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ANC cop thrashed at Calangute shack HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 25

A police constable attached to the Anti Narcotic Cell (ANC) was severely assaulted at UmttaVaddo, Calangute, when he along with an informer reportedly went to a shack to verify details about drug peddling activities at the beach. The informer was also assaulted by the group and when the police constable Mahabaleshwar Eknath Sawant (31) intervened and identified himself as a policeman, one of the accused allegedly hit Sawant on

the head. Sawant suffered head injuries and was rushed to a private hospital, where he is recovering, Calangute police told Herald. Sources said that ANC sub-inspector Sunil Guldar allegedly assaulted some persons at the shack. Calangute Police has registered a complaint by Sawant against the group present in the shack under Sections 341, 353 read with 34 IPC, as well as a counter complaint against Guldar on charges of assaulting some persons. PSI Sheriff Jacques is investi-

gating the case, while Superintendent of Police (North) Arvind Gawas has initiated an inquiry into the entire episode. Speaking to Herald, Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes said he wanted to highlight the issue as a gross negligence on part of Calangute police. “I have been trying to point out such illegal activities in the coastal belt and have time and again brought it to the notice of Calangute police, who have been reluctant to act. However, this incident of Sawant attached (Continued on page 2)

Pak SC quashes appeals, Saeed walks free PTI ISLAMABAD, MAY 25

Pakistan’s Supreme Court today dismissed appeals by the Government against JuD chief Hafiz Saeed’s release from house arrest for want of evidence, in a setback to India’s efforts to nail him for his involvement in Mumbai attacks. The apex court upheld the Lahore High Court’s last year order to release Saeed from house arrest. The appeals against the court’s order to release Saeed were filed by the federal and Punjab governments last year. “The appeals are dismissed,” said Justice Nasir-ul-Mulk, the head of the three-judge Bench that heard the matter today.

Goa gears up to tackle road mishaps HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

Speed detection devices like radar guns, interceptor vehicles, and safety devices like reflectors and signages besides (additional) alcoholmeters may be the main features on Goa’s highways and district roads soon. This will be part of the multipronged approach the State Government is planning to adopt to tackle the growing road accidents and fatalities. Traffic enforcement might also start at night and use of helmets could be made compulsory on district roads among other measures, official sources hinted. While Goa is adopting the National Road Safety Policy, the State will soon constitute Statelevel Road Safety Council. Goa’s Development Commissioner and Secretary, Transport

Another IHM at Farmagudi HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

Goa’s second Institute of Hotel Management, Catering Technology & Applied Nutrition, has begun to take shape at Farmagudi. Land admeasuring around 5 acres has been transferred to a Society set up for the purpose. The IHM Society has already been registered and is headed by Secretary, Tourism, Dr M Modassir. In the picturesque location of Farmagudi, IHM is expected to come up in less than two years. The building plans are being prepared, Dr Modassir told this paper. The modalities of setting up the institute were discussed at the meeting of the Society recently for which a representative of the central Government was also present. Goa, apparently, has the distinction of getting sanction from the Centre for a second IHM. Goa’s first IHM which is in Porvorim was established many years ago. As there is a high demand from local students for hotel management and catering studies, the Goa Government had requested the Centre for another catering college in the State. The Farmagudi college is a Rs 12 crore project. Part of the funds has been released to the State Government by the Centre. Dr Modassir said the IHM Society intends to start the first batch from next academic year (Continued on page 2)

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Govt to procure interceptor vehicles, speed detection guns to check reckless driving. Devices to check driving under influence of liquor are proposed to be purchased. Traffic enforcement at night on cards, use of helmets may be compulsory on district roads. State will soon constitute State-level Road Safety Council. Reflectors, bright signages to dot roads for better visibility.

Narendra Kumar said that the Government intends to take some major steps in order to arrest the growing deaths on Goa’s roads. “We are making a proposal to the Central Government for purchase of speed detection guns, interceptor vehicles, and alcoholmeters”, Kumar who is

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also the Secretary to the Governor of Goa, said. Statistics show that on an average around 12 accidents are reported in a day and a life is lost in road accidents in less than one and a half day. Talking to Herald, the Transport Secretary said the State Government would avail of the

central funds for the purchase of gadgets and devices which would reduce road accidents. As reckless driving is one of the main reasons, the Government would go in for interceptor vehicles and speed detection guns. Devices to check driving under influence of liquor are proposed to be purchased, Kumar who is an advisor to an institute tackling drunken driving in New Delhi said. Interceptor vehicles were first introduced in Goa around 8-9 years ago but they were abruptly withdrawn before making a comeback for some time. At night the extreme sides of the road, at times, are not visible leading to vehicles going off the road. To put an end to this, there is need for increasing road vis-

ibility, he said adding that (Continued on page 2)

Rathore’s sentence enhanced; in jail PTI CHANDIGARH, MAY 25

Disgraced ex-Haryana DGP SPS Rathore was today jailed after he was arrested for the first time shortly after a sessions court enhanced his prison term to 18 months for molesting teenager Ruchika Girhotra — who later committed suicide — 20 years back. Pronouncing the verdict in a

packed court room, Additional District and Sessions Judge Gurbir Singh dismissed the appeal filed by 68-year-old Rathore challenging the six-month rigorous imprisonment after he was convicted in the molestation of the 14-

year-old budding tennis player. The CBI and Ruchika’s family had also filed petitions seeking enhancement of the sentence to maximum two years. Ra t h o re , w h o h a s b e e n stripped of President’s Police Medal after his conviction, was taken into custody by the CBI within the court premises itself after he did not move out after (Continued on page 2)

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Govt to seek Central grant for sewerage scheme HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

With the State government cold shouldering the ambitious plan to seek Rs 1000 crore loan to finance the sewerage scheme, the Goa Sewerage Corporation has set the process to obtain funds from Central agencies, JNRRUM and NRCD amounting to Rs 900 crore. Unlike the earlier proposal seeking loan to fund the project, the Corporation through the Goa government will seek Central grant from these two agencies coming under the Urban Development Ministry and the Ministry of Forests and Environment. Chairman of the Goa Sewerage Corporation Ganashyam Shirodkar said the proposal has been mooted to fund the sewerage scheme costing Rs 900 crore in the areas of Navelim, Cortalim and Por-

vorim. “The Corporation has collected information that the National River Conservation Directorate (NRCD) under the Ministry of Environment and Forests gives grant to the tune of Rs 70 per cent. We are hopeful to tap the Central resources to fund the sewerage project in these three places”, Shirodkar said. If he is to be believed, the Goa government has in principle accorded sanction for the proposal to approach JNRRUM and NRCD for the funds. “I had a meeting with Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat and PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao. Both have given their nod for the proposal”, he said, adding that the proposal would be made to the Central agencies by the State government. On the proposal to obtain loan from HUDCO, Shirodkar said the proposal is lying in cold storage as the government

expressed its reservations over the decision to obtain loan from the Central agency. “We are now quite hopeful to get the central funding from NRCD as most of the effluents are discharged into the state rivers”, he said, adding that the proposal complete in all respects has been forwarded to the government for final approval. Replying to a question, Shirodkar said the Goa Sewerage Corporation is aware of the serious sanitation problem facing the coastal villages of Goa, but hastened to add that funds is a major constraint hampering laying of sewerage lines in the affected villages. “I am aware of the problem in Colva and other coastal villages. Sewerage scheme can be a reality along the coastal belt only if funds are made available for the huge work”, he added.

Sewerage scheme receives lukewarm response in Margao HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

The Goa Sewerage Corporation appears a worried lot over the lukewarm response to the sewerage scheme in the Commercial Capital. More than a year after sewerage work commenced in Sirv o d e m - M a rg a o w i t h t h e Trenchless technology, ninetyfive per cent of the work stands completed, but the Sewerage Corporation has nothing to cheer about. For, the offer made by the Corporation to the residents of the ward to apply for sew-

erage connections has not evoked encouraging response. If the Chairman of the Sewerage Corporation Ganashyam Shirodkar is to be believed, less than 25 per cent of the households have applied for the connections, leaving the Corporation in a tight spot. “The government has spent around Rs 5 crore to lay the sewerage line covering around 6 kilometers. The objective is to rid the area of the sanitation program, but not many people have applied for the connections”, Shirodkar added.

Given the situation, the Chairman of the Sewerage Corporation said the government is now framing rules to make it mandatory for the households across Goa to take sewerage connections. “The Act has already been amended by the government. Once the rules are framed, the households will have no option than to compulsorily for the sewerage connections”, he said. Asked on the status of the sewerage line in Sirvodem, he said the line is almost complete in the ward, barring a

small work passing through the fields. “Nearly 95 per cent of the work stands completed in Sirvodem. Only work on constructing manholes remains. Phase I of drilling is over”, he said, adding that preliminary testing of the line has showed positive results. Meanwhile, Shirodkar said the work on the covering Madel ward of the Margao Municipal Council to the Margao sewerage line is almost complete. This, he said, will solve the problem of overflowing soakpits in the low-lying Madel ward.

Azgoankar calls for action against mining dump in Pernem HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

Panchayat Minister, Manohar Azgaonkar has objected dumping of mining rejects on the highway sides at Porascadem in Pernem Taluka. This has resulted in dust pollution and lot of inconvenience to the villagers besides causing accidents, Azgaonkar added. He has strongly objected to the grant of mining lease and dumping of mining rejects in Pernem Taluka. The Minister has called for action by Director of Mines to stop the activities.

Will NIA reveal probe on Sanatan funding? HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

Will the National Investigation Agency (NIA) make public the investigations on the funding of Sanatan Sanstha and its other sister organisations and also the interstate ramifications of the Margao bomb blast. Though the chargesheet filed by the NIA in the Margao bomb blast speaks about investigations into the funds of Sanatan Sanstha and also the interstate ramifications of the incident, but that outcome of the probe does not reflect anywhere in the

Explosives case: One gets 4 years RI HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

Holding one guilty under the Explosive Substance Act, the City Fast Track Court on Tuesday sentenced a man from Hubli with rigorous imprisonment for four years and imposed fine of Rs 10000 and in default to under go further imprisonment for six months. However, Additional Session Judge – I, Panjim discharged the accused Sikandar Axamani of Alawar, Hubli of the charge under section 286 of the Indian Penal Code for lack of evidence. Two charges were levelled against him – one under Explosive Act and the other under IPC. He was held guilty under Section 5 of Explosives Act. The Court pointed out that there was no evidence on record

to show rashness or negligence on the part of the accused especially when evidence has come on record that the explosion took place after the Devamma, the land lady prepared the tea. As per the case of the prosecution, the accused who resided at Naga Manzil in Ponda negligently handled explosives in the rented room of one Devamma Bidar, while preparing the hard powder to kill wild animals. However, explosives exploded due to heat at lighted stove and the accused also sustained burn injuries endangering his life and the life of Ms Devamma as well. The prosecution examined seventeen witnesses in support of the case however the accused while pleading not guilty told the Court that on January 24,

One drowns, another rescued Hospicio’s mortuary once again off Mormugao beach suffers for want of space HERALD REPORTER VASCO, MAY 25

A 14-year-old boy from MPT Colony was feared drowned off Japanese Garden beach at Headland Sada, Mormugao, while another boy was rescued from drowning on Tuesday at about 5 pm. The incident occurred when Alex Paul ventured into the rough sea along with his friend Rangil Morajkar and began to swim in shallow waters, but strong currents pulled Paul and

Morajkar. However, both boys began to shout for help and two of their friends who were playing on the beach noticed them in distress. One friend rushed to their help and pulled out Morajkar, while Paul was dragged in the sea due to heavy underwater currents. The fire brigade and Mormugao police personnel rushed to the site, but remained mere spectators, as they could not carry out the search operation

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and initially did not even seek the assistance of Drishti in the search operation. However, nearly after one hour, lifeguards and two jet-skis went into the sea to carry out search operation. “We got information about the incident from one of the friends of our staff since lifeguards are not posted on the beach,” said Mahipal Singh, Drishti official posted at Baina beach. The Drishti official summoned two jet-skis and a lifeguard to conduct search operation till the sunset, but could not retrieve the drowned boy. Singh further said the sea is not conducive for swimming due to heavy underwater currents. Family members of Paul were anxiously watching the search operation with the hope that he would be located in the sea. Paul’s inconsolable elder brother tried to rush into the sea to search his brother, but was prevented by a police team. The beach is not under the purview of beach management company Drishti Special Response Service and there was no lifeguard posted at the small stretch of the beach, located in the residential area of Mormugao Port Trust. The Japanese Garden beach is often considered as an unsafe beach for swimming because of its rocky topography and it has strong currents, which is unsafe for swimming.

Lorna live in concert at Cuncolim HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

The AVC Social and Cultural Association, Cuncolim in coordination with the Directorate of Art and Culture will host Lorna’s live in concert on May 29, at 7 pm at the KTC bus stand, Cuncolim. Besides Lorna, the event will show case Goa’s top most Konkani singers and local singers. Konkani stage artists including Ben Evangelisto, Ambe, Osvy Viegas, C D’Silva, Sammy, Joel Morais, sidon, Mormalez, Mingel, Pepin Silva will perform. Music composer for the event will be Norman, while the event coordinators are Milton Fernandes and Oscar Martins. The event is open for the general public.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

Hospicio’s morgue is back in the news again, for the wrong reasons. Despite Chief Minister Digambar Kamat assertion that no dead body should remain in the morgue beyond eight days in a bid to create space fell flat last night after a dead body had to be ferried to Goa Medical College, only to be brought back to Margao for want of space at the Bambolim mortuary. Instructions by the authorities not to store dead bodies beyond the capacity also affected storage of additional bodies in the Hospicio morgue. However, since the situation threatened to go out of control, the hospital management permitted three additional bodies in the morgue beyond the 18-unit capacity. The incident occurred Monday night when the Margao police knocked the doors of the Hospicio to preserve a body, only to be told of lack of space in the 18-unit capacity morgue. Left with no option, the menin-uniform headed towards the

GMC morgue at Bambolim, where the police had to face the ire of the hospital authorities for bringing dead bodies from South to the morgue. That’s not all. The police were informed that the GMC morgue was full to the brim, leaving the men in khaki with no option than to return back with the body to Margao.

n The incident occurred Monday night when the Margao police knocked the doors of the Hospicio to preserve a body, only to be told of lack of space in the 18unit capacity morgue. Given the situation, the Hospicio authorities were literally forced to withdraw the in-

structions not to store bodies beyond the sanctioned capacity. If a senior Hospicio doctor is to be believed, the Hospicio mortuary played host to 18-plus three bodies this evening to meet the emergency. This evening, Hospicio authorities asked the Vasco police to clear a body and later sent SOS to the Verna police to dispose off another body with the help of the Margao Municipal Council. Presently, bodies of three foreigners, including a Nepali are preserved at Hospicio mortuary, while the remaining bodies are mostly unclaimed bodies. Last week, the Chief Minister – during his weekly visit to Hospicio in a bid to improve the situation – had directed the police and Margao Municipal Council to dispose off dead bodies stored in the mortuary within eight days. Police and hospital authorities, however, agree that it is not always technically feasible to dispose off the bodies within eight days, more so in medicolegal cases.

Road mishaps claim ninth life within 2 days Boy crushed to death at Bicholim, Pillion rider dies at Pernem HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, MAY 25

Road mishaps in the State claimed the ninth life within two days, when two more persons died in separate accidents at Advalpal-Bicholim and Kondalwado-Pernem on Tuesday. MAYEM CORRESPONDENT ADDS: A 12-year-old boy from Advalpal-Bicholim was crushed to death under the wheels of a tempo near Primary Health Centre at Advalpal on Tuesday at about 9.30 am. According to Bicholim police, the accident occurred when Prathamesh Prakash Gaonkar, who had gone to a shop to purchase bread, was returning home. Gaonkar accidentally came under the rear wheels of the tempo (GA-03-T-6273). He was rushed to Asilo Hospital at Mapusa, where he breathed his last. Police have sent the body to GMC Hospital at Bambolim and will be handed over to his relatives after conducting the in-

30-page chargesheet. When contacted, special Public prosecutor, S B Faria, representing NIA in the court, said the NIA is still continuing in its investigations and will soon unravel the larger conspiracy to the court. “ The court has granted the NIA request to conduct further probe in the case. The agency will now probe into all angles, including the funding of the organisation and the role played by the absconding accused”, he said. Sources in the know said the NIA is also probing into the al-

quest panchanama. Gaonkar is survived by father, mother, brother and a sister. Bicholim police PSI Deetendra Naik is investigating into the case. PERNEM CORRESPONDENT ADDS: A 46-year-old pillion rider from Ugvem-Pernem died while the rider escaped with minor injuries when a car and a motorcycle collided with each other at Kondalwao-Pernem on Tuesday afternoon. According to reports, Narayan Mahale was riding the motorcycle (GA-03-B-2675) along with Suresh V Teli as the pillion rider towards Pernem, when they were hit from the rear by a Maruti car. Teli sustained grievous injuries in the mishap and was rushed to the Tuem Primary Health Centre, where he was declared dead on admission. Mahale escaped with minor injuries. Both persons, who were employed at a bakery in Ugvem, were proceeding to supply bread to hotels in Pernem when

the mishap took place. Pernem police is investigating the case. It may be recalled that seven persons, including four members of a family from RatnagiriMaharashtra, died while two persons were injured in four separate road mishaps at Ugvem-Pernem, Bhatwadi-Korgao, Matve-Dabolim and at Bordem-Bicholim on Monday.

Man found dead in house at Rassaim HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

A 40-year-old man was found dead in his house at Rassaim on Tuesday. Maina Curtorim police has said that deceased Filipe Domingo was found inside his house. The body was slightly decomposed with the PI saying that the deceased might have died inside the house since the last two days. The police are investigating.

2006 he fell in the pit and got burn injuries. He was arrested on January 26, 2006 and released on bail on March 23, 2006. As per the police reports, the explosion took place on January 25, 2006. The Section 5 of Explosive Substance Act, states that if accused is found guilty of handling any explosive substance, he may face imprisonment upto ten years and also shall be liable to fine. In this case the court took lenient view on the ground that accused himself suffered grievous injuries at the time of the explosion. The accused will have to undergo imprisonment for the term (four years) ordered by the court except the period he was in custody.

leged bid by a resident of Ponda to purchase a plot of land at Jalgaon with the help of one of the absconding accused. During investigations, the NIA has alleged that the involvement of accused persons from seven to 11 came out from the statements made by accused Vinay Talekar, V inayak Patil and Dhananjay Ashtekar and Dilip Mangaonkar. In the chargesheet, the NIA has said that the custodial interrogation of the five absconding accused is needed to unearth the larger conspiracy of the case.

Old Goa dy sarpanch supports CM’s remark on women HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, MAY 25

Old Goa Deputy Sarpanch Prakash Amonkar has stated that he fully supports the statement of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat advising women against joining politics. “I support chief minister’s statement advising women against joining politics. I feel the women should not run after reservation, as politics makes a person mad. Therefore, I feel that women in the State should avoid joining politics,” Amonkar told Herald. “A woman should see her capability first if she is able to carry out field work and assess the overall situation, as a woman MLA or woman sarpanch in the State has the added responsibility to taking care of her family at home,” added Amonkar.

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to Anti-Narcotic Cell, Panjim, should be an eye opener for the home minister,” stated MLA Fernandes. When contacted, PI Raposo denied the allegations and said the action by Calangute police in terms of raids against drug peddlers and their arrests speaks volumes of the sincere efforts by the Calangute police. “Some establishments have the permission to run till early hours, which also comes in the way of police action,” PI Raposo pointed out.

Rathore’s sentence

the pronouncement of the enhanced sentence. Though the pronouncement was made at 2.15 pm, he kept sitting in the court room with his wife and counsel Abha moving an application seeking a copy of the judgment. The court directed that Rathore be taken to the local Burail jail immediately following dismissal of his appeal and enhancement of the sentence after which he was taken into custody by the CBI. After the sentencing, Rathore looked grim and his smirk missing but put up a brave face telling reporters, “I will keep smiling”. The CBI personnel took him out of the court premises at about 3.20 pm and headed for the Burail jail in a white Tavera vehicle. He entered the jail through its massive iron gate at about 3.35 pm and in all likelihood will spend the night there. His wife Abha was not present when Rathore entered the jail as she stayed behind in the District Courts. Welcoming the verdict, Ruchika’s father S C Girhotra said, “We are satisfied (with the Court’s verdict) as justice has been delivered.” However, Girhotra said the battle against Rathore would continue till abetment to suicide charge against him is proved. “We will continue to fight till he is charged under section 306 of IPC,” he said. The former top cop was sentenced to six months’ rigorous imprisonment on December 21 last year by CBI Judge J S Sidhu for molesting Ruchika in Panchkula on August 12, 1990. Three years after the incident, Ruchika committed suicide by consuming poison. The quantum of sentence had sparked an outrage in the country. Rathore had sought setting aside the trial court verdict against him while Ruchika’s family and the CBI had pleaded for enhancement of punishment to the maximum of two years provided in the law. The court directed the jail superintendent to provide proper medical care to Rathore, if required, following an application by his lawyer-wife Abha that he was a heart patient and required care. The court allowed Rathore’s plea for getting himself examined at the cardiac care department of the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER). The court witnessed some drama after the judge pronounced his verdict. Rathore sought the copy of the order through a petition filed by his wife.

Goa to tackle road mishaps

devices like reflectors and bright signages would be procured. The Transport Secretary strongly supports the view of neurosurgeons that two-wheeler riders should compulsorily use helmets. He is also of the view that even the pillion rider should use head gear. Incidentally, two-wheelers on the live register of the transport department is more than 5 lakhs. The government however, has not stopped talking about conducting detailed analysis on evolving a road map for safe roads in Goa. For the last ten years, the State Government has engaged some expert or the other or some institute to conduct such studies. The latest is that it has engaged a Delhi-based central road research institute for a comprehensive study on reducing road accidents in Goa. As 50% advance, Rs 36 lakh has been released, sources in the department said.

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(2011-12) before the building is completed. Meanwhile, the work on the proposed convention centre will kick-start soon. As reported earlier, the project will come up adjacent to Bal Bhavan, Campal, here. The Centre has just disbursed Rs 5 crore to Goa Government for the centre. This will be a small convention centre compared to the mega one which was earlier proposed in Dona Paula and has since been shelved.

