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Torrential rains Fishing baned in batter Goa, Monsoon Goa from June 1 to knocks the door July 31 in Trawlers

Goa is an all season destination but it becomes all the more beautiful and ravishing in rains. And while pre-Monsoon rains have been lashing the state from past four days, this makes it a perfect time to tour the beautiful beaches.

However, last 24 hours saw some vigorous rains battering the coastal state due to an offshore trough which was running along the West Coast from North Coastal Maharashtra to Kerala. As per Skymet Weather, now the offshore trough is expected to shift westwards and away from the coast.

Thus a significant decrease in the rain activity is anticipated over Goa in the next 48 hours. However, moderate rains may prevail. Thereafter, rains will once again pick up the pace as Monsoon has already made a timely onset over Kerala on May 30, and is expected to reach Goa in 3 to 4 days.

COLVA: The 61 days fishing ban has come into force from mid-night of May 31 all along the 105 km-long coastline of Goa. Nearly 1,500 trawlers will pull their nets off the Goa's territorial waters for the entire period of the ban, similar to a ban followed by several countries across the world.

The two main objectives of the fishing ban in Goa is; firstly, to allow several species of fish to spawn during the period of the ban, and secondly, to prevent fishermen from risking their lives in the choppy seas during the monsoons.

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Desi tourists prefer Goa for summer holidays

PANAJI:Famed travel website TripAdvisor.in, in its 'summer vacation value' report, has listed Goa as the top choice in their list of top 10 holiday destinations preferred by Indians travelers this summer.

The other destinations that made up the list are Ooty in Tamil Nadu, Manali in Himachal Pradesh, Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, Mussoorie in Uttarakhand and Kodaikanal in Tamil Nadu, Munnar in Kerala, Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir, Nainital in Himachal Pradesh and Lonavala in Maharashtra.

The report was compiled according to booking interest data for Indian travellers during the summer travel period from May 1 to July 31, 2017, said Goa tourism in press statement.

Apart from its natural pristine beauty that tourist come to enjoy, in the last

three years, Goa has gained popularity for the various tourism-related activities and adventures initiated.

Speaking about this honour, tourism minister Manohar Azgaonkar said that come summer, Goa is bursting at the seams with Indian tourists. "Seeing their enthusiasm and love for our state and their desire to be here during the summer vacations is motivating enough for Goa Tourism and Goa Tourism Development Corporation to work on creating innovative activities and products to make Goa the most sought after summer holiday destination," he said.

Commenting that Goa tourism has achieved a milestone in this direction, he said that the website's report has rightly positioned Goa as the top summer vacation destination for Indian tourists.

Goa to impose fine of Rs 5,000 on plastic bags from July: Manohar Parrikar

by SUGANDH RATAN PANAJI: Get ready for a cleaner Goa. The state government is going to ban plastic bags.

In view of current events and the litter menace in the state, the Goa government has decided to ban buying and selling of plastic bags in the state.

Starting from July 2017, all plastic bags below 50 microns will be banned in the state.

Thin plastic has caused flooding by blocking drains and thus has often increased flooding in public places.

This is a very big problem in the coastal villages of Goa where one can see plastic bags here and there. No proper disposal knowledge is provided to inhabitants and local authorities are not empowered to take action. Since the plastic is easily carried by water,

the situation becomes a lot worse in the monsoon season. The plastic bags are often seen on beaches thus spoiling the holiday experience too.

Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar said on 30th of May, 2017 told the media about the ban. He also said that strict measures will be taken against anyone who violates the ban to keep Goa free from plastic. He also said that will put fine on anyone in violation of this, caught buying or selling plastic bags.

The amount has not been finalised yet but Parrikar said that it will not be meagre. Talking about the fine related the ban he said, “The fine won’t be a meagre amount. It will be hefty. It might be up to ₹5,000. We might give some relaxation in the beginning in terms of the amount of fine, but we are going to implement the ban strictly”.

He also made it clear that government will be a little easy on people in the beginning as change takes time to set in. Furthermore, he also pointed out that residents do not need to worry about their garbage disposal requirements. The government is working on starting work stations on highways for garbage collection.

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PM Modi asks Germany to help improve Indian Football

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is in Germany and amid all the high profile discussions, the Indian PM has also made a pitch to the European powerhouse about helping India improve in football.

The year 2017 is critical for India in football as it has the first big opportunity to showcase itself at the global stage, as the country hosts the FIFA U-17 World Cup in October.

Keeping the focus on football growing.

PM Modi during a joint statement to the media along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel said, "We are also working with Germany to improve our sporting prowess,especially in football."

