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Cops will be freed today: Maoists Reject talks offer by Nitish

PTI JAMUI (BIHAR), SEPT 4

A Maoist spokesman tonight said the three policemen taken hostage by them in Lakhisarai would be freed by tomorrow morning and the outfit’s top decision-making body rejected the talks offered by Bihar government.

Avinash, the self-proclaimed spokesman, said the Central CPI (Maoist) has decided to release the hostages “unconditionally on humanitarian considerations”.

“The Maoists Central Committee met in the jungle near Jamui late this evening after the all-party meeting chaired by

Chief Minister Nitish Kumar offered talks with us... we are not going to get influenced by it”, he told local mediamen.

Bihar, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had earlier today invited Maoists holding three policemen captive for talks even offering them safe passage after securing an all-party consensus.

A day after the bullet-riddled body of Lucas Tete, one of the four abducted policemen, was found, Kumar said the all party meeting convened by him also appealed to the Maoists to release unharmed the three remaining hostages who the rebels said were safe.

The government offer for

talks after a Maoist spokesman called for an immediate dialogue came on a day when police arrested nine Naxalites including two who were reported to be involved in the kidnapping incident in Lakhisarai district on Sunday. The arrest of the rebels came when combing operations were expanded to fresh areas in Munger district.

“I am personally ready for holding talks with the Maoists.

We guarantee providing full security and safe passage to Maoist representatives irrespective of the outcome. No police action will be taken,” Kumar told reporters after an all party meeting here.

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Sports: Saina says Delhi not ready for CWG Pg 16 Police raid hotel, free 2 Mumbai girls HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

In a late night raid, Margao police rescued two Mumbai girls from a hotel and arrested two persons under the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. The two persons Patil alias Nevil D’Souza and a customer Charan Karve, from Parra-Bardez have been remanded to seven days police custody.

Acting on a tip off, the police raided the hotel at Khareband late last night and rescued the two woman. The two victims have been sent to the Protection Home, Merces.

Margao Police Inspector Santosh Desai said the two girls were brought from Mumbai and were kept at the hotel since the last eight days for the purpose of prostitution allegedly by Mumbai-based Patil. “We had information that the girls were taken out by customers. This (Continued on page 11)

Red corner notice against Atala HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

After a prolonged delay, Goa Police finally issued ‘red corner notice’ against the drug peddler Yaniv alias Atala Benaim ever since he has been missing since last week of July.

Highly placed sources in the Crime Branch confirmed that the red corner notice was issued against Atala on September 1.

The investigating team had revealed they realized Atala’s sudden disappearance when he failed to respond to summons that required him for some clarifications in the drug nexus probe.

The alleged drug peddler was arrested on March 9 from a shack at Pernem after his jilted girlfriend Lucky Farmhouse secretly filmed his confession wherein Atala was seen bragging about his connection with Goa Police.

The videos uploaded on Internet video sites – youtube.com and metacafe.com, also showed Atala speaking on how anti-narcotic men stole narcotics from the Mapusa court locker to resell in the market.

He was released on bail by Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances Court on June 21 with various conditions imposed on him.

The Crime Branch has already issued a ‘look out circular’ against him on August 25, 18 days after the missing episode came to light.

State workers to Pak trio admit taking cash from bookie join Sept 7 stir PTI LONDON, SEPT 4

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

The Goa Convention of Workers has decided to participate in the nation-wide strike on September 7 as a protest against rising prices of foodgrains and essential commodities.

The strike was announced by the All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC), Goa State Committee at a press briefing on Saturday.

AITUC General Secretary Christopher Fonseca told reporters that the fight against the government would continue. “We will fight…we will not spare the government as the workers are being exploited,” he said.

The strike will take effect at 9 am on Tuesday continuing the

entire day starting from opposite the Panjim KTC bus stand for a mammoth morcha and rally thereafter near Customs House.

The briefing was also attended by members representing other departments who too have decided to join the strike comprising a total of 9,000 to 10,000 workers. “Banks on this day will remain closed,” said the bank leader Subhash Naik.

The members released a list of demands, which included raising minimum wages to all daily wage, casual and contract workers to Rs 300, ban contract labour employment in all government, public, private and commercial establishments and services in permanent job operations and ensure regularisation (Continued on page 11)

Dourado’s mobile, laptop recovered HERALD REPORTER VASCO, SEPT 4

A day after the arrest of the prime accused in the brutal murder of Naresh Dourado, Vasco police on Saturday recovered the missing laptop and mobile belonging to the deceased.

“The accused, Snehal Dias, had sold Naresh’s mobile phone to a shop near the Sunday market in Vasco, while he had given the laptop for repairs,” said Vasco Police Inspector Braz Menezes.

The accused was produced before the Vasco judicial magistrate first class on Saturday and was remanded to five days police custody. (Related report on pg 3) Later, Vasco police was seen taking the accused to a shop, where he had allegedly sold the mobile phone in Vasco.

Incidentally, while school

friends of the accused claim they had never seen Snehal driving any car, Menezes informed that the accused knew driving and he had driven a car to Aaradi Band, Taleigao, where the vehicle was later abandoned.

“Fingerprints collected from the scene of the crime and on the abandoned vehicle match those of the accused. Police has enough evidence to prove that the accused committed the crime,” said Menezes.

When asked if others were involved in the crime, Menezes informed that investigations are in progress and said the information would be revealed later.

It learnt from friends of the accused that Snehal was presently pursuing a hospitality management course at an institute in Panjim.

Mired in a spot-fixing scam, the Pakistani trio of Salman Butt, Mohammed Aamir and Mohammed Asif have told investigators that they took money from alleged bookie Mazhar Majeed but denied any wrongdoing.

The suspended trio, being grilled by Scotland Yard here, claimed the money they took from Majeed was on account of sponsorship contracts they had signed with different commercial organisations.

They insisted that they did not know that Majeed, working

as an agent for them, was also a bookmaker.

“The players also showed their written contracts for these sponsorship deals to the police,” Pakistan legal advisor Tafazzul Rizvi told Geo TV. “The players have contested

the allegation and also volunteered themselves for police investigations,” he said.

According to reports, 50,000 pounds were recovered from the hotel room of Butt.

The three players were suspended by the International

Cricket Council (ICC) after a British tabloid claimed that they were involved in spot-fixing.

Rizvi also confirmed that the investigating authorities had found some currency from a player’s room during the search of the team hotel in London last weekend.

“But just having currency does not mean the player is involved in criminal or illegal activities,” he contended.

“They were not aware of their agent’s illegal activities. They only had a relationship of playeragent with him. They have constantly proclaimed their (Continued on page 11)

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BJP begins State-wide meets to expose govt

Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar addresses a gathering at Marcel.

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With an eye on the forthcoming assembly polls, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has begun state-wide meetings to expose the Congress-led government in the State.

MARCEL CORRESPONDENT ADDS: One such meeting was held at Marcel in Priol constituency and it was attended by around 200 people.

While the meetings claimed to highlight the alleged failure of the Congress-led government, the meeting was virtually an election campaign.

Speakers at the meet in Marcel urged people to give a mandate to the BJP in forthcoming assembly elections.

They claimed that the Congress-led government in the State had failed to address public grievances.

Adv Narendra Savoikar, who had contested the South Goa MP seat on the BJP ticket, said the government was forced to admit the problems only after public agitations.

He accused members in the government of being self-centered.

“This government is not bothered of the aam admi but is selfcentered. They don’t care about the sufferings of the common man. It is only when people protest that they get up from their sleep. Do we need such a government,” asked Adv Savoikar.

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Accusing the Congress-led government of corruption, State BJP President and MLA Laxmikant Parsekar said corruption will only stop if BJP comes to power.

“This government has failed and is overpowered by corruption. During the recent assembly sessions, we had 2,600 questions but only 68 came up for discussion during the question hour,” said Parsekar.

“The reason for this is best known to the people. The government had no answers to our questions. Just imagine if all 2,600 questions had come up for discussion. We exposed their corrupt practices and hence, the people should not vote for Congress and its allies in the forthcoming assembly polls,”

‘Govt doing nothing to promote IT industries’ HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, SEPT 4

Continuing his tirade against the State government, Aldona MLA Dayanand Narvekar said though information technology can provide environment friendly jobs to thousands in the State, the government is doing nothing to promote IT industries.

He was addressing a gathering after inaugurating the ‘Youth Force of Goa’ (YFG) at the Goa Cricket Academy in Porvorim on Saturday.

“In 1980 when I was the labour minister, the government had taken a decision to provide one job in a family, but this policy was not followed strictly,” said Narvekar.

He also took a dig at the government for being biased in employing people in the State.

“In the health department alone, 1000 people have been employed and over 60% of these

people are from one constituency. The government should not do such injustice to the people of Goa,” he added.

Narvekar also accused the government of subsidizing the mining industry even though that they hardly got any revenue from the mining companies.

“The annual revenue of the mining sector is around Rs 6,000 crore. Till last year, the government used to get around Rs 30 crore by way of royalty on iron ore,” said the Congress MLA from Aldona.

“Since the Central government has now increased the royalty to Rs 150 per tonne, the government will now get revenue of Rs 300-400 crore.”

“The government spends a lot on maintaining roads in mining areas. The government in fact is subsidizing the mining industry. Mining has done more harm than good to the people

Charity foundation formed to help needy in Fatorda HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

Goa Pradesh Congress Committee general secretary Vijay Sardessai has announced the formation of a charity foundation “We for Fatorda” aimed at providing help and assistance to the needy people of Fatorda constituency.

Announcing a slew of measures especially in the agriculture sector, Sardessai said around 2000 victims of price rise and inflation will be provided with free provisions by the charity foundation before Ganesh Chaturthi this month.

He further said that the charity foundation will provide free mobile morgues for all communities of Fatorda, adding that he was in the process of interacting with different Parishes and Muslim organizations in the constituency.

Briefing newsmen, Sardessai disclosed plans to “adopt” the eastern bypass and said his charity foundation in association with the students of Sri Sri Institute of Management Studies would shortly plant fruit bearing trees along the eastern bypass to enhance the beauty of the verdant landscape. In this respect, Sardessai recalled that he had in the past been instrumental in demolishing two illegal scrap yards that had mushroomed in the midst of lush green paddy fields.

“At that juncture, I had demanded that the vicinity of the eastern bypass be frozen as a green zone so as to encourage horticulture and kitchen gardening by traditional farmers from the area”, he added.

The GPCC general secretary further disclosed plans to organize a free farmers’ camp where farmers of Fatorda would be provided with free fertilizers and free seeds to cultivate the next crop of Goan vegetable.

Lamented that Fatorda had remained neglected, with no attempts made to beautify the constituency through the tourism angle, Sardesai said he has invited Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar to the constituency to help beautify vintage locations of tourist importance in the constituency.

of Goa. Most people residing in mining areas are suffering from tuberculosis and other related diseases,” said Narvekar.

In his welcome speech, YFG President Osbert D’Cunha said the main objectives of YFG is to demand financial assistance to the unemployed youth and one government job per family.

“We will also demand 75% employment for Goans in each industry. Besides we will organize programmes and events for youth, children and the aged,” D’Cunha said.

Edwin Fernandes, Floyd Vales and Zico Rodrigues also spoke on the occasion.

Other committee members of the YFG are Narayan Mandrekar, Naresh Gawas and Nilesh D’Souza (Vice-Presidents), Edwin Fernandes (General Secretary), Laurence Lobo (Organising Secretary), Nazima Sheikh (Treas u r e r ) a n d F l o y d Va l e s (spokesperson).

Old Patto Bridge opens for 2-way traffic on trial basis HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

The Old Patto Bridge in Panjim was on Saturday open for twoway vehicular flow on trial basis. Superintendent of (Traffic) Police Arvind Gawas informed that the traffic flow of two-wheelers was moderate being a weekend.

“We will get the actual picture on Monday during rush hours as it is the working day.

Being a weekend the traffic was fewer today,” said the officer.

In a bid to decongest busy roads during peak hours, traffic police, last week decided to make the Old Patto Bridge twoway for two-wheelers with effect from September 4 between 9 am to 10:30am.

Traffic Inspector Roy Pereira, who personally controlled the vehicle movement along with his staff, told Herald that 50 percent of the total two wheelers strength entering the city diverted to the new route.

The traffic is controlled near Hotel Sona, the challenging spot to the traffic police and at La Vista Lodge junction to provide smooth and safe traffic flow. The move will ease out congestion while entering capital city along D B Road.

Parsekar added.

Opposition Leader Manohar Parrikar urged party members to spread awareness among voters of the present government’s failure.

“It is we who are responsible for this mess. You need to elect a candidate of a good party and this time, voters need to be vigilant. Vote only for the party that can bring the change. BJP is capable and people have witnessed this during its rule in the State,” said Parrikar.

CURCHOREM CORRESPONDENT ADDS: The Curchorem Block BJP unit organized a meeting at Sarvodaya High School Hall to expose rampant corruption of the Congress-led government and its failure to run the State.

