Panaji is all set to become the costliest city in the state with the Corporation of the City of Panaji deciding massive taxation increase pertaining to trade, exhibition/fairs
PANAJI: Panaji is all set to become the costliest city in the state with the Corporation of the City of Panaji deciding massive taxation increase pertaining to trade, exhibition/fairs,
The biggest ever Census operation in the country and the state would get underway on Thursday (April 1), with 3,013 enumerators and 502 supervisors collecting data relating to available infrastructure, household particulars, amenities, assets and individual particulars.
PANAJI: The biggest ever Census operation in the country and the state would get underway on Thursday (April 1), with 3,013 enumerators and 502 supervisors collecting data relating to available infrastructure, household particulars, amenities, assets and individual particulars.
PANAJI: The excise commissioner, Mr Sandeep Jaques has said that his department collected additional revenue of a little above Rs 16 crore more than the government set target of Rs 88 crore during the just ended financial year 2009-10.
The residents of Tilamol in Quepem staged rasta roko after a motorcycle rider, Mr Satish Rivonkar was crushed to death by a speeding mining truck on Wednesday.
QUEPEM: Another accident involving a mining truck took the life of the father of a 10-year-old at Tilamol in Quepem, on Wednesday afternoon, leading to a major confrontation between locals and authorities.
The 18-year-old accused is being escorted by police to the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Vasco on Wednesday.
VASCO: Vasco police have arrested Siddharth N L Kashyap, 18, a native of Uttar Pradesh but presently residing at Baina in connection with the Tuesday’s shooting incident in which a woman was shot at in her flat at Patrong, Baina.
Police have recovered a bore gun and four bullets from him, besides gold ornaments worth Rs 1.5 lakh.
PANAJI: The hearing on the bail application of the police inspector Ashish Shirodkar and constable Sayesh Pokle was completed on Wednesday and the decision has been reserved for Monday, April 5.
Police seen with the gang of four thieves on Wednesday.
PONDA: Ponda police on Tuesday arrested a gang of four, who were allegedly involved in looting drivers of inter-state trucks in Ponda taluka.
MARGAO: The All Goa Retired Seamen Welfare Association has lamented the fact that seamen are getting very negligible pension.
MAPUSA: With summer season already begun, the water requirement has gone up and amidst a water scarcity in Mapusa and other parts of Bardez, the PWD has allayed all possible fears regarding water scarcity and has maintained that there is sufficient water for the next two critical summer months for Bardez.
PONDA: The former chairperson of Ponda municipal council (PMC), Mr Sanjay Manu Naik has expressed fear that if PMC fails to take up pre-monsoon works latest by next week, there is every possibility of monsoon woes that could hit the
city.
Renowned social worker and chartered accountant, Mr Ramkrishna Naik releasing the Senior Citizens Guide for Graceful Living. Also seen are Dr B Kakodkar, author, Mr V B P Verlekar, Dr Narayan Desai and Mr Vinay Borkar.
PANAJI: ‘Senior Citizens - Guide for Graceful Living’ authored by Goa-based chartered accountant Mr V B Prabhu Verlekar was released by social worker, Mr Ramkrishna V Naik, at a function held at ‘Sneha Mandir’ Ponda recently, by the Goa Hindu Association.
MAPUSA: The North Goa district youth Congress has vowed to fight for issues that were affecting the common man in North Goa. The president of the committee, Mr Jitesh Kamat, has said that Mr Sankalp Amonkar, the state youth president has assured him all help to solve these issues.
Mapusa: The BDO officials and the forest department today conducted a site inspection at Anjuna were allegedly illegal houses under the pretext of farm houses have been allegedly approved by various government departments. the work has been stopped.
MUMBAI: India’s trade deficit, on a Balance of Payment basis, was lower at USD 30.7 billion in the third quarter of the fiscal year ending today as compared to USD 34.0 billion during Q3of 2008-09.
PANAJI: Vijai Marine Service has delivered to Vaibhavi Shipping Pvt. Ltd, Vasco a 2500 DWT iron ore-cum-coal carrier barge M V Abhilakhsi built in 68 days in Goa’s tiny but booming shipbuilding industry, meeting highest ship building standards of Indian Register of Shipping with Notations IWL, 31IY, Zone I, RLLC strengthen for heavy cargoes, single hold, 2650 cu mts hold capacity.
PANAJI: Mr Salim A Valjee, deputy director of Foods and Drugs Administrator (FDA) has been appointed to the post of director of FDA with effect from April 1, following the retirement of Mr Pramod Jain.
PANAJI: Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition (DIMDEX 2010) was inaugurated under the auspices of Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al-Thani of Qatar. The event is hosted by Qatar Armed Forces and Qatar Emiri Naval Forces, QMDI following the successful inauguration of the first Defence Maritime conclave in 2008.
PANAJI: Caculo Ford has delivered 21 Ford Figo’s at a grand function held Panaji, said a press release. The all New Ford Figo, has 4 trim levels – Lxi, Exi, Zxi & Titanium and is paired with a 5 speed manual gear box.
BY PRAFUL BIDWAI
S the Bharatiya Janata Party obsessed with proving that it is the sectarian, confrontationist oddball of Indian politics? Recent developments suggest so. Take Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi’s behaviour.
A DAY after the jihadi attack in Moscow’s metro in which 39 people were killed on Monday, the Russian Prime Minister, Mr Vladimir Putin, who many Russians say is the country’s paramount leader despite stepping down as Kremlin chief in May 2008, has called upon the security forces to scrape the culprits "from the bottom of the sewers" and expose them.
EVER the past few decades, the central and state governments concerned have initiated some positive steps to protect and preserve the fragile ecology in the Himalayas and also allow unchecked flow of the river Bhagirathi till it reaches the plains as River Ganga; one more step recently was the decision to shelve two mega hydroelectric projects, the 381-MW Bhaironghati and 480-MW Pala-Maneri.
Misbehaviour in Buses
PANAJI: ‘Samudramudika’ a collection of Hindi book written by Ramesh Bhagwant Veluskar was released at the hands of Padmashri recipient Dr Suresh Amonkar on Monday at the Institute Menezes Braganza Hall, Panaji.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
“What greater love can a person have for his friend than to give up his life for his sake.” These weren’t just mere words to Jesus Christ. It was the guiding principle of his life.
BY PURVI RADIA
The summer of 2010 has already set in and with temperatures rising, it looks like the exam stress may have gone but the what-to-do-now bug has just been unleashed.
A three-day festival, ‘Lehar- the Wave’, which was a festival where various coastal folk dances of India were shown concluded on Sunday with grand finale. The festival was helpful in showcasing the rich Indian culture.
Bookworm, the children’s library at St Inez, Panaji found a supporter in Sunil S Mehta of Merces to hold a fund-raising art workshop at the charming courtyard space of Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim Pousada which is one of the three heritage hotels based in Fountainhas, Panaji.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
I am talking about the sounds of fulfilment that yours truly made as she descended a swanky new place at Miramar.
Chef Amit Bhardwaraj of Alila Diwa Goa recommends
The açaí palm is a species of palm tree cultivated for their fruit and superior hearts of palm. Its name comes from the European adaptation of the Tupian word ïwasa'i, 'fruit that cries or expels water'.
Prior to the Fourth Plan, the allocation of Central assistance was based on schematic pattern and there was no formula for allocation.
By Ambikanand Sahay
s you drive down from Akshardham Temple in Delhi towards Greater Noida, greenery greets you. On your right is Mayawati’s dream park. It’s a gorgeous project.
By Prajal Sakhardande
uvem or St Estevam is a beautiful island of Tiswadi. In the past was well know as "Shakecho Juvo" - the isle of vegetables - especially noted for its long, seven-ridged, light green ladyfingers.
By Hector Choksi
he portrayal of the "Last Supper", when just prior to Easter, Jesus Christ took food for the last time with his twelve disciples, is as important in Christian iconography as the scene of Nativity is for Christmas.
By Dharmendra Nath (IAS (Retd)
re politicians a class apart? A Laxman cartoon shows a man sitting in luxurious surroundings. He says to his visitor ‘You are telling me about the difficulty of living.
By Vinayak Khedekar
oli forms an essential part of the Shigmo festival either on day of the full moon or any other day of Falgun. The day and time is scheduled, as the tradition of village would dictate.
By Tomazinho Cardozo
he mega Passion play – Via Dolorosa – produced, directed and performed by the parishioners of Santa Cruz was indeed a satisfying experience and people enjoyed every bit of the 3-hour presentation.
By Dr Kasturi Desai
nother common disease where the patient experiences pain is arthritis. There are over 100 different forms of arthritis. However, the most common form is osteoarthritis, which is a result of trauma to the joint, infection of the joint, or age. It is caused by the breakdown and eventual loss of the protein substance that protects between the bones of the joints.
By Meher Castelino
ust as we have the Ajanta and Ellora caves in Aurangabad which tell the history of India in the most beautiful frescos, there are many caves around the world which have documented the past and are a treasure to behold.
By Kennedy D’Silva
t a time when the Sports Ministry has been giving due impetus to organising major sports events and increasing the budgetary provisions it also reported some measures it had taken up in the year, important among them being efforts to prevent age frauds, strengthening of anti-doping mechanism and increasing accountability of national federations.
By Dr Nandkumar Kamat
lectronic Waste (e-Waste) comprises of waste electronic/electrical goods which are not fit for their originally intended use. These include items such as computers, cellular phones, stereos, refrigerators, air conditioners, other consumer durables, etc. Every year there are 2 million e-waste items.
By Ambikanand Sahay
As you drive down from Akshardham Temple in Delhi towards Greater Noida, greenery greets you. On your right is Mayawati’s dream park. It’s a gorgeous project.
The co-ordination committee meeting of the ruling combine in the state would be held in New Delhi late on Wednesday evening to sort out differences among the constituents of the government.
PANAJI: The co-ordination committee meeting of the ruling combine in the state would be held in New Delhi late on Wednesday evening to sort out differences among the constituents of the government.
The social welfare department has decided to extend the Indira Bal Rath Yojana to the students of scheduled castes from the next financial year.
PANAJI: The social welfare department has decided to extend the Indira Bal Rath Yojana to the students of scheduled castes from the next financial year.
PANAJI: Though the high-tech ‘made in China’ Doppler radar will arrive at the state meteorological observatory, Altinho within next two weeks, the ongoing construction of the building in the vicinity of the observatory for installation of the radar is behind schedule by at least three weeks. The Doppler radar will be replacing the one-and-half decade old cyclonic detection radar existing at the observatory.
PANAJI: The general body of the Entertainment Society of Goa on Tuesday in principal approved the proposal to draft the Entertainment Policy of Goa, for which modalities would be worked out by the ESG.
Devotees worshiping Lord Hanuman at Hanuman Mandir at Panaji bus stand on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti on Tuesday.
BICHOLIM: The birth anniversary of Lord Hanuman (Hanuman Jayanti) was celebrated at the temples of Lord Hanuman at Sudhanagar-Bicholim, Sanquelim, Naigini-Kudchirem and other places in the Bicholim taluka with a religious fervour and gaiety.
VASCO: A married woman residing in a housing society at Patrong-Baina, was shot at by an unidentified person, after entering her flat, probably in a bid to rob her.
PANAJI: The single judge, Mr Justice N A Britto of the Bombay High Court at Goa on Tuesday disposed of the anticipatory bail plea filed by Sanjay Parab.
BICHOLIM: Nirupaksha alias Swami Maharudrayya, 29, a native of Belgaum but residing in a rented accommodation at Gaonkar wada, Bicholim, was found dead under mysterious circumstances on late Monday night.
MARGAO: Fenny Britto, who was arrested for his alleged involvement in Cuncolim vandalism, was produced before the Judicial Magistrate First Class (JMFC), Margao, on Tuesday and seven days police remand was taken.
BANGALORE: Police have arrested four Latin American nationals from Goa in connection with Rs 1.5 crore jewellery theft case and recovered the ornaments stolen from a hotel room last week.
VALPOI: Massordem village situated in Valpoi is known for its fresh water spring called ‘Maasordem Jhari.’ This spring, situated at a distance of about 1km from Valpoi town near a tributary of Mhadei river, is surrounded by cashew plantation and the path to it is covered by thick mangroves, which makes access to the site difficult. This spring is in need of being upgraded.
VASCO: In order to curb the rising black marketing in the fair price shops in the state, the minister for Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs, Mr Jose Philip D’Souza, has directed the Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department officials,
MAPUSA: The All Goa Merchants Association has threatened to stage an agitation if the municipalities in the state and the government fail to initiate action against the hawkers, who by conducting their business deprive the merchants of their livelihood.
MUMBAI: Air India take on relegation-threatened Shillong Lajong FC in a 19th round I-League match at the Cooperage ground on Wednesday.
PANAJI: A chanceless unbeaten knock of 97 by Suraj Dongre helped Sarvodaya Sporting Club beat Salgaocar SC by 7 wickets to book their place in the finals of Bandodkar League cricket tournament, organised by Panjim Gymkhana at Bandodkar grounds, Panaji.
PANAJI: Rastroli Sports Club, Karaswa da organised all Goa floodlit cricket tournament at Karaswada and also 3-day inter-ward tournament. All together 52 teams participated.
MAPUSA: Candolim Sports Club registered a 5-3 win via tie-breaker over Adarsh Yuvak Sangh Sports Club Saligao, to move into the quarter-finals of Calangute Panchayat Cup, organised by Calangute Association, at Poriat grounds, here on Tuesday. The teams were locked in a 1-1 draw after the end of regulation time.
SINGAPORE: Japanese heavyweights Kashima Antlers powered into the last 16 of the AFC Champions League on Tuesday for the third year in a row, but Adelaide United’s bid to join them stalled.
PANAJI: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) believes that education and healthcare for all is a prerequisite for inclusive development of the state and the country. However, it felt that the steps initiated in the current budget needs substantial reinforcement in years to come.
PANAJI: Born to wine-making family’s heritage, nine wine distillers from Portugal, called the A9 Group, were in Goa seeking wine importers and distributors, offering to cost share with them in marketing and promotion strategies.
PANAJI: Pharma firm Indoco has said it secured a strategic lead by licensing out its intellectual property to South Africa’s largest pharmaceutical company Aspen Pharmacare Ltd. The deal encompasses a number of ophthalmic products and will extend to 30 countries from emerging markets.
PANAJI: Basilio’s Health Club, one of the biggest gyms in Goa, celebrates its 8th Anniversary this April. With the aim to provide state of the art fitness equipment and routines to health enthusiasts, it has recently revamped its entire health centre with complete gym equipment from fitness equipment company Jerai Fitness Pvt Ltd.
BY KULDIP NAYAR
INDIA and Pakistan are going more and more distant from each other. In any case, they have never been normal neighbours. But after the attack on Mumbai in November some 15 months ago, both are intentionally moving apart.
THE revelation of the Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik that seized narcotic substances have not been destroyed since the year 2000 has been quite shocking. This goes contrary to the spirit and content of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985.
SHARIAT Court in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had ordered death sentence to 17 Indians for killing a Pakistani and injuring three others in an attack that took place last year over the control of illegal liquor business in Al Sajaa area of Sharjah. Any one irrespective of his social and financial stature must be punished if found to be involved in crime.
Street Light Needed
What better way to forge closer ties than through music. What a big difference it can make to millions if nations followed the same. India and Austria will further strengthen ties and cultural exchange with a splendid performance by the renowned violinist Joji Hattori and the Vienna Chamber Orchestra String Quartet who are all set to delight aficionados of western classical music at a concert on April 3 at 6.15 p.m. at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Auditorium, Kala Academy.
