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Absconding Margao blast accused caught PTI MUMBAI, AUG 2

Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent.

—Issac Asimov

IN BRIEF Maruti hikes model prices The country’s largest car maker Maruti Suzuki India today raised the prices of all its models, except Alto, by up to Rs 7,500, citing a sharp increase in input costs.

The new prices are applicable with immediate effect, the company said. The price revision, however, will not include its largest selling model Alto, it added. (PTI)

No plea to transfer case The CBI today said it had not asked the Supreme Court to shift the Soharabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case outside Gujarat.

The CBI was reported to have asked the Supreme Court to transfer the controversial case outside Gujarat for a fair trial in its status report submitted to the apex court on Friday but its counsel and Senior Supreme Court lawyer K T S Tulsi told a court here that no such plea was made. (PTI)

Mickky moves notice against CM for breach of privilege HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Ex-tourism minister Mickky Pacheco moved a notice for breach of privilege against Chief Minister Digambar Kamat. Acknowledging the receipt of the notice, Speaker Pratapsing Rane said he is yet to examine it when Pacheco made a mention of the notice in the house during “Zero Hour.”

The notice refers to a statement made by the chief minister last week that he had not spoken to Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) national president Sharad Pawar or general secretary Praful Patel regarding removing Pacheco from the ministry.

While speaking before assembly, last week, a day after his release from Sada jail, Pachecho had alleged that the chief minister had misled Pawar on ‘clinching evidence” against him in the Nadia Torrado case.

Immediately refuting the charge the chief minister had said that he had not spoken to Pawar or Patel over asking Pacheco to quit from the cabinet.

It is learnt that Pacheco has attached newspaper copies which had reported Kamat as saying that he had spoken to Pawar on the day Pacheco had put in his papers as minister for tourism and ports.

An absconding member of rightw i n g H i n d u o rg a n i s a t i o n Sanatan Sanstha has been arrested by Maharashtra ATS (AntiTerror Squad) for his alleged role in the 2009 Goa blast —the sixth person to be held in the case.

An ATS team laid a trap and arrested Prashant Juvekar, absconding since October 16 last year, from near Bhusawal railway station in Jalgaon district on July 31, State ATS chief Rakesh Maria said.

Juvekar (24), hailing from Ratnagiri, was produced before a Nashik court which remanded him in police custody till August 3.

A 7.65 mm pistol was recovered from Juvekar, who was actively involved in the conspiracy and was trained in making IEDs (improvised explosive devices), detonators and timing devises, Maria said.

The blast, which had claimed two lives, occurred on Diwalieve in a busy thoroughfare in Margao, barely a few hundred metres from a place where Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat was participating in some celebrations.

The National Investigating Agency (NIA), probing the case, had filed a chargesheet against 11 Sanatan Sanstha members and made five arrests before

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An ATS team laid a trap and arrested Prashant Juvekar, from near Bhusawal railway station in Jalgaon district on July 31.

Juvekar was produced before a Nashik court which remanded him in police custody till August 3.

A 7.65 mm pistol was recovered from Juvekar, who was actively involved in the conspiracy and was trained in making IEDs, detonators and timing devises.

Since the blast, Juvekar frequently changed his location to evade arrest.

nabbing Juvekar. Those named in the chargesheet include Malgonda Patil and Yogesh Naik, who were killed when the bomb

A 26-year-old man, Naresh Dourado, from Vasco was brutally murdered by unknown persons in his brother’s flat at Chicalim-Vasco in the wee hours of Monday.

Naresh Dourado, who was working as a franchise co-ordinator for a cellular company in Margao, was found murdered in his brother’s vacant flat, where he had gone to spend the night, which he often used to do during weekends.

Naresh’s new car Chevrolet Spark (GA-06-D-4306) along with the laptop and mobile phone were found missing.

The incident came to light when Naresh’s relative had gone to the flat to enquire whether he had gone for duty, as his boss had called them to inform that

Goa’s Heartbeat: Khatta Meetha’s Trisha wants to go global Pg 14 Woman dies of swine flu at Hospicio HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 2

A 32-year old woman from Moti Dongor-Margao has died of H1N1 at the Hospicio hospital.

Information revealed that the woman was admitted to the government hospital on July 27 and was being diagnosed for pneumonia. She died two days later. However, as a matter of abundant caution, Hospicio doctors had dispatched her swab for testing to Delhi. The report which came in on Monday has confirmed that the woman tested positive for H1N1.

When contacted, Dr Edwardo De Mello confirmed that the woman died of H1N1. Replying to a question, Dr De Mello said the deceased woman was admitted in the Hospicio with suspected pneumonia. “As a matter of caution, her swab was sent for testing, which has come positive”, he said.

When the Director of Health services, Dr Rajananda Desai was contacted to throw more light on the incident, she said that the health officials are indeed perplexed over the death of the woman due to H1N1.

“Though the report has confirmed that the woman had tested positive for H1N1, we are not certain whether she had this flu that proved fatal”, she said.

She said that the woman had traveled to Karnataka before she was down with sickness for the last two months. “We are indeed (Continued on page 10)

Roy gave drugs to Scarlet, Fiona tells court

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

In what seems to be another blow for Home Minister Ravi Naik, Fiona Mackeown today told the court that Roy Naik was giving drugs to Scarlet.

“Roy D’Souza, Roy Naik, Julio Lobo, Samson D’Souza, Placido Carvalho have been giving drugs to my daughter,” Fiona said in her deposition before the Goa Children’s Court.

She was responding to the cross examination by lawyer Jos Peter D’souza, appearing on behalf of the accused.

When asked, whether she was serious about her comments to the media that the home minister is involved in the death of her daughter, she said that she suspected Ravi Naik immediately after the murder of her daughter.

Related report on pg 3 “I had alleged Naik, when he attacked me verbally in public soon after my daughter’s death,”

she stated.

Fiona also said, “I have been told that Ravi Naik is the head of the drug nexus along with his son, that policemen are also involved in the same.”

Fiona said that she did not mention about the same (Ravi Naik and Roy Naik) to the police since she did not have any evidence to support the same.

However, she said that she had never seen any drugs changing hands in Curlies. “I have never seen any drug dealings on the beach,” she added.

The mother confirmed that Scarlet was being given drugs for a short period on February 14, 2008.

Earlier, D’Souza pointed out that Scarlet used to consume heroin, cocaine, charas and ecstasy on regular basis, which was refuted by Fiona.

Fiona in her last deposition on Friday last week had told the court that her daughter used to drink beer occasionally however, she never consumed drugs.

Talking to reporters outside the court, Fiona said that the defense was trying to malign Scarlet’s character by asking various questions about her sexual and social life.

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Valley protests claim 7 lives, 250 hurt PTI SRINAGAR, AUG 2

A fresh wave of protests in the Kashmir valley today claimed seven lives and left 250 injured as police opened fire to disperse rampaging mobs who indulged in stone-pelting, attacked government buildings and looted weapons from police.

Defying curfew, stone-pelting protesters took to the streets in several places and attacked police stations and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) camps in the valley where 22 people have been killed and over 500

injured, including 200 security force personnel, in violence since last Friday.

One protester was killed in police firing after agitators attacked a police post and attempted to set it afire and another perished late tonight in Kulgam district. In adjacent Sangam in Anantnag district, one person was killed when CRFP personnel retaliated to heavy stone throwing at their camp, police said, adding another person died in a stampede following the firing.

At Kakpora, in south Kash-

Youth murdered in Vasco HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 2

went off.

According to the ATS, Juvekar had met Patil on August 23 when the duo went to some place where the former was trained in making explosives. They had also discussed the blast conspiracy.

“Juvekar was trained for three days in making explosives. On experimental basis, the duo even exploded a small IED in a hilly area near Naik’s residence,” Maria said.

Since the blast, Juvekar frequently changed his location to evade arrest, he said, adding the accused stayed in suburban Malad here for sometime at his maternal uncle’s place and travelled to various places including Baroda, Rajkot, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, Delhi, Varanasi and Bihar.

Juvekar, graduated in commerce stream and discontinued his law course. His mother and father are retired bank employees.

Maria said the NIA has been informed about Juvekar’s arrest and the agency was likely to seek his custody soon.

The other five arrested are Vinay Talekar, Vinayak Patil, Dhananjay Ashtekar, Dilip Mangaonkar and Prashant Ashtekar.

The absconding accused in the c a s e a re S a r a n g A ko l ka r, Jayaprakash alias Anna, Rudra Patil.

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Naresh Dourado, who was working as a franchise co-ordinator for a cellular company in Margao.

He was found murdered in his brother’s vacant flat, where he had gone to spend the night, which he often used to do during weekends.

Naresh’s new car Chevrolet Spark (GA-06-D-4306) along with the laptop and mobile phone were found missing.

The incident came to light when Naresh’s relative had gone to the flat to enquire whether he had gone for duty.

Naresh had not come for work on Monday.

His boss and manager of Idea Cellular Updesh Swar said Naresh was working under him.

“When I called him on Monday morning to enquire why he had not reported for duty, I found his mobile phone switched off,” said Swar.

mir’s Pulwama district, police opened fire on a group of stonepelting protesters who were indulging in ransacking, killing one of them.

One person was killed in Kralpora in north Kashmir’s Kupwara district when police fired on a mob which looted arms from a police post. The agitators managed to flee with four rifles.

Protesters this afternoon set afire all the four buildings in a police station at Rajpura in Pulwama district injuring 20 people.

“Rampaging mobs violated

Israel allows UN to probe flotilla raid

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Swar further informed that when he called his residence, the family members informed him that he might have left for work directly from the flat, but Swar informed them that he has not reported for duty and his mobile phone was switched off.

Herculan Dourado, former

Succumbing to an international investigation for its army’s action for the first time, Israel today agreed for a UN probe into the bloody May 31 raid by its commandos on a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, a development described by UN chief Ban Ki-moon as “unprecedented.”

Israeli naval commandos, airdropped on a Turkish aid ship deck to enforce their country’s blockade of the Gaza Strip, killing nine pro-Palestinian activists, sparking worldwide condemnation for its action, including from India.

The decision to accept the UN’s proposal to establish an

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Vessels net solar shrimps HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 2

The new fishing season finally began with a bang, with mechanized fishing vessels netting tons of the prized solar shrimp.

Day two of the season saw vessels returning to the Cutbona fishing jetty with tons of the much-sought after solar shrimp.

Some of the fishing vessels are believed to have netted two to three tons of the shrimp. One vessel is reported to have netted a whopping 4.25 ton and the catch was caught late last night at Vasco.

Incidentally, a kilogram of solar shrimp was priced at Rs 85 in the wholesale market at the Cutbona fishing jetty.

A smiling president of the Cutbona Boat Owners Union, Antonio Rodrigues said the boats could net sizeable quantity of the solar shrimp in the last two days and prayed to God

A fishing vessel that landed at the Cutbona fishing jetty with a bumper catch of solar shrimp on Monday. Photo by Santosh Mirajkar.

that the season goes on well.

Like many boat owners, Antonio’s fishing vessel netted around 2.5 tons, indicating that the season has turned positive vis-à-vis the solar shrimp.

Though majority of fishing boats from Cutbona could not venture out in the Arabian sea on Sunday – Day one of the fishing season – due to rough conditions at the River Sal mouth

at Betul, many vessels ventured out in the wee hours of Monday.

Rodrigues said most of the boats ventured into the Arabian sea at 6 am and returned with the prized catch around noon.

However, many a boat owner were still hoping against hope that the remaining manpower would return back to the jetties from Jharkhand, Orissa and Bihar.

curfew restrictions at various places in Kakapora, Pulwama, Budgam, Anantnag, Kulgam and Kupwara destroying police and public properties,” police department said in a statement.

Earlier in the day, protesters set afire two government offices and a railway structure in central Budgam district. Three protesters were injured there as police tried to contain the violence.

A person identified as Tariq Ahmed, who was hit by a teargas shell three days back in Bijbehara in south Kashmir, suc-

cumbed to his injuries in a hospital here.

Meanwhile, the Centre today rallied behind Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah in handling the situation in the Kashmir Valley and indicated it is committed to carrying out political initiatives for which peace is a prerequisite.

Arriving in New Delhi this morning, Omar called on Prime Minister Manmohan Singh who chaired a high-level meeting to discuss the current unrest in the Valley and find an administrative and political way out.

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Fishermen told not to cast their nets yet HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Even as the 45-days fishing ban ended on July 31, fishermen are being issued warning against fishing for the next 24 hours.

The fisheries department has issued ‘standing instructions’ to all fishermen not to venture into the sea if the weather condition is rough.

Director of Fisheries S C Verenkar said that the seven jetties across the State are being issued alerts to convey its fishermen to avoid fishing temporarily.

The weather department at Altinho has also warned of adverse weather and strong sea currents, hence, advised against fishing for the next 24 hours (August 2 to 3).

“Due to westerly winds, the sea condition will be rough. An alert warning has also been issued because the rough weather

will be accompanied with moderate to rather heavy rainfall,” Metrologist K V Singh said.

The fisheries department has been transmitting messages including weather updates to all jetties at regular intervals.

Yet another hassle currently faced by the department is the reduction in fish catch. The booming catch of 84,000 tones fish in 2008-09, decreased to 80,000 in 2009-10.

Verenkar explains, “Apart from other trivial factors, cyclone Phyan played spoilsport bringing fishing to a standstill for one-month in November 2009.”

Though the storm did not create havoc on the Goan coast, it claimed lives of many fishermen who had ventured into the sea despite issuing an alert. They were either missing or lost their lives. Some were rescued by marine police, Coast Guards, navy

Scarlet’s mom breaks into tears in court HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Scarlet Eden Keeling’s mother, Fiona Mackeown, broke into tears in the court when she was shown the clothes and sandals of her daughter, which she wore on the fateful day.

When the cross examination began at the Goa Children’s Court on Monday afternoon, the defence lawyer Jos Peter D’Souza sought permission from the court to call upon the witness to identify the articles that Scarlet was wearing on the fateful night. She was found dead on Anjuna beach, on February 18, 2008.

P ublic Prosecutor S R Rivonkar, however, objected to the identification of the articles

by Fiona.

Te a r s r o l l e d d o w n t h e mother’s cheek when she examined and identified one by one the belongings of her daughter. With calm hands she held all the items in her hands.

And with a soft voice she said ‘Yes’.

Fiona had stated that two days after her daughter’s death she was scouring the spot behind Luis Shack, where she had found these clothes along with a pair of sandals.

She said that these were the items that she had found and handed over to police on morning of February 21, 2008.

H o w e v e r, A d v D ’ S o u z a pointed out that as per police record these items were recovered from behind the shack on the evening of February 21, which was refuted by Fiona.

Fiona told the court that since handing over the recovered

items to police, she had never seen the belongings and the CBI too did not ask her to identify them. “CBI never asked me even to show the place where I found the said articles,” she stated.

She even clarified that the items were never sealed before her. They were kept in a plastic bag by PI Nelson Albuquerque.

At this point, the defence lawyer, appearing on behalf of accused Placido Carvalho, said that CBI has conducted a wrong investigation and tried to keep Fiona in the dark.

Scarlet’s diary, which allegedly revealed her mind, was also produced in the court during the cross examination. The mother identified black colour diary, which had several sketches drawn by Scarlet.

Fiona told the court that on February 19, 2008 she had submitted the diary to PI Albuquerque, but as per police record the diary was handed over on February 25.

Denying that she had ever leaked the contents of her daughter’s diary, Fiona said that she did not know the existence of such diary till Scarlet’s death.

The pages of the diary, which was leaked to the press few days after Scarlet’s death, had a sketch of a hangman and a girl with tears running down her eyes.

Interestingly, Adv D’Souza pointed out that the page having the picture of a girl in tears has disappeared. Fiona, however, said that she had no idea about the missing pages as the diary was not numbered in her presence.

The accused Samson D’Souza will depose on August 18.

and others.

The department nonetheless expects a good catch this season. About 30 to 35 trucks of fish, that is, about 350 tones of fish were imported daily to local jetties during the ban period, Deputy Director Nandkishore Verlekar informed.

Since the ban is not uniform throughout the coastal boundaries of India, the eastern states observed it from April 15 to May 31 while the western coasts are prohibited fishing between June 15 and July 31 annually.

The ban is applied to all mechanized boats and canoes fitted with more than 10hp motors. There are around 900 motorized canoes registered in the State. Of the 1,150 registered trawlers, around 875 are in operation. Fishing is yet to pick up a quick pace, provided the climate is favourable in the coming days.

‘Psychiatrists in schools need of the hour’ HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Taking note of suicides among students, Congress MLAs Agnelo Fernandes and Victoria Fernandes on Monday called upon the government to examine the need to have mental health professionals in schools for counselling.

While supporting the demands and opposing cut-motions in the House, Agnelo said in this competitive age children face a lot of peer and parental pressure and develop suicidal tendencies. Even students who have secured fist-class have committed suicide, he stated.

The Agnelo said many of the children are confused about their sexuality. In this situation a psychiatric counsellor has to be made mandatory in each and every school, he asserted.

Victoria said apart from psychiatric counsellors, there is a need to have career guidance professionals to guide the students on their career prospects.

Faced with severe criticism from the Opposition in the House, Minister for Forests Filipe Neri Rodrigues today assured that no fresh forest areas would be permitted to be used for nonforest purpose until a State policy for such usages is put in place.

He said he would consult the Union Minister for Environment & Forests (MoEF), Jairam Ramesh on withdrawing the recommendations for diversion of forest area forwarded to him (the Union Minister). However, the Opposition stuck to their demands that whatever proposals sent for diversion should be immediately withdrawn.

Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar even mocked the forest minister by calling him “deforestation minister” during Question Hour for allowing diversion of forest areas for non-forest use.

The question was posed by

Mandrem ML A L axmikant Parsekar seeking information on quantum of area, originally classified as forest, which has been diverted for non-forest use during last three years.

Rodrigues came under heavy fire from the Opposition as well as ex-finance minister and Aldona MLA, Dayanand Narvekar over the issue.

In his written reply Rodrigues informed the House that a total of 21,17,571 sq mts were approved by his department for diversion in the last three years.

Totally twenty-three permissions were granted with areas ranging from 0-57 hectors.

Some of the biggest beneficiaries of this diversion include M/s Sociedade Timblo, Irmaos Limitata, M/s Ajit V M Kadnekar, M/s V S Dempo, Shabbir Kassim Khan and Atmaram T C Palonkar.

Parrikar sought to know why Shabbir Kassim Khan was granted such large area admeasuring 5,69,000 sq mts for conversion?

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Coming under severe criticism from the Opposition over the decision to stop Cyberage scheme, Chief Minister Digamabar Kamat today said the scheme is under evaluation and could be restarted if need be.

Cyberage, a unique scheme to give computers to students, was stopped by Kamat this year which invited criticism from several quarters.

“Since the scheme was started in 2001 around 80,000 to 90,000 households in the state have been provided with computers,” Kamat informed the House today.

He said, besides, teachers of high schools, higher secondary schools and colleges have also availed of the laptop scheme introduced by the government.

“Also, around 10,000 to 12,000 government employees have availed of the computer

Govt mulls easy housing HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

“To meet increasing demand for housing, Goa Housing Board (GHB) has decided to make small plots of 150 sq mts with higher FAR,” told Nilkanth Halarnkar, Minister for Housing to Goa Assembly on Monday.

He was replying to a question tabled by St Cruz MLA, Victoria Fernandes who highlighted plight of common man, who, she said has not been able to buy housing due to soaring land prices in the State. She sought to know what the government was doing to provide affordable housing to common people.

Earlier, GHB made plots of 300 sq mts but con-

sidering increasing demand for housing, smaller plots of 150 sq mts will be made available, said the minister.

He further told the House the State Housing and habitat policy is under preparation. The policy will be prepared taking into consideration national policy and guidelines, he said. All the aspects will be considered and a State housing policy will be prepared in a transparent manner to do justice for all categories of people, he said while reacting to queries raised by the St Cruz MLA. Model draft policies of Kerala, Karnataka and other States will be referred and studied, he added.

MLAs portray grim picture of education HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Leaking schools, non-utilisation of education funds, non-filling up of posts, contract teachers, quality of mid-day meals, Right to Education Act, National Institute of Technology (NIT) reservation, professional college fees, Goa University functioning, school infrastructure, etc., were some of the issues that came up before the House on the eleventh day of the Monsoon Session.

Mandrem MLA Laxmikant Parsekar, who is also a teacher, placed before the House the long-standing demand of primary schools to have a peon and LDC (lower division clerk) on contract and regular basis.

“In May 2009 the Department of Education issued a circular in this regard. One academic year has passed and the second is on, but till date nothing is happening,” he pointed out.

Parsekar said many pre-primary schools were charging exorbitant fees, but classes were conducted in flats, cramped and

unhygienic places. Despite charging exorbitant fees, the salaries of teachers in these schools are poor, he added.

He said the government has to make efforts to improve the quality of food under the MidDay Meal Scheme. Certain dishes like ‘pulao’ and ‘sheera’ can be done away with and replaced with some other better items, he mentioned. This suggestion of the MLA found favour with the Speaker Paratapsing Rane.

Aldona ML A Dayanand Narvekar said large amount of funds meant for primary education has not been utilised.

“Many of the government primary schools are in need of repairs. Some of these have no toilets, drinking water, etc,” he mentioned.

Narvekar said the government should think of hiking the fees at the Goa Medical College and Goa College of Engineering.

“Compared to private colleges, the government is charging pittance. This is causing loss of revenue to the government,” he

Neri assures not to divert forests for now HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Cyberage scheme under evaluation, says Kamat

“I can understand if five or six hectors of forest area is granted for conversion but 5,69,000 sq mts is too large an area to be allowed for conversion,” he said demanding immediate withdraw of all recommendations for diversion sent to the MoEF. Narvekar also joined Parrikar in demanding that no fresh forest land should be allowed for non-forest use. “We can’t go on destroying forests,” he asserted.

The forest minister said it would not be possible for him to make any statement without consulting the Union minister on the issue.

Rodrigues also faced an awaked situation when it became clear that the amount collected for compensator y afforestation from user agencies was transferred to Compensatory Afforestation Fund Management & Planning Authority (CAMPA) but no afforestation was taken up during the last five years, as funds were not re-

leased by MoEF. When Parsekar persisted on knowing how much areas have been covered by afforestation, the forest minister said no afforestation work has been taken up so far, as funds were not released by the Centre from CAMPA. At which point Parrikar thundered, “Did you take permission of the legislature before transferring the funds?” The minister replied, “It was done as per directive of the Supreme Court and other States too transfer their funds to CAMPA.” “I’m not bothered about what other States are doing, you should have explained to the Apex Court that permission of the government was necessary before transferring funds,” said the Opposition leader.

It’s only this year some afforestation and other works are being taken up after MoEF released Rs 12.12 crore from CAMPA, the minister said.

stressed.

He chided Goa University for non-implementation of the Sports Policy. The policy finds mention in the gazette notification by virtue of which it should be compulsorily implemented by the varsity, he stated.

Mapusa MLA Francis D’Souza too picking up cudgels against GU functioning said as far as the promotions were concerned nothing seemed to be in order at the varsity. “One LDC who was due for promotion was bypassed. There is free reign when it comes to promotions of LDCs and UDCs at GU,” he chided.

Pernem MLA Dayanand Sopte highlighted the case of one school in his constituency that had no building of its won for the last 30 years. “I have highlighted the matter and made representations but nothing is working,” he said.

Sopte said a government higher secondary had 400 students but just two toilets that were in a bad shape. There is no librarian for this higher secondary, he stated.

Parrikar for Bal Rath at govt schools HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 2

Stating that government is promoting aided schools, Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar today criticized the government for not extending the Bal Rath schemes to government schools.

Parrikar expressed shock over the decision to extend the Bal Rath scheme only to government aided schools, under which buses have been given to the schools wherein 20 per cent of the students are STs. “Since Bal Rath is not given to government schools, the ST students are encouraged to go to private schools,” he stated.

He said that if the same situation continues then there would be no student left in government schools. Further, Parrikar also criticised the government for not signing a MoU with the National Institute of Technology.

Locals demand repair of Betul Fort, Customs house HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 2

Residents of Betul have urged the authorities to pay attention to the Betul Fort and repair the Customs house to boost tourism in the village.

Locals lamented that the Fort has been lying in ruins for long and the abandoned canon lying uncared for years now is evident of the apathy shown to the area by the authorities.

Says a local resident, Sudhakar Joshi:

“Earlier, the national Tricolour was hoisted near the Fort, but the entire area appears a neglected lot. Two years now, government officials came to the spot to inspect the Fort, but nothing much has changed here”.

Joshi said the posterity should be made aware of the rich culture and heritage about the significance of the Betul Fort. “The children should be explained the presence of the abandoned canon at Betul. This has been lying abandoned

The abandoned canon near Betul Fort.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar

for years now,” he said, and sought to know why the government is paying little attention to the restoration of Betul Fort when all efforts are being made to renovate the Cabo de Rama Fort.

Joshi and other locals were critical over the condition of the Customs House at Betul. “This house is lying in ruins.

Why is the government not initiating measures to restore the customs house?” he asked.

scheme,” he said.

Kamat further said that now that so many households have computers the government decided to evaluate it by stopping it for some time.

However, Kamat said “after evaluation if the government finds that some genuine people are being deprived we will work out some scheme.”

“If some genuine downtrodden people are affected then

we will plug all the clause and work out a scheme for them,” he stated.

Earlier, Leader of Opposition Manohar Parrikar criticized the government for depriving students of the scheme.

He said that in today’s world computer education is a must.

“Computer literacy is compulsory in this age. We had not done it for entertainment,” Parrikar said.

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s H o Rt tA K e s Journalist Day organised

Calangute-Mapusa road posing threat to motorists HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 2

Executive Editor of Navaprabha Marathi daily Paresh Prabhu , Vijay Shetty, President, Goa Kannada Samaj, Srikant Yalagi and Jayanti Kamath Shevgoor present at the function.

PANJIM(HND): Journalist Day was celebrated recently at Anu Publications at Panjim. Goa Kesari is a popular Kannada fortnightly publishing from Goa for the last five years. The function was held at Siddharth Bandodkar Bhavan. The Executive Editor of Navaprabha Marathi daily Paresh Prabhu was the chief guest, while Vijay Shetty, President, Goa Kannada Samaj, presided over the function. Two books published by Anu Publications were released on this occasion. Guest of honours, Srikant Yalagi and Jayanti Kamath Shevgoor released the books written by H N Subhramanya and Shipla Sinare.

Chief guest Paresh Parbhu in his speech highlighted the great efforts of Balgangadhar Tilak in starting the first Marathi daily ‘Kesari’. Editor and publisher of Goa Kesari, Srinivas Pai welcomed the gathering. An entertainment programme was organized by Sandhya Shenoy, Udupi.

NSS, YRC installed

The Calangute-Arpora-ParraMapusa road is posing a serious threat to the lives of motorists and pedestrians, as it has developed a number of potholes.

The size of the potholes varies from place to place with the one at Arpora-Saligao-ParraCalangute junction near Holy Trinity Church posing a serious threat to lives of the motorists.

With continuous downpour, the potholes have widened to a large extent.

Surprisingly, though the road is frequented by officials working in the PWD department at Mapusa, nobody seems to take any initiative in repairing the road.

Recently, one lady motorist along with her child had a fall at the four road junction at Arpora late in the evening, but both were lucky enough to escape with minor bruises.