State BJP President Laxmikant Parsekar Fatorda MLA Damodar Naik, ex-ministers Prakash Velip and Vinay Tendulkar, Curchorem BJP chief Pradip Naik, CCMC Chairperson Maruti Naik, Councilors Devu Naik, Abhay Khandekar and Abhita Khandkar, Mahila wing president Prashila Naik and Curchorem youth president Kapish Sawant Dessai were present at the meeting.

In a scathing attack on the Congress-led government, Parsekar said corruption was deep rooted in the State government, which involved most ministers.

“The Congress government in the State is encouraging dynasty rule and the government is limited to a few families,” he said.

MLA Damodar Naik, advocate Narendra Sawaikar, Prakash Velip, Maruti Naik and others also spoke at the meeting.

Govt urged to focus on protecting environment HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

Tar balls leave trail on Agonda beach HERALD CORRESPONENT CANACONA, SEPT 4

A trail of tar balls and traces of burnt oil have covered the Agonda beach in Canacona.

According to locals, tar balls are being washed ashore since the last few days, ever since tar balls began to surface along the Salcete coast.

The massive presence of tar balls at Salcete beaches has caused concern among residents along the Canacona coast, who fear of a similar ecological disaster in Canacona.

Several patches of a thick oily substance are also noticed amid the tar balls along the entire 3km stretch of the Agonda beach.

“The oily substance is being washed ashore especially during high tide,” informed a resident of Agonda.

The presence of tar ball has made it difficult for tourists as well as locals who frequent the beach during their morning or

A trail of tar balls at Agonda beach.

evening walks on the sand.

“At some locations, tar balls and patches of black oil are hidden under the sand and are not easily visible. But they stick to

Photo by Kathy Pereira

our feet,” said Shekar Pagi, who regularly walks on the beach.

Incidentally, residents have been reporting the presence of tar balls in the taluka’s other

Tourists make merry at Colva as tar ball menace subsides Dolphin carcass washed ashore

Tourists make merry at the Colva beach.

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

Colva beach finally played host to a large number of tourists and visitors on Saturday, even as the carcass of a dolphin was w a s h e d a s h o re e a r l y t h i s evening.

At neighbouring Benaulim beach, a decomposed gobro was found lying unattended since this morning.

Unmindful of the tar ball menace that has hit Colva beach near six days ago, tourists flocked to

the beach in large numbers this evening. Many a visitor was seen making merry in the waters, indicating that the tar ball menace has subsided for the moment.

However, the carcass of a dolphin was found on the shore this morning. The carcass was later buried on the beach. This is the second dolphin that was found was lying dead on the beach since Monday.

A visit to the Benaulim beach revealed that a carcass of a huge gobro was found lying on the

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shore since this morning. While a local activist Judith Almeida has said that the tar ball menace has affected marine life, locals pointed out that no large scale fish mortality is spotted on the beach.

Meanwhile, a sailor from Navelim, Cruz Rodrigues has urged chief secretary to take immediate steps to stop the tar ball menace on the Goan beaches.

Demanding that those involved in destroying the white

President of Save Goa Front has urged the government to concentrate on the protection of environment, Goan land and the poorest of the poor in the state.

SGF President Antonio Gauncar also requested the UPA government to intervene and direct the state government to look into these problems seriously and take action at the earliest.

Gauncar reiterated his demand for diversion of heavy veh i c l e s f r o m Pa t r a d e v i t o Dodamarg via Honda, Usgao, Sanguem, Canacona, and Pollem to solve the highway problem faced by the people of the State.

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Mahila Cong program today HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress will organize a program on September 5 at Bandodkar school hall, near Village Panchayat, Salvador de Mundo, at 4 pm.

Goa Pradesh Mahila Congress block of Porvorim constituency will be declared on the occasion.

Mahila Congress president Monica Dias has appealed to the mahilas to attend the program in large numbers.

sandy beaches should be brought to justice, Cruz said it is the responsibility of the state government to instruct the Coast Guard, state port control and the Goa State Pollution Control Board to take necessary measures to put a permanent stop on these activities.

Meanwhile, Benaulim Civic and Consumer Forum convenor Ciriaco Barreto has said that it is shameful that the government cannot do anything to save the beaches when the state boasts of tourism.

“There’s a hue and cry that tourism would suffer. But, forget about the tourists, our locals and fishermen will be affected too”, he added.

Barreto said it is indeed a shame that the government cannot handle the tar ball menace, adding that the government should treat the matter seriously by directing the concerned agencies to track down the ships involved in oil discharge in the high seas.

75 mobile sets seized in raid on Aquem shop

Missing Pune car found in city A Mercedes car that was reported missing at Pune Police Station was found in Panjim near Old Secretariat complex on Saturday, Panjim town police informed. The 50-lakh worth car MH-12-FP-8691 was found abandoned near the vital installation and the Panjim police on inquiries found it was reported missing at Chatursingh police station at Pune.

The car, which is 305 model of the elite white Mercedes Benz interestingly did not bear the registration number on the front.

Pune police were intimated who later drove the car back to Pune to hand it over to its original owner.

Meanwhile, the culprits who drove the car to Goa and later dumped in the city, are yet to be traced.

beaches at Polem, Galgibaga, Patnem, Colomb, Palolem, and neighbouring coasts in Khola village, including Nuem, Cabode-Rama and Kankol.

Mobile phones, which were seized by officials of the Department of Legal metrology.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar

Burning of tyres contributing to pollution in State: activist HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

Social activist Anthony D’Silva on Saturday highlighted the issue of burning of tyres contributing to pollution in the State.

Saturday saw D’Silva sitting out the South Goa District Collectorate building with tyres around his body in a bid to convey a message to the rulers about the acute problem of abandoned tyres.

He asked the government to take note of the pollution caused by burning of tyres at nights and the need to impose heavy fines for tyre burning.

Lambasting the government for doing nothing to keep the pollution in check, D’Silva said it is a shame that Goan politicians despite a mention made by the Governor on the garbage issue have done nothing to stop pollution.

“I have decided to take up pollution caused by burning tyres, plastic bottles and Thermocol in the State. The whole exercise today is to draw attention of the authorities to the

Officials of the Legal Metrology department on Saturday raided a shop at Aquem, near the Margao railway station and seized 75 mobile sets worth Rs 1.5 lakh.

Acting on a tip off, the officials carried out the raid and effected the seizure of the mobiles on grounds that the items do not conform to the standard packaging rules.

Controller Legal metrology, Naguesh Naik said the mobiles had no provision for guarantee or warranty, adding that the mobiles were imported from outside the state for sale. “The shop owner from Khareband was selling the mobile set without declaration. We had maintained a close track and accordingly effected the raid”, Naik said. He said the raid was conducted at a time when people do shopping for the ensuing Ganesh festival scheduled next week.

Teachers play important role in society: Sardinha HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, SEPT 4

Activist Anthony D’Silva highlights the pollution caused by burning tyres.

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pollution caused by burning of tyres”, he said.

He conveyed a message to Chief Minister Digambar Kamat not to wait for too long to ad-

dress the burning issues. “The whole idea is to hope and wait, expecting the little souls left in our leaders to be awakened”, he added.

S o u t h G o a M P Fr a n c i s c o Sardinha has said that teachers play an important role in society in moulding the lives of young minds in schools.

He was speaking as a chief guest at a Teachers’ Day celebrations organised by First Steps Primary School at Per-Seraulim on Saturday.

He said it is a fact that teachers do yeoman service for the mankind as a whole, adding that teachers are icons for the young students. Saying that young students are influenced by the teachers more than the parents, Sardinha said it is very important that the students are moulded in the right direction. “Whatever guidance you give to the student will be with them throughout their lives”, he added. Impressed by the welcome song by the students, the MP complimented the teachers of First Steps Primary School for putting their efforts to train the students for the occasion.

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WRD stops visitors’ entry to Selaulim Dam HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 4

In a sudden move that has evoked sharp criticism; the Water Resources Department (WRD) at Pajimol-Sanguem on Friday night directed the security at Selaulim Dam to stop all visitors to the Selaulim Dam with immediate effect.

The order issued by the department and presented to the head of the security guards, however, offers no specific reason over the decision to stop entry of visitors to the Selaulim Dam. As a result, the gate atop the dam has been closed for all visitors, preventing a large number of visitors to the dam during this part of the year to catch a breathtaking view of the water that overflows from the spillway of the dam.

“The order is issued only in the interest of safety to the dam which is a vital installation, given the importance of Selaulim Dam to the State of Goa,” WRD Assistant Engineer Mr Hosamani, who signed the order, told Her-

GFDC allows ticket to botanical garden HERALD CORRESPONDENT SANGUEM, SEPT 4

Preventing visitors from one section of the Selaulim Dam due to security reasons makes little sense if people are still allowed to visit the lower end of the dam.

The Water Resources Department’s (WRD) decision to stop visitors to the dam site runs contradictor y to efforts by the Goa Forest Development Corporation (GFDC) to encourage visitors to the botanical garden, located on the lower end of the Selaulim Dam. While on the one hand, the WRD has put a complete stop to the entry of visitors to the Selaulim Dam citing security reasons, the order holds no good as visitors continue to enter the lower portion of the dam area on the tickets ald.

“Except for security reasons, there is no other reason for the order to restrain entry of visitors to the Selaulim dam,” he added.

Hosamani also admitted that some maintenance work is going on the dam site, but was quick to point out that it had nothing to with the safety of

Computer tech may have aided cops in Chicalim murder probe: expert

issued by the GFDC. Many believe that if entry to the dam has been reportedly stopped for security reasons, the GFDC should also follow suit as the botanical garden is located within the precincts of the Selaulim Dam. Incidentally, there is one common gate for entry to the Selaulim Dam and the botanical garden. The second gate on top of the dam is, however, closed for all visitors.

“If visitors to the dam are stopped due to security reasons, then the GFDC should also issue similar orders. Else, the very purpose of the WRD order is defeated, if people continue to visit the lower portion of the dam,” remarked a local.

WRD Assistant Engineer Mr Hosamani, however, could not specify when the order would be withdrawn.

the dam and claimed there were no threats to the dam.

The move to suddenly stop visitors to the dam has evoked sharp reaction from locals.

Some, however, suspected that the dam could have some problem, prompting officials to prohibit entry of visitors to the dam.

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strongly denied the allegations.

“Whatever work is being undertaken at the dam site is only a part of maintenance work.”

Quepem Deputy Collector Agnelo A Fernandes also substantiated the views expressed by Mr Hosmani after contacting the Executive Engineer Mr Yeragatti.

Carmona panch wants trio arrested

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While police has been reluctant to divulge too many details into the arrest of the prime accused in the murder of Naresh Dourado, source said the police could have been aided in their investigations by computer technology.

According to computers experts, the police may have cracked the case when the accused, Snehal Dias, either used the missing laptop or mobile phone belonging to the deceased. "The accused may have the mobile phone or laptop and once it is put into use, the police would have traced him with the MAC address," informed a computer expert, who spoke to Herald on condition of anonymity.

"In computer networking terms, a Media Access Control address (MAC address) is a unique identifier assigned to network adapters or network interface cards (NICs) usually by the manufacturer for identification of computer or laptop and the same can be monitored by a service provider," explained the expert.

"It is very easy to trace the location and whereabouts of person with the MAC address, if he/she is using a laptop or mobile phone," the expert added. Superintendent of Police (South) South Allen De Sa on Friday had claimed that police had verified various aspects during their investigations, before linking the accused to the crime. It was only when police had established the link that they took Dias for interrogation, while he was in judicial custody for an earlier theft case.

Carmona Panch member Orlando Da Silva has demanded immediate arrests of the three persons who had abused and threatened him at the Panchayat meeting this week.

In a representation to the district Superintendent of police, South Allan De Sa, the Panch said though the Colva police had registered a criminal case under section 353, 504 and 506 of the IPC against the trio, no arrests have been effected by the police till date.

Socorro Sarpanch faces no-trust

PORVORIM, SEPT 4 (HC) --Nine members of the Socorro Panchayat on Friday moved a noconfidence motion against the Sarpanch Pratima Narvekar.

The nine panchas who have signed the motion are Sarvesh Naik, Sonia Halarnker, John Paul Valles, Kirti Asnodker, Narayan Satardekar, Sandeep Vazarker, Sanjay Pednekar, Kartik Kudnekar and Dittosa Lobo. In their letter to the Mapusa BDO, they accused the sarpanch of encouraging illegal constructions in the village and had failed to take other panch members into confidence on developmental issues.

“The accused are not arrested and are roaming free in the village even though the sections demands arrests”, he said, adding that the accused mocked at my family members at the Carmona market place on account of their political clout.

