May 2010
FM satisfied as economy grows 7.4%
NEW DELHI: The Indian economy grew at 7.4 per cent in 2009-10, higher than the anticipated growth rate, mainly as a result of better performance of agriculture, mining and manufacturing sectors, and fuelling hope in official quarters that the economy may clock a growth rate of 8.5 per cent in the current financial year.
No takers for agricultural schemes in Canacona
POINGUINNIM: Canacona taluka has a lot of scope for agriculture and agriculture-related activities since times memorial. Among the many agricultural products grown, a mention needs to be made for jackfruit cultivation.
Karnataka woos steel makers
BANGALORE: The BJP government in the mineral rich Karnataka is wooing steel producing majors in the country and abroad in a big way expecting to attract investments up to Rs 2,23,000 crore in the projects to be implemented in the next four years.
Aegis open to acquisitions
MUMBAI: Essar Group’s IT and BPO arm, Aegis, is open to acquisitions in the Indian BPO segment which would help it grow rapidly in its core business, a top company official said.
Tattoo Apparels opens 2nd outlet
PANAJI: Tattoo Apparels Pvt Ltd, a Rs 10-crore textile company, recently opened its second outlet in Panaji.
Indoco revenues at Rs.400 cr
MUMBAI: Indoco Remedies Limited, a global pharmaceutical company, recorded 34 per cent growth in the (PAT) at the close of the financial year ended as on 31st March 2010.
GKB assigned by CRISIL Equities
PANAJI: CRISIL Equities has assigned a CRISIL IER fundamental grade of 2/5 (pronounced two on five) to GKB Ophthalmics Ltd (GKB).
Milroc Kadamba brings eco-friendly living to Goa
PANAJI: Milroc Good Earth Property & Developers Pvt. Ltd. presents Milroc Kadamba an eco-friendly lifestyle. Nestled in the lap of nature, atop a hill, Milroc Kadamba is located 6.8 kms away from Panaji.
Sensex gains 81 pts on higher GDP, Nifty rose by 19.75 pts
MUMBAI: The Bombay Stock Exchange benchmark Sensex extended gains for the fourth day today rising by 81 points on buying by funds influenced by a better-than- estimated economic growth for 2009-10 fiscal.
Strengthening the RTI Act
BY SUSHIL KUMAR JAIN
THE chief of the Right to Information Commission wants more power to make the Act more effective. There are many lacunae. For instance, a man asks to see various bank records to ascertain evidence that his wife, who works at the bank, is having an affair with another employee.
Boss is Watching
A CLOSED-CIRCUIT television (CCTV) camera keeping surveillance on the employees and workforce of the state government is pervasive surveillance. During the last decade there has been an unprecedented growth in CCTV use in schools, business establishments, government offices, public places and busy streets.
Lessons from Mangalore
THE apprehensions of the Vimana Nildana Vistharana Virodhi Samithi (Local Communities Alliance Against Airport Expansion), Bajpe and the Environment Support Group (ESG) have vindicated with the Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Praful Patel coming out with the proposal to increase the length of runway from the present 8000 feet to 9000 feet.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Caste in National Census-I
Pundalik Naik bestowed with Gomant Sharda Puraskar
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The Gomant Sharda Puraskar was awarded to Mr Pundalik Naik at the hands of Dr S S Noor, renowned literary personality and vice-president of Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi recently.
Mr Pundalik Naik is a renowned Goan writer who had handled almost all literary forms such as play, story writing, poetry, one act play, radio play, teleplay, children’s literature, etc.
Books and CD on diverse themes released
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The Directorate of Official Language Panaji-Goa released three books under the ‘Scheme of Publication 2008’. The three books titled as, ‘Secrets of Dental Care’ by Dr Sandeep Lawande, ‘Vikas Khara Khota’ by Mr Raju Nayak and ‘A Concise History of Goa’ by Professor Dr Olivinho Gomes.
Children reveal their stories through dance
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The Pitch Black project that witnessed an overwhelming response in the year 2008 has once again left an impression on people’s minds. This year, the Pitch black project II organised by the CreatiWitty works in association with Jan Ugahi Trust (NGO), Margao
Taking baby shots
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
How would you feel to see your baby’ cute face and mischievous gleam on everyone’s walls? Your baby and the cynosures of all eyes! If you want this to happen, your chance is here.
The ‘leopard’ guarding the goalpost
With the World Cup round the corner, we got our own Football greats of yesteryears to talk on their playing days and views on this World Cup. Today, we feature Goa’s ace goalkeeper, Brahmanand Shankhwalkar who presently is the Director of coaching with the Sports Authority of Goa.
Inspiring miniature plants
BY ABDULLA KHAN
VALPOI—‘Bonsai–A Living Art’ is still vibrantly practiced in Valpoi. This millennia-old art form of miniature plants that is also known as ‘Tray-Planting’ significantly represents Japanese culture and religious beliefs says Mr Devidas Kotkar, an environmentalist and Biology teacher who is also a Bonsai enthusiast and has a collection of over 120 bonsai trees. He had exhibited them at several bonsai exhibitions in various schools and higher secondary schools in Goa.
The Amazing Cucumber!
By Shekhar Phadnis
Feeling tired in the afternoon! Put down the caffeinated soda and pick up a glass of cucumber juice. Cucumbers are a good source of B vitamins and carbohydrates that can provide that quick pick-me-up that can last for hours. And one cup of one hundred grams juice has just 14 calories in it.
Redefining Energy Security for India
BY NANDKUMAR KAMAT
THE CM of Goa, Mr Digambar Kamat as the chairman of the selection committee made the right choice in recommending Dr Anil Kakodkar as the first recipient of the ‘Gomantvibhushan’ award. He showed statesmanship in inviting all the three MPs and the Leader of the Opposition to share the platform–thus rising above petty power politics.
Pure Act of Terrorism
FRIDAY’S derailment of Gyaneshwari Express in West Bengal in which at least 141 lost their lives is a pure case of cold blooded murder of innocent people by the leaders and activists of Communist Party of India (Maoists).
Interrogating Headley
THE US authorities finally relented to the Indian pressure and allowed the National Investigation Agency (NIA) to interrogate the 26/11 accused David Headley.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Baina Beach Summer Festival
RECENTLY, a few weeks ago, the MMC had organized a 5-day entertainment programme at Baina beach for the citizens of Vasco. However, although this annual short term entertainment is welcomed and always appreciated by Vascoites, sadly, it only leaves them hungry for more.
China assures India to address trade imbalance
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India on Sunday secured an assurance from China that it will “seriously” address the unviable trade imbalance that gives it a US$ 16 billion surplus.
SHANGHAI: India on Sunday secured an assurance from China that it will “seriously” address the unviable trade imbalance that gives it a US$ 16 billion surplus, even as it opened for the first time its market for Indian agricultural produce by allowing the maiden commercial consignment of mangoes.
CM for CCTVs to bring in discipline in govt offices
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Stating that technology could be used to keep a control on indiscipline and bringing in efficiency, the Chief Minister Mr Digambar Kamat has called for installation of electronic gadgets.
PANAJI: Stating that technology could be used to keep a control on indiscipline and bringing in efficiency, the Chief Minister Mr Digambar Kamat has called for installation of electronic gadgets like closed circuit television cameras (CCTVs) to keep an eye on the work done by the government employees, and also to curb various other illegalities that take place in various government departments.
Loutolim suicide attempt: woman dies in Chennai
MARGAO: The 28-year-old female from Loutolim, Nadia Torreado, who had allegedly attempted suicide some 15 days back, died on Saturday night in a Chennai hospital where she was undergoing treatment.
‘Nadia was a family friend’
When contacted by the media, the Tourism Minister, Mr Francisco Pacheco said, “It is very unfortunate. She was a friend of the family. We are all in mourning.”
30 charred to death in K’taka bus mishap
CHITRADURGA: Thirty people, including 15 women and 10 children, were charred to death and 25 others injured when a Karnataka roadways bus overturned and burst into flames near Challakere area in the district early on Sunday.
Sri Sri Ravi Shankar survives assassination bid
BANGALORE: An unidenti-fied gunman fired at the Art of Living founder Sri Sri Ravi Shankar’s convoy here Sunday evening, injuring one of the devotees.
Mangalore runway length to be increased by 1,000 ft
NEW DELHI: The runway length of Mangalore airport, which saw a major air crash a week ago that claimed 158 lives, will be increased from the present 8,000 feet to 9,000 feet to include a larger spillover area, Civil Aviation Minister Mr Praful Patel has said.
Locals reiterate opposition to land acquisition for Mopa airport
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Siblings from a farmer family grazing their goats on the land proposed for Mopa airport. (Nandesh Kambli)
By Bhiva P Parab
PERNEM: Under the banner of the Mopa Vimantall Piditt Xetkari Samiti, several locals have once again reiterated their opposition to the acquisition of land for the proposed Mopa international airport. The secretary of the samiti, Mr Sandip Kambli said that no compensation can make up for their land as it is a valuable treasure left by their forefathers.
Small-time artistes have received due recognition with Kala Gaurav Puraskar: CM
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat presenting Kala Gaurav Puraskar to artistes at a function at Kala Academy on Sunday. Also seen are the Chief Secretary, Mr Sanjay Srivastava, chairman, selection committee, Mr Vishal Pai Cacode, and director of art and culture, Mr Prasad Lolayekar.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has said that his government has given due recognition to the small artistes from various strata of the society with the institution of Kala Gaurav Puraskar.
AIFF planning to expand I-League to 16 teams
NEW DELHI: The All India Football Federation (AIFF), its general secretary to be precise, is desperate to keep the relegated Lajong in the I-League next season, and the reason trotted out to retain them is to promote the sport in the northeast.
‘I will help Portugal win’
LISBON: Cristiano Ronaldo says he is confident of scoring goals and helping Portugal to a successful World Cup. “I am sure of one thing — I will score goals and help Portugal to victories,” he said in an interview with the Publico, a daily.
UC Nerul trounce Saligao, in quarters
MAPUSA: Two second half goals enabled United Club Nerul defeat Saligao United Sports Club to advance into the quarter-finals of Sai Avatar Super Soccer, organised by Sai Avatar Sports Club, Anjuna at Anjuna Gymkhana grounds, Tembi on Sunday.
HC Arpora down St Sebastian
MAPUSA: Holiday Sports Club, Arpora pipped St Sebastian SC, St Cruz 7-6 in the tie-breaker to enter the quarters of Fr Chico Soccer Cup, organised by Candolim Sports Club and sponsored by Bayside Properties at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim.
Early exit for Calangute
MAPUSA: Calangute Association’s stay in Late Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar Soccer, organised by Football Club of Siolim, was cut short by Nerul Sports Club, who won 4-1 on Sunday to enter the next round.
Verna SC coaching camp concludes
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Trainees with Tourism Minister Mr Francisco Pacheco.
MARGAO: Verna Sports Club organised a 25-day football coaching camp at Verna Panchayat ground, Verna. Football kits, sponsored by Tourism Minister, Mr Francisco Pacheco, were given to 48 trainees.
Air India and the trade union movement
There was no sympathy at all for the striking employees; union representatives participating in the electronic media were pushed on the defensive, writes D M Deshpande
Sensex rises in tandem with world markets
MUMBAI: Indian equities advanced this week as concern about the euro zone debt crisis eased a bit after China assured the world it was not selling European bonds and investors and traders indulged in some bottom fishing after last week’s sell-off.