The Hillsong London band is probably best known the world over for its songs of praise and worship, however, there is so much more to what they are than simply music!
PANAJI: Aami Goenkar, an association of Goans established with an aim to unite all Goans residing in and outside Goa, to create a common platform to interact and create solutions in the areas of health, education, social welfare and culture, will present in Goa four shows of a unique programme based on the life and times of the Goan poet, B B alias Bakibab Borkar titled ‘Jine Gangaughachen Panee’, in commemoration of the ongoing birth centenary year of the celebrated personality.
The operetta ‘Novo Rosto’ ignites the minds of the youth for a choice to shine like stars in the world. Victor (Anil Pednekar) a youth leader and the hero of the play, challenges young people to be leaders, to the transform the society, based on Gospel values.
By Naguesh Rao Sardessai
‘Hues & Views’ is an exhibition of photographs and paintings put together by young graduates from the Goa College of Art, Altinho. Currently on at the Art Gallery of the Kala Academy, Goa, it has an interesting display of significantly admirable quality works.
Bookworm, the children’s library, at St Inez, Panaji found a supporter in Sunil S Mehta of Merces to hold an art workshop at the charming courtyard space of Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim Pousada, which is one of the three Heritage Hotels based in Fountainhas, Panjim. It was a fund raising event for the Bookworm.
Red checked tablecloths on the table, the bar like the taverna of old. This restaurant is the haunt of Page 1 and Page 3 celebrities…politicians, sportspersons, actors.
Seventeen Indians have been sentenced to death by Sharjah’s Shariah court for killing a Pakistani man and injuring three others in a vicious attack last year after a dispute over illegal liquor business in the Gulf Emirate.
DUBAI: Seventeen Indians have been sentenced to death by Sharjah’s Shariah court for killing a Pakistani man and injuring three others in a vicious attack last year after a dispute over illegal liquor business in the Gulf Emirate.
The Transport Minister, Mr Ramkrishna Dhavalikar on Monday disclosed that the government would initiate action against those involved in manipulating the tendering process for high security registration plates.
BY JOAO SOUSA M
PANAJI: The Transport Minister, Mr Ramkrishna Dhavalikar on Monday disclosed that the government would initiate action against those involved in manipulating the tendering process for high security registration plates.
PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education has completed all arrangements for a total of 17,708 students to appear for the March 2010 Secondary School Certificate examination, which commences from March 31.
The Goa Urban Co-operative Bank employees agitating outside the head office at Panaji in support of their demands.
PANAJI: The customers of the Goa Urban Co-operative Bank (GUCB) were put to inconvenience on Monday as the bank employees went on a strike in support of their long pending demands.
PANAJI: Goa IT Business Association, the apex body of IT-related commercial establishments in the state, on Monday alleged that the department of education is involved in a multi-crore scam related to the supply of computers to schools as well as the students under the computer literacy programme (CLP) and Cyberage (Edunet) scheme, respectively, and further demanded a thorough inquiry by the Central Bureau of Investigations (CBI) into the same.
MARGAO: Another incident of vandalism, this time at Savorcatto in Cuncolim was reported on Sunday night where a cross and a window glass of the St Anthony’s church were found broken. The cross is said to be located along the roadside while the church is situated around a kilometre away from this site.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat said that though the government has scrapped the Cyberage (Edunet) scheme, it can always consider genuine computer requirement of students, from say economically or socially backward classes.
PANAJI: In all 12 companies, including two foreign, have submitted their tenders for cutting and removing of the ill-fated vessel, M V River Princess.
by Joao Souza M | NT
PANAJI: As part of the petroleum sector’s endeavour to provide clean and green fuels to the nation, Goa is all set to switch over to fuels conforming to Bharat Stage-III norms from April 1.
by Michael Fisher
PANAJI: The Goa government is considering going ahead with plans by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) to turn all Goa rivers to national waterways on conditions that the authority meets all its `rigid’ proposals plus give it the major power over the management of the rivers.
MARGAO: Salgaocar Sports Club eased the pressure to a great extent with a 4-1 drubbing of a listless East Bengal to garner three crucial points in the I-League match played at Nehru stadium Fatorda on Monday.
MAPUSA: Nagoa Sports Club survived some anxious moments in the finals of 6th Rajasthan Marbles Trophy, organised by Saligao United Sports Club, before they could register a 5-4 win via tie-breaker over Candolim Sports Club, to lift the glittering trophy, at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim here on Sunday
MARGAO: When Gurudas Vernekar, popularly known as Guru joined as the stadium manager at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, many of his detractors doubted his abilities.
PONDA: The Ponda Chief Officer, Mr Jayant Tari, who is also holding the post of deputy collector, Ponda, informed him that the city roads would be tarred by the end of May month and then installation of the signboards would be taken up.
MAPUSA: Outgoing Assagao Communidade Attorney Mr Cajetan Raposo who has been instrumental in pursuing the fight against the Mapusa Municipality for dumping its garbage in Assagao Communidade land has said that as per the court order, the municipality is supposed to finish all requirements and acquire the site at Cunchelim for setting up a garbage treatment plant within six months.
POINGUINNIM: A Shikshak Parishad organised by the Gomantak Rashtriya Bhasa Vidhyapeet, Margao, was held on Sunday at Ashwath Narayan Sabhagraha, Mokardamoll, Shristhal, Canacona.
MARGAO: Through the recent budget, the Centre has increased the corpus fund of micro financing from Rs 200 crore to Rs 400 crore, and hence Self-Help-Groups functioning in Goa will not have any difficulty in getting funds from banking institutions for genuine programmes, informed MP, Mr Shantaram Naik at Margao, on Monday, said a press release.
PANAJI: Residents of Panaji can now walk into the swanky Happy Days restaurant located near the municipal garden that gives an overseas downtown bistro feeling. Although its furnish appearance gives an upscale ambience, the bill of fare is reasonably competitive in pricing.
PANAJI: The Big Discount shopping festival currently underway at SGPDA ground in Margao, will continue till March 31 and will be open from 10.30 a.m. till 9 p.m. Various lifestyle and household items by major market leaders in the corporate sector are on display and sale. Major furniture houses have put up designer furniture stalls with imported furniture.
PONDA: Sesa Goa has been adhering to its commitment to agricultural development in line with its CSR philosophy, by helping the farmers in terms of training, seeds, fertilizers, and farm equipments. Recently Sesa Goa gave agricultural assistance in the form of a power tiller and weed cutter to the Betki Farmers Club.
BY FIROZ BAKHT AHMED
DIVISIVE reservations based on gender, social status and religion as according to the Andhra Pradesh High Court, rather than helping, will only make matters worse rather than redressing the wrongs meted out to the said sections of society.
The investigating and prosecuting agencies of the central government have every right to pursue cases against the BJP leaders, Mr Lal Krishna Advani and Mr Narendra Modi or leaders of other parties in the opposition, but they should also with equal determination pursue cases against leaders of parties that support the Queen Bee of the UPA coalition, the Congress party.
Amitabh Bachchan has landed himself in controversy once again. This time, for sharing dais with the Maharashtra Chief Minister, Mr Ashok Chavan at the inauguration of Northern Carriageway of the Bandra-Worli Sealink on March 24.
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THE Catholic Church in Mumbai has taken up the ‘green cause’ by dedicating this year to issues concerning the environment. It is imperative that all religions adopt similar measures, for as the Roman pontiff has rightly said, "In order to protect peace, we must protect creation".
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
Knowledge can still be elusive to the bespectacled scholar buried in a pile of books. An education is incomplete without a simultaneous journey into the outer world.
BY NADIA D’SILVA
The ‘Rhythm, Dance, Celebration… aria Italiana’ a piano recital by Italian pianist, Paolo Vergari while revealing brilliant skill raised the listener to the rapture of exquisite musical appeal.
Four artists, four distinctive ways of imaging the world.
Aniketa Deshpande from Nagpur with her Utopian world of endless fantasy, absolute serenity and harmony, and ethereal delusion.
PANAJI: The annual three-day Chaitrapournimotsav at the Mahalaxmi Temple, Panaji organised by the Chaitrapournimekar Samaj, will begin on March 30, with Hanuman Jayanti, the birth of Lord Hanuman at 9 a.m, followed by Sukhasan procession of Shri Mahalaxmi at 8.30 p.m, and performance of a Marathi play, ‘Ashi Pakhare Yeti’ at 9.30 p.m.
By Amita Quenim
Some talk well, some write well, some sing well and so on. Some have a combination of two talents and some have more. The question is how does one categorise?
By Meher Castelino
Life in the corporate world may not be very colourful for the male but for the female executive it is definitely bright. To make the right corporate decisions one doesn’t have to wear sombre colours like black, white or brown but choosing the right colour is not magical nor is it an art. It is a matter of rules, which are quite definite.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
Well Gennext is always texting in cryptic formats. One has to cope with the transition. New concepts…new fundas.
CHEFKONSTANTIN KIM of ROCOCCO@ASHVEM RESORT RECOMMENDS
The contemporary version, internationally known as "sushi," was invented by Hanaya Yohei (1799–1858) at the end of Edo periodin Edo.
Mr R K Raghavan, the chief of the apex court-appointed special investigation team that quizzed the Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots.
GANDHINAGAR/NEW DELHI: Mr R K Raghavan, the chief of the apex court-appointed special investigation team that quizzed the Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi over the 2002 riots, said the questioning was a “very big step forward” and the panel was likely to submit its report within the deadline of April 30.
The US President, Mr Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Sunday.
WASHINGTON: The US President, Mr Barack Obama made a surprise visit to Afghanistan on Sunday, his first since taking office last year to meet the President, Mr Hamid Karzai.
BALASORE (ORISSA): India on Sunday successfully test-fired its nuclear-capable, 700-km range ballistic missile Agni-I from Wheeler Island off the Orissa coast, a day after launching two other short-range missiles.
The Catholic community across the state on Sunday offered special prayers on Palm Sunday, which marks the entry into the Holy Week commemorating the last events of the life of Jesus.
PANAJI: The Catholic community across the state on Sunday offered special prayers on Palm Sunday, which marks the entry into the Holy Week commemorating the last events of the life of Jesus.
PANAJI: A panel of Goa Medical College doctors in their preliminary report, after performing the post-mortem on the body of British fugitive of Indian origin – Ajay Kaushal -- has said the 50-year-old person died of “natural causes”. The deceased was lodged in the Sada sub-jail while in judicial custody.
LONDON: Britain must end its “special relationship” with the US to end the perception that it was a “subservient poodle”, British MPs have recommended, saying London should be willing to say “no” when its interests diverge with that of Washington.
MARGAO: The Rs 95,95,000 budget for the year 2010-2011 was passed by the gram sabha members of the Varca village panchayat on Sunday, amidst some persistent questioning, regarding some expenditure mentioned in the budget proposal, to be submitted to the Block Development Officer, Salcete Block, Margao.
MARGAO: The gram sabha of the village panchayat of Betalbatim was held on Sunday, where not only the villagers but also the Tourism Minister, Mr Francisco Pacheco who attended, took active part in the deliberations.
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PANAJI: The Rassaim-Durbhat ferry route is one of the busiest ferry routes in the state. This route reduces the distance between Rassaim and Ponda by almost 8 km, and so is extensively used by the people living in Vasco and surrounding areas, who work in the industrial estates in and around Ponda.
MARGAO: One of Goa’s most talented footballer Brandon Fernandes has been invited by the Cape United Soccer School of Excellence, a renowned football academy from South Africa for selection trials.
MAPUSA: St Cruz Sports Club, Cavelossim came out all guns blazing in the second session to demolish St Savio’s Sports Club, Calangute 5-2 in their last round match of GFA’s Second Division Inter Zonal play-offs played at Duler grounds, on Sunday.
PANAJI: Dempo CC beat hosts Panjim Gymkhana to book their place in the semi-finals of Bandodkar league limited overs cricket tournament ,organised by Panjim Gymkhana. In the last league match played on Sunday, Dempo beat the host team by 9 wickets. Madhu Kamat scored strokeful unbeaten 66 and set up the Dempo win.
PANAJI: Following is the newly-elected committee of Sports Journalists Association of Goa (SJAG), elected unanimously, for the term 2010-12 at the recently-held General Body meeting.
PANAJI: The Goa State Chess Association in association with Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias and Sports Authority of Goa will conduct the senior state chess championships cum National ‘B’ selection tournament from April 11-15 at Clube Tennis de Gaspar Dias Miramar.
AHMEDABAD: Naman Ojha top-scored with 80 as Rajasthan Royals held off the challenge of the Chennai Super Kings to record their fourth successive Indian Premier League victory on Sunday.
MUMBAI: Harbhajan Singh cracked a stunning 18-ball unbeaten 49 and then grabbed three wickets as Mumbai Indians crushed Deccan Chargers by 41 runs in an Indian Premier League match here Sunday night.
BY NANDKUMAR KAMAT
IT is a decision which has gone without much notice and analysis probably because very few people have time and priority to scrutinise the budget papers in depth. There was no political will to take up this issue but the government was concerned about mounting public debt, audit objections and juridical intervention.
THE Government of Goa has decided to take on the crime against foreign tourists. The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat’s promise to try such crimes on day-to-day basis comes with government seeking cooperation of the Chief Justice of Bombay High Court in this regard.
IT is disgraceful that our politicians are out to grab the houses built for poor slum dwellers under the centrally-sponsored Integrated Housing and Slum Development Programme. If the reports emanating from Srinagar are to be believed, the politician and contractor nexus in Jammu and Kashmir is deeply involved in this scam.
Artificially Ripened Mangoes
THOUGH the mango season is well and truly on, it must be said that the fruits available in the market are beyond the reach of the common man because of its prohibitive prices.
NEW DELHI: Avowing that the government intends to continue the process of liberalising the economy and dismantling controls, the Planning Commission in a futuristic sense speaks of greater collaboration between industry and business on the lines that exist in Japan, China and other Asian countries that have recorded rapid industrialisation and high growth.
PANAJI: Ark Shipping & Management Company (Ark SMC) is the first company to design and manufacture a dry drill simulator at its factory in Pilerne Industrial Estate, Goa. “We are the first in India to manufacturer a dry drill simulator,” he told the Navhind Times.
MUMBAI: With the government set to implement the Euro IV emission norms from April 1, several car-makers said they would be increasing the prices of their vehicles next month.
WASHINGTON: An Indian American has been appointed as the chief agriculture negotiator of the United States, who would carry out all critical negotiations for the country in the crucial Doha round and other bilateral discussions.
CHANDIGARH: With a view to ensure the farmers remunerative prices and enable them to take the right decision on when to sell their agricultural produce, the Choudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University (CCHAU) has released forecast on the prices of potato and mustard.
PANAJI: A range of over 100 glinting crystal decorative products took centre stage at Hotel Mandovi, in an exhibition organised by Global Enterprises.
PANAJI: Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) Goa Pradesh has welcomed the state budget.
PANAJI: A library with over 2,000 children toys for rent and sale has been launched for the first time in Goa by Delhi-based Kids Gurukul.
Tribal craft which is synonymous with the Goan village life is now getting a new lease of life through the efforts of the Goa Handicrafts Department writes Arti Das
The consumer market is flooded with commercial goods. With a little variation they exhibit to some extent a homogenous quality. They look the same and score poorly on creativity. Like a breath of fresh air, hand crafted items come to your rescue.