Orlando referred to the decision of the Colva police on August 29 wherein the police had booked him and his friend due to political pressure from a minister following a complaint lodged by the sarpanch. “I had latched the panchayat door from outside when I heard voices of some men inside. If a act done under good faith by a elected Panchayat member demands an arrest under section 342 of the IPC, so also a complaint registered under section 353, 504 and 506 of the IPC by the Colva police for threatening the public servant on duty of dire consequences at a panchayat meeting, is also a very serious offence and also demands arrest’, he said and claimed that the accused are not arrested till date only due to political pressures of the minister, who is the relative of two of the accused.

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Teacher - you are the power that endows my life with enlightenment

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hilst the world bemoans yet another “Holiday” gone waste the “Sunday-Way” as has been the unusual phenomenon, this year, so too is the case of the much awaited “Teachers’ Day” on the 5th of September! So, arises the flurry of activity with preparations for the 4th or as is

the case in other schools, on the 6 t h of the month. But nonetheless, teachers all over the country are in for a treat!

And then, it brings to mind all those sparkly eyes, quick minds and that ocean of wish fulfillment just waiting to be tapped into!

What about our children, from the streets, those trapped into

the slave trade and yet the others who are victims of diseases, or the sexual excesses which more often than not results in “Status Orphans”? Do they get to celebrate children’s day, teachers’ day? Do they understand a Nation that is “Independent, or a State that is “Liberated”? They

aren't so what of their understanding, right? Wrong!

These are the children that are going to raise the baton of progress, if they are correctly incorporated into a society of “Humans”. They have the Right to a Life, the Choice to a better living and all this within the boundaries

they are familiar with. Teachers, any takers out there? No? Well, then these children, with the help of Jan Ugahi and the collaboration of the Big Foot Trust, on the 5th of September 2010 are going to perform “Guru Dakshina” to honour the Eklavya way, teachers from all over the State of Goa, despite their “Never having sat in any of their classrooms !” With the same verve and devotion the disciple of

“Dronacharya” imbibed his instruction and yet paid his due with the ultimate sacrifice of “Love”, on the 5th of September, children from the Jan Ugahi are going to perform for the teachers their offering of devotion, at ancestral Goa, Big Foot, Loutolim.

As a part of this unique celebration Mahendra Alvares has thrown open a Photo contest:

"The Portrait of my Teacher" the exhibit which will be opened on the 5th itself and a painting and essay competition, based on the same topic, too. A unique lunch has been arranged for the invitees and guests alike, where the concept of Communal and societal Harmony will be incorporated in the concept of: “Many different grains make

for one spoonful and one Nourishing mouthful” The concept incorporates inputs of cooked rice, different varieties of it, to the premises, by the invitees pertaining to different walks of life. They will then place all the cereal in a big vessel which will then be mixed and served – thus incorporating the motto mentioned above.

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Governor, CM extend Kashmir no longer safe for women, says student Teachers’ Day greetings HERALD NEWS DESK

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

The tale of Kashmir, a tourist destination, going haywire due to insurgency was echoed in another tourist haven – Goa when a group of students from Kashmir narrated anecdotes after anecdotes, their horrific experiences.

“We hate Pakistan because of whom we have to face these brutalities but equally we blame Indian Government who turned blind eye towards our worries,” a young girl from Kashmir said during a seminar.

The girl narrated the stories and experiences of how the summer capital has turned into rape capital by insurgents and equal amount of harassment unleashed by Indian armed forces.

Participating in the two-day seminar on “The Truth Behind” at Dona Paula, Aaliya, a student from Islamic University of Kashmir, said that Kashmir is no longer a safe place for women.

“For what we are suffering, we hate Pakistan,” she added while speaking on ‘Realities of Kashmir.’

The young girl said that India is also averse to solve their issues.

“The Centre says that youth need jobs and hence they are not shunning the violence. India never tried to solve the issues which are plaguing us,” she said.

Aliya said that the demonstrators are usually young and once supported India. “They were expecting special attention from India but the hostile attitude forced them to be antiIndia,” she added.

The summer capital is packed with armed-soldiers who carry out regular frisking including that of locals.

Aliya said “it’s inhuman that people are not allowed to venture out on the streets after particular time of the day.”

She rued that the locals have no freedom to admire their own land, which has been considered as a crown of India. “Ladies have to be back home by 7.30 pm,” Aaliya said.

Holding severe grudge against the army for their anti-women attitude, the post-graduate student said that frisking is regular affair and armymen do not even spare women, who are touched by men without any hesitation

in the name of security.

“We cannot communicate to anybody because they may be state sponsored agents. There are several girls raped and killed by insurgents. No FIR is registered,” she stated.

The student lamented that the state political parties were also negligent in solving any issues and claimed their voices are choked in fear of fake encounters, rapes, custodial killings, which have increased by eight per cent lately.

The non-ending problem also includes absence of women in election process.

Recalling her personal experience, Aliya stated that her father does not permit her voting for yet another fear that she may have to face the wrath if it is disclosed who she has voted.

“There are not many who come out to vote but the total strength of voting shows 62 percent, which is a mystery,” she said.

Nearly 100 men, mostly youth have been killed in the social unrest in Kashmir since early June by security forces, most of whom are professionals.

Konkani film ‘O Maria’ sets up base in Agonda

PANJIM, SEPT 4

Governor Dr S S Sidhu, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate have extended warm greetings to the teaching community in Goa. Governor in his message says "on the occasion of the Teachers' Day September 5, I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to all members of the teaching community in Goa. 5th September is the birth anniversary of the late Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, former President of India and a renowned teacher besides, being a distinguished philosopher, Statesman and Thinker, who made a lasting contribution to the concept and promotion of education in our country. This day, therefore, serves as an ideal occasion for the teaching community to imbibe and emulate his qualities, in order to further elevate the teaching profession as a noble and dynamic vocation.

Teachers in our country have always enjoyed a special and respectable status, which is un-

Teachers in aided schools yet to get monthly salary HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, SEPT 4

A film shoot of ‘O Maria’ at a makeshift beach shack in Agonda.

HERALD CORRESPONENT CANACONA, SEPT 4

The Konkani film ‘O Maria’ has set up base in the tiny and sleepy village of Agonda and plans are afoot to complete 50% of the shooting in this village.

Speaking to Herald along the sidelines of the film shoot, the film director Rajendra Talak said: “We are taking up nearly 50% of the shooting for the entire film in Agonda. We just completed some shots pertaining to a fishing canoe on the beach and we are shooting in the village until September 14.”

“The scenes for this film will be shot at different places in the village, including in an old

rented house to the village roads.”

“After the Mahurat shot at Majorda last month, many important scenes in the film were completed in Salcete. The film is progressing on schedule,” Talak said.

Being a Konkani film, the shooting set — a temporary studio set up facing the seashore in the backyard of the village church — evinced keen interest among residents, many of whom lined up to witness the proceedings.

The Konkani film has Shernaz Patel of Mumbai and Cori, an US national in the lead roles.

The Goan stars are Kevin

Photo by Kathy Pereira

D’Mello, Aryan Khedekar and Meenakshi Martin, while Konkani stage artistes Roseferns and John D’Silva are also part of the film.

Famed pop star Remo Fernandes and Queenie Fernandes are the playback singers for the film, according to chief assistant director Anil Baindur.

Dialogues for the film have been scripted by famous Konkani writer Damodar Mauzo, while dances in the film have been performed under the guidance of Mayur Vaidya.

The film’s editor is Vidyadhar Rathore, while Margao’s Sharmad Raiturkar is the executive producer.

Fellowship for training in disciplines of cancer HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

Any young doctor from the Goa Medical College and Hospital having great interest and dedicated to treatment of cancers will now be able to undergo a short-term intensive training in the field at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.

This has been made possible through the Annual Fellowship instituted by family members of well-known cancer surgeon, the late Dr Ernest Borges, at GMC. Recently, a function was held to institute the fellowship coinciding with the 100th birth anniversary of Dr Borges.

The fellowship will finance training in cancer-related disciplines at the Tata Hospital. Son of the late surgeon, known cardiologist Dr Eric Borges, has presented the total amount of the fellowship and details to Dean of GMC Dr V N Jindal.

Family members said the fellowship had been instituted with an aim to keep alive memories of Dr Borges. Hailing from Ucassaim in Bardez, Dr Borges, a legend in his lifetime, was hailed as an internationally known cancer surgeon. He served as the chief surgeon and superintendent of Tata Memorial Hospital. Dr Borges, who mentored some of the finest cancer surgeons, was not just a great surgeon, humanitarian and a great teacher, but his clinics in the art of science of surgical diagnosis and management were legendary. He was awarded the Padmashri, India’s fourth highest civilian honour, in 1966.

With their monthly salary still evading them, teachers in aided schools are caught in a difficult situation, as Ganesh festival is fast approaching.

Dissent is brewing among most of the teachers from the Hindu community in Canacona taluka, as they see bleak chances of getting their monthly salary in time to prepare for Ganesh festival.

Speaking to Herald on the condition of anonymity, most teachers said they have learnt through their sources that their salary bills are not processed at the department even on Friday, which incidentally is the last working day of this week.

“The next week has only four working days with Eid holiday, before the Ganesh vacation begins,” said the teachers.

“With lengthy procedure involved in realizing the cheques before cheques finally go to banks and then to individual salary accounts and even if are getting our salary before Ganesh, it will not enable us to do advance shopping,” they said.

When contacted, Director of Education Dr Celsa Pinto sought to blame the schools for the delay they caused in forwarding the pay bills, but assured that all the aided school teachers will get their salaries before Ganesh festivities begins.

“When schools are supposed to submit their bills by 15th, why are they submitting it late?

My department pursues it as soon as bills are received from the Accounts department. Even today, I was personally seized of the payment files and cleared it,” she said.

“All aided schools in Canacona should be able to disburse staff salaries before Ganesh vocation begins,” assured Dr Pinto.

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Dr Luzito De Souza speaks at the commemoration function of 100th birth anniversary of late Dr Ernest Borges. Also present are (from left to right) Dr R G Wiseman Pinto, Dr Eric Borges, Dr V N Jindal, Dr Anita Borges and Dr Damodar Bhounsulo.

At the function held recently to commemorate his 100th birth anniversary, eminent cancer surgeon Dr L uzito De Souza, head of Pathology Department GMC Dr Wiseman Pinto, GMC Dean Dr V N Jindal

and Dr Damodar Bhounsulo paid great tributes to the late surgeon.

Dr Anita Borges, daughter of the late surgeon and eminent surgical pathologist from Mumbai, was also present.

NET/SET classes from Sept 18 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

The third batch of the UGC sponsored NET/SET coaching classes for SC/ST/OBC and minorities, conducted by Goa University, will commence from September 18, 2010.

The classes will be held twice a week –Saturdays (2.30 pm to 5.30 pm) and Sundays (10 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 5 pm). A maximum of 40 students will be admitted to the batch. There are no course fees. General category candidates may also apply subject to availability of seats.

A press release issued by GU states only candidates who have

secured a minimum of 55 per cent marks at the post-graduate level are eligible to apply for the above programme. Candidates who have secured 55 per cent marks in the first year of post graduation and will appear for the final year examination are also eligible to apply. Attendance for the classes is compulsory, it states.

Registration forms duly filled have to be submitted on or before September 11. Interested candidates may obtain the forms from Chairman, Minorities Cell (Department of Botany) Prof B F Rodrigues. He can be contacted on 9422446359 or 6519345 for any inquiries.

Admissions are open for violin and guitar classes at Bal Bhavan, Panjim. The classes will be held from Monday to Friday, from 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm.

The last date for admission is September 20.

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paralleled. Today, they have a central and vital role to play in accomplishing the great task of achieving 100% literacy and improving the quality of education which is critically important for our national development on modern lines. Needless to say, our teachers perform multifarious roles-of a guru, friend, guide, philosopher and guardian angel in moulding younger generation into knowledgeable, capable and patriotic citizens.

They should, therefore, continue to serve the society and the country with commitment and sense of responsibility as the nation expects them to do.

On this occasion, I appeal to the teaching community of Goa to draw inspiration from the life and work of the late Dr Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, and discharge their duties renewed sense of dedication".

Paying tributes to late Dr Sar vapalli Radhakrishnan, Chief Minister Digambar Kamat said, Dr Radhakrishnan was great "philosopher and teacher whose vision for great Indian needs to be understood by the teaching Com-

munity.”

Teachers have always played a vital role in moulding children of this country into responsible citizens. It was due to wholehearted support of teaching community Goa is now able to march towards cent percent literacy. Literate and educated citizens of this country can transform India into a super power in the world.

Let us, on this occasion rededicate ourselves to make State and the country a better place to live in for us.

Minister for Education Atanasio Monserrate said Dr S Radhakrishnan was a teacher par excellence, a great philosopher and a noted educationist.

While celebrating Teachers' Day we respectfully pay homage to him and recall the monumental role played by teachers as builders of the Nation.

On this occasion, I appeal to the teaching community of Goa, to draw inspiration from Dr S Radhakrishnan and discharge their duties with renewed sense of dedication and commitment.