Autobuzz Goa launched
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat unveils Autobuzz Goa magazine, along with the editor of the magazine, Mr Rohan Coelho. (Purvi Radia)
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PANAJI: Autobuzz Goa, probably the first state magazine on automobiles was launched at the hands of the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat, amidst a fanfare and rally of the latest models such as the Lexus, BMW, Honda, among others.
Father George transforms community into mission
PANAJI: “Goodbye to you my trusted friend,” words from a song sung by sweet kids of the age group seven and below to their community priest Reverend Father George Quardoz , kneading him to stay.
Goan kanji with love
PANAJI: As a wave of nostalgia for Goan food sweeps the Konkan region, Goan expatriates and residents can rekindle the gastronomic delights of traditional Goan dishes at With Love, a restaurant opposite the Margao Kadamba bus terminal.
Maruti host mega carnival
PANAJI: Maruti Suzuki India organized a 1st of its kind mega carnival wheels of India event in Campal Parade Ground, Panaji, on May 29-30 for state and central government employees of Goa.
Cidade de Goa wins Marque of Excellence Award
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Proud Cidade de Goa staff with the award.
PANAJI: Cidade de Goa wins Thomas Cook Marque of Excellence Award 2008 - 09. The award was presented to Cidade de Goa by Mr Mandi Watson, gateway manager, Thomas Cook Holidays Division – Goa.
Special courts for cheque-bouncing cases
NEW DELHI: With huge pendency in cheque-bouncing cases, the Government is mulling setting up of fast track courts to deal with such litigations. In a letter to Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee, Law Minister M Veerappa Moily has sought funds to set up special courts in this regard.
Britain’s New Asian Women Leaders
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Shabana Mahmood with Ed Balls, former Secretary of State for Children, Schools and Families (left), and Aston Councillor Ziaul Islam. Mahmood was chosen by the Labour Party to represent Ladywood in Birmingham, central England, her native city. (Credit: shabanamahmood.co.uk)
By Barbara Lewis
Shabana Mahmood was chosen to represent Ladywood in Birmingham, central England, her native city, and Gujarat-born Yasmin Qureshi for the Bolton South East constituency in northern England.
Golden Voices from the Past Come Alive
By Hemlata Aithani
The launch of gramophone technology in India changed the way these women were heard and perceived. It liberated their music from the four walls of the ‘kotha’ and brought it into the living rooms of the middle classes. ‘The gramophone democratised baijis’ music.
Indians in Search of a Leader
By Indranil Banerjea
The other day I had an opportunity of attending a seminar at India International Centre, New Delhi. It was a gathering of distinguished scholars, retired senior bureaucrats, diplomats, law makers and law breakers – I mean politicians and members of legal fraternity.
Golden Voices from the Past Come Alive
The divas with magical voices also stole many hearts. Begum Akhtar, synonymous with ghazal singing, had to deal with quite a few crazy fans. The story goes that when her song ‘Diwana banana hai to deewanan bana de’
For a Passage to Australia
By Sharad Sharma
Indians living in Australia describe Australians as “White Indians” to denote that they are almost like themselves - simple, unaffected. Some others call them “truly blue” (blooded) because they respect and reward hard work.
TV Channels and their Responsibility
By Tomazinho Cardozo
The impact of the electronic media on viewers is far more effective than any other media. This is because the news, accompanied by visuals and live coverage, creates a lasting impression.
Defences of the Mind
By Marilia Priyanka Fernandes
People sometimes just “get on our nerves.” The teacher who forever picks on you, the nagging neighbour next door, the over-demanding boss, the adolescent who is always acting out, the relative who keeps asking for “small favours”, the self proclaimed genius, the narcissist at a party.
Two Brothers
Once upon a time two brothers, who lived on adjoining farms, fell into conflict. It was the first serious rift in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labour and goods as needed without a conflict.
Dog Days
By Khushwant Singh
Dog days: literally they mean the hottest days of the year associated with the rising of Sirius the dog star. In modern parlance the term is also used for hot summer days when nothing very exciting happens and people take a long snooze.
Temple Town
By Meher Castelino
When it comes to temples and their past glory nobody can beat India. There are so many temples that it is difficult to select which places to visit to see the glorious temples.
Guide to the Perfect Shave
By A Gabriel Marcus
Perhaps the baldest fact learned from researching shaving – talking to either professional barbers or groomers – is that most men don’t know how to shave. Some were taught by their fathers (and often badly) while others regularly hack away with a rusty bic. And nearly all complain about cuts, razor burn and blotchy skin.
It’s Just About Percentages
By Kennedy D’Silva
Pointing out that the modified clause brings tenure regulation at sports federations in line with that of the IOC, the ministry said, “The above mentioned tenure limit shall come into operation with immediate effect for all elections conducted henceforth.”
Celebrating World Environment Day
By Dr Nandkumar Kamat
This year’s World Environment Day (WED), June 5 would have the background of a paradigm shift in our understanding of biology and biodiversity and the experiment to discover the fine structure of matter. The debate would now have the added dimension of synthetic novel species and the possibility of endless chimeras-interspecific hybrids.
What Players Owe their Fans
By Harsha Bhogle
At the checkout counter in our hotel in St Lucia, a lady came to say hello and ask politely if she could have a photograph. And then, in passing, she asked why “our cricketers” were so arrogant.
Death toll in train tragedy mounts to 141
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The Railway Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged there was a “political conspiracy” behind the Jnaneswari Express derailment without blaming Maoists.
JHARGRAM/KOLKATA: The Railway Minister, Ms Mamata Banerjee on Saturday alleged there was a “political conspiracy” behind the Jnaneswari Express derailment without blaming Maoists for the disaster and demanded a CBI probe, as the toll climbed to 141.
MPT rubbishes study findings
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The Mormugao Port Trust has accused Lotus Environments, the agency appointed by the government, for utter rubbish in preparing the presentation.
VASCO: The Mormugao Port Trust has accused Lotus Environments, the agency appointed by the government, for utter rubbish in preparing the presentation with the assigned and prejudiced mandate of finding faults with the infrastructure projects of MPT
Governor, CM greet people on Statehood Day
PANAJI: The Governor Dr S S Sidhu and the Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat have extended warm greetings to the people of Goa on the occasion of Statehood Day.
Indian team going to US to interrogate Headley
NEW DELHI/WASHINGTON: A four-member National Investigation Agency team is to leave for the US on Sunday to interrogate Lashkar-e-Taiba operative David Headley, accused of plotting the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack.
CM asks Kakodkar to be honorary advisor on energy security for Goa
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat on Saturday requested the eminent nuclear scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, Dr Anil Kakodkar to be the honorary advisor on energy security for Goa.
US weighing options of striking Pakistan: report
WASHINGTON: The US is studying options of striking Pakistan if a successful terror attack is traced back to that country, The Washington Post reported on Saturday.
Parrikar to prepare governance agenda for BJP-ruled states
PANAJI: The Leader of the Opposition, Mr Manohar Parrikar, in his capacity of the convenor of the national governance cell of the Bharatiya Janata Party, will soon commence his activities by preparing a governance agenda for states ruled by the BJP government,
Valpoi residents express fear of flooding
VALPOI: People in the state are waiting the monsoon showers as they seek respite from the scorching summer heat. However, in Valpoi the oncoming monsoon has becomes a cause of worry for the locals of ward no 7, who have expressed apprehension over the incomplete work in the area.
Woman suicide attempt: cop sent to Chennai
MARGAO: Sources in Maina-Curtorim police station on Saturday informed that the police sub-inspector, Mr Suraj Samant has been dispatched to Chennai along with a team in connection with the investigation into the suicide attempt by Nadia Torreado, a woman from Loutolim.
‘Dempo have given identity to Indian football’
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As a mark of celebration for winning the coveted I-League title, club president Mr Shrinivas V Dempo is seen cutting the cake along with coach Armando Colaco, family members and players. St Andre MLA, Mr Francisco Silveira was also present to grace the occasion. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: The team of newly crowned I-League champions, Dempo SC, was felicitated by club boss Mr Shrinivas Dempo in a function held at Dempo House in the city on Saturday.
‘It’s amazing’
PANAJI: Calling their fourth national championship win as “amazing”, Dempo SC coach Armando Colaco hailed his boys for the achievement.
Sodiem Siolim clinch Nerul P’yat Cup
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Players of Sodiem Siolim SC receiving Nerul Panchayat Cup from Mr Lavino Rebello, GFA executive member.
MAPUSA: Sodiem Siolim Sports Club held their nerve to clinch Nerul Panchayat Cup on Saturday with a narrow 3-2 tie-breaker win over hot favourites Candolim Sports Club. The tournament was organised by Nerul Sports Club at Nerul grounds.
UC Nerul pip Valpoi to enter quarters
MAPUSA: United Club Nerul registered a solitary goal win over Valpoi Sports Club to enter the quarters of the Late Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar Soccer, organised by Football Club of Siolim at St Anthony’s Church grounds, Siolim, on Saturday.
Serena moves on, Roddick exits
PARIS: Serena Williams looked ill, and not only because she had lost five games in a row at the French Open.
Jolted India seek revival against Sri Lanka
BULAWAYO: Their pride dented by the embarrassing loss to Zimbabwe in the lung-opener, a jolted India will hope to revive their campaign against Sri Lanka in the second match of the cricket tri-series here on Sunday.
SA clinch series win against WI
ROSEAU (DOMINICA): Morne Morkel and Charl Langeveldt shared seven wickets to bowl South Africa to a 67-run victory over West Indies in the third One-day international on Friday.
Morkel captured an ODI career-best four wickets for 21 runs from seven overs, and Langeveldt took three for 30 from the same number of overs
Nagoa Parish celebrates its 450th anniversary
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The parish of Holy Trinity Church, Nagoa-Bardez, will commemorate its long and cherished history of 450 years on May 30, the feast of Holy Trinity. Archbishop Felipe Neri Ferrao will preside over the solemn Mass at 5.15 p.m. with all the former parish priests participating in the concelebration.
MOVIES
Return to Sander
Film: Prince of Persia – The sands of time, Cast: Jake Gyllenhaal, Gemma Arterton, Directed by: Mike Newell, Duration: 109 minutes, Rating: * * 1 /2
A family moment
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PANAJI: The eminent Goan scientist, Dr Anil Kakodkar on Saturday said that if fulfilling family responsibilities includes providing the right education to one’s children, self-empowering family members and so on, then under this yardstick he has largely succeeded as a family man.
Anil Kakodkar, first Gomant Vibhushan Awardee
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Dr Anil Kakodkar, eminent nuclear scientist and former chairman of Atomic Energy Commission, Government of India, and one of the architects of the Indo-US 123 agreement, on Saturday stated that civil nuclear co-operation is not just for energy security but also for energy independence for the country.
My language, my pride
BY ARTI DAS | NT NETWORK
May 30, 1987, a day engraved in the history as the day Goa received statehood and went on to become the 25th State of India. The demand for statehood was first brought to fore by the supporters of Konkani language in order to preserve the Goan identity.
The miraculous image of Our Lady of Three Necessities
BY CEDRIC SILVEIRA
An incident occurred on July 27, 1626, in a church in Old Goa which increased the devotion to Our Lady of Three Necessities. Today that church no longer stands. On that day in the afternoon between 1 and 2 pm, a Portuguese lad, named Antonio Roiz da Guerra of Lisbon was sitting in the church while a girl was sweeping.