By Anand Ayyangar
Transcendental Meditation of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is making waves among the busy new-age Indian as a means of achieving a great work and personal life balance.
Chef John Periera of the Cidade de Goa recommends
Sopa is a term which we are comfortable with…it means ‘soup.’ But if one browses through the Food and Dietary Adaptations among Hispanics in US…one would have to think again.
By J P Pereira
For 28 years, Jesus Antao has made the audience laugh while performing on the Konkani stage. This comedian hailing from Chinchinim is the son of the late Antonio Piedade and Natalina Antao, the youngest of ten children.
BY ARTI DAS
Pianist Marouan Benabdallah from Hungary, the internationally acclaimed artiste, is not new to Goa or the Goan audience. He is of the opinion that Goans have an ear for good music and appreciate western classical music.
Endowed with natural beauty, Goa presents a fine sensitive blend of Indian and Western culture writes Dr. P.R. Phaldesai
By Ambikanand Sahay
As you drive down from Akshardham Temple in Delhi towards Greater Noida, greenery greets you. On your right is Mayawati’s dream park. It’s a gorgeous project. Thanks to its magnificence and workmanship, all the structures that have come up look grand.
By Kavitha Reddy
“Need a Life….” was all my heart said, so I called my friends and we decided to go on a trek. We gathered at Delhi, travelled by interstate bus to Rishikesh, a six-and-a-half hour overnight journey that was as (un)comfortable as possible in a badly managed bus service.
For the first time since the riots in Gujarat eight years ago, state Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi on Saturday.
GANDHINAGAR: For the first time since the riots in Gujarat eight years ago, state Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi on Saturday subjected himself to questioning by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (SIT) in two sessions, including one lasting for over five hours.
The high-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary, Mr Sanjay Kumar Shrivastava, set up to enquire the alleged irregularities in the award of...
PANAJI: The high-level committee headed by the Chief Secretary, Mr Sanjay Kumar Shrivastava, set up to enquire the alleged irregularities in the award of tender for High Security Registration Plates (HSRP), has found the process was flawed and suggested that the concession agreement entered into with Shimnit Utsch India Pvt Ltd should be revoked.
PANAJI: Informing that the Goa police have seized 90 kg of drugs in the state during past two years, the Home Minister, Mr Ravi Naik on Saturday said that though a committee has been constituted as per the central government order for destroying the seized narcotic substances, no such substances have been destroyed since the year 2000.
VASCO: The Coast Guard and naval teams, on Friday evening, rescued 23 crew members onboard ‘M V Maersk Miami,’ a container carrier heading towards JNPT, Mumbai, after the international cargo ship caught fire, about 43 nautical miles off the coast of Goa.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Saturday informed the state legislative assembly that cases related to assaults/attacks on foreigners would be tried on day-to-day basis and disposed off in a set time frame.
PANAJI: The opposition Bharatiya Janata Party on Saturday came out heavily against the Minister for Sports, Mr Manohar Azgaonkar for his proposal to construct a luxurious hostel in the form of a public-private partnership venture, along the coastline in the Mandrem constituency, as a part of the Sports City project coming up at Dhargal, for the National Games 2011 to be held in Goa.
The Panaji police on Saturday informed that they have registered a non-cognisable case against Israeli drug dealer, Yaniv Behahim alias Atala now in judicial custody, for abusing a press photographer, Mr Kailash L Naik.
PANAJI: The Panaji police on Saturday informed that they have registered a non-cognisable case against Israeli drug dealer, Yaniv Behahim alias Atala now in judicial custody, for abusing a press photographer, Mr Kailash L Naik.
MARGAO: A delegation of GBA, BVAC, Voice of Villagers-Verna, Keri Nagrik Samiti, and a few other were assured by the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat that the final draft Regional Plan for Goa 2021 will be notified for public suggestions within six months. They met the Chef Minister at his Margao residence on Saturday morning.
PANAJI: Mr Shantaram Naik, Rajya Sabha MP and AICC secretary, who visited Chandor on Saturday to inspect the sites where idols and statues were desecrated recently, said that government should constitute village-wise civil defence committees under Civil Defence Act, 1968.
PONDA: The ambassador for world peace, Shree Shree Shree Sadguru Pardeshwar Maharaj of Gayatri Peetha, Talyewada, Bethora, Ponda, on Friday informed that the 20th annual all religion seminar (Annual Sarvadharm Mahabhakti Sammelan) will be held at Bethora Matt, on April 2.
MARGAO: Nigerian striker Ranty Martins recorded yet another double as title favourites Dempo Sports Club powered past JCT Mills Phagwara 2-1 in a tense I-League match at the Nehru stadium, Fatorda, here on Saturday.
MOHALI: Manoj Tiwary and Sourav Ganguly hammered blistering half-centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders thumped Kings XI Punjab by 39 runs in their Indian Premier League match here Saturday night.
AHMEDABAD: Rajasthan Royals batsman Yusuf Pathan has accused Andrew Symonds of sledging him during an Indian Premier League match here and said the Australian’s behaviour made him more determined to go for big shots against Deccan Chargers bowlers here on Friday.
NEW DELHI: Sesa Football Academy started their 2nd Division I-League campaign on a winning note, edging past Delhi league champions Hindustan FC 2-1 in the Group B preliminary round league match played at the Dr Ambedkar Stadium, Delhi.
PANAJI: Chowgule SC defeated hosts Panjim Gymkhana by 147 runs to score a big win in the group ‘B’ league match of the Bandodkar cricket tournament at Panjim Gymkhana grounds, on Saturday.
PANAJI: Iqbal XI beat MCC by 5 wickets to move into the finals of South Zone ‘A’ Division cricket tournament, organised by Goa Cricket Association at Dr Rajendra Prasad Stadium , Margao on Saturday.
MAPUSA: Nerul SC and Sangolda Lightning will lock horns in the inaugural fixture of 21st VM Salgaocar memorial trophy organised by Saligao Sporting, from April 4 at Saligao grounds.
PANAJI: Don Bosco Oratory, Panaji will conduct an advanced coaching camp in table tennis from April 5 to 25. The camp will be conducted by nationally renowned NIS coach N Ravichandran from Tamil Nadu.
PANAJI: NIO beat Stamina CC by 2 wickets to move ahead in the ‘C’ Division Tiswadi Zone knock-out cricket tournament organized by GCA at SAG grounds, Campal, here.
MAPUSA: Football Club of Siolim made a bright start to their Calangute Panchayat Cup campaign after they drubbed PVC Parra 3-0 at Poriat grounds, on Saturday.
By RAMESH SAVAIKAR | NT NETWORK
Swar Sidhha Sangeet Vidyalaya, Bordem, Bicholim has organised a day-long sangeet sammelan in memory of renowned music artist from Bordem-Bicholim, the late Vinayak Bordekar.
Film: Hum Tum Aur Ghost
Cast: Arshad Warsi, Dia Mirza, Directed by: Kabeer Kaushik, Duration: 125 mins, Rating: * *
Director Kabeer Kaushik’s debut Seher about the UP mafia was quite a remarkable film and the follow up, Chamku tackled the issue of naxalism.
Film: Well Done Abba
Cast: Boman Irani, Minnisha Lamba, Directed by: Shyam Benegal, Duration: 144 mins, Rating: * * * 1 / 2
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Vijaya Mehta, the name that spells excellence in the world of theatre, believes that in its current phase theatre is scaling down after reaching a saturation point.
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PANAJI: On Saturday, the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat released ‘Phoolrani’ a Marathi book on gardening by Ms Amita Nayak Salatri.
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The Kala Academy, Panaji organised a Folk Art Festival at the open air auditorium recently. Traditional folk dances like ‘talo’, ‘dhalo’, ‘kunbi dance’, ‘morulo’, ‘zaagor’, ‘ghodemodni’ and others were performed by the groups.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
We happened to get in touch with a chef who we had not seen for many years and like all foodies the topic focused on food.
Piri Piri or Peri Peri : Chef Poornima of Alegria recommends, Peri peri masala is also sometimes known as Piri piri masala. Although the origin of the peri peri masla used by us is traditionally from Portugal, there are many variations.
The Union Minister of Environment and Forests, Mr Jairam Ramesh has in a communication to the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat stated that majority of constructions along the state’s coast were permissible under Coastal Regulation Zone notification, 1991.
Assuring the House of taking action against the unclaimed mining ore dumps existing in various parts of the state
PANAJI: Assuring the House of taking action against the unclaimed mining ore dumps existing in various parts of the state, which are responsible for environmental pollution in a big way, the Minister for Environment, Mr Aleixo Sequeira on Friday said that the department of environment is powerless in taking action against those polluting the environment through transport of mining produce, as the related powers are delegated to various agencies like the home department, transport department, police and so on.
PANAJI: The state legislative assembly on Friday approved five bills including the Goa Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2010, aimed at setting up the commission to safeguard the interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, in a reply to a Calling Attention Motion as regards fear and anxiety in the minds of the people pertaining to the hill cutting at Consua, in the village panchayat of Cortalim-Quelossim said that a committee under the
PANAJI: Raising questions over the reluctance of the government in ordering a CBI injury into the alleged Rs 60 crore scam linked to the excise department, the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday maintained that this stand of the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat raises serious doubts in the minds of the aam aadmi as to whether Mr Kamat himself is involved in the scam.
The Catholic community across the state are preparing to enter the Holy Week, commemorating the last events of the life of Jesus, which is marked by blessing of palms on Palm Sunday.
PANAJI: The Catholic community across the state are preparing to enter the Holy Week, commemorating the last events of the life of Jesus, which is marked by blessing of palms on Palm Sunday.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has said that decision on naming institutions after the first chief minister of Goa, Dayanand Bandodkar, would be taken by the centenary celebrations committee and urged the members of the assembly to send the proposals for naming the institutions to the committee.
PANAJI: The Minister for Public Works Department, Mr Churchill Alemao replying to a Zero Hour mention about the acute water shortage at Mapusa, including its low lying areas; entire Porvorim township as well as rest of the North Goa, in general said that efforts are being made to increase the water supply to the North Goa district, and adequate potable water would be made available to the people from the region by June 2010.
PANAJI; The Health Minister, Mr Vishwajeet Rane on Friday assured the House that the North Goa district hospital at Mapusa would be put up in running condition, within six months after the appointment of the consultant to do so.
PANAJI: The indefinite hunger strike by the 74 daily wage/contract workers of the malaria diseases control programme, who are protesting their termination of their services, entered its 7th day on Friday, which also saw the BJP leaders, pledging their support to these workers.
MARGAO: The Aquem-Baixo panchayat, in a letter to the executive engineer of the PWD, Works Division VI, has alleged that the panchayat was not taken into confidence inspite of filing its objection to the alignment of the proposed Dongorim-Firgulem bridge.
MARGAO: The director of tourism, Mr Swapnil M Naik, on Thursday revoked the No Objection Certificate granted to erect a shack at Majorda, allegedly located in the ‘No Development Zone’ following a complaint by Mr Aleixo Arnolfo Pereira from Utorda-Majorda village.
MARGAO: Title aspirants Dempo Sports Club will be aiming to consolidate their position at the top but JCT Mills Phagwara could prove to be a tricky opposition as the two former champions clash in an intriguing 18th round I-League match at the Nehru stadium, Fatorda Saturday evening.
PANAJI: Dempo Sports Club on Thursday beat Salgaocar by 2 wickets to record their second win in as many matches in the Panjim Gymkhana organised Bandodkar League cricket tournament being played at Gymkhana ground, Campal, here.
KOLKATA: Things are not going according to plan for Mohun Bagan coach Satyajit Chatterjee.
The last year’s runners-up were unbeaten under the new coach who replaced Moroccan Karim Bencherifa and started his stint with a bang after thrashing Chirag United.
PANAJI: Ambelim Sports Club will take on defending champions Navelim Village Union in the finals of second edition of Odxel Cup inter-village football tournament played at Dr Alvares Remego Pinto ground, Taleigao.
MAPUSA: Anjuna Gymkhana breezed into the next round of the Calangute Panchayat Cup organised by Calangute Association, after a resounding 4-1 win over Sangolda Lightning at Poriat grounds on Friday.
MAPUSA: Candolim Sports Club set up a clash with Nagoa Sports Club in the finals of the 6th Rajasthan Marbles Trophy after an impressive 3-0 win over SAI Avtar, Anjuna.
By INDER MALHOTRA
IT is encouraging to see the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat giving top priority to agriculture in his budget speech and enhancing the budgetary outlay to Rs 46.22 crore for this year from Rs 18.62 crore of the previous financial year, a net increase of 148 per cent.
THE Supreme Court through an interim order, on Thursday, has restored the Andhra Pradesh law providing 4 per cent quota in jobs and educational institutions for ‘backward’ classes among Muslims.
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PANAJI: While most industries are giving the 2010-2011state budget the ‘thumbs up’, bankers are sceptical. They feel it is not yet clear, firstly by adjusting the income slab on taxes, salaried persons may sees reduced pay. Secondly, the state government has imposed taxes on new property purchases, this will make the cost higher for new property buyers.
NEW DELHI: The urban development ministry will soon approach the finance ministry seeking a review of the proposed service tax on housing complexes under construction as it feels levy will hurt the sector, which is yet to recover from the global economic recession.
MUMBAI: The Union government will shortly introduce a new Companies Act which would ensure greater transparency and accountability in corporate India, a senior central government official said.
PANAJI: Vodafone Essar has announced an exclusive IPL Bonus Recharge for all Vodafone prepaid customers. IPL Bonus Recharge offers customers full talk-time minus service tax.
PANAJI: Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of Metro 3G - its new, stylish Metro phone with an all new metallic exterior offering 3G Connectivity. With the launch, Samsung has five, feature rich Metro Series of mobiles in its line up.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
Theatre is a reflection of the ludicrous, insane and incongruous elements of our lives. It is a medium of expressive communication that is cathartic and gives a clearer vision of misty life.
The Kala Academy, Panaji organised a Folk Art Festival at the open air auditorium recently. Traditional folk dances like ‘talo’, ‘dhalo’, ‘kunbi dance’, ‘morulo’, ‘zaagor’, ‘ghodemodni’ and others were performed by the groups.
BY NADIA D”SILVA
Hungarian pianist, Marouan Benabdallah’s piano recital at St Michael’s Church Taleigao left classical music enthusiasts in a state of utter rapture so much so that the applause continued resounding in the interiors of the quaint church long after the young pianist ceased running his fingers across the length of the gleaming instrument.
BY ARTI DAS
Today, March 27 is a day where you get a chance to join in the largest annual global campaign by observing the earth hour.All you need to do is switching off all lights for one hour in order to create awareness about climate change that is becoming a harsh reality.
Dr Uday B Khanolkar/ Dr Biju Ephrem
The treatment of heart attack has evolved over the decades, mirroring the rapid advances in the speciality of cardiology at large.
It was a colleague of artiste, Hanuman Kambli who inspired him to delve on the topic ‘A dialogue with truth’ as a subject for a discussion at Sunapranta Centre of Art, Altinho, recently. The artiste himself got down to explaining, how it all happened.
Which restaurant does one patronize? It all depends on the food. Especially ‘When-it’s’ tasty. Introducing Venite’s…no that would be the wrong word, Venite needs no introduction.
In an attempt to boost agriculture and attract youth towards the age-old profession of the people of the state CM, announced an hefty increase in the outlay for agriculture in the annual financial statement for the year 2010-11 in the state assembly on Thursday.