Interviews for Commission members draw flak HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

Civil Supplies Minister Jose Philip D’Souza on Saturday said he was aware of the representations calling for removal of Justice Deshpande from the selection panel that recommends appointment of members to the State Consumer Redressal Commission.

D’Souza, however, said he didn’t want to interfere with the selection process and maintained he would wait for the file pertaining to the matter to come to his table. If there is any problem we will see, he stated.

Meanwhile, some of the senior legal fraternity members and consumer rights activists have demanded that the interviews

Mauvin, Churchill congratulate Sonia Gandhi HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 4

Minister for PWD Churchill Alemao, Dy Speaker Mauvin Godinho and Mahila Congress leader Valanka Alemao congratulated Sonia Gandhi for being elected unopposed for the 4th consecutive time as the President of Congress Party.

Godinho said, the election of Sonia Gandhi to the post of Congress President is the continuation of a glorious chapter of self sacrifice and utmost dedication to both the Congress party and the nation.

According to a press release, her uninterrupted tenure since then makes her the longest serving head of India’s oldest political party, which was founded in 1885.

Secretary of Goa Pradesh Congress Party Milan Burman has also congratulated Sonia Gandhi.

held recently for appointment of State Commission members be declared null and void. They have called for re-interviews by a sitting judge of the High Court.

Justice Deshpande, visiting President of the State Commission, has been credited with two faulty appointments.

There is a strong demand for getting Justice Eurico Santanna da Silva, who is the Chairman of Goa State Police Complaints Authority, to conduct the interviews and recommend the names of suitable candidates for the post of Commission members.

Senior Advocate Dilesh Aswenkar in his representation to the Chief Minister observed some of the candidates had informed him some were not asked any questions on Consumer Protection Act. Adv Aswenkar contended the CPA provided that posts falling vacant should be filled three months prior to members completing heir term. However, this has not happened and the State Commission has been non-functional for nearly five months, he stated.

In the past on two occasions the Government was forced to struck down appointments in the wake of pressure from legal members, citizens and consumer rights activists.

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Western Ghats included in World Heritage list HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, SEPT 4

The Western Ghats will now get much awaited international attention with Union Government forming a special committee after 39 sites in this bio diversity hotspot getting listed in the World Heritage list.

As per the communication from Union Ministry of Environment and Forest (MoEF), the committee will provide guidance for effective conservation, protection and management of natural heritage of the Western Ghats.

A communication dated August 31, copy of which is with Herald, has said that Western Ghats Natural Heritage Management Committee will oversee the management systems including protection and integrity of the serial sites included in the Western Ghats nomination dossier.

It will also ensure successful inscription of the Western Ghats on the world Natural Heritage list. Union ministry’s additional director general of forest will chair this committee which has forest department’s representatives from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat

Filling of exam forms HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 4

Students of BA/BSc of Dhempe College of Arts & Science having backlog papers of first semester and third semester are requested to note that supplementary forms will be available in the college office upto September 9, from 10 am to 12 noon.

The last date for submission of forms is September 9. No forms will be accepted after the last date, says a press release.

and Goa. The MoEF communication reads that the Government of India is a sate party to the UNSCO World Heritage Convention. “The Ministry has prepared a nomination dossier for inscription of 39 Serial Sites in the Western Ghats on the world Heritage List,” the letter reads.

As per the decision taken during the 34th session of the World Heritage Committee held during July-August 2010 in Brasilia, Brazil, a team of UECO and ICC representatives would be evaluating the Western Ghats Serial Sites to be nominated on the World Heritage List.

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Are Canacona youth prone to hypertension?

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, SEPT 4

While cases of kidney ailments have been alarmingly high in Canacona taluka in recent times, residents could now be prone to another ailment as well -- hypertension.

What's more concerning is that hypertension has also been found among a number of youngsters in the taluka.

However, the medical practitioner hastened to add that nothing concrete can be said as of now and further studies are needed to ascertain details and suggested even an expert committee for the job.

Locals claimed that abnormal increase in kidney ailments may have found mention in the past from Canacona taluka, but the hypertension syndrome among the residents is something new.

Interestingly, a senior journalist, while speaking at a disaster management function last Sunday, had opened a Pandora's box by stating that there are two disasters waiting for Canconcars.

He had called for steps to check the veracity of such findings, besides asking the disaster management authorities to take note of the impending inputs pointing to such dangers.

“Canacona is sitting pretty on yet another two natural disasters -- kidney ailments, as we

all know and the latest observation of hypertension among few youngsters,” Sandesh Prabhudessai, a editor with a local channel said, citing his inputs from a team of doctors who recently conducted some urine tests in the taluka was speaking at the installation and orientation function of village committees for disaster management, organized by State’s administration.

It may be recalled that the Directorate of Health Services in association with Indian Medical Association (IMA) doctors and a local education society as nodal agency had conducted urine tests of about 200 students of a high secondary school to mark the beginning of checking urine of over 45,000 residents for any kidney ailments.

According to Prabhudessai, the doctors found problems not only in urine, but many students were having hypertension as well.

When contacted, IMA-Goa Chapter Chairman Dr Shekar Salkar said hypertension is the beginning of kidney ailments.

“It is true that many youngsters among the 200 who were taken up for examinations were found with hypertension when randomly checked,” he admitted.

The second round of tests was conducted on Friday, the results of which will be out in

a week’s time.

“However, nothing is proved as yet and I cannot say it for sure unless blood tests are conducted and a report is prepared by expert committee,” said Dr Salkar.

“But I myself is shocked to find many students not having their BP normal, which is incidentally not a normal sign, especially among youngsters of 16-17 age. However, this could not be necessarily due to hypertension but may be due to others factors also,” added Dr Salkar.

“The students might have had their BPs high after they realized that they are subjected for medical examinations,” reasoned Dr Salkar.

“It is too early to say anything specific, but we did not found the observation very sound, especially with the young students. It will be takenup for further tests, like 2nd level of urine tests, ultra-sound, blood tests with an expert committee in place,” said Dr Salkar.

“Hypertension at 16-17 can lead to kidney problems at 25,” informed Dr Salkar.

“I am not pressing a panic button, but I once again reiterate that nothing has been proved as such in Canacona.

However, I prefer such tests throughout the State and certainly, I intend to take-up such assignments in my home town at Bicholim,” he said.

Relaxation of income has brought more people under BPL: Churchill HERALD CORRESPONDENT VALPOI, SEPT 4

RDA Minister Churchill Alemao said with relaxation of income condition, many more people have been included under the BPL category, which will benefit the needy people from various government schemes.

Alemao was speaking as the chief guest at the function or-

ganised to distribute LPG cylinders under RDA scheme and provide financial assistance to BPL families under Indira Awas Yojana (IAY) at Valpoi. Health Minister also graced the occasion.

Alemao distributed gas cylinders to as many as 745 families in Sattari taluka.

Speaking further, Alemao

uPCoMInG eVents NCP convention today

PANJIM (HND): Nationalist Congress Party-Goa will organise its grand convention in Bardez on September 5 at 3.30 pm.

Urban Development Minister of Maharashtra Bhaskarao Jadhav will be the chief guest, MLC spokesperson Prakash Binsale Saheb will be the special invitee, while Sawantwadi MLA Deepak Kesarkar will be present.

President of Goa-NCP Jose Philip D’ Souza, Tourism Minister Nilkanth Halarnkar, Benaulim MLA Mickky Pacheco and other officer bearers and party workers will be present for the convention, says a press release.

Shravani Ravivar at Cortalim

CORTALIM (HC): The organizing committee of Shri Ganesh Sankhalya Saunsthan, Thana Cortalim will celebrate the 'Shravani Ravivar' on September 5 at Shree Ganesh Sankhalya Temple at 6.30 pm.

All members of the Saunsthan, well wishers, Gramastha and devotees are requested to visit and take blessings of Lord Ganesh and Lord Sankhalaya.

Meanwhile, the Saunsthan has also given call to all interested participants to contact the organizing committee to participate in the 10th All Goa Hindi Record Dance Competition which will be held on September 16 at 7.30 pm.

There will be two categories ie Junior Division below 12 years and Senior Division above 12 years.

Winners will be awarded with cash prizes of Rs 2500, 1500 and 1000 in junior category and Rs 3000, Rs 2000 and Rs 1000 and Rs 500 each in senior category. There will also be a prize for the youngest participant and consolation prize of Rs 500 and Best Costume participant will be awarded with special prize of Rs 500.

Participants are requested to contact 0832 2550294, 9326114419, 9326674499 and 9326139445. Participants are also requested to furnish age proof.

said prior to this relaxation, there were only 3,000 people under the BPL list. He appealed to the people to make proper use of gas cylinders and advised the women to take care while operating gas stoves to avoid any mishap.

Speaking on the occasion, Rane said the government has initiated number of schemes for the welfare of the needy people to improve their standard of living.

He requested the local representatives to guide the people to complete the formalities for various schemes implemented by the government.

Financial assistance amounting to Rs 35,000 each as first installment was given to the needy and poor for construction of houses and up-gradation of their houses, besides, 745 beneficiaries from Sattari were given LPG cylinders.

ZP member Ashok Gawas, former MLA Ashok Parab, ex-ZP member Ladu Harwalkar and sarpanchas of various village panchayats in Sattari were present.

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The new governing body of Clube Nacional for the term 2010-2012 was elected unopposed at an annual general meeting held recently. Sitting from left to right: Leonel Rodrigues (treasurer), Luigi Ferrao (chairman-general assembly), Messias Tavares (president), Edward Noronha (vice-president), Tomas Machado (secretary). Standing from left to right: Aaron Teles (member), Roberto Ribeiro (secretary to chairman), Ernleigh Martins (member), Edward Jorge (member), Luis Abreu (joint secretary) and Richard Dias (member).

For the first time in its history, four vessels simultaneously docked at Western India Shipyard Limited at its floating dry dock ‘Westerner’. The vessels are M V Ambuja Vaibhava followed by Tug Sigma, Tug Ocean Leader and Tug Lamnalco Manakin. The company has the coveted ISO 9001:2008 quality certificate and undertakes complex industrial activities such as steel renewal, grit blasting & painting, propeller and shaft repairs, etc. The repairs are progressing smoothly as per schedule.

First CD of 3D pictures of Goa released PANJIM (HND): The first ever CD containing hundreds of 3D photographs on Goa titled ‘Goa in 3D’ was released recently.

The CD, which has been produced by Digital Goa, will contain over 200 3D photographs on Goa classified into temples, churches, landscape, artifacts, architecture, etc.

The CD will prove to be a boon for the tourist as well as Goan enthusiasts, as the 3D images containing in this CD will give a new dimension to Goa’s beautiful landscapes and historical structures. This exclusive 3D photographs are clicked by Sandeep Naik.

‘Goa in 3D’ will be available alongwith 3D glasses for just Rs 150 at the hospitality show at Bandodkar grounds, Campal.

DSE wishes teachers HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 4

Diocesan Society of Education (DSE), particularly its ex-officio Chairman Archbishop-Patriarch Filipe Neri Ferrao and its governing council members, congratulate and wish Happy

Teachers’ Day to all the teachers serving with gratitude and immense appreciation, with dedication and commitment in educational institutions. DSE has further sought God’s choicest blessings upon them and their families.

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Retreat cancelled

PANJIM (HND): The regular week-end retreat on September 5 will not be held at Jesus Centre, Panjim, as the team members will be attending the Holy Mass at Old Goa on the occasion of the feast of Blessed Mother Teresa.

PoweR shutdown SEPTEMBER 5 BETHORA: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas fed from Shiroda Nirankal, Bonbag and Bethora Industrial Estate feeders will not have power supply.

SEPTEMBER 6 BENAULIM: From 9 am to 3 pm. Areas affected are all the 33 KV Consumers pertaining to Benaulim substation.

MOIRA: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Nachinola, Moira, Ucassaim and Bastora Panchayat areas.

MERCES: From 9 am to 4 pm. Areas affected are Waddy, Firguem Bhatt, CL Naik Apartments, parts of Kumbhar waddo, Mesta Bhatt and surrounding areas.

weAtheR RePoRt Max Temp: 30.20C Min Temp: 23.60C Humidity: 93% Rainfall past 24 hrs: 29.4 mm Seasonal Total: 2975.8 mm Forecast: Spells of rain or thunder showers would occur.

A view of the hospitality and interiors exhibition, organised by Trinity Ventures at Bandodkar grounds, near Kala Academy. Over 250 brands have displayed their products at the expo that ends today.

Pobres elected president

PANJIM (HND): The ex-students association of Our Lady of Perpetual Succour High School, Cortalim, unanimously elected Pobres Vaz as president, Anthony Dias as secretary and Joaquim Silveira as treasurer, at a meeting held recently.

While the committee assured the members that a comprehensive plan for projects and activities would be tabled at the next meeting, it was decided that a diabetic detection drive would be conducted at the school premises on September 5 at 9.30 am with the help of member Dr Subir Sansgiri as a pilot indicative project.

