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PANJIM: t’s that time of the year again! The much awaited Carnival is just days away and Goa is gearing up to host this marvelous event. The countdown for Goa Carnival 2013 has begun with the Tourism Department creating the ambience, by decorating streets in Panjim and major towns, along Carnival parade routes. Panaji Traditional Festivals Committee, a leading entertainment association, has decided to organise Carnival

2013 from February 9 to 12 on a grand scale this year headed by Joaquim Teles. The tourism department expect 100 floats but a committee would examine the content of each float before issuing the permission. Both the tourism minister and the president of the committee promised to be strict on selection of floats, especially commercial floats. Traditional floats no fees but the commercial floats will be charged an even fee. See Page 10

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Friday, 8th February, 2013

Diabetes, hypertension, respiratory syndrome common among policemen PANAJI: hey are people who are guarding the citizens of the state and have to be on their toes every time. Yes, we are talking about the men in uniform – the policemen. When it comes to the health, they are human beings and suffer from the same illness like others do. Like the trend everywhere, the cops – though needed to be fit every time, are now also suffering from the illness like diabetes, hypertension and respiratory syndromes. Goan Times recently visited the Police Head Quarters, Panaji to find out the various ailments related to the police personnel and the medical

Dr. Dattaprasad Nagvenkar briefed us about the various sicknesses and the medical aid provided to the policemen throughout Goa at all police stations. Majority of the policemen, he says, suffered from Upper Respiratory Tract Infections (URTI) while the age group above forty years suffered from hypertension, diabetics and chronic illness. The paper found out that for about 5000-odd police personnel there are basically just two doctors looking after the police medical officers unit. Both the medical officers make it a point to visit the all the police stations once in a month. There are routine checkups done for the police as well as their families by

aid provided to them in that respect. Speaking to Goan Times, the Medical Officer for Home Guard and Civil defence

conducting OPD. They carry along with them all the necessary medicines along with a compulsory patient attendant. While critical

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cases are referred to GMC for further treatment. Dr. Nagvenkar said, “As far as the medicines are concerned, 99 % of the basic medical facilities are made available to us whenever required. Also the medicines are of very good quality especially for the treatment of hypertension, diabetics etc. Only very severe and critical cases are being referred to GMC.” Though there was good medical aid being given to the policemen, yet Goan Times found out that the Police Medical Dispensary lacked a lab technician with the required infrastructure for investigation of checks ups like cholesterol test, urine test, blood test, kidney test and other higher investigations. Regarding the sick leaves Dr. Nagvekar said “on an average we provide the patient with 3-5 days leave and we call them for follow up and

in extreme cases we extend it up to another 4 days. The government provides them with 15 sick leaves in a year.” He further says, “According to the feasibility, once in a year the complete medical investigation is done for all the policemen, who have crossed the age of 40 years.” The medical officers take good care of the police personnel, home guard and civil defence by providing them with necessary medical aids. On an average 50-70

is done. Routine checkups are done every three months of the dependents usually the parents and their family members. Besides these, medical camps like diabetic detection, bone density. Also, awareness regarding HIV, Malaria, Tuberculosis, Rabies and communicable diseases through various lectures and counselling sessions for home guard, civil defence and other police officials are taken. Various training programs on

“As far as the medicines are concerned, 99 % of the basic medical facilities are made available to us whenever required. Also the medicines are of very good quality especially for the treatment of hypertension, diabetics etc. Only very severe and critical cases are being referred to GMC.” - Dr. Dattaprasad Nagvenkar, Medical Officer people visit the police medical office for treatment every day. They also maintain a file system along with the serial no and names of the patients and continuous follow up

first aid, disaster management for civil defence are taken so that they can individually take care of the situation during casualty & natural calamity.

Friday, 8th February, 2013

Margao bus stand By Ganesh Lamani | GT

ARGAO: It is known as the commercial capital of Goa but Margao is one area which has been left behind big time when it comes to the development of the city. This is the case despite its MLA Digambar Kamat being the chief minister of the state for almost five years. Leave other issues, let us concentrate only on the basic thing like the bus stand – which is in a miserable condition. The Margao KTC bus stand located in the heart of the city needs urgent renovation, reconstruction, proper planning and maintenance. The shed of the bus stand is too old to sustain the leakage as a result during the monsoons, the

“We are looking forward for a nice renovated bus stand for the public and the government has to decide upon it quickly.” - C.A. Periera

(Depot Manager)

water is flooded everywhere. Unlike most of the bus stands which have good hygienic canteen facility the passengers of the Margao bus stand have to depend on the nearby stalls. Even the staff canteen is maintained in an unhygienic environment. Several cases of pick pocketing have been witnessed, yet there is no security on the bus stand. There is no proper parking space for the auto rickshaws and taxis. Basically the nature of the business of the shops run under the ‘Deen Dayal Yojna’ is defined, but

Goan Times found out that they have extended their business and misused by lending it for rent. What really seems to be horrifying is the fact that the Sulabh toilets are in a pathetic condition. As a result people urinate in the open space adjacent to the toilet, making the area dirty and a breeding ground for flies and mosquitoes. Goan Times found out that the urinals were charged, so most of the conductors and locals found it easy to urinate in the open space without paying anything. The Sulabh Toilet in charge says, “Though we don’t charge the KTC conductors yet they urinate outside. The place should be urgently cleaned and covered with tiles and boards should be put up to avoid such kind of act.” Presently, due to the increase in the number of buses and

routes, the bus stand cannot accommodate the overload. Now a days, the buses are overcrowded and there is lot of rush due to the pass and parcel system. The number of passengers plying through shuttle service has also increased and you see the long queue waiting for the tickets. To manage the space for all these activities becomes difficult during the peak hours. One of the local passenger Sheena Rodrigues complained by saying, “There is no check on the intake capacity of the local buses and we find it very difficult to travel. Many people urinate in the open space near the toilet and the make the place dirty and nobody is bothered to take action against them.” Speaking to Goan Times, the Depot manager of Margao KTC bus stand C.A. Periera said, “We are looking forward for a nice renovated bus stand for the public and the government has to decide upon it quickly.” When asked about the action being taken against

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“Mera number kab aayega” the commuters smoking and urinating near the bus stand for which he said, “The collector has issued orders for a fine of Rs 200 against those found guilty of smoking on the bus stand, while no such notification is being issued to us for laying penalty on people urinating in open space. For this awareness has to be created among the general public to maintain cleanliness.” One of the local commuters Ramesh Naik said, “Margao KTC urgently requires a new bus stand with all good infrastructural facilities for the commuters. There is a lot of crowd everyday and over all the bus stand looks unorganized.” Goan Times spoke to the Managing Director of Kadamba Transport Corporation Derrick Pereira Neto, “We have to study the feasibility of the old bus stand and it is under scrutiny by the Transport Department. We have undertaken minor repair works like staff toilets, rest room,

“We have to study the feasibility of the old bus stand and it is under scrutiny by the Transport Department.”

- Derrick Pereira (Managing Director, K.T.C.)

internal tarring, painting and maintenance of the KTC.” He further added, “Since the surrounding developments have come on top, all the water flows

near the KTC bus stand. Proper planning of the bus stand will be done with the help of the transport department and plans are on for the new Transport Bhavan very soon.” The new bus stand needs to

be well-planned with a platform facility, proper allocation of shops and malls for generating revenue with proper toilets, parking and canteen facility with tighter security around the bus stand, he says.