PANAJI: In an attempt to boost agriculture and attract youth towards the age-old profession of the people of the state the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, announced an hefty increase in the outlay for agriculture in the annual financial statement for the year 2010-11 in the state assembly on Thursday.
Following the commissioning of Chapoli dam in Canacona some years back, the command areas at Gulem and Devbhag came under cultivation of crops like paddy, sugarcane, groundnuts and vegetables.
By Albert Fernandes
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has said that the budget presented by him in the state assembly on Thursday is growth-oriented budget, that has given more thrust on agriculture and infrastructure development keeping in tune with the central budget.
The Comptroller and Auditor General has said that delay in submission of annual plans resulted in delayed release of funds by the central government aimed at modernizing the state police force.
PANAJI: The Comptroller and Auditor General has said that delay in submission of annual plans resulted in delayed release of funds by the central government aimed at modernizing the state police force.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Thursday informed the House that the ongoing inquiry into the alleged multi-crore scam related to the excise department as carried out by the Finance Secretary, Mr Udipta Ray has collected various documents from the excise commissioner and are presently under scrutiny.
PANAJI: The Minister for Urban Development, Mr Joaquim Alemao said that most of the vendors/ shopkeepers shifted to the new municipal market complex in Panaji are as per the list prepared by the Goa State Infrastructure Development Corporation; however, allotment of all spaces are not exactly as determined by the GSIDC, that is there is change of places of vendors from the designated places to alternate space.
PANAJI: The members of the Goa State Legislative Assembly called for handing over the case relating to drug and the involvement of police personnel in it to the Central Bureau of Investigation for an impartial inquiry.
PONDA: In a special meeting held at the council hall, the Ponda Municipal Council on Thursday, passed a deficit budget of Rs 15.39 crore, for the financial year 2010-2011.
PANAJI: Sanjay Kashinath Parab has moved an application for anticipatory bail, before the High Court of Bombay at Goa, apprehending arrest in connection with the FIR filed by the Deputy Superintendent of Police, Crime on the basis of a YouTube clipping showing alleged drug dealings. The matter has been fixed for hearing on March 26.
MARGAO: The BJP MP, Mr Shripad Naik refuted that the BJP would support the moves of the G 7, or were in any way connected with them , even as the GPCC chief, Mr Subash Shirodkar categorically denied that there were chances that the state would go for mid-term polls.
MARGAO: Thursday was the day of the second joint inspection of Sonsoddo, to check on the progress of work, as announced by the Chief Minister earlier this month, however, this time, unlike last time, the inspection was carried out by the chairperson of the MMC on his own.
CANACONA: Two temples, situated on a hill on the National Highway 17, at Gulem-Karmalghat section at Canacona, were burgled and vandalised by some unknown miscreants sometime on Wednesday night.
PORTSMOUTH: France midfielder Florent Malouda escaped what seemed a certain red card to score twice as Chelsea got their Premier League title bid back on track with a resounding 5-0 win at bottom club Portsmouth on Wednesday.
MAPUSA: Goa Police Sports Club edged out Bardez zone mates St Savio Sports Club, Calangute 2-1, to register their first win of the GFA’s Second Division Inter-Zonal play-offs, at Duler stadium, here on Thursday.
MAPUSA: United Club Nerul secured their place in the next round of Calangute Panchayat Cup, organised by Calangute Association after they got the better of Saligao Sporting Club 5-4 via sudden death, at Poriat grounds here on Thursday.
PANAJI: In a few days time, it will be time to put away those books, forget about report cards and look forward to the long days of summer vacation. It will be time for parents to look around for summer camps and other activities where their children can pick up a new skill while keeping fit both in mind and body while not forgetting having some fun.
PANAJI: Goa industry has hailed the state budget announced by the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat as a `progressive budget’. Raising the medical insurance for Goan up to Rs 60,000 is too good to be true, said Mr Raj Vaidya of Hindu Pharmacy.
Tasting a dream: A Reverie
PANAJI: DLF is investing in a big way in Goa - Rs 120 crore in housing project in Dabolim and has purchased 19 square metre of land in Panaji’s prime area Patto Plaza at Rs 15,000 per square metre.
PANAJI: VIP Industries, the largest luggage manufacturer in Asia and leading manufacturer of premium-quality luggage, on Thursday inaugurated its exclusive store at Margao at the hands of the general manager, trade sale of VIP Industries Limited, Mr Indranil Roy.
BY P RAMAN
HOW swiftly is the power equation changing in Delhi. It was only a few weeks back that the Congress establishment seemed asserting its authority to rein in the UPA government on issues like Sharm-el-Sheikh joint statement and uncontrolled price rise.
THE Park Street blaze, on Tuesday, at the 150-year-old heritage building Stephen Court in which 24 people were charred alive is the third big fire in Kolkata in the last two years.
THE Obama administration assures India no threat from a Pakistan-US civilian nuclear deal similar to the Indo-US deal. But it is the Obama administration and particularly his Secretary of State, Ms Hillary Clinton who are responsible for giving rise to this suspicion in Indian minds.
For Green Goa
RESPONDING to the latest call of the bugle sounded by the Goa Bachhao Abhiyan, the allied local brigades of each village, armed with protest slogans and black flags, chanting patriotic rhymes, stormed the head office of the Town and Country Planning Department.
by J P Pereira
Billy Vaughn
In the good old days of the radio, Billy Vaughn was a favourite. On every programme of western music broadcast, the All india Radio, Panaji always played at least one track of this great musician. In the later years, try as you might, there were no recordings from this musician available at the music shops.
The Kala Academy will host a festival of three Hindi plays at the DMK hall of Kala Academy at 6.30 p.m today. The plays enacted by Kala Academy’s Rangamel group, will present a reflection of society.
Vijaya Mehta, eminent theatre personality will grace the occasion of the celebration of World Theatre Day on March 27 at 6.30 p.m. at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir.
BY ARTI DAS
Mr Ramesh Veluskar, a name synonymous with Goa’s literary world, has added another feather to his hat – his latest book of Hindi poems titled, ‘Samudramudrika’.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
There was a time when Goans simply loved their beaches where they went to relax and unwind with their families. But bronzing themselves on the beaches no longer holds the same appeal to the Goans as it used to decades ago. There has been a shift in their outlook.
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR
Gone are the days when people would while their time away at home. The new generation seeks adventure and embraces the need to explore the world.
SANA’A: A goal in each half steered India’s champion club Churchill Brothers to a 2-1 away win against Yemen’s Al Hilal in their second Group B match of this year’s AFC Cup at Ali Mohsin Al Muraisi Stadium, here on Wednesday.
The state administration would be "paralysed" over the next six to seven weeks as most of the staff of the government departments as well as government schools would be on duty for the census survey and revision of the electoral rolls.
The Chief Minister, would present the budget for the state for the financial year 2010-11 in the state assembly on Thursday afternoon.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat would present the budget for the state for the financial year 2010-11 in the state assembly on Thursday afternoon. The budget session of the state assembly began on Monday with the customary address by the Governor, Dr Shivinder Singh Sidhu.
The cashew crop in Pernem taluka has come under the grip of tea mosquito, an insect which has affected the cashew yield and the farmers have now raised concern over a huge loss in yield.
BY BHIVA P PARAB
PERNEM: The cashew crop in Pernem taluka has come under the grip of tea mosquito, an insect which has affected the cashew yield and the farmers have now raised concern over a huge loss in yield.
PANAJI: Stating that the Phyan cyclone that hit off the Goan coast, last year was responsible for losses amounting to Rs 9.81 lakh - Rs 2.29 lakh in North Goa and Rs 7.52 in South Goa, the Minister for Revenue, Mr Jose Philip D’Souza, said that the government has already taken steps/ measures to overcome the problems during natural calamities in the future.
MARGAO: The Curtorim MLA, Mr Reginald Lourenco wants the ongoing investigation case of alleged nexus between the drug mafia and the police be handed over to the CBI or some other reputed investigating agency "in the interest of saving the future generation of Goa."
PANAJI: The Minister for Tourism, Mr Francisco Xavier Pacheco on Tuesday informed the House in a written reply that the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) is not aware of haphazard dumping of garbage generated in the off-shore casinos, at its sites, by various garbage collecting agencies.
VASCO: With the cases of illegal hill cutting on the rise in the Mormugao taluka, a resident of Consua, Cortalim has lodged a complaint with the deputy collector and sub-divisional magistrate, Mormugao alleging that a hill is being cut illegally at Consua in the village of Cortalim.
Michael Fisher
PANAJI: Mangoes which was once a fast moving product is not so today thanks to their high prices, and poor quality.
MARGAO: The Maina-Curtorim police, on Wednesday informed that there has been no breakthrough in connection with the case of statues and crosses that were vandalised outside the Church of Our Lady of Bethlehem.(Nossa Senhora de Belem), at Chandor.
CANACONA: In an attempt to crack down on illegal structures and constructions in the CRZ, the Canacona Municipal Council (CMC), on Wednesday, sealed one illegal construction at Sawantwada, Canacona, after it was issued show cause and final notices.
PANAJI: Mr Avelino de Sa, the president of Disability Rights Association of Goa (DRAG), has served a 15-day ultimatum to the various departments, to give justice to the disabled persons.
BICHOLIM: The president of Dicholi Nagrik Kriti Samiti (DNKS) and MLA of Bicholim, Mr Rajesh Patnekar has urged the residents of Bicholim and surrounding to participate in the agitation launched by DNKS against the ore transportation on Bicholim-Sanquelim highway.
NEW DELHI: India international striker Sunil Chhetri is all set to sign a contract with Major League Soccer side Kansas City Wizards in next couple of days ahead of the MLS season.
LONDON: Wolves took a huge step towards securing their Premier League status with a 3-1 win away to fellow strugglers West Ham at Upton Park on Tuesday.
Navelim Village Union beat Paradise Sports Club 4-1 to enter the semi-finals of 2nd all Goa inter-village football tournament, organised by Odxel Sports, Taleigao at Dr Remegio Pinto grounds, Taleigao.
BY PRAFUL BIDWAI
ANY Indian governments have recently pushed some anti-democratic or unconscionable law or policy. In 1984-85, Rajiv Gandhi blundered on the Shah Bano case and opened the Babri Masjid’s gates to Hindu communalists, eventually catapulting them into power. In 1998, the BJP conducted nuclear tests and tried to rewrite the Constitution.
THE chairman of the National Minorities Commission, Mr M S Qureshi is doing neither India nor Islam proud by demanding a review of the Centre’s decision to allow Taslima Nasreen, the internationally acclaimed novelist from Bangladesh, to stay on in this country.
OA’S Economic Survey 2009-10 presents a woeful picture of agriculture in the state. The section on ‘Agriculture and Allied Activities’ opens with a distressful sentence, "Goa is passing through a difficult phase in agriculture."
Moral Policing must Stop
THE comment by the Supreme Court of India on premarital sex and live-in relationships will rein in the self-appointed guardians of public morality. Boys and girls have been assaulted and/or handed over to the police on account of their so-called indecent behaviour.
MAPUSA: The chairman of the State Law Commission, Mr Ramakant Khalap has urged distributors to supply quality goods to customers and refrain from indulging in unethical trading as that would only hamper the prospects of doing good business.
NEW DELHI: Petrol price in cities like Delhi and Mumbai may go up by Rs 0.41 per litre and diesel by Rs 0.26 a litre from April one when cleaner Euro-IV grade auto fuel will replace the existing grade in 13 big cities, Oil Secretary, Mr S Sundareshan said on Wednesday.
PANAJI: Goa Urban Co-operative Bank Employees Union and Goa Urban Co-operative Bank Officers Association have decided to go on an indefinite strike with effect from March 29 to protest against the delay on the part of Goa Urban Co-operative Bank to settle charter of demands pending since 2003.
NEW DELHI: The Budget proposal to charge 10 per cent service tax on air travel may not be rolled back, as the government expects to raise between Rs 600 and Rs 1,000 crore annually through the measure.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
The villagers of Santa Cruz have come together to stage a mammoth passion play.
Passion plays are commonly performed during Lent, which is the time we contemplate the sufferings Jesus underwent to save us from sin. Commercial tiatr troupes mostly put up Lenten plays during this time. It is quite rare now to see a play being planned and executed at a village level.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
The villagers of Santa Cruz have come together to stage a mammoth passion play.
Passion plays are commonly performed during Lent, which is the time we contemplate the sufferings Jesus underwent to save us from sin. Commercial tiatr troupes mostly put up Lenten plays during this time. It is quite rare now to see a play being planned and executed at a village level.
A programme aptly titled “Come to Your Senses” was held at the Goa Chitra museum at Benaulim. This show forms part of Goa Chitra’s ongoing series to showcase Goa’s brilliant artistes and raise funds for the museum.
By RAMESH SAVAIKAR
The Pandurang temple of Vithalapur-Sanquelim, which celebrated 500 years of its existence three years ago, is known as the Pandharpur of Goa. The idols of Vithal and Rakhumai were brought to Goa from Pandharpur some 500 years ago by devotees (varkari).
By Amita Quenim
Some talk well, some write well, some sing well and so on. Some have a combination of two talents and some have more. The question is how does one categorise? Would it be fair to call some one intelligent only because he writes well, or has the capacity to memorise and recall in writing where he can score cent percent.
By Anand Ayyangar
Transcendental Meditation of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi is making waves among the busy new-age Indian as a means of achieving a great work and personal life balance.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
We happened to get in touch with a chef who we had not seen for many years and like all foodies the topic focused on food. ‘Well Goa has many good food outlets,’ I commented sagely, ‘you name the cuisine we have it.’
Quoting the government figures as regards the difference between the mining production and the mining exports from the state having gone up from...
PANAJI: Quoting the government figures as regards the difference between the mining production and the mining exports from the state having gone up from ½ per cent to 8 per cent to 17 per cent during last three years, the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Tuesday
The members of the House, particularly from the opposition, said that many schemes of the government were either non-functional or their...
PANAJI: The members of the House, particularly from the opposition, said that many schemes of the government were either non-functional or their benefits were not reaching the ‘aam admi,’ to whom they were intended, even as they said that the government has failed to keep its promises made to people during the last budget presentation.
VASCO/PANAJI: The British fugitive, Ajay Kaushal, wanted in Britain in a case of assault and abduction of a businessman, and placed in judicial custody in Sub-Jail at Headland-Sada in Vasco, died a mysterious death in the wee hours of Tuesday.
NEW DELHI: Amid reports of India sending a team of investigators to quiz David Coleman Headley, the US on Tuesday appeared to signal a change in stance over giving New Delhi direct access to the Pakistani-American terror suspect, saying no decision has been taken on the issue.
NEW DELHI: In an observation that will cheer votaries of pre-marital sex and live-in-partners, the Supreme Court on Tuesday opined that a man and woman living together without marriage cannot be construed as an offence.
PANAJI: The government on Tuesday introduced the Goa Commission for Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes Bill, 2010, aimed at setting up the commission to safeguard the interests of the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes in the state and matters connected therewith.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has said that the broadening of the roads was required for posterity and that the state government would ensure that maximum number of houses would be saved while the broadening of the National Highway 4A was undertaken.
PANAJI: The Economic Survey 2009-10 underlines that the state economy is evenly poised and Goa holds tremendous potential to be one of the leading states in the country aiming for achieving higher standards of socio-economic development.
Six persons were injured, including the two drivers, when a staff bus crashed into an oncoming oil carrying tanker at Konnem, Priol, on Tuesday evening.