A Street to Remember
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
‘Have you eaten at Kebab Street?’ I was asked. ‘What? Where?’ was my spontaneous response to the query. You see with so many new restaurants coming to the fore it is difficult at times to keep track. So when there is a recommendation of sorts, yours truly is all ears. ‘It is at Hotel Campal, new cuisine, new Management…’
As Goa police take it easy, Model Lucky Farmhouse is back in Sweden after spending a month in Mumbai
THE CHARM OF AZZURRI
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The I-League champions, Dempo SC team with Dempo Group of Companies Chairman, Mr Shrinivas Dempo and Mr Vishwasrao Dempo.
The phenomenal success of Dempo Sports Club over the years has firmly established the Goan Club as the best team in the country.
It’s not only the ‘incomparable style’ but flamboyance and glamour which has been an integral part that has made Dempo so much visible in any part of the country.
Churchill make it Goan 1-2 with AI thrashing
MARGAO: On a day of relegations, outgoing champions Churchill Brothers hammered a listless Air-India 5-1 in the last round of the I-League match at Nehru stadium Fatoda on Friday.
Lajong sink to 2nd division
MAPUSA: Shillong Lajong’s stint in the ONGC I-League proved to be short-lived as the north-eastern side were dumped out of the league after their 1-3 loss to Salgaocar Sports Club at Duler grounds here Friday.
THE I-LEAGUE STORY
THE MAJESTIC: Dempo SC buried any doubts in the minds of football pundits that they are the best club in the country. Dempo won their second I-League title and fourth league title in six years, and this with no other contender in sight.
Zimbabwe stun India by 6 wickets
BULAWAYO: Rohit Sharma’s maiden ODI century went in vain as a slipshod India slumped to an embarrassing six-wicket defeat against Zimbabwe in the first match of the tri-series on Friday.
Henin sets up Sharapova clash
PARIS: Maria Sharapova and Justine Henin set up a third-round showdown at the French Open on Friday by winning matches suspended overnight because of darkness.
France wins right to host football Euro in 2016
GENEVA: After a personal appeal by president, Mr Nicolas Sarkozy, France defeated Turkey and Italy on Friday for the right to host football’s European Championship in 2016.
Lahm replaces injured Ballack as Germany captain
BUDAPEST: Germany prepare for life without captain Michael Ballack when they face Hungary in Budapest on Saturday in their penultimate World Cup warm-up.
76 die as Maoist sabotage derails train in Bengal
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A man carries an injured child to a military helicopter to be taken from the site of train accident in Sardiha some 135 km west of Kolkata on Friday. (AFP)
JHARGRAM (WB): At least 76 passengers of a Mumbai-bound express train were killed when Maoists derailed it early Friday with five of the 13 coaches that jumped the tracks also being hit by an oncoming goods train.
MPT expansion plans may spell doom for Goa: study
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An independent study by a reputed agency has in its report to the state government has urged the government not to allow the Mormugao Port Trust.
PANAJI: An independent study by a reputed agency has in its report to the state government has urged the government not to allow the Mormugao Port Trust to go aged with its proposed expansion plans as they are likely to cause destruction of fragile area, besides leading to massive displacement of population, thereby affecting the demography and causing massive pollution posing health hazards.
80 killed in terror attacks on two Lahore mosques
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Terror struck Pakistan’s heartland of Punjab on Friday as heavily-armed Taliban gunmen wearing suicide vests stormed two mosques packed with Friday worshippers.
LAHORE: Terror struck Pakistan’s heartland of Punjab on Friday as heavily-armed Taliban gunmen wearing suicide vests stormed two mosques packed with Friday worshippers from minority Ahmadi sect here, killing about 80 people and injuring scores in the fist major attack in Lahore since March.
ATS begins functioning
PANAJI: With Goa on the radar of terrorists, the anti-terrorist squad of the state has already commenced its operations. The squad is currently based in Panaji even as the ATS awaits more government funds for its further development.
Statehood issue of ‘Nave Parva’ out
PANAJI: A special issue of ‘Nave Parva’ the official magazine of the government of Goa, has been brought out by the Department of Information and Publicity, on the occasion of the 23rd Anniversary of Goa’s Statehood.
Youth should not shy from agriculture: Ravi
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The Minister for Cooperation, Mr Ravi Naik is seen cutting the ribbon, in the presence of other guests, to mark the inauguration of the SBS cold rooms used for ripening the fruit on Thursday. (Roque Dias)
PONDA: The Minister for Cooperation, Mr Ravi Naik, on Thursday stated that youth should utilise the various government schemes from the agriculture department and involve themselves in business to gain profits and serve Goans.
Hearing in Margao bomb blast case to begin on June 8
MARGAO: The first hearing of the infamous Margao bomb blast case, will be held before the session judge South Goa, on June 8. The notices to this effect have already been issued by the court.
Shiroda woman, daughter missing
PONDA: A Shiroda resident, Mr Francis Pereira on Thursday filed a missing persons complaint with the Ponda police, informing that his wife and daughter were missing since May 26, disclosed the Ponda police.
Four arrested for assault
POINGUINNIM: The Canacona police informed that they have arrested four persons from Gulem, Canacona, for allegedly abusing and assaulting Ujwala U Velip at her residence on May 26. They have been charged under Section 338 (grievous injuries) and Section 504 read with Section 34 of the IPC.
84 protesting retired teachers held, released
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Retired teachers belonging to Discriminated Teachers’ Forum (DTF) arrested as they were heading towards the Chief Minister’s residence at Altinho in order to proceed on a hunger strike on Friday. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: The Panaji police on Friday arrested 84 retired teachers belonging to Discriminated Teachers’ Forum (DTF), on Friday morning, as they were heading towards the Chief Minister’s residence at Altinho in order to proceed on a hunger strike.
Food inflation eases, but still above 16%
NEW DELHI: Food inflation eased marginally to 16.23 per cent as of May 15 on cheaper food grains, but held out above the 16 per cent mark for the fifth straight week due to costlier fruits and vegetables.
Normal flight operations restored: AI
NEW DELHI: National carrier Air India on Friday said it had restored normal flight operations on almost all its routes, nearly 36 hours after the two-day strike by its employees left thousands of passengers stranded and air services across the country crippled.
Infosys eyeing smaller firms for takeovers
HYDERABAD: Infosys is interested in acquiring companies that are 10 per cent of its size, chief executive officer and managing director, Mr Kris Gopalakrishnan said in Hyderabad on Thursday.
Idea 3G services by third quarter
NEW DELHI: Aditya Birla Group company Idea Cellular on Friday said it expects to start 3G services in the third quarter of the ongoing fiscal.
Europe crisis will have impact on revenue: TCS
BANGALORE: Asserting that the European currency crisis currently has not impacted its business, TCS on Friday said weakening of Euro, British pound and significant appreciation of Indian Rupee will have impact on its revenue line.
Apple iPad frenzy spreads abroad; supply issues loom
TOKYO/MUNICH: Diehard fans mobbed Apple Inc stores in Asia and Europe as the iPad tablet computer went on sale outside the United States for the first time on Friday.
RIL makes fifth oil discovery in Gujarat block
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries on Friday said it has made a fifth oil discovery in a block in Gujarat, but did not give reserve estimates. The discovery was made in exploration block CB-ONN-2003/1, which is located in the Cambay Basin at a distance of about 130 km from Ahmedabad, the company said.
GSPL Q4 net jumps two-fold to Rs 107 cr
MUMBAI: Gujarat State Petronet Ltd (GSPL) on Friday announced that its net profit had jumped two-fold to Rs 107.8 crore for the quarter ended March 31, compared to Rs 34.7 crore during the same period last year.
Markets rally for 3rd day in succession; Sensex up 197 pts
MUMBAI: Markets rose for the third day in a row on Friday with the BSE benchmark index Sensex surging by nearly 200 points on renewed buying amid strong global cues.
PM Must Meet with Media More Often
By INDER MALHOTRA
IT may seem trite but the first point to be made about Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s press conference is that it should cease to be the rarity that it has been.
They Lied to the Nation
It took more than ten years to ascertain that India had actually failed to put up a determined fight against the Pakistani ingress in Kargil.
Progress On Mopa
Even after six years of clearance of construction of the international airport at Mopa the government has yet not been able to acquire sufficient amount of land needed for the project.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Reducing Aviation Accidents
Little Champs auditions held in Goa
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR
The auditions for SaReGaMaPa Little Champs, ZEE Marathi, season II was recently held at the Kala Academy. Many children took part in the audition that was held for the first time in Goa.
Documentary on Carlos da Cruz released
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MARGAO: On May 26, Margao’s Ravindra Bhavan saw the release of a compact disc of freedom fighter, the late Carlos da Cruz from Chandor.
Jazzing up Goa’s music scene
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
Jazz Goa has always been forthcoming in supporting and spotting upcoming talent. Persons who thought they were destined to sing their songs only at parties, balconies and so on and have got reason to dream and hope that their song will now reach millions around the world.
Writing responsibly
BY ARTI DAS
Dr Hubert Gomes, from Benaulim, is a dentist by profession, but at heart he is a true son of the soil, who wants to contribute to society in the best possible way.
Vision in Darkness ‘Blind with Camera’ comes to Goa…
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The art of photography shapes the creative vision of an individual into reality. But, ever wondered creating visual images using non visual senses? Ever thought of clicking snaps blindfolded? From May 28 to 30, the people of Goa will get to witness a marvel when visually impaired people will go clicking wonders!
What is life without challenges: Mayur Puri
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Mayur Puri, a big fan of Goa, was down in the state for ‘Tell me Oh Khuda’, a Hema Malini production. The film has been directed by Mayur Puri and also has dialogues and lyrics by him. The Navhind Times gets you an insight into Mayur, his entry into the film industry and his vision.
Have your cake and eat it too…
Chef John Periera of Cidade de Goa recommends…
From the kitchens of the Cidade de Goa comes a different cake to tempt your taste buds. No rum and raisins feature in this preparation, but with the goodness of this crustacean delicacy….crab.
China backs India’s bid for UNSC seat
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The President, Ms Pratibha Patil (left) and her Chinese counterpart, Mr Hu Jintao (right) listen to the national anthems during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. (AFP)
BY PRIYANKA TIKOO & K J M VARMA | PTI
BEIJING: Skirting contentious issues, the visiting President, Ms Pratibha Patil on Thursday held discussions with the top Chinese leadership which supported India’s aspirations of becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council, a stand welcomed by the Indian side.
Central govt official visits Mopa airport site
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Mr Gajendra Haldia, the advisor to the deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Thursday.
PANAJI: Mr Gajendra Haldia, the advisor to the deputy chairman of the Planning Commission, Dr Montek Singh Ahluwalia on Thursday visited the sites for Mopa airport project and National Games in Pernem taluka and made various suggestions to the state officials on how to go about the projects.
AI cracks whip on unions
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Amid moves to restore normal operations after a two-day wildcat strike by 15,000 employees, national carrier Air India on Thursday.
MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Amid moves to restore normal operations after a two-day wildcat strike by 15,000 employees, national carrier Air India on Thursday cracked down on two unions, sealing their offices, and sacking and suspending over 40 workers.
Boys outperform girls in SSC exam
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The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education posted the highest ever passing percentage of 83.50 per cent for the SSC examination.
PANAJI: The Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education posted the highest ever passing percentage of 83.50 per cent for the SSC examination, this year, with 13,200 out of 15,808 students who appeared for the exam clearing the same.
Decision soon on CBI probe into cop-drug mafia nexus: CM
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat has said that his government would take a decision shortly on whether to hand over the police-drug peddler nexus case to the Central Bureau of Investigation.