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Friday, 8th February, 2013 All Pics by ROHIT LOHARE | GT

(C)Rowdy BUSES O

vercrowding of buses is an everyday scenario. No matter how many new buses have been introduced yet the conductors keep packing passengers like sardines in a can. It is mentioned inside the buses 11 standing yet the number of people standing is countless. Due to overcrowding of buses at times it even leads to accidents. There are special seats reserved for ladies, senior citizens, handicaps but these seats are not given importance nor are the reservations adhered to what so ever. Goaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s major population use buses for commuting and yet nothing has been done to make their travelling safe and secure. When will the government react to the plight of the commuters? And for how long are the people supposed to risk their lives? It is either now or never safety measure needed to be taken at the earliest

Counter Point

Friday, 8th February, 2013

“Old enough to rape but not to be punished”

he other day I woke up to the shocking news that the sixth accused in the Delhi gang-rape case-allegedly the most violent of the six assailants, was declared a minor by the Juvenile Justice Board. What was most shocking was that the Board went by the school records and rejected the Delhi police’s plea to conduct a bone ossification test to determine the age and ascertain the juvenility of the accused. One is all too aware of the manipulations that undergo in the school records during admission. What this means is that since the accused is a minor, he cannot be sentenced to more than three years in a special home. Once he becomes an adult (which is in a few month’s time) he cannot remain there or be sent to jail for adults. Hence he could walk free by June when he becomes an adult. That’s shocking to say the least. This will probably encourage more minors to commit such a heinous crime with the knowledge that they cannot be touched by “the long hands of the law”. Incidentally according to statistics more juveniles were apprehended on the charges of rape, molestation and abduction of girls than for murder, attempt to murder and homicide. The data compiled by the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) of the 30,766 juveniles apprehended in 2011 as many as 25050 juveniles were held on charges of rape (1231), molestation (628) and kidnapping and abduction of girls (646). If the minor involved in the Delhi gang-rape is not tried as an adult it will be a great disfavour to the memory of the Delhi braveheart. There is a lot of discussion all over the country as to whether juveniles who commit heinous crimes like rape and murder should be booked under the Juvenile Justice Act or if they should be tried as adults. In this respect it must be said that what is required is a gradation among the juveniles as per the age. A seven-year old minor should not be clubbed with a seventeen-year old when it comes to booking a minor for a crime as the mental growth of the two juveniles will have a difference of ten years. Another aspect that needs to be taken into aspect while dealing with juveniles is the severity of the

crime. A case of rape and/or murder is a much severe case than a case of shop-lifting incident. And what happens if an adult commits a serious crime but has been medically proved that he has the brain of a minor? Will he also be tried under the Juvenile Justice Act for the crime committed? One suggestion would be that if the rapist has been proven to be HIV positive then he should be tried for both rape and murder as the victim will obviously be infected by the HIV virus and face a slow and agonizing death from AIDS. India salutes the courage of

Hence a culprit who is apprehended in an attemptto rape case should also be subjected to harsh punishment. Mandatory registration of rapists is necessary. Even eve-teasing should be considered as a serious offence. As many rape cases begin with a simple-looking eveeasing incident. Police need to stop being insensitive so that the victims are not reluctant to report rape cases at the police stations. Police need to know that women do not ask to be raped by the way they dress. Accountability needs to be fixed. Local elected representatives where the rape

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CURRENT the young girl. The death of the braveheart should not be in vain and should be a wake-up call for the government to fight the menace of rape by bringing up necessary laws so that women in our country feel safe. The culprits should be handed out the most severe punishment. The government also needs to support the bereaved family members by giving them all necessary aid. May her soul rest in eternal peace and may the

Incidentally according to statistics more juveniles were apprehended on the charges of rape, molestation and abduction of girls than for murder, attempt to murder and homicide. Almighty give her family the courage to bear this great loss. It must be said that the age of culprits who involve in extreme cases like rape is indeed coming down. This point needs to be taken into consideration while framing laws against rape. It must also be said that attempt-torape is as serious a crime as the act of rape itself.

AFFAIRS has occurred need to be made accountable for pressing the police for speedy investigation. This movement against crime against women should be a sustained one till it is taken to its logical end. We should also look into custodial rape and marital rape. All politicians in power who have made derogatory remarks against women need to resign or their party bosses should remove them from their party. The government should immediately call for a Parliamentary session to discuss crime against women threadbare. The 23-year old girl has died a martyr’s death. Given the fact that her death has shaken the conscience of an entire nation a memorial should be put up at the capital city in memory of all those who have been victims of rape. The Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde said that that the law against rape will be revamped and discussion with Law Ministry will be held on the question of giving death penalty in the “rarest of rare cases” of rape. Now what does the term “rarest of rare cases” actually mean? Will only cases such as rape of a tree-year old girl or a seventy-five year old woman come under the ambit of the

“rarest of rare cases”? Will that imply that other cases of rape are accepted by the society as they are not considered as “rarest of rare cases”? It must be said that as far as the victim is concerned every case of rape is the rarest–of-rare cases and needs to be treated as such by the law as and when it is enacted. Incidentally the “rarest of-the-rare” condition is also applied while imposing a sentence in a murder case. There seems to be a lot of ambiguity about this term which can be interpreted differently. There was a suggestion that the names of all rapists should be made available on the police websites. This way those who want to employ people can check on their background. It must be said that not all people have excess to the internet. A better alternative would be to have the word “Rapist” branded on the skin of the arm of those convicted for rape with a hot metal. Besides making it easy for the public to

point out a rapist, it will in a way will also deter other would-berapists from carrying out the dastardly act. In a path-breaking order a trial court has reportedly decided to try an HIV positive man for attempt to murder (Section 307) after he allegedly raped a minor infecting her with lifethreatening disease knowing fully well that it can cause death of the person. The court observed that there is no special legislation to deal with such a situation of accused transmitting life-threatening disease to another person intentionally which is likely to cause death of the person. Under the given circumstance the court was of the opinion that such a person who is accused of rape is also liable to be charged under section 307 (attempt to murder). This seems an appropriate step as the victim not only has to go through the mental ordeal and social stigma but also faces the risk of death.

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Friday, 8th February, 2013

“EVERY RUN COUNTS”

onths after the ban on mining operations in the state Union Agriculture Minister and the Nationalist Congress Party Supremo Sharad Pawar visited the state to hear the grievances of the mining-affected people in Goa. Or did he? Pawar met a group of 150-odd mining-affected people at Azad Maidan on Monday and assured them that their concerns would be put before the Centre. He reportedly told the gathering that while the NCP had maintained that the party supports legal mining in the state, there was also a need to protect the environment. Pawar also promised he will take the initiative to lead a delegation of mining-dependent stakeholders from Goa, including representatives of truck drivers, barge owners and other mining-dependent, to meet Prime Minister Manmohan Singh soon. This, he claims, will ensure that the case before the Supreme Court can be presented in the right perspective. He said that politics needed to be kept aside in this issue as it concerned the livelihood of affected people. What is pertinent to note here is that more than anything, with this meeting Mr Pawar has kicked-off his campaign for the forthcoming Loksabha elections 2014, which could be preponed. In all probabilities, the NCP will contest the North Goa seat, as per Cong-NCP alliance pact. Now, what needs to be noted is that, despite being on a private visit, Pawar – whose party was whitewashed in the last assembly polls, took-off some time and met the mining affected people. Knowing very well that the mining affected people could form a large chunk of voters and his party can benefit tremendously if this master-stroke works. As it is the NCP has a handful of MPs in the parliament and despite his party contesting just one seat in Goa, Pawar knows very well – even one can be handy. After all, he has been the president of the BCCI and the ICC, which govern cricket, and knows “Every Run Counts”. However, the voters and the mining affected people must know that none of the political parties be it Congress, NCP or the BJP is really interested in solving their grievances and it is their vested interests, which is bringing them here. Neither can they do much as the case is before the Apex Court now. Statements made by Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar too have no value until the Supreme Court vacates the order. It is more likely that with Loksabha election in close sight the political bigwigs would just try to blame each other for the crisis.

