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IN BRIEF RBI may up key rates on Nov 2 The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to make the sixth increase in key policy rates this year, as it seeks to get a firmer grip on inflation. RBI Governor D Subbarao will announce the second-quarter monetary policy review on Tuesday in Mumbai after meeting bankers.

The Central Bank might increase both the repo and reverse repo rates by 25 basis points each to 6.25 per cent and 5.25 per cent, respectively, said economists.— Agencies (Report on pg 13)

Shah leaves for Mumbai Ex-Gujarat Minister Amit Shah left for Mumbai on Sunday morning following a Supreme Court directive asking him to be out of the State till November 15, when the CBI’s plea seeking cancellation of his bail will be heard. Sources close to Shah said he left for Mumbai by a morning flight.

The former minister of state for home, an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, was granted bail by the Gujarat High Court on Friday. – (PTI)

11,485 appear for online CAT Around 11,485 candidates on Sunday appeared for the online Common Admission Test (CAT) 2010, the highest so far since the start of the exam on October 27, with the organisation conducting it claiming that the sessions ended “successfully”.

The first edition of the online CAT exam was marred by technical glitches last year.

“11,485 candidates registered for the CAT today and both sessions have concluded successfully,” Prometric India said. – (PTI)

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VOTES SEALED, EYES ON RESULTS TODAY 72.62% cast ballot

MARAMARI IN MARGAO

Pernem tops polling Margao has lowest turnout

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

The elections to 11 municipal councils in the State received encouraging response with 72.62 per cent voters exercising their franchise.

According to the election officials the polling process was peaceful in all barring some minor incidents in Mapusa, Margao and Vasco. With the votes sealed, all eyes are now on counting of votes which will be held on Monday.

Pernem Municipal Council witnessed highest percentage of voting with 88.03 per cent voters turning up for the polling today.

On the other hand Margao Municipal Council witnessed lowest turnout today with only 57.76 per cent voters exercising their right to elect the new council.

State Election Commissioner Dr M Modassir claimed that the electioneering remained peaceful and there was no untoward incident reported throughout the day.

He said that the polling was more in the areas where the number of voters are less.

“Only one person was arrested at Sada in Mormugao Municipal Council area for disturbing the election process,” the Commissioner said adding minor incidents of law and order issues were also reported from areas of Margao, Vasco and Mapusa.

For majority of the councils, he said, the percentage was hovering around 70 per cent.

“Perhaps this is an example that we can boast for rest of the country that without any violence we have been able to complete the election process with (Continued on page 10)

HOw THEY POLLED

MMC Chairperson Savio Coutinho making a point while PSI Kapil Nayak looks on near Agricultural Office, Margao.

Police take guard at Moti Dongor after polling, following clashes between two groups.

Photos by Santosh Mirajkar

Digambar workers, Savio’s men clash

Three assaulted at Moti Dongor

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

Supporters of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat and Margao Municipal Chairperson Savio Coutinho clashed outside a polling booth in Ward No 16 of the Margao municipal area.

Complaints and cross complaints were filed with the Margao police by both the groups, even as a supporter of the Coutinho — one Asif was referred to Hospicio with a bleeding nose for medical examination.

The no hold barred contest between Savio’s wife and Goa Pradesh Youth Congress vicepresident Pratima and Sandra Fernandes gave anxious moments for the men-in-uniform, especially at the polling booth housed at the Margao agricul-

tural office, Calconda.

The Coutinhos charged the police and other officials for acting as mere spectators to flagrant violations of the Election Code. At one stage, a visibly agitated Savio told a police officer that the men-in-uniform should not go to the extent of sabotaging the prospects of a candidate just to satisf y their political masters.

Another close supporter of the Coutinhos termed the electoral battle in Ward No 16 as a battle between the Youth Congress and the Chief Minister. In the run up to the polls, GYPC President Sankalp Amonkar had thrown his weight behind Pratima, while the Chief Minister is believed to back Sandra to the hilt. Her status as the Youth (Continued on page 10)

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

Tension rent the air at migrant-inhabited Moti Dongor following clashes between two groups, forcing police to send additional reinforcements to the hillock to avert major law and order problem.

Three persons from one group were brought for medical treatment to the Hospicio hospital after they complained of burning sensation in their eyes after a liquid substance was sprayed on them by the rival group.

The trio told newsmen that they were assaulted by Bashir Sheikh and others, close supporters of Chief Minister Digambar Kamat.

An uneasy calm prevailed atop Moti Dongor area following the

incident and the police made their presence felt in a big way to prevent further trouble.

Margao PI Santosh Desai and couple of PSIs, besides armed policemen rushed to Moti Dongor after the incident. The residents complained to PI Desai about the assault by the rival group and demanded immediate action against Bashir and others.

Moti Dongor was the cynosure of all eyes since early morning with the opposition slamming poll officials for not manning the entire hillock to keep the anti-social elements at bay.

In fact, Abdul Matin Carol, whose sister Carol Hajira Bi is contesting from Ward No 19, alleged that though entire Moti (Continued on page 10)

Deshmukh, Shinde, Rane in Adarsh flat row?

Municipality Bicholim Quepem Curchorem Pernem Valpoi Sanguem Mapusa Canacona Margao Cuncolim Vasco

Percentage 78.39 72.05 71.89 88.03 82.49 77.08 67.07 78.06 57.76 66.34 59.13

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‘No using teachers for roll revision’ HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

Education Minister Babush Monserrate has said a strict ‘no’ to frequent use of teachers for duties like electoral roll revision or enumeration.

“Why can’t the staff from other departments like PWD be used for the purpose?

Why only teachers have to volunteer for such jobs?”

Monserrate questioned.

Talking to Herald after Taleigao gram sabha on Sunday morning, the minister said that he will raise the issue with the State Cabinet and will pass appropriate resolution for the same.

“We need to understand that teachers too have their

families. They too have their own life. They can’t be on the field day in and day out,” Monserrate said adding that they will not be allowed to ruin their festival season.

He has already written to the Election Commission asking them not to use teachers for electoral roll revision.

“I don’t mind teachers being asked to do extra duties but using them so often is not correct. There are other government servants, who could be utilised,” he said.

The work of electoral revision will begin in the State from November 1 onwards which will have staff pulled in from Education Department mainly doing the job.

Ex-Uccasaim sarpanch assaulted HERALD CORRESPONDENT PORVORIM, OCT 31

Former Uccasaim-Paliem-Punola sarpanch Baban alias Kanoba Nagvekar was allegedly assaulted after the gram sabha meeting on Sunday.

According to Mapusa Police, after the gram sabha got over, there was some quarrel between Kanoba Nagvekar and a person, which resulted in the fight between them.

PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

The Housing Society controversy which has sucked in Chief Minister Ashok Chavan widened as it appeared to reach the doors of his three predecessors Vilasrao Deshmukh, Sushilkumar Shinde and Narayan Rane—who are said to have links with some beneficiaries of the project.

But Deshmukh, Shinde and Rane today denied allegations against them saying they did not recommend anyone for allotment of a flat in the Adarsh Housing Society.

Maharashtra Water Resources Minister Ajit Pawar, who is nephew of NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, also denied having recommended anybody for membership in the housing society in Mumbai.

Deshmukh said he did approve the letter of intent (LoI) of 20 people who wanted to become members of the society.

But he did so after a recommendation was allegedly made by Chavan, the then State Revenue Minister.

“The list had come for my approval only for counter signature and you do it in good faith,” he said.

Deshmukh’s statement comes in the wake of reports that three of his aides own flats in the society. “I had not recommended anybody’s case. There is nobody in the society who can claim to be my relative or near and dear one...This appears to be a conspiracy to defame me,” Deshmukh told PTI. Shinde said he has never recommended anyone for being allotted a flat in the 31-storey building which is said to have meant for Kargil War heroes and widows. Responding to allegations in media that he had a flat in a benami name; Shinde said “It is not in my name. I have never recommended anyone.”

Minor incidents in Mapusa, Vasco One arrested at Sada in Mormugao for disturbing election process

Aakash kandils (decorative lanterns) of different shapes and sizes displayed at one of the shops in the Panjim Municipal Market. Diwali which is popularly known as the festival of lights will be celebrated across the State on November 5.

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New twist to IT Habitat tale Babush wants park under Taleigao VP purview HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

In what is seen as a total U-turn on the opposition to Rajiv Gandhi IT Habitat at Dona Paula, Taleigao legislator Babush Monserrate today said that people will allow the park only if it comes under purview of Taleigao gram panchayat.

“The then IT Minister Dayanand Narvekar had created the habitat like some SEZ. Panchayat would have earned Rs 2 crore as licence fee and Rs 50 lakh annually on housing, if it was under panchayat purview,” Monserrate told Taleigao Gram Sabha on Sunday.

He said that government should withdraw the notification and issue fresh one, which brings this project under pan-

Government must issue a fresh notification to bring IT Habitat under panchayat. I still maintain that the project will come up only if it benefits Taleigao people.

– Babush Monserrate chayat rights.

“I am going to ask Chief Minister Digambar Kamat to withdraw the notification and make panchayat the licencing authority to it,” the Education Minister said.

Monserrate stated that Taleigao people will not allow IT Park to use their infrastructure, when they are not gaining

anything from it.

“I still stand by my words that IT Habitat will come up only if it’s benefiting Taleigao people.

Or else we will not allow it,” he added.

Monserrate was responding to the question raised by one Anand Madgaonkar during the gram sabha on the current status of the IT Habitat.

The park spread over 3 lakh square metres of land which was inaugurated by UPA Chairperson Sonia Gandhi with much fanfare at Dona Paula, currently stands abandoned after massive agitation by people led by Monserrate.

The minister had termed the project as an attempt to grab land at throw away prices and hand it over for real estate development. He had led a morcha in December 2007.

The then IT minister Narvekar, propagating for the park, had crossed swords against Monserrate.

Goa Pradesh Youth Congress Committee had also organised a morcha in Taleigao, which was violently pushed back by Monserrate’s supporters.

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Civic polls: tension averted in Canacona, 1 held in Vasco HERALD NEWS BUREAU PANJIM, OCT 31

The elections to the municipal councils passed off peacefully with no untoward incident reported, except for some stray incidents in Canacona and Vasco.

According to reports, tension flared-up in at least two polling booths, but was averted with timely intervention of polling officers in Canacona.

In Vasco, one person from Headland Sada was arrested under Section 151 of CrPC for allegedly campaigning during voting at a polling booth in Ward 5. He was later released after producing before the Magistrate.

SANGUEM The elections to the 10-member Sanguem Municipal Council (SMC) witnessed a voting percentage of 77.08.

The SMC elections saw a voting percentage of 77.08 with 3,898 of the total 5,049 voters exercising their franchise to decide the fate of 37 candidates, who are in fray for the 10 wards.

In Ward 1, 313 voters voted out of the total 430, while in Ward 2, the voting was 494 of the 687. Ward 3 accounted for 289 of the total 353. Ward 4 - 571/695, Ward 5 - 360/463, Ward 6 - 356/475, Ward 7 - 484/635, Ward 8 - 250/368, Ward 9 - 278/346 and Ward 10 - 493/596.

Incidentally, unlike in the neighbouring Curchorem Cacora Municipal Council elections, where camps by the aspiring candidates could be seen donning the road from Cacora to Curchorem with tables by the side of the road, none of the wards in SMC elections were seen camping near the booths with a table or chair.

The contesting candidates and their supporters were however seen near the booths ferrying their voters.

The SMC election has as many as five outgoing councilors trying their luck all over again. They include Sanjay Raikar, Queroz Cruz, Agnelo F G Da Costa, Harsha Dilesh Sambhari and Sauryadatt Naik.

Former Chairperson Minguelinho D’Costa and Vice Chairperson Vincent D’Costa (John D’Costa) are also in the list of the contesting candidates.

VALPOI

A disabled woman from Valpoi lifted by his son while coming out from the polling booth.

Photo by Ashraf Khan

The elections to the nine wards of Valpoi Municipal Council witnessed a voting percentage of 82.49.

A large numbers of voters from Valpoi cast their votes in the elections, which passed off peacefully. The voting percentage in almost all the booths had crossed 70% by 1 pm.

Sources from mamlatdar’s office informed that the election was conducted in nine booths (Nanus - 2, Valpoi – 6 and Velus -1).

In most of the wards, all the wards, except Wards 6 and 7, the voting crossed 80 per cent. The highest voting was recorded in Ward 4 (92.1%) and the lowest in Ward 7 (75.67%).

When contacted, Valpoi PI Shivram Vaigankar informed that the election was conducted peacefully and no untoward incident occurred and also no FIR against any candidate or person was filed on Saturday.

Almost all the 37 candidates, who are in the fray, were seen stationed near various polling booths throughout the day till 5 pm, while their supporters were seen transporting voters in fourwheelers to the polling stations.

Even aged and sick or disabled people were brought to the polling booths by their relatives.

It may be recalled that Baptise Dias was declared elected unopposed from Ward 3.

CANACONA

Voters lined-up at GPS building at Kindlebhag Tarir, Canacona.

Photo by Kathy Pereira

The 10-member Canacona Municipal Council (CMC) witnessed a voting percentage of 78.06, as no untoward incident was reported even though there were stray incidents in at least three wards.

The highest voting is at Kindlebhat-Tarir (Ward 6), where 714 (89.70%) of the 796 voters turned up in polling booth situated at Government Primary School, Kindlebag.

The lowest voting was at Ward 3 (Mastimol), where 993 of the 1,460 voters turned to vote.

