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Slowly shifting its focus from Europe, the Tourism Department is now exploring the possibilities of having direct flight between Goa and Singapore to tap tourist potentials from Singapore, Australia and

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NCP FALL OUT

Jose Philip offers to quit as president HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

Finally, the suspense over whether Jose Philip Jose Philip will resign from the Nationalist Congress Party’s State President’s post has been laid to rest. In a late meeting on Tuesday with the party’s national General Secretary and Goa Desk In-Charge Prakash Bhinsale, Jose Philip expressed his desire to quit.

Reliable sources said Jose Philip will submit his resignation to NCP supremo Sharad Pawar in New Delhi after the municipal councils are formed.

The current State party president was huddled in a meeting with Bhinsale at a starred hotel in the capital city for nearly an hour, they said.

Before meeting Jose Philip, Bhinsale held deliberations with the party’s State office

bearers to find an alternative president in the wake of the former, expressing his desire to quit. He also met the party’s State Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar to take his views on the situation.

Bhinsale held talks with the four general secretaries (Rajan Ghate, Prabhu Moni, Prakash Fadte and Avinash Bhonsle), four vice-presidents (Dr Carmo (Continued on page 10)

MMC CHECKMATE! Congress, BJP councillors unite HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 2

In a major setback to Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza, 12 councillors from Congress and BJP and some independents have clubbed together to form the next council in Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC).

In the latest development to

checkmate D’Souza’s plan of installing his wife, Neny, as the next chairperson, which is reserved for women, the 12 coun-

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cillors met at the residence of Manesh Arolkar on Tuesday night to show their strength.

Former chairpersons Manesh Arolkar, Carlos Almeida, Sharad

Chopdekar, Saifullah Khan and Shekhar Khadapkar have taken the lead to form the new council with the support of Mormugao BJP ML A Milind Naik, Cortalim MLA Mauvin Godinho and an industrialist from Vasco.

Besides, sitting Councillors Krishna Salkar and Suchita Shirodkar have supported the (Continued on page 10)

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Protestors go marching NRGs to go on electoral rolls mary revision programme of electoral rolls from yesagainst NH widening There is some good news to the photo terday also intends to register HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

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HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

Several hundreds of protestors today marched on the streets of Panjim opposing proposed National Highway (NH) widening defying the government’s order of imposing Section 144 in Panjim and Porvorim.

National Highway Diversion Action Committee (NHDAC) led protest evoked big response this evening.

The protestors, who marched f ro m A z a d M a i d a n , w e re stopped near Mandovi Bridge, when they tried to cross over.

NHDAC convener Sunil Desai and few others were the first stopped by the police contingents led by Superintendent of Police (SP) Arvind Gawas, when they tried to move towards Secretariat at Porvorim.

Deputy SP Deu Banavlikar, who had followed the morcha right from Azad Maidan, also managed to stop the agitators with more than 100 policemen.

In order to ensure that protestors don’t overturn the police, three fire barricades were also put in force.

However, the skirmish lasted for not more than five minutes, when agitators moved back and turned the agitation into a public meeting.

Speaking during the gathering, Desai said that committee will be soon holding meeting at village levels to make public aware about the issue and to garner support for the agitation.

“If the issue is not solved by November 23, then the committee will approach ‘International l

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Forum to Fight Against Injustice’,” Desai warned the government adding that this will be the last opportunity before the Congress-led government.

The committee is also planning to hold a morcha at Margao after Diwali.

“We will continue to fight till government revises the present alignment…we are not opposed to highways or development but our objection is to the present alignment,” Desai stated.

The agitators managed to (Continued on page 10)

Govt show cause notice to Shimnit, finally HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

After months of dilly dallying, Goa government has finally issued show cause notice to M/s Shimnit Utsch Private Limited asking it why the agreement in regard to High Security Registration Plates (HSRP) should not be cancelled.

The Transport Department

today issued the show cause notice which comes after intense scrutiny by Advocate General to avoid any arbitration claim by the company.

The notice has asked ‘why the concession agreement signed on February 29, 2008 should not be cancelled.’

The company will have to reply by November 17, 2010.

The show cause notice mentions that a company has done some changes in its Board of Directors (BoDs) without intimating the State government.

“As per Union Transport Ministry Rules, any changes in the agreement should be intimated to the government,” the notice read.

It also says that Supreme

Court in May, this year, had given judgement in a case against Shimnit Utsch wherein the Apex (Continued on page 10) S O R R Y Due to technical reasons, the continuations of front page stories on Herald dated 2nd November 2010, did not appear as indicated. We deeply regret the inconvenience caused to our readers.

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Goans working abroad as the Election Commission (EC) has finally taken a decision to register their names in the electoral rolls.

The Election Commission which kicked-off its special sum-

Goans working in foreign countries in the rolls, a top official said here today.

Addressing a press conference on Tuesday here Ganesh Koyu, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO), (Continued on page 10)

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Tension flares up yet again in Moti Dongor

Margao police atop the Moti Dongor on Tuesday noon following a flare up in the area.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 22

An uneasy calm prevails on Moti Dongor as police rushed to the migrant inhabited hillock as tension flared up in the basties once again on Tuesday afternoon.

Lathi wielding policemen led

by Margao PI Santosh Desai descended on the hillock and maintained strict vigil as rival groups came face to face – the second time in three days, creating a fear psychosis amongst the residents of the slum area.

While one group maintained that one person was arrested by a close supporter of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, Margao PI Santosh Desai denied any violent incident atop the hillock today.

But, when asked to justify the police presence atop the hillock led by him since noon, PI Desai admitted there was tension in

Russian rape victim examined for second day HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

The Russian woman rape victim was on Tuesday cross examined in the South Goa Sessions court for the second day today.

After her cross examination for some time, the court adjourned the trial to Wednesday afternoon after the defense lawyer, Adv Amit Palyekar sought some documents.

The proceedings were conducted in-camera by Additional Sessions Judge Vijaya Pol. In this case, the Russian rape victim has accused Colva resident John Fernandes for allegedly raping her in his car after spiking her drinks at a shack at Colva last year. Accused John has been in custody since January last after he surrendered before the crime branch when his anticipatory bail application did not find favour with the Supreme Court.

Joaquim to consult councillors on Cuncolim civic chief HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

Urban Development Minister Joaquim Alemao has said that the councilors-elect of the Cuncolim Municipality will meet on November 6 to discuss and decide the question of the new civic Chairperson.

Sources in the know said the CMC vice-Chairperson Landry Mascarenhas has staked his claim for the top post and his supporters have already conveyed the decision to the Urban Development Minister.

It is learnt that Landry and his supporters have made it quite clear to the Minister that he would not settle anything less than the Chairperson’s post.

Landry was re-elected from ward 8 with a handsome margin, defeating his rival Alvis Almeida in a straight fight.

When contacted, the Urban Development Minister refused to throw any light on the delicate question of the Chairperson’s post saying the issue will be discussed at a meeting with the councilors-elect on November 6.

“I want to hear from the councilors their choice of candidate for the top post. I will not impose my will on the councilorselect”, he said.

Sources in the know said that the Urban Development Minister will take a decision taking into account that this being the election year.

the slum area and that leaders of the group are into the serious business of amicably resolving the differences amongst the rival camps.

Herald understands that the rival groups were called to the Margao police headquarters on late Tuesday evening to strike a compromise amongst the warring sections. However, the group which was at the receiving end of the rival group, has been insisting that the police register criminal case against those involved in the assault on their members since polling day.

Incidentally, the police were deployed in strength when counting of votes was taken up on Monday noon as a precautionary measure. The anti-Kamat camp has demanded immediate arrest of the accused in the assault on three persons on the day of polling and has charged

the Margao for being mute spectators to the dadagiri unleashed in the slum area.

Daud Carol Martin told Herald on Tuesday that the group owning allegiance to the Chief Minister camp assaulted one person this afternoon. He demanded to know the police silence in initiating action against the accused till date, adding that the men-in-uniform have been following the dictates of the powers that be than laying their hands on the elements.

The Moti Dongor area had witnessed a keen tussle to win the migrant vote these municipal polls. While Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and his wife Asha repeatedly made trips to the basties to drum up support for Kamat’s cousin brother, Laxmikant Kamat, who finally romped home with a huge margin.

Teenager seriously hurt in Arpora mishap

ITI student killed in boulder crash at Quepem

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 2

HERALD CORRESPONDENT QUEPEM, NOV 2

A teenaged girl was seriously injured, after she was knocked down by a truck at Nagoa-Arpora on Tuesday afternoon.

According to reports, the girl sustained multiple injuries on her head and was rushed to a nearby hospital at Mapusa in a critical state.

According to sources, the truck driver tried to save the girl, but could do nothing.

Saligao ZP member Michael Lobo, who was at the accident site, informed Herald about the urgent need of putting up either speed breakers of rumblers at the accident-prone site.

“The site has become an accident-prone zone, particularly the dead ends near the Shirodker Bar, posing a serious threat to life and property. The vehicles have been proceeding at a break-neck speed on the road leading to Calangute-Mapusa,” he said.

“The speed breakers at the dead ends, especially the dangerous turn, could bring some solace to the residents of the area and the motorists,” added Lobo.

“I have personally decided to take up the matter on priority basis with the Traffic Cell and other government departments to put up rumblers or speed breakers at the two sites, one near the Shirodker Bar dead ends and at the four-cross roads near Nagoa-Arpora Church,” he said.

“The speed breakers are put up on the road ends of Saligao and Arpora, but the Parra and Calangute ends do not have such speed breakers and accidents occur on regular basis,” he added.

Revision of photo electoral rolls: EC plans special campaigns HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

As part of its fresh revision programme of photo electoral rolls which commenced from yesterday, the Election Commission (EC) has planned two special campaigns.

The draft electoral rolls were published on November 1 whereas people are given time till November 23, 2010 to file their claims and objections.

The special campaign will be conducted between November 7 and 13 and between Novem-

ber 13 and 21, said Ganesh Koyu, Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) while addressing a press conference on Tuesday.

Final publication of electoral rolls will be on January 5, 2011 and the rolls will be displayed for checking from January 5, 2011 to January 12, 2011.

Whereas during the period from November 1 and 23, draft electoral rolls will be kept open for inspection at all the polling stations and at the offices of deputy collectors, mamlatdars and district collectors.

The roll will be also available on the CEO website – www.ceogoa.nic for inspection by the people.

Number of total electorates in Goa is 1042385 with 463000 in South Goa and 579385 in North Goa. Whereas total photo entries in north are 490907 and 370509 in South.

Total number of EPIC holders in north is 4750854 and 366788 in South and the number of persons without EPIC is 108531 and 96212 in North and South respectively.

Govt may start screenings to prevent colorectal cases HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

The Goa Medical College and Hospital in Bambolim may now go in for screenings for colorectal cancer cases as is being done for early detection of breast cancer looking at the growing number of incidents of the disease over the last few years in the State.

A study conducted by Head of the Pathology Department at GMC Dr Wiseman Pinto reveals colorectal cancer statistics for 2009 stand second after breast cancer. This is worrisome because the numbers of this disease has seen a gradual rise over the past few years, he notes.

His study shows colorectal

cases have accounted for 10.61 per cent (103) of the total number (971) of cancers in 2009, while the figure for breast cancer is 16.77 per cent (i.e. 163 cases).

Colorectal cancer, also called colon cancer or large bowel cancer, includes cancerous growths in the colon, rectum and appendix. “Goans are susceptible to this disease given their eating habits that include intake of high-calorific food,” Dr Wiseman observes.

He adds the risk of developing colorectal cancer increases with age and most cases occur between 60 and 70. It may strike even before age 50, but this is a rarity, unless there is a family

history of early colon cancer, he explains.

According to the study in 2009, Dr Wiseman received 8,828 biopsy tissues, out of which 971 came out positive for different cancers of breast, colorectal, cervix, stomach, mouth, tongue, pharynx, etc.

“Out of the 971 patients, 459 were males and 512 females.

The number of females is more because of the high number of breast cancer cases,” the doctor says. “Consumption and use of tobacco, betel nut, alcohol, salted foods, meats, etc., are responsible for the rising number of different types of cancers in the State,” he mentions.

No clear consensus yet on CMC chief HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, NOV 2

The decision to elect the chairperson of Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) seems to have turned murkier, as all the confabulations late Monday night and Tuesday failed to break any ice.

According to sources, about nine councilors were closeted till late Monday night in a starred hotel, but nothing concrete could be worked out, as different preposition were put forward by the supporters, while about five councilors threw their hats to head the council.

The lone exception was Ponsulem Councilor elect Madhev Dessai, who incidentally unseated incumbent CMC chairperson Shyamsunder Dessai.

Speaking to Herald, Goa Pradesh Youth Congress leader Janardhan Bhandari said the list is presently pruned to two elects, while others agreed to the suggested understanding and workability systems expressed by the well-wishers.

According to Bhandari, now it has been left between Kindlem Councilor Ramakant Naik Gaunkar and Kindlebhag Councilor Ratnakar Dhuri. The other three prime claimants for chairperson’s post are Palolem Councilor elect Mario (Simon) Rebello, Ajit (Ajay) Bhagat (Bhagatwada) and Hemant Gracias (Chaudi).

Another solution worked out as per a source present at the meeting, is to make all the five councilors to occupy the seat one year each and give deputy chairperson’s post to the three women elects and the lone ST councilor Sandesh Gaonkar.

However, the formula reportedly found more favours and according to sources, late Monday night confabulations ended at that point, even as there were claims from all five to lead the council first.

Some elects have demanded a fresh meeting between only the elected councilors willing to be part of the group.

Incidentally, the lone coun-

cilor who stayed away on Monday night too, either personally approached others or sent feelers of his willingness to join the group of nine reportedly with a request to consider his name for the post of chairperson on rotational basis.

Nagarcem Councilor Suchita Naikgaunkar’s husband and outgoing councilor Ranghanath said: “It could be okay like sharing the chairperson and deputy chairperson’s post for five years and give the deputy post to other five.”

Palolem Councilor Simon Rebello felt that it may be difficult to hold for long all the 10 or even nine councilors together even for one year let alone five years and expressed that a group of seven could possibly be the best option.

Bhagatwada/Sawantwada Councilor Ajit (Ajay) Bhagat said: “Only the elected members should sit together and workout a solution instead of allowing others to poke their noses.”

The new Mormugao municipality team: (Left-Right) Councillors Carlos Almeida, Sarika Palkar, Suchita Shirodkar, Bhavana Bhosle, Sumita Usgaonkar and Manesh Arolkar, (Standing from Left-Right) Sharad Chopdekar, Tukaram Redkar (Rajesh), Shekhar Khadapkar, Krishana Salkar, Saifullah Khan and Sudesh Korgaokar.

Photo by M Prabhav

CM to consult Sardessai on Margao council chairperson HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

The next Chairperson of the Margao Municipal Council will be decided by Chief Minister Digambar Kamat in consultations with GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardessai and the councilors-elect after the return of Kamat from Delhi in a day or two.

This being the election year, both the Chief Minister and the GPCC general secretary are unlikely to resolve the civic leadership issue through confrontation, but would settle for a consensus candidate with almost all the candidates owing allegiance to the Congress.

Sources in the know said the next Chairperson is likely to be the close confidante of the Chief Minister, who will be too eager to install his men at the helm of Margao Municipal Council.

Secondly, the Chief Minister may opt for a candidate belonging to the majority community to further put the BJP on the defensive during the Assembly polls, having routed the saffron party in the just concluded civic polls.

NDPS court rejects Dudu’s bail plea HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

Drug Baron David Driham alias Dudu failed to get relief from the Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances court as Hyderabad-based laboratory is yet to furnish report on the drugs seized from him.

NDPS court today rejected his bail application filed by the drug dealer, who is currently in judicial lock up.

This is the third time that his bail plea has been rejected by the court.

Earlier NDPS Mapusa and Bombay High Court at Goa had rejected his bail plea.

While hearing the bail plea, defense lawyer argued that the prosecution has not disclosed all facts of the case and neither submitted reports of the analyses from Food and Drugs Department and Hyderabad CFSL. The prosecution told the court that they have received a report from the Food and Drugs Administration department (FDA) which confirms that the drugs seized was Charas, while reports of ecstasy and MDMA is yet to be received from Hyderabad based laboratory.

Rejecting the bail plea, the Court remanded him to further judicial custody. He is currently lodged in Sada subjail at Vasco.

A team of Anti-Narcotics Cell had caught Dudu with cocktails of drugs running into several lakhs near his house at Anjuna on February 21.

Aquem resident ends life HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

A 48-year old resident of Aquem-Margao ended his life by jumping in a well on Tuesday noon.

Margao police said the deceased allegedly committed suicide by jumping in the well.

His body was later handed over to the relatives.

The police has registered a case of unnatural death.

Says the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat: After my return to Goa, I will have consultations with the GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardessai and discuss the issue of civic Chairperson. The issue will also be discussed with the councilorselect before a final decision is taken on the leadership issue”.

Kamat foresees no problem in the election of the new Margao Municipal Chairperson with almost all the councilors-elect owing allegiance to the Congress. “There should not be any problem in the election of the new Chairperson. I don’t want to comment whether the new Chairperson would be from the Margao area or not, but definitely the new civic chief will be from the Congress”, he told Herald from New Delhi, where he is attending the AICC session.

Though Kamat did not indicate his choice of candidate, the name of former councilor and his close confidante Sushila Naik is doing the rounds in the political circles. Sushila along with former MMC Chairperson Doris Texeira are amongst the senior

councilors-elect elected from Margao, but the close relationship between the Texeira’s and Sardesai’s is well known.

Incidentally, the Chief Minister appears very much pleased with the election results in the Margao area of the civic body, not just because some of the BJP leaders bit the dust in the polls, but his candidates did exceedingly well even in BJP areas.

“The people have voted for development. I have been instrumental in providing jobs to the unemployed in Margao.

Now, with the people giving a clear-cut mandate for the Congress, it’s our responsibility to provide a clean, transparent and efficient administration to the citizens of Margao”, Kamat said.

What should come as welcome news for the KamatSardessai combine is the fact that the clear-cut mandate in favour of the Congress should hopefully keep the blackmailers and power brokers at bay. It is not out of place to mention here that the power brokers literally made hay taking advantage of the fractured mandate in the 2005 Civic polls.

A 22-year-old ITI student died while a girl from Curchorem was seriously injured after a huge boulder came crashing down on them at Chandreshwar Parvat, Quepem, on Tuesday morning.

According to sources, Tushar Raut of Housing Board, Davorlim-Margao along with the girl went to Chandreshwar Parvat on Tuesday morning. However, while they were sitting under a tree, a huge boulder came crashing towards them. Raut died on the spot, while the girl suffered severe injuries to her leg.

Sources further informed that the girl fell unconscious for a while due to the injuries and after regaining consciousness at about 1.30 pm, she called up Quepem police.

Quepem police along with the 108 Ambulance rushed to the site. Fire Brigade personnel later retrieved the body, which was trapped under the boulder.

The girl was admitted in GMC Hospital at Bambolim. Quepem police are investigating the case.

Court orders release of Konrad’s passport HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

The South Goa Sessions Court has directed the Crime Branch to release the passport to Konrad Torrado, brother of deceased Nadia on Tuesday.

Konrad had moved an application to the court saying he requires his passport in order to apply for a visa to go to Singapore for an interview for a job in that country.

While granting the application, the court, however, has imposed the condition that Konrad would seek the permission of the court before leaving India or if employed outside India.

The court has further directed Konrad to appear before the Investigating Officer as and when called before the court in case a charge sheet is filed against him unless he is exempted from appearance by the court.

No joy for WRD contractors this Diwali as bills not cleared Diwali has come and we are facing problems,” the contractors said adding “we also have family and they have their needs. Same was the situation during Ganesh festival.”

The contractors said that the payments were last made to them in March, during the end of financial year.

“After that only bills of contractors close to ministers have been cleared,” they alleged.

“If they fail to clear our bills by tomorrow we will go on an indefinite hunger strike,” the contractors said.

When contacted for his side of the story WRD Minister Filipe

Neri Rodrigues admitted such a problem existed.

“I admit the problem has arisen but it is because the Director of Accounts has not released funds for cash assignment despite having the budgetary provision,” he said adding “but this is for the first time and such problems occur in all departments including PWD.” The minister assured that he would discuss the issue with the authorities concerned and try to resolve them.

“The non-clearance of bills will be a problem for us as the contractors will keep all works pending,” he said.

Indian scientists leave for South Pole

Savio resigns as CWC president

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

There would be no joy for the Water Resources Department (WRD) contractors this Diwali as the department has failed to clear the bills for last eight months as the Directorate of Accounts has failed to release funds despite the budgetary provision.

Narrating their woes, the contractors, who spoke to Herald on condition of anonymity, said that they are facing hardships due to non-clearance of bills.

“Bills worth crores of rupees are pending as the WRD has failed to clear them. Now the

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

A team of Indian scientists have left for an expedition on South Pole from Goa today afternoon to analyze its environmental changes over the past one-thousand years.

The 40-day expedition comprises of eight members was flagged off from Vasco-based National Centre for Antarctic and Ocean Research (NCAOR), which will expand India’s research capabilities on this icy continent.

“This is our third team to Antarctica from where we will proceed to South Pole, which is the first time in the research history,” NCAOR Director Rasik Ravindra, who heads the expedition team, told Herald.

The scientist said they have received cooperation from international agencies and that they are in regular touch with Americans. The team reached Mumbai in the evening from where it left for Cape Town in South Africa to fly to the Indian research station ‘Maitri.’