Panel for prizes of Rs 10 lakh each for best actor, actress
PANAJI: The meeting of the governing council of the Entertainment Society of Goa, held on Thursday, deliberated on a report prepared by the expert committee as constituted by the ministry of information and broadcasting for improvement of the International Film Festival of India,
NIT Goa to begin its classes from July 20
PANAJI: Stating that the National Institutes of Technology have already received accreditation for their courses, thus getting these courses international recognition, the director of National Institute of Technology, Surathkal, Karnataka, Prof Sandeep Sancheti said, “However, we have not marketed our potential rightly.”
Two get 7-yr jail for rape
MARGAO: The assistant sessions judge, Ms Sherin Paul on Thursday sentenced two persons, Mathew Gomes, a resident of Varca and Dumiyana Bhagat, who were arrested by Colva police in connection with the rape of a 26-year-old girl from St Jose de Areal.
Govt to decide on Shmnit Utsch soon
PANAJI: The fate of Shmnit Utsch India Private Ltd, which was awarded the contract for implementing the high security registration plates scheme in the state, hangs in the balance as the file will be placed before the state cabinet for a final decision as the advocate general has already given his opinion.
Margao KTC bus stand bereft of dustbins
MARGAO: Travelling by public road transport is way of life for a majority of the people in the state. And a large number of them pass through the Margao’s Kadamba Transport Corporation (KTC) bus stand; most out of necessity.
Champions Dempo end with draw
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Dempo dominated from the start and took the lead in the sixth minute.
MARGAO: Dempo Sports Club were crowned the Indian football kings for the fourth time in five years and despite a tremendous fightback from Pune FC, the debutants failed to spoil Dempo’s coronation function at the Nehru stadium on Thursday.
Mahindra sign off on a high
MUMBAI: Mahindra United bowed out of professional football in style by defeating JCT 2-1 in their concluding I-League encounter at the Cooperage ground on Thursday.
Final chance for Churchill
MARGAO: Pushed to fourth in the league standings after Mahindra finished their campaign with a win against JCT, Churchill Brothers will have to come up with an inspired showing at home against Air India to finish second behind I-League champions Dempo SC.
UB Group rethinking their investment in E Bengal, Bagan
NEW DELHI: After Mahindra Group, a lot of corporates are having a re-think about their investment in Indian soccer clubs.
As Indian football saw the last of famed Mumbai outfit Mahindra United Thursday
Irineu finishes 6th at Scrabble Nationals
PANAJI: Goa’s Irineu Gonsalves secured sixth place at the Bayer National Scrabble Championship held at Chembur Gymkhana, Mumbai recently.
Salgaocar take on Lajong
MAPUSA: Salgaocar SC, who are at ninth spot with 30 points, avoided the axe of relegation in the I-League after they beat Mahindra United in their last match. The former national champions, however, will look to end their campaign on a high when they lock horns with North-east club Shillong Lajong at Duler stadium, here on Friday.
Arambol stun Saligao United
MAPUSA: Arambol SC surprised Saligao United with two second half goals to enter the quarters of Fr Chico Cup 2010, organised by Candolim SC at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Thursday.
HC Arpora move ahead
MAPUSA: Holiday Club Arpora pipped Adarsh Yuvakh Sangh, Saligao 6-5 in the tie-breaker to enter the quarters of the Late Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar Soccer, organised by Football Club of Siolim at St Anthony’s Church grounds, Siolim Thursday.
Sodiem Siolim in Nerul finals
MAPUSA: Sodiem Siolim SC spoiled hosts Nerul SC’s party as they registered a 6-4 win via tie-breaker to go into the finals of the Nerul Panchayat Cup at Nerul grounds on Thursday.
France beat Costa Rica 2-1
LENS: Mathieu Valbuena scored on his international debut as France beat Costa Rica 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up on Wednesday, with Raymond Domenech’s team showing encouraging signs in a new attacking formation.
Van Persie brace inspires Dutch
FREIBURG (GERMANY): Robin van Persie celebrated his first international match in six months by scoring two first-half goals, and an under-strength Netherlands squad beat Mexico 2-1 in a World Cup warm-up match on Wednesday.
BoR employees threaten strike over merger with ICICI Bank
MUMBAI: Employees of troubled private sector lender, Bank of Rajasthan, which is set to be taken over by banking biggie ICICI Bank, on Thursday threatened to go on a token strike on June 4 and 5 to protest the merger.
Bharti starts fund-raiser to buy Zain’s African assets
NEW DELHI: India’s Bharti Airtel on Thursday said it has begun the process of raising funds for the $10.7 billion deal to acquire the African assets of Kuwait’s Zain that will make it the world’s fifth largest mobile telecom firm.
HFL launches Bonny Mix
PANAJI: Hindustan Foods Limited (HFL), a unit of the Dempo Group, recently launched its product ‘Bonny Mix’ in the state. Bonny Mix is an instant porridge, ready-to-eat by just adding milk, which can be enjoyed at all times of the day by anybody above age of 2 years, informs a press note issued by chief executive, operations, HFL, Mr G S Talekar.
Bata India to open large stores, spend Rs 200 cr
KOLKATA: Footwear manufacturer and retailer Bata India is planning to spend Rs 150-200 crore over the next three years to open new large format stores and renovate existing ones, a top company official said on Thursday.
Tata Motors to roll out Nano cars from Gujarat on June 2
AHMEDABAD: Touted as the world’s cheapest car, Nano will roll out of the newly built plant of Tata Motors at Sanand, near here, on June 2, setting a record of starting production in about 20 months after the leading automobile firm signed an agreement with the Gujarat government
Lamb new MD of WGC
NEW DELHI: The World Gold Council (WGC) has appointed Mr David Lamb as its managing director for jewellery. The appointment will be effective from July 1, 2010.
Sensex climbs 278 pts
MUMBAI: Stock markets rallied for the second day in a row on Thursday with the BSE benchmark Sensex surging by 278 points on aggressive buying at lower levels, amid positive global cues.
Mahindra FirstChoice inaugurates dealership in Goa
PANAJI: Mahindra First Choice Wheels Ltd, India’s largest multi-brand pre-owned car company, on Wednesday inaugurated its authorised dealership in Goa called Delsco at PBC Plaza, near Nagoa Pirni circle, Verna.
Data usage packages for Vodafone customers
PANAJI: Vodafone has announced Vodafone Daily and Monthly Data Usage Packages for post-paid customers travelling to international destinations.
Gold glitters once again as investor confidence dips
By Tensing Rodrigues
We were told that the worst is over; but suddenly the Greek volcano erupted clouding the entire Europe.
Unhealthy Practices of Delhi Lobbies
BY P RAMAN
THE well-dressed glib talking liaison officers, have been the face of modern capitalism before the economic liberalisation. They kept an office in Delhi and moved along Delhi’s Bhawans and Leutons bungalows chasing files and greasing palms on behalf of their industrial houses.
Giving Air India Wings
Trade unions are recognised as key centres of the working class for promoting their broad interests, but the recognition of this role does not mean that they can be insensitive to the realities of the institutions and the conditions under which they operate.
Polluters of Mandovi
Cruise ships generate sewage, greywater, hazardous wastes, ballast water, solids and air pollutants. If released without proper treatment, these wastes could put toxic substances into the environment that would threaten human health and aquatic life.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Perils of Vote Bank Politics
Our Goan politicians, in their infinite wisdom are slowly beginning to realise that they no longer require our votes. They can depend on migrants to vote them back to power.
Pt Nehru: Faces and thoughts
BY ARTI DAS | NT NETWORK
“Goans should not think only of their village or Goa but the country as a whole” this was Pt Jawaharlal Nehru’s message to Goans.
And now, Pt Nehru’s message is being brought to the people by the MARG - Nehru Centre,
Lady with the Golden Voice to perform at Cuncolim
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MARGAO: Goa will get to hear the one with the inimitable, golden voice – Lorna -tomorrow. AVG social and cultural association, Cuncolim, in coordination with the directorate of Art and Culture, will host the nightingale on May 29 near the Cuncolim bus stand. The show will start from 7 p.m.
Commitment, persistence key to success: Pundalik Naik
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR | NT NETWORK
Goan writer, Pundalik Naik, has handled almost every literary form - plays, short stories, poetry, one-act plays, radio plays, tele plays, and children’s literature.
Sow the Seeds of Good Health and Beauty
By Aroona Reejhsinghani
To be beautiful and healthy you should sow the seeds of health and beauty from a young age. You should not drink alcohol even if you can’t do without it. You should not consume more then two drinks per day.
SOGLEANK NOMOSKAR
Mariano Fernandes has written and directed a new ‘tiatr’ titled ‘Sogleank Nomoskar’. Before releasing the play in Goa, the troupe will embark on a one-month tour, beginning June 2, wherein they will visit Mumbai, London, Portugal, Germany and Canada.
Tiatr Review…. By J P Pereira
Loztat Te Fattim
‘Loztat Te Fattim’ a tiatr from Menino Mario has child artistes enacting the entire play. It is directed by Bladwin, a child artiste, and the background score has been provided by young musicians.
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Chef Melroy of the Taj Exotica recommends
Mediterranean cuisine is characterised by its flexibility, its range of ingredients and its many regional variations. Around 1975, under the impulse of one of those new nutritional directives by which good cooking is too often influenced,
Aashaayein hopes… again
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John Abraham and Sonal Sehgal in Aashayein.
There is some renewed interest in Aashaayein — Nagesh Kukunoor’s yet-to-release John Abraham-starrer.
Kareen-ing out!
B-Town stars usually don’t miss out on an opportunity to get clicked with pop stars and international celebs especially at places as prolific as Cannes. Kareena Kapoor’s happy being an exception. She missed out on meeting Cheryl Ann ‘Tweedy’ Cole at the international film festival in spite of an invitation from the British singer.
We did it!
Ashutosh Gowariker recently wrapped up the filming of his Abhishek-Deepika starrer Khelein Hum Jee Jaan Sey. On the last day, the cast and crew were asked to report to the sets in an alag dress code: white shirts and blue trousers, in keeping with the patriotic sentiment of the film.
Kim admits to botox
Except for a little Botox, Kim Kardashian says she’s 100% all natural. In an interview for ABC News’ Nightline, the 29-year-old star — along with sisters Khloe and Kourtney and mom Kris Jenner — confronts the plastic surgery rumors head on.
No delusions
Hrithik Roshan has acknowledged that Kites has not been accepted! On Twitter! When a US fan told him of a 2.45 pm show on Sunday at an AMC cinema being packed and the audience giving the film a standing ovation at the end, he tweeted,
Getting ready for the monsoon
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Getting ready for the monsoon, carpenters repair the roof of a house on the outskirts of Panaji. ( Nandesh Kambli)
Centre may include caste in census
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The government could go in for inclusion of caste in census, according to indications that emerged on Wednesday.
NEW DELHI: The government could go in for inclusion of caste in census, according to indications that emerged on Wednesday from a meeting of the Union cabinet which decided to set up a group of ministers to discuss modalities in this regard.
33 of marriage party killed in AP accident
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Tragedy struck a marriage party on Wednesday evening when 33 of its members, including 15 women and some children.
HYDERABAD: Tragedy struck a marriage party on Wednesday evening when 33 of its members, including 15 women and some children, were killed and 24 injured seriously as the van they were travelling in collided head-on with a lorry in Andhra Pradesh’s Adilabad district, the police said.
Commercial tax commissioner vows to achieve revenue targets
BY ABDUL RAUF BEIG | NT
PANAJI: Given the uphill task of meeting the highest ever collection of tax revenue of Rs 1,800 crore, the newly-appointed commissioner of commercial tax, Mr Sandip Jacques has initiated steps to not only meet the target but exceed it by at least Rs 22 crore
One killed in Gujarat riot
AHMEDABAD: A 52-year-old man, injured during clashes between two communities in Shahpur died on Wednesday, while three others were wounded in fresh violence in the area, the police said.