Germany are the current world champions having won their fourth FIFA World Cup title in 2014 in Brazil.

The Germans have a rich history in football and have some of Europe's top

clubs like Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund playing in their leagues.

Bayern Munich, the most successful club in Germany and a European giant has in past made their presence felt in India. They collaborated with the All India Football Federation to play a farewell match for former India captain Baichung Bhutia. The match saw top players like Arjen Robben, Philip Lahm, Thomas Mueller and Bastian Schweinsteiger take on the Indian national football team.

The Indian football team has seen a big jump in their ranking and has moved back into the top 100 of the FIFA rankings for the first time since 1996 this year.

Former India Prime Minister Manmohan Singh had asked for similar co-operation from five-time world champions Brazil.

Modi marks three years in power by opening India’s longest bridge

Prime Minister Modi, who was touring the region, inaugurated India’s longest river bridge in Upper Assam’s Tinsukia district: The bridge will enhance all-weather road connectivity between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

Apart from reducing the distance between Assam and Arunachal Pradesh by 165km, the 9.15km bridge has also been created to facilitate the movement of battle tanks.

The bridge, which can bear the weight of a 60-tonne battle tank, will provide a road-link to various strategic locations in the region and make civil and military logistics movement easier for Arunachal’s Anini, some 100 km from the China border.

Modi said the bridge will lay a new

beginning for economic revolution not only for the region but the entire country.

Thousands of people across the State visited the nations longest bridge, the Dr Bhupen Hazarika Samannay Setu over the Lohit river on Saturday and today.

The Prime Minister also said that while projects were not moving and funds were not being spent in 15-20 years in the Northeast, the present government has begun completing them in two to three years.

At Gogamukh in Dhemaji district, 420 km from Guwahati, Modi said, “The government of India has adopted five paths to take India’s ashtalakshmi (the eight Northeastern states) forward”.

On the third anniversary of the BJPled NDA government, Modi thanked the 1.25 crore people of the country for standing by him in every decision his government took. “He approved. Then soon government at the Centre changed and the work on the bridge kept on getting delayed”.

The bridge is an engineering marvel.

“While connecting Brahmaputra’s north bank with South, the DholaSadiya bridge will prove to be an engine of growth in the region”, he added.

Varanasi to get India’s 1st freight village NEW DELHI: Varanasi will get the country's first 'freight village' spread over around 100 acres. The plan to set up this project close to the upcoming multi-mode terminal along the Ganga has attracted major players including Dubai Port World and IL&FS. Sources said Sharaf Group of Abu Dhabi, a global player in shipping, logistics and supply chain is also keen on the project. They added that the big facility will not only bring investment but also generate jobs.

A 'Freight Village' is a specialised industrial estate which attracts companies that require logistics services and can cluster to improve their competitiveness. This will allow relocation of retailers, warehouse operators and logistics service providers supplying the regional FMCG market. Due to its proximity to the main city, it will serve as a distribution centre and as a point of transfer between long distance transport by truck, rail and waterway and short distance distribution

with delivery vans. 'Freight Village' includes an inter-modal terminal, which facilitates integration between different modes of transport.

Officials said World Bank has taken the lead to put in place the project which will provide connectivity to the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor, the country's longest waterway, and the national highway as well.

According to government reports, Varanasi being a strategic location provides the opportunity to facilitate the transshipment of about 30 million tonnes of domestic freight as well as another nine million tonnes of exportimport freight.

Cabinet likely to take call soon on Air India privatisation

NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet will soon take a call on privatisation of loss-making Air India with NITI Aayog suggesting that taxpayers' money being pumped into the airline can instead be used on health and education.

Staying afloat on little over Rs 30,000 crore bailout package extended by the previous UPA regime, Air India is working on ways to improve its financial position amid stiff competition.

The Civil Aviation Ministry is already looking into the recommendations made by NITI Aayog for the national carrier's revival.

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley had last week pitched for Air India's disinvestment saying the carrier's market share is just around 14 per cent whereas the debt burden is Rs 50,000 crore.

A top government official today said the Cabinet is expected to take a decision on whether to privatise Air India, whose financial situation is "very bad".

"Financial position of Air India is very bad. Niti Aayog's view is that government should spend money on health, education, instead of spending Rs 30,000 crore on Air India," the official told PTI.