Farmers in milk business want direct dealing with govt HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, AUG 2

Govindraj Dessai addresses the gathering in the presence of the Fr Paul Sagayam and Fr Santow John.

PANJIM (HND): St Francis Xavier’s Higher Secondary School, Siolim recently held a combined installation ceremony of NSS and YRC units of the higher secondary section. Principal Fr A Paul Sagayam welcomed the gathering. Fr Santow John administered the oath to the members of the YRC unit. Govindraj Dessai administered the oath of office to the executive committee members of both NSS and YRC units. He gave a talk on ‘Leadership and Personality development’ with a PowerPoint presentation which was appreciated by all.

YRC secretary Rinaldo Coelho read the report of activities conducted in the last academic year. Diana D’Costa compered the function and NSS secretary Malisha Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.

ACAZ holds talk for students

CALANGUTE(HC): The Animators of the Catechetical Activities in Zones (ACAZ) recently conducted a motivational talk for SSC students of coastal Calangute at St Joseph’s High School, Calangute.

In all, 83 students of different schools, St Joseph’s High School (Calangute), Little Flower of Jesus High School (Calangute), Don Bosco High School (Calangute), St Joseph’s High School (Arpora), Bosco Institute (Calangute), St Theresa’s High School (Candolim) and Our Lady of Remedios High School (Nerul).

Director of Lay Apostolate Fr Daniel Pereira delivered a talk on ‘Grow in Christian faith, witness Christian values’ with detailed PowerPoint presentation.

Fr Pereira stressed upon various qualities of Christianity like courage, conviction, commitment, discipline, education, humbleness, time and responsibility towards once family and friends for a meaningful life full of love for the society. He also highlighted the important aspects in the life of Blessed Joseph Vaz. Certificates of participation were given away to the students.

Earlier, Fr Clifford Cardozo, assistant parish priest of St Alex Church, Calangute, and ACAZ Animator accorded warm welcome to Fr Pereira and students for the motivation talk, while ACAZ Secretary Damien Simoes introduced Fr Pereira to the students.

Domnic Pereira compered the programme, while ACAZ member Nelita Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.

The members of All Goa Farmers Association have strongly advocated the need to have direct interaction of the government with members of Farmers Association to carry out smooth functioning of the milk business.

The association farmers, who are engaged in producing and selling of milk, have stated that it has become difficult for them to survive in the business due to constant ups and downs in milk rates, due to which they get very low rate from the government.

The farmers have therefore suggested to effect hike in the existing rates from Rs 16-21, which they claim would provide a proper base in the business.

They have also requested the government to effect this development without affecting the common men.

The farmers have also suggested the government to create a Center in the State to purchase cattle instead of going to Belgaum and Kolhapur, which is not feasible to them every time.

The members also felt that if the development is effected, the youth will be attracted towards the business, thereby tackling the problem of unemployment.

They have stressed the need to have direct interaction of the government with the farmers to sort out the issue, besides lowering the interest rates of the loans, which are disbursed to purchase cattle.

The pot-holed road at Nagoa Arpora junction.

Photo by Thomas Fernandes

Expressing her anguish at the plight of the road which was recently done by the PWD, Naik from Calangute said: “The government and PWD have been spending a lot on roads, but the end re-

sult is ‘zero’, as the roads are full of potholes.”

An Indian tourist proceeding to Calangute also had a fall at the Arpora market along with his spouse, but escaped with minor injuries.

Custodio elected president QUEPEM(HC): AssoldaXeldona-Xic-Xelvona and Hodar Panchayat Deputy Sarpanch Custodio Fernandes was unanimously elected president of Panchayat Yuva Krida Aur Khel Abhiyan (PYKKA).

Other PYKKA committee m e m b e r s e l e c t e d a re Bernard G Luis (vice president), Prakash K Raut Dessai (treasurer), Dnyneshwar N Dabolkar (secretary), Arvind Dessai (joint secretary) and Vinod Naik, Flaviano Fernandes, Menino Fernandes, Roque Fernandes and Cristo Fernandes (members).

HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 2

Kala Mogi Candolim and Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) organized a discussion on ‘C. Alvares’s contribution to Tiatr Stage’ recently at TAG’s conference hall to mark the 89th birth anniversary of late C Alvares.

Ciriaco Dias, a veteran tiatr artiste and a close friend of late C Alvares spoke on the life and the works of C Alvares. Sharon Mazarello, a singer of repute spoke on the lyrics and songs of C Alvares.

Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG who coordinated the discussion stated that personalities like late C Alvares should be kept alive in the minds of younger generations because they are the true icons of tiatr stage. In the discussion that followed, Succoro de Santa Cruz, Irene Cardozo, Anil Kumar, Mathew D’Souza and others actively participated.

Earlier, Irene Cardozo welcomed and later Joy Fernandes proposed the vote of thanks.

Daughters have equal rights in ancestral property: Adv Chari HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, AUG 2

The Free Legal Aid Cell of V M Salgaonkar College of Law in association with Bardez Taluka Legal Services Committee and North Goa District Legal Services Authority recently organized a legal literacy camp on ‘Women’s Rights’ at Mapusa.

Adv Akshada Redkar Chari said daughters have equal rights in the ancestral property of their parents.

“After the death of the parents, the property passes on to their children. The children can inherit the right to property through Inventory proceedings or Succession deed,” said Adv Chari.

“Inventory proceedings have to be filed in the Court giving details of all the properties, while Succession Deed has to be registered before Sub-Registrar of the District. If the daughter or son relinquishes his right through Relinquishing Deed, then he or she cannot claim his right to the property later,” added Adv Chari.

“The husband can buy the property in his name, but while selling the property signature of his wife on sale agreement or sale deed is a must,” said Adv Chari.

Adv Chari further said to protect the women from domestic violence, the Central government brought into force Domestic Violence Act 2005.

“Under this Act, the women get the protection from mental, physical, sexual and economic tortures by the members of her

Adv Akshada Chari addresses the gathering at Mapusa.

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family. The Block Development Officer of the district has been nominated as the Protection Officer,” said Adv Chari.

“The aggrieved women can approach Block Development Officer for the redressal of her grievances and in case he fails to decide the matter, then she can approach the Court for Protection order, Compensation and Maintenance order, Residence order and the custody of the child order,” added Adv Chari.

Adv Chari said under Section 125 of Criminal Procedure Code, the women have got the right to claim maintenance from her husband if divorce takes place.

Further, Section 127 of CrPC entitles the women to demand enhancement in the maintenance in case the earnings of the husband increases in course of time.

Under Article 14 of Indian Con-

Literature festival ‘Litzkrieg’ organized at Nuvem

stitution, women enjoy all the rights as that of men.

Adv Nilesh Aswenkar said under Article 39 A of Indian Constitution, the women is entitled for Free Legal Aid. “She can approach any Free Legal Aid Cell and fill up a form requesting for the services of an advocate to represent her case in the Court. The Legal Aid Cell will provide her an advocate free of cost from their panel of advocates,” said Adv Aswenker.

He further said for the speedy justice, the people can request the Court to refer the cases like motor accident claims, land acquisition, bank recovery, labour, matrimonial, properties matter to the Lok Adalats.

Ankita Gaudalkar compered the programme, while Adv Sapna Shirodkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Journalists urged to take up issues concerning society HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 2

Discover 150 launched

MARGAO(HR): Riding high on the success of 100cc Discover DTS-Si and to strengthen its presence in commuter segment, Bajaj Auto on Thursday launched the new Discover 150.

With the promise of “more excitement per litre”, Bajaj Auto has claimed that this new model is all set to thrill rider with an exciting ride feel, exciting features as well as exciting mileage and value proposition.

The Discover 150 is the first bike in the commuter sports segment which offers the utility of a commuter bike combined with the performance, style and features for a sports bike to bring in a renewed passion for biking.

Speaking at the launch, Bajaj Auto Regional Manager Sachin Gupta the new Discover would be a pleasure to the commuter’s pocket both in terms of purchase as well as operating cost he said. The bike will be loaded with premium features like 5 speed gear box, electric start, Disc break, he said. Area Service Manager Sambhaji Dessai, Rahul Naik along with others were also present on the occasion.

Kala Mogi, TAG remembers C Alvares

The victorious team at the ‘Litzkrieg’, an annual literature festival organized at the Carmel College, Nuvem.

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The TYBA bagged the overall trophy at the ‘Litzkrieg’, an annual literature festival organized by the Department of English at Carmel College, Nuvem, on July 26.

‘Litzkrieg’ consisted of interclass competitions, all related to the world of literature and media.

Offstage events consisted of Cartoon Lampoon, Treasure Hunt, Crossword, Literature Maze and Poetr y Writing.

Twenty teams of two students each participated in Cartoon Lampoon, wherein they drew caricatures in panel design form, based on the topics provided.

The topics aroused much interest: The Zoozoos at the FIFA World cup, the three musketeers of Carmel College, Fiona proposing to Shrek and the vamps on political ramps.

The Treasure Hunt led students into a whirl of hunting

and a race to reach the right spot on time based on clues provided. The clues were hidden in poetic couplets which tickled the intellect besides making the treasure chase a fun-filled one.

TYBA students Haifa Nizar and Mavita Silva were victorious in the event.

The Crossword competition was a web of words in which 120 students from the three faculties of Arts, Science and Commerce participated. Iris scored 28 out of 31 words to emerge victorious.

Literatei A-‘mazed” was a Maze of alphabets consisting of hidden words from the realms of Literature and Media. Around 200 students participated in this brain-teasing event.

The highlights of Litzkrieg 2010 were the on-stage events: The Orator Contest and the Character Fancy Dress.

Carmel girls vied for the ‘Carmel Orator of the Year’ trophy donated

by Gerry and Hinda Rodricks in

memory of Baltazar Rodricks. This year, the topics ranged from “Parents are not always right” and “Honour Killings” to “Does age matter in a relationship?”

Judges at the contest were Dr Jorson Fernandes, noted ENT specialist and an orator from Cuncolim. The second judge was Victoria D’Lima, ex-principal of Deepvihar Higher Secondary School, Vasco. The trophy was bagged by Nadezhda Gracias.

Participants of the Character Fancy dress impersonated characters from the world of Literature and Media. Gayzel Fernandes dressed like Charlie Chaplin and won the first place.

Litzkrieg 2010 was sponsored by leading bookstores Golden Heart Emporium, Margao, Broadway Book Store, Panjim, and Literati Book Store, Candolim. Lida Joao and Lambert Mascarenhas also sponsored books for the event. Hotel Fidalgo sponsored vouchers for the winners of the event.

Veteran Journalist Sitaram Tengse has called upon journalists to take up issues concerning the society and fulfill their responsibilities with dedication.

He was speaking at the function organised by the South Goa Journalists Association to mark the death anniversary of Lokmanya Tilak at the Press Room in the Margao Municipal building.

Tengse referred to the host of problems plaguing the Commercial Capital and exhorted the journalistic fraternity to take up the issues for the good of the society.

He made a particular reference to the four-lane road being built by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation between Navelim Church and Margao overbridge. Tengse said that this small stretch of the four-lane road remains incomplete since the last two years and wondered how much time will it take to complete the 6/4 lane highway between Patradevi and Polem.

The veteran Journalists also highlighted the traffic and parking problems facing the city.

Margao Municipal Chairperson Savio Coutinho and Chief Officer Y B Tawde also spoke.

Earlier, SGJA general secretary Prasad Nagvenkar welcomed, while President Prashant Naik proposed the vote of thanks.

Seminar on future trends in Goan barges organised HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, AUG 2

The Institute of Shipbuilding Technology, Goa (ISBT) and Indian Maritime University (IMU), Vizag campus, recently organized a one-day seminar on ‘Goa Barges – Future Trends in Design’ at the Goa International Centre, Dona Paula.

Vijay Chhibber, Additional Secretary and Financial Advisor, Ministry of Shipping, was the chief guest, while Chief Secretary S K Srivastava was the guest of honour, states a press note.

ISBT & IMU, Vizag and IIT, Kharagpur, had carried out extensive work on the increasing trade of ore transported through Mandovi & Zuari Rivers and design of new and high capacity barges that help in better profitability.

This work was sponsored through a research project sponsored by the Ministry of Shipping.

During the function, Chhibber handed over the design document to S K Srivastava.

The barges operating on the Mandovi and Zuari rivers contribute to 90% of the inland waterways transport in India, the press note added.

The exports of Goan iron ore have steadily increased over the years. The last three years have seen a surge in the exports of iron ore. The ore carriers are used to transport the iron ore from land to the port area, where the ore is unloaded into ocean going bulk carriers (Panamax and Capesize).

The sizes of ore carriers have increased over the years from less than 500 tonnes in 1970s to present maximum size of 2500 tonnes. The operating economics and analysis has shown significantly high profits with increase in the deadweight of the ore carriers The rivers Mandovi and Zuari,

on which these vessels operate, are low draft rivers. The navigated route is approximately 25 nautical miles. There are apprehensions on the part of the industry that further increase in size of ore carriers is difficult unless there is higher draft and consequently increased water depth are considered necessary.

For these requirements to be met, the capital dredging in the rivers is required which involves huge financial implications. Considering the above scenario, the industry is determined to construct larger ore carriers under the current operating conditions, the press note stated.

Recent attempts by the industry to increase the deadweight carrying capacity have encountered challenges in the form of loading point restrictions, unloading point restrictions, shallow water draft (3m – 8m), increased resistance, squat and sway forces and yaw moments.

Some vessels with increased capacities, constructed without studying the navigation channel, loading points and unloading points in detail, have encountered problems in the areas of propulsion, manoeuvring and resulted in economic non-viability.

Technical papers were presented by Satish Paliencar (ISBT Goa), Prof. O P Sha, IIT Kharagpur and the Barge Owners’ Association.

The seminar generated a lively discussion among barge operators who are now keen to adopt larger vessels with modern technology to meet the growing demand of ore transportation.

It was decided that ISBT will head a core committee to understand the emerging requirements of the operators and coordinate with IMU and IITKharagpur to provide improved barge designs.

upcoming events LESA anniversary celebrations PANJIM(HND): Loyola Ex-Students Association (LESA), Margao will celebrate their X Anniversary on August 8 at Loyola School hall, Margao.

The day will begin with mass at 9.30 am and will be followed by fellowship. Four top students of Loyola at the SCC examination of March 2010 will be felicitated on the occasion.

Plans open at A C Alvares, Shop 19, New Market, Margao and Rajiv Medical Stores, Near Loyola, Margao.

Portuguese, Spanish course

PANJIM(HND): Communicare Cultural centre, Dona Paula will be conducting a basic and intermediate conversational course in Portuguese and Spanish language. The duration of the Spanish course is 1 month, four times a week of one and half hour duration per session.

The courses will be starting on August 9. Morning and evening batches available. For registration, contact Nalini Sousa on 9822506058 between 9:30 am to 7:30 pm.

Birth centenary celebration

PANJIM(HND): Speaker Pratapsingh Rane, will be the chief guest at the function organized by Swami Vivekanand Society, Panaji in connection with the birth centenary celebration of Goa’s first Chief Minister Dayanand Bandodkar on August 7 at 6.15 pm at the Society’s Hall, 6th floor, Junta House, Panjim.

Bandodkar was the founder President of Swami Vivekanand Society, Goa’s premier Socio-Cultural Institution which was established in the capital city soon after the liberation.

Former Union Law Minister and now Chairman of Goa Law Commission, Ramakant Khalap, will be the guest speaker at the function, which will be open for the public, says a press release.

Students urged to utilise schemes introduced HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 2

Aldona MLA Dayanand Narvekar distributed books to the students of three government primary schools at Anjuna.

The students of three government primary schools at Huddo Vaddo, Bondir Vaddo and Dabhol Vaddo-Chapora were distributed free books at a function organised by Anjuna-Caisua Youth & Cultural Club at the Government Primary School, Dabhol Vaddo, Chapora.

Speaking on the occasion, Narvekar called upon the students to take advantage of the schemes floated by the education department. He also congratulated the members of Anjuna-Caisua Youth & Cultural Club for their efforts in serving and helping the students community at the grass root level.

Addressing the gathering, Youth Congress President Sankalp Amonkar asked the students to put in best efforts to be successful in their academic growth and congratulated Siolim Youth Block Congress team led by Sandesh Khorjuekar for their keen interest in the welfare of the students.

Youth Congress State Vice President Adv Pratima Coutinho and social worker Uday Palyekar also spoke on the occasion.

Others present on the occasion were North Goa Youth President Geetesh Kamat, South Goa Youth President Janardhan Bandhari, Mangesh Ykar, Narayan Redkar, Dinesh Patil, Pratibha Govekar and Samisha Matav.

Earlier, Prof Deelip Dhargalkar welcomed the guests, while Deepak Vaigankar proposed the vote of thanks.

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Reserve 27% seats for backward classes in professional colleges: GPCC chief HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, AUG 2

Stating that development of all backward classes is a must for the progress of the State and nation, Congress Party President Subhash Shirodkar said larger segments of the people of backward class are lagging behind in higher education and hence reservation for them to professional colleges should be increased to 27%.

He was speaking as the chief guest at the function organized

by Gomantak Bhandari Samaj at the Gadge Maharaj Hall at Porvorim on Sunday.

“The democracy will get strengthened only if all the sections of the society progress simultaneously,” said Shirodkar.

He further said that students of Bhandari Samaj should aim at securing admission in professional colleges on merits in General category rather than

against reserved seats for OBC. “The youth should not get disappointed if they do not get admission in professional colleges. There are many other challenging careers options available for enthusiastic and adventurous youth like Armed Forces and Civil aviation,” he said.

“The youth of Bhandari Samaj, who are financially sound, should avail of the government schemes and set up small or medium industries,” added Shirodkar.

North Goa MP Sripad Naik said education is a key to the progress of the individual.

“Without education, one cannot achieve greater heights in life. Today money is no longer a valid reason for not pursuing higher education.

The nationalized banks and government offers many loan schemes at very confessional

rates to those who wish to pursue higher education,” said Naik.

“The Bhandari Samaj will become strong only when their members will become literate and prosperous,” added Naik.

Curchorem MLA Shyam Satardekar said the progress of the Bhandari Samaj can be achieved at a faster pace if all the people get united and help each other.

“This is the age of competition and hence to survive in the competition, the youth must obtain higher education.

What is required is the ambition and the desire to work hard to achieve that ambition,” said Satardekar.

Shashikant Kandolkar, Gurudas Pillarnkar, Arun Hoble and Bhandari Samaj President Madhukar Naik also spoke on the occasion.

Former Director of Direc-

CM hails Mauvin for Cortalim’s development

Deputy Speaker Mauvin Godinho inaugurates a hearse/multipurpose van donated by the Essen Group.

Also present are CM Digambar Kamat and Essen Group of Companies Chairman Santhan Nanu.

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 2

Appreciating his development works, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said without being a minister, Cortalim MLA Mauvin Godinho has developed his constituency in a much better manner than any other legislature.

“I have advised Godinho to leave some works for his next tenure. If he completes all works in the present tenure, then people will demand for more,” said Kamat.

Congratulating Godinho on the occasion of his 51st birthday, Kamat said it was due to Godinho’s vision and action, various development project have been implemented in Cortalim and nearby areas. He said Godinho works tirelessly and selflessly for implementing various development works.

Earlier, Kamat laid the foundation stone for various development projects at Cortalim, Sancoale and Chicalim in the presence of Godinho, MLA and GSIDC Vice Chairman Francis Silveira and Maria Divina Godinho on Monday.

The project includes construction of second phase of Cortalim Market Complex at

Thana for Village Panchayat Cortalim-Quelossim, construction of Panchayat Ghar cum Market Complex for Sancoale Panchayat and construction of Panchayat Complex at Chicalim in Village Panchayat at cost of Rs 20 crore.

“It is not necessary that you have to be a minister to undertake development work, but one has to have a strong will power and dedication to work for the betterment of the society and that quality is inherent in Godinho,” said Kamat.

Silveira said about Rs 20 crore has been allotted for panchayat complexes and Zuari Nagar market. He further said GSIDC is always kind enough to sanction whatever demand put forward by Godinho.

Godinho while criticizing his rival said false propaganda in the name of environment created by his rival has confused the people to oppose even the good projects that are coming in Goa. He urged his supporters not to fall prey to false propaganda made by the rivals in the name of saving environment, since it has become a trend these days to object each and every thing in Goa.

‘Konnsan’ released

The magazine Konnsan on the Konsanchem fest released at Raia at the hands of MLA Reginaldo Lourenco.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 2

Even as the village of Raia is bracing up for the Konsanchem fest on August 5, local writer and journalist Marcus Gonsalves has come out with a Konkani magazine Konnsan on Monday.

The magazine was released at the hands of Curtorim MLA Reginaldo Lourenco in the presence of the Parish Priest of Our Lady of Snows, Raia Fr Cypriano D’Silva.

Fr D’Silva said the village is happy that a magazine has been published on the popular Konsanchem fest, not because the feast is celebrated in the

village, but because the first corn is offered to Lord God. He said that all out efforts should be made to maintain Raia green. While making an appeal to grow trees in the village, Fr D’silva called for efforts to keep the village clean and green.

In his address, the Curtorim MLA complimented Marcus for doing a wonderful thing by compiling details of the feast and the village.

Marcus said the magazine details information on the feast and how Hindu brothers used to celebrate the feast and the importance of the feast in neighbouring Ambora village.

“Laying of foundation stone for market complex for Zuarinagar was supposed to be held today, but as I was not satisfied with the design of the building, I rejected it,” said the deputy speaker.

He further informed that besides laying foundation stone for panchayat complexes, many other small works have been initiated, but due to ongoing Assembly session, he could not get time to inaugurate each and every work that are undertaken in twin constituencies of Cortalim and Dabolim.

Godinho said he will endeavour for the all-round development of Cortlaim area. He sought cooperation from the people to achieve development activities.

Breaking his silence on his next candidature, whether he would contest from the newly delimited constituency Dabolim or from Cortalim, he said Congress party high command would take a decision on it.

Chicalim Sarpanch Raul D’Costa, Sancoale Deputy Sarpanch Ramakant Borkar and social worker Ligorio Monterio also spoke on the occasion.

torate of Accounts Sripad Naik was felicitated by Subhash Shirodkar with shawl, srifal and memento.

Later, prizes and scholarships to the students who excelled in SSC and Higher Secondary Examination of Goa Board and in the degree examinations conducted by Goa University were given away by Sripad Naik, Arun Hoble, A D Naik and Jaiprakash Naik.

GPCC’s minority cell urges for train to Ajmer HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 1

The minority department of the Goa Pradesh Congress Committee has urged South Goa MP Francisco Sardinha to arrange a special train from Goa to Ajmer for the benefit of Goans.

Convenor Urfan Mulla said a delegation called on MP Sardinha and drew his attention to the fact that though a train to Ajmer runs from Kerala, Goans do not get adequate seats to travel to the holy place.

“We have demanded that a special train be arranged from Goa to Ajmer, so that Goans get an opportunity to travel without hassles”, Mulla said, adding that Sardinha has promised to look into the matter and take up the request with Union Railway Minister.

No trust motion against PMC chief PERNEM (HC): A no-confidence motion has been moved against Pernem Municipal Council (PMC) Chairperson Nutan Aroskar by four councilors in the 10-member council. DMA Director Hawaldar has

convened a special meeting to discuss the motion in the municipal office on August 3 at 10 am. The four Councilors include Isidore Fernandes, Pradeep Deshprabhu, Sainath Chanekar and Narayan Mayekar.

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Bhopal tragedy: CBI moves SC for stringent charge against accused PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

CBI today moved the Supreme Court seeking to restore the stringent charge of culpable homicide, which attracts the maximum punishment of 10 years jail term, against the accused in Bhopal gas leak case by recalling its 14-year-old judgement that had diluted the offence.

A curative petition, cleared

by Attorney General G E Vahanvati, said there was a "gross miscarriage" of justice in the case and sought reconsideration of the September 13, 1996, apex court judgement which had whittling down the charge to causing death due to rash and negligent act against former Union Carbide India Chairman Keshub Mahindra and six others.

"We have asked the court to reconsider the decision of the apex court which diluted the charges against the accused.

We have sought a direction from the court to restore section 304 part-II (culpable homicide not amounting to murder) of the IPC," advocate Devadatt Kamat, who drafted the over 500-page curative petition,

said.

Besides Mahindra, Vijay Gokhale, the then Managing Director of UCIL, Kishore Kamdar, the then Vice President, J N Mukund, the then Works Manager, S P Choudhary, the then Production Manager, K V Shetty, the then Plant Superintendent and S I Quereshi, the then Production Assistant were convicted and sentenced to two years jail term by a trial court in Bhopal on June 7.

The trial court verdict had sparked an outrage with civil society activists and political parties seeking an appeal against it, maintaining the accused had been tried under a less stringent provision of law for the tragedy that left over 15,000 people dead and thousands maimed.

All the accused were tried under section 304A of Indian Penal Code which attracts a maximum punishment of two years' imprisonment for causing death by rash and negligent act.

The charge under section 304 part-II was diluted to section 304A by the bench comprising the then Chief Justice A M Ahmadi and Justice S B Maj-

mudar.

CBI, which described the case as one of the rarest of rare cases, said the apex court should invoke its inherent power in public interest to address and remedy errors apparent on the face of record in the judgment and order of September 13, 1996.

The apex court had on March 10, 1997, also dismissed the petition filed by an NGO, Bhopal Gas Peedith Sangharsh Sahayog Samiti, seeking a review of its 1996 judgement diluting the charge.

After the public outrage on the trial court verdict, the GoM (Group of Ministers) on Bhopal gas tragedy on June 20 recommended that CBI file the curative petition and also decided to fix criminal liability against former UCC CEO Warren Anderson and seek his extradition from the United States.

In the curative petition, CBI said the 1996 verdict suffered from serious errors as the charges under Section 304 Part II of IPC against the accused were quashed by the apex court without any consideration of the material placed by the prosecution at that stage.

"Besides, in the course of trial, categorical evidence has now come to light, which unequivocally points to the commission of offences under Section 304 Part II of the IPC by the respondents/accused persons," the curative petition said.

"This curative petition is an attempt by the state to set right this gross miscarriage and perpetuation of irremediable injustice being suffered by the victims in particular, the society at large, and the nation as a whole," CBI said.

The agency relied on the August 1, 1995, judgement of the Madhya Pradesh High Court and the final verdict delivered by the trial court on June 7 to buttress the point that the accused should have been prosecuted under the original charge of culpable homicide not amounting to murder.

"The High Court in its judgment and order of August 1, 1995, categorically held that from the material which was placed by the prosecution on record a case was clearly made out under Section 304 Part II of the IPC," the CBI said.

One more arrested in lecturer attack case PTI ALUVA (KER), AUG 2

One more activist of radical outfit Popular Front of India has been arrested in connection with the July 4 attack on a lecturer, whose hand was chopped off for allegedly preparing an inflammatory question paper.

With this, the total number of arrests in the case has gone up to 14.

The Special Investigation Team (SIT), probing the attack, arrested 38-year-old K M Ali from Mulavoor near Muvattupuzha yesterday.

Ali was allegedly involved in the conspiracy to attack the lecturer, T J Joseph, police said. He had also taken part in the earlier attempts on the lecturer's life, Superintendent of Police P N Unnirajan said.

The SIT has taken preliminary steps to attach the properties of the absconding accused K K Ali and Nazar who were declared as proclaimed offenders by the Judicial First Class Magistrate court at Moovattupuzha.

Woman dies of swine flu in Orissa PTI BHUBANESWAR, AUG 2

Swine flu claimed its first victim in Orissa this year with a woman dying of the disease at a private hospital today.