AI employees call off stir
NEW DELHI: The 33-hour flash strike by a section of Air India employees was called off on Wednesday following a Delhi High Court order, but the management cracked down on strike leaders sacking 15 and suspending 13 others.
Several more employees involved in the strike which began on Tuesday afternoon
First ever fruit ripening chamber set up in Goa
BY MICHAEL FISHER | NT NETWORK
PANAJI: With the controversy over artificial ripening of fruits hitting traders and farmers badly, SBS Enterprises, headed by Mr Balkrishna S Shet Shirsat has set up Goa’s first ever ripening chamber and cold store rooms that will help Goan farmers and traders in selling their produce.
GSPCB serves show cause notices on 11 cruise vessels
PANAJI: The Goa State Pollution Control Board (GSPCB) has issued show cause notices to the managements of eleven luxury/ tourist cruise vessels - including Santa Monica and Shantadurga run by the Goa Tourism Development Corporation
SSCE results today
PANAJI: The results of the SSC examination conducted by the Goa Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education in March/April, 2010 will be declared on May 27, at 11 a.m.
Impact on administration after Statehood - II
BY DR J C ALMEIDA
Due to the era of coalition governments, the political discipline gets affected. While deposing the business of the government a misplaced assumption has to be avoided that a Cabinet decision can overrule rules and regulation in force.
NAFED to market coconut products
NEW DELHI: India’s largest farmers’ cooperative will collaborate with the Coconut Development Board (CDB) to market select value-added coconut products inside the country and abroad under the NAFED brand.
Disinvestment norms for public sector eased
NEW DELHI: The Union government on Wednesday gave its nod to the appointment of merchant bankers and intermediaries to ensure smooth handling of disinvestment in state-run enterprises.
PM panel on trade, industry reviews economic situation
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister’s Council on Trade and Industry comprising top industrialists and bankers met on Wednesday and reviewed the economic situation, particularly in the wake of the European financial crisis.
Improved safety standards needed at construction sites: experts
PANAJI: With an annual turnover of about Rs 4000 billion, the construction industry contributes 6 per cent towards the gross domestic product. But unfortunately construction sector also has the dubious distinction of maximum number of accidents next to the road accidents.
World’s mining sector is back to booming
TORONTO: The world’s mining sector is back to booming, according to a report by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) here on Tuesday. The annual report, Mine: Back to the Boom, on the mining sector says the world’s top 40 companies experienced major recovery in 2009 after big losses in 2008.
Technical analysis for investment in equity stocks
By Tensing Rodrigues
I would like to know whether the below mentioned payments are subject to any type of tax: - (a) Scholarships for studies received by children (b) Monetary benefits from government schemes / charitable organisations, like old-age pension, calamity relief, compensation at the time of accidents, law and order problems etc. (c) Compensation received under medical, general, vehicle insurance etc. — V K Das
Mahindra acquires majority stake in REVA Electric
BANGALORE: Auto major Mahindra and Mahindra Limited on Wednesday acquired 55.2 per cent stake in REVA Electric Car Company, a move that would strengthen its position in the Electric Vehicles domain.
PNB to open branch at Ponda
PANAJI: The Punjab National Bank which has branches at Panaji, Mapusa, Margao and Vasco, will shortly open a branch in Ponda.
Champions Dempo take on Pune FC
MARGAO: After retaining the title indomitably, champions declared Dempo Sports Club return on home soil in the last engagement of a successful campaign of the I-League against second placed Pune FC at Nehru stadium Fatorda on Thursday.
Mahindra United to shut shop after taking on JCT
MUMBAI: Curtains would be drawn on one of the premier football clubs in the country as Mumbai’s Mahindra United take on JCT in the I-League encounter on Thursday after which the team is winding up their show.
Sporting Clube de Goa chief slams Shillong Lajong owner
PANAJI: Sporting Clube de Goa team president, Mr Peter Vaz has launched a verbal attack on Shillong Lajong owner, Mr Larsing Sawyan, accusing him of influencing match officials in an I-League match against them in Shillong.
Milagres SC win in penalty shootout
MAPUSA: Milagres SC Mapusa registered a 4-3 win via tie breaker over Friends XI Vaddem, to enter the quarters of the Fr Chico Cup 2010, organised by Candolim Sports Club, played at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Tuesday.
Arambol SC advance to quarters
MAPUSA: Arambol SC defeated Arpora SC by a narrow 3-2 margin, to advance into the quarters of the Late Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar Soccer, played at St Anthony’s Church ground, Siolim on Wednesday.
Ambelim SC in Cuncolim Union finals
MARGAO: Ambelim Sports Club scored 4-3 tie breaker win over Don Bosco Oratory Fatorda to move into the finals of the Cuncolim Union Trophy 2010 inter village football tournament organised by Cuncolim Union at Cuncolim football ground.
Candolim storm into Nerul Panchayat Cup finals
MAPUSA: Candolim Sports Club stormed into the finals of the Nerul Panchayat Cup, as they defeated Saligao United by a 4-3 margin at Nerul grounds on Wednesday. Both the teams played on equal footing in the 70 minutes of duel.
Panjim Gymkhana win Bandodkar knock-out cricket tourney
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The chief guest, Mr Prabhudesai, Executive Director of Sports Authority of Goa, is seen with winners Panjim Gymkhana. Also present were Prashant Kakode, Dr Shekhar Shirwaikar and Narhar Thakur. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: Host Panjim Gymkhana crushed Goa Police by 111 runs to win the Bandodkar knock-out cricket tournament played at Bandodakar ground, Campal on Wednesday.
All-Goa Municipal Council cricket tourney on Saturday
PANAJI: The councillors of Corporation of the City of Panaji will organise their 1st all Goa Municipal Council cricket tournament at Panaji Gymkhana ground on Saturday, May 29.
UPA-II: Time to Push Reforms
BY PRAFUL BIDWAI
IT’S no coincidence that the first anniversary of the United Progressive Alliance’s return to power should witness nationwide protests against its industrialisation policies which are massively dispossessing vulnerable people.
The Arrogant Rule the Roads
WE were sad to hear of a number of traffic policemen falling sick owing to heat at the peak of the summer. Although Goan summers are not typically an Indian summer, the rise of the mercury can cause severe discomfort and also illness.
Pakistan’s Double Face
IT is not hard to tell why a three-judge bench of the Pakistan Supreme Court has dismissed Pakistan government appeals against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa chief, Hafiz Saeed’s release.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Wasteful Expenditures
IF we make a list of the absurd and outrageous ideas our politicians have come up with, Ms Mayawati’s will sure top it. After squandering away Rs 6000 crore of hard-earned, tax-payers’ money for realising ‘her’ dream, she now wants special statue protection forces (read white elephant) to guard them!
Young Goan boys and gals try luck at auditions
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Youth Eye, a national magazine, in collaboration with Mandovi Entertainment held their auditions for Mr and Ms Youth Eye, Best Face of the month and for a Bollywood film.
Poignant moments
BY ARTI DAS
CreatiWitty Works in association with Jan Ugahi Trust are now exploring the creative side of children through their “The Pitch Black Project II” – a dance event - and “Aangan” - a photo feature that open at Kala Academy today
Summer vacations are always buzzing with camps and other creative activities. But, not all kids get to explore their talent.
Skin care in summer
By Aroona Reejhsinghani
In summer the hair loses its moisture therefore condition it regularly. If you are using hair colour, do not step out without covering your hair because colour tends to fade in summer.
A super duper robotic experience
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR
“Scientists investigate that which already is; engineers create that which has never been,” so goes a famous quote by Albert Einstein. With technology growing by leaps and bounds, man has been able to control numerous things to make our lives smoother, faster and easier.
Test your Goa Quotient
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Are you one of those individuals that thinks they know everything about Goa–right from its cuisine to culture and from personality to politics? If your answer is yes, you should join in the ‘Second Chandrakant Keni Memorial Goa Quiz’ that will be held on May 30 at Hotel Mandovi, Panaji.
Treasure from trash
PURVI RADIA
In order to create awareness on environmental and social issues, noted environmentalist from Mumbai, Mr V R Iyer was down in Goa to conduct a workshop titled the ‘inspire project’. With an aim of spreading the message of reusing,
Dil ‘Maango’ More
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
Pardon the spelling in the heading. You see after an experience like this, one does get carried away by romance. I remember watching a film called ‘Dil Maange More’.
Pak SC sets Saeed free
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The Thimphu thaw showed its first signs of strain on Tuesday when Pakistan’s Supreme Court set free from house arrest Hafiz Saeed, who India says masterminded the Mumbai carnage.
ISLAMABAD/NEW DELHI: The Thimphu thaw showed its first signs of strain on Tuesday when Pakistan’s Supreme Court set free from house arrest Hafiz Saeed, who India says masterminded the Mumbai carnage, citing lack of evidence. New Delhi voiced disappointment and asked Islamabad to take “meaningful action against such elements”.
Scorching heat takes its toll on traffic cops
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Despite extreme heat a traffic cop regulates the vehicular traffic in Panaji. (Nandesh Kambli)
BY JOAO SOUSA M | NT NETWORK
PANAJI: The extreme heat has taken its toll on the traffic police in the state with more than 40 per cent of police staff reporting sick. The traffic police have strength of around 300 policemen deployed all over the state in all the police stations.
Some provisions of CCP Act not implemented: commissioner
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The commissioner of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, Mr Elvis Gomes said that even after seven years since the city civic body was upgraded.
PANAJI: The commissioner of the Corporation of the City of Panaji, Mr Elvis Gomes said that even after seven years since the city civic body was upgraded from being a municipality to a Corporation, it is presently no more than a ‘Class A’ municipal council.
Black box of crashed AI plane found
MANGALORE: Investigators on Tuesday recovered the crucial ‘black box’ — the Digital Flight Data Recorder -- from the wreckage of the Boeing plane of Air India’s budget carrier, three days after it crashed here while landing killing 158 persons.
Moves afoot to reschedule question hour
NEW DELHI: Moves are afoot in both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha to shift the question hour timing from morning to the post-lunch session in the wake of frequent disruptions in both Houses.
11 schools given computer sets under matching grant scheme
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A representative of Damodar Vidyalaya, Lolyem, seen receiving a computer set from immediate past district Governor of the Rotary Club, Dr Praneesh Jagirdar. Also seen are district Governor of the Rotary Club, Mr Gurudatt Bhakta, Mr Nilesh Sinari and others. (Nandesh Kambli)
PANAJI: Altogether 11 schools around Goa were handed over 23 computer sets on Tuesday under the matching grant scheme of the Rotary Club, at a special city function.
12-yr-old lad crushed to death
BICHOLIM: A 12- year-old lad, Prathamesh Prakash Gaonkar, was crushed to death in a tempo accident, which was reported at Gaonkarwada-Advalpal in Bicholim on Tuesday, around 9:30 a.m.
Kashmiri found dead at Colomb
POINGUINNIM: The dead body of 22-year-old Irfan Ahmad Khan, a resident of Kunzeer, Kashmir, was found on Monday night at Colomb, Canacona, near the premises of a hotel there.
Impact on administration after Statehood-I
BY DR J C ALMEIDA
Since the time the original settlers of Goa introduced and established an unique system of administration in the nature of community association (communidades), till the time the Indian system of administration came into force, at the end of the year 1961, the now, State of Goa, had to pass through different systems of administration.