“We will travel upto 1,200 feet to the South Pole and carry out various experiments enroute to analyze climatic and other changes over the past 1000 years there,” he further said.

Maitri station is currently operational and located almost 8,000 kilometres away from the new Indian research station

n The scientists will record humidity, temperature, wind speed and atmospheric pressure in South Pole. On their return, the team will bring back air and rock samples to be tested in the NCAOR laboratory.

‘Bharti’ on Larseman Hill in Antartica.

The scientists will record humidity, temperature, wind speed and atmospheric pressure in South Pole. On their return, the team will bring back air and rock samples to be tested in the NCAOR laboratory.

The historical expedition comes nearly 99 years after humans first landed in the South Pole and 30 years after India’s first expedition to Antarctica.

A team of 25 scientists including the only Goan researcher Rakesh Rao have already left for Antartica in a bid to start third Indian research station ‘Bharti’.

The researcher will be documenting new research station construction, which is planned just eight kilometers away from stations of world’s two significant countries – China and Russia.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

The president of the Citizens Welfare Committee Savio Dias has quit the post with immediate effect.

In a letter to the acting secretary, Dias said that he had worked to the best of his abilities and took moral responsibility on all issues taken up by the CWC. Meanwhile, Dias has told Chief Minister Digambar Kamat to stop boasting that people of Margao have voted for development and elected Congress backed councillors at the recent Municipal elections.

“As the Chief Minister of Goa and Margao MLA holding TCP portfolio, Kamat has failed to follow the proper procedure to prepare the Outline Development Plan of Margao (ODP), which is the base of a city development.

People can see the pathetic state of Margao Bus Stand, Margao SGPDA fish market conditions, traffic congestion and parking problems, garbage nuisance, etc, in the hometown of the Chief Minister. What is the development, the Chief Minister is talking about. We can see the Margao Ring Road work suspended for last two years”, he added.

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No need to bow down to VP demands on IT Habitat: Daya Says scrapping project is better option HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

Stating that there is no question of bringing the Rajiv Gandhi IT Habitat project under the purview of the Taleigao village panchayat, the Aldona legislator Dayanand Narvekar said that it would be better to scrap the project rather than giving in to the demands of the people.

Herald on Monday reported that Taleigao legislator Babush Monseratte saying that the people will allow the project only if it comes under the purview of panchayat.

Reacting to the report, Narvekar who is said to the mastermind behind the project, shot a letter to the Chief Minister

Digamabar Kamat asking to announce the fate of the project within 15 days failing which he would initiate further action in the matter.

Speaking to Herald, Narvekar stated that the Info-Tech Corporation of Goa (ITG) was set up under the same concept that of Goa Industrial Development Corporation (GIDC).

“There is no question of bringing the project under panchayat. If they want to bring the IT Habitat under the panchayat then why leave aside the industrial estates in Goa,” he said adding, “let all of them also come under the purview of panchayats.”

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Panjim PS attack case hearing on Nov 30 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

The case of infamous attack on Panjim Police station allegedly involving state minister, current city Mayor, then Mayor and prominent people, will be heard on November 30

by Judicial Magistrate First Class.

The matter came up for hearing today before the court but had to be adjourned as the court was not sitting today.

The attack which took place on February 19, 2008 had Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) charge-sheeting Education Minister Babush Monserratte and 37 others. Several policemen were injured when morcha led

by Monserratte had turned violent.

The accused people face charges of rioting, obstructing public servants from performing their duty, creating mischief by causing damage to public property and use of fire and explosives.

Monserrate along with his Taleigao supporters led a morcha to the police station to con-

LPG blast: one succumbs HERALD REPORTER VASCO, NOV 2

A 68-year-old man, who was injured in a cylinder blast mishap at Shantinagar-Vasco, succumbed to burn injuries on Tuesday morning.

It may be recalled that on Monday afternoon, deceased Ramanna Gulappa Huggi along with her sister had sustained severe burn injuries, after accumulated LPG gas cloud, which was formed, bursted into flames due to the spark from the electricity switch in their room at Shantinagar.

According to Vasco Police, both the brother-sister duo, Huggi and Styamma Assangi (65) had sustained burn injures and were admitted in GMC Hospital.

“Huggi succumbed to burn injuries on Tuesday morning,” informed police.

demn an attack on one of his supporters. On reaching the police station, the mob delivered speeches even as few mob-participants from behind began pelting stones that turned the situation tensed.

Panjim police had registered First Information Reports (FIRs) against more than 500 persons.

Around 32 policemen were injured of which six were seriously injured and some twowheelers parked outside the police station, were torched by the unruly mob.

The list of accused in the case involves Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate, his wife Jennifer Monserrate, Corporation of City of Panaji Mayor Carolina Po, Former Mayor Tony Rodrigues, Corporators Daya Karapurkar, Uday Madkaikar and others.

of the IT Habitat by the Taleigao villagers in 2007, he said, “the government was in full knowledge that this would happen.”

“Inspite of concrete information government ignored the information given by senior Congressmen. I told the Chief Minister and I was told to inform Ravi Naik and DIG Ujjwal Mishra,” he said adding that he has been a silent spectator on the issue for years.

Narvekar also said that the government should return the money of the promoters, who had invested money to the tune of Rs 90 cr for the project.

Common man caught in traffic jam HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, NOV 2

The morcha blocking Mandovi Bridge resulted in long traffic snarls leaving the common man on street caught in a traffic jam.

The chaos prevailed near Kadamba bus stand as the protestors under banner of National Highway Diversion Action Committee blocked Old Mandovi Bridge for over two hours as a part of the demonstration.

The morcha began at Azad Maidan at about 3pm from where the protestors marched to the KTC bus stand and were stopped at Old Mandovi Bridge.

A huge force of policemen, drawn from different North Goa police stations were deployed along the route right from the starting point till the secretariat at Porvorim.

Although the demonstrations went on peaceful, the common man on the street was at the receiving end. The blockage after the office hours created more confusion. Long queues of vehicles were seen from the city till O Coqueiro circle at Porvorim.

North Goa SP Arvind Gawas confirmed that there was no violation of section 144 CrPC during the entire morcha as they were stopped before the bridge.

Fearing law and order situation, district magistrate Mihir Vardhan had imposed section 144 of CrPC at Porvorim and Panjim in the wake of the morcha.

Motorists caught in a traffic jam at Patto bridge, on Tuesday.

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Civic polls could confuse Mauvin’s election plans HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, NOV 2

NCP Youth Wing Sr Vice President, Edwin Fernandes, along with other 200 NCP youth members while joining Goa Pradesh Youth Congress at Congress House recently in the presence of GPCC President, Subhash Shirodkar and GPYC President, Sankalp Amonkar.

CME programmes held at GMC

Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Dr Nandita De Souza and Dr Jeevan Vernakar at the CME programme held at GMC.

Unlike ZP elections which saw Mauvin Godinho’s candidates through with convincing margins, the recently held municipal elections did not appear to be much convincing to the Cortalim MLA. Infact, the results may confuse Godinho on his plans for contesting the next assembly elections, which is just 18 months away.

Dabolim constituency consists of only three wards (18, 19 and 20) of the total 20 MMC wards and the two villages of Chicalim and Bogmalo.

Sudesh Korgaokar backed by Godinho won in Ward 20 while Premanand Nanoskar backed by Vasco MLA and Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza got elected in Ward 18.

Tara Kerkar who won in Ward 19 told Herald that she is independent although it is widely believed she had the backing of Navelim MLA and PWD Minister Churchill Alemao.

“I had no body’s backing. I won on my own,” she told Herald showing her inclination to become the chairperson of Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC),

BSNL contract workers hold dharna HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

ENT Surgeon Mumbai, Dr M Haq, consultant ENT Surgeon, Kerala, and Dr Achal Gulati, Professor of ENT Maulana Azad Medical College New Delhi.

The topics covered at the CME on vertigo were clinical features of Vertigo, dizziness, treatment, vestibular neuritis, pharmacotherapy of vestibular diseases, vertigo and stroke and presentation of clinical cases.

This CME was coordinated by Dr C P Das, Dr R G Wiseman Pinto and Dr M, Kirtane. All the CMEs were well attended by doctors and accredited by the Goa Medical Council.

The Goa Medical College has also produced CDs on the following topics (1) Recent Advances and Diagnosis of cancer and Predicive Oncology by Dr A n i t a B o rg e s , H e a d o f Histopathology, Asian Institute of Oncology and ex Head of Surgical Pathology, Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai. (2) Management of cancer and lessons learnt in the practice of surgical Oncology, by Dr L J De Souza Consultant Onco surgeon Mumbai and former Head of department of Surgery Tata Memorial Hospital, umbai (3) Changing Scenario of Medicine, History and Evolution of Medicine, by Dr Sanjay Oak, Director and Dean, Seth G S Medical College and KEM Hospital Mumbai.

The CDs are produced and edited by Dr R.G.Wiseman Pinto and the can be obtained from Dr Pinto.

Around 200 contract workmen employed at Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) in its various exchanges in the state held a dharna on Tuesday near ‘Kranti Circle’ opposite to KTC Bus Stand, Panjim, to demand job security and humane service conditions at their workplaces.

Protest Dharna was held under the leadership of General Secretary of AITUC, Christopher Fonseca and AITUC President Prasanna Utagi.

They also addressed the protestors along with, Suhaas Naik, John Clark, Hari Gawde and others.

All the speakers lashed out against the Management of BSNL for exploiting these 350 contract workmen for the last many years without providing them adequate salaries and benefits of statutory labour legislation, such as provident fund, ESI, leave, holiday, weekly off day, overtime wages, etc.

The contract workmen then proceeded in a Morcha to the Head office of BSNL at Patto, Panjim.

Detailed Memorandum was presented to the General Manager of BSNL asking for his urgent intervention to resolve the long pending demands.

Contract workmen have decided to intensify their Struggle to secure the their legitimate demands under the leadership of Goa State Committee of AITUC, and a clarion call has been given to all the contract workmen to wage an united struggle to end the oppression and exploitation.

Bicholim Deanery Youth Day celebrated

Dattaguru Thali elected president of Mapusa panel

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The Goa Medical College in collaboration with the Indian Academy of Cytologists organised a series of CME (Continuing Medical Education) Programmes recently.

In the first CME Programme Dr Nandita de Souza, Professor of Translational Imaging and Co Director, Cancer Imaging Centre, Institute of Cancer Research, Royal Marsden Hospital, UK spoke on MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) in Cancer of Cervix. This CME was chaired

by Dr R G Wiseman Pinto and Dr Jeevan A Vernekar, Dr Wilfred de Souza, ex CM of Goa and Dr Steven Nelson Consultant Nephrologist, London, UK were also present at the CME. In the second CME Pro gramme, Dr Vivek Chitre, Consultant in Upper Gastro intestinal and Laparoscopic Surgery at James Paget University Hospital, Norfolk, UK spoke on Laparoscopic Surgery. This CME was chaired by Dr R G Wiseman Pinto and Dr Rajesh Patil.

The third CME Programme was held on the topic Vertigo and the faculty were Dr E Mirra, Professor of ENT and Director University of Pavia and University Hospital San Mathew, Pavia Italy, Dr Klaus Jahn, Professor of Neurology, University of Munich, Germany, Dr Michel Lacour, Director of Research and Head of the Institute of Brain, Behaviour, Cognition, Marseille, Cedex France, Dr M Kirtane, consultant

Youth presenting a skit on the occasion at Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim.

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Around 150 youth from the different parishes comprising the Bicholim deanery came together at the Our Lady of Grace Church, Bicholim recently to celebrate the Deanery Youth Day. The theme chosen for the day’s programme was: ‘Jesus is the Sun, you be the moon’.

The theme was well brought out through posters, skits, mime and dance presented by the young and lively participants who promised a lot of talent and hope.

The day’s programme included an inter-active input session conducted by Fr Ralino D’Souza wherein the latter impressed upon the youth to be agents of promoting a culture of life.

The concelebrated mass presided by Fr Mathew Rodrigues, Dean of Bicholim Deanery, saw the various youth groups organizing a meaningful liturgy.

Fr Olavo Caiado, Director of the diocesan youth centre who was also present on the occasion had a word of advice to the youth to emulate Blessed Joseph Vaz, who shone in the days of his youth as an epitome of Christian morals and values. Fr Tomas Lobo, the deanery youth animator welcomed the gathering and later proposed the vote of thanks. At the end of the day’s event the participating parishes were presented with tokens of appreciation, says a press release.

PANJIM (HND): At the general body meeting of Mapusa Navyuvak Mandal, Dattaguru Thali was elected unopposed President for the year 2010-11. The other office bearers are Gautam Naik and Ashok Vazarkar (Vice-President), Nitin Thali (Secretary), Anant Dharwadkar (Jt Secretary), Deepak Chatim (Treasurer) and Sanju Naik (Jt Treasurer). The elected members are Raju Nanodkar, Damodar Burye, Hemant Anwekar, Cedric Vaz, Prassanna Burye, Sandesh Naik, Conrad Vaz, Jagdish Naik, Vishal Naik.

At this meeting it was decided to organise Ghumat Aarti Competition, Bal Bhajani competition, Diabetes camp, Osteoporosis camp, Children’s day, 21st All

Goa Narkasur competition and Junior Narkasur competition for young friends on eve of Diwali, Cultural programme of music, sports tournament.

Anant Dharwadkar welcomed the guests. Outgoing President Rajendra Naik presided over the meeting while Nitin Thali, proposed vote of thanks.

I have kept options open, says Mauvin HERALD CORRESPONDENT CORTALIM, NOV 2

“I have kept my options open and I will have to make a painful decision”, this was the instant statement of Mauvin Godinho to Herald when asked the constituency that he would now decide to contest from.

Saying that the party will decide on the issue, he said that his preference will also be taken into account by the party.

“I have discussed it with my supporters from Dabolim and Chicalim on the issue,” he said.

Godinho said that the feedback he had got from supporters was that they reminded him that these two villages had always stood by him even when he had lost in 2002 elections.

“Even in the three wards which is part of Dabolim constituency, one candidate backed by me won defeating a heavyweight,” stated Godinho.

“Even Tara Kerkar who won as an independent candidate is a Congress woman and even in Ward 18 though my candidate lost he polled very good number of votes despite I not being directly involved in the election,” Mauvin said.

“So everywhere there is support for me,” he told Herald and reminded that he had launched his political career in New Vaddem while a Congress youth leader.

“In case I decide to contest from Dabolim, then I will have to decide on the Cortalim candidate,” he said and reminded that he had nurtured all his workers without any difference as an extended family although his constituency was divided.

He said he would continue to look after Cortalim even if he decides to contest from Dabolim constituency.

which is reserved for women.

What would be more worrying for the deputy speaker is the fact that though Bogmalo and Chicalim are his traditional strongholds, the ‘hazy’ verdict in these three wards may make him ponder on the constituency he would bet on for the coming elections since these wards constitute sizable chunk of voters in Dabolim constituency.

In Cortalim constituency however, Godinho will have to do a lot of ground work in case he decides to contest from this seat.

Godinho, who has control over all other panchayats, has still to win over the CansaulimArossim-Cuelim Panchayat.

The panchayat which is presently with Benaulim MLA and former tourism minister Mickky Pacheco could change the political landscape for Godinho in Cansaulim for the elections.

The reason being that with the recent Mickky-Mauvin combination for the Mormugao Municipal elections which saw Mickky being attacked in a Vasco hotel, when he was closeted with Mauvin’s supporters may result in formers change of heart for Cortalim MLA.

Narkasur contest is a cultural event, asserts Solid Party HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, NOV 2

Solid Party – organizers of the main Narkasur competition in the Commercial Capital – has said that the Narkasur competition is purely a cultural event and has to be looked upon with this motive in mind.

“It is our aim to nurture, develop and preserve the traditional and latent talent in Goa. Holding such competitions, we feel, merely encourage and give a boost to this talent. Moreover, Narkasur effigies are brunt at the end of the contest, thereby signifying the triumph of good over evil”, asserted Solid Party trust president Vinay Sambari.

Extending the argument further, he said it becomes the bounden duty of the participants to burn such effigies on the outskirts of the city, adding that the Trust can in no way be held responsible for any act since they are only involved in conducting the event.

Saying that government authorities are now strictly implementing the deadline of 10 pm for the last many years, Sambari, however, proudly said the or-

n It is our aim to nurture, develop and preserve the traditional and latent talent in Goa. Holding such competitions, we feel, merely encourage and give a boost to this talent. Moreover, Narkasur effigies are brunt at the end of the contest, thereby signifying the triumph of good over evil. ganizers had been strictly adhering to the guideline with effect from 2001, which has been even appreciated by the Collector, police and other government authorities.

“Our volunteers try their utmost to support law and order during such events. However, apart from the contribution of

UPcOmiNg EvENTS Gospel festival in Panjim PANJIM (HND): Festival of the Word of God with live Gospel music will be held on the evenings of November 3 and 4 at Azad Maidan grounds in Panjim, starting at 5.45 pm. This annual festival, presented by the Association of Crusaders for Jesus with Mary, consists of testimonies of life transformation and healing, praise and worship with prayer sessions, talks on the Bible and colourful skits and music from an open air stage. The event is free.

This year’s theme is based on the words of Christ “How many times I wanted to put my arms around you, but you will not allow me.” The same program will be staged later on November 8 and 9 in front of the Vasco Municipality and on the November 12 and 13 at the Multipurpose grounds, Borda, Margao, says a press release issued here.

‘Noite Portuguesa’ at ‘O’ Coqueiro PANJIM (HD): Indo-Portuguese Friendship Society will celebrate ‘Noite Portuguesa’ on November 19 at ‘O’ Coqueiro, Porvorim – an evening of Portuguese food, music and dance.

For details, call 2436875 or cell nos 9881349560 /9822102549.

our volunteers towards the smooth functioning of the event, the onus of maintaining the law and order is largely the responsibility of the police. Social evils such as eve teasing might happen, but these incidents are in a minority at crowded place and therefore cannot be used as a yardstick to justify a ban on the Narkasur competition”, he said.

This year, the organizers have announced a cash prize of Rs 21,212 for the first best troupe, Rs 17,171 for the second best troupe, Rs 13,131 for the third best troupe, besides consolation prizes.

BMC Councillor lends support to Congress HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, NOV 2

Newly elected Councilor of Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) Anita Harmalkar and her husband Bhagwan have rendered support to Congress for development in their ward.

Speaking to Herald, Bhagwan Harmalkar admitted that he has met Health Minister Vishwajeet Rane and has expressed his support to the council.

It may be recalled that Bhagwan, a strong BJP supporter, who was elected twice in Ward 1, had decided to field his wife Anita, as the ward was reserved for women.

After his decision, some BJP leaders, including Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar had denied his candidature and openly supported one Asmita Malgaonkar, who was projected as BJP candidate in the ward and some local BJP leaders campaigned for her.

Despite all the odds, Anita Harmalkar won the election with 422 votes. After the election, it was felt that Harmalkar would stand with BJP, but to the surprise of most of them Harmalkar decided to support Congress.

POWER SHUT DOWN NOVEMBER 3

MERCES: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Bhuttem Bhatt, Carmichem Bhatt, Molloca, areas surrounding Herald Printing Press, parts of Davornem upto Mark Residency, parts of Baman Bhatt, Shah Classic, Shah Splendour and surrounding areas.

ZUARINAGAR: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Chowgule garden, Zuarinagar, Alto-Dabolim, Hollant, Ranghavi Estate, JNVC Nagar, Bogmalo and Chicolna.

MANDUR: From 9 am to 5 pm. Areas affected are Amparo Church, Bank of India, Miryabhat and surrounding areas.

NOVEMBER 4

VASCO: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Holy Cross Colony, Assoi Dongri MES College,VP Chicalim and surrounding areas.

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Health dept committed to provide efficient services: Rane ters to provide special medical facilities to the people,” said Dr Chodankar.

“The Goa Scan Center has now started fully automated laboratory, first of its kind in Goa, which can conduct 200 tests in one hour. The MRI unit, now installed, is the latest machine

Aldona MLA Dayanand Narvekar lights the traditional lamp at Porvorim.

Photo by Anil Shankhwalker HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, NOV 2

Admitting that there is tremendous load on Goa Medical College Hospital, as people from entire Goa and neighbouring states visit the hospital for treatment, Health Minister Viswajeet Rane said it becomes it difficult for GMC to provide prompt services to the patients.

He was speaking after inaugurating the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scan and fully automated laboratory installed at Goa Scan Centre at Porvorim on Sunday evening.

“There is a need to integrate private medical professionals, who made substantial investment to provide health care facilities to the people,” said Rane.

Rane further stated that the government is planning to start District Hospital at Mapusa by December 2010 so that the load on GMC is reduced substantially.

“Health department is com-

mitted to provide efficient and cost effective health care to the people of Goa. Private medical practitioners play a very important role in providing medical services to almost 80% people of Goa,” he said.

“Radiology Department of GMC Hospital is unable to cope with the heavy workload and hence there is an urgent need to integrate private diagnostic centers with modern diagnostic facilities into this system.

They require support from the government to make their units economically viable,” said Rane.

Managing Director of Goa S c a n C e n t re D r Ra v i n d r a Chodankar said their Goa Scan Center has a got latest 64-slice CT scan, but it is being utilized to the extent of 25% only.

“Hence, there is a need of government support to private practitioner, who has invested huge money in Diagnostic Cen-

Penha-de-Franca Sarpanch voted out of office HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, NOV 2

Penha-de-Franca Sarpanch Gopal Sawant was on Tuesday voted out of office after a vote of noconfidence motion was passed against him by 6-0 votes in the 11-member panchayat.

