30 pm in Sirsat Hall has been confirmed. “Maharashtra’s Minister of State for Urban Development Bhaskar Jadhav will be the star speaker at this convention at which Sawantawdi MLA Deepak Kesarkar will be also present,” he stated.

One gets lifer for murder HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

The District and Session Court today sentenced 44-year old Raju Shirke for life imprisonment for committing murder of his brother-in-law in 2008.

The accused is also slept fine of Rs 10,000. Public Prosecutor Subhash Dessai examined in all 19 witnesses in support of its case.

The accused, originally from Ajra Maharashtra was staying in the house of the deceased Sanjay Pawar at Bicholim for last 15 years and was carrying on his business of stitching clothes.

The victim had asked accused to leave the house and go to his native place at several times.

“On the said day after having dinner deceased went to wash his hands while accused was consuming liquor. There was exchange of words between them and a shout of victim was heard,” the complaint reads.

“Deceased told to his sister Milan Shirke that her husband stabbed him with knife,” it adds.

CBI served notices in IFFI scam HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

District and Sessions Court today served notices to CBI on a contempt petition filed in connection with IFFI scam.

The petitioners Kashinath Shetye and two others have said that the investigating officer suppressed vital facts before the court.

Admitting the application, Sessions Judge Nutan Sardesai has served notices on superintendent of Police and Police Inspector of CBI asking them to appear before court either in person or by a pleader on August 30, 2010.

Three petitioners Kashinath Shetye, Ketan Gove ka r a n d A t i s h P re m n a t h Mandrekar have said that the court hearing their earlier petition had directed CBI to place the case diaries of the investigation of IFFI scam before it.

They had petitioned court seeking to include name of officials from Entertainment Society of Goa’s core committee into the inquiry of IFFI scam,

which has accused former chief minister Manohar Parrikar of financial irregularities.

The fresh contempt petition before the court reads that CBI had produced some case diaries pertaining to the period after the case was transferred from Panaji police to them.

The petitioners say that they had sought information under Right to Information (RTI), information act from CBI which is different from that provided to the court.

The petitioner said that CBI had not provided the facts before the court that case was filed with police on March 16, 2006 and thereafter FIR was registered on October 25, 2006, which is six months after the complaint.

The matter was referred to CBI on April 19, 2007 and a fresh FIR was filed in this case. “ These vital facts were suppressed by CBI before the court and were not placed when they were directed to produce records of the in-

Salcete schools told to maintain BJP ready to shed blood for Kashmir: Ex-Delhi mayor register for students affected by H1NI HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21

School teachers from Salcete were on Saturday instructed to maintain a register to record absenteeism of students in the classrooms in the wake of H1N1 flu.

At a workshop conducted for teachers by the South Goa disaster management authority as part of the drive to spread awareness on H1N1 flu amongst the students, Nodal officer Dr Geeta Kakodkar further instructed teachers to intimate to the Health Services if students from a given area are found absence for days together.

“If 10 students in a particular class are found absence and if they come from a same area, immediately contact the doctors

Former Delhi mayor Aarti Mahera addressing meeting in Vasco.

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 21

Former Delhi mayor Aarti Mahera has warned that the BJP is ready to shed the blood for Kashmir, but will not accept the concept of autonomy for Kashmir.

Mahera was addressing a gathering of BJP workers during the nation-wide 'Kashmir Bachoa Din' observed by the BJP at Tourist hall, here on Saturday.

"The BJP will go at any extent to save the Kashmir and is even ready to shed blood and come on the streets, if the peace is not restored immediately," said Mahera.

She warned the central government that mistake committed by former prime minister

Jawaharlala Nehru by imposing Article 370 for Kashmir should not be repeated.

"Kashmir is an integral part of India and a pride of our nation. Not a single inch of land will be compromised," she said.

In her speech, Mahera recalled how the central government failed to curb the growing violence in the valley and alleged that terror groups funded by Pakistan are involved in creating violence.

"The BJP strongly rejects the central government's concept of providing autonomy to Kashmir. A similar approach was made by the then Kashmir government before former prime minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee and

Photo by M Prabhav

he had rejected the proposal."

"It's time to motivate the army and para military forces in Kashmir, who are demoralized by growing violence in the valley," said Mahera.

Other speaking at the function included Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar, State BJP President Laxmikant Parsekar, former Vasco MLA Rajendra Arlekar and city councilor Krishna Salkar.

Fatorda ML A Damu Naik, Mormugao MLA Milind Naik, Govind Parvatkar, State BJP Youth Chief Rupesh Mahatme, former MMC chairperson Deepak Naik, councilor Chitra Gawas and Kunda Chodankar were among those present at the function.

Revelry marks Malar Bonderam HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, AUG 21

The Divar Island was abuzz with revelry on Saturday, as large numbers of people witnessed the Annual Malar Bonderam festival with traditional fervour.

The Malar Bonderam Festival started of with the march past parade, which included flag bearers carrying the Indian tricolour, Portugal flag and the Malar Youth Association flag, accompanied by a brass band.

This was followed by the All Goa Fancy Dress Competition and Coconut Breaking competition, known as Katoddeo.

"This year's Bonderam Festival was of more of family floats, especially with the Family Dress Competition which was different from other Bonderams, which we normally had for so many years," remarked William Anes, president of Malar Sports Club, organisers of the Malar Bonderam.

The competitions were followed by the float parade put up by the five groups from Divar, consisting of 'Lognachi Famil' (Amboi), followed by others wards from Amboi, Goddar, Churchward and Nagoa.

Minister for Water Resources Felipe Neri Rodrigues was the chief guest at the function, while the guest of honour was Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar.

Speaking on the Occasion, Rodrigues said: "I congratulate the organizers of the festival, as Bonderam gives an opportunity to talented people to come and display their talent."

When asked about his reaction to agricultural lands being

for further action”, Dr Kakodkar said.

She said that there should be an awareness amongst the students and parents not to ignore any fever persisting for three days. If any person or student is suffering from any respiratory problem, they need to be admitted and administered treatment”, she added.

“Common cold should not be neglected anymore. The woman who died of H1N1 at Moti Dongor came to the Hospicio at a late stage. The situation would have been different if the woman was brought to the hospital at the initial stage”, she said.

Dr Kakodkar briefed the participants about the ongoing drive undertaken by the health

services and asked the people to cooperate with the workers to ascertain any fever cases in the district.

District Collector, G P Naik appealed to the schools to cooperate with the district administration and the Director of Health services to contain the situation.

He told the teachers they are in a better position to explain H1N1 to the students, who in turn can convince their parents on the flu.

Naik said he has issued an order to the health services and the deputy collectors to coordinate on H1N1. “It is the responsibility of the local bodies to clean up breeding sites after the same are identified by the health authorities”, he added.

PI accused of court contempt HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

Police Inspector Sandesh Chodankar has been accused of contempt of court by a high court lawyer, who has said that the Inspector was dilly dallying to file FIR against a builder despite court directives.

Advocate Ranjit Sartardekar, a high court lawyer, told reporters today that Chodankar has been ordered to file FIR against a Panjim-based builder

by Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC) and district court.

Satardekar, co-owner of a land admeasuring 82,000 sq mts at Dona Paula had filed case against the builder for constructing a complex without taking proper permission from North Goa Planning and Development Authority (NGPDA).

The lawyer today produced a copy of NGPDA notice dated

June 29, 2010, which had termed the construction as unauthorized Satardekar had filed a police complaint on May 8, 2010. “As there was no response from Chodankar, I forwarded the complaint to the Superintendent of Police, North,” he said. “Even he refused to file an FIR,” lawyer added.

Satardekar had filed a petition before JMFC, Panjim, which on June 22, 2010 had ordered that Panjim police should record the FIR against the builder.

“Panjim police is directed to file the report over the steps taken in the matter and the status of the investigation within 15 days after recording the FIR,” the JMFC had ordered.

Satardekar said that the builder filed revision petition in the district court on June 30 which was dismissed on August 17 stating that the earlier order

is legal and valid.

Interestingly, even after the court order, Inspector Sandesh Chodankar has been dilly dallying on the matter, he said.

Chodankar in a letter written to Satardekar on August 19 has said that he will initiate action against the builder only after they receive the court order. “I have to inform you that as soon as the police station receives the order and judgement dated august 17, 2010 from the honourable session’s court at Panjim, necessary deem fit action will be initiated against Joe Mathias as per law,” the letter from Panjim police to Satardekar reads.

The lawyer said that it is ridiculous that the Panjim Inspector is waiting for the order to reach to his office even as public prosecutor should have given the order copy to him.

Khalap calls for raising Goa University standard

Says fund allocation is inadequate HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21

Children in a parade with flags on the occasion Malar Bonderam.

Photo by Rozario Estibeiro

converted into commercial complexes, he said: "I would appeal to the people that through this ancient Bonderam festival, people from the State should not keep their land fallow. People should cultivate the land to ensure that greedy people do not grab it for their own vested interests."

Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar stated that Bonderam

is known all over the world where people from all religions participate in the festival every year.

"Bonderam has been an old tradition which has to be kept alive by people from all walks of life. Even the state government has tried to help the Malarkars to organize the festival in the best possible way," said Madkaikar.

Goa Law Commission Chairman Ramakhant Khalap has said there is still time to do something to raise the standard of Goa University to every higher level of possibilities in terms of education, facilities and access to students.

“We cannot create islands of prosperity in a sea of poverty.

We cannot provide centre of excellence in a pool of ignorance”, Khalap said, while delivering the keynote address on “Vision of Goa University for the next 25 years” on the occasion of the Founder’s Day celebration of Vidya Vikas Mandal on Saturday.

Asserting that the fund allocation by Goa government to Goa University can barely meet the requirements, Khalap said there was an opportunity when the central government offered to pump in funds to the tune of Rs 300-400 crore. “But, we said that we don’t want. The reasons could be genuine, but reservations expressed by people could have been resolved or addressed”, he said.

“If the central government had put certain condition in lieu of giving the funds, we could have posed counter conditions by saying that we

want the money and facilities, but we also want the controlling powers that we can meet the requirements of the locals’, he added.

Saying that if knowledge is power and power leads to prosperity, he underlined the need to create not just centers of knowledge, but centers of excellent knowledge.

“What Knowledge Commission has said about the concept of knowledge will have to be considered by the Executive Committee of the Goa University as well as by every Goan”, he added.

He said Goa has the potential and the grit and determination to raise a holistic educational and intellectual edifice in the state if extra resources are made available in this respect.

Saying that University is a state of mind, Khalap called for

having institutions which should kindle the thinking and reasoning capacity of the people.

“There is a formidable task before us to convert our institutions into a body of reason itself ”, he added.

In his address, Goa University V ice- Chancellor Prof Dileep Deobagkar the University has so far done well and said the time has come to take advantage of the past and plan ahead.

Calling for a change in the mindset, he said there ought not be boundary walls in the educational institutions.

“There can be access to education by different tools. The Act has define the jurisdiction of University. On the other hand, you ask me to reach the world”, he added.

“If you look at the constraints and guidelines, it has become difficult to follow. You tie the hands and ask to do good with others.

