NEW DELHI: The Union government may re-impose duties on import of sugar in the wake of increased production and decline in prices, Food and Agriculture Minister, Mr Sharad Pawar indicated on Friday.
April 2010
NABARD refinances record Rs 82 cr to banks in Goa
PANAJI: During the year 2009-10, the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD’s) refinance disbursements to the banks in Goa, in respect of term loans extended to agriculture and non-farm sector reached an all-time high of Rs 81.64 crore as against Rs 17 crore during the preceding year.
Abdominal tumour surgery performed at SMRC
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Dr Shekhar Salkar and his team who performed the surgery at Salgaocar Medical Research Centre’s V M Salgaocar Hospital on Thursday. (Sudesh Bhosle)
VASCO: A successful surgery to remove abdominal tumour was carried by Dr Shekhar Salkar and his team at Salgaocar Medical Research Centre’s (SMRC’s) V M Salgaocar Hospital on Thursday.
Dhanlaxmi Bank opens branch in city
PANAJI: Dhanlaxmi Bank inaugurated its first branch at Durga Niwas, M G Road, Panaji. This is the bank’s 29th branch in Western region and 270th in the country.
Canara Bank employees’ meet today
PANAJI: The seventh state conference of Canara Bank Employees Union will be held at Mathias Plaza, Panaji on May 1 at 10 a.m. to review the activities of the union and elect office bearers and state committee members for the next term.
Higher education at Brindavan College
PANAJI: Brindavan College, Bangalore offers opportunities for higher education in biological sciences, engineering and management.
New inflation series likely from June-July
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Friday said that it plans to come out with the new inflation series, which will give a better reflection of price movements in the country, by July.
Steel Minister to seek ban on iron ore exports
NEW DELHI: Steel Minister, Mr Virbhadra Singh on Friday said his ministry will seek the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh’s intervention for banning export of iron-ore to protect the domestic steel industry.
SBI extends teaser rate scheme
MUMBAI: Country’s largest lender SBI has extended its special concessional home loan rate scheme, popularly known as teaser rates, by two months to June 30.
Sensex rises for second consecutive day
MUMBAI: The stock market rose for the second consecutive session on Friday with the benchmark Sensex climbing 55 points, as funds regained optimism following news that debt-riddled Greece may secure a bailout.
Phone Tapping for National Security
BY INDER MALHOTRA
AS was only to be expected, the Union Home Minister, Mr P Chidambaram, barely audible in the midst of the Opposition’s loud protests in both houses of Parliament,
A Fresh Beginning
THE prime ministers of India and Pakistan have agreed to break the logjam in bilateral relations. Nothing was conclusive; and Mr Yousuf Raza Gilani’s word that Pakistan would not allow terrorists to use its soil was sheer rhetoric.
Goa’s Financial Blues
THE Governor, Dr S S Sidhu in his address to the budget session of the Assembly has pegged Goa’s growth at 12 per cent. But Goa’s fiscal health does not appear to be as good as Dr Singh felt and expressed on the floor of the house.
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Forgotten Promises
THE stretch of road passing through St Bridget’s Institute at Santerxette, Aldona is in very dilapidated condition.
Goa Chitra presents May Day
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To salute each and every hero who silently works behind the scenes and celebrate the economic and social achievements of workers, Goa Chitra presents ‘May Day’ today as a tribute to the rights of each and every worker to relax and have fun after a hard day’s work.
Classical Music Concert held at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao
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On April 27, the Pai Tiatrist Hall at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao reverberated to the voices and music of 153 performers, who presented a wonderful programme of classical music conducted by Rev Fr Romeo Monteiro.
Goan Priest bags International Student Scientist Award
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PANAJI: Fr Allan Tavares sfx has been selected to receive the international Student Scientist Award for the study of acoustics in India.
Fr Tavares, a priest of the Pilar Society, will be presented a grant award certificate by the Acoustical Society of America
Savio and his Goan Chocolate Factory
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PANAJI: “In the beginning, the Lord created chocolate, and he saw that it was good. Then he separated the light from the dark, and it was better. ”
‘Feni’ fun time at Ancestral Goa
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MARGAO: The festival of ‘Feni’ began at Ancestral Goa, The Big Foot, Loutolim on April 24 where stalls displaying varied products of cashew - the nut and the coconut - vied for attention with stalls selling flavoured distil ‘Feni’.
Pt Kamlakar B Naik to be felicitated today
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Renowned vocalist and guru of the Agra Gharana, Pt Kamlakar B Naik from Goa will be honoured today at 4 p.m. at the Master Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Kala Academy,
What’s Your Style…
Executive Chef Gyanendra Gupta of Tamari recommends
Hunan cuisine, sometimes called Xiang cuisine consists of the cuisines of the Xiang River region, Dongting Lake and western Hunan Province, in China. Hunan cuisine is consisted of three styles: Xiang River style Dongting Lake style and western Hunan style.
India, Pak to resume talks
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The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart, Mr Yousaf Raza Gilani are seen on the sidelines of the SAARC Summit, in Thimphu, Bhutan on Thursday. (PIB)
Govt hikes export duty on iron ore lumps by 5%
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The government on Thursday hiked export duty on iron ore lumps by 5 per cent to 15 per cent to discourage its shipments.
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday hiked export duty on iron ore lumps by 5 per cent to 15 per cent to discourage its shipments and cool down the prevailing prices of the vital input for making steel.
Key proposals of budget for 2009-10 not implemented
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The government had announced some bold measures in the budget for the year 2009-10 in order to enhance revenue base to reduce deficit.
PANAJI: The government had announced some bold measures in the budget for the year 2009-10 in order to enhance revenue base to reduce deficit and also limit borrowing from the market, but failed to implement its additional resource mobilisation announcements, which would have helped it in raising revenue to the tune of nearly Rs 500 crore.
Works on to link Mhadei and Kandepar rivers
PANAJI: In an attempt to solve the water woes of the people of Tiswadi and Ponda talukas, the water resource department has taken up a massive river linking project connecting Mhadei river with Kandepar river to boost water level in the Opa water facility.
HC grants relief to aspirant judges
PANAJI: The candidates who were declared ineligible to appear for the main written examinations for the posts of Civil Judge Junior Division and Judicial Magistrate First Class in Goa, on account of producing incorrect experience certificate got a major relief from the High Court of Bombay at Goa.
Ponda CO files complaint against deceased cashier
PONDA: In a rare case, a complaint of misappropriation of funds has been filed with the Ponda police, against a government official, who died two years ago.
Folk flock to beaches for annual seabath
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Goans having the annual sea bath for medicinal purpose. (Nandesh Kambli)
By Minoo Fernandes
MARGAO: With just about a month of summer remaining, a rush is witnessed at the beaches of Colva, Majorda, Betalbatim and Varca, for the purpose of bathing in the sea.
Jose Philip for analysis of water
VASCO: The aquatic life in the Vaddem Lake has been badly affected due to the improper sanitation and contamination of the lake water, due to the sewage that has found its way into the lake.
Derrick dominates
PANAJI: Derrick Menezes and Rajesh Choudhary consolidated their lead in the board sailing and laser radial championships on the second day of the National Laser and Board Sailing championships, here on Thursday.
Shirgao T20 champs
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The victorious Shirgao Sports Club seen with club members and Sports Minister, Mr Babu Azgaonkar.
PANAJI: Shirgao Sports Club, Shirgao won the T20 season ball cricket tournament, organised by Samrat Sports Club, Ozarim, defeating Binani R & S Club, Colvale by 7 wickets.
‘I believe in my abilities’
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Shadab Jakati with the IPL 3 trophy.
Q: How has been the IPL 3 experience? A: It has been a thrilling experience, more so to be a part of such a talented squad. It’s been a great learning experience to play alongside some of the big names in cricket...playing under such challenging situations brought out the best in me and also allowed me to better my game.
Caribbean set for T20 bash
GUYANA: Less than five days after a high-octane Indian Premier League, another Twenty20 extravaganza begins here from Friday as the world’s top cricketers assemble for the World T20 in the Caribbean with no team being tipped as clear favourites.
We’ll not take any team lightly: Dhoni
ST LUCIA: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Thursday warned his team-mates against taking unheralded Afghanistan lightly in their World Twenty20 opening match here on Saturday, saying any slip-up against them can put his side out of contention for Super Eights.
Modi entitled to a fair trial, says Bindra
MOHALI: PCA chief, Mr I S Bindra on Thursday threw his weight behind embattled Lalit Modi, saying the suspended IPL Commissioner should be given a fair trial.
‘Sehwag’s loss won’t be decisive’
NEW DELHI: Former Test batsman Sanjay Manjrekar feels Virender Sehwag’s absence will not affect India’s chances in the World T20 as they have enough back-up to fill up the explosive opener’s place.
India’s food inflation dips to 16.61 percent
NEW DELHI: India’s annual food inflation declined to 16.61 percent for the week ended April 17 from 17.65 percent a week ago due to a fall in prices of fruits, vegetables and some coarse cereals, official data showed Thursday.
Tata, Actis to invest $200 m
MUMBAI: TRIL Roads Private Limited (TRPL), today said that it has signed an agreement with private equity investor, Actis, for a joint investment of USD 200-million in a private equity transaction.
60 partners benefited at IACM Smartlearn session
PANAJI: IACM SmartLearn Limited, the leading and fastest growing IT hardware, networking and security systems management training company in India recently held an annual business partners summit , in Goa, said a press release.
ICICI in BrandZ top 100
MUMBAI: ICICI Bank has been ranked 45th among the top 100 most valuable global brands according to the BrandZ Top 100 Global Brands Report, becoming the first and only Indian brand to feature in this list.
ING Life becomes financial advisor
PANAJI: ING Life, part of the ING Group, today announced that 27 of its top advisors have trained and successfully completed the coveted and globally recognized Master Financial Advisor (MFA) program offered by LIMRA.
Sesa Goa donates audiovisual equipment
PANAJI: Awareness of breast cancer and early detection techniques was imparted by Dr Sharmila Sardesai from Muskan, with whom Sesa Goa’s CSR department had partnered for continuation of their campaign in their north Goa business areas.
The art and science of investment planning–4
By Tensing Rodrigues
On Tuesday we tried to tackle one of the fundamental questions that keeps us off from an elaborate investment planning. But probably there are more of those at the back of our mind. One of these could be : Is it possible to save anything in times of growing expenses ? This existentialist problem seems to be quite widespread.
Abolish the Khap Panchayats
BY P RAMAN
THERE has been wide acclaim after a trial court earlier this month awarded death penalty to five caste panchayat leaders for killing a young couple who had violated the gotra rules. To get such a verdict against the Khap leaders in Haryana and certain adjoining areas is not a mean achievement.
A Great Betrayal
History has repeated in Jharkhand in ten years. Mr Shibu Soren had voted to protect the Narasimha Rao government in 1991 and after ten years he voted for the Manmohan Singh government on the cut motion in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday.
Direct Dialogue with People
The panchayats in Goa are so obsessed with their own agenda and interests that they are prepared to go against the directives of the Panchayati Raj Act. Else, there was no tenable reason for 11 panchayats including Taleigao, Merces, St Cruz and Chimbel not holding their gram sabhas in April which is mandatory according to the PR Act.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Frequent Power Failures
Power failures have become an everyday affair in Mapusa city, inconveniencing its citizens. With the temperatures soaring high, it becomes difficult to stay in the house without either the fan or the air conditioner on.