It may be recalled that the noconfidence motion notice was submitted to the Block Development Office at Mapusa by six panch members, Umesh Phadte, Deputy Sarpanch Reshma Amonker, M Badekhan, Eknath Narvekar, Manisha Naik and Visranti Dessai.

The signatories to the motion had alleged that the sarpanch was encouraging illegal constructions, does not take the panch members into confidence while taking decisions on developmental issues and misusing powers.

from a reputed company which produces less noise,” added Dr Chodankar.

Aldona ML A Dayanand Narvekar and dean of Medical College V N Jindal complimented Dr Ravindra Chodankar for installing the latest MRI unit and providing facilities of fully au-

tomated laboratory to the people.

Earlier, Narvekar lighted the traditional lamp and later Rane inaugurated the MRI unit and

fully automated laboratory.

Dr Ravindra compered the f u n c t i o n , w h i l e D r Ro h i t Chodankar proposed the vote of thanks.

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Mahatma Gandhi, the mystic

Vol No CX No: 277 Goa, Wednesday 3 November, 2010

Vote out the old

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n a democracy, it is the people’s mandate, expressed through the ballot box, that ought to set the agenda for people’s representatives. Sunday’s municipal elections saw the voters making it crystal clear that they are thoroughly fed up with the way the state’s municipal councils have been run in the past five years.

People voted overwhelmingly for a change. They showed the door to most sitting councillors. A total of 99 new faces were elected in the 134 wards in Goa’s 11 municipal councils.

Leading the way were Chaudi’s voters. The new Canacona Municipal Council has all new faces. Even the Curchorem Municipal Council, which saw the largest number of sitting councillors re-elected, has five new faces out of 12 wards.

Obviously, people were unhappy with the performance of the sitting councillors. Or, why would they vote for totally new people, most of whom had no previous experience whatsoever?

But the new people elected should also bring in new ideas.

They should not think that winning the poll is a license to make money or indulge in toppling games to grab posts. That is precisely what so many of those who bit the dust in this election did.

In Pernem, for example, during the last term, only one councillor among 10 did not hold the post of chairperson or vice chairperson. In fact, two of them held both posts, in different permutations and combinations. This municipality had seven chairpersons and four vice chairpersons in a term of five years!

Out of Vasco’s 20 councillors, 15 became either chairperson or the vice chairperson in the last term. Both Curchorem and Cuncolim had eight councillors each out of 10 holding either post, while Canacona had seven – including five as chairperson.

Mapusa had six out of 15 holding the top posts, while Sanguem and Quepem had five out of 10 each.

Why the rush to be an office bearer? That’s because the authority vested in the posts gives their holders the opportunity to make money – lots of it – while giving clearances for real estate projects. This insane lust for money and power must be curbed. And it is up to the new faces elected by the public to understand exactly why they have got the mandate.

If they do not respect the people’s mandate; if they fall prey to the MLAs and ministers who, even as we write this, are trying to win the loyalties of the new councillors by a well-nuanced combination of allurements and threats, then these new faces, elected with so much hope, will find themselves in the same dustbin of history that yesteryear’s councillors are in today. To avoid that eventuality, let them stay loyal to the voters, and not succumb to the dirty designs of the ministers and MLAs.

Making Maoists?

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rticle 19(1) (b) of the Constitution of India guarantees “the right to assemble peaceably without arms”. This right is subject to reasonable restrictions, in case the sovereignty of India or public order is threatened.

Section 144 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) permits the state to act when “immediate prevention” or a “speedy remedy” is desirable. But the state must provide a relevant and good reason.

The Government of Goa is increasingly misusing Section 144. A threat to ‘public order’ is not the same as a threat to ‘law and order’. Misusing Section 144 to outlaw the National Highway Diversion Action Committee’s (NHDAC’s) public meeting is a clear violation of the people’s constitutional right to protest peacefully.

It is only when people get frustrated by constant unfair denial of basic democratic rights that violent forces like the Maoists become attractive to them. The state government should not venture down that tricky road.

Mahatma Gandhi belonged to the race of mystics says IBONIO D’SOUZA

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udged in the perspective of history or human behaviour through time, Gandhiji was a unique phenomenon. He was a “little man”, poor in physique and ungainly in appearance; yet he had something rock-like in him which did not bend or bow before insolent might. He was best described in the words of Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of his 75th birthday: “How can a book tell us about him and his strange and wonderful personality that has gripped the millions in India?

In this world of hatred and utmost violence and the atom bomb, this man of peace and goodwill stands out, a contrast and a challenge. Wherein does his strength lie? Wherein his power and authority? Has he drunk somewhere from the secret Spring of Life which has given strength to India through the ages?”

Gandhiji was a mystic. Regardless of their race, religion, creed or times, mystics have dedicated themselves to the business and method of love of God, men and the whole world, reaching union with the Absolute, through the mystic way.

The Bhagvad Gita aptly describes such mystics: “They are asleep in the world of senses in which ordinary men are awake; they are awake in the world of the Spirit in which ordinary men are asleep.”

Religious practices followed by a mystic are different from those of the devout. He is actuated by an intense desire not to postpone re-union with God only after death. This leads him to rise above the ordinary prescriptions of religion. He seeks union with God alone and is not satisfied with anything short of this goal. At the end of this difficult journey the mystic sees ‘God in All and All in God.’ He thus becomes an instrument of God with a complete mastery of the unconscious and conscious forces of his human person.

Writing in Harijan, Gandhiji says “Man’s ultimate aim is the realization of God, and all his activities, social, political, and religious, have to be guided by the ultimate aim of the vision of God.” Speaking on his own aim in life, Gandhiji said: “What I want to achieve, what I have been striving and pining to achieve these thirty years is self-realization, to see God face to face, to attain moksha.

All that I do by way of speaking and writing, and my ventures in the political field are directed to this same end.”

At times, he did come face to face, as when he entered upon his 21 days’ self-purifying fast which ended in his release on the sixth or seventh day when he had almost reached death’s door. In an-

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AWAKENING swer to a question by a Professor of Islamia College at Peshawar, Gandhiji described how God spoke to him on that occasion: “When I announced my fast of 21 days in jail, I had not reasoned about it. On retiring to bed the previous night, I had no notion that I was going to announce the next morning a fast of 21 days. But in the middle of night a voice woke me up and said: ‘Go through a fast.’ How many’? I asked. ‘21days’ was the answer. Now let me tell you that my mind was unprepared for it, disinclined for it. But the thing came to me as clearly as anything could be.”

At another place, he elaborates the implications of seeing God ‘face to face’: “To see the universal and all-pervading Spirit of Truth face to face, one must be able to love the meanest of creation as oneself. And a man who aspires after that cannot afford to keep out of any field of life (including politics).”

Pursuing the mystic way of life, he came to

the conclusion that Truth is God and the only way to find Truth was love. “Such love,” says Gandhiji, yields an influence greater than that of an emperor.” It was the influence of mystics like Jesus, Buddha, St. Francis, Ramakrishna, Sri Aurobindo and Gandhiji which far exceeded the influence of Caesars, Alexanders, empire-builders and masters of millions. Gandhiji’s love of God, as of all mystics, was founded on an unshakable faith in God. At the time of his last fast in Delhi, he said: “With God as my supreme and sole counsellor, I felt that I must take the decision without any other advisers” “Who am I?” Gandhiji asked and replied: “Ï have no strength save what God gives me. The cause of peace for that matter everything else, is in the good hands of God. Nothing can happen but His will expressed in His eternal changeless Law which is He.” Like Jesus, he died a martyr’s death with the name of the Lord on his lips.

Workings of the lazy man’s mind

lazy man is averse to labour. He is indisposed to action and effort. Words like slothful, inactive, dull, idle, lethargic, inert, sluggard and sleepy are alternatives to this term ‘laziness’.

The word ‘susegad’ in our Konkani language is a bit milder and rather sweeter version of laziness in meaning. The above mentioned word originated from the Portuguese word ‘sossegado’. We Goans would obviously not like to be called lazy men, even in any moderate measure. But, we would indeed be happy if the world calls us susegad. Everyone knows that we Goans, perform all our daily routine in a susegad way. As a result of this, eventually we shout in the names of outsiders. On knowing that the lunch breaks in Goan cities are between the period 1pm and 4pm, one astonished trader from Delhi once asked me, “You Goans require three hours to eat?”

Though a lazy man can stop his limbs from doing any physical work, he is unable to stop his mind from thinking. It would keep on thinking. Maybe that lazy man’s mind seeks different excuses all the time for avoiding the tasks that are ahead. A drunkard, it

is sad, often searches for one or the other reason to drink.

‘Pinewaleko pineka bahana chahiye’. During happy moments, he would drink to celebrate happiness. And during sad moments, he would drink to forget the sorrowful incidents. And when there is neither happiness nor sadness, he would still drink to keep himself from boredom. Similarly, our Lazybones would always seek different reasons for not doing any work. If he is entrusted with some responsible task, then he may argue that he is too young for that work. And if he is told to do some physical work, then again he would grumble and say that he is too old for that. If a lazy man is given some groundnuts and told to roast and eat them, he would most probably say, “Well, I will eat them raw!”

There are many proverbs in our Konkani language on laziness.

I would cite a few of them. “A lazy person is omniscient.” “While it becomes difficult for a lazy man to spend the whole day, for a busy man, even the night is not sufficient.” “Work is worship, while laziness is sin.” “Double expenditure for a miser and double

Letter of the Day Thanks to CM and PS Melita Gomes and others, Margao The residents of Altamont Society are very thankful to the Hon Chief Minister and the PS Teo Bonamis for easing the hardship of the people of this locality by settling our long pending demands of making one way parking on the Ascanio Costa road. I also suggest to the traffic police to implement the notification of the Collector more strictly. It is also the duty of each and every citizen of this state to obey the instructions of the traffic police and co-operate with the law enforcing authorities.

Kudos to Wendell Ambrosio Dias, Tivim With reference to the article ‘Wendell presents First Ever Goan-made Sari to the World’ (Goa’s Heartbeat, Herald, 30 Oct), I would like to congratulate Wendell Rodricks for presenting the collection to a nationwide audience. He has done a wonderful job of blending a modern touch to the traditional Kunbi sari. Wendell, keep up the great job of creating these collections with a Goan touch and making us Goans proud. Once again big congratulations for your years of research and hard work.

Ticket scam deja vu Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco It is a sorry state of affairs as the ghost of the Fake Cricket Ticket case of 2001 is back again to haunt the state. It is understood that the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) has lodged a complaint on the ticket duplication episode for the abandoned India-Australia

100 Years Ago PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

No edition on Nov 1 and 2

1st and 2nd November which fell respectively on Monday and Tuesday were declared holidays on account of being All Saints and All Souls Day. As such, there was no edition during those above mentioned days.

ODI at the Nehru stadium, Fatorda. It is absolutely necessary for the Margao Police to carry out an in-depth investigation as regards the complaint and book the culprits.

In the first place the unsuitable ground conditions at Fatorda stadium which forced the 3rd ODI between India and Australia has drawn a lot of flak. We should not have a ticket-scam staring at us again as it is bound to bring a bad name to the state and further reduce its chances of being allotted an International cricket match in the near future.

Municipal by-laws training James Moraes, Cuncolim Migrants and money power again proved successful in some Councils. Congress may claim to have won the civic elections but 60 per cent new faces, proves that democracy exists. Next time you visit your council, you may find new faces but levels of corruption will remain the same or increase.

The Director of Municipal administration should now design a short course of intensive training to the representatives on Municipal Bye Laws. The training will help them put things in order, so that they will have a proper ODP, Master plan and go in for legal development. Recruitment must also be controlled, as some municipalities are a burden on the public exchequer, with no generation of funds to pay salaries.

TV mispronunciation Donny D’Souza, Pilerne There are a number of commonly used English words which are being mispronounced by some including, unfortunately, news readers and reporters who, as we know, can influence the way their viewers/listeners pronounce such words.

For those who might be interested in investing time in learning the correct pronunciation (standard British English), http://www.howjsay.com provides an instant audio of the pronunciation.

Some of the mispronounced words are: Certificate, Tuition, Plumber, Hostel, Machinery, Government, Insurance, Divorce, Mechanism, Maintenance, January, Opportunity, Discrepancy, Develop, Development, Diabetes, Colleague, Homeopathy, Intestine, Confetti, Interim, Gratuity, Arrears, Hereditary and Envisage.

Gandhiji’s love of God, intense and pure, enabled him to face trials, often severe. The test of such intensity and purity, according to Gandhiji, was readiness to cheerfully sacrifice everything for His sake. This is the core of all religions. It enjoins upon the devout the task of cultivating Love for God which includes love for one another and for the entire creation. Many of Gandhiji’s principal followers were knit together by a common bond of affection inspired by the love which he bore them. In some cases, the impact has been greater after his death, as was in the case of Buddha and Jesus.

The mystic way prescribes purging oneself of attachment, wrath and fear. Gandhi placed great emphasis on public and private prayer as a means to purge the heart of passions. According to Gandhiji, worshipping God is like singing the praise of God. Prayer is a compression of one’s unworthiness and weakness.

The mystic way enjoins solitude. Gandhiji had his own way of retiring into solitude by imposing silence upon himself and becoming a hermit in the midst of crowds. He said “Voluntary solitude is the surest way of developing contact with God.” Narrating his own experience he said: “Emptying of the mind of all conscious processes of thought and filling it with the spirit of God unmanifest brings one ineffable peace and attunes the soul with the infinite.” It is through solitude that the great mystics have transfigured themselves into moral leaders of humanity and finally exerted gigantic spiritual influence upon humanity. As the Bible states: “My soul, be thou silent unto God.” “Speak Lord, for thy servant hearkeneth.”

Fasting with Gandhiji was not an act of coercion.

Just as prayer is addressed by a mystic to God for His mercy and kindness, so is fasting. It is the last weapon in the armoury of ahimsa. When human ingenuity fails, the votary fasts. This fasting is a spiritual act addressed to God. Fasting is resorted to primarily for self-purification. Jesus and Mohammed fasted so as to see God face to face.

Those who feel the presence of God within are transformed. Such testimony is to be found in the experiences of an unbroken line of prophets and sages in all countries and climes. Such a one was Gandhiji. His great contemporary, the world famous scientist and seeker of truth, Albert Einstein, said of him: “Generations to come would scarcely believe that such a one like him ever trod this earth in flesh and blood.”

Non-Goans Haj pilgrims and CM Haji Amanullah and residents of Monte Dongor and Davorlim, Margao The statement of the Goa CM is really interesting, saying that it is not his responsibility to provide food and accommodation to non-Goans and that the Haj flights were meant for Goan Haj pilgrims. Does the CM forget that he is elected by the migrant non-Goan Muslim votes? And after all, though they are non-Goans, they are human beings. If that was the case, the chartered flights should not have taken the bookings of non-Goan Hajis. The charter flight even if it has to go empty, should take only Goans as per Chief Minister’s statement. Tourists coming to Goa are all non-Goans.

So, if they are stranded or they are in trouble, does that mean the Government will not intervene?

If this had happened in any other state in India as rightly said by the Chief Minister, the Haj committees of those states would have taken immediate action and helped the stranded Haj pilgrims, but Goa Haj Committee is a creation of CM for vote bank politics.

Election and its aftermath Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim Politicians have succeeded in their diabolical plan of turning friends, neighbours, relatives, and associates into bitter enemies for their personal glory and success. The wounds of hatred, animosity may heal by the next election, but the scars will remain.

We cannot live without immediate neighbours and friends. Soon, every one will realize that the satisfaction of winning is fleeting. It was a mistake taking sides, openly aligning with some. None can ever squander hard earned resources. Either it is ill-gotten income or it will be made good by resorting to corruption in office. Every one will pay indirectly and the burden will be distributed. The electors will be busy in feathering their own nests.

forget the message of your dramas and think that you are endorsing the acts of these politicians.

Highway Expansion Linette Rebello, by email Expanding the highway by demolishing people’s houses and religious structures is ridiculous. The only sensible thing that can be done is to build a completely new highway at a place which has less number of people living around (eastern parts of Goa). We, local people, can either use the existing highway free of cost or use the new highway by paying the toll fees. Something similar to the Bandra-Worli Sea Link.

Only the rich use the sea-link, and the poor or middle class manage with the existing route. Hope someone takes note of this.

What are you endorsing?

Speedy CBI

Menino Furtado, Fatorda

Aires Rodrigues, Ribandar

Prince Jacob recently celebrated the silver jubilee of his production house. He deserves praise for all the issues he is trying to highlight. I am a great fan of Jacob, the wit and humour he exhibits in his dramas and Humbert’s antics and sense of comic timing is peerless. But, dear Prince, why invite politicians as chief guests? It defeats the purpose of your message. They are single handedly responsible for the destruction and possible annihilation of Goa. Your dramas like Zaiat Zage and Kednam Uttolo give a clarion call to Goans to wake up and save Goa, but when you invite these politiicians people will

The velocity with which the CBI moved to get former Gujarat Home Minister Amit Shah’s bail cancelled raises many eyebrows. As never before, within hours of the Gujarat High Court order, the CBI burned the midnight oil to knock on the doors of the Supreme Court. The CBI has, however, a lot to explain as to why it is dragging its feet in many other cases. The 2G Spectrum scam involving Telecom Minister A. Raja is a case in point. However politically sensitive the case may be, the CBI has to prove its independence and credibility. It should not allow itself to be

Pradeep R Lawande

work for a lazy man”.

In any community, a lazy person is a liability. He is a white elephant. His life is ‘Bhusak khar ani dhartarek bhar’ meaning expense for food and burden on Mother Earth. Mahatma Gandhi used to call these lazy persons who thrive on others toil as thieves.

In fact, this characteristic of laziness is found inherent in many creatures. It is as natural as hunger, thirst, sleep and sex. This instinct is commonly found among animals – dogs, cats, cattle, horses and donkeys. Even fierce animals like lions and tigers are not exceptions to this. Therefore, it cannot be surprising that laziness is present in this two-legged animal called man.

But man is a rational animal. He knows what is good and what is bad. Though laziness is inherent in him, he knows how to win out. It is natural that our hair and nails keep growing. But we control their growth by cutting them periodically. Similarly, we ought to keep under control this devil named ‘laziness’ that is inherent in us.

Letters to the Editor

reduced to merely being the Congress Bureau of Investigation. That is, if it isn’t already one.

Paths of Wisdom

Civic Sense Moon Charles Afonso, Vasco Things were good and have changed for the worst. Days prior to and on the day of Municipal elections, paper plates, tissues and cups were seen strewn all over the place. What is it that our promising leaders are trying to communicate? They are only setting a bad example for our youth and generations to follow. A kind request to our so-called leaders and leaders to be.

Set a good example by focusing on civic sense and maintaining a clean and healthy environment. People’s support and all good things will automatically follow.

Goa’s Massage Parlours Willie Severes, Majorda Massage parlours are now seen legally mushrooming in the coastal belt and even in cities, but carrying out illegal flesh trade inside their premises. Clearly it is very easy to obtain permission and licence for a massage parlour, which then leads the way to prostitution. Girls from other states are promised decent jobs in Goa, but are then forced into the sex trade in these centres.

The Government should give licenses only to massage centres with professional masseurs, depending on the services offered by them. Authorities should conduct frequent inspections to ensure that all these centres adhere to the strict guidelines.

Those found guilty should be fined and severely punished.

Back to the Bible

Merlyn Fernandes, Sao Jose de Areal This has reference to the letter ‘Yoga and Spirituality’ by John A. Fernandes (Herald, 2 Nov). I believe many Catholics are ignorant of the divine purpose of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection. Hosea 4:6 says “My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge”. The people who believe that Jesus lived like a yogi are full of worldly wisdom, but lacking the wisdom of God’s Word. They should go back to their Bible that is collecting dust in their homes, and read both the Old and the New Testament cover-to-cover.

Speaking of Talking

By Kahlil Gibran And then a scholar said, Speak of Talking.

And he answered, saying: You talk when you cease to be at peace with your thoughts; And when you can no longer dwell in the solitude of your heart you live in your lips, and sound is a diversion and a pastime.

And in much of your talking, thinking is half murdered.

For thought is a bird of space, that in a cage of words may indeed unfold its wings but cannot fly.

There are those among you who seek the talkative through fear of being alone.

The silence of aloneness reveals to their eyes their naked selves and they would escape.

And there are those who talk, and without knowledge or forethought reveal a truth which they themselves do not understand.

And there are those who have the truth within them, but they tell it not in words. In the bosom of such as these the spirit dwells in rhythmic silence.

When you meet your friend on the roadside or in the market place, let the spirit in you move your lips and direct your tongue.

Let the voice within your voice speak to the ear of his ear; For his soul will keep the truth of your heart as the taste of the wine is remembered when the colour is forgotten and the vessel is no more.

(Source: ‘The Prophet’-1923)

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k’taka HC begins hearing on Give peace a chance, independent MLAs’ petition Sonia tells Kashmiris PTI BANGALORE, NOV 2

A full bench of the Karnataka High Court today commenced hearing on a batch of petitions by five independent MLAs challenging their disqualification from assembly membership under the anti-defection law.

The bench, comprising Justices Mohan Shantanagouder, S Abdul Nazeer and A S Bopanna was constituted on Oct 30.

The independents had withdrawn their support to the BJP government, following which Assembly Speaker K G Bopaiah had disqualified them.

The independents, with whose support BJP formed its first-ever government in the South, have averred in their petition they did not attract antidefection laws as contended by

BJP as they were elected as independents, not on party's symbol.