PONDA: Six persons were injured, including the two drivers, when a staff bus crashed into an oncoming oil carrying tanker at Konnem, Priol, on Tuesday evening.
PONDA: The no confidence motion moved by the six panchas of the village panchayat of Curti-Khandepar, against the deputy sarpanch, Ms Anita Naik, was passed by 6-0 votes in a special meeting held on Tuesday at the panchayat office, informed the block development officer, Mr Arvin Kuttkar.
PANAJI: The Minister for Tourism, Mr Francisco Xavier Pacheco on Tuesday informed the House in a written reply to the unstarred question that the recommendation of the Tourism Master Plan as regards formation of a State Tourism Board could not be accepted for Goa being a small state and the scope for tourism development was limited.
VASCO: The Vasco Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Monday launched a signature campaign against increasing prices of essential commodities during a public meeting convened in this regard, at New Vaddem bus stand, Vasco.
PANAJI: Churchill Brothers will take on Al Hilal in their second Group B AFC Cup encounter on Wednesday. The national champions are in an unfamiliar territory and face the Yemeni club away at the Ali Mohsen Al-Muraisi Stadium in Yemen.
BANGALORE: Robin Uthappa cracked a dazzling half-century, while R Vinay Kumar scalped four wickets to help Royal Challengers Bangalore beat Chennai Super Kings by 36 runs in their Indian Premier League match here on Tuesday night.
KOLKATA: Virtually out of the AFC Cup contest after being beaten twice, home and away, East Bengal’s third encounter against Al Qadsia of Kuwait in Group D at Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday is now a formality to complete the Asian circuit engagement for being Federation Cup winners in India
MAPUSA: Milagres Sports Club’s fine run in the 6th Rajasthan Marbles Soccer, organised by Saligao United, came to an end as they went down fighting 2-1 to Nagoa Sports Club in the semi-finals played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro grounds, Candolim, on Tuesday.
WELLINGTON: Brendon McCullum’s dogged century could only delay the inevitable as Australia cruised to a convincing 10-wicket win in the first Test against New Zealand in Wellington on Tuesday.
ROME: All of a sudden there’s a three-way fight for the Serie A title. AC Milan trail leaders Inter Milan by just one point and AS Roma are only four points back. With nine rounds remaining, it hasn’t been this close in the Italian league in
eight years.
PARIS: The word from a rehabilitation centre in the south of France is that Arsenal’s injured central defender William Gallas is on the mend. The bad news is that even if Arsenal could field 11 players as solid defensively as Gallas, it probably still wouldn’t be enough to dim the brilliance of Lionel Messi.
MADRID: Rafael Nadal still admires scandal-hit golfer Tiger Woods and believes the media were wrong to publish details of the American world number one’s private life.
NEW DELHI: Aiming at an annual 10 per cent growth, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Tuesday said investment in infrastructure sector should be doubled to an ambitious $1 trillion (Rs 41 lakh crore) during the 12th Five Year Plan ending 2017 from the current level.
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Tuesday said that the private sector will be allowed to raise resources by issuing long-term infrastructure bonds carrying tax benefits.
MUMBAI: Stock market bellwether Sensex on Tuesday advanced 40 points after an erratic session that saw investors selling shares at the day’s higher levels ahead of Wednesday’s festival holiday. Interest in Reliance Industries also helped the market advance.
PANAJI: Reliance Communications on Friday announced having crossed the landmark 100 million wireless customers, making it the 2nd largest wireless operator in the country to achieve this milestone.
PANAJI: Goa Trade Fair, the lifestyle shopping exhibition currently underway at Campal grounds, Panaji ends on Wednesday. The exhibition is open from 10.30 a.m. till 9 p.m.
NEW DELHI: Telecom services of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) will be affected from April 20 as 300,000 of its employees, including executives, have decided to go on an indefinite strike in protest against divestment in the state-run company.
by Tensing Rodrigues
CORRIGENDUM: At the very outset let me correct the blunder I committed last Thursday in my answer to the query on Capital Gains. The opening sentence of the fourth para read “This logic is valid for assets sold up to March 31, 2010. From April 1, 2010,
BY KULDIP NAYAR
JIHAD has different meanings. Islamist terrorists have one. Leaders of Other Backward Classes (OBC) in India have another. The latter have used the word, jihad, to raise the standard of revolt against the government headed by the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh.
THE murder of Satyendra Dubey showed how insecure and vulnerable honest men in the system are. Dubey, an engineer with the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), was killed on November 27, 2003
THE figures are very disturbing: 74 persons were killed in 75 days in fatal accidents in Goa. The figures strongly reinforce the fact that the government has not woken up to its social responsibility and ensured enforcement of the road safety provisions strictly.
Maintain Uniformity of Rumblers
OUTSIDE the St Cruz High School, there are two sets of rumblers on the narrow stretch of road. The rumblers, however, do not seem to serve much purpose as most drivers, proceeding either towards or from St Cruz Church, do not maintain the mandatory ‘keep left’.
The Governor, Dr Shivinder Singh Sidhu addressing the State Legislative Assembly at Porvorim, on Monday.
PANAJI: The Governor, Dr Shivinder Singh Sidhu has expressed hope that in spite of the global slowdown that affected the country and Goa too, the economy of the state would do well in all the spheres and should achieve a respectable gross state domestic product growth of above 10 per cent at constant prices.
Unknown miscreants set ablaze one shop and four gaddas near the KTC bus stand at Sanquelim on Sunday night,
BICHOLIM: Unknown miscreants set ablaze one shop and four gaddas near the KTC bus stand at Sanquelim on Sunday night, in what is seen as a result of a suspected fight between two groups, one from Kudnem and the other from Sanquelim.
The state Legislative Assembly, which began on March 21 has decided to defer three important but controversial Bills – Goa Police Bill 2008
PANAJI: The state Legislative Assembly, which began on March 21 has decided to defer three important but controversial Bills – Goa Police Bill 2008, the Goa Tax on Profession Trade Callings and Employment Bill, 2009 and the Goa Panchayat Raj (Amendment) Bill, 2009 – to its next session.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Monday said that the government would work out some method to extend assistance to the family of the Goan pilot, Wing Commander Oswald de Abreu, who died in a tragic on-duty accident while flying Indian Air Force MIG-27 aircraft, near Hashimara in West Bengal, last month, while the Sports Minister,
MARGAO: The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), as part of its nationwide agitation against the price rise, began its signature campaign in South Goa on Monday.
PANAJI: Even as the government has collected around Rs 11 crore during the last quarter ending December 31 as infrastructure tax, infrastructure development especially in the villages across the state has been ignored.
MARGAO: Some roads in Salcete taluka have become virtual death traps as more and more accidents are taking place than ever before particularly on highways inspite of sustained campaigns for road safety.
PANAJI: John Fernandes has approached the High Court of Bombay at Goa for bail in the alleged Russian rape case. The matter came up for hearing on Monday, before the single judge Mr Justice N A Britto.
PILAR: The foundation stone was laid for the extension work of Fr Agnel Central School at Kanttiabhatt, Pilar, by the MLA of St Andre constituency, Mr Francisco Silveira. It was blessed by the superior general of the Society of Pilar, Fr Tony Lopes.
PONDA: After illegal hill-cutting complaints, now there are complaints of illegal extraction of sand at Jaidwadda, Khandola, some 21 kms from Ponda.
KOZHIKODE: An 86th minute goal by Mahindra United defender Lamine Tamba helped the Jeepmen to snatch a point against Viva Kerala during a 1-1 draw in a round 17 tie of ONGC I-League played at the EMS Stadium, Calicut here on Monday.
MAPUSA: A fine brace from veteran medio Remy Colaco enabled St Cruz Sports Club, Cavelossim to record a facile 3-2 win over Goa Police Sports Club in the first round match of the GFA’s Second Division inter-zonal play-offs played at Duler grounds, here on Monday.
POINGUINNIM: Mok-hard Saraswat Sangh, Mokhard, Canacona emerged winners in the First Premier League Cricket tournament, organized by Canacona Saraswat Samaj, as part of Silver Jubilee celebrations, at Sadolxem grounds, on Sunday.
PANAJI: Saligao United beat St Sebastian St Cruz 1-0 in the inaugural match of 2nd all Goa inter-village football tournament, organised by Odxel Sports Club,
PANAJI: Amid the hype of beach hotels `here’ and five star city properties `there’, the newly built - The Sol boutique hotel ensconced on the banks of the Sinqurium River of lush green Nerul is offering customers five star ambience, so serene and cool.
NEW DELHI: Petroleum Secretary S Sundareshan today said the government may shortly hike price of natural gas produced by Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Oil India Ltd (OIL) by 30 per cent.
PANAJI: Just re-launched Goa centric portal and search engine – www.digitalgoa.com has attained distinction of becoming the first website to publish Goa breaking news and all major news stories of Goa instantly thereby filling the long pending void in the cyber world, said a press
release.
BY SANCHET BARUA
HE Planning Commission has identified Northeast India as ‘future powerhouse’ and 168 large hydroelectric projects, having a capacity of 63,328 megawatt, have been proposed in the region.
THE Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi refused to respond to the summons of the Special Investigation Team and nor did he appear before it on March 21 for questioning by the SIT based on the FIR filed by Ms Zakia Jafri, the widow of Ehsan Jafri, Congress MP who died in the post-Godhra riots.
Muslims and Police
FIVE years after the framing of the Communal Violence Bill, the All India Muslim Personal Law Board at its 21st annual convention held in Lucknow on March 21 has come out with a declaration demanding scrapping of the bill on the plea that it "would in effect curb the civic rights of the minorities" as unbridled authority has been granted to the police and administrative officers.
Reconciliation Day
By Nadia D'Silva
The weekend witnessed the sedate but elegant launch of the much-awaited designer luxury boutique ‘The Sol’ located in the recesses of the scenic villageof Nerul.
By Nadia D’Silva
The Department of Garment Technology, Government Polytechnic, Panaji, in association with the KalaAcademypresented a unique fashion show in the hope of encouraging and lending wings to young Goan designers to prove their mettle and excel in the mercilessly demanding fashion industry.
A DVD titled ‘Shri Navdurga Darshan’ was released in a grand function on March 21 in the Narayandev hall of Shri Navdurga temple at Bori. The function was graced by MP, North Goa, Mr Shripad Naik, MLA of Curchorem, Mr Shyam Gopinath Satradekar, Sarpanch of Bori, Mr Sunil Savkar, member of Zilla Panchayat, Ms Sheila Damodar Borkar and historian, Mr Rohit Phalgaonkar.
BY ARTI DAS
The Goa Education Trust (GET), initiated by two major industrial groups - The Dempo Group and the Fomento Group - under their Corporate Social Responsibility was officially registered yesterday.
Dr. A.G. Chachadi, Associate Professor, Goa University
By S.T. Nadkarni, M.E.(Hyd), D.A.M., LL.B.,C.E.S.,C.I.C.
Water is life. it is a precious natural resource so vital for sustaining life on the earth. Mankind has been using water since its appearance on earth. civilizations grew in the proximity of water. ¾ Of the earth is covered with water.
Theatre returns to Goa in ‘Love, Lies and Deceit’ and that too with an impressive star-studded cast featuring India's first Big Boss Rahul Roy, the sizzling Poonam Dasgupta, Raj Premji, Amit Pachori, choreographer, Kaanu Mukherjee and India's first transvestite, Zaraa Ishnava.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
An important part of the Goan heritage has always been its houses. Two distinct images appear when we talk of Goan houses - the pre-Portuguese houses and the houses that were the result of a fusion of two schools of architecture namely the Indian and the Portuguese.
As part of its next cultural activity Alliance Francaise, Panaji is organising a piano recital by renowned pianist, Marouan Benabdallah on March 24 at 6.30 p.m. at St Michaels Church, Taleigao.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
What surprise does one have in store for one’s husband after celebrating 29 valentines together? Roses…cards…gifts?
By LorraineLopes
Ingredients:2 ¼ cups potatoes, boiled and mashed with salt, 250g mince, 4 large onions, chopped finely, 2 green chillies - chopped finely, 6 garlic cloves - chopped finely, 1" fresh ginger - chopped finely, 2 tbs fresh cilantro - chopped finely, 1 tbs fresh mint - chopped finely, juice of one lime, oil, breadcrumbs, 1 egg - beaten lightly, salt and pepper to taste
by ALBERT FERNANDES
Keri is a small hamlet situated on a hillock in Cotigao, Canacona.
by ALBERT FERNANDES
The crucial budget session of the state legislative assembly would start on Monday
PANAJI: The crucial budget session of the state legislative assembly would start on Monday, amidst signs of rapproachement between the Congress and its allies, whose relationship was hit by a series of allegations from both the sides.
With barely twelve hours to go before the beginning of the budget session of the state legislative assembly
PANAJI: With barely twelve hours to go before the beginning of the budget session of the state legislative assembly, the Congress and its allies in the government hammered out a deal in Mumbai after prolonged discussions and decided to work together and ensure passing of the finance bill for the year 2010-11.
MARGAO: A six member delegation called on the chief town planner, Mr Morad Ahmad recently to follow up on the assurances given by the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on March 4 to Goa Bachao Abhiyan (GBA) and village groups.
QUEPEM: The sanction of Rs 1.3 crore for a garbage treatment plant project has seen the Quepem municipal council (QMC) heave a sigh of relief.
MARGAO: The Orlim Ganv Rakhon Manch, in a press note released here, stated that Orlim witnessed a stormy gram sabha on Sunday with members demanding to know why some panch members are always found missing at the gram sabha and monthly meetings.
MARGAO: The Colva gram sabha on Sunday announced the setting up of a five-member committee to convince the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat and the Tourism Minister, Mr Francisco Pacheco to expedite the process of granting a suitable land of at least 600 square meters on the beachside for setting up a ‘modern health centre’ for the village of Colva.
MARGAO: The Benaulim gram sabha members on Sunday urged the panchayat body to take strict action against various hawkers and fruit vendors who do business in the village without any valid licence, informed the sarpanch, Ms Carmeline Fernandes.
MARGAO: The Carmona panchayat gram sabha has okayed a budget proposal of Rs 72 lakh for the year 2010-11 at the gram sabha held on Sunday morning.
PANAJI: The Casino Association of Goa (CAG), which is agitating for a reduction in the entry fees, does not endorse the government view that there has been a 2.5 fold increase in revenues from the casinos due to the increase in entry fee.
MARGAO: Salgaocar Sports Club, despite a second half revival, fell short as the local giants went down to Chirag United 2-1 in an absorbing I-League encounter at the Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Sunday.
KOLKATA: Victory continued to elude East Bengal as the Kolkata heavyweights suffered a 0-2 loss to Air India in their round 17 ONGC I-League match at Salt Lake Stadium here on Sunday. Kailash Patil and N D Opara scored for the visitors who gave a dominating performance despite missing some key players.
CALICUT: Mahindra United will be on tenterhooks to return to the top of the ONGC I-League when they face Viva Kerala on Monday in Round 17 at the EMS Stadium, Calicut.
PANAJI: Fine bowling performances by leg-spinner Darshan Karekar (5-22) and veteran off-spinner Hemant Angle (3-28) enabled Sportsweek to register a thrilling 7-run win over La Paz in the A Division League match played at Rajendra Prasad ground, Margao on Sunday.
PANAJI: Ilhas Veterans defeated Bardez Veterans 3-0 in the inaugural match of All Goa Dempo veterans soccer organised by Goa Veterans Football Club.