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Pilerne forum alleges racket in issuance of ration cards Accuses Civil Supplies Minister of involvement HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

After petitioning the High Court of Bombay at Goa in the ration card fiasco wherein names of two UK nationals appeared on a ration card belonging to a Nerul resident, the Pilerne Citizens Forum on Tuesday maintained it had discovered through the Right to Information Act the issuance of 92 illegal ration cards in Pilerne-Marra. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, Coordinator PCF Prakash Bandodkar alleged there was a big racket from the talathi to minister level for issuing such illegal ration cards and the forum had vowed to expose this. Bandodkar said no guidelines were followed by the talathi of Pilerne-Marra and the Mamlatdar of Bardez while issuing the 92 ration cards. “To investigate this we made a RTI application dated March 16, 2010 to the Mamlatdar of Bardez. The mamlatdar was able to show he had collected supporting documents for only seven out of the 92 applicants,� he observed. He further held that while scrutinising the supporting documents for issuing the

ration cards interesting facts have emerged. The talathi Ramdas Tukaram Salgaonkar had issued a ration card to one Nitin Mistry residing in Plot No 19 of the Pilerne Industrial Estate, he stated. Bandodkar said the industrial estate cannot be a place of residence for any authority to issue a ration card. Shockingly, the talathi and the mamlatdar have accepted factory by-laws in issuing Mistry the ration card thus bypassing the laiddown Government procedures and guidelines, he asserted. He said another shocking thing that came to light was the name of one Jabar Singh Rajpurohit’s had appeared as resident of House No 105 wherein the actual owner of the abode is Vassudev Naroji from Moicavado, Pilerne. Naroji was present at today’s press conference. Bandodkar said in the declaration form of Rajpurohit the address is mentioned as House No 105, Moicavado, Pilerne, but as per the electoral role (Saligao, Part No 17) the actual resident of the house was Vassudev Naroji. “How was this overlooked by the talathi?� he questioned.

The PCF coordinator said these were just two cases he was bringing to the knowledge of the media but there was much more happening. Ration cards are being issued on false documents because the so-called ‘mantris’ (politicians) were interested in vote-bank politics and there was nothing as such as people-centric politics, he chided. Going a step further Bandodkar said they smelled a rat and didn’t rule out the involvement of Civil Supplies Minister in this ration card racket. We demand action against the talathi, mamlatdar and those concerned and if the minister doesn’t act we will make him a party to our petition to the HC if no action comes forth in this matter, he warned. He said the people were fed-up as there was no governance anywhere. Politicians are more interested in vote-bank politics. The CM had recently told a women delegation he wasn’t dependent on their votes. We will not desist from making him also a party to our petition because as head of the State he was responsible for this mess, he stated.

Religious organisations urged to maintain strict vigil in South Goa HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

The Goa police on Tuesday appealed to representatives of places of worship to maintain strict vigil to foil attempts by vandals desecrating religious places and to take all possible precautionary measures in this respect. At a meeting convened by the district Superintendent of Police, South Allan De Sa with representatives of religious places from Margao police divisions, the district police chief urged the representatives of religious place to install CCTVs and sirens if possible around the places of worship.

After many of the representatives of the Temples, Churches and Masjids expressed reservations on installing the expensive CCTVs, SP De Sa said those who can afford should go for these equipments as a precautionary measure. De Sa, however, told the representatives to maintain vigil around the places of worship by deploying security guards, saying it’s practically impossible to deploy policemen at each and every place of worship in the district. The SP, South sought cooperation from the committees of the places of worship and sug-

gested close coordination between the men-in-uniform and the representatives to keep the miscreants at bay. This is the second such meeting convened by the South Goa district police chief, the first one held in Vasco on Monday. “This exercise is being carried out to alert the people on the evil designs by miscreants to vandalise and desecrate places of worship to foment social tensions�, he said, adding that the police would work in close cooperation and coordination with the representatives of the places of worship belonging to different religions.

Varca resident held guilty for raping maid HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

The South Goa Sessions Court on Tuesday has held guilty a resident of Varca for raping a maid. The II Additional Sessions Court also held guilty a woman Dumiana for abetment of the rape on the maid. The incident had occurred in June last year when the girl from Sao Jose de Areal was employed with the accused Mathew Gomes at his residence at Varca. Then Colva PI Edwin Colaco, who had investigated the case, had charged the accused for raping the maid for two days. PI Colaco had further charged Dumiana for abetting the rape of the maid servant. The prosecution has examined eight witnesses in support of its case. The court will now hear the two accused persons on the point of sentence on Wednesday.

Kashmiri found dead at Colomb HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, MAY 25

Vehicles of the participants at the police-public meeting found in no parking zones. Photo by Savio Dias

Participants caught off guard, vehicles found in no parking zones HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

Participants of the police-public meeting held in the district police headquarters here on Tuesday evening on desecration of places of worship were caught off guard when the traffic police either chained or locked their two-wheelers parked in no parking zones. The large number of partici-

Tiger sighting at Cavre reinforces existence HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

Sighting of a tiger at Cavre in Quepem taluka a fortnight back has reinforced the contention that the wildcat does exist in Goa’s forest. Locals confirmed that they have informed the State forest department, a fortnight ago, about sighting of tiger in the cashew plantation. The plantation is leased to Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) by the forest department. “While we were busy brewing fenny we saw a tiger just few metres away. We had to climb up on the tree to hide and came down only after the animal went,� a local said. Forest department was immediately informed about the sighting in this area, which has a history of tiger kills. Subsequently after the sighting, the locals also found indirect evidence of a tiger here when a bison’s mutilated body was found in the forest of Cavre.

pants who came to attend the meeting convened by the Superintendent of Police, South Allan De Sa had parked their two-wheelers on the road outside the police headquarters, realising little that they were parking their vehicles in no parking area. It was only after the traffic began cracking a whip that realisation dawned on the partic-

ipants that they had parked their two-wheelers in no parking zones. While the traffic police maintained that the road opposite the police headquarters is a no parking zone, the participants contended that there’s absolutely no space for parking in the district police headquarters, with the space inside the complex being occupied by the vehicles of the Goa Police.

A 22-year-old Kashmiri man was found dead in a suspicious manner near a restaurant at PatnemColomb beach. According to Canacona police, an identity card was found on his person, which led to immediate identification of the body. Canacona police further informed that a half-filled liquor bottle and another bottle containing poison as well as a key of one hotel in Colva were found near the body. Police has sent the body to Hospicio in Margao for postmortem and preservation. According to sources, police suspects foul play in the death of the Kashmiri youth and accordingly investigation was carried out by IO ASI C P N Dessai.

Selaulim dam beautification plan wading through financial crisis Forcing GFDC to bank on mining firms HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

Selaulim dam beautification plan is wading through utter financial crisis forcing the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) to bank on mining companies to meet few requirements. While first phase of this beautification is nearing end, Vedanta Resources Company, Sesa Goa on Monday funded Children’s Play Area near the dam. GFDC Managing Director Richard D’Souza said that other companies like Salgaoncar has sponsored Cascading Waterfall and Dempo will be funding Cactus and Rock garden project, which is an integral part of prestigious project on ‘Development of Botonical Garden cum EcoRecreational Park’ at dam site. D’Souza said that of the total Rs 10 crore, which is estimated budget of the entire project, the mining firm would share just around Rs 30 lakh while rest of the expenditure needs to come

from state government. The project conceived during Manohar Parrikar regime had got initial Rs 2.7 crore and last year Digambar Kamat government fuelled this project by another Rs 1 crore. “The project which started way back in 2003 was supposed to get completed within three years. However, the financial resource at hand, Rs 3.7 crore is insufficient to meet the expenditure of such an ambitious and massive project,� D’Souza lamented. Now, visualising the financial capacity of the corporation to complete the project, the department has approach and appeal to the corporate sector for financial assistance by way of sponsorship. The entire project will be taken up under three phasesparks with lawns with ornamental plants (7.9 ha), botanical garden (6.3 ha) and types of fountains and entertainment facilities (6.4 ha).

3-yr-old catches H1N1, cured HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, MAY 25

After a long gap, a three-yearold child from Salcete taluka, who had travelled to Pune and Mumbai with his family recently, tested positive for H1N1 influenza. However, according to the status report sent by the Department of Information the child, who was admitted at the TB Hospital in Margao, has fully

recovered. The family members and contacts were administered prophylactic treatment, the report mentioned. So far, from June 2009 the 55 H1N1 influenza cases have been confirmed. In the current year (2010) till date a total of 24 samples of suspected cases were referred for testing and three turned out positive. The three cases were confirmed in January, March and May.

Though, the first phase of this project is almost under completion, MD feels that due to limitation of funds, much could not be achieved to complete the phase. The first phase includes – lawns with flowering shrubs, development of nursery, Japanese garden, rock and rose garden, interactive fountains, children’s play area, palm groves and various other features. The second phase consists of a botanical garden, which will exhibit as an exclusive platform for study of biodiversity of all species and plants found in Western Ghat and Goa. Interestingly, the third phase will be developed on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, as the expenditure is very high.

“The third phase will include setting up of fountains, musical fountain, under ground cabling and piped music, water screens, etc. These are very expensive items and hence we have decided to execute them under PPP mode,� D’Souza said. Earlier, D’Souza said that the basic idea of this project is to diversify the tourist’s activities to the hinterland areas. “At present on an average 300-400 tourists visit this dam everyday but we want more number of tourists here,� he said. The project aims at providing employment to the local people and improving their socio economic status, along with the generation of revenue to the state government.

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S H O RT TA K E S ITPI panel elected

PANJIM(HND): The Goa Regional Chapter (ITPI) elected recently a new executive committee for the year 2010-11 under the Chairmanship of veteran town planner Mansab Ali, Secretary Ashok Kumar and Treasurer Snehalata Pednekar. Other elected members are Morad Ahmed, E R Godinho, S T Putturaju, A P Diniz (ex-officio), Z R Aldonkar (ex-officio), R M Borkar and Vartika Dagur.

Bridge over Bicholim river opened for traffic

Gilbert conferred ‘Flychild 10’ PANJIM(HND): Gilbert Soyus, student of Std VII of Holy Family High School, Porvorim was conferred the title of ‘Flychild’ under United States of America, Tuscana Technologies course held at Kochi. Gilbert has been selected to fly with Commander Utpal Datta all over Kochi and Chennai. He has competed with 25 children from different States of India, says a press release.

Rumbler strips constructed

PANJIM(HND): The District Magistrate, North Goa District, Panjim has ordered the construction of ‘Rumbler Strips’ on Calangute-Mapusa raod 10 mts. prior to the said road proceeding to cattle pound in the jurisdiction of Village Panchayat Calangute in Bardez taluka. The District Magistrate also authorized the erection of cautionary sign boards in order to regulate the motor vehicular traffic.

Shantadurga secures 91% results MARCEL(HC): Shri Shantadurga Higher Secondary School, Bicholim, secured 91 per cent result in the recently held HSSC examination. As many as 24 out of 30 students excelled in Arts stream which included two distinctions, six first class and 16 second class, while 96 out of 114 students excelled in Commerce stream (two distinctions, 18 first class, 69 second class and seven pass class). In Science stream, 95 out of 97 students excelled (29 distinctions, 43 first class and 23 second class). In Vocational stream, 46 out of 48 students excelled (one distinction, 38 first class and seven second class). Pooja Hegde, Disha Mashelkar, Narayan Parab and Mohsin Magorkar stood first in Science, Arts, Commerce and Vocational streams respectively.

Dr Wiseman appointed on international panels HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Professor and Head Department of Pathology, Professor Incharge Medical Education Cell, and Past President Indian Academy of Cytologists has been appointed on the International Membership Committee of the International Academy of Cytology. Dr Pinto represented India at the International Academy of Cytology meeting and International Cytology Conference at Edingburgh, UK, held recently. He also chaired the scientific session and delivered a lecture on ‘fine needle biopsies of the neck.’ Dr Pinto also represented India at EFCS (European Federation of Cytology Societies) meeting in Edinburgh and the EFCS has given affiliation to the Indian Academy of Cytologists.

The conference in Edinburgh, UK was attended by around 1200 doctors from all over the world specialising in Cytopathology. Previously Dr Pinto was invited to Instanbul, Turkey for the APOCP (Asia Pacific Organisation for Cancer Prevention) where he spoke on breast cancer and chaired the scientific session, says a press release.

New mini bridge opened for public at Bicholim. HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, MAY 25

The bridge over Bicholim River near Shri Shantadurga High School, Bicholim, was opened to traffic recently. However, the villagers here have demanded that the mud which was dumped in the rivulet while making alternate arrangement for diverting the traffic be removed within a week to avoid flooding. It may be recalled that as a precautionary measure to avoid likely floods near Shri Shantadurga High School, which is the prime point of flooding, the authorities with the efforts of

Goa Revolution Day preparatory meet held HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

A meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Collector of South Goa District, Margao, G P Naik in connection with the celebration of Goa Revolution Day which will be celebrated at Lohia Maidan, Margao on June 18. The programme was chalked out and finalized for Goa Revolution Day and the works were assigned to the concerned departments such as erection of shamiana, illumination of Lohia Maidan and Collectorate complex, cleaning of Lohia Maidan, painting the surrounding wall and stage medical care, etc. The Collector has sought cooperation of school children to participate in prabhat phery on the day. It was also decided to encourage school children to present patriotic songs on the occasion, says a press release.

Empower women through cooperatives, says Ravi

Bicholim MLA Rajesh Patnekar undertook the work of giving height to the existing bridge by about 1.5 mtrs at a cost of Rs 50 lakh. The old bridge was demolished and the traffic was diverted by making temporary road constructed out of mud. The work was going on for the last six months. Now since the work is completed and the bridge is opened for traffic, the traffic problem would be solved. However, there is a fear that if the mud, which was dumped into the rivulet at the time of constructing an alternate road,

Minister for Home and Co-operatives, Ravi Naik said Cooperative Societies should seek the participation of women and youth. Empowerment of women through cooperatives has been much talked about but we need to go a long way in making it a reality. Office bearers of the Credit Societies should give good services to the people, Naik added. Naik was speaking at Kumbharjua in Tiswadi taluka, after inaugurating the fourth branch of the Old Goa Urban Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd. Speaking further Naik said the idea of cooperatives should be imbibed in the minds of the

youth. Educational institutions should hold courses on cooperative sector in their campuses so that youth can develop an understanding and appreciation of the Cooperative movement in the state, he added. Pandurang Madkaikar, MLA and who is also Chairman of the Old Goa Urban Co-Operative Credit Society Ltd, speaking on the occasion said, lot of facilities will be made available for the public in the vicinity of Kumbharjua. Stress will be given on disbursement of loan upto one lakh to members of self help groups at low rate of interest. Madkaikar also assured the people that, safe locker system will be made available for the

customers. He lauded the work of General Manager Tulshidas Ghadi and said, almost Rs 45 lakh profit was recorded during the last financial year. He thanked the members of Board of Directors for their continuous support. Surendra Naik, Sarpanch also spoke on the occasion. Dhaku Madkaikar, ZP Member, Bajirao Sawant, Vice President, Samil Volvoikar, Secretary and Shashikant Vernekar, Tuls h i d a s Ku n d a i ka r, E u r i c o Menezes, Ramnath Rataboli, Damodar Phadte, Avdhoot Naik, all Directors and Tulshidas Ghadi, General Manager were present on the occasion. Yashasri More proposed the vote of thanks.

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

PANJIM(HND): Bro Anil of Salvation Ministry will be conducting a one day retreat on May 30 (Sunday) at Swami Vivekanand Hall, 6th floor, Junta House, between 2: 30 pm to 6 pm. Come and experience God’s power, healing and deliverance and be blessed, says a press release. For details contact tel: 9226387098, 9763553575.

The Government of Goa has reserved Five seats in Professional Degree Course of BVSc and AH (Bachelor of Veterinary Science & Animal Husbandry) for Goan Students at the Rajiv Gandhi College of Veterinary and Animal Science, Puducherry. The interested students seeking admission for these seats from Goa should be domicile of Goa and have passed the HSSC Examination with minimum 50% marks in aggregate in Biology/Botany and Zoology, Physics and Chemistry. Interested candidates should obtain the application forms through post directly from the Convenor, CENTAC, Pondicherry Engineering College Campus, Puducherry 605014 by sending a request letter along with two self addressed slips and a crossed Demand Draft for Rs 565 (Rupees Five Hundred SixtyFive Only) drawn in favour of The Convenor; CENTAC payable at Puducherry. Application forms should be submitted to the Director of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Pashusamvardhan Bhavan, Patto, Panjim aiong with a Residence Certificate issued by the prescribed authorities. The Department will not be responsible for applications that are not considered if not routed through this Office. For details candidate may contact the Dy Director (Planning) on any working days. The last date of submitting the application form to this office is June 14.

Retreat at Panjim

Nehru’s death anniversary

PANJIM(HND): Goa Pradesh Congress Committee will observe the death anniversary of former Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on May 27 at 10 am at Congress House, Panjim. Subhash Shirodkar, GPCC President, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and other party leaders will attend the function. All Congress MLAs, PCC Office bearers, members, district committee members, block presidents, frontal organization and Congress workers are should attend the function, says a press release.

Anti-tobacco exhibition

PANJIM(HND): On the occasion of ‘World No Tobacco Day’ on May 31. The Tuberculosis Association of Goa, as a part of its regular health educational activities will organize its 23rd annual ‘Anti-Tobacco Exhibition’ consisting of various latest national and international publications, posters, stickers leaflets, press clippings, video cassettes and CD’s etc, on antitobacco movement, besides various samples of different varieties of tobacco used in our country and abroad, which are collected by Dr Damodar B Bhounsule, Secretary of the Association. Theme of World No tobacco Day 2010 is ‘Gender and Tobacco with an emphasis on marketing to women.’ WHO will use the day to draw particular attention to the harmful effects of tobacco marketing and smoke on women and girls. The exhibition will remain open to the public in the premises of the Tuberculosis Association of Goa, 403, Nizari Bhavan, Menezes Braganza Raod, Panaji, from May 31 to June 30. Visitors for the exhibition will be provided free literature regarding the ill effects of tobacco use and important tips to quit tobacco habits and live a healthy life, says a press release.

Award for Pundalik Naik

PANJIM(HND): Kala Academy will be organizing a grand function on the occasion of its prestigious literary award ‘Gomant Sharda Puraskar’ which will be ceremoniously presented to a renowned Goan littérateur, Pundalik Naik for his lifetime contribution on May 28 at 5:30 pm at the Black Box, Kala Academy complex, Panjim. Dr S S Noor, great literary personality from Punjabi language and Vice-President of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi will grace the occasion as the chief guest. Naik will be presented with the Gomant Sharda Puraskar, citation and Rs 1,00,000 on this

Scheme to encourage writers, boost official language HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

Cumbarjua MLA Pandurang Madkaikar inaugurates the fish market complex at Divar. Photo by Kanzil Rodrigues HERALD CORRESPONDENT OLD GOA, MAY 25

Cumbarjua ML A Pandurang Madkaikar recently inaugurated the new fish market complex for residents of Goltim-Navelim in Diwar. The market complex, which was a long-pending demand of the residents of Divar, has been built at an estimated cost of about Rs 8 lakh, of which Rs 5 lakh has been sanctioned by the Fisheries Department, while the balance amount was funded from the village panchayat treasury. Goltim-Navelim Sarpanch Mario Pinto, KTCL Vice Chairman Samil Volvoikar, panch members and other dignitaries wee present on the occasion. Speaking on the occasion, MLA Madkaikar said though the

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

is not removed within a week, there is a possibility that this area may be flooded, as the monsoon is fast approaching. Bicholim Bachao Abhiya Secretary Naresh Kadkade said the PWD should desilt the mud at the earliest, otherwise the situation may prove dangerous than earlier. Social worker Cajiton Vaz has also requested concerned authorities not to let their request on deaf ears in the interest of villagers. Meanwhile, PWD has assured that the work of removing the mud will be completed by next week.

upcOming EvEnTS

New fish market for Diwar residents opened

Kids Gurukul comes to State

Home Minister Ravi Naik lighting the traditional lamp to mark the inauguration of fourth branch of Old Goa Urban Co Operative Credit Society at Cumbharjua. Also present are MLA Pandurang Madkaikar, and General Manager Tulshidas Ghadi and others.

Photo by Vishant Vaze

Veterinary seats for Goan students

Kids Gurukul – India’s Leading Educational Toy Library has been launched in Landscape Shire Caranzalem, Panjim and has over 300 Games, 350 Books and 250 CDs of known brands like Fisher Price, Pogo, Funschool, Disney, Toybox etc. Kids Gurukul Promises to bring improvement in child’s concentration, memory, language, analytical skills and more. According to a press release, Sona Sharma – master franchisee owner, says that the first 6-10 years of a child are crucial to brain development. We, through the medium of various games and toys are trying to help kids in their development. The children can in a month take toys worth 10 times value of monthly membership that starts with Rs 250 only (apart from one time registration and refundable deposit). The children can rotate toys on weekly basis thus they always have new toys before they get bored of them, adds the press release.

new fish market might have been a small fish market, in future he would put in his efforts to see a bigger fish market with facilities like fish, meat, fruits, vegetables and other market facilities for the residents of Diwar island. “Since the population has been increasing on the island, I hope to have a shopping complex or a supermarket for the people of Diwar Island, which could have all types of shopping facilities,” said Madkaikar. “If the panchayat can identify a land, then through panchayat we could construct a supermarket complex,” added Madkaikar. Goltim Navelim Sarpanch Mario Pinto said in the absence of a permanent fish market complex earlier, fish vendors used

to sit along the main road, which posing danger for people and fish sellers. “The panchayat took the initiative and constructed a fish market for the local fish sellers in Goltim Navelim in Diwar,” added Pinto. KTCL Vice Chairman Samil Volvoikar said the initiative taken by the Cumbarjua MLA to construct the fish market for the people of Goltim Navelim on Diwar Island was an important step towards development of Diwar island, as the fish market complex was the long-pending demand of the locals which the MLA has fulfilled. Later, cheques under vegetable vendor scheme were distributed to local vegetable vendors.

Strong waves refrain picnickers from swimming at Calangute

Directorate of Official Language has formulated the ‘Scheme of Publication 2008’ under which the manuscripts are invited from Goan writers on the subjects Science and Technology, Sociology including Goan Social ethos, Philosophy, Social Awareness, Human Development, Finance, History, Agriculture / Rural Development, Media / Mass Communication /Information Technology, Administration Tourism, etc, to encourage the writers in the State to develop their talents and to boost the Official Language, i.e Konkani, Marathi and English. The books which include ‘Secrets of Dental Care’ by Dr Sandeep Lawande, ‘Vikas Khara Khota’ by Raju Nayak, and ‘A

Concise History of Goa’ by Prof Dr Olivinho Gomes are selected by the Evaluation Committee constituted by the Government for this purpose, which are now ready for release. Chief Minister, Digamber Kamat will release these book at a function to be organized by the Directorate of Official Language on May 31 at 5 pm at Maquinez Palace, Old GMC Complex, Panjim. The state government is celebrating this year as the ‘Birth Centenary Year’ of great Goan Poet Bakibab Borkar. As a mark of respect to the Bakibab, this Directorate is going to release an audio CD of the selected songs of Bakibab, which is the production of Naad Brahma, Vasco. Renowned music director, Ashok Patki will release this CD.