Rejecting the contention of independents, BJP has insisted that the independents, inducted into the ministry had become part and parcel of the party as they had attended legislature party meetings and accepted whip in the Rajya Sabha biennial polls.

On October 27, the independents filed another petition challenging Bopaiah's order disqualifying them also on the basis of complaints filed by some voters of their respective assembly constituencies.

In the wake of disqualification of 16 MLAs -- 11 from BJP and five independents -, resignation by two Congress and a JDS member from their assembly membership, the effective strength of the house has come down to 205.

The ruling BJP has a strength of 106, including the Speaker.

It also enjoys support of the lone independent, Varthur Prakash. The Congress has 71 and JDS 27.

The court in its October 21 ruling, while rejecting the plea by independents to allow them to vote in the second trust vote on October 22, had, however, subjected the result of motion of confidence to its final verdict on their petition.

The outcome of the case is unlikely to have any bearing on the stability of the B S Yeddyurappa government. A third judge, Justice V G Sabhahit before whom the matter came up after a split verdict by a division bench, had last week upheld the disqualification of 11 rebel BJP MLAs.

PTI NEW DELHI, NOV 2

Observing that a "new situation" has emerged in Jammu and Kashmir, Congress President Sonia Gandhi today described the recent unrest in the state as "painful" and appealed to all "disatisfied" sections to give peace a chance so that their future could be built.

She said the government was keen on a "meaningful political dialogue" with all political parties and regions of the state for which the interlocutors have been appointed.

"We are faced with a new situation in Jammu and Kashmir.

The events of the last few months were painful," Gandhi said addressing the AICC session here.

Gandhi expressed anguish at the loss of young lives in Kashmir. "I share their grief. Their loss is national loss. The whole generation has seen nothing but violence and conflict," she said.

She urged all those who are "dissatisfied" in Jammu and Kashmir with the government to trust the government and "give peace a chance and enable us to build future for the next generation".

She said priority should be given to development of the state.

During her inaugural speech at the AICC meet where she was authorised to nominate entire Congress Working Group, Gandhi talked aobut a range of issues like naxalism, price rise, Ayodhya judgement, Mumbai terror attack.

She, however, skirted the raging scandals related to Mumbai's

Adarsh Housing Society and Commonwealth Games. In the Adarsh Society scam, Congressled government, including Chief Minister Ashok Chavan, are facing allegations of irregularities.

In the CWG games scandal, Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi is also facing charges of corruption.

Talking about the September 30 Allahabad High Court verdict on Ram Janambhoomi-Babri Masjid title suit, Gandhi said it in "no way condones" the demolition of the disputed structure on December 6,1992. The demolition was a "shameful, criminal act" and "all those responsible must be brought to justice," she said.

The Congress Presdient said her party and the governments led by her party will "forcefull" resist attempts by anyone to abuse religion for political gains.

On terrorism, she said the threat is "for real and we will never relax our vigil against terrorism".

She said it was "crystal clear" as to who was behind the attacks on November 26, 2008 in Mumbai.

Touching upon the issue of naxalism, she said while firm police action is necessary, there was a need for greater emphasis on socio-economic development. With regard to inflation, Gandhi said food prices have come down but there was a "need to bring these down further". In this context, she said states are as much responsible for this as the Centre.

She also said the Congress was committed to bring the Women's Reservation Bill in Lok Sabha soon.

Variety of crackers seen at a shop ahead of the Festival of Lights ' Diwali ' in Chennai on Tuesday.

Marriage doesn’t change daughter's role in supporting family: HC PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Holding that the role of a daughter in supporting her family did not change after marriage, the Bombay High Court has described as "unfair labour practice" a 1994 Maharashtra Government rule which allowed only unmarried daughters eligible for employment on compassionate ground in the case of her parent's premature retirement "It is impossible to accept in this day and age that assuming a woman gets married she will cut off her ties with the family she is born in and will leave it to suffer the vagaries of life in penury," Justice Nishita Mhatre observed in a significant judgement delivered last week.

The court was hearing an ap-

Obama security: Ferries at Gateway to go off waters PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Ahead of US President Barack Obama's visit here, Mumbai police have issued notices to boat operators asking them not to ferry their vessels from jetties at the Gateway of India for three days from November 5, citing security reasons.

"No boat would ferry from the four jetties at the Gateway of India from November 5 for three days, owing to police orders. We were issued notices in this regard and were given security reasons for suspension of our boat ser vices," Iqbal Mukadam, General Secretary, Gateway Elephanta Jal-Vahatuk Sahakari Sanstha Maryadit, told

PTI. The orders have however, upset boat operators as Obama's visit is coinciding with the most important business weekend.

"Diwali weekend is usually a business time for us as tourists throng to jetties to board boats and spend some time in the sea.

But Obama's programme has hit our business," Mukadam said.

A senior police official said they were leaving no stone unturned and except Mumbai police's speed boats, no private vessels would be allowed to sail during these three days, off the shores of Gateway of India in South Mumbai.

The Gateway is just opposite the Taj Mahal hotel where

Accept Chavan’s resignation: BJP PTI BHOJPUR (Bihar), NOV 2

BJP today made a fresh demand that the resignation of Maharashtra Chief Minister Ashok Chavan be accepted immediately in the wake of the Adarsh housing scam and threatened to raise in Parliament "various scams".

"Things are now out in the open. The country wants a decision. There should be no delay on part of the Congress and the Chief Minister's resignation should be accepted immediately," senior party leader Sushma Swaraj said here.

The Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha claimed that "more scams" in Mumbai like the Adarsh Housing Society scam would come to the light

in the coming days.

"I was speaking with the national president (Nitin Gadkari) and he said more such scams in Mumbai will come out in the open in days to come," she said.

The BJP would scuttle any plans of the Congress to "hide" the CWG scam behind the housing society scam, Swaraj said, adding the party would "expose" all scams in the Winter session of Parliament beginning next week.

Chavan had offered to resign on Saturday during a meeting with Gandhi in connection with the controversial Adarsh Co-operative Housing Society which was supposedly meant for widows and veterans of the Kargil war.

U’khand to shift 1,041 families PTI DEHRADUN, NOV 2

Uttarakhand today decided to shift 1,041 families, who were rendered homeless due to recent natural disasters, to temporary shelters till a concrete plan is worked out for them.

Around 5,000 people are still living in tents, government buildings or with their relatives, State principal secretary (Home) Rajeev Gupta said after a cabinet meeting.

The meeting, which was chaired by Chief Minister Ramesh Pokhariyal Nishank, decided to shift the affected as the winter is set to start soon, he said.

Natural disasters like landslides, cloudburst and floods following incessant rains badly hit eight districts in which more than 200 people were killed and thousands others rendered

homeless.

Of these 1,041 families, about 70 per cent belong to the regions of Almora, Tehri a n d U t t a r ka s h i d i s t r i c t s , Gupta said.

District magistrates have been asked to identify lands at the earliest for setting up of semipermanent structures for the homeless for a period of 4 to 5 months.

The cabinet also decided to regularly review the relief works being done in the affected-areas through monitoring committees set up at state, district and block levels.

All the ministers have been asked to visit their respective districts and hold a meeting with the officials concerned tomorrow, he said, adding that the chief minister would also hold a meeting through video-conferencing.

Obama would stay during his visit to Mumbai on November 6-7. Everyday nearly 90 boats ferry tourists from and to the island of Elephanta Caves, in the Mumbai harbour, that contain some of the most magnificent sculptures in the Deccan.

Around 450 police personnel equipped with sophisticated weapons such as AK 47s, will patrol city shores up to five nautical miles, an area that falls under the jurisdiction of the Mumbai police.

In addition, cops have also instructed boat owners to submit ID proofs of all their employees to the nearest police station before the US President arrives here.

peal filed by Maharashtra Government against an order of Industrial court which termed as illegal the termination of Medha Parke, a Pune resident, who had secured employment in keeping with the Government policy framed under Maharashtra Civil Services (pension) Rules after her father retired prematurely on medical ground.

"In my opinion, the rule which discriminates against women is arbitrary and, therefore, it cannot be said that the termination of service of Parke was legal. An unfair labour practise has been established," Justice Mhatre observed.

"It is necessary for the Government in this case to establish on evidence that Parke, after having secured employment,

SRK celebrates 45th birthday in Berlin

PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who is currently in Berlin shooting for Farhan Akhtar's 'Don 2' celebrated his 45th birthday today with his family and the cast and crew of the movie in the German capital.

"Have not had so much fun on my birthday before," Shah

India repays Pak support to UNSC DELHI BUREAU NEW DELHI, NOV 2

Despite acrimonies exchanges on Kashmir ahead of President Barrack Obama’s visit to the region, India and Pakistan bonhomie at the United Nations is touching the zenith. After Pakistan voted in favour of India’s candidature at the UN Security Council almost for the first time, India has quietly returned the favour, helping Islamabad to regain seat of Chairman at the Asian Group of the Open Ended Working Group (OEWG).

Pakistan will lead the group aimed at enhancing the Role of the Asian Group in the UN Affairs for a period of three months from November 1 to January 31.

While thanking countries including India, Pakistani diplomatic sources believe it was an endorsement of Pakistan’s role in leading the process of evolving common Asian positions on substantive matters in the United Nations.

The Asian Group is now in the process of evolving common positions on issues at the UN

such as social development, advancement of women, child rights, food security, poverty eradication, food security, global health, and information and communication technologies.

Interestingly, while a Pakistan Foreign Office press release says the group will also evolve common position on Middle East and representation of the Asian group in various UN bodies and peace keeping activities, it has skirted regional issues in South Asia.

Last month, India was elected to the UN Security Council by a landslide with just four countries voting against India among 191 valid ballots. India scored the highest number of votes on record in any election to the Security Council in the last six years. Pakistan also first time endorsed India’s candidature.

Pakistan’s Permenant Representative Abdullah Hussain Haroon openly displayed his ballot as proof against charges in the coming days that it was one of four countries which said no to India’s membership of the Security Council.

Trawler capsize toll rises to 74

PTI KAKDWIP (WB), NOV 2

The death toll in the trawler capsize in Hoogly river here shot up to 74 with five more bodies retrieved from waters today as search operation for the missing was intensified.

"Five more bodies were found in the morning during the search operation, taking the toll to 74," South 24 Paraganas district Superintendent of Police L N Meena said.

He said the search operation, suspended last evening in the face of inclement weather and strong currents, was intensified

was no longer connected with the family that she was born into and that the family was living without her financial support," the judge opined.

"The State has instead chosen to dismiss Parke without holding an enquiry and thereby committed an unfair labour practise," the judge said in the order.

One of the eligibility criteria for applying for appointment on compassionate grounds is that the daughter must be unmarried. The Respondent was unmarried when she applied for the post. She was selected as she fulfilled all the other criteria for appointment. Her name was included in wait-list and she was issued an appointment order three years later.

today as the weather looked up.

Rukh said adding that he had partied with his children, Hrithik, Sussanne and the rest of the gang of 'Don 2'.

"Thanks for making me feel so special everyone around the world. I am half way home now...but promise to keep u all happy in the next half," King Khan as the star is called by his fans wrote on Twitter.

Shah Rukh said Karan Johar could not make it to Berlin since he was down with malaria. On October 31, he attended the release of 'My Name Is Khan' in Rome which Karan had to give a miss due to his illness.

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Pegado, Pandurang Raut, Surendra Sirsat and Sangeet Parab) and Chief Spokesperson Trajano D’Mello before calling in Jose Philip for talks very late in the evening.

Till late, Bhinsale and Jose Philip were in discussion with the latter pouring out all that happened between Mickky Pacheco and him.

Today Bhinsale held separate discussions with the office bearers to assess from them who will probably be in a better position to take charge of the party after the current president’s resignation.

Jose Philip has made it open his efforts to strengthen the party were stifled by his own party associate. He is on record to state after the Vasco spat that Mickky Pacheco was jealous he was made the party president, but later went on to say if the Benaulim strongman could strengthen the party it was best to give him the post.

However, the State Executive Committee is not in favour of Jose Philip resigning, but had to accept as the Minister for Civil Supplies said he was fed-up with what Mickky was doing. He had informed the High Command in mid-October Mickky was meddling in his constituency for the municipal polls.

Before going to the Press, sources said there was likelihood Pacheco will be called in for discussion. They mentioned besides deliberating to find the next party president, Bhinsale was in Goa on fact-finding into the Vasco spat.

MMC CHECKMATE!

group, while five new faces, who have joined the group are Tukaram Redkar (Rajesh), Sudesh Korgaonkar, Sarita Palkar, Sumita Usgaokar and Bavana Bhosle.

“We have come together to form the next council for the development of Vasco and to provide stability,” said Sharad Chopdekar.

“There is no pressure from any of the legislators to form the council,” said Saifullah Khan.

Echoing similar views, newly elected women councillors stated that they have supported the group for stability and development and it was their decision, which was taken without any pressure from the legislators.

However, the councillor who will occupy the chairperson’s post is yet to be decided.

Protestors

block the Mandovi Bridge for nearly two hours thus affecting the traffic, which was later diverted via new bridge.

Tempo, attached with loudspeakers, which was leading the morcha, was later converted into public meeting platform.

The NHDAC agitation, which was attended by people across the State also, had members of BJP, Goa Bachao Abhiyan and All Goa Trade Union Congress.

North Goa Member of Parliament, Shripad Naik extending his support stated that State doesn’t want national highways at the cost of people.

Former convenor of Goa Bachao Abhiyan Dr Oscar Rebello pointed out that Congress government has always helped people to agitate and come on streets.

BJP MLAs and other prominent leaders also spoke at the gathering.

NRGs

said they intend to contact Goans working abroad through their families and get photo registration done.

He however acknowledged that they will face multiple problems in getting photo registration done.

“If there is someone here to certify the voter, the photo registration will be done,” said the CEO. ONLINE REGISTRATION – No more standing in a queue for long hours just to get your name registered on the electoral roll.

Within next fifteen days Election Office (EO) plans to start with online registration.

The Chief Electoral Officer Ganesh Koyu said though the software for online registration is ready it could not be started as security arrangements are yet to be put in place however all should be ready in a few days time.

Shimnit

Court had said that the rates quoted by the company could be scaled down using Indian technology.

The Goa Government has said that rate for number plate, which is Rs 1,250 can be brought down to Rs 467 or Rs 469 using Indian technology.

The notice also cites Public Interest as one of the reason to issue show cause.

The Transport Department has also pointed out observations by Srivastava Committee, which has said that the company had altered few entries in the agreement using ‘pencil.’

“The committee had said that these changes were made after the agreement was signed,” the notice mentions.

After much deliberation on the issue in December 2009, Srivastava committee was formed by State Legislative assembly to submit the report.

Srivastava committee’s report was scrutinised by Advocate General and recommended to the State to issue show cause notice in July, 2010. The notice was issued after much delay as the State feared legal ramifications.

Flight

New Zealand.

“The department is in talks with regional airline in South-East Asia for having direct flight to Singapore,” said Director of Tourism Swapnil Naik, who has just returned from a trip to Singapore.

With direct airport connectivity, the department hopes to attract tourists from Australia, New Zealand and Singapore and for whom Balli and Thailand have been their traditional holiday destination.

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Obama’s Democrats trail Republicans in opinion poll PTI WASHINGTON, NOV 2

As weary Americans cast their ballots in the most expensive US Congressional elections, a ‘Poll of Polls’ has forecast bad news for India-bound President Barack Obama, saying his Democratic party would be trailing behind the Republicans.

A CNN ‘Poll of Polls’ compiled and released on the eve of the polls indicated that 51 per cent of likely voters would choose a Republican candidate for Congress. Fortythree per cent likely voters say they would choose a Democrat.

This newest edition of the CNN ‘Poll of Polls’ is an average of six national polls conducted during the last week of October and released on Sunday and on Monday – CNN/Opinion Dynamics (10/27-30), Pew Research Centre (10/27-30), NBC News/Wall Street Journal (10/28-30), USA Today/Gallup (10/28-31), ABC News/Washington Post (10/25-28) and Reuters-Ipsos (10/28-31). The Poll of Polls does not have a sampling error,

CNN reported on its website.

The generic ballot question asks respondents if they would vote for a Democrat or Republican in their Congressional district, without naming any specific candidates.

On election eve, the Republicans are ahead of Democrats by eight points when voters are asked which candidate they would choose for Congress. The margin between Democrats and Republicans has doubled since the last CNN Poll of Polls, compiled three days ago, the report said.

With all predictions, the election is considered a referendum on both the Democratic-controlled Congress and Obama’s first two years in office.

Polls indicate a dissatisfied electorate could radically change the complexion of the 435-member House of Representatives by tossing out the Democratic majority and possibly doing the same in the Senate.

High unemployment of 9.6 per cent amid a slow recovery from economic recession has been the dominant issue during the

long and bitter campaigning, with Republicans accusing Obama and Democrats of pushing through expensive policies.

Obama has defended his record, saying steps such as the economic stimulus bill and auto industry bailout were necessary to prevent a depression, while health care reform and Wall Street reform will lay the foundation for sustainable future growth of the world’s most developed nation.

Obama will embark on his maiden visit to India, Indonesia, South Korea and Japan on November six, days after he will know the outcome of the polls.

The election will cost more than USD 3.5 billion – the most expensive non-presidential vote ever, according to the nonpartisan Centre for Responsive Politics, a watchdog group.

The voting will involve all 435 seats in the House of Representatives and 37 of the 100 Senate seats, along with almost 40 gubernatorial ones.

Gilani rejects PML-N’s calls for mid-term polls in Pak PTI ISLAMABAD, NOV 2

Pakistan Premier Yousuf Raza Gilani on Tuesday dismissed calls by the main opposition PML-N party for mid-term polls, even as he ruled out the possibility of the country’s powerful army seizing power by imposing martial law.

Gilani accused those desiring the removal of his government through mid-term elections or the imposition of martial law of being involved in a conspiracy against Pakistan.

All those seeking the dissolution of National Assembly or lower house of Parliament and calling for mid-term elections are actually trying to tear the country apart and derail democracy, he said.

“I will not dissolve the (National Assembly), I will protect it,” Gilani said after PML-N MP Hanif Abbasi raised a point of order in the lower house and advocated dissolution of Parlia-

ment for holding mid-term polls.

The people having the desire to “break the National Assembly” are not with the country, Parliament or people, he said. “They are trying to hatch a conspiracy against the country,” he added.

These elements were also hoping that the army would step in to impose partial law, Gilani indicated.

“Do not have the wrong impression that the army will impose martial law. The armed forces are pro-democracy,” he said.

Pakistan’s army has a history

of staging coups against the democratically-elected governments.

Former President Pervez Musharraf had also captured power through a bloodless coup in 1999 when he was the army chief.

Gilani said all parties had come to Parliament after being elected by the people and it is their responsibility to protect the National Assembly.

He said he had already offered to hold discussions on the PML-N’s proposal to frame a “Charter of Pakistan” to ensure good governance.

“We are willing to seek your guidance for the improvement of the government,” he told the opposition.

The unpopularity of the ruling PPP led by President Asif Ali Zardari has increased due to its perceived failure to tackle problems like terrorism and an economic meltdown even as the government has come under pressure from the Supreme Court to crack down on corruption.

Blast at Swiss embassy in Athens, no injuries AP ATHENS, NOV 2

An exploding object was thrown into the courtyard of the Swiss Embassy in central Athens on Tuesday, police said, a day after police foiled attempts to send mail bombs to French President Nicolas Sarkozy and other embassies in the city.

No injuries were reported.

Police spokesman Athanassios Kokalakis said an object was thrown into the Swiss Embassy courtyard and a “deafening blast” was heard. Earlier Tuesday, police cordoned off the Bulgarian Embassy to investigate a suspicious package sent in the mail.

The string of attempted attacks began Monday when a bomb exploded at a delivery service, leaving a worker hospitalised with burns.

Motorcycle police later detained two Greek men, aged 22 and 24, several hundred meters from the blast site in central Athens.

Argentine Prez vows to honour husband’s legacy REUTERS BUENOS AIRES, NOV 2

Argentine President Cristina Fernandez came close to tears in her first televised comments since the death last week of her powerful husband and closest advisor, Nestor Kirchner.

Former President Kirchner, 60, was Argentina’s most powerful politician and a leading contender for next year’s presidential election.

Fe r n a n d e z , o n M o n d a y thanked supporters who queued for hours to catch a glimpse of Kirchner’s coffin during a twoday wake at the presidential palace and vowed to respect her husband’s legacy.

“I’ve read or heard people say that this is the most difficult moment of my life. But really it’s something different. It's the most painful moment of my life,” said Fernandez, dressed in black and near tears at the end of her televised address.

Fernandez, who could run for office again, made no mention of whether she would maintain the same interventionist economic policies that she and her husband, who governed from

2003 to 2007, have pursued but she promised “to honour his government, which changed the country.”

Many Argentines credit Kirchner with putting the country back on its feet after a deep crisis in 2001-2002, but investors reviled his combative style and measures that increased state control over the economy.

Argentine stock and bond prices surged after Kirchner died of a heart attack at his country home in Patagonia, betting that his sudden departure increased the possibility of a more investor-friendly shift in Latin America’s No 3 economy.

Cabinet chief Anibal Fernandez said soon after the president spoke: “Nothing’s changed, the president doesn’t need to change.”

“On the contrary, we need to go further with (current policy),” he told reporters.

President Fernandez canceled planned visits to Vietnam and South Korea, but will still attend a November 11-12 summit of the G20 countries in Seoul as scheduled, the government said.