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We must get a real Lokayukta!

he Jan-lokpal and Lokayukta Movement is based on the experience that ‘autonomous institutions independent of government control are necessary to combat corruption as corruption is creature of government.’ The Lokayukta proposed to be appointed under the Goa Lokayukta Act 2011 is powerless due to lack of autonomy and because Goa Lokayukta’s recommendations are merely advisory and not binding on government. Therefore the need to appoint a Lokayukta modeled on the Uttarakhand pattern is of utmost importance. It may be recalled that the ruling Bhartiya Janata Party had given to India Against Corruption (IAC) Goa Unit a written pre-poll commitment that if it came to power it would ensure that The Goa Lokayukta Act 2011 will be in tune with the Lokayukta Act as enacted in the State of Uttarakhand. It was expected that by way of implementing said promise, Goa legislative Assembly would pass a amendment to The Goa Lokayukta Act 2011 for purpose of incorporating relevant provisions of the Uttarakhand Lokayukta Bill 2011. The Chief Minister however told the delegation of IAC Goa and made a public announcement through media that amendments to Goa Lokayukta Act 2011 will be carried out only six month after appointment of Lokayukta. The people of Goa were given the impression that any legislative amendment prior to appointment of Lokayukta will have the impact of delaying appointment of Lokayukta. Despite the fact that the Lokayukta is not appointed, now surprisingly the Chief Minister has taken a ‘U’ turn by introducing in the legislative assembly “The Goa Lokayukta (First Amendment) Bill 2013. The said Goa Amendment bill 2013 instead of incorporating good features of the, infact defeats the purpose of insistence on Uttarakhand Bill. The Goa Amendment Bill provides that if the declaration made by Lokayukta is not accepted by the competent authority within a period of three months from the date of receipt of the report it shall be deemed to have been rejected by the competent authority. On the other hand the Uttarakhand Bill gives power to its Lokayukata to approach High Court for seeking appropriate directions to be given to the public authority in the event of public authority rejecting Lokayukta’s recommendation and / or if the public authority does not comply with Lokayukta’s recommendation within 15 days. It is suggested that for the good of Goa, Goa’s Lokayukta should

be given the above power and also be conferred the following important powers of Uttarakhand Lokayukta : • To recommend cancellation or modification of a lease, license, permission, contract or agreement, if it was obtained by corrupt means. • To recommend blacklisting of a firm, company, contractor or any other person, involved in an act of corruption. • If during any investigation under Lokayukta act, the Lokayukta is satisfied that any preventive action is necessary in public interest to prevent the ongoing incidence of corruption, it may make any recommendation to the public authority concerned to stay the implementation or enforcement of any decision or take any such action as is recommended by the Lokayukta.

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• To issue appropriate directions including transfer or suspension of government servant, if during the course of investigation into a complaint, the Lokayukta feels that continuance of a government servant in particular position could adversely affect the course of investigations or that the said government servant is likely to destroy or tamper with the evidence or influence the witnesses or is likely to continue with corruption. • To direct appropriate authorities (at any stage of investigation under Lokayukta Act) by an interim order to take such action as is necessary, to prevent the public servant from secreting or transferring the assets allegedly acquired by public servant by corrupt means. • Provide like the Uttarakhand Bill that if the Investigating Officer finds any property or asset which appears to have been acquired by the corrupt acts of an accused person, it shall make an order of attachment of those assets. The Special Court will pass an order for the confiscation of all such assets and properties. In addition to above further incidental and consequential suitable amendments should be made keeping in mind the following desimilarities between Goa Lokayukta Act 2011 and Uttarakhand Bill:• The Goa Lokayukta is at mercy of the Police as it does not have a strong separate investigation or

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prosecution wing and does not have the power to appoint Director of Prosecution. The Uttarakhand Bill specifically states that Lokayukta will have a separate investigation and prosecution wing and shall also have power to appoint Director of Prosecution. • Uttarakhand Lokayukta is empowered to make an annual assessment of the number of special courts required for completion of cases within prescribed time and to make a recommendation to the government for creating a specific number of special courts. The said recommendation is binding on the government. The Goa Lokayukta Act is silent in this regards. • The Uttarakhand Bill provides that ‘sanctions under Sections 19(1) and 19(2) of the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and under Section 197 of Code of Criminal Procedure (Cr. PC) shall be deemed to have been granted once these have been granted by Lokayukta. In contrast, the proviso to Section 17 of the Goa Lokayukta Act 2011 mandates that ‘if prior sanction of any authority is required under any law for the time being in force for prosecution against public functionary, then such prior sanction shall be obtained from such authority before initiation of such prosecution.’ • The Uttarakhand Lokayukta is empowered to prepare its budget and send the same to government, and after government sanction to incur its expenditure as per financial rules of the government (or rules framed by Lokayukta) without any further administrative or financial approval from any government agency to incur expenditure. The Goa Lokayukta does not have such financial autonomy. • Uttarakhand Lokayukta is empowered to select and appoint a Secretary to the Lokayukta who shall enjoy the status and rank of Principal Secretary in the Government. On the other hand Goa Lokayukta Act provides that if appointment of Secretary is made by Lokayukta by direct recruitment, the Goa Public Service Commission shall be consulted. Cutting across party lines the politicians in Goa are only interested in delaying tactics. Therefore people of Goa must once again unite and press for their just demands. We must ensure that we get a real Lokayukta and not a paper tiger. Adv. Satish Sonak, Goa People’s Forum, Convenor, India Against Corruption (Goa), Ex-cordinator, Disclaimer: Except the editorials above, columns, letters and people's edit represent the views of concerned authors and do not necessary reflect the view of GOAN TIMES, editor, publisher and owners.

Spotlight

Friday, 8th February, 2013

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF Ajay Noronha

By Andrea Fernandes | GT “Documentary allows for varied motivations that go beyond commercial reasons,” says noted film-maker cum cinematographer of Goan origin Ajay Noronha. Ajay, who is based in Mumbai, divides his time between big television shows like Kaun Banega Crorepati, Koffee with Karan, Mastermind, etc. and documentary films. Some of the films he worked on include the award winning “Q2P”, “Chinese Restaurants”, “Bombay Eunuch” and “Slumdog Millionaire”. He also works with some of India's leading artists on video installations.

awards, etc. He has done two documentary films: Bhailey (Outsiders - a film about tourism related child sex abuse in Goa) and a “Picture of You”, in films: Slumdog Millionaire and Ferrari Ki Sawaari. He described his latest film “A Picture of You” by saying that is at one level a film about a boy trying to get to know his father who passed away when he was only 6-yrs-old. But, more importantly, it is about me as a cinematographer trying to create an image of my father in the absence of memory or photographs. A Picture of You is a cinematographer's journey to piece together an image of his father who passed away when he was six. Growing up with one framed photograph on the wall and little else, Ajay Noronha shifts through memories, anecdotes and silences to come closer to the person he hardly knew. This film is a cinematographer’s journey to piece together

“A good place to shoot is one which helps you tell a story” In 2001, he made “Bhailey” (Outsiders) - a film that illustrates the occurrence of tourism-related child sex abuse in India. “A Picture of You” is his second film. When he is not shooting, Ajay teaches film-making and photography to students of all ages. Although technology has aided the spread of the family documentary, Ajay is a cameraman who believes in raising questions through films. According to Ajay Noronha the inspiration behind him

becoming a cinematographer was just the joy of working with images. It is all about being able to create an image, which transcends into spoken or written language and also to be able to communicate using the universal language of images. He further goes on to say “well I have been in this profession since 1994 and just to name some of my big projects in my career till date In reference to television: KBC, Koffee with Karan, Mastermind, and The IFAA

an image of his father who passed away when he was six. A Picture of You is a difficult inquiry into the need to complete the picture of one's own self. When asked about his future projects he says “Well yes I have a few projects piled up firstly am working on a film in Jerusalem about home, identity and displacement, about the human geography of conflicts”. When asked him his journey he didn’t want to comment on how he managed to get recognition and fame in this industry. When questioned if any project he is currently

working on replied hurriedly “No, just trying to get my film screened around the country and seen by as many people as possible”. For him reality TV and documenting reality are as far apart as an aardvark is from Antarctica. “But the most significant difference for me is the motivation. In the mainstream commercial set-up, the motivation is usually profit, but documentary allows for a varied motivations that go beyond commercial reasons,” he says. According to him a good place to shoot is the one which helps you tell a story. “I like the sea and spend a lot of time there. The ever-changing light on the water, the sand and in the sky enthralls me. There's a film I am working on in Jerusalem. It is about the remarkable friendship between a Palestinian Arab taxi driver and a Jewish American professor,” he adds. He loves films of Ingmar Bergman, Tarkovsky, Lars Von Trier, Abbas Kiarostami, Nuri Bilge Ceylan, Ranjan Palit, Gurudutt, Amar Kanwar, etc. Ajay is a man who doesn’t have a routine day planned out. Every day is different for

him. It varies from day to day. He kick starts his day mostly at around 7:00 am – 7:30 am and then it depends on what the day has in stored for him. His lunch, dinner, recreation and family time all depends on how much of time his work and other priorities demand for him. So one can say that his time table for the day changes as per the work he has to complete in that particular day. He is a film-maker on a quest to put forth emotions through his visuals. He comes from a generation of film-makers who have inherited this idea that documentaries are going to change the world.

Up Front

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“Punishment for rape must be severe” good governance in next four years. For last ten months lot of developments and schemes have been implemented throughout the state.