The 56-year-old woman, a resident of Sailashri Vihar locality of the state capital, had been admitted to Apollo Hospital on July 29 with complaints of severe cold, high fever and chest pain, hospital sources said.

Swab and blood samples of the patient were sent to Regional Medical Research Centre here on July 30 which confirmed swine flu, the sources said.

Last year, one person had died of swine flu in Rourkela.

Three persons were earlier treated for swine flu at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.

A vendor carries a bunch of colourful plastic balls in Ranchi on Monday.

Congress asks Naveen to learn from Pranab PTI BHUBANESWAR, AUG 2

Asking Orissa government to give up its "ego" for proper functioning of assembly, opposition Congress today asked Chief minister Naveen Patnaik to learn from Union Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee's approach on bringing consensus for running the House.

"Let Naveen Patnaik take a lesson from Union Finance minister Pranab Mukherjee on how to take opposition along with the government," leader of opposition Bhupinder Singh told reporters from the dharna site where Congress MLAs were staging a sit-in since July 17.

Mukherjee convened an allparty breakfast meeting this morning and successfully convinced the opposition to resume business of the Parliament, Singh said.

The Congress MLAs walked out of the state assembly on July 17 demanding resignation of two ministers allegedly involved in the multi-crore linkage coal scam. BJP also boycotted the House since then.

While Congress MLAs con-

tinued to sit on dharna near Mahatma Gandhi statue in assembly premises, BJP members stayed away from proceedings even as the House passed crucial appropriation bill on Saturday.

Though three all party meetings had been convened by Speaker Pradip Kumar Amat, impasse continued as both the government and the opposition stick to their points.

"The leader of the House has so far not taken any step to resolve the impasse. The chief minister even did not attend the first all-party meeting," pointed out Singh adding that Patnaik had never adopted appropriate attitude to pave way for opposition to return to the house.

"In all-party meetings, they (Patnaik and his BJD party) never addressed the issue raised by opposition. They only requested us to participate in the House business while maintaining silence over our demand," pointed out Congress chief whip Prasad Harichandan.

The opposition boycott to the Orissa assembly entered 14th day today.

Andhra CM reviews swine flu situation PTI HYDERABAD, AUG 2

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister K Rosaiah today asked people not to panic over the spread of swine flu even as he directed officials of the medical and health department to take all required measures to check the spread of the disease.

The Chief Minister today reviewed the incidence of swine flu following reports of spread of the dreaded disease in Srikakulam, Vizianagaram and Visakhapatnam districts in north coastal Andhra Pradesh.

He directed the officials of the department to open isolation wards with ventilators in districts where the disease was being reported.

Doctors specialized in treatment of swine flu should be deputed to all such hospitals.

Simultaneously, he asked them to take up a massive awareness campaign on swine flu and educate people about the preventive steps, a press release from the Chief Minister’s Office said.

AICTE told to inspect 21 engg colleges for giving approval PTI MUMBAI, AUG 2

Twenty one engineering colleges in Maharashtra may not be able to admit students this year as the Bombay High Court has ordered All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) to inspect these institutions within two months and then take a decision on granting approval to them.

Hearing a petition filed by a group of colleges, Justice D D Sinha and Justice Mridula Bhatkar, last Friday, ordered AICTE to inspect the institutions and take a decision within 15 days on granting approval to them.

The colleges had moved the High Court after the approval granted to them was rejected.

The petitioners had earlier approached AICTE for approval which rejected their plea. Later, the appellate body of AICTE granted approval and included their names in the admission process.

However, in June, the colleges received a communica-

tion from AICTE saying their approval had been rejected.

Being aggrieved, they moved the High Court.

The colleges contended that the approval granted by the appellate body could not be cancelled by AICTE when the admission process had reached its fag end.

AICTE argued that the appellate body had no powers to grant approval and that it had merely recommended that approval may be granted to these colleges.

The final call has to be taken by the main body and not appellate organisation, AICTE submitted.

AICTE contended that the information put up on the website about approval granted to these colleges had been given by mistake and assured that this would not be repeated.

The colleges, however, contended that they should not suffer for the mistake committed by the concerned authorities.

DRDO working on border intelligence, bomb disposal systems PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The DRDO is working on a number of electronics and computer science (ECS) related projects for the armed forces and the paramilitary, including a border communication intelligence gathering system and a laser-based ordnance disposal system that are likely to be inducted in service by end of next year.

DRDO's Chief Controller of R&D for ECS Cluster of seven labs, Dr Sreehari Rao told reporters today that the border communication intelligence gathering system would be ready and inducted fully to cover all border areas before December next year.

Developed by Hyderabad-based Defence Electronics Research Laboratory (DLRL), the project envisaged fitting up

of 10 static and 25 mobile stations for intercepting enemy communication.

DLRL Director G Boopati, in his presentation, said the system would be of help to both the armed forces and the paramilitary in intercepting communication of terror groups across the border.

Boopati said his lab was also working on other electronic warfare requirements of the security forces such as communication and electronic intelligence systems including jammers and integrating them on platforms.

Regarding the laser-based ordnance disposal system (LORDS), Laser System and Technology Centre (LASTEC) Director Anil Kumar Maini said the system provided the scope for destroying rockets, bombs and explosive that have

completed their shelf-life without having to get closer.

The lab, he said, was in the process of integrating the LORDS on armoured vehicles so that the unwanted ordnance could be disposed of without getting any closer to it.

He said LASTEC was also working on other laser-based systems such as direct energy warfare application, low intensity conflict (LIC) applications, battlefield optoelectronic systems and advanced science and technology for future systems.

Among the LIC systems were hand held dazzlers that immobilise human targets for a few minutes, providing the much needed advantage to the security forces, apart from crowd control dazzlers mounted on vehicles and air de-

fence dazzlers that work against enemy aircraft or helicopters.

Electronics and Radar Development Establishment's (LRDE) R Kuller said his lab was currently working on low level light radars (LLLRs) that could be deployed in mountainous areas.

He said the lab had recently tested a set of LLLRs in mountain terrains successfully. Among the LLLRs were the 'Bharani' radars for Army and 'Aslesha' radars for IAF. Kuller said LRDE was also working on an Active Electronically Scanned Array (AESA) radar for use in future Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) 'Tejas' for both IAF and Navy, apart from a Maritime Patrol Airborne Radar (MPAR) that could track even sea-skimming missiles.

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Vol No CX No: 195 Goa, Tuesday 3 August, 2010

Wanted: A Lokayukta

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t the conclusion of the Year for Priests, in his homily during the Mass of the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Rome, on ver the past month, the Karnataka Lokayukta has been 11 June 2010, Pope Benedict XVI alluded to the in the news. Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde has been ‘enemy’. This is what he said: “It was to be exable to place a check on the might of the state’s mining pected that this new radiance of the priesthood lobby – led by the notorious Reddy brothers of Bellary – some- would not be pleasing to the ‘enemy’. He would thing state Chief Minister B S Yedyurappa could not do. Last have rather preferred to see it disappear, so that October, when CM Yedyurappa tried to clip the wings of the God would ultimately be driven out of the world.”

A certain Richard W Kroft, writing in the liberal mining lobby, the Reddy brothers led a revolt against the chief minister. They got the backing of three-fourths of the ruling ‘National Catholic Reporter’ rebuked the Pope for being ‘unsophisticated’. He was incredulous BJP’s MLAs, and also party heavyweight Sushma Swaraj. that “someone as theologically sophisticated as Isolated, Mr Yedyurappa had to face complete humiliation, Pope Benedict would resort to blaming the Devil withdraw all measures he had introduced to curb illegal mining for the Church’s present problems”. and earn revenue for the state from the miners, agree not to Richard Kroft seems to be representing a widely interfere with the Reddy brothers, and drop one of his own held point of view, even among Catholics, that it nominees from the cabinet. Ever since then, the Reddys have is preferable not to mention the Devil or Satan done pretty much what they liked. in the present times. This opens Catholics to But they didn’t reckon with Lokayukta Justice Santosh Hegde. ridicule by their more ‘sophisticated’ compatriots.

A former Supreme Court judge, he launched an investigation He does not appear to be denying the existence into illegal mining when an honest forest officer from Karwar of the Devil, but certainly prefers that the notion discovered that half a million tonnes of iron ore lying at Belekeri fades from memory and is not mentioned. After port that had no proper clearances, had been illegally exported. all, we live in a ‘rational’ world where explanations Also found was a sackfull of forged documents that had been for everything and anything are expected to come from ‘Science’. used to transport the ore across the width of the state, from The question before us is: is it really unsophisinterior Bellary to the coast. But instead of taking action ticated to attribute certain problems to the Devil? against illegal miners, the state’s Environment Minister rec- We are immediately reminded of the numerous ommended to the Chief Minister that the Forest Officer who times when Jesus cured people possessed by had uncovered the scam be suspended, and the CM obliged! demons. Matthew writes about an epileptic boy Justice Hegde could not tolerate this; he resigned, and pre- cured by Jesus: “And Jesus rebuked the demon and it came out of him, and the boy was cured cipitated an unprecedented political crisis.

BJP boss L K Advani had to intervene, persuade Justice instantly.” (Mt.17: 14-21.) In Chapter 5 of his Hegde to withdraw his resignation and instruct Mr Yedyurappa gospel, Mark tells of when Jesus ordered a ‘legion’ that the Reddy brothers were no longer ‘untouchable’. Since of demons to depart from the man who lived among the tombs. At his command, the demons then, the situation has been transformed. The CM has banned left the man, entered into a herd of swine, rushed the movement of iron ore out of the state, until the Lokayukta’s down to the sea and were drowned. probe is over.

Jesus solemnly said to Simon: “Simon, Simon, The Lokayukta is an independent officer empowered to listen! Satan has demanded to sift all of you like look into complaints of corruption by top government officials, wheat, but I have prayed for you that your own including ministers and the chief minister. The institutions is faith may not fail; and you, when once you have set up on the lines of the institution of Ombudsman in Scan- turned back, strengthen your brothers.”(Lk.22:31dinavian countries, or the Parliamentary Commissioner in the 32.) For those accepting the authority of the New UK. The Lokayukta investigates complaints of corruption and Testament and of the Church, there is no hesitancy works for the redressal of citizens’ grievances. Unfortunately, in accepting that the Devil is still active and “like the Lokayukta does not have the powers to punish anyone, a roaring lion… prowls around looking for some-

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but can make his/her findings public.

The Lokayukta does not just look into big scams. Justice Santosh Hegde himself gave the example of a tailor from a small town called Bagalkot, whose child did not have a fully developed intestine when born. He wanted to get his baby treated in the government hospital of Bagalkot, but the doctor asked for Rs80,000. Not being able to pay the amount or fight with the hospital, he brought the infant to the Lokayukta.

The Lokayukta approached other institutions. The Manipal Hospital in Bangalore did the child‘s operation for Rs8,000.

And, on the Lokayukta’s recommendation, disciplinary action was taken against the government doctor who had asked for Rs80,000. The big scams may make the news, but the Lokayukta also provides relief for citizens and action against smaller wrong-doers as well.

The problem is, Goa does not have a Lok Ayukta. According to the Legislature’s Ad hoc Committee on Home, the government needs to speed up the process of introducing the Goa Lokayukta Bill in the assembly, so that “efficiency and transparency” can be ensured in the system. The Goa Lokayukta Bill, pending since 2003, has been kicked back and forth like a football between the central and state governments since then. Neither of the two, it seems, is particularly anxious that it should become law. With all the corruption we have been hearing about in the ongoing session, is that any surprise?

Hope misplaced Dr Francisco Colaco, Margao I read with great admiration and appreciation Damodar Mauzo’s letter, ‘Why not close Kajuraho?’ (Herald, 31 July) and Dr Subodh Kerkar’s article ‘Goa’s Michelangelo and his detractors’ (Sunday 1 August). Both the eminent writers make it a point to send a strong message by saying: “The Hindu JanJagriti Samiti (HJS) does not represent Hindu community and has no right to talk on behalf of Hindus.”

Dr Subodh also rightly demands strong action against groups that use mob tactics, threats and muscle power. He hopes that the CM Digamber Kamat will spring into action against such fanatics.

I think, however, his hope is somewhat misplaced. It is well known that Digamberbab treats Hindu right wing elements and fanatics among the freedom fighters

100 Years Ago PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

3 August 1910 Presentation of report

The esteemed Counselor Mr. Ernesto Vasconsellos, President of the Committee entrusted to study the reorganization of our Naval Forces, has presented his report of the defense of our coastal shores, to the War Ministry.

Discussion at Lower House

The first motion to be deliberated at the Lower House will be on the debts incurred.

Storm disrupts life

A devastating storm took place on the Eastern coast of Japan, sinking 50 fishing trawlers and drowning about 809 fishermen.

Celebrated with pomp

The birth centenary of the great Portuguese writer and historian Alexandre Herculano was celebrated with great pomp and honors.

Moral Considerations one to devour.” (1.Pet. 5:8) St Peter advises us: “Resist him, steadfast in your faith, for you know that your brothers and sisters in the entire world are undergoing a similar suffering. And, after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to his eternal glory in Christ, will himself restore, support, strengthen, and establish you.” (1.Peter 5: 9-10) According to the New Testament, Jesus himself personally encounters Satan. Matthew gives us a detailed description of this encounter in Chapter 4 of his gospel (Mt.4: 1-11). St John quotes Jesus as describing Satan (Jn. 8: 43-47) “He was a murderer from the beginning and does not stand in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks according to his own nature, for he is a liar and the father of lies.”

In the face of such overwhelming evidence, it is incredible that Richard W Kroft and the ‘National Catholic Reporter’ can accuse Pope Benedict XVI of being ‘unsophisticated’. It may be embarrassing for some ‘sophisticated’ people to speak of the Devil, but this is precisely what Satan himself wants. In one of his letters to Wormwood, Screwtape answers the question ‘whether it is essential to keep the patient in ignorance of your own

leave us out of it!

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his is an open letter from the people of Goa to all those claiming to represent them. Our request is – leave us out of it.

Dear Mr Mickky Pachecho, There is no need for you to thank the ‘entire people of Goa’ for their unstinting support and ‘belief in (your) innocence’. Goans are mostly law abiding people, and put their unstinting belief in law and justice – not in politicians. Therefore, we are waiting for the report on the investigation and the court’s final judgment.

The large ads welcoming you back and claiming full faith in you were not put in by the ‘people of Goa’; they certainly weren’t paid for by the ‘people of Goa’. Feel free to thank your supporters – the same ones who beat up your lawyer. Leave the rest of us Goans out of it.

Dear Hindu Janjagriti Samiti and Santan Sanstha, There is no need for you to storm into art galleries to defend Hinduism, especially when you have less understanding of it than that artist you are attacking. Dr Jose Pereira wrote his thesis on ‘Influence of Shaivism on rock temples of the Deccan and Konkan’.

He speaks fluent Sanskrit. His works are based on ancient rock carvings and the scriptures in original Sanskrit. Can any one of you claim any scholarship close to this?

As for you, Sanatan Sanstha, don’t you already have enough to

with kid gloves, despite the fact that he himself has suffered personal and family threats and was the victim of a base vilification campaign by right-wing elements when, feeling “suffocated”, he left the BJP high and dry.

(the devil’s) existence’: “Our policy, for the moment, is to conceal ourselves. Of course, this has not always been so.

We are really faced with a cruel dilemma. When the humans disbelieve in our existence, we lose all the pleasing results of direct terrorism and we make no magicians. On the other hand, when they believe in us, we cannot make them materialists and sceptics. At least, not yet.

“I have great hopes that we shall learn in due time how to emotionalise and mythologize their science to such an extent that what is, in effect, a belief in us (though not under that name), will creep in while the human mind remains closed to belief in the Enemy. Here, the ‘Life Force’, the worship of sex, and some aspects of Psychoanalysis may prove useful. If once we can produce our perfect work – the Materialist Magician – the man, not using, but veritably worshipping, what he vaguely calls ‘Forces’ while denying the existence of ‘spirits’, then the end of the war will be in sight.

“In the meantime, we must obey our orders. I do not think you will have much difficulty in keeping the patient in the dark. The fact that ‘devils’ are predominantly comic figures in the modern

do defending your ‘sadhaks’, who are currently under investigation for being terrorists?

When all of you storm into art galleries claiming to represent Hinduism – please cease and desist from putting our names in your list of ‘all Hindus’, who you claim are outraged.

Dear Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Please stop claiming that mining is good for the state’s economy and its people. Or define ‘people’. You will find it difficult to put the Salgaocars, Chowgules, Timblos and others in that category.

Also, before making statements, please go and speak to the residents of Bicholim, who yet again are suffering floods thanks to mining rejects. Please check out your accounts books, which show that Rs200 crore of tax has not been collected from mining companies. Last of all, try to see that the government’s Mining Dept has more than the present 35 people – over half of whom are peons. When you spout figures trying to show that mining is good – leave us, the people, out of it!

Dear Roy Naik, Do think before you give press conferences claiming all charges against you are a ‘political vendetta’. Do you know how many times before we have heard that one? We have also heard the saying ‘no smoke without fire’. And when you say that the people

Letter of the Day

How green was my Goa Socorro E Cardozo, Varca

Joaquim de Souza, by email

I am a senior citizen in my 60s. I have always lived in Goa. I recall the yesteryears of my life when our beautiful Goa was so green, and compare it with what it is today, and I am filled with nostalgia.

It irks me that agricultural land is easily and rapidly being converted and put to nonagricultural use. Even comunidade land is not spared; sale of comunidade land for commercial activities is on an unprecedented scale.

If we allow this to continue, nature will revolt against us. Trees, which help make rain and produce oxygen through photosynthesis, are mercilessly being pulled down; they have no political godfather.

To make a quick buck, our elected MLAs are encouraging sale of comunidade land to builders, even though there is a law that comunidade land cannot be sold. Our law makers use their great intelligence to circumvent laws and commit crimes against Goans.

I still remember, as one of the aspiring purchasers in 1980, that the Porvorim green belt hill was not available for sale. Subsequently, during the tenure of Ravi Naik as Chief Minister of Goa, the land was sold. Today, Sai Service stands on it. So much for the government’s protection of comunidade land!

For the small farmer, it is becoming increasingly uneconomical to cultivate agricultural land, owing to shortage of labour and all-round rising costs. I have two suggestions to make on this issue. First, there should strictly be no sale of comunidade land to builders. Second, the government should give incentives to small farmers to cultivate paddy, so that the price of rice is brought down. This is for the kind consideration of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat.

Bosses not bothered Bosco Vaz, Mapusa Yatin Pednekar’s letter ‘LIC godbod’ (Herald, 31 July) made fine reading. The top people in LIC, in Goa and elsewhere, are aware of these malpractices, but will not take any action. They just want business, for promotions.

In the past, there has been silence from LIC spokespersons when such letters appear in the newspaper, because they cannot deny them. Are the people managing LIC not bothered about their policy holders?

What is IRDA doing, apart from advertising in newspapers and on TV? I hope they read our letters and take necessary action

Mumbai via Miraj Cajetan Peter D’Souza, Mumbai Following the landslides on the Konkan Railway every monsoon, the Railway should introduce new trains or divert trains via Miraj.

This will be a relief for commuters on this route during the monsoon.

It’s pouring Hospitals Peter Trinidad, by email This refers to the news report ‘Oppn grills minister on proposed hospital under PPP at Bambolim’ (Herald, 29 July). Another hospital... Wow! Goa is really falling sick. A hospital is ready at Mapusa to replace the existing rat hole called Asilo, and still not open to public?

A few days back, a lady suffered an injury when a painting fell on her head at Asilo.

How many more have to be injured before this rat hole is shut down? Little wonder that the doctors and nurses in these hospitals show no interest in the patients. Give them a facility that they can be proud to work in. And, for goodness sake, keep the pan-wallah out.

Ex-Minister’s rantings Abhijeet Naik, Fatorda It was not surprising to see an ex-minister ranting about minority community leaders being targeted by the Home Minister. But where is the Home Minister? Is he too scared to attend the Assembly?

It was comical to see the Revenue Minister sweating despite the strong air-conditioning when the opposition confronted him with facts about corruption and rising prices.

By Venita Coelho know the truth, you have no idea just how truthfully you have spoken! You claim that you are pure as the driven snow and have the support of the people; but the people are a little tired of having this claimed on their behalf by all and sundry. So, leave us out of it! Whether you are as pure as snow, Cocaine or the Big H will be decided by the investigating agencies. Or maybe not, depending on just how many of our men in khaki are part of the deal. But – leave us out of it.

Dear Digambar Kamat, Please stop claiming that your government is doing a fine job and that the people are satisfied. First, please go and visit Bicholim (by boat, preferably). Go shopping in the local market and see how much a week’s grocery costs. Drive slowly down any major highway and look at the garbage dumped on either side. Head down to Calangute and see just how easily waiters in restaurants offer to get you the drugs of your choice… And, of course, go and watch the River Princess as it breaks into bits. And if you must claim that you have the support of the people of Goa – please leave us out of any such claim!

I speak with as much authority on behalf of the people of Goa as any of you do. And we say: Leave us out of it!

Letters to the Editor

Great policewomen Kudos to the women in uniform of Valpoi for displaying innate humanitarian qualities.

I wish their male counterparts had shown a semblance of similar character in their day-to-day duties.

Keep it up. Your positive act will show the public a different face of the police force.

imagination will help you. If any faint suspicion of your existence begins to arise in his mind, suggest to him a picture of something in red tights, and persuade him that since he cannot believe in that (it is an old textbook method of confusing them) he therefore cannot believe in you.” (The Screwtape Letters – C S Lewis, Fontana Books, 1958, pg.39) The Devil has succeeded in confusing our ‘sophisticated’ (educated) scientists and thinkers, helping them to cloak the reality of evil in the guise of high-sounding medical terminology. The murder of embryos in their mothers’ wombs now goes under the non-emotional description of ‘medical termination of pregnancy’; the killing of human embryos in the name of research is cloaked under the guise of ‘embryonic stem cell research’. In the field of economics, theft of money by banks and financial institutions is covered up under the terms ‘risk management’ and ‘hedge funding’. Greed is now designated as ‘self assertion’; defrauding the poor now goes under the respectable title of ‘competition’.

The redefinition of morally reprehensible human behaviour is sought to be disguised as socially acceptable action. Murder is often sought to be mitigated in our Courts of Law by an appeal to ‘temporary insanity’. Prostitution has become ‘commercial sex work’; pornography is promoted as ‘freedom of expression’. Our politicians often support morally reprehensible legislation for contraception, abortion and euthanasia, under the excuse that they do not want to impose their personal views on the people. We are living in a world of political schizophrenia and ethical degradation, and we wonder what is wrong with our world.

The Devil is certainly enjoying his moment of temporary victory; but thankfully, people of good conscience are beginning to realise that they need to make their own voices heard. This needs to be encouraged and magnified. The reason why evil seems to triumph is that good people are too complacent and too afraid to become involved.

“What can I do in the face of such tremendous odds?” The answer is clear. Believe in the Power of One. Tiny drops of water and single grains of sand make the mighty oceans and the vast land.

Sunil Kawthankar will get support from all Goans, the rest can continue digging their own graves. Digamber was cool as a cucumber. Parrikar, the coy one was smiling.

Welcome all to see the Great Goan Circus.

Save Goa Diogo Fichardo, UK I would just like to add to the letter ‘CryptoGoans’ by Venan B Dias (Herald, 29 July).

I am not sure how many Goan youngsters of today are aware of the sacrifices made by their elders during the Opinion Poll. At the age of 15, I was actively involved. Instead of enjoying Christmas in 1966, we were on the campaign trail to save Goa from being swallowed by Maharashtra.

I beg our young Goans to be alert and united. Just look around at the uncontrolled influx of migrants and the destruction of

our land. Today, Maharashtra wants a piece of Karnataka, because it has Marathi speaking people. Given time, both these states will want to carve Goa among themselves for the same reason.

Paths of Wisdom

Tax booze, not petrol S Kamat, Alto Betim There is nothing that the Digambar Kamatled government does with any great conviction and confidence. Great vision or breakthrough initiatives that are the hallmarks of good leadership are conspicuous by their absence.

Take the reduction of sales tax on petrol and diesel; it was reduced by just 2 per cent (less than a rupee) and it was made out to be a big thing. As a comparison, the Delhi government (also Congress) reduced the price of diesel by a whopping 7.5 per cent; approximately a 30 per cent reduction of the sales tax rate!

What prevents the Digambar Kamat government from giving a comparative reduction to ease the woes of the aam admi in these times of runaway inflation? This government’s priorities are clearly confused.

Alcohol prices in Goa are the lowest in the country. Why can’t the Goa government raise taxes on liquor and use the excess revenue to subsidise petrol, diesel and cooking gas?

CM lost control Franco Fernandes, Mapusa Digambar Kamat is a smooth talker and would do a very good job as a PR man.

Mickky Pacheco has made serious allegations against the CM and his cabinet colleague on the floor of the house, which need to be seriously looked into. The CM seems to have completely lost control over his cabinet colleagues, who are facing serious allegations like the drug nexus, being soft on illegal mining, etc.

It is high time the Congress High Command called his bluff. The Congress does not tolerate hanky-panky, as it has demonstrated in the Sohrabuddin encounter case in BJP-ruled Gujarat. I hope the Congress will apply the same yardstick to its own partymen elsewhere, including in Goa.

Every one must have faith in himself There is no one who does not love himself, has no belief in himself and has no ambition to rise higher and higher. Even a man who does not have faith in God, has faith in himself and desires to have strength by which to cultivate faith in himself. There was once a guru who communicated wisdom to people who came for his darshan with flowers and fruits. One day, as the offerings were plenty, he called a disciple and asked him to cut the fruits and arrange for its distribution as prasâda(m). The disciple reported to the guru that all was ready for distribution and asked him who would be given first. The guru asked him to start with the person in whom he has the greatest faith and the highest confidence. All the people assembled there thought that the disciple would first give the fruit to the teacher and then distribute to the others. But the disciple did not do so. He took the first fruit himself. When the surprised onlookers asked for an explanation he said that since he had had the greatest confidence and affection for himself, he took the first fruit.

(Source : Chinna Katha) Quotes : “There is but one cause of human failure. And that is man’s lack of faith in his true self.”

- William James “Faith is the strength by which a shattered world shall emerge into the light.”

- Helen Keller

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oPinionateD Deadlock in Parliament Development of the Naxal area S Kamat, Alto Betim

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hen the Prime Minister recently chaired the meeting of Chief Ministers of Naxal affected States, with West Bengal abstaining, and Bihar represented in absentia, the same old medicine was being doled out, of how much resources are being earmarked for development of the Naxal area and the creation of a unified command for the law enforcement agencies in these affected States.

Nothing different which would make a difference in these trouble-ridden areas, was even conceived.

Consider for a moment the same Prime Minister who had said that the delivery mechanisms for development in the country are in a shambles, totes up so many crores that will be spent on Naxal area development. Thus, is it not quite clear weather the Prime Minister’s heart is in this statement or no, which is a better comment than saying, that knowing full well that the delivery mechanisms do not work, he is throwing good money at bad implementation infrastructure.

The result is, that the money is going to be wasted. Remember the Naxal areas are more tribal dominated, and therefore more of a challenge to deliver development. So is this not another statement made by the Prime Minister for public consumption? The other is, creating a unified command which is clearly a confrontational strategy, and the tribals are already sick of being on the receiving end of it, from both sides, the government forces and the Naxals. This was preceded by full-fledged discussions of the Home Ministry with the Armed Forces for their help in Naxal- affected areas.