Ocean Breeze, the luxury yacht that once belonged to former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein, moored at the port town of Umm Quasar in Basra, southern Iraq on Monday. The ‘Basrah Breeze’, was formerly known as ‘Ocean Breeze’. The Iraqi government bring back the yacht to the southern city of Basra after the resolution of a legal dispute over its ownership, and use it in the field of tourism. The 269-foot yacht is fitted with swimming pools, salons, a secret escape passage and a rocket-launching system.

White House says time constraint prevented Golden Temple visit PTI WASHINGTON, NOV 2

Barack Obama would have loved to spend more time in India but time constraint was preventing him from visiting the Taj Mahal and the Golden Temple, the White House has said, seeking to dispel reports that said the requirement of a head gear prompted him to shelve plans to go to Amritsar.

Ahead of the presidential visit beginning November 6 White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs, said that, “Anybody that would go would love to go to (India)...to spend a lot more time there”.

“We’re afforded a short trip to a very important country in a very important region of the world because the trip obviously is also anchored by the important economic meetings later on in the trip,” Gibbs said in response to a question.

Asked why Obama is not visiting the Golden Temple in Am-

Myanmar’s poll may hold few surprises AGENCIES YANGON, NOV 2

A female Asian Elephant calf with her mother Pak Boon, born in Taronga zoo in Sydney, on Tuesday. The calf, born at 120kg, is the zoo’s first female and it is the fifth calf born to the Australian Conservation Management Plan for these endangered elephants.

Seldom has an election raised so few expectations as Myanmar's upcoming polls in Myanmar Nov 7, the first elections in the country in 20 years.

The outcome of last election May 27, 1990 surprised the country's ruling generals and fostered great expectations that democracy was afoot in the politically benighted land.

Myanmar's military masters have spent the past two decades squashing those expectations and making sure there are no surprises this time round.

'It is clear that a repeat of the 1990 democratic landslide is statistically impossible,' said Richard Horsey, a former liaison officer of the International Labour Organization in Yangon, who now works for the Conflict Prevention and Peace Forum.

The 1990 polls were won by the National League for Democracy (NLD), led by Aung San Suu Kyi, who was under house arrest at the time. The party won 392 of the 447 contested seats, compared with the pro-military National United Party's 10.

France, UK plan military co-operation REUTERS LONDON/PARIS, NOV 2

Britain and France will launch a broad defence partnership on Tuesday that includes setting up a joint force and sharing equipment and nuclear missile research centres, a French government source said.

Treaties to be signed by French President Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister David Cameron at a meeting in London will pave the way for an unprecedented degree of military cooperation between the two neighbours.

The NATO allies, western Europe's biggest defence spenders and its only nuclear powers, have a centuries-old history of military rivalry and, more recently, have differed sharply over issues such as the Iraq war.

Their new partnership is driven by the desire to maintain cutting-edge military capabilities while at the same time reducing defence spending to rein in big budget deficits.

France and Britain will agree to set up a joint brigade-sized army contingent with air and sea support, which could

assemble as needed to take part in NATO, a record peacetime budget deficit.

France's aircraft carrier Charles de European Union, United Nations or bilateral operations, the French source Gaulle and a British carrier that is just being built will be made compatible so said.

British Defence Secretary Liam Fox that each country could fly its planes off confirmed the outlines of the agreement. the other's carrier.

The ultimate aim is for the two coun''We're talking about joint expeditionary forces with our forces in all three tries to coordinate so that one carrier is services working together to develop at sea at all times.

The two common countries practices, Treaties to be signed by French President will agree to better intershare nuoperability, Nicolas Sarkozy and British Prime Minister clear warand to look David Cameron at a meeting in London will to see where pave the way for an unprecedented degree h e a d research and we get betof military cooperation between the two simulation ter common neighbours. centres, the equipment,'' source said.

Fox told BBC With nuclear missile tests banned, sotelevision. ''That makes perfect sense in a world phisticated laboratories permit both where resources are tight, but our in- countries to test the safety of their warterests are increasingly common, but not heads. ''This signifies that we have reached always the same.''

Cameron's government announced an unprecedented level of trust,'' the two weeks ago it was cutting Britain's French source said. ''It's this step taken 37 billion pound (59.4 billion dollar) de- in the nuclear domain that allows us to fence budget by 8 per cent in real terms go further elsewhere.''

The source said London and Paris over the next four years to help rein in

were negotiating with Airbus on a deal to maintain their future fleet of A400M military transport planes. The contract is expected to be signed at the end of 2011, he said.

France will look at using some of the spare capacity that Britain expects to have in military refuelling planes once it takes delivery of 14 new Airbus tankers, the source said.

British legislators have criticised Britain's 10 billion pound (16 billion dollar) contract to lease tankers from an EADS-led consortium as poor value for money -- but allowing France some use of them could mitigate this.

A top British military official has said it would make sense for the US Air Force also to choose EADS tankers, rather than ones made by US company Boeing.

Britain and France will work together in developing technology for future generations of nuclear submarines, missiles, aerial drones, maritime anti-mine systems and military communications satellites, the source said.

They will also seek to strengthen their cooperation in cyber security and the fight against terrorism.

ritsar or the Taj Mahal in Agra, Gibbs, said: “I said even before we started these briefings, we are in India for three days.

There’s – you could spend a lot longer than that, and obviously anybody would”.

“We picked our schedule based on what we wanted to get accomplished, and that focus was on New Delhi and Mumbai, and that’s going to be the focus of our trip.”

Obama would be arriving in Mumbai on November 6, a day after Diwali. He would stay in Mumbai on November 6 and would reach New Delhi on November 7.

The official meetings are scheduled for November 8 and he is scheduled to leave for Jakarta on November 9.

After the Golden Temple visit was called off, reports suggested that the Obama administration was wary that a head scarf, as required at the religious site, might portray an image of a Muslim.

Sikhs protest at UN ahead of Obama visit PTI UNITED NATIONS, NOV 2

Ahead of President Barack Obama’s visit to India, hundreds of Sikhs from different parts of the US protested in front of the UN, demanding that he raise the issue of 1984 anti-Sikh riots when he addresses the Indian parliament.

“He (Obama) must raise this issue in his speech to the India parliament,” said Gurpatwant Pannun, lawyer for Sikhs for Justice, a US-based group that organised the rally.

“We also want the UN to intervene to bring the perpetrators to justice,” he said.

In September, Bakhshish Singh Sandhu, coordinator of Sikhs For Justice had met Obama briefly to describe the events of 1984 and asked him to take up the matter in New Delhi during his visit, according to the group.

Pannun noted that despite several attempts made by the Sikhs to bring the matter to the attention of the Obama administration, the president had not included any discussion of the anti-Sikh riots on his agenda.

“Obama cannot trade dollars with blood... we want him to pay tribute to the Sikhs who died.”

Japan recalls envoy to Moscow over islands row REUTERS TOKYO, NOV 2

Japan’s Prime Minister Naoto Kan, struggling with a divided parliament and a fragile economy, has come under fire for what critics claim was his mishandling of a separate territorial dispute with China, and is under pressure to look firm this time.

“We have a territorial problem and that needs to be solved,” Foreign Minister Seiji Maehara told a news conference at which he announced the envoy’s temporary recall.

“But our basic policy of concluding a peace treaty with Russia and strengthening economic relations once that problem is settled remains unchanged,” he added. The dispute prevented Russia and Japan signing a peace treaty ending World War Two. Medvedev made a brief visit on Monday to one of four island outposts seized by Russia from Japan at the end of the war.

Japan’s top government spokesman said earlier that leaders from Japan and Russia were still likely to hold talks at a summit of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on November 13-14, although Maehara said nothing had been decided.

Strained relations between Japan and China have raised concerns about the fallout for business given deep economic ties between Asia’s top two economies.

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, who last week urged both Beijing and Tokyo to be calm and offered to host trilateral talks to bring relations back to an even keel, said the offer still stood, though they could discuss other issues as well.

“The offer that I made that the United States would be willing to host a trilateral with both Japan and China if that would facilitate dialogue stands, and

it is not only about one issue,” Clinton said on Tuesday during a visit to Malaysia.

However, Chinese Foreign Ministr y spokesman Ma Zhaoxu dismissed the proposal on Tuesday as “a US idea,” adding that it was “totally wrong” to include the disputed islands in any US-Japan defense agreements.

“It must be pointed out that the Diaoyu islands are Chinese territory, and the dispute between China and Japan over them is one between the two countries,” he said in a statement on the Foreign Ministry’s website (www.mfa.gov.cn).

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Salt industry in Goa under pressure PTI PANJIM, NOV 2

Goa's one of the oldest economic activity, salt extraction, is fearing extinction and out of the 21 traditional salt producing villages, only 11 villages are continuing with it, according to a study.

A study by Goa-based re-

searcher Reyna Sequeira has said that the Salt industry in the state is in a precarious situation.

"Goa's salt industry, which had been the major exporter of salt to the rest of India and even foreign countries, is declining today and could go into extinction as the dwindling of

TALK BUSINESS

Diwali offer on Airtel PANJIM (HBD) -- Bharti Airtel has introduced its pan India 'Khushiyon Ki Diwali' offer to kick start festive celebrations.

Now, customers buying new Airtel pre-paid and post-paid connections, across its 23 circles, will not only get assured gifts (such as free SMSs, talk time and other value added services), but also stand a chance to get other exciting gifts including Maruti Ritz cars, Hero Honda bikes, LCD TVs, refrigerators and much more.

And one special customer will also get the keys to a brand new Toyota Corolla Altis.

Apart from the customer gifts, ‘Khushiyon Ki Diwali’ offer brings opportunities for Airtel retailers. For each bumper gift announced, the activating retailer of the customer will also be eligible to get the same gift as the customer.

The new offer is applicable for all new Airtel customers till November 15, 2010. While assured gifts will be provided to customers upon subscribing to Airtel, the announcements of bumper gifts will be made at regular intervals during the promotion period. The winners of bumper gifts Toyota Corolla Altis & Maruti Ritz cars will be announced at the end of the promotion period.

Sony’s festive plans PANJIM (HBD) -- Sony has launched an entire range of 3D products including Bravia, cybershot, home theatre system, Blu-ray player and playstation.

Sony has introduced an attractive 3D festival offer which is a lucky draw coupon scheme.

On the purchase of any Sony product, the customers stand a chance to win several Sony 3D products. 100 first prize winners would get 3D BRAVIA package which is inclusive of 3D TV, 3D Blu-ray player, 9 software titles with 3D content and 2 pair of 3D glasses. 500 second prize winners would receive 3D PlayStation3 while 1000 third prize winners would receive 3D Cyber-shot cameras. Introducing another innovative offer on BRAVIA, Sony will provide free Cordless/ Wired headphones or 4GB USB pen drive and complimentary installation.

To ensure that the consumer enjoys the perfect 3D experience during the festive season, Sony has introduced bundle promotion offers on 3D Bravia TVs which provide the customer complete set of hardware and software requirements to ensure an uninterrupted 3D viewing experience. Sony’s entry level model of 40 inch BRAVIA 3D TV will be available at a price of Rs. 1, 23,900* and will be bundled with 3D Blu-ray player, 9 software titles with 3D content and 2 units of 3D glasses.

Sony has also introduced the home theatre combo offer which extends discounts up to Rs 4000 on combined purchase of any Bravia LCD TV with select Home Theatre systems. The scheme also offers free HDMI cable and installation service along with purchase of home theatre system. On the purchase of Sony Blu-ray disc player, consumers get 2 Blu-ray titles of Michael Jackson’s “This is It” and “The Last Legion” free.

Cyber-shot category has also extended its promotion offers wherein the consumers can chose any camera from the Cyber-shot range starting at a special Diwali price of Rs 5,990 and avail the bundle offer of 4GB memory card and carrying case free of cost during the festive season. Sony has also introduced new Handycam models at extremely attractive prices starting at Rs 14,990 along with a free carry case which is sure to capture the audience’s attention.

The payment procedure is made convenient and affordable by zero percent finance offer and zero processing fee. Sony is offering attractive EMI offers on select credit cards as well.

MF FUNDA L&T MUTUAL FUND has launched a new fund named as L&T FMP - II (November12M A), a close ended income scheme with a duration of 12 months.

The NFO price for the scheme is Rs 10 per unit.

The new issue is open for subscription from November 2 and closes on November 10, 2010.

The scheme offers two options namely growth and dividend (payout) option.

The minimum application amount is Rs 5000 and in multiples of Rs 10 thereafter.

The fund seeks to collect a minimum subscription (minimum target) amount of Rs 10 million under the scheme during the NFO period. Entry and exit load charge will be nil for the scheme.

Benchmark Index for the scheme is CRISIL Short Term Bond Fund Index.

The scheme will be managed by Bekxy Kuriakose.

SBI MUTUAL FUND has decided to extend the closing date for the NFO of SBI Debt Fund Series - 180 Days - 12, a close ended debt scheme with immediate effect.

Accordingly, the closing date will be revised to November 10, 2010 instead of November 2, 2010 stated earlier.

TAURUS MUTUAL FUND files offer document with SEBI to launch Taurus Fixed Maturity Plan Series A to E, a close ended debt scheme.

The new fund offer price is Rs 10 per unit.

Minimum application amount: Rs 10,000 and in multiple of Rs. 10 thereafter.

Minimum target amount: The fund seeks to collect a minimum of Rs 10 million in the New Fund Offer of the respective scheme(s).

Tenure of Scheme(s): 90 days to 400 days from the date of allotment of the respective scheme (including the date of allotment).

Benchmark: The benchmark index for schemes with maturity up to 91 days will be Crisil Liquid Fund Index and the benchmark index for schemes with maturity between 92 days up to 400 days will be Crisil Short Term Bond Fund Index.

Fund managers: Rahul Pal and Pankaj Jain.

Sensex marginally down down PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Stock market benchmark Sensex closed marginally down today, after the RBI increased key short-term lending and borrowing rates to rein in high inflation, a step which Dalal Street pundits said was in line with expectations.

The Bombay Stock Exchange’s 30-share barometer, which rose over 300 points in previous trade, ended the session lower by 9.94 points, or 0.05 per cent, at 20,345.69, with the maximum loss caused by RIL, HDFC and DLF.

the industry has led to the displacement of salt makers' traditional occupation," Sequeira's study, which is presented at the Goa University's Department of Sociology, said.

Traditionally, five different communities extract local salt in Goa -- the Mithgaudas, Gauddis, Bhandaris, Agris and the Ager. The study reveals that in Agarvaddo, a village in remote Pernem taluka, the salt makers have traditionally remained loyal to the work of salt making. They have still not become the owners of the land, the study said.

In Arpora, which is having a concentrated tourism activity, they have slowly ceased to do the jobs in the saltpans due to various reasons.

In Batim village, the Agris have ceased to perform the jobs in the saltpans and employ the migrant workers from Karnataka, her study says.

Sequeira's work, which is presented for PhD degree, focuses on three villages in three different talukas of Goa -- Batim of Tiswadi, Arpora of Bardez, and Agarvaddo of Pernem.

Her thesis is called "The Mitagars of Goa: A study of community in transition" and it looks at salt making in Goa over past centuries, and focuses on some historical factors which have changed the salt making occupation in Goa.

CinnamonTeal wins YCE award HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

The founders of CinnamonTeal Publishing were awarded British Council’s Young Publishing Entrepreneur at a ceremony in New Delhi, recently. The Young Creative Entrepreneur (YCE) Awards programme aims to develop a powerful professional network between creative entrepreneurs in India and the UK. The award comes with a trophy, a certificate, a chance to bid for funds to expand the business and a study tour in the UK which includes an interaction with creative industry leaders and contemporaries, and a trade event leading to increasing business opportunities between the UK and India.

The award was open to entrepreneurs across the creative industries namely in design, fashion, communications, publishing, performing arts, screen, interactive, music and visual arts aged between 25 and 35.

CinnamonTeal Publishing, co-founded by Queenie and Leonard Fernandes, provides a whole range of self-publishing services including copyediting, cover and page design, printon-demand, ISBN and book marketing services.

Other services include translation, book digitisation and restoration and development and distribution of e-books and audio-books. Thus a platform is provided to anyone wishing to self-publish.

SFIO may seek second extension for Sesa probe HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

It was reported last week that corporate fraud probe agency SFIO is likely to seek a second extension to complete its investigation into the alleged mismanagement and financial irregularities of Vedanta Group owned Sesa Goa and subsidiary Sesa Industries.

The Serious Fraud Investigation Office an arm of the Corporate Affairs Ministry which had begun its probe in October last year, was initially given six months to submit its report, but later sought an extension.

A senior official said that "October 24 was the second deadline, which too they have failed to keep. Also, in the last session of the Supreme Court

Tata Motors Finance for all Fiat cars PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Tata Motors Finance, a subsidiary of Tata motors, today said it will extend finance to all Fiat cars in the country.

"We are delighted to offer to our Fiat customers a retail funding facility through Tata motors Finance," company's vice president, commercial passenger car business, R Ramakrishnan said.

hearing on the Sesa Goa and Sesa Industries merger, the SFIO has said before the court that it would submit the probe report by December of this year. So, it is most likely that SFIO will seek another extension.”

The probe body is normally given six months by the ministry to submit its findings, but extensions can also be sought.

The SFIO enquiry follows a probe by the Registrar of Companies, which has been looking into Sesa Goa's case since 2003.

Corporate Affairs Ministry officials said that Sesa Goa was 'prima facie' found guilty by the RoC of fudging invoices.

Sources said that allegations

against the company also include diversion of funds.

Earlier, in a filing to the BSE, Sesa Goa had said that "The scope of the SFIO investigation includes looking into the state of affairs of the company and its subsidiary, Sesa Industries Ltd in respect of mismanagement, malpractices, financial and other irregularities."

The company had added that it will fully cooperate with the investigation and expressed its commitment to follow the highest norms for corporate governance and transparency.

London based Vedanta Resources had acquired a 51% controlling stake in Sesa Goa in 2007 from Mitsui Co for USD 981 million.

Doubt GST roll out next year: Walia AGENCY NEW DELHI, NOV 1

Delhi Finance Minister A K Walia Monday voiced doubts about the rolling out of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) from April next year and said Delhi's demand to keep petroleum items, compressed natural gas, liquor and electricity have found support from other states. Walia said the city government's insistence on keeping healthcare services and education out of the GST did not find support.

Titan’s net value up to Rs 127.7 cr HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

India’s largest watch manufacturer and the world’s number six in wrist watches, Titan Industries posted a 64.6 per cent jump in net profit for the second quarter that ended on September 30.

Its earnings rose to Rs 127.7 crore, against Rs 77.6 crore in the same quarter last year.

Titan’s net sales grew by 33.9 per cent at Rs 1,536 crore dur-

ing the three-month period under review, compared to Rs 1,147 crore in the last fiscal.

Titan MD, Bhaskar Bhat said that, the income from watches grew by 21.3% at Rs 358.36 crore, as compared to Rs 295.52 crore in the same quarter last year. The jewelry business registered a jump of 36.7 per cent in the second quarter with sales of Rs 1,124.56 crore, compared to Rs 822.62 crore in the last fiscal.

BOARD MEETINGS

KEC Intl Aurobindo Phar Tata Sponge MTNL TTK Healthcare Oriental Bank Polar Inds Gail India GTL Resurgere Mines Source: Indiainfoline.com

Fishermen under CEPA threat AGENCY NEW DELHI, NOV 2

A series of bilateral free trade agreements (FTAs) is threatening the livelihoods of India's fishermen on the 8,000 km peninsular coastline - among the longest in the world - and the diets of millions of Indians for whom fish is a cheap source of protein.

On October 25 Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and his Japanese counterpart Naota Kan announced in Tokyo the completion of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), covering trade in goods and services, investment, movement of workers, intellectual property and bilateral cooperation.

When the CEPA is signed it is expected to impact fishermen in the same way as the Indo- Thailand FTA which did away with tariffs for fish imports from January 2007.

According to Lal Koyiparambil, president of the Kerala Independent Fishworkers Federation, the Indo-Thai FTA resulted in a sharp drop in fish prices as importers flooded the market with Thai marine harvests. ''Consumers were happy with the drop in prices but complained that the imports were not fresh and that fish species that people were accustomed to, such as oily sardine and mackerel, disappeared from local markets,'' Lal told IPS. Kerala, which accounts for 20 percent of landings and is the most important of India's nine coastal states as producer, consumer and exporter of marine products, was the state affected most by the Indo-Thai FTA. ''This year saw a jump in sardine exports from Kerala thanks to depletion of Southeast Asian stocks, but this benefited the big export firms rather than artisanal fishers or small trawler operators,'' Lal said. ''And then this is likely to be a temporary phenomenon.''

Secretary of the powerful National Fishworkers Forum (NFF) T. Peter, said the IndoJapan CEPA poses a further threat since it may allow Japanese fishing fleets to bypass current restrictions on foreign operators that require them to give majority stakes to Indian collaborators in mandatory joint ventures. ''Japanese industrial fishing vessels are far better equipped than Indian craft and have sophisticated sonar and satellitebased equipment for detecting shoals and have a reputation for not respecting sustainable fishing practices,'' Peter said.

Going by coast guard seizures India's Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is a happy hunting ground for poachers from countries like Taiwan using industrial vessels capable of electronically tracking down

and rapidly freezing catches of highly-prized species like the yellow fin tuna to meet the standards of buyers in Japan, the European Union and the United States.

According to figures available with India's Marine Products Export Development Authority (MPEDA) close to 30 million dollars worth of yellow fin tuna was exported from India's EEZ in 2007 and another 50 million dollars worth

in 2008.