Swaranjali to mesmerize audience from May 2
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PANAJI: Swaranjali, a unique musical show from the House of Caculos, dedicated to the late Mohanbab Caculo, which will be performed at Dinanath Mangueshkar Kala Mandir on May 2, at 3.30 p.m. will provide connoisseurs of music the opportunity to enjoy Marathi music as well as Indian classical music – both vocal and instrumental – from local and national artistes of repute.
“Any good song must necessarily be an excellent poem”
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PANAJI: “Any good song must necessarily be an excellent poem,” said the celebrated octogenarian Marathi poet, Manguesh Padgaonkar, just as well-known Bhavgeet singer, Arun Date acknowledged that his success as a singer was primarily due to the songs written by Padgaonkar.
The Oomph Factor
By Karishma Desai
You could be wearing the most glamorous summer dress – flashing your midriff with a strappy top and low-waist crepe trousers – but if your shoes don’t match or the lipstick is a shade too dark, the whole effort falls flat.
An initiative to save the frog
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Frog - the cute little creature that could be found sitting on our wells; frog - we ignored or at the most related to some prince charming story; that very frog is now under massive threat. His home is being destroyed and he is fighting a lone battle of survival.
Tiatr Reviews by J P PEREIRA
‘Fattlean Poi ’
‘Fattlean Poi’ is the latest presentation from Menezes theatre production. This ‘tiatr’ written and directed by Mario Menezes, is a scathing attack on the moralistic society, that only talks and criticises but does nothing to help the downfallen.
Blessing of Holy Cross Chapel of St Joseph at Mandur
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Holy Cross Chapel of St Joseph situated at Manxe Vaddo, Dongrim-Mandur, one of the oldest chapels in the Tiswadi Taluka, has been renovated and extended.
As the French say…‘l’Orange’
By 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…guaranteed to keep you ‘young’ at heart.
Manmohan, Gilani to meet in Thimphu today
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The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh arrives at Convention Centre to attend the inaugural session of the 16th SAARC Summit in Thimphu, Bhutan, on Wednesday. PIB
THIMPHU: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh will meet his Pakistani counterpart, Mr Yousuf Raza Gilani here on Thursday on the margins of the SAARC summit, an Indian official said on Wednesday, ending the suspense over the much anticipated talks between the two South Asian rivals.
BJP withdraws support to Jharkhand govt
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The four-month-old JMM-led government in Jharkand was reduced to a minority on Wednesday.
NEW DELHI/RANCHI: The four-month-old JMM-led government in Jharkand was reduced to a minority on Wednesday after alliance partner BJP withdrew support retaliating strongly to the Chief Minister, Mr Shibu Soren voting for the UPA in Lok Sabha.
Rampant hunting of wild animals in Canacona
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Possessing a firearm without a licence is a punishable offence under the law yet the villagers who live in the hilly areas of Canacona taluka.
BY ASHOKKUMAR DESAI
CANACONA: Possessing a firearm without a licence is a punishable offence under the law yet the villagers who live in the hilly areas of Canacona taluka and some farmers possess more than 200 unlicensed firearms, informed highly reliable sources.
People put up with erratic power supply and stifling humidity
BY GLENN COSTA
MARGAO: Electricity consumers in the state are suffering this hot and humid summer as the state has been hit by low voltage and erratic power supply.
Gujarat DCP held in fake encounter case
AHMEDABAD: One of Gujarat’s senior most police officers, DCP Mr Abhay Chudasama was on Wednesday arrested on charges of trying to influence witnesses in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh case, becoming the fourth IPS officer to be held in the fake encounter episode.
Focus on film making, CM tells Goan producers
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat seen launching Goa Scheme of Financial Assistance for Films 2010. Also seen are member of the ESG’s governing council, Mr Vishnu Wagh, secretary for Information and Publicity, Mr Narendra Kumar, and Secretary for Women and Child Development, Mr V P Rao. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: Acknowledging that the framing of the Goa Scheme of Financial Assistance for Films 2010 had been delayed for quite a long time, the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, in principal, agreed to make an additional provision of Rs one crore for the scheme this year, as the scheme in its previous form had been kept in abeyance for almost two years.
Parrikar demands CBI inquiry into drug case
PANAJI: Demanding that the government should order an CBI inquiry into the recent allegations by Ms Lucky Farmhouse, the Swedish girlfriend of Atala, the accused in the drug case, that son of a local politician was involved with the drug mafia, the Leader of the Opposition,
Eight cars valued at Rs 1 cr recovered
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The recovered cars seen outside the Panaji town police station. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: Police have managed to recover eight cars out of nine expensive cars worth Rs 1 crore, which were stolen and allegedly sold to customers by forging documents, this information was revealed by the police inspector, Mr Sandesh Chodankar while speaking to media persons.
Dempo thrash Bagan, inch closer to title
KOLKATA: Dempo made a spectacular second half comeback to demolish Mohun Bagan 4-1 in a round 23 I-League match at Yuba Bharati Krirangan on Wednesday.
Dempo focussed to win title: Beto
PANAJI: Dempo Sports Club are just at a whisker’s distance from inscribing their name on the coveted I-League trophy in its third edition. Dempo’s 4-1 demolition of former champions Mohun Bagan on Wednesday in Kolkata reiterated the fact that India’s top club are hungry for more.
P Y Nuvem rout A A de Majorda 6-1
PANAJI: Parish Youth Nuvem trounced A A de Majorda 6-1 and enter the quarter-finals of St Anthony’s Super Soccer, organised by St Anthony’s Club at Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva on Wednesday.
Rajesh, Hussain dominate in lasers
PANAJI: The national championships in Laser class, Radial class and board sailing started today at the Vaiguinnium Beach, off Cidade de Goa resort.
Sesa stroll past Sporting 3-0
MAPUSA: Sesa Football Academy (Juniors) played a methodical game to knock the stuffings out of Sporting Clube de Goa (Juniors), by 3-0 margin, to collect full points in the 1st Division GFA U-20 Taca Goa league match played at Duler grounds, here on Wednesday.
Betalbatim Sporting enter quarter-finals
PANAJI: Betalbatim Sporting Club defeated Arpora Sporting 4-2 via the tie-breaker and made their entry into the quarter-finals of 14th Holy Cross soccer tournament, organised by Holy Cross Sports Club, Vodlemoll, Kakoda.
Sao Minguel Taleigao enter finals
MAPUSA: Sao Minguel Taleigao received a stiff challenge from strong contenders Calangute Association to register a 6-5 win via the tie-breaker, to enter the finals of 3rd Colormax-Imperial Rolling trophy at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim grounds here on Wednesday.
Olic fires Bayern into final
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Bayern Munich’s Croatian striker Ivica Olic (R) celebrates scoring against Lyon with his team-mates at the Gerland stadium in Lyon, France on Tuesday. (Oliver Lang)
LYON (FRANCE): Bayern Munich are headed to the European Champions League final for the first time in nine years. Ivica Olic scored three goals, and Bayern Munich routed Lyon 3-0 Tuesday night to win the home-and-home semi-final on 4-0 aggregate.
Liverpool, Fulham chase Europa League final
LONDON: Liverpool aim to overturn Atletico Madrid’s 1-0 first-leg lead and Fulham bid to oust a Hamburg side that just fired their coach as the two sides try to make the first Europa League final an all-English confrontation.
Towards a better understanding of art
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES | NT NETWORK
Not many would consider a visit to a museum the ideal place to take a child - a place where they can engage in some intellectual musings. In the bargain, the child develops a passive distaste for museums and loses out on a whole lot of knowledge.
‘Durga Zali Gauri’ to be staged at KA
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PANAJI: ‘Durga Zali Gauri’ is a simple story of an adolescent princess and how she turns from a feisty Durga into a compassionate Gauri. Penned by Madhav Sakhardande with the music of Shank-Neel, this musical showcases the journey of Durga’s life and how she learns to appreciate the value of hard labour.
Feel fit with Ramdev baba
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Ramdev Baba—a name synonymous with yoga will be in Goa from May 1-4 to conducted yoga camps. This event will kick start the district level yoga camps, for the first time under the Bharat Swabhiman Trust.
Bishop calls for maintenance of houses of worship
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PANAJI: The blessing of the renovated Chapel of Our lady of Merces, situated in Vaddem, Vasco da Gama, was done by most Rev Alwyn Barreto, Bishop of Sindhudurg on April 25 at 5:30 p.m.
Spinning the ‘Web’
By Ranjana Kakodkar
Sometime in the early 1990’s, a cool new tool burst on our tech radar. Its nascent avatar called “mosaic” morphed very logically into “Netscape” and then on, the internet mania took off like a super sonic jet.
Chic Bangles
By Chandrika Mathur
Gone are the days when they were worn by few and matched with traditional wear. Today, jean-glad-girls are wearing it with as much style, as what their mothers and grandmothers wore as part of ritual,
B ‘Az u r’
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
Address: Az u r, Goa Marriott Resort, Miramar, Panaji, Goa, Recommended: Tough choice to make, Hot favourites: Balsamic Tomato, Chilli Rarebit, Scnitzel Wrap, Kaffir Lime Chicken Tikka, Sweet crepes.
State lays thrust on agriculture: CM
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has informed that this year the government has given a thrust to agriculture as the agriculture graph is drastically coming down not only in the state but in the entire country.
FM may unveil tax reliefs
NEW DELHI: Some tax reliefs are proposed to be announced by the Union Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday, amid demands from various Opposition parties to review service tax proposal for the housing sector in the budget.
Revenue from 3G spectrum sale crosses Rs 35K cr level
NEW DELHI: The Union government is assured of Rs 35,018 crore from sale of 3G telephony spectrum, as bids for pan-India operations rose to Rs 8,662 crore on the 15th day of auction.
As regards individual circles, Mumbai for the second consecutive day received the highest bid of Rs 1,329.34 crore against the reserve price of Rs 320 crore.
‘Indian ICT spending to touch $67 billion in 2010’
BANGALORE: IT spending in India will reach $67 billion in 2010, an increase of 14.1 per cent from 2009.
Sensex tanks 310 pts
MUMBAI: Stock market barometer Sensex on Wednesday tumbled 310 points, as investors were spooked by an overnight crash in US stocks and weakness in Asian and European markets over concerns about the deepening financial crisis in Greece.
Keel for NOPV laid at GSL
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Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai performing rituals to lay the keel for the NOPV on Wednesday. Also seen are Rear Admiral (Retd) Vineet Bakhshi VSM, chairman and managing director, GSL and others. (Sudesh Bhosle)
VASCO: The keel for the newly-designed Naval Offshore Patrol Vessel (NOPV), which is being built by Goa Shipyard Ltd for the Indian Navy, was laid by Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai NM Flag Officer Commanding Goa area on Wednesday at GSL.
ESI beneficiaries to get smart cards
PANAJI: ESI Corporation has launched an ambitious computerisation project called ‘Project Panchdeep’ with an outlay of Rs 1300 crore and M/s Wipro is executing the contract under which all the ESI offices,
Mutual funds are collective investment schemes
By Tensing Rodrigues
I am interested in knowing about mutual funds. Can you give me a detailed description of MFs? Anthony Pontes.