These new institutions are progressing and the time has come to go back and look at the rules and regulations of the University”, he said.

Chief Secretary Sanjay K Srivastava and Vidya Vikas Mandal President Ramnath Kare also spoke.

vestigation,” the contempt petition pleads.

They have said that the applicants have every reason to believe that this was done deliberately, in view of the fact that the respondents, were required to complete their preliminary investigation in not more than three months,

whereas they have taken almost seven months.

“And in any case they are required to complete an investigation within two years and if above facts are taken into c o n s i d e r a t i o n , t h e y have taken almost four and half years,” the petition reads.

Blast accused remand extended HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 21

An accused in the Margao bomb blast case, Prashant Asthekar was on Saturday further remanded to Judicial custody for a further period of 14 days.

The NIA had produced the accused in the Sessions court today after the expiry of his remand period. NIA legal counsel, S B Faria said the investigating agency asked for further extension of the accused in judicial custody.

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GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardesai inaugurates the Scholar’s Hub at Porvorim.

PANJIM (HND): The Scholar’s Hub at Porvorim was inaugurated by Vijay Sardesai, General Secretary of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee.

Speaking on the occasion, Sardesai said that quality education is the need of the hour. “Students from Goa should be able to compete at the national level for various competitive exams and for that, it is not enough to just get good results in the 12th standard, but it is imperative that the base should be strong, right from Standard VIIth and VIIIth onwards,” he added.

Scholar’s Hub is an after school tutoring hub, where the study materials are conceptualized and developed with relevant subject content which informs, explains and prepares the chid to raise his/her performance level and help him/her score higher in examinations at the school levels. The aim is to provide an ambience where every child will find the motivation not only to get better but also to make a mark in their future.

Talented professionals will help facilitate and unlock the potential and skills of the child, develop their confidence and achieve academic excellence to enable him to compete and emerge as the brightest. Regular television and periodic tests will help the child stay exam ready.

‘The Crown’ celebrates I-Day

PANJIM (HND): The employees and management of ‘The Crown – Goa’ celebrated Independence Day with great pomp and splendor. The preparations began a fortnight in advance and the festivities began a day earlier with a Rangoli competition which was participated by staff and management alike followed by the flag hoisting ceremony on August 15.

The ceremony was a well planned event with staff saying a few words about the Independence of India and pride at being an Indian, which was followed by a guard of honor performed by the ‘Group 4’ security guards posted at the hotel. This was then followed by the Flag Hoisting by owner Rajesh Dempo.

A quiz competition on ancient, medieval and Modern India was also conducted, which was participated by staff of the hotel and the winners were Jerome and Jayant who represented the back office team.

Medical camp organised

PANJIM (HND): A free medical camp was held in Morjim by Morjicho Ekkwot at Church Hall, Morjim. Altogether 680 people from the village benefited from the camp. Eminent doctors from Goa Medical College devoted their free services and free medicines were given to the beneficiaries.

General Secretary of Goa Pradesh Congress Committee Babi Bagkar inaugurated the camp and urged the people to take maximum benefits of the camp. Babi then urged the Morjicho Ekkwot sangathana to carry out such beneficial activities in the village throughout the year.

Parish Priest of Milagares Church Fr Menino Vales, Morjim Sarpanch Ratnakar Shetgaonkar, Headmaster of Peter Alvares Memorial High School Dayanand Mandrekar and Shanu Dabholkar were present on the occasion. Chairman of Morjicho Ekkwot Sangathana Vasant alias Aaba Shetgaonakar presided over the inaugural function.

Tree plantation undertaken

PANJIM (HND): On the occasion of Independence Day, Rotary Club of Panjim Mid-Town organized three events, which included tree plantation drive at our Lady of Rosary High School, Dona Paula in association with Interact Club and then medical camp for special children of Matruchaya Trust, Bambolim, where around 15 children were examined under expertise of eminent orthopedic Dr Deep Bhandare.

Later, a general medical camp was held in association with Directorate of Fire and Emergency Services and eminent doctors of India Medical Association. Over 79 patients were examined by the doctors at this camp.

Goans urged to preserve Konkani

Retreats at Verna, Parra

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 21

Senior most Konkani activist Antonio da Piedade Morais requested Goans to preserve the Konkani language, which he said is the symbol of Goan identity.

Antonio was speaking at a books release function organised by Dalgado Konkani Akademi (DKA) to commemorate the inclusion of Konkani in the Eighth Schedule of the Constitution, at Hotel Nanutel, Roof Top Hall, Margao, on Saturday.

He further congratulated DKA for working relentlessly for the development of Konkani in Roman script under the dynamic presidency of Premanand A Lotlikar.

The second edition of ‘Sonvsara Bhonvtim Yontram’, a book on science by late Fr Antonio Francisco Sousa, and ‘Sopon’, a series of 10 plays by James Fernandes were the two literary books released at the

Govt mulls industrial training to students HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, AUG 21

The State government has mooted plans to provide industrial training to students and to employ them in the newly setup industries.

This was stated at the recently organized trainees induction function at Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Honda Sattari.

While the government plans to upgrade the industrial institutes, efforts are now being made to employ students passing out from the ITIs in various companies in the State.

It was also informed that a new technical centre will be set up in Valpoi, to be built at an estimated Rs 20 crore.

Similar centres are also likely to be opened in different parts of the State to provide technical knowledge to rural women.

Those attending the programme included Minister for Craftsmen Training Vishvajeet Rane, Valpoi Municipal Council Chairperson Gulzar bi Khan, Director of Craftsmen Training Alexio F D’Costa, Honda Sarpanch Ankush Gaonkar, ACGL Manager Dilip Desai and Sanquelim Mayor Anand Naik.

Three held for thefts HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, AUG 21

Ponda police on Friday morning arrested three persons from Karnataka for their alleged involvement in house breaking theft and pick pocketing in Ponda.

Ponda police has identified the accused as Vishwanath Bobi (22) of Angal, Anand Bester (22) and Maruti Gaikwad, both from Dharwad-Karnataka. “They have confessed to house-breaking theft and even made unsuccessful attempt to rob a bank in Ponda. The bank manager had lodged a complaint that one of the bank shutter lock was broken,” informed ASI Chandrakant Morajkar.

PANJIM (HND): Brother Johnson Sequeira will conduct retreats on August 23 and 24 at Blue Berry, Verna and on August 25 and 26 at Emerald Lawns, Parra, from 10 am to 5 pm.

Sudarshan Kriya course

PANJIM (HND): Art of Living Foundation, Panjim will hold ‘Sudarshan Kriya Part-I course’, a simple and powerful breathing technique, at Salgaocar Law College, Miramar from August 22 to 27, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm for the benefit of all Panjimites.

This course includes Yogasanas, Pranayam, meditations, Sudarshan Kriya, spiritual knowledge and values of health, hygiene and harmony.

Saplings distribution

Senior most Konkani activist Antonio da Piedade Morais releases ‘Sonvsara Bhonvtim Yontram’ and ‘Sopon’. Also present are DKA Secretary Jose Salvador Fernandes, President Premanand A Lotlikar and writer of ‘Sopon’ James Fernandes.

function, which was largely attended by the people.

“Dalgado Konknni Akademi is working for the development of Konkani in Roman script, but it has nothing against Devnagari, for we want the development of Konkani in

As a tribute to its founder Vishwasrao Chowgule, August 25 will be celebrated as Founder’s Day at Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science starting this year onwards. The birth anniversary of the visionary leader, Founder’s Day aims to instill a higher vision of excellence in its students and staff.

Regarded as one of the pioneer of industrialisation in the state, Chowgule fought against the odds to create what he believed in. A philanthropist at heart, he founded Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College in the year 1962. He had a clear vision for the college and was committed to advancement in the field of education. Founded in memory of his mother, the college was inaugurated by a woman, the then External Minister Lakshmi Menon on June 23, 1962. Since then the college has come a long way under the able guidance of the trustees of the Chowgule College Society and has achieved numerous milestones in field of education, sports, academ-

both the scripts equally,” said DKA president Premanand A Lotlikar.

While congratulating James Fernandes, writer of ‘Sopon’, Lotlikar brought to the notice of the gathering that some vested interests are trying to

suppress Romi script by identifying it with inquisition, and protested against the same.

DKA secretary Jose Salvador Fernandes spoke on the book ‘Sonvsara Bhonvtim Yontram’ and Sanjay Talwadkar spoke on ‘Sopon’.

‘Konnank Chukona’ wins Carnival Plays contest HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 21

‘Konnank Chukona’, scripted and directed by Jack Rodson of Benaulim, won the first prize at the first ever open competition of Carnival Plays, organized by HCN recently at Pai Tiatrist Joao Agostinho Auditorium, Margao. The win fetched Jack a purse of Rs 20000.

‘Court Ravta’ by Frank De Benaulim and presented by Crystal Touch Productions bagged the second prize of Rs 15000, while the third prize of Rs 10000 was awarded to ‘Mhaka Maf Kor’ scripted by Jose de Velim.

Other six troupes namely Xavier de Sanguem, Peter De

Macazan, Addy de Quepem, Vincent de Cacora, Salvador Afons and Minguel De Quelossim, who staged their Carnival Plays, won the consolation prizes consisting of gift vouchers of Rs 2000 each, sponsored

by Big G, Margao.

Gift vouchers were also been awarded to Jack Rodson for best direction, Frank De Benaulim for best script, Xavier de Sanguem for best band, best actor male - Martin Mendes de Ponda, best actor female Maria Rodricks, best supporting actor male - Jose De Velim, female - Rencia, best child artiste female - Basilia Vaz, best comedian male - Menino Rebello, female - Michelle Cas-

tanha, best singer male - Peter de Macazan, female - Catherine Gomes, best child singer female - Basilia Vaz, best opening song - Peter de Macazan, upcoming comedian - Saldie Colaco and Aldin Rebello. Special Prizes were also awarded to Anthony de Betul and musician Cruz de Sanvordem.

Benicio Vitorino Pereira, Teotonio D'Costa and Anthony Fernandes formed the panel of judges. The prizes will be distributed on August 25 at HCN office at 3 pm. Vandana Productions, Borim successfully coordinated and managed the event. All the above winners are requested to be present on time.

Khola govt school gets Lions Club gift for achieving 100% success HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, AUG 21

The only government high school in Goa, situated at Gowal-Khola, which got 100% pass percentage in last SSC examinations, was presented with a lifetime gift by Lions Club of Canacona on Independence Day. On the occasion, students moved through the village street collecting roadside garbage, dumped by tourists visiting Cabo-da-Rama fort.

Lions Club of Canacona prepared and gifted a cement concrete assembly ground in front of the school at the cost of about Rs 50,000 as a mark of its appreciation for students, who achieved 100% pass percentage in SSC examinations last year.

It may be recalled that GHS Gowal-Khola, despite almost all its students belonging to ST or OBC, became the only school in the State to have 100% pass percentage in SSC examinations last year.

The school earned special mention at various functions

by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, besides others in the

Chowgule College to celebrate Founder’s Day HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 21

upCoMInG eVents

ics and cultural events.