This again was extremely ill-advised, and will serve in doing nothing but alienating the people in the Naxal affected areas, all the more. Confrontation is not what is desired, but withdrawal of all central para-military forces from the region and beefing up police capability in these areas, arming and empowering them to deal strictly and without mercy against the Naxals. This will serve two purposes, getting the local people to believe in normalcy, since, like in any other part of the country, law and order is enforced only by the police and secondly, the interception and elimination of the Naxals will remove the fear that threatens the life of the local people in these areas. Simultaneously, development should be undertaken at the district level by the local administration, by taking the village panchayats into confidence and as much as possible deliver the development programmes through them.

There are issues relating to use of jungle lands in these areas where the people predominantly are tribal, and here a pro-active approach is required to lessen the disturbance of the tribal link with the jungle and jungle lands, and encourage development only as much as the tribals seek. This forest policy should be more people oriented and not animal or jungle oriented since we need to remember that it was these tribals who have protected and nurtured our forest lands or whatever exists today. And it is important, that we understand this link and foster it. At the same time, those from the towns and urban areas who in the manner of bounty hunters, go in and encourage the tribals to maraud the forest of timber, minerals and other wealth, should be isolated and strictly dealt with. This is the only way that the Naxal problem will not generate deeper roots in this milieu, and will ultimately go away. A sympathetic, pro-active and encouraging approach is what is required and not a confrontationist, weknow-what-do approach.

The first thing that our administrators in Delhi need to realize and express, is that the people in these areas are our own people maybe confused, maybe among those who have strayed, but at the end of it all they are our own people and they are deserving of our sympathy and a helping hand.

Who among us does not need a smile and a shoulder to lean on when we have done something wrong? The opportunity for reform need be given contrasting this with the delivery of death.

Belgaum cops seize Rs 1 cr worth silver, 2 TN persons held

over price rise ends

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The week-long impasse in Parliament over price rise ended today with the opposition giving up its demand for voting and agreeing to pass a resolution after discussion expressing concern over the issue in both Houses.

As per the consensus reached at an all-party breakfast meeting convened by Leader of the House in Lok Sabha Pranab Mukherjee, the Lower House will discuss the issue tomorrow.

This will be followed by Speaker Meira Kumar reading out a resolution expressing "sense of the House" on the price rise issue.

A similar procedure will be followed in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday with Chairman Hamid Ansari moving the resolution after discussions.

There were reservations from the opposition on the wording of the resolution which was initiated by the government.

"They were not using the

word 'common man', so we objected. Now the words 'adverse impact of inflationary pressure on the common man' have been included in the resolution," Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj told PTI. However, the government did not concede the oppositiondemand of including "price rise" in the resolution, arguing that the issue was a continuing phenomenon which could not be stopped and instead the term "inflationary pressure" should be used.

With the opposition and the government agreeing on the discussions, both the Houses of Parliament were expected to function normally. The two Houses had remained paralysed since the session began last Monday with the Opposition clashing with the treasur y benches on the issue.

"This is a recognition of the protests launched by the opposition parties," CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta said. T h o s e who attended the meeting in-

cluded Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj, her counterpart in Rajya Sabha Arun Jaitley, JD-U President and NDA convenor Sharad Yadav, SP supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav and Ramgopal Yadav, BSP leader SC Mishra, AIADMK leader M Thambidurai, CPI-M's Sitaram Yechury and Basudev Achariya and CPI's Gurdas Dasgupta.

From the UPA side, Home Minister P Chidambaram, NCP chief Sharad Pawar, DMK leader TR Balu, Parliamentary Affairs Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal, his deputy Prithviraj Chavan and V Narayansamy attended the meeting.

During the hour-long meeting, the opposition pressed hard for changing the wordings of the resolution.

"Now there is a resolution with consensus. Pranab Mukherjee read out the resolution. Opposition had certain disagreements. Government accepted those demands," SP chief Mulayam Singh Yadav said after the meeting.

Students organisations blocking rail traffic during protest against police atrocities and other issues, organized by RJD, AISF and SFI in Patna on Monday.

Women officers to get permanent commission in Army: Govt to SC PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

Serving women army officers won their first round of legal battle with the Government today assuring the Supreme Court that it will be consider giving them permanent commission in legal and educational branches.

However, these officers demanding permanent commission in combat, infantry and other wings of the army will have to wait for a longer period to get this recognition.

Seven years after the protracted legal battle, Government, which was at the receiving end in the apex court, gave an undertaking that women serving officers of Short Service Commission will be considered for permanent commission in the Judge Advocate General (JAG) and educational branches of army.

The undertaking in this regard, which stated that the exercise will be completed within two months, was submitted by Solicitor General Gopal Subramanium before a Bench comprising Justices J M Panchal and Gyan Sudha Mishra.

The Bench recorded the undertaking which said, "The Solicitor General on instruction states that women short service commission officers in service shall be considered for permanent commission in JAG and educational branch of Army."

The court also recorded the undertaking that the case of Major Lina Gurung, a short service commission officer, who is retiring in August will be considered on priority subject to the requirements.

After the SG gave the undertaking, the Bench stayed contempt proceedings against army till further orders for not complying with the Delhi High Court directions to grant permanent commission to women serving in the armed forces.

"In view of the statements made at Bar by the Solicitor General, the contempt proceeding is stayed till further order," the Bench said.

In all there are 2,200 women officers including 1,200 in army, 750 in airforce and 250 in navy, according to Defence Ministry figures.

The Bench asked the government to file an additional affidavit elaborating the nature of duty assigned to the officers getting permanent commission.

The court said after receiving the details from the Army, it will further examine the issue of permanent commission for women Army officers.

As soon as the proceedings began, the Bench said, "If you can't give permanent commission, why at all give the short service commission to the women in the Army."

The Bench asked "Why do you give short service commission at all, if you don't find them eligible for permanent commission.

Why then in Air Force, the permanent commission is given ?"

Subramanium replied that permanent commission is given in Air Force as the women officers are not asked to be in a combat position.

"In Army, you have to command battle troops in the battlefield," the SG said.

At this point, the Bench wanted to know if women officers in SSC lead the troops to

the battlefield.

Subramanium said only the male officers who are given permanent commission from SSC go for training for command appointment.

"If a person is not trained for 15 years to lead a troop, how will you give them permanent commission," he said.

Currently, women are inducted in the Army as officers under Short Service Commission for a maximum period of 14 years whereas their male counterparts are eligible to receive permanent commission after five years.

The Bench wanted to know whether so far no lady officer had ever been sent to the battlefield.

The SG said that there has not been any such case since "the appointment in infantry leads to the battlefield".

While concluding the hearing, the court asked the Army to show from the records that the male officers who are given permanent commission after the SSC are sent for battle training.

The apex court had on July 26 asked the Army to produce before it the government notification which debars women officers from getting permanent commission in the armed forces.

The Army had moved the apex court challenging the Delhi High Court judgement directing the armed forces to grant permanent commission to women serving in the armed forces.

Sixty serving and retired women officers from Army and Air Force had moved the High Court which had said they should be treated equally with male officers.

A hip replacement surgery and coronary artery bypass graft surgery was successfully performed on a patient suffering from a rare genetic disorder called Alkaptonuria or Black Urine Disease at a private hospital here recently.

Hospital sources said the 57 year-old male patient came to BGS Global Hospitals as he was unable to walk due to pain in the left leg for the past three to four years and also complained of pain in the lower back. The movements of the back were restricted.

He was a known diabetic and had high

The verdict of the trial court awarding death sentence to Pakistani terrorist Mohammed Ajmal Kasab in the 26/11 terror attack case came up today for confirmation before the Bombay High Court which adjourned the matter to August 12.

Justices Ranjana Desai and Vijaya Tahilramani deferred the matter after public prosecutor Pandurang Pol informed that the state would file an appeal within a week against the acquittal of Faheem Ansari and Sabauddin Shaikh in the same case.

The trial court had acquitted the two, charged with conspiracy in the terror attacks in the city, on the ground that evidence against them was "doubtful".

Kasab, who was not produced before the High Court today for security reasons, had written a letter earlier following which Maharashtra state legal ser vices authority had app o i n t e d A m i n S o l ka r a n d Farhana Shah to defend Kasab at state's expense.

Solkar was not present before the court today while Shah sought two months' time to file an appeal on behalf of Kasab.

However, the judges said they would hear Solkar and the state

before passing further orders on August 12.

The trial court has already forwarded its judgement to the Bombay High Court for confirmation of the death penalty to Kasab, who along nine other Pakistani terrorists killed 166 people at multiple locations in Mumbai on November 26, 2008.

The state has appointed Ujjwal Nikam, who was the prosecutor in the trial court, as the special counsel to argue on confirmation of death sentence awarded to Kasab and also to give submissions on appeal against the trial court's order acquitting Ansari and Ahmed.

However, Nikam was not present in the court today and the state was represented by public prosecutor Pandurang Pol. The confirmation of death sentence, along with appeals filed by Kasab and the state, is expected to be heard simultaneously by the High Court.

The trial court, while delivering its judgement on May 6, had said that Kasab had committed a heinous crime and that he should be sent to gallows instead of serving life term in jail to avoid recurrence of incidents like hijack of aircraft to Kandahar in exchange for release of terrorists in jail.

PTI TIRUPATTUR (TN), AUG 2

Kawadiya pilgrims bound for Rajashtan passing through Faridabad after collecting Ganga Jal from Haridwar, on Monday.

Hip replacement surgery in patient with rare disease performed PTI BANGALORE, AUG 2

PTI MUMBAI, AUG 2

Raw deal for thousands of migrant workers from TN

HERALD CORRESPONDENT BELGAUM, AUG 2

In a major breakthrough in smuggling of silver, Belgaum Rural Police have seized silver, worth about Rs 1 crore.

Two persons from Tamil Nadu have been arrested in this connection for illegal transporting and smuggling of silver. The silver that was being brought from Hupari in Kolhapur district was being transported to Salem in Tamil Nadu.

According to police, acting on a tip off on Sunday, police stopped an Ambassador car carrying silver opposite Kakati Police station.

After inspecting the car, it was found that silver biscuits were being smuggled from the car. Shivakumar Annamali and G Ramu were arrested in this regard.

After taking the car and silver into custody, the duo were reprimanded to judicial custody for further investigation.

According to sources, this kind of trading is rampant in the region in order to evade taxes.

This is the second case of illegal silver transporting being trapped by the police. About a week ago, one more silver trader was arrested by Rural Police while 30 kg silver was seized from him.

Rural DySP Dr M Ashwini, CPI Vishwanath Kulkarni and team carried out the operation successfully.

According to police, many more persons from the region are engaged in the smuggling of silver from Hupari in Kolhapur district which is famous for silver and silver ornaments.

HC defers Kasab’s case to Aug 12, state to file appeal

blood pressure.

Radiological examination revealed that he had a rare genetic disorder Alkaptonuria. There was complete destruction of cartilages and bones of the left hip joint. There was marked narrowing of disc space and calcium deposits in the spinal column between all vertebrae.

Dr N K Venkataramana, Vice-Chairman, BGS Global Hospitals said "Alkaptonuria is an autosomal recessive condition. It arises in people who have inherited two mutant genes (abnormal HGD genes) one from each parent. The worldwide incidence of alkaptonuria is

1 in 2,50,000. In Slovakia the disease occurs in 1:19,000 people and it is also reported frequently in the Dominican Republic. There are fewer cases reported in India."

Dr G Mallinath, Orthopaedic and Joint Replacement Surgeon, BGS Global Hospitals said a person having this disorder is unable to process amino acids, phenylalanine and tyrosine. "As a result, a toxic tyrosine byproduct called homogentisic acid or alkapton accumulates in the blood and is excreted in urine in large amounts.

As large quantities are deposited in the connective tissues in the body they turn black.”

350 students detained for ‘farm party’ PTI PUNE, AUG 2

About 350 students of city's Symbiosis Institute were detained by police for organising a "friendship day" party at a farm house at Theur near here.

Some of the students, including boys and girls, had consumed alcohol at the party which was held at the farm house last night without "proper permission", rural police said today.

The detained students were being subjected to a medical test to determine alcohol level in blood under provisions of Bombay Prohibition Act, they added.

Thousands of migrant workers from Tamil Nadu in Middle East and South East Asia have seen their dreams of a better life turn sour with unscrupulous agents and employers depriving them of basic needs and making them work long hours.

Mostly working in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain Singapore, Malaysia, these workers remit around 43.5 Billion US Dollars to their families back home, A Raman, President of an NGO, 'Grama Iyakkam', quoting an annual RBI report, said.

According to the NGO, which organised a seminar on the workers' plight at Sivaganga recently, these labourers are forced to live and work in appalling conditions.

Sexual abuse of women by employers, non-payment of wages and confiscation of their passports are their main grouse. Even in countries where punishment for such offences is severe, the workers do not lodge complaints, fearing further harassment, said speakers at a seminar organised by the NGO. Hotel workers in Malaysia and Mauritius complained about their passports being taken away by employers and being forced to work for 18 hours without proper food and rest.

Speakers suggested that the Centre emulate Sri Lanka which monitors their citizens in foreign lands and promptly addresses their grievances and to implement measures to ensure their welfare.

Though Indian officials assure that employers are being monitored, nothing was being done, they said.

In some cases, employers allow workers allow to stay and work beyond the stipulated period and then blackmail them, saying they would be punished for overstay, the NGO said.

The seminar was jointly sponsored by Building and Wood workers International and Tamil Nadu Construction and Unorganised workers Federation.

BJP goes for online membership HERALD BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 2

A major task of every political party's members is to enrol new members to expand the party's reach but the Bhartiya Janata Party is no longer limiting its expansion through them as it goes into an online membership drive from Monday.

A brainchild of party president Nitin Gadkari and tresurer Piyush Goyal, the online membership has been started with a gateway <http://www.bjp.org/membership> where any eligible person can pay via credit, debit or net banking to become a member

or contribute to BJP or subscribe to its magazines.

Hailing it as an unique and progressive process, Gadkari said: "We leverage technology to reach out to the masses and ease out the process of membership registration."

In a statement, he said the programme will reach out to more than 70 million of India's Internet users and other BJP supporters globally. He said it tallies with the BJP’s other initiatives to bring about transparency, probity and accountability in public life and make it easier for donors to contribute.

3 Mumbai businessmen held for forgery HERALD BUREAU NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested three businessmen running three private firms for cheating the State Bank of India's D N Road branch of Mumbai to the tune of some Rs 10 crores by furnishing forged letters of credit.

The arrested persons who have been sent to judicial lock are: Anoop Roy, Director of Krishna Corporate Services Pvt. Ltd., Satish Punari, Director of Micro Bit Associates Private Limited and Akhilesh Pandey, proprietor of Meroo Polymers.

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Non-EU student influx prompts UK visa review PTI LONDON, AUG 2

Prime Minister David Cameron's government has launched a review of the student visa system after latest official figures revealed that the number of Indian and other non-European Union students entering Britain increased by 75,000 last year.

One of the new measures likely to be announced by Im-

migration Minister Damian Green following the review is the introduction of a bond, whose amount would be refunded when students return to their countries of origin on completion of their courses of study in Britain.

Home Office figures show the level of non-EU students coming to Britain increased by more than 75,000 to about 300,000 in the 12 months to March 2010.

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surprised that the woman has tested positive for H1N1”, she added.

Dr Desai, however, said that the Directorate of Health Services has made their presence felt at the migrant-inhabited Moti Dongor and has given tablets for flu. She said that health officials will kick off an awareness campaign in the densely populated area in a day or two to spread awareness amongst the inhabitants on H1N1 Incidentally, the Margao Urban Health Officer Dr Geeta Kakodkar had last week cautioned citizens of the commercial capital on H1N1 following the spurt in cases in Kerala, Pune and many parts of Karnataka.

Roy gave drugs to Scarlet

statement is politically motivated and they are trying to malign his image.

“She is hand in glove with the criminal-minded politicians of Goa, who are trying to pull down Naik from the home ministry for their interests,” said sources while speaking to Herald.

“Many criminal-minded politicians are now under the scanner and they are afraid of action. Naik never compromised with those who are not abiding by the law,” added sources.

“During Naik’s tenure as chief minister, he had shown courage to bring under control all the nuisance-making politicians, and the same is being done now,” the sources added.

“With regard to drug peddling, many culprits are being booked, which was hardly done before and many politicians have now lost their haftas and hence are making moves to destabilize Naik,” they claimed.

Meanwhile, Parampai Citizens Forum, a non-governmental organisation from Marcaim, has strongly condemned the statement of Fiona, who has demanded a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) inquiry of Roy Naik’s involvement in the drugs case. In a press release, the Parampai Citizens Forum sought to know the source of funds she received to make the baseless allegations.

“How can Fiona make baseless allegations without having any evidence? This is nothing but a politically motivated stand,” stated the forum in a press note.

“It is surprising that Fiona on one hand admits that she does not know the involvement of Roy in drug activities and she heard about it from people. Then what made her to ask for a CBI inquiry,” stated the press note.

“It is nothing but a move to malign the image of Home Minister Ravi Naik and all criminal minded people have joined hands with Fiona and they are making use of her,” claimed the forum.

“Hence, she should tell Goans how much money she has received from such criminal minded politicians to make baseless allegations,” added the forum.

Youth murdered

Cortalim legislator, is the uncle of the deceased and his cousin Carlos Almeida, former Mormugao Municipal Council chairperson, were present at the murder site.

Vasco police informed that the incident came to light when Naresh’s relative had gone to the flat to enquire about him. “However, the relative noticed the main door open and bloodstains were seen on the floor of the hall, while Naresh’s body was lying in the bedroom,” informed police.

Police suspect that the murder might have taken place after 3.30 am, as the deceased was chatting with his cousin from Mobor on SMS till 3.30 am.

Naresh’s cousin Sharman Nunes, with whom Naresh was chatting, informed Vasco DySP Mahesh Gaonkar that it was casual chat on SMS that went till 3.30 am.

The flat is located on the top floor of the ground plus two storey building and few flats have been occupied, while his neighbouring flat was also vacant on Sunday, as the inmates had gone out.

Police further informed that bloodstains were also seen on the kitchen wall and his body was lying in the bedroom in a pool of blood. Handle of a broken knife was also found in the room.

Vasco Deputy Superintendent of Police Mahesh Gaonkar informed that there is a possibility that two knives might have been used in the murder, as one deep stab injury was seen on Naresh’s neck, besides marks on other parts of the body.

“We are confident of detecting this case, as we have got some vital leads in the case,” assured Gaonkar.

Gaonkar alongwith police inspector Braz Menezes and Jivba Dalvi busy in the investigations since Monday afternoon that continued till the evening, while the company officials of the deceased were also present at the site. Later, South Goa Superintendent of Police Allen D’Sa also visited the flat to take stock of the situation.

UN to probe flotilla raid

international panel of inquiry into the deadly raid, the first such instance when Israel would be agreeing to an external investigation into its army’s actions, was taken by the the ‘Forum of Seven’ senior ministers led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

It is also the first time Israel will be represented on a UN committee dealing with its activities. Israel had balked at the UN request, but has faced international pressure to allow for an external probe into the matter.

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US serious in developing ties with Muslim world: Hussain PTI ALIGARH, AUG 2

US President Barack Obama's initiative for engaging the Islamic world was making a slow yet steady progress, American Special Envoy Rashad Hussain today said and appealed to Muslims to show patience and faith as the US makes efforts to rebuild bridges with the community.

Despite repeated attempts by a fringe group of Muslims to spread terror in the name of Islam, Obama believes that the terms Islamic terror and Islamic jehad are being misused, Hussain, the US Special Envoy to the Organisation of Islamic Conference, said.

Addressing faculty members at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), he said broadly speaking, "90 per cent of the victims of such acts of senseless terror are Muslims themselves and hence those perpetuating senseless vi-

olence have no right to project themselves as champions of Muslim faith."

To a question pertaining to the allegations that Muslims often feel harassed by policies of the US Government, Hussain said "When acts of terror are committed by fundamentalists who claim to speak in the name of Islam, voices of protest from mainstream Muslims are often muted."

He said Obama is sensitive to religious and cultural traditions of Muslims and that Muslim women in the US were practising 'hijab' freely while performing their duties as skilled professionals.

Obama has taken up a programme for promoting issues like health, science, education, and inter-faith dialogue among Muslims, he said.

Referring to the Arab-Israel conflict, Hussain said the US is directing efforts towards creat-

ing an atmosphere conducive for holding talks.

"The Arab-Israel conflict is more than 60 years old... President Obama has worked out a long term road map for resolving this deep-rooted conflict the fruits of which will soon be seen by the world."

On the presence of foreign forces in Iraq and Afghanistan, Hussain said "There is a definite roadmap for withdrawal of forces... any withdrawal cannot be overnight."

Hussain, who is on a nine-day visit to India, was appointed by Obama in February as part of his government's initiative to "deepen and expand its relationship with theMuslim world".

H i s f a m i l y h a s ro o t s i n Gorakhpur, Patna and Aligarh and he is a product of Yale Law School. He had served as a Trial Attorney at the US Department of Justice.

‘Pak has more Nukes than India’ PTI WASHINGTON, AUG 2

Pakistan now appears to have overtaken India in the number of atomic war heads, with China having about three times the number of nukes than New Delhi.

Pakistan has 70-90 strategic nuclear weapons, as against India's 6080, according to the latest table of Nuclear Weapons Inventories 2010 released by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists.

"Both Pakistan and India are increasing their arsenals," it said.

"Neither India nor Pakistan has released official information to the public regarding the size of their nuclear arsenals, said the report 'Global nuclear weapons inventories, 1945– 2010' authored by Robert S Norris and Hans M Kristensen.

Russia tops the list with 12,000 warheads followed by the US 9,400, France 300, China 240, UK 225 and Israel, which has not declared itself as a nuclear weapon state has 60 to 80 weapons.

Rockets hit Israel, Jordan ports; 4 hurt

REUTERS JERUSALEM, AUG 2

A suspected short-range rocket salvo from the Egyptian Sinai, an area where Islamist militants have operated in the past, struck Israel's and Jordan's Red Sea ports today, Israeli police said.

A Jordanian interior ministry source said four civilians were injured, one seriously, when a rocket hit an hotel area in its port of Aqaba.

There was no word of casualties in the Israeli port of Eilat, police said, but a source at Jordan's interior ministry said four civilians had been injured in its city of Aqaba.

Eilat District Police Commander Moshe Cohen told Israel Radio that his forces were still trying to confirm that five explosions heard in the morning had been caused by shelling.

Two of the suspected rockets or mortar bombs appeared to

nA Jordanian interior ministry source said four civilians were injured, one seriously, when a rocket hit an hotel area in its port of Aqaba. There was no word of casualties in the Israeli port of Eilat.

have landed in the sea, while another struck Aqaba, he said.

Asked where the salvo was launched, Cohen said: “It's a little early to say, but it is reasonable to assume that it c a m e f ro m t h e s o u t h e r n area.”

He was referring to neighbouring Egypt, whose Sinai desert has seen occasional violence attributed to Islamist mil-

itants.

At least one rocket struck Aqaba on April 22, causing no casualties.

Amman said the rocket had been fired from outside Jordan and Israeli media spoke of the Sinai as a possible launch point.

In 2005, rockets were fired at US warships in Aqaba's port but missed their target and killed a Jordanian soldier on land.

A group claiming links to al Qaeda said it was behind the attack.

Two years later, a Palestinian suicide bomber infiltrated through the Sinai and killed three people at an E i l a t b a ke r y. J o rd a n a n d Egypt are the only Arab states to have full peace accords with Israel.

Those ties were frayed by Israel's crackdown in 2000 on a Palestinian uprising in the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

Pak govt’s response to floods draws flak REUTERS ISLAMABAD, AUG 2

A boy sits next to his belonging while waiting to be evacuated from flooded area in Nowshera, located in Pakistan's northwest Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province Monday. Floods caused by a week of heavy rain have killed more than 1,000 people in Pakistan's northwest and rescuers battled on Sunday to distribute relief to tens of thousands of trapped people.

Cameron not to apologise for Pak terror remarks PTI LONDON, AUG 2

As Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari prepares to commence his visit to Britain, the Downing Street has ruled out that Prime Minister David Cameron will back away or apologise for his remarks made about Islamabad "exporting terror" as "he meant it".

Zardari is scheduled to go ahead with his trip to Britain tomorrow and is scheduled to meet Cameron at his country residence Chequers on Friday, despite protests back home in Pakistan that he cancel the visit.

The visit has been clouded

by Cameron's remarks in India about Pakistan "looking both ways" on terrorism, prompting Pakistan's powerful intelligence chief Lt Gen Shuja Pasha to call off his trip.

Downing Street sources said Cameron will try to assuage Pakistan anger over his remarks but will not apologise for accusing elements in Pakistan for "looking both ways" on terrorism.

Cameron had said in Bangalore: "We cannot tolerate in any

sense the idea that this country (Pakistan) is allowed to look both ways and is able, in any way, to promote the export of terror, whether to India or whether to Afghanistan or anywhere else in the world".

A senior Downing Street source told the Daily Telegraph: "He (Cameron) stands by his comments. We are not looking to inflame the situation and we made clear that his comments were not directed at the Pakistan government, but what he said was clear. We are glad the president's trip is going ahead and we are looking forward to the

talks."

Another source told Daily Mail that Cameron would not apologise for his outspoken remarks, adding: "No, he said it and he meant it."

Pakistan's High Commissioner to Britain Wajid Shamsul Hasan defended the decision to continue with the president's visit.

"You don't give up talking just because you're upset," he said.

"You discuss these matters. If we find that the British Prime Minister is amenable, then fine.

If not, then we can consider other options."

Hasan said that the Prime Minister's contentious comments would be discussed during the two leaders' meeting.

"Cameron did plain talking, so the president will do plain talking."

Labour MP Khalid Mahmood said: "A lot of people of Pakistani origin are hugely enflamed by this. They feel the country of their origin has been criticised for no real reason other than point-scoring by David Cameron.

If you'll excuse the pun, all he's trying to do is curry favour with the Indians."

Australia election set for neck-and-neck finish REUTERS SYDNEY, AUG 2

Australia's Labor government and the opposition are neckand-neck ahead of an August 21 election, an opinion poll showed today, prompting a call by Prime Minister Julia Gillard for an aggressive election campaign.

“I wake up some days and go, let's fire up, let's get more determined and that's what I've done today,” Gillard told Sydney radio after a Newspoll survey put her Labor party and opposition Liberal-National coalition 50:50 to win the election.

Gillard pledged to do away with a ''stage-managed'' and ''risk averse'' re-election campaign in order to talk directly to voters about real issues like jobs, schools, hospitals and the economy. ' I'm desperate to make sure that Australians in this election campaign get to hear from me,'' she said.

Gillard's key policies are a 30

percent tax on iron ore and coal mines, the introduction of carbon trading and the building of a 33 billion dollar-plus broadband network.

The opposition led by Tony Abbott has pledged to dump the mining tax and is running on a platform of cutting waste in government spending and tougher immigration.

Gillard, Australia's first female prime minister after replacing Kevin Rudd in a party coup in June, has been criticised by political commentators for a staid, orchestrated election campaign, devoid of major policy announcements.

Government infighting and cabinet leaks appear to be weighing on Labor's popularity, after it had been comfortably ahead in polls when the election was called on July 17.