Chidambaram’s Lame War
BY RAVINDRA SHUKLA
THE Union Home Minister, Mr P Chidambaram’s remark that “something went wrong,” during the anti-Naxal operation in the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh is an admission that the flawed plan drawn up by the home ministry, the so-called ‘Action Plan’ created in October 2009, for the anti-Naxal offensive in the country needs to be revisited.
Everybody Loves Illegal Mining
THE statement of the central mines ministry that operation of illegal mining is comparatively less in Goa in comparison to states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and others and that only nine cases were detected in 2009 is unconvincing.
An Unusual Traitor
THE second secretary to the Indian High Commission in Islamabad, Ms Madhuri Gupta could not be bracketed with the famous women spies Mata Hari and Virginia Hall, because she allegedly operated for her lover.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Promote Local Games-I
THE recent controversy regarding the concluded matches of the Indian Premier League has put India to shame. There is a need for the concerned authorities to ban the Indian Premier League completely and instead promote the Indian games played in the country–matches like Ranji Trophy etc.
Indian woman diplomat held for spying for Pak
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An espionage racket involving passing of sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agencies has been busted with the arrest here.
NEW DELHI: An espionage racket involving passing of sensitive information to Pakistani intelligence agencies has been busted with the arrest here of a senior woman diplomat posted in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad.
Revised Film Finance Scheme to be launched today
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The revised Film Finance Scheme of the state government, which will be launched on April 28 by the Chief Minister.
BY RAMNATH RAIKAR
PANAJI: The revised Film Finance Scheme of the state government, which will be launched on April 28 by the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has been incorporated with a number of new provisions including necessity on the part of the beneficiaries/ film producers to be Goan by birth or at least have 15 years domicile in the state,
Filmmakers cry foul over invitations
PANAJI: ‘Film Makers’, the association of Goan film producers has condemned the decision of the ESG to invite selected film producers for the launching of the revised Film Finance Scheme, on April 28.
Cut motions defeated in LS
NEW DELHI: The much-hyped trial of strength for the government in the Lok Sabha on Tuesday proved to be a dampener with the House defeating the cut motion on petroleum prices by a big margin exposing huge divisions in the opposition.
Centre urges action plan to curb illegal mining in Goa
PANAJI: Operation of illegal mining is comparatively less in Goa in comparison to states like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Gujarat and others.
Bandh affects life in several states
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RJD activists stop a train during a nationwide demonstration against the price hike of essential commodities near Patna junction on Tuesday. AFP
NEW DELHI: The nation-wide bandh called by 13 non-NDA and non-UPA parties on Tuesday to protest against price rise paralysed normal life and hit air and rail services in Left-ruled West Bengal and Kerala while it evoked a partial response in some states.
Goa shows the way in conserving sea turtles
BY ABDUL RAUF BEIG
PANAJI: While many places across the world were facing a tough time in conservation of the sea turtles, mainly due to beach erosion, Goa was well placed in conserving the sea turtles as all the three nesting places in the state (Morjim, Agonda and Galgibag) did not encounter any beach erosion over the last several years.
25 road deaths in first four months of 2010 in North Goa
MAPUSA: The number of deaths recorded on roads in North Goa since January 1, 2010, have reached 25. This is quite a frightening figure as it works out to around six road deaths every month.
Traffic cell cracks down on drunken driving
PANAJI: Goa traffic cell has started a drive against drunken driving and has challaned 468 persons within a span of just three weeks and collected Rs 2,000 from each violator, revealed the Superintendent of Police, traffic and North SP, Mr Arvind Gawas.
Woman gets 5-year term for culpable homicide
MARGAO: The additional district and sessions judge, South Goa, Mr P V Kamat on Tuesday sentenced Lalita Bir Bhadur, 36, from Nepal, to under go five years simple imprisonment and to pay a fine of Rs 2000 in default or else to undergo one month simple imprisonment.
Potential in children has to be tapped: Gauns
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Dr Gauri Gauns distributing the certificates to the participants of the camp.
PERNEM: The Summer Camp Committee of the Government College of Arts and Commerce, Virnoda, Pernem, organised its fourth 10-day summer camp for the students of the neighbouring schools, as a part of their extra-mural activities. Dr Gervasio S F L Mendes, acting principal, Government College, Pernem, welcomed the gathering.
Third Traditional Country Nite on May 1
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Tapping in on the in flow of frolickers on vacation in Goa, with a special eye on the Goan Diaspora who make visits during the summer vacation to meet family, event organisers Jov-Lyn Ad events with media partner The Navhind Times are organising their third Traditional Country Nite on May 1 at the Emerald Lawns.
TAG’s Song and Music Awards
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The Tiatr Academy of Goa (TAG) has instituted awards for Konkani song and music audio albums. These awards are called ‘Konkani Song and Music Awards 2009’.
US sailors paint Margao school, bond with locals
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Margao: Some 60 US sailors and flyboys took time off from their furlough to do some community bonding in sun kissed Goa recently.
More than just jazz…
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Come the month of May and each year all jazz musicians, jazz lovers and aficionados head to Dutch Heritage city, Amersfoort for one of the biggest jazz music festivals of the year, the Jazzdag; jazz junkies from across the globe mark these dates in their calendars, planning their year around it.
Creative Extravaganza
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MARGAO: Sixty finalists, all students from the world over, including India, were selected from among 7 lakh participants, all of who had created amazing works of art and craft based on the theme ‘My Mother, My World’.
Konkani Cinema Day should be given preference over other film festivals: Tomazinho Cardozo
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The first Konkani Cinema ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ produced by A L Jerry Braganza was screened on April 24, 1950 and hence April 24 is celebrated as Konkani Cinema Day.
A ‘Fat’ Greek Repast
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
Cuisine: Greek, Timing: 4.00 pm to 11.00 pm, Address: Thalassa Taverna, Anjuna, Vagator, Recommendation: Dolmadakia and Saganaki for starters, Lamb Kelamaki kebebs, Mousakka, Pastitada
Dempo close to winning I-League title
MARGAO: Title favourites Dempo Sports Club might be playing miles away in Kolkata on Wednesday against Mohun Bagan but the progress of the ‘blues’ will be watched closely not only by their army of fans but also by other title challengers Mahindra United and Churchill Bros.
Sparkling Beto eager to strike against Bagan
MARGAO: Beto, the mercurial Dempo playmaker looked a forlorn figure a couple of rounds ago, but that’s not the case any more as he prepares himself to script a crucial victory over Mohun Bagan on Wednesday.
Ambelim pip Cuncolim Union
PANAJI: Ambelim Sports Club entered the quarter-finals of St Anthony’s Super Soccer scoring a 2-1 victory over Cuncolim Union at Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva on Tuesday.
National Laser and Windsurfing championships inaugurated
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Rajesh Choudhary, a national champion in laser class and India’s sole representative for the last Olympic Games.
PANAJI: The National Laser and Windsurfing Championships 2010 were inaugurated on Tuesday by Dr Susana de Sousa, Director of Sports and Youth Affairs at Dona Paula.
UC Nerul down Penha de Franca, in semis
MAPUSA: A two-goal blitz by Charles Pereira enabled hosts United Club Nerul register a hard fought 2-1 win over Penha de Franca and enter the semi-finals of 3rd Colormax-Imperial Rolling Trophy, at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim, here on Tuesday.
CDJ Ribander win phase 1
PANAJI: CDJ Ribander emerged winners of phase 1 of the Coca Cola Celebration Cup, which was played at Santa Cruz grounds.
T20 WC wide open: Dhoni
MUMBAI: Indian captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Tuesday predicted a keen contest during the upcoming World Twenty20, saying the race for the title was too close to call.
Vengsarkar positive on India’s chances
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Dilip Vengsarkar released the second edition of the book “If Cricket Is Religion, Sachin Is God” at Cricket Club of India, Mumbai on Tuesday. The author of the book Mr Vijay Santhanam (left) and commentator Harsha Bhogle were also present on the occasion.
MUMBAI: Former India skipper and former chief selector, Dilip Vengsarkar is positive about India’s chances at the upcoming Twenty20 World Cup.
Farmers encouraged to use paddy transplanter
MAPUSA: Officials from the directorate of agriculture and Mapusa zonal agriculture office recently held a demonstration of a paddy transplanter at Sangolda.
‘AI owes over Rs 1,200 cr to oil companies’
NEW DELHI: Cash-strapped Air India owes over Rs 1,200 crore to three public sector oil companies and is expected to incur a loss of Rs 5,400 crore in the last fiscal, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Tuesday.
Sensex snaps 5-day winning streak
MUMBAI: Healthy growth of infrastructure industries failed to prop up the stock market, which on Tuesday snapped a five-day winning streak to settle 54 points lower on profit booking in blue chips.
Corp Bank Q4 net up 19.9%
MUMBAI: Corporation Bank’s net profit for the fourth quarter ending March 31 increased by 19.9 per cent to Rs 312.33 crore against Rs 260.49 crore a year ago.
ING Life is financial advisor
PANAJI: ING Life, part of the ING Group, has announced that 27 of its top advisors have trained and successfully completed the coveted and globally recognised Master Financial Advisor (MFA) programme offered by LIMRA.
Indoco records 110% Q4 growth in PAT
PANAJI: Indoco Remedies Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, recorded 110 per cent growth in the fourth quarter profit after taxes).
Bank employees to get 17.5% pay hike
MUMBAI: An agreement has been signed between Indian Banks Association (IBA) and nine bank Unions, settling the long-pending demand for wage revision here on Tuesday.
Create your own pension plan, save unnecessary tax
By Tensing Rodrigues
In 2007, I had invested around Rs 50,000 in JM BASIC FUND and now its value is around just Rs 19,000 even after markets have recovered by 81 per cent. What should I do - redeem fully or wait and watch? I am totally confused because rest of my funds have recovered and started giving positive return. — Nivedita V Zambotkar.
Accountability in Public Life
BY INDRANIL BANERJEA
RETRO is in. Not just in clothes and cars and music, old styles are back in fashion in politics and governance as well. Even silly, savage styles that had been discarded generations ago only to make reappearance like wooden clogs that you love to flaunt but can’t walk in.
A Mall sans Goan Produce
THE Goa State Agriculture Marketing Board is keen to have an agri-mall on the lines of terminal markets. As it will enable consumers and producers make direct contact, it should facilitate the development of products that are closely aligned with consumer tastes and demands.
A Lame Excuse
THE time and place chosen by the Mamnmohan Singh government to reject the demand for a Joint Parliamentary Committee probe into the IPL muddle and phone tapping allegations are quite interesting.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Invading People’s Privacy
THE parliament has been rocked under allegations of phone tapping of political leaders. Though the UPA government at the Centre has vehemently denied that it has not authorised such activity, the very fact that such an unwarranted act has been brought to the surface, reflects poorly on a country that boasts of parliamentary democracy, wherein the right to privacy is unquestionably guaranteed.
Case against Parrikar is strong: CBI
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The new office of the CBI at Bambolim, which was opened on Monday. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: The additional director of Central Bureau of Investigation (anti-corruption bureau), Mr Rishi Raj Singh has said the charge-sheet in the alleged misappropriation case against the former chief minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader, Mr Manohar Parrikar would be filed before the Bombay High Court in about one and half month’s time.
No JPC probe in IPL, phone tapping: PM
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The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday rejected opposition demand for joint parliamentary committee probe into both the IPL controversy.