Adv Narendra: As far as the development of the state through the centre is concerned, there should be good co-ordination of the State & Central government

“Everybody in Goa wants Lokayukta, with the hope that many of the skeletons will fall and Lokayukta will be functional from March on records.”

ADV. NARENDRA SAVOIKAR, who is currently the chairman of the Goa State Law Commission, speaks to Ganesh Lamani on the need to change law in rape cases, current political situation and the 2014 Loksabha elections. Excerpts....

escalator’s which has to be certified, maintained and regulated properly to avoid complains.

GT: What are your comments on Lokayukta and how will it serve the people of the state of Goa?

GT: Brief us about the upcoming targets of the Goa State Law Commission?

Adv Narendra: Everybody in Goa wants Lokayukta, with the hope that many of the skeletons will fall and Lokayukta will be functional from March on records.

Adv Narendra: We are working on the ‘Land Revenue Code’ in which certain amendments, mutations and maintenance of the land records have to be done. GT: Considering the present law and order situation in Goa, don’t you think there should be reformation in the laws especially the punishment

GT: You unsuccessfully contested Loksabha elections in 2014, what are your plans for 2014 elections?

Adv Narendra: It is up to the party to decide my GT: Being appointed as the candidature and I will Chairman of Goa State Law faithfully support the Commission, what are your decision of the party as priorities? we work together Adv Narendra: with a Since the time “We are working on the ‘Land Revenue mission I took over as Code’ in which certain amendments, for the the Chairman on 30th May mutations and maintenance of the land betterment of the 2012, we have records have to be done.” society. successfully resolved two GT: What is issues. One your opinion regarding the to the rape accused? is the ‘Flat Owners Act’ current political situation wherein the right of the Adv Narendra: I do agree and the BJP government’s flat owners who purchase performance? that there should be from the builders have to stringent laws, against the Adv Narendra: I am very be protected and to resolve rape accused and Central happy with the with Current their grievances a forum government and parliament BJP government led by has been formed and with members should look into Chief Minister Manohar regards to this the report has the matter for reformation Parrikar. More important been sent to the government. of law. It is the parliament is that people are satisfied Secondly, we have regulated which has to make that law and confident that this a law for the installation and not state. government will deliver maintenance of the lifts and

GT: What would be your top priority if you get an opportunity to represent the state in the Centre?

and they should work in tandem for the benefit of the central government schemes, the social and infrastructural facilities in Goa.

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Friday, 8th February, 2013

Carnival to get Bollywood Flavour Continued from Page 1

A screening committee will ensure that the floats are of good quality and this year, 2 judges each will be located at three points along the parade route to see that quality is maintained and so that performers don’t slacken once they pass the judges. Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar said, “Our final meeting has taken stock of all arrangements for the four-day carnival event starting February 9 and the five-day food and cultural festival from February 8.” He further stated that Panjim has got a budget hike from Rs 15 lakh to Rs 20 lakh but the Budget allocations for the other carnival committees remain the same. “The prize money for the float parade contests have also not been hiked and the budget for the entire festivities is limited to Rs 3 crore”, he explained. There is uncertainty over the Union minister of state (independent charge) for tourism Cheeranjevi’s presence for the carnival as his schedule has been subjected to last minute changes. “If possible he will be here, while the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar will also remain present on the occasion, while efforts are being made to ensure presence of the Governor, Mr B V Wanchoo for flagging off the event.” said Parulekar Parulekar said that the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Arunachal

Pradesh, Gujarat are participating in the food and cultural festival from February 8 to 12 and are expecting another three to four more states to join in. Announcing the details of Panjim carnival and four days festivities, Sanjit Rodrigues, CCP commissioner told the media, “The Panjim square will be turned into a people’s square for carnival and samba which is associated with carnival would be the theme for this carnival.” The committee had decided to have a kids carnival zone, food stalls, and latino music to add to the ambience while the entire church square would be free of traffic. “Road will be closed around Garcia de Horta – except for one lane of traffic… There will be lots

Friday, 8th February, 2013

The committee has also decided to have a No Mo Zo on Sunday with an early start.

The tourism minister had a meeting with police officials, officers of emergency and fire

department, and other agencies engaged in organizing the festival. This year, the Carnival celebration will have some new elements infused in it. The float parade, for instance, will have a float by Bollywood actors. A fiveday food and cultural festival will also be organized at the NIWS grounds in Caranzalem from February 8 to 12. The Food and Cultural Festival will be accompanied by various entertainment programmes including musical shows by Anushka Manchanda, ‘Lethal Ladies from London’ and ‘Brothers in Arms’ on February 8. Nezz and Nika will perform on February 9, besides Darryl & Rachel Acrobats and ‘Agnee’, while February 10 will have performances by Sonia Sirsat, Lorna and ‘Parikrama’, in addition to headlining act by Farhan Akhtar. ‘Crimson Tide’, the Wendell Rodricks Fashion Show and DJ Chico are attractions on February 11, while performances by International Bollywood dancers and Remo Fernandes will be the highlights of the last day. Besides, there will also be musical performances by artistes such as Sonia Sirsat, Lorna, Remo Fernandes and bands like Parikrama. A fashion show by Wendell Rodricks is also a part of the programme. “This year we are expecting nearly 30 lakh tourists,” GTDC’s

assistant manager Mr. Bharat Chodankar said on the sidelines of a tourism exhibition here. Mr. Rodrigues said as many senior citizens and tourists approach them for ticketed seats they thought of providing this facility of reserved seats. He informed that there

made available at the Ferry Wharf for `250 each. This year, a lot of volunteers and senior NCC cadets from city colleges will man the barricades and ensure that people do not enter the path. The Margao Carnival will be held on February 10, while that in Vasco and Mapusa will be held on February 11 and 12, respectively. Grand concerts have also been planned in Margao and Mapusa on the occasion of Carnival from February 9 to 12. The Minister for Tourism also informed that an event management agency, Vinsan Graphics has been selected to handle the organisational aspect of the city Carnival. He finally mentioned Pic by GANESH LAMANI | GT

This year, the Carnival celebration will have some new elements infused in it. The float parade, for instance, will have a float by Bollywood actors. A five-day food and cultural festival will also be organized at the NIWS grounds in Caranzalem from February 8 to 12. of competition,” Rodrigues said adding that the décor too would have a Latin theme.

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would be a three-tier seating arrangements for V.I.P’s And V.V.I.P’s during the Carnival float parade, and 1000 seats would be reserved on payment. Out of these 500 seats costing `350 each would be made available opposite Hotel Mandovi, while other 500 seats would be

“The Panjim square will be turned into a people’s square for carnival and samba which is associated with carnival would be the theme for this carnival.” - Sanjit Rodrigues, CCP commissioner

that the city Carnival committee is in the process of selecting a candidate to play King Momo. The highlight of this year’s Carnival is the 3-day Khel Tiatr Festival, which is one of the oldest traditions of Carnival, and will be held at the open air theatre at Kala Academy from February 10 to 12 from 6:30 p.m. onwards. On February 10, ‘Hoi Ani Nam’ by comedian Agostinho, on February 11, ‘Tumchinch Bhurgim’ and on February 12, ‘Waiter’ by Rosefern will be staged. The theme for Carnival floats is “make Goa garbage free, drug free”, but floats promoting the culture of Goa are also welcome,” said the tourism minister. The carnival anthem with the catchy beat is composed by Mukesh Ghatwal with lyrics by John Aguiar. All Pics by ROHIT LOHARE | GT

Restaurant Review

Friday, 8th February, 2013

Try the best authentic Goan Fish at

Sheela’s By Team GT

Imagine, having lunch opposite to the beautiful island and mouth watering tasty smell of a variety of authentic Goan fish kept before your eyes. Well, one such combination that fulfills this chemistry, is ‘Sheela Bar and Restaurant ‘ located just opposite to St. Jacinto Island, Sancoale on the way to Vasco from Cortalim. It was started by proprietor

Niclau D’Souza along with his wife in the year 1985 to serve fish curry rice to the locals and nearby villagers. The beauty of the restaurant

All Pics by GANESH LAMANI | GT

is the cool place next to the island with Goan interiors and indigenous articles hung around, family sitting arrangements and the beautiful waterfall beneath, over all makes this restaurant look all the more attractive. The scenic beauty of the place adds up to the taste. The specialty of this restaurant is authentic & variety of sea food with recheiado masala and home made green masala.