Goan Welfare Society announces scholarship HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

The GWS Annual scholarship Awards for top ranking Goan students, will be awarded to students of Standard X who secure the highest and second highest aggregate marks at the examination conducted in April 2010. The GWS awards are donated by Mr and Mrs Sam Alphonso – Patron member of the Goan Welfare Society. Only students of Goan origin are eligible to apply for the awards. All those who qualify for the awards are requested to submit their application along with photocopies of marks sheet certified by their school authorities,

copies of their passport, copies of their birth certificate and that of their parents, in proof of their origin addressed to Alex Wilson Coelho, President of Goan Welfare Society, P.O. Box 1335 Safat 13014 – Kuwait or House No 486, Bougainvillea Road Xindolem, Curtorim – 403 709, Salcete – Goa, within two weeks from the date of declaration of the results 2010. The application may be sent by post or hand delivered to any of the new GWS managing committee members as per the convenience of the students. For details contact Tel: 22429435 or 67065878 after 5 pm or email: goanwelfaresociety@gmail.com.

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MAPUSA: Between 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Bodgini, Navtara hotel, Parra, Agnimorod, Parra Tower, Jakni waddo, Arradi, Verla, Canca, Brittonwado, Saliswado, Lingabhat, Lobowado, Fondacwado, Freitaswado and surrounding areas. Tar balls off Candolim coast. HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 25

The coastal belt of Calangute was hit by strong waves forcing picnickers and beach-goers to refrain from swimming at Calangute beach recently. The heavy waves kept hitting the coast and forced the people to move further upwards to avoid any untoward incident. The otherwise calm sea was

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furious keeping the lifeguards on their toes for the safety of the people. The Drishti lifeguards were seen working overtime to move people to the shores. However, the after affects of the furious river was noticed with small tar balls appearing over a long stretch off Candolim beach, where River Princess firmly holds its ground.

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PANJIM: Between 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Nizmar centre, Yes Bank, Sujay building, HDFC Bank, Bugde tailor, Phadte Arts, Bobby saloon, Pastry Cottage, Lar Milrock, Menezes building and surrounding areas. MAPUSA: Between 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Health centre, Igrezwaddo, Bamonwaddo, Portawaddo, Oxel, Guddem, Dando, Vaddi Siolim, Vagali, Marna and surrounding areas. MAPUSA: Between 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are Kamlabai restaurant, Khorlim-Semer, Garden centre, Samtanagar, Saraswat Vidhalay School, Dr Boney hospital, Govt. primary school, Kamleshwar garage and surrounding areas.

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Retired Seafarers meet MP want enhancement of ex-gratia relief BY HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, MAY 25

Retired Seafarers from the state called on South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha and submitted their long-pending demand for an enhancement of the ex-gratia relief. Led by Goan Retired Seafarers Welfare Association president Ifrona Dias, the delegation briefed the MP about the pitiable conditions of retired seafarers and widows of seamen. They pointed out that retired seafarers and the widows are presently receiving a meagre exgratia relief of Rs 200 per month from the National Union of Seafarers of India (NUSI). The delegation contended that NUSI Abdul Ghani Serang had assured the seafarers and their families during his visit to Goa in 2007 that the Union would consider an enhancement of the relief, but in vain. Dias said that Sardina gave

KVIC chief urges unemployed to utilise schemes HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, MAY 25

Khadi and Village Industries Corporation (KVIC) Chairman Monica Dias has appealed to unemployed men and women to take maximum benefits of various schemes introduced by the Corporation. She was addressing the gathering after inaugurating the ‘Gaurav Tailoring and Readymade Garments’, a small scale industry, which was recently opened under KVIC scheme at Chichbhatwadi-Mayem, Bicholim. Nehru Yuwa Kendra (NYK) Panjim Director Kalidas Ghatwal, Bardez Sahakar Bhandar Chairman Dharma Chodankar and Taleshwar Mahila Mandal Mayem (TMMM) President Kajal Karbotkar were present on the occasion. It may be noted that seven women, who are TMMM members, have been provided stitching machines under the scheme. Yogita Toraskar compered the function, while Kajal Karbotkar welcomed the gathering and proposed the vote of thanks. Women interested in availing benefit of the scheme are requested to contact Kajal Karbotkar on 9881990456.

One arrested for blocking traffic at Shigao HERALD CORRESPONDENT COLLEM, MAY 25

Collem police on Tuesday arrested a man from Shigao-Collem on charges of blocking traffic near Mahadeo Temple, Shigao. According to Collem PI Manoj Mardolkar, one Deepak Rama Velip blocked the transport along Sanvordem-Shigao road by keeping his motorcycle in the middle of the road. Head Constable Subash Nagvekar and Constable Hassan Patel rushed to the site and arrested Velip under Section 341 IPC and 504. The accused was later released on bail.

them a patient hearing and assured to take up the matter with the concerned authorities. “We have approached Sardinha as part of our campaign to meet political leaders from Goa to draw their attention to the plight of the retired seamen and

their families”, he said. Last week, the seafarers had called on the Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, who had assured to get in touch with the NUSI general secretary on the phone before meeting him in Mumbai to discuss the issue.

Dias said the seafarers have been demanding an enhancement of the ex-gratia relief from the existing Rs 200 to over Rs 1000. Besides, he demanded that NUSI Management disburses the ex-gratia relief to the beneficiaries on a monthly basis. Presently, the relief is received by the retired seafarers and the

widows once in six months. Meanwhile, the Association has written a letter to the Union shipping Minister and the Di-

rector of Shipping, seeking their intervention in the mater and resolve the long-pending demand of the retired seafarers.

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Protest, Parrikar and Digubab

Vol No CX No: 136 Goa, Wednesday 26 May, 2010

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nybody who has gone shopping lately cannot but have noticed that most necessities cost more. Foodgrains, pulses, vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs, fish and meat are all expensive. However, the earnings of most ordinary people – with the exception of government servants drawing lavish Sixth Pay Commission salaries and those in new age industries and services – haven’t really kept pace. Though the official rate of inflation was 9.58 per cent in April, food prices have been climbing up at nearly16.50 per cent annually for around three years now. This could not have escaped the attention of our economist Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh, who admitted during his recent press conference on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Congress-led United Progressive Alliance’s second term in office that price rise was a big “concern”. Citing the usual excuses of drought and floods, the PM assured the media that his government would do everything possible to bring down inflation “by December”. But that was precisely what Dr Singh said a year ago, when his government took office! One December has come and gone, but inflation is still here; a singularly uninspiring performance. What will the coming December bring? The prognosis for what the media has dubbed ‘UPA-II’ is likely to be very poor indeed, unless there is a rapid mid-term course correction. The UPA government seems to believe that achieving double-digit growth rates in the country’s Gross Domestic Product will solve all problems. But growth cannot be an end in itself. As the UPA’s manifesto itself suggests, it has to be ‘inclusive’ to have any real meaning. Otherwise, the rich get richer while the poor get poorer. It is the great GDP gold rush that has resulted in the government giving a carte blanche to big companies to evict poor farmers and tribals in their thousands from their land and grab their only source of livelihood. Recent protests in Orissa’s Jagatsinghpur district, where South Korean company Posco wants to set up a giant steel plant, are symptoms of the UPA’s growth-at-any-cost policy. We see it in Goa too, where mining companies are allowed to get away with practically anything. That is why the tribal areas of Jharkhand, Orissa and Chhattisgarh are Maoist strongholds. And, any further increases in inequality will mean more fodder for the Maoists. But the UPA seems oblivious to the obvious. The PM says the Maoists are the country’s greatest internal threat and Home Minister P Chidambaram – who has been a lawyer for some of the mining companies that want to carve a slice out of India’s tribal heartland –suggested using air power against them. But people’s problems cannot be solved by mere application of force. The Indian Army has been in Nagaland for 60 years. Yet, it has still not managed to defeat the Naga insurgency. Shouldn’t that tell us something? Thankfully, not all voices in the ruling dispensation are singing the same GDP tune. UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi wrote in the Congress party publication ‘Sandesh’: “The rise of Naxalism is a reflection of the need for our development initiatives to reach the grass roots, especially in our most backward tribal districts.” Inclusive growth should benefit all Indians, not just the middle class and the rich. For growth and development to be inclusive, it must be equitable. It must respect the people’s needs and seek the greater good. Most of all, it must protect the interests of the poorest of the poor. This does not mean going back to the bad old days of socialism and the command economy. Rather, it means spreading a safety net that does not allow any section to slip through. Maybe the UPA should take a look at the doctrine of Gross National Happiness (GNH), propounded by Bhutan’s former king Jigme Singye Wangchuk, which is based on Buddhist cultural values. It comprises sustainable development, cultural values, environmental concerns and good governance with transparency. What use is development that creates misery for the many and contentment for a few?

Not a priority Stephen Dias, Dona Paula The government plans to start the ro-ro ferry service across Zuari river by June 2011. The reason is that the existing Zuari Bridge will not be able to take up the load of heavy traffic vehicles and also the distance will be reduced by at least 20 to 30 kms thus saving time and fuel. Also this ro-ro ferry service may help in decongesting the heavy traffic on the Cortalim-Ponda road providing some relief to the Borim bridge, but the congestion of vehicular traffic will be therefore shifted on the Panjim–Agasaim narrow road. To me, it appears that it is not at all a priority when the National Highways Authority of India is already planning for an expansion for four-lane roads along with the new Zuari bridge to be designed to carry this kind of heavy load. Therefore it

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PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

26 May, 1910 • Last Saturday evening two canoes collided against each other on the River Mandovi injuring one on the head while steering one of the canoes. • The weather report from Ceylon states that the prevalent atmospheric conditions reveal that the Monsoons are just around the corner. • It is reported through a Circular from the Overseas Ministry that it determines from today onwards that the salaries of the officers are to be warranted according to the conformity of Table A from the Book of Code. • The Billets of the Fiscal Guards are to be relocated to a part of the new edifice where at present is stationed the Battery of Artillery. • A foreign newspaper states that amongst all the female royalty of Europe, the Princess of Wales is the best dressed.

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Chances would have looked bright if our politicians weren’t so smart at using others, writes FREDERICK NORONHA

uddenly, the politics of protest has changed quite drastically in Goa. Ten to 15 years ago, villagers not wanting the Konkan Railway to pass through their backyard were termed “communal”. If the Church took a stand against the impact of mass tourism on Goa, it was seen as deeply suspect. Even campaigns over companies like Metastrips were not taken at face-value. Today there is a different dynamic in place. The Opposition will welcome you with open hands, and smilingly. See the manner in which a Parrikar plays to the galleries and village groups, though who can forget the quality of pro-people (or should we say, the absence of it) decisionmaking in his own administration? Protestors in today’s Goa are caught between the ruling party, the mainstream Opposition, and chances of getting a whole lot of lip service for their causes but few solutions. So are they going to be used as a political football, made use of to garner votes, and then gloriously dumped? Or, on the other hand, will they simply manage to squeeze out some space between competing political interests, and create some breathing space for themselves? Chances would have looked bright if our political class was not so smart at making use of others, instead of trying to deliver the goods, to throwing up solutions that their voters expect them to do. The problem with their approach is that they are very good at reading people’s sentiments, and equally good at doing nothing about them. *** For some time now, there are signs to suggest that politicians realize that land alienation means a whole lot to Goa. Large number of Goans have been away from home for long, due to migration. In the 1960s, many got battered by questionable homestead and agricultural tenancy laws, which targeted the middle-class and Communidade structures, while failing to yet bring in land-ceiling laws. Someone could claim tenancy to a whole hill, while a small home rented out trustingly and for a pittance, could well be lost forever. Fear also holds the key. It’s easy to get someone’s attention by selling a “you are under threat” perspective, rather than take up more serious, if slow-moving concerns. So, today more than ever, talk of a “Russian mafia” will cause alarm (we just might find out one day that one gang might be behind the ‘exposures’ of drug peddlers of another gang, through

Devil’s Advocate the You Tube campaigns). “Warnings” to “property owners” in Goa can still stoke up fears, more so if you’re far away from home. One Goan resident in Mumbai wrote to me recently: “Attaching an article that frightens me, really frightens me. Would I be right in thinking that my children and grandchildren in a few years will be considered foreigners in Goa? Is there nothing that can be done by the people of Goa and the government in power to prevent what I see? Namely in a few years we will have a chief minister and a Cabinet that consists of Russians, Israelis, Germans and Brits and of course ... [the owners of plush places]?” It’s both politicians and sections of the media, who are gaining votes or audiences by circulating such a message. Newspapers are taking stands not just on the proximity to the politicians of the day, but also linked to their circulation interests. The bitterness of the battle is obvious from the manner in which campaigners who are seen as politically “inconvenient” – probably they won’t play the game certain politicians want them to – are targeted and discredited. Earlier, GBA’s Dr Oscar Rebello was the target, and more recently it was people like architect Dean D’Cruz. ***

Travel Travails

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was in Mumbai recently for some official work…. I had to stay there for a fortnight The place is not definitely new to me. The need to complete my post-graduate studies, about 7 years back compelled me to bid a tearful goodbye to my dear ones at home and explore the metropolitan city of Mumbai. No regrets. Those years taught me a lot-travelling, shopping, banking, fending for myself in a new land. This time, I looked forward to the visit. I had some adventurous experiences that I will always remember. Armed with my ticket, I boarded the ‘Konkan Kanya’ train bound for CST Mumbai (formerly VT). The journey was like most journeys… I had ‘me and my thoughts’ for company. Ample time to reflect and ponder on different aspects of life. And compensate for the months that I wasn’t able to engage in such introspection. Time stood still or so I thought for the whole journey…finally, I gladly got off at the last station (CST). My happiness lasted for a short five minutes- that is what my destiny had outlined for me. The local trains were on strike. A situation common to Mumbaikars,

is better that this proposal of having ro-ro ferry services be shelved. It is more advisable to plan for an extra Zuari bridge of high capacity rather than this ro-ro ferry and get rid of the Dona Paula-Vasco sea-link. After a few years, the fate of this ro-ro ferry will be similar to our old existing ferries or even worse

Political chaos Jerry Fernandes, Saligao The National Investigating Agency (NIA) has finally filed charges against 11 activists of the Sanathan Saunstha in the Sessions Court for the Diwali eve blast, but unfortunately, has not named the Saunstha as a conspirator. This clearly goes to show that this whole matter has not been investigated thoroughly, but has been played to fool the public under some strong political pressure. Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, a hardcore RSS supporter, as usual is seen protecting the Sanathan Saunstha by saying that he still has to study the case and do a thorough investigation before thinking of imposing any ban on them. Well, how long will he keep investigating and what more proof does he want against this communal organization? Does he want this organization to plant some more bombs in Margao and in other parts and to disrupt the communal harmony of Goa in future? When our own elected representatives, bureaucrats, army men, police force, etc, are practically seen killing and murdering law in broad daylight, how can one expect the the law to take its own course Yes, our country is definitely heading for anarchy and political chaos cause we, the people of India, have allowed our custodians to murder the law of our nation.

Big farce B.V.S.Priolkar, Margao Each year we see the politicians taking pledge under a statue of a departed leader. This show of patriotism begins with assembling of bureaucrats with staff, political leaders of a particular party whose statue is erected onlookers and of course the CM. All those present then repeat the pledge read out by CM. The event is covered by the media Till next year everything is forgotten.

The politicians are not necessarily gaining votes. But they’re smart enough to realise that if they can’t manage gaining votes, at least they can prevent the ballots from going to rivals. Politicians like Digubab are occasionally smart enough to realise that they can’t ignore their voter ad infinitum, without someone else cashing in on their alienated supporters. But they’d like to achieve something without taking any hard stance. Things become a little easier for the political class though, because the alienated Catholic has politically painted himself a trap by restricting his support largely to the Congress. If he goes ahead and votes for some smaller party in Salcete, based on anti-Congressism or caste, there’s no guarantee that the handful of legislators thus elected would not end up supporting the Congress itself. Or, worse still, support every party in power, jump across parties at the right time, benefit the most personally, and do hardly anything for the voter. This is not just restricted to Salcete; the example of Mapusa MLA Francis D’Souza, who spanned the Willie factions, Congress and is now a long-time BJP resident, is a case in point. Complicating matters is the fact that Digu’s style of pleasing all while achieving little is hardly

helpful. Agitators protesting over various issues could do well to work more with their heads, rather than with their hearts (or feet and palms) by keeping track of the promises made, and how these are working out in real life. Someone could write an entire book about promises made by politicians, issues taken up by people in Goa, and how little or nothing was delivered on these. The Opposition has been successful in stoking up protests for its own purpose, garnering headlines and generally creating a stink. That they hardly care over any long-term solution to such issues — whether it is Romi Konkani, the water crisis, affordable English-medium education at the primary level, or the irresponsiveness towards issues which really affect the people — hardly matters. They know that if they stoke up enough anger, they could just alienate a sufficient number of Congress supporters to win those few seats that have been eluding them ever since the 1994 elections. This is hardly a new trend, except that with the BJP it’s far more organised. In a section of the media, headlines will continually focus on the misdeeds of the party in power, same conditions apply as above. In the late 1970s, the arrogance of the government of the day (the Shashikala-led MGP government) combined well with fatigue over having a single party in power for so long. This was then shrewdly built in to the protests the followed, the Ramponkar and students’ campaigns among others ). Finally, all this lead to a change of regime at the turn of the decade, i.e. in 1980. It is time politicians like Digubab saw the issue for what it is. This is not just a small group of people protesting, but an emotive issue which means a lot to many. People have a right to define the kind of lifestyles they want to lead, and the kind of development paradigms they choose to follow. Playing on divisions within Goan society to push through just about anything controversial is a dubious policy at best, and one which could lead to political advantage for those waiting to get back into power. While so many ruling ministers and politicians have their own stakes in pushing through contentious, cash-rich initiatives — the open support for mega-housing projects in small villages is another case in point — it’s time for the Congress too to realise its own long term interests. Alienating voters beyond a point is indeed going to fall costly.

but I have never encountered such a situation before. After making inquiries, I suddenly heard an announcement of a local train on the Central Railway line, that I could board a train. I hurriedly bought a ticket and rushed to the platform to catch it. Phew! I thought to myself, ‘What a lucky escape.’ Well, in Mumbai, if you need to get to a place, you need to know the buses and of course, the bus numbers. All the BEST buses can be identified by the numbers. And don’t try out Columbus’ stunts of exploration unless you are a braveheart or have company, or enjoy the thrill of getting lost. Well, I assumed that I knew the place pretty well. This assumption proved to be wrong when I realized that I had crossed my destination and reached one stop ahead. I got off the bus coolly when I read one of the signboards on the shops outside. I should have panicked , but I guess I don’t have any panic genes in me which is quite unfortunate. I stopped a rickshaw and told the driver the name of the place I wanted to go to. At his nod of assent I , quickly jumped into the rickshaw and we rode on, until I realized that it was quite some time that I was in the rickshaw. I felt fear creeping in my heart and I said a

Hospital mess

Napolean D’Souza, Taleigao

This has reference to the two visits of Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat, to Hospicio hospital within a week. I am happy that the CM is taking keen interest of the said hospital since it is in complete mess, although Health Minister Vishwajit Rane is trying his level best to improve the conditions of the said hospital. Hospicio Hospital at Margao perhaps does not have good officers, doctors and disciplined staff to work with dedication like Goa Medical College, Bambolim. GMC has a good dean in V N Jindal, department heads like Dr. Dubhashi, Dr. C P Das, Dr Wiseman Pinto, Dr. Edwin Gomes and other doctors. In the administrative and accounts side, Mr Teles, joint director is doing yeoman service so also Dr. Ian Pereira and Dr. Pradeep Naik. Our chief minister would do well if he gives additional charge to the above officers of Hospicio Hospital for some time till the situation improves there. Kamat would do well if he appoints Girish Chodankar, former president of Youth Congress as the administrator of Hospicio Hospital. We require honest persons like Chodankar at the helm of affairs. Hospicio Hospital requires an efficient disciplinarian and dynamic personality like Girish, then only can this hospital improve.

Police station Efigenio Dias, Colva The Colva police station is at present functioning in an old house which is very congested, but in a nice locality. Colva police station requires a new premise or complex to accommodate staff and police personnel and open space for parking vehicles, etc.. It is a very sensitive station in Salcete, because of tourism along the coastal belt. The government of Goa must come forward without any further delay to pick a centrally located new premise for the police station with all modern facilities to accommodate more police personnel to deal with day to day increasing number of criminal

silent prayer. I felt happy. You might think it was the effect of the prayer. Maybe. should be. I think it’s because realization hit me hard that I had some panic genes in me. And, ah! We had reached the place. What a relief! Ah! How could I forget travelling by the local trains? Have you heard the term ‘sandwiched?’ Well, I think that’s not the right word. If you have to travel by one of those local trains, you better be fast, or be ready to be tossed, squashed, pushed or pulled out from the train. Fortunately, I think I was fast enough but not this one young lass who was lugging a big bag. She missed her station, and she was caught up in a big crowd at the train door. With a few sympathetic passengers who threw sharp instructions at the people near the door, the lass was finally given a push so she could get off at the next station. Whoah! Well, the city is a great place for many. It’s a fantastic educational centre and employment hub. Name it and you get it. Shopaholics can pamper their whims and fancies. Mumbai with its fast paced lifestyle has enthralled many. The days flew by, and it was time for me to return home.

Letters to the Editor

Letter of the Day

The recent one is pledge taken at Bambolim. After making this public show how serious are they? Are they sincerely following each and every word of pledge taken by them? If If there is no commitment then why all this farce.. These politicians are not leaving any opportunity to publicize the events to show their (fake) patriotism at our cost. How long are we going to be mute spectators to this farce from the politicians and allowing them to loot us?

By Charlane Pereira

cases for the benefit of public for maintenance of peace, tranquility, security and law and order.

Polluted spots Pravin Sardessai, Adpai It is a common practice among the municipal workers in Ponda to set ablaze plastic garbage and other waste material at various prime locations. Such a practice ultimately leads to pollution and disturbs the environmental conditions to a great extent. Pedestrians passing through such spots face great inconvenience. Certainly, we cannot afford to live amidst a polluted atmosphere. It is necessary that the population of Ponda comes to the streets and raises a voice in this regard at the earliest. A congenial and pollution-free environment has become the real need of present times and citizens need to achieve it in their day today life.

Open questions Soter D'Souza, Socorro Dear Mr. Churchill Alemao, You claim to be the God father of the down troddden masses in Goa. Your recent support in favour of the Raheja's mega project in Carmona again talks about creating

jobs. According to you mega projects in the villages will generate job requirements for security personnel. Can you tell the people of Goa what is the percentage of Goans already employed in private security agencies in Goa? How many Goans are already employed as security personnel at mega housing complexes in Goa's villages? How many security personnel will Rahejas require? What will be the salary Rahejas would offer? What about E.S.I and other labour benefits? Supposing mega projects also create jobs for the locals. Have you asked the villagers of Carmona whether they will be ready to take up these jobs? Please stop taking Goans for a ride. Your claims are nothing but 'tarvotteachim bhondolam'.