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#GoaHeritage - Saving heritage of Goa via Social Media

Goa Government to Regularize Taxi Services

by SUGANDH RATAN

Now use #GoaHeritage on social media to save the spirit of Goa. Goa is not just a holiday destination but has a beautiful history which is seen its structures and culture. The government earlier in this month had taken steps to preserve the old houses in Goa to save some tangible structures by providing grants.

These heritage houses attract a lot many tourists each year and those helps in boosting the economy of the states as well.

Earlier in 2005 the Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG) converted the Latin quarters at Fontainhas, Panaji to a venue for art festival. Because of this effort, the area went to be very popular and was featured in many advertisements and movies.

Now it is time to save those intangible assets as well. After laying low for some time, the Goa Heritage Action Group (GHAG) is back in action. Its aim now is to save the intangible heritage of Goa hidden in its language, culture and food. The organisation is currently working on launching accounts on social media where Goans can use the hashtag ‘GoaHeritage’ and share the real Goa culture. This can range from a long forgotten local drink, local delicacies, endangered or extinct art forms, to

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some festival unique to a single village in Goa. GHAG Honorary Secretary Raya Shankhwalker said, “The entire focus has been on built or natural heritage so far. But, other than galvanising GHAG members and revitalising the group, we now want to focus on our intangible heritage like our agrarian practices or traditional vocations. We want to highlight on ‘grow local, buy local and eat local.’ For instance, the local variety of rice is far healthier and by buying it you can help the local farmer continue growing it.”

This is by far a very great step as it will not only preserve the culture but will also give opportunity to those who practise it but have been forgotten. The social media is apt platform for doing this as the torchbearers are found the easiest there and hence more impact can be created. Shankhwalker said that the government need to make a comprehensive list of heritage sites to be conserved and proper guidelines are also required to be put in place.

GHAG said that the current list doesn’t include all the heritage sites nor any grading is present that will tell about their relative importance.

“In the absence of such guidelines, routinely buildings are being demolished and changes are taking place to our historic temples and churches. In Europe, for instance, the core of the heritage zone is retained and development takes place around it, which model can be adopted in case of Panaji. In India, demolition of heritage structures is seen as an easy way of carrying out development. In India, conservation is seen as antidevelopment, which need not be the case,” said Shankhwalker. At present the heritage site list that is being used includes additions from the year 1970’s.

PANJIM: Goans have been trying to get cab services like Ola and Uber in the state since long. A petition regarding the same was brought in the month of April, 2017 but little could be done with it. Now the pressure over Goa government is mounting up to introduce regularised cab and taxi services in the state. This has forced the Goan government to take up this touchy issue.

The government is now in a fix to decide between whether to allow cab and taxi services like Ola and Uber or to give the interest of local cab services the highest priority. Introduction of services like Ola or Uber may force the local cab services out of the market owing to the lower prices and more regularised services of the former.

Seniors from the Transport Ministry said that they are ruling out any contact with app based taxi service Ola regarding restarting its operations in Goa. The department understands that there is need to monitor the services by local drivers currently on various basis such as fares, service quality.

But for this the interests of the local taxi drivers will not be compromised with. A department has said that it aims to bring in regulations for taxi

fares by the next tourist season. The department will be discussing the issues with the local taxi drivers in next month. The whole mechanism to be put in place will take time, department said.

On being asked about these accusations, the vice-president of North Goa Tourist Taxi Operators’Association, Ravindra Vengurlekar, told The Hindu, that these are just blanket accusations which do not apply to the entire local taxi sector of Goa. There are indeed few black sheep that have brought a bad name to the sector.

He said, “We have ensured that such incidents are acted upon. We are in touch with MLAs and government to reassure them that taxi operations are conducted in a customer-friendly way.”

With every passing day Goan are becoming restless for getting taxi and cab services that don’t rip them off.

Many campaigns have been launched like “fleecing by taxis in Goa” on social media, petitions have been put but only a little action has been taken upon it by the state government. There are around 8,000 taxis in the state currently being operated by locals.

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China Turned On The World's Largest Floating Solar Plant Generating 40MW Of Clean, Green Energy

China has, for the past few years, been sitting at the top of the list of the world’s most polluted countries according to the World Health Organisation. Particularly, it’s known for the frequent smog cover enveloping the city of Beijing, greatly reducing visibility and forcing locals to wear masks in order to go about their daily business. Now, the country is on a mission to change all of that.

China is attempting to tackle the situation by making a switch to renewable energy. The government has now announced that its completed the construction of the world’s largest floating solar energy farm, one which

has just been brought online.

Chinese energy company Sungrow Power Supply has built a 40-megawatt solar power plant, situated atop a flooded former coal-mining town in the Anhui province of eastern China. “The plant not only makes full use of this area, reducing the demand for lands – but also improves generation due to the cooling effects of the surface,” a local government official said.