Incidentally, the ST reserved ward of Mastimoll has the highest voters in CMC. “It is a fairly incident-free polling day in Canacona,” said Observer Y B Tawade in the presence of Returning Officer and Deputy Collector Shiv Kumar at the ballot boxes collection centre.

Assistant Returning Officer and Canacona Mamlatdar C S Shetkar informed that there were no challenges to any voters, no impersonations or any matter of concern reported from anywhere.

Incidentally, IDMT Hall of CMC at Chaudi is the collection and counting centre.

The ward wise voting percentage is Ward 1 (76.48%), Ward 2 (76.04%), Ward 3 (68.01%), Ward 4 (68.31%), Ward 5 (87.60%), Ward 6 (89.70%), Ward 7 (79.45%), Ward 8 (85.01%), Ward 9 (77.49%) and Ward 10 (84.37%).

The voting was brisk during the first four hours, as 18.25% of voters turned up to vote till 12 pm, but later the voting picked up and it was recorded at 55.85 % at 3 pm.

Incidentally, eight of the 10 polling booths are situated at different government primary booths, while voting for Wards 9 (Palolem) and 10 (Palolem-Devabhag) was held in two different wings (east and west) of Government Middle School, Palolem.

BICHOLIM The elections to the 10 wards of Bicholim Municipal Council (BMC) passed off peacefully with an overall 78.39 per cent of voters casting their votes.

As many as 42 candidates are in the fray.

In most of the polling booths on Sunday morning, there was a lukewarm response of voters. Most of the voters exercised their franchise in the evening.

According to Bicholim Mamlatdar Pramod Bhat, of the 11,263 (5,784 - males and 5,479 - females), 8,829 voters exercised their votes.

The percentage of votes cast in each of the ward are Ward 1 (81.63%), Ward 2 (80.63%), Ward 3 (78.96%), Ward 4 (83.14%), Ward 5 (67.42%), Ward 6 (71.72%), Ward 7 (81.52%), Ward 8 (72.84%), Ward 9 (88.34%) and Ward 10 (84.26%).

Ward 5 recorded lowest percentage of voting (67.42%), while Ward 9 recorded highest percentage of voting (88.34%). Male voters outnumbered female voters with 4,569 males casting their votes against 4,260 females.

Interestingly, some old women were seen actively participating in the voting. One Indira Yeshwant Mandrekar (107) of Dhabdabo Bicholim cast her vote. Besides, there were some handicapped persons who also exercised their voting right.

The fate of some of the prominent councillors and seasoned politicians, including Chairman Satish Gaonkar, councillors including Kamlakar Teli, Ajit Birje, Jayendranath Govekar and Usha Kadkade is at stake.

According to reports, no untoward incident was reported in Bicholim and the candidates along with their supporters were urged to remain away from the polling booths.

All the establishments within 100 mtrs remained closed. A strong police force was also stationed near the booths. Bicholim PI Harish Madkaikar personally kept vigil in the taluka.

Counting of votes for both, Bicholim and Valpoi Municipal Councils, would be held on Monday at Bicholim Municipal Council Hall from 8 am.

QUEPEM The polling to the 10-member Quepem Municipal Council passed off peacefully with an overall 72 per cent of voters casting their votes.

In most of the polling booths, heavy rush was seen since early Sunday morning. Most of the shops in Quepem town remained closed throughout the day, as there were polling booths in Quepem town, which caused inconvenience to the people.

Meanwhile, in Ward 9, one of the candidates has filed a complaint against another contesting candidate, alleging that one of his supporters was kidnapped.

PORVORIM The elections to the 15-member Mapusa Municipal Council (MMC) passed off peacefully, witnessing a voting percentage of 67.5.

As many as 35 polling stations remained crowded with voters throughout the day on Sunday. There are 52 candidates in the fray, including 26 women, for 15 wards of MMC. Of the 29,313, 19,785 voters have cast their votes, registering a voting percentage of 67.5.

The ward wise percentage is Ward 1 (61.3 %), Ward 2 (66%), Ward 3 (72%), Ward 4 (65.4%), Ward 5 (69.6 %), Ward 6 (54.8 %), Ward 7 (76.4%), Ward 8 (66.6%), Ward 9 (73.6%), Ward 10 (67.4%), Ward 11 (52%), Ward 12 (73.8 %), Ward 13 (74.7%), Ward 14 (72.4%) and Ward 15 (63.6%).

Bardez Mamlatdar Gaurish Shankhwalker informed that polling was peaceful in all the 15 wards.

The counting of votes will begin at 8 am on Monday in the communidade hall Mapusa and at a time, counting of four wards will be taken up.

Meanwhile, Shabbir Ainapure, who is contesting from Ward 2, has lodged a complaint with Deputy Collector Dashrath Redkar against candidate Subhash Narvekar alleging that Narvekar made use of tricolour flag in the manifesto, which he distributed to the voters.

“The investigation in this regard is in progress,” said Mamlatdar Shankhwalker.

When contacted, police sources admitted that they have received a complaint from the deputy collector. However, printing tricolour flag on the manifesto does not amount to offence and hence it cannot be registered.

PERNEM The election to nine wards of Pernem Municipal Council (PMC) was peaceful, as 88.03 per cent voters cast their votes.

As many as 43 candidates, including 13 male and 13 female, are in the fray. The election to Ward 9 has been kept on hold, as no nomination of ST candidate was found to be valid.

According to sources, of the 3,307, 2,911 votes cast their votes.

The ward wise voting percentage was Ward 1 (90.16%), Ward 2 (85.95%), Ward 3 (88.57%), Ward 4 (84.74%), Ward 5 (90.53%), Ward 6 (88.91%), Ward 7 (91.96%), Ward 8 (87.22%) and Ward 10 (84.20%).

CURCHOREM The voting to the 12-member Curchorem-Cacora Municipal Council witnessed a voting percentage of 71.69.

The voting to all the 12 wards of CCMC was peaceful and no un-

toward incident was reported. The highest voting percentage was recorded in Ward 5 (83.76), while the lowest was recorded in Ward 9 (60.67).

Curchorem PI Bhanudas Dessai along with his staff maintained law and order in the area.

VASCO

An elderly women taken for voting in Vasco Municipal election.

Photo by M Prabhav

Voting for the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC) election, which was considered to be a one of the sensitive municipal councils in the State, was by and large peaceful without any untoward incident.

Of the 60,001 voters, 35,481 voters cast their votes, registering a percentage of 59.02. Voters of Ward 14 had a free day as their candidate Manesh Arolkar was elected unopposed.

The 59.02 per cent was slightly lower then what was expected by the election officer, but they claimed that it was satisfactory.

Ward 2 recorded a maximum voting with 70.78 per cent and Ward 7, which is reserved for women ST candidate, recorded 44.43 per cent.

Wards 15 and 16, from where Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza’s wife Neny and his elder brother Pascoal are contesting and declared hyper sensitive, the voting was peaceful voting, while Ward 9 also had smoothing voting process.

However, there were complaints that election officers were lethargic, as they consumed a considerable time and slowed down the voting process, as voting ended at about 7.30 pm in Ward 5, while in others wards, voters had to wait for hours to franchise their votes.

“There were no reports of untoward incident, as all precautionary measures were taken. Collector South G P Naik along SP South Allen De Sa were present in Vasco till late Saturday night and Sunday morning,” informed Mormugao Election Returning Officer Levinson Martins.

Martins informed that one Mahesh Kashar of Headland Sada was arrested under Section 151 of CrPC for allegedly campaigning during voting at a polling booth in Ward 5. He was later released after producing before the Magistrate.

Martins further informed that adequate precautionary measures were taken to ensure smooth voting process.

When asked whether were complaints about slow voting process in some of the booths, Martins claimed that at few polling booths, the voting process was slow in the morning.

“Personally, I was expecting higher turnout, but 59.02 per cent was also not a bad turnover,” added Martins.

He ruled out Revenue Minister Jose Philip D’Souza and former tourism Minister Micky Pacheco spat had any impact on the turnout of voters.

(With inputs from Alfred Fernandes, Samir Umarye, Anil Shankwalker, Ashraf Khan, Kathy Pereira, Arun Naik, Taurappa Lamani, Suresh Naik and John Fernandes)

BJP, Cong leaders confident of forming council in Margao

(TOP): Panchayat Minister Babu Azgaonkar seen at one of the polling booth in Margao.

(BELOW): Two elderly citizens heading to the polling booth in Margao to cast their votes in the municipal polls.

Photos by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

Candidates contesting the Margao Municipal polls kept their fingers crossed as their fate was sealed in the ballot boxes on Sunday.

No sooner polling ended at

5 pm, candidates and their supporters got down to the serious business of calculations based on the poll percentage as counting of votes will be taken up on Monday morning at the Multipurpose hall, Borda.

The BJP has exuded confi-

dence that the people of Margao would back party candidates to form a clean and corruption free Council.

BJP leader and MLA Damu Naik told newsmen after casting his vote at the Gogol Housing Board that the educated class has come out in large numbers for voting, adding that this would guarantee a victory for the party backed candidates. “We had appealed to the people for a clean and corrupt free civic body. The people have come out in large numbers and will guarantee victory for the BJP backed candidates”, he said.

On the other hand, the Congress leaders – though a divided lot – expressed confidence of forming the next Council with the help of candidates backed by the party leaders.

The Chief Minister is on record saying that he expected 8-9 seats for the party in 11 out of the 20 Municipal wards.

GPCC general secretary Vijay Sardessai, who has fielded four candidates, exuded confidence that his candidates would be through in the Civic polls. Besides, he said that some other candidates, who were backed by him in the polls, would help form the next Council.

Meanwhile, elections to some of the Margao Municipal wards was marked by tension since morning. The area near the polling booths at Moti Dongor, Calconda, Khareband, Chandrawado, Pajifond, Housing Board, besides Aquem witnessed an uneasy calm with candidates and supporters levellling allegations and counter allegations against each other.

Margao police said the poling passed off peacefully barring the stray incident at Calconda where supporters of rival groups classed this morning.

Voters in a queue to cast their vote in Ward 5.

Photo by M Prabhav

Polling officers, police help cool tempers in Canacona HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, OCT 31

Tension flared-up in at least two polling booths in Canacona, but the timely inter vention of polling officers in one of them and police in the other, helped in bringing the situation under control, thereby ensuring a free and fair poll at the civic polls.

In one incident, there were heated arguments between a candidate and a voter of the concerned ward.

According to sources, the matter came to such a boiling hot that attempts were reportedly made for physical assault on the candidate concerned.

The situation was finally diffused with the intervention of some policemen and well-wishers.

In the second incident, two

candidates of a ward were prominently seen inside a polling booth and were reportedly directly passing instructions to voters to vote for them reportedly again in full view of polling officers and other related officials manning the booth.

The things came to such a boiling hot that both the candidates then reportedly targeted each other amid alleging each others for passing instructions to voters.

The concerned polling officer reportedly brought the matter to the notice of the polling observer and returning officer.

Sources told Herald that both, Observer Y B Tawade and Returning Officer Shiv Kumar, rushed to the booth and averted

the matter from getting bad to worst.

Interestingly, the incident found no mention, when presspersons sought to known about any incident having taken place during the polls on Sunday at the ballot boxes collection center.

Incidentally, few rival candidates coming face-to-face in few booths were seen reportedly passing threatening stares at each other, but in most cases things were not flared-up beyond that point.

Intimidation of voters were also reported in some of the booths, but police confirmed that no such incidents are reported to them or came to police notice from any of the 10 polling booths of CMC.

A polling official helps a handicapped person at Bicholim.

Photo by Vishant Vaze

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Loutolim locals oppose expansion of Verna Industrial Estate Demand halt to land acquisition for power station HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

The Loutolim gram sabha on Sunday strongly objected to the expansion of the Verna Industrial Estate and proposed acquisition of land admeasuring 1.44 lakh square meters by the government to set up a 220/33 KV power station to met the needs of the industrial estate.

Maintaining that the land

in question mostly belong to private land owners, agitated gram sabha members directed the Panchayat body to write to Power Minister and local MLA Alexio Sequeira to use his good office to stop the acquisition for the proposed sub station and stop further expansion of the Verna Industrial Estate.

The members recalled that the local MLA had recently

voiced concerns about the ill effects faced by the locals in the functioning of the industries at the industrial estate.

The gram sabha pointed that the Loutolim village is already crumbling under the devastation caused by the existing industrial estate in terms of environment damage, depletion of water table and population.

The gram sabha also voiced

serious concerns regarding the increasing illegal shipyards and dockyards operating along the banks of river Zuari from Rassaim to Borim bridge. The members pointed out that these illegal shipyards have been expanding their illegal activities in low lying tenanted paddy fields depicted as agricultural zone in the Regional Plan 2001 over the years without necessary conversion sanads and approvals from competent authorities in complete violation of CRZ regulations as well as TCP and Panchayat regulations.

Members were sore that these illegal shipyards have encroached deep into the river reducing the mouth of River Zuari and lamented that complaints made to the authorities over the years have fallen on deaf ears.

After much discussions, the gram sabha directed the Panchayat body to immediately act upon the letter dated 14/10/2010 from GCZMA and issue stop work orders to all the illegal shipyards operating in Loutolim village and carry out site inspection as directed at the earliest and take appropriate action as per law to close down all the said illegal shipyards operating.

The meeting witnessed heated arguments with the Sarpanch as members grilled him for failing to withdraw the fake draft regional plan 2021 illegally submitted to the TCP department with a fake outward number. The gram sabha insisted that the Sarpanch name the persons involved in preparing the said fake draft RP 2021 plan and unanimously resolved to ask the Sarpanch to immediately withdraw the fake draft regional plan submitted to the TCP and also to withdraw all subsequent supporting correspondence made to the authorities.