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh will chair the full Planning Commission meeting on Tuesday to review the economy in the backdrop of the industry showing strong signs of recovery.
NEW DELHI: A parliamentary committee has criticised the national carrier Air India for focusing more on rationalising manpower costs which is lower than expenses on other heads like fuel and picturing them as "a villain" behind the plight of the airline.
NEW DELHI: Chief economic advisor Mr Kaushik Basu has said the Reserve Bank is likely to assess inflation trends in March before finalising the forthcoming annual monetary policy to be announced on April 20.
BY NANDKUMAR KAMAT
EVERYONE in Goa is raising the question–what happens if the present government is toppled? If the finance bill is not approved by the evening of March 27, then Goa would be plunged into a constitutional crisis once again.
The Union Home Minister, Mr P Chidambaram is optimistic of India getting access to the Pakistani-American terrorist David Coleman Headley after he made the confession to an American court that he planned the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
A low-intensity crude bomb was found in a cargo compartment of the Kingfisher flight with 27 passengers on board, which arrived in Thiruvananthapuram from Bengaluru at 8.25 am on March 21.
Curbing Malpractices in Schools
BY MICHAEL FISHER
Despite the recent appalling media hoopla against Russians, it is the surge of Russian visitors who kept Goa tourism bucking the recession trend in 2009, said a senior Goa tourism official.
BY MICHAEL FISHER | NT NETWORK
PANAJI: Despite the recent appalling media hoopla against Russians, it is the surge of Russian visitors who kept Goa tourism bucking the recession trend in 2009, said a senior Goa tourism official.
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR
A garden is a planned space, a place you can unwind and relax amidst green cover. However, you can now also enjoy nature with some added colour.
BY NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Art Chamber, Calangute is hosting an exhibition of Sohela Dabiri, a young Iranian woman, exactly on the day, which is incidentally the Equinox, celebrated in Iranas the New Year.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
The Parsi community which migrated to Indiafrom Iranin the 10thcentury have a rich history and remarkable culture. Incorporating various regional traits, the Parsi have still managed to maintain their exclusive identity.
By Amita Quenim
Rahul and Tina were playing around at home. Each one with their own set of things. Their mom and I were chatting, enjoying our cup of coffee. Rahul was 5 and Tina was 6-years-old. Soon they left their things and came seeking attention.
BY ARTI DAS | NT NETWORK
‘Water, water everywhere but not a drop to drink’- this common phrase is now turning into reality. The advent of the summer season (that is gets hotter every year) worsens the water crisis. Incessant extraction of groundwater, not utilising rainwater, and increased population has added to the problem.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
The English language….confusing is it not? I am talking about the title of this article. AJ’s is not based on the phrase - ‘By the Way’ or perhaps it is. Golly…it could be impact of the CHOGM house which houses both ‘By the Way’ and ‘AJ’s’.
The political situation in the state continued to remain fluid on Saturday as it was on the previous day
PANAJI: The political situation in the state continued to remain fluid on Saturday as it was on the previous day, even as the organisational wings of the major constituents of the group of seven – Nationalist Congress Party and Maharashtrawadi Gomantak Party – authorised their legislature wings to take appropriate decisions with regards to the support to the government, even as the Congress leadership was working overtime to bring peace between the warring groups.
AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat Chief Minister, Mr Narendra Modi is likely to skip appearance on Sunday before the special investigation team probing a post-Godhra riots case, sources in the state government said on Saturday.
Three youths on a motorcycle lost their lives in a fatal road mishap after they were knocked down by a speeding pickup truck at Dharmapur
MARGAO: Three youths on a motorcycle lost their lives in a fatal road mishap after they were knocked down by a speeding pickup truck at Dharmapur, in the wee hours of Saturday.
Ms Carolina Po and Mr Yatin Parekh were on Saturday, declared elected as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively, of the Corporation of the City of Panaji
PANAJI: Ms Carolina Po and Mr Yatin Parekh were on Saturday, declared elected as the Mayor and Deputy Mayor respectively, of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, after the opposition group, owing allegiance to the Bharatiya Janata Party staged a walkout, just before the polling process was to begin.
BY ROQUE DIAS | NT
PONDA: In the year 2009, 97 accidents involving mining trucks in the Usgao and Mollem mining area were reported, in which, 15 individuals lost their lives.
The Speaker of the Goa legislative assembly, Mr Pratapsing Rane has ordered that strict security arrangements be made during the budget session to be held from March 22.
PANAJI: The Speaker of the Goa legislative assembly, Mr Pratapsing Rane has ordered that strict security arrangements be made during the budget session to be held from March 22.
NT NETWORK
Ketan Mehta the man behind famous movies like ‘Mirch Masala’ and ‘Hero Hirala’ and the recent one ‘Mangal Pandey’ is now busy exploring the possibilities of branding Goa as a hub for filmmaking activities.
By Nadia D’Silva
Reema A Gadkari ‘Arangetram’ was a beautiful presentation encompassing outstanding expressionism, defined movement and a grace that could only be imparted through the age-old and revered discipline of bharatnatyam.
BY ARTI DAS
Our early mornings are usually incomplete without the chirping of the house sparrows in our backyard. They lovable creatures have become so intertwined with our childhood memories, songs and stories.
By Bhiva P Parab
Mopa village of Pernem taluka celebrated Giroba Utsav on the day of Gudi Padva. Giroba Utsav which is celebrated at Baracho Chawatho in Mopa is a unique way of celebrating Gudi Padva and is followed by the villagers since ancient times.
The recently held Shigmo in various parts of Goa provided the locals as well as tourists a peek at Goa’s varied folk dances. This might have aroused a lot of interest and curiosity. For those who want to know about on rich cultural dance forms of Goa then don’t miss the opportunity to watch the Folk Art Festival that will be held on March 20 at Kala Academy’s, Open Air auditorium.
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR| NT NETWORK
It is vital to preserve and promote the rich folk dance forms that are abundantly found in societies. The same need is also felt in Goa. The reason to nurture and propagate these unique dance forms which are performed by the local people in colourful attires is because these dances are so connected to our festivities.
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
What surprise does one have in store for one’s husband after celebrating 29 valentines together? Roses…cards…gifts?
Mr Digambar Kamat has expressed confidence that the national-level leaders of the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party would thrash out the latest problems faced by his government.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has expressed confidence that the national-level leaders of the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party would thrash out the latest problems faced by his government and that there would not be any problems in passing of the finance bill, even as the alliance partners threatened to use their “discretion” to vote against the finance bill.
Cases of illegal hill-cutting have been on the rise in Ponda taluka for last several months, despite local people complaining against it to the authorities.
ROQUE DIAS
PONDA: Cases of illegal hill-cutting have been on the rise in Ponda taluka for last several months, despite local people complaining against it to the authorities.
NEW DELHI: Charging of capitation fee by any institution would amount to a cognisable offence, allowing the police to arrest the erring administrators without a warrant, and the guilty would face imprisonment or fine under a proposed legislation approved by the cabinet on Friday.
With rising terror threat in the skies, the government on Friday cleared proposals to make the anti-hijacking law more stringent by including death sentence as a punishment.
NEW DELHI: With rising terror threat in the skies, the government on Friday cleared proposals to make the anti-hijacking law more stringent by including death sentence as a punishment.
CHICAGO/NEW DELHI: A day after David Headley confessed to plotting Mumbai attacks, it became clear on Friday that Indian investigators will be able to interrogate the Pakistani-American terrorist in the US but he will not be extradited to India.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has expressed confidence that the national-level leaders of the Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party would thrash out the latest problems faced by his government and that there would not be any problems in passing of the finance bill, even as the alliance partners threatened to use their “discretion” to vote against the finance bill.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat highlighted the vital role played by journalists in a democratic setup.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Friday said that the 13th Finance Commission has increased the outlay for the state to a whopping Rs 4,377 crore as against Rs 1,727 crore allotted by the 12th Finance Commission.
PANAJI: Alleging that more than 20 police personnel, spread across the ranks with few of them attached to the Crime Branch, are having a nexus with the drug lords,
PANAJI: The Deputy Superintendent of Police, crime branch, Mr Chandrakant Salgaonkar, informed on Friday that the Crime Branch investigation of the YouTube.Com footage
MARGAO: Dempo Sports Club will have to make amends for their back to back defeats when they cross swords with defending champions Musli Power Churchill Bros in an intriguing round 17 encounter of I-League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Saturday.
KOLKATA: Last year’s runners-up Mohun Bagan are one of the most unpredictable sides this season. Sometime they have produced some class football,
MARGAO: Top seed Trupti Murgunde made it a memorable day for hosts Indian Oil, winning both the individual women’s singles and doubles at the all India Public Sector Badminton tournament, being played at the Multi-purpose hall, Fatorda, Margao.
VASCO: Vasco City defeated Noorani Sports Club by 131 runs in the Goa Cricket Association (GCA) ‘B’ Division match played at SAG grounds, Chicalim.
SHILLONG: Pune FC’s seven-match undefeated streak was ended by their state rivals Air-India in their last tie, but they will hope to put the things back on track when they take on Shillong Lajong in a 17th round clash of ONGC I-League on Saturday at JN Sports, Shillong in an away game.
LUDHIANA: JCT will look to take advantage of the home condition, when they take on Mumbai FC in a round 17 encounter of the ONGC I-League to be played at the Guru Nanak Dev Stadium, Ludhiana here on Saturday.
NEW DELHI: Matthew Hayden butchered Delhi Daredevils bowlers with a breathtaking 43-ball 93 to power Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling five-wicket win in their Indian Premier League match on Friday.
CUTTACK: Deccan Chargers survived a late assault from Irfan Pathan to secure their first home victory in the IPL by six runs on Friday.
DHAKA: England will be looking to maintain their supremacy over Bangladesh as they aim to sweep the Test series with victory in Dhaka in the second and final match starting on Saturday.
NEW DELHI: As part of its strategy to exit the easy money regime, the Reserve Bank of India on Friday raised repo rate and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points each.
MUMBAI: The Union government plans to pump-in around Rs 9,000 crore into select state-run banks by April-May, in the first phase of its capital infusion programme announced in the Union budget, a top finance ministry official said.
NEW DELHI: The Union cabinet on Friday approved a proposal for reviving the National Jute Manufacturers Corporation (NJMC) Ltd which has three running mills out of total six closed ones under the Corporation.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Seeking to cash in on the growing worldwide demand for pesticide and fertiliser-free farm products, country’s apex agro marketing co-operative Nafed has drawn a plan to back organic farming in a big way.
MUMBAI: The Indian Gross Domestic Product will grow by 8.3 per cent in the next fiscal with the Index of Industrial production increasing by 10.2 per cent, a survey carried out by Dun and Bradstreet on Friday said.
PANAJI: Eagle Wearhouse has opened a state-of-art showroom in Osia Mall near KTC Bus Stand, Margao.
VASCO: The Birla Institute of Technology and Science (BITS-Pilani), Goa campus and Cypress Semiconductors, California, US recently signed a memorandum of understanding for collaborative research and funded lab development.
PANAJI: Mr Gopal Phadke, LIC’s leading development officer attached to LIC’s Bicholim branch, was honoured by Mr A K Madhankar, senior divisional manager, LIC of India on March 18 for being the No 1 development officer of Goa division based on FY Premium collection as on March 17.
PANAJI: Vodafone Essar has announced that all Vodafone customers can purchase DLF IPL season III tickets through Vodafone M-Shop.
MUMBAI: Stock market on Friday managed modest gains with a 59-point upward move in the benchmark Sensex, helped by good buying in heavyweights like Reliance Industries and Bharti Airtel, as also positive global cues.
BY INDER MALHOTRA
THE fiasco of the Civil Nuclear Liability Bill, which the United Progressive Alliance government withdrew just before it was scheduled to be introduced in the Lok Sabha on Monday
MR Mulayam Singh’s fear that women’s reservation will leave only 1 per cent male in legislatures after three terms echoes the sense of apocalypse among males to the idea of ceding power to women.
Narendra Modi must Resign
APROPOS the editorial ‘Master of mayhem’ (NT, March 13), the Gulbarg Housing society massacre was one of the most gory in the 2002 Gujarat pogrom where as much as 69 people including the former Congress MP,
PANAJI: Contrary to the claim of the casino operators about their business being affected by the increase in the entry fees to the casinos.
ABDUL RAUF BEIG
PANAJI: Contrary to the claim of the casino operators about their business being affected by the increase in the entry fees to the casinos,
MARGAO: Daring the NCP MLAs to resign and face the electorate under their own steam, the PWD Minister and South Goa strongman, Mr Churchill Alemao on Thursday.
MARGAO: Daring the NCP MLAs to resign and face the electorate under their own steam, the PWD Minister and South Goa strongman, Mr Churchill Alemao on Thursday
PANAJI: For the first time in the history of the Goa police, five police personnel, including a police inspector, were arrested on Thursday.
PANAJI: For the first time in the history of the Goa police, five police personnel, including a police inspector, were arrested on Thursday
ERWIN FONSECA
MAPUSA: Security of the coastal regions of the country has become a matter of great concern particularly after 26/11 attack in Mumbai.
NEW DELHI/CHICAGO: India on Thursday said it was concerned that Mumbai terror suspect David Headley was to change his plea to guilty, even as New Delhi awaited his statement in a Chicago court.
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PANAJI: Despite umpteen election promises over the years that a bridge would be constructed over the Mandovi River, the residents of Divar continue to dependent totally on ferry boats to remain connected with the mainland.
MARGAO: Candidates backed by Congress party, Ms Maria Rebello and Mr Khushali Velip took charge as the president and the vice president of the South Goa Zilla Panchayat on Thursday.
PANAJI: A meeting will be held shortly in Goa with travel agents and tour operators, who are confident of attracting travellers from Goa to Italy, said Mr Salvatore Ianniello
MARGAO: The additional district and sessions judge, South Goa rejected the bail application of Santosh Naik who was arrested for allegedly stabbing PSI Mr Prasanna Bhagat attached to Cuncolim police station, when the cop had gone to
Naik’s residence.
MAPUSA: The Anjuna police in a raid at Badem, Assagao late on Wednesday night arrested Anthony Pereira, 40, from Calangute and Tahir Sheikh, 42, residing at Parra in connection with procuring and supplying girls for flesh trade.
CANACONA: The residents of Agonda and Khola village panchayats in Canacona taluka, are complaining over the dismal condition of the internal roads in the villages.
BY P RAMAN
THE bitter battles over the Women’s Reservation Bill have once again ended in a hopeless deadlock without any immediate winners or losers.
A ROADMAP for sustainable development in Goa is an unfinished debate. For instance, the opposition of the local people to mega real estate projects is yet to result in the government developing the blueprint of a judicious land use policy.
PAKISTAN is a persistent promise-breaker; so it would be futile to expect a decent behaviour from it. For the second time in the last fortnight the Defence Minister, Mr A K Antony has reiterated that about 42 terrorists camp are still alive in Pak-occupied Kashmir (PoK) region
Unholy Godmen
DURING the last couple of weeks, there have been startling revelations of several godmen, particularly from North India, being caught in sting operations and other raids.
PANAJI: Rama Bhat of SAG Shiroda won the ‘Champion of Champions’ title at the all Goa body building competition, organised by Penha de Franca Sports Club at Britona.
MAPUSA: Sai Avtar Sports Club, Anjuna recovered from an early setback to outfox Siolim Sodiem Sports Club 2-1 and cement their place in the semi-finals of 6th Rajasthan Marbles Soccer
PANAJI: Top seed Trupti Murugunde of Indian Oil continued her fine form, entering both the women’s singles & doubles final of the individual events at the All India Public Sector Badminton tournament at Margao.