“Julia Gillard is starting to run a scare campaign because she's

starting to run scared,'' Dennis Shanahan, political editor of The Australian newspaper, wrote today.

“At this point the ALP (Australian Labor Party) is losing the election campaign, Gillard is losing her gloss and the advantage of removing Kevin Rudd is gone.''

The Sydney Morning Herald front page headline on Gillard's change of election strategy read: ''Target Tony''. ''I think the campaign is about who you want to be prime minister,'' said Gillard, focusing on Abbott's changing stance on climate change, immigration and labor laws in the past year. Abbott dismissed Gillard's declaration of a more honest campaign, saying the ''faceless men'' of the Labor party who appointed her prime minister would continue to run her campaign and if Labor was re-elected would run the country.

Pakistani authorities struggled today to help victims of the country's worst flooding in memory, which has so far killed more than 1,000 people and prompted sharp criticism of the government.

The floods that have ravaged the northwest are testing a government that is heavily dependant on foreign aid and that has a poor record in crisis management -- whether fighting Taliban insurgents or easing chronic power cuts.

“We have lost everything. We only managed to save our lives. Nobody has come to us. We have become beggars, asking people for a piece of bread,'' said Mihrajuddin Khan, a school teacher in Swat Valley. ' We are being treated like orphans, animals.''

Rescuers are struggling to distribute relief to tens of thousands of people trapped in the submerged areas, where de-

stroyed roads and bridges make access difficult.

Authorities are also expecting the the death toll to rise as more heavy monsoon rains are due to lash the northwest this week. ''Our main challenge of getting a clearer picture is still access. The flood waters are still there, a lot of areas are still under water,'' said Nicki Bennett, senior humanitarian officer for the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs. ''But now more importantly as the water receeds, the roads and the bridges that have been taken out make it impossible to get to some areas except by using helicopters.'' Pakistan's National Disaster Management Authority said more than 29,500 houses have been damaged and a key trade highway to China was blocked in several places by the flooding.

Officials said it was too early to estimate the damage the

Cameron’s ancestor helped crush India’s 1857 independence war PTI LONDON, AUG 2

Prime Minister David Cameron's great-great-grandfather was a British cavalryman who fought against Indians and helped suppress India's first war of independence in 1857, a media report said today.

William Low, Cameron's greatgreat-grandfather, left behind graphic accounts of how he slew rebels with his saber and participated in a mass hanging of civilians during the 1857 revolt, The Telegraph reported today.

Low also told how he came close to losing a hand and an ear in combat during the uprising, which is known in India as the first war of independence.

If Cameron's ancestor's record was revealed before his recent visit to India, it would have caused some diplomatic embarrassment, the paper said.

However, Downing Street refused to discuss Cameron's ancestry after reports described how Low killed several ' re b e l s ' d u r i n g t h e w i d e spread disturbances across

nWilliam Low, Cameron's greatgreat-grandfather, left behind graphic accounts of how he slew rebels with his saber and participated in a mass hanging of civilians during the 1857 revolt, The Telegraph reported.

British India.

Cameron has previously said that his ancestors were involved in "empire building" in India, the report said.

The Prime Minister's family tree was traced by the genealogist Nick Barratt, who worked on the BBC programme Who Do You Think You Are? William Low was the grandfather of Sir William Mount, who married Elizabeth Llewellyn in 1929.

The couple became

Cameron's maternal grandparents.

In letters unearthed in the British Library by the Sunday Times, Low described how he mercilessly "cut down" the Indian rebels.

In one clash, his hand was cut to the bone and his ear was sliced open.

After another battle, the cavalryman wrote to his father General Sir John Low: "The rebel infantry stood, but almost all their cavalry bolted.

The result was that they were thoroughly beaten and dispersed, that upwards of 100 dead bodies were left on the field, while we lost but nine killed and wounded, two horses killed and seven wounded.

"Completely dispirited, the rebels then took themselves to their city, but the infantry were now well up and the place was, after considerable resistance, carried at the point of the bayonet, and the cavalry outside cutting up numbers of who endeavoured to escape. All the great man were captured and hung."

US to build-up forces for push against Haqqani network: Gates PTI WASHINGTON, AUG 2

US has said that it is undertaking a major build-up of forces in eastern Afghanistan - a stronghold of Haqqani faction - for a decisive push against terrorists safe havens close to the borders of Pakistan.

Disclosing this, the Secretary of Defence Robert Gates hinted that the operation could be one "on both sides of the border".

His comments came as he voiced concern over leaks by whistleblower website 'WikiLeaks' that Pakistan's military intelligence was maintaining links with Taliban and Al Qaeda.

"We are increasing cooperation with the Pakistanis in terms of working on both sides of the border, in terms of trying to prevent people from crossing that border. We are increasing our forces in eastern Afghanistan that will help us do this," Gates

told ABC's programme 'This Week'.

US and NATO forces which would swell to almost 150,000

by September this year have so far only concentrated on flushing out Taliban from their southern Afghanistan strongholds of Helmand and Kandahar.

The American forces are yet to launch a major foray into eastern Afghan provinces of Paktia, Khost, Paktikia, Gardez, Logar and Ghazni which are a bastion of warlord Jalauddin Haqqani.

According to US intelligence estimates the Haqqani network now run by Jalauddin's eldest son Sirajuddin has between 3,000 to 5,000 heavily armed cadres.

The Haqqani faction, which has close ties with Al Qeada maintains sanctuaries across the border in Pakistan tribal area of Wazirsitan.

Despite mounting casualties and growing public doubts in US, the Defence Secretary said that the July 2011 drawdown of troops would be "limited".

Gates said that considerable number of US troops would remain in the countr y as he claimed that a major headway in the war against Taliban and Al Qaeda was underway.

The US Secretary said that the Taliban insurgence would not be able to wait out American forces as any major pullout was not on the horizon.

"My personal opinion is that drawdowns early on will be fairly of limited numbers," he said.

Asked if Taliban has simply to "run out the clock until mid 2011," Gates said he would "welcome that because we will be there in the 19th month, and we will be there with lot of troops."

floods had caused to the overall economy, but the rains have so far spared the main agricultural heartland in the Punjab.

The disaster management authority said several measures have been taken to ease the suffering of those still in the flooded areas. Tents and hygiene kits have been delivered. Helicopters and boats have been dispatched.

But analysts say the government really lacks the resources to take on a disaster of this scale.

More than 30,000 Pakistani army troops have rescued some 19,000 people from the marooned areas, but officials conceded some might still be trapped and awaiting help in remote areas including Kohistan, Nowshera, Dir and in the Swat valley.

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Govt probing Vedanta, Posco for flouting rules AGeNCY NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The government Monday said it is investigating violations of the Forest Rights Act and environmental norms by mining company Vedanta Resources and steel-maker Posco in Orissa and would take a decision on the two projects once it gets the report.

'Any violation of the Forest Act will not be spared,' Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh told the Rajya Sabha.

'Once I receive the report from the experts, I will take a final decision,' he added.

A panel is investigating use of forest land and the potential effect of mining on tribes and

wildlife in Orissa. It would offer findings within 30 days.

Vedanta is battling criticism from environmental groups and some shareholders over plans to extract bauxite in Niyamgiri hills in the state's Kalahandi district.

Posco is alleged to have violated the forest act while acquiring land for a steel project near Paradip in the state.

'Vedanta is under investigation as it has violated environment ministry norms, a four member expert group is in the state (Orissa) to look into the violations,' Ramesh said.

'The second company which has been reported to have violated the rules is Posco. It is also being looked into,'

TALK BUSINESS

Muthoot Finance opens branches at Panjim, Ponda

Opening of one of the Muthoot Finance branch office in Goa.

PANJIM (HBD) – Muthoot Finance Ltd has entered into Goa with the inauguration of two branches, recently.

The Panjim branch was inaugurated at the hands of Michael Gracias, senior general manager, MRF Ltd, Goa. Joe Mathias, a builder, developer was the Guest of Honor and Mathias inaugurated the Safe. The system was inaugurated by B H Anantha Pai, regional manager, Muthoot Finance Ltd, Hubli who presided over the inaugural function.

Staff from regional office, Hubli as well as marketing staff were present during the function, in addition to branch staff. Marykutty M J will be the branch manager.

The Ponda Branch was inaugurated at the hands of Sandip N Nigalye, a developer, builder and a prominent personality of Ponda. The safe was inaugurated by Pritesh Sawant, the owner of the premises while the system was inaugurated by B H Anantha Pal, regional manager, Muthoot Finance Ltd, Hubli who also presided over the inaugural function. Subhash G Pai will be the branch manager.

Prior to the inauguration, both the premises were blessed at the hands of Rev Jose Issac of St Mary's Orthodox Church, Raibandar-Goa.

SBI Life Q1 net at Rs 114 cr PANJIM (HBD) -- SBI Life Insurance announced a profit of Rs 114 crore, for the quarter ended June 2010, registering an impressive profit growth of 195% over the corresponding period last year.

The total premium of the company grew by 9.5% to Rs 1,707 crore during the period. The new business premium collected, during the first quarter, stands at Rs 976 crore. Rapidly expanding its presence, the company has introduced 118 branches, recruited 830 employees and added over 5,000 Insurance Advisors.

SBI Life’s Assets under Management grew by 65%, over the corresponding period last year, to Rs 30,082 crore as on June 30, 2010 stands. The company continues to have the lowest expense to GWP (Gross Written Premium) ratio in industry of 9.18%.

As per the latest IRDA report, June 2010, the company has a market share of 14.4% among private life insurers and a total market share of 3.83%.

Retaining the ISO 9001:2000 Certification for superior claim process and reaffirmation of ICRA’s iAAA rating are some of the key distinctions achieved by the company during the last financial year.

Sensex up 213 pts PTI MUMBAI, AUG 2

Good June quarter profits by ICICI Bank and others, coupled with the monsoon revival, triggered a strong rally in markets today, with the BSE benchmark Sensex recording a 213-point gain, its biggest rise in five weeks.

The market showed a bullish trend right from the onset of business in line with firm Asian cues. With European bourses also being promising, the Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share benchmark rose by 212.92 points, or 1.19 per cent, to 18,081.21, regaining the 18,000-level after three days.

Banking, consumer durable, metal, FMCG and realty segments were at the forefront of the rally.

Ramesh said.

The minister was first reluctant to name the two companies. 'I don't want to name the companies, members know who they are,' Ramesh said.

However, following persistent demand from all corners of the House to disclose the companies involved, the minister named the two companies.

Replying to supplementaries to a question on illegal mining, Ramesh voiced grave concern over illegal mining of minor minerals like sand and stones.

He mentioned the recent murder of RTI activist Amit Jethwa in Gujarat and said while the centre is responsible for checking illegal mining of major minerals, minor minerals remain a responsibility of the state.

'An RTI activist was killed because he was raising the issue of minor minerals. It is very important issue,' he said.

Jethwa was killed on July 20 in Ahmedabad barely a fortnight after he filed a PIL in the Gujarat High Court seeking an end to illegal limestone mining along the Gir wildlife sanctuary.

Ramesh said the issue of stopping mining of minor minerals is complicated as it has huge economic implications.

'When ever I have raised the issue with chief ministers, a strong opposition has come because of the huge employment it generates. Many MPs approached me as well to allow mining of minor minerals. We cant be oblivious to the economic concerns,' he added.

SC asks telcos to submit Rev share details to CAG PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The Supreme Court today directed private telecom firms to give their financials to the statutory auditor CAG, but stopped the auditor from vetting the papers till a case on jurisdiction was decided by the High Court. A bench headed by Chief Justice S H Kapadia directed the members of GSM lobby COAI to give revenue sharing details to the country''s top auditor within two weeks from today to ensure ensure that the government was getting its due by way of licence fee.

The apex court, however, said that no audit would be done as the matter on CAG''s jurisdiction to audit the accounts of private telecom companies is still to be decided by the Delhi High Court. Till the

45% Indians will live in cities by 2050: NCAER PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

About 45 per cent of the country''s population will be residing in urban cities and towns by 2050, up from 30 per cent now, nullifying the ''India lives in villages'' concept, says a study by thinktank NCAER. "On a conservative estimate, 45 per cent of Indians would be living in towns and cities by 2050.

This means that 379 million

people may be added to the urban space over the next 40 years," the National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER) said in its report ''How India Earns Spends and Saves''.

"It is often said that India lives in villages. With nearly 70 per cent of the country''s population residing in over 6.20 lakh villages, rural India continues to wield a huge influence over the country''s policy mak-

ers," it added.

The study estimates reveal that the size of rural India is shrinking and 379 million people will be added over the next 40 years, indicating a rapid shift from rural to urban living.

Urban areas include all places with a municipality or a corporation, besides having a minimum population of 5,000 and about 75 per cent of the male working population engaged

in non-agricultural pursuits.

"India simply cannot afford urban development to languish.

India needs to place urban development -- particularly infrastructure -- squarely alongside rural priorities, recognising in part that both are interdependent," the NCAER report said.

India''s top 20 cities account for just 10 per cent of the

Argentina urged to Cox and Kings in talks remove barriers for multiple acquisitions PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

India today asked Argentina to remove non-tariff restrictions on imports of pharmaceutical products from the country to boost the bilateral trade. The issue was raised by Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar during his meeting with Argentinian counterpart Julian Andres Dominguez.

Both the countries agreed to sign two memoranda of understanding (MoU) for cooperation in farm sector and on quality norms for trade in animal products. "I also raised the issue that India is a major pharma producing country and there are a lot of restrictions imposed by the Argentinian government on imports from India," Pawar told reporters here after the meeting.

He noted that India is interested in developing bi-lateral trade with the Latin American country but "it should not be one-sided". "We are importing pulses and oilseeds from ArAban Offshor, 875.75, 886.8, 860.35, 879.85 Abb Ltd., 817, 817, 796.15, 803.3 Abg Shipyard, 239, 246.6, 236.55, 243.8 Acc Limited, 835, 839.55, 829.4, 834.35 Adani Enterp, 584, 624.9, 581.65, 609.8 Aditya Birla, 775, 810, 775, 791.65 Allahabad Ba, 194, 198.45, 193, 197.85 Alstom Proje, 710.35, 715, 701.65, 708.55 Ambuja Cemen, 118, 118.8, 117.25, 118.1 Andhra Bank, 144.55, 148, 144.55, 146.8 Ashok Leylan, 71.5, 71.9, 71, 71.45 Asian Paints, 2606, 2639, 2590.85, 2623.35 Axis Bank Li, 1350.1, 1361.7, 1340.15, 1350.75 Bajaj Hindus, 116.2, 117, 115.1, 116.45 Bank Of Baro, 755.1, 766.9, 754, 763.2 Bank Of Indi, 417.7, 440.9, 415.8, 439.4 Beml Limited, 1017, 1037, 1001.6, 1030.95 Bharat Elect, 1805, 1827.95, 1792, 1814.95 Bharat Forge, 328.35, 330.4, 323.25, 328.45 Bharat Petro, 642.15, 647.25, 637.45, 643.55 Bharti Airte, 308, 320, 308, 318.05 Bhel, 2440, 2477, 2440, 2453.8

hearing of the petition in High Court is pending, no steps shall be taken by CAG to carry audit of financial accounts based on the documents given by them (private telcos), the bench said.

"Each of the members of COAI, within two weeks must furnish to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) copies of revenue sharing details," stated the bench, which also consisted Justices K S Radhakrishnan and Swatantar Kumar.

The court also said if CAG requires any further documents, the operators would have to provide them.

During the hearing, counsels appearing for CAG informed that some of the operators including Tatas have already submitted their revenue sharing details, while some other operators like Bharti are yet to do so.

gentina while our agriculture exports are minimal.

In such a situation, if the Argentinian government takes positive approach and withdraws restrictions on pharmaceuticals, that will be helpful for the bilateral trade," Pawar said. According to the industry experts, there are certain issues related to the registration of Indian pharmaceutical products and companies in the country, which needed to be resolved to give a boost to the Indian exports to the country.

Both ministers stressed the importance of developing technical and professional cooperation in the agriculture sector, and also the importance of fostering the trade of plants and animal products between both countries. South America accounts for around 15 per cent of the total pharmaceutical exports from the country.

Mexico and Brazil are two major destination for the Indian companies while exports to Argentina are minimal.

Bhushan Stee, 1571, 1582, 1556.35, 1559.9 Biocon Limit, 311, 314.8, 310, 313.25 Bombay Dyein, 525.8, 558.8, 521.25, 552.9 Bosch Limite, 5859, 6400, 5654.05, 5679.1 Brigade Ente, 134.9, 136.9, 133.2, 135.15 Cairn India, 337, 341.5, 335.35, 340.95 Canara Bank, 485, 488.6, 481.25, 485.6 Central Bank, 167.8, 172.75, 163.5, 171.3 Century Text, 451.9, 453.5, 446.2, 448.25 Cesc Ltd, 397, 402.9, 395.65, 398.4 Chambal Fert, 66.4, 67.75, 66.4, 67.5 Chennai Petr, 261, 261, 256.25, 259.3 Cipla Ltd, 327, 328.45, 325, 325.65 Colgate Palm, 847.25, 851.6, 842.2, 849.95 Container Co, 1394.4, 1407.8, 1371, 1398.5 Crompton Gre, 280, 280.25, 274.5, 277.65 Cummins Indi, 649.7, 649.7, 625.6, 630.25 Dabur India, 199.9, 201, 195.55, 197.7 Deccan Chron, 134.4, 134.8, 131.7, 132.9 Dish Tv Indi, 44.8, 46.35, 44.6, 46.2 Divi’s Labor, 755.15, 762, 750.05, 756.75 Dlf Limited, 303, 307.2, 302.15, 303.7 Dr. reddy’s, 1360, 1364.95, 1338.35, 1356.1 Edelweiss Ca, 487.25, 495, 487, 489.75

ReuTeRs MUMBAI, AUG 2

Cox and Kings Ltd which received shareholder approval to raise up to Rs 2000 crore for global acquisitions, is ‘actively working’ on multiple buys in US, Europe and China, a senior official said.

“As we speak we are actively working on transactions very closely,” Chief Financial Officer Anil Khandelwal said.

The firm, the parent of UKbased unlisted Cox and Kings, gets around half its overall revenues from its international operations and is looking at more overseas buys to drive future earnings and growth.

The company had received the approval to raise funds for future buys last month. Cox and Kings had said in June the equity portion can be raised by way of local or international offerings.

Its most recent acquisition was of Australia-based MyPlanet Australia Pty Ltd & Bentours International Pty Ltd from a unit of TUI Travel Plc,

Educomp Solu, 610.2, 623.7, 608.5, 620.6 Eih Limited, 126.5, 126.9, 123.3, 126.2 Engineers In, 325.1, 335, 325.1, 328.5 Essar Oil Lt, 129.3, 130.55, 129, 129.85 Essar Shippi, 86.8, 88.7, 84, 84.9 Exide Indust, 146, 146.7, 140.85, 141.65 Federal Bank, 350, 351, 343.5, 348.7 Financial Te, 1239.7, 1250, 1222, 1237.15 Gail (india), 440.05, 451.8, 440, 446.9 Gammon India, 219, 219, 214.3, 216.3 Glaxosmithkl, 2037.5, 2037.5, 2010.45, 2014.85 Glenmark Pha, 273, 274.8, 268, 270.2 Gmr Infrastr, 57.1, 57.7, 57, 57.25 Godrej Indus, 192.7, 195.6, 191.4, 192.3 Grasim Indus, 1830, 1868, 1829, 1856.4 Great Offsho, 410, 412, 408.1, 410.45 Gtl Infra.Lt, 46.9, 47, 46.05, 46.25 Gujarat Mine, 122.9, 125.05, 121.5, 124.55 Gujarat N R, 61.3, 62.4, 61.25, 61.9 Gujarat Stat, 109, 109, 105.85, 108.65 Gvk Pow. & I, 44.2, 44.3, 43.6, 43.95 Hcl Technolo, 396.55, 399.8, 390.2, 392.85 Hdfc Bank Lt, 2130, 2144.9, 2121.35,

2136.35 Hdfc Ltd, 3005, 3030, 2967.6, 3024.05 Hero Honda M, 1820.6, 1844, 1820, 1825.15 Hindalco in, 161.4, 165, 161.4, 164.4 Hindustan Co, 136, 140, 135, 139.5 Hindustan Ma, 71.15, 74.65, 70.15, 72.65 Hindustan Pe, 434.5, 438.15, 432.7, 435.45 Hindustan Un, 250, 254.9, 250, 253.45 Hindustan Zi, 1012.5, 1049.45, 1012.5, 1047 Housing Dev, 268, 271.35, 267.5, 268.95 Icici Bank L, 912, 941.9, 911, 939.55 Idea Cellula, 71.1, 72, 69.55, 71.75 Ifci Ltd, 63, 63.85, 62.6, 63.2 India Cement, 107, 108.45, 103.4, 105.05 India Infoli, 91.3, 93.5, 90.15, 93.15 Indiabulls F, 160.85, 162.4, 158.3, 160 Indiabulls R, 166, 168.3, 164.3, 167.2 Indian Bank, 224.8, 228.6, 224.35, 227.35 Indian Hotel, 99.5, 100.9, 98.6, 99.95 Indian Oil C, 362.3, 364.45, 357.1, 358.05 Indian Overs, 113.8, 117.2, 108.6, 115.7 Indus Dev Ba, 119, 120.55, 119, 120.35 Indusind Ban, 205.6, 208.3, 204.35, 205.2 Infosys Tech, 2800, 2812.8, 2781.15,

last December.

Khandelwal said the firm was expecting to close a deal by this fiscal itself, possibly as early as December.

The firm which has subsidiaries in US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and Singapore, is looking to acquire stake in a Chinese travel firm to grow in that region, Khandelwal said.

“In China, we are not going to do a 100 percent acquisition, we are looking at having a small equity stake,” he said.

It has got approval from shareholders to raise upto 10 billion rupees in equity and an equal amount as debt, but the exact mix can change, he said.

Earlier Cox and Kings reported a 30% rise in April-June standalone net profit to Rs 26.47 crore as income from operations rose to Rs 78.64 crore from Rs 61.07 crore.

“Growth this season was particularly strong in our India outbound,” mainly to developed economies like US, Europe and Australia, Executive

2796.95 Infra. dev., 186.5, 189.4, 186.25, 186.85 Ispat Indust, 17.8, 18.15, 17.7, 17.95 Itc Ltd, 309.1, 313.45, 309, 312.8 Ivrcl Infras, 175.9, 180.5, 173.55, 179.45 Jai Corp Lim, 240, 257.3, 237.9, 252.5 Jaiprakash A, 119, 119.65, 118.05, 118.35 Jet Airways, 682, 687.85, 665.3, 671.95 Jindal Saw L, 196.5, 199.5, 195.55, 198.55 Jindal Steel, 624.1, 627, 620.6, 624.75 Jsw Steel Li, 1137.5, 1145, 1125.5, 1137.1 Kotak Mahind, 776, 788, 772.45, 783.45 Lakshmi Mach, 2010, 2027.9, 1995.5, 2003.55 Lanco Infrat, 67, 67.85, 66.6, 67.45 Larsen & Tou, 1801, 1824.6, 1801, 1812.3 Lic Housing, 1142.1, 1145.4, 1116.3, 1123.85 Lupin Limite, 1895.1, 1908.9, 1871, 1904.85 Mahanagar Te, 67.7, 68.05, 66.5, 66.75 Mahindra & M, 668.05, 670, 653.5, 661.4 Maruti Suzuk, 1211, 1218.5, 1202.2, 1209.9 Max India Lt, 154.7, 158.05, 153.55, 155.35 Maytas Infr., 208.8, 210.7, 204, 206 Moser-baer (, 65.05, 65.5, 63, 65.2

Director Peter Kerkar said.

However, its consolidated net profit fell to Rs 25.18 crore compared with Rs 40.58 crore as a loss due to foreign exchange fluctuations offset a 24% rise in income from operations to Rs 123 crore.

country''s population, but earn 31 per cent of its income, spend 21 per cent and are responsible for 60 per cent of the surplus income, it said. The study said that there has been an increase in the concentration of population in cities during the last century.

While nearly 25 per cent of urban population lived in cities with a population of one lakh in 1901, the number increased to 45 per cent in 1951 and 69 per cent in 2001. The NCAER noted that the country''s savings would grow only with further urbanisation. While the urban population accounts for 67 per cent of the country''s surplus income, rural India accounts for only a third. "India''s savings can grow only as the country''s urbanisation progresses.

The promise of creating more urban centres would be a more effective way to progress rural India," it said.

BOARD MEETINGS Aplab Punj Lloyd APM Inds Jai Balaji Inds Kaveri seed NDTV Nitco uflex Hindalco Inds Welspun India Infinite Comp sol Source: Indiainfoline.com

MF FUNDA BIRLA suN LIFe MuTuAL FuND has approved August 6, 2010 as the record date for declaration of dividend under dividend option of its Birla sun Life Advantage Fund and Birla sun Life Frontline equity Fund Plan A. The quantum of dividend will be Rs 7 per unit and Rs 1.25 per unit respectively, on the face value of Rs 10 per unit.

Mrpl, 77, 77.5, 76.25, 76.95 Nagarjuna Co, 172.2, 176.4, 171.3, 175.55 Nagarjuna Fe, 30.6, 31.15, 30.55, 31.05 National Alu, 422.75, 427.5, 421.3, 423.8 Neyveli Lign, 158, 158, 155.75, 157.1 Ntpc Ltd, 200, 200.4, 197.75, 198.1 Oil And Natu, 1240, 1284, 1240, 1277.85 Omaxe Limite, 119, 120.2, 116, 117.9 Oriental Ban, 405, 414.7, 396, 412.5 Pantaloon Re, 465, 465, 455.1, 458.25 Parsvnath De, 130.25, 132.9, 130.25, 131.5 Petronet Lng, 91.7, 93.9, 90.5, 92.3 Power Fin Co, 319.7, 326.15, 317.05, 325.55 Power Grid C, 101, 101.4, 100.3, 100.55 Praj Industr, 76.75, 77.45, 76.4, 76.75 Punj Lloyd L, 127.5, 133.35, 126.8, 132.45 Punjab Natio, 1078, 1129.95, 1074.15, 1118.35 Rajesh Expor, 89.6, 89.75, 87.15, 88.7 Ranbaxy Labs, 453.4, 455.9, 450.25, 453.65 Rashtriya Ch, 84.4, 88.2, 83.7, 86.95 Rel. nat. re, 41.5, 41.9, 40.6, 40.9 Reliance Cap, 787.2, 796, 785, 790.75

Reliance Com, 180, 181.4, 178.05, 178.55 Reliance Ene, 951, 998.95, 951, 975.1 Reliance Ind, 870, 929, 858.45, 917.65 Reliance Ind, 1016, 1021.8, 1011.4, 1014.55 Reliance Pow, 164.5, 165.7, 161.2, 162.4 Rolta India, 171, 171.9, 169.05, 170.85 Satyam Compu, 87, 87.6, 86.7, 86.85 Sesa Goa Ltd, 364, 366.9, 357.25, 361.65 Shipping Cor, 163.4, 164.9, 162.1, 163 Siemens Ltd, 700, 707.9, 691.85, 701.3 Sintex Indus, 375.15, 378.95, 369.8, 371.1 Sobha Develo, 336.4, 338.95, 331, 333.2 State Bank O, 2519.95, 2600, 2512, 2586.35 Steel Author, 205.35, 206.4, 202.25, 203.15 Sterlite Ind, 177, 180, 176.35, 179.85 Sun Pharmace, 1770, 1794, 1762.1, 1776.4 Sun Tv Netwo, 457.5, 459.5, 452, 454.6 Suzlon Energ, 56.9, 57.4, 56.7, 57.1 Tata Communi, 276.4, 279.8, 271.55, 275 Tata Consult, 843, 848.45, 837, 838.3 Tata Motors, 853.95, 862.9, 843.2, 847.35 Tata Power C, 1321, 1331.8, 1320.5,

1325.75 Tata Steel L, 450, 548.8, 450, 547.25 Tata Teleser, 22.8, 22.8, 22.4, 22.45 Tech Mahindr, 705, 707.5, 700.3, 702.55 The Ge Shpg., 284.15, 297, 284.15, 296.65 The Phoenix, 221.05, 223.45, 219.05, 219.45 Thermax Ltd, 779.9, 779.9, 750, 756.35 Titan Indust, 2801.15, 2850, 2779.45, 2816.95 Torrent Powe, 349.75, 355, 345.25, 346.75 Triveni Engg, 105.9, 106, 104.05, 105.75 Tv18 India L, 76.15, 76.9, 74.4, 75.2 Uco Bank, 94.55, 97, 94.1, 96.55 Ultratech Ce, 873.9, 873.9, 856.5, 858.3 Union Bank O, 322, 326.45, 318.6, 322.9 Unitech Ltd, 81.35, 83.2, 81.35, 82.6 United Phosp, 189.3, 189.7, 183.55, 184.8 Videocon Ind, 212.1, 228.75, 212.05, 227.7 Vijaya Bank, 75, 75, 73.15, 74.75 Voltas Ltd, 213, 216.7, 208.4, 209.4 Wipro Ltd, 415, 419, 409.35, 413.75 Yes Bank Lim, 296, 307.5, 296, 305.45 Zee Entertai, 298, 303.5, 297.25, 301.85

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LS passes Bill to replace ULIP Ordinance PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The Lok Sabha today passed a Bill to replace the ULIP Ordinance that seeks to set up a joint mechanism to address the issues of jurisdiction between the financial sector watchdogs after the government assured that autonomy of existing sectoral regulators will not be diluted.