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday rejected opposition demand for joint parliamentary committee probe into both the IPL controversy and the phone-tapping issue on the ground that it was not needed.
SPCA directs police to file complaint against 14 cops
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The State Police Complaint Authority on Monday through an order directed the police authorities to file a complaint against 14 police personnel.
PANAJI: The State Police Complaint Authority on Monday through an order directed the police authorities to file a complaint against 14 police personnel, including former North Goa superintendent of police, for committing atrocities on the Education Minister, Mr Atanasio Monserrate and his family after the Panaji Town police station was attacked by the alleged supporters of Mr Monserrate.
Phone tapping row rocks Parliament
NEW DELHI: Allegations of illegal telephone tapping on political leaders disrupted both Houses of Parliament on Monday although the government maintained it had not authorised any such activity nor it found any substance in them.
Manmohan, Gilani may hold talks in Thimphu
THIMPHU: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh and his Pakistani counterpart, Mr Yousuf Raza Gilani are expected to meet here on the margins of the SAARC Summit, during which the Indian leader is likely to seek an update on the probe and trial in the 26/11 case being conducted in Pakistan.
BCCI accuses Modi of financial irregularities
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Mr Chirayu Amin (left) arrives at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai on Monday. (AFP)
MUMBAI: IPL Czar Mr Lalit Modi was on Monday dethroned in a swift counter-attack by the BCCI which accused him of rigging bids for teams and a number of other serious financial irregularities during his three-year reign as IPL chairman.
Goa to have its first agriculture mall
BY MICHAEL FISHER
PANAJI: While the state horticulture department is working on introducing a fruit cart in the lines of vegetable cart and installing coolant devices (like trays) in the carts to keep vegetables and fruits fresh, the agriculture department has embarked on a massive agriculture promotion plan to construct an agriculture mall (agri-mall), the first of its kind in Goa, and probably the first in the whole of India.
Film institute a ploy to gift old GMC building to Delhi developer: Wagh
PANAJI: Stating that the Goa Institute of Film Technology (GIFT), proposed to be set up at the old Goa Medical College building by M/s Fargo Estate Ltd, a Delhi-based estate developer company, is nothing but a ploy to gift away the heritage building to this company,
All’s not well with Quepem bridge
QUEPEM: The Quepem bridge over river Kushawati, used by heavy as well as light traffic and pedestrians, has never undergone any structural safety maintenance since its commissioning, some 50 years back.
16 injured in bus-truck collision at Boma
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The bus and the truck which collided head on at Boma on Monday. (Roque Dias)
PONDA: The driver of a bus was seriously injured while 15 passengers escaped with minor injuries, when the bus in which they were travelling collided against a truck at Boma, on Monday around 4 p.m.
Sporting need Adil’s bravado to preserve I-League spot
MARGAO: The transformation of Adil Khan from a central defender to an attacking midfielder wouldn’t come at a more appropriate time for Sporting Clube de Goa, who are engrossed in a battle against the drop.
Candolim move into quarters
PANAJI: Candolim Sports Club scored a comfortable 2-0 win over Penha de Franca Sports Club to enter the quarter-finals of 17th Pilerne Panchayat Cup inter-village soccer tournament, organized by Pilerne Sports Club, played at Maddanim grounds, Pilerne.
Goa Learning Soccer School coaching camp kicks off
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Goa Learning Soccer School participants seen with football coach Aldrid Da’Costa.
PANAJI: The Goa Learning Soccer School coaching camp commenced on Friday at Saraswat School, Khorlim, Mapusa. The 20-day camp was aimed at improving the football skills of the participants. The training was conducted by English FA qualified football coach Aldrid Da’Costa.
Davorlim edge Varca to enter quarter-finals
PANAJI: Sporting Club of Davorlim beat Varca Sports Club 2-1 to enter the quarter-finals of St Anthony’s Super soccer at Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva on Monday.
Arun helps Borda beat MCC
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Captain of Maina 6 receiving the winners trophy from Tourism Minister,
Mr Mickky Pacheco after the finals of 1st inter-village volleyball tournament, organised by Smile Boys of Colva. Maina 6 beat Colva Boys 25-24, 25-14, 25-16.
PANAJI: A fine show by Arun Mohite (34 and 1-23) enabled Borda RCC beat MCC by 7 wickets in the Late Shubham Naik (U-17) trophy here at SAG grounds, Margao on Monday.
Dempo Juniors play draw
MAPUSA: Churchill Brothers (Juniors) were held to a 1-1 draw, by title aspirants Dempo (Juniors) in the 1st Division GFA Taca Goa U-20 league at Duler grounds, here on Monday.
East Bengal look to sign off with heads held high
KOLKATA: Having crashed to five successive defeats, East Bengal will look to end their AFC Cup campaign on a winning note when they take on Lebanese outfit Al Nejmeh in their last Group D match on Tuesday.
Donald to defend national board sailing title
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National champion Donald Coelho training hard for the championships.
PANAJI: The National Board Sailing Championships 2010 will be held off Cidade-de-Goa’s Vainguinim beach from 27th April to 2nd May.
CSK’s Goan hero returns home
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Shadab Jakati with his family on his arrival at Dabolim Airport. (Sudesh Bhosle)
BY SUDESH BHOSLE | NT
VASCO: After helping his team win the Indian Premier League in their third attempt on Sunday night, Chennai Super Kings left-arm spinner Shadab Jakati returned home on Monday.
Paibir takes over as MPT Secretary
PANAJI: Mr Rajendra Paibir recently took over as the new Secretary of Mormugao Port Trust. Mr Paibir who was appointed by the Union Ministry of Shipping will head the General Administration Department of MPT.
Haier launches 25 new models
PANAJI: Inspired by consumer experiences across product categories as a step forward in achieving its ambitious growth plans, Haier recently launched 25 new models nationwide.
Sesa Goa conducts urology camp
PANAJI: Corporate social responsibility of Sesa Goa Limited not only extends towards the community around its business operations but also towards the other stakeholders like its employees and their family, said a press release.
The art and science of investment planning – 3
By Tensing Rodrigues
Last week we looked at the three motives that drive investment in the grihasthar ashrama: the transactions driver, the precautionary driver and the income driver; and we saw how we need to choose the investment option for each of them.
India becomes 7th largest shareholder in World Bank
WASHINGTON: Emerging economies, including China and India, were given a greater voice at the World Bank, as member nations approved a slight shift of voting shares in favour of developing countries, while agreeing to raise more money for global aid.
Farmers offered rice transplanter course
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The Betki farmers are seen attending the demo of the rice transplanter held by the Directorate of Agriculture on Saturday. (Roque Dias)
PONDA: The Agronomist of Kerala Agriculture University, Dr U Jaikumar has observed that Goa is agriculture-rich and hence Goan farmers should join hands to explore the schemes of buying agro machineries by availing subsidies from the state government.
Business confidence index up 2% in April
MUMBAI: Continuing with the trend of the last four quarters, the Business Confidence Index (BCI) in India has shown a two per cent increase in April over the January level, though the Political Confidence Index (PCI) remains on a downward trajectory, a NCAER-MasterCard survey said on Monday.
Indian economy likely to expand 8.1% in FY 11
MUMBAI: Indian economy is expected to grow by 8.1 per cent in the current fiscal on the back of a turn-around in agriculture production and an anticipated good showing by the industry and service sectors, a leading economic think-tank said.
Bridgestone hikes tyre prices
MUMBAI: Tyre-maker, Bridgestone India, on Monday said it has increased its tyre prices by 3.5 per cent on the back of increased raw materials prices, effective from Monday.
Discussion on FDI in multi-brand retail to kick-start next month
NEW DELHI: India on Monday said it would next month initiate discussion on liberalising foreign direct investment in sectors ranging from defence to agriculture and even retail -- a source of political woes for the government in the past.
Phone Tapping and Citizens Rights
D C Pande
ACRIMONIOUS scenes were witnessed in Parliament on Monday over the phone tapping issue with both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha being adjourned over the issue. As soon as the Lok Sabha assembled for the day, Opposition parties led by the BJP sought suspension of the Question Hour to take up discussion on the issue. BJP leader, Mr L K Advani, sought explanation from Dr Manmohan Singh on the issue.
IPL’s Treasure Hunters
IN a late-night operation, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) suspended Mr Lalit Modi as commissioner of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The BCCI’s 34-page chargesheet lists 22 allegations against Mr Modi,
On Dantewada Report
THE E N Rammohan Committee report has punctured the stand of the Union home ministry that a carefully planned guerrilla attack by Maoists was responsible for the death of 76 CRPF personnel at Dantewada.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Water Woes
CANACONA is now crying for water although the Chapolim Dam is full (NT, April 26). It is shocking that since the last 15 years though the residential water connections have increased from 200 to about 15,000, and although the old pipeline has burst several times,
Remo to perform at T-10 music show
NT NETWORK
MARGAO: The state will see pop star Remo Fernandes perform at the T-10 music show at the Rajendra Prasad Stadium on April 30.
Remo, saying that his music was quite different while addressing the media at the press conference to announce the show, was a little critical of the music scene in the country.
Gypsy Groove by the Beach
NT METWORK
So we're into the year of music in a big way and what a wonderful first quarter it has been. The first Gypsy Jazz show of the year was in January with Djaima and her Bulgarian Parisian Gypsy music that had music aficionados begging for more; seems like the Gypsy fever really took over Goan music lovers.
Symposium on Sea Turtle biology and conservation kick starts in Goa
NT NETWORK
The 30th annual symposium on Sea Turtle Biology and Conservation is currently on at the Kala Academy, Panaji. It is for the very first time that it is being held in the South Asian region.
The theme for this year symposium - ‘The World of Turtle’ – means to draw attention to the coastal,
World Veterinary Day to focuses on 'One World, One Health'
NT NETWORK
The department of AH and VS, Government of Goa organised a one-day seminar to mark the World Veterinary day on April 24 at Nanutel, Margao.
Caught in caricature
NT NETWORK
The art gallery of Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji will from today host a caricature exhibition by artist, Mr Bharat Jagtap. It will feature more than 1400 works of the Belgaum-based artist, made over the last 20 years.
In service of others
NT NETWORK
The very large number of lay faithful from the Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, who have been coming to Pallotti Home over the last 25 years have experienced a tremendous renewal of faith and rekindling of charity in their Christian lives; many of them thereafter have dedicated themselves to the service of humanity and the Church.
It's a 'fiesta' all the way
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 trees, candle lights fluttering in their glass chimneys tables set under a canopy of stars.
BCCI SUSPENDS LALIT MODI
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The Indian Premier League chairman and commissioner, Mr Lalit Modi was handed a suspension letter on Sunday night.
MUMBAI: The Indian Premier League chairman and commissioner, Mr Lalit Modi was handed a suspension letter on Sunday night by the Board of Control for Cricket in India so as to bar him from attending the governing council meeting on Monday.
Chennai Super Kings beat Mumbai Indians to win IPL3
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Suresh Raina’s all-round performance scripted Chennai’s super win over Mumbai in Sunday’s IPL final.
MUMBAI: Chennai Super Kings were crowned Indian Premier League 3 champions after thumping Mumbai Indians by 22 runs in a thrilling summit clash on Sunday night.
Oppn to demand PM’s statement on phone-tapping
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Monday’s Parliament session is headed to be stormy as the opposition is planning to corner the government over allegations of telephone tapping of...