Fuel tanker gutted in fire, lucky escape for occupants

Gold, silver ornaments stolen from two Ponda temples glars, raised an alarm which alerted the neighbours. The miscreants managed to flee with gold and silver ornaments from the two temples amounting to Rs 3.20 lakh,� informed the office bearers.

The third temple of Shree Balaji was untouched. There are altogether three temples within the premise of Shree Balaji Devasthan.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, OCT 31

Tanker driver and cleaner had a lucky escape, when the tanker carrying fuel went up in flames, after it met with an accident along the NH17B bypass at Nageshi-Ponda in the wee hours of Sunday.

According to reports, about seven fire tenders were pressed into ser vice. However, the tanker was totally gutted.

According to the fire force personnel, the loss is about Rs 20 lakh. The incident occurred when the tanker carrying aviation fuel was proceeding towards Vasco.

On reaching Nageshi, the driver lost control over the vehicle and the tanker collided against an electricity pole. Later, the tanker overturned and went up in flames, as it came in contact with electricity wires that were detached from the electricity pole.

The tanker driver and cleaner ran to safety soon after the accident.

Finger prints experts at Shree Balajai Devasthan, Cuncolim-Ponda.

Photo by Amresh Parab HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARCEL, OCT 31

Gold and silver ornaments worth over Rs 3.20 lakh were stolen from two temples located within the premises of Shree Balajai Devasthan at Cuncolim-Ponda in the wee hours of Sunday.

According to office bearers of Shree Balaji Devasthan, the security personnel deployed at the temple was handcuffed by the burglars. “However, the security guard, who later managed to escape from the clutches of the bur-

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ciVic ForuM Contractor performance guarantee JAMEs MORAEs, CunCOLiM

7 panchas, observer absent for Penha-de-Franca meet

Villagers want sarpanch to hold meet again HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT PORVORim, OCT 31

The footpath already started to fall apart at our Ravindra Bhavan margao, inaugurated just a few years back. This proves levels of corruption in Government departments at behest of politicians carrying out huge loss of public money.

Why don’t we take performance guarantee from contractors?

This will give us guaranteed long lasting works, with decrease in commissions of politicians and other Government servants.

But can the Goa Government survive without corruption?

Tree and road restoration wEsLEy EDwARD PEREiRA, RAiA

it is becoming a practice as part of Environmental management Plans (EmP) to propose new trees and cut existing trees for road widening projects. The proposals to plant new trees have remained only on paper. The road connecting margao old market junction (near District & Sessions court) to the present Ravindra Bhavan junction at Fatorda was widened by cutting trees. now only wild grass grows there. There was a sign indicating that additional road widening was not required and therefore remained neglected for many years.

Was it then necessary to axe the earlier existing trees for the road widening?

The road is presently being carelessly restored at several locations without considering environmental management plan. most of the drainage inlets have been blocked due to the higher level of the road. no attention is paid to the road gradient and road cross-slope/camber to ensure smooth travel of rainwater to the drainage inlets through roadside gutters before flowing to the underground drainage conduits and to the outfall points.

Vasco’s dead traffic lights ADELMO FERnAnDEs, vAsCO

The Penha-de-Franca gram sabha on Sunday was adjourned abruptly, after villagers demanded to know from the sarpanch why most of the panch members were absent for the meeting.

The angr y villagers also sought to know why the Observer of Block Development Office did not attend the meeting.

Of the 11 panchas, only four members, Sarpanch Gopal Sawant, Subhash Kalangutkar, Rajan naik and jhanavi Bhonsle, attended the meeting, which was held in the corridors of the primary school at Betim.

The panchas who remained absent for the meeting without giving any reason were Deputy Sarpanch Reshma amonker, Umesh Phadte, m Badekhan, Eknath narvekar, manisha naik and Visranti Dessai.

Panch Rajesh Volvoiker had sent a letter stating that he will be going out of station with his family and hence will be unable to attend the meeting.

The villagers sought to know from the sarpanch why most of the panch members have not attended the meeting. agnel Pereira claimed that the panch members are getting remuneration from the government and hence they are bound to remain present for the meeting and answer the queries of the public.

“The villagers attend the gram sabha to discuss developmental issues of the village and not pass

Angry villagers question the sarpanch and panchayat secretary at Penha-de-Franca gram sabha.

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off their time. Don’t treat us like cattle,” stated Lobo angrily. anil Borkar sought to know why the Observer of Block Development Office has not attended the meeting. “Presence of BDO representative is of utmost importance to note down the actual proceedings of the meeting,” said Borker.

Olavo Braganza questioned the sarpanch why the gram sabha has been organized in the corridors of the primary school at Betim.

“The space is not sufficient and in the absence of the mike, the villagers sitting behind cannot hear what the secretary and the sarpanch speaks. The meeting should be organized in the spacious hall,” suggested Braganza.

The villagers also stated that the sarpanch should inform the Director of Panchayat the names

of the members who remained absent for the meeting without assigning any reason and request him to take necessary action against them.

Sarpanch Sawant tried to reply to the points raised by the villagers, but failed to satisfy and pacify the angry villagers.

The villagers demanded that that sarpanch should adjourn the gram sabha and hold it later.

The villagers also warned the sarpanch that they will not allow the panchayat to hold the next meeting unless all the panch members remain present for the gram sabha.

“We will not tolerate this mocker y of gram sabha,” warned the villagers.

Earlier, Sarpanch Sawant welcomed the gathering, Panchayat Secretary Rajendra naik read the minutes of the gram sabha held on july 25, 2010.

Taleigao to have garbage plant soon: Babush HERALD REPORTER Panjim, OCT 31

Taleigao will soon have garbage treatment plant, which will process the waste dumped on Taleigao plateau, local legislator Babush monserratte told gram sabha today. monserratte said that the state government has already sanctioned money for the plant and work will be tendered after election code of conduct gets over in the state. “i have already spoken to the Chief minister…the work will begin within a month,” he stated. allaying the fears raised by locals during the Gram Sabha today morning, monserratte said that compound would be constructed around the garbage dumping site.

He said that the garbage only from the Taleigao constituency is allowed to be dumped at the said site. “i cannot ignore few areas of the Corporation of the City of Panaji (CCP) as they are part of Taleigao constituency. as an elected representative, it’s my duty to look after their welfare,” monserratte said. in the Gram Sabha, which was chaired by Taleigao sarpanch jeniffer monserratte, the education minister thanked Goa University for providing 25,000sq meters land for garbage dump and treatment. monserratte assurance came after; one local anand m a d g a o n ka r a l l e g e d t h a t garbage from Panjim is also dumped at Taliegao site by CCP. “ There has been excess of garbage dumps as more then six trucks garbage from city is been dumped here,” he alleged.

The local suggested that CCP should go for site at Bainginium, 1.75 lakh sq km landfill site was handed over to the corporation for solid waste management way back in 2008.

Khola meet deliberates on pending resolutions

The traffic-lights at the intersection near St. andrew’s church square in Vasco are in a deplorable condition and have not been functioning for about a decade. These traffic lights are necessary, because they lie on the four intersecting roads, which are always congested with traffic as it is both the entry and exit point for the city. The concerned authorities need to reinstall these lights. if not, these dilapidated structures should be removed as they serve no purpose and are an eye-sore for the city.

Interrupted Internet MARiA LATA PEREiRA- CAnsA TiviM BARDEz

i have been frustrated with the telephone infrastructure and service provided by the Bharat Sanchar nigam Ltd, Tivim Exchange. in this age of networking, one needs the telephone or internet services, and people cannot meet with deadlines due to constant interruption of services, faulty cable and telephone lines. There is not a single day when i do not face internet disruption at Tivim. Worse, the apathetic attitude of the BSnL staff from the junior Officer Telephones who is in-charge of Tivim, Colvale and nadora to the technicians who say we are badgering them unnecessarily. This has been going on for a week. Would the concerned authorities sort out the problem?

Objections to connections nelson Lopes, Chinchinim

many would-be users of utilities like water and power have to run from pillar to post to obtain them. Landlords, adjacent neighbors offer stiff resistance since their no-objection is required by law. Sometimes they withhold their permission due to enmity. The applicant is denied these facilities, the reason given violation of private space. no rights accrue by these connections and such documents should not be so treated in any matter of dispute of ownership. Obtaining these services should be treated as a right enforceable. Legal provisions alone will make sure, that none is denied these facilities and will put an end to these flimsy excuses of petty rivalries.

Morjim road death trap David n Cleaver, Morjim

Please excuse me sticking my nose in here, but when are we going to see some action on the road repairs between Chopdem and morjim? Work on the road was started well before the arrival of the monsoons and there has been very little progress since. The rains have virtually stopped and yet absolutely nothing has happened with this much needed road re-construction. instead, residents of morjim and asvem have to cope with totally atrocious driving conditions on their daily commute and no-one seems to care that they are pretty-much risking their lives every time they make the journey. For the sake of everyone in morjim, please could someone in the appropriate government department give the road contractor a hefty kick up the rear-end in order to get this project back on schedule?

Do you have a complaint against some authority or service?

Are there any violations of the law that you would like to bring to the notice of the public? Do you have any suggestions for improvement and/or redressal of services?

If you do, then write to us at editor@herald-goa.com. With the aim of improving the quality of our civic life, every Monday Herald will publish the best letters on these subjects received during the week. This is in addition to our regular ‘Letters to the Editor’ column.

Banastarim bridge closure on Nov 21 HERALD nEws DEsk Panjim, OCT 31

Banastarim Bridge will remain closed on november 21 from 6.30 am to 8.30 am for recording of deck levels, says a press release issued here.

Language courses Panjim (HnD): Communicare Cultural Centre, Dona Paula, will conduct basic, intermediate and advance courses of one month duration in Spanish language from november 1, in morning and evening, by a Spanish trainer (material provided).

Portuguese, Hindi and marathi courses are also offered. For details call 2456156/9561715525.

Konkani awards presentation Panjim (HnD): Literary awards and Seva awards for eminent writers and Konkani activists will be presented on november 1 at Black Box, Kala academy at 5.30 pm by Cm Digambar Kamat, to the Konkani authors whose books in respective literary forms have been judged as best books in the year 20092010.

Hindi authoress Pushpa Dharmavir Bharati from mumbai will be the chief guest for the function and will confer Sahitya Pratibha and Sahitya Pragnya awards to poet Ramesh Veluskar and Dr Tanaji Halarnkar. Konkani activist Purushottam mallya from Cochin, has been conferred madhav manjunath Xenoi Puraskar for his outstanding service to Konkani language outside Goa. adv Suhas Dalal, senior Konkani activist and writer will be honoured with the Xenoi Goembab Konkani Bhasha Seva Puraskar. The award for the best institution will be presented to Bardez asmitai Kendra, mapusa.

Narkasur contest COLLEm (HC): The Yuva morcha association, Usgaon, will organize narkasur effigy contest at Vadakade Circle, Usgaon, on november 4 at 7.30 pm.

The contest will be held in two sections, an all Goa level and Usgaon-Ganjem Panchayat area level. in the all Goa level, cash prizes of Rs 25,000, Rs 15,000 and Rs 10,000 will be awarded to the best three winners, besides, four consolation prizes of Rs 2,500 each. in the panchayat area level, Rs 5,000, Rs 3,000 and Rs 2,000 will be awarded to the first three winners, besides, four consolation prizes of Rs 1,000 each.

For details and entry forms, contact Tulsidas Prabhu on 9890282623, Satyavijay naik on 9420252060 or Suryakant nanshikar on 9823366954.

Pranic Healing workshop in Panjim Panjim (HnD): a two-day intensive ‘Pranic’ Healing workshop will be organised on november 6 and 7 at Caritas Hall, Opp SBi main Branch, Caculo island, Panjim by the ‘all india Pranic Healing Foundation’ a registered non-profit organization. Proceeds from the class will support charitable causes such as Food for Hungr y Program / Farmer Loan Repayment Program/Rural Women Clothing Program. Pranic Healing is a simple, yet powerful and effective system that utilizes ‘prana’ or life energy to heal the whole physical body. For details call Philomina on 9325503194 or Vijay Khairnar on 9860897345 or Email: phgoa@rediffmail.com.

Camp for students Panjim(HnB): anagha Wachasundar Pratishthan, a charitable organization working in the field of overall development and welfare of the students, will organise camps for developing different skills in the students from november 8 to 13.

The camps will be organized in the premises of anagha Wachasundar Pratishthan at anagha, Plot no l4/15, PDa Colony, Porvorim.

The camps are divided into two groups, Camp i (3 to 6 years), which will be held from 9.30 am to 12.30 pm, while the Camp ii (Std 1 to 4) will be held from 3 pm to 6 pm.

Different activities are planned for development of different abilities of the child. Different games, stories, poems, experiments, direct experience, trips, etc, are arranged as part of the activities.

During the camp, children will be benefited from the expert educationalists like anil Samant, Dilip Betakekar, Psychologist Prachi manerikar, etc. Students should carry snacks and water bottle during the period of camp.

The admission will based on first come first basis.

For details, contact anagha Wachasundar Pratishthan President Shreya Wachasundar on 2416254, 9423883444 or email: anagha@goatelecom.com.

HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT CanaCOna, OCT 31

The Khola gram sabha members on Sunday took the panchas and sarpanch of Khola Panchcyat to task over non-implementation of several resolutions.

Over 150 members attended the gram sabha, as including Sarpanch archana Velip and Deputy Sarpanch Ujwala Velip, all the nine panchayat members, together faced and replied volley of questions, allegations and shortcomings on the developments and other matters posed by the villagers. members alleged that periodexhausted (over dated) cheques pertaining to claimants of vegetable vendors were distributed to the beneficiaries, while genuine vegetable vendors claims are still not realized by the authorities and panchayat is sitting idle over the matter.