Says Dr R V Gaonkar, Principal of Chowgule College, “Our founder Vishwasrao Chowgule was committed to creating a centre for excellence in the field of education. In keeping with his vision we are constantly innovating to offer students the best in terms of academics, infrastructure, teaching skills and thought leadership.”

On the occasion of Chowgule College’s first Founder’s Day celebration, acclaimed author Chetan Bhagat will have an interactive session with the students .

The author of four blockbuster novels namely ‘Five Point Someone’, ‘One Night @ the Call Center’, ‘The 3 Mistakes of my Life’ and ‘2 States’, Chetan Bhagat is seen more as a youth icon, than as an author. A popular name on college campuses across the country, Chetan Bhagat will deliver the keynote address at the Founder’s Day celebration at Chowgule College next week. He will speak on the subject of motivation and successfully managing failure by sharing some of his personal experiences with the students.

political and social fields.

The students had no proper place to conduct morning assembly and were forced to stand in a shabby manner in the absence of a proper outfield.

Lions Club of Canacona offered its assistance, to which Headmistress Celina Dias, who was instrumental in molding the students for 100% success, immediately agreed.

On Independence Day, Canacona Lions President Motesinho Fernandes unfurled the tricolour in the presence Headmistress Dias, teachers, PTA members and other lion members and given salute by students and inaugurated the school assembly floor.

Fernandes narrating the Commonwealth Games corruption imbroglio hitting the nation badly asked the students saying: “You are the backbone of this great country, take a plea and denounce corruptions in all form, which presently has become a backbone of most politicians and bureaucrats existence even at the highest levels.”

Few students and teachers

from the school presented speeches on the achievement and significance of Independence Day. Later, the students joined the Lion’s team and a villagers group to collect plastic and other garbage strewn on road and roadside. They accumulated over 12 bags of garbage scaling the road from Gowal to Cabo-de-Rama.

The garbage was then segregated in a pit existing (previously constructed by residents) having compartments of plastic, paper, glass and metals nearby to the entrance of Cabo-de-Rama fort.

All the students were provided with snacks and soft drinks and were also presented with appreciation certificates.

Some of the villagers who assisted in the cleanliness drive are Joaquim, Sham, besides including Lions President Motesinho, Secretary Ulhas Faldessai, Treasurer Lawrence Barretto, lions members Caitano Fernanded, Vishwas Dessai, Sandeep Dessai, Anant Sawant and Bernard Fernandes.

Devotees urged to use train services to Vailankanni HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 21

The Goa Konkani Liturgical group, Vailankanni has been organizing Konkani Liturgical Services for the Konkani speaking people during the annual Novena days at Vailankanni, Tamil Nadu, from August 29 to September 8 for the past 30 years.

Thousands of devotees visit Vailankanni during the novenas and feast every year. Earlier, they faced lot of hardships while travelling from Goa to Vailankanni, as they had to change trains at Bangalore and Thanjavur to reach to Nagapatinam or arrange a special vehicle to drive all the way there.

Last year during the novenas, when some devotes expressed their hardships to former Chief Minister of Goa Luizinho Faleiro, who was present for the novenas and requested him to use his good offices to run a special train from Goa to Vailankanni, he

agreed.

Thereafter, the Goa Konkani Liturgical group sent a written request to Union Minister for Railways Mamta Banerjee and Minister of State for Railways K H Muniyappa through Faleiro. Faleiro took up the matter with Muniyappa and Banerjee and fulfilled the long pending demands of Goan pilgrims.

By the blessing of Our Lady of Health Vailankanni, a special train was introduced which will begin its weekly service from Vasco to Nagapatinam, nearest station to Vailankanni, and vice versa, from August 23 to September 20.

While thanking Mamta Banerjee, K H Muniyappa and Luizinho Faleiro, the Goan Konkani Liturgical group Vailankanni has urged Goan pilgrims visiting Vailankanni shrine at Tamil Nadu to avail this special facility of direct train from Vasco to Nagapatinam, which is much convenient.

CALANGUTE (HC): Saligao ZP member Michael Lobo will distribute saplings to residents of Nagoa-Arpora and Parra on Sunday from 8 am.

Saplings of lime, mango, chickoo and others will be for distribution near the Community Hall at Holy Trinity Church, Nagoa-Arpora, for the villagers of Nagoa-Arpora, while for the villagers of Parra, the saplings will be distributed near St Anne’s Church, Parra.

Course on ‘interviews’

PANJIM (HND): The Institute of Personality Development will organise a crash course on ‘interviews’ from August 30, from 10 am to 11 am. The course will include personality development, communication skills, public speaking, hospitality, human relationship, leadership and mind control, writing of application and bio-data. The duration of the course is five days only. The course is conducted by Prof Agnel Crasto, Director of the Institute of Personality Development at Pinto chambers, block A, 2nd floor, Menezes Braganza road, opposite Dena Bank, Panjim. Those interested may contact Prof Agnel Crasto on 2435838/9420818302.

Contemporary painters’ camp

PANJIM (HND): Directorate of Art & Culture will organise ‘Indian Contemporary Painters’ camp’ from August 24 to 30 at old GMC complex, Panjim. Renowned contemporary Indian painters participating in the camp are Laxma Goud (Hyderabad), Jaikrishna Agarwal (Lucknow), Vidhyasagar Upadhyay (Jaipur), Rekha Rao (Bangalore), Shipra Bhattacharya (Kolkata), Shuvaprasanna (Kolkata), Paresh Maity (Delhi), Jayasri Burman (Delhi), Ram Palaniappan (Chennai), Prafulla Dahanukar (Mumbai), Deepak Shinde (Mumbai), Neeraj Goswami (Delhi), Surendra Pal Josh (Jaipur), Suryaprakash (Hyderabad) and Vinod Sharma (Mumbai). The camp will be inaugurated on August 24 at 11 am and the concluding function will be held on August 24 at 11 am, both at Old GMC complex, Campal.

There will be a display of paintings done during the camp at the ESG Art Gallery at Maquinez palace, Panjim, on the concluding day.

Corner stone laying

PANJIM (HND): Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir will organise the foundation stone laying ceremony for upgradation of Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir complex on August 26 at Rajiv Gandhi Kala Mandir at 4.30 pm at the hands of CM Digambar Kamat.

Home Minister Ravi Naik will preside over the function in the presence of Ponda Municipal Council Chairperson Pradeep Naik.

Trek to Hirvem

PANJIM (HND): Youth Forum of YMCA-Panjim will organise a trek to Hirvem-Valpoi on August 29. Hirvem in Valpoi is a picturesque part of Goa, but is little known. The trek will move through rivulets and pass by a waterfall. It is a new find for nature lovers.

YMCA is inviting all nature lovers, irrespective of age but physically fit and able to walk 7 kms, to take part in the trek.

The fare is down to earth at Rs 250 per head which will include to and fro transport, packed lunch and water.

Seats are limited. Coach will be flagged off at 8 am from YMCA International Goa, opposite parade ground. Reporting time is 7.30 am with additional pickup at Hira Petrol pump, Panjim. For details and registration contact YMCA International Goa, Campal, Panjim on (0832) 2227112, email: ymcagoa@gmail.com and Hotel Manvin’s, ground floor, front office, Municipal garden (East) Church square, Panjim, from 9 am to 5 pm on all working days.

Legal literacy camp

PANJIM (HND): Socorro Free Legal Aid Cell of V M Salgaocar College of Law in collaboration with North Goa District Legal Services Authority and Bardez Taluka Legal Services Committee will conduct a legal literacy camp on the topic ‘Goa Children’s Act’ on August 29 at Holy Family High School, Socorro at 10 am. Children in Goa are vulnerable and need to be provided with special care and protection.

The Goa Childrens Act outlines a number of rights which the children enjoy.

The legal literacy camp will be addressed by lawyers and is open to the public. It is coordinated by Dr M Pinheiro, Prof Ranjana Ferrao, Sylveira and Prakash Parab. For registration, contact Student incharge of the cell Priyanka Shrivastav on 9370420692 or student deputy incharge of the cell Neha Shirodkar.

Our Lady of Mount feast

PANJIM (HND): Feast of Our Lady of Mount will be celebrated on September 12, preceded by novena from September 3.

Novena masses will be at 5 pm and the feast mass will be celebrated at 10.30 am.

Free transport will be available for devotees from Old Goa post office to Chapel everyday half an hour before mass.

power shutDown AuguST 22 MAPUSA: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Housing Board, Appetite Bar and Restaurant, PWD, Ganeshpuri and surrounding areas.

TIVIM: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Tivim Industrial Estate, Manguirish colony, Volvonem, Tivim and surrounding areas.

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Betki PHC holds awareness drive at Indira Nagar HERALD CORRESPONDENT MERCES, AUG 21

Betki Primary Health Centre (PHC) held an awareness drive on vector-borne diseases at Tremera Community Centre, Indira Nagar to make the people aware on how these diseases are caused and the preventive measures that need to be undertaken to avoid such diseases from spreading.

Addressing a gathering of around 60 residents from the area, health officer of Betki PHC Mangala Tamba informed that people should as far as possible avoid stagnation of water near their houses, in drainages, in flower pots, in discarded tyres, in plastic bottles, in overhead water tanks, in coconut shells, etc so that the mosquitoes do not get a ground for breeding.

"If the people are able to keep the breeding of mosquitoes under control, then half the job of controlling vector-borne diseases is done," Mangala added and informed that mosquitoes are the primar y source of spreading vector-borne diseases

A worker from Betki PHC empties a container from one of the household at Indira Nagar.

from one person to another.

However, Mangala told the residents that if they experience any fever, they should immediately get themselves examined at the nearest health centre to confirm that they do not have vector-borne diseases.

Later, workers from Betki PHC accompanied by staff of Chimbel sub-health centre undertook anti-larval spraying of the area

and ML oil was also sprayed in the drainages to prevent breeding of mosquitoes. The workers also emptied several containers, which were becoming a prefect breeding ground for mosquitoes.

Extension Education Raoji Palni, Sanitary Inspector Peter, panch Siya Kankonkar and others actively participated in the drive.

Grocery items distributed to Asha Sadan Centre HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 21

Vasco Mahila Block Congress on Thursday distributed grocery items to 70 orphans at the Asha Sadan Centre, Sasmollem-Baina, Vasco, to mark the 66th birth anniversary of late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi.

Goa Pradesh Congress Mahila Mandal President Monica Dias along with Vasco Mahila Block Congress President Rehana Bepari, former Mormugao Municipal Council chairman Nitin Chopdekar, Councilor Seby D’Souza, Adv Anita Thorat and Ujwala Naik and nuns from Asha Sadan Orphanage attended the function.

Vasco Mahila Block Congress along with the Goa Pradesh Congress Mahila Mandal distributed grocery items to

Goa Pradesh Congress Mahila Mandal President Monica Dias garlands the portrait of late prime minister Rajiv Gandhi along with party workers and children of Asha Deep orphanage.

orphanage children and pledged to help them whenever required.

Earlier, Dias garlanded the portrait to mark the respect to former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Dias urged party workers to work united for the needy

and downtrodden people of Goa. Newly appointed Vasco Mahila Block Congress President Rehana Bepari expressed her gratitude for nuns of Asha Sadan for allowing them to conduct the birth anniversary function.