Parish Priest and manager of the school Fr Joseph D'silva blessed the new committee and advised all members to keep the name of the association, the school and the village, clean and to conduct all activities with ethic and propriety and in keeping with the norms of the church.

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SC order on grain distribution exceeds all limits: Somnath HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, SEPT 4

Three days after the Opposition

grilled the government in Parliament instead of attacking the Supreme Court for transgressing

its Constitutional authority in ordering free foodgrain distribution, it fell on former Lok Sabha Speaker Somnath Chatterjee to say the judiciary "has exceeded all limits of jurisdiction."

"With all due respect, the intention (of the court) was good, but there are other institutions to take care of it. This is just the type of activism which creates problems for everybody," he said in an inter view to Kolkata daily 'The Telegraph.'

Former law minister Shanti Bhushan also agreed with him.

"The Supreme Court order is wellintentioned but transgresses all limits. It is not for the Supreme Court to say what policy should be followed," he said.

Chatterjee, who is himself a barrister, said: "I wish the court had given some thought on how the order can be implemented."

Every judicial order, he said, should be capable of being implemented. That is the simplest test of a good judicial order. The Supreme Court order on foodgrain cannot be implemented, he said.

He asserted that the Court's order amounts to interfering with the government's functioning as the judiciary cannot take on itself the role of deciding policies."Every constitutional authority has to have a proper role perception," he said.

There are so many pending cases but can any other agency say "we are going to take over and dispose of these cases," Chatterjee wondered.

Advani fears govt may offer concessions to separatists PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 4

Senior BJP leader L K Advani on Saturday expressed apprehension that the UPA government could be planning to offer a package of concessions to separatists in Jammu and Kashmir in the guise of a political solution. "...Home Minister P Chidambaram was expected to reply to the debate (on situation in Jammu and Kashmir)... But day after day kept passing by, the unconcluded debate on Kashmir never found mention in the list of business," Advani said in his latest blog posting.

The opposition leader said "rumours" kept circulating that under the guise of a political solution some "package of concessions" was being planned.

"There was an uproar on the issue (in Lok Sabha) and the Min-

Cash-at-door case adjourned till Oct 7 PTI CHANDIGARH, SEPT 4

A CBI court on Saturday adjourned the matter pertaining to cash-at-judge's door scam till October 7 following the probe agency's submission that prosecution sanction against Justice Nirmal Yadav was awaited.

The CBI had sought permission from the Law and Justice Ministry and the President Secretariat for initiating prosecution against Yadav. But the communication in this regard was still awaited, the probe agency said.

The investigation agency had earlier filed a closure report in the case in December last year maintaining that it did not have prosecution sanction against Yadav, following which the Punjab and Haryana Bar Association had filed a protest petition against the closure report.

Later in March this year, the CBI special court here had ordered further investigations by the probe agency, brushing aside its closure report.

The controversy came to light on August 13, 2008 when an amount of Rs 15 lakh was "wrongly delivered" at the residence of Justice Nirmaljit Kaur of the Punjab and Haryana High Court here following which she reported the matter to the police.

ister of Parliamentary Affairs said he would ask the H M (Chidambaram), who was in the other House, if he could come.

Well, he did not come, and the House was adjourned sine die in the evening without Government telling Parliament what kind of package it had prepared for the 'azadi-seekers'," Advani wrote.

Referring to the preconditions posed by hardline Hurriyat leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani this week for talks with the Centre, Advani, who is Chairman of the BJP Parliamentary Party, quoted the separatists leader as saying that "the means of resistance may have been changing from time to time, but the objective has been consistent, namely freedom from Indian rule".

Alleging that opposition PDP was equally responsible for the present situation in the state,

he said "the separatists in Kashmir are led by the Hurriyat Conference. But the ferocious stone-pelting movement these days draws its strength more from the PDP than from the Hurriyat."

The BJP leader recalled how a doctor – a Kashmiri Pandit – saved Geelani's life by performing a difficult surgery in 2002.

He said after a similar surgery in 2007 performed in a Mumbai hospital, Geelani returned to Srinagar.

"At the function held (to welcome him), he said that India was in illegal occupation of Kashmir, and urged the international community to impose economic sanctions against India," recalled Advani.

"These facts about his (Geelani's) past show up the man," the former BJP president said.

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Bangladesh government has said it has no immediate plans to try ex-military ruler H M Ershad despite the High Court asking it to take a decision on legal proceedings against him for "usurping" power in the 1982 bloodless coup.

"The government is not thinking about Ershad's trial right now," Law Minister Shafique Ahmed told a function last night.

His remarks came more than a week after the High Court asked the government to decide on Ershad's trial for being a "usurper" while it declared as "illegal" a 1986 constitutional amendment legitimising the 1982 military putsch.

Ahmed, however, said the "law would take its own course" and "Parliament may make a decision" as the High Court has observed the House could make a law to punish usurpers and stop repetition of military rules.

Ershad, also a lawmaker from Jatiya Party, on Thursday promised his support to the ruling Awami League-led grand alliance till the "last day of my life" and said that his relations with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's party

‘Pak’s N-arsenal has prevented war with India: Khan AGENCIES WASHINGTON, SEPT 4

Pakistan's nuclear arsenal has prevented a conventional war with India and made the "nation walk with heads held high", boasts notorious Pakistani scientist AQ Khan, considered the father of Islamabad's clandestine nucleararms programme.

"Our nuclear programme has ensured our survival, our security, and our sovereignty ... I am proud to have contributed to it together with my patriotic and able colleagues," the man accused of running a nuclear black market said in a published interview.

"Yes, I fully agree," he said in the interview published in the inaugural issue of "Newsweek Pakistan" when told that most Pakistanis believe Pakistan's being a nuclear state has served as a deterrent to conventional war with India.

Asked to comment on the popular theory that Pakistan is a nation with no sustainable identity, Khan said: "Pakistan was not an artificially created country. We, the Muslims in India, were a separate nation with a distinct culture, history, social order, and heritage."

"By any definition we were a nation. Unfortunately, selfish, narrow-minded leaders broke it into ethnic groups, which led to exploitation. Nuclear weapons made the nation walk with heads held high."

would never be severed.

"I have called her (Hasina) sister, it's an inseparable bond," Ershad, also regarded as a poet, said as his party hosted a reception for Hindu community leaders on the occasion of Janmashtami.

Ershad earlier welcomed with "respect" the August 26 High Court judgement dubbing him an "usurper" but said no one could send him to trial as all "good initiatives" during his decade-long regime had been legalised and "the rest" forgiven.

"There is no scope to put me on trial ... those who are asking for my trial, have not read the High Court verdict properly.

They are mentally ill," Ershad said, a day after he held a crucial one- on- one meeting with Hasina reportedly to discuss his fate following the verdict.

Media reports, quoting Ershad's close aides, said Hasina asked him "not to worry much about his fate."

Ershad was ousted in a massive pro-democracy campaign in 1990 jointly spearheaded by Hasina and her archrival Khaleda Zia of BNP. His party now has 29 lawmakers in the 300-member Parliament.

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evening, Charan Karve came from Parra to take these girls out”, he said.

Interrogations of the girls revealed that the they were taken to various hotels during the last eight days.

Both Nevil D’Souza and Charan Karve have been arrested under section 3,4,5,5 and 7 of the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act. PI Desai said a case has also been registered against the hotel manager.

“The manager should have intimated the police over the activities of the pimp”, he said.

Desai said the Mumbai-based pimp has been booked under the Immoral Traffic Prevention Act, since he has been living on the earning of prostitution.

He further said that the immoral activity was being conducted close to a place of worship. Replying to a question, he said the police would take a decision whether to request the authorities to seal the hotel premises or not.

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of the services of the workers on the roles of the respective establishments/services, etc.

The union also alleged that certain cabinet ministers were appointing people from their respective constituencies into government jobs. “This is a clarion call against the government and a struggle to hit back and force the government to control and roll back sky rocketing prices of foodgrains and essential commodities including prices of petroleum products, cooking gas, kerosene, diesel, etc,” Fonseca further said.

The attitude of the Central government of not abiding by the Supreme Court directions on distributing outsized stocks of food grains to poor has also been criticized by the members.

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innocence of the charges against them,” Rizvi added.

Rizvi, who was sent to London by the PCB to deal with the allegations against the players, said that until any concrete evidence was brought against the trio they were innocent.

“You can’t make any player a criminal just because his agent is involved in illegal activities.”

Rizvi also said that any financial dealings between the players and Majeed were the result of sponsorship and endorsement deals which were normal in such a relationship.

“The money transferred to the players by Mazhar related to sponsorship and endorsement deals. The PCB has given the players the right to appoint their own agents,” he said.

The players had also gone to the Kilburn police station for questioning by investigating authorities on Friday on their own and were available for more inquiries, he said.

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Look at the evolvement of the Indian woman over the ages. Tremendous progress is what most vouch! But how much has really changed? Especially considering, the Indian woman falls in three broad sections: the traditional, housebound ‘bahu’, the working mom and most importantly, the rural woman. Herald debates…

BY CHRISTINA VIEGAS HERALD FEATURES ournalists are beings, considered oddities by many. The many, who cannot seem to fathom how a person can be so stimulated by a story so as to rush home, take a quick shower and plunk down to start keying away on a laptop, perhaps only draped in a towel, but wrapped in melancholy or ecstasy, depending on the circumstance.

‘We are Family’, the remake of the ‘wowie’, ‘Stepmom’, was a film that warranted spontaneous notating. We simply loved the perfect homemaker, Susan Saradon’s sardonic remarks as she taunted the troubled career woman, Julia Roberts who struggles to be mother to her lover’s children. In the Indian version we have Kajol and Kareena essaying the same characters. No, we are not talking film histrionics here, but we are debating the image portrayed of Indian women vis-à-vis their genuine plights.

Why is it that a woman confined to the walls of her home is always portrayed as loving, sacrificing, caring and the perfect woman? While the struggling mother who juggles home and family is portrayed as incapable, confused, erring, frazzled to the extent that she is made to feel guilty no matter how much she expends of herself in keeping family and society happy.

The working mother has to be super wife, super mom, super colleague, super boss, super friend, whatever! She struggles to work hard to support her family before herself, she strives to make a success of her career and she tries her best to be there for friends. Add to this, the many self-centred males who try to worm themselves into her life for favours galore, whether professional or personal. In some professions, women don’t even get regular holidays or fixed work timings.

Yet, she is constantly balancing home and work and is left bereft of the time to enjoy the fruits of her slog. It seems as if this is the woman most used by family and society and always taken for-granted.

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everything about the home, whether cooking, cleaning, shopping for groceries, tending to children and every family member including the elders. Yet, they could never voice their opinions on important decisions for the families. But now, there has definitely been a paradigm shift in the status of the housewife.

Today, there is a maid to clean and cook. Most even have nannies for their children who do every job for the little ones that normally mothers of the past did. Even elders of the family are packed off to homes for the aged or have separate nurses or maids to tend to them. And most of these women have more say in financial matters than the husbands themselves. People call this empowerment. But is this the kind of passive role they don and call it empowerment? What about one’s personal skills and resources?

Aren’t we all accustomed to jibes from neighbours who poohpooh the new-age housewives?

“What do these women do at home?” is the all important question. Or perhaps, the answer is obvious.

And another piece of news doing the rounds is that these women have ample time on their hands that most is spent on cell phones and networking sites and some go a step further sarcastically saying these

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women have time to arrange dates with other people’s husbands. And an important observation among these women – they are cocooned and protected by their husbands; the very men who would perhaps hit on the working mom, without a qualm. Asking a career woman out for coffee or a date, is the norm for these men.

After all, she is the thinking woman who keeps him in a constant state of mental erection! Yet ironically, fanatics from every religion tout the career woman as the home-breaker and the housewife as the ‘sati-savitri.’ Now we get to the real picture of Indian women, the rural women who no one discusses. Yet, these women represent the majority of women in our country. But, they do not enjoy even basic rights.

Their health and education always takes a backseat and they are prone to maximum domestic violence and sexual abuse. This section of women are labelled as housewives but majority of them work both at home and in other laborious jobs like construction, agriculture, as maids etc. They live in temporarily erected shelters, primarily in tin-sheeted or rubber-sheeted houses in the scorching heat and torrential rains. They deprive themselves of food if the meal doesn’t suffice for the family. And while at work, their daughters as young as six years, are made to look after the babies. Or while these women slog it out in construction, their babies are left unattended in sari hammocks. Inexorably, in such families, child mortality is also pretty high. Now let us ask ourselves, “Has Indian society contributed to the genuine progress of women? Then, who is better off?”

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Book a table at your favorite eatery and arrive hungry. Expect a fairly (20 Apr – 20 May) sizable struggle to erupt at work or in the community -- anywhere there are big egos at stake, really. You need to help people bridge their differences and ensure success for all.