It is very popular for Goan fish Thali as well. The food here is very tasty and reasonably priced. All types of Goan sea food are served like

prawns rava fry, crab garlic, kingfish , modso masala & prawn curry that keeps you finger licking. Besides these, chicken items like chicken luizmarie, chicken xacuti along with sannas and Goan bread are well appreciated. People also enjoy local drinks like coconut feni, ginger feni, dushiri, jeera feni etc. For family, the seating arrangements are kept separately and the average rate for a couple is approximately Rs 800. Silvestro D’souza, son of the proprietor has a major role to play behind the success of the restaurant. Having possessed

the Hotel management degree, Silvestro completed his formal training with Taj and there after he went abroad to work in the hotel industry. Having got the idea

Silvestro says, “We work very hard to satisfy the customer’s needs by giving personal attention and it gives us lot of satisfaction & pride to serve Goan food which has

of the hotel industry for ten years, and growing demands for sea food, he returned back to Goa to handle his own family business initiated by his parents. Recently he has renovated the restaurant which attracts more number of locals as well the tourists who love to dine at this place. The taste and the recipes have highly been appreciated by the people. He is well supported by his family members, who periodically help him to get the best and quality food stuff to their customers. Speaking to Goan Times,

been passed on from our inheritance.” Further he says, “I have been associated with ‘Goan Culinary Club’ to promote Goan food worldwide. Fish is made available to the customers in all seasons and we take personally interest in buying necessary items.” Recently, Sheela Bar and Restaurant has been awarded as the best Goan Thali by ‘Times Food Award’ for the year 2012-2013. So if you happen to visit Vasco, on the way you can surely try the authentic Goan food from sheela to add spice to your day.

Life & Style

Friday, 8th February, 2013

All Pics by ROHIT LOHARE | GT

Dress Awesome with

Bliss & Blossoms… By Ridhi Bandekar | GT

en always think that women take time in dressing up, and why not they like to dress differently for every occasion whether it’s a meeting, birthday party, wedding, funeral or just a date. Every time they try to grab something new yet very trendy to wear. They have many clothes in the wardrobe but find a need to buy more and more clothes every time. So this is for the girls who find a need to dress differently for every single

occasion keeping in mind the budget, Bliss & Blossom is a Place with solutions to your problems. The place is owned by Deepali Narayan Naik. According to Deepali, “Bliss and Blossoms is all about wearing comfortable, simple yet trendy and unique clothes”. The owner’s choice of having the store in the prime area of Panjim has been an excellent choice since it attracts tourist, college goers as well as passersby’s. Unlike the other stores Bliss & Blossoms provides shoppers

of branded clothes at cheap yet reasonable factory price. Ssssssh no one has to know about it let is remain a secret from where you picked your unique and stylish stuff from. For further details contact: Bliss & Blossoms, Shop no. G-14, Alfran Plaza, M.G. Road, Panaji Goa

with an unprecedented selection of today’s fashion. It has the whole collection of stylish and trendy western clothes which includes tops, denims, skirts, shorts and casual dresses. This is the place where you get branded clothes at factory price. They have all major and international brands. You just name it and they have it. The price of tops ranges from Rs. 200 onwards and the denims ranges from Rs. 500 - 999. This store is open on all days from 10 a.m. - 8 p.m. This place has completed almost a year and

the entrepreneur has plans to launch more stores in and around the city of Panjim. “It was just an investment” stated Deepali Naik when asked the reason for opening Bliss & Blossoms in Goa. But now it’s over a year and for her it’s more than just an investment it’s more of a place for those who want to play around with fashion, style and imagination. So girls if you want to go trendy and look glamorous then this is your chance don’t miss it. What are you waiting for? So go grab your share

Sports

Friday, 8th February, 2013

Chess – victim of petty politics

By Andrea Fernandes | GT

he All India Chess Federation (AICF) has been able to produce champions like Vishwanathan Anand, Manuel Aaron, Dibyendu Barua and Parimarjan Negi,

in Indian Chess, who have effectively made a mark in the world forum. When it comes to Goa we are not lagging behind though, Bhakti Kulkarni, Anurag,

Mhamal, Ivana Furtado and a few other chess enthusiasts are making Goa proud in the game. Goan chessmen have brought chess back into the limelight with wins now and then. The outcome of playing Chess is the most unaccountable in the world. Everything is in a state of flux, and this includes the world of chess. Anurag, Mhamal ranks third in India in the U-18 Rank and has the FIDE master standing at 2401 at the moment whereas Bhakti Kulkarni is a Women’s Grand Master ranking 55 among females in Asia and standing at 2231 FIDE rating currently. Bhakti Kulkarni, a queen in the sport of chess, says “The chess scenario in Goa is great. Our players are

doing well at the national as well as international level. However we do not have advance coaches and so the

Woman FIDE Master was felicitated and honoured as Goa's first Titled Player. Arvind Mhamal the Secretary of Goa Chess Association expressed his view on the sport chess by stating that “Our players are doing quite well at the national and international level. Anurag, Mhamal, Ivana Furtado and Bhakti Kulkarni and a few others are setting a mark for Goa in the chess world". “Anurag Mhamal is state’s No.1 and is currently standing at 2399 whereas Ivana is Women International Master. We have just 3 coaches in

Our players are doing quite well at the national and international level. Anurag, Mhamal, Ivana Furtado and Bhakti Kulkarni and a few others are setting a mark for Goa in the chess world. - Arvind Mhamal (Secretary of Goa Chess Association)

players have to go outside to get trained which is a bit of a problem. The game is just getting up in Goa so there is no infrastructure as such which we could put to use”. She further goes on to say that “am proud that my ranking is second among women in India and am sure that through sheer hard work and dedication one day I will make it big in the sport of chess” Bhakti, the Commonwealth Under 18 Champion and Asian Under 14, Champion was felicitated at the Mir Sultan Khan Academy, Sanvordem in the presence of numerous chess fans and young players amidst great fanfare. The young

Goa at the moment Mr. Sanjay Kavlekar (Margao & Savordem), Avinash Malvankar (Panaji & Mapusa) and Mr. Swapnil Hogle (Mapusa) while there are other private coaches’ as well,” he says. Further, he states, the Sports Authority of Goa (SAG) provides grants for the participants who go for nationals in order to encourage the players. Goan chessmen are doing quite well and we see a very bright future for chess in the years to come.” Anurag, Mhamal a chess player who is currently the states No.1 says “the sport chess is being encouraged and supported by SAG. There are a lot of tournaments held from time to time at the local level. But I don’t participate much in the local tournaments as I play mostly at the national and international level. Well my love and dedication for this sport will definitely take me a

long way.” SAG executive director Elvis Gomes adds, “Chess enthusiasm is great among the children and youth of Goa.We have a few stars like, Ivana, Bhakti and a few others also. But according to me there are a lot of problems at the association level and are slowly getting sighted with the passing time which need to be payed heed to and rectified during the course of time”. It looks like some section of people want to keep the Goa State Chess Association (GSCA) in their hands and ruin the upcoming future of chess in Goa. At the end of the day the players should not suffer so perhaps maybe they need to be supported directly. A great future awaits the Goan chess fraternity as there are a huge upsurge of talented Goan chess players who are making their presence felt across the national scene. But it’s the people in authority understand the seriousness of the sport and stop making the sport suffer at the cost of fulfilling their own personal motives.

Life is like a game of Chess, changing with each move. All that matters on the Chessboard is good moves and it’s time the people in authority make good moves. It’s high time the people in authority make choices not for themselves but for the betterment of this sport.