However, a drop to 30 million dollars worth of tuna catches in 2009 led to suspicions of increased poaching activity - though other factors such as overfishing of this migratory fish may be responsible. India's total marine exports in 2009 exceeded 2 billion dollars. ''Owners of small trawlers have taken to selling their catch mid-sea to foreign indus-

trial vessels at throwaway prices, and red meat tuna end up as sashimi on dinner plates in Europe, China, Japan and the U.S.,'' said Lal. ''This practice is short-changing the country of valuable foreign exchange while denying Indian consumers access to a popular, protein-rich variety of fish caught along their own coasts.''

Lal blames the situation on unhelpful central government policies that are geared around

economic liberalisation and ignore the plight of artisanal fishermen or small trawler owners. ''Just look at the draft Marine Fisheries Regulation and Management Bill (MFRMB).''

The MFRMB has triggered protests from affected state governments that complain that they were not consulted and agitations by the NFF which, in a formal statement dated Jan. 14, 2010, criticised the bill for failing to define or even mention

the word 'fishermen'. ''If passed in the present form the MFRMB will only empower centralised bureaucracy, while negatively impacting the fisher people and adversely affecting any genuine protection of sea,'' the NFF said. ''The draft Bill does not satisfy the aspirations of the India's 1.1 million marine fishermen and a community of 3.5 million coastal people.''

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RBI raises key rates; FM says may hit short-term growth

RBI rules out imminent steps to curb forex inflows 25 basis points each to 6.25 and 5.25 per cent respectively, to rein in inflationary expectations, while leaving the cash reserve ratio unchanged at six per cent.

To a question on what is the threshold level of capital inflow to which RBI is comfortable, Subbarao said, "There is no comfort level as such. Over-

all, so far it has been roughly in line with our expectations.

But in 2007 and 2008, capital flows had reached around over nine per cent of GDP when current account deficit was only around one per cent of GDP." While a record USD 24 billion FIIs poured in in the equities market this year so far, the

Goa to be at London WTM

Singapore Airlines to fly to Ahmedabad

HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

Goa has confirmed participation in the India Pavilion at World Travel Market (WTM) London this year which will showcase ‘Colours of India’, a theme depicting the culture and heritage of India.

The premier global travel exhibition will be held at ExCeL London from November 8 to 11, 2010. In sync with the theme, India pavilion will be decorated with images of tourist attractions of India, especially products linked to culture and heritage.

“About 200 such images will adorn the pavilion,” informed an official from the Ministry of Tourism (MoT) in Delhi.

An official delegation comprising of Minister of State for Tourism, Sultan Ahmed; RH Khwaja, Secretary Tourism; Anand Kumar, Joint Secretary – Tourism who will be flying to London to participate in the four-day event.

The 768 square metres exhibition area of India pavilion, spread over two blocks, will have about 80-odd co-exhibitors this year. Around 16 state tourism boards and more than 60 travel trade partners are participating in the India pavilion as co-exhibitors. Other State tourism boards which had confirmed participation include Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Tamil Nadu, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Andhra Pradesh, West Bengal, Uttarakhand, Arunachal Pradesh and Assam.

MoT is expecting the list to rise closer to the date of the exhibition.

SKIL Infra to open 3 B-schools PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Nikhil Gandhi-led SKIL Infrastructure Limited, that recently forayed into the education sector, will open 3 B-school campuses each at Greater Noida, Mumbai and Chennai.

The schools to be opened, in association with Scotlandbased University of Strathclyde Business School, will offer undergraduate, postgraduate and MBA-level courses, the company today said.

The company would first come up with the Noida campus, that will be functional by September 2011. About 1,200 students are expected to join the campus, that would have about 40 internationally recognised staff from India and Glasgow.

The recruitment process for the staff would commence from next month.

PTI AHMEDABAD, NOV 2

Singapore Airlines today said it will introduce a new flight on the Ahmedabad-Singapore route by this month end for operations between December and January period.

"We will introduce one more flight on the Ahmedabad- Singapore route between December and January period. If a demand arises then after review we shall extend it for the entire year," Singapore Airlines General Manager, C W Foo said.

Currently, the Airlines operates two flights a week from Ahmedabad.

Commemorating its 40th anniversary, the airlines today completed the comprehensive roll out of enhanced cabin services for the passengers in India with introduction of A330 300 aircraft on the Ahmedabad-Singapore route.

The airline started operations from Chennai way back in 1970.

"The inaugural flight of new A330 300 aircraft will fly into Ahmedabad tonight and will continue to offer its twice weekly services. This underlines our commitment towards Gujarat," Foo said.

The airlines has 15 aircrafts of A330 300 in its fleet. The new aircraft series has 30 business class and 255 economy seats.

As a festive bonanza to travellers from Ahmedabad the roll out of new aircraft comes with a limited period special fare scheme of 40-50 per cent discount on the available market fares.

GM to launch 6 new models in two years

PTI MUMBAI, NOV 2

Upbeat on India's automobile industry growth, General Motors (GM) plans to launch six new models in the domestic market over the next 24months besides substantially hiking its marketing spend to boost sales, a top company official said.

The auto major already sells eight products such as Spark and Beat (mini cars), hatchbacks like Aveo UVA and sedans like Aveo, Optra and Cruze in the luxury segment. It also has the Tavera in the SUV segment.

"We are quite optimistic about the Indian auto sector and as a major player we are present in almost all the segments from mini cars to SUV. However, we feel we need to extend our products in the utility segment and we are

planning to launch one product in the next 18-months," GM India's Vice-President (Sales and Marketing), Sumit Sawhney, said on the sidelines of a company event here today.

GM also announced Asha Bhosale as its goodwill ambassador for its music awards, to be conducted on November 10.

Earlier, the US-based carmaker had announced that the company will be investing close to USD 100-million to manufacture Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs).

These uitility vehicles--a passenger carrier and one goods carrier--would be manufactured from the company's Halol unit in Gujarat, that makes all its current models except Spark and Beat, which are made at Talegaon in Maharashtra.

GM would be making these

utility cars, which can be compared with Maruti's Elco or Tata's winger, in a joint venture with top Chinese auto firm SAIC Motor Corp.

Asked about its plans to enter into the electric car segment, Sawhney said GM would be launching 5 more models over the next two years.

"We are exploring all opportunities to enter into all the segments that would make us a market leader in the country.

We will be showcasing GM's first electric car Volt early next year, Sawhney said, adding that Volt would be launched globally in December.

He, however, refused to divulge any further details.

On the marketing and promotional activities, Sahwney said the company's focus going ahead would be on tier III and IV cities for the sale of its mini cars and hatchbacks.

increased forex also helped in financing of current account deficit, which widened to 3.6 per cent of GDP in the first quarter of the financial year.

However, the Governor warned of possible intervention if these inflows become unmanageable.

"Large capital flows beyond the absorptive capacity of the

economy could pose a major challenge for exchange rate and monetary management," he said.

He added: "Given the weak recovery, some advanced economies are in the process of resorting to another round of quantitative easing that could trigger capital flows into emerging markets, including ours."

"By booking tickets between November 2 and 9 the passengers get a special all inclusive return fare of Rs 19,999 on Economy class," Foo said adding the return fare for Business class will be Rs 39,999, for the bookings done up till November 4 beginning today.

As part of its fleet renewal programme, Singapore airlines projects to have 19 A-380 super jumbo aircrafts in its fleet by 2012 end.

"We are expecting delivery of 12th A-380 Super Jumbo double decker aircraft next year.

The plan is to have 19 such aircrafts in the fleet by 2012 end," Foo said.

The airlines is also inducting new generation aircrafts beginning 2013, which have better aerodynamic design for greater fuel efficiency.

"Singapore airlines will be inducting new generation aircrafts-Boeing-787 and Airbus-350-in its fleet from 2013 onwards," Foo said.

"These new generation aircrafts are made of carbon composite materials and can fly at low altitudes for better passenger comfort," he said.

The airline operates over 60 flights a week from India to Singapore, including operations of its subsidiary Silk Air. It operates from six Indian cities with an annual average load factor of 70-75 per cent panIndia.

Post the global meltdown, the airlines has clocked a growth of 25 per cent in business against the industry average of 30-35 per cent, and is on track to surpass its 2008 operational levels in India.

IDBI Bank ups interest rates

"I am glad that RBI has risen to the challenge and used a very careful combination of policies to complement what the government is doing to steer our economy to grow better and harness inflation," Mukherjee said.

Stock markets reacted mildly to the hike in policy rates by RBI with the benchmark Sensex ending the day flat. The 30share index closed by 9.94 points lower at 20,345.69 points.

"RBI's move to hike the key policy rates are in line with the Street's expectations and equity markets have not reacted much to the announcement since it has already be factored in," Axis Mutual Fund CEO and MD Rajiv Anand said.

Expressing concern at excessive borrowing for homes, the Reserve Bank also tightened norms for housing loans as well as controversial teaser loans.

The Reserve Bank also cau-

tioned against rising stock and gold prices.

It said huge capital inflows in emerging economies are resulting in appreciation of local currencies and asset prices.

The central bank said it may intervene if forex flows are lumpy and volatile.

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Public sector lender IDBI Bank hiked deposit and lending rates by up to 50 basis points today, hours after the RBI announced a slew of measures to tighten the monetary policy.

The bank also raised rates on high value housing loans in response to the RBI action to tighten norms for these advances. However, other bankers said they will not raise interest rates immediately.

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"Capital inflows have not reached an alarming level as it had happened in 2007 and

therefore there is no room for immediate action by the Reserve Bank," RBI Governor Duvvuri Subbarao told newsmen during his customary post-policy press conference here.

Earlier in the day, RBI upped the key policy rates or short term lending (repo) and borrowing (reverse repo) rates by

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Hardening its stance on inflation, RBI today raised some key policy rates prompting Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee to caution that it could have some short-term negative impact on growth.

The apex bank increased its short-term lending (repo) and borrowing (reverse repo) rates by 25 basis points to 6.25 per cent and 5.25 per cent respectively, but the commercial banks said they would not increase their lending rates immediately.

"This tightening may have some negative impact on the growth rate, but I expect such an effect to be only a short one.

In the medium to long term, the changes announced by the RBI today should actually help the Indian economy do better in terms of growth," Mukherjee said.

This was the sixth time this year that the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has raised repo and reverse repo rates. The apex bank, however, hoped that

"So, whether it (hike by RBI) will raise pressure on the system? Eventually, it will.

Whether there would be immediate reaction? Not likely," said SBI Chairman O P Bhatt.

The hike in the key interest rates according to RBI are aimed at containing inflation, which is above the "comfort level."

Inflation was 8.62 per cent in September and food inflation was 13.75 per cent in mid-October. RBI has pegged inflation at 5.5 per cent by the fiscalend.

"Today is not such an easy time. The signals from the economy have been mixed.

Industrial growth showed a slight slowing down in August. Inflation, while less than what it was some months ago, is still not in a zone where we can sit back," Mukherjee added.

RBI, however, refrained from raising the cash reserve ratio (CRR), which is the proportion of deposits that the banks keep with the central bank, in view of tight liquidity situation.

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India Inc expressed apprehensions that the RBI decision would make loans expensive and may dampen industrial growth.

"This (RBI move) in turn would adversely impact the interest sensitive sectors like consumer durables and auto, which have led the growth hitherto as also on the housing demand," FICCI Secretary General Amit Mitra said.

RBI has pegged the growth rate for the current fiscal at 8.5 per cent, up from 7.4 per cent in the previous fiscal.

The mid-year policy initiatives, according to Planning Commission Deputy Chairman Montek Singh Ahluwalia, was in sync with the actions of other central banks.

Although banks said they would refrain from immediately hiking rates, they may not be able to hold on to the existing rate-level for long as demand for credit increases and depositors put pressure on them to raise interest rates.

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Irfan stars as Baina thrash BITS Pilani HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, NOV 2

Irfan Fernandes netted a hattrick as Baina Sports Club steamrolled BITS Pilani 7-2 in GFA's Third Division at Tilak Maidan,

Vasco on Tuesday.

Melody Fernandes, Dester Fernandes, Santan Vaz and Lestern Martins were also on target for Baina.

The match was the last fixture of group A and there was little to play for, apart from pride as both teams had missed out on the play-offs.

Chicalim Youth Club and Cross Boys have already qualified for the play-offs with 12 points each. Baina finished third with 10 points. Parish Youth, Consua and Patrong

Sports Club closed their account with four points while BITS Pilani finished last with just one point.

Chicalim Youth Club and Cross Boys have joined Quelossim Sports Club and Baina Youth, who qualified from the group B Mormugao Zone.

Salgaocar Sports Club Juniors topped group B, but as per the rules at the last GFA annual general body meeting, they are not allowed to be promoted due to the fielding of senior team in Kingfisher Pro League.

Chinchinim overcome Dando HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

Union of Chinchinim Villagers defeated United Boys Dando, Colva 4-2 via tie-breaker in the 4th All-Goa inter-village Eslinda Alemao memorial football tour-

nament, at Navelim ground, on Tuesday. There was no score at half-time.

The teams displayed interesting football with good passes but failed to score in the regulation time.

In the ensuing tie-breaker, Cedric Fernandes, Shridar Dhabai, Franky Oliveiro and Jorex Fernandes scored for Chinchinim while Myron Pereira’s shot was saved by the keeper.

Franky Hilario and Nelson Gomes netted for Colva while Ryan and John’s tr y were blocked.

Adarsh move into quarters HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 2

Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao defeated Nagoa Sporting Club 20 to move into the quarter-finals of 4th Bardez Cup inter-village football tournament, organised

by United Club of Nerul, at Dr. Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim on Tuesday.

The teams began on a positive note but failed to score at half time. Changing over, Adarsh increased their pace and scored the first goal through Merwyn Britto.

Down by a goal, Nagoa tried to bounce back but their forwards failed to score. Later, Adarsh doubled the lead through Sandesh Chopdekar.

St Anthony’s enter finals HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

St Anthony ’s Sports Club, Chauder (Nautat) defeated Zamboll Boys 1-0 to move into the finals of Cortalim inter-ward soccer tournament, organised

by St Michael Sports Club, Arvalle.

There was no score at the interval. St Anthony’s dominated the proceeding and the all-important goal came in the second half through the efforts of Nestad Mendis.

Zamboll Boys tried hard to find the net but St Anthony’s defence led by Nicolas gave no chance to the rival strikers to penetrate.

Nestad could have doubled the score but he shot wide from close range after dribbling past the rival defenders.

Mandopa SC move ahead HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

Mandopa Sports Club outsmarted Rossman Cruz, Nagoa 5-3 via the tie-breaker to advance in Nagoa Cup soccer, organised by Rossman Cruz Nagoa Sports Club, at Verna ground, on Tuesday. The score was 1-1 at the break.

Ro s s m a n t o o k t h e l e a d through Stephen Pereira in the first few minutes.

Mandopa equalised in the 22nd minute through Jason Pereira. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.

In the tie-breaker, Richard Costa, Alvito Colaco, Nevil D’Costa and Allister Gomes netted for Mandopa while Savio Noronha and Shawn Pereira scored for Rossman.

Curtorim Villagers Cup soccer: Betalbatim Sporting Club v. Sporting Club of Davorlim, Curtorim ground, 4.30 p.m.

Alvernaz Memorial Volleyball semis: Vasco v. Goa Police, Butica court, Navelim, 8 p.m.

Nagoa Cup soccer: Nerul SC v. Navelim Villagers Union, Nagoa ground, Verna, 4.45 p.m.

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GCA office bearers resign HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

The executive members of Goa Cricket Association’s (GCA) managing committee comprising three vice presidents, secretary, treasurer and three joint secre-

taries tendered their resignation to the President Dayanand Narvekar today.

The vice presidents include Chetan Desai, Prakash Phadke and Sanjay Kanekar, secretary Prasad Phaterpekar, treasurer

Vinod Phadke and joint secretaries Vivek Pednekar, Amrish Naik and Kishori Haldankar.

The resignations came in as the office bearers felt that the association is going through a difficult phase, stated Mr Phater-

pekar in a press release.

Mr Phaterpekar added that all members have reposed full faith in the president and felt it will be easy to revamp the managing committee if necessary.

Joshimar’s hat-trick takes Chirag to Durand semis AGENCIES NEW DELHI, NOV 2

Rosary HS, Mira Mar State level winners of inter-school U-16 badminton boys and girls organised by the Nehru Yuva Kendra and SAG at Multipurpose Hall, Fatorda. Standing (l to r): Narmeshwar (PE teacher), Disha Sardesai, Nikita Das, Sneha Suresh, Trisha Saldhana and Sunil Das (manager). Squatting: Manish, Rahul, Chinmay and Swapnil.

Joshimar De Silva Martin scored a hat-trick as Chirag United hammered a hapless Indian Air Force (IAF) 5-0 and set up a semi-final date with East Bengal in the 123rd Durand Cup, at the Ambedkar Stadium, on Tuesday.

The prolific poacher from Brazil struck his first goal in the 50th minute, followed that up with a solo strike in the 68th minute and completed his hattrick when he scored off a rebound that resulted from a goal-keeping lapse nine minutes later.

Denson Devadas struck the opener, in the 37th minute, while Gouranga Biswas sidefooted one for Chirag in between.

Sanquelim Eagles lift Dubai Panjim Cup HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

Sanquelim Eagles, Dubai defeated Bicholim Boys, Dubai to record their second successive victory in the Panjim's Cup cricket tournament organised

by Panjim’s SC, Dubai recently at Zabeel Park cricket ground, Dubai.

Batting first Bicholim Boys scored 25 runs in four overs which Sanquelim Eagles chased very quickly in just 1.4 overs.

In the semis, Sanquelim beat Kakeez Brothers in a nail biting finish. Opting to bat first, Kakeez Brothers scored 32 runs in four overs. In reply, Sanquelim scored the required 33 runs in 3.5 overs. In the other semi-finals, Bicholim Boys defeated first timers Margao Union Future Boys with a big margin. Bicholim scored 45 runs in four overs while Future boys could only score 23 runs.

Following individual prizes were awarded: Man-of-thefinals: Sher Khan of Sanquelim Eagles. Best batsman: Nurain of Bicholim Boys. Best bowler:

In a run-up to the AFC Asian Cup 2011, Qatar, the Indian senior team departed for Dubai for a preparatory camp on Monday. Bob Houghton’s boys

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, NOV 2

Umtavaddo B defeated Porbavaddo 5-4 via the tie-breaker after the teams were involved in a 1-1 draw to move into the semi-finals of Calangute Panchayat Cup inter-ward football tournament organised by Calangute Association at Poriat ground, Calangute on Tuesday.

The match began on a posi-

AGENCIES LONDON, NOV 2

Blackpool celebrated a first home win in the English top flight for nearly 40 years when t h e y b e a t n i n e - m a n We s t Bromwich Albion 2-1 at Bloomfield Road on Monday.

West Brom could have moved into fourth place in the Premier League with victory but their hopes fizzled out in the rain as Pablo Ibanez and Gonzalo Jara were sent off before halftime.

Ibanez was unfortunate when his momentum took him into DJ Campbell after the striker turned sharply in the penalty area after 12 minutes. Charlie Adam slotted home the resulting spot kick.

There was no doubt about Jara's red card when the Chilean inexplicably launched into a crazy tackle on Luke Varney near the corner flag.

West Brom looked capable of an equaliser despite their numerical disadvantage but Varney doubled Blackpool's lead after 62 minutes when he slid in to meet Elliot Grandin's low cross.

What should have been an enjoyable final few minutes for the home crowd became fraught

Gymnastics camp at Chowgule

Feroz Shaikh (president of Kakeez Brothers), Bade Khan, Aslam Shah, Imaam Shaikh and others. A live performance by Goa's top brass band was the highlight of the tournament.

PANJIM (HSD) – The Kreeda Bharati Goa will organise a gymnastics training camp in association with Tiger Sports School, Margao, for school children in the age of group 5-9 from November 8 to 20, at Chowgule College, Margao.

The camp will be held between 7.30 a.m. and 10 a.m.

Details may be obtained from Abha Bhujle on 9423308258, Suchita Velip on 9823936483 or Sudesh Thakur on 9422970919.

Betalbatim enter finals

5-a-side soccer at Opa

Sanquelim Eagles, Dubai team celebrates with the winners trophy.

Yunus of Sanquelim. Man-of-theseries: Sher Khan of Sanquelim.

Sher won a package to ‘Umrah’ including visa, air ticket and accommodation in a hotel.

Earlier, president of Goan Wel-

fare Society, Dubai, Rafik Shaikh spoke on the occasion and declared the tournament open in the presence of Sayed Yakub (president of SE), Sajid Shaikh (president of Sayeem Cargo),

are slated to play three International Friendlies this month.

The AFC Asian Cup participants will take on Iraq on November 11, while they will lock horns with Kuwait on October 14 at Abu Dhabi.

The Indians will then, take on United Arab Emirates in another international friendly on November 18, while they are also scheduled to play three practice matches on November 24, 27 and 29.

Chubby Cheeks Spring Valley High School, winners of Bardez Taluka U-14 boys basketball, organised by DSYA. They beat St Britto’s High School, Mapusa in the finals. Standing (l to r) Roswell Fernandes, Zaki Khan, Prateek Satardekar and Sahil Kinalekar. Sitting: Sanad Wadkar (captain), Agnela Barretto (PE teacher), Selena D’Souza e Po (headmistress), Cajetan Vaz (PE teacher), Orlando Mascarenhas (coach). Squatting: Kiran Rathod, Brinsleigh Lobo and Snehal Reddy.