ONGC finish on top
BANGALORE: ONGC emerged as the best team in the ONGC Second Division League as they edged past NISA, Manipur 1-0 in the last round match played at the KSFA Stadium, here on Tuesday.
Stint with Pune very satisfying, says Derrick
At the end of the season last year, many football pundits described the decision by Derrick Pereira of joining minnows Pune FC as a step downwards for the talented coach but 11 months later, the man who gave the soon to be disbanded Mahindra United their first NFL crown, not only has proved his critics wrong but also defined that he possesses one of the most innovative brains in Indian football.
Dempo, Sporting win
KOLKATA: Dempo Sports Club and Sporting Clube de Goa gave a thumping start to their final round campaign registering victories over their respective rivals in the U-19 Football Tournament for I-League teams in matches played at Kolkata on Tuesday.
Sodiem Siolim pip Adarsh YS
MAPUSA: Sodiem Siolim Sports Club registered a solitary goal win over Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao in the inaugural match of Fr Chico Cup 2010, organised by Candolim Sports Club at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Tuesday.
Arpora Sporting prevail over Candolim
MAPUSA: Arpora Sporting Club were stretched into the penalty shootout as they defeated Candolim Sports Club 5-4 to enter the quarters of the Sai Avatar Super Cup at Anjuna Gymkhana grounds, Tembi Tuesday.
Kho-kho: Goa women finish 13th, men 12th
PANAJI: Goa women’s kho-kho team finished 12th while the men’s team were 13th at 44th Senior National Kho-kho Championship held at Mumbai. The women’s team lost to eventual champions Maharashtra in the pre-quarterfinals. The men’s team lost to a strong Kerala side.
Nerul enter home semis
MAPUSA: Hosts Nerul Sports Club won the tie-breaker to enter the semis of Nerul Panchayat Cup, as they won 4-3 against Saligao Sporting Club at Nerul grounds on Tuesday. Both the teams had chances to score the winner.
Diocesan juniors win Margao Feast match
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Teams with chief guest Fr Nascimento Mascarenhas before the start of Margao Feast celebrations football match.
PANAJI: Goa Diocesan Priests football team (juniors) defeated Holy Spirit Parish Ward Youth 5-3 to win the Margao Feast celebrations football stars match held at Holy Spirit Church grounds recently.
Argentina beat Canada 5-0 in WC warm-up
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Argentina’s midfielder Jonas Gutierrez (C-top) vies for the ball with Canada’s midfielder Josh Simpson during a friendly match at the Monumental stadium in Buenos Aires on Monday. (AFP)
BUENOS AIRES: Maxi Rodriguez scored two goals and Argentina defeated Canada 5-0 on Monday in the Gauchos’ final tune up before their World Cup opener on June 12 against Nigeria.
Afridi to lead Pak in all three formats
LAHORE: Dashing all-rounder Shahid Afridi was on Tuesday named Pakistan skipper for next month’s Asia Cup and the following tour of England, uniting the team under one captain for all three formats of the game.
Raina confident of doing well in Zimbabwe
MUMBAI: Captain of a second-string Indian squad to Zimbabwe, Suresh Raina on Tuesday said the absence of senior players has given the youngsters an opportunity to prove their mettle in the tri-series and two bilateral Twenty20 Internationals against the hosts.
Section of AI employees on flash strike
NEW DELHI: At least 10 flights of Air India were cancelled on Tuesday as a section of employees of the airline, including engineers, went on a flash strike across the country to protest delay in payment of salaries.
Mukesh caps salary at Rs 15 crore
MUMBAI: Reliance Industries chief, Mr Mukesh Ambani has capped his salary for the second straight year at Rs 15 crore, less than half of what he is eligible to draw, while rest of the RIL top brass got a pay hike in FY10.
Survey for POSCO steel plant begins
BHUBANESWAR: The much-awaited survey work for 12 MTPA mega steel plant proposed by South Korean steel major POSCO near Paradip in Jagatsinghpur district commenced on Tuesday.
5-6% inflation: PC member pins hopes on monsoon, agriculture production
MUMBAI: Even as the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh is eyeing a decline in inflation to 5-6 per cent by the year end, a Planning Commission member, Dr Narendra Jadhav, said that only a good monsoon and augmentation of agriculture production could help achieve the target.
Gold soars to new record
NEW DELHI: Gold prices soared to an all-time high of Rs 18,660 per ten grams in the national capital on Tuesday on aggressive buying by stockists and jewellers for the ongoing marriage season amid a firming global trend.
India, EU to accelerate talks on trade pact
NEW DELHI: India and the European Union (EU) will fast-track negotiations to reach an agreement on a trade and investment pact within the next few months.
Minimum death benefits on ULIP pensions
By Tensing Rodrigues
I have read recently that IRDA has prescribed that all ULIP pensions and annuity products should carry a minimum sum assured payable on death. Will that not make sure that ULIP Pensions are not sold in place of MFs? — Anthony Lacerda
Problems Lingering with UPA-II
BY KULDIP NAYAR
MAOISTS kill 40 more people, including security officials, at the same place, Dantewada, in Chattisgarh where some Gandhians had marched for peace earlier in the week. Essential supplies continue to be blocked by the Nagas to the north-eastern state of Manipur.
A Lacklustre Performance
THE Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh’s remark– “I believe that the record of the first year of UPA-II is a record of reasonable achievement but I am the first person to admit that we could have done more” –sounds like covering up for opposition criticism.
Forward March
THE argument that frequent shuffling of directors of tourism tells poorly on the performance of the department is valid but at the same time not entirely correct.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Goa’s Changing Identity
GOANS concerned about losing their identity and being reduced to a minority due to the burgeoning migrant population that is fast changing the demographic pattern and way of life in Goa, have one more reason to be worried about because of the indiscriminate and wanton move to rename Goa’s traditional ‘vaddos’ to ‘nagars’.
MOG ANI MOIPAS
The late Wilfy Rebimbus had written the story and composed the music for this film, produced by Capt Merwyn Pinto and directed by N L R Sahyadri in the year 1977.
Video Reviews by JP Pereira
PEARL
This video film produced and directed by Annie Quadros is now available on VCD and DVD released by Manfa Music, Margao. ‘Pearl’ is a tale of two lovers, a poor girl and a rich boy. The boy is possessive, the girl would like a little freedom and soon falls in love with another boy.
Youth Eye auditions today
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Youth Eye, a national magazine, in collaboration with Mandovi Entertainment are organising auditions for Mr and Ms Youth Eye, Best Face of the month and Bollywood auditions, today, May 26.
Medical waters of Pomburpa
By Cedric Silveira
The Pomburpa Spring in Bardez is considered to be one of the prides of the region. And rightly so, since, for generations the spring waters have provided the people with joy and relief.
To life…
BY ARTI DAS
‘Zero Percentile, Missed IIT Kissed Russia’ is not just another book based on the life in IIT. It goes beyond, to relate budding writer, Neeraj Chhibba’s growth in the institute. During his recent visit to Goa from Delhi he spoke to ‘The Navhind Times’ about his book and also about Goa being his dream place to do some writing
Neeraj Chhibba
A whole New World
BY CLARA A RODRIGUES
We assume that older people simply aren't interested in computers. Take the example of an elderly couple chatting online with their children who are settled abroad, seeing their smiling grand-children with just a click of a mouse.
Facts about Odonates
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May 22 is observed as International Biodiversity Day, a day to focus on issues related to our biodiversity. To commemorate the same, the Earthworm eco-store at Porvorim last weekend hosted a talk on damselflies and dragonflies by the state coordinator of the Goa Bird Conservation Network, Mr Parag Rangnekar.
Kulfi, India’s own Ice cream
By Shekher Phadnis
Kulfi is India’s own ice cream, in vogue centuries before foreign ice cream products entered India. The sixteen century Mughal treatise by Emperor Akbar’s courtier Abul Fazl mentions kulfi in his treatise Akbarnamah.
No question of retirement: PM
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The Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh gestures while addressing a press conference in New Delhi on Monday. (AFP)
NEW DELHI: Into his seventh year in office, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday ruled out retirement since his tasks remain “unfinished” but offered to make way for a younger leader if the Congress party wanted that.
Frequent transfer of tourism directors affecting initiatives
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Though tourism has become a mainstay of the state’s economy over the past few decades but somehow the government has kept...
BY ABDUL RAUF BEIG
PANAJI: Though tourism has become a mainstay of the state’s economy over the past few decades but somehow the government has kept on reshuffling the directors of this key department quite often thereby hampering its proper functioning and growth and also creating hurdles in implementations of its own initiatives to raise Goa’s stature as a “true” and safe tourist destination. Goa has seen 10 tourism directors in a decade.
Soren asked to prove majority by May 31
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The BJP on Monday withdrew its support to the nearly five-month-old JMM-led government in Jharkhand reducing it to a minority.
RANCHI: The BJP on Monday withdrew its support to the nearly five-month-old JMM-led government in Jharkhand reducing it to a minority, following which the Chief Minister, Mr Shibu Soren was asked by the Governor to prove his majority on the floor of the Assembly by May 31.
Black box yet to be traced
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Violla, the four-year-old daughter of Air India Express crash victims, Naveen Walton Fernandes and Savitha Philomene D’Souza, attends her parents’ funeral service at the Holy Cross Church in Mangalore on Monday. (AFP)
MANGALORE: Investigators hunted in vain for the crucial Data Recorder — the ‘black box’ — of the crashed Air India plane for the second full day on Monday and were studying tapes of air traffic control contact with the aircraft in its final moments.
4 members of Ratnagiri family killed in Torxem road accident
PERNEM: Four members of a family from Ratnagiri were killed on Monday when their car collided head on with a truck at Torxem in Pernem taluka.
Good response for Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme
PANAJI: The Coconut Palm Insurance Scheme recently launched in Goa has received overwhelming response, with the department of agriculture insuring around 17,000 coconut trees around the state.
Colva panchayat to take stern action on creek pollution
MARGAO: The Colva panchayat sarpanch, Ms Angela Borges on Monday disclosed to ‘The Navhind Times’ that the panchayat will be taking stern action against those business establishments involved in polluting the Colva creek identified by the Goa Pollution Control Board.
Children take to streets over sorry state of Chacha Nehru Park in Mapusa
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Children holding placards seen entering the Mapusa municipality building to hand over a memorandum to Chief Officer on Monday. (Erwin Fonseca)
MAPUSA: The Chacha Nehru Park located in ward 9 of the Mapusa Municipality has been lying in a pathetic condition for last many years.
This park was last renovated in 1995 and inaugurated by the then Goa Governor, Mr Romesh Bhandari in presence of the then Mapusa MLA Mr Surendra Sirsat and Mapusa chairperson Mr Mathew Braganza.
HAL rejoin elite; wait for Vasco gets longer
BANGALORE: Vasco Sports Club’s wait for re-entry into top-flight football just got longer as HAL booked the remaining I-League spot with a draw against Sesa Football Academy, while Vasco too were held by Mohammedan Sporting in their final round matches of the ONGC Second Division league played at the KSFA Stadium, here Monday.
‘Motivation, simple approach makes Dempo champions’
Custodio Almeida during his hey days was known for his uncompromising defensive duties on the left wing as he remained a terrifying presence for the strikers and an assurance for his team-mates.
Palyekar Soccer: Candolim
MAPUSA: Candolim Sports Club started their campaign on a promising note as they got the better of Sodiem Siolim Sports Club 2-0 in the inaugural match of Late Pramodini Dattaram Palyekar Soccer, organised by Football Club of Siolim at St Anthony’s Church grounds, Siolim on Monday.