And that’s just the start of it. Not only is the Chinese government behind a major push to get electric cars on the road, it also plans to increase its use of non-fossil fuels by 20 percent in the next few years and become a major green energy player.

Intel Shrinks The Desktop Computer Down To A Credit Card That You Can Carry In Your Pocket

No doubt smartphones have evolved through leaps and bounds, but you still can’t beat a PC for certain tasks. And Intel has made the good old PC easy to carry around, without suffering from any withdrawal symptoms.

Here's a disruption in the personal computing space -- the Intel Compute Card -- which also happens to be one of the tiniest computer you’ll ever see.

The Intel Compute Card transforms your PC into something you can place in your pocket and take with you on the go. Don’t be fooled by its credit card size, the Compute Card packs in

quite a bit of processing power -- it has notebook-class Core i5s inside, despite its diminutive look.

First revealed at CES earlier this year, the Intel Compute Card will support a range of configurations with up to 4GB of RAM, 128GB of flash storage, along with built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 AC and Bluetooth 4.2 for wireless connectivity.

What’s more, at the ongoing Computex 2017 technology expo, Intel showcased the Compute Card Device Design Kit, which will be sort of a blueprint for PC manufacturers to replicate and deliver exciting modular, flexible computing products to fully explore the capabilities of the Intel Compute Card.

Intel also put forward a reference design for a tiny desktop PC shell, which comes with USB ports, HDMI, DisplayPort and Ethernet connectivity.

Pop in the Compute Card into one of these PC cabinets and it becomes a fullfledged computer.

Interested? Well, get ready to buy one of these Intel Compute Cards from August 2017 onwards.

World's Biggest Airplane Roll Out for the First Time What's longer than a football field, heavier than a blue whale and powered by six Boeing 747 engines? The Stratolaunch, a rocketlaunching airplane that left its hangar for the first time on May 31.

The Stratolaunch is designed to carry space rockets to high altitude, where they're then launched into orbit.

The company behind the aircraft, founded by Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, says such airborne rocket

launches "significantly reduce the risk of costly delays or cancellations."

The aircraft has yet to actually take off, but the company behind Stratolaunch says it's expecting to perform a launch demonstration by "as early as 2019."

Meet Judy, A Malware That Infects Android Phones & Auto-Clicks Ads To Earn Money For Hackers Just a couple of weeks after we were terrorised by a malware running rampant, there’s a new kid on the block, though it’s thankfully a tamer variety than WannaCrypt.

Known as ‘Judy’, the new malware doesn’t just infect your device and cause a nuisance, it also earns money for the attackers as well.

Cyber security research firm Check Point found that over 41 apps on the Google Play Store are vulnerable to the Judy malware, with between 8.5 million to 36.5 million users having been infected worldwide so far. Google has since been notified and has begun

the process of purging the infected apps from its platform.

Judy is a slightly new breed of adware targetting smartphones. It’s an auto clicker that infects Android devices and forces them to click on ads, thereby generating revenue for the attackers. The apps infected with the Judy malware have already amassed between 4.5 to 18.5 million downloads.

Samsung Galaxy S8+ with 6GB RAM, 128GB storage launched in India at Rs 74,990

NEW DELHI: Samsung few weeks ago launched its Galaxy S8+ smartphone's 6GB RAM version in home turf South Korea. Now, the company has launched the same variant in India at Rs 74,990. The smartphone, besides featuring 6GB RAM also comes with 128GB inbuilt storage. The devices will be available starting June 9 in the country.

However, interested users can prebook the smartphone from Samsung Shop and Flipkart starting June 2.

The company in April this year launched its Galaxy S8 and the Galaxy S8+ smartphones' 4GB RAM version in India at Rs 57,900 and Rs 64,900 respectively. The duo came with 64GB inbuilt storage.

The Galaxy S8 sports a 5.8-inch QuadHD+ (2960x1440) 'Infinity Display' with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection and 570ppi pixel density. The Galaxy S8+ sports a 6.2-inch QuadHD+ (2960x1440) 'Infinity Display' with 529ppi pixel density.

Both are powered by an octa-core Exynos Series 9 processor. They feature 12MP dual-pixel camera with f/1.7 aperture and OIS along with an 8MP autofocus camera with f/1.7 aperture.

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Venessa, Karyn, Xavier, Veronica & Leslie

Located at a stone throw away from Baga beach with a panoramic sea view located on Tito’s lane. An Alfresco restaurant that offers a multicuisine menu of local Goan, Continental and Italian food.