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You're one busy person right now -- be sure to schedule in time be with friends. Let your first in(23 Aug – 22 Sep) stinct slide today -- you need to be more flexible, and that's a fact. Make sure that your peers are listening carefully as you give them the chance to make their own mistakes.

Love is energized when you're feeling your best, so make your health a top priority. Coworkers (19 Feb – 20 Mar) can be full of trouble today -- even if you're not on the clock! Maybe they're making more work for you, or maybe their own weird battles are finally starting to affect your mood.

BY PRAJAL SAKHARDANDE omen in our country are achieving laurels in various fields of ‘Who dares to knowledge. They are taking great strides in various and diverse teach must never fields. One such example is Dr Yasmin Modassir, a lady scientist cease to learn.’ who has been in the field of scientific research since 1975 and has been continuing post doctoral research work for the last 34 years in the Exemplifying these words is Dr field of marine ecology, environmental biology and resource evaluation.

Dr Yasmin Modassir is the first lady Principal of Dhempe College of Arts Yasmin Modassir, and Science at Miramar. As a zoologist, Dr Modassir’s thrust areas of research a teacher who has have been very topical. They are mangroves – biodiversity and conservation strategies of mangrove environment, ecology and zooplanktons of salt pans, reached great toxicological studies effect of pollutants on marine fauna. One very interesting heights in diverse major project undertaken by her was entitled ‘Survey of molluscan resources fields. On the with special reference to economically important bivalve (tisreo and shinanyo, khube) of Goa Coast’. Presently she is undertaking a research project entitled occasion of ‘Development and Demonstration of Culture Techniques of Marine Bivalves Teacher’s Day, for Rural Development’. here’s a closer In the year 2002, she was awarded ‘Environmentalist of the Year Award 2002’ by International Board of Awards of National Environmental Science look at her Academy, India for her outstanding contribution in the field of environmental achievements biology. Several awards and scholarships have followed, such as Fellowship

by Society of Biosciences, Senior Research Fellowship (scholarship) of Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, Fellowship for Outstanding Contribution in Biological Science by Society of Biosciences.

Dr Modassir has the distinction of being a PhD guide for international

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John's hidden talent came to the fore when director Abbas Tyrewala was briefing the actor on the nuances of his character.

“He was doodling on a piece of paper while listening to Abbas. He started including the characteristics in his doodles that Abbas wanted him to keep in mind while playing out the character. The doodling went on to shape up a proper character, which he showed to Abbas. The filmmaker was quite thrilled with John's interpretation of the character.

He instantly nick-named the sketch as 'Jhoota John',” said a source. John admits that he had accidentally discovered a flair for sketches.

“Abbas kept telling me that my character had nothing in common with the hot and sexy guys I played in the past. Sid (the name of the character) falls in the cute space - a fun-loving guy with lots of friends. And while forming a picture of him in my mind, I kept drawing it out on a paper. I think he's cuter than me,” he quipped.

There are now talks that the sketch might be launched as a comic series.

The source said: “Yes, the idea is already being worked on.”

However, John says: “It's too early to talk about it.”

universities such as the St Andrews University, Scotland, UK. Her article titled ‘Ecology and Production of a Benthic Bivalve Meretrix Casta (Chemnitz) in the Mandovi Estuary, Goa’ published in the year 1990 in the Indian Journal Of Marine Sciences received requests from the USA, USSR, South Pacific, Mexico, Canada, Italy and France. In 1996 she published articles titled ‘Seafood and Our Health’ and ‘The Inter-Tidal Fauna Inhabiting an Exposed Sandy Beach at Miramar, Goa’ published in Advances in Biosciences.

She has guided several scientific research projects such as a study of brackish water prawn hatchery in Goa, study on the ecology of mangrove ecosystem of Chorao Island in relation to the fauna distribution and physiochemical parameters of ecobiology and biochemistry of some molluscs of selected beaches of Goa, morphological characters and food and feeding habits of Indian mackerel along the coast of Goa. Dr Modassir has been heading the Zoology Department of Dhempe College since 1996 and has travelled widely all over the world. She has been the founder member of All Goa Association of Zoologists and life member of several professional bodies and institutions of scientific research. She participated in international conferences on Coastal Zone Management held in Dubai in 2008 and was invited to present papers in international conferences on marine organisms and biomedical potentials by University of Malaysia in 2008.

Dr Modassir presented a paper at the 5th Symposium on Nutritional Life Cycle organised by the Palmer Institute for Professional Advancement and Board of Nutrition, Palmer College of Chiropractic, Iowa, USA. Dr Modassir, a scientist, zoologist and academician par excellence, is truly a woman of substance.

HERALD FEATURES eekly winners of The All Goa Toroloco Tequila Cocktail competition was announced today. As announced earlier, the competition will churn out two winners (one each from North Goa and South Goa) every week. The winners of the last week are Saroj Monty from South Goa and Siddharth Satardekar from North Goa. Saroj Monty is the team leader at the Kenilworth Beach Resort. His winning cocktail was named Cat Call, which he concocted with apricot brandy, pineapple juice, orange Juice, a dash of Lime juice and a dash of grenadine.

Siddharth Satardekar is from Cinnabar and Cafe at Acron Arcade, Candolim. He churned out a winning concoction called Mexican Bull Frog which was a blend of tequila, vodka, white rum, gin, Blue Curacao and Red Bull, served with a dash of lime.

The competition will continue for the next couple of months and is open to bartenders, both experienced and amateurs. It is judged by cocktail maestro, S h a w n D’Souza.

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HERALD FEATURES he release of Juino De Souza’s book ‘The Goan Voice of Reason’ saw the coming together of many top names on the Goan scene. From political leaders to tiatrists and other personalities, all the invited guests made a beeline to the Xavier Institute of Historical Research, to share in the joy of the release of this maiden book. The release was done at the hands of the Minister for Power and Environment,

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Aleixo Sequeira, accompanied by MLA Francis D’Souza, Fr Tony D’Silva and development journalist, Nandini Sahai.

Juino, who anchors a debate show on the HCN channel, compiled a collection of his articles which he had written over the past decade and covers topics that range from politics to environmental and social issues. “This book is a milestone in my life, it is a tribute to the time I spent burning the midnight oil and pounding the keyboards to bring out articles on the state of Goa,” says Juino.

Fr Tony D’Silva spoke about the book, saying, “Juino has put forward in this book a variety of topics like society, politics and culture; he has put forward a view of a Goa that is harmonious.” MLA Francis D’Silva praised the effort of Juino to compile a book. “He put a lot of time and effort and research into the book.

He has raised a lot of concerns through this book,” he said.

The Chief Guest Aleixo Sequeira said, “Juino has proved to be a son of Goa. He has been a conscience to many of us.” He added, “The articles have a lot of substance. Even in his interviews he would not compromise on issues, this shows that when it came to integrity, he always stands firm.”

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sublime, ecstatic and powerful – this is the apt description given to the collection. It is a coming together of fantasy, imagination and a quest for adventure.

The works of some great musicians have been featured in this special collection. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Ludwig Van Beethoven, Pyotr Il’itsch Tchaikovsky, Johaan Sebastian Bach, Antonio Vivaldi, Johann Strauss, Niccolo Paganini, Georg Friedrich Händel and Alessandro Marcello are just some of the many greats who feature on this recording.

The five CD pack is more than a treasure to have, not just for listening pleasure, but also to encourage and inspire young people who are into the throes of classical music.

estern classical music has a special way of evoking emotions hidden deep within. The implausible power of this music is always considered one of the most graceful and exists to create a very eloquent environment.

If we look down memory lane, there were very few modes of expression. The means that existed then were literature, poetry, plays and paintings. The music, more specifically, was rife with every aspect of everyday living. The sentiments expressed were intense and intricate. There was the sense of adventure, passion, love, peace and even patriotism. What was produced was an absolute ‘live’ performance with music at it glorious best. But the preservation of the classics always left a great void. There were no facilities for recording back then and we missed the ‘originals’ for posterity.

But moving on, we now have the technology and the expertise to make the best of those classics. ‘100 Greatest Romantic Classics’ is all about the music of the time of yore. We can sure re-live in the classical ambience once again. This special collection of classical music is an exceptional collection of primeval classics from different eons of time. It encompasses the classical era, romantic era, baroque, Viennese classics and even the 20th Century classics. Sensual,

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The fifth meeting of flat owners organised by GOACAN as part of its ongoing awareness campaign on consumer rights of flat owners will be held on September 5 at 4pm at the T B Cunha Hall, Panjim. Write to GOACAN, Post Box 187, Margao 403 601. E-mail goacan@gmail.com.

An inter-school drawing and photography competition will be organised by Big Foot , Loutolim. The competition is in two categories; for Std V-VII the theme is Ganesh for prosperity and for VIII-X the theme is Ganesh festival celebrates unity and love. Registration closes on September 22. The winners will be announced at the Bal Mela at Big Foot in the month of November. Call 2777034.

All Goa Major Ranking Table Tennis Tournament, organised by the JCI St Inez and the Panjim Table Tennis Club, will be held from September 16 to 19 at the SAG Indoor Stadium, Campal, Panjim. Call 93264129171.

‘Panaji Ganeshotsav’, organised

by JCI St Inez and Shree Mahalaxmi Saunsthan Committee and Bhartiya Saunskruthik Mandal will be held from September 11 to 19 at the Shree Mahalaxmi Temple, Panjim.

‘CRZ – 2010 Draft: Responses and Challenges’, a one-day seminar, organised by International Centre Goa, National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) and Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) will be held on September 8 from 9:30am to 5pm at International Centre Goa, Dona Paula.

Registration closes on September 7.

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by Big Foot, Lotoulim will be held on September 5. Call 9822581232, 9881533456, 9822151419 or 2777034. The exhibition of the photos will be inaugurated on September 6 at 11.30am. It will remain open till September 13 from 9.30am to 6pm.

Call 2777034.

‘83rd Annual All India Art Exhibition’ is announced by the All India Fine Arts and Crafts Society, New Delhi.

It will be held in two parts. Part I will be All India Painting and Sculpture Exhibition and Part II will be All India Drawing and Graphics Exhibition.

Registration for Part I and II is from September 13 to 20. The corresponding exhibitions for Part I and Part II will be held from December 15 to 29 and January 3 to 17, 2011, respectively. Call the Kala Academy, Panjim on 2420452.

A Science Film Festival, organised

by Goa Science Centre, Miramar is being held till September 5 from 10.30am to 12.30pm and 2.30pm to 4pm at the Goa Science Centre, Miramar. Call 2463426.

A health check-up camp, organised

by Lions Club of Cortalim and Vidhyanagar Residents Welfare Association will be held on September 5 from 9am to 5pm at Airway Public School, Vidhyanagar Residents Welf a re As s o c i a t i o n , Zu a ri . Ca l l 9921346559 or 9881104640.

The All Goa Toroloco Tequila Cocktail Competition is on for bartenders, both experienced and amateurs. Call 2262922, 2253377 or 2407030-71.

‘ECAP 2010’, an exhibition of computers and their peripherals will continue till September 5 from 9am to 7:30pm at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim.

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11:00 CSI: NY : Criminal Justice 12:00 Supernatural : Abandon All Hope 13:00 Wipeout 14:00 Top Chef Masters : Offal Tasty 15:00 Sports Crash 16:00 So You Think You Can Dance:Vegas Callback Pt 2

10:00 MasterChef Australia 11:00 Glee 12:00 Friends 13:00 How I Met Your Mother 14:00 Whose Line Is It Anyway?

14:30 The Simpsons 15:00 Castle

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20:30 Rendezvous with Simi Garewal 21:00 Lost 23:00 V.I.P

09:30 Le Mans Classic 10:00 MotoGP World Championship 2010 : Qualifying 13:00 Red Bull MotoGP Rookies

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ABC win; PVC, Sai Avtar draw Progress (Sanquelim) champs Emilia faces Tanvi MAPUSA (HSR) -- Parra-VerlaCanca (PVC) Association and Sai Avtar played out a 1-1 draw in GFA’s Third Division at Anjuna ground on Saturday.

Woldrum Martins opened the scoreline for PVC and seven min-

utes later. Ashok Bandekar equalised for Sai Avtar.

In another match at Chapora ground, ABC Sports Club, Arambol defeated Arpora Sporting Club 2-1. Aubut Mahmmal netted first in the 50th for ABC

while Edward Cardozo doubled the lead in the 67th. Arpora were reduced to ten men after Rajesh Dulaker was sent off for his second bookable offence. Manuel Lopes scored a consolation goal three minutes before the end for Arpora.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, SEPT 4

Progress High School, Sanquelim, came all out to thrash Infant Jesus High School, Colva 8-1 in the finals of the football tournament organised by Saraswat Vidyalaya HS, Mapusa in connection with their centenary celebrations.

Chukwudi Chukwnma stole the show scoring two goals.