The Securities and Insurance Laws (Amendment) and Validation Bill, 2010, provides for setting up a joint body under the chairmanship of the Finance Minister, and with representations from the four financial sector regulators and the Finance Ministry.

The Bill states that the Reserve Bank Governor will be the vice-chairman of the joint committee. However, there were apprehensions expressed

by RBI over its autonomy.

Allaying these fears, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee told the Lok Sabha, "it was true there were lots of apprehensions whether we are going to dilute the regulators' independ-

ence or autonomy. It will only be in the case of jurisdiction disputes between the regulators that the joint mechanism will be used."

Mukherjee further assured that the joint mechanism will not deal with other areas and only the regulators can refer the matter of jurisdiction to the committee.

Pointing out that the Reserve Bank has two functions-- monetary and regulatory--the minister said, "in no way, we are not interfering with the monetary authority. The RBI is the supreme (as far as monetary matters are concerned)."

Mukherjee said in case of regulatory functions too, only disputes will be handled by the committee. But first efforts would be made to solve these issues bilaterally, he added.

Explaining the rationale for making the RBI Governor the vice-chairman of the proposed committee, he said if the dispute arises between the central bank and other regulators, the arbitrary function cannot be given to the interested party.

"That is why, it has been decided that the Finance Minister will be the chairman," he said, adding the RBI Governor's status has in fact been elevated as the earlier suggestion was to make the Governor only a member of the committee.

The minister further said the government has to interfere, if there is contradiction between the regulators and the overall interests of the economy suffers. "No regulator comes to Parliament and explains. It is the finance minister who is accountable to Parliament. Therefore, there must be a place where the buck stops and it is the finance minister where the buck stops, Mukherjee said.

The governmnet issued the ULIP Ordinance on June 18, after the capital markets regulator SEBI and insurance watchdog IRDA locked horns over regulation of Unit-linked insurance products (ULIPs) and could not seek a joint legal mandate to sort out the issue, as suggested by the Finance Ministry.

The turf war began when

SEBI had on April 9 banned 14 life insurers from raising money from ULIPs, and IRDA countered the ban by asking insurance companies to ignore the market regulator's order.

As the matter could not be resolved, the Finance ministry asked the regulators to get a legal remedy, following which SEBI moved the Supreme Court, which is yet to decide on the matter. In the meanwhile, the government came out with an Ordinance late June, which gave the jurisdiction of regulating ULIPs to IRDA. The Ordinance also sought to constitute a joint mechanism between the regulators and finance ministry to sort out any future tussle between financial sector regulators over jurisdiction of hybrid products.

However, Reserve Bank Governor D Subbarao had raised certain objections to the proposed joint committee, saying the autonomy of regulators will be affected. Subbarao had met Mukherjee also on this issue and requested him to let the

Auto makers log good sales growth AGENCY NEW DELHI/CHENNAI, AUG 2

Indian automobile manufacturers reported good sales numbers in July, gaining from higher incomes, low-cost loans and launches of new models, especially in the small car segment, in a growing economy.

The country's largest auto maker, Maruti Suzuki India, posted a 29.18 percent increase in sales at 1,00,857 vehicles last month as against 78,074 for the like period of 2009.

'This is the second time in this fiscal that the company's monthly sales figure has crossed 1 lakh mark. Domestic sales in July 2010 are also the highest ever domestic sales in a month,' it said in a statement.

The small cars giant reported a 1.9 percent rise in its exports which stood at 10,743 units, while the company's sales volume in the domestic market grew by 33.4 percent.

Segment-wise, the company's A2 cars which include

brands like Alto, Wagon-R, Estilo Zen grew by 33.2 percent, while in the A3 that includes cars like D'zire and SX4 sales went up by 13.7 percent as compared to sales in the corresponding period of previous year.

Three Chennai-based car manufacturers- Hyundai, Ford and Nissan- also closed last month with good gains.

Hyundai Motor India, India's second largest car maker, sold 50,411 units (domestic 28,811 units, exports 21,600 units) as against 45,539 units (domestic 23,193 units, exports 22,346 units) sold in July 2009.

While the company regis-

Adani eyes Aussie coal AGENCY SYDNEY, AUG 2

India's Adani Group Ltd is set to announce it has bought a coal tenement in Queensland's Galilee Basis from Australia's Linc Energy Ltd, news reports said Monday.

The deal could be worth more than 1 billion Australian dollars ($900 million) and be the first time an Indian company has bought a coal seam rather than invested in a coal

tered a 24 percent growth in domestic market, it suffered a 3.3 percent reverse in the exports during the period under review. The cumulative growth worked out to 10 percent.

The segment-wise cumulative sales for last month are as follows: A2 (Santro, i10 and i20) 44,522 units; A3 (Accent, Verna) 5,858 units; A5 (Sonata Transform) 31 units.

Driven by its new model Figo, Ford India closed last month selling 8,739 units up from 2,146 units sold in July 2009.

Ford India's July sales is 20 percent higher than that of what it sold in June 2010. For the seven month period January-July this year, Ford India has sold 46,751 units.

General Motors too reported a robust upswing in sales at 7,124 units in July, up 45 percent from same month last year.

The increase in the sales was primarily driven by the Chevrolet Beat, Spark (both hatchbacks) and its sedan Cruze.

Nissan Motor India said it sold 1,005 units for July out of which 928 units were accounted by its new small car Micra and the balance comprised of Teana (27 units), Xtrail (50 units).

During July 2009, the company had sold 25 units (Teana 17 units and X-trail 8 units).

Motocycle and threewheeler makers Bajaj Auto and TVS Motor have also posted sales growth for July.

Bajaj's total sales surged 65 percent to 318,415 units.

Motorcycle sales soared 66 percent to 279,981 units while three-wheeler sales grew 60 percent to 38,634 units.

TVS' total sales in July rose 35 percent to 163,106 units from 120,944 units. Twowheeler sales went up 33 percent to 107,883 units while three-wheeler sales tripled to 3,108 units from 1,026 units a year earlier.

The country's largest twowheeler manufacturer Hero Honda saw sales soaring 30.39 percent, compared to that in July 2009.

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Skoda Yeti now in Goa

Skoda Yeti

PANJIM (HR) -- Skoda Auto India has launched its SUV; Skoda Yeti in Goa on Sunday.

The automaker plans to import completely knock down (CKD) units into India from its parent company’s Kvasiny plant in the Czech Republic. Apparently highly agile, the Yeti is compact, attractively styled with excellent handling characteristics and is set to stir the segment. The 4×4 variants are also characterized by outstanding off-road capability and excellent traction. These, coupled with superb emission values and low fuel consumption meet the needs of a socially acceptable SUV. The Skoda Yeti comes with a 2.0 liter diesel engine with 140 BHP power. It has a 6-speed manual transmission and an intelligent all-time 4 wheel drive which delivers a good off-roading experience. The suspension too is designed to be robust as well as comforting. The Yeti is designed to be low on fuel consumption and emissions. Besides having a powerful engine, the overall fuel economy rating is claimed to be between 14-17 Kmpl of diesel.

The Yeti also offers key innovations like corner for fog lamps, Varioflex seating, intelligetn 4-wheel drive and a fourth generation Haldex clutch to maintain excellent traction. The off road assiatance and the Hill descent control will also be offered on the yeti as an option.

Colour options available in Yeti are Candy White, Mato Brown, Magic Black, Diamond Silver, Aqua Blue.

Yeti is priced at 17 lakhs ex showroom and is on display at Priority Automobiles, Panjim.

Nissan opens 5 more dealerships PTI MUMBAI, AUG 2

Auto major, Nissan Motor India, today said it has opened five more dealerships in its network, taking the total number to 20 across the country.

The company has opened five more dealerships in Vijayawada, Bhopal, Jaipur, Navi Mumbai and Bhubaneswar, a press release issued here said.

These dealerships mark the automotive major's ability to reach commercial coverage in more than 46 per cent of the national territory. Currently, 13 states of the country have Nissan dealerships, it said.

"We had a short-term objective of establishing 20 dealerships by July 2010 and we are happy to state that we have been well on track with our plans. Going forward, we hope to continue our endeavour to increase our footprint and to provide total customer satisfaction with high-quality service standards," Nissan Motor India's MD & CEO, Kiminobu Tokuyama, said.

LS Approves Bill to cut govt holding in SBI to 51% PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The Lok Sabha today approved a bill that will allow the State Bank of India (SBI) to reduce government holding in the bank to 51 per cent from 55 per cent and raise funds from the capital markets.

"The public sector character of the SBI will not be diluted...The bill aims to provide for flexibility in the management of the bank," Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee said while piloting the amendment bill.

The SBI (Amendment) Bill 2010, which also seeks to raise the authorised capital of the bank from Rs 1,000 crore to Rs 5,000 crore, was approved by the House despite opposition from the Left Parties.

The government currently holds 59.41 per cent in SBI and the amendment will provide headroom to the bank to raise funds from the capital market through issue of fresh equity, preference shares and also reward existing shareholders through bonus shares.

The shares of SBI on Bombay Stock Exchange rose by 3.09 per cent to touch a new high of Rs 2,581 a piece. The amendment bill, Mukherjee said, "Will

provide for enhancement of the capital of State Bank by issue of preference shares, to enable it to raise resources from the market by public issue or preferential allotment or private placement."

Responding to questions raised by the members, he said the Indian banking sector had managed to survive the meltdown as the regulatory mechanism of Indian banking was very strong and their exposure to this kind of volatile market situation was limited.

While SBI can access capital market by issuing equity shares or bonds, there was no express provision under the Act to enable the bank to issue preference shares or bonus shares, he added.

The SBI Act, 1955, was amended in 1993 last to enable it to access capital market.

The amendment bill, Mukherjee said, provides for reduction of government equity "from 55 per cent to 51 per cent consisting of the equity shares of the issued capital."

The bill will also empower the Central government to increase or reduce the authorised capital in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India.

The bill will empower the government to appoint up to

four managing directors, abolish the post of vice-chairman, and enable shareholders with at least Rs 5,000 worth of shares to contest the election for directorship.

It will help the SBI in complying with the Basel Capital Accord, the current international framework on Capital Adequacy adopted in 1988 and Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's new framework, called Basel-II, under which public sector banks are required to increase their capital base to meet minimum requirements.

The UPA-I had first brought the bill in Lok Sabha in December 2006 and it was referred to a Parliamentary Standing Committee. But the bill lapsed due to the dissolution of the House.

The present bill, which will now go to the RS, is broadly on the same lines as the lapsed one, but incorporates certain recommendations of the Standing Committee.

Among the members who participated in the debate include Nishikant Dubey (BJP), Bhakta Charan Das (Cong), Gorakh Nath Pandey (BSP) and Shailendra Kumar (SP). The bill was opposed by CPI(M) member Anirudhan Sampath and Prashanta Majumdar (RSP).

Inflation biggest confidence killer in economy:JP Morgan

PE funds in realty slump 29% in Q2

mining company.

Adani is India's largest coal importer and a key player in India's plans to double power generation over the coming decade. There are 28 coal-fired plants under construction and another 28 on the drawing board.

The bid would be from subsidiary Adani Enterprises and is expected to be signed Tuesday, The Australian newspaper reported.

Ordinance lapse.

To members' query as to why pension regulator PFRDA has been included in the committee, when the Bill to this effect has still not been passed by Parliament, the minister said the pension watchdog exists through an executive order. He also said while earlier finance secretary was suggested to be a member of the joint committee, the Bill provides for the economic affairs secretary to be a member.

Earlier, the statutory resolution to disapprove the Securities and Insurance Laws (Amendment & Validation) Ordinance 2010 was withdrawn

by CPI member Prabodh Panda, but he insisted that the question about the need for bringing in the Ordinance before Supreme Court decides on the ULIP issue remains unanswered.

Other members who spoke on the Ordinance included Raguvansh Prasad Yadav (RJD), S Semmali (AIADMK), Vijay Bahadur Singh (BSP) and Bhartruhari Mahtab of BJD.

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

UNI MUMBAI, AUG 2

Money raised by realty focused private equity funds tanked to a six year low of USD 7.3 billion across the globe in April-June period of this year as institutional investors remained hesitant about committing capital.

According to a report by global research firm Preqin, "this was the lowest quarterly fundraising total since Q3 2004, when 30 funds raised an aggregate USD 6.1 billion," The report noted that private equity real estate funds are still struggling to raise capital in the current economic environment.

In the April-June quarter, 20 real estate funds made aggregate commitments of USD 7.3 billion, down 29.12% from USD 10.3 billion in the year-ago period. Besides, the aggregate set target of raising funds has also steadily fallen in recent quarters, as fund managers have started setting more modest targets.

"The number of funds currently in market has fallen in Q2 2010; this is due to a number of fund managers abandoning their fundraising efforts because of difficulty in garnering investor commitments," the report added. It is clear that the fundraising environment remains extremely competitive and that the recovery, which many predicted, is yet to occur.

The latest Investor Confidence Index (ICI) of India has indicated that inflation had been the single biggest confidence killer in the Indian economy over the last two quarters, with Eurozone debt crisis also denting the confidence to some extent in the current quarter.

According to the fourth Investor Confidence Index survey carried out by JP Morgan Asset Managaement India in association with ValueNotes, the Retail Investor Confidence Index ranks the highest at 151.7, followed distantly by Advisor Confidence Index (135.4) and Corporate Confidence Index (134). The ICI stands at 140.4 in June 2010, indicating a 4.5-point or 3.3 per cent increase over the ICI a year ago in July 2009.

It said concern over inflation is back to September 2009 levels for corporate and retail investors after a spike in February 2010 but continues to be the most negative economic indicator for the financial community. In the Fourth Wave, 48 per cent corporate investors consider it the biggest negative in the current context, followed by advisors (40%) and retail investors (35%). Eurozone debt crisis is the second biggest worry this time around among advisors and corporates, while among retail investors high fiscal deficit is a cause for concern.

The ICI captures the confidence

of retail investors, corporate investors and financial advisors on the Indian economic and investment environment.

The findings said a significant trend noticed over the last four quarters suggests that the Indian investor is getting increasingly conscious of monetary and fiscal policy developments. The retail investors’ vote for RBI’s monetary measures as a positive economic indicator has been gradually increasing over the last four quarters: 9 per cent in July 2009, 17 per cent in September 2009, 21 per cent in February 2010 and 31 per cent in June 2010.

Ahmedabad retail investors have surged ahead and taken over the pole position from Chennai for the first time since July 2009.

Ahmedabad’s retail investor confidence records an all time high at 177, a 40-point rise over the year.

It is the highest ever confidence level recorded among retail investors and IFAs from the eight key cities that are surveyed. Chennai IFAs (146) however continued to remain the most confident in June 2010 as well.

Hyderabad continues its status as the least confident city, but appears to be improving, given the 23-point increase in its Retail Confidence Index since July 2009.

Retail investors working in the BFSI sector continue to rank the highest (158) in confidence,

recording a 17-point increase since July 2009.

Older investors are turning bolder. In the current wave, retail investors in the 50-55 years age bracket exude the highest confidence (160.3) among all age groups, witnessing a 26-point rise since July 2009.

The survey results suggest that, there could be a slew of capital investments from the larger corporates over the next 6-12 months.

A clear majority of corporate investors (63%) indicated that they will make additional capital investments in the next 6-12 months.

Advisor sentiment on an increase in the BSE Sensex is significantly higher than the retail outlook. 86 per cent of advisors and 74 per cent retail investors indicated that the Sensex would be trading at higher levels in December 2010. Interestingly, opinion among advisors (43%) and investors (23%) is alike for the BSE Sensex to trade in the range of 18,000-19,000.

In September 2009, 34% investors and 22% advisors expected the BSE Sensex to trade at 18,00019,000 levels in March 2010. However, both investors and advisors were a bit more optimistic as the Sensex traded between 17,000 and 18, 000.

In June 2010, only 38 per cent of retail investors showed an interest in investing in international markets but advisors were much more upbeat with 90 per cent ex-

India, Argentina to cooperate in agriculture AGENCY NEW DELHI, AUG 2

India and Argentina Monday agreed to step up technical and professional cooperation in the agricultural sector and foster trade in plants and animal products between the two countries.

The decision was taken at a meeting between Argentine Minister of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Julian Andres Dominguez and Indian Agriculture Minister Sharad

Pawar here.

A study by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) released last Tuesday stressed the great integration potential between India and Latin America and called for closer economic ties to tap into 'massive' trade and investment opportunities.

With 1.1 billion people and a scarcity of natural resources, relative to other continent-size nations, India has the potential to be a large

buyer of agricultural and mineral goods, Latin America's main exports, said the study.

In a joint statement, the ministers drew attention to the 'benefits of cooperation in the field of agriculture and the allied sectors including the agro industrial sector'.

The two countries agreed to sign two memoranda of understanding (MoU) in the near future.

'An umbrella MoU between Indian Agriculture Ministry

and the Argentine Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for cooperation in the field of agriculture and allied sectors, and a MoU on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Issues for Bilateral Trade of Animal Products and Plant Products have been agreed' for signing, a release of the agriculture ministry said.

The visiting Argentine minister also invited Pawar to visit Argentina.

Meanwhile, India may bring

in Argentinian technology for developing economical warehouses to overcome the storage problem for foodgrains, Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar said today. "We are in search of good technology in areas of silos and warehouses, which is less expensive.

Argentina has the technology and it has offered support," Pawar told reporters after a meeting with his Argentinian counterpart Julian

Andres Dominguez here today. The government is facing a shortfall of 15 million tonnes of storage capacity on the back of bumper procurement of wheat and rice in last two years.

"We have conveyed the Minister that we have produced more foodgrains in India for the last two years and just to strengthen our public distribution system, we have procured more. We are facing a gap in storage capacity.

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Breast Milk:

Nature’s Healing Your Most Precious Gift to your Child Touch The first and most vital gift you can give your baby is mother’s milk.

During ‘World Breastfeeding Week’, it is appalling to learn that majority of children are losing out on this very important human lifeline. And Indian men need to be sensitised towards this all important nutritional act

BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES ronically, every year during ‘World Breastfeeding Week’ a lot is tomtommed by the government and NGOs on the immense benefits of breastfeeding to both, the mother and child. Yet in reality, it is still lagging behind as an optimal practice. According to a report by Kounteya Sinha, the statistics are distressing. Of the 26 million Indian women who give birth to babies every year, more than 75 per cent do not follow optimal breastfeeding practices, 60% do not exclusively breastfeed their babies for the first six months and only 24% follow the recommendation of putting the baby to the breast within the first hour of birth. Paediatricians lament, “In Goa, only about 18% women follow the six month period of exclusive breastfeeding.”

So, are these efforts sincere or just a formality of running a few advertisements only during ‘World Breastfeeding Week’?

We do not need an expert to tell us that Goa is not statefriendly to lactating mothers and breastfeeding infants. Paediatricians inform that majority of the babies in the state are given the bottle within the first hour of birth. They caution, “The only time a mother should stay away from breastfeeding is, if and when she is on any medication that is passed on through the milk and is adverse to the baby, such as anti convulsive, anti thyroid etc.”

So, why are the majority of today’s women reaching for the bottle to feed their young? According to medical experts, “There is too much of commercial promotion of formula feeds. Besides, women think “freedom” means giving your baby the top feed. Others struggle between work and breastfeeding schedules. And financially lower sections like ignorant maids blindly believe that their employers are doing right in bottle feeding.”

Aptly said in terms of women struggling between work and feeding schedules.

While some of us are lucky to have considerate and enlightened employers, though male, where we were allowed to take breaks to get home to breastfeed our babies, conditions in the majority of work places do not favour breastfeeding.

Paediatricians aver, “This is right especially in the private sectors. The government sectors are good in terms of granting women their six month’s maternity leave as also with paternity leave and encouraging the women to continue with breastfeeding. But this is acutely lacking in private sectors.”

Virtually no where in Goa do we have an appropriate toilet for ladies, so having a private area to breastfeed is absolutely far-fetched. Only our airport provides us one. And it is a myth that only rural women breastfeed. According to health experts, they do so only out of poverty. As for the handful of urban women who do breastfeed, people look at us like we are indulging in some primitive act. And if God forbid you have to feed the little one in a public area, which often does happen, majority of our ignorant Indian men will go any length to get a peek. These insensitive men cannot comprehend this nutritional act as one that is sacred between mother and baby. And take a look at our parents of tomorrow, the youth! They are totally ignorant on the importance o f b re a s t feeding. The lack of breastfeedFood plays a central role ing around The sale of your possestoday -- your hunger is sions is moving slowly. them has inback. Prepare a feast Don't expect extra cash stilled in with love. You're a sight anytime soon. Your fi(21 Mar – 19 Apr) them the benancial situation is look- (23 Sep – 22 Oct) to behold today -- and if lief that this ing a bit brighter -- though you may you're single, that state might not not be able to see it yet. Make sure last for long! It's a really good time is one arthat you're still in the loop, and that for you to get out there and show chaic act. everyone who needs to report to off what you've got for all the world And sad to to see! you is available. say, the govAre you prepared for roWhatever you tackle ernment has mance? There's more flirtoday, be methodical in done nothtation and heat coming your approach. Don't be ing in changyour way. You feel too impulsive. Your energy

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ing this dangerous scenario among the youth.

Sometimes, you cannot blame a mother for giving up before trying as they are not enlightened on how to deal with sore nipples, engorged breasts, inverted nipples etc. What is important is that there is a solution to all these problems and these should be no reasons to terminate a child’s important lifeline. Mothers who have successfully breastfed their kids exclusively for six months and then right up to two years or more will bow in absolute acquiescence to the above. Endeavour a little harder during the first month and everything will fall in place.

On a personal note, as a mother who has breastfed all my children for two and half years to three years, I agree that at the start there is nothing delightful about the act. Especially when, during the initial weeks, you have engorged breasts, sore nipples and a bawling baby! But with perseverance and commitment, stemming from the knowledge that you are giving your child the most precious gift for life, you will sail through. And one fine day when your strapping little toddler is feeding at your bosom while in the midst of her/his acrobatics, you will experience that profound feeling that words can never express! You will also notice the sharp intellectual difference between your breastfed kids and the rest who are not.

In summation, there is just one hard core fact. If women argue, and rightfully so, that the G-spot is solely created for women to feel pleasure, then similarly the sole function of your breasts is to produce milk for your young ones. When nature has ensured in providing for our young, who are we to deprive them of this? Unless there is a very valid condition!

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES ven as we live in a modern world, many of our medicines have somewhat remained the same with the same ingredients getting scientific names. Every society has followed folk remedies made with herbs and kitchen ingredients. While the monsoons bring along illnesses like cold, fever, headache and stomach ache, we often turn to our elders to concoct some magical medicine that will rid us of our ailments in a jiffy, and they never let us down.

In fact there still exist households that prefer home reme-

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the stomach especially focussing on the navel. Another remedy is applying kerosene and garlic on the top of the head.”

For de-worming, boil three peppers with water and put the paste around the navel.

Even the smoke of a ‘dumti beedi’ on the head of the child is believed to be effective. For earache, one can try a fomentation of roasted onion around the ear. “We used to even put a few drops of breast milk in the child’s ear,” adds Estefania.

Libby D’Souza gives more remedies.

“All the remedies for illness came from our home kitchen itself. The ingredients were easily available and other medicinal plants were grown in our compound. Doctors were based in cities, making it difficult to travel all the way to the clinic. These medicines were tried and tested and proved effective, though we don’t know the exact scientific reasoning behind the cure. For cold, boil together mint leaves, lemon grass (ganjan), raisins (kismis), candy sugar (kadisakar) and Holy Basil (tulsi leaves) in water and drink just the liquid. For fever, we used a cold compress of salt, ice cubes and Eau de Cologne.”

Libby adds, “For headache, a paste of grated dry ginger (soont) with tea water applied to the forehead or on top of the head proves effective. Children suffering from motions were usually treated with boiled rice roasted till they turn black and then boiled in water. The water was given to drink.”

Nirmala Savoikar who still uses these remedies in her daily life, says, “I give a fomentation of warm rice water. For cold, drink a solution of ‘punarnava’ leaves (red hogweed), lemon grass, tulsi flowers boiled with water.”

Though science is just on the threshold of natural remedies and may not offer scientific verification for the effectiveness of these cures, many households faithfully turn to nature’s healing touch to sooth away common ailments.

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Abstinence from alcohol is a must during breast-feeding!

It is a myth that consuming beer increases the milk supply. Beer and other alcoholic beverages readily enter the breast milk in about the same concentration as your blood alcohol level, and can potentially harm or irritate your baby. In fact the alcohol level will be highest in your milk at the same time that it is highest in your blood. “Since no safe level of alcohol has been established for the breast-fed baby, it is wise to strictly abstain from alcohol or wisely limit your alcohol intake,” advises Dr Preethi Pereira, Consultant Pediatrician & Neo-natologist, Panjim. She continues, “Besides, alcohol can inhibit ‘letdown’ (the release of milk from the milk-producing sacs within the breasts to the milk ducts), so your baby does not get the milk she/he needs.” Dr Pereira also cautions to watch out for your baby’s age, explaining, “In two to three month old babies, liver function is more limited than in an older baby, so even a small amount of alcohol could tax your baby’s liver. Whereas, by the time your kid is one to two years old, the liver is much more mature. Besides, the child would also be on various other supplementary foods. But at all times, it’s always imperative to totally abstain from alcohol.” Risks include the baby drinking lesser due to the change in taste and other factors, may fall asleep quicker but have a restless sleep and in extreme cases many more serious risks may occur like severe damage to the brain and liver.