This place has some of the best Vintage Wines and Spirits both Indian and International. It’s the perfect place to meet and connect with other such amazing foodies, laugh with friends over drinks or chill out while the live band performances keep you entertained.

The staff here are very friendly and

informative, and with quick service.

This place is definitely eye catchy on the inside with soft lighting and a very vintage look. To one side is the bar where the music keeps on playing and the bartenders flip and mix the perfect drink for you while you catch up on your favourite Sports or Music channels on the huge television situated above the bar. On the other side you will find a calm place with lovely ambiance, soft music and very attractive lighting.

The Restaurant is open from 12 pm to 3am. The ambiance is the key in any restaurant and Tito’s is one that has kept up its mark!

Laura & Shana

Swadeep & Amrit

Suku and Avi

Tito’s – The Rise of the Edible Cocktails There’s a growing trend in the bar and restaurant business that Tito's is excited about. It’s a little something called “Edible Cocktails”, and trust us… it’s awesome. So what is an edible cocktail? It’s exactly what it sounds like… it’s a drink served in something edible, they‘re pretty to look at and downright delicious to taste and the response is huge.

Created by Artem Klymenko one of Tito’s best and most talented bartenders here are his five interesting Edible Cocktails creations.

Tito’s Passion

T.W.

T.T.Tini

Mint T. This drink is the perfect combination of fruity and boozy, coupled with Tito’s Vodka, Melon syrup, Lime juice and mint and served in a yellow capsicum with a garnish of mint.

These cocktails have the freshest of fresh ingredients, some delicious Passion fruit syrup and a dash of lime juice coupled with some strong spirited Tito’s Vodka all served together in a Capsicum.

Tito’s Endorfin

This stunningly beautiful cocktails made from the finest Tito’s Vodka, Green Apple syrup and Lime juice is served fashionably in a cucumber.

This delicious cocktail makes you think of an entire line of childhood desserts. With milk, chocolate sauce, ice cream coupled with Tito’s Dark Rum it’s indeed a feast for the eyes and a delight for the mouth.

We’ve got just what you need to beat this heat, with the coolness of watermelon, lime juice and some Tito’s Vodka all served together in a colourful red capsicum, this drink is ideal for a warm summer night.

What are your thoughts about the Edible Cocktails?

Do give it a try!

By Faye

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Sonam, Sairaj, Sumit & Rahul

Bhumicka, Natasha & Pooja

Trusha & Vallabh

Kiran Mokati & Abdul Khan

Maria & Julia

Vaibhav & Meenal Camina

Shoeb & Vanisha

Priya & Anjali

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Sheeyasi, Shubhangi & Sarthak Enola, Siobhan, Sonia & Kinzah

Club Tito’s offers an unforgettable Nightlife Experience in Goa. It is difficult to imagine a more idyllic setting for a nightclub than Club Tito’s which is situated on Tito’s Lane, a hop skip and jump away from Baga Beach.

While the sun is still out you can’t take your eyes away from the lovely beach, the calm village life and the breezy ocean air. When it’s dark the lane comes to life and takes on a different form with loud music, people dancing and clubs and restaurants bustling with visitors both of Indian and foreign origin.

Dinesh, Supriya & Sakshi Manish & Sneha

Artem with the Magician & Tanya

Sherya, Vinita & Priya

Priya & Praveen

Joshua & Tanya

Leena, Ravina, Mansi & Vaishnavi Jijou, Mariam, Anis & Mouna

Pankaj & Ritnika

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GOA MUSIC FEST It came, rocked, and brought the house down!

BAGA : GOA MUSIC FESTIVAL took place at Tito’s Arena on 28th of May 2017. From 6 PM till late evening, people experienced LIVE music by the fully charged Varun Carvalho & The Rise Nation, ELVIS LOBO Project, Talking Drums by Carlos Gonsalves, Within Ceres, Konkani all Stars, Alexis Reed (LEKU) and Valerie D’Silva...

During the Festival there were no covers, only original songs and compositions along with a great sound system and the best lighting!

Goa Music Fest was conceptualized

by Varun Carvalho (The Rise Nation), Anastasia Gritsay (Colors of Goa Magazine, Goan Times newspaper) and Ricardo Joseph De Souza (Tito’s Business Group). One fine day while they were talking they realized that Goa does not have its own live music festival, and also the most part of musicians prefer to play somebody’s else’s songs, not their own… Why? So they decided to get all the most talented and original acts in Goa together and put them on one stage. They felt that Tito's Arena would be the best stage

for the 1st edition, since Tito’s being the most well-known and popular brand which was perfect for this Music Festival.