NEW DELHI: Monday’s Parliament session is headed to be stormy as the opposition is planning to corner the government over allegations of telephone tapping of key political leaders and wants to demand suspension of question hour to discuss the issue.
Narrow escape for air passengers, 23 injured
KOCHI: At least 364 passengers and crew of a Kochi-bound Emirates flight from Dubai on Sunday had a narrow escape when the plane encountered severe turbulence over Bangalore region, injuring 23 people onboard.
India pitches for visionary SAARC declaration
THIMPHU: Pitching for a “visionary” and “future-oriented” SAARC declaration, India on Sunday highlighted the need for the eight-nation grouping to introspect on its 25-year-long experience and chart out a course to accelerate the momentum that has been achieved in the recent past.
Only 27% of groundwater extracted in Goa: study
PANAJI: A study conducted by the Central Ground Water Board said that only 27 per cent of the total groundwater that is available is being extracted, even as it observed there are a few areas which are ‘stressed’ and are being closely monitored by the water resources department.
House tax on hotels dominate Majorda gram sabha
MARGAO: The gram sabha meeting of the village panchayat of Majorda, on Sunday, approved the proposed budget for the year 2010-2011, which is estimated at Rs 71,21,000, amidst some questioning on some heads of expenditure,
India-US naval exercise to begin tomorrow
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The flag officer, commanding Goa naval area, Rear Admiral Sudhir Pillai, and the US Navy’s CTF 70 Rear Admiral, Kevin Donegan, shake hands onboard INS Mysore, ahead of the scheduled bilateral ‘Malabar CY-10’ exercise on Saturday. (Sudesh Bhosle)
VASCO: The ‘Malabar CY-10’ exercise between India and the US naval ships will be held in the Arabian Sea, off the coast of Goa, from April 27 to May 2, in which frontline units from both the navies will be participating.
Decision making should not halt: Shantaram
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Mr Shantaram Naik, MP, laying the foundation stone for the Library and Laborotory block of Mallikarjun High School, Canacona. Also seen are Mr Vijay Pai Khot, MLA, Mr Vikas Desai, Mr Anil Desai and others.
CANACONA: In a coalition government problems are bound to be there, but on the principle that ‘the show must go on’ the government’s decision-making process should not be halted or delayed, said Mr Shantaram Naik, MP, at Shri Mallikarjun Complex, Canacona on Saturday evening.
Valuables worth Rs 1.6 lakh stolen from Arpora temple
MAPUSA: Valuables including cash, gold and silver items, worth around Rs 1.6 lakh have been stolen from the Ganesh temple at Arpora.
75-year-old dies in road mishap at Tivim
MAPUSA: 75-year-old Shankar Parmekar from Halarna, Pernem was killed in a road accident at Tivim on Saturday evening. According to the Mapusa police, the deceased who is a well known personality in theatre field was coming from Assonora to Pedem, Mapusa in connection with some drama activity.
December deadline for clubs to fulfil AFC Licensing criteria
NEW DELHI: The AFC Ad-hoc Committee for Indian Professional Football has set December 31 as deadline for clubs to fulfil the licensing criteria under Asian Football Confederation and FIFA if they have to take part in next season’s I-League.
Cuncolim Union beat Colva 2-0
PANAJI: Cuncolim Union defeated St Anthony’s Club Colva 2-0 in the third match of the 14th Holy Cross soccer tournament, organised by Holy Cross Sports Club, Kakoda.
Taca League: Vasco thrash Goa Velha 6-0
MAPUSA: Freddy Faria scored a hat-trick as Vasco SC thrashed Goa Velha SC 6-0 in the GFA Taca U-20 League match played at Duler stadium on Sunday.
Arpora make it to semi-finals
MAPUSA: Rajesh Pomburfekar’s second half strike enabled Arpora Sporting Club to defeat Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao and move into the semi-finals of Colormax Imperial Rolling Trophy soccer tournament organised by United Sports Club, Nerul at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Sunday.
Customs beat Margao Veterans, in semis
PANAJI: Customs and Central Excise, Goa scored once in either session to record a 2-0 victory over Margao Veterans and enter the semi-finals of the 10th VM Salgaocar memorial veterans soccer tournament organised by Prime Sports Club at Nagoa ground.
MRF ‘A’ win hockey tourney
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MRF ‘A’ Calangute, winners of six-a-side hockey tournament.
PANAJI: MRF ‘A’ Calangute won the 1st All Goa six-a-side hockey tournament organised by Caranzalem Sporting Club at Caranzalem Bhattan grounds. In the finals of the 10-team tournament, MRF ‘A’ beat MRF ‘B’ Calangute 5-3. The winners were led by Sydney Fernandes.
Betalbatim through to quarters
PANAJI: Betalbatim Sports Club entered the quarter-finals of St Anthony’s Super Soccer, organised by St Anthony’s Club Colva after they beat Young Strikers Benaulim 1-0 in a match played at DSYA ground, Colva on Sunday.
Awesome Chelsea hit seven past Stoke
LONDON: Salomon Kalou scored three goals and Frank Lampard two as Chelsea beat Stoke 7-0 to stay a point ahead of Manchester United in the Premier League title race on Sunday, while Burnley was relegated after one season in the top flight.
Verdasco clinches Barcelona Open title
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Fernando Verdasco kisses winners trophy after he beat Robin Soderling in the finals of the Barcelona Open tennis tournament on Sunday. (AFP)
BARCELONA: Fernando Verdasco continued his impressive build-up to the French Open when he outslugged last year’s Roland Garros runner-up Robin Soderling to win the Barcelona Open on Sunday.
Glenmark generates pipeline in varying stages of maturity
PANAJI: The USA-based Glenmark Generics Inc’s (GGI) focus on strategic planning and development has generated a robust pipeline in varying stages of maturity. The company, the North American division of Glenmark Generics Ltd has over 45 abbreviated new drug applications (ANDA’s) filed with the FDA pending approval.
Nanusand – Goa’s first manufactured sand
PANAJI: Nanusand is Goa’s first manufactured sand and the only alternative to river sand which is depleting rapidly. Nanusand has come at a crucial time, as the Karnataka Government has banned the sale of Karwar sand to Goa, adding to the woes of the builders for want of quality sand.
Vivus SMRC successful in VVI operation
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Interventional cardiologist Dr Ramdas Nayak addressing the media at Vivus SMRC Heart Centre, Chicalim recently. Also seen are: Incharge of Corporate Relationship Ms Vaishali Joshi, cardiographic surgeon, Dr Atul Maslekar, administrator Mr Brijesh Babu and marketing manager Mr Deepak Shukla (Sudesh Bhosle).
VASCO: The Vivus SMRC Heart Centre has successfully carried out Permanent Pacemaker Implant (VVI) type on the upper part of the heart of a Goan patient. As Vivus SMRC Heart Centre has achieved its name for providing new life to the patients suffering from heart diseases within a short spell in the state of Goa
Vasco is best rail station
VASCO: The Vasco railway station has been conferred with the ‘Best Maintained Station’ for the year 2009-10 in the South Western Railway zone. The region comprises of Bangalore, Mysore and Hubli divisions.
CII inks MoU with University of Sheffield
MUMBAI: The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Sheffield, UK, in a bid to develop the ‘Green Logistics’ concept in the country, a senior Sheffield University Professor said.
Hidden legend of Sesa Goa’s CSR
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(5th from left) Mr V R Bhavsar, principal Sesa Technical School, Sanquelim, flanked by teachers and instructors. Behind are this year’s students.
PANAJI: Business has a responsibility to the community and the environment is Sesa Goa’s mantra and it certainly walks the talk when it comes to corporate social responsibility (CSR). This perseverance and contribution to the needy of the surrounding areas of its mines, is Sesa Goa’s hidden profile.
Festival of biryanies & curries
PANAJI: Foodland, located at Miramar has begun its mouth-melting Festival of biryanies and curries offering special menus and dishes exclusively for the festival starting from April 17 onwards.
Samsung 3D Blu-Ray player
PANAJI: As 3D technology captures the imaginations of movie viewers all over the world, Samsung introduces the BD-C6900 Blu-ray player that brings 3D full HD playback and immersive surround sound to the comfort of your home, said a press release.
Rcom – US GetJar to sign pact
PANAJI: Reliance Communications is close to signing an agreement with world’s second largest Apps Store company and US-based GetJar.
Mockery of Panchayat Raj System-I
BY NANDKUMAR KAMAT
POLITICIANS in Goa entrench themselves only by disempowering the people. The next assembly elections in Goa would be fought on only one issue–decentralisation of power to the people. Candidates opposed to decentralisation would bite dust.
Reinventing Goa Tourism
Neither the state government’s tourism establishment nor the captains of the industry have seriously engaged themselves to the challenge of getting upmarket tourists. Innovative ideas and projects only build on selling sun and sand which have been our old song.
Manmohan’s Formula
A day after his statement that denial of benefits of development programmes is a key reason fuelling Maoism, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday suggested a prescription: empower the rural poor and marginalized sections through Panchayati Raj institutions.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Use of Old GMC Building
ON the issue of the use of the old GMC Building, the government should make public the report of the committee headed by Mr Vishnu Wagh so that Goa knows what was proposed.
India Tourism Making the Right Impression
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India’s astounding tourism potential lags behind due to apathy and callousness while smaller neighbouring countries aggressively promote their limited attractions. Anju Munshi reports.
Subhadra Jalali, an ophthalmologist from Hyderabad found Kolkata’s Victoria Memorial enchanting but was inconvenienced for lack of restrooms. “The only one available for the tourists was outside the main gate and in the scorching heat it was a long walk.
When Fakirs and Temple Priests Converse with Animals
By K R N Swamy
In 1913 Mr Victor Bayley was posted to the Railway Secretariat in Simla, as Assistant Secretary and spent the winter there. His house faced southwest and one little spur caught all the sun, making it wonderful in those winter days.
Cricket : Modiplied & Modified
By Ambikanand Sahay
Mortals are known for their short memory. More so in this cricket-crazy nation where even a Sachin Tendulkar is, during one of his rare lean patches, advised by masses, media and self-styled experts to retire from the game once and for all unceremoniously.
Jivbadada Kerkar and his Keri-Pednem Palace
By Prajal Sakhardande
Jivbadada Kerkar is a fascinating historical figure, not only in Goa history but Maratha history too. An eminent son of Goa, Jivbadada Kerkar has been immortalised in Maratha war history.
A Need to Professionalise Tourism
By Mário Cabral e Sá
Are Goa beaches safe? How safe? Safe from what? From whom? Open your favourite newspapers or the one you dislike the most: the stories are similar about beach happenings: Russian women raped, Russian child molested, Goan cabbie murdered by Russian bar owner.
Educational Quality in Jeopardy
By Tomazinho Cardozo
The future of man does not depend only on education but on the direction in which we take our education forward. In any illiterate society, the main concern of the authorities is to make the people literate.
Restoring the Digestive System
By Dr Kasturi Desai
Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is one very handy household item for different common ailments. An interesting drink to restore the digestive system is ginger juice, honey and limejuice.
Bobby’s Dime
By Thomas Pucci
As Bobby waited he looked at the beautiful flowers and even though he was a boy, he could see why mothers and girls liked flowers. The sound of the door closing as the last customer left jolted Bobby back to reality.