GEC students warned against ragging activities HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, AUG 21

Ponda Police Inspector C L Patil has advised students of Goa Engineering College (GEC) at Farmagudi not to indulge in ragging activities.

PI Patil, who is also on the anti-ragging committee of the GEC, warned that stern action would be taken against those indulging in such anti-social activities.

"We wont spare anyone who indulges in ragging, even for the fun of it. This is an anti-social activity and we request students to stay away from such activity," said PI Patil.

Friday Balcao at Mapusa HERALD NEWS DESK MARCEL, AUG 21

Friday Balcao the fortnightly discussion event will be held on August 27 and will focus on evolving a neighbourhood citizen's response to crime in State.

It will be held from 4 pm to 6 pm, at Goa Desc Resource Centre, No 11 Liberty Apartments, Feira Alta, Mapusa and is open to members of the public, says a press release.

PI Patel's comments comes in the wake of the recent ragging case at the GMC hostel at Bambolim, whereby a group of medical students were caught ragging their juniors.

PI Patil claimed that students should only be focused on their studies and added that there are other extra-curricular activities for entertainment.

PI Patil also urged students to come forward and inform the police or the respective antiragging committees of the institution, in case instances of ragging were reported.

"Students should not hesitate to lodge a complaint in case of

ragging. There are anti-ragging committee in educational in-

stitutions and a strict action will be initiated against those

involved in ragging," said PI Patil.

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Army officials defy HC orders, block cemetry road HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, AUGUST 21

The British Cemetery Road controversy has once again come to the fore as army authorities have once again blocked the legal approach road to this cemetery, hurting the sentiments of the Christians in Belgaum, comprising of the Catholics, Protestants and the Methodists.

The community is agitated as army authorities defying the High Court Orders have once again blocked the legitimate road by putting a rolling shutter.

A memorandum in this regard was submitted to the Deputy Commissioner Dr Ekroop Caur o n S a t u r d a y. T h e B r i t i s h Cemetary, which is more 200 years old houses, graves of British officers and Goans.

It may be recalled that In August 2009, the High Court of Karnataka had passed an interim injunction restraining the Army officers or their agents or servants or people acting on their behalf to erect tall fence posts across the Cemetery Road and

n In December 2009, under the RTI details of the Cemetery Road were procured from the Cantonment records, which clearly gives the length and width of the road.

According to the records it is clear and evident that a 12 ft wide public road under the name Cemetery Road exists. not to alter the character and nature of the roads there.

In December 2009, under the RTI details of the Cemetery Road were procured from the Cantonment records, which clearly gives

Anti-Christian remarks: leaders demand apology HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, AUG 21

Khanapur MLA Prahlad Remani's statement of weeding out Christians has come during times when Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yeddyurappa's assurance of protecting the minorities in the state.

CM Yeddyurappa had called on Bishop Moras on August 10 to wish the latter on his 69th birthday. Speaking on the occasion, he had said the State Government was committed to provide security to all the citizens including the minorities.

CM Yeddurappa had also lauded the role of the minorities and the priests in the field of education, health, social service and welfare of the poor.

However, Christians of Belgaum were surprised by the antiChristian speech by Remani as communal remarks passed by the BJP MLA contradict chief minister's assurance to the minorities.

Christian leaders from the region who shocked by the unruly MLA's remarks have expressed the need of a disciplinary action against MLA Remani who has tarnished the sanctity and dig-

Overcoming all odds, Gujarat girl set to begin a new life PTI VADODARA, AUG 21

Ramila Devabhai Gothi was born with an extremely rare congenital malformation, but 22 years on she is ready to establish herself in life.

Gothi suffered from phocomelia and was born without lower limbs, including the legs.

Her disability was noticed by social workers Liladhar Gadha and Mukesh Doshi, engaged in running the Jayaben Rehabilitation Centre managed by the Bidada Sarvodaya Trust in Kutch.

Talking to PTI, trust officials said the trust has been rendering help to differently-abled persons and assisting them in becoming selfreliant and leading a normal life.

Gothi has been promised job of a receptionist at the Vagad Welfare Association and she is excited about her life ahead.

"Now I will be able to support my family," she said.

nity of the National Tricolor, which represents unity, peace and harmony among the citizens of India.

"The Belgaum district Bharatiya Janata Party must come out with an official apology and a statement to bring feeling of security amid the Christian community," the Christian leaders have demanded.

There is a general feeling that Remani in his speech has allegedly tried to split the Hindus and Christians in Khanapur taluka. It may be noted that Christians along with Muslims and Hindus are living here in harmony since last four centuries, as historical records of existence of Christianity even before the British are available.

the length and width of the road.

According to the records it is clear and evident that a 12 ft wide public road under the name Cemetery Road exists.

Army authorities made a narrow opening in September 2009 after the High Court order, which was not acceptable to the Christians who are demanding to retain the original 12 ft wide Cemetery road wide open.

However, the Christians were shocked, as even the small opening too has been blocked as a turn style gate has been erected making it impossible for even two-wheelers to use the Road.

Christians, who are disappointed by the army's defiant attitude, have submitted a memorandum to the Deputy Commissioner and have asked suitable intervention so as to safeguard their human rights.

A memorandum signed by Bishop of Belgaum Rev Dr Peter Macahdo, Rev John Williams, and Rev Prabhakar Shadrach was submitted under the leadership of Parish priest of Fatima Cathedral Rev Fr Eusebio Fernandes.

First biometric thumb impression in Belgaum school HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, AUG 21

The Government Chintamanarao School in Belgaum has become the first school in Karnataka to have installed a biometric thumb impression attendance management system, eliminating the traditional muster roll.

The efforts of Belgaum South MLA Abhay Patil, who is in forefront in implementing innovative and futuristic ideas, has been lauded all over the state.

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opinionated RJD, Trinamool demand salaries for imams of govt-aided mosques Retirement and old age

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By R. Ramamurthy

n today’s society, some people think that retirement is a golden period. Some are worried about what to do after retirement. Some look forward to enjoying the leisure retirement affords them, and engaging themselves in their favourite pastime like social work, paying household bills, going to market for purchases of vegetables/provisions and other jobs. Some propose well for their next journey of the soul through spiritual engagement/enlightenment.

At the same time, many people look at the prospects of retirement with feelings of dismay, helplessness, displeasure and insecurity. There is so much dependency on work, that a person feels he has no identity or worth without work or a particular role in life. A feeling of helplessness - of being a burden, a liability or dependent on others, haunts many people. In the present materialistic world that we live in, e people are essentially and have become self-centered, which makes them to fall into resentment and grief. The present generation conveniently forgets that tomorrow, they may face same difficulties and situations. The new values system teaches the younger generation to care only for their own growth and life. Due to attachment, many retired people (especially from private companies without pension) have to become too dependent on their family. Every stage of life has its own charm. Human life changes from childhood to youth to adulthood to middle and old age, bringing in its wake, physical and psychological changes. Hence, people have mixed feelings. The aged, whether they are in Old Age home or with their children and their families, often spent sleepless nights. When the elderly person, after retirement, loses his beloved wife or beloved husband, they feel isolated, as the younger generation is always too busy and occupied, and too self-centred, they have no time to spend with the old people. In such circumstances, one has to see both sides of the coin. Many well-to-do families having a financially sound background and the retired old people with pension, are destined to spend their last days in the old age hoes. The malady is the growing awareness of education (without cultural and moral values) and with these families encouraging their children to go abroad. They take pride in it and assume it to be a high status of the present society.

On the other hand, those who have no pension, income or any other benefits, are compelled to stay with their sons/daughters-in-law, with great difficulty.

After reaching retirement age, parents think that since they have brought up their children so lovingly and educated them. Every person is beset with anxiety of one kind or another. I have come across a number of retired people who have lot of inner feelings which they do not express or show outside, due to false prestige. A very few express their inner feelings to reduce their burden of feelings. During their younger days, one has to face many difficulties and after retirement, many have to be faced. Youth is a blunder, manhood struggle and old age is regret.

For relationships to be healthy, wealthy and fulfilling, each of us must respect the other. We always remain separate persons with our only thoughts, feeling dreams and interests.

When we love and show our affection towards one another, we allow each other to be who we are, to have our own lives that we bring strength and energy and life into our relationships.

Do you have a strong opinion about something? Then write it down in around 1,100 words and send it to ‘editor@herald-goa.com’ with the word ‘OPinionatED’ in the subject line. Or send it to: OPinonatED, Herald, Rua San Tome, Panjim, Goa-403001. If we find it suitable, it will appear in this column. Please note all contributions will be edited to correct the English and improve readability. Personal attacks or any matter that is potentially libellous may also be edited out.

Kailash Kher says no to Hollywood PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

He made his Hollywood debut singing an AR Rahman composition in 'Couple's Retreat' and his sufiana renderings had the audience dancing at the Santa Monica Pier and Hollywood Bowl. But Kailash Kher says that he has no ambition to make it in the West.

The singer who is back from his successful US tour, said that though the Western audiences love the new sound of Indian artistes, his style does not fit the Hollywood mould.

"Performing at the 'Twilight Dance Series' at the Santa Monica Pier was a great experience because at events like that you reach out to a totally different audience and the people went crazy when I sang 'Bum Lehri'.

The concerts went so well that I received offers to sing in the films too," Kher told PTI. But the 35-year-old singer politely declined.

"If I am doing a Hollywood project, it has to be worthy of my time and not the cliched idea of Indian music. The offers I got were all for the same kind of stuff," said Kher who was in the city for the launch of 'French Style Apartments'.

The frontman of the folk-pop group 'Kailasa' who took Bolly-

wood by storm with the song 'Allah Ke Bande' from 'Waisa Bhi Hota Hai' in 2003 said that he has bigger and better plans than Hollywood.

"I have composed and sung a song for the upcoming film 'Allah Ke Bande' and am working on my third album, which is my priority right now. My Indian fans are most important to me. There are a number of concerts including the Qutub festival during the Commonwealth Games in Delhi," said Kher.

The singer began training in classical music at the age of 8 but it was the traditional folk songs sung by his father that exerted the most influence on him and his style.

In 2001, after a series of unsuccessful forays in various business ventures, Kher left Delhi for Mumbai to pursue his musical dreams. Homeless and living on a train station platform in Mumbai, Kher's first recording was an advertising jingle.

He has come a long way since then. Besides Bollywood hits like 'Ya Rabba' and 'Tu Jaane Naa', his collaborations with Naresh and Paresh Kamath created three successful albums 'Kailasa', 'Jhoomo Re' and 'Chaandan Mein'.

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

With Bihar and West Bengal Assembly elections in sight, RJD and Trinamool Congress today demanded implementation of a 17year-old Supreme Court order to provide salaries to imams of government-aided mosques.

"Congress has only indulged in vote ki rajniti (votebank politics). It only seeks votes from the minorities but does little for their welfare," RJD chief Lalu Prasad told reporters outside Parliament House.

RJD, SP and Trinamool Congress had raised the issue of salaries for imams during Zero Hour.

Prasad said as per the 1993 Supreme Court judgement, a law was to be framed within six months to provide salary to imams (clerics) of government-aided mosques and remuneration to imams of unaided mosques.