PANAJI: The Goa State Tennis Association will conduct summer coaching camp at Panjim Gymkhana, Campal for kids as well as seniors in the mornings and evenings for two months from April and May.
VASCO: Oravva Boys from Vasco will organise their first all Goa tennis ball cricket tournament on March 20 and 21 at MPT grounds, Vasco. Besides trophies, the winners and runners-up will be awarded Rs 7,000 and Rs 4,000 respectively.Semi-final losers will get Rs 1,000 each.
BARCELONA: Thierry Henry summed up Lionel Messi’s recent form with one simple word: ridiculous.
INDIAN WELLS (CALIFORNIA): Rafael Nadal restored order on a day of upsets with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-3 fourth-round victory over big-serving American John Isner at the BNP Paribas Open on Wednesday, after Novak Djokovic and Elena Dementieva were ousted.
NEW DELHI: Ace Indian shuttler Saina Nehwal touched a new high on Thursday as she zoomed into the top-five of the world rankings at a career-best fifth spot following her stupendous show in the All England Badminton Championships earlier this month.
NEW DELHI: Federation Cup champions East Bengal suffered their second consecutive defeat in the AFC Cup going down 0-3 against formidable Lebanese side Al Nejmeh in a lop-sided football match in Beirut.
NEW DELHI: Cheaper vegetables and pulses pulled down food inflation to a four-month low of 16.30 per cent in the first week of March
NEW DELHI: Reposing greater faith in India’s finances, credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s on Thursday
PANAJI: The chief general manager of Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd, Mr Aloke Kaul has informed that BSNL is in the process of preparing a special internet package for the students in Maharashtra and Goa and that it would announced along with 3G service in the state in the middle of April.
NEW DELHI: India’s auction of 3G spectrum received a rousing response from the industry, with top telecom players Bharti, Vodafone, RCom and Tatas on Thursday putting in their applications for one of the three slots on the block.
NEW DELHI: The finance ministry and Reserve Bank officials will meet on Friday in Mumbai to finalise new technological models for spreading banking activities in un-banked areas, as asked by the Union Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee in the budget for 2010-11.
PANAJI: Marking its 85th year of operation, the Syndicate Bank opened a branch at Arpora recently.
PANAJI: Starlite Dinner, a family restaurant-cum-pub was opened in Margao at the hands of eminent cardiologist and social worker, Dr Francisco Colaco.
PANAJI: Data Deal, an advertising agency in South Goa opened its new office at Ashirwad Building, Margao on the auspicious day of Gudi Padwa.
MARGAO: As part of Safety Day Celebration, M/s Finolex Cables Limited, Goa division celebrated their Safety Day Celebration at their Verna premise recently. Mr K B Rao, senior vice president – operations, welcomed the gathering and inaugurated.
Tensing Rodrigues
Last Tuesday, I had shared with you my fears about the future of India. We are indeed caught in a dilemma. With the developed countries in the grip of a recession,
PANAJI: ‘To Mee Navhech’ is a cult drama, which has been popular on the Marathi stage for almost half-a-century and has the distinction of its central character played by one person – Prabhakar Panshikar – since its inception, barring few exceptions. The drama also has to its credit use of a revolving stage for the first time on Marathi stage and a full-length courtroom enactment.
PANAJI – Stressing on the need to strike a balance between age old traditions and demands of the modern age, the celebrated playback singer, Suresh Wadkar on Monday said that music is a very serious entity, and expects undivided attention from a disciple. “Unfortunately, the new generation parents have different priorities for their children and hence cannot digest this system,” he added.
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
The students of St Xavier’ College Mapusa, Mass Communication are hosting the second edition of their film festival-‘IRIS 2010’ today. Named after a cinematic term, IRIS just like the aperture of a camera hopes to cast a glance at the world through the student’s perspective and in some cases even throw light on an issue. If the first year of the festival was a rather low key affair with the participation limited to just the final year students of the host college, the second year is being organised on a broader platform.
BY PURVI RADIA
It probably all began with the super svelte bodies that exploded on the Bollywood screens in this first decade of the 20th century. With Salman Khan’s biceps, Shah Rukh’s six-pack and Kareena’s size-zero figure suddenly everybody was tuned in to the fitness mantra, bringing with it a demand for a new professional – the Personal trainer – to guide Indians in their quest to exchange the extra flab and unfit image for a sculptured silhouette.
DVD titled ‘Shri Navdurga Darshan’ will be released in a grand function on 21st March 2010 in the Sabhaamandap of Shri Navdurga temple at Bori.
By J P Pereira
Simon Gonsalves has written and directed this Lenten play, which points out the various evil deeds we do, while still trying to depict ourselves as good Christians with high moral values.
By Lourdes Britto
Ingredients:
Chicken 1 kg skinned boned and diced, curd 150 ml, almonds 50 gms crushed, cinnamon 1/4 tsp crushed, cloves 1/4 tsp crushed, bay leaves 1/4 tsp crushed, green cardamom 4, ginger pulp 1 tsp, garlic pulp 1 tsp, tomato 400 gms chopped, onion 2 chopped, fresh coriander 2 tbsp chopped, fresh cream 4 tbsp, chilli powder 1 1/2 tsp, garam masala powder 1 tsp, corn oil 1 tbsp, butter 75 gms, salt as per taste
Method:
by Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
In the heart of Baga’s activity, a long pebbled pathway bordered by swaying palms leads you to a restaurant, lanterns swaying in the breeze as they hang from tress, candle lights fluttering in their glass chimneys tables set under a canopy of stars. Romance? Yes the place is created for it… the décor says it all…Joe’s anticipation began to mount….no not for romance.
The rift between the G 7, including NCP MLAs, and the Congress seems to be widening and “serious” meetings within the group have become the order of the day.
MARGAO: The rift between the G 7, including NCP MLAs, and the Congress seems to be widening and “serious” meetings within the group have become the order of the day.
Observing that India has become a top target for terrorists, the Defence Minister, Mr A K Antony said that there are about 42 terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
VASCO: Observing that India has become a top target for terrorists, the Defence Minister, Mr A K Antony on Wednesday said that there are about 42 terrorist camps in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.
Reiterating the government decision to finalise the Regional Plan 2021 within next six months, the chief town planner, Mr Morad Ahmed on Wednesday said.
PANAJI: Reiterating the government decision to finalise the Regional Plan 2021 within next six months, the chief town planner, Mr Morad Ahmed on Wednesday said,
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Wednesday asked the CII Goa to form a committee on sustainable development in Goa, whose role is to promote the principles and objectives of sustainable development and to advise industries.
CANACONA: The 37th anniversary of Gurupeetharohan of His Holiness Shrimad Vidyadhiraj Teerth Shripad Vader Swamiji, which also happens to be the 535th Foundation Day of Shree Samsthan Gokarn Partagali Jeevottam Mutt,
MARGAO: If in the past there were protests and demonstrations in Benaulim because the village panchayat had granted licences to certain projects, on Wednesday morning
MAPUSA: It was a day of morchas on Wednesday with three morchas staged out of which one was in Saligao and two were in Mapusa. One morcha of Saligao and one of Mapusa was regarding water scarcity while the other was of fisherwomen.
PONDA: The Ponda police on Wednesday arrested two persons who along with five others allegedly assaulted a panch of Usgao-Ganjem village panchayat Mr Tulshidas Gad while he was entering the office for a bimonthly meeting, informed the police inspector, Mr C L Patil.
CANACONA: More than 500 unemployed cardholders from Khola village panchayat of Canacona taluka, are still waiting for jobs under NREGA, the central government’s ambitious scheme of providing 100-day guaranteed job.
MARGAO: The chief scientist, Department of Science and Technology, Dr Joseph De Souza Rauto made a sequential presentation on ‘climate change - from crisis to cure’,
PANAJI: Indian Oil won both the men’s and women’s championship titles at the All India Public Sector Badminton tournament hosted by Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, at Margao.
MAPUSA: Nagoa Sports Club beat St Savio’s Sports Club Calangute 2-1 to advance into the semi-finals of 6th Rajasthan Marbles trophy at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim grounds, on Wednesday.
PANAJI: At the recent international referee examination and seminar conducted by World Taekwondo Federation at Beng-aluru, Ang-ela Naik cleared the examination with flying colours to become the first lady international taekwondo referee from Goa.
MARGAO: The prestigious Santosh Trophy, once considered as the symbol of supremacy in Indian football, may have lost its sparkle and shine but for many old timers it still remains close to their hearts.
NEW DELHI: Mumbai Indians put up an all-round exhibition to send Delhi Daredevils crashing to a 98-run defeat at the Feroz Shah Kotla on Wednesday.
NEW DELHI: World number one Vijender Singh (75kg) fought through a bleeding nose to clinch his first international gold medal in two years as Indian pugilists made a clean sweep in the finals to win the overall team title at the fifth Commonwealth Boxing Championships on Wednesday.
LONDON: Jose Mourinho enjoyed a triumphant return to Stamford Bridge with Inter Milan who secured a 1-0 win at his former side Chelsea on Tuesday that sent the Italians into the Champions League quarter-finals.
INDIAN WELLS: For everything Roger Federer did right, the world’s top-ranked player did something wrong.
by J P Pereira
When the Tiatr Academy, Goa, organised the first Popular Tiatr Festival, veteran Rico Rod was requested to inaugurate the festival.
By Nadia D’Silva
The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, while serving as the guest of honor at the public screening of ‘Nisha’ a directorial undertaking by Neville Pereira, revealed that budgetary provisions were made to give the Goan film industry a boost
NEW DELHI: Under attack from the entire opposition over the nuclear liability bill, the government on Wednesday offered them dialogue saying all issues, including raising the compensation amount, could be “discussed coolly”.
By ARTI DAS
José Luís Peixoto can be easily mistaken for a college student but strike up a conversation with him and you will change your opinion. He is rooted, thoughtful, both of which are well reflected in his writings.
By Smita Deodhar
Mumbai: ‘Hi, I am Kavya Walia....I am 9 years old....I love dance....I have participated in many events for dance and stood first, and, rarely, second position.....know I am looking forward at a platform to explore my talent.
By Meher Castelino
Here are the style trends that you will see on the shelves for women’s and men’s wear as well as kids clothing.
Conceptual artiste, Aruna Whitte’s recent exhibition consists of paintings, silkscreen prints, collage, and watercolours. However, there are three dominant influences in her works. They are the abstract, the conceptual and the mathematical.
By Fatima Aguiar
Wish to dig into a delicious Goan dish of crabs? Try out this fine Crab Xec Xec!
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
The English language….confusing is it not? I am talking about the title of this article. AJ’s is not based on the phrase - ‘By the Way’ or perhaps it is. Golly…it could be impact of the CHOGM house which houses both ‘By the Way’ and ‘AJ’s’.
NEW DELHI: India Inc’s hiring activity was up 17 per cent in February with telecom and auto sectors leading the rebound, a report by leading job portal Naukri.com said.
MUMBAI: IT major, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), on Wednesday said that its growth momentum in the last quarter of this fiscal would be better than the previous quarter and that the entire IT industry would see an improvement in the deal pipeline.
MUMBAI: With double-digit inflation likely to hit the economy on account of spiralling food prices, the Reserve Bank is expected to hike its key-policy rates by next month, leading economists said on Wednesday.
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Wednesday said it had no plans right now to seek foreign investment in the atomic power sector, rejecting opposition contention that it was rushing through with the nuclear liability bill with an eye on overseas funds.
VASCO: ‘Vishwast’, the first of the new class of offshore petrol vessel indigenously designed in-house and built at Goa Shipyard Ltd, was commissioned into the Indian Coast Guard, by the Defence Minister, Mr A K Antony on Wednesday.
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Wednesday said it will take a decision to infuse around Rs 16,500 crore capital in the public sector banks by the end of next month.
by Tensing Rodrigues
What is Indexation and Double Indexation? I see a lot of MF schemes claiming benefit of double and triple indexation. Dinanath Poinginkar Indexation is an adjustment in the cost of acquisition of a capital asset for the purpose of calculation of capital gains.
PANAJI: Samsung India on Wednesday announced a fresh thrust on its Dual SIM business by introducing two new Dual SIM handsets in the market – B 5722 Dual SIM GSM + GSM touch screen phone and Duos 259, a Dual SIM CDMA + GSM multimedia phone.
PANAJI: In line with Sesa Goa’s Corporate Social Responsibility and commitment to provide basic health-care access to local communities, a new Community Medical Centre for the benefit of the villagers of Surla and surrounding villages was inaugurated on Wednesday
PANAJI: The Citizen Co-operative Bank Ltd having its head office at Vasco, recently opened its 6th branch in the temple city of Ponda.
PANAJI: Vrundavan Hospital, Karaswadda, Mapusa in its initiative to provide high quality multi-speciality treatment to patients with leg diseases has brought together a team of three experts to conduct an unique camp.
PANAJI: Manerkar Agencies, the Louis Philippe franchisee in Panaji, has received latest range of blazers crafted from mixed composition of linen and cotton in white and cream colours.
BY PRAFUL BIDWAI
FOURTEEN years after the legislation was first tabled, India’s Rajya Sabha has passed the Women’s Reservation Bill, which reserves one-third of all seats in the Lok Sabha and state Assemblies for women.
THE complexity of security challenges is increasing. In many ways, it has acquired an increasingly dangerous and extremely surprising and shocking character with the perpetrators of the crime moving on to hi-tech devices.
THE Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh will once again try to convince the Opposition to support the contentious Civil Nuclear Liability Bill for facilitating its adoption during the current session of the Parliament.
Blatant Display of Money Power-I
Tribals are also victims of lack of development and corruption. In fact, they find themselves caught between the government’s neglect and the Maoists’ gun.
BY KULDIP NAYAR
TAMAR is a small Adivasi village in the deep jungles of Chhattisgarh. Two tribal farmers from the village are fighting a losing battle against a young Congress member of Parliament. He has forcibly built a factory on their fields, spread over 10 acres. He belongs to an industrialist scion from Haryana.
THE India Reserve Battalion (IRB) is the first line of defence for internal security. But it isn’t so in Goa. IRB was raised in 2006 and its personnel were trained by Border Security Force experts in Madhya Pradesh. But they were never deployed for meeting terrorist or organised crime challenges.
KNOWN for her penchant for self-promotion and a luxurious life, the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Ms Mayawati on Monday raised the bar to a new level at a public rally in Lucknow by accepting a garland of 50,000 notes of Rs 1000 instead of flowers. The occasion was the 25th anniversary of her party, the Bahujan Samaj Party and also the birthday of its founder Kanshi Ram.
An Important Verdict
Home Ministry directs against illegal foreign channels not conducive to the security environment in the country.
PANAJI: Taking cognizance of the illegal and unauthorised down-linking of foreign channels that were not conducive to the security environment in the country by multi-system operators/cable operators, the Union home ministry has directed the Union information and broadcasting ministry to take action against such operators and curb the carriage of the unauthorised channels.
Despite raising the entry fee of the casinos from Rs 200 to Rs 2,000 the revenue collection has gone up considerably in the current financial year.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has said that despite raising the entry fee of the casinos from Rs 200 to Rs 2,000 the revenue collection from the same has gone up considerably in the current financial year. The government had raised the entry fee in the casinos in the budget for the year 2009-10 in an attempt to prevent people (particularly the locals) from gambling.