Saligao United squeeze past Sangolda Lightning
MAPUSA: Saligao United Sports Club squeezed past Sangolda Lightning with a narrow 2-1 win to advance into the quarters of the Sai Aavtar Super Soccer Cup, organised by Sai Avatar Sports Club at Anjuna Gymkhana grounds, Tembi Monday.
Boxing: PBC retain team title
PANAJI: Hosts Panjim Boxing Club retained the team championship as their boxers dominated 4th Pandarinath Shirodkar Memorial boxing championship which concluded recently at Campal grounds.
Kaykee football camp concludes
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A trainee receives his certificate from Mr Thomas Rodrigues.
PANAJI: A 25-day summer advance football coaching camp for under-15 boys and girls conducted by Kaykee Youth Club, Dongorim, Majorda at St Anthony’s High School grounds, Majorda concluded recently.
Lanka beat Kiwis to level US T20 series
FLORIDA: Sri Lanka beat New Zealand by seven wickets in the second of two Twenty20 matches on Sunday, part of international cricket’s historic attempt to break into the US market.
I have proved I have the killer instinct: Anand
CHENNAI: Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand on Monday said that by winning his fourth World Chess Championship title he has proved wrong his critics who accused him of lacking in killer instinct.
Serena, Federer advance with straight-set wins
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Women’s top seed Serena Williams (L) defeated Switzerland’s Stefanie Voegele 7-6 (7/2).
PARIS: Top seed and defending champion Roger Federer began his campaign for a 17th Grand Slam title with a comfortable 6-4, 6-1, 6-2 win over Australia’s Peter Luczak in the French Open first round on Monday.
PM promises steps to tame inflation to 5-6% by Dec
NEW DELHI: With his government under attack over high prices, the Prime Minister, Dr Manmohan Singh on Monday said inflation would come down to 5-6 per cent by December and projected an 8.5 per cent economic growth for this fiscal.
‘Revenue from 3G auction to help tackle fiscal deficit’
MUMBAI: With a more-than-expected revenue coming in from the 3G auction, the government is now in a better position to handle the fiscal deficit, a senior government official said on Monday.
Empowered ministers’ group to decide on petrol price hike
CHENNAI: The empowered group of ministers scheduled to meet on June 7 will decide on a hike in petrol and diesel prices, the Petroleum Minister, Mr Murli Deora said on Monday.
Air Arabia to operate two additional weekly
PANAJI: In response to increasing seasonal demand for low-cost services to Goa, Air Arabia has announced that it will now offer five weekly flights between the carrier’s hub in Sharjah, UAE, and Goa.
Profit-booking spoils Ambani truce party; Sensex ends flat
MUMBAI: The surprise peace between warring Ambani brothers powered stock markets on Monday, with the benchmark Sensex shooting up by 312 points in early trade but swift profit-booking minutes before the closing bell saw the index ending just 24 points higher.
The Greek tragedy and the Indian investor
By Tensing Rodrigues
To tell you frankly, I did not know Greece was a country in modern Europe till it was on the brink of bankruptcy. I thought Greece was buried in ruins of Macedonia before the Christian Era began. I grew up hearing about Greek tragedy, as my father taught European literature in those days.
Aviation: Erosion of Standards
BY T K KRISHNAMURTHY
THERE have been too many ‘near misses’ for comfort, and it is time that the Union Minister for Civil Aviation, Mr Praful Patel realises that aviation is serious business, and restores the professionalism that is slowly but firmly evaporating.
Unhealthy Fruits
FRUITS and vegetables boost our immune system, are good antioxidants and have anti-ageing properties. But what happens if they have chemicals in them? Can we say the same thing?
Taming the Khap
FROM enforcing honour killings to forcing the Union government to amend the Hindu Marriage Act, the Khap Mahapanchayat of Haryana has been literally trying to force its Taliban-type justice. Khap panchayats have meted out cruel judgements on young couples marrying within their ‘gotra’ or lineage.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Shortage of Potable Water-I
EVERY year there is shortage of potable water in Porvorim and other parts of Bardez, resulting in demonstrations and gheraos of the concerned Assistant Engineer of the PWD.
The colours and smells of the ‘purumentachem fest’
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MARGAO: ‘Purumentachem fest,’ the name conjures rows ands rows of spices, salt fish, tamarind, cocum…all with their distinctive and always interesting smells and colours… and colourful people haggling over stuff that they would consume over the monsoon.
Encouraging children to read
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On May 23, the children’s book club, Pageturners Club, was launched at the International Centre Goa, Dona Paula. In addition, a two-day workshop was held to generate reading interest among children.
This attempt was a first of its kind made by educationist, Ms Jugneeta Sudan.
The exodus of the faithful
By RAMESH SAVAIKAR
Thousands of devotees of Lord Vitthal, also considered as Shri Krishna, an incarnation of Vishnu, perform a pilgrimage to Pandharpur called Vari, the place of Vitthal twice a year - once each during the Hindu months of Ashadh and Kartik.
Make those Brown Spots Vanish
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Brown spots can appear on your skin due to ageing, sun damage, freckles, skin discoloration or hyper-pigmentation. Most women encounter this problem after the age of 40, and although these are harmless, treating them is essential because they can mar your beauty. Here are some tips that may prove helpful in treating brown spots.
Ancient Chamundeshwari Idol Found at Agasaim
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A granite idol of Goddess Durga, also known as Chamundeshwari or Mahishasura Mardhini, believed to be 2000-year-old was excavated from the Sulabhat Lake near Agasaim on May 24.
A Fishy Story
By Glenn Costa
MARGAO: Goans and fish curry rice are synonymous with each other. And a majority of Goans are legendary for their laid back, susegado attitude; not too bothered even if their government does not provide them with regular water, uninterrupted electricity or even roads – or something in the neighbouring waddo is burning down.
It’s Frango All the Way
Chef Paul Raj of the Al Fama at Cidade de Goa recommends
Frango Grelhado Piri Piri (Grilled Chicken with Chillies), Frango com polenta (fried chicken with fried polenta).. these are some of the traditional South African dishes from the Mozambique region.
Ill-fated plane’s Cockpit Voice Recorder found
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An investigator from the Directorate General Civil Aviation inspects wreckage at the plane crash site in Mangalore on Sunday. (AFP)
MANGALORE: Investigators on Sunday retrieved the Cockpit Voice Recorder and the Digital Flight Data Acquisition Unit from the wreckage of the ill-fated Air India Express which is expected to throw light on what went wrong in Saturday’s crash that left 158 people dead.
FDA to keep watch on artificially ripened mangoes
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Consumers are foxed between the normal and the artificially ripened fruit, and are taken for a ride.
BY MICHAEL FISHER
PANAJI: Consumers are foxed between the normal and the artificially ripened fruit, and are taken for a ride. Come June and imports of poisonous mangoes are dumped by the tonnes as the month of May ends the Goa mango crop. But for want of an analytical laboratory -- the nearest is in Bangalore -- scrupulous traders are taking advantage and dumping poisonous fruits into Goa.
Ambani brothers bury hatchet
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Burying the hatchet, warring Ambani brothers on Sunday dumped the contentious non-compete agreements signed in 2006 as part of the division of Reliance empire.
NEW DELHI: Burying the hatchet, warring Ambani brothers on Sunday dumped the contentious non-compete agreements signed in 2006 as part of the division of Reliance empire, saying this would eliminate any room for “disputes”.
More alcoholmeters to be bought
PANAJI: In an attempt to act tougher on drunken driving, the transport department is in the process of acquiring more alcoholmeters. The department currently has around 10-12 alcoholmeters.
Cabinet differences shouldn’t be aired: Pranab
NEW DELHI: Falling short of directly criticising the Union Home Minister, Mr P Chidambaram for his remark that he had a “limited mandate” to fight Maoists, the Finance Minister, Mr Pranab Mukherjee has said that any differences in the Union cabinet “are not to be shared in public”.
Bicholim braces for recurrence of floods
BY RAMESH SAVAIKAR
BICHOLIM: Bicholim residents have been bracing for recurrence of floods in the town as work for a parallel bridge over Bicholim river, which has been going on since November 2009, remains to be completed before the arrival of the monsoon.
Carmona villagers up in arms over building project
MARGAO: A meeting of Carmona villagers and village groups saw a demand for the immediate scrapping of the project by a major Mumbai builder. The people also demanded that the project be broken up into small plots and be sold to locals.
Mapusa-Peddem sports complex in deplorable condition
MAPUSA: The government has recently introduced the system whereby extra marks will be given to students of school which represent the school or state in sports activities at different levels and sports meets.
Neglected power transformer posing risk to unwary residents in Valpoi
VALPOI: A power distribution transformer mounted on a concrete structure near the Martyr’s monument opposite to Government High School in ward 7 of Valpoi is a veritable death trap and is posing a threat to the unwary residents as there seems to be total callousness on the part of the concerned authority.
Churchill fluff it again
MARGAO: Churchill Brothers frittered away a two-goal lead and the chance to go second in the league behind winners Dempo SC, as they split points in a pulsating 2-2 draw with arch rivals East Bengal in the I-League match played at Nehru Stadium, Fatorda Sunday evening.
‘AIFF committed to hold Super Cup’
NEW DELHI: All India Football Federation said it has a commitment to hold the season-ending Super Cup and decision on the one-off contest will be taken in a couple of days.
Bagan beat JCT 2-0 in U-19 I-League
KOLKATA: Mohun Bagan defeated JCT 2-0 to begin their campaign in style in the final leg of the U-19 football tournament for I-League teams on Sunday.
MSC football coaching camp concludes
PANAJI: Margao Sports Club distributed Certificate of Participation to all the participants who attended the Summer Football Coaching Camp recently at Multipurpose School Ground, Borda at the hands of Mr VM Prabhudesai,
United Club annex Novino Cup
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Captain of United Club, Nerul receiving the Lakhanpal Novino Gold Cup from chief guest, Fr Robin Rodrigues, Candolim Parish priest. Guest of honour, Mr Agnelo Fernandes, Calangute MLA and Mr Pradeep Sethi, Administrator of Lakhanpal Novino Gold are also seen.
MAPUSA: United Club Nerul were stretched into a marathon tie-breaker before they beat Adarsh Yuvak Sangh, Saligao 9-8 to annex Lakhanpal Novino Gold Tropy, organised by Candolim Sports Club at Dr Gustavo Monteiro stadium, Candolim on Sunday.
Hosts Sai Avatar advance into quarter-finals
MAPUSA: Hosts Sai Avatar Sports Club received a stiff challenge from Football Club of Siolim, as they got the better of them with a narrow 4-3 win to enter the quarters of the Sai Avatar Super Cup at Anjuna Gymkhana grounds, Tembi Saturday.
Da Cruz win v’ball tourney
PANAJI: Da Cruz, Mala defeated Piety Sports Club, Navelim 25-19, 19-25, 25-18, 25-13, to claim the trophy and a cash prize of Rs 15,000 at 1st All Goa volleyball tournament organised by Young Boys of Talaulim.
St Rock in Atlanta Georgia quarters
PANAJI: St Rock, Majorda entered the quarter-finals of Atlanta Georgia Trophy inter-village football tournament after defeating hosts Enfermos SC 5-3 via tie-breaker in a match played at Rosary ground, Navelim.
Young Strikers lift Celebration Cup
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Young Strikers, Benaulim with the Coca Cola Celebration trophy.
PANAJI: Young Strikers, Benaulim blanked Sirlim Sports Club 3-0 on Saturday to win the Coca-Cola Celebration Cup.