Male chauvinism Pachu Menon, Margao One has to admit that Chief Minister.Digambar Kamat is very eloquent in his speeches, and his sermons almost always revolve around his concern for commoners. For instance, addressing a recent women’s convention in the city, he highlighted the role of women in social transformation. At the seminar on issues related to the weaker sex, the CM stressed on efforts to empower illiterate women He was waxing lyrical on the qualities of the fairer-sex who were the very epitome of strength. But the very next moment he had the gall to say that women should stay away from politics and ‘not fall for’ the proposed quota for them in parliament and State assemblies. Now what else could be a typical example of male chauvinism! Mr Kamat seems to be of the opinion that politics in India is a male-centered sphere of activity and as such women have no tangible purpose in getting involved in the running of the State or country. If the womenfolk are to play an important role in transforming the society, could that be done by sitting at home and tending babies? If politics makes people ‘mad’ does it imply that all those women holding responsible positions in the government by virtue of being elected, or nominated to party positions are crazy? He will also be hard-pressed to justify his idiosyncratic stance that if women start pursuing politics, it will have a negative impact on society.

Paths of Wisdom Searching for Goa By Rabindranath Tagore I have been seeking and searching God for as long as I can remember. Once in a while, I have seen him by the side of a faraway star, and I have rejoiced and danced that the distance, although great, is not impossible to reach. And I have travelled and reached to the star; but by the time I reached the star, God has moved to another star. And it has been going on for centuries. The challenge is so great that I go on hoping against hope... I have to find him. The very search is so intriguing, mysterious, and enchanting, that God has become almost an excuse, the search has become itself the goal. And to my surprise, one day I reached a house in a faraway star with a small sign in front of it, saying, “This is the house of God.” I was overjoyed. I ran up the steps, that led to the door of the house. But as I was coming closer and closer to the door, I suddenly felt fear in my heart. As I was about to knock on the door, I was paralyzed with a fear that I had never known, never thought of, never dreamt of. The fear was: If this house is certainly the house of God, then what will I do after I have found him?” Now searching for God has become my very life; what am I to do with him? I had never thought of all these things before. I should have thought before I started the search. I took my shoes in my hands, and silently and very slowly stepped back, afraid that God may hear the noise and may open the door and say, “Where are you going? I am here, come in!” And as I reached the steps, I ran away as I have never run before; and since then I have been again searching for God.

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Opinionated Arrest warrant Oh Goa, thy name against MP CS is so misused! By ColIn SAvIo Coelho

I want to bring something to light today. Something that has really bothered me. Kept me thinking: Do copyright laws really exist? Many will know that I am very confident that the Copyright Law can benefit a good number of people, especially music composers and writers like me. But let’s leave all that for another day. What surprises me is that the name of my homeland Goa has been misused and literally abused to the extent that makes me angry. Yet we can do nothing. Nobody can do anything. Goa as a name comes under the free zone, I guess. If you walk the streets of Mumbai. If you climb a railway footbridge in Mumbai. If you look at some of the staircases in offices, and edifices around Mumbai. You are guaranteed to see one thing for sure. You will see a tiny sachet with Goa written all over it. What is worse, everyone stamps over it while they go about their daily hustle-bustle. The first time I encountered this was very infuriatingly funny. I was standing alongside a panwalla at one of the stations in Mumbai. The experience was so 'devastating' I can’t remember the place, but I do remember the incident! I suddenly heard a man come behind me and say to the panwalla: "Ek Goa de na" Well, in Hindi it would mean "Give me one Goa". And another came by and said: "teen Goa de na". The panwalla had now sold "Three Goas". And it went on... In the 15 minutes that I was standing there the man had sold Goa at least ten times. Well, I am talking about Goa in a sachet, also very popularly known as 'Goa Gutka'. Being in love with Goa right from my birth, can you imagine what my feelings were at that point of time? Put yourself in my place, what would you feel? Many would feel indifferent, many would share my views, many would have no problems and would actually argue in favour of the sachet. Wherever you stand, it is your personal opinion. But this really bothered me on two counts: One; the 'Gutka king' was using the name of my homeland for his commercial gains. By using the name Goa, he was making a quick buck. Everybody is in love with Goa and would like to feel they are in Goa. Even by chewing on some disgusting Gutka named after Goa, they would experience the bliss they would feel while in 'Goa'! Talk about the imagination running wild and the 'Gutkha King' making money on someone's wild uncontrolled imagination run! Two: there was no way I could stop this blasphemy. This made me feel really frustrated and angry too. Can't the name of my beloved land be copyrighted? Well, this is a question I keep asking myself and I intend finding the answer to it very soon, hopefully that is. And then again I noticed another blatant misuse of Goa more recently. My family loves watching the TV serial CID. Though I find that most of the methods used there would put any policeman in trouble, as the serial openly portrays on the screen the slapping an 'accused' or barging into a house without any authority giving people the idea that it is legal . I don't really know if this can happen considering the strict human rights laws, et al. But what perturbs me is something altogether different. Somehow or the other the scriptwriter for the serial has a fixation on Goa. Almost every 'criminal' who wants to escape the wrath of the CID manage to find their way to Goa. Why is this, I often wonder. Is it to promote Goa as a tourist destination? Has this serial given an insight to many a criminal? I don't know if we found it surprising that two Naxalites from Orissa were recently arrested in Goa where they had come to 'lie low' we are told. What is most ironic though, as in the case of the Naxalites, all criminals trying to escape to Goa obviously to 'lie low' from the CID, in the TV serial, are always caught napping! Well, we also know of rave parties and drug orgies organized along the beach-fronts, especially in the North of Goa. I don't know how far this is true, but I am told that Goa is South Asia's hub for the drug trade. In this case it is not only misuse of the name, but also misuse of our land as well. But is anyone listening? At least not the people in power. "There are no drugs in Goa," they proclaim. These are issues I have always found disturbing. Maybe it would be a good idea to express it in a place like this. I have expressed all this because it really troubles me and I feel frustrated because I can't do much about it all alone. Can we get more minds that think alike to think? I am throwing the forum open...

PTI BHOPAL, MAY 25

The National Commission for Scheduled Caste (NCSC) has issued an arrest warrant against Madhya Pradesh Chief Secretary Avni Vaish after he allegedly failed to turn up before it following summons in connection with complaints of filling SC posts with general category. "We issued arrest warrant against Vaish yesterday in connection with some complaints lodged with us 10 months ago alleging that general category people have been promoted to fill up the posts reserved for Scheduled Caste (SC) persons unconstitutionally," NCSC member Mahendra Boddh told PTI. According to the warrant Vaish will have to appear before the Commission tomorrow. He has failed to appear before the Commission, on three counts, to put forth the state's view regarding the order of 2006

Narmada project to get Rs 7,000 cr funds for canals PTI AHMEDABAD, MAY 25

The Planning Commission of India has approved Central funding to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore for building canal network in the command area of Narmada project in Gujarat. Last week, the Commission approved the revised cost estimation of Sardar Sarovar Project after examining the details of the cost benefit of the ambitious project, which is described as the lifeline of Gujarat. "After examining the details submitted by us, the Planning Commission has approved the revised estimation, which will help us in accessing funds to the tune of Rs 7,000 crore for building canals across the state," a senior official of Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Limited (SSNNL) said. Under the Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme (AIBP), a Central government scheme, funds will be provided to create irrigation facilities in drought prone areas in the country, he added. According to SSNNL officials, availability of funds from the Centre will help to expedite the canal works. So far, less than 30 per cent of canals have been built, while remaining have not started or are under construction. "Since funds will not be a problem now, we will be able to acquire the required lands for constructing canals in the command area," the official said, adding that around 41,000 hectare land will be required to complete the canal network, involving branch canals, minor canals, sub-minor canals and distributaries which will take the water to the fields from the main canal. The SSNNL will now acquire the required lands at market price from farmers, who were not willing to provide their lands earlier because of 'faulty acquisition' procedure, the official said.

4 killed, 30 injured in Rajkot mishap PTI RAJKOT, MAY 25

Three women and a 10-year old girl were killed and 30 others injured today when the matador carrying them collided with a truck in Surendranagar district, police said. The mishap occurred this morning in Harvad town when the Matador, carrying members of a marriage party on their way to Kadi-Kalol town, collided with a truck coming from the opposite direction, they said. Three women identified as Ila Gosai, Urmila Bharthi and Geeta Goswami, and a girl Viru Rajugiri were killed on the spot, while the injured were rushed to local hospital from where some of them were refereed to Rajkot Civil hospital for further treatment, police said.

Man held for raping girl for over a month PTI AHMEDABAD, MAY 25

One person was arrested for allegedly raping a 24-year-old girl after abducting and forcefully confining her in a flat in Juhapura area of the city for over one month, police said today. The incident came to light when the girl escaped from the flat two days ago on May 22 and filed a complaint with police following which ac-

cused Mohammad Asif Sayyed of Bapunagar area was arrested and produced in the court yesterday. Asif has been sent to police custody till May 26. According to the complaint, Asif had abducted and confined the girl in a rented flat in Juhapura area from April 8, where he allegedly raped her repeatedly over a month and captured the act in a video.

Ensuring dignity to last journey of unclaimed bodies PTI NAGPUR, MAY 25

City-based garment unit owner Prakash Mirkute doubles up as a 'funeral manager' when he collects unclaimed bodies from hospital mortuaries to give these deceased strangers a dignified farewell. Engaged in giving decent burials to abandoned and unclaimed bodies and performing their last rites, Mirkute started this work in 1987-88 when hundreds of people were washed away in a flood in Mowad in Katol taluka of the city, about 60 kms near here. Moved by the plight of those killed in floods, Mirkute ruhsed to Mowad and helped local authorities in cremating the dead. And since then, for the last 30 years, he has disposed of more than 1,000 bodies giving them proper cremation according to Hindu rituals. Mirkute, who is now in his mid 50s, got another chance to offer his services in Tsunami, when it hit the coastal districts of Tamil Nadu and Pondicherry

in December 2004. "A large number of people including tourists and locals were killed in Tsunami.I rushed to Pondy and camped there for 8 days and helped authorities in mass cremation of bodies," Mirkute, who runs NGO, 'Mukti Shradhanjali' told PTI. He has bought a hearse van to transport bodies and the police are constantly in touch with him to provide information on unclaimed bodies found on streets following which his team reaches the spot and takes the body to Government Medical College Hospital for postmortem, Mirkute said. Sometimes, if the body is already sent to hospital, Mirkute would collect the body from mortuary. "Most of the bodies are in bad shape, face beyond recognition, mutilated, sinking and fast decomposing," he said. Mirkute and his team receives the body, wraps it up in plastic cover and clothes and give it a decent burial with the help of police. A good number of them

whereby post reserved for SC had been filled with the promotion of general category people in MP. "We called him to be present before the Commission on May 11, May 17 and May 24 and when he failed we issued the arrest warrant," Boddh said. "We came down to Bhopal on May 15 but then also, Vaish did not meet us in connection with the complaints and order of 2006," he said. "The copies of arrest warrant have been sent to Madhya Pradesh Director General of Police and Bhopal SP. Now it is their responsibility to ensure that Vaish comes to the Commission tomorrow," Boddh said. "We (Commission) have constitutional power under article 338 sub clause 8 to issue arrest warrant after our notices and summons don't work," Boddh whose three-year term is coming to an end on May 28, said.

are beggars. They also photograph it from different angles before burial in case relatives turn up later to claim the body. "There were a couple of incidents when relatives living outside arrived here to claim the body. The bodies were exhumed and handed over to them," Mirkute added. Police play a major role in completing all the required medico-legal formalities before handing over bodies to the NGO, he said. But the burial is not just simple one. The NGO performs all the rituals and last rites for these stranger souls. Mirkute who runs a garment unit, stitching uniforms for factor y workers and security guards, also organises 'pujas' and annual rituals during 'Akshaya Tritiya' when those dead are remembered and prayers are offered. "Whatever I am earning from the garment unit is spent on this social cause and, I keep on trying that no dead body lies unattended," Mirkute added.

3,700 apply for Buddha PTI MUMBAI, MAY 25

A worldwide search launched last month to select an actor for Gautam Buddha's role in Ashutosh Gowariker's upcoming movie has received an overwhelming response with as many as 3,700 registrations and over 6,000 photos and videos on its website 'buddha-movie.com'. 'Buddha' which is currently in pre-production stage, is about the journey of prince Siddharth. The story focuses on the life of Prince Siddhartha and his journey to achieve enlightenment. The movie will bring Buddha, one of the most iconic characters in history to the big screen and Gowariker is presently busy with the auditions. "The search for the actor to play the iconic role continues. I am going through the hundreds of auditions that have come in and I must say, we are getting closer to our Buddha," director Ashutosh Gowariker said. He said this was the first time that he had done pre-visualisation for a film. "Producer Bhupendra Kumar Modi and co-producer Dileep Singh Rathore are leaving no stone unturned to give me technicians of my choice, that will help create 500 BC accurately on screen," Gowariker said. "The first important decision that Modi took was to make Buddha in English. And that got me immediately interested because I have always felt that when it comes to religion, you must cater to an international audience, especially so in the case of Buddha," he added.

RUCHIKA CASe CHRONOLOGY The following is the chronology of events leading to the verdict today. Aug 12, 1990: Haryana Inspector General of Police (IGP) S P S Rathore, also the Haryana Lawn Tennis Association president, molests 14-year-old budding tennis player Ruchika Girhotra in his office room at Panchkula. Aug 16, 1990: Complaint made to Chief Minister Hukam Singh and Home Secretary. Aug 17, 1990: Hukam Singh asks Director General of Police (DGP) R R Singh to investigate the matter. Aug 18, 1990: Police registers Daily Development Report (DDR) against Rathore. Sep 3, 1990: R R Singh finds Rathore prima facie guilty, submits report. Recommends FIR in the matter. The DGP and Home Secretary J K Duggal recommend departmental action and chargesheet against Rathore. March 12, 1991: Home Minister Sampat Singh gives consent to departmental action. Forwards it to Hukam Singh. March 13, 1991: Hukam Singh gives his consent to the proposal. April 6, 1991: President's Rule is imposed in the state. Governor Dhanik Lal Mandal takes over. May 28, 1991: Chargesheet approved against Rathore during Governor's rule. July 23, 1991: Bhajan Lal-led Congress government takes over. Remains Chief Minister till May 9, 1996, during which most of the alleged atrocities on Ruchika's family takes place. April 6, 1992: FIR against Ashu, Ruchika's brother, for car theft registered. June 30, 1992: Matter for registering FIR against Rathore taken up and Haryana LR R K Nehru recommends immediate registration of FIR against Rathore. March 30,1993 : Second FIR is registered against Ashu for car theft. May 10, 1993 : Third FIR is registered against Ashu for car theft. June 12, 1993: Fourth FIR is registered against Ashu for car theft.

Bank manager arrested

GHAZIABAD, MAY 25 (PTI) -- CBI has arrested a bank manager here for allegedly accepting a bribe from a farmer for sanctioning him a credit limit, officials said. Ganga Sharan, manager of a Syndicate bank branch, who was arrested yesterday was produced before a district court today, which sent him to 14 days of judicial custody.

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13-yr-old girl dies,60 take ill due to food poisoning PTI DHARMAPURI, MAY 25

A 13-year-old girl died and 60 others took ill after suspected food poisoning at a colony, 34 km from here, today. People at Thoppampatti colony were served food items of a marriage function on Monday. After few hours, they started vomitting and complained of loose motion and were admitted to a Primary Health centre, District Deputy Director, Health Services, Dr N Iyyanar said.

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Ethiopia’s Meles on course for landslide win ReuteRs ADDIS ABABA, MAY 25

Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi's ruling party is set for a landslide victory in a national election fought amid opposition accusations the government had stifled dissent. Provisional results released by Ethiopia's electoral board showed yesterday that the Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic Front (EPRDF) and allies won an overwhelming number of votes in nine out of 11 regions and cities to declare so far. ''Definitely, at this point the EPRDF has won, definitely,'' Merga Bekana, chairman of the Ethiopian National Electoral Board (NEBE), told reporters. Some analysts said a convincing win would give the former rebel leader the chance to accelerate development in Washington's main regional ally and improve its democratic record before Meles quits as planned in 2015. ''It is essential that both supporters and opponents of the EPRDF take advantage of this situation in a constructive way to ensure that democracy makes serious progress in Ethiopia,'' said David Shinn, a former US ambassador to Ethiopia. ''If that happens, it could be the EPRDF's most important legacy. If it fails, it may relegate the EPRDF to the dustbin of history,'' he told Reuters. But the extent of the provisional victory left some Ethiopians worried about how the opposition might react. Some opposition leaders began complaining the election was flawed before polling booths closed, saying the EPRDF had routinely intimated and harassed critics in the days and months ahead of the election.

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DPRK severs all ties with South, dilutes non-aggression pact PtI BEIJING, MAY 25

Tensions escalated in the Korean peninsula today over the ship-sinking episode as North Korea severed all ties with Seoul and abrogated the nonaggression pact protesting what it calls a premeditated plot to malign it. North Korea said it would completely halt the inter-Korean cooperation after international chorus grew in favour of imposition of sanctions against Pyongyang on the row over sinking of a South Korean naval vessel. A spokesman of the Committee for the Peaceful Reunification of Korea announced today that the Democratic People's Republic of Korea will sever all the relations with South Korea, the official KCNA news agency reported. The DPRK decided to take "resolute measures" to totally

n North Korea said it would completely halt the inter-Korean cooperation after international chorus grew in favour of imposition of sanctions against Pyongyang on the row over sinking of a South Korean naval vessel. freeze the inter-Korean relations, abrogate the agreement on non-aggression between the two sides and completely halt the inter-Korean cooperation, the spokesman said in a statement, official news agency Xinhua reported. South Korea has accused DPRK of sinking its warship, the Cheonan, in March and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak called for sanctions against North Korea. The announcement came as US Secretary Hillary Clinton winded up her two-day strategic talks with Chinese leaders that were dominated by efforts to resolve differences on how to act against North Korea, a

staunch ally of China. At the end of her talks Clinton, who heads to Seoul tomorrow said the US would "work with the international community and our Chinese colleagues to fashion an effective and appropriate response" to the sinking of the Cheonan. "The United States and China share the objective of peace and stability on the Korean peninsula... Now we must work together again to address the serious challenge provoked by the sinking of the South Korean ship," she said. China also called for international co-operation over the incident, with Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai saying Bei-

jing was "ready to work together with the US and other parties and continue to stay in close touch on the situation on the Korean peninsula". South Korea said it would refer the North Korean action to the UN Security Council, and sought unified world response to it. The United States which has large number of troops in South Korea, has backed South Korean stand and President Barack Obama has ordered the US military commanders to hold joint anti-submarine naval exercises with South Korean military. North Korea, which denies having a role in the sinking of the South Korean warship, has said that the entire episode is a premeditated plot to push the inter-Korean relations to total collapse and ignite a war of aggression against the DPRK under the pretext of the ship case.

Pak ISI accused of plotting attacks in Afghanistan PtI NEW YORK, MAY 25

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan's ISI of plotting suicide terror strikes on its soil including attacks on the Indian embassy and attack last week that killed six NATO soldiers, including four colonels. The charge was made by a spokesman for Afghan intelligence Saeed Ansari who announced the arrest of seven persons suspected of organising the attacks. "All the explosions and terrorist attacks by these people (terrorists) were plotted from the other side of the border and most of the explosives and materials used for the attacks were also brought from the other side to Afghanistan," Ansari was quoted as saying by 'The New York Times'. "Of course, when we say that those attacks were plotted from the other side of the bor-

der, the intelligence service of our neighbouring country has definitely had its role in equipping and training of this group (Taliban)," he said, referring to Pakistan's ISI. The seven suspected militants have links to Afghan Taliban leaders currently based in Pakistan and are responsible for a series of attacks in Kabul, including one on the Indian Embassy last year and on a guest house frequented by Indians. Ansari said, the suspects who had been arrested over the past one week received training in Pakistan and during the past year the group organised about eight bombings that together killed 37 people before their arrest. The Afghan intelligence spokesman said these terrorists were also responsible for an attack on a convoy of NATO and ISAF SUV's near the Afghan defence ministry in Kabul.

Pakistan govt says won’t First woman PM vows unity reopen Zardari graft cases in Trinidad and Tobago PtI ISLAMABAD, MAY 25

Pakistan government today stuck to its decision that it would not reopen graft cases against President Asif Ali Zardari in Switzerland and told the Supreme Court that reports about his alleged involvement in laundering of USD 60 million were "exaggerated." Law Minister Babar Awan, who was summoned by the apex court to explain the government's failure to fully implement a verdict striking down a controversial graft amnesty, told a five-judge bench that his ministry's records stated there was no case against Zardari in Switzerland and no legal proceedings were currently underway in that country. When the bench asked Awan about steps being taken by the government to bring back to Pakistan the 60 million dollars that were allegedly laundered by Zardari through Swiss bank accounts, the minister said reports in this regard were "exaggerated" and were not based on facts. Asked by the judges as to who controlled the accounts

containing millions of dollars that were frozen by Swiss authorities, Awan replied he had no information in this regard. Awan told the court he intended to travel abroad in the coming days and sought more time to present the government's viewpoint. He also asked the court to examine certain relevant documents. Following this, the bench adjourned the matter till June 10. The apex court had initiated a suo motu case over the government's failure to fully implement its verdict annulling the National Reconciliation Ordinance (NRO), a graft amnesty issued by ex-military ruler Pervez Musharraf in 2007 as part of a secret understanding with slain PPP chief Benazir Bhutto. Since it struck down the graft amnesty last year, the apex court has been pressing the government to take action against Zardari, one of the key beneficiaries of the NRO. The graft cases against Zardari in Switzerland and other countries were closed by Musharraf's regime under the NRO. However, the government

has maintained that it will not reopen the cases against the President as he enjoys immunity under the Constitution. Against the backdrop of speculation about a face-off between the ruling PPP and Supreme Court, Awan told the bench that the government does not desire any sort of confrontation with the judiciary. The government respects the law, judiciary and its verdicts, Awan said. He outlined nine steps taken by the government to implement the apex court's verdict striking down the NRO. An official proposal for action against former Attorney General Malik Qayyum has been sent to the Prime Minister and the prosecutor general of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Pakistan's anticorruption agency, has been removed in line with the court's order, he said. The number of prosecutors is being increased and the apex court's order to replace the Chairman of NAB will be implemented in "weeks, not months," Awan said.