Fatima Bhutto
By Khushwant Singh
“I have been to dozens of book launches, but I have yet to see one on as grand a scale as this one,” said my daughter Mala Dayal as she came home from the launch of Fatima Bhutto’s ‘Songs of Blood and Sword’ (Penguin Viking).
Dine at the Eiffel Tower India!
By Hector Choksi
India’s British past stands imposing in some of its most splendid buildings. But today the country is erecting a tribute to its French connection to attract tourists.
Man of Words
What made you take up to compeering?
My father was in the Lions Club and their youth wing was called Leo. By chance or by design, I was called upon one day to compeer for an event of theirs.
The Saviour of the Olympic Games
By Kennedy D’Silva
Juan Antonio Samaranch Torelló, (July 17, 1920 – April 21, 2010) was the most popular Spanish sports official who served as the seventh President of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) from 1980 to 2001 and was later elected as IOC Honorary Life President in 2001.
Overconfidence Fails Cryogenic Engine
By Dr Nandkumar Kamat
GSLV-D3 the geosynchronous satellite launch vehicle failed because of ISRO’s overconfidence in its quality control and validation programme. These are still to match the precise, demanding, global standards.
The Importance of Being Clean
By Harsha Bhogle
A monk’s extraordinary patience can be a hindrance to desperate decision-making. The ability to bat for six hours can come in the way of playing a ten-ball explosive innings.
Lalit Modi dares BCCI to sack him
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Unfazed by the all-round attack on him, Mr Lalit Modi on Saturday made it clear that he will not resign as Indian Premier League (IPL).
MUMBAI: Unfazed by the all-round attack on him, Mr Lalit Modi on Saturday made it clear that he will not resign as Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner and threatened to “expose some people” who tried to bring disrepute to the game.
Goa fails to attract high-class foreign tourists
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Though tourism has become a mainstay of the state economy over the years, it has not been able to attract high-class and high spending foreign tourists.
PANAJI: Though tourism has become a mainstay of the state economy over the years, it has not been able to attract high-class and high spending foreign tourists mainly because its promotion has not been very effective as compared to Kerala, its main competitor in the international arena from the country.
Governing council members irked over ESG not holding Konkani Film Festival
PANAJI: Some of the members of the governing council of the Entertainment Society of Goa have taken serious objection to the step taken by the CEO of the ESG, Mr Manoj Srivastava, wherein he has sidelined the decision of the governing council to hold a Konkani Film Festival around April 24,
Chartered passengers troubled due to
VASCO: The chartered passengers who have been stranded in the state due to the Icelandic volcanic ash are being inconvenienced due to the non-arrival of chartered flights.
Pakistan asks India to provide access to Kasab
ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister, Mr Rehman Malik on Saturday asked India to provide access to Ajmal Amir Kasab, the lone terrorist arrested for the 2008 Mumbai attacks, to facilitate the trial in Pakistan of seven suspects charged with involvement in the terrorist carnage.
Nigerian held with drugs worth Rs 25 lakh
MAPUSA: A 39-year-old Nigerian national one Monday Felix Otedo was arrested early Saturday morning by the Calangute police for being in illegal possession of drugs including cocaine and MDMA worth around Rs 25 lakh.
Panchayat a tool to counter Maoist menace, says PM
NEW DELHI: The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Saturday said challenges posed by Maoists could be countered by empowering rural poor and marginalised sections through Panchayati Raj Institutions.
48% reduction in malaria cases in state: NIMR study
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PANAJI: According to the research carried out by the National Institute of Malaria Research (NIMR), Field Station Goa, Campal- Panaji, 9,755 cases of malaria were reported in 2007 and about 9,822 cases in 2008, while in the year 2009 there has been a drastic fall in the number of cases to 5,055.
Goa set to become permanent venue for EU film festival: CM
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The Governor, Dr S S Sindhu seen lighting a traditional lamp to mark the inauguration of 15th European Union Film Festival at Maquinez Palace on Saturday.
PANAJI: The 15th European Union Film Festival that is being hosted in Goa for the very first time was formally inaugurated on Saturday by the Governor, Dr S S Sidhu and Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat amidst the presence of 11 ambassadors of various European countries to India at the Maquinez Palace, Panaji.
26 injured as driver loses control of bus
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The ill-fated passenger bus which fell on its side while negotiating a turn near Agnel Ashram, Verna on Saturday morning.
VASCO: As many as 26 persons including a 10-year-old girl from Sanvordem were injured when a Vasco-bound bus in which they were travelling fell on its side after the driver lost control over the bus while negotiating a turn at Matol junction near Fr Agnel Ashram Institute, Verna on Saturday around 7.45 a.m.
India clubbed with Australia, South Korea, Bahrain in 2011 Asian Cup
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General Secretary of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Alex Soosay holds up a slip of paper carrying the name India during the final draw for the 2011 Asian Cup soccer tournament at the Aspire Dome in Doha on Friday. Asia’s top-ranked team Australia were pitted against fellow World Cup finalists South Korea for the AFC Asian Cup 2011, to be held in Qatar from January 7 to 29, 2011. (AFP)
NEW DELHI: India were handed the worst possible draw for the 2011 AFC Asian Cup finals as they were clubbed with Australia, South Korea and Bahrain in Group C at Doha, Qatar on Friday.
Varad, Akshay star in Borda win
PANAJI: A fine all-round performance by man-of-the-match Varad Dabholkar (34 n.o. and 1-20) coupled with a quick-fire 25-ball 47 by Akshay Kamat enabled Borda RCC (under 17) to beat Margao RCC by 75 runs in the ShubhamNaik Memorial Trophy cricket match played at Agonda on Friday.
Despite tough draw, Houghton vows to give best shot
NEW DELHI: India football coach Bob Houghton conceded that his side has got a tough draw in the 2011 AFC Asian Cup final round but vowed to give their best in the continent’s showpiece event in Doha.
Ricardo selected for Tata FA training
PANAJI: Dempo Sports Club U-18 goalkeeper, Ricardo Cardozo from Candolim, who has contributed this season to clinch the runners up place in the Goa Football Association U-18 league, has been selected by Tata Football Academy to undergo a long term training programme in football at the Tata Football Academy, Jamshedpur with effect from 2nd May onwards.
Don Bosco Oratory thrash Wilred Leisure 4-0
PANAJI: Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda clinched the opening contest of St Anthony’s Super Soccer with a comprehensive 4-0 victory over Wilred Leisure Sports Club, Curtorim at the Directorate of Sports grounds, Colva on Saturday. They led 2-0 at halftime.
Taleigao move into semi-finals
MAPUSA: Sao Minguel de Taleigao had to wait until the tie-breaker before booking their place into the semi-finals of Colormax Imperial Rolling Trophy soccer tournament, at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim on Saturday.
Yesteryear players from Calangute felicitated
MAPUSA: In a well-organised function at Poriat grounds Calangute, the Football Legends under the presidentship of Bonney Sierro, Peter Carvalho, Cyriaco Dias, Diago Silveira of Calangute, came forward to conduct this meaning full event, where yesteryears’ players, who made the village of Calangute proud with their football skills, were felicitated.
Junior & sub-junior aquatic championships at Fatorda
PANAJI: The 22nd Goa state juniors & sub-juniors aquatic championships will be held at Fatorda swimming pool complex, Fatorda-Margao on 15th and 16th May from 8.30 am to 11 am & 3 pm to 7pm.
State junior national soccer camp at Nagoa
PANAJI: The coaching camp for the state junior national football team will be held at Nagoa Panchayat grounds from 26th April to 7th May.
Badminton coaching camp
PANAJI: Panjim Badminton Club in association with SAG will organise a badminton coaching camp for children aged 7 and above, in beginners, intermediate and advanced categories.
Unity in divorcity
Film: The Bounty Hunter, Cast: Gerard Butler, Jennifer Anniston, Directed by: Andy Tennant, Duration: 110 minutes, Rating: * *
Enter at your own risk
Film: Apartment, Cast: Neetu Chandra, Tanushree Dutta, Rohit Roy, Directed by: Jagmohan Mundhra, Duration: 105 mins, Rating: * 1 / 2
Almost worth gold
Film: City of Gold, Cast: Seema Biswas, Sachin Khedekar, Directed by: Mahesh V Manjrekar, Duration: 140 mins, Rating: * * * 1 / 2
Arun Date, Mangesh Padgaonkar to perform at KA
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PANAJI: A special show of ‘Shukratara Mandvara’, a musical programme presented by renowned Marathi singer, Arun Date, which is completing 50 years of performance, will be held at the Kala Academy Open Air Auditorium on April 30, at 7 p.m.
The Supreme Court Awaits a Lady Judge
By Tripti Nath
The Chief Justice of Jharkhand High Court, Justice Gyan Sudha Mishra, established an instant rapport with poor, semi-literate and tribal women from the remote villages of Jharkhand recently when she took a dispassionate look at social disparity.
Music, Dance tribute to Michael Jackson
PANJIM: Pioneer Western Dance Academy of Vasco, ‘Simply Ballroom’ organised a programme of music and dance ‘Remembering Michael Jackson’ on Thursday at the MPT Sayantara Auditorium, Sada, Vasco-Da-Gama, to a packed audience.
Pinhole photography - a new feather in Goa-CAP
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Would you believe that a tiny match box could be used as a camera to click pictures? Yes, it is true, and it is called a pinhole camera - a camera without a lens. After digital photography the boom, there are now new avenues coming up in photography.
Zatra of Shri Lairai of Shirgaon held with due ritualistic fervour
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BICHOLIM: The five-day long ‘zatra’ of Shri Lairai of Shirigaon, Bicholim - one of the main ‘zatra’ of Goa - concluded on April 23.
The Persian Influence
By 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.
Govt open to parliamentary probe into IPL affairs
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The government on Friday said a probe by a parliamentary panel into the financial dealings of Indian Premier League (IPL).
NEW DELHI: The government on Friday said a probe by a parliamentary panel into the financial dealings of Indian Premier League (IPL) could be considered even as battle lines were drawn in the cricket administration ahead of a meeting on April 26.
UPA govt tapped phones of political leaders: weekly
NEW DELHI: A prominent news magazine has claimed that the Congress-led UPA government was tapping the telephone conversations of important political leaders, including Agriculture Minister Mr Sharad Pawar, Congress leader Mr Digvijay Singh, Bihar Chief Minister Mr Nitish Kumar and CPI-M leader Mr Prakash Karat.
Geo-textile tubes to help restore Candolim beach
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Sand is being excavated from the water front and spread on the Candolim shore and levelled with the help of an excavator, in an effort to restore the beach. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: In an attempt to prevent further erosion of the Candolim beach and help restore it, the Water Resources Department of the Goa government has begun laying geo-textile tubes as barricades to prevent waves from directly hitting the shore.
Minimal impact of China’s ban on ore export: CM
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Friday said that the Goan ore export seems to be minimally impacted by China’s ban on the ore having below 60 per cent FE content.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Friday said that the Goan ore export seems to be minimally impacted by China’s ban on the ore having below 60 per cent FE content.
Goa-specific provisions made in pre-draft amendment to CRZ
PANAJI: Accepting the demand of the state government and the general public as regards to saving the houses, tenements of the traditional fishermen and others, the Union Ministry of Environment and Forests has made some Goa-specific provisions to the Coastal Regulation Zone notification, in its pre-draft to the proposed amendments.