Residents of nuem and Cabode-Rama belt also complained against the alleged circular of a company taking over 50 yards towards land side and pressed for passing a resolution for opposing such a move. “This is a threat to local coastal residents,” cried the locals.

Residents also complained against bad roads, unending electricity and water supply woes in the entire village and demanded to implement various resolutions taken earlier and ease residents’ problems.

Sarpanch archana Velip facing volley of questions said: “The panchayat over the last few years has executed over Rs 8.5 crore worth of projects and still many more are in the pipeline, including Kudai steps (worth Rs 5 lakh) and molorem traditional mand (worth Rs 3.33 lakh).”

The sarpanch also informed the agitated members that equal treatment is given to all wards.

The sarpanch and secretary came under fire for not releasing the vegetable vendors cheques on time and most of the cheques now remains non-honoured as the same are over-dated (more than 3 months after the date of issue).

However, the panchayat refused to accept the blame, as the cheques according to them has reached the local body only a couple of days before the eligible date to end.

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Goa State Coop Bank opens branch at Arambol

Villagers irked over haphazard development in Merces HERALD CORREsPOnDEnT mERCES, OCT 31

The issue of haphazard development in merces, particularly of drainages, was discussed at threadbare at Sunday’s gram sabha with locals demanding that any development in the village should be done in a planned and phased manner and in prior consultation with the panchayat authorities. initiating the discussion, Sebastiao Fernandes highlighted how sub-standard work of drainages has been undertaken in the village and lamented that the authorities are least bothered to check whether the required quality is maintained or not.

He further cited the example of a cross-drainage built near Syndicate Bank, the level of which is not maintained with the road and which is already showing signs of collapse.

Fernandes urged the panchayat to write to the PWD and ask them not to pay the contractor until and unless the problem is rectified.

The other villagers also joined in and echoed similar sentiments while castigating those undertaking the development for building drainages where

not required and neglecting areas where drainages are required.

Speaking on the subject, Roy D’Souza suggested that a plan showing the network of drainages in the village should be prepared so that any future development should be done in a planned and phased manner and not arbitrarily.

The issue of the jurisdiction of merces village vis-à-vis the Panjim city was also hotly debated with the villagers urging the panchayat authorities to verify the boundaries of the village.

The issue of garbage was once again highlighted with michael Dias having a heated a rg u m e n t w i t h S a r p a n c h Deepika Shirgaonkar over burning of waste, which he said is a health hazard to the villagers.

He further urged the panchayat to explore other ways of treating waste since burning it could lead to various diseases, including cancer.

However, Sarpanch Deepika said since the panchayat is unable to find a suitable site for disposing waste, there is no option but to burn the waste, which she said is currently the only way to get rid of the accumulating garbage.

Later, when Herald quest i o n e d S e c re t a r y Ru p e s h Halarnkar over the status of acquisition of land for waste treatment, he informed that the panchayat has already requested the Directorate of Settlement and Land Records for survey description of the site identified.

The issue of the staff of electricity department not co-operating with the panchayat also cropped up with Deputy Sarpanch Yateen Palekar alleging that the junior Engineer does not pay any heed to the requests of the panchayat authorities and hence several works are pending in the village.

The villagers however took exception to the statement and suggested that if the jE does not co-operate, the panchayat can always complain to the higher authorities and get the issue resolved.

But, Yateen informed that they have already approached the assistant Engineer and the Executive Engineer and nothing concrete has happened thus far.

Later, the villagers resolved that they are ready to accompany the panchayat authorities to confront the assistant Engineer so that stern action is taken against the concerned jE.

HERALD nEws DEsk Panjim, OCT 31

The 67th Branch of The Goa State Coop Bank Ltd was inaugurated at arambol, near Harmal Panchkroshi HS, Pedne, on Thursday by Registrar of Coop Societies, P K Velip Kankar, who was the chief guest. Chairman of the bank, RGn mule, in his welcome speech, said that the Bank has deposit of Rs 1000 crores and advances of Rs 560 crores. He urged the people of arambol and surrounding areas to take the benefit of the newly opened branch. He disclosed that electricity and water bills will be accepted at this branch and assured good service to the customers.

The Chief Guest informed that Cooperative Bank's main motive is development through cooperatives and asked people to help cooperative banks for its

development.

Special invitee, Chairman of the Pedne Taluka Farmers Service Coop Society Ltd, milind Kerkar, thanked the Chairman for opening the branch at arambol and assured his full support.

Ex-minister Sangeeta G Parab, also thanked Chairman of the Bank for opening the Branch at arambol and appealed to the people of arambol and surrounding areas to take advantage of loans and to keep deposits at arambol Branch of the Bank, because cooperative banks provide better service than the nationalised banks.

Vice-Chairman of the Bank Rameshbhai j Bamania, also expressed his views.

Director of the Bank, Gopal a Parab, compered and Director, Suresh m Gauns, proposed vote of thanks.

POWER SHUTDOWN nOVEmBER 1 nEURa: From 9 am to 5 pm. areas affected are neura Church and surrounding areas. nOVEmBER 2 nEURa: From 9 am to 5 pm. areas affected are neura Panchayat, Dayanand arya HS, alvares saw mill, Gudiwala and surrounding areas at neura.

PORVORim: From 9 am to 5 pm. areas affected are VP Penhade-Franca, VP Socorro, VP Salvador-do-mundo, VP Pilerne, part of VP Betim, and VP Sangolda.

DOna PaULa: From 9 am to 1 pm. areas affected are Sagar Society, niO, jetty, niO Circle, Hawai Beach and surrounding areas.

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Fatal road mishaps on the rise this year Cases Over speeding Driving under alcohol influence Rash and negligent driving Without helmet Driving without license Tinted glass HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

There is a good and bad news on traffic front. Bad news is that there is increasing number of accidents referred for autoinsurance. And good news: majority of them are non-injury ones.

Traffic officials said that of the total 3600 accidents recorded this year till date, the non-injury accidents exceed with 1941 cases.

“The non-injury accidents cases are registered in more numbers as the vehicle owners claim insurance, based on police FIR. The total number of cases in 2009 was 1559 which is less than cases registered in 2010 till date,” said traffic Deputy SP Jayprakash Nagvenkar.

This is followed by accident with minor injuries to 1,200 as against 1,374 in 2009, fatal accidents has also increased to 249 as against 216 last year, so also, serious accidents count to 214 as compared to 151 last year. Besides an increase in accidents, the number of violations has marginally increased.

“Seven-and-half lakh vehicles ply on state roads daily. The number of vehicles is increasing yearly and the roads are same,” he said adding that de-

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partment’s limited staff strength not only enforces, but also controls and regulates traffic.

Most accidents occur by two-wheelers. Nagvenkar said that cause of accidents is due to bike racing or other negligence in handling these twowheelers. At times attempt to impress others goes haywire landing the rider on the road.

Police conceded that other factors like poor road infrastructures, curves, zig-zag routes, animals bumping in the middle of the road, trees and others contribute for accidents.

This year, incessant rains have also contributed lot for accidents.

Speaking on the violations, the traffic department has made 1,91,595 enforcements of which it has collected fine amount of around Rs 2.62 crore. Whereas, last year 1,91,646 enforcements were reported and around Rs 2.76 crore were collected.

The department has reported 18,558 ‘no entry’ violations, 3140 cases of excess pillion rider, 13712 cases of ‘without seat belt’, 18,856 cases of ‘dangerous parking’, 1471 cases of ‘speaking on mobile’, ‘2100’ cases of lane cutting and other offenses.

Babush says never converted fields in Taleigao HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

Rubbishing allegations surrounding him for converting Taleigao fields into huge buildings, State Education Minister Babush Monserratte threw challenge on his critique saying that he will resign if anyone can prove that he had purchased even one square meters of land and converted it.

“I am giving an open challenge to all…let one person prove that I brought one square meter of field land and converted it,” Monserratte told in Gram Sabha today morning.

The minister was reacting when one villager Pundalik Raikar alleged that elected representatives are keener towards infrastructural development at the cost of locals.

“Taleigao has been always an agricultural land serving the livelihood of many villagers.

But now the scenario is different… development is taking toll on the paddy fields of this area,” Raikar stated.

When, Raikar, during the Sabha, asked minister to stop the uncontrolled conversion of paddy field for non agriculture purpose to construct civil projects, Monserratte said that he cannot stop any individual from selling his property.

“If some farmer is selling his field, than I can’t stop him.

It is his right to do so,” he said adding that you cannot blame elected representative for that.

The minister also said that he himself does not want that the traditional fields be lost to development.

A boy cleans the tomb in the St Inez cemetery, in preparation for the Souls Day, which will be observed on November 2.

Photo by Rozario Estibeiro

KA proposes to revamp jetty, awaits govt approval HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

Six years after its construction, jetty at Darya Sangam behind Kala academy is all set to get a revamping this time. Kala Academy has proposed the maintenance of this jetty, if state government is ready to foot the bill.

Member Secretary Pandurang Faldesai told Herald that they are waiting Government approval to the renovation proposal of around Rs 10.5 lakh. “The iron rods are corroded due to the saline water and other portions also require maintenance. We do accomplish its annual maintenance but this will be the first major maintenance of the jetty,” he said.

The steel jetty on piles with wooden flooring has been a hit among several B-town filmmak-

ers, Hollywood, Tollywood and even advertisements for videoshootings.

The project of ‘Extension of temporary jetty near Kala Academy’ was carried out to an approximate cost of Rs two-crores in September 2004 under the then chief minister Manohar Parrikar for the purpose of the festival.

“Several films and advertisement have been shot here and it still gains attraction among filmmakers apart from locals and visitors buzzing here daily,” Faldesai said.

The Government, after the project completion, handed over the jetty to Kala Academy authorities for maintenance and use, only to release to the government for one-month in a year, free of charge.

Meanwhile, with IFFI 2010 fast approaching, the entire

ground floor premise will be shut for operations between November 16 and December 3. The ground floor comprises of Dinanath Mangueskar hall, black box, preview room, art gallery, corridor, darya sangam, open space and the jetty.

Besides, a high level technical committee meeting has suggested Kala Academy for ‘remote masking’ that would give clarity and adjust a screen frame using remote in the auditorium, preview and jury rooms.

So also, the Mumbai-based painter P K Bhivankar who allured several with his realistic-type paintings on the walls of Kala Academy in the 80s, has been invited again to give it a touch-up in the Charles Correia designed premise.

Mayem VP cornered over failure to remove construction material

Locals question Mayem Sarpanch Nilkanth Nagvekar at the Gram Sabha.

Photo by Samir Umarye HERALD CORRESPONDENT BICHOLIM, OCT 31

The Mayem gram sabha witnessed noisy scenes over the issue of panchayat’s inability to remove the construction material dumped on the road throughout the panchayat area.

It may be recalled that during the last gram sabha, it was resolved to issue notices to all those who have dumped construction material on the road, thereby posing obstruction to the traffic.

At the gram sabha on Sunday, when Panchayat Secretary Shashikant Gawas started reading the minutes of the previous meeting, one Kamlakar Teli objected to it on the grounds that the minutes were written in a distorted manner.

Teli sought to know on what ground was his name included as a person, who proposed to issue notice to those who obstruct the road. The secretary was asked as to who had raised the issue and whether the minutes are written in a proper manner.

Teli objected to the fact that his name was written as the one who proposed the resolution.

“I do want that the material be removed, but you cannot indulge anyone as a person who recommended it. It seems you are targeting me when the issue was raised by someone else,” added Teli.

Since most of the houses in Mayem are close to the road, the people dump building materials on the road, thereby causing problem to the public.

When the issue of minutes was brought to the notice, the villagers got furious at the behaviour of the secretary and demanded that he should immediately write the resolution and read it out to the public.

The villagers also sought to know why material was still lying on the road and if the panchayat has issued notice to the concerned party.

Some villagers suggested that the panchayat should confiscate the material lying on the road throughout the

panchayat.

The villagers also threatened that if no action is taken in this regard, then they would be forced to block the road.

“We will block the road with the help of the same laterite stones and sand, which is now lying along the road,” the villagers threatened.

The panch members assured that they would issue notice to the concerned persons and get it removed.

There was a heated discussion over the issue of RDA work and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (NREGS).

The villagers accused the panch members of misappropriation and demanded police complaint in this regard.

The villagers got furious when the secretary read the resolution passed by the panch member against police complaint.

Panch Tulshidas Chodankar claimed that they have received a circular which stated that if the panchayat is unable to handle the funds, the government would withdraw the funds.

After much discussion, it was decided that no complaint should be filed as the development was at stake.

The issue of mining also came up for discussion and it was decided to call the mining companies for discussion on November 10 and 11.

The villagers supported the decision that the panchayat should approach the tourism department for the purpose of upgrading Mayem Lake and proposing to divert the tourists to the lake. They also proposed to do away with the entry fees to the lake.

Majorda meet dwells on sewage Three-wheeler caught disposal by starred hotel dumping waste in Benaulim HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

Sewage disposal by a starred hotel into the open figured at the gram sabha meeting of the village Panchayat of MajordaUtorda-Calata on Sunday.

Gram sabha members demanded to know from the Sarpanch Visitation D’Silva the action taken report by Panchayat body against the starred hotel and the status of the nuisance caused by the discharge of sewage.

The Sarpanch replied to the members that the Panchayat had written to the Goa Pollution Control Board to submit a copy of the inspection report.