‘US to expand covert ops in Iran and Middle East’ PtI NEW YORK, MAY 25

US has expanded its covert military operations in the Middle East, Central Asia and East Africa to break Al Qaeda and other militant networks as these groups spread their bases in the region, away from their traditional safe havens in Af-Pak region. Top US Commander Gen David H Petraeus has signed a secret directive ordering that 'Special Operations' troops be sent to countries such as Iran for reconnaissance, a move that may lead to possible strikes against Tehran, if tensions over its nuclear ambitions escalate. "The move is to penetrate, disrupt, defeat or destroy" Al Qaeda and other militant group bases in Iran, Saudi Arabia, Somalia and other regions, 'New York Times' reported quoting Pentagon documents.

Quoting defence officials, The Times said that the secret order had been approved by the top US commander in September and permits intelligence reconnaissance ahead of a possible military action in Iran. General Petraeus order will pave the way for small teams of American troops to fill intelligence gaps about terror organisations and other threats in the Middle East and beyond, focusing specially on emerging groups plotting attacks against the US. Besides small teams of special troops, the directive also provides for sending foreign business people, academicians or others to pinpoint threats, identify militants and bring out a persistent situational awareness. "The seven-page directive appears to authorise specific operations in Iran, most likely to gather intelligence about

NASA calls it quits for Mars Phoenix lander ReuteRs LOS ANGELES, MAY 25

NASA has officially called it quits for the Mars landing craft Phoenix, two years after the stationary probe touched down on the frigid northern polar surface of the Red Planet, the space agency said. Phoenix, a solar-powered spacecraft roughly the size of a minivan, landed on Mars on May 25, 2008, and operated for five months, collecting and analyzing soil samples for signs of chemical compositions that would be conducive for life. But the probe went dormant after the sun dipped below the polar horizon, plunging the landing site into super-cold, round-the-clock darkness for the fall and winter months of the Martian calendar. It takes just under two Earth years for

Mars to complete a single orbit around the sun. NASA scientists at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, California, near Los Angeles, did not expect Phoenix to survive the polar Martian winter intact. The failure of NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter to make radio contact with the probe after recently flying over its landing site 61 times confirmed that Phoenix was incapable of being revived. Moreover, a new image transmitted by a second NASA satellite, the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, showed signs of severe ice damage to the lander's solar panels. Phoenix was the sixth spacecraft to successfully land on Mars since robot exploration of the planet's surface began in the 1970s with the Viking program.

the country’s nuclear program or identify dissident groups that might be useful for a future military offensive," it said. The expansion of clandestine operations may strain US ties with allies in the region, such as Washington friendly governments in Saudi Arabia and Yemen, the Pentagon has warned, Times said. The directive, the paper said may have also helped lay a foundation for the search of American military activity in Yemen that have begun. Special operation troops have begun working with Yemen's military to try to dismantle Al Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula. The Pentagon has also carried out missile strikes from navy ships into suspected militant hideouts and plans to spent more than USD 155 million equipping Yemeni forces with armoured vehicles, helicopters and small arms.

AFP PORT OF SPAIN, MAY 25

Kamla Persad-Bissessar of Indian origin has been elected the first woman prime minister of Trinidad and Tobago after her five-party coalition swept to victory in snap elections in the former British colony. A subdued Prime Minister Patrick Manning conceded defeat some five hours after the close of polls late last night, as TV counts showed almost the whole map of the larger island of Trinidad turn the coalition color of yellow, as well as both seats in Tobago. The Elections and Boundaries Commission was today due to give official results of the 41 seats in the energy-rich nation off the coast of Venezuela. Indian music and traditional Caribbean beats rang out at a

Yemeni tribesmen kidnap US couple ReuteRs SANAA, MAY 25

Armed Yemeni tribesmen kidnapped two US tourists, a husband and wife, near the Yemeni capital Sanaa and were demanding the release of a jailed relative, Yemeni security officials said. The couple's Yemeni driver and a translator were also taken hostage, the officials said. The kidnappers were seeking government intervention to free a family member in jail over a land dispute that was before the courts, a tribal source said. ''Armed tribesmen ambushed a car carrying tourists and their Yemeni driver and took them to their area,'' one security official said yesterday. Another official said the kidnapping was not thought to have any broader political motive. A US diplomat in Sanaa confirmed that two Americans had been kidnapped but had no further details. A Yemeni government official said authorities had made contact with the kidnappers and a team of negotiators was headed to the mountainous area where the Americans were being held.

victory party for Kamla PersadBissessar in the nation famed for its carnival. Persad-Bissessar's campaign tapped into voters' worries about rising gang violence and corruption scandals here. The 58-year-old also promised to increase pensions and create a multi-million-dollar

US may not oppose Sino-Pak nuclear deal PtI WASHINGTON, MAY 25

The US has indicated it would not oppose a Sino-Pak civilian nuclear deal but wants it to be in compliance with NSG rules, notwithstanding warnings by top scholars that such an approach would be a high-stakes diplomatic gamble and "shortsighted" move. "We will seek to make sure that, should this deal go forward, it is in compliance with the rules of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)," State Department spokesman P J Crowley told reporters at his daily press briefing last evening. Crowley was not sure if the issue specifically came up or would figure in discussions between the US and China during the ongoing Strategic and Economic Dialogue between the two countries in Beijing, for which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is in China. "I don't know if this will come up during the Secretary's meetings in China this week. We are talking to China more broadly about the implications of this deal," Crowley said. Earlier in the day, two noted American scholars on South Asia said there are signs of the Obama administration soften-

Over 300 dead birds are likely Gulf spill victims ReuteRs LOS ANGELES, MAY 25

More than 300 sea birds, the bulk of them brown pelicans and northern gannets, have been found dead along the US Gulf Coast during the first five weeks of BP's huge oil spill off Louisiana, wildlife officials reported. The 316 birds found dead along the coasts of Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida -- plus 10 others that died or were euthanized at wildlife rehabilitation centers after they were captured alive, far outnumber the 31 surviving birds found oiled to date. The raw tally of birds listed by the US Fish and Wildlife Service as dead on arrival at wildlife collection facilities include specimens obviously

tainted with oil and some with no visible signs of oil contamination. But all are being counted as potential casualties of the oil gushing since April 20 from a ruptured wellhead on the floor of the Gulf because of their proximity in time and space to the spill, said Jay Holcomb, who directs a rescue center for birds in Fort Jackson, Louisiana. The specimens eventually will be analyzed to determine more conclusively if the birds were contaminated with oil from the BP spill, he said. Holcomb, director of the California-based International Bird Rescue Research Center, said mortality for sea birds, many of them in the midst of their breeding season, is ex-

fund for sick children in a campaign focused on change. "I'm deeply humbled by the trust you have given to me," Persad-Bissessar said in a victory speech in which she emphasized unity for the nation's diverse races. Politics here have long been divided along lines of Indian or African descent, the two majority ethnic groups. Manning's People's National Movement (PNM) draws most of its support from AfroTrinidadians while the United National Congress (UNC) of Persad-Bissessar largely relies on Indo-Trinidadian backing. The new coalition includes the multi-racial Congress of the People, and the smaller National Joint Action Committee, the Tobago Organization of the People and the Movement for Social Justice.

pected to climb sharply, especially if hurricanes move into the region and sweep more oil ashore. ''The potential for this being catastrophic is right there because there's a massive amount of oil in the water, and it's still pouring out, and there's a lot of nesting birds and a lot of birds using the coast,'' he told Reuters. ''If the tropical storms take that oil and move it, that's when you're going to see the real impact, I think.'' The birds known to be hardest hit by oil in the Gulf so far are those that feed by diving into the water for fish, including the brown pelican, removed last year from the endangered species list, and the northern gannet, Holcomb said.

ing its position towards Chinese-Pakistani nuclear cooperation. US officials have avoided pressing China against moving forward with a deal to supply two new nuclear reactors to Pakistan, they said. "The Obama administration's policy contrasts with that of the previous Bush administration, which actively discouraged additional Chinese assistance to Pakistan's nuclear programme," said Lisa Curtis and Nicholas Hamisevicz of the Heritage Foundation. "Given the widespread proliferation that resulted from the Pakistan-based A Q Khan network as well as continued concerns about the existence of terrorist networks in Pakistan that seek access to nuclear weapons technology - a nod from Washington to further Chinese-Pakistani nuclear cooperation is short-sighted," they said. They said the argument that the China-Pakistan nuclear reactor deal should be seen in the same light as the US-India civil nuclear accord discounts the vastly different proliferation records of Pakistan and India.

The blast killed 18 people including a Canadian and an American colonel, two US Lt Colonels and their two American drivers as well as 12 Afghan civilians. The seven suspects, all Afghans ranging in the age from 21 to 45, lived in Kabul, and included a schoolteacher, a

taxi driver and a trading company employee. One was identified as the second in command of the Taliban suicide bombing cell.

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SEBI wants voting rights for ADR/GDR investors PtI MUMBAI, MAY 25

Market regulator Sebi wants to end the practice of placing restrictive clauses by companies which strip their ADR/GDR investors of voting rights. The Sebi board meeting last week had deliberated on the need to remove obstacles to bringing the holders of global and American depository receipts (GDRs/ADRs) at par with domestic investors. If implemented, it will trigger the takeover regulations even when the holders of ADRs/GDRs exceed certain percentage of stake or when their votes are used by the management to cross the threshold. The move, which requires approvals from the finance ministry and the Reserve Bank, will ensure that managements do

not gain undue control over companies by taking away the voting rights of their ADR/GDR holders. "It is for consideration whether, as a matter of good governance, it is advisable to restrict issuers from including as "terms of issue", clauses that curtail the voting rights of the DR (depository receipts) holders and which empower the management to exercise voting rights on DRs," the agenda of the Sebi meeting had said. The Securities and Exchange Board, citing cases of Federal Bank, KS Oils and Suzlon Energy among others, said the entitlement of DR holders on exercise of voting rights on the underlying shares is governed by "terms of issue" of DRs, which are "unilaterally decided by the management of the issuer, who

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finalises the "terms of issue". The DR has no choice but to accept the terms if he is interested in subscribing to the DRs," the regulator said. Citing instances of overseas offerings, Sebi said the voting rights for the ordinary shares represented by the DR holders vest with the holders in most cases and in some cases when they failed to cast their votes, it goes to the management. This, however, was also followed by some companies like Sterlite Industries and Tata Motors, the regulator noted. In a notification last November, Sebi had amended the takeover regulations to provide that where ADR/GDR holders are entitled to exercise voting rights on the shares underlying ADRs/GDRs by virtue of clauses in the depositary agreement or otherwise, open offer obligations will be triggered upon crossing the threshold limits.

‘Only good monsoon to cut inflation’ PtI MUMBAI, MAY 25

Even as Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh is eyeing a decline in inflation to 5-6% by the year end, Planning Commission Member, Dr Narendra Jadhav, said that only a good monsoon and augmentation of agriculture production could help achieve the target. "Considering the current agricultural situation where the rabi crop was really good, it is likely that the PM's vision of bringing down inflation could be achieved. But the target would be a reality only if there are good monsoons," Jadhav said. He said that inflation, especially food inflation, was a serious problem faced by the Government. "Inflation is a regressive form of taxation which hits the poor the most. Thus, inflation has to be contained as early as possible," he said.

EXIM India to open office in Ethiopia next month AGeNCY ETHIOPIA, MAY 25

In a bid to support Indian companies' growing investments in East Africa, the Export and Import (EXIM) Bank of India will open an office in Ethiopia next month, officials said. Ethiopia's Minister of Finance and Development Sufian Ahmed and EXIM bank officials are expected to sign the agreement Tuesday, which will further boost ties between India and East Africa. The bank and the Ethiopian ministry have been in negotiations for the last couple of months about the opening of the East African office in Addis Ababa. The bank will open its office in a month, Indian embassy officials told IANS. It will be the third office of EXIM bank in Africa. The bank has offices in Johannesburg and Dakar, responsible respectively for southern and western Africa.

PANJIM (HBD) -- Vodafone post paid customers traveling to international destinations can enjoy data services at affordable rates through Vodafone Daily and Monthly Data Usage Packages. Customers can now pay a nominal daily rental and save up to 77% on their data usage while on international roaming. The Daily Data Usage Packages, priced between Rs 299 to Rs 1299, provide customers up to 10 MB data usage and thereafter, customers can enjoy discounted rates and save upto 27% on subsequent data usage. Additionally, the Monthly Data Usage Packages, priced between Rs 1999 to Rs 3999, provide customers up to 30 MB data usage and thereafter, customers can save upto 30% on subsequent data usage. These Daily and Monthly Data Usage Packages are available for Vodafone customers using the data services through Vodafone Mobile Connect or iPhone Access Point Names (APN) on Select Partner Networks and Blackberry on All Partner Networks where Vodafone has a Data Roaming tie-up. Customers need to SMS ACT <Package> to 111 in order to avail the benefits on the Daily and Monthly Data Packs.

Sensex goes below 16K level as FIIs flee; RIL down 3 pc PtI MUMBAI, MAY 25

The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex tanked 447 points to close the day at a three-month low level on panic selling by funds mirroring weak world markets, which were spooked by reports of a bank failure in Spain. The BSE 30-share index dropped 509.40 points in intra-day to trade below the 16,000-level. It finally settled the day at 16,022.48, down 447.02 points, or 2.71 per cent. The last time it closed at this level was on February 15. The broad-based National Stock Exchange's 50-share Nifty index also plunged 2.78 per cent to close at 4.806.75 points.

and the business community. The bank's functions are segmented into several operating groups that include the Corporate Banking Group, which handles a variety of financing programmes for Export Oriented Units (EOUs), importers, and overseas investment by Indian companies; and Project Finance/Trade Finance Group that handles the entire range of export credit services such as supplier's credit, pre-shipment credit, buyer's credit, finance for export of projects and consultancy services, and guarantees. The Indian government launched the institution not just to enhance exports from India but to integrate the country's foreign trade and investment with the overall economic growth. Since its inception, the Exim Bank of India has been both a catalyst and a key player in the promotion of cross border trade and investment.

Marico buys Derma aesthetic skin-care

PANJIM (HBD) -- Gestamp Corporation, a leading global player in Automobile Components, Steel Service Centers and Renewable Energy sectors, officially inaugurated their manufacturing facility, Gestamp Automotive India, in Chakan, Pune. The plant, their first wholly owned facility in India will manufacture metal components and structural systems for the automotive market in India. With a presence in over 18 countries with 57 production and 13 R&D centers, the new facility is a testament to Gestamp Corporation’s strategy to expand its worldwide presence in the major automotive manufacturing centers. The new facility was inaugurated at the hands of Mr. Francisco José Riberas Mera, CEO Gestamp Automocion. With an investment of 82.5 million euros, the project which is spread across 110000 sq meters and a built up area of 44000 sq meters is Gestamp’s eighth plant in India and its sixth in Maharashtra. The plant has been designed as a fully integrated facility to encompass the entire automobile production process from product conception to body components, to paint, to general assembly and the aggregates all coming up simultaneously. The new plant will be aligned with Gestamp’s global manufacturing processes and quality standards and will work on innovative concepts, products and systems to meet the demands for future vehicles with better comfort, reduced exhaust gas emissions and enhanced safety systems, a capability in which Gestamp has built up a global leadership position. To start with, the new plant will function as a captive vendor plant for Volkswagen India and will manufacture the full range of Body in White and metal components for Polo and the Fabia vehicles, locally assembled at Volkswagen. Plans are also underway to serve the needs of Gestamp's other global customers, including Mercedes-Benz, Fiat, Suzuki, General Motors, Ford, by providing local supply to their India and Asia Pac facilities. The new plant would be completely independent of the other seven manufacturing facilities in India.

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In Ethiopia, EXIM has so far been active in disbursing loans for the construction of the Tendaho sugar factory and the expansion of two existing sugar factories. The Indian government has accepted Ethiopia's project proposal and offered a $640 million soft loan through EXIM bank for two expansion projects at the Fincha and Wonji sugar factories and to construct the giant new factory at Tendaho in Afar Regional State. This is the largest single line of credit India has extended to a foreign country. EXIM bank was appointed to execute the loan disbursement for Ethiopia in October 2007. It is an Indian governmentowned financial institution based in Mumbai and managed by a board with representatives from the government, Reserve Bank of India, Export Credit Guarantee Corporation of India (ECGC), a financial institution, public sector banks,

PtI MUMBAI, MAY 26

FMCG major, Marico, today announced the acquisition of the aesthetics business of Singapore-based Derma Rx Asia Pacific (Derma Rx), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kaya Limited. This acquisition provides Kaya access to an advanced range of skin-care products and a strong sourcing network, including suppliers of products from developed nations, a press release issued here stated. Marico, however, did not mention the acquisition amount. "With this acquisition, nearly 45 per cent of our skin-care solutions revenue would come from overseas," Marico's Chief of Finance, HR & Strategy, Milind Sarwate, said. The deal envisages the acquisition by Derma Rx Interna-

Nokia, Yahoo forge maps, e-mail deal ReuteRs HELSINKI/NEW YORK

Yahoo Inc and Nokia Oyj said they would team up to boost their mobile Internet offerings, seeking to regain market share lost to rivals like Apple Inc and Google Inc. Starting in the second half of this year, Yahoo will host Nokia's Ovi email on phones exclusively and Nokia in turn will provide maps and navigation for Yahoo. At a news conference in New York on Monday, the companies highlighted the importance of expanding services for users in emerging markets, for Aban Offshor, 700, 717.5, 675, 688 Abb Ltd., 824, 832, 824, 826.65 Abg Shipyard, 237.1, 238.1, 231, 235.4 Acc Limited, 848, 848, 838, 841.6 Adani Enterp, 589, 601, 577.35, 580.8 Aditya Birla, 731.4, 731.4, 705, 710.3 Allahabad Ba, 156, 157, 150, 151.45 Alstom Proje, 575, 575, 550, 556.05 Ambuja Cemen, 108, 108, 103.9, 104.95 Andhra Bank, 125.5, 128.25, 123.5, 125.1 Ashok Leylan, 59, 59.4, 56.2, 57 Asian Paints, 2063.2, 2090, 2026.6, 2074 Axis Bank Li, 1187.8, 1189, 1155, 1163.9 Bajaj Hindus, 103, 104.75, 99.55, 100.35 Bank Of Baro, 684.85, 691.1, 671.35, 674.55 Bank Of Indi, 322, 324.6, 316, 319.8 Beml Limited, 1005, 1005, 970.05, 975.7 Bharat Elect, 1758.7, 1759.9, 1685, 1692.95 Bharat Forge, 262.35, 263, 248.05, 249.4 Bharat Petro, 564, 564, 546.05, 549.25 Bharti Airte, 265.6, 270.4, 262.05, 264.6 Bhel, 2287.8, 2287.8, 2250, 2262.95 Bhushan Stee, 1387.55, 1410, 1353, 1363.2 Biocon Limit, 288.5, 290, 278.6, 281.35

whom the phone is increasingly the primary device for using the Web. Nokia is the leading handset vendor in many emerging markets, but it has struggled to grow in North America. Nokia Chief Executive Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo said working more closely with Yahoo would help it compete in the United States. "Location, maps and navigation will get more mind-share, will get more attention in the US and many more users in the North American market," said Kallasvuo. "This is one step we're taking in making our po-

Bombay Dyein, 526.05, 528.45, 475.05, 481.3 Bosch Limite, 4900.1, 4930, 4880, 4909.05 Brigade Ente, 132.5, 136.5, 128.1, 133.95 Cairn India, 275.7, 276.95, 266.3, 271.5 Canara Bank, 404, 406.7, 392.1, 398.15 Central Bank, 147, 147.4, 140.7, 141.7 Century Text, 434.4, 440, 419.2, 423.65 Cesc Ltd, 369.95, 382.4, 360.1, 362.7 Chambal Fert, 55, 55.7, 52.7, 53.2 Chennai Petr, 256.95, 256.95, 248.1, 250.6 Cipla Ltd, 313.5, 315.4, 309.65, 312.9 Colgate Palm, 693.15, 718, 691, 692.05 Container Co, 1289, 1289.95, 1250, 1263.5 Crompton Gre, 231.25, 231.8, 219, 223.35 Cummins Indi, 565, 565, 537.05, 543.25 Dabur India, 181.5, 181.5, 177, 177.5 Deccan Chron, 123.6, 126.75, 116.25, 117.75 Dish Tv Indi, 37.15, 37.7, 35.5, 36.1 Divi’s Labor, 725, 730, 687.1, 697.2 Dlf Limited, 260, 264.5, 254.75, 256.1 Dr. reddy’s, 1282, 1293.75, 1256.25,

sition stronger in the US." The role of mobile services and software has become much more important since Apple and Google entered the phone market, forcing traditional handset vendors like Nokia and Samsung to hurry to build up their offerings. Nokia has splashed more than $10 billion in just a few years to build a new business by offering Internet services ranging from music downloads to e-mail, but these have so far won few paying customers. Similarly, Yahoo has far less

1262.45 Edelweiss Ca, 413.45, 413.45, 395, 405.35 Educomp Solu, 480, 487.65, 446.6, 450.25 Eih Limited, 118, 119.1, 115.25, 116.05 Engineers In, 332.9, 334.75, 311.5, 315.1 Essar Oil Lt, 122.65, 123.55, 115, 116.15 Essar Shippi, 81.4, 81.4, 77, 78.6 Exide Indust, 113.45, 113.55, 108.6, 110.8 Federal Bank, 311, 317.2, 303.55, 304.95 Financial Te, 1284, 1295, 1228, 1242.1 Gail (india), 445.9, 450.45, 437.4, 446.4 Gammon India, 197.6, 201.9, 192.65, 195.7 Glaxosmithkl, 2020, 2044, 1995, 2008.95 Glenmark Pha, 271.55, 271.55, 260, 264.2 Gmr Infrastr, 56.25, 57.15, 54.1, 54.35 Godrej Indus, 152.15, 153.8, 144, 145.15 Grasim Indus, 2390, 2390, 2236.2, 2319 Great Offsho, 444.7, 445, 423.1, 429.3 Gtl Infra.Lt, 37.7, 38.05, 36.1, 36.3 Gujarat Mine, 113.05, 114.95, 109.2, 110 Gujarat N R, 58.9, 58.9, 55.25, 56.7 Gujarat Stat, 91.5, 91.5, 87.65, 88.25 Gvk Pow. & I, 41.2, 41.2, 39.55, 39.9 Hcl Technolo, 372, 378.85, 351.3, 355

Hdfc Bank Lt, 1811.8, 1820, 1785, 1803.75 Hdfc Ltd, 2654.7, 2657.8, 2600, 2610.1 Hero Honda M, 1889.7, 1904, 1845.5, 1868.5 Hindalco in, 142, 144.9, 135.65, 137.75 Hindustan Co, 108.9, 108.9, 100, 102.3 Hindustan Ma, 67, 67, 63.7, 64.1 Hindustan Pe, 347.1, 348.35, 334.3, 336.3 Hindustan Un, 230.9, 231.6, 226.25, 230.55 Hindustan Zi, 970.5, 970.5, 910, 925.4 Housing Dev, 208, 208.75, 201.7, 204.8 Icici Bank L, 821.1, 821.1, 802.35, 809.35 Idea Cellula, 52.2, 52.2, 51, 51.4 Ifci Ltd, 50.7, 51.35, 49.65, 50 India Cement, 110, 110.95, 108.25, 110.1 India Infoli, 99.2, 99.55, 95.65, 96.75 Indiabulls F, 143, 143, 132, 132.9 Indiabulls R, 148.25, 149.8, 144.6, 146.05 Indian Bank, 212, 212, 201.1, 203.35 Indian Hotel, 104.7, 105.7, 101.15, 101.7 Indian Oil C, 327, 329, 320.55, 324.6 Indian Overs, 93.05, 93.5, 91.6, 91.7 Indus Dev Ba, 110, 111.25, 105.8, 107.25 Indusind Ban, 187, 189.8, 176.5, 179.5

market cachet than Google, whose Android mobile operating system is used by many cellphone vendors from Motorola Inc to HTC Corp. "One could always say the partnering of losers doesn't make a winner," said Pierre Ferragu, analyst at Bernstein Research. "It is often true, but for Nokia, the right future that could lead to an interesting investment case is more about stabilizing its existing position and being successful in the mobile platform game, riding on the back of Apple and Google coattails only."