782 mn Indians will live on under $2 a day by 2015: World Bank
WASHINGTON: A whopping 782 million Indians will be living on less than two dollars a day by 2015, a joint report by the World Bank and International Monetary Fund said here on Friday.
CCP in a fix over St Inez nullah
PANAJI: The administration of the Corporation of the City of Panaji is presently unable to resolve the matter as to whether the St Inez nullah is really a nullah or a creek
Report of earlier panel on old GMC building ignored
PANAJI: The report presented to the governing council of the Entertainment Society of Goa on August 23, 2008 by a sub-committee constituted to decide on the adaptive reuse of the old Goa Medical College building
Salgaocar on relegation edge after A-I draw
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Foreign recruits from Salgaocar and Air-India have a crack at the ball during their I-League clash at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Friday. (Ganadeep Sheldekar)
MARGAO: Relegation-threatened Salgoacar SC conceded an injury-time equaliser to share honours with Air-India in a highly insipid I-League match at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, which ended in a 1-1 draw on Friday.
Sporting trounce Churchill in Taca Goa league
MAPUSA: Musli Power Churchill Brothers (jrs), went down tamely 1-3 to Sporting Clube de Goa (jrs), in the 1st Division GFA U-20 Taca Goa Football League, played at Duler grounds here on Friday.
Calangute enter semi-finals
MAPUSA: Calangute Association Sports Club struggled to overpower Saligao Sporting Club 4-2 win via tie-breaker, to enter the semi-finals of Colormax-Imperial Rolling Trophy at Dr Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim, here on Friday.
‘GFA deserves Duler project sooner rather than later’
PANAJI: Former Goa Football Association vice-president, Mr Tony Remedious isn’t convinced over the inordinate delay by the authorities concerned in transferring the additional land adjacent to Duler stadium, Mapusa
Davorlim thrash Fatorda to enter finals
MAPUSA: Sporting Club Davorlim were simply too good for their opponents St Sebastian SC Fatorda, as they thrashed them 3-0 to book their place in the finals of 24th Late Jaidev Gopal Kanekar memorial soccer, organized by Eagles Sports Club, at Sanquelim grounds here on Friday.
Coca-Cola Cup: Jawahar drub Merces
PANAJI: Jawahar Club scored a 7-3 win over Merces Club in the Coca-Cola Celebration Cup on Friday. Devraj (5), Swapnil Usgaonkar and Manjit Singh scored for Jawahar while Joe, Joyfal and Shaw were on target for Merces.
Kala Academy celebrates its annual day
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Celebrating the annual day of the faculty of music and dance of Kala Academy recently, the chief guest on the occasion Ms Vijayadevi Rane honoured the successful students of the three year course with certificates at various stages of dance, vocal and instrumentalist.
Paying tribute to Nirmala Pai Kakode
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Kala Academy, Panaji is hosting a musical programme on April 24 at 4 p.m. to pay homage to Nirmala Pai Kakode–the eminent harmonium player.
World Veterinary Day: Celebrating one of the toughest jobs
BY ARTI DAS | NT NETWORK
Treating patients who are unable to express their pain in human language is tough for the veterinarians. The job requires immense patience, understanding and, most importantly, a love for animals.
Renovated Vaddem chapel blessing on Sunday
PANAJI: The Chapel of Our Lady of Merces, situated in Vaddem, Vasco da Gama, built in 1732, which is one of the oldest chapel in Mormugao, has now been renovated and extended.
Vaskuchim Lharam to be released on Sunday
‘Vaskuchim Lharam’ a Konkani audio CD album produced by Rev Fr Jose Antonio Da Costa, parish priest of St Andrew’s Church-Vasco will be released at the hands of Mr Tomazinho Cardozo, president, Tiatr Academy of Goa, on April 25, at 10.30 a.m. at the church hall.
Ravindra Kelekar’s Tolstoy released
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Two books were recently released at the hands of the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat–the first titled ‘Tolstoy’ written by prestigious Jnanpith recipient, Mr Ravidra Kelekar and the other written on Ravindrabab Kelekar by Mr Dilip Borkar which is translated in English by Dr Kiran Budkuley titled ‘Shreyarthee’ (Devotee of the Desirable).
Sesa Goa provides agriculture aid
PANAJI: In tune with its CSR philosophy and commitment to the development of agriculture, Sesa Goa provided agricultural aid that includes a tractor and a fibre boat to Amona Panlot Sangh (APS) recently.
Kenilworth pizza brunch
MARGAO: The Kenilworth Beach Resort & Spa, Utorda, Salcete has organized the Sunday Pizza Brunch on Sunday 25th April 2010. A wide variety of delicious pizzas will be on offer, with various toppings and preparations.
Marriott goes green
PANJIM: The Goa Marriott Resort, as part of its environment awareness month held every year in April, held exciting activities to reaffirm its support to nature. Caritas, the orphanage at Tivim is greener this year as Marriott associates and the children of Caritas undertook a tree plantation on April 15.
Samsung 3D Blu-Ray player
PANAJI: As 3D technology captures the imaginations of movie viewers all over the world, Samsung introduces the BD-C6900 Blu-ray player that brings 3D full HD playback and immersive surround sound to the comfort of your home, said a press release.
CCEA approves Rs 632 cr for National Horticulture Board
NEW DELHI: The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) Friday approved Rs.632 crore for the National Horticulture Board to implement its existing schemes and promote 25,000 integrated commercial horticulture projects in the 11th plan period ending 2012.
Rs.15,000 cr capital infusion for state-run banks okayed
NEW DELHI: The government Friday approved Rs.15,000 crore ($3.34 billion) as capital infusion for public sector banks for the current fiscal and said further assistance for the next fiscal would be decided later in consultation with the banks.
Sensex gains 120 points
MUMBAI: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex extended gains for the fourth straight day today rising by 120 poi nts on expectations of better quarterly earnings, especially by market leader RIL, and firming gloabl cues.
Platinum to be costlier
MUMBAI: Platinum prices are likely to remain high in 2010, while the global demand may rise by just five per cent due to rise in investments and improved economic outlook, a GFMS report said.
Post-Tharoor Head-Hunt must Continue
By INDER MALHOTRA
SO Mr Sashi Tharoor has gone at last, or rather he has been forced to go. During the earlier eight days when the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh was busy overseas, the young, eloquent and brash Minister of State for External Affairs was brazenly defending his highly questionable actions.
Cricket Gone for a Six
THE IPL scam has placed a question to the UPA: how far they can let ‘laissez faire’ go? Entities of the IPL have been minting tens of millions without paying any taxes and without reporting to anybody for the past three years.
Quality of Education
THE government has accepted the recommendations of the five-member committee headed by the former education department official, Mr Dnyaneshwar Pednekar about the new uniform fee structure and also plans to notify this later this month for implementation from the academic year 2010-11.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Special Status for Goa
I FULLY agree with the recent statement made by Remo Fernandes that our corrupt politicians are the main obstacle to Goa obtaining special status.
A Dish to Pine For Chef Manjit of Mardi Gras recommends
With this zany sweet and sour sauce chef Manjit of Holiday Inn has created a chicken delicacy that will have many ‘foodies’ pining for more. To keep the fruity balance, besides pineapple, he has added our very own local favourite…sweet potatoes.
Modi plans to move court against IPL meet
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The war in the Cricket Board intensified on Thursday with Mr Lalit Modi planning to move court against the Governing Council meeting that may oust him from the post of IPL commissioner even as BCCI accused him of hiding details of stakeholding by his relatives in franchises.
MUMBAI: The war in the Cricket Board intensified on Thursday with Mr Lalit Modi planning to move court against the Governing Council meeting that may oust him from the post of IPL commissioner even as BCCI accused him of hiding details of stakeholding by his relatives in franchises.
Tax officials claim evidence against KKR
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Tax officials who conducted search operations at the offices of the Bengal Cricket Association and Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders
KOLKATA/LUCKNOW/NEW DELHI: Tax officials who conducted search operations at the offices of the Bengal Cricket Association and Shah Rukh Khan’s Kolkata Knight Riders till the early hours of Thursday here claimed to have found “incriminating evidence” of irregularities.
Film school likely in old GMC building
PANAJI: The Delhi-based developer, Fargo Estate Ltd Thursday evening gave a presentation to a sub-committee appointed by the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat as regards setting up of a film school in the old Goa Medical College heritage edifice,
DoTE orders proper maintenance of reservation roster in institutes
PANAJI: The establishment section of the directorate of technical education has issued an order as regards streamlining the maintenance of reservation roster by various institutes and corporations under its administrative control.
Charter passengers in a fix
PANAJI: In the past three to four days charter passengers who have purchased air tickets of other airlines to fly out of Goa are in for a rude shock as the Goa immigration is not allowing them to board other airlines.
Government signs MoU with UIDAI to allot unique ID numbers to Goans
PANAJI: With the state government entering into an agreement with the Unique Identity Authority of India (UIDAI) on Thursday, Goa would become the first state in the country to be fully covered under the project and its citizens given ID cards.
Sports merit marks: Goa Board issues circular to schools
PANAJI: As a step towards implementing the provisions of the State Sports Policy 2009 related to the sports merit marks, the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (GBSHS) has issued a circular to all recognised secondary and higher secondary schools,
Govt focusing on rural development: Kamat
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, Speaker, Mr Pratapsing Rane, Health Minister, Mr Vishwajit Rane, vice-chairman of GSIDC, Mr Francisco Silveira, ex-MLA, Mr Ashok Porob, VMC chairperson, Ms Gulzar Bi Khan, VMC deputy chairperson, Mr Umesh Gulelkar, councillor, Mr Ramdas Shirodker and Mr Faiyaz Beig seen during the inauguration of Velus bridge at Valpoi. (Abdulla Khan)
VALPOI: The UPA government is focusing on the development of villages and my government is following in its footsteps, said the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat after inaugurating the Velus bridge at Valpoi.
Four arrested in Marcel temple theft
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Ponda police personnel seen with the four persons arrested in connection with the Marcel temple theft. (Roque Dias)
PONDA: In a major breakthrough, the Ponda police on Thursday arrested four persons –including the receiver of the stolen booty, allegedly involved in the last year’s Marcel-based temple burglary and recovered the part of the booty worth around Rs 1.5 lakh.
Beto brace knocks Sporting Clube
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Sporting Clube de Goa’s goalkeeper Felix D’Souza counters Dempo’s Ranty Martins during their I-League clash at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Thursday. (Ganadeep Sheldekar)
MARGAO: Brazilian playmaker Beto netted a splendid brace that not only enabled Dempo Sports Club to record a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Sporting Clube de Goa but also virtually put the Goans firmly in the driving seat in the race for the title.
Salgaocar meet Air-India
MARGAO: Relegation threatened Salgaocar Sports Club and Air-India clash in a vital encounter of the I-League at Nehru stadium, Fatorda, on Friday, which could have a major bearing on the survival of both the teams amongst the elite of Indian football.
Calangute footballers to be feted
PANAJI: Star footballers of yesteryears from Calangute will be honoured by the Football Legends at a felicitation function on April 24 at Poriat grounds, Calangute at 4pm.
Goa Velha earn first point in Taca Goa league
MAPUSA: Goa Velha put up a brave fight but had to be content with just a point after their 1-1 draw against ten-man Sesa Football Academy, in the 1st Division GFA U-20 Taca Goa Football league match at Duler grounds here on Thursday.