Sex racket accused remanded HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

Two accused arrested in sex racket in the city on Saturday, were today remanded to six days police custody by Judicial Magistrate First Class, Panjim.

Panjim police on Saturday had busted major prostitution racket arresting two boys and rescuing three girls from city hotel.

According to police, both the accused Amjad Hussein Khan and Manjo Kumar aged between 23-25 years were running the racket from Benaulim.

After much discussion, the Sarpanch said the Panchayat would seek a reply from the starred hotel on the waste disposal and the measures adopted by the hotel to treat sewage waste.

In another resolution, the gram sabha complimented the village Sarpanch Visitation D’Silva for cracking a whip against Lamanis on the Majorda-Utorda beach. During discussions, the sarpanch expressed her resolve to continue cracking the whip against the Lamanis.

In this connection, the Sarpanch said that some miscreants, who were sore over

the action initiated against the Lamanis, dumped waste collected by the Panchayat body. She said the miscreants unloaded the waste collected behind the panchayat ghar, right at the entrance in the wee hours of Sunday, but was later cleared by the Panchayat.

The question of beach management also came up for discussion during the meeting, with the Sarpanch briefing the members about the assurance given by Minister for Water Resources Filipe Neri Rodrigues on the inclusion of MajordaUtorda beach in the beach management plan.

Free medical camp held HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

The Management of The Leela Kempinski Goa, held their annual free medical camp in their hotel premises for the benefit of the employees and their families, besides the villagers of Cavelossim.

Around 450 families availed of the benefit of the medical camp. Free medicines and drugs were given to the participants who attended the camp.

Pascal Dupuis - General Manager of the Leela Kempinski inaugurated the camp in the presence of Dr Vishwajit Faldessai and his team of doctors and Shridhar Nair – Resident Manager of The Leela

Kempinski, Goa and Aijaz Shaikh - Director Sales for The Leela Kempinski, Goa. Various facilities which included eye treatment, orthopedic treatment, ultra sonography, ECG, diabetic / malaria check and general physician checkup was provided during the camp. The camp was conducted keeping in view the vision of the le Chairman of The Hotel Leela Venture Limited – Captain C P Krishnan Nair of providing community service on a consistent basis. The camp was conducted

by The Leela Kempinski, Goa, in association with the ESIC Hospital Margao and other private medical practitioners.

sensitive issue, saying that the youth come at the receiving end of the police when complained of garbage dumping.

“The police slogan urges people to help the Goa police to serve the public better. In our case, we go all out to help the police, but have to face the brunt of the men-in-uniform”, said a local youth Roque Fernandes.

He said the Benaulim youth have so far detected around 16 cases of waste dumping in the village, but the authorities are yet to take serious note of the problem of waste dumping.

The goods carrier that was caught red-handed by the Benaulim youth, on Sunday.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, OCT 31

Once again, youngsters from Benaulim caught red-handed a three-wheeler goods carrier for dumping waste in the village jurisdiction in violation of garbage dumping norms.

What has angered the youth and the Village Sarpanch Carmelina Fernandes is the attitude of the Colva police to the burning problem.

“Enough is enough. The villagers will now be forced to take the law in their hands as the authorities are not concerned to stop the menace in

the village”, thundered Benaulim Sarpanch Carmelina Fernandes.

She said the people have been complaining about the dumping of waste near the St John the Baptist Church and Pedda since the last two months, but there’s no help forthcoming from the concerned authorities. “I had recently taken up the issue with the District Magistrate, South G P Naik, who has assured to help the Panchayat body”, he said.

Village youth are also exasperated over the very attitude of the Colva police over the

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Ministers came in for fire at Agonda Gram Sabha over the dilapidated roads in the village.

The gram sabha members on Sunday gave a stern warning that if the dilapidated internal village roads are not repaired and hot-mixed before the next gram sabha, then they would resort to stir. Incidentally, the next gram sabha will be held somewhere in the first or second week of January, 2011.

Alleging mass illegalities at village coast, members raised a point saying some shacks have also commenced their tourism activities without licences and demanded total survey of the coastal areas by the village body.

Sarpanch Milagrinha Fernandes agreed to conduct a survey of the village coast and stated that the local body has not yet issued a single seasonal license.

Residents from one side of the coastal area complained about the erratic water supply practices and at times are forced to go without water for as many as 15 days, even dur-

ing monsoon when availability of water is ample in concerned reservoirs.

The issue of tourists’ taxis from neighbouring Khola village causing business conflicts in the village was also raised.

The sarpanch however remained non-committal on the issue saying: “Our efforts to acquire suitable land for a taxi stand is still not realized as land acquisition is in progress.”

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he question of the alleged New Delhi metallo-betalactamase 1 (NDM1) superbug – resistant to even the most powerful antibiotics – continues to hang in the balance. Even the authors of the study seem unsure about whether this almighty bacterium is basically caused by a lack of hygiene or by misuse of higher antibiotics. But the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has already jumped into the fray to curb what it calls the widespread misuse and overuse of antibiotics. Doctors will now have to write prescriptions for antibiotics in duplicate. The chemist will have to keep one copy for a year from the date of sale, to facilitate verification and audit, as well as prevent the same prescription from being used again.

The decision avoids the kind of overreaction that was expected, of enforcing mandatory prescriptions for all Schedule H drugs. Instead, antibiotics will be placed under a separate schedule. To be called Schedule HX, it will restrict the sale of 50 to 60 antibiotics, 15 to 20 anti-TB drugs and 10 to 15 habit-forming drugs, including tranquilisers, anti-depressants, sedatives, and cough syrups that contain codeine.

But still the entire move appears to be a knee-jerk reaction.

It will make the cost of medical care much higher for the ‘aam admi’. General practitioners are a dwindling breed everywhere, and consulting a specialist costs anything between Rs200 to Rs1,000 per visit. Besides, the ‘aam admi is not to blame for this. The main problem, as DCGI Surinder Singh has himself so cogently pointed out, is doctors who prescribe powerful advanced antibiotics for common ailments. Self-medication is also a problem, but nowhere near as serious. Mr Singh claims the new system will curb the tendency towards over-prescription, as doctors will know that they can be pulled up; the copy of the prescription with the chemist can be used for audits.

Mr Singh can’t be serious. Everyone knows that Mr Singh’s outfit, as well as state Food and Drug Administrations (FDAs), have neither the staff nor the expertise to conduct such audits. The best they can do is to audit individual erring pharmacies, when tipped off by a whistleblower.

Unless the solution addresses the actual problem, it is unlikely to be successful. The DCGI’s new measures, like the traditional Konkani saying: “Khaztam ek-koden punn khorpita dusri-koden,” (itching in one place, but scratching in another), are penalising the public, when the problem has actually been created by the pharmaceutical industry.

Pharma companies hire armies of ‘medical representatives’; science graduates trained to ‘inform’ doctors about the company’s drugs. In reality, this sales force induces doctors to prescribe particular drugs, regardless of how inappropriate they may be. They offer costly gifts, including free foreign holidays, if certain sales targets are attained. These expensive gadgets and paid-for vacations abroad, to prescribe the drugs that the company wants sold, are no different from bribes. That is why advanced antibiotics are being so heavily over-prescribed in India; they are expensive, yield high margins, and help pharma companies improve their bottom lines.

This is nothing new. It has been going on for decades.

But neither doctors’ associations nor the DCGI has ever tried to take any measures to curb it. Now that the new NDM1 super-bug phenomenon threatens India’s burgeoning ‘medical tourism’ industry, the medical establishment and government wants to be seen as ‘doing something’ to address the problem, so that business worth thousands of crores of rupees is not imperilled.

The medical tourism industry surely is important. But how about the people of India? Don’t they count? The DCGI‘s mandate is to protect Indian citizens, not the Indian medical tourism industry. Then, why is it letting the pharma industry off the hook and making an innocent public the sacrificial goat?

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Fundamentalism and hidebound sentiments must not destroy modern creativity says dR JoE d’SoUSa

n present times, the greatest threat to biodiversity and the inherent stability of our planet is the evolution and the emergence of Man and Mankind. Early man worshipped Nature, but with time, he looked for support beyond natural forces.

Later man ‘evolved the concept of God’, as he was confused and baffled by everything around him. Whatever he was unable to understand and explain in scientific or social terms, he attributed to a supernatural force, an all knowing creator, who sees but cannot be seen, who we relate to through our inner voice or prayer.

In time and with his growing intellectual power, Man started assuming that the Divine had created him in his image and all other life on this planet was created for his exclusive use. Man assumed that he was the master of all that he surveyed.

In the garb of offering sacrifice, Man destroyed other animals and plants. He also initiated the process of physically as well as mentally exploiting and dominating other societies and civilizations, and the concept of slavery was born.

The concept that the all-knowing God was unable to control famines, disasters, enemies, earthquakes was not easily digestible, so he created a ‘Devil’. So even to this day the concept of God and the Devil is used to exploit and subdue the intellectually weaker sections of the society by those who are rich, powerful and shrewd; to retain societal hold and domination.

The evils of caste and class system is felt even in modern times causing divisions among people exploitation and humiliation. Sweepers, scavengers and the labour class are ostracized and prevented even from entering places of worship.

Interestingly, as centuries rolled by, the God which was initially conceptualized by Man to be his protector and a powerful force which could be manipulated by prayer, sacrifice and acts of humility or love, slowly started assuming a figure which requires protection and appeasement.

In the world of today, those exploiting in the name of God and religion, swear by religious sentiments using caste, creed, or acts of terrorism.

In the process the man of today has assumed the role of ‘Protector of God’ or his Word. Large sums are spent on seeking and invoking blessings. Not does Man build concrete structures to protect

Birth & Death of Creativity

Man and God God, but also bestows the choicest deities with ornaments, jewellery, cash commodities articles of utility, while fellow human beings are left only to gaze in the night sky hoping against hope without even roof over their head.

Great men who founded religion lived and died in penury but today preachers are rich and powerful. They buy and sell properties and live in palatial luxury.

All religious founders showed utter disregard for the acquisition of wealth or materialism. Religion was meant to unite, and give dignity to life. Religion, just like a surgeon’s knife, instead of being used for healing, is increasingly employed today for killing, torture and undermining creativity.

Ancient books and art of centuries have been protected by fundamental zealots in the name of religion. These have been accepted as the words of God in the form of Divine Books or Scriptures as a matter of faith. The world today is full of holy places, holy structures, holy images or pictures, holy books, holy art forms. However holiness which traditionally existed in sacred groves, sacred animals and divinity placed in forces of nature is rapidly receding. Religious fundamentalism is killing nature and creativity.

Modern man’s creativity is questioned and dubbed devilish and evil if the new art form differs from the ancient or tradition images and concepts.

Traditional images of Sita, Ram, Jesus and Mary were carved by creative minds of the past. Who really knows how Ganesh, Jesus, or even the prophet Mohamed really looked like?

It is distressing that creative minds of Hussein, Laxman, Kerkar, Dan Brown, Taslima Nasreen, Jose Pereira, etc are sought to suppressed and subdued as if art in religion is restrictive and fixed as ancient creation. Modern thoughts must be allowed to blossom and grow and not be suppressed or nipped in the bud in the garb of religious utterances or traditional sentiments.

Just as our ancestors were in the past responsible for carving out an image of God, Goddesses and the formulations of numerous scriptures using the immense power of their human mind; modern thinkers, artists, writers, historians should be allowed continue to use, modify and create new religious temper.

The new scientific or societal value system must be allowed to grow keeping fundamentalism at bay. The government and judiciary must be proactive to ensure the creative freedom of modern day thinkers, artists and spiritual gurus. This

The Farmer and I

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n a whim, I attended the Kisan Swaraj Yatra meeting, just to see what activism is like. The only stint I had with activism was, in college, as a member of the AISF, a CPI backed student organization. And there I was in Grace Church Hall, which was dusty, had old plastic chairs and reminded me of a surrealistic dream. I saw some uncouth people around me and I felt tremendously out of place. I could not be one of those, my super ego screamed. I do not belong here. I could never relate to them.

The farmers started speaking one by one and soon I had no earth to stand on and no sky to shield me. My journey in life, my problems and my concerns seemed miniscule and frivolous compared to the hard core realities of their lives. I sat there defenceless, shorn of all class equations. And I was just a human being who could feel the utter pain and helplessness of the community that brings food to our table. Because of them we have something called “life”. They hardly have one. And I felt responsible for it.

The wiry middle-aged farmer from Punjab, a state known for the Green Revolution, told us how the Green Revolution which

promoted the growth of crops through fertilizers and pesticides had actually poisoned the soil and environment. Nothing really grew properly on that very soil which had been the most fertile since the Indus valley civilization. He told us how the multinationals were selling products that were banned in their own countries to Indian farmers. He spoke of so many children in Punjab born with congenital abnormalities. He told us how our government was forcing us under the aegis of economic imperialism even after we had driven the British out.

Another farmer from Maharashtra spoke about the amount of debt the farmers were under and how many of them had committed suicide. We learned how the very profession which sustains all humans earns no respect in our society.

And yet I live comfortably in my plush house and do my corporate job and live in a capitalist bourgeois world untouched and indifferent. But am I not dependent on this very farmer who is killing himself out of desperation and life threatening loans? Was my great grandfather not a farmer just like him? Was that uncouth, badly dressed man, speaking tremulously on the microphone, any

Letter of the Day Parkkot perfect GFA Prez Sidonio Mendes, Chandor I can frankly state that the best thing to happen to Goan football post-Liberation till today, is B M Parkkot as the President of GFA. A jovial personality, he strove to keep Goan football vivid and attractive. In GFA’s administration too, he allowed proficient men to monitor its functioning and one of these diligent workers I can name is Anthony Botelho. Introducing lesser known Africans or Brazilians is not all that Goa needs in football, when we have seen better Goan talent in yesteryears. Considering the drive, intelligence and accuracy, the core ingredients of a footballer, I recall the names of Germano Antao of Chandor, cousin of Olympian sprinter Serafino Antao, of late Neville D’Souza and of course, of Bruno Coutinho among others.