Infosys Tech, 2586.85, 2586.85, 2510.1, 2533.4 Infra. dev., 148.75, 149.4, 141.1, 142.6 Ispat Indust, 17.4, 17.4, 16.9, 17 Itc Ltd, 267.5, 270.2, 258.7, 260.5 Ivrcl Infras, 155, 156.45, 144.1, 145.25 Jai Corp Lim, 222.6, 225.95, 215.25, 216.85 Jaiprakash A, 117, 119.1, 114.5, 116.25 Jet Airways, 485, 496.8, 479.45, 491.35 Jindal Saw L, 187.75, 189.5, 177.85, 181.05 Jindal Steel, 640, 644.95, 612, 617.45 Jsw Steel Li, 1038, 1039.7, 983.2, 994.4 Kotak Mahind, 737, 737, 713, 725.4 Lakshmi Mach, 1875, 1920.2, 1772, 1822.85 Lanco Infrat, 56, 56.6, 53.8, 54.2 Larsen & Tou, 1628, 1628, 1555.25, 1558.5 Lic Housing, 919, 921.05, 880, 888.35 Lupin Limite, 1808.75, 1821, 1780, 1807.8 Mahanagar Te, 56.1, 58.35, 55.4, 55.9 Mahindra & M, 521.1, 538.5, 507.25, 515.95 Maruti Suzuk, 1201.2, 1211, 1177.6, 1198.75 Max India Lt, 174.8, 175, 167.15, 170 Maytas Infr., 178, 180, 168, 169.15

tional Aesthetics, a whollyowned subsidiary of Kaya Limited, of the IPRs relating to DermaRx's business and the shares in wholly-owned subsidiaries of Derma Rx Asia Pacific Pte Ltd. Derma Rx, operates three centres in Singapore and one in Kuala Lumpur and has a customer-base of about 37,000, generating a turnover of about Rs 50-crore. Marico plans to introduce, over time, Derma Rx products into its range of offerings at Kaya clinics in India and the Middle-East, the release said. "This would enable Kaya to increase its share of revenue, from sale of products, from the current level of about 13 per cent to over 20 per cent, the release said.

Pg12 India to tap African markets PtI NEW DELHI, MAY 25

India will focus on making Africa a major export market and increase trade with African nations amid the fragile global economic recovery and persistent financial woes in Europe. "We are preparing a strategy paper on Africa with an aim at increasing our exports to the continent," a Commerce Ministry official said. The Department of Commerce will come out with a strategy paper to increase exports to Africa, which accounted for USD 8.36 billion, or less than six per cent of India's exports, in the first 11 months of the 2009-10 financial year. For this purpose, an analysis of the major commodities exported to the Africa region, including a strategy for exports over the coming years, is required, he said. Different export promotion councils have been asked to come out with policies to expand exports to Africa. In the Foreign Trade Policy for 200914, market-linked incentives were announced.

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MF FUNDA sAHARA MutuAL FuND has approved May 28, 2010 as the record date for declaration of dividend under dividend option of sahara Midcap Fund. The face value of per unit is Rs 10. The quantum of dividend will be 40% (Rs 4.00 per unit) on the record date. AXIs MutuAL FuND announced the launch of Axis Income saver. The fund will be open for subscription from May 24, 2010 to June 16, 2010. The fund will re-open for ongoing subscription and redemption on July 16, 2010. Rajiv Anand, managing director (MD) and chief executive officer (CEO), Axis AMC while speaking about Axis Income Saver said, ``Axis Mutual Fund is here to offer investment solutions and this new product addresses the need of investors for a stable and robust investment option over 2-4 years. For such a time horizon, more than just returns, controlling the downside and therefore volatility is critical. We plan to do this through our quantitative model.`` The minimum purchase amount is Rs 5,000 (for lump sum applications) with no restrictions on the maximum amount. Investors can apply through a lump sum purchase during the NFO, while the SIP & STP option will be available post the NFO period. The fund will be managed by Ninad Deshpande (Fixed Income) and Pankaj Murarka (Equity).

Moser-baer (, 57, 58.3, 55.6, 56.2 Mrpl, 67.9, 67.95, 64.35, 65.1 Nagarjuna Co, 157.7, 158.35, 152.05, 156.55 Nagarjuna Fe, 28, 28.05, 26.7, 27.1 National Alu, 403.7, 405, 392.5, 394.1 Neyveli Lign, 143, 143.5, 140.2, 140.9 Ntpc Ltd, 198.2, 198.85, 190.1, 192.7 Oil And Natu, 1082, 1088.4, 1060, 1080.3 Omaxe Limite, 88.45, 88.5, 85.15, 87.95 Oriental Ban, 326.7, 327.6, 311.55, 315.7 Pantaloon Re, 383, 383, 353, 359.55 Parsvnath De, 109.6, 113.45, 108.7, 111.3 Petronet Lng, 82, 82.7, 79.65, 80.3 Power Fin Co, 286, 286.9, 277.5, 281.3 Power Grid C, 102, 102.25, 100.05, 100.9 Praj Industr, 79.5, 79.8, 75.05, 75.5 Punj Lloyd L, 129.5, 130.4, 126, 126.65 Punjab Natio, 980, 986, 933.25, 939.8 Rajesh Expor, 116.2, 116.2, 101.7, 102.3 Ranbaxy Labs, 412.25, 416.4, 403.15, 405.9 Rashtriya Ch, 74.5, 75.3, 71.3, 72.05 Rel. nat. re, 54.75, 55.9, 51.55, 51.8

Reliance Cap, 665, 670, 643, 647.6 Reliance Com, 147.7, 147.7, 137.75, 138.9 Reliance Ene, 901, 901, 875.1, 890.41 Reliance Ind, 787, 791.2, 739.6, 744.6 Reliance Ind, 1025, 1025, 982.75, 985.65 Reliance Pow, 159, 160, 143.6, 144.65 Rolta India, 166.15, 172, 162.55, 164.4 Satyam Compu, 82.4, 83.7, 81.2, 82.15 Sesa Goa Ltd, 332, 335.7, 306.8, 309.1 Shipping Cor, 156.1, 159.45, 153, 154.15 Siemens Ltd, 666.55, 682.9, 654.45, 671.65 Sintex Indus, 281, 284.95, 270.55, 273.3 Sobha Develo, 295, 295, 281, 283.75 State Bank O, 2220, 2220, 2138, 2155.1 Steel Author, 198, 198.3, 185.45, 186.95 Sterlite Ind, 629, 629.8, 601, 606.8 Sun Pharmace, 1536, 1609.05, 1532, 1587.4 Sun Tv Netwo, 403.9, 405.95, 400, 403.8 Suzlon Energ, 58.2, 59.45, 57.25, 58 Tata Communi, 241.9, 241.9, 235.65, 237.35 Tata Consult, 708, 714, 691.55, 699.55 Tata Motors, 699, 699.4, 670, 673.45

Tata Power C, 1210, 1234, 1190, 1203.95 Tata Steel L, 495, 495, 474.25, 476.65 Tata Tea Ltd, 1065, 1069.55, 1041, 1056.85 Tata Teleser, 19.85, 19.9, 19, 19.2 Tech Mahindr, 665, 665, 636, 640.5 The Ge Shpg., 283, 292.3, 280.5, 283.8 The Phoenix, 201, 204.9, 194, 197.8 Thermax Ltd, 684, 688, 667, 677.05 Titan Indust, 2217, 2219.65, 2148, 2156.3 Torrent Powe, 313.9, 316, 303, 304.35 Triveni Engg, 96.85, 99.4, 92.15, 93.7 Tv18 India L, 73.4, 74.2, 70, 70.45 Uco Bank, 70.6, 71.5, 69.5, 69.9 Ultratech Ce, 938, 947, 909.1, 924.65 Union Bank O, 291, 295.6, 278.1, 279.8 Unitech Ltd, 67, 67.9, 65.05, 66.05 United Phosp, 160, 164.4, 158.2, 158.95 Videocon Ind, 207, 207.85, 198, 199.3 Vijaya Bank, 54.1, 54.7, 52.85, 53.25 Voltas Ltd, 169, 169.4, 157.05, 162.25 Wipro Ltd, 645.5, 645.5, 628, 633.65 Yes Bank Lim, 262.4, 262.8, 256.5, 258.2 Zee Entertai, 278, 281, 273.65, 276.25

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it, which passes through a water tank. In the ‘bhand’, juice of about 50 litres is poured and heated for about 3-4 hours. The vapours that are released get collected in another section of the distiller which is connected to the coiled pipe. These vapours go on to become the lesser known cashew liquor, ‘Urrak’, which is a milder alcohol. This ‘urrak’ is mixed again in another fresh cashew juice. This mixture is distilled again to obtain Feni, the stronger liquor. It takes around 200kgs of ripe cashew fruit to produce 50 litres of juice which in turn produces around 30 litres of ‘Urrak’. Though sacrificial offerings are considered a thing of the past, many local ‘Feni’ producers have kept this tradition alive. When the manufacturing of ‘Feni’ is done for the season, the local feni producers offer two cocks as sacrifice. This is followed by the breaking of a coconut. Then the offering is cooked and enjoyed by the locals along with ‘Feni’. The sacrifice can be done only by a local Gaokar. Carried forward from generation to generation, the ‘Feni’ producers believe that by sacrificing the cocks, the devil (devchar) gives them and their area protection from any damage or evil spirits. This is the reason behind the festival of ‘Bhandaro’. After the festivities, the cultivators leave this place and they return only in the next year, to begin a new season. One of the cultivators from Camurlim, Mortu Goltekar, says that the government is not helping them in the cultivation of more cashew trees. Goltekar is a tenant on communidade land. In order to grow more trees, the government needs to take permission from the Communidade but the Communidade is not giving them permission. Goltekar feels that the government should help them to solve their problem. Though tradition has kept many an old custom alive, it is important for our governing bodies to do their part in sustaining this very tradition that makes our state so unique.

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rish singer Ronan Keating has revealed that he does not want to lose his wife Yvonne and that he will never give up on his marriage. Keating, 33, arrived at Zurich Airport at dawn to catch the first flight to Dublin and beg his wife Yvonne, 37, to take him back following the revelation of his affair with blonde dancer Francine Cornell, 26. He wore a silver-key necklace identical to the one she wore, which are believed to be love gifts they made to each other to cement their marriage. “I’m stressed to say the least you have no idea. I’m exhausted,” the singer was quoted saying. Yvonne had told him the marriage was over after she found a hidden phone with texts on it. “Yvonne has the key to my heart and she always will,” the exBoyzone star told friends. “She is my soulmate and to know that she is hurting so much is destroying me. I will never give up on my marriage,” he added. Though it was anticipated that he would hold crisis talks with Yvonne at their family home in Malahide, Keating only spent an hour at his home in the exclusive Abbington estate before leaving in a car with children Jack, 11, Marie, 9 and Ali, 4. Following this, just hours later, Keating was spotted teeing off at the exclusive K Club in Straffan, Co Kildare. Wearing a white shirt and dark sunglasses, the star acted as his own caddy as he led his children around the course — he was the only member of the unusual four-ball actually playing golf. It is believed he will stay in a residence on the estate in an attempt to escape the media spotlight. There was a strong security presence at the golf course.

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It is quite natural for blossoming artists to work under famous people and use their influences to make a name for themselves. But what is more challenging and hence far more creative is for a young artist, despite working under a bigger personality, to trudge along a path of his own and make a place for himself

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES simple man who enjoys indulging in various kinds of activities in a bid to fill his time as well as explore new variations of creativity, Jovi Fernandes finds losing himself in the world of canvas, paintbrush and of course, a myriad of colours, his perfect haven. Strong brushstrokes and a clean finish form the base of his works, each of which have their own meaning. Being an assistant to F N Souza, Jovi picked up various painting techniques but refrains from using them. “I worked for F N Souza from 1992 to 2000. I was ver y close to their family especially to his son, Pa t r i c k . We used to work together. I prefer painting oil on canvas and acr ylic on canvas,” says Jovi from Mapusa. His paintings are often put up at galleries across Goa. C o m i n g f ro m a humble background, Jovi uses situations to translate his emotions into paintings, though he is quite fond of still life paintings. His thoughts might seem confusing but once his brush touches the canvas, the mysteries unravel with each confident brushstroke, creating a whole new story. Attracted to floral designs and faces, nature is his greatest inspiration. Though a Science graduate, Jovi could not refuse an offer to work with F N Souza, so he gradually started loving art and also started painting. “I like F N Souza’s still life paintings though he was well known for his figuratives, especially his strong, bold lines

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Though mo de almost all w rnity has seeped into a almost unif lks of life, creating an orm sort o f world, it is the age old traditions, rituals and practices that retai n character o f a place. ‘B t h e t r u e handaro’ is one such c ustom

BY AKSHAY POTEKER and YASHWANT KORGAOKAR elebrated mostly by the cashew cultivators of Goa, the ritual of ‘Bhandaro’ marks the end of the cashew season. Following this, the manufacturing of all forms of cashew liquor will conclude for the season. The cashew cultivators start making ‘Feni’ when the cashews ripen, this usually happens around the month of April though changes in weather may cause variations. Before beginning the process of making ‘Feni’, following an age old tradition, the cultivators first keep two coconuts near the distillation plant. These coconuts are an offering to the ‘Devchar’ as protection. Once the manufacturing commences, a small amount of whatever liquor is produced is kept next two the two coconuts. Here is a quick look into the actual process of making this famous drink. ‘Feni’ is manufactured by the distillation of the juice extracted from the cashew apples. The juice is poured in a copper vessel called ‘bhand’ which is then sealed with a cork which is made up of cashew tree bark called ‘maran’. A narrow opening on the upper side of the ‘bhand’ has a coiled pipe attached to

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that marked out the head which was usually drawn with circles and crosses. His abstract work of art is very different from mine. If I had to draw like him, then rather than being called my works, the paintings would be called copies of F N Souza,” says Jovi with the will power to make a brand of his own. “I love colours; they add vibrancy and brightness to paintings. The world is a huge canvas and I have travelled different places to learn about the diverse aspects of art but while painting, I apply my own mind. Once upon a time, I painted to earn my bread and b u t t e r, b u t now I do it for leisure. This gives me more time to do my painting in peace,” says Jovi, who also tries his hand at interior designing and engineering. Often travelling to Anjuna, a place where various artists display their art, Jovi finds new forms of paintings but still feels no one can measure up to F N Souza. “F N Souza was a very rebellious and eccentric man with very strong ideas. He had lots of energy which showed in his paintings. He had a certain power in him like a raging bull, it is very different to roundup a personality like him. He was a wonderful teacher and an inspiration for painting.” Hence, though this young artist is inspired by the man that F N Souza was, he chose to venture into the world of art with a style of his own.

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jay Devgn is upset with his close friend, filmmaker Prakash Jha, for sidelining him in the promotions and publicity of Jha’s ‘Raajneeti’. The actor has been missing in most of the promotional campaigns for the film, with the focus being on Ranbir Kapoor and Katrina Kaif. Says a source close to Ajay, “Raajneeti is a powerful political dramatic thriller where the entire cast has good roles. But the actor feels the director has been only showing the romantic angle between Ranbir and Katrina to exploit the couple’s chemistry and off-screen dosti.” The source adds that Devgn didn’t react at first but when it became apparent that Jha was only interested in promoting the Ranbir-Kat pair he sent a strong message through one of the director’s associates. “Ajay told Prakash in no uncertain terms that he felt that Rajneeti was being promoted as a romantic film when it was essentially a political drama. The actor didn’t want the audience to feel cheated into thinking it was a romantic film.” Adds the actor’s friend, “Ajay feels he has been taken for granted long enough. Because of their decadelong friendship, so he felt he could speak his mind with Prakash. It’s barely 10 days to the release and not much of the publicity has featured Ajay.” A shocked Prakash Jha reacts, “I would like to check with Ajay before saying anything. Why should he be unhappy with the promos? The music people are doing the promos and they wanted to show the romantic angle. Since the romance is only between Ranbir and Katrina, the promos are showing that. But now the dialogue promos have started which has Ajay mouthing a very powerful dialogue. I love Ajay as much as I love myself and can never sideline him. I don’t think there’s any issue. I am doing my next two films with him.” Ajay Devgn remained unavailable for comment.

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WHAT’S UP IN GOA?? The Gomant Vibhushan Award will be handed over to Dr Anil Kakodkar on May 29 at 5:30pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452. Nightingale of Goa, famous Lorna will perform live in concert on May 29 at 7pm at the Kadamba Bus Stand, Cuncolim. It is organised by AVC Social and Cultural associations, Cuncolim and the Directorate of Art and Culture. Call 2438103. Abhishek and Prasad followed by a Dance Competition will be held to celebrate the third anniversary of Devi Shree Nagvanti Siridao Goa orgainsed by the Shree Nagavanti Kelbai Sanstha at Siridao. The seventh session of Zeitgeist – the Art History Club will be held on May 27 at 6:30pm at the Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim the discussion will be on the topic of the Unbearable Lightness of BeingAbstraction in the 20th Century. To register contact 9823572035 or email: gallerygitanjali@gmil.com A summer experiential adventure camp, organised by Wildtrek Adventures will take place on May 29 and 30. Call 9822123458, 9822155805, 9422640141 or 9822988918. The Kala Gaurav Puraskar will be handed over to 57 personalities, for their contribution to and excellence in the field of Art and Culture, by the Chief Minister, Digambar Kamat on May 30 at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452. ‘Mahaquizzer’, national level quiz, organised by the Karnataka Quiz Association and the Sunday Evening Quiz Club will take place on May 30 at the Goa Pharmacy College, Panjim. Email mahaquizzer@gmail.com, seqcgoa@gmail.com, Vi s i t www.seqc.blogspot.com World Tobacco Day will be celebrated with various competitions organised by the Indian Medical Association, Students Wing on May 31. Call 9860030131 or 9923568524 All Goa U-13 State Chess Selection to select two boys and two girls to par-

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workshop on ‘Tobacco Control and Role of Media’ was organised by the Voluntary Health Association of Goa (VHAG) in collaboration with GOACAN, Goa Union of Journalist and the International Centre Goa on May 25, 2010. The workshop was addressed by Dr Ravindra Nadkarni, Directorate of Health Services, Jyoti Sardesai, Deputy Director Food & Drug Administration, Roland Martins, Coordinator, GOACAN, Prakash Kamat, Special correspondent for Hindu, Pramod Acharya, News Editor, Prudent Media and others. ‘Turning their Lives to Ashes’ was a film that was screened as part of the workshop. During the workshop, media was encouraged to play a proactive role in tobacco control. Prakash Kamat, President, Goa Union of Journalists assured all possible support to this campaign and sought the cooperation of the general public. Raj Vaidya, President, VHAG has called upon the people to support VHAG to implement some of the programs. The workshop was concluded by Roland Martins and Raj Vaidya.

Rotary Club distributes computers through Matching Grant Project

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES he Rotary Club of Panjim in association with the Rotary Club of North Bay, Canada, Rotary Club of Belgaum and the Rotary International distributed 23 free computers to 11 schools across Goa through the Matching Grant Project. The schools included Mangirish School, Colvale, St Mary High School, Mapusa, St Francis Xavier School, Pedem, Mustifund Middle School, Mala and Pragati High School, Verem. The free computers were given in the presence of Gauresh Dhond, Chairman of Rotary Club, Panjim, Gurudatta Bhakta, District Governor, Dr Pranesh Jahagirdar, Durgesh Harite, Dinesh Sinari and Dr Shridar Shetye. Mr Bhakta said, “These computers provided by the Rotary Club are branded and are given because they were promised to these schools. We don’t want to fulfill Funny Quote our promise by giving cheap substitutes. People trust us “You know you're getting old and we stress on quality to make students e-literate. when you stoop to tie your shoeThere are 14 clubs operating in Goa. Dr Jahagirdar laces and wonder what else you added, “It is about making dreams come could do while you're down there.” true. We visited schools in Goa and one – George Burns principal requested us to provide computers. We were short of funds DAILY GROOK at that time, but we fulfilled our comSTIR SPUR mitment this year.” by Francis Rodrigues Doris Dias, Principal of Pragati High School, Verem, said, “The school has at a soup shower received four computers which will be everybody pants, Rotary District Governor, Gurudatta Bhakta very educational to our students. They 'cause they are will be e-literate.” stirring events! Mr Bhakta emphasised, “Service above self is the motto of Rotary and our priority has always been towards the needy. We have a social committment towards the poor.” Instructions Impressively the district governor concluded, “Rotary is doing things on its own, for Sudoku SUDOKU SOL 561 not because it lacks confidence in others but because it has more confidence in itself.”

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BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES altadacho Munis’ may have won laurels and acclaim all over the world, but how well was it accepted in its home ground, Goa, following its release in theatres all around the state? The movie was released in some of the non-conspicuous theatres around the state, namely Cine El Monte in Mormugao and Cine Rajhans in Vasco, apart from the centres of cultural happenings Kala Academy, Ravindra Bhavan and Maquinez Palace, over a span of about a week. The film’s winning the International Film Critics Federation (FIPRESCI) Prize for Discovery at the Toronto International Film Festival last year had created a hype among the Goan population. Thus, curiosity may have been one factor which led most Goans to watch the movie. The movie on its opening day was only greeted by the crowds which kept the halls only about half full. Although the film may have got a few takers on the opening day, it didn’t go houseful, in fact as JoeGoaUk has put it in his blog, “Sadly, there were not that many Konkani Film watchers on the first day. I would say less than 25 including some volunteers/crew,” shows that the film wasn’t well accepted by the Goan people. “It is a very good film. It is really good too see a professionally made high quality film with no melodrama, and it is an excellent attempt from a debutant film maker, but it was very disappointing to see the very little response the film got,” said Devika Sequeira, journalist. The film, a simple love story which also deals with a variety of subjects from humane behaviour to environment degradation, seems to have captured the minds of only a margin of the Goan population while the remainder of the film-watching crowd appears to have opted for other commercial films.