It was impossible to collect all of the best musicians and bands from the 1st time, but evening of 28th of May was still full of the great original music.

During the show the Rise Nation along with Raj Bhandare, a wellknown artist, conducted a Love Music Workshop, where the kids had to draw while the music was being played.

Their idea was for the kids to take the music in and express it through art, using their own imagination.

Awards were also given to honor artists, who have kept the original music scene alive in Goa in their own capacity. The RiseNation Foundation and Titos's Event decided to award Nixon Soares, Andrew Ferrao, Schubert Cotta, Roque Lazarus, Carlos Gonsalves, Mukesh Ghatwal, Elvis Lobo and Roussel Miranda.

Between delicious BBQ, Antojitos and platters of tasty food and drinks along with dozens of people it brought an end to a lovely evening.

India’s First IKEA Store To Have A 1000-Seater Restaurant In Hyderabad!

Source: http://homegrown.co.in

Until now, trying to outfit your home in movie-style minimal glamour has been an endless chore of online shopping and weary roadside haggling, but come December 2017 that’s all set to change. The great-grandaddy of affordable home products is setting up its first store in India. Never fear, IKEA is here. This is the name that crops up everywhere in pop culture and although India hasn’t had a proper chance to get acquainted, we already feel like old friends.

This mega project is set to take over 400,000 square feet of space in Hyderabad, that’s a whopping 13 acres of home-decorating options! With over 7,500 products in their catalogue from local and international furnishing

brands to explore you’ll definitely need to make a pitstop to refuel at some point, but IKEA has you covered there too. The 1000-seater restaurant will serve healthy, delicious options from Swedish and Indian cuisine, including their legendary meatballs!

In 2013 IKEA obtained approval from the Indian government to invest 10,500 crores in the country and this is only the beginning of their journey.

The next project on their roster is a Navi Mumbai branch for which they already have a 24 acre plot ready and eventually they plan to have 25 more stores across 9 cities by 2020.

IKEA has always been one of the most recognisable and well trusted names in home furnishing.

A brilliant performance by The Elvis Lobo Project brought the night alive at The Goa Music Fest leaving the crowd screaming for more!Super musicians on stage - Varun Carvalho

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At $13 million, Rolls Royce made the most expensive car in the world for one very rich customer When it comes to exclusivity, there’s nothing more exclusive than a Rolls Royce. You hardly see them on the roads and only 4,000 cars were produced for the world market last year. They’re also some of the most expensive cars in the world.

But Rolls Royce has outdone itself, and the rest of the car makers with this.

Named the Sweptail, the car is the only one of its kind in the world and costs a rumoured $13 million! The company says that a customer, who is a collector of expensive one-off items like superyachts and private jets, came to them asking for a one-off car.

So they gave him one.

The car features custom coach-work like the Maharajas used to order back in early last century. The car, probably based on the Wraith, is a two-seater with a full panoramic sunroof. The roof tapers down sharply in a shape similar to that of racing yachts that the customer desired.

The interiors have been handcrafted and we’re guessing many acres of rainforest would have had to be chopped down and many a bovine killed for the wood and leather. The thing we like best, however, is the hidden attaché cases that hold laptops behind the doors on either side.

Peacocks don't have sex. The peacock is a life-long celibate. The peahen gives birth after it gets impregnated with the tears of the peacock. These were the comments made by a Rajasthan High Court judge, Mahesh Chandra Sharma who retires today.

Justice Chandra who passed his last judgment yesterday had directed the Centre to declare the Cow as a national animal and also impose a life sentence on those slaughtering it.

Justice Sharma said, "Jo mor hai, yeh

The Drinking Problem!

Pappu goes up to his mom and says, “Mommy, I have a drinking problem. I need help.”

Jeeto, of course, freaks out and yells, “How did this happen?!”

She turns to her husband and says, “This is all your fault! You’re the one that comes home drunk and gives such a bad example to all of our children.”

Santa yells back, “Oh, I’m the one that does it? I do nothing but give to this family! Your the one that was drinking beer while breast feeding when I told you not to!”

Thursday,” the official added. Officials said that corrective action between Aman Lodge and Neral stations was yet to be undertaken. “We will work on that section partially till monsoons.

The pace of work will speed up post October, after which that section could also be put to use,” a senior CR official said.

The toy train is a popular tourist attraction in Matheran. Services would operate from Aman Lodge station during the monsoons. The section till Neral station would remain closed.