"Once we return to power in Bihar, we will implement the decision in the state," Prasad said.

To a question on some BJP members opposing the move, Prasad said, "If they have any problem, they too can approach the apex court for granting similar facilities to sadhus and saints."

He also threatened a "mass agitation" if the SC directives were not implemented at

the earliest.

Expressing similar sentiments, Trinamool Congress leader Sudip Bandhyopadhyay said his party supported RJD on the issue as "imams in West Bengal were in a bad

Govt vows action on SC judgement PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

Government on Saturday said it would take appropriate action to implement Supreme Court's observations regarding payment of salaries to Imams (clerics) of governmentaided mosques.

Leader of the House Pranab Mukherjee gave the assurance to the Lok Sabha on a Zero Hour mention made by RJD chief Lalu Prasad.

Prasad wanted to know the reasons for the delay in implementation of a 1993 Supreme Court judgement on a petition of the All India Imams Organisation relating to salaries of Imams in government-aided mosques and remuneration to clerics in non-aided places of worship.

There was minor uproar in the House after Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid spoke of differences among Imams on drawing salaries from the government.

A woman pointing towards security personnel during a crackdown on stone pelters at Bamina in Srinagar on Saturday.

Heavy rains lash Punjab, Haryana PTI CHANDIGARH, AUG 21

Moderate to heavy rains lashed most places in Punjab and Haryana, with 50 villages alongside the Yamuna in Sonepat district continue to remain on high alert for the fourth consecutive day today as the water in the river flowed much above the danger mark.

Chandigarh received heavy downpour last night and got 86.9 mm of rain, the MeT said here.

In Har yana, rains lashed Sonepat (45 mm), Jind (40 mm), Yamunanagar (38 mm), Jhajjar (30 mm), Faridabad (26 mm), Kalka (20 mm), Rewari (17 mm), Palwal (16 mm), Panchkula (15 mm), Mewat (15 mm), Bhiwani (14 mm), Gurgaon (12 mm), Ambala (6.5 mm) and Rohtak (5.6 mm).

Women’s bill to be brought in Lok Sabha soon: govt PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

The much-awaited women's reservation bill will be brought to the Lok Sabha soon, the government said today.

"The Women's Reservation Bill will be a reality soon under the Chairmanship of Madam Speaker.

Any amendment will also be taken up at a subsequent period.

The House should not reflect a male chauvinist approach," Law Minister M Veerappa Moily said in Lok Sabha, replying to a debate on the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill 2010.

The amendments to the proposed bill are required to meet the demands of parties like RJD and SP, who are seeking quota within quota for women belonging to scheduled castes, tribes, OBCs and minorities.

The Constitution (Amendment) Bill has already been

With the Allahabad High Court likely to deliver its verdit on the title suit of Ram Janmbhoomi-Babri Mosque next month, Uttar Pradesh police has chalked out a security plan and sought an additional 4,500 paramilitary personnel from the Centre.

"As per the special plan chalked out in this regard, eight ADGs and five IGs have been given additional 16 ranges in the state, besides a DG has been nominated as special observer," officials said here today.

The DGP has asked these officers to report to their respective ranges in the first week of September, they said.

passed by the Rajya Sabha with the Congress, BJP and Left joining hands much to the discomfiture of several other parties seeking a sub-quota.

Referring to a large number of pending cases which affected women and children, Moily said his Ministry was working on classifying pending cases pertaining to women and children.

"We will do prioritisation of such cases, whether they are pending in local courts or the Supreme Court. This needs to be done so that women and children do not have to wait too long to get justice," he said.

With all parties supporting the Personal Laws (Amendment) Bill, the House unanimously passed the measure which paves the way for women to get equal rights in guardianship and adoption of children. Among other

Cleared in graft case, encounter cop hopes to start life anew PTI MUMBAI, AUG 21

A day after he was cleared in a disproportionate assets case, suspended 'encounter specialist' Daya Nayak expressed hope that he would be reinstated in the police department.

"I am ready to bounce back now. I hope the government reinstates me in the police department so that I can start my new life," the suspended police-subinspector said today.

The Anti Corruption Bureau (ACB) of the city police, which probed the charges against Nayak had filed a report before sessions court here yesterday stating that there was no evidence in the case registered against him four years ago.

However, the 41-year-old inspector was a little disappointed about the entire episode.

"I always believed in myself.

The false charges did not disturb me much but I was feeling a bit sad as I had to waste my four years due to baseless allegations," he said.

The ACB had in January 2006 registered a case against Nayak for allegedly amassing wealth disproportionate to known source of his income. According to the agency, Nayak had acquired 'benami' properties to the tune of Rs 60 lakh in his and his wife's name.

Nayak, who is credited with over 80 encounters, was arrested in February 2006 and was released on bail after two months. He was later suspended from service. In November 2007, ACB sought sanction from the Director General of Police (DGP) to prosecute Nayak in the case.

However, the DGP refused to

UP makes security arrangements ahead of Babri verdict PTI LUCKNOW, AUG 21

state and facing economic crisis."

He rejected suggestions that TC raised the issue keeping in mind the coming Assembly elections. "Minorities are already with Mamata ji...I defeated a Muslim candidate to reach the Lok Sabha though my constituency has 4 lakh linguistic minorities," he said.

The TC leader said after Jammu and Kashmir and Assam, West Bengal has the maximum number of Muslims in the country.

"They constitute 28 per cent of the state's population," he said.

In the Lok Sabha, government said it would take appropriate action to implement Supreme Court's observations regarding payment of salaries to imams of government-aided mosques.

Leader of the House Pranab Mukherjee gave the assurance to the Lok Sabha on a Zero Hour mention made by RJD chief Lalu Prasad.

Prasad wanted to know the reasons for the delay in implementation of the 1993 Supreme Court judgement on a petition of the All India Imams Organisation relating to salaries of imams in government-aided mosques and remuneration to clerics in non-aided places of worship.

There was uproar in the House after Minority Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid spoke of differences among imams on drawing salaries from the government.

The district level officers have also been asked to identify sensitive and hyper-sensitive areas in their respective region, they said.

Leaves of policemen have also been cancelled.

The government has demanded 458 companies of Central forces to pre-empt any retaliation to the verdict.

"The verdict by the special Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court is expected anytime in the second half of September and the state has to prepare for any reaction to it, therefore, it has asked the Centre for 458 companies of the central forces," a senior government official told PTI. As the dispute in the past has led to sev-

eral incidents, it is essential that we take every necessary step to pre-empt any trouble and retaliation, he said, adding that though the demand has been made, the state is yet to receive a positive reply from Centre.

In view of the expected verdict, 19 of the total 72 districts of the state have been identified as hyper-sensitive besides, 25 others as sensitive, the official said.

The districts which have been identified as hyper sensitive include Faizabad, Lucknow, Bareilly, Muzaffarnagar, Meerut, Moradabad, Kanpur, Bulandshahr, Bahraich, Gorakhpur, Allahabad, Aligarh, Bijnore, Gonda, Mathura, Varanasi, Agra, Ghaziabad and Rampur.

grant sanction after observing that there is no evidence against the encounter specialist. Following this, ACB filed a report yesterday clearing him off such charges.

"This proves that I have not done anything wrong," saidNayak.

things, the amendment would help "fit" mothers to become guardians of minor which was not the case so far.

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Sweden withdraws WikiLeaks warrant AP STOCKHOLM, AUG 21

Swedish prosecutors withdrew an arrest warrant for the founder of WikiLeaks today, saying less than a day after the document was issued that it was based on an unfounded accusation of rape.

The accusation had been labeled a dirty trick by Julian Assange and his group, who are preparing to release a fresh batch of classified US documents from the Afghan war.

Swedish prosecutors had urged Assange, a nomadic 39-

year- old Australian whose whereabouts were unclear to turn himself in to police to face questioning in one case involving suspicions of rape and another based on an accusation of molestation.

“I don’t think there is reason

to suspect that he has committed rape,” chief prosecutor Eva Finne said, in announcing the withdrawal of the warrant. She did not address the status of the molestation case, a less serious charge that would not lead to an arrest warrant.

Yemen forces kill 5 Qaeda fighters REUTERS SANAA, AUG 21

Yemeni troops have killed five al Qaeda militants after a string of attacks by militants on security personnel in south Yemen, the Defence Ministry said today.

The five militants were killed in the restive province of Abyan where suspected al Qaeda gunmen shot dead eight soldiers and set ablaze a military vehicle yesterday, a ministry website said.

Most of the assaults since June have been claimed by al Qaeda, which has stepped up attacks on security forces in recent months, marking a shift in tactics for the global militant group’s Yemen arm, which previously focused on foreign targets.

Al Qaeda has said in statements released on Islamist websites that its attacks on Yemen government targets are due to enhanced US-Yemeni military cooperation against the group.

With US backing, Yemen is waging a crackdown on al Qaeda, which has long made use of the Arabian Peninsula state’s remote mountains and deserts to hide and set up training camps.

In a separate development, state media said on Saturday that al Qaeda militant Ali Hussein al-Tays, a former Guantanamo detainee, had surrendered to authorities.

In renewed unrest in northern Yemen, Shi’ite rebels killed two pro-government tribesmen, the Interior Ministry website reported late yesterday. There was no immediate comment on the incident from the rebels on their website.

Western powers fear that al Qaeda is exploiting instability in Yemen, which borders top oil exporter Saudi Arabia and sits next to a strategic shipping lane, to strengthen its operations and launch attacks both regionally and abroad.

The group claimed a failed bomb attempt on a US-bound passenger plane in December.

Zardari tops list of leaders for absenteeism PTI WASHINGTON, AUG 21

Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari, who was away from his country when it was hit by the worst floods in 80 years, has topped a unique list of influential people who were conspicuously absent when they were needed the most.

Releasing the list of five such people, the prestigious ‘Foreign Policy’ magazine said Zardari was travelling in Europe when millions of people had been affected by the devastating floods and hundreds others hit by political violence in his country.

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Studying the Amphibians Headed by ecologist and herpetologist Nirmal Kulkarni, a few researchers will spend three days in the midst of the Chorla Ghats participating in the Mhadei Herpetology Camp 2010. This is the first time the camp will be held in the Mhadei region, from August 25 to 27. Herald delves

BY NOMRATHA FERNANDES HERALD FEATURES hadei. The word conjures images of striped tigers lapping water from a pond amidst the thick greenery that makes up most of what is the Chorla Ghat. The tiger is but one major species of the region. Similarly, a million other reside in the Ghats and collectively make it a bio-diversity hub for anyone environmentally inclined. Amphibians form a large section of the fauna population of the Western Ghats and play a vital role in maintaining its ecological equilibrium. Many amphibians are endemic to the region.

The wonders of the animal life in the Mhadei region are abundant.

Amphibians of different species exist here. It is highly interesting spotting a species, admiring its colour or behaviour, especially en-

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demic species that one can lay their eyes upon only in the Western Ghats. Over the centuries, the human population has exploited the region for various purposes, one result being an alteration of these amphibians’ natural habitat. In some cases, a few species have also become extinct.