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HERALD FEATURES he presentation ceremony of Kala Academy’s prestigious literary award, Gomant Sharada Puraskar, will be held on May 28, 2010 at 5:30 pm at the Kala Academy Black Box. At the ceremony, renowned Goan litterateur Pundalik Naik will be honoured at the hands of Dr S S Noor, a great literary personality in Punjabi language and Vice President of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi. The award comprises a sum of rupees one lakh, a citation and memento. Pundalik Naik is a renowned Goan writer who had handled almost all literary forms such as play, story writing, poetry, one act play, radio play, teleplay, children literature, etc. with equal ease. Some of his literary creations are treated as milestones in the Goan literary scenario. Naik is a recipient of many prestigious awards for his creative writing which includes Sahitya Akademi Award, Kala Academy Sahitya Puraskar and many such awards and prizes. His creative writing attracted the younger generation to literary field. His many literary works have been translated in other Indian languages and also in English. He will now be conferred with the very prestigious Gomant Sharada Puraskar of Kala Academy in a function open to all.

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ticipate in the nationals held at Pondicherry from June 26 to July 5. the selections will be held from June 3 at the Desai Pratishthan Hall, Wagle High School, Mangeshi. Those interested should submit their entries before May 31. Contact: 9422593131 or 9823258711. A 6-month fisherman training course will begin on June 1 at Fisherman Centre, Ela-Dhauj, Old Goa. The last date to register is May 26. Contact Fisherman Training Centre, Ela-Dhauj, Old Goa. Football trials will be held on June 2 at 4pm at the Poriat Grounds, Calangute. Call 9422452093. E-mail fabianodsouza@yahoo.com A workshop for tiatr script writers and lyricists will take place on June 7 from 10am onwards at the Tiatr Academy Conference Hall, Campal, Panaji. Registration closes on June 4, 2010. Call 2230738 or 2230739. A VCD dedicated to the life of the late Professor Carlos da Cruz will be released on May 26 at 5pm at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Call 2653083 The Bhaskar Awards will be handed over to the recipients on May 27 at 12pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. It is presented by the Maharashtra Journalists Foundation, Pune. Call 2420452. The Kala Gaurav Puraskar 20092010 will be handed over to the recipients on May 30 at 4pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. It will be followed by a musical programme. Call 2420452. The State Youth Award 2009-2010 conferred by the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs has invited applicants. Applications should be filled at the Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal, Panjim. Registration closes on June 18 at 5pm. A painting exhibition by Sachin Sutar is being held on May 26 from 10am to 7pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452.

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Canacona win HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

Canacona Coaching Centre scored a two-wicket win over Vasco Coaching Centre in U-12 inter-coaching centre cricket tournament. Batting first, Vasco were all out for 86 in 17 overs. In reply, Canacona were 86 for 8. Aniket Shinkre topscored with 21. In another U-12 match, Canacona scored a 6-wicket win over Margao Coaching Centre. Margao batting first were 97 all out. In reply, Canacona scored the required runs in 15 overs losing 6 wickets. Brijesh Faldesai and Shriram Varik scored 17 each followed by Sakharam Devidas 14. In other U-15 matches, Canacona scored a 9-wicket win over Vasco. Batting first, Vasco were all out for 108. In reply, Canacona scored the required runs in 17 overs losing 1 wicket. Canacona defeated Margao by one wicket. Margao batting first were 100 all out. In reply, Canacona scored the required runs in 18 overs losing one wicket.

Cuncolim enter last eight varca cup

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, MAY 25

Cuncolim Union registered a narrow 2-1 win over Carmona Sports Club to cruise into the quarter-finals of All-Goa Varca Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Varca Sports Club at Varca ground, on Tuesday. The

Arpora SC ahead

teams were tied 1-1 at half time. Carmona repeatedly raided the rival citadel and their persistent raids fetched them dividends in the 10th minute when striker Preston D’Sa made a solo effort and beat the Cuncolim goalkeeper hands down. Stung by the setback, Cuncolim regrouped quickly and tested the rival goalkeeper with

well measured sorties. Aniket Naik put Cuncolim on equal terms in the 25th minute when he slotted past the rival goalkeeper after receiving the ball from his own half. Carmona went into the attacking mode and tried their best to score but striker Preston and Hanuman were the worst offenders as both muffed sitters in a one-to-one

palyekar soccer HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

Football Club of Siolim registered a hard fought 2-1 win over PVC Parra to enter the quarter-finals of Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar soccer tournament at St. Anthony’s church ground, Siolim on Monday. Garr y D’Souza put Parra ahead. Five minutes later, Sarvesh Shirodkar equalised. A minute before the final whistle, Sarvesh set up Sangam Pednekar who slotted past the helpless Parra goalkeeper.

Dhawaskar spikers champs

Ambedkar triumph HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, MAY 25

D r. B a b a s a h e b A m b e d ka r Sports Club, Thane, Sattari defeated Jolly Boys, Margao to emerge champions of All-Goa Football Tournament for schedule caste and tribes organised by Universal Sports and Cultural Club, Maulingem, recently. The winners received Rs 5,000 and trophy while the runners-up had to be content with Rs 3,000.

James 7788, Bogmalo prevailed over Davorlim Boys 5-4 via the tie-breaker to march into the semi-finals of St. Anthony soccer organized by St. Anthony Youth at Firguem Bhatt ground Goa Velha. The teams were tied 22 at full time. Seby scored two goals for Davorlim in the first half while Mario and John netted for Bogmalo in the second half.

the big game. A doctor, ambulance, security, police, traffic control, ticketing, the press area, and ball boys are being arranged. This is the first time this season that an I-League match will be hosted at the venue, which was earlier declared unfit, for reasons best known only to someone in AIFF. It is only because the final league matches have to be played on the same day and at the same time due to the relegation issue and because Tilak Stadium in Vasco is undergoing repairs that the Bardez football will be able to witness an I-League match, that too with Goan team Salgaocar being in the fray. Never mind, it is by default, adds our Sports Reporter from Panjim.

Nerul oust Saligao, enter semis

Sodiem Siolim pip Adarsh

Salgaocar coach Karim Bencherifa at Duler on Tuesday. Photo: Aldrid Da Costa. HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, MAY 25

Salgaocar Sports Club team made a rare visit to the Duler stadium, on Tuesday for an early morning training session ahead of the final I-League match against Lajong Football Club, here on Friday.

nerul panchayat cup soccer HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 25

Nerul Sports Club got the better of Saligao Sporting Club 43 via the tie-breaker after the teams were involved in a goalless draw to enter the semi-finals of Nerul Panchayat Cup inter-village football tournament at Nerul ground, on Tuesday. Nerul were the first to have a

Salgaocar coach Karim Bencherifa was happy with the ground and felt the groundsmen had done a good job in preparing the turf. Karim while speaking to Herald said: "When I send my boys out, they are always very professional and I want three

crack at the goal as a Sarvesh Dabholkar header hit the crossbar and went out of play off an Abhijit Govekar free kick in the 5th minute. Saligao did not lag behind and came close to scoring in the 9th minute but a 25-yard shot was neatly saved by Nerul goalkeeper Xavier. Another opportunity for Saligao was missed by Joseph Monteiro as he failed to beat the Nerul goalkeeper in a one-toone situation. Nerul could have

sealed the fate of the match but Clyde Dias shot wide with the rival goalkeeper beaten. With the teams failing to score, the match was decided on penalties. Nerul custodian Xavier saved two penalties to take his team into the semis. Avinash Shirodker, Felix Barretto, Sarvesh Dabholkar and Xavier Estrocio found the net for Nerul while Uday Naik, Nagendra Kumar and Nazi Shaikh were on target for Saligao.

Jolly Boys champions

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, MAY 25

Dhawaskar United Club (Sarvan Karapur), emerged champions defeating Rockey Boys, Chorao in Volleyball floodlit tournament organised by Gauna Boys, Chorao at Gauna Chorao ground, recently. Dhawalkar received Rs 4,000 while the runners-up Rockey Boys received Rs 3,000. Third place was won by Taleshwar Club, Mayem, winning Rs 1,000. Sandeep Chawan, Francis Rodrigues, Club president Gitesh Surlikar, Sandeep Salgaocar, Umesh Valvoikar, Sandesh Pednekar, Agnelo Fernandes, Dinesh Valvoikar and Ulhas Maulingkar gave away the prizes.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

points to improve the standings of my team. I am only concerned with Salgaocar winning." Salgaocar will be missing their inspirational captain Luciano Sabrosa, who had to fly back to Brazil on an emergency. Luciano was instrumental in helping Salgaocar this season to secure their place in next year’s ILeague. Dawson Fernandes, who recently captained Salgaocar U20 team to win the Taca Goa trophy was part of the training session. GFA member, Lavinio Rebello, who also doubles up as the stadium announcer on the match day was seen having a deep conversation with the stadium caretaker Jerome Fernandes in finalising plans for

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, MAY 25

FC Siolim up

James in semis

Salgaocar happy to play at Duler

avtar super cup Arpora Sporting Club advanced into the quarter-finals of Sai Avtar Super Cup organised by Sai Avtar Sports Club with a 54 tie-breaker win over Candolim Sports Club at Anjuna Gymkhana ground, Tembi, on Tuesday. At the end of the regulation time the teams were locked 1-1. Alister Lobo drew first blood for Arpora as he tapped in after Candolim goalkeeper Elvis Pereira failed to collect the ball. On crossing over, Candolim managed to get the equalizer through a long ranger by Canute D’Souza. In the ensuing tie-breaker, Arpora kept their cool to romp home victorious. Yesterday, Saligao United Sports Club registered a hard fought 2-1 win over Sangolda Lightning to enter the quarter-finals.

situation. Crossing over, Cuncolim found the match-winner when striker Ryan Colaco’s snap shot hit the horizontal bar and rebounded into play. Lurking Willander Coutinho made no mistake in punishing the Carmona goalkeeper with an adroit placement. Preston of Carmona was given the man-of-the match prize.

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The victorious captain of Jolly Boys, Guirim receiving the Parra Panchayat All-Goa Cricket Cup from Benedict D'Souza at Bhatti Vaddo ground, Parra. HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 25

Jolly Boys, Guirim got the better of Amey XI, Porvorim in the finals to lift the Parra Panchayat Cup in the finals of All-Goa 3day tennis ball cricket tournament organised by Parra Verla Association and Parra Dare Devils, at Bhatti Vaddo ground, Parra on Monday.

In an exciting final witnessed by a large number of spectators, Jolly Boys had the last laugh sneaking a win over Amey XI by a narrow margin. Jolly Boys received Rs 25,000 while Amey XI, Porvorim had to be content with Rs 10,000. Besides individual prizes, bats and balls were given away to every participating team.

Benedict D'Souza, Sarpanch VP Parra, was the chief guest while Anand Salgaocar, Parra exsarpanch was the guest of honour. Also present were Abhijit Dhargal, Chandanand Harmalkar and Agnelo Dias. Benedict congratulated the teams for their performance. Agnelo Dias proposed the vote of thanks.

Zee Sports not sure about Indian football telecast AGENCIES MUMBAI, MAY 25

The last month or so has been bad for Indian football given the negative aura surrounding the game which started with Mahindra United’s decision to close shutters followed by the Bob Houghton contract issues, the scrapping of Vision Asia-India in Delhi and Tamil Nadu by the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) and herein joins another in the elite list, according to Goal.Com. The official broadcasters of the Indian football, Zee Sports have decided to close shutters of their Indian production team who were involved in producing the football content. As many as 15 to 20 employees were asked to submit their resignation on May 20 as the channel plans to shift their operations to Dubai along the lines of sister channel, Ten Sports. The channel reportedly began their cutting down process last year when the news bulletins and several other talk shows were stopped with several employees being asked to quit. In an internal meeting on May 12, the management allegedly informed the employees that their future would depend on the ongoing negotiations with the All India Football Federation (AIFF) over the contract they

have which has been going on for almost a year now. Last week, the HR individually asked the employees to submit their resignation which did leave several employees miffed. It is believed that the

channel offered a three-month salary promise and also added that if the negotiations with the AIFF go well, they would outsource their production to the current team on a freelance basis. As a direct consequence of this, none of the crucial final round matches will be broadcasted on Zee Sports and the Super Cup remains up in the air as well. “Our salaries have not been increased for the last 2 years or so and neither have our grades been upgraded,” informed one of the now former employees, keeping his identity anonymous. When contacted, Atul Pande,

the CEO of Sports for Essel Group, he remained defiant explaining that the production shall be conducted on a contractual basis. “We show around 75-to-80 live games in a season. We don’t need people on board as we shall now do it on a contractual basis. We have given them (the Indian football production team) an offer indicating the minimum number of days they can assign to us for our engagements,” said Pande. It is reliably learnt that the Ten Sports and Co want to launch a few niche sports channels with the one dedicated to football called ‘Ten Action’ which could bring the Spanish Primera Division or the La Liga to the Indian fans. As far as Indian football is concerned, there are questions to be raised over the broadcast of the I-League or the Federation Cup, given that the entire production team has been dissolved and that doesn’t indicate happier times for the Indian football fans. The future will be decided by the negotiations between the channel and the AIFF and whether there will be an agreement reached or not is a question which shall be answered hopefully in the next few weeks.

fr chico cup HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, MAY 25

Sodiem Siolim Sports Club scored a hard fought solitary goal victory over Adarsh Yuvak Sangh to move into the quarter-finals of Fr Chico Cup intervillage football tournament organised by Candolim Sports Club at Dr. Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Tuesday. In a keenly contested match, the teams had a couple of scoring opportunities but failed to convert. Siolim finally found the net through Prestonio Fernandes beating the Vaddem goalkeeper in the 27th minute of the second half. Down by a goal, Adarsh tried to bounce back but ran out of time.

2ndCuncolim Union Trophy soccer semis: Ambelim SC v. DBO, Fatorda, school ground, Cuncolim, 4.30 pm. Santa Cruz Youth Cup soccer semis: Merces Youth v. Taleigao Youth, Santa Cruz ground, 4.30 p.m. Nerul Panchayat Cup soccer semis: Saligao United v. Candolim Sports Club, Nerul ground, 4.30 p.m. St. Anthony soccer quarters: Mix Friends, Cortalim v. Blessed Joseph Vaz, Sancoale, Firguem bhatt ground, Goa Velha, 5 p.m. Fr. Chico Cup Soccer: Milagres Sports Club v. Friends XI, Vaddemol, Dr. Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim, 4.30 p.m. Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar soccer: Arpora SC v. Arambol SC, St. Anthony’s church ground, Siolim, 4.30 p.m. Sai Avtar Super Cup soccer: Holiday Club Arpora v. UC Nerul, Anjuna Gymkhana ground, Tembi, 4.45 p.m. Varca Panchayat Cup soccer: Navelim Villagers Union v. St Savio SC, Calangute, Varca ground, 4.30 pm. Shooting Star soccer: Betalbatim SC v. St Anthony Colva, Assolna ground, 4.30 p.m. 1st All-Cavelossim 7-a-side beach soccer, organised by Volly Boys, Mobor, Garage Boys v. Cavelossim B, Mobor beach, 4.45 p.m. Atlanta Georgia Trophy soccer: C.R.C. Chinchinim v. Chandor S.C., Rosar y ground, Navelim, 4.30 p.m. 18th All-Goa Aliens basketball: Bacachas v. Revolutions, 6.30 p.m; Falcons v. Blazers, 7.30 p.m; Vasco Cagers v. Dark Night, Don Bosco basketball court, Panjim, 8.30 p.m. 2nd Vailan memorial intervillage volleyball finals, organised by Miracles Youth Vanxem: Da Cruz - Goa Police (winners) v. Haushi - Cacra S C . ( w i n n e r s ) , Va n xe m Loutulim, 8 p.m.

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FRIENDLIES Portugal held by Cape Verde Portugal…0

Reuters MADRID, MAY 25

Striker Fernando Torres is confident he'll be back to full fitness in time for Spain's first match at the World Cup against Switzerland on June 16. The Liverpool forward, who had surgery on his right knee last month after tearing the meniscus, said his recovery had gone ''perfectly'' and he might play some part in Spain's three warm-up friendlies against Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Poland. ''I am in v e r y good

shape and happy with how the injury is developing,'' the 26year-old said in an interview with Spanish sports daily Marca published today. ''I have had two operations since January and that's not easy,'' he added. ''Everything was very good with the first and the aim of the second was to be ready within six or seven weeks and I am at the start of the sixth.” ''I will do some targeted work for a few more days and, God willing, be at 100 percent for the first match.'' Spain play their opening Group H game against the Swiss in Durban on June 16 before taking on Honduras in Johannesburg on June 21 and Chile in Pretoria on June 25.

Goals from defender Ledley King, with a well-placed header, and striker Peter Crouch, with what appeared to be his right arm, put England 2-0 ahead before striker Guillermo Franco pulled one back from close range three minutes into first half added time. England goalkeeper Robert Green made two outstanding saves and saw another Mexican shot hit a post before the interval as England struggled to survive against spells of good possession and sharp attacks from the visitors. To seasoned England-watchers, it was a worryingly familiar scenario as their team were often left to chase shadows left by the swift movements of the visitors, but Capello left them in no doubt about their failings

at halftime. It was a different story in the second period once England right-back Glen Johnson cut in and beat five defenders before scoring with a left-foot drive that effectively settled the outcome after just 48 minutes. Though Mexico continued to provide most of the craft in a game that demonstrated contrast between the two nations' approaches, England were resolute, more organised and had opportunities to increase their winning margin. If England did not dazzle with their football, they proved their durability and maintained their knack of getting results - and several men did well enough to feel confident of their place in the final squad.

Maxi Rodriguez scored twice as Argentina routed Canada 50 in their final match on home soil before heading to the World Cup. Winger Angel Di Maria also scored a fine goal at a packed Monumental stadium against a Canada side who were overwhelmed at times by the speed and precision of Argentina's attacks. Diego Maradona's side, featuring reserve centre backs and without the rested Lionel Messi, went ahead after quarter

of an hour with a right-footed free kick from Rodriguez. Just past the half-hour mark he scored again, finishing off a lightning break that demonstrated the strength of Maradona’s team on the counter-attack. The ball came out of defence to Gonzalo Higuain, who laid it off to Carlos Tevez breaking through the middle. Faced with two defenders Tevez passed it to his right where Rodriguez hit a low first-time shot under goalkeeper Patrick Onstad. Di Maria made it 3-0 shortly before the interval when he surprised the Canada defence

by curling the ball inside the far post with the outside of his left foot. The hard-working Tevez also got on the scoresheet just past the hour from a lay-off in the box by Higuain. Sergio Aguero replaced Tevez and had only been on the pitch a minute when he took a long pass out to the left, cut inside, wrong-footed a defender and scored the fifth. Argentina will face Nigeria, South Korea and Greece in Group B at the June 11-July 11 World Cup finals in South Africa.

cluding striker Fernando Torres, midfielder Xavi and goalkeeper and captain Iker Casillas, met up at the Las Rozas training facility outside Madrid on Monday. A spokeswoman for the Spanish soccer federation (www.rfef.es) said Del Bosque had told them they were not allowed to use the sites at any of the team's training

camps or at the World Cup in South Africa starting on June 11. There are several examples of soccer players and other athletes getting themselves into trouble using the sites. England striker Darren Bent apologised to Tottenham Hotspur chairman Daniel Levy last year about comments on Twitter relating to

his transfer to Sunderland and his account was closed down. Real Madrid's Brazilian playmaker Kaka said this season he was going to shut his wife's Twitter account after Spanish media reported she had used it to criticise the La Liga club's coach, Manuel Pellegrini, for not giving her husband more playing time.

England…3

Lacklustre Portugal were held to a disappointing 0-0 home draw by 117th-ranked Cape Verde in a pre-World Cup friendly. Portugal were slow and predictable throughout, making it easy for Cape Verde to apply an ultra-defensive strategy. The hosts' first chance was a long-distance effort by Pedro Mendes that forced a fine save on 18 minutes. The Portuguese winger saw most of the ball and left back Fabio Coentrao and Nani linked up well. Mendes almost scored when he wandered to the right side on the half hour, his firsttime shot calling keeper Fock into make another good save. Portugal showed a little more intent in the second half with Cristiano Ronaldo, ineffective until then, firing a fierce shot against the keeper on 62 minutes and shooting against the side netting moments later. Unable to create more danger, Portugal were dealt a blow when midfielder Tiago limped off with a thigh injury on 70 minutes. Portugal will play another friendly at Covilha, against Cameroon on June 1, before flying to South Africa. They are in Group G along with Brazil, Ivory Coast and North Korea for the June 11-July 11 finals.

Mexico…1

REUTERS LONDON, MAY 25

Cape Verde…0

REUTERS COVILHA (Portugal), MAY 25

I should be fit for opener: Torres

England gather momentum England enjoyed a triumphant home send-off to the World Cup when an unfamiliar team packed with reserves outmuscled a skilful Mexico side 3-1 in their last home friendly at Wembley. Manager Fabio Capello may have learned little that he did not know before a contest in which England recovered yesterday from a ragged first half showing to ensure victory. But for the Italian, it was a night to ink over a few penciled ticks against certain names and etch a line across others as he finalises the decisions that will cut his 30-man squad to 23 for the finals in South Africa.

Argentina hit five in Canada rout Agentina...5

Canada..0

REUTERS BUENOS AIRES, MAY 25

No tweeting for Spanish players during event AGENCIES MARDID, MAY 25

Becks won’t be part of coaching staff: Capello AGENCIES LONDON, MAY 25

England boss Fabio Capello has rejected suggestions that ace midfielder David Beckham, who has been ruled out of the World Cup with an Achilles injury, could be catapulted into his coaching team in South Africa. "David Beckham will not be on my coaching staff. Absolutely not. He will stay with us and he can help us during the World Cup," said Capello. "But

there will be no coaching. You have to respect the other coaches," The Mirror quoted Capello, as saying. "We have to speak with him because we have different projects. He can do things around South Africa. He is an example for everyone else," he said about Beckham. "There were so many times when he could have gone on holiday but he preferred to be with us. He is dedicated to the England team and to the 2018 World Cup bid," Capello added.