Santa Cruz Boys, winners of 1st All-Goa 9-a-side knock-out football tournament, organised by Zingaro Sports and Cultural Club, Betim, at Betim football ground. In the finals, Santa Cruz Boys defeated Chelsea Boys 2-0.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, NOV 2

Betalbatim Sports Club defeated Navelim Villagers Union by a solitary goal to enter the finals of F&C Cup organised by Verem Boys in memory of Caetano Piedade Colaco at Verem ground on Tuesday.

After a barren first half, Betalbatim found the all-important goal in the 37th minute, when Alwick Fernandes headed home a Cajie D’Sousa throw-in.

tive note with Umtavaddo taking an early lead through Manoj.

Porbavaddo fought back and leveled the score with a few minutes remaining for the final whistle.

Umtavaddo kept their nerves to prevail over Porbavaddo 4-3.

Valentino, Swapnil, Peter and Dason scored for Umtavaddo B while Sachin, Jaideep and Ashwin were on target for Porbavaddo.

Blackpool beat nine-man West Brom

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India football team departs for Dubai HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, NOV 2

Umtavaddo B advance

PANJIM (HSD) – The Opa Youth Club will organise an All-Goa individual 5-a-side football tournament, on November 14 and 21, at Water Works ground, Opa. The winners and runners-up will be awarded Rs. 6,000 and Rs. 4,000 respectively. Besides, the semi-final losers will take home Rs. 1,000 each. Other individual prizes will also be awarded. Entries may be submitted before November 10.

Details may be obtained from Nerry on 9823724175.

with tension when Youssouf Mulumbu weaved into the area and finished in style.

In a breathtaking finish to the game, Graham Dorrans wasted a great chance to snatch an unlikely point for the visitors when he blazed a last-minute chance over.

Blackpool moved up seven places to ninth and West Brom, like their opponents promoted to the top flight this season, remained sixth after their first defeat since losing to Liverpool in August.

Pietersen to avoid Ashes sledging UNI LONDON, NOV 2

Start batsman Kevin Pietersen is eagerly looking forward to the Ashes series which starts in Australia later this month, but is determined to steer clear of the kind of any verbal duels with opposition players. ''This is my fourth series against Australia and every time, for the months leading up to it, lots of things are said which have no bearing after the first ball is bowled.” ''I am not prepared to get involved. I’m not prepared to add any fuel to any fire that they might have started. I just want to go out and play some really tough, hard cricket and challenge myself,'' Pietersen was quoted as saying by the 'Daily Express'.

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Focus on Tendulkar in India-NZ Test series

AGENCIES NEW DELHI, NOV 2

Sachin Tendulkar is expected to dine on New Zealand's bowling when the three-match Test series with India starts on Thursday in Ahmedabad.

Ntini retires from international cricket AGENCIES DURBAN, NOV 2

South Africa fast bowler Makhaya Ntini has formally retired from international cricket.

The pacer, who played the last of his 101 Tests in December 2009 but has been out of favour with the national selectors ever since, will make one final appearance in a Twenty20 international against India in Durban on January 9.

"It has been a wonderful journey for me to represent my country," Ntini said in a statement. "I have so many great memories, which I will carry with me for the rest of my life," the 33-year-old said in a statement on Tuesday.

Ntini made his South Africa debut in a one-day international in 1998. He claimed 390 Test wickets, with best figures of 737, and 266 wickets in 173 ODIs. Nicknamed the 'Mdingi Express" after the village of his birth in the Eastern Cape, Ntini will continue to play domestic cricket.

The master batsman, enjoying a memorable year at age 37, will start fresh after helping India sweep both home Tests against Australia last month then opting out of the three one-dayers.

Tendulkar has scored 1,270 runs in nine Tests this year at a Bradmanlike average of 97.69.

Test cricket's greatest runscorer — with more than 14,000 runs and 49 centuries — takes aims at a New Zealand side reeling from a woeful tour of Bangladesh.

With two more matches of the three-Test series in South Africa scheduled for this year,

Tendulkar has five Tests in which to surpass Mohammad Yousuf's record of 1,768 runs in a calendar year (2006).

But Tendulkar, who has racked six centuries and a 98 this year, didn't want to think about South Africa or Yousuf yet.

"I would like to think about the next three Test matches that we play (against New Zealand)," he said.

Tendulkar should play the lead role in an experienced batting order that boasts of Virender Sehwag, Rahul Dravid and VVS Laxman in the world's topranked test side.

Tendulkar has tallied 1,406 runs in 19 Tests against New Zealand at an average of more than 52.

But he's also struggled against the Black Caps. When they last visited India for Tests seven years ago, Tendulkar tallied only 71 runs in four innings. New Zealand drew that series, only

the second draw in eight visits.

The Black Caps, yet to win a Test series in India, would consider a drawn series this month a moral victory.

New Zealand captain and spinner Daniel Vettori, the only member of his squad to have played a Test in India, hoped to lead them back to respect.

"I suppose the responsibility primarily lies with me as the most experienced bowler. But looking at the statistics, we know that seam bowlers can do a pretty good job particularly if you can get the ball reversing," Vettori said.

He will become only the second Kiwi after former skipper Stephen Fleming to play 100 Tests when he takes the field on Thursday.

"It's a great honour for me and something I would really cherish all my life. It's been an amazing journey," he said.

Delhi cops intimidated me with death penalty threat: Gibbs ‘I had to apologise for calling Narayan ...’

PTI JOHANNESBURG, NOV 2

Delhi Police had intimidated him with the threat of a death penalty, claims South African batsman Herschelle Gibbs who had been grilled by them for his suspected involvement in the 2000 match-fixing scandal in India. "'Sir, you had better come clean. We still have the death penalty here," Gibbs quotes a top Delhi Police official as telling him during interrogation.

He does not name the police officer in his controversial autobiography 'To the Point' but describes him as ‘a tough-looking old Sikh gentleman who headed Delhi's Murder and Robbery team’. This appears to be a reference to A S Cheema, who headed the anti-extortion cell of Crime Branch during the time Gibbs' interrogation took place in 2006.

After initially refusing to be part of South Africa's squad for an India tour for the fear of

being arrested, Gibbs, accompanied by his lawyer Peter Whelan, travelled to the country to face grilling by a four-man panel.

" N e e d l e s s t o s a y, Pe t e r jumped right in with both feet and threatened to end the meeting right there if they tried this kind of intimidating tactic," Gibbs wrote.

Besides facing a "hostile" grilling, Gibbs also had to apologise to the then Delhi Police Crime Branch Commissioner

Ranjit Narayan for publicly calling him 'hard-arsed'.

The opener also disclosed that he had indulged in 'tonsil hockey' (deep kissing) with a German girl at the Taj Hotel the night before being questioned by police in the Indian capital.

Gibbs wrote about his return to India to face questioning following his role in the 'Hansiegate' saga (telephonic conversations of then South African captain Hansie Cronje with an Indian bookmaker were intercepted by police) in 2000.

"Our flight to India was via Dubai and Peter spent about eight of those hours coaching me on the upcoming grilling I was sure to get," Gibbs wrote in the book.

"Remember that the King Commission (in South Africa) had been five years earlier and we knew the Indians would be looking for any discrepancies between my testimony back then and what I would have to say to them now.

MP gains 158-run lead against Goa A second-wicket partnership of 132 runs between Naman Ojha and Mohnish Mishra helped hosts Madhya Pradesh gain a crucial first innings lead of 158 on the second day of the Group A Plate division match against Goa at the Holkar Stadium here today.

At the end of the second day's play, Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 328 in reply to

Goa's first innings score of 170.

Resuming the innings at 67 for one, both Ojha and Mohnish Mishra showed their class in punishing the opposition bowlers without any difficulty.

Mishra was the first to depart after a well made 71 of 117 balls with the help of 11 fours and one six. After Mishra's departure Ojha joined forces with MP skipper Devendra Bundela and added 52 runs for the third wicket.

Federer begins Basel bid with easy win

Three Goan teams get I-league nod

PTI INDORE, NOV 2

AGENCIES BASEL, NOV 2

Roger Federer has easily won his opening match in his hometown tournament, beating Alexandr Dolgopolov 6-4, 5-2 in the Swiss Indoors.

John Isner of the United States rallied from a set down to defeat Frenchman Michael Llodra 4-6, 7-5, 6-3. The eighth-seeded Isner hit 20 aces in the win.

Also Monday, qualifier Robin Haase from the Netherlands beat Swiss wild card Stephane Bohli 6-4, 6-3.

Ponting to miss Lanka ODI REUTERS MELBOURNE, NOV 2

Australia captain Ricky Ponting will miss the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka to fly to Tasmania for his grandmother's funeral.

Michael Clarke will replace Ponting as skipper for Wednesday's match at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, which Australia are using as part of their preparations for the Ashes test series against England. ''I will be flying out tomorrow morning to attend the funeral and then flying straight back to the ground tomorrow afternoon,'' Ponting told a news conference today.

SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, NOV 2

The I-League involving three Goan teams will be held at the Nehru Stadium as the AFC inspecting team has given the green signal to go ahead with the matches involving Dempo Sports Club, Churchill Brothers and Salgaocar Sports Club.

The report of the AFC team that inspected the three clubs, recommended a few suggestions involving the infrastructure.

The youth development programme of Salgaocar Sports Club came in for praise from the AFC team, which also branded it as one-of-its-kind in the country.

These three clubs have fulfilled most of the criteria for licensing. A few suggestions so as to fulfill some requirements were also put forward.

The AFC inspecting team felt that there is increasing popularity of football in India and there was huge potential of football market and strong media interest in domestic football, especially in Goa and Kolkata.

The AFC team found that there were poor club infrastructure like stadium, training facilities, lack of marketing strategy and that football was not the No 1 sports.

They found out that there was lack of facilities that do not meet the standard requirements like giant screen, medical rooms, doping control rooms, security control room, equipped media working rooms and media trib-

With the score at 184, Ojha was dismissed by Harshad Gadekar but not before the opener had contributed a patient 88, which came of 215 balls with 14 hits to the fence.

Abbas Ali could not stay long and was back in the pavillion after making a quickfire 26 in just 20 balls.

Bundela, who completed his half-century in 137 balls, was out for a well-made 68, which contained seven boundaries.

une and team and referees dressing room with shortage of toilets and showers.

It was also found that there was lack of facilities and equipment for broadcasting such as commentary box, studio, camera platform and TV working room.

The Nehru stadium at Fatorda was provisionally accepting for I-League whereas the Co-operage stadium in Mumbai and Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Kochi and Karnataka stadium were not found suitable.

They also opined that the clubs should be able to organise ILeague matches and provide fan oriented facilities and services.

The AFC teams felt the clubs should look into establishing marketing department and to have broadcast facilities.

They appreciated that only Salgaocar Sports Club have a full fledged department in the organisational structure to handle youth development and that the club also had technical experts to manage the administrative and technical matters of the youth development department.

Salgaocar were also praised for having a full team of coaches for all youth teams.

The AFC delegation found that Churchill Bothers club fulfilled all the requirements for ILeague club licensing criteria.

The same was the case with Dempo Sports Club and Salgaocar Sports Club.

Madhya Pradesh's lowerorder batsmen barring Ankit Sharma (36 not out) failed to contribute much to the score with Harpreet Singh (0), Murtaza Ali (10) and T Sudheendra (2) dismissed cheaply. Ankit Sharma with the help of Anand Rajan (14) took the score beyond 300.

For Goa, left-arm-spinner Shadab Jakati and Amit Yadav bowled well to capture three wickets each, while Robin D'Souza took two wickets.

BCCI yet to pay me for IPL services: Gavaskar AGENCIES MUMBAI, NOV 2

Omitted from the Governing Council of the Indian Premier League, a disgruntled Sunil Gavaskar said the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the promoters of the Twenty20 League, has not paid him a single penny for his services.

In a major revamp, the BCCI left out the former India captain from the Twenty20 League's Governing Council at its Annual General Meeting in September.

It did not give any reason for his ouster, but there were re-

ports that it could be a result of a payment dispute.

But the legendary batsman maintained that he had not been paid for the last three years which forced him to send a "gentle reminder about the non-payment" to the BCCI. "I am yet to be paid by the BCCI for my role on the IPL Governing Council. I have not been paid at all by the BCCI, since I took on the offer," Gavaskar told NDTV. "I have just been told that Mr Sharad Pawar (ICC president) will organise a meeting between

Shashank Manohar (BCCI chief) and me in his presence to sort out the matter and that for me is good enough," he said.

Gavaskar, however, refused to divulge what the pay packet was, saying, "Never ask a woman her age and never ask a man

what he gets."

He also denied that he had any links with the beleaguered Kochi IPL team and said he has still not made up his mind whether to accept the franchise's offer to head its cricket operations.

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A Trip down Memory Lane The first social interaction a child has is with her/his school friends. Even after years of schooling, working and after retirement, these friends always hold a special place in your heart.

Keeping this flame burning, Monte 68 celebrated their reunion after nearly 42 years. Herald learns about their experience

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES hey call themselves Monte 68, and speaking to them, one can clearly imagine how they must have spent their boarding days together. Whether it was nights of studying for exams, solving mind boggling algebra and geometrical problems or simply crying on each other’s shoulders when homesick, they were in it together. Boarding life, for them, was not stern and painful as often described, and they fondly remember those moments of playing together and doing mischief. Interestingly, out of the 100 students that appeared for the board exams that year, these boys, now men, are from the same division.

A group of about twelve ex-students of St Anthony High School, Monte de Guirim, and their families, met at a restaurant in the capital. A chilled out afternoon with their old buddies made them nostalgic about their days at school.

The gathering began with each person giving a short introduction on how his life has changed over the 40 odd years, with his working experience and family. “We all were in the boarding school for almost nine years. We spent nine years of our childhood

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with each other and the school bonding was very strong. After school, everyone went their separate ways, some kept in touch while others immediately went abroad to join their parents. After 40 years, this was a rare occasion to finally meet my classmates and to know their achievements.

Some are running huge businesses in India and abroad, some are professors and scientists,” says Joseph D’Cruz from Pirna.

The batch of 1968 was an energetic group with a lot of motivation and expectations, as Ambrosio Dias from Sirsaim says, “There were three divisions each of about 60 students for the 1968 batch. By the early 1960s, we had a lot of boys from Bombay and Africa joining the school and we had the best of them. We noticed that their lifestyle was different from ours and that had an influence on our lifestyle. All the boys were very close. We benefitted both academically and socially.”

The group was reunited because of Candolim based, Peter D’Souza’s efforts to research and find his friends. After working in the Gulf for a long time, he returned to Goa and came across his tenth standard class photograph which was clicked on the last day of school. He made an effort to reconnect with his friends, first meeting Alban Fernandes from Colva and Joseph D’Cruz and organised the first Monte 68 reunion in 2008. “After school everyone started working in some big or small firm. Some went abroad and could not make it for school reunions. Travelling from abroad ever yone has their

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or 41-year-old Klaudia Honeder, biking across the treacherous terrains in the Himalayas at over 100 kilometres per hour is a piece of cake. The Austrian citizen, a passionate biker, has been traversing across India ever since 2006.

“I started biking when I saw a group of boys having fun on their bikes. I was jumping with a strong will to do it myself,” says Klaudia, who bagged fourth place in the X-treme two-wheeler category of the recently concluded Maruti Suzuki Raid de Himalaya, a premier motorsport event of India, organised by the Himalayan Motorsport Association.

Talking about her bike, Suzuki DR 650 that weighs more than 300 kgs with all her luggage, Klaudia says, “The more I ride my bike, the more I like it. I love riding bikes but I have not received any formal training because I am just travelling all the time.”

A regular participant at the motorsports rally that covers the most challenging peaks of Western Himalayas every year, including the most formidable Baralacha La, Klaudia says she is truly in love with India. “I love India. Sometimes it’s hard to travel along, especially as a woman, as everyone stares at you. In mountains, however, people are a little bit more open. Their lives are more relaxed. India is a lovely country. It is fascinating. If you are in India, the best thing to have is loads of fun,” says Klaudia, whose team

And the decades rolled on... own holidays and it would often not coordinate with someone else’s holidays making it difficult to meet. Now everyone is back in Goa after working for years abroad, some have even got their children married, some of their children are already settled in life and some batch mates are on the verge of retirement which gives enough time to meet old friends,” adds Joseph D’Cruz.

“We had a great time together. We had fun while in school by calling each other nicknames and now, after 40 years, we still have that old charm,” says Rosando Mendonca, who owns Mr Farmer in Guirim.

As advice for the younger generations, they say, “Be disciplined in life and make an effort to gain knowledge, not only through studies as there is a lot of advancement of IT and world movement. Be aware of the changing times and adapt accordingly. And keep in touch with your friends and those who you come in contact with.”

“I would request Monte 68, our batch mates to join us for the next reunion,” concludes Joseph. The Monte 68 reunion was attended by the families of Peter D’Souza, Ambrosio Dias, Joseph D’Cruz, Albert Goveia from Succoro, Alban Fernandes, Rozando Mendonca, Guilman Fernandes, Albert D’Souza, Anthony Luis, Saluzinho Sapeco from Panjim, Joseph D’Sa from Sangolda and Alex Coelho, along with Fr Paul Alvares, Headmaster of St Anthony High School, Monte de Guirim.

Congratulatory Letter from Sonia Gandhi

fter holding the nation spellbound with western chorals and Hindi classics on a TV reality show, the Shillong Chamber Choir will now have a very special audience - US President Barack Obama.

Lady Biker finds Tough Himalayas a Walkover

Every parting is a form of death, as every reunion is a type of heaven - Tryon Edwards

Wendell receives Great Honour

Shillong Chamber Choir to perform for President Obama The young group of singers from Shillong, dubbed as the ‘rock capital of India’, is scheduled to perform for the US President and his wife, Michelle at President Pratibha Patil's presidential banquet at the Rashtrapati Bhavan on November 8.

“We have been invited by the Government of India through the Ministry of External Affairs. The invitation came much before we won the reality show,” said Damon Lyndem, bass singer and media coordinator for the choir, which had won ‘India’s Got Talent - Khoj 2’ on Colors TV earlier this month.

‘To God be the Glory’ and ‘Deep River’ are among the probable numbers to be performed by the choir before President Obama and First Lady Michelle.

“We have been asked to perform jazz and spiritual numbers. But of course, we would like to showcase our own culture, and so there will be Khasi opera. It’s a big thing. We hope to do justice,” Lyndem told PTI. Rashtrapati Bhavan sources in New Delhi have confirmed the group’s participation.

Twenty members of the choir, including fifteen singers and conductor Neil Nongkynreih, will leave for Delhi on November 6. The duration of their performance and other details are yet to be worked out.

The choir's repertoire includes works of western classical greats like Handel, Bach, Gershwin and Mozart, besides Queen hits and Khasi folk songs.

The Shillong Chamber Choir had made their debut performance at a regional city hotel in January 2001, with Neil Nongkynrih as their maestro and mentor.

The group of 25 soloists first came into the limelight after bagging three gold medals at the World Choir Games 2010 in China.

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Wendell Says: I am honoured and happy for Goa Dear Shri Rodricks Thank you for sending me a hand woven Kunbis Sari from Goa. Your efforts to revive and promote the traditional crafts and skills of the Kunbis tribes, providing them a means of employment and economic self-reliance, are indeed laudable.

I am sorry, due to pressing engagements and prior commitments I am unable to be present during the exhibition of saris in Pragati Maidan on 24th October.

However, I send my good wishes for the success of the programme.

With good wishes Yours sincerely, Signed by Sonia Gandhi

Austria won the best team trophy at the 12th edition of the rally, this year.

The rally route covered some of the highest motorable places in the world, including Kaza (3600 mts), Komic (4275 mts) in Spiti valley and Patseo (4830 mts), Sarchu (4551 mts) in Lahul valley.

“I have travelled across all these mountains before but during the rally, it is just so different. Here, you have to go on to your limits.

You have no oxygen but you have repeated tyre issues. It is a challenge to be there,” says Klaudia, who finished fifth in the rally last year. The only woman in the list of 51 bikers who participated in the event, Klaudia always believed, “the competition is pretty tough but my motto is just to ride till the finish line. It is so much fun.”

“My target is to survive. Many people just surrender to hardships the rally gives and say I cannot do it but to me it shows really who you are. I think that only is the point of the rally,” says Klaudia, who rode from 12th position at the end of first day of the six-day rally to fourth position at the end of it.

Sheila Dixit draped in Wendell’s Kunbi sari, a gift to the Delhi CM from Goa’s ace designer

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The 3rd All India Annual Art Competition and Exhibition 2010, organised by Bhikuram Jain Foundation, New Delhi is open for entries. Registration closes on November 30. The exhibition and the award presentation ceremony will be held on February 12, 2011. Call the Kala Academy, Panjim on 2420452.

Tiatr workshops, organised by the Salvador do Mundo Culture club of Goa, Salvador do Mundo and Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) will be held on November 3 at Salvador do Mundo. A presentation will be made on November 17 at 6pm in a form of skit/ play by the participants of this workshop.

‘Beautiful Thing – Inside the Secret World of Bombay’s Dance Bars’ by Sonia Faleiro will be launched on November 3 at 7pm at Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts. Call 2421311.

‘Organic Kitchen Gardening’, a session, organised by Vardaan Ecostore will be held on November 3 at 3pm at the Agriculture Department, Margao.

Call 9527463684.

‘Daniel Driscoll on Film’, a talk by Dan Driscoll, organised by Gallery Gitanjali and Monsoon Grey will be held on November 3 at 6pm at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhes, Panjim. Call 9823572035.

‘Beautiful Thing’, a book by Sonia Faleiro will be launched on November 3 at 6:30pm at Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim. Call 2421311.