Man U world’s most valuable club
LONDON: Manchester United have been ranked football’s most valuable team by Forbes magazine for the sixth straight year as a group of investors and fans try to buy the heavily indebted club.
GTDC wins best State Tourism Board Award
PANAJI: The Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd has been officially declared as the winner in the category of Best State Tourism Board of the Year in the Class of Travel & Tourism Awards, on the sidelines of the Travel and Tourism summit, which was held April 21 at a glittering function in the Taj Lands End Mumbai.
Sensex rallies over 100 points; SBI, RIL lead gains
MUMBAI: Extending the gains for the third day in a row, the benchmark Sensex today rallied by over 100 points on aggressive buying in blue-chip stocks Reliance Industries and State Bank of India.
56 Indian firms in Forbes Global 2000
WASHINGTON: China with 113 members and India with 56 members gained the most ground in breaking into the exclusive club of “The Forbes Global 2000” - “the biggest, most powerful listed companies in the world”.
The art and science of investment planning-2
By Tensing Rodrigues
On Tuesday we were trying to understand the art of investment planning over the four ashramas - brahmacharya, grihasthar, vanaprasthar and sannyasa. We said investment planning in grihasthar is the most critical and difficult.
RBI issues final guidelines
MUMBAI: The Reserve Bank of India today issued the final guidelines to enable securitisation companies (SCs) and reconstruction companies (RCs) to change or takeover the management of the business of the borrower in order to realise their dues.
Liberalisation of Financial Sector
BY P RAMAN
POLITICAL stargazing is always a risky job in India. But one can safely make a few predictions about the government’s economic initiatives in the next few weeks. Let the budget session end, and there will be a high-pitch build-up in favour of total deregulation and liberalisation of the financial sector to allow foreign participation and for removal of FDI cap in infrastructure.
Reining in Prices
The Bharatiya Janata Party president, Mr Nitin Gadkari on Thursday apologised to the people of Delhi for the inconvenience caused to them due to traffic disruptions during the party’s rally against price rise a day ago.
Where Thieves Rule
IT is a matter of shame that despite having the police headquarters of Goa police which is not tired of boasting of its professional approach and attitude, Panaji city has turned into heaven for thieves.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Uniting the Religious
THIS is in reference to the letters written by Mr A F Nazareth and Mr Sebastian D’Souza on ‘Pagan practices in the Church’ (NT, April 21). The zatra of Goddess Lairai and the Milagres Feast of Mapusa fall on the same day–as both are supposed to be sisters.
Konkani Cinema Day on April 24
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The Dalgado Konknni Akademi in collaboration with the Tiatr Academy of Goa will organise a special function on April 24 at 5 p.m. at the Conference Hall of the Tiatr Academy Goa, Campal Trade Centre, Panaji to commemorate the screening of the first Konkani film ‘Mogacho Anvddo’ on April 24, 1950 in Mumbai.
‘Goa can become a permanent venue for the EU film festival’ CEO ESG
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PANAJI: Altogether 22 out of 26 European countries will be screening 24 films at the 15th European Union Film Festival that will open at the Maquinez Palace auditorium, Campal, on April 24.
Those Little Joys of Life
By Marc de Souza
Did you ever hear of anyone who had a collection of light bulbs? Well, our son had one when he was about eight-years-old. It was just one of his many bright ideas.
Farmville Raises Daughters of the Soil, Online
By Kinjal Dagli-Shah
A virtual game of pastoral pursuits has caught the imagination of an entire generation of urban youth, especially women. Called Farmville, this online application powered through Facebook gives a user her own piece of land to tend to.
Quite simply, you plant seeds, harvest crops of fruits and vegetables and sell them for online coins. But for Ruchira Suri, it's a matter of life and droop.
Tiatr Review: By J P Pereira
‘Kuttumb’
Kuttumb the new tiatr from SB Arts, written and directed by John D’Silva tells the story of a family destroyed due by alcohol addiction. What begins with a glass of beer ends with drunkenness and at times total loss of sensibility.
India through Spanish eyes
By Naguesh Rao Sardessai
Gallery Gitanjali presents 'Spanish Eyes', an exhibition of paintings created by Spanish artist Matildalamora.
Teachers’ Day Out
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
‘Boy! You sound just like a school marm,’ hubby dear commented when I lectured him on the perils of overindulgence, ‘you go yakitty-yak-yak, once the ‘kida’ is in your brain…’ Luckily the rest of the sentence was left incomplete otherwise it would be his brains that would get the benefit of a ‘real kida.’
Nationwide tax raids on IPL franchises
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In a nationwide raid, Income Tax sleuths on Wednesday swooped down on the offices of IPL franchisees Kolkata Knight Riders.
NEW DELHI: In a nationwide raid, Income Tax sleuths on Wednesday swooped down on the offices of IPL franchisees Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings, Deccan Chargers and Kings XI and also on companies handling the broadcast rights of the cash-rich cricket League.
ED files case against IPL for FEMA violation
MUMBAI: The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has registered a case against the cash-awash Indian Premier League (IPL) under Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) to inquire into unauthorised transfer of foreign funds, ED sources said on Wednesday.
Modi questions legality of IPL meet
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A defiant Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, Mr Lalit Modi on Wednesday made it clear that he will not attend the April 26.
NEW DELHI: A defiant Indian Premier League (IPL) commissioner, Mr Lalit Modi on Wednesday made it clear that he will not attend the April 26 IPL Governing Council meeting convened apparently to decide his fate, saying he considers it “unauthorised” and threatened to disclose the stake-holding pattern of the teams in the league.
US warns of terror attacks in New Delhi
NEW DELHI: The US embassy on Wednesday warned of possible terror attacks in popular Delhi markets like Chandni Chowk and Connaught Place and asked its citizens to be “maintain high level of vigilance.”
Explanation sought from GU over B grade accorded by NAAC
PANAJI: The downslide of the Goa University, which saw the university being recently accorded B Grade by the National Assessment Accreditation Council, has been seriously viewed by the government, and an explanation sought from the GU in this respect.
RP 2021 will be ready in 6 months, assures TCP secy
PANAJI: The Town and Country Planning secretary, Mr Rajiv Yaduvanshi on Wednesday reassured people that the Regional Plan 2021 would be completed within six months after taking all aspects into consideration even as he agreed to look into the demands placed by various village groups.
Panaji witnesses 20 thefts in a month
PANAJI: The state’s capital city has been a witness to around 20 theft incidents that have been reported at the Panaji police station between the period from March 1, 2010 to April 7, 2010.
Ashish moves HC for bail
PANAJI: Ashish Shirodkar has once again approached the High Court of Bombay at Goa, for bail in the alleged connection of the police officials with Ataule, in the drugs Youtube clipping case.
Mapusa market lacks drinking water facility
MAPUSA: The Mapusa market, which was systematically planned and constructed by the Portuguese, is today lying neglected. While on one hand the infrastructure is lacking in Mapusa, little facilities existing are also not maintained properly.
5,000 tourists cancel flight tickets to Goa
PANAJI: Since last Friday an estimated 5,000 tourists have cancelled their flight tickets to Goa as a result of the volcanic eruptions in the Iceland.
Scientists underscore need for traditional taxonomy
PANAJI: Observing that the National Institute of Oceanography is expected to become a custodian of flora and fauna of the aquatic world spread around the country, and the institute could undertake this task in the form of a core programme,
Provision for monsoon
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A woman is checking out dry tamarind at the Mapusa weekly market. Tamarind is usually stocked up before the beginning of the monsoon season. (Nandesh Kambli)
Dempo to clash with Sporting today
MARGAO: An exciting tussle is in the offing as league leaders Dempo Sports Club take on Sporting Clube de Goa in what could be an exhilarating I-League match at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Wednesday at 4 pm.
CM kicks off Coca-Cola Celebration Cup
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digamber Kamat kicks the football to declare open the Coca-Cola Celebration Cup at St Cruz grounds on Wednesday. Mr Joyonto Chaudhary, GM Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages Pvt Ltd Goa, Mr Anand Singh, Director Marketing Coca-Cola India, Ms Victoria Fernandes, St Cruz MLA, Mr Ramkrishna Dhavlikar, Transport Minister, Mr Bruno Coutinho, Arjuna awardee, Mr Savio Messias, GFA secretary and Mr Victor Gonsalves, ex-MLA St Cruz are also seen. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: Adding to the fervour of the FIFA World Cup 2010, Coca-Cola India today announced its partnership with Goa Football Association (GFA) to organise ‘The Coca-Cola Celebration Cup’, a grassroot level championship, to discover young promising football talent in Goa.
Davorlim, Areal in quarters
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Players of Carmona SC and Davorlim SC vie for the ball in the Alvernaz & Lalush Alemao soccer tie at Varca grounds, on Wednesday.
PANAJI: Davorlim Sporting Club beat fancied Carmona SC 1-0 in all Goa 3rd Alvernaz & Lalush Alemao memorial football tournament, organised by Churchill Brothers SC, Varca at Varca grounds.
Salgaocar memorial veterans soccer
MARGAO: Prime Sports Club will conduct the Salgaocar memorial veterans soccer tournament at Nagoa panchayat grounds from Saturday.
The tournament now in its tenth edition has become popular as it is being organised at different venues each year.
U-19 3rd ONGC I-League from May 7
PANAJI: The U-19 football tournament for 3rd ONGC I-League teams will kick off from May 7 at Goa, Phagwara (Punjab) and Kolkata.
Advantage Inter after 1st leg
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Inter Milan defender Maicon scores against Barcelona in the first leg semi-final at San Siro stadium in Milan on Tuesday night. (AFP)
MILAN: Tireless Inter Milan produced a rip-roaring home performance to overpower Barcelona 3-1 and leave the holders in real trouble after a thrilling Champions League semi-final, first leg on Tuesday.
Bagan drub Mahindra, advantage Dempo
KOLKATA: Mahindra United’s woes continued as their race for title received a fresh jolt on Wednesday following a 1-3 defeat to Mohun Bagan, who are looking for top three finish in the ONGC I-League.
No effect of China’s ban on low grade iron ore, says Mukherjee
PANAJI: Ever since the news of the ban of imports of iron ore below 60 per cent Fe content, high grade iron ore spot prices from India have risen to $190 and $195 per tonne, as a result Goa’s traditional miners,
‘12 projects worth Rs 808 cr envisaged for MPT’
PANAJI: Under the National Maritime Development Programme, a total of 12 projects have been envisaged for Mormugao Port at a cost of Rs 808 crore, the Union Minister of Shipping informed Mr Shantaram Naik in the Rajya sabha on Tuesday.
We’ll not allow overheating: RBI Governor
NEW DELHI: The Reserve Bank on Wednesday said it is vigilant to the possibility of overheating in the economy and will do everything to prevent such an occurrence.
India-Europe air traffic resumes
NEW DELHI: Air traffic between India and Europe on Wednesday resumed after a week of disruption caused by volcanic ashes, with Air India and Jet Airways operating flights in both directions to fly home stranded passengers.
Kids stories now on Reliance mobile
PANAJI: Reliance Communications has started a new service offering children’s stories on its voice portal.
Doctor Eye introduces new laser technology
MUMBAI: Doctor Eye Institute based in Andheri, Mumbai, a state-of-the-art eye care centre, has introduced a unique LASIK (laser) technology for the first time in Asia - PresbyMAX® Software to remove dependence on glasses after the age of 40.