General interest in these species exists but efforts to study these amphibians are rare. Enter Herpactive, which is seeking to change that. Founding member Nirmal Kulkarni, an ecologist and herpetologist, has lead camps of such a nature in other parts of Goa. Come August 25, he and team will head the Mhadei Herpetology Camp 2010. Says Nirmal, “Almost 50 percent of the amphibian species that are endemic to the Western Ghats are active during the monsoons. This also includes certain species of reptiles.” Behavioural patterns of these species coincide with seasonal change and the monsoon calls for their breeding.

A large section of amphibians surface during the monsoons, making them more accessible now than in other seasons. “This is the best time of the year for anyone interested in researching these species or plain viewing them,” says the herpetologist, which is exactly what

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BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES nam, one of Kerala’s major festivals, is celebrated during Chingam (August-September), the first month of the Malayalam calendar and marks the homecoming of the legendary King Mahabali. This year, Onam is being celebrated on August 23, and Keralites all around Goa are all geared up to celebrate the feast with the same zest that is reflective of their home state, famously known as God’s own country.

The festival brings to mind the sacrifices of King Mahabali, his true devotion to God, his human pride and his ultimate redemption. Legend has it King Mahabali was a devout worshiper of Lord Vishnu. Once day, Lord Vishnu took the avatar of a poor and dwarf Brahmin called Vamana and asked for a piece of land from the King.

The egoistic king said he may have as much land as he wanted. Vamana replied that he want only as much land as could be covered by his three steps.

To this, the king laughed and made a promised to do so. The Brahmin boy increased to a massive size and with his one step he covered the entire sky and with the other, the whole of the earth. King Mahabali realised that the boy was no ordinary human but the Lord himself so he offered his head to place his third step on. This pushed the king to the nether world, patala. It proved to be a blessing for the king. Just like the king, people resolve to lead a new life of honesty, love and humility from this day onwards.

In Kerala, the festival brings out the best of its culture and tradition. In Goa, the Federation of All Goa Malayalee Associations (FAGMA) has taken up the task to bring the same enthusiasm to the festival.

President of FAGMA, T Ravishankar says, “In the morning, we do the flower decoration called the ‘Pookalam’ and lit the traditional lamp. The women prepare a special meal called ‘Onasadya’ which comprises a large menu. We now have ten associations under the FAGMA and each community in Goa celebrates Onam in a different way with competitions

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Herpactive will be doing.

With a focus on research, the team will gather field information for a checklist of amphibian populations in certain areas of interest besides laying foundations for later works, says Nirmal’s blog, www. goawildwatch.blogspot.com. The web log also lays out the course of the camp. The regions that will be explored will be high altitude plateaus, monsoonal stream eco-systems and fringe forest environments. Participants will learn the techniques of field surveys and scientific documentation of the species residing here. This will be done with the help of special field equipment. There will also be an orientation on basics in snake taxonomy, reptile rescue, snake bite protocol and wildlife photography.

A host of amphibian species are expected to be spotted on the field. Among them, participants will be able to document over 20 rare, endemic and uncommon species. Few include the Malabar Gliding Frog (Rhacophorus malabaricus), Pied belly shield Tail snake (Melanophidium punctatum), Beddome’e keelback snake (Amphiesma beddomei), the Malabar Pit viper (Trimeresurus malabaricus), the Mhadei caecilian (Gegeneophis mhadeiensis), the Malabar Night frog (Nyctibatrachus major), besides others.

“The entire camp was planned with an outcome of documenting these rare species. This can later be presented to the people and awareness levels will increase,” says Nirmal enthusiastically. As research into the amphibian species of the region is not as much as it should be, Nirmal felt a serious need for a camp of such a nature. Commenting on the overall status of the current amphibian population, he says, “Erratic rainfall patterns in the area are a matter of concern for the herpetofauna of the region. This will be looked into.” We learn from forest officials that amphibian breeding takes place in water, which is abundant during the monsoons. With erratic rainfall, this could come in the way of the natural course of their mating. This besides other reasons that affect the general growth and population of the species will also be delved into at the camp.

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Reflect on your key life goals. You need to (21 Mar – 19 Apr) reach ahead of yourself a bit in order to get things moving in the right direction. Your plans should go well as long as you put the effort you know is required into them.

Celebrating Onam in Goa

The festival of Onam, a grand affair in Kerala, celebrates the home-coming of the legendary King Mahabali. In Goa too, people originally from Kerala celebrate the ten-day festival with the same fervour sans the boat race. Herald finds out more

like the All-Goa Pookalam Competition. Onam is celebrated in a grander way in Goa than Kerala now because in Kerala the festival is restricted to only family and friends, here different communities get involved.”

Onasadya is, for many, the most favourite part of the Onam festival. It is considered the most elaborate and grand meal prepared for any festival in the world as the food items can go up to 64 dishes.

Purnima from St Inez, has settled in Goa but prepares the traditional meal with at least 21 different dishes.

“I prepare rice, sambar, plain dal, avail, kuttu curry, kalan, pullicheri, toran, pradaman, rice payasum, pachadi, pullinji and some more curries. I start cutting the vegetables one day before because for each dish, the vegetables are cut in a particular manner which makes a big difference in the final flavour. I miss celebrating Onam in Kerala as here we don’t have the Thiruvathira kali dance, where women wear white saris with golden border and dance gracefully to drum beats.”

Though different from the festivities of Kerala, Onam in Goa is celebrated with just as much devotion and joy.

Demi vows to keep Mum on Love

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emi Lovato wishes she'd kept her romance with Joe Jonas secret. The starlet, whose brief romance with the Jonas Brothers star ended in May, admits she learned some important lessons from her time with the 21-year-old hunk, but admits their break-up was difficult for her to take in the public eye.

She said: “I learned my lesson. It's not very much fun when you break up in a public relationship. So, maybe next time keep a secret. You want to say to your fans: 'Guess what, I'm so in love with somebody.' You want to shout it from the rooftops. That's what you do when you fall in love."

Despite her public heartache, Demi and Joe have seemingly been able to put any hurt feelings behind them.

The pretty singer-and-actress - who is currently on tour with Joe's band The Jonas Brothers - celebrated her 18th birthday on August 20 with a host of pals including her exboyfriend and his brothers Nick and Kevin.

Demi has also praised Joe - who is now believed to be dating 'Twilight' actress Ashley Greene - for being a gentleman. She was quoted saying, "I know that he has the best intentions. Definitely most guys don't have the same intentions that he does."

The 'Here We Go Again' star claims to be single, but has vowed to remain secretive about her love life until she gets engaged.

John Abraham to play Warrior in Period Film

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ctor John Abraham, so far seen in urban, contemporary themes, is all set to play a warrior in a lavish 18th century costume drama, which would give him his first chance to go back in time.

John and the makers of the film say it’s too early to even name the warrior the actor will play in the new project. “I like new challenges thrown at me as an actor. I've never done a period film. It would be nice to get into that space,” said the actor.

The venture is yet to get a title and will be directed by John's friend Sabal Shekhawat, who has directed the star in several high-profile ads.

“The role needs him to be extremely

agile...almost panther-like. He will have to train in a martial arts discipline from the 18th century and also specific to the community that the real-life character belonged to,” a source said.

Madhu Mantena, who will produce the film, has purchased the rights of a book on the warrior. “But I can't disclose the name of the book because we haven't fully closed the deal.

I've bought the rights at a huge price (close to Rs.75 lakh). In costume, John bears a striking resemblance to the real-life warrior,” said Mantena.

John will start preparing for his warrior's part right after he finishes 'Dostana 2'.

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BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES hen Sangeetha Gaunekar and Sapna Sardessai coughed up the idea of getting hoards of their Facebook pals together and party, little did they dream, the response would be overwhelming. Then on, they formed a committee and planned out the party. Sapna beamed, “We felt that today people are not taking time to live life. When we posted the idea on FB, there was lot of criticism also. But we went with the positives and here we are, just enjoying ourselves.”

The hall vibrated to the loud merriment and dancing of the crowd. It was good to see the young and old partying hard and revelling in the fact that their FB pals stepped out of their computer screens to mingle and dance the night away. Awards were given away like FB Best Friendship award (Urvija and Bindiya), FB Most Happening Profile and Best Good Morning Messages (which aptly went to the one and only Prasad Pankar), FB Most Rocking Couple (Aparna and Akash), FB Best Captions for Pictures (Nilesh Amonkar) and many more.

And yes, it was time for cutting of the cake which screamed, ‘Poked’. All in all, one rocking party, the first of its kind among Facebookers in Goa!

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Konkani rocked on World Goa Day HERALD FEATURES he programme ‘Rain or Shine – Konkani Rocks’, truly rocked the audience, with a fantastic performance put up by Lorna and her seven-piece ensemble. The very name ‘Lorna’ must have drawn the crowds, as the street outside the Gonsalves Mansion was packed with Konkani music lovers cheering away even as the heavens poured.

The programme began with the tiatr titled ‘Thikann’ which received a great response. It was followed by the setting up of the band, which did take a while, but compared to what was in store, the wait just built up the enthusiasm of the crowd. While the band was setting up and testing, they performed a jazz instrumental piece, inducing the crowd to tap their feet to the beat.

And then amidst loads of whistles and cheering, Lorna walked up on stage and began singing 'Aikat Mozo Tavo’, an apt choice for the first song of the evening, inviting people to listen to her still powerful voice.

‘Sorg Tujea Dolleani’ followed, which had the crowd singing along, and other memorable tunes like ‘Sorga Rajeant’, ‘Sopon’, ‘Mhozo Mog Tuzo Mog’, ‘Piso’ and ‘Bebdo’.

The programme was also enlivened by performances by other artists like Sonia Shirsat, Siddhanath Buyao, Webly Gomes, Roshan, P Chari, Jasmin Rosario and Tomazhino Cardozo and wife Irene. The music provided by the ensemble was impeccable, with the jazz instruments – trumpet, trombone, saxophone and the drums all complimenting the performers perfectly.

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by Fortune Select Regina will be held on August 22 from 7:30pm onwards at The Fortune Select Regina, Candolim.

Call 3988444.

Founder’s Day, in honour of the birth anniversary its founder Vishwasrao Chowgule will be celebrated by the Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science on August 25 in the college premises. Call 2759504 or 2759231.

‘Sound, Music and Lyrics’, will be the topic of discussion at the sixth session of the film appreciation course ‘Imago: The Language of Film’ to be held on August 27 at 5.30pm at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas, Panjim. Visit www.gallerygitanjali.com. Call 9823572035 or 9423316395.

‘Pather Panchali’ will be the film screened at Temenos: The Film Study Circle on August 26 at 5:30pm at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas, Panjim. Visit www.gallerygitanjali.com. E-mail gallerygitanjali@gmail.com. Call 9823572035 or 9423316395.

The Lambert Mascarenhes Award, the Felicio Cardozo Award and the Cyril D’Cunha Photojournalist Award will be handed over to deserving working journalists for their works that have been published from April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2010. Registration closes on August 25. Call 9822179125 or 9822175940.

‘Art Event 2010’, free art workshop, organised by the Society for Promoting Arts, Culture and Education (SPACE) and supported by the Directorate of Art and Culture will be held till March 2011 every Sunday from 10:30am to 12:30pm at the Bartholomeu’s School Hall or at the Dayanand Bandodkar High School.