She further continues, “Among other risks, drinking as little as one alcoholic beverage can limit your body’s ability to produce milk. If you're going to enjoy an ‘occasional’ alcoholic beverage like perhaps half a glass of beer, then wait at least three hours before nursing your baby to give the alcohol a chance to dissipate.”

Alcohol isn't stored in breast milk, so "pumping and dumping" (using a breast pump to empty your breasts and then throwing out the collected milk) serves no purpose. The only way to eliminate alcohol from your bloodstream is to wait a period of time. To avoid dehydration, be sure to down a non-alcoholic drink for every cocktail you have.

dies to the doctor-prescribed medicines. Especially in homes with newborns, infants and toddlers who are more vulnerable to sickness, you will find the grandmas busy grinding, boiling and roasting ingredients to make medicines.

Estefania Rodrigues, a grandmother who still practices different home remedies, advises, “If children have cold, give fomentation with freshly roasted red rice grains put in a cloth. We also used to apply nutmeg ground with cashew feni to the head, back, sides and chest. Another remedy for cold which even adults can take is a concoction pepper, cumin seeds, fennel seeds (badishap), tulsi leaves, raisins (kismis) boiled together in water. Previously, we used to get a certain balm called ‘pormo de cafrad’ in pharmacies which was used extensively for children when they had headaches, fever and cold. Another tip is if a baby has a cold and you need to take him out during the day, apply balm to his whole body before setting out.”

For stomach ache, Estefania adds, “Make a thin paste of finely ground pepper and apply on the stomach.

You can even use onions cut in five round slices and sprinkled with powdered roasted cumin seeds; tie it around

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or people whose lives revolve around fashion, glamour and glitz, the natural process of aging seems nightmarish. Well, if reports are to be believed, it’s now Posh Spice who is suffering from the aging blues. Former Spice Girl Victoria Beckham is reportedly too stressed out with the thought of getting old. The 36-year-old fashion designer, who raises three young sons with her footballer husband David Beckham, is worried about getting older after finding a gray hair.

“Vic started crying when she saw her first white hair and thought: ‘This is it. I’m not a young woman any more’,” a source said.

Victoria rose to fame with the late 1990s girl pop group and was dubbed Posh Spice. However, she found more success as an internationally recognised and photographed style icon, gaining accolades in the world of fashion.

“She’s freaking out that she and David are seriously getting older. It’s given her a real shock. It was something quite momentous for her,” the source added.

Khatta Meetha’s Trisha wants to go Global

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ctor Trisha Krishnan, the latest from down south to debut in Bollywood, aspires to use this platform to reach a wider audience world-

wide.

“I am looking forward for international recognition through Bollywood which caters to wider audience across the globe. I want to slowly and gradually make a mark in this industry as well,” said the 27year-old.

Trisha, who debuted in Bollywood with Priyadarshan’s ‘Khatta Meetha’ as Gehna Ganphule, has done 35 South Indian films in the last seven years.

Just like the other southern sirens like Asin, Genelia et al, Trisha also intends to have a successful innings in Bollywood.

“I am concentrating more on Bollywood but at the same time I will continue to do Tamil and Telugu films also. Today, Bollywood has gone global.”

“The reach of Hindi cinema is wider than the South Indian film industry. Various kinds of movies are made in the Hindi film industry and I am happy to be a part of this growing cinema,” she said.

On her film’s commercial success, she said, Box Office collections are good but it has received not-so-good reviews. But I have no regrets. I think I have made a good entry in Bollywood,” the actress concluded.

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‘Work Vision: Developing Employability Skills’, a 1-day state level inter-collegiate workshop, organised by the Department of Economics and Psychology of the Government College, Khandola will be held on August 6 from 9am to 4pm at the college premises. Call 9822124032 or 9822121176.

Scholarship for advanced training in the field of Indian classical music and dance, Western classical music, drama, folk-art and painting and sculpture outside the state of Goa are available at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Registration closes on August 5. Call 2420452.

‘Respected Maa’, an exhibition will take place on August 7 at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452.

Workshop on public speaking, organised by the Detroit Institute, Panjim will be held from August 5. Call 9822131835.

Feast of St Cajetan will be celebrated on August 7 at Our Lady of the Divine Providence, Old Goa. A conversation course in Portuguese (Level I and Level II), organised by the Heritage Cell of the Rosary College of Commerce of Arts, Navelim will take place from August 9 to September 29 every Monday and Wednesday at the college premises. Call 2701564 or 2736864.

Free Sanskrit Sambhashan classes, organised by Samskritabharati Goa will take place for 10 days from 6pm to 7:30pm at the hall of Shri Shantadurga Mandir, Candolim.

Call 9423181475 or 9890309583.

All Goa YMCA (Charcoal and Pencil) drawing competition, organised by the YMCA will be held on August 14 from 9:30am to 11am at the YMCA International Goa Hall, Campal, Panjim. E-mail ymcagoa@gmail.com.

Call 2227112 or 9423170317.

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HERALD FEATURES he Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) Chamber of Commerce and Industry is organising two seminars. The first, ‘Economic Freedom in South Asia: A catalyst for Socio Economic development’ will be held on August 3 and the second, ‘Trade Facilitation: A catalyst for workable SAFTA’ on August 4 at Hotel Kenilworth, Utorda, Salcete, Goa. The seminar on the first day will dwell upon the beneficial effect of freedom to produce, consume and to trade any goods and services acquired without use of force. It would stress on the rules of law, property rights and freedom of economic initiatives, which, in turn would promote economic growth, poverty reduction and a free market economy.

The seminar on the second will be inaugurated by Dr Shivinder Singh Sidhu, Governor of Goa. It will focus on inadequate trade infrastructure and transaction cost of doing business in South Asia. It will further identify the number of constraints in terms of trade facilitation measure and would suggest some broad policy outlines with regard to transportation linkages, investment in infrastructure, efficiency of border corridor and multimodal transport and transit agreements in South Asia.

A large business delegation comprising of captains of industries from all the SAARC countries would be participating in the seminars. Prominent businessmen include Annisul Huq, President, South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Chambers of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) from Bangladesh, Iftikhar Ali Malik, Vice¬-President, SCCI from Pakistan, Pradeep Kumar Shrestha, Vice-President, SCCI from Nepal, Kosala Wickramanayake, President, FCCISL from Sri Lanka. Arvind Mehta, Joint Secretary, SAARC, Ministry of Commerce, government of India will participate in the seminar on August 4.

tribute to this music of Portugal.

The songs are filled with passion, sorrow, jealousy, grief and satire and sung by some of the finest ‘Fado’ singers the state has to offer.

Fa d i s t a S o n i a Shirsat, Miguel Cotta, Chantalle Cotta Viegas and Danica da Silva Pereira will be singing the finest of ‘Fados’ accompanied by musicians Franz Schubert Cotta on guitarra Portuguesa (Portuguese guitar) and Carlos Meneses on the violin. These evenings will surely tantalise your senses.

The ambience of Alfama does a great deal in creating a picturesque scene, with the cozily decorated ‘balcaos’ depicting quaint town squares. Complimented with the food which is entirely Portuguese, only adds to the charm of it all. It ranges from salads of smoked chicken and asparagus, to shrimp and white bean soup to the palate-tickling main course of platter of paprika prawns, garlic squid and crab cake right to the desert of Bolo de Cajueiro, Barra de Chocolate Escura, Sorvete de Coco (cashew cake, dark chocolate bar and coconut ice cream), which will only sweeten up the evening. There is plenty more choice for the vegetarians too.

A trip down this lane, with an offering of fantastic food is what these ‘Fado’ evenings at Alfama promises, and is sure to live up it.

In Memory of a Great Tiatrist who lives on...

HERALD FEATURES ala Mogi, Candolim and the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) jointly organised a discussion on ‘C Alvares’s Contribution to Tiatr Stage’ last Sunday at the TAG’s Conference Hall, Campal, Panjim. It was held to mark the 89th birth anniversary of the late C Alvares.

Ciriaco Dias, a veteran tiatr artiste and a close friend of the late C Alvares spoke extensively on the life and the works of this great tiatrist.

He informed that the late C Alvares has written 107 tiatrs besides acting in over a thousand, during the span of almost fifty years that he served the tiatr stage. Although he was one of the greatest tiatr artistes of the tiatr stage, he was not recognised by the government of Goa when he was alive, he went on to lament.

Sharon Mazarello, a singer of repute who sang besides the late C Alvares spoke of the

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HERALD FEATURES he soulful ‘Fado’ traditions are revisited every first Tuesday each month, at the Alfama restaurant in Cidade de Goa, Dona Paula with live Fado evenings.

The Portuguese rule had left its mark on our culture, be it food, language or song. ‘Fado’ is one such influence on the field of music that has lasted through the years. The origin of the Fado are obscure. Some believe it was originally Instructions a mixture of African slave rhythms with for Sudoku SUDOKU SOL 620 the traditional music of Portuguese 9 x 9 letter: sailors and elements of Arabic music.

To solve a Sudoku ‘Fados’ are expressive songs that often puzzle, every numrevolve around the theme of losing a ber from 1 to 9 must loved one or the woes of the poor. With appear in each of meaningful lyrics and soulful tunes, the the nine vertical songs can stir up your hearts emotions columns, in each of and entertain you. Simultaneously, they the nine horizontal will transport you to the times when Portuguese sailors explored the wide rows and in each of seas, in search of a better life. the nine boxes ‘Fado’ evening at Cidade de Goa, pays

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HERALD FEATURES he Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) in collaboration with the Kala Academy, Panjim will organise a workshop on ‘Kantaram’ with a focus on duets, trios and quartets.

‘Kantaram’ are an integral part of tiatr and its variety in singing style weave uniqueness to tiatrs.

The Tiatr Academy of Goa and the Kala Academy have observed that the aforementioned styles of singing on the tiatr stage are not as per the duets, trios or quartets sung by the tiatr artistes of the yesteryears. The two bodies intend to preserve the nature of duets, trios and quartets as composed and sung by the lyricists and singers of the tiatr stage in the past.

This workshop will be held on August 8 from 10am to 1pm at the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panjim. All tiatr artistes, particularly lyricists and singers are requested to attend the workshop.

The artistes are requested to confirm their participation by calling on 2230738 or 2230739 on or before August 5.

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examinations are open at the Bal Bhavan, Campal Goa. Registration closes on August 16. Call 2226823.

‘Economic Freedom in South Asia: A catalyst for Socio Economic development’ and ‘Trade Facilitation: A catalyst for workable SAFTA’ will be the two topics for the seminars, organised by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in collaboration with the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC) Chamber of Commerce and Industry, to beheld on August 3 and 4, respectively at Hotel Kenilworth, Utorda, Salcete, Goa. Call 6698888 or 2755555.

‘Rang Aanacha Vegala’, organised by the Swastik Cultural Association will beheld on August 6 from 5.30pm to 9.30pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Call 2420452.

A trek to the Bhagwan Mahaveer Wildlife Sanctuary and National Park, Mollem, organised by the UWA will take place on August 22. Call 9423886358 or 9420178820.Aone day trek from Panjim to Karvati Waterfalls, organised by the YHAI, Panjim Unit will take place on August 15. Registration closes on August 11. Call 9422445673, 9767701245 or 9822125868.

A workshop on ‘Kantaram’particularly duets, trios and quartets, organised by the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) and the Kala Academy will be held on August 8 from 10am to 1pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Registration closes on August 5.

Call 2230738 or 2230739.

‘The White Balloon’, a Persian movie will be screened on August 5 at 5:30pm as part of Temenos: The Film Study Circle at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhes, Panjim.

E-mail monsoongrey@gmail.com or gallerygitanjali@gmail.com. Call 9423316395 9823572035 or 9823253361.

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quality in his lyrical content and songs. She also named a few songs he composed - ‘Amchem Noxib’ and ‘Nirmonn’ - which have become immortal.

Expressing her experience with Alvares she stressed that he was a perfectionist and took care of all the aspects of presentation before staging them.

Tomazinho Cardozo, president, TAG who coordinated the discussion stated that personalities like the late C Alvares should be kept alive in the minds of the younger generations as they are the true icons of the tiatr stage. He appealed to the connoisseurs of tiatrs, particularly writers and researchers to conduct researches on yesteryear tiatrs and their music, especially those composed by tiatr greats like C Alvares, Chris Perry, Alfred Rose, Minguel Rod, Alexinho de Candolim, etc.

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The Loyola Ex-Students Association (LESA), Margao will organise the Carmo do Rosario Memorial Trophy table tennis tournament from August 10 to 14 at Loyola school hall, Margao.

The special categor y for ex-Loyolites for any ex-student of the school will be held on Augus1 10 at 6 p.m.

The all-Goa event will start on August 11. August 11 mini cadet boys, cadet boys and sub-junior boys.

August 12 all girls’ events in different categories including junior doubles. August 13 junior boys singles and doubles. August 14: all finals including ex-Loyo lites finals.

E l i g i b i l i t y c r i t e r i a : Fo r mini-cadet children born on or after 1-1-2001; cadets on or after 1-11999. Sub-junior and junior events - born on or after 1-1-1997 and 1-1-1994 respectively.

A special prize of Rs 10,000 will be awarded to a triple crown winner in the tournament. Matches will begin at 4 p.m. The finals will be held on August 14 at 5 pm.

Entries can be given to Lenie do Rosario (9822176086), Ashok Mhambrey (9763817905) or BPS Club, Margao upto August 7.

Dando Youngsters in finals HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 2

Youngsters of Dando moved into the finals of Forgottem interward soccer beating Pilar Seminary 6-0 at PAP ground, Goa Velha.

Joy 3, Cidroy 2 and Reagan scored.

Pilar exerted tremendous pressure and came close to scoring, but Dando goalkeeper Stanley effected smart saves and managed to come out unscathed in the entire tournament so far.

Dando will meet the winners of Zuari Boys and Argentina, Morgado which will be played on Saturday.

Caji Friends Nuvem lift St Anne’s Trophy HERALD SPORTS PANJIM, AUG 2

Caji Friends Nuvem lifted the 21st All-Goa St Anne’s Festival Soccer Trophy for the third time in succession. They defeated hosts Ponda Footballers by two second half goals at Animal Husbandry ground, Curti, Ponda on Sunday.

Nuvem became richer by Rs 21,000 and Ponda had to be satisfied with Rs 15,000.

Caji Friend scored both goals in the second half through Soccoro. Ponda were to be blamed as they forgot their scoring boots at home, the culprit being Mario.

Ponda dominated the match and did everything to satisfy the feast crowd but could not find the net.

Ponda made the first move as Johnny fed Mario but he shot straight to Nuvem keeper, Eddei,

who was chosen as the best player of the finals. gave a beautiful chip to Mario who controlled on the chest.

Nuvem made the first move and could have scored but before Caji could aim goalwards, Jidi snathed the ball.

In the second half Ponda went all out and Mario again got an opportunity when Thapa gave a well measured pass but Mario, instead of placing the ball, fired it over.

Nuvem opened their account when Caji from the flank gave a diagonal pass to Soccoro, who placed it giving no opportunity to Peter under the Ponda goal.

With a goal down Ponda went into all out and Mario missed a volley. Later, Judi instead of placing the ball into the goal gave straight to the keeper and later, Johnny’s powerful shot from

The players of Caji Friends, Nuvem receiving the St Anne’s Trophy from Rajesh Verenkar in the presence of Fr Tony Dias, Vincent Fernandes, Lalit Jain at Curti, Ponda on Sunday.

close range missed by an inch.

In the dying minutes Soccoro got a trough ball and placed over the advancing keeper to make it 2-0.

In the women’s exhibition match Carmel College, Nuvem

lost to to United Goans 0-2.

Blanca and Veleli scored.

Ponda Footballers felicitated ex-international footballer Camilo Gonsalves, international footballer under-13 Velanie Fernandes, ex-Goa National player

Cobra Vaddo edge past Saunta Vaddo in final

Cobra Vaddo players receiving the trophy from Joseph Sequeira at Calangute on Monday in the presence of Alex Fernandes, Albert Fernandes among others.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 2

Cobra Vaddo got the better of Saunta Vaddo 4-3 via the tiebreaker after both teams were involved in a goalless draw in the finals of Gaura Vaddo interward football tournament at Calangute Association ground,

here on Monday.

With the legion of supporters, the teams began on a promising note but their forwards failed to capitalise on the opportunities.

Cobra Vaddo dominated the initial proceedings after the break while Saunta Vaddo came

Kare, PCCE in varsity TT semis HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 2

G R Kare College of Law (Margao) and Padre Conceissao College of Engineering (Verna) entered the semi-finals of Goa University inter-college table tennis (men) championship at Indoor stadium, Campal.

Results: V M Salgaoncar beat St. Xavier’s 3-2, Rosary beat Govt. College, Pernem 3-0, DM’s beat Zantye 3-0, PCCE beat Shree Damodar 3-0.

G R Kare beat Dhempe 3-2, Rosary beat DM’s 3-1, PCCE beat Don Bosco 3-0.

Quarter-finals: G R Kare beat V M Salgaoncar 3-2, PCCE beat Rosary 3-0.

good in the later part.

Cobra Vaddo kept their nerves to romp home victorious 4-3 on penalties. Ashley, Munna, Lester and Mauvin converted for Cobra Vaddo while Petu, Deep and Alber were on target for Saunta Vaddo.

Joseph Sequeira, ex-sarpanch

Sao Jose Boys in semis HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 2

Sao Jose Boys, Shiroda moved into the semi-finals of 5th Ponda Taluka football tournament organised by United SCof Mardol beating Sharo Shooter, Khandola 2-1 at Mardol ground.

Pakur and Tony Fernandes scored for Sao Jose. Preetesh Gaude reduced the margin.

In the other quarter-finals, Ponda Footballers beat Hammer Cuncoliem 3-0, with Mario 2, Peter being the scorers. Rising SC, Ladewada Madkai beat Sawareshwar SC, Mardol 5-1.

Manuel, Samsung 2, Jayson, Ajay scored for Madkai. Anar Kale reduced the margin.

Silly Boys, Shiroda beat Friends Circle, Ponda 1-0 with Vivian Almeida scoring the match-winner. Silly Boys will meet Sao Jose on August 6.

Ambelim pip Varca, enter semis HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, AUG 2

Ambelim Sports Club defeated Varca Sports Club 2-1 to storm into the semi-finals of 25th Fraxier inter-village football tournament organised by Young Strikers, Benaulim at St John Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim on Monday. Ambelim were leading 1-0 at half time.

Ambelim dominated the opening session and were rewarded when striker Samson Fernandes’ free kick slipped

GOA DIARY Carrom tourney for journalists 5th Ponda taluka football semis: Ponda Footballers v.

Rising SC Madkai, Mardol ground, 5 p.m.

25th Fraxier soccer: Verna Sports Club v. Young Strikers, Benaulim, St John Baptist ground, Dando-Benaulim, 4.30 p.m.

and panch of Calangute was the chief guest. Alex Fernandes, president of Calangute Association was the guest of honour.

They alongwith special invitees Padmanabh Nair, president of Lions Club of Calangute and Albert Fernandes, ex-sarpanch of Calangute gave away the prizes.

Cobra Vaddo won Gaura Vaddo Boys Cup and Rs 10,000 while Sunta Vaddo had to be content with the runners-up trophy and Rs 8,000.

Following individual prizes were also given away: Man-ofthe match (finals) Agnelo Mascarenhas (Saunta Vaddo). First goal of finals Ashley (Cobra Vaddo). Best player of the tournament Menino (Saunta Vaddo).

Best goalkeeper of finals Rohan (Cobra Vaddo).

Earlier, the teams were introduced to the guests by Simao of Gaura Vaddo Boys.

Agnelo Fonseca, ex-Junior National player George Vaz and exJawahar player Martin Pires.

Rajesh Verenkar was the chief guest. Fr Tony Dias, Vincent Fernandes and Lalit Jain were the guests of honour.

PANJIM (HSD) – The South Goa Journalist Association (SGJA ) will organise a carrom tournament (singles and doubles) for South Goa journalists on August 6 and 7 at the press room, 1st floor, Margao Municipal Council building. Rs. 2222 (winners) and Rs 1111 (runners-up) in both categories will be awarded. Journalists may contact vice-president Dinesh Sakhalkar on 9689902709 upto August 5.

One-day football at Maxem PANJIM (HSD) – The one-day football tournament organised

by Maxem Boys will be held on August 8 at Dapot ground, Maxem, Canacona from 10 a.m. The winners will get Rs 6000 and the runners-up Rs 3000. Individual prizes will also be awarded.

Teams may contact on 9822138511 or 9823603990.

Trek to Karnataka PANJIM (HSD) – The Youth Hostels Association of India, Margao Unit, will organise an overnight trek to Sada village in Karnataka on August 7 and 8. The special bus will leave KTC Margao on August 7 at 2.30 p.m. and will return on August 8 by evening. Participants may get details on 982248874 or 9822484644.

from the hands of Varca goalkeeper Mohammed Shaikh and lurking Primson Fernandes made no mistake in pouncing on it for the opening goal.

Varca regrouped quickly and took the fight to the rival camp.

They nearly found the equaliber but striker Elvis Fernandes’ free kick hit the crossbar much to the dismay of Varca supporters.

Crossing over, Varca put up a much better display and went all out in search of the equaliser.

Their persistent raids paid them

dividends midway in the second session when Elvis Fernandes’ free kick was connected in style

by Vilroy D’Cruz keeping the Ambelim goalkeeper dazed.

Ambelim retaliated and managed to secure the precious match-winner after Clayton D’Silva was brought down by Varca defender Zico Menezes inside the penalty box. Referee Camilo Baptista pointed to the dreaded spot and Primson Fernandes sent the Varca goalkeeper on the wrong way.

Schools football, chess, baseball selection trials HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 2

The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs will hold selection trials in football girls U17, baseball boys and girls U-19 and chess boys and girls U-14, U-17, U-19 to select probables for the Phase-I prenational coaching camps to select the State teams for the 56th National School Games to be held in Goa from November 10-14.

The football trials will be held on August 10 from 9 to 2 p.m. at Peddem complex, Mapusa, on August 11 from 9 to 2 p.m. at Raia, Manora. Bonafide strudents studying upto Std X and born on or after 1-1-1994 are eligible.

The baseball trials will be held on August 10 from 10 to 2 p.m. at Fatorda open com-

plex for boys and on August 11 from 10 to 2 p.m. at Fatorda for girls.

The chess trials will be held on August 9 from 10 to 2 p.m. at SAG conference hall, Campal for U-14 boys and girls; on August 10 from 10 to 2 p.m. at SAG, Campal for U-17 boys and girls and on August 11 from 10 to 2 p.m. at SAG, Campal for U-19 boys and girls. For U-14, those born on or after 1-1-1997 and studying upto Std VII are eligible.

For U-17, those born on or after 1-1-1994 and studying upto Std X are eligible. For U-19, those born on or after 1-1-1992 and studying upto Std XII are eligible.

Students have been asked to report with I-card, kit, authority letter from the head of the school.

Govt HS (Ponda) lift Mortiz Trophy HERALD CORRESPONDENT PERNEM, AUG 2

Government High School, Ponda defeated Holy Cross High School, Siolim 7-0 in the U-17 10th edition of all-Goa one-day inter-school Brother Paulus Mortiz memorial football tournam e n t a t D u l e r, M a p u s a organised by Anthonian’s Past Pupil’s Association.

In all, 16 teams participated.

In the semis Holy Cross High School, Siolim beat SFX High School, Siolim 4-1 while Government High School, SadarPonda trounced St Britto’s High School, Mapusa 3-0. Following individual prizes were awarded: Best goalkeeper – Vikas Solanki of Government School, Ponda.

Best player – Charles Cardozo of Government School, Ponda.

Highest scorer – Alton D’Souza of Holy Cross High School and best disciplined team – St Anthony’s High School, Duler.

Fr Caetano Fernandes was the chief guest and gave away the prizes in the presence of Brother P.D. Mathew (superior of St Anthony’s Institute), Brother David

Government High school, Ponda with the Brother Paulus mortiz memorial football trophy.

(ex- manager), guest of honours Brother Joy M.P. (headmaster, St Anthony’s High School), Fr Pio

Almeida (Rector, Seminar y Niwas), Michael Carrasco (president-Anthonian’s Past Pupils As-

sociation), Jeromino D’Souza (vice-president) and Sharon Fernandes (general secretary).

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Querrey upsets Murray to retain LA Open title

REUTERS LOS ANGELES, AUG 2

Second seed Sam Querrey saved a match point in the second set

Manchester Utd's Anderson pulled out of burning car REUTERS LISBON, AUG 2

Manchester United midfielder Anderson was dragged out of a burning car but escaped with only minor injuries after an early-morning crash in Portugal, local media reported.

Witnesses quoted by the Jornal de Noticias daily yesterday said the Brazilian player had lost control of his sports car in the early hours of Saturday on a local road near Braga in northern Portugal. The car hit a wall in a nearby field and caught fire.

before upsetting top-seeded Briton Andy Murray 5-7 76 6-3 to retain his L A Open title.

The big-serving American, who had not won a set in four previous meetings with Murray, produced his best tennis of the week to wrap up victory in two hours 22 minutes at the LA Tennis Center yesterday.

After breaking the world number four in the sixth game of the final set, Querrey clinched his fourth ATP Tour title of the year, and his sixth overall, when his opponent hit a backhand service return long.

The 22-year-old punched his right fist into the air in delight after becoming the first player to win back-to-back LA Open crowns since fellow American Andre Agassi in 2002. ''This is just a great tournament for me,'' a beaming Querrey said courtside after completing his fourth successive three-set match of the week. ''I can't wait to come back next year.''

Murray, who had been bidding for his first title of the year in his first tournament back since his semi-final loss to Rafa Nadal at Wimbledon, paid tribute to Querrey. ''I'd like to congratulate Sam,'' the 23-year-old Scot said. ''He had tough matches this week and great job for coming through again.

World’s oldest Test cricketer no more AGENCIES WELLINGTON, AUG 2

Acclaimed New Zealand sportsman Eric Tindill, a double international who was the world's oldest sur viving Test cricketer and an All Black, has died aged 99, a family spokesman said.

As well as playing cricket and rugby at Test level, Tindill also achieved the unique distinction of being the only person to umpire a Test cricket match and referee a rugby Test.

He died in his home town of Nelson.

Tindill, a wicketkeeper, became the world's oldest surviving Test cricketer last year with the passing of Englishman Francis McKinnon, who lived to 98.

He played five Te s t s f o r N e w Zealand and had the honour of catching Sir Don Bradman at Adelaide in 193738, in the only match the Australian batting great played against New Zealand.

Azarenka wins in Stanford, thrashes Sharapova REUTERS STANFORD, CALIFORNIA, AUG 2

A charged-up Victoria Azarenka of Belarus won her first tournament of the year by blowing away Maria Sharapova 6-4 6-1 in the final of the Stanford Classic.

In a breath-taking display of power tennis, Azarenka broke her three-time grand slam champion opponent six times, controlling the match with laser-sharp groundstrokes. ''This shows that I really believe in myself,'' Azarenka told reporters. ''It gives me a lot of confidence, especially going into the US open.''

The win capped an impressive week for wild card Azarenka, who earlier upended French champion Marion Bartoli in the quarter-finals and Australian world number five Samantha Stosur in the last four.

Indian eves return with bronze UNI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

Monday morning saw the IGI Airport abuzz with activity as people flocked to catch a glimpse of the women hockey team which had just returned from South Korea, where it won the bronze medal in the recently concluded Asian Women Champions Trophy.