Legal Eagle

Friday, 8th February, 2013

hough this article is born 8000 metres above sea level while in transit in an airplane, but it deals with a very important law dealing with the Land. The Goa Daman and Diu Land Revenue Code 1968, as passed by the then Goa Daman and Diu Legislative Assembly came into force as a Law on 31st July 1969, after it received the assent of the President of India. The said law was primarily passed to consolidate and amend the Law relating to the Land and Land Revenue matters in the then Union Territory of Goa Daman and Diu. The G.D.D. Land Revenue Code 1968, when it came into existence was mainly for the sake of categorizing and imposing land taxes for revenue collection by the Government. However from the time of its inception, it has been slowly and steadily gaining immense practical importance in the realm of economic activity and has become a very significant Law in today’s life. When I say this, all shall agree with me as the stated law deals with getting one’s name in the land rights of a property purchased by him, development of property, construction of houses and complexes by obtaining Sanads, matters concerning decisions on disputes of property rights, business, and in an active state, also concerning livelihood and even shelter of people as the very commercial activity for livelihood or sometimes construction of one’s dwelling house is dependent on the nature of zone that a land is classified, which list is merely illustrative. However there are certain glaring shortcomings of this law, or rather to put it in a simple phrase, the law is not in tune with the present times and thus needs reforms. It is a widely accepted unwritten rule, that society keeps on changing i.e. it is dynamic in nature and the law concerning a society thus, cannot be static. It is essential for a healthy society that the law keeps pace with the changing society. The G.D.D. Land Revenue Code 1968, is in dire need of reforms to keep pace with the Society as it exists today. Certain areas that need to be highlighted are: (i) The “To the letter implementation” approach of provisions of the G.D.D. Land Revenue Code 1968 is leading to immense hardships to public at large especially in mutation matters. There is thus a need to simplify the Mutation process in view of the Public at large. (ii) Though the Authorities under the said Land Revenue Code carry on as ‘Courts’, they

GOA, DAMAN & DIU LAND REVENUE CODE 1968

In Need for Reforms?

are often seen to be working with some Administrative rather than a Judicial/Quasi judicial mindset with general tendency to direct the parties to get orders from Civil Courts in areas which rightly and if necessary, by clear legislation should have been handled by them. (iii) It is illogical that a Degree in Law is not made mandatory for holding the posts of Dy. Collectors, Addl. Collectors, etc., who besides being Magistrates, happen to be the sole Adjudicating Authorities in the various statutory proceedings under the Land Revenue Code. It is said that, “Eyes cannot see what the mind does not know”. The resultant absurdity of the situation can very well be seen in certain cases, in the form of non admissibility of evidence, not giving other party opportunity to be heard, ordering parties who had produced all title documents in a partition case to obtain a declaratory Decree about his title from a Civil Court after some opposite party just alleged having title in the property without producing title documents or even making out a prima facie case, no reasoned decisions as mandated by law, etc. (iv) The Record of Rights entries in Goa have no cross reference to the rights of the parties and particular lands mentioned in the Survey. This is a penalty we Goans are paying for the overzealous and hasty compilation of survey records when the infamous survey was first carried out in Goa in 1971 without any verification of title or prescription of deterrent penalties for false declarations while entering names of holders in the occupants’ column. The heavy cost and the difficulty in getting mutation done on this account has resulted in many people not applying for mutations at all and hence many properties in the survey records still show the names of the ancient owners. The inability of the authorities/ Govt. to properly appreciate the gravity of the situation and allocate sufficient funds to sincerely take up the work of indexing of the Registration records with effect from 1-111965, the date of coming into force in Goa, of the Registration Act of 1908 further magnifies the problem year by year.

Without indexes, the citizens are without any means to ascertain and safeguard against getting cheated before purchasing a land by perusing indexes to see if particular properties have been dealt with in the past. Even Legal Luminaries in Goa shall find it impossible to complete their title search due to this situation; while the title certificates issued by certain legal practitioners are often found to mention that “due searches have been made in the records and indexes”, which is not possible as indexes do not exist after 31-10-1965.

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By Adv. Brijesh PS Sardessai Based on this background, some specific points that I wish to put forth are as follows:1. Need to simplify prohibitively difficult Mutation Procedures (u/Land Revenue Code): (a) The Talathis do not immediately (and suo moto) enter in the mutation registers all transfers, etc. of immovable properties reported (in form XIII) by the Registration offices, (required under sec 97(1) of LRC r/w. secs 96 & 102), but wait for the parties to apply first. This is not statutorily approved and it deprives people of opportunity to see at one place all the dealings with the particular land. The entry could be made even ‘provisionally’ in the existing Remarks column (or by opening a new column by amendment for such Form XIII report forms by Sub-Registrars). Certification for entry in the Record of Rights u/sec 97(5) could be done later when the parties choose to apply. (b) The aim in mind of the policy makers should be towards ensuring simple and non costly procedures for its citizens and remove hassles in its Laws. Mutation is a regular legal process in transfer of properties and it should desirably be made a “single window procedure”,

starting with the registration of a document and putting into place a process for avoiding the unending trips of the parties to the mutating offices. There is no reason at all for the Revenue authorities (Talathis, etc.) not to suo moto enter transfer of properties in their mutation records once they receive the intimation in Form XIII (under sec. 102 LRC) from the Sub-Registrars and then after reasonable time directly enter the same in the Record of Rights registers. The duty to identify the parties happens to be already discharged by the Sub-Registrars under their Registration Act. This should be more so when the names of the transferors in the Sales, Gifts, etc. transactions reported in Form XIII by the SubRegistrars tally with the names of occupants already existing in the Mutation records. As regards transfers by heirs whose names do not appear in the occupants’ column, the Talathis can always follow the prescribed procedure, but that too necessarily after first making entry u/sec 97(1) which is their mandatory statutory duty. There is a need to 2. (a) Sub-divided lands in a developed colony are not presently given separate survey numbers and that necessitates sending of notices to the owners as well as to all the previous purchasers of the property. This deters many from applying for mutation. Hence, at the time of approval of sub division into plots for colonies, etc., separate survey Sub. Division nos. should be suo moto given by Govt. to each sub-divided plot. (b) The Mutation offices insist on notices being sent by registered post A/D to all concerned. In cases of colonies, the total postage charges at the present rate of Rs. 25/-each run into thousands of rupees and more. This position needs a serious thought and alternate provisions need to take its place. The party should be allowed to take acknowledgements by personally handing over the notices to his neighbours and others in the colony. An additional copy could be posted at the colony/ besides the one at the Village Panchayat Office, as prescribed and authorized under sec 97(2) of LRC. The tendency to have the Post Office as a

witness in all the cases may not be a healthy practice. This aspect definitely needs a revamp. 3. In Goa, there is no cross reference between the basic title records and the land parcels under the new survey. The old cadastral survey was in place but the survey under Indian laws was effected at a later time without reference to the ownership of lands or Land Registry numbers which under Statutory Law had final presumptive value. There appears to be no provision under the Land Revenue Code which bars the Revenue offices from verifying the identity of the property based on the boundaries and other data in title documents, the old Cadastral Survey plans and actual inspections in most of the cases. If there is hesitation on the part of the Dy. Collectors, etc., they should be assured by proper clear amendment. 4. In the partition proceedings under sec 61 of LRC, a narrow view is usually taken to stop the partition proceedings and order the parties who have already filed title deeds, to obtain a Declaratory Decree from Civil Court, even when a mere objection is filed alleging lack of title of applicant party and the objecting party not producing any title deed or similar evidence to prima facie establish its case against the partition applying party who has produced all title documents should be avoided. A mere objection letter should not be a sufficient basis to bring to a halt the process of partition unless proved beyond reasonable doubts by the party posting objections. 5. Often the Revenue Courts do not ex parte hear/dismiss applications even when the applicant/complainant remains absent consecutively as many as 4 to 5 times, leading to much harassment to the other parties. So also several times, Orders are not passed even after a passage of 6 months or so and many adjournments in between. This is an area with heavy potential for probability of corruption and there should be a limit to the number of times an applicant remains absent after which the case is to be necessarily dismissed. 6. It should also be ensured that the banks and other financial institutions actually report the equitable mortgages in respect of landed properties, to the Talathis as is mandatory under sec. 96 of the LRC. And file copies in Registration Offices for indexing- preferably in a single window manner.