TAG contingent returns with rich haul
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The taekwondo contingent with Taekwondo Association of Goa officials.
PANAJI: A 14-member contingent sent by Taekwondo Association of Goa to 4th National Poomsae Taekwondo Championship held at Surat, Gujarat recently, returned with a rich haul of medals.
Give food stamps to poor instead of subsidised food: FICCI
NEW DELHI: The government should issue food stamps directly to families living below poverty line (BPL), instead of subsidised food, to ensure food security of the poor, an industry lobby said
in a report.
Centre working on Trans-Asia Highway: Commerce Minister
GUWAHATI: The Centre had been working on developing a Trans-Asia Highway to ensure more dynamic route connectivity for the Northeastern states with the Asean countries, Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Mr Anand Sharma said in Guwahati on Saturday.
BOR to merge with ICICI in no-cash deal: Kochhar
NEW DELHI: In a major acquisition deal, ICICI Bank on Sunday announced merger Bank of Rajasthan with it through share-swap in a non-cash deal that values the BoR at about Rs 3,000 crore.
India’s Q1 computer sales up 33%
NEW DELHI: India’s personal computer sales touched 2.2 million in the first quarter of this year, registering a growth of an impressive 33 per cent, says IDC, a leading technology consultancy and think tank.
Bharat Forge eyes increasing footprint in US market
MUMBAI: Bharat Forge Ltd, the flagship company of the USD 2.4 billion Kalyani Group, is looking at increasing its manufacturing footprint in the US market, a top company official said.
Stage set for world telecom meet in Hyderabad
HYDERABAD: A meeting here, beginning Monday, of global telecom experts will adopt the Hyderabad Action Plan that will set the agenda for development of telecommunication and information and communication technologies (ICT) over the next four years.
Goa’s Dying Water Bodies-II
BY NANDKUMAR KAMAT
RIVERS have sustained Goa’s major towns. Panaji was a major port of Asia for several centuries. The pre-liberation photographs of huge number of cargo ships and Arab dhows anchored in Mandovi River offer the testimony.
Nobody’s Cause of Air Safety
The Union Civil Aviation Minister, Mr Praful Patel has offered to resign owning the moral responsibility for crash of the Dubai-Mangalore flight, Boeing 737-800 of the Air India on Saturday which overshot the runway at Mangalore airport, plunged into a ravine and burst into flames, claiming 158 lives.
Giving the Poor Their Due
The food security atlas on rural Bihar prepared by the Institute for Human Development in cooperation with the World Food Programme has identified 12 districts of north-eastern Bihar as the most vulnerable “hotspots” in food security requiring intervention.
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Mindless Plunder
THE news that oceans may be devoid of fish in 40 years should be an eye-opener for all ‘fishitarians’ in general and Goans in specific. The situation that is going to come after 40 years is the result of greed of human beings who have been plundering Mother Earth to satisfy their need for more.
158 perish in plane crash in Mangalore
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Rescue personnel and volunteers work at the crash site of the Air India Boeing 737-800 aircraft which crashed upon landing in Mangalore on Saturday. (AFP)
MANGALORE/NEW DELHI: In the country’s worst air disaster in a decade, a Boeing 737 plane of Air India’s low budget carrier overshot the airport runway at Mangalore and burst into flames early Saturday morning killing 158 persons but eight others survived.
It’s all Ogre
Film: Shrek Forever After, Voices of: Mike Myers, Eddie Murphy, Cameron Diaz, Directed by: Mike Mitchell, Duration: 93 minutes, Rating: * * *
Picture Perfect
Film: Paltadacho Munis (Man across the Bridge) Konkani with English Subtitles, Cast: Chittaranjan Giri, Veena Jamkar, Directed by: Laxmikant Shetgaonkar, Duration: 96 minutes, Rating: * * * *
Movie reviews - By Sachin Chatte
Quite a kati patang
Film: Kites, Cast: Hrithik Roshan, Barbara Mori, Directed by: Anurag Basu,
Duration: 120 minutes, Rating: * *
Child artistes enthral audience at Shree Bhagawati Temple
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PONDA - Little champ, Mughdha Vaishampayan of Zee Saregamapa fame and Goan child artistes enthralled the audience with their melodious singing at the Shree Bhagawati Temple, Dhavli in the musical concert organised to mark the Murti Punha Pratishthapana Celebrations. The concert was attended in large numbers by music lovers across the state.
Looking for an Alternative
By Ritusmita Biswas
Indian fashion does not need to mean exotic with a capital E any more. The fashion trendsetters seem to have taken a respite from the usual fare of jewel studded lehengas and Swarovski-embedded halter tops.
Solar profitability
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These bright and sunny days do not make us happy thanks to the excessive heat. The sun is positively shrivelling, and the Goan populace zapped by the heat anxiously awaits the rains. Any and everybody grumbles about the heat.
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW…ABOUT HOME SCIENCE
By Rajal K Shinkre
With the declaration of the HSSC results a lot of students will now be reviewing their streams of study. Some will opt to continue doing what they are doing at present; some others will opt for a change.
Puppets, entertainment and education
BY PRATIMA ACHREKAR
Puppet shows, and early form of entertainment, have always held our attention. The charm of following a storyline – mythological or otherwise – to the movements of a puppet is indescribable. So captivating is a puppet that a leading company uses a puppet to promote one of their many products – they were sure they would grab the attention of both the young and old.
Tequila Surprise
By Odette and Joe Mascarenhas
‘Well Madame Rosa has invited us for their Mexican bash,’ Joe remarked glibly, tongue in cheek, ‘just think…it’s going to be a Mexican night, something refreshingly different.’ I looked across at the man in my life. Somehow I did not trust the look on his face nor the statement.
Aviation experts raise questions over air safety norms
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After the Mangalore air crash, aviation experts on Saturday raised questions over air safety norms observed by airlines in the country.
NEW DELHI: After the Mangalore air crash, aviation experts on Saturday raised questions over air safety norms observed by airlines in the country.
‘Expat pilots not familiar with Indian topography’
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The crash of the Air India Express plane piloted by a Serbian national on Saturday has put the focus back on whether foreign pilots.
MANGALORE: The crash of the Air India Express plane piloted by a Serbian national on Saturday has put the focus back on whether foreign pilots with various Indian air carriers are able to operate in a country with a diverse topography.
Praful offers to quit, PM says no
NEW DELHI: Owning “moral responsibility” for the Mangalore air crash, Civil Aviation Minister Mr Praful Patel, on Saturday night, is believed to have offered to resign to the Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh who reportedly turned down the offer.
MHA suggests action against 2 C’garh IPS men
NEW DELHI: The Union Home Ministry has recommended to the Chhattisgarh government that action should be taken against two IPS officers, including the Bastar IG, for alleged lapses in connection with the Maoist massacre of Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel in Dantewada.
All options open for JMM, says Soren
BOKARO: Jharkhand Chief Minister Mr Shibu Soren, who had agreed to share power with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the remaining term of the government and then did a volte face, on Saturday said “all options” were open for the Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) and it was for the saffron party to look for them.
2 teams to check illegalities at tourist spots in state
PANAJI: In an attempt to offer clean and trouble-free tourist spots, the tourism department has formed two inspection squads, one each in either of the two districts of the state, to check illegalities at places frequented by the tourists, said newly appointed director of tourism, Mr Nikhil Dessai.
Arjun is youngest Indian to scale Mt Everest
KATHMANDU: Arjun Bajpayee, a 16-year-old Delhi school boy, became the youngest
Indian to climb Mt Everest early Saturday morning via the traditional South Col route in Nepal.
Kamat highlights role of women in social transformation
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The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat seen lighting the lamp to mark the inauguration of Mahila Melava organised by the Institute Menezes Braganza in Panaji on Saturday. Noted film actress, Ms Varsha Usgaonkar, vice president of IMB, Mr Mohandas Sulikar, president of Goa Konkani Akademi, Mr N Shivdas and executive editor of Gomantak, Mr Suresh Naik are also seen.
PANAJI: The Chief Minister, Mr Digambar Kamat highlighted the vital role of women in social transformation and underscored imbibing of high human values in children so that they could become responsible citizens of tomorrow.
Co-op societies urged to seek participation of women, youth
PANAJI: The Minister for Home and Cooperatives, Mr Ravi Naik has said cooperative societies should seek the participation of women and youth. Empowerment of women through cooperatives has been much talked about but we need to go a long way in making it a reality.
Churchill look to seal P2 against E Bengal
MARGAO: Churchill Brothers after surrendering their title rather meekly to Dempo SC find themselves in a precarious position in their quest for the second place as the outgoing champions clash with East Bengal in an I-League match at Nehru stadium, Fatorda on Sunday.
‘Dempo players not interested in Super Cup’
PANAJI: Players are least interested in playing the season-ending Super Cup due to lack of motivation, says Dempo coach Armando Colaco.
Super Cup is a one-off contest between the I-League Champion and Federation Cup winners.
Bagan take on JCT in U-19 I-League
KOLKATA: The final leg of the under-19 football tournament of the I-League teams will get underway with Mohun Bagan taking on JCT at their home ground on Sunday.
Delhi to host badminton Super Series
NEW DELHI: India will host one of the seven prestigious Super Series badminton events in a revamped and lucrative tennis-style world badminton calendar that will also see the sport’s first ever million dollar prize money tournament.
Sangolda Lightning win Arpora-Nagoa Panchayat Cup
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Captain of Sangolda Lightning receiving the Arpora-Nagoa Panchayat Cup from Calangute MLA, Mr Agnelo Fernandes. Also seen are Ms Abeline Menezes, Calangute ZP, Mr Michael Lobo, Saligao ZP, Mr Agnelo D’Souza, Arpora-Nagoa sarpanch and Mr Salim Sayeed, club president.
MAPUSA: Sangolda Lightning Sports Club trounced Sai Avatar Sports Club, Anjuna 3-0 to clinch Arpora-Nagoa Panchayat Cup, organised by Arpora Sporting Club at Salt Lake ground, Arpora on Saturday.
Sao Miguel in Cuncolim Union Trophy finals
PANAJI: Clube Sao Miguel de Taleigo booked their place in the finals of Cuncolim Union Trophy, organised by Cuncolim Union, on Saturday after they beat Union of Villagers Chinchinim 3-1 in the tie-breaker.
Salcete FC trials
PANAJI: Salcete Football Club will hold selection trials for first division football team at the Don Bosco grounds, Fatorda on May 25 and 26 from
11 kids swim across Mandovi
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Kids with Curtorim MLA, Mr Reginaldo Lourenco.
PANAJI: 11 kids swam across river Mandovi covering a distance of 1.5 kilometres in an event organised by Vista Do Rio Resort, Porvorim. Tanishq Korgaokar, 5, Faye Kranza Coelho,
Ponda Veterans stun Customs
PANAJI: Ponda Veterans stunned Customs and Central Excise 2-1 riding on a Vilroy Fernandes brace in the inaugural match of All Goa Diago Vaz memorial veterans football tournament, organised by Don Bosco Past Pupils at Don Bosco grounds, Panaji. The winners led 2-0 at the breather.
Medieval India vs Modern India
By Uma Ramachandran
Was Nirupama Pathak murdered to preserve the “honour” of her family? Or did she commit suicide? Was she sexually exploited or was this a normal relationship involving two consenting adults that ended in a macabre way? It will take a while to know the answers.
Negotiating the Ash Cloud of Domesticity
By Barbara Lewis
I have a London friend who spends her commute to and from work on a crowded underground train holding the support rail with one hand and typing messages on her Blackberry with the other.