Call 9922898694 or 9850871608.

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The first Mhadei herpetology camp in the Chorla Ghats, organised by Herpactive will be held from August 25 to 27.

E-m a i l ophidian_nirmal@yahoo.co.on.

Matoli and Dekhava Comeptitions, organised by the Department of Art and Culture are being held at the district level. The Matoli competition is open to individual participations, while the Dekhava competitions are open only to Sarvojanik Ganeshotsav Mandals.

Call 2438103.

‘Patoianchem Fest’, organised by the villagers of Salvador do Mundo will be held on August 22 at 11am at the Paitona Chapel in Salvador do Mundo.

Call 09881344379.

‘Axirvad’ a book by Benecio Vitorino Pereira will be released on August 23 at 4:30pm at the Our Lady of Lourdes Church Hall, Uttorda.

A trek to Hirvem-Valpoi, organised by the Youth Forum of YMCA, Panjim will be held on August 29. E-mail ymcagoa@gmail.com. Call 2227112.

All Goa Inter School Quiz Competition organised by the Gomantak Maratha Samaj as part of Dayanand B Bandodkar birth centenary year celebrations will be held on August 22 at 10am at the Rajaram Smruti Hall of the Gomantak Maratha Samaj.

‘Young Goan Talents’, a Western Classical Concert, presented by Pro Musica will be held on August 22 at 6:30pm at the St Inez Church. Call 2220390.

A trek to the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Mollem, organised by the UWA will take place on August 22. Call 9423886358 or 9420178820.

Hyderabadi Food Festival organised

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SPORTS GOA, Sunday, 22 August, 2010

Goa trounce Tripura 3-0 HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 21

Goa trounced Tripura 3-0 in SubJunior National Girls Football Championship on Saturday.

Indira Lamani 20th minute, Ansiva Vaz 39th and Velanie Fernandes 55th were the scorers.

Bihar beat Tamil Nadu 4-0 in the other match.

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Pg15 Dempo squeeze past Vasco HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 21

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Dempo Sports Club kicked off the season on a winning note scrapping past Vasco Sports Club via the tie-breaker 6-5 in Goa Football Association’s Charity Match at Tilak Maidan on Saturday. Dempo led 1-0 at the breather.

Dempo where Valeriano Rebello, Nicolau Borges, Covan Lawrence, Cavin Lobo and schoolboy Myron Fernandes were prominent showed good maturity as the team dominated the first half.

The Vasco goalkeeper and defender Queterio Pango’s blunders put Vasco down in the 5th when Nicolau Borges pounced on the lapses to give Dempo the lead.

In the 19th minute, goalkeeper Laxmikant Kattimanni came to Dempo’s rescue when he punched out a power-packed shot from Thomas.

Fluent win for Pax of Nagoa HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, AUG 21

Pax of Nagoa Sports Club registered a fluent 3-0 win over St Rock’s Youth Club, Calata-Majorda in Group E Salcete Zone GFA’s Third Division league at Verna ground, on Saturday. Pax were leading 2-0 at half time.

Pax broke the deadlock in the 28th minute when Vailanco Faria punished the Majorda goalkeeper with a deft placement.

Myron Fernandes doubled the lead in the 31st minute.

P. Joshi rounded off the tally.

At St John Baptist ground, Dando–Benaulim, Orlim Sports Club registered a hard fought 1-0 win over Carmona Sports Club.

The all-important goal scored

by Vilroy D’Cruz in the 26th minute.

The Dempo team, winners of Charity Match alongwith Anthony Pango, Peter Vaz, Vinod Parkkot, Elvis Gomes, Derrick Pereira, Savio Messias, Lawrence Gomes at Tilak Maidan, Vasco on Saturday.

Photo: Taurapa Lamani

Vasco took over as the game progressed and Dempo were lucky in the 84th when a close header from Donald Rocha missed the post by a few inches.

A minute later, Christopher Borges struck the equaliser off an Aniket Jadav corner kick.

Guardian Angel top HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, AUG 21

Riding on a fine brace by Vishal Rodrigues, defending champions, Guardian Angel Higher Secondary, Curchorem beat Don Bosco Farm High School, Sulcorna 2-0 to win the Quepem Taluka Under-17 Subroto Mukherjee inter-school football tournament at Tilamol Panchayat ground, Quepem on Saturday. Guardian Angel were

Dando Youngsters, Queen of Angel meet in finals

PANJIM(HSD) -- Youngsters of Dando, Goa Velha, will clash with Queen of Angel, Zuari in their first All-Goa interward tournament finals organised by Youth of Forgottem at PAP ground, Dando, Goa Velha, on Sunday at 5 p.m.

The proceeds of the tournament will go to St. Andrew’s Church and will be handed over to the Parish Priest, who will be the chief guest.

Coconut breaking at Goa Velha

PANJIM (HSD) -- The 37th All-Goa Ana Pegado memorial coconut breaking contest organised by Stars of Saleria will be held on August 24 at Saleria, Goa Velha, near the chapel of Nossa Senhora de Bom Parto. The contest will commence at 3 p.m.

Each participant has to get 5 coconuts. Cash prizes will be awarded.

Spot entries will be accepted.

leading 1-0 at the breather.

Guardian Angel went into attack and forced the opponents on the backfoot with striker Vishal Rodrigues scoring in the 20th. Vishal scored again after the interval.

Fr Edwin Barracho, principal, Don Bosco Farm HS was the chief guest and distributed the certificates. Earlier, John Fernandes, APEO welcomed. Raymond Pereira, Quepem TSO proposed the vote of thanks.

Nerul down Baina HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 21

Nerul Sports Club advanced into the quarter-finals of 1st All-Goa 9-a-side Reis Magos Panchayat cup soccer organised by Verem Boys with a 4-1 win via the tiebreaker over Baina Sports Club

Milagres thrash PVC

CALANGUTE (HC) -- Milagres Sports Club, Mapusa scored a fluent 3-0 victory over PVC Parra to move into the quarter-finals

In the tie-breaker, Godvin Franco, Valeriano Rebello, Debabrata Roy, Joe Rodrigues and Roy Colaco scored, while Donald Rocha let down Vasco in the tie-breaker. Goalkeeper Milagrio Medeira, Prajot Naik, Bazileo Rego and Jose Colaco made no mistake to strike for

of All-Goa inter-village Mahabank Platinum Jubilee trophy soccer tournament sponsored

by Bank of Maharashtra and organised by Adarsh Yuvak Sangh at Calangute Association ground, Calangute on Saturday.

M i l a g re s t o o k t h e l e a d through John Fernandes. Nikhil Korgaonkar completed the rout for Parra.

3rd Division football: Varca SC v. Dando Boys Club, Dando ground, Benaulim; PVC Association v. St Sebastian SC, Mapusa, Anjuna ground; Football Club de Sanquelim v. Youth SC, Colvale, Tivim ground; Siolim Sodiem Sports & C.A. v. Xetrapal SC, Siolim ground. Kick off 4 p.m.

MahaBank Platinum trophy soccer: Saligao Sporting Club v.

Nuvem Sports Club, Calangute Association ground, 4.30 p.m.

1st All Goa 9-a-side Reis Magos Panchayat cup soccer: Curtorim Gymkhana v. St. Savio SC Calangute, Verem Panchayat ground, 4.45 p.m.

Joao Francisco Pacheco memorial soccer: Betalbatim Sporting Club v. St Rock’s Youth Club, Majorda, Betalbatim Sports Complex, 4.30 p.m.

Catherine Viegas memorial soccer: Secream Vaddo Boys v.

Mingfol Sports Club, Chinchinim church ground, 4.30 p.m.

1st all-Goa interward football finals: Youngsters of Dando v.

Queen of Angel, PAP ground, Goa Velha, 5 p.m.

Sri Sri Institute of Management Studies, Margao (SSIMS): Inter-college football tournament, Chowgule College ground, Margao, 9.30 a.m.

OLL Utorda’s All-Goa 3-a-side tie-breaker, Monteiro ward, Utorda 11 a.m. Rs 6000, Rs 4000 will be awarded to the winners and runners-up respectively.

Tropa Sports and Cultural Association, Tropa Siolim’s 2nd All Goa 4x4 boys one-day 4-a-side football for late PAPA alias Santan Fernandes trophy, Bibiano stadium, Bancar vaddo, near Holy Cross chapel Tropa– Sodiem, Siolim, 10.30 a.m.

Umta Vaddo Beach Boys 7-aside married Calangute interw a rd f o o t b a l l , C a l a n g u t e Association ground, 10 a.m.

Youth of Quitula’s all-Goa 3a-side floodlit football, Quitula ground, Aldona, 7.30 p.m.

at Verem Panchayat ground on Saturday.

In the tie-breaker, Xavier Clemente, Mohsim Agha Khan, Sarvesh Dabolkar and Sidharth Shirodkar scored while Baina’s Shivraj Thakur managed to score.

Vasco.

Chief guest, Pune Football Club coach Derrick Pereira, who missed the GFA Golden Jubilee celebration was presented with a memento by Vinod Parkot as he was among the ten legendary players who were shortlisted.

3-a-side football at Quitula

PANJIM (HSD) – The Youth of Quitula will organise an allGoa 3-a-side floodlit football tournament on August 22 from 7.30 p.m. at Quitula ground, Aldona.

The winners and runners-up will receive Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 3,000 respectively.

Details may be obtained on 9823695991.

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In BrIef Force India fined over fee dispute Formula One team Force India has been slapped with a heavy euro 1,074,730 fine by the Queen's Bench Division in the High Court of Justice in London over a fee dispute with Italian company Aerolab.

According to a website GPupdate.net, Force India will have to pay damages and interest at the rate of eight per cent to Aerolab, which provided services to the Silverstone-based team.

"Such an order is the first firm result in the dispute between the two companies over unpaid fees for services rendered by Aerolab to Force India," the website reported.

Botha is S Africa T20 captain Off-spinner Johan Botha has replaced Graeme Smith as South Africa's Twenty20 captain, Cricket South Africa (CSA) announced on Saturday.

Smith announced he was stepping down from that role earlier this week.

Botha, 28, impressed as Proteas skipper after leading South Africa to a 4-1 away One-Day International series win against Australia during the 2008/9 season.

Vidic agrees 4-yr Man Utd deal Serbia defender Nemanja Vidic has signed a new four-year contract with Manchester United.

"This kills all the silly speculation over the past few months," manager Alex Ferguson told the club's website (www.manutd.com) on Friday.

Ponting's ‘bruising’ meet on IPL security Melbourne: Retired cricketers, including Adam Gilchrist and Shane Warne, had a "bruising" argument with Ricky Ponting over touring India for the IPL-3 in the wake of security concerns, the current Australian captain said.

Ponting said in his diary 'The Captain's Year' that he wanted the Australians to follow the recommendations of security advisor Reg Dickason but Gilchrist and Warne were opposed to the move.

Serena pulls out of US Open Serena Williams has pulled out of the US Open because she is still recovering from surgery on her right foot, the American world number one said.