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aajevan bhramachari hai. Kabhi bhi morni ke saath sex nahi karta hai. Iske jo aasu aate hai, morni usse chubhkar garbhavati hoti hai, mor ya morni ko janm deti hai (The peacock is a lifelong celibate. It does not have sex with peahen. The peahen gives birth after it gets impregnated with the tears of the peacock. A peacock or a peahen is then born)."

"Nepal is a Hindu nation and has declared cow as national animal. India is a predominant agriculture country based in animal rearing. As per Article 48 and 51A (g), it is expected from the state government that they should take action to get a legal entity for cow in this country," he said in his order.

There is a myth that the peacocks do not mate. This myth is all over the internet. However contrary to these reports, the peacocks and peahens mate like any other bird.

Jokes apart!

Matheran-Aman Lodge Toy Train service back on track!

THE NERAL-MATHERAN toy train is expected to partially resume its service

by June 1, officials of the Central Railway (CR) said. After an inspection by the Divisional Railway Manager, Mumbai division, on Tuesday, officials said, service between Aman Lodge and Matheran could resume from Thursday.

The toy train services were suspended in May last year after two successive derailments. The Railway Board had advised CR to speed up work on maintenance and complete trackrelated work by May 31. The timings and fares would remain the same.

“A series of trials were on for the past one month to ensure safety of operations. If positive results are obtained after the inspection, the service could resume in the Aman Lodge-Matheran section from

Peacock a 'brahmachari,' they do not have sex says Rajasthan HC judge

Jeeto yells, “Get out! You are a horrible person and I never want to see you again!”

He grabs his collection of stuff and yells, “Fine! I don’t need you!” and he walks out of the door.

Pappu is standing there crying, not knowing what to think of the situation other than he knows his dad is gone.

Jeeto turns to him and says, “Don’t cry Pappu, it will be fine… Now just tell me all about your drinking problem and we will get you some help.”

Pappu says, “Well… the problem is, if Simar drinks 675 ml of orange juice, Pinky drinks 545 ml, and Manu drinks 860 ml, how much orange juice did they drink?”

Dead Rabbit!

A man finds his dog with a dead rabbit in its mouth. He realizes that the rabbit is a pet of his next-door neighbour.

In a panic he cleans the rabbit up and sneaks it into its cage, hoping his neighbor will think their pet died of natural causes.

Next day he spots his neighbor digging a hole in the flower beds and goes over to investigate.

“What are you doing?” asks the man.

“Burying my rabbit again,” replies the neighbor. “There sure are some sick people around here. The rabbit dropped dead on Monday, I buried it on Tuesday, and on Wednesday some bastard dug it up, gave it a wash , and stuck it back in its cage.”

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|the buzz

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Deepika Padukone, Priyanka Chopra make it to Maxim 2017 Hot 100 list

After winning the world one film or TV show at a time, Deepika Padukone and Priyanka Chopra have now made it to the 2017 MAXIM Hot 100 list.

The list is topped by supermodel Hailey Baldwin and includes names such as Emma Watson. Emma Stone, Dakota Johnson, Kendal Jenner and more. Both Deepika and Priyanka have got rave reviews from the magazine for making their mark in America.

The recognition comes to Deepika after her international big screen debut, her appearance at MET Gala 2017, and her debut on the red carpet of Cannes 2017. The xXx: The Return of Xander Cage is mentioned thus by the magazine: “The Bollywood transplant made her debut stateside earlier this year in xXx: The Return of Xander Cage, alongside Vin Diesel. She ranks number 10 on Forbes’ 2016 list of the world’s highest paid actresses.”

Pavitra Rishta actress Ankita Lokhande to make her debut in Bollywood with a Sanjay Dutt film?

Popular TV actress Ankita Lokhande, who is only one show old in the industry, enjoys huge fan following.

The latest update on the Pavitra Rishta actress is that she will be seen in a Bollywood movie soon.

Yes! that's right. Ankita Lokhande, who hasn't been seen on TV for a couple of years now is ready to make her debut on the silver screen and if reports are to be believed, she will be seen in Sanjay Dutt's film titled 'Malang'.

This is not the first time that we are hearing about Ankita foraying into Bollywood. We heard some similar news way back in 2014, when it was being said that she would be seen in Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone starrer 'Happy New Year', but things could not materialise and she was nowhere to be seen.

Ranveer to shift in a flat in Deepika's building Sources say that Ranveer Singh, who was looking for a house for quite some time, has found an apartment in same building in which Deepika stays. So, the love birds will be spending a lot more time together!