‘Our Cultural Diversity’, a workshop for in service school teachers up to the age of 48 years, organised by the Centre for Cultural Resources and

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The schools intending to depute their teacher can visit the Department of Art and Culture, Patto, Panjim. Call Tel.: 2438103.

Weekly live gigs by Jazz Junction will be held every Friday from November 5 at Poco Loco at the Royal Goan Beach Club, Arpora. Call 6716307.

‘Anything is Possible’, a documentary will be screened on November 6 at 6.30pm at Sunaparanta - Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim. Call 2421311.

Gospel Music Programme by Crusaders for Jesus with Mary will be held on November 3 and 4 and November 8 and 9 and November 12 and 13 at Azad Maidan Panjim, at Vasco Municipality Building, Vasco and at the Government Multipurpose School Grounds, Borda, respectively.

One Act Play Competition, organised by the Kala Academy will be held in the month of December at the Kala Academy, Panjim. Registration closes on November 9 at 4pm. Call 2420452.

Theatre Festival, organised by Ganga-Zuari Academy will be held on November 6 and 7 at t h e K a l a A c a d e m y, P a n j i m .

‘Matiechem Bhangar Korunk’, the Konkani tiatr will be staged on November 6 and ‘Duibriddhho’, ‘Rogeer Bondhu’, ‘Sukshma Bichar’ and ‘Kallol’ will be staged on November 7 as part of a series of Bengali Shruti Natok. Call 9822121427.

Pottery, painting and art workshops will be held from November 3 to 6 at the Art Escape, Benaulim.

V i s i t www.artescape.in.

Call 9881568756 or 9323590051.

Put your surplus of free time to good use. Be of serv21 Mar - 19 Apr ice to someone and volunteer.

Today is perfect for getting things started -- which is something you love to do anyway. It's probably best to focus on your career, or maybe any business issues affecting your personal life.

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The bills may Gemini be piling up, but you can handle them. Just get organized 21 May - 20 Jun and dig in! You need to get busy in some way today, so make sure that you're using that good energy to good effect. Things should get more and more interesting as you create more and more cool situations.

Aim for a good day by thinking positively.

Attitude will carry you quite 22 Jun - 23 Jul a l o n g w a y.

Focus on the home today, though that could mean anything from just tidying up to considering new options -even moving overseas! Your energy is right for rethinking how you live.

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Pick a good time for all your friends to get together. You all 23 Sept - 22 Oct need a night out! Focus your copious mental energy on aesthetic tasks and interests for now -- you need to be able to show that you've got what it takes to make life sweeter and more beautiful. The right people are watching!

Scorpio If a friend is in need, let them know you're at their service.

23 Oct - 22 Nov Make time for them. You're feeling somewhat thwarted in your search for something or someone, but don't give up just yet. You may want to take today off from your pursuit, as you are extremely unlikely to get there quite yet.

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Aquarius Take care in trusting the new guy -- not everyone has 21 Jan - 19 Feb your best interests at heart.

You are feeling the urge to experience something foreign and new. Even if you can't drop everything and take off right now you should be able to explore other cultures without going too far.

You're asked to take over a failing project now. Your influ20 Feb - 20 Mar ence will turn it around. You should do what you can to help your people today -even if it costs you dearly.

You may find that you need to go above and beyond, but that just means that you should earn bonus karma!

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be covered; if you let them slide, you'll be 23 Nov - 20 Dec under the gun later. The big picture is clear to you now, so you ought to be able to figure out what to do next -- if it isn't preordained, that is! See if you can convince at least one colleague that you're the one to follow.

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pique Pronunciation peek Function Verb Meaning 1: to affect with sharp irritation and resentment 2: to wound (the pride, vanity, etc) 3: to arouse an emotion or provoke to action Example Sentence Jane was very piqued when her dog ripped her favourite blanket.

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An extant relative of the dinosaurs of yore is the crocodile. The largest crocodile species is the saltwater crocodile, Crocodylus porosus, encountered from India to northern Australia and Fiji.

These creatures can reach 23 feet in length and 1 ton in weight! Though these beasts are so massive, a crocodile egg is no larger than that of a goose!

The smallest crocodile is the dwarf crocodile, Osteolaemus tetraspis, from central Africa, which has a maximum length of 6.5 feet. Some civilizations, like the ancient Egyptians, venerated the crocodiles. For some tribes in New Guinea, the crocodile is a totem god and those people make themselves crocodile-like body scarring, which is an extremely painful procedure.

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Tongue Twister Send tasty toast to ten tense stout scouts’ ten tall tents.

Wednesday Chance of T-storms 32° C | 23° C 40% chance of precipitation

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Sunrise 0632 - Sunset 1805 Moon rise 0325 - Moon set 1539 High 21:05

D Tide timings are for Mormugao Harbour. For Panjim/Calangute add 20 mins. For Colva add 30 mins

13:35 Biwi No. 1 17:20 Naya Ajooba 20:00 Jigar 09:55 11:55 14:00 16:40 18:45 21:00 23:30

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You want to go home but you can’t reach home because there is a man with a mask on. Where are you?

TIDES Low High Low 01:37 07:45 14:22

Legally Blonde Bruce Almighty Licence to Kill Barbershop The Birdcage Shooter Enemy of the State

Sex and the City The Phantom The Ugly Truth Scooby-Doo and the Samurai Sword The Tenth Circle A Night at the Roxbury Yes Man Starship Troopers 3

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Sadhu Aur Shaitan Kishan Arjun Tirchhi Topiwale Mumbai Express Vaastu Shastra 08:30 12:30 16:00 20:00 23:00

Bewaffa Se Waffa Apna Sapna Money Money Badal Don No. 1 Saajan Bina Suhagan

08:35 The Whole Ten Yards 10:40 Bobby 13:00 Maid in Manhattan

08:00 Nagina Ek Vardaan 12:00 Andaz Apna Apna 16:00 Roop Ki Rani Choron Ka Raja 20:00 Vaastav: The Reality

09:15 Suryavanshi

12:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata 13:00 Tere Mere Sapne 13:30 Hamari Devrani 14:00 Maryaada ... Lekin Kab Tak? 14:30 MasterChef India 15:00 Kaali: Ek Agnipariksha 15:30 Sapna Babul Ka ...Bidaai 16:00 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai 16:30 Mann Kee Awaaz Pratigya 17:00 Sasural Genda Phool 17:30 Saath Nibhana Saathiya 18:00 MasterChef India 18:30 Sabki Laadli Bebo 19:00 Saath Nibhana Saathiya 19:30 Sasural Genda Phool 20:00 Chaand Chupa Badal Mein 20:30 Behenein 21:00 Sapna Babul Ka ...Bidaai 21:30 Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai

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SUDOKU SOL 695

HERALD CROSSWORD - 696 Across 1- Narrow inlets; 5- ___ boy!; 9Fragments; 14- Loretta of "M*A*S*H"; 15- Keep away from; 16- Protection; 17- Air-filled rubber hoop, become fatigued; 18- Chipper; 19- Literary device; 20- Inadequate; 23- Knowledge; 24Advanced in years; 25- Long March leader; 28- Determine; 31Hog; 34- Green _____ is the place to be; 36- Digit of the foot; 37- All there; 38- Iranian range; 42- Ages; 43- Chemical ending; 44- Overturn; 45- Cartoon dog; 46- Final course; 49- 100 square meters; 50- Fastener; 51- A great deal; 53Gullibility; 60- Pertaining to the moon; 61- With the bow, in music; 62- "Night" author Wiesel; 63- Auman Nastase; 58- Fork feature; 59- Bring forth thor Zola; 64- Manner of walking; 65- Actress Meryoung; 60- Novelist Deighton; rill; 66- Words of denial; 67- CPR experts; 68Observed; Down SOLUTION - 695 1- Queue after Q; 2- Victor's cry; 3- Broadcasts; 4Pilfer; 5- Have high hopes; 6- Academic themes; 7Sod; 8- Organization to promote theater; 9- Bovine animals; 10- Biblical king; 11- Borodin's prince; 12Tubular; 13- Compass dir.; 21- Trunk; 22- Assembly of witches; 25- Large drinking bowl; 26- Without ___ in the world; 27- Church instrument; 29- Siouan speakers; 30- Bud's bud; 31- Monetary unit of India; 32- Type of sanctum; 33- Beau ___; 35- Hesitant sounds; 37- Patsy; 39- Surround; 40- Rx writers; 41- All, musically; 46- Judicial decision; 47- Bring out; 48- Automatons; 50- Sacred song; 52- Snow conveyances; 53- Japanese wrestling; 54- Single entity; 55- Leaf of a book; 56- Streetcar; 57- Net-

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We kill Him…But He unites Us

In the report, ‘The Exclusive Designers of the Tiatr World’ by Ron Fidelis, published on November 2, the surname of Goa’s world renowned designer, Wendell Rodricks was accidentally spelt as Rodrigues and in the report, ‘Sing to the King’ published on October 31, the date of the upcoming programme was published as October 3 instead of November 3.

The errors are regretted.

Fun, Frolic, Camaraderie and Communal Harmony

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Musical Evening gathers 150 Artists in honour of Mother Mary HERALD FEATURES wo thousand Catholics gathered on the last day of the Marian month were urged to conduct more programs in honor of Mary to stop Catholics joining the Pentecostals Church.

‘If we have more programs all over the world, we could stop the Catholics joining the Pentecostal Churches stated Rt Rev Lawrence Pius Dorairaj, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of MadrasMylapore, Chennai.

Speaking on the occasion, Fr Tony Lopes, the Superior General of the Society of Pilar stated that this program was organised to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the association of the Spiritual Brothers and sisters a lay wing of the society of Pilar.

Fr Tony Lopes urged the members of the association of Spiritual Brothers and sisters to grow in true devotion to Mother Mary and Spread the radiance of Jesus.

Fr Noel Menezes, The director of the Association of Spiritual Brothers and Sisters stated that the program has inspired and brought 150 artists to share the stage in honour of Mother Mary.

The main highlight of the evening was the candle lights procession of Mother Mary which was conducted by the Herald of the Gospel, a unit of Brazilian Congregation based in St Inez, Panjim. Father Peter Cardozo SFX, famed Goan singer, opened the show with the classic hyms ‘Ave Maria’. Father Dominic Alvares SFX whistled with deep devotion to praise Mother Mary, with a classical Konkani hymn.

Goa’s acclaimed singers Acacio Pereira, Lulu Fortes performed for the evening along with Nezba Fortes, Silvina Soares, and Father Noel Menezes SFX. Musicians Filipe Fortes, Ignatius Rodrigues, Grayston Vaz, Aurvile Rodrigues, Ilan Martins, Boney Alex and Ashley Do Rego added to the performance. The entire show was choreographed

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Moments of Grief and paying Respects to the Departed For Christians the world over, All Souls Day is a special day to pay respects to the departed. Herald’s photojournalist captures poignant moments of people in Goa and the special decorations of the many graves

A free spirited black dragonfly witnesses the grief of Goa’s Christians as they pay respects to the dead

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An Evening with Master Vaz

HERALD FEATURES special programme ‘Meet the Tiatr Artiste - Master Vaz’ was recently organised by the Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) at the Conference Hall of TAG, Campal, Panjim.

Speaking on the occasion the veteran tiatr artiste Jose Lawrence Vaz popularly known as Master Vaz narrated numerous life experiences throughout his journey in the field of tiatr.

Master Vaz delved into the conditions that existed during his time on the tiatr stage and disclosed that there was no proper transport, no proper equipment and no adequate facilities to stage tiatrs during that time. In spite of the lack of facilities, the tiatrs staged during that time were more mean-

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ingful and enjoyable. This was mainly because of the dedication of the artistes to the tiatr stage.

Narrating his experiences as an actor who did female roles throughout his career he disclosed that he along with other artistes namely Vincent de Saligao, Julie, Remmie Colaco, etc, who acted as females were responsible to keep the tiatr stage not only active but vibrant.

He also disclosed that the artistes of that times namely Minguel Rod, Young Menezes, Kid Boxer - and others with whom Master Vaz acted and sang with were all genuinely dedicated to the cause of tiatr.

It is for this reason that they did not make any money as present day tiatr artistes do.

Answering questions from his well wishers, he stated that it was an honour that the TAG organised such a beautiful programme. He stated that although he is not very active on the tiatr stage, he keeps himself occupied by writing plays for children from the village as well as for All India Radio.

Earlier Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG welcomed the gathering and explained the importance of such programmes.

If the youth of today would like to know about the tremendous contribution of the tiatr artistes of the yesteryears, more such programmes will have to be organised he said. This will help keep the memories of these stalwarts of the tiatr stage alive for generations to come.

Roseferns, Vice-President of TAG proposed the vote of thanks.

A brochure having detailed information of the life of Master Vaz was also released on the occasion. Master Vaz was presented a memento on behalf of TAG by the Vice-President.

Culinary Challenge hones Upcoming Hospitality Student’s Talent

HERALD FEATURES here was a variety of amazing smells at this year’s Gastronomix 2010, the culinary excellence challenge organised by the Agnel Institute of Food Crafts and Culinary Sciences, Verna. Held recently at the Institute itself it saw a mixture of students, teachers and guests, all with one motive, having fun.

An annual event, which began in the year 2008, this is Gastronomix’s third year of running. Involving a host of popular events, competitions and challenges, this event hones the talent of the young and calls for a community spirit.

Gastronomix is the only event organised on an all Goa basis which gives a platform to upcoming hospitality students to showcase their skills in culinary, patisserie and mixology.

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e is nearing the big 50, but Hollywood heartthrob Tom Cruise is still very much an adrenaline junkie. The actor jumped from the top of Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, while shooting the fourth film in the Mission: Impossible franchise.

The 48-year-old dangled almost 2,717 feet in the air while shooting Death Protocol, reported a leading UK newspaper.

Cruise was snapped hanging precariously from the observation deck of the building, which is 124 floors high, as fans watched in awe and terror from the street below.

Dressed all in black, Cruise ran across the windows of the tower as technicians and film crew watched nervously from an open window above him.

Another actor hung alongside him for the scene, which saw Cruise jumping over him during a chase round the exterior of the building.

A helicopter hovered just ten feet away from the building as crew inside filmed the scene for the movie, which will be released next year.

And even by his standards, this weekend’s stunt was Cruise’s most dangerous yet. The actor is well-known for doing his own stunts in all his movies, especially the Mission: Impossible films.

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ovinda’s daughter Narmada Ahuja, whose debut film has been delayed, says the script has been finalised and the project will hit the production stage early next year.

“We have finalised the script. Everything is done and we are now working on it. Most probably the first schedule of the film will go on the floor in January, latest February,” Narmada, 20 years, said.

The daughter of Bollywood’s popular funny man Govinda, Narmada too will start her acting journey with a romantic comedy.

“The film is a young, fresh romantic comedy. Even the production house is not new, but they are coming out with a film after a gap of a few years. That’s what made me keen on doing this film. I already have another film lined up after this,” said the youngster who learnt the ropes of acting at the London Film Institute.

When asked about her co-actor in the film, Narmada said, “All I can say is that my co-star in the film is not a new comer. Nothing else can be revealed.”

She says her father’s suggestions helped her in making up her mind about her career. “Every father gives tips to their kids before they start their profession. My father too gave me a couple of tips. The most important thing that he told me was that no matter what

you do, do it with your full heart; give it your 500 per cent; and do it only if you are passionate about it because it shows on camera if you are not really into your work. That’s one thing that really made me focused and a whole lot more professional,” she added.

Since she will be working in a romantic comedy, does she have her father’s comic timing? “I really can’t judge that right now because I have not started shooting. But you never know, I might come up with something like he does, once we start working on the film,” said Narmada who enjoys her father’s hits like Deewana Mastana, Swarg, Hero No 1 and Partner. Narmada also defies the notion that star kids get things easily in Hindi filmdom.

“I don’t think it’s easy for us to enter the industry.

At least it was not easy for me because I myself didn’t want to get into the industry without any preparation. Once you know that you are well groomed and you’re sure you can deliver, only then you should go for it. That grooming part is not v e r y e a s y, ” c o n cluded the upcoming actress.

Kaakha will be John’s rebirth as action star: Vipul Shah

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otel heiress Paris Hilton had a wardrobe malfunction during a Halloween bash.

Her skimpy outfit slipped to reveal more than she intended.

The reality TV star was dressed in a fringed bikini and feathers in her interpretation of an Indian warrior princess, but as she made her way to the bash her low cut top slipped down.

The moment was captured by the horde of paparazzi assembled outside the venue and the blonde beauty quickly covered her self up.

Meanwhile her younger sister Nicky dressed up as Minnie Mouse, while their parents, Rick and Kathy Hilton came as a pair off police officers, with Kathy in a pair of patent leather knee boots and gun holster belt.

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ohn Abraham has been sweating it out in the gym for his role of a tough cop in the Hindi remake of Tamil hit Kaakha Kaakha and producer Vipul Shah promises that it will be John’s rebirth as an action star.

John’s last outing as an action hero was in Dhoom where he played the villainous role of Kabir. The 37-year-old actor, who started his Bollywood career with Jism, is best known for playing the lover boy in movies like Garam Masala and Dostana.

Shah, who is currently busy with his upcoming release Action Replayy, says the new film will show a different facet of John’s personality.

“This film will be a rebirth of John, in an action avatar. He was last seen in Dhoom, which was quite a hit. With this film however we are taking the action a couple of notches higher. It is a fantastic

film to remake. He is currently shooting it. We are planning to release the film mid next year,” said Shah.

The original film starred Surya, Jyothika and Jeevan in the lead roles.

The film helped cement Surya’s superstar position in Tamil cinema.

Nishikant Kamat of Mumbai Meri Jaan fame is adapting the movie in Hindi while John replaces Surya in the Hindi version, Shah informs.

The female role is yet to be cast for the upcoming movie.

John was recently seen in Abbas Tyrewala’s romantic-comedy Jhootha Hi Sahi where he plays the role of a lovable loser Sidharth.

Microsoft raises Bet on Motion-sensing Tech

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icrosoft has acquired Canesta, which designs microchips that it says enables computers to see images in three dimensions, according to the privately-held Sunnyvale, California-based company.

The purchase comes as Microsoft prepares to launch its Kinect motion-controller next month, hoping to spark sales of its XBox video game consoles. Buying Canesta, whose technology focuses mainly on consumer applications, suggests Microsoft is already eyeing more and better movement-recognition products down the line for its video game system as well as other applications.

Kinect’s camera-based system, built into cameras, lets players control games with body and hand gestures, letting gamers ditch the hand-held controllers they have been tied to for decades.

Canesta says its CMOS 3-D chips gives everyday devices 3-D perception better than competing technology. “Products based

on this capability can then react on sight to the actions or motions of individuals and objects in their field of view,” Canesta says.

Honda has invested $5 million in Canesta to develop 3-D technology to help drivers park their cars and avoid collisions.

Hitachi is using Canesta’s technology to create a television controlled by hand gestures instead of a remote control. Its technology excels at differentiating game-players from their background, Canesta says.

Canesta didn’t reveal what it sold for, but the company had received $60 million through four rounds of funding from venture capital groups.

Over a year ago, Microsoft announced it was working on Kinect but it remains to be seen how well it will be accepted by consumers.

Decline in Quality of Sperm Count

Socialising can cause Sleep Problems

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isphenol-A, a chemical used for decades to make plastic food containers and baby bottles, was linked to lower sperm quality in men, researchers said.

A five-year study of 514 Chinese workers compared those with detectable levels of BPA in their urine, ranging from high to low, to those with undetectable amounts, according to results appearing today in the journal Fertility & Sterility.

Men with measurable levels had two to four times the risk of lower sperm concentration, sperm count, vitality and motility.

This is the first human study to show a relationship between semen quality and BPA levels in urine, after animal studies showed similar associations, said DeKun Li, an epidemiologist at Kaiser Permanente’s division of research in Oakland, California. The US Environmental Protection Agency and the Food and Drug Administration said earlier this year that they will study the potential health effects of BPA. Interestingly, on October 14, Canada had declared the chemical a toxic substance.

“BPA damages your sperm, that’s the very obvious message,” Li said in a telephone interview. “Sometimes people may not care about semen quality, but they should as it may lead to birth defects and infertility.”

The US National Toxicology Program lists BPA as presenting a “negligible concern” that exposure will cause reproductive effects in adults who aren’t vulnerable to it because of their jobs. The NTP also has “minimal concern” that workers exposed to BPA will show effects, according to the agency’s website.

Ed Kang, a spokesman for the federal program, did not respond to a phone call and an e-mail requesting comment.

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eople who regularly socialise are more likely to suffer sleep problems, suggests a new research. Researchers have found that extroverts who regularly socialise for half their day are more vulnerable to sleep deprivation than introverts or those in isolation.

The study, which looked at 48 people, suggests that, waking experience affects sleep quality. The volunteers were assessed for personality type and then half were put into a socially enriched environment and the other half into isolation. Their quality of sleep was then observed by the researchers from the centre for Military Psychiatry and Neuroscience at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research in Maryland.

“Extroverts exposed to socially enriched environments showed greater vulnerability to subsequent sleep deprivation than did extroverts exposed to an identical but socially impoverished environment,” said lead author Dr Tracy

Rupp.

“The ability of introverts to resist sleep loss was relatively unaffected by the social environment. “Overall, the present results might also be interpreted more generally to suggest that waking experiences, along with their interaction with individual characteristics, influence vulnerability to subsequent sleep loss."

The findings were published in the journal, ‘Sleep’.

(Trends courtesy: Agencies)

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