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Fun Food & Future

Aries - (March 21 - April 19)

Your popularity rides a sweet wave; social delights, entertainment, flirtation and light romance fill your days – especially Friday/Saturday. This is a great time to join a group. Still, your personal clout is beginning to wane slightly, so avoid being forceful, especially in practical or “dominance” contests. Sunday’s for secrets, intimacy, financial ponderings. Someone’s attracted to you Monday/Tuesday; far travel, school, law and culture go well also – after Monday morn. Be ambitious Wednesday: you’ll succeed if you down-tone rebelliousness, opt for communication, affection. Taurus - (April 20-May 20)

Be ambitious, Taurus, especially Friday/Saturday. (This can affect any area -- for instance, if you’re buying a condo, buy “up.”) Community status, career, relations with bosses, parents and VIPs, are part of the picture. Higher-ups favour you all February – propose plans, projects. Someone wants to be “friends,” but he/she could lead you to compromising situations – he/she’s nervous, assertive. Be diplomatic Sunday. Large finances, sexual intimacy lure you, and succeed Monday noon (not earlier) into Tuesday. Gentle love, learning, law or travel arise Wednesday/Thursday. Gemini - (May 21-June 20)

A gentle, understanding mood continues. Seize this time, this atmosphere: seek love, attend cultural venues, travel afar, attend/apply to a school, seek publishing/media opportunities – especially Friday/Saturday. Tackle routine or non-challenging chores Sunday. Relationships fill Monday/ Tuesday – after Monday morning, these links hold opportunities and success. Tell your mate, “I want to do this, because it will benefit you.” Midweek brings sexual urges, financial astuteness, and revealing detective work. Friendships challenge, but wisdom and love bring you luck – and travel? Cancer - (June 21-July 22)

Secrets and “levers of power” rise quietly around you, like hillocks on a prairie. This week and next, push steadily forward toward an investment, financial, lifestyle, health or intimacy goal – especially Friday/Saturday, when a new link or opportunity could occur. (But reject any idea or opening that occurs between 10 p.m. PST Friday and 6:30 a.m. Saturday.) Sunday’s for romance, pleasure – but stick with the known. Tackle chores Monday/Tuesday. Relationships, negotiations, a meeting with someone who makes something deep stir within you, new horizons arrive Wednesday/Thursday. Leo - (July 23-Aug. 22)

Relationships come front and center over the next two weeks, Leo – especially this Friday/Saturday. “Relationships” includes emotional and practical or business links, new opportunities, fresh horizons (and possible relocation) – cooperation and opposition. Be diplomatic, but eager to join. Approach others, praise others, seek common ground. Sunday’s for domestic rest – nap, love family, turn on that old music. Romance calls Monday/Tuesday – singles could meet a future mate prospect. Couples find pleasure. To work, and guard health, midweek. Smile at the world Friday/Saturday! Virgo - (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

Only two weeks left of work and health concerns, Virgo. Might as well plunge into those chores, especially Friday/Saturday, when a rather significant new task, even new employment, could begin. (Forget resumes: be direct.) Sunday’s restless, not much use. Home chores run into confusion Monday morning (spouse has doubts?) but this p.m. to midday Tuesday offers big steps forward on the home front if you make the effort. Repair, decorate, landscape, prepare kids’ future(s). Romantic and creative urges fill midweek – an incident or alluring person offers a new view of mating.

Fish Cutlets

Ingredients • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Friday, 8th February, 2013

Food court (Steamed fish minced with spices, combined with potatoes, shaped into cutlets and fried)

1 small piece ginger 2 green chillies 5 garlic cloves 100 gms bread crumbs 2 eggs Fresh mint leaves Salt according to taste 1 tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chilli powder 1 tsp fennel 1 tsp black pepper 1 bread slice Refined oil Egg white Lime juice of half a lime 1 potato, boiled 50 gms flour

Instructions

• In a pan, steam the fish in a strainer with boiled water, ginger, green chilly, garlic and cover the pan. • In a blender, mix bread crumbs, egg, egg white, garlic, ginger, green chillies, fresh mint leaves, salt, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, slice of bread, refined oil and half a lime. • In a mortar and pestle smash fennel and black pepper, add them into blender. • Add a little water and pound them together. • Add the steam fish into the blender and grind them well. • Transfer them into a bowl and add one boil potato for starch. Mix them well. • Keep it in the fridge for 10 minutes. • Add little refined oil in the pan and fry the cutlets both sides. • Serve hot.

Strange but true facts... Amazon Rainforest

Escape to New York

Libra - (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

Games, sports, pleasure, romance, beauty, creativity and self-expression call you – answering will bring luck, especially this Friday/Saturday. This month could start or further one of the most significant romances of your life. (If you’re married, joy comes from spouse, kids, and adventures – take a family trip.) There is serious love and easy love. Your best “mate prospect” has a load of work lowered onto his/her shoulders: be understanding. Unattached Librans might fall for a co-worker. Spend frugally Sunday. Friends, calls, trips Monday/Tuesday. Home, family Wednesday/Thursday. Scorpio - (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

The main accent this week and next lies on homes, family, security, property, gardening, nutrition, stomach and soul. (Funny how these last two are linked in many religions and mantic arts.) Friday/Saturday might start a new project or trend in these zones. Get plenty of rest (power naps) and show your family your loving heart. (Unlike January, February spreads a balm of affection through your domicile.) Your energy’s high Sunday: tackle minor problems. Chase money, buy/sell, Monday/Tuesday. Midweek brings errands, friends, paperwork, and a potentially great investment (a home?).

In the Amazon rainforest, 2.5 sq km (1 sq mile) can be home to 3000 species of trees. Just another Laugh

Sagittarius - (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

The two weeks ahead are not important, but they sure are active. You’ll call, write, answer, visit, perform errands, paperwork, and perhaps travel. A new venture could start in any of these Friday/Saturday. Earlier, Sunday’s for rest, quiet activities. Your energy and pizzazz soar Monday/Tuesday – start projects, relationships after Monday morning (a confusing time). Make money or shop Wednesday. This day might end one link, begin another; or, after disagreement, bring a stronger love. A new person might develop into loving friendship “with benefits” – even into marriage.

SUDOKU The rules for solving Sudoku puzzles are very simple: each row, column and block must contain one of the numbers from "1" to "9". No number may appear more than once in any row, column, or block.

Capricorn - (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

Chase money for the next two weeks, Cap, especially this Friday/Saturday, when a new money-making project could start. (DON’T start it between 10 p.m. Friday and 6:30 a.m. Saturday – PST.) Your income luck remains good all month; you’ll have enough to purchase a luxury item. You grow more assertive in communications – that’s good, but don’t overdo it. Sunday’s hopeful, friendly. Retreat, rest, contemplate and plan Monday/Tuesday – approach government or other agencies. Your energy and charm return, buoyantly, Wednesday/Thursday – home frustrates, but work/money please!

Newyork: It is illegal to do anything against the law.

What do you get from nervous cows? Milk shakes.

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Aquarius - (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Your energy, charm and effectiveness reach a yearly high this week and next, Aquarius, especially this Friday/Saturday. If you haven’t yet begun a significant project, do so now. Sunday’s for career and prestige, but nothing’s solid here. Your hopes and popularity rise Monday/Tuesday – a wish could come true. Get out, plan entertainment, join a group – they’ll “love” you. Retreat to catch a second breath Wednesday/Thursday: rest, contemplate and plan. (The best plans might be based on what occurred earlier this week.) Friday/Saturday, chase what/who you want: desire’s lucky. Pisces - (Feb. 19-March 20)

Continue to lie low, rest, recuperate, contemplate and plan. Your clout in the world is at a low ebb for the two weeks ahead; but your skill and effect in “background” areas is admirable. Background = spirit, charity, government, warehousing, administration, institutions, meditation, yoga, etc. Jump into these, especially Friday/Saturday, when a “new note” (though a slender one) might fill this arena. Sunday’s idealistic, intellectual, mellow. Be ambitious Monday/Tuesday. Happiness, hopes for the future, perhaps a light romantic notion, arise Wednesday (watch money) and Thursday.

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Friday, 8th February, 2013

Rihanna and Chris back Together

t's official: R&B diva Rihanna says she is back together with Chris Brown, who is still on probation for assaulting her in 2009, saying "It's different now." "I decided it was more important for me to be happy," Rihanna told Rolling Stone magazine in an interview. "I wasn't going to let anybody's opinion get in the way of that. Even if it's a mistake, it's my mistake," she said of her renewed romance with singer Brown, 23, that has prompted consternation from fans and celebrity media because of their history. "After being tormented for so many years, being angry and dark, I'd rather just live my truth and take the backlash," said Rihanna, 24, adding, "I can handle it." The couple's reconciliation had been rumoured for months, even before the pair unveiled a duet, "Nobody's Business," in November. That track was included on Rihanna's latest album "Unapologetic." Brown pleaded guilty in 2009 to beating and punching Rihanna. He was sentenced to community service, anger management classes, given a restraining order and is still on probation. "When you add up the pieces from the outside, it's not the cutest puzzle in the world," Rihanna admitted to Rolling Stone. "You see us walking somewhere ... and you think you know. But it's different now. We don't have those types of arguments anymore. We talk," she said. "We value each other." But she noted that Brown is on probation with her as well, saying, "He doesn't have the luxury of (messing) up again." "That's just not an option ... And I wouldn't have gone this far if I ever thought that was a possibility." In 2012 Rihanna was rated by Time and Forbes magazines as among the world's and celebrity arena's most powerful people.