Several shanties and encroachments dot the stretch leading to slowdown in work.
BY SUDESH BHOSLE | NT
VASCO: The construction of the last stretch of the four-lane national highway that is from Varunapuri at Mangor Hill junction to Mormugao Harbour has hit a roadblock as several shanties and encroachments dot along the stretch leading to slowdown in work.
Parrikar alleged there is no reason for the HSRPs to be priced at such exorbitant rates unless the money is being collected to pay the political ‘godfathers.’
PANAJI: The Leader of Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar, on Tuesday alleged that there is a massive fraud in the high security registration plates (HSRPs) and added that there is no reason for the HSRPs to be priced at such exorbitant rates unless the money is being collected to pay the political ‘godfathers.’
PANAJI: The police squad under its supervision on Tuesday demolished a concrete slab constructed over the roadside nullah near the Aparanta Emporium of the Goa Handicrafts Rural and Small Scale Industries Development Corporation, at Neuginagar, after the Leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar raised hue and cry over the illegal construction.
PANAJI: The Goa State Medicinal Plants Board (GSMPB) has decided to undertake DNA profiling of medicinal plants of Goa, which are so indigenous to the region, for the assessment of the genetic diversity and safeguarding the source of the genetic material.
BICHOLIM: In a head on collision of trucks, at Vagus-Pale in Bicholim taluka, on Tuesday evening, three persons died on the spot, while 2 others were admitted to GMC Bambolim with severe injuries.
Indian champions Churchill Bros came agonisingly close to scripting a famous win in a scintillating AFC Cup tie
MARGAO: Indian champions Churchill Bros came agonisingly close to scripting a famous win but ultimately allowed holders Kuwait Sporting Club to escape with a 2-2 draw in a scintillating AFC Cup group tie at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Tuesday.
After Churchill captain Odafe Okolie had cancelled out Nawaf Osama’s second half strike for Kuwait, Kalu Ogba put the home team in the lead in the 70th minute.
NEW DELHI: I-League club Dempo has released Indian striker Sunil Chettri for his US Major League Soccer (MLS) debut with Kansas City Wizard.
The Delhi boy is now the second Indian after national captain Baichung Bhutia to play in overseas leagues.
VALPOI: The members of Goa Throwball Association held a special meeting cum press conference on Sunday at forest rest house Valpoi, which was largely attended by the youths to discuss matters related to national throwball sub-junior championship, set to be hosted from April 16-18 at Valpoi Forest Training school ground, Valpoi.
MUMBAI: First half goals by Josimar Da Silva Martins and Ashim Biswas helped Chirag United to register an impressive 2-0 victory over Mumbai FC in a round 16 encounter of the ONGC I-League played at the Cooperage, Mumbai here on Tuesday.
PANAJI: Though Goa has been confirmed as the host for Santosh Trophy nationals this year, the GFA, which had earlier announced that the same would be staged in May with due cooperation from the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG),is now keen to host the prestigious football tournament sometime in September-November.
MAPUSA: Goa Police Sports Club ended their GFA Second Division League play-offs campaign on a high as they defeated St Savio’s Sports Club, Calangute 1-0 to register their third consecutive win at St Cruz grounds, Tuesday.
Shailesh Patre struck the all-important goal for the policemen in the 80th minute, after Mahendra Homkande had done the spadework.
Kala Academy is organising Folk Art Festival on March, 20 at 6.30 p.m. at the Open Air Auditorium
Kala Academy is organising Folk Art Festival on March, 20 at 6.30 p.m. at the Open Air Auditorium, which will be inaugurated at the hands of Mr Pratapsingh Rane, Chairman of Kala Academy.
Tapan Acharya, who became a household name after proving his mettle in acting in his Konkani movie, ‘Aleesha’ is all geared up to step into a new arena of filmmaking, writes ARTI DAS
Tapan Acharya, who became a household name after proving his mettle in acting in his Konkani movie, ‘Aleesha’ is all geared up to step into a new arena of filmmaking.
Tapan who started his career in films as an assistant editor has now turned producer with his film, ‘Janma’ that is making the rounds at the various award competitions and festivals.
Something phenomenal transpired in the air at the Gonsalves Mansion last weekend when the audience at jazz courtyard quenched its aural thirst with the enthralling musical cocktail of the EOL Trio.
Something phenomenal transpired in the air at the Gonsalves Mansion last weekend! On the March 14, the audience at jazz courtyard quenched its aural thirst with the enthralling musical cocktail of the EOL Trio.
Goa Chitra presents a trilogy of jazz, dance and visual display called “Come to Your Senses”
As part of the ongoing series of music revival and an attempt to raise funds for the museum, Goa Chitra presents on March 20, a trilogy of jazz, dance and visual display called “Come to Your Senses”. A palette of colourful visuals will be screened to go to the beats of a live band, “Jazz Junction”. Matching her body to this rhythm is Marion Urvan with her global contemporary dance performance.
A new taste, a new cuisine, one has to develop a palate for it. That is what foodies thrive on write Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
Uzbek, Sushi and Mediterranean…food from that particular region. Yes, little is known about this colourful restaurant on the beach at Ashvem where the warmth of the couple running it, Roz and Joy embraces the guests. Oh yes…while there was heavy security for the Princess Ashi Khaendhum Dorji of Bhutan in Mumbai, she literally made the place her home even venturing into the kitchen to prepare the national dish of Bhutan…A’ma Dafse. We tried it - a cheese and chilly bean preparation - we loved it.
The interiors of this tiny state of Goa have immense cultural and heritage treasure troves for the curious tourist wishing to go beyond face value, writes Rohit R. Phalgaonkar
History of Goa:
The interiors of this tiny state of Goa have immense cultural and heritage treasure troves. These sites interest archaeologists, anthropologists and historians alike.
The talukas of Salcette, Tiswadi and Bardez are called as the ‘Old Conquests’ of the Portuguese colonial rule. The Sahyadhri Khand refers Goa as ‘Gomantak’.
The penitential procession of saints at Goa-Velha is world famous and involves a grand procession of saints. This event will be celebrated this year on March 22, the fifth Monday of the season of Lent. ROSARIO F RODRIGUES, the author of the two books on the study of the procession of saints ‘The World’s Grand Procession of Saints in India -2007’ and the ‘Holy Face and the Procession of Saints – 2009’ writes more on this feast.
On the fifth Monday of Lent, every year thousands of people flock from different parts of Goa and the world to the village of Goa-Velha to take part in the ‘world famous penitential procession of Saints’. The procession is lead by the ‘Tau’ and the crossed arms- symbol of the Franciscan order followed by all other images. The procession ends with the ‘Veil of Veronica’ that is carried by the priest in his hands and covered by a canopy and guarded by the confraria members.
Devnagari Knowledge Company, a concern dealing with supply as well as publication of academic/ educational books opens
“A book is the only place in which you can examine a fragile thought without breaking it, or explore an explosive idea without fear it will go off in your face. It is one of the few havens remaining where a man's mind can get both provocation and privacy.” - Edward P Morgan, an American journalist and writer who reported for newspapers, radio, and television media services including ABC, CBS, and PBS networks.
A foreign university aspiring to set up a campus in India will have to deposit Rs 50 crore as corpus fund and cannot take back the surplus generated from education activities here.
NEW DELHI: A foreign university aspiring to set up a campus in India will have to deposit Rs 50 crore as corpus fund and cannot take back the surplus generated from education activities here.
These tough conditions are part of a bill approved by the Union cabinet on Monday to allow entry and operation of foreign education providers in India.
Gudi Padwa, the beginning of the New Year will be celebrated on March 16.
PANAJI: Gudi Padwa, the beginning of the New Year as per the Hindu calendar, will be celebrated on March 16, with religious rituals and various other cultural events marking the daylong celebrations.
The Congress spokesman has said the positioning of the "group of seven" was not in good taste and that it was against the coalition dharma.
PANAJI: The Congress legislature party spokesman, Mr Mauvin Godinho has said that despite being the alliance partners in the government, the positioning by them as "group of seven" was not in good taste and that it was against the coalition dharma, even as he said that CLP members felt that the statements by the group have been taken seriously by his party colleagues.
The state government is raising second India Reserve Battalion, despite a litany of grievances of the present IRB troopers on their plight.
BY SHAIKH JAMALUDDIN | NT NETWORK
PANAJI: The state government is raising second India Reserve Battalion, despite a litany of grievances of the present IRB troopers on their plight.
CANACONA: Despite regular drowning cases reported in the coastal areas of the Canacona taluka, the concerned authorities have failed to post lifeguards on the beaches here, including the famous Palolem beach.
The Canacona beaches, which include, Galgibaga, Rajbag, Patnem and Agonda besides Palolem are popular among not only foreigners but the Indian tourists due to their scenic beauty.
Setting at rest all the speculations about his inclusion in the under-preparation team of the Bharatiya Janata Party, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that the matter had been settled last year, when he was asked to work at the party’s headquarters.
PANAJI: Setting at rest all the speculations about his inclusion in the under-preparation team of the Bharatiya Janata Party, to be headed by its new president, Mr Nitin Gadkari, the Leader of the Opposition and senior state BJP leader, Mr Manohar Parrikar on Monday said that the matter had been settled last year, when he was asked to work at the party’s headquarters, in New Delhi, by taking up an important
party post.
MARGAO: The Additional District and Sessions Judge, South Goa, Mr P V Sawaiker, on Monday, acquitted Mario Fernandes, who was charged by the Maina-Curtorim police in the case of murder of Virginia Silveira (34) from Sansodo-Raia.
Mr Sawaiker in his order observed that the prosecution failed to prove the case.
PANAJI: The Anti Narcotics Cell of Goa Police has sent orders to the transport department, banks, sub-registrar and LIC companies in the state as well in the neigbouring state to freeze the assets of Anand Chimulkar alias Bhui, arrested in the drug case, informed an ANC source.
MARGAO: The Margao police have arrested
seven persons for forming unlawful assembly, obstructing police while discharging duty, hatching conspiracy and threatening, in an incident which took place on Sunday during the Shigmo float parade at Margao.
MAPUSA: The sarpanch of Assagao village panchayat, Mr Pradeep Naik has welcomed any inquiry into the functioning of the Assagao panchayat.
Indian champions Churchill Brothers will have to be absolutely perfect if the local giants aim to create an upset in the crunch AFC Cup tie.
MARGAO: Indian champions Churchill Brothers will have to be absolutely perfect if the local giants aim of creating an upset in the crunch AFC Cup tie against defending champions Kuwait Sporting Club at the Nehru Stadium on Tuesday.
MARGAO: International defender Gourmangi Singh’s mere presence makes a world of difference for the Indian champions Churchill Bros. The Manipuri stopper has managed to shake off his injury to stabilise the back four as Churchill remained unbeaten in the last two matches and with the vital AFC cup assignment coming up the India defender is mighty relieved to get back to full fitness.
MAPUSA: Nagao Sports club registered a comfortable 3-1 win over Football Club of Siolim to enter the quarter-finals of the 6th Rajasthan Marbles Trophy, organised by Saligao United Sports Club, played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Monday.
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POINGUINNIM: Kamlesh Kangi and Sandeep Kangi won the title in the 2nd All Goa Floodlit Open invitational badminton doubles tournament, organised by Canacona Badminton Club, played at Mini Complex, Canacona on Sunday.
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PANAJI: Indian Oil will host All India Public Sector Sports Promotion Board (AIPSSPB) badminton tournament at Fatorda stadium, Margao from March 16-20.
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POINGUINNIM: Defending champions Goa Police emerged victorious in the 29th edition of the All Goa Nanda J Lolyekar rolling trophy cricket tournament, organised by Mashem Cricket Club at Agonda Sports Complex, Canacona on Monday.
AGENCIES
NEW DELHI: There was the years-long waiting list to buy it and the jealous stares once you finally got it home. There was the pride of that first ride when, weaving through the streets, you knew that you’d finally — finally! - made it to the middle class.
PANAJI: Tata Indicom has endeavoured to make your Gudi Padwa ten times more special! On the eve of Gudi Padwa, Tata Indicom has launched a special tariff voucher of Rs 92, for its prepaid customers. With the Rs 92 recharge, customers will get a talk time and SMS worth ten times that is 920 minutes of local Tata to Tata talk time and 920 local and national SMS.
What causes protests and disorder in the House is the complaint that the government has not been taking Opposition parties into confidence while taking decisions on major policies.
BY D C PANDE
Colva Sewage Crisis
Goa comes under the Western Ghats region, a unique and fragile ecosystem along the west coast of India that has been under immense pressure in recent years from the unsustainable development, writes Ranadhir Mukhopadhyay
Goa comes under the Western Ghats region, a unique and fragile ecosystem along the west coast of India that has been under immense pressure in recent years from the unsustainable development. This 1600 km long mountainous stretch forms the entrance to the annual monsoon to the country, offers the best of sea-beaches in this part of the world and represents a hotspot of biodiversity. In fact, the Western Ghats has more than 4000 types of plants, 508 bird species, 121 species of frogs, 87 species of snakes, 63 types of lizards, 6 types of turtles /terrapins and a wide variety of large mammals.
For centuries, people all over the world have created sacred spaces for ceremonies and retreats – places away from the outside world, focusing upon the highest ideals – wholeness, healing and peace. Spread over 36,000 sq. ft, Sereno Spa at Park Hyatt Goa is a complete wellness Spa destination, designed to offer holistic treatments with a blend of unique therapies inspired by Ayurvedic and yogic traditions.
Melody King, Alfred Rose who passed away seven years back was brought to life on the Konkani stage, thanks to the efforts of the Tiatr Academy of Goa.
Messages from the Heaven is a must visit exhibition on astronomy that is sure to spark off your curiosity in the other worlds
Do you know that it takes eight minutes for the sun rays to fall upon the Earth? The atmosphere on Earth is proportionately thinner than the skin on an apple and a teaspoonful of the Neutron would weigh more than the weight of all the people on Earth.
The Orange is a unique experience guaranteed to keep you young at heart, write Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
The Orange…what’s so unique about this place? Location, yes in the heart of Candolim. Ambience is bright and cheerful. Overall experience? Yes that is what I am going to let you know, a ‘unique experience’ promoted by Asheen Lobo and Joe Dias…guarnteed to keep you ‘young’ at heart.
On the eve of ‘International Women’s Day’, the Jazz Courtyard was singing charming French tunes bringing all the emotions ablaze.
Heritage jazz is well-appreciated and much-loved for its wonderful musical evenings in the courtyard. But, on the eve of ‘International Women’s Day’, the jazz courtyard was singing charming French tunes bringing all the emotions ablaze. The Barbara Carlotti Quartet all the way from Paris, undoubtedly brought a fun and a breezy French touch to the evening that made the spectators exclaim, “Oh Mon Dieu!”
Kerkar Art Complex, Calangute, is hosting an exhibition of sculptures made by well know artists based in various cities in India, writes NAGUESH RAO SARDESSAI
Kerkar Art Complex, Calangute, is hosting an exhibition of sculptures made by well know artists based in various cities in India. The works in the current show are the results of several days of serious and genuine efforts undertaken at the noted Goan artist, Subodh Kerkar’s studio cum workshop located at the Pilerne Industrial Estate.
The acclaimed exhibition The World of Mario on the works of the celebrated Goan Artist, Mario de Miranda is going to be held in Kala Academy
The acclaimed exhibition The World of Mario on the works of the celebrated Goan Artist, Mario de Miranda is going to be held in Kala Academy from the March 15 to 21.
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