Progress were awarded Rs 4,100 while Infant Jesus had to be content with Rs 3,100. The semi-final losers, Don Bosco HS, Panjim and St Britto's HS, Mapusa were awarded Rs 1,100 each.

Fo l l o w i n g p r i z e s w e r e

awarded: Best goalkeeper Tristan Braganza of St Britto's. Best defender Dodfrey Mascarenhas of Mae de Probes HS, Nuvem.

Best forward Sunil Shetye of Infant Jesus HS, Colva. Best half Ivo Borges of Progress HS. Player of the tournament Chukwudi Chukwnma, Progress HS.

St Pius, Rosary, Snows, Perpetual win HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, SEPT 4

Kingfisher GFA Pro-League football: Vasco SC v. Dempo SC, Tilak Maidan, Vasco, 4.15 p.m.

3rd Division football: Guirim Youth v. C.A.V Holiday SC, Arpora, Anjuna ground; United Boys of Dando v. Carmona SC, Dando ground, Benaulim. Kick off 4 p.m.

Gold Silver Soccer inaugural: Rossman Cruz SC v. Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, Rosary ground, Navelim, 4.30 p.m.

St Joseph Festival soccer inaugural: Ambelim SC v. Sporting Club of Davorlim, Dramapur ground, 4.30 p.m.

1st All-Goa 5-a-side football, Digas ground, Panchwadi, 10 a.m.

5-a-side football, Forest ground, Shantinagar, Ponda, 10 a.m.

Exhibition football: Minor Seminary, Pilar v. Seminary Niwas, Duler, Fr. Agnel College ground, Pilar, 4.15 p.m.

MahaBank Platinum Trophy soccer finals: Nagoa Sporting Club v. Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigao, Calangute Association ground, 4.45 p.m.

4-a-side football: Ambelim ground, 9 a.m.

St. Pius High School, Orlim, Our Lady of Rosary High School, Fatorda, Our lady of Snows High School, Raia and Perpetual Convent High School, Navelim recorded victories in the Salcete Taluka U-14 boys inter-school football tournament at Government ground, Manora, Raia on Saturday.

In the first match, Rosary scored a convincing 4-0 win over Sacred Heart of Jesus HS, Car-

GOA DIARY Gold Silver Trophy soccer

MARGAO (HC) -- Rossman Cruz Sports Club, Nagoa will cross swords with Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda in the inaugural match of 29th Gold Silver Rolling Trophy inter-village football tournament organised by Navelim Sporting Club on September 5 at Rosary ground, Navelim at 4.30 p.m.

Sporting Club of Davorlim, Sarzora Sports Club, St Anthony’s Sporting Club, Colva; United Club of Nerul, Parish Youth, Nuvem, Sao Jose de Areal Sports Club, Navelim Sporting Club, St Rock’s Youth Club, Majorda; Chandor Club, Young Strikers, Benaulim, Dramapur Sports Club, Wilred Leisure Sports Club, Curtorim and Candolim Sports Club are the other teams vying for the title.

The winners and runners-up will take home Rs 30,000 and Rs 20,000 respectively. Former Dempo goalkeeper Anthony Cardozo will be the chief guest.

St Joseph festival soccer

MARGAO (HC) -- Ambelim Sports Club will meet Sporting Club of Davorlim at the inaugural match of the 34th St Joseph Festival inter-village football tournament organised by Dramapur Sports Club on September 5 at Dramapur ground at 4.30 p.m.

The other participating teams are: Verna Sports Club, St Jose de Areal Sports Club, Raia Sporting Club, Betalbatim Sporting Club, Curtorim Gymkhana, Varca Sports Club, Navelim Sporting Club, Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda, St Anthony’s Sports Club, Assolda Parish Youth, Nuvem, Cuncolim Union, United Club of Benaulim, CRC, Chinchinim and hosts Dramapur SC.

5-a-side football at Ponda

PANJIM (HSD) – The Mount Carmel Chapel Youth, Ponda will organise their 1st 5-a-side football tournament on September 5 and 12 at Forest ground, Shantinagar-Ponda. The winners and runners-up will be awarded Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000 respectively.

Other individual prizes will also be awarded. Spot entries will be accepted from 10 a.m.

Soccer at Zorivado

PANJIM (HSD) - The Young Boys of Zorivado will organise their sixth All-Goa 11-a-side football tournament from September 12 at Rosar y ground, Zorivado, Davorlim. Entries may be sent to Michael Fernandes, No 45, Rua Bernardo Souza, near Arcanjo Menezes hospital, Margao or contact Armando on 9822953593 by September 10.

Football at Valpoi

VALPOI (HC) – Young Boys of Valpoi will organise their 1st AllGoa 7-a- side football tournament on September 5 at Valpoi Municipal ground. The winners and runners-up will take home Rs. 5,000 and Rs. 3,000. Details may be obtained from Sachin on 9011258413 or Bhaiya on 9637888752.

Churchill U-18 selection trials

MARGAO (HC) -- Churchill Brothers will conduct selection trials for their U-18 football team on September 8 at St John Baptist ground, Dando, Benaulim at 3 p.m. Only those born on or before 1.1.1993 may report at the venue with birth certificate and full playing kit.

mona. Leading by a solitary goal at the breather, Liston Fernandes and Jasmon Soares scored a brace for Rosary.

OL of Snows blanked Regina Martyrum HS, Assolna 2-0. Franoy Fernandes scored a brace for Snows.

St Pius beat Auxilium HS, Be-

naulim 1-0. The all-important goal was scored by Joylon Cardozo.

Perpetual Succour scored a 3-0 comfortable win over Mount Mary's HS, Chinchinim. Euclid Peres, Ryan Pereira and Anil Shiolkar were the goal getters for the winners.

Govt HSS (Sanguem) in finals HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, SEPT 4

Guardian Angel Higher Secondary, Curchorem will meet Government Higher Secondary, Sanguem in the finals of Zone IV Girl’s inter-higher Secondary football tournament at Tilamol Panchayat ground, Quepem on Monday.

Guardian Angel beat St Alex Higher Secondary, Curtorim 43 via the tie-breaker. The teams were locked goalless.

In the tie-breaker, Mellisa Lima, Adnia Fernandes, Priscila Lima and Desmina D’Costa were on target for the winners while Nora Dias, Karen Fernandes and Lavina Galdina converted for St Alex.

Government HSS, Sanguem, defeated Damodar HS, Guddi, Paroda 2-1. In the tie-breaker, Clena Goes and Zara Shah converted for Government HS while Jonifa Gomes netted for Damodar.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 4

Emilia Silveira will clash with Tanvi Desai in the U-13 girls finals while Anushka Kuvelka is poised for a double crown in All-Goa major ranking badminton tournament organised

by Mormugao Badminton Club at Deepvihar High School indoor

badminton court, Mormugao.

In the boys U-16 category, Pratith Naik shocked top seed Rahul Chandrashekar to storm into the finals where he will meet Chinmay Kamat. U-13 girls semis: Emilia Silveira bt Anar Singbal 21-10, 21-16 and Tanvi Desai bt Manjushri Raut 21-11, 21-14.

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England on song, France fail to impress REUTERS LONDON, SEPT 4

France received chilling notice that the road to post-World Cup redemption will be long and hard when they lost 1-0 to Belarus in Paris, while Portugal threw away two points in a frantic 4-4 draw at home to Cyprus.

England and Italy were able to start repairing their reputations with contrasting wins in their first Euro 2012 qualifiers and Spain swatted away Liechtenstein 4-0 with an ease befitting their status as world and European champions.

England played with the quick passing and invention that eluded them in South Africa as they beat Bulgaria 4-0 at Wembley, Jermain Defoe netting a smartly taken hat-trick and Adam Johnson getting the fourth in the Group G clash.

Italy were almost embarrassed but were ultimately able to celebrate a 2-1 victory after coming from a goal down away to Estonia in Group C. There were wins too for Germany, Russia and the Netherlands -- who provided a heartwarming moment with the goalscoring return of Ruud van Nistelrooy -- but the night's compelling story was in Paris, where it became abundantly clear that a change of coach alone will not change French fortunes.

Portugal were among the other heavyweight teams to flop in South Africa and missing the injured Cristiano Ronaldo and suspended coach Carlos Queiroz they flirted with disaster against Cyprus in Guimaraes.

The Netherlands, beaten by the Spanish in the Johannesburg final, saw off San Marino 5-0 in Group E. Klaas-Jan Huntelaar scored a hat-trick but it was the returning Van Nistelrooy who stole Dutch hearts, scoring in injury-time after being recalled to the squad for the first time in two years.

Germany, third at the World Cup, had a tougher night against more serious opponents in Group A but came through 1-0 against Belgium with a goal from the ever reliable Miroslav Klose.

Their main rivals in Group A will be Turkey, who won 3-0 away to Kazakhstan.

In the night's other David and Goliath clash, Russia grabbed a workmanlike 2-0 win away to Andorra in Group B thanks to two goals from Pavel Pogrebnyak.

Ireland, who felt themselves cheated out of a place at the World Cup when Thierry Henry's handball set up the winner for France in their play-off, joined Russia at the top of the group after escaping with a 1-0 win away to Armenia.

In BrIef Revenue from tour could suffer: NZC New Zealand Cricket is bracing for a financial hit in their home series against Pakistan later this year, due to what NZC chief executive Justin Vaughan called a "residual impact" of the spot-fixing controversy.

Vaughan told the Dominion Post that while NZC's earnings from television rights would not be affected, crowd figures and gate earnings could drop. "I can understand the public may not be quite as excited about Pakistan as they otherwise might have been," Vaughan said. Pakistan's tour of New Zealand, which is part of the ICC's Future Tours Programme, will be the only international series of the summer in the country.

Top shuttler Zhou Mi banned Former women world number one shuttler Zhou Mi of Hong Kong has been suspended for two years for failing a drug test, World badminton Federation said on Saturday. During one of BWF's out-of-competition testing programme, Zhou tested positive for Clenbuterol, a Class 1 Anabolic Agent on the WADA Prohibited List of substances, BWF said in a release. After that a BWF doping hearing conducted in Copenhagen on August 23 decided "that a period of two years ineligibility is imposed upon Zhou Mi for the first violation of the BWF Anti-doping Regulations.

The period of ineligibility commences from the date of the provisional suspension, 4 August 2010."

Rafa, Venus move on

Saina says Delhi not ready for CWG, then backtracks

PTI HYDERABAD, SEPT 4

India's ace shuttler and a brand ambassador for Commonwealth Games Saina Nehwal today created a flutter by questioning the country's capability of holding such a mega event but retracted her controversial statement within moments.

Saina first said that she really doubts whether Delhi was capable of holding the event and

Golden day for Indian archers at World Cup PTI NEW DELHI, SEPT 4

On a highly successful day for India, the trio of Jayanta Talukdar, Tarundeep Rai and Rahul Banerjee clinched gold before Deepika Kumari settled for a silver medal at the Archery World Cup Stage IV in Shanghai today.

It was double delight for Talukdar as he later came from behind to beat Athens Olympic champion Marco Galiazzo to win bronze in men's individual recurve.

The Indian men's recurve team beat Japan's combination of Ryota Amano, Takaharu Furukawa, Hidekl Kikuchi 224-220 to finish on top.

Deepika, playing her maiden senior final, though had to be content with a sliver as she lost the summit clash 27-29, 27-27, 28-28, 27-30 to Korea's Bo Bae Ki. Talukdar came from behind to beat the Italian 28-29, 30-26, 28-28, 29-27, 28-27. The win was Talukdar's third over Galiazzo in four meetings.

With their victories, Deepika and Talukdar have qualified for the Edinburgh World Cup finals on September 18 and 19.

Deepkia is the second Indian woman after Dola Banerjee to make it to the final.

Talukdar joins Brady Ellison (USA), Galiazzo, Im Dong-Hyun, Kim Woojin (Korea), Michele Frangilli (Italy) and Simon Terry (Great Britain) in the finals.

the preparations were "not upto the mark" but made a prompt volte face by changing her version.

"Looking at the stadiums and looking at the progress, I don't really think we are capable of holding such big tournaments because you know, I have seen many Games like the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne (in 2006) and Olympic Games in Beijing (in 2008).

"Compared to that it’s not upto the mark," Saina told reporters on the sidelines of a function at the Pullela Gopichand Badminton Academy here.

But the ace Hyderabad shuttler soon apologised for the statement and hoped the quadrennial multi-sport event will be a huge success.

"I did not mean that way and I am really sorry for that statement. I think, it was presented in a wrong way. I am sure that everything will be right when I come there. The Games will be successful and one of the biggest tournaments," Saina said.

"I am one of the good sportspersons today and really want to do well in front of my home crowd. I am really proud that the Games are being held in India and I am one of the sportspersons playing in it. We are holding the event because we can do it," Saina added.

Saina, who won this year's Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award, was all praise for the Games' badminton venue at the Siri Fort Sports Complex, where Asian Championships was held as a test event in April.