150,000 dollars is never a big amount when it comes to the question of exposed photos of world famous celebrities. YouPorn, a popular porn site, has offered to pay $150k for

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acqueline Fernandez becomes the face of a soap brand in Sri Lanka. Rumoured to be drawing same fee as India brand ambassador Katrina Kaif. There is no doubt that Jacqueline Fernandez is smiling away like a Cheshire cat. Our sources say that the actress has been signed by a soap brand in Sri Lanka to endorse its product. Incidentally, Katrina Kaif is the face of the same brand in India. And sources say that Jackie has been offered the same fee that Kat draws for the India ad for the company. A source says, `Katrina has been the brand ambassador of the soap ever since she did AbbasMustan's Race. She even appeared in another ad for the brand with Shah Rukh Khan. And now Jackie has signed on the brand in her own country.` An insider from the company says, `Jacqueline was our first choice. Her work in India has made her an inspiration in Sri Lanka. We are happy with the association.` While sources add that Kat and Jackie's fee are more or less the Financial entrepreneur, Jeremy same, insiders refuse to divulge the actual amount. Frommer, who had earlier acquired deceased Guccione’s storage lockers, has found out unpublished bare photos of Madonna, Lauren Hutton and Schwarzenegger. The company sent a letter offering $150k to buy the entire collection. The company’s letter states, "Let's face it. The real value here is in Schwarzenegger's 'Schwanz' ". irector Mohit Suri and actor Udita Goawami tied the knot Tuesday evening at Hare Rama Hare Krishna temple in a traditional Punjabi wedding attended my family and a few close friends from the film fraternity.

Arnold’s illicit photos offered $150k an illegitimate photograph of young Arnold Schwarzenegger, engaged in a sexual act which is included in the contents of Penthouse founder Bob Guccione's storage locker. The photographs are in demand as the site looks forward to publishing them online.

Udita ties knot with Mohit Suri

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dating B-town hottie Minissha Lamba

ow this is some fodder for gossip. Buzz is that Minissha Lamba could have something special going on with Australian cricketer Andrew Symonds. And this is the same Andrew who had enraged Indian cricket fans with his racist remarks against Harbhajan Singh. A little birdie chirps to say that the two have been spotted in different parts of the city on more than one occasion. The birdie says, `Andrew was chilling around with Minissha at her birthday bash at a lounge on Friday evening along with lots of other close friends till the wee hours of the morning. The two were again spotted partying at a suburban club on Saturday evening and the revelry went on till next morning.`

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am Worthingon is set to star in Phillip Noyce's action-thriller For the Dogs, based on Kevin Wignall's novel about a solitary assassin who helps a college girl exact revenge for the murder of her parents and brother.

Events

Friday, 8th February, 2013

Weekend at Tito's....

Friday, 8th February, 2013

DJTAKE

Pritesh

Name: Pritesh - Resident Dj at Tito’s Favorite Track: Live my life Best venue ever played: Club Tito’s Likes: Riding bike Dislikes: Enemies If you were to be marooned on an island? ……. Enjoying Person you would love to meet: Dj Tiesto Person u would love to kiss: My girlfriend Favorite Dish: Fish curry and rice God is…… Everything for me

Events

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Events Diary

Fri

Feb

Sunrise: 07:04 Sunset: 18:21

SAT

Feb

Sunrise: 07:04 Sunset: 18:22

SUN

Feb

Sunrise: 07:05 Sunset: 18:22

Club Titos Dj Pritesh

Tito's Retro Bar Anthony/ Brandon

Club Titos Dj Pritesh

Café Mambo Friday Vibes Dj Yuri & DjBrandon

Club Titos Dj Pritesh & DjAnthony

Titos Courtyard Together @ Titos

Café Mambo Saturday Showtime Dj Ajit Pai & Dj Jay

Club Titos Radisson Blue Weekend Heroes 8:00pm onwards

Sweet Chilli Bardez Beer, BBQ & Blue 8:00pm to 11:00 pm Cavala baga The Piano Man Bosco D'Souza, Will enthrall you with some old time hits. People are invited to jam up with him. 7:00pm onwards Cafe Mojo Mojo Goes Old Skool Old skool hip-hop n video's Fiplees KARAOKE & DANCE PARTY Sing along to KJ FRANCIS PAUL followed by Dance Party with In-House Dj's Lorange Restaurant Live & Wired with Axel Spining Retro Music 8:00 PM Kamaki Dj Nash & David Spining Hip-Hop, Retro & House Music 9:00 PM

Sweet Chilli Bardez Karaoke Night 9:00 PM Cafe Mojo Saturday Shuffle Every genre of music Fiplees SATURDAY NITE FEVER Retro-Pop to Night Club Genres ! Dazzling sound & visuals ! ~ ALISON - Live ~ To Heat the Nite followed by Deejays Lorange Restaurant Saturdays with Richard The One Man Band 8:00 PM Goa Carnival 2013 Cavala baga The Piano Man Bosco D'Souza, Will enthrall you with some old time hits. People are invited to jam up with him. 7:00pm onwards Kamaki Contemporary 9:00pm

Friday, 8th February, 2013

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Café Mambo Dj Jay & Dj Brandon Tito's Retro Bar Sunday Night With Dj Brandon 9:30pm onwards Cafe Mojo Bollywood Boulevard 11:00 am to 7:00pm Digital Jukebox Request Your Choice of Song 7:00pm onwards Cavala Baga The Piano Man Bosco D'Souza, Will enthrall you with some old time hits. People are invited to jam up with him. 7:00pm onwards Fiplees REVLON with JOLUS - LIVE Dineout & Dance with some live Music . . . to dancing groves from old or new tracks by our Dj's !! Make your nite Goa Carnival 2013

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Feb

Sunrise: 07:05 Sunset: 18:23

Club Titos Dj Pritesh Café Mambo Dj Yuri & Dj Brandon De Baga Deck Keven Simply Solo Cafe Mojo Corporate's n Cocktails 10 percent add on to your cards on recharges of Rs. 1000 or more. Discounts on all your favorite cocktails. Goa Carnival 2013 Cavala Baga The Piano Man Bosco D'Souza, Will enthrall you with some old time hits. People are invited to jam up with him. 7:00pm onwards Fiplees FRANK ~ Live Kick off your week with ~ Frank ! The Band & grove to various music followed by Deejay's

WED

TUE

Feb

Sunrise: 07:05 Sunset: 18:23

Feb

Sunrise: 07:05 Sunset: 18:24

Club Titos Dj Pritesh

Café Mambo Dj jay

Café Mambo Dj Jay

Kala academy Lokotsav

Kamaki Dj David & Ashley 7:30pm

Caravela - The Taj Holiday Village Pescheria- Mediterranean Seafood Market Goa Carnival 2013

Poco Loco Restaurant Melodies of blues and retro by Nelly Cafe Mojo Ladies Nite Out!! with Dj Joel , a.k.a, 145bpm & Dj Usman Free Cafe Mojo shooters for ladies all nite long Wednesday Flea Market 11:00am to 6:00pm

THU

Feb

Sunrise: 07:05 Sunset: 18:24

Club Titos Dj Jay Café Mambo Dj Yuri & Dj Brandon Club Tito's @ The Radisson Blu Bollywood Madness With DJ Aggie 9:30pm to 3:30pm Cafe Mojo Mojo Goes Retro Retro music

Cavala Baga The Piano Man Bosco D'Souza, Will enthrall you with some old time hits. People are invited to jam up with him. 7:00pm onwards De Baga Deck Karaoke Nite with Hendry Caravela - The Taj Holiday Village PescheriaMediterranean Seafood Market