Williams, who won her 13th grand slam at Wimbledon earlier this year, cut her foot on broken glass at a restaurant in July and has not played since.

Sachin, Sehwag in Ponting's World XI Australian captain Ricky Ponting has chosen two stalwarts of Indian cricket in his World XI batting line-up which he has handpicked from the best cricketers he has played against in the past decade.

And the two geniuses are none other than Master Blaster Sachin Tendulkar and Najafgarh ka Nawab Virender Sehwag.

Extracts from his latest books, The Captain's Year, published by The Weekend Australian, revealed his admiration for the two Indian batsmen.

Chinese businessman not to buy Liverpool

Chinese businessman Kenny Huang has withdrawn from the bidding process to take over Premier League club Liverpool, read a statement issued by his Hong Kong representatives on Friday.

Huang, chairman of the Hong Kong-based QSL Sports Group, had previously said he wanted to invest in the five-times European champions, put up for sale by American owners Tom Hicks and George Gillett in April, but had not launched a formal bid.

Kuznetsova in Montreal semis Svetlana Kuznetsova thrashed China's Zheng Jie 6-1, 6-3 to become the first player through to the semifinals of the Montreal Cup on Friday.

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No-ball incident has made us more aggressive: Dhoni PTI DAMBULLA, AUG 21

Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni today conceded that the no-ball controversy in the last tri-series match against Sri Lanka has turned his players into a more aggressive lot but the team will take care not to cross the line.

"That no ball incident really push us up to be more aggressive. But there is a limit to be aggressive on the field. We don't really want to cross that boundary though we will be as aggressive as possible on the field," Dhoni told reporters ahead of India's penultimate league match against Sri Lanka here tomorrow.

"Of course, whatever happened was bad. It is better off to just ignore the incident. It is important to be focused and

that is what we will do on the field. We will just forget what happened in the last game and hope we come out winners in the next game," he said when asked whether the incident will change the course of India's rivalry with Sri Lanka.

Dashing batsman Yuvraj Singh had to sit out of the controversial match on August 16 because of dengue but Dhoni said all the players are available for tomor-

THE TEAMS INDIA: Mahendra Singh Dhoni (capt & wk), Virender Sehwag, Virat Kohli, Suresh Raina, Rohit Sharma, Yuvraj Singh, Ravindra Jadeja, Dinesh Karthik, R Ashwin, Praveen Kumar, Ishant Sharma, Abhimanyu Mithun, Ashish Nehra, Pragyan Ojha, Saurabh Tiwary, Munaf Patel.

SRI LANKA: Kumar Sangakkara (c), Mahela Jayawardene (vc), Tillakaratne Dilshan, Dilhara Fernando, Rangana Herath, Suraj Randiv, Chamara Kapugedera, Nuwan Kulasekara, Lasith Malinga, Angelo Mathews, Ajantha Mendis, Thisara Perera, Thilan Samaraweera, Chamara Silva, Upul Tharanga.

Match starts 2.30 pm (IST).

Revolting tennis players withdraw pull-out threat PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 21

India's top tennis players, who had threatened to boycott the Commonwealth Games because of non-payment of dues, today pledged to represent the country in the mega event after being given a categorical assurance that the vexed issues would be resolved soon.

On a day of swift developments, the revolting quartet of Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna made themselves available to play for the country while the Sports Ministry and the AITA also promised to resolve the dispute as early as possible.

With all the parties showing

Yuki bags silver, Vikas assured of medal PTI SINGAPORE, AUG 21

Yuki Bhambri had to settle for a silver medal in the tennis event after retiring hurt due to cramp on his legs in the singles final on the seventh day of the inaugural Youth Olympic Games here today.

India were also assured of a medal in boxing with Vikas Krishan reaching the semifinal in boys 60kg after defeating Hrayr Matevosyan of Armenia 7-2.

Yuki, who had stunned second seeded Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina en route to the final, was trailing 1-4 against Juan Sebastian Gomez of Colombia in the third and deciding set when he retired hurt and conceded the match 7-6(4), 6-7(4), 1-4 at Kallang Tennis Centre.

With Yuki's silver, India's medal tally now stands at four -- three silver and a bronze.

Bhupathi & Co in semis AGENCIES CINCINNATI, AUG 21

Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi booked a semi-final berth at the ATP Cincinnati Masters after sailing past Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski in straight sets in Mason, USA. The fourth seeds scored a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 win. They will next take on fifth seeds Lukasz Kubot of Poland and Oliver Marach of Austria.

Baghdatis beats Nadal:

World number one Rafa Nadal was knocked out of the Cincinnati Masters by Marcos Baghdatis, the Cypriot winning the quarter-final 6-4 4-6 6-4.

Baghdatis goes through to meet Switzerland's Roger Federer in Saturday's semi-final.

some urgency in dealing with the issue, the row seemed headed for a settlement paving the way for the star players in the Davis Cup tie against Brazil and next month and October 314 Commonwealth Games.

The players however lashed out at the All India Tennis Association for leaking their private correspondence to the media and delaying the submission of the bills for clearance.

"We would like to put all speculation to rest and confirm we will be present in full strength to represent India against Brazil in Chennai in September. We will continue to be committed to play for our country (in CWG)," the players said in a joint statement.

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Pakistan sealed a tense fourwicket win at The Oval to reduce England's lead to 2-1 with one match remaining next week.

England resumed 146 ahead but their final pair lasted only four balls and added just one run as Mohammad Amir finished with a career-best 5-52.

James Anderson struck in the first over but Salman Butt (48) and Mohammad Yousuf (33) looked to be in control.

Anderson bowled Yousuf and Graeme Swann took his third wicket to create some late tension but Pakistan held on.

It was Pakistan's first Test victory over England since Lahore in December 2005 and an impressive response from defeats

New Zealand's Nathan McCullum in Friday's tri-series Sri Lanka captain Kumar San- match, saying it was the allgakkara today defended his rounder who first obstructed move during the unsavoury his way. collision incident involving "When I was finising the first run, the bowler has to be behind the wicket or aside, especially a spinner.

When I ran for the PTI first run, I knew there DAMBULLA, AUG 21 was two runs. That's The ICC today gave a clean chit to Kumar my duty. On my last Sangakkara, who was involved in an un- two steps, for some savoury incident with New Zealand all- reason, McCullum rounder Nathan McCullum during a c a m e o u t o f t h e tri-series match, saying the Sri Lanka cap- crease and was obtain was found not guilty of breaching the structing my way," ICC Code of Conduct.

Sangakkara said.

PTI DAMBULLA, AUG 21

Sangakkara gets clean chit

Chelsea hammer Wigan

SCORECARD

Arsenal ..........6 Birmingham ..2 Everton ..........1 Stoke ............1 West Brom ....1 West Ham ......1 Wigan ............0

AGENCIES BIRMINGHAM, AUG 21

Free-scoring Chelsea hit six goals for the second Premier League game in succession to heap more misery on Wigan.

The hosts, who were embarrassingly beaten 4-0 at home by newcomers Blackpool in their opening game, made an encouraging start but still found themselves behind at half time.

Goalkeeper Chris Kirkland made a fine save from Frank Lampard but Florent Malouda was on hand to tap in the rebound in the 34th minute.

Nicolas Anelka, in the week his France career was effectively ended by an 18-match ban, made it 2-0 with a clinical finish in the 48th and he put the game to bed four minutes later with a close-range header, despite Wigan’s claims of offside.

Didier Drogba set up Salomon Kalou for the fourth before Kalou got his second in the 90th.

Yossi Benayoun slotted home his first Chelsea goal in injury time to complete the rout and leave the Blues, which also thrashed West Brom 6-0 in its opening game, top of the Premier League table.

Earlier, Theo Walcott was back to his scintillating best with an

by 354 runs and nine wickets respectively in the first two matches of the series.

For England it was a stark reminder of their fallibility three months ahead of the Ashes.

Defeat brought to an end their run of six successive Test victories and condemned them to a first loss since being crushed by an innings and 74 runs by South Africa in Johannesburg in January.

Andrew Strauss and his team would have had genuine reason for optimism given recent evidence of Pakistan's vulnerability chasing low totals.

In July 2009 they were bowled out for 117 when needing 168 to beat Sri Lanka and in January this year requiring 176 against Australia they were dismissed for 139.

"When you get up in the morning you have to be prepared for the game irrespective of the weather condition because all of a sudden you may find yourself in a position where you are not really prepared for the game and the game happens. It may be a 20 overs game. So it is important to be focused and do whatever you can to be prepared for the game.

"If the game doesn't happen, it doesn't happen. It is important to be spot on throughout and it goes on for two days because you have a reserve day at the same time. So we will be prepared for it and we will just hope the game happens tomorrow," he said.

Dhoni was happy about the schedule of the tournament and said the players got enough time

to rest in between matches which they have not got for a long time.

"In a way it is good for us.

We have played throughout the year and hardly get opportunity to get some time off.

This was one of those tournaments where we got time between our games and this is my fourth visit to Sri Lanka and frankly speaking I have never been out of the hotel," Dhoni said.

"So this gave me time to see what Sri Lanka is all about. Of course, it breaks the momentum a bit. But till now it has been good for us. Whenever we have turned up the intensity has been good on the field. It has helped us so far," Dhoni said.

Dhoni said under the circumstances with weather playing a factor, the bonus point India got

McCullum obstructed my way: Sangakkara

Arsenal thrash Blackpool

Pak seal tense victory AGENCIES THE OVAL, AUG 21

row's match.

"Everyone is available. There is no issue about fitness as of now. Hopefully, the whole squad will be available for tomorrow's selection," he said clearing the air on Yuvraj's availability.

The Indian captain said it was at times difficult for the players to concentrate on the game because of the weather conditions here but they will have to maintain focus all the time.

Blackpool ....0 Blackburn ..1 Wolves ........1 Tottenham ..2 Sunderland 0 Bolton ..........3 Chelsea ......6

impressive hat-trick as Arsenal thrashed 10-man Blackpool 6-0.

Walcott scored two in the first half then added a superb third while an Andrei Arshavin penalty and goals by Abou Diaby and Marouane Chamakh piled on the agony for the visitors, who won their opener 4-0 at Wigan Athletic last week.

Blackpool defender Ian Evatt was sent off after half an hour when the score was 1-0 for bringing down Chamakh, leading to Arshavin's penalty.

Gareth Bale got two, the second a superb volley, as Tottenham Hotspur won 2-1 at Stoke City helped by a controversial late decision that the ball had not crossed the goalline that left Stoke fuming.

Craig Gardner also scored twice as Birmingham beat Blackburn 2-1, Johan Elmander’s double helped Bolton win 3-1 at West Ham and Nigeria striker Peter Odemwingie scored on his West Bromwich Albion debut to clinch a 1-0 victory over Sunderland.

In Saturday ’s only draw, Wolverhampton held Everton 11. Defending champion Chelsea was at Wigan in the late kick off.

Man United play Fulham away on Sunday while Man City host Liverpool on Monday night.

"I don't know whether it was done purposefully, I didn't have anything to do. When on crease, there was some contact. When that happened, my head also had turned the other way. He took offence with that and complained to the umpire.

against Sri Lanka in their last

game could come in handy.