"The badminton stadium is excellent. I really enjoyed playing there during the Asian Championships. I hope to do well again during the Commonwealth Games in October and want to win medals to make the people proud," said Saina, who is currently world number three.

"Many people follow me and it’s not a good thing on my part to make the remark, as a player also it impacts. Now I just want to focus on my Games," Saina said.

All teams are strong in CLT20: Kumble UNI BANGALORE, SEPT 4

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) captain Anil Kumble today said his team's all-round bowling attack was capable of bringing home the bacon in the Champions League T20 tournament beginning in South Africa from September 10.

"It is nice that RCB was given the tag of being the favourite, but all the eight teams in fray were capable of wining the Cup," he said.

Speaking to reporters after the liquor-baron Vijay Mallya owned team was given a 'royal' send off to South Africa, he said his front line medium pacers Praveen Kumar, Abhimanyu Mithun and Vinay Kumar had played in South Africa before.

The back up of South Africans Jacques Khallis and Dale Steyn, would give it the extra edge.

RCB's final finish in the IPL-II played in South Africa would give the players some confidence, but this was an entirely new tournament and winning the first two matches would be very important.

The team will leave for Johannesbur tomorrow morning.

"It is crucial for us to win the first two games as it is a short format where even the winner will play only six matches. But we are confident as we have a good side. Coach Ray Jennings has tuned the players well and the conditioning camp was very helpful,'' he said.

He said the team would play Guayana in the first match and Sachin Tendulkar-led Mumbai Indians in the second.

RCB had made it to the premier ICC organised T20 tournament between the top clubs in the world, by finishing third in IPL-III.

AP NEW YORK, SEPT 4

Shahid Afridi apologises to cricket lovers AGENCIES LONDON, SEPT 4

Pakistan one-day captain Shahid Afridi on Saturday apologised to the cricket lovers on behalf of the team for the recent spotfixing scandal, which has rocked the international cricket.

"I think this is a very bad news. On behalf of these boys I know they are not in this series - I want to say sorry to all the cricket lovers and all the cricketing nations," Afridi told reporters on the eve of the first Twenty20 in Cardiff.

Pakistan will take on England in the first T20 on Sunday.

"These two Twenty20s and five ODIs (against England) are a big challenge for me as a captain. The coach (Waqar Younis) and I have told the boys not to talk about this (spot-fixing) issue. It is none of our business and we are here to play cricket.

"The boys know that. They want to win and motivate themselves - and as a captain, that is what I want," he added.

Majeed, an agent for some Pakistan players, allegedly paid USD 230,000 for bowling noballs in the Lord's Test. Afridi said that he had also noticed Majeed "travelling with some of the team guys, in Australia and the West Indies.

"I saw him on the tours and I didn't know anything about it," the all-rounder said. "I've told the boys don't read the newspaper tomorrow - just focus on cricket. I know the people (in Pakistan) are very upset and it is very disappointing. But we all love cricket. “ "We want to play good cricket and positive cricket. If we can do that, maybe then when we go back home things will settle down," he added.

Quan Gomes for Munich

Tejas, Arjun enter finals HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, SEPT 4

Tejas Shevde and Arjun Sood entered the finals of junior boys of the 27th Salgaocar All-Goa Major Ranking TT tournament organised by Cortalim Gymkhana at Mangesh Maharudra hall, Cortalim today.

Tejas beat Yash Naik 11-7, 911, 11-9, 9-11, 14-12 while Arjun defeated Yash Salgaocar 11-8, 11-9, 11-8 in the junior’s semifinals. In the quarter-finals, Tejas beat Tyrone D’Costa 11-5, 1210, 11-6. Arjun defeated Wesley do Rosario 11-8, 11-6, 11-9. Yash Salgaocar beat Krishal Peres Da Silva 11-3, 11-5, 6-11, 11-6 and Yash Naik defeated Akshay Shirvolkar 11-5, 11-7, 11-8.

Earlier, Aksahy beat Bhuvan Khadapkar 11-7, 11-8, 11-6. Yash S. trounced Tejas Patil 11-1, 112, 11-1 while Krishal Peres Da Silva defeated Bhavik Khadapkar 11-2, 11-3, 11-8 and Yash N. beat Joel Andrade 11-9, 11-5, 11-6.

Quan Gomes, winner, along with Savio Messias, Bruno Coutinho, Bajaj Senior regional manager, Binendra Kumar Binit and Bajaj manager Mahmesh Kalangutkar.

Photo: Aldrid Da Costa HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, SEPT 4

Lucky winner, Quan Gomes of St Anthony’s High School, Majorda was selected to be part of Bayern Munich International camp in Germany after being selected at the finals of the Bajaj Allianz talent hunt competition, which concluded at Don Bosco ground on Saturday.

Quan was selected after representing Salcete as they defeated Bardez by a solitary goal scored by Savio Vaz. The score was insignificant today as what mattered for each of the boys, was to impress the judges with their ability.

The judging panel consisted of Bruno Coutinho, Domnic Soares and Seby Rodriguese, who had a tough job choosing

from the lot.

The rain conditions did not help the boys cause. The match was divided into three 30 minute halves to give all the players in each squad a good opportunity to show off their skills.

Due to heavy rain, the 2nd and 3rd periods were reduced to 20 minutes per half.

GFA Secretary, Savio Messias, complimented the players and the sponsors. He informed that the Goa U-16 boys for the Nationals would be selected from the two teams. “Unfortunately, only one boy could be selected, but this should give the rest of you impetus to work harder, as there would be many more chances in the near future,” stated Savio.

Bajaj regional senior manager,

Binendra Kumar Singh Binit applauded the participants. Bajaj manager Mahmesh Kalangutkar stated that he was happy with the way the GFA and the Bajaj Goa team conducted the event.

The competition lasted four weeks and over 5,000 players across Goa were involved in the trials which were organised in four phases.

The winning Salcete team consisted of Aliston Fernandes, Sanito Colaco, Royston Goes, Austern Fernandes, Cliffon Barbosa, Klins Mendes, Quan Gomes, Jesmon Soares, John Pereira, Savio Vaz, Russel Vaz, Shailesh Chauhan, Elton Gomes, Aliston Mendes, Floyd Fernandes, Stefford Alphonso, Liston Fernandes, Clemad Pereira and Filburn Crasto.

Venus Williams brought the glitter. Rafael Nadal brought the grit.

On a Friday night that felt like bonus tennis at the US Open, Williams and Nadal performed like players on a mission— maybe trying to out hustle a hurricane that never showed, or maybe, in Williams’ case, trying to finish in time to catch the end of cocktail hour.

Wearing a black sequined dress she designed as a tribute to New York, the third-seeded Williams outclassed qualifier Mandy Minella of Luxembourg 6-2, 6-1.

Also dressed in black from head to toe, the top-seeded Nadal handled the hustle and shotmaking of Denis Istomin with a 6-2, 7-6 (5), 7-5 victory

Bopanna & Co advance AGENCIES NEW YORK, SEPT 4

The Indo-Pak duo of Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Qureshi eased their way to a straight-set victory to enter the men's doubles pre-quarterfinals of US Open here.

Bopanna-Qureshi defeated Michael Kohlmann of Germany and Jarkko Nieminen of Finland 6-4, 6-4 in the second round.

There was good news for India in mixed doubles event as well, as last year's finalists Leander Paes of India and Cara Black of Zimbabwe moved to the second round of the mixed doubles event.

Paes-Black registered a 6-4, 7-5 win over Lucie Hradecka and Frantisek Cermak of the Czech Republic in the first round encounter.

India register hat-trick of defeats PTI ROSARIO (Argentina), SEPT 4

Indian eves' disastrous hockey World Cup campaign continued as they lost 1-4 to Germany to complete a hat-trick of defeats in the quadrennial event here.

India's third consecutive def e a t i n Po o l A m e a n s t h e Surinder Kaur-led side is still without points in the tournament and are virtually out of the medal race.

The comprehensive victory, however, took Germany one step closer towards the semifinal spot after having won all their three pool matches so far.

Germany had four different goal-scorers in the match in Eileen Hoffmann (22nd minute), Maike Stoekel (32nd), Natascha Keller (37th) and Lydia Haase (49th).

While for India, the ever-impressive Rani Rampal sounded the board to become the joint top scorer of the tournament along with Maartje Paumen of the Netherlands with four goals each.

India will next play Japan in their penultimate pool match tomorrow while Germany will be up against defending champions the Netherlands.

Thailand pip India AGENCIES PANJIM, SEPT 4

Thailand beat India 1-0 in the first international football friendly at Yamaha Stadium, Nanthaburi (Bangkok) on Saturday.

Thailand’s prolific striker, Sarayoot Chaikumdee scored the decisive goal as the host came out victorious against the Bob Houghton coached side.

India will hope to square up when Thailand travel to New Delhi for the second friendly on September 8 at Dr. Ambedkar Stadium.

Salgaocar rally to down Faria gfa pro league HERALD REPORTER VASCO, SEPT 4

Salgaocar SC and Faria Strikers players try to take control of the ball.

Photo: M Prabhav

Salgaocar Sports Club came from behind to score a convincing 4-2 victory against Faria Strikers in a Kingfisher GFA Professional League at Tilak Maidan, here on Saturday. Faria led 2-1 at the break.

Dawson Fernandes, Rocus Lamare, Anthony Barbosa and Khangembam Thoi Singh scored for Salgaocar. Zalchhanchhuaha and Zalhuapzauva netted for Faria.

Faria, fielding nearly half of the team with players from North East, gave a 9th minute shock

to Salgaocar when Zalhuapzauva struck the opener after tackling defender Sukwinder Singh. Then in the 34th minute, Zalchhanchhuaha scored off a free kick from David Lalrinmuana to stun the Salgaocar camp.

Faria’s joy was shortlived as Salgaocar bounced back in the very next minute and managed to reduce the margin through Dawson Fernandes.

After the change of ends, it was Salgaocar who scored t h r i c e . T h e y s e c u re d t h e equaliser when Faria defender Abhishek Ajit Babar handled the ball in the danger zone as the referee had no hesitation in

awarding the spot kick, which was converted by Rocus Lamare.

Anthony Barbosa snatched the lead for Salgaocar in a dramatic manner in the 65th minute after Barbosa’s move.

Thoi Singh saw his powerpacked shot deflecting off goalkeeper Milind Sawant. The deflection landed near Subhash Singh, whose shot also rebounded off the goalkeeper and ultimately reached Barbosa, who struck on third attempt.

In the 82nd minute, Thoi Singh headed in a corner by Subhash Singh to make it 4-2. Two minutes later, Subhash Singh missed a sitter.

highlighted by Rafa’s rally from 5-1 down in the second-set tiebreaker.

Earlier, the day’s best match involved 18-year-old American Ryan Harrison, who couldn’t convert on any of his three match points in a fifth-set tiebreaker and lost 6-3, 5-7, 36, 6-3, 7-6 (6) to Sergiy Stakhovsky of Ukraine.

The young man, ranked 220 in the world, kept his perspective. Two of the top Americans left in the draw won. No. 18 John Isner defeated Marco Chi-

udinelli and No. 20 Sam Querrey beat Marcel Granollers, then complained that none of the four U.S. men who’ve moved on to the third round have appeared on the show court in Arthur Ashe Stadium.

James Blake goes first, set to play No. 3 Novak Djokovic in Ashe Stadium on Saturday.

Winners in Ashe on Friday included No. 4 Andy Murray, 12thseeded woman Elena Dementieva and No. 2 Kim Clijsters, whose next match is against Ana Ivanovic.

Ivanovic, the world No. 1 after winning the French Open in 2008, fell as low as No. 65 after nearly two years of injuries and inconsistent play. Now, she’s at No. 40 with a chance to move up more if she beats friend Clijsters, the defending champion.

SAI is lying: Brasa AGENCIES NEW DELHI, SEPT 4

Defying Sports Authority of India's gag order, Indian hockey team's chief coach Jose Brasa has called his employer SAI a "liar" and said he is not willing to prolong his association with the national side once his contract expires in November this year.

The Spaniard alleged that SAI was lying about the salary and facilities it was providing him.

"Sports Authority of India (SAI) has claimed that they are paying me Rs 7 lakh per month as well as family accommodation, which is a lie. I am getting Rs 4.2 lakh per month that means 7000 euros," Brasa told PTIfrom Pune.

"Even the club coaches in Europe get better than this. As far as family accommodation is con-

cerned, I am not using their 4 star hotel facilities. In fact, I am saving their money, approximately Rs 3 lakh per month. I don't understand why SAI is lying." he said.

Completely miffed with the system, Brasa said he does not want to continue beyond November 30, when his contract with SAI will expire.

"I definitely would not like to continue in the same situation. My contract is expiring on November 30 and that's it. I am sure authorities here will not be keen to renew my offer," he said without referring Hockey India secretary general Narinder Batra's statement that he would have sacked Brasa if he had the power.

The International Hockey Federation's master coach, however, refused to disclose his future plans.