Indian women made the country proud by winning a bronze after defeating World No 3 China 2-1, a great performance considering the controversy the team has gone through in the past month.

Bengal hammer Mizoram; TN held Bengal Delhi

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Mizoram 1 TN 1

AGENCIES KOLKATA, AUG 2

After splitting points with Delhi in their last match, West Bengal hammered Mizoram 7-1 to keep their hopes alive for a place in the semi-final in a Group B encounter at Salt lake stadium here on Monday.

Chirag United striker Shankar Oraon, Gouranga Dutta scored a brace each, while Tarif Ahmed, Jayanta Sen and Nilendra Dewan were the other scorers.

The stage was all set for Bengal and they came out in flying colours, pumping in four goals in the first half to send Mizoram

on the back foot.

Shankar Oraon opened the scoring in the 10th minute, while Gouranga Dutta headed in a Snehasish Chakraborty cross from the left to double the lead in the 30th minute.

The Snehasish and Gouranga combination once again worked for Bengal with Gouranga placing his right footer with ease to make it 3-0 in the 41st minute.

Tarif Ahmed then took advantage of a blunder by the opponent goalkeeper to make it 4-0 at the stroke of half time.

There was no stopping to Bengal in the second half as they notched up three more goals in to seal an impressive victory.

Shankar Oraon completed his

brace in the 55th minute, while Mizoram pulled on back through F.Lalmuanpuia in the 67th minute.

The Bengal midfield was on a song today and once again gave their account in the closing minutes with Jayanta Sen finally finding the back of the net in the 83rd minute to score the sixth goal before substitute Nilendra Dewan wrapped the match in favour of the record 29 times champions in the 90th minute.

Bengal move at the top of Group B table with four points, while Tamil Nadu are lying at second spot, with Delhi claiming third and Mizoram fourth as a result of their back-to-back de-

Goa clash with Services today HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, AUG 2

Goa take on Services in their final group league match, as they look to qualify for the semifinals of Santosh Trophy National Football Championship at Salt lake stadium on Tuesday. The kick off is at 6 p.m.

Goa are currently topping the group with 6 points after two wins from two matches. Services

and Punjab have 3 points each while Karnataka have no points.

Goa only need a draw to occupy the first position.

The players are looking forward to the game and Goa coach Mariano has got a full squad to select from. His only injury doubt is striker Branco Cardoso who picked up an ankle injury in the last match against Punjab.

“Branco is my only concern

and I do not think it is worth risking him in this match,” stated Mariano.

Goa probable squad: Captain Felix D’Souza (gk), Rowilson Rodrigues, Covan L awrence, Mathew Gonsalves, Fulgencio Cardoza (defenders), Nicholas Rodrigues, Savio Carneiro, Godwin Franco, Joseph Pereira (midfielders), Peter Car valho, Milagres Gonsalves (forwards).

YGS Boys emerge champs

feats and are out of contest.

Delhi were held to a 1-1 draw

by Tamil Nadu in the other match.

Delhi brought in David Ngaihte in the 69th minute and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands scoring in the 80th minute beating the off-side trap.

Complacency in the dying moments caused three points against West Bengal and it was no different story for the capital boys as they once again conceded the equaliser down the wire to share points.

TOMORROW'S MATCHES: Karnataka v. Punjab; Goa v. Services.

Bhutia for Portugal AGENCIES KOLKATA, AUG 2

India capt a i n Bhaichung Bhutia will leave for Portugal o n We d n e s day where his teammates are preparing for next year's Asian Cup. Bhutia, who has recovered from a thyroid-related illness said, "I am absolutely fine now and have recovered fully. I am looking forward to the camp in Portugal."

Striker Sunil Chhetri, who has returned from the US after he was released for national duty by his Major League club Kansas City Wizards, would also leave on the same day, giving a boost to coach Bob Houghton.

Bhutia and Chhetri would be available for India's international friendlies scheduled in September.

India has so far two wins under their belt -- against Desportivo das Caldas and Desportivo Monsanto -- in their preparator y practice matches.

BCCI panel reserves order on recusal issue UNI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

The three-member BCCI disciplinary committee appointed to probe into the role of suspended IPL chairman Lalit Modi in alleged financial irregularities, has reserved its order on the contentious recusal issue and decided not to discuss it further.

Modi's counsel Mehmood Abdi told reporters here after the third disciplinary committee meeting yesterday that arguments on their demand of recusal of BCCI vice-president Arun Jaitley and IPL interim chairman from the panel are complete. ''Order on the recusal issue is reserved. There will be no further hearing on the issue of recusal and no date has been fixed for the decision,'' Abdi said. ''The panel has legal luminary like Jaitely and I think the com-

mittee will take a decision after considering all the arguments counter arguments and rejoinder by both the parties,'' he added.

Other issues, including appointment of a retired Supreme Court judge in the panel, were also in raised in the meeting, which lasted over three hours. ''We raised issues like appointment of a retired Supreme Court judge in the panel and some other issues. But other matters will be taken up only after the settlement of recusal issue,'' the counsel said.

Modi again took to his favourite weapon - Tweeter - to attack BCCI when the meeting was in progress, alleging that his the board was asking his lawyers to recuse themselves from the proceedings. ''Just heard that BCCI want

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 2

Hosts YGS Boys, Agarvaddo, Calangute lifted the glittering YGS Trophy edging out the All Stars of Goa by a solitary goal in the 1st All Goa 7-a-side football tournament at Calangute Association grounds, here on Sunday.

The teams began on a promising note and entertained the large Sunday crowd. However,

it was YGS Boys who scored the all- important goal through Nicholas Silveira to lay their hands on the glittering YGS Trophy.

YGS Boys were thus richer

by Rs 15,000 while All Stars of Goa had to be content with Rs 10,000 besides the trophies.

Following individual prizes were awarded: Best forward Ashley. Best defender Lawrence.

Best goalkeeper Andy. Player of the Tournament Pratesh.

Agnelo Fernandes, MLA was the chief guest. Anthony Menezes and Alex Fernandes, president of Calangute Association were the guests of honour who later gave away the prizes.

YGS felicitated two up-coming girl footballers Nikita Pinto and Melita for representing India at junior level at the hands of Agnelo Fernandes.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 2

The Goa Tennis Ball Cricket Association will conduct the 1st stage selection trials to select Goa State teams (men, women) for the 21st Senior National Tennis Ball Cricket Championships to be held from September 2730 at Nagpur.

The trials will be held on August 9 at SAG tennis ball cricket ground, Campal at 3.30 p.m.

The pre-national coaching

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

Rising tennis star Somdev Devvarman today became the first Indian after Leander Paes to break into the top-100 of ATP rankings, reaching a career-high 96th in the latest list issued today.

Somdev rose seven rungs in the chart and has 540 points.

The 25-year-old is the first Indian in 11 years to be inside the top-100 bracket.

Paes was ranked as high as 73 in 1998 before he decided to focus on doubles.

Ramesh Krishnan (23rd in 1985) and Vijay Amritraj (16th in 1980) were the other Indian players, who figured in the top100 in their playing days.

Somdev rose to prominence in 2007 and has since made the cut for India's Davis Cup.

Bulpin to mould young footballers AGENCIES MUMBAI, AUG 2

It’s no secret that the only way Indian football can move forward is by qualifying for the World Cup. And for that to actualise, the ground work has to be started. The field must be ploughed, the seeds are to be sowed and thereafter, the sapling must be exposed to adequate sunlight, provided water supply for it to mature and thereby, be ready at last.

To do this dirty work, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) has called upon an expert named Desmond Bulpin following the recommendation of Indian national team coach Bob Houghton to develop a young pack that shall form the future of the country.

Working with youngsters is not new to this Brit as he has spent close to 30 years of his career on this. Amongst his famous protégés is current England international Peter Crouch.

“I had Crouch at Queens Park Rangers (QPR) when he was 11 and when I went to Tottenham, I took him with us. When I went back to QPR, Crouch was brought for £ 60,000 and thereafter, we sold him for £ 1.25 million. That was a good business,” recollects Bulpin.

Having had 18 jobs before landing in India, his experience ranges from working at Bristol City academy to Bristol Rovers where he had former England international Nigel Martyn as a student. QPR, Tottenham, Stockp o r t C o u n t y, Leicester City, Plymouth Argyle and Singapore’s Tampines Rovers are some of the names on his CV with his last job being that of a national team coach of Philippines who are ranked 167 in the latest FIFA rankings.

Probably this explains why Houghton chose him to lead the AIFF XI side, doesn’t it? But there’s more to it as Bulpin has worked with the former national coach of Uzbekistan.

“I did my coaching ‘A’ license under Bob Houghton way back in the early 1980s when he was at Bristol City. I was the Uzbekistan U-17 coach when he came there as the head coach of the Uzbek national side,” recalls the Englishman.

And he isn’t new to Indian football having already watched

an I-League match and seen the Indian Colts in action.

“I did come to India about 12 months ago when I watched Churchill Brothers win their first I-League title. I also saw Colin Toal’s team in Manchester,” he mentions.

But despite having a career to envy, why on earth did he choose to come to India, a country ranked 132 in the world which is by no means impressive to say the least.

“India as a country has massive potential and has got the talent. With the right infrastructure which will take time, India can be one of the biggest forces in Asia.”

“The second reason being that Bob Houghton is an outstanding coach and even though I’m 60 but I’m stilling willing to learn. The opportunity to work closely with Colin Toal, who I think is a very good coach, is great.”

“Bob, Colin and I think the same way about the game and agree on the same principles

which is why it is great to work together,” explains Bulpin.

“The idea is to develop the youngsters and not about winning games,” utters Bulpin, something which Colin Toal has been seen speaking about almost every day which only highlights that the trio are on the same page.

His initial impression about the AIFF XI boys has been good and he is well aware of the purpose why the team was formed.

“Their attitude has been good. Hopefully, I can push them on so that for the 2018 World Cup qualification which begins in 2015, some of these boys will be 25 and join Bob. Thereafter, we pick more boys.”

“Responsibility is part of every job and as far as I know, I can develop and help improve them.

How many will progress and how many won’t make it to Bob’s team? I can’t really put a figure to it.

“Hopefully, most of them should and if they don’t, then they can join the I-League clubs which means that the benefits are twofold,” Bulpin justifies.

“I admire Indians. They work really hard. When I came to Goa, I was received very well. The AIFF welcomed me nicely,” stated Bulpin. (Goal.Com)

Sehwag loses numero uno status in Test ranking AGENCIES NEW DELHI, AUG 2

India opener Virender Sehwag lost his numero uno status after being toppled by Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara in the latest ICC Player Rankings for Test batsmen released in Dubai on Sunday.

Sehwag has dropped to second after making 99 runs in the first innings but not batting in the second after the match ended a tame draw in Colombo last Friday.

Sangakkara, who contributed

with scores of 219 and 42 not out against India in Colombo, saw him reclaim the top spot which he previously occupied in 2009.

Meanwhile, Sachin Tendulkar has climbed two places to take fourth position in the rankings after his impressive double century during the match.

Sangakkara's team-mate Thilan Samaraweera has risen one place to 18th after scoring 76 not out and 10 not out, he has some work to do though if he is to climb back up to his previ-

Girls need opportunities to compete: Bagal HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, AUGUST 2

Twenty four girls (nine in kabbadi, six in athletics, five in boxing, 4 in judo) are presently undorgoing their training at SAI STC, Peddem, here.

Satish Bagal, the in-charge of the centre, stressed that girls need to be given an opportunity to move forward in sports and that the centre was the right place where they would get proper training whilst continuing with there studies.

Bagal felt that the physical education teachers should motivate sportsgirls to take advantage of the facilities being provided so as to raise the performance levels.

Bagal who is a judo coach and has spent three months in Japan said that the centre plans to add football and hockey in the fu-

ture. There are also plans to extend the housing quarters to be able take on 55 boarders, he added.

The objective of the scheme is to train athletes who have excelled in the age group 14-18 and sportspersons who are achieving high levels are given the chance to stay on until 21 years of age.

The benefits the girls receive are free boarding and meals, educational and medical expenses, sports kit, competition exposure, access to specialized coaches, improved infrastructure and a travel allowance for competition.

Bagal disclosed that at the moment the centre is selecting girls from Goa only and that in future if they do not get enough participants from Goa they will have to invite trainees from villages next to Goa border.

Tennis ball cricket trials YGS Boys, winners of 7-a-side tourney at Calangute.

my lawyers to recuse themselves! Shocked since meeting was for committee's recusal," Modi wrote on his twitter page. ''People party to all decisions don't want to recuse themselves.

But want my team who are presenting my case too. Is this how an enquiry is done?'' he questioned.

When Abdi was asked about Modi's tweet, he said, ''The committee has clarified on the issue in this meeting, the matter is settled and we should not get into controversy.''

During the second meeting on Tuesday, there were reports that BCCI secretary N Srinivasan was present in the same hotel and was in contact with the panel members which includes Jaitley, Amin and Congress MP Jyotiradiyta Scindiya.

Somdev cracks top-100 in ATP rankings, rises to 96th

camp for the teams will be held from September 1 at Ponda.

Players may report with full kit to Haresh Parsekar or Nilesh Naik ( SAG coaches) at the venue.

The 4th Asian Tennis Ball Cricket championships for Rajiv Gandhi Trophy will be held in October in India and the Indian teams for the championships will be selected based on the performances in the coming senior nationals.

Meanwhile the U-16, U-19 and senior championships will be held at District level (north and south Goa separately) and three teams from each district will qualify for the State championships to be held in Ocober in Panjim and Margao. Teams may submit entries before September 20 to the SAG coaches in proper format available at goa_tennis_cricket@yahoo.co .in or at the association’s address.

ous highest ranking of 11th place.

England's Andrew Strauss has just managed to break into the top 20 after captaining his side to victor y in the first Test against Pakistan that concluded today.

Strauss' team-mate Paul Collingwood has leapt five places to sit in 22nd while vicecaptain Alastair Cook has slipped five places to 30th sitting one below India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni.

England's Matt Prior has risen to 33rd while Pakistan captain Salman Butt has dropped two places to 34th and Umar Akmal has slipped another six places to occupy 46th position in the table.

England centurion Eoin Morgan has shot up the rankings to

51st position after his strong batting display with Collingwood at Trent Bridge.

India's Test debutant and centurion Suresh Raina has entered the rankings in 60th place after his knock of 120 against Sri Lanka.

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India look to square series sans Gambhir Malinga still Bhajji doubtful

Yuvraj Singh and Suresh Raina warm up at Colombo, on Tuesday.

uncertain: Sangakkara

Lasith Malinga with Sri Lanka's physio Tommy Simsek at Colombo on Monday.

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l Indian opener Gautam Gambhir was today ruled out of the third and final cricket Test against Sri Lanka after failing to recover from a knee injury, while off-spinner Harbhajan Singh is also a doubtful starter for the match beginning here tomorrow.

Announcing the developments, India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni said Gambhir has not recovered from the injury which had forced him to sit out of the drawn second match while Harbhajan is still uncertain for the final match of the three-Test series, which the visitors are trailing 0-1.

"Gautam (Gambhir) is injured. He wont be playing tomorrow. Right now Harbhajan is also doubtful for the match," Dhoni told reporters on the eve of the third Test which starts at the P Sara Oval here.

"There is bit of niggle in his (Harbhajan's) calf. Not sure how serious it is, so we will take a call on him before the game," he said.

The development means that Tamil Nadu batsman Murali Vijay, who scored

Raina or Yuvi? wait till morning: Dhoni a half-century in the first innings of this game," he said.

The 29-year-old skipper hoped his the second Test, will yet again open Dhoni was unsure what bowling bowlers will be able to extract some the batting with Virender Sehwag as combination would suit them in the reverse swing from the pitch.

Dhoni has rejected the possibility of crucial contest.

"We have not been able to get the fielding a makeshift opener in the cru"It doesn't look like an outright seam- reverse swing going. One of the reacial match. ing track where you will get lot of help. sons being, that we have bowled on He also made it clear that either You also have to see if overall the spin- the fresh track as we lost both the Suresh Raina, who scored a century in ners can benefit you or the fast bowlers. tosses. To get the kookaburra ball to his debut in the second Test, or Yuvraj We will have a discussion over it with reverse is a bit difficult unless the Singh will have to sit out of the final senior players and the coach but as if wicket is scuffed up or is dry," Dhoni Test. now, it's a bit unlikely that we will play said.

"You know the choice between with a 3-1 attack," Dhoni said.

"But in this game we are hoping that Suresh Raina and Yuvraj is we can get the reverse a difficult one. I will just swing going because it reTEAMS protect the decision till to- India: M S Dhoni (C), Virender Sehwag, Suresh Raina, Rahul ally helps the fast bowlers morrow morning. What- Dravid, Sachin Tendulkar, VVS Laxman, Yuvraj Singh, Murali to get wicket in middle of ever the team decides, we Vijay, Wriddhiman Saha, Ishant Sharma, Munaf Patel, Harbhajan the innings," he added. will go by it," Dhoni said. Singh, Amit Mishra, Pragyan Ojha and Abhimanyu Mithun.

Dhoni also eulogised "I don't think any one of Sri Lanka: Kumar Sangakkara (C), Muttiah Muralitharan, Sachin Tendulkar who will them (either Raina or YuTillakaratne Dilshan, Tharanga Paranavitana, Mahela Jayawardene, become the most capped vraj) can open the innings. batsman in Test history It will be unjustified. It will Thilan Samaraweera, Angelo Mathews, Prasanna Jayawardene, when he will walk out in not really solve our prob- Lasith Malinga, Rangana Herath, Dilhara Fernando, Dammika the middle for his 169th lem. So we will be going Prasad, Suraj Randiv, Thilina Kandamby, Chanaka Welegedara, match. with a specialist opener and Lahiru Thirimanne.

"It's a proud feeling. We Match starts at 10 am (IST). one of them will be playing speak so much about

Sachin. When he is on the field he can really make the difference.

His impact on the dressing room is great. The way he helps the youngsters, the way he can help you make strategies, its really amazing," Dhoni said.

"As a cricketer he is great. You have fellow cricketers who are as great, you have opponents who are as good as player as he is but the one thing that sets him apart is that he is very humble.

"The way he prepares for the game, the way he helps the youngsters, all these small-small things that matter for him. He takes pride in performing all these acts," he added.

Dhoni hoped Tendulkar comes up with a century in the third Test to help the side once again.

"For the past 20 years he has been doing that, very consistent. Whatever happens, when he turns up on the field, he gives 200 per cent commitment. I just hope there is plenty more to come for him in the Test and ODIs. Hopefully he comes up with a big score in this game," he said.

Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara today said although fast bowler Lasith Malinga, who missed the second cricket Test against India with a knee injury, has recovered he is still uncertain for the third and final match of the series starting here tomorrow.

Malinga had a good bowling session today but Sangakkara said it would be a tough call to take a final decision on the pacer's selection.

"Malinga is back and strong.

He had a good bowl today but wait for an update. It's a pretty tough call (on Malinga's selection). Ultimately, it's a feel thing.

Malinga has to feel fine and strong not just physically but more importantly mentally and it is important that he is supported by the squad, the selectors irrespective of whatever happens out there in the middle," Sangakkara told reporters on the eve of the match.

Asked about opener Tharanga Paranavitana's condition, Sangakkara said, "Tharanga Paranavitana is fine. He got hit on his unprotected left hand while being at the non striker's end when Dilshan smashed one back at him. He's fine."

Sangakkara said the P'Sara wicket here is looking good Kumar b u t re c ko n e d i t Sangakkara would be difficult to inspects the get all 20 Indian pitch on Monday. wickets.

"It's a pretty good wicket and it de-

pends how you play on that.

Looks can be deceiving in Sri Lanka especially. As long as both the sides keep playing the way they played over the past two Test matches, I think there will be a result," he said.

"We just want to try and win the Test match starting tomorrow. Our focus is playing good cricket on all the five days putting enough pressure on the Indians and getting their 20 wickets which won't be easy on any pitch," he added.

Sangakkara stressed on the importance of backing the players in times of injuries and even after the end of their careers.

"Immediate fear is of injury. I don't know whether all the countries have placed proper schemes to look after players who are injured who may have finished their careers because of an injury.

"It is important to make sure their life after that injury and after cricket is taken care of by insurance schemes, pension schemes.

The cricket boards should look after those aspects. Those kind of fears are very realistic," he said.

under pressure Tendulkar set to become Kalmadi Key colleagues demand meeting most-capped Test player l

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Iconic Indian batsman Sachin Tendulkar is all set to add another milestone in his illustrious career by becoming the most-capped Test cricketer when he plays in the third and final match of the ongoing series against Sri Lanka tomorrow.

The 37-year-old champion batsman, who holds almost every batting record that is there in international cricket, will overtake retired former Australian captain Steve Waugh when he plays in the 169th match of his career tomorrow.

Tendulkar, who has been around for two decades now, has also played 442 one-day internationals, just a couple of matches less than Sri Lankan Sanath Jayasuriya's record of 444.

Te n d u l k a r h a s scored 13,742 runs in 168 Tests at an average of

56.08, notching up 48 hundreds and 55 half-centuries in the process.

He has 17,598 runs, including 46 centuries, in his 442 one-dayers.

The Mumbaikar also holds the distinction of being the first batsman to score a double hundred in ODIs. But despite these astonishing feats, Tendulkar remains hungry for more runs and after getting his fifth Test double hundred in the second Test against Sri Lanka, the diminutive batsman urged critics to stop talking about his age.

"As long as you are mentally strong and prepared to go through the grind, age really does not matter," Tendulkar said after the drawn Test here.

"I think everyone should just stop talking about the age factor. If I can score a double hundred at 37, I don't think age really matters."

CAPPED TEST PLAYERS 168 - Sachin Tendulkar (IND) 168 - Steve Waugh (AUS) - retired 156 - Allan Border (AUS) - retired 146 - Ricky Ponting (AUS) 145 - Shane Warne (AUS) - retired 141 - Rahul Dravid (IND) 140 - Jacques Kallis (RSA) 134 - Mark Boucher (RSA)

Jolted by alleged corruption scandals in the upcoming Commonwealth Games, an embattled chairman Suresh Kalmadi today faced the heat from key colleagues in the Organising Committee who have demanded an emergency meeting to discuss the issues.

The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), taking note of Central Vigilance Commission's report on rampant corruption, also shot off a letter to the OC asking it to ensure that all the venues for the October 3-14 mega-event obtain quality assurance certificates.

In a significant development, IOA Secretary General Randhir Singh called for an emergency meeting of the Organising Committee's Executive Board, saying the allegations were "grave".

In a letter to OC chairman Kalmadi, Randhir, who is also the OC Vice-Chairman, said the meeting should be called im-

mediately considering the gravity of the allegations.

"In pursuance to media reports about financial irregularities alleged in the Queen's Baton Relay at the Buckingham Palace, since the situation is grave, the discussion should be held immediately," Randhir said in his letter.

Randhir was supported by OC treasurer Anil Khanna and IOA vice-president V K Malhotra, who also wanted an immediate meeting to discuss all the unsavoury developments.

Kalmadi is said to have agreed to the demand and called a meeting of the Executive Board on August 5 but it could not be immediately confirmed.

A major scam hit the CWG OC on Friday when it came to light that a little-known UK firm was paid lakhs of pounds for its "services" during the London leg of the Queen's Baton relay.

Kalmadi had admitted that there was no contract

I have opened a can Expectations are God’s of worms: Aiyar

gift, not burden: Sachin (

PTI COLOMBO, AUG 2

All set to become the mostcapped Test player, Indian batting stalwart Sachin Tendulkar today said the sky-high expectations of his cricket-mad nation are not a burden as he considers them a ‘God's gift’.

"It is not a burden. It is god's gift ... the passion which I had (to play cricket) I got to work on it for 20 years. I enjoy every moment. I don't think it as a burden. It was my desire in life that has happened," Tendulkar said.

Tendulkar will play his 169th Test when he takes the field against Sri Lanka in the third game of a three-match series here tomorrow, surpassing the 168 played by former Australian captain Steve Waugh.

The 37-year-old said touching the milestone is like a dream realised sooner than expected in his two-decade-old cricket career.

"It has been a long journey. I still remember the first Test match that I played in Pakistan.

The 1989 was completely different feeling altogether compared to the other form of cricket that I played," he told reporters.

"I am very happy that I have

had the privilege of having had such a long journey at international level and this was my dream. To play for India was my dream and getting to play 169 Test matches is fantastic. Really pleased with that.

"The journey has gone by very quickly. Quicker than I expected.

The time flies and you just need to enjoy it. It is a circle," he added.

The champion batsman said he has had his rough times but has managed to cope with them by working hard.

"Sometimes there are rough patches. But the simple formula that I have followed is that whenever I have gone through such phases, I have found the reason to work hard.

"I have tried and spent all my energy at what I have been trying to get better at and trying to keep things simple. If you keep things simple they are simple to manage.

"Cricket is simple but everything around it ... if you keep it simple then it becomes relatively easy. And then the huge support that whatever I have had over the years motivated me to go out and live upto expectations," he added.

Tendulkar said he still prepares hard for matches and that has helped him evolve with the

changing times.

"I think the pre-match preparations are extremely important.

I feel that I have always been prepared. Sometimes I have been able to achieve results and ' I have not but my sometimes preparations are always there.

I am really proud of this," Tendulkar said.

Asked which contemporary of his has it in him to break his records, Tendulkar said he hopes that player is an Indian.

"All I can say is that whoever breaks my record should be an Indian," he said.

Tendulkar said he is happy that the milestone has come after spending 20 years in international cricket.

"To achieve this, you need x number of years, the x number of tours and that is when these things happen. I am quite pleased that it has taken 20 plus years to get here. It is wonderful," he said.

"In the last few years, we have played a reasonable amount of Test cricket and it is good. I felt, in early 90s I hardly got any Test matches. There were a couple of occasions when there were two or three Test matches in a year which was a little disappointing. But that is not the case now," he said.

n I have opened a can of worms. I have opened a pandora's box.

Now it's for the media and others concerned to follow-up -- Mani Shankar Aiyar PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 2

Congress leader Mani Shankar Aiyar today said his recent outburst against the Commonwealth Games has opened up "a can of worms" which was evident from the alleged corruption charges that has rocked the October 3-14 sporting extravaganza to be held here.

"I have opened a can of worms. I have opened a pandora's box. Now it's for the

media and others concerned to follow-up," the 69-year-old politician said of the alleged financial irregularities in various CWG related projects.

Aiyar, a stern critic of the Delhi Games, has recently created a furore by saying that he would be unhappy if the CWG are a success.

Soon after his unsavoury remarks, Aiyar pledged that he will not speak on the Games till it is over but rejected reports that he was asked by his party seniors to keep a mum on the subject.

"I want to assure you that no one from the Congress party at any level had asked me not to speak (on Commonwealth Games). It's a purely voluntary decision on my part," the former Sports Minister said.

Taking pot-shots at Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi as well as the Delhi government, Aiyar had earlier said, "Those who are patronising the Games can only be evil. They cannot be God."

under which payments were made to the company which was roped in "at the last minute".

Kalmadi, who convened a press conference to clear the air, said the Indian High Commission had recommended the name of A M Films, and "if there is something wrong there, I am not responsible for it".

The OC is reported to have made a payment of nearly 4.50 lakh pounds for video equipment purchase while A M Films has claimed that it provided services of car hire, makeshift toilets, barriers and electricity.