Germany’s Traesch ruled out

BERLIN: Midfielder Christian Traesch joined a growing list of Germany players to miss the World Cup after injuring his ankle in a friendly at the squad's training camp on Monday, the German soccer federation (DFB) said. ''Christian Traesch cannot take part in the World Cup in South Africa,'' the DFB said on their website (www.dfb.de). The loss of the 22-year-old further limited Germany's options inmidfield after injured captain Michael Ballack. Traesch twisted his right ankle in the eighth minute of Germany's 4-0 win over FC South Tirol and was taken to hospital for a scan which revealed damage to his ankle.

There is unlikely to be a tweet out of the Spain players at the World Cup after coach Vicente del Bosque banned them from using social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook during the tournament. The 23-players in the European champions' squad, in-

Domenech hints at tactical changes AGENCIES TIGNES, MAY 25

The 400 or so France fans who watched their team train at their French Alps camp on a gorgeous day on Monday might have witnessed a small revolution. Coach Raymond Domenech, preparing the team for the June 11-July 11 World Cup, fielded what looked like a starting lineup and there was a surprise in it. For the first time in years, Domenech, who has faced criticism for his cautious tactics, went for a 4-3-3 formation instead of his preferred, more defensive 4-2-3-1 system. In other words, the coach played just one defensive midfielder rather than the usual two,

suggesting France might go for a bolder style on the pitches of South Africa. In their penultimate training session before playing Costa Rica in the first of three warm-up games on Wednesday in Lens, France played Jeremy Toulalan in front of their traditional back four of Bacary Sagna, William Gallas, Eric Abidal and Patrice Evra. Defender William Gallas was declared fit to play and midfielder Lassana Diarra, who has been ruled out by illness, will not be replaced, coach Raymond Domenech said on Monday. The 23 players still in Tignes, where France are on a weeklong training camp, should become Domenech's official

23-man squad. "We trust the 23 p l a y e r s w h o a re h e re , " Domenech, who has until June 1 to name his squad, said in a video posted on the French Football Federation's website (www.fff.fr). Domenech had taken 24 players to Tignes because of a question mark over the fitness of Gallas, who has been sidelined since late March with a calf muscle injur y. "It's

SQUAD: Goalkeepers: Hugo Lloris (Olympique Lyon), Steve Mandanda (Olympique Marseille), Cedric Carrasso (Girondins Bordeaux). Defenders: Bacary Sagna (Arsenal, Patrice Evra (Manchester United), William Gallas (Arsenal), Eric Abidal (Barcelona), Sebastien Squillaci (Sevilla), Marc Planus (Girondins Bordeaux), Gael Clichy (Arsenal), Anthony Reveillere (Olympique Lyon). Midfielders: Alou Diarra (Girondins Bordeaux), Jeremy Toulalan (Olympique Lyon), Florent Malouda (Chelsea), Yoann Gourcuff (Girondins Bordeaux), Abou Diaby (Arsenal). Forwards: Thierry Henry (Barcelona), Nicolas Anelka (Chelsea), Andre-Pierre Gignac (Toulouse), Franck Ribery (Bayern Munich), Sidney Govou (Olympique Lyon), Djibril Cisse (Panathinaikos), Mathieu Valbuena (Olympique Marseille).

N Korea vow to upset applecart: Kim

AGENCIES PYOUNGYANG, MAY 25

N o r t h Ko re a a re banking on team spirit, surprise and sheer determination to upset expectations and get t h e m through to the knocko u t

stages at the World Cup finals in South Africa. Aware his team are being written off as the weakest for the tournament, coach Kim Jong-hun is nevertheless backing them to spring a surprise. The North caused a major upset the last time they appeared in the World Cup finals, beating Italy to

progress to the quarter-finals in 1966. "I believe we will at least pass the first round. I'm aware of the evaluations of our team," Kim told the Yonhap News agency after a training session in Altach, Austria. "We have the strong spirit of challenge to upset expectations.” "Speaking on behalf

of the players, (the team) will seek to do well and make the world see Chosun football in a new perspective and a new eye," he added. North Korea were the sensation of the 1966 finals in England, beating Italy to reach the last eight where they led Portgual 3-0 before bowing out 5-3.

Sports Ministry accuses IOA of misleading IOC AGENCIES NEW DELHI, MAY 25

Firm on fixing tenure and age limits for sports bodies and their chiefs despite threats of sanctions by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Sports Ministry on Tuesday shot off another letter to IOC seeking an early meeting to sort out the issue. The ministry also charged Indian Olympic Association (IOA) secretary general, Randhir Singh, also an IOC member, with not consulting them before raising the issue with the world body. The IOC had intervened in the ongoing battle between the IOA and the ministry over restoration of the 1975 government guidelines that limited the tenure of office-bearers of sports bodies. The IOC in a letter dated May 21 held out a veiled threat to the Union Sports Ministry that the country's apex sports body

would face 'sanctions' if the government did not stop meddling in the affairs of the sports bodies by fixing the tenure and age limit of their office-bearers. In his reply to IOC president, Jacques Rogge, Injeti Srinivas, secretary in the Sports Ministry, said they are yet to receive an official copy of the letter jointly written by IOC and Olympic Council of Asia, and said: 'It was released to the Indian media by the IOC member from India.' “It is unfortunate that the IOC member (Randhir Singh) from India has not even cared to consult us before taking up this matter with you. In our view, therefore, this is an attempt to create a false situation of crisis, by a few interested persons, whose only aim is to protect their unduly long tenures in the IOA and the (National Sports Federations) NSFs. Moreover, the matter

is sub-judice. It is, therefore, imperative that the matter is not escalated any further at this stage.” 'He (Randhir) is fully aware of the proceedings before the Delhi High Court, as IOA is a respondent, in the ongoing public interest litigation. Further, as the Secretary General of OCA, he is conversant with the sports legislations of Malaysia and Sri Lanka. However, it appears that IOC has not been apprised by him of the national perspective in its entirety, thereby exposing his conflict of interest as well, since he has been holding the post of secretary general, IOA, for over two decades.' Srinivas said the government has not imposed any new regulation. “It only restores with prospective effect, the tenure regulation of 1975, which was put on hold in October 2001. The Delhi High Court is continuing its hearings on this issue,

and on other matters concerning good governance in sports.” “We would like to mention that the tenure regulation was accepted by the IOA and all recognised NSFs when they were introduced in 1975. In fact, the NSFs had sought time up to December 1, 1975 and IOA up to January 31, 1976 to incorporate them in their respective constitutions. Consequently, many federations incorporated them in their constitutions, only to have them later deleted unilaterally.” The ministry said they have studied regulations prevalent in more than 30 countries before taking the decision and gave a detailed account of the 'countries which enacted sports legislations, which contain several mandatory provisions that their sports federations have to conform, to obtain recognition and financial support from the government.'

To finish in the top two of a first round Group G that also features Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast would be an even more impressive feat, said striker Jong Tae-se. "Brazil will be first and we will win second place," said the Kawasaki Frontale forward, one of the few players in the squad who is a known quantity. "We are a good team with traits that no other country has. ... No one knows what will happen and we have the possibility." North Korea, who play fellow qualifiers Greece in a friendly later on Tuesday, open their World Cup campaign against the Brazilians on June 15 in Johannesburg.

complicated to take somebody out and we've had Lassana Diarra who's had a real problem. Then we found ourselves with 23 players so we no longer needed to make a choice because that group here keep showing us that we can trust them."

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SA scrape past WI after Sammy blitz against the West Indies on Monday. Chasing South Africa's 300 for seven, the West Indies ended on 283 with Sammy not out on 58 from just 24 deliveries which included six towering sixes and a pair of fours. South Africa's innings was built on commanding half centuries by Hashim Amla (92) and Jacques Kallis (85) at the Sir Vivian Richards ground. Amla dominated an opening stand of 89 with captain Graeme Smith (37) then partnered Kallis as they put on 79 for the second wicket. AB de Villiers hammered 41 from 35 balls with three fours and a six. Dwayne Bravo rallied the West Indian response with 74,

Dwayne Bravo rushes to get ahead of Morne Morkel at Antigua, on Monday. AGENCIES ANTIGUA, MAY 25

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Mary Kom in Asian C'ship quarters Four-time world champion M C Mary Kom stormed into the quarter-finals with a thumping first-round triumph on an all-win day for the Indians at the fifth Asian Women's Boxing Championships in Astana, Kazakhstan. Mary Kom, defeated Filipino Josie Gabeuco 8-1 in a lopsided bout to enter the pin weight (46kg) category quarter-finals. Swann wins England's top cricket honours

Rising off-spinner Graeme Swann beat competition from his skipper Paul Collingwood among others to clinch the 'England Cricket of the Year' award at Lord's here. "I am absolutely delighted to win this award. It's been a magical year for me with so many high points," the 31-year-old said at the awards evening hosted by the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB).

Violence threatens Jamaica games West Indies officials may be forced to relocate the final One-day International and the first Test against South Africa due to violence in the Jamaica capital of Kingston. The Jamaican Government declared a state of emergency on Sunday, after violence erupted in the volatile West Kingston constituency, with angry mobs setting fire to a police station and firebombing another.

ICC rules out match fixing in Sydney Test The ICC has stopped investigating the Australia-Pakistan Sydney Test after finding no evidence of match-fixing, a Cricket Australia spokesman said. The Test, which Pakistan lost from an advantageous position, was under the scanner as the then coaches Initkhab Alam and Aqib Javed suspected match-fixing by their players, particularly stumper Kamran Akmal.

Younis makes emotional appeal Former Pakistan captain Younis Khan told a parliamentary committee on sports on Monday that he had been unjustly treated by the cricket authorities and the indefinite ban imposed on him after the Australian tour should be lifted immediately.

Jayasuriya to play for Worcestershire English county Worcestershire have signed Sri Lankan star Sanath Jayasuriya for a part of the forthcoming Friends Provident Twenty20 campaign. Jayasuriya will replace Australian all-rounder Steve Smith after five matches of the competition.

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late innings blitz by Darren Sammy to take a 2-0 lead in the One-Day International series

including three fours and two s i xe s , a f t e r o p e n e r D a l e Richards - who was flown in overnight from Barbados made 51. With the game looking lost at 200 for six in the 40th over, Sammy reignited Windies hopes with a six-filled innings which took the team within 18 runs of victory before they ran out of wickets. South African quick bowler Morne Morkel finished with three for 58 while the standout bowlers for West Indies were Kieron Pollard (two for 39) and Jerome Taylor (two for 50). Three matches remain in the series. The next is on Friday in Dominica.

South Africa: G Smith b Miller 37, H Amla c Richards b Taylor 92, J Kallis c Richards b Pollard 85, A de Villiers c Taylor b Pollard 41, D Miller not out 26, A Petersen lbw b Taylor 1, R McLaren not out 8. Extras: 10. Total: 300 for 5. Fall of wickets: 1-89, 2-168, 3-239, 4-276, 5-278. Bowling: Taylor 9-0-50-2, Rampaul 8-0-58-0, Bravo 10-0-63-0, Miller 2.5-0-19-1, Gayle 7.1-0-41-0, Sammy 5-0-25-0, Pollard 8-0-39-2. West Indies: C Gayle c McLaren b Morkel 26, D Richards b Kallis 51, R Sarwan c de Villiers b Botha 6, N Deonarine c Miller b Tsotsobe 7, D Bravo c Kallis b Steyn 74, K Pollard c Botha b Morkel 29, J Taylor b McLaren 6, D Ramdin run out (Miller) 2, D Sammy not out 58, R Rampaul run out (McLaren) 5, N Miller run out (Smith) 0. Extras: 19. Total: 283 all out. Fall of wickets: 1-40, 2-77, 3-119, 4-182, 5-189, 6-200, 7-236, 8236, 9-283. Bowling: Steyn 10-0-59-1, Tsotsobe 9-1-53-1, Morkel 9.12-58-3, McLaren 7-1-41-0, Botha 10-0-58-1, Kallis 3-0-7-1. Man-of-the-match: HM Amla

Raina confident of young team doing well PTI MUMBAI, MAY 25

Captain of a second-string Indian squad to Zimbabwe, Suresh Raina today said the absence of senior players has given the youngsters an opportunity to prove their mettle in the tri-series and two bilateral Twenty20 Internationals against the hosts. "We have to thank the seniors who have taken a rest and it has given a great opportunity for the youngsters to do well. We have a good bench and all of them have done well in domestic cricket," said the 23year-old, who is yet to play in a Test match, ahead of the team's departure here. The Indian team will be without eight senior players, including regular captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni and veteran batsman Sachin Tendulkar, for the May 28-June 9 tri-series, also involving Sri Lanka, and the two T20 Internationals against Zimbabwe on June 12 and 13. Raina said the young team under him was a balanced one and expressed confidence that they would do well in the tri-series and the Twenty20 Internationals. "It's going to be an exciting series. We have a well-balanced team. We have lot of good batsmen who have done well in first class cricket and in IPL. We have a good medium pace attack and good set of all-rounders. We will win the series if we work hard," he said. Raina said leading the country was an honour and dream come true for him but it has also imposed extra responsibility on his shoulders. "I have dreamt about leading India. By the grace of God I have got the opportunity. It's a great challenge and I'm looking forward to it. But it has also thrust great responsibility on me," said the Uttar Pradesh batsman who has been named captain in the absence of Dhoni. Raina said he was confident of doing well as

BCCI to decide team sponsors on May 31 AGENCIES MUMBAI, MAY 25

The Indian cricket board's marketing committee is to meet in Mumbai on May 31 to wrap up the much-delayed team sponsorship details for which the BCCI issued a tender notice inviting bids on Monday. "The marketing committee of the BCCI will meet on the 31st to decide on the team sponsorship. It will be chaired by the President (Shashank Manohar)," BCCI sources said on Tuesday. BCCI's deal with Sahara Group for team sponsorship is coming to an end next month-end and it has invited bids from companies for sponsoring four Indian squads, including the much sought-after men's outfit. The Board has fixed Rs 2.25 crore as the base price per match for the bids for all three formats for the men's outfit - Tests, ODIs and T20s, it is learned. The tender notice called for firms to bid for sponsorship of the men's, women's, India A and India under-19 teams, indicating the documents would be available from May 24 for a non-refundable payment of Rs 5 lakh.

captain as he had played under Dhoni, Sourav Ganguly and Rahul Dravid. "I have played under Dada (Ganguly), Rahulbhai and Dhoni. Dhoni has told me to keep it simple. I have also talked to coach (Gary Kirsten)," Raina said. He said the advice which Tendulkar keeps giving was to be humble all the time. "He (Tendulkar) has repeatedly said that if you are humble you would achieve a lot," the left handed batsman said. Raina brushed aside concerns that the Indian batsmen were not comfortable against the short stuff. "There's a lot of talk we are not good against short-pitched bowling. We have done well in Tests and 50-over games to become the number one team in Tests and number two in ODIs. Some days you get your shots right and on others you get it wrong," he pointed out. Saying 50-over game was different from the Twenty20 matches, that the players have been involved in for the last three months, Raina said the team would do well in the longer format of oneday cricket. He said the team's superior fitness on the field would help it a lot. "The team is young and fit. A score of 270 will feel like 290 against us," he declared. Apart from Tendulkar and Dhoni, senior players Virender Sehwag, Gautam Gambhir, Harbhajan Singh, Zaheer Khan, Yuvraj Singh and Ashish Nehra will also not be a part of the tour. India will begin their campaign in the tri-series on May 28 against Zimbabwe in Bulawayo. After that, they will face Sri Lanka on May 30 (Bulawayo), Zimbabwe on June 3 and Sri Lanka on June 5 (both in Harare). The final of the tri-series will be held on June 9 in Harare. The team will also play two Twenty20 Internationals against Zimbabwe in Harare on June 12 and 13.

Modi wants independent panel with no Manohar, Srinivasan

The World Anti-Doping Agency today said it's time for the ICC to give the "final push" and convince its member boards, including BCCI, to accept the vexed 'whereabouts' clause by November 2011, failing which it would be declared non-compliant to the WADA code. WADA director general David Howman, who is here to attend the seventh Asia/Oceanic Region Intergovernmental meeting on anti-doping in sports, said even though ICC has done a great job to keep away doping from the game, it is time for cricket's governing body to give the final push. "We don't set deadlines. Being a signatory, we expect the the ICC and cricket to remain committed to the WADA Code. The ICC has done a lot in the last three years, now they just need to give the final push," Howman told reporters. "The ICC is responsible for its member boards. ICC's job is to ensure that member boards comply with the WADA Code.

We are going to have our next review in November 2011 and by that time if ICC fails to convince its member boards to comply with the Code, we will declare them non-compliant in our report to the International

Olympic Committee. We don't have the purview to take actions against any non-complaint member, it is IOC and respective Olympic Council's prerogative," he said. Even though ICC is a signatory to WADA Code, it has not implemented the "whereabouts" clause, which came into force from January 1 last year, because of stiff opposition from Indian cricketers, backed by their cricket board (BCCI).

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Suspended IPL Commissioner Lalit Modi today asked BCCI President Shashank Manohar and Secretary N Srinivasan to stay away from the decisionmaking process and let an independent panel decide his fate. Explaining the reasons for his request, Modi said, "(The requests) are not motivated by any personal grudge but with the sole intention that whatever is the outcome of the present proceedings, the process leading to such decision should be fair and proper, thereby rendering the same unimpeachable." Facing charges of financial irregularities that include allegations of bid-rigging and proxy investment, Modi explained why he wanted Manohar to stay out of the decision-making process. "...I am constrained to prefer the present application for your kind consideration that you may consider rescuing yourself from participating any further in the proceedings relating to complaint and show cause notice as your participation in the proceedings would tantamount to being a judge, witness and a potential co-notice in these very proceedings," Modi said. The suspended IPL chief went on to say that he had refused to accept Rendezvous Sports World's bid for Kochi franchise since it came late and claimed that Manohar decided to cancel the first bid process after the incident. "I declined to accept the same, saying it was beyond time. You, however, asked me to accept the bid...You seemed to be under extreme pressure to ensure that the late bid be included in the bidding process," Modi wrote.

Andy Roddick slipped, then kicked the dirt. He chirped at the umpire about a call. When an unlucky bounce cost him a key point, he waved his arms in disgust. And at the finish, he raised his fist to celebrate a French Open triumph. Roddick’s clay-court season began Tuesday, and he endured repeated frustrations on his worst surface before rallying past Jarkko Nieminen in the first round, 6-2, 4-6, 4-6, 7-6 (4), 63. The match was Roddick’s first on clay since he lost in the fourth round at Roland Garros last year. Seeded sixth, Roddick barely avoided losing his opening French Open match for the fifth time. Instead, he earned his first five-set win in the tournament since 2001, the first year he competed, when he beat Michael Chang in the second round. No. 2-seeded Rafael Nadal began his bid for a fifth French Open title by beating 18-yearold wild card Gianna Mina of France, 6-2, 6-2, 6-2. The match

The Sports Ministry today asked the Hockey India (HI) to suspend its election process in the wake of the Delhi High Court order reviving the Indian Hockey Federation (IHF). The Ministr y today wrote a letter to the Secretary General of the Hockey India Narinder Batra asking him not to take any further action with regard to holding of the HI elections. "In the light of the High Court Judgment... whereby Hon'ble High Court has quashed the suspension and disaffiliation/de-recognition orders passed by Indian Olympic Association and Union of India, you are advised to not to take further action with regard to holding of elections till the entire matter is examined in consultation with Ministry of Law," the letter said. The controversial elections has been postponed thrice due to legal hurdles and other issues. The election which was sup-

The contentious clause requires cricketers in the common testing pool to furnish details of their whereabouts three months in advance to the antidoping authorities. But the Indian players have rejected the clause, saying it's a violation of their fundamental right to privacy and poses a security threat. Subsequently, the ICC had decided to "suspend" the "whereabouts" clause until the concerns of the Indian players were sorted out. But Howman said the clause never infringes on an athlete's privacy. "More than 13,000 athletes are giving their whereabouts, so it is not a big deal. There are no constitutional problems, no breach of privacy but I will be more than happy to engage in discussion with cricketers," he said. "We will ask BCCI to liaise with the National Anti-Doping Agency to form an anti-doping programme fit for India. (Former captain Anil) Kumble is a member of WADA and understands the rule. He is not concerned by it," he added.

was the first for Nadal at Roland Garros since he lost to Robin Soderling in the fourth round last year. Justine Henin took a big step in her return from retirement, beating Tsvetana Pironkova 6-4, 6-3. The match was Henin’s first at Roland Garros since 2007, when she won the tournament for the fourth time. Kimiko Date Krumm also made a successful Roland Garros comeback, beating two-time runnerup Dinara Safina 3-6, 6-4, 7-5. The 39-year- old Date Krumm is the second-oldest woman to win a match in the tournament. She ended a 12year retirement in 2008, was playing in the French Open for the first time since 1996. Seeded women advancing included No. 18 Shahar Peer, No. 21 Vera Zvonareva, No. 23 Daniela Hantuchova and No. 29 Anastasia Pavlyuchenkova. None lost more than six games. Two U.S. women won— Bethanie Mattek-Sands and Jill Craybas. Top-seeded Venus and

Serena Williams won their opening doubles match, beating Kirsten Flipkens and Tamarine Tanasugarn 6-0, 6-1. On the men’s side, Robby Ginepri won an all-American matchup, rallying to beat No. 18 Sam Querrey 4-6, 7-6 (3), 64, 6-2. American Michael Russell lost to Florent Serra of France 6-4, 6-0, 6-1. U.S. men went 5-6 in the first round, an improvement on last year, when they went 2-7. Only four have reached the third round since 2006.

told reporters here. Former captains Younus Khan and Shoaib Malik were also included in a 35-man list of probables, which will be culled down before the two events, pending a decision on the bans imposed on them by the PCB. Controversial fast bowler Shoaib Akhtar was also included among the probables. The 30-year-old Afridi, who

led Pakistan to the semifinals in the Twenty20 World Cup earlier this month, now becomes the 27th man to lead Pakistan in Test cricket. "It is a great challenge to lead the team in all forms of the game. I will try to do my best and take all the players as a unit and build towards winning the World Cup," said Afridi, who last played a Test match in mid 2006.

Afridi named captain for Asia Cup, England tour PTI LAHORE, MAY 25

Pakistan today named allrounder Shahid Afridi captain for next month's Asia Cup and the subsequent full tour of England, opting for a single skipper for all three formats of the game. "Afridi will lead Pakistan in one-day and Test cricket and is our best choice," Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Ejaz Butt

Sports Ministry asks HI not to proceed for polls

Time for ICC to give final push on ‘whereabouts’ clause: WADA PTI NEW DELHI, MAY 25

Roddick rallies for 5-set win at French Open

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posed to be held last year, was pushed back to January 29 after HI failed to give a mandatory 21-day notice to the Sports Ministr y for the same. It was again deferred to February 7 because of a stay order from the Rajasthan High Court after which the International Hockey Federation (FIH) set the May 31 as the final deadline.

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