Bondla animals’ Death Row Allwyn George, Carmona A visit to the Bondla zoo shows how cruel human beings are. I witnessed the sorry state of animals in captivity there, damned for life. The condition and the health of the animals need to be seen at first hand.

Bondla zoo is totally hostile to their natural habitat. They are there solely for the pleas-

ure of humans while they wait to breathe their last. Maintaining the Bondla zoo is a total waste of the tax payer’s money. Animal viewing in their natural habitat can be seen amazingly on Animal Planet/Discovery channels.

The sorry state of the approach road to the Bondla Zoo itself portrays the state of the animals ahead for display. Government should keep wild animals safe from being hunted and poached in proper wild life sanctuaries. Presently, Bondla Zoo is a death sentence for the animals concerned.

Alemao’s Greater Goa Ayres Sequeira, Salvador do Mundo Goa is a small State. It can be ruled efficiently by one or two ministers. But we have 40 elected representatives to loot and plunder the natural wealth of the land.

As if this is not enough, the honorable PWD Minister Churchill Alemao wishes to have greater Goa by merging Karwar. What will happen if his wish becomes a reality?

Will the Karwaris blend themselves into the culture, tradition and identity of Goa and vice versa.

If the reverse happens, will Churchill call himself a Karwari and the Goans, Karwaris?

Greater Goa is imagination, very strange for a Goan politician to think of it.

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will help the growth of tolerance and a good quality of life for all.

Does God require wealth in the name of religious sentiments? No wonder dacoity in places of worship is routine today. It is paradox that those in governance allow grains to rot in the open and drape idols in jewellery in places of worship, instead of feeding and caring for the poor and the needy.

It is time for using the essence of religious thought for improving the quality of life and ecological sustainability. Goa in particular has forgotten the concept ‘cleanliness is next to Godliness’. Haphazard mining has destroyed agriculture, increased respiratory diseases, depleted the water table and made Goa susceptible to floods, maybe even famine.

Many Goans wrongly believe godliness will usher cleanliness, when pilgrims die of road accidents, epidemics due to poor sanitation or eased of their belonging by thefts during pilgrimage, they question the will of the Almighty as to why a family on pilgrimage had to suffer!

Fundamentalists conveniently forget that God helps those who help themselves. While spending hours praying, they conveniently ignore the fact that work is the best form of worship, especially selfless service.

The growing garbage menace due to lopsided tourism, which has destroyed our rivers, forests, hills and mangroves, indicates that is high time for us to protect ourselves instead of pretending to protect God and neglecting our environment.

We must remember God helps those who help themselves. Scientific temper, spirituality and rationality must coexist to usher sustainability and quality living.

No prophet or creative soul has ever been respected or accepted his own people. Great thinkers have been harassed, exiled or killed for they were far ahead of their times – be it Hussein, Jose Pereira, Kerkar, Dan Brown, remain today as victims of the modern era just as Galileo was during his time. We have to learn tolerance and appreciate creativity and respect art. Let us not allow future generations to condemn us and ridicule our narrow mind set just as we despise and belittle those who murdered the likes of Jesus, Gandhi or Socrates.

Why not Dr Bailon de Sa? Ana Rita Menezes, St. Estevam Ravindrabab Kelekar was a great Goan, freedom fighter, shining star in the Konkani firmament but another great son of Goa was Dr Bailon de Sa. Born in Goa, he studied here and moved for further studies to the renowned St. Xavier’s College Mumbai.

He became Head of Maths Department in Calcutta. Leaving his beloved land, he went on to become Vice-Chancellor and founder of Ghana University. He could have risen further to a prestigious post at the UN. But he chose to return to his beloved Goa, where he strongly advocated a Central University for Goa. Had this dream of his come true, Goa would have boasted a prestigious university, second to none in Asia. Strange, that this noble son of Goa has been unceremoniously dumped into the lap of oblivion.

Fear of God Obie Nogueiro, Navelim Parents must up bring every child in their family with the fear of God, so that they turn up to become good citizens of our country and walk the way of truth and honesty. What is the use if you have given the best of education, food and wealth to your child and have still not given ‘God’? We all should have the fear of God in our life on this earth and not the fear of human beings.

Human beings can destroy us only in body.

But God is the only one who can destroy us both in body and soul after our death.

GFA election Claudio Pacheco, by email In school, we had a lesson in Hindi Haar ki jeet (losing winner). Peter Vaz’s loss aptly describes that lesson. Congrats to him for taking on many heavy weights of Goa and snatching a moral victory. The last minute desertion by a few clubs is unfortunate.

Peter Vaz lost the GFA presidency as there was no level playing field for him. Congrats to Srinivas Dempo and we wish him all the best. May God bless him and all who work for the betterment of football in Goa. Viva Goan football.

Political rage syndrome Aires Rodrigues, Ribandar The recent Mickky – Jose Phillip brawl at Vasco should come as no surprise. It was just a matter of time. This is a precursor of the tenor any election will henceforth take.

A degree in Political Science will not take you far. The less educated, the better are

your political fortunes. Money, muscle and dinner diplomacy as a medium of elections is here to stay. We have seen MLAs and MPs kidnapped and hijacked. We will soon see the same for voters. Thugs, bullets and swords will decide who wins elections.

With votes being auctioned to the highest bidder the night before the polls, the theory of the secret ballot has long lost its sanctity.

We have known of the ‘road rage’ syndrome. We will soon need hospitals to deal with the ‘political rage’ that is creeping in.

Jose Philip should resign Melwyn Rosario Fernandes, Nuvem It is a disgrace that a government minister who the entire state looks up to as a supposed leader, suddenly showed his true colours and went on the rampage along with his goons in Vasco city. What we cannot stomach is that he being a Minister holding public office should act so foolishly and childishly so as to bash up his own party MLA Mickky Pacheco.

What was wrong if Mickky was in Vasco?

Can he not visit any other constituency without being accused of distributing money?

Already Mickky has gone through hell for the last six months and now, his own party colleague has rubbed salt on his wounds.

Jose Philip has set a bad precedent for everyone and has really tarnished the image of Vascoites.

When Mickky was in trouble due to the Nadia episode, he was made to resign as a minister. Now, Jose Philip should also be made to resign as he too has taken law in his own hands to the detriment of all us Goans.

By Sajla Chawla different from what I would be if I were in the same situation? Do our clothes and our class, rule our sensibilities? Does the death of the man who puts the grain on my table mean nothing to me?

A nation which neglects the Farmer is a nation that does not think. Visiting temples and churches without ever really thinking of our fellow beings is pure sham. The economic boom is a myth unless it reaches the farmer. As long as the farmer commits suicide in this country, none of us even have a right to smile or sleep easy because with our food we are consuming the death cry, desperation and helplessness of the farmer. If you want to make a difference, log on to and sign the signature campaign which is led by the Kisan Swaraj Yatra, that constitutes of farmers from all over the country, who are travelling to each state of India and culminating the yatra at Sonia Gandhi’s house on December 11.

In a society, none of us can exist in isolation. We are all interdependent on each other, whatever caste, class, state, occupation or religion we might belong to. Let us all become sensitive to the plight of the farmer and please let us look at people, beyond their class, accents and clothes. Look deeper… they are just like us.

Letters to the Editor Lorna in Vasco

Daniel F de Souza, Vasco da Gama This has reference to the letter ‘Vasco Wants Lorna’ by Adelmo Fernandes (Herald, 29 Oct). Let me place on record that soon after her comeback to Konkani music after a hiatus of 27 years Lorna first performed at an open air live show in Vasco Port Town on Easter Sunday, 20 April 2003. This show was sponsored by the Vasco Carnival Committee of 2003 under the Chairmanship of the then Mormugao MLA Giovanni Karl Vaz in association with the Millennium Entertainers. Thousands of her fans attended.

Again Karl Vaz staged yet another open air live show with exclusive Lorna on 15 November 2006 at the Baina Beach as part of his birthday celebrations. Again the fans poured in from all over. We hosted Lorna live free in Vasco purely for the love of Konkani music and showed the way. Many are now doing the same but charging exorbitant entrance tickets. Long live the Queen of Hearts!

URDS for all boards Michael Vaz, Merces Though the ICC is trying to convince it, BCCI is sticking to its stand of not adopting the Umpire Decision Review System (URDS).

There can be a number of close calls like run outs and stumpings that can leave the umpire undecided. A fine nick off the bat or a deceptive bat-pad catch can be easily caught by the hot spot technology. In a tight lbw decision, the umpire is often in a dilemma whether the ball pitched outside the line of the leg stump. We have the technology to trap all such fine nuances; why not use it? The ICC should make it mandatory for every Board to adopt the URDS, wherein the aggrieved team could question the decision. Admittedly there could still be mistakes. But we should aim at perfection and URDS comes close to it.

Blowing hot and cold Nelson Lopes, Chinchinim Parrikar is always playing to the gallery.

May I remind him of the disgraceful manhandling of Felipe Neri in the Legislative Assembly? It was the first ever shameful precedent in Goa. His vitriolic comments of bullfights in the open, about two NCP

stalwarts pale into insignificance in comparison. Politics of digression has permitted the Chief Minister to label the incident as internal matter between colleagues and party. It has no bearing on law and order or the impending elections.

Pious competition Adelmo Fernandes, Vasco It is that time of the year when the statue of Our Lady is taken from one Catholic home to another where it is kept and worshiped. As per tradition, boiled gram is distributed to those who come along with the statue. Nowadays in many homes, boiled grams have been replaced by fancy eatables like mini pizzas, pastries, patties, samosas etc, which are ordered from the pastry shop. As a matter of fact, even icecream cups are distributed. It has become a competition as to which home distributes the better and more expensive eatables.

This creates a sense of competition and jealousy among the neighbours which is against the teaching of the Catholic Church.

The poor may have to pay through their nose to distribute expensive eatables, so as to keep up with their rich neighbours.

The Church authorities must intervene and ask all the faithful to do away with all those fancy eatables and restrict themselves to distributing boiled grams in keeping with the traditions and if necessary a soft drink as well.

Tsunami technology Gregory Fernandes, Mumbai Hundreds of lives were recently lost with many missing from a tsunami that followed a strong earthquake at Sumatra. It is a timely reminder that despite the tragedies of the past especially the 2004 disaster, modern technology has not been able to predict the reaction of the oceans in the aftermath, nor track the turbulent waters under the surface.

It is surprising that people living near coastal areas continue to take the tsunami concept as one of those things that rarely happens. It is clear that advanced nations, including India, have done little to either educate the public on the ground realities or further their research and create a system that offers enough advance warning of the lurking dangers.

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opinionated Drugs or alcohol, prevention is best

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rugs and alcohol are two sides of the same coin. Both contain poisonous chemical substances which enter the blood stream after consumption and circulate in the blood affecting the brain cells. These are mind-altering substances which eventually create mental, physical and emotional damage. Drugs are a fast killer whereas alcohol is a slower killer. Drugs are socially unacceptable whereas alcohol is socially acceptable. But alcohol is also a drug. Drugs are in the hard form whereas the alcohol is in the liquid form.

Nearly 23 years ago, the first Drug Rehabilitation Centre was set up in Goa known as Asha Bhavan and this experience comes from being a Member of its Managing Committee.

Unfortunately, the Residential facility for Drug Addicts and Alcoholics based at Thivim had to be closed down after a few years due to lack of timely funds from the Government and donors. However, the Free Counselling Day Care facility is being continued till date through our own contribution.

In the monsoon session of the Goa Assembly, the Ad hoc Committee on Social Welfare had strongly recommended that the Government of Goa take strong initiatives to create public awareness for controlling alcoholism and drug addiction since young people are getting affected and we welcome such a move.

We recommend that the smoking, drug taking and drinking alcohol scenes being screened in films, movies, concerts, drama, be immediately banned. So also all types of alcohol advertisements from liquor companies be urgently banned by implementing the laws such as Young Persons (Harmful Publications) Act, 1956 since prevention is better than cure.

The law of the land must act against harmful publications that are destructive to the minds of the youth who are the wealth of our State and our Nation. The Ministry of Social Welfare must create a Partnership System with Non Governmental Organisations to work together to strengthen the social fabric of the Community and the State of Goa. We can together hold public awareness programmes at the community, institutional and government level using the State network. Goa is known amongst the tourists as a Drug and Alcohol State which promotes all other related unsocial activities such as free rave parties, sexual packages, and very soon strip tease in the name of fashion shows or stage shows.

We expect follow up action from the ad hoc committee and the Government of Goa. Only a small number of people have been silently working for the cause of theharmful effects of alcoholism and drug addiction for over two decades. We welcome any constructive move from the Government of Goa and more public participation on this issue, for the welfare of our State.

(The Writer is the Senior Counselor of Asha Counselinjg Centre, an initiative of Asha Charitable Trust, Mapusa, Goa.)

GIM set to move to sprawling new campus HERALD nEWs DEsK PANJIM, OCT 31

Goa Institute of Management now enters a new phase with the completion of its new stateof-the-art campus at Sanquelim in Sattari Taluka located on a sprawling 50 acre plot surrounded by the idyllic foothills of the Western Ghats.