Actor Vikram Charged With Culpable Homicide In Model Sonika’s Death

Actor Vikram Chatterjee, who was previously accused of rash and negligent driving, has been charged with culpable homicide not amounting to murder for the death of city model Sonika Chauhan in a car accident, police on Tuesday.

“Chatterjee has been charged under

Section 304 of the IPC on Tuesday after police received a forensic report that shows the speed of the car was between 95 to 115 km per hour a few seconds before the accident,” said Kolkata police’s Joint Commissioner, Crime, Vishal Garg.

During the previous interrogation, he confessed to having consumed alcohol on the night of the accident, but claimed that he was not drunk and the car was not speeding. Chatterjee was on the wheels of his car while his partner Sonika was on the front seat when the accident happened on a south Kolkata street on their way back from a party on April 29. Sonika was rushed to a city hospital where she succumbed to her injuries.

Kapil Sharma Rushed To Hospital; Cancels Show Shoot Comedian Kapil Sharma was rushed to a suburban hospital yesterday, after the comedian complained of uneasiness during shoot. The Kapil Sharma show host, canceled shooting after facing blood pressure fluctuation and is currently admitted in the hospital.

Talking to Indian Express, a source mentioned, “Kapil was admitted to a hospital in Andheri at 4 pm today after he complained of uneasiness.

It is a blood pressure related problem.

It is a result of back-to-back shooting.”

Sharma was shooting for a episode with actor Paresh Rawal when this incident happened. The actor was promoting his upcoming film Guest Iin London on the show.

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|tourist map

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Go Sight Seeing in Goa RELIGIOUS PLACES: Basilica of Bom Jesus Church at Old Goa, Mangueshi Temple, ShantaDurga Temple, Bodgeshwar Temple FORTS : Reis Magos, Aguada, Chapora, Corjuem, Tiracol, Cabo de Rama, Alorna, Nanus, Rivona BEACHES: Baga, Calangute, Candolim, Sinquerim, Coco, Anjuna, Vagator, Ashvem, Mandrem, Arambol, Morjim, Miramar, Dona Paula, Bogmalo, Varca, Benaulim, Rajbag, Palolem, Colva BACKWATERS : Mayem Lake WILDLIFE: Mhadei, Bondla, Cotigao WATERFALLS: Dudhsagar, Harvalem, Kuskem SPRINGS : Kesarval, Pomburfa MARKETS :Mapusa, Panjim

Emergency telephone Ambulance: 108 Police: 100 Fire Brigade : 101 Women helpline : 1091 Railway : 139 Airport : 0832-2540796 Bus : 0832 2438034

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GST impact: Luxury carmakers begin cutting prices Luxury cars were expected to get cheaper post GST (Goods and Services Tax) but companies like Mercedes India, BMW and Janguar and Land Rover (JLR) have already announced price cuts.

On Tuesday Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) reduced the prices of select models by up to Rs 10.9 lakh from immediate effect. This it said was in order to pass the benefits of the new GST rates to be rolled out in July.

This means that the price of the Jaguar XE sedan could reduce in the range of Rs 2 lakh to Rs 5.7 lakh and could reduce by Rs 4 lakh to Rs 10.9 lakh on the Jaguar XJ, depending on state to state. The Land Rover Discovery Sport and the Range Rover Evoque could see prices cuts in the range of Rs 3.3 lakh to Rs 7.5 lakh. These cars are currently priced between Rs 37.25 lakh to Rs 1.02 crore (ex-showroom Delhi).

Rohit Suri, President and Managing Director of JLR India said the price reduction to customers will be with immediate effect, but it will be valid only for June in case GST isn't implemented

by July 1.

Even new entrant Isuzu Motors India is offering discounts of up to Rs 1.5 lakh on its models such as the newly launched MU-X and the V-Cross.

Mercedes-Benz India last week announced that it will reduced the prices of its luxury cars by 4% on an average. The price reduction of the entire ‘Made in India’ portfolio ranges from 2% to 9% depending on the tax structure and local body taxes of the state, said the company.

Roland Folger, Managing Director & CEO, Mercedes-Benz India commented, “As a customer centric initiative, we are now passing on the benefits of post-GST pricing of our ‘Made in India’ cars with immediate effect. To ensure complete peace of mind for our customers, we have decided to pass on the GST tax benefits at an earlier stage at our cost.”

Even the second largest luxury car manufacturer BMW at the same time announced an immediate reduction in prices of its cars. The company however did not give the details of reduction in the prices.