Situated approximately 25 kms from the capital city of Panjim, away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the campus is the perfect place for a student to learn and be nurtured into corporate leaders of the future.

The academic block with the capacity of accommodating 480 students has 14 spacious 60 and 30 seater classrooms equipped with state-of-the-art facilities including central air conditioning, LCD screens, projectors, laptops and wi-fi connectivity. The classrooms are designed keeping in mind factors such as natural sunlight, weather conditions and comfort of students.

GIM’s new campus also has RFID issue of library books and access to other utilities, spacious living quarters for students and faculty and conference rooms to fully air-conditioned classes with the latest technology to aid teaching. The core faculty strength has been increased from 16 to 35 this academic year. With the increase in faculty GIM has included new courses on par with some of the best B-School courses in India.

Additionally GIM will also host visiting faculty and global leaders in world management who will share their knowledge with the students.

An accomplished faculty and dedicated students has meant that with each passing year GIM has become a force to reckon with, says a press release.

This has shown in the excellent results achieved each year by alumni of the institute, many of who today occupy important positions in prestigious companies across the globe.

ICSI Knowledge Portal launched HERALD nEWs DEsK PANJIM, OCT 31

Vinayak S Khanvalkar, President, Institute of Company Secretaries of India, New Delhi addressed a meeting in Panjim informed that the Institute has commenced post qualification development programmes in Corporate Governance and is also seeking to enhance the role of its members in Insolvency proceedings.

He further informed that at its 38th National Convention held at Kolkata recently the Minister for Corporate Affairs, Salman Khurshid launched the ICSI Knowledge Portal which is a web based repository of intellectual property generated by the Institute over a period of time on topics relevant to Industry, Trade, Corporate bodies and Professionals.

Also launched at Kolkata were a series of Research publications

-References and Guidance Notes on contemporary issues which would be of immense help to all those dealing in Corporate Affairs.

Khanvalkar also state that some of the Secretarial Standards developed by ICSI were likely to become mandatory in the proposed legislation.

Khanvalkar elucidated the role that ICSI was playing in Investor Education by having Investor Awareness Programmes across the country thus creating a more enlightened class of investing public, aware of their rights and the risks involved.

Swatee Rane, Chairperson and Kevin o Fernandes, Vice Chairman of the Goa Chapter, ICSI also spoke of the facilities provided by the Chapter and in particular of the Oral Coaching Classes for Module 1 of the intermediate examination.

Narkasura effigy contest HERALD CoRREsponDEnt COLLEM, OCT 31

The Yuva Morcha Association of Usgao will organize a Narkasura effigy contest at Vadakade Circle, Usgao on November 4 from 7.30 pm.

The contest will be held at the all-Goa level and at the UsgaoGanjem panchayat level.

Further details are available with Tulsidas Prabhu (Ph: 9890282623), Satyavijay Naik (Ph: 9420252060) or Suryakant Nanshikar (Ph: 9823366954).

Dabolim family fears displacement by Navy HERALD REpoRtER VASCO, OCT 31

Inacio Dourado (57) along with his six family members, who have been residing at Bimbvel Beach, fear they will be forced out of the place once the Navy acquires the land and beach.

The Goa Naval Area has initiated process to acquire large stretch of Bimbvel beach in Vasco and South Goa Collector has also initiated the land acquisition process citing security reasons. Navy has set its eyes on two islands off Arabian Sea. Inacio along with his six other family members and neighbour, Andrew Landez and his wife, have been residing on the 1.08 lakh sq mtrs of land of Bimvel beach.

“We don’t know where we will be going once the entire area along the beach is acquired.

We have been living peacefully since our birth,” said the worried Dourado.

Dourado is worried that since they are the tenants (Mundcars) on this property, where they have been residing since their grandfather’s era and once the acquisition gets over, whether they will get due compensation from the government.

“We are tenant of this property for the last 100 years. In acquisition, our name has not figured. Will we get rehabilitation or will we be deprived of our rights is worrying us,” said Dourado.

He recalled that recently Navy had helped them erect electricity poles, as they have been residing without electricity for the last 100 years.

Chowgule College upgrades computer lab HERALD nEWs DEsK PANJIM, OCT 31

Keeping pace with technological requirements of students and with the aim of providing stateof-the-art infrastructure, Chowgule College added a 3rd computer laboratory to its existing campus. The new computer laboratory was inaugurated by Rajendra Naik Gaonkar, senior faculty member in the presence of Dr Nandkumar Sawant, Officiating Principal, Dr E M Travassos, Vice Principal, Cora Abreu, Vice Principal, Higher Secondary, Chowgule college other faculty members and students.

The technologically advanced laboratory has 57 flat screen computers which have a dual booting concept and include Windows and Linux operating systems. Based on Virtual Machine Technology, the laboratory allows multiple operating systems to co-exist and share underlying physical machine resources between different virtual machines. Conference facilities and a specially designed audio visual room with an LCD projector have also been installed for training and group discussions.

Smt Parvatibai Chowgule College of Arts and Science is the oldest institution providing instruction in arts and science streams up to the degree and post graduate level.

Inacio Dourado along with family members and a neighbour.

Photo by M Prabhav

“We are entirely dependent on coconut production and other vegetables grown in Bimbvel property, besides traditional fishing activity,” said Dourado.

Damaciano (32), Inacio’s son, who has been following the matter with the Collector and other concerned authorities, recalled that during their grandfather’s time, they had their field, where the Dabolim airfield exists today.

“After Navy acquired our land for airfield, we shifted in a cowshed of other landlord’s property at Bimbvel beach, where our houses exist now,” said Damaciano.

He further said that his father along with his neighbour, Andrew Landez, has made an application to the Collector stating that their houses existed since the last 100 years and they are the Mundcars of the property

of a landlord from Vasco.

“We are dependent on fishing actives and the government should rehabilitate us close by to the seashore and that too in Mormugao taluka,” demanded Damaciano.

“We will fight for our right if the government does not rehabilitate us. We are ready to shed our blood and sacrifice our lives,” warned Damaciano.

He further informed that they have the High Court order, which states that they are the residents of the place for the last 100 years.

“Earlier, Navy had blocked our access, as we passes through the naval area to go to our houses. But, ultimately when we filed a writ petition, High Court directed the Navy to issue identity cards to our family members to get the access,” said Damaciano.

HERALD nEWs DEsK PANJIM, OCT 31

The Special Summary Revision Programme of Photo Electoral Rolls will begin from November 1 and will continue upto November 23. The Chief Electoral Officers office has appealed for participation of the citizens of the state in the process to strengthen the democracy.

According to the programme, the draft publication of the electoral rolls will be on November 1 and period for filing of claims and objections will be upto November 23. Special campaign dates are November 6 and November 9.

Final publication of electoral rolls will be on January 5, 2011 and display for public checking, from January 5 to January 12, 2010.

To register the name in the photo electoral roll, one should be should be 18 yrs or above as on January 1, 2010. Form 6 should be duly filled with one passport size colour photograph, residential proof and age proof alongwith it. For deletion of name from the photo electoral roll, Form 7 has to filled with death certificate or any other necessary documents should be attached. Form 8 is to be filled if the name is registered in the Photo electoral roll but without photograph and for any corrections. Form 8A to be filled for changes in the address within the assembly constituency; attach one passport size colour photograph and residential proof along with it.

Draft Electoral Rolls will be available for inspection at all the polling stations in the state and at the offices of Deputy Collectors/EROs, Mamlatdars/AEROs and District Collectors/DEOs. The Roll is also available on the CEO website http: //www. ceogoa.nic.in for inspection by the public.

Harvester machine comes to aid of Nagoa-Arpora farmers

Nagoa-Arpora Sarpanch Agnelo D’Souza supervises operations at Nagoa. Photo by Thomas Fernandes HERALD CoRREsponDEnt CALANGUTE, OCT 31

Nagoa-Arpora farmers, who were facing a difficult task in harvesting their crops due to water-logged paddy fields, were provided the muchneeded relief by the Klaas Tiller Harvester.

The Klaas Tiller Harvester is capable of carrying out the twin operations even in the waterlogged areas.

Nagoa-Arpora Sarpanch Ag-

nelo D’Souza and former panch Srikrishna took pains to get the Klaas Tiller Harvester from South Goa to help Nagoa-Arpora farmers and overcome the difficult moments of harvesting their crops.

Agnelo D’Souza personally supervised the operations. Over 50 farmers took advantage of the Klaas Tiller Harvester, which was provided free of cost to the farmers by Calangute MLA Agnelo Fernandes.

Preserve old books for future generation, says Khot HERALD CoRREsponDEnt CANACONA, OCT 31

Canacona MLA Vijay Poi Khot said if good old books are not preserved in a proper manner, then there is a fear of losing that invaluable treasure.

Poi Khot was speaking at the Readers meet of Canacona Taluka Library at Chaudi on Tuesday.

Poi Khot appealed to the government to make fullproof provision to preserve good old books in libraries for readership of the future generation.

“The good old books are rich in philosophy, which is mostly lacking in present generation books and future generation should not be at a loss to find them,” said Poi Khot.

Retd Deputy Director of Education Kalidas Marathe, Rtd Marathi faculty in-charge of Goa University Dr Somnath Komarpant, Rtd Curator of Central Library Piya Rodgrigues and present curator of Central Library Carlos Fernandes were the guest speakers on the occasion.

The readers meet was

Revision of electoral rolls begins today

The farmers were overjoyed with the free Harvester, as it enabled them to save about Rs 6,000, which they normally spend on manual labour for the same job.

A few farmers had lost hope of a good crop due to incessant rains that lashed the State for last few days, which had submerged their crops in the water, but the Klaas Tiller Harvester provided them a new way out and thus saved their yield.

No trust against Penha-de-Franca Sarpanch HERALD CoRREsponDEnt PORVORIM, OCT 31

Six panchas of Penha-de-Franca Panchayat have served a notice of no-confidence motion against Sarpanch Gopal Sawant recently.

The six signatories to the motion are Umesh Phadte, Reshma Amonker, M Badekhan, Eknath Narvekar, Manisha Naik and Visranti Dessai. The motion notice has been submitted to the Block Development Officer, Mapusa.

The six panchas have alleged that the sarpanch was encouraging illegal constructions in the village and does not take the panch members into confidence while taking decisions on developmental issues.

Canacona MLA Vijay Poi Khot speaks at the Readers meeting organized by Canacona Taluka Library at Chaudi.

Photo by Kathy Pereira

presided over by Sahitya Academy Awardee and writer Devidas Kadam, while Kamlakah Mhalshi compered the function.

Canacona Taluka librarian Subhash Shet, readers Shantaji Naik Gaunkar, Vikas Bhagat, Raghuvendra Bhat and Martin Menino Fernandes also spoke

on the occasion.

Freedom fighters Sudhakar Dessai and Sadanand Naik Gaonkar were presented with flowers.

Canacona taluka Library librarian Subhash Shet, who is retiring at the end of October, was also felicitated by Canacona MLA Vijay Poi Khot.

Japanese held for overstaying HERALD CoRREsponDEnt CALANGUTE, OCT 31

Anjuna Police on Monday arrested a 60-year-old Japanese national on charges of overstaying in the country.

Anjuna Police arrested Fuji Naoyo under Foreigner’s Act for overstaying in India without valid documents. PI Manjunath Dessai is investigating the case.

Verdict on Russian minor’s assault case fixed for Nov 12 HERALD REpoRtER PANJIM, OCT 31

Children’s Court will deliver its verdict on November 12 in the sensational Russian minor’s sexual assault at Arambol beach on January 26, 2010.

In the first fast-track trial, the proceedings in the case concluded in just over three months on May 12 but accused’s claim about he being juvenile had dragged the proceedings further.

The verdict expected in May was adjourned further after the main alleged accused Aman Bharadwaj came out with the wrong claim about his age. The Court had ordered ossification test to ascertain his age, which proved that he was a major in the age.

To cement its claim, the prosecution also relied on his school leaving certificate and other relevant documents that proved he was around 19-year-old. A charge-sheet was filed within 14 days of the offence on February 9 by Pernem police.

Aman was charged under section 8 (2) read with section 2 (y) (i) (grave sexual assault) of Goa Children’s Act 2003 and his as-

sociate Anil Raghuvanshi for abetment under section 109 of the Indian Penal Code. Anil became state approver after he helped the prosecution in the case.

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Vietnam, Japan to mine rare earths REUTERS HANOI, OCT 31

Vietnam has chosen to partner Japan in mining rare earth minerals and building a nuclear power plant in the Southeast Asian country, Japanese Prime Minister Naoto Kan said on Sunday, as Tokyo seeks to reduce its dependence on China.

Japan, the world's thirdbiggest nuclear power generator, is also eyeing fast-growing markets to develop nuclear plants as electricity demand in

the country is likely to stay flat or rise slightly due to its aging society and industries going abroad.

"Prime Minister (Nguyen Tan) Dung told me this (rare earths) decision was a political and strategic one," Kan told reporters after meeting Dung.

China gave repeated assurances at an Asia-Pacific summit in Hanoi that ended on Saturday that it would remain a "reliable supplier" of the high-tech ores used in lasers, superconductors, computers, etc.

Six travel agencies raided in Mumbai UNI MUMBAI, OCT 31

The sleuths of Anti Corruption Bureau of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and railway vigilance officials raided the premises of six unauthorized travel agencies in the city.

They allegedly found that railway reservation tickets were being procured and subsequently sold at a higher premium to customers.

Hence, eligible customers, those standing more than 24 hours in a queue, failed to get tickets.

During the raid conducted on the premises of Mujawar Travels, Mumbai Central, A K Travels, Fort, National Tours and Travels, Paydhonie, K.G.N tours and Travels, Kazipura, Two Tanks, Paydhonie, and Mayuri Travels, Mulund, yesterday, the ACB officials recovered 405 tatkal sewa journey cum reservation tickets worth eight lakh, according to an official sources here today.

BJP demands recall of Karnataka Governor PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

Buoyed by the decision of the Karnataka High Court upholding the disqualification of rebel MLAs, BJP today demanded an immediate recall of Governor H R Bhardwaj, accusing him of trying to destabilise its government.

"After the landmark judgement of the Karnataka High Court upholding the Speaker's decision, the Governor should have submitted his resignation and left the state which he did not do," BJP leader M Venkaiah Naidu said here.

"The Governor's credibility has further suffered and the institution of the Governor has come under cloud...further continuance of defamed Governor will add shame to the exalted office of Governor," Naidu said in a statement.

He said despite assurance by

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to look into the complaints by a BJP delegation against Bhardwaj, no action has so far been taken. "The BJP, therefore, once again urges upon the Prime Minister and the UPA Government to take immediate steps to recall the Governor."

The role and conduct of Bhardwaj has again brought to focus the need for wider debate to discuss and arrive at early conclusions to cleanse the system of appointment and functioning of the Governors, Naidu said.

"The Sarkaria Commission has clearly listed the reasons for defaming of the institution of Governor. The recommendations of the Commission need to be discussed and corrective actions taken at the earliest. The caliber, knowledge and commitment to the Constitution, independentness are the basic criteria for

the selection of Governor," he said.

"Unfortunately, over the years the Congress party has given a go by to all these principles disregarding the recommendations of the Administrative Reforms Commission, Sarkaria Committee recommendations and also the Constitutional Review Commission presided over by Justice M N Venkatachaliah," the BJP leader alleged.

He recalled that the Committee had recommended that people who are not actively engaged in politics should be selected as Governors.

"But everybody knows the background of the present Governor of Karnataka and the way he behaved right from the emergency days, his recent declaration that he is a Congressman and that he is proud to say that he is a Congress man," Naidu added.

Mysore all set to become metropolitan city UNI MYSORE, OCT 31

With its population set to cross the one million mark, the city of palaces will soon qualify for the status of a metropolitan city.

The image could only be as b r i g h t a s t h e re a l i t y a n d Mysore’s images reinforced the notions of being a "Pensioners' Paradise: a "Garden City" or a city trapped in a time-warp reflecting the bygone era of the Maharajas with its palaces and heritage buildings.

But the winds of change are sweeping away the last vestiges of the Maharaja era and with it many of its sobriquets. Also, the notion that Mysore is a city with an easy and a laid-back attitude where time stands still.

Thanks to unbridled urbanization in the recent past accompanied by population growth and the city's emergence as a favourable destination for investment, the contours of Mysore are changing fast and the city is almost unrecognizable for the old-timers.

But the pace with which

Humiliated girl jumps to death in reservoir PTI HYDERABAD, OCT 31

Apparently depressed over the alleged humiliation caused by a private school headmistress over payment of fees, a 15-yearold girl committed suicide by jumping into a reservoir in Nalgonda district of Andhra Pradesh, police said today.

The body of S Samatha, who was studying in class X at a private school in Devarkonda town of Nalgonda district, was found floating in Akampalli reservoir under Gudipally police station limits this morning, they said.

Mysore is urbanizing will be brought out by the ongoing decennial census. The authorities have projected the city's population to cross the one million mark. This, when officially announced around March 2011, will be a significant event in the annals of the once small-time village as Mysore will qualify for the "Metropolitan City" status based on its population.

In fact, when the capital of the erstwhile Mysore kingdom was changed from Srirangapatna to the present city, a British officer lamented that the "New Capital" has nothing to boast of, not even a single structure befitting its status to hold the coronation ceremony of the king.

The region was known as ‘Mysooru' or ‘Mysuru' as may be ascertained from the ancient inscriptions, but the city as it exists is relatively new and its transformation is a modern phenomenon.

The sources in the deputy commissioner office told UNI that based on the growth trends, the city's population, which was

Shocking details of the involvement of German diplomats in the crimes committed by Hitler and his regime during the Third Reich have been made public for the first time by a team of four international historians.

In their 900-page book 'The Office and the Past,' which has been just released in Berlin, the historians present a comprehensive study based partially on hitherto unpublished archive material, to reveal the extent of collaboration by the German Foreign Office with the Nazis in the deportation, persecution and extermination of millions of European Jews.

The book also shows for the first time that for decades after the end of the 2nd World War in 1945, the newly-established Foreign Ministry of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn was infested by diplomats having Nazi past and they systematically tried to cover up their past allegiance and protected each other from being exposed.

During the Third Reich, the ministry "was involved in the crimes of the Nazis and actively participated in the persecution of European Jews and in this sense it was a criminal organisation," Mr Eckart Conze, one of the authors, said in a television interview.

The book is the result of a five-year research into the role of the German Foreign Office in the Hitler era, which was com-

suing exercise will bring to light the extent of urbanization and the accompanying challenges in the district.

Other issues associated with urbanization include deteriorating environment, new challenges to the city authorities to provide the necessary civic amenities and services to the burgeoning population, effective transportation, drinking water facilities, education, sanitation and energy to keep the city on the track of steady growth, devoid of the accompanying chaos that characterizes Indian cities.

The City Development Plan submitted to the Government of India under the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM) hinted at the emerging scenario. One was the growth in the city area. An analysis of the land use pattern clearly depicted this as per the projections of the Mysore Urban Development Authority, and the total area of Mysore or the size of the city is set to double when compared to the 1990s.

US, Russia jointly fighting drugs AGENCIES MOSCOW, OCT 31

Russia has a heroin problem - a bad one. And drug officials here have been blaming it on the United States, saying its refusal to spray Afghan poppy fields is devastating Russia.

While the two countries have been getting along famously in recent months, resolving serious differences over arms control, Iran and trade, they have not agreed on what to do about the mountains of heroin cascading from Afghanistan. The complaints from Russia grew ever louder - until Friday.

At a briefing in Moscow, Vik-

German diplomats aided Hitler: book PTI BERLIN, OCT 31

pegged at 7.86 lakh in the 2001 census, will cross the one million mark The Constitution clearly states that a city with a population of one million or more should be bracketed as a metropolitan city. The government anticipates the number of "Metropolitan" cities to increase from 35 to 50 based on the projected population of the 2011 census which means renewed focus on urban infrastructure development.

The number of "Metropolitan" cities with a population of million plus after the 1991 census was 23. The list of metropolitan cities with a population of more than one million includes Kanpur, Jaipur, Bhopal, Coimbatore, Madurai, Kochi, Nashik, Meerut, Indore and Agra among others while Kolkata, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore and Chennai are among the mega cities.

However, Mysore district's population figures have been pegged at 30 lakh for the 2011 census while it was 26.4 lakh after the 2001 census. The en-

missioned by the former German Foreign Minister Joschka Fischer in 2005.

It shows with the support of archive material that, Otto Abbots, who was Germany's Ambassador in Paris during the Nazi regime, had ordered the deportation of up to 2,500 French Jews to concentration camps following the killing of some German soldiers by French partisans.

In another example, Franz Rademacher, the foreign ministry official responsible for Jewish Affairs, claimed travelling allowance for a visit to the Nazioccupied Serbia to oversee the liquidation of Jews in Belgrade, describing it in the application form dated 14th April, 1943 as "official business".

"It is deeply shocking and disturbing that in this office murder could be paid for as official business," German Foreign Minister Guido Westerwelle said, receiving a copy of the book from its authors at the ministry in Berlin on Thursday.

The foreign office was an active part of the criminal politics of the Nazis. "It participated in the extermination of European Jews with administrative coldness," Westerwelle said.

'The Office and the Past' will be a part of the syllabus for the training of German diplomats in the future, he said.

The study revealed that hundreds of diplomats guilty of crimes in the Nazi Germany got jobs in the new foreign ministry in Bonn.

tor Ivanov, director of Russia's Federal Drug Control Service, declared that US forces acting on information from Russian intelligence had knocked out a complex of four drug labs on the Afghan border with Pakistan, confiscating a ton of heroin worth millions.

"We are jointly working," Ivanov said Friday, adding that four Russians accompanied U.S. forces, the first time Russians had been at an operation there since withdrawing from Afghanistan in 1989. "As you can see, we do as we promise."

Ivanov has been campaigning hard against the heroin epi-

demic - Russia has about 2 million addicts who consume about 21 percent of the world's supply.

But his critics say it is easier to crusade against opium production in Afghanistan than to stem it here, where it's too profitable a business to disrupt, methadone is illegal and there is no rehabilitation system.

Last year, Richard C Holbrooke, special US representative to Afghanistan, declared that attempts to eradicate Afghan opium fields had been an expensive failure. Alienated farmers were left destitute, he said, and went straight into the arms of the Taliban.

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majority of the municipal councils,” he said adding that hopefully one day whole country will emulate this example.

Valpoi voters who came in large number for the recent by-polls repeated their performance this time too.

For Valpoi Municipal Council, 82.49 per cent voters exercised their franchise. It became the second highest polling percentage in the State.

Bicholim Municipal Council had 78.39 per cent, Quepem (72.05%), Curchorem (71.89%), Sanguem (77.08%), Mapusa (67.07%), Canacona (78.06%), Cuncolim (66.34%) and Vasco (59.13%) respectively.

Clash

Congress vice-president failed to stop the Chief Minister from supporting the rival camp.

The tension at the booth housed in the agricultural office was understandable given that the booth covers the Azad Nagar slum – where both the groups led by the Chief Minister and Coutinhos jostled and left no stone unturned to woo the migrant electorate in their favour.

Three assaulted

Dongor was declared as sensitive, the police failed to man the entire hillock.

He had asked the police around noon to deploy additional policemen at Moti Dongor apprehending law and order situation atop the hillock after the polls.

He demanded to know why the police did not man the road, and charged the polling officials for not doing their duty as per rules.

When newsmen visited the hillock, voters lined up in large number outside the lone polling booth to cast their ballot, while an armed posse of policemen maintained strict vigil.

However, the police presence was limited near the polling booth, even as Carol and others demanded to know from the poll observers why the police were not manning the roads leading to the hillock.

“The chief minister used private vehicles to ferry the voters to the booths. The polling officials did not do their job properly.

Even some of the officials were not accessible on the phones”, Carol alleged.

The chief minister has strongly rallied behind his cousin brother Laxmikant Kamat in Ward No 18 and Sangeeta Audi in Ward No 19. Both these wards have significant voters from the Moti Dongor area, which has been considered the stronghold of the Chief Minister a decade-and-half now.

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MPs expect Obama to support India’s claim for UNSC seat PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

Support to India's rightful claim to a permanent seat in the UN Security Council is what Indian lawmakers expect from the US during the address of President Barack Obama in Parliament.

The issue has become the talk among Indian lawmakers and leaders with an MP putting it succinctly that "this is my wish list. It would be great if it comes true" on November eight when Obama addresses the joint session of Parliament of the world's largest democracy.

Another member, AIADMK leader in the Rajya Sabha V Maitreyan says any US commitment to India on its permanent seat in the Security Council is highly welcome.

"We expect the US President to be forthright in condemning cross-border terrorism," says Maitreyan.

His view was shared by former Union minister and Congress leader Shakeel Ahmed.

Ahmed hopes the mutual understanding between the two countries and the resolve to fight against terrorism will be strengthened with Obama's speech in Parliament and visit to the country.

"We will expect the US President to support India's cause for a permanent seat in the Security Council," he says.

Rajya Sabha MP Abhishek Singhvi, however, sounds a note of caution saying, "It is important not to raise expectations beyond reality and equally to work solidly for concrete results."

According to the Congress MP, the US has to become an ally and supporter of New Delhi but on India's independent and non-alignment terms.

He wants civil nuclear cooperation and commerce to be given huge impetus to bridge India's power deficit.

According to Samajwadi Party General Secretary Mohan Singh, the US should address the security concerns of India during Obama's address as Pakistan and China were "encircling" the subcontinent.

The Indian IT industry was being harassed in the US by imposition of heavy taxes and wanted Obama to address the issue, he says.

Singh says the two countries should play an important role in spreading democracy in the world.

"US Constitution significantly influenced Indian Constitution in the beginning stage of the Republic," according to another MP. BJP MP Prakash Javadekar says his party valued the friendship and ties with the US and "we hope he also reciprocates".

He hopes that Obama will take a "proper view" of IndiaChina-Pak dynamics. The US President, he says, should address India's concerns on the issue of fight against terrorism as US aid to Pakistan is being "misused" by the neighbouring country.

The Lok Sabha Secretariat is also contemplating a series of lectures on the Lok Sabha Television before Obama's visit, by eminent jurists like Fali Nariman on the evolving relations between the two countries.

Meanwhile, renovation work in Parliament House complex is almost over and the Lok Sabha Secretariat is awaiting confirmation from the Ministry of External Affairs to enable it to print invitation for the high-profile visit.

Additional manpower has been deployed to repair circular road, lighting and activate fountains reaching to the historic Central Hall.

It was the Central Hall where the British handed over power to India in 1947. It was also the platform for addresses by several leaders, including former US President Bill Clinton who visited India in 2000.

An official said that the US security personnel reviewed the arrangements with Parliament Security on Thursday.

Govt to hire 13 choppers for use in Naxal areas PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

The government is all set to hire 13 twin-engine, armour-plated turbine helicopters from private operators on wet lease for movement of troops in Maoist-hit areas and surveillance purpose.

Helicopters of either MI-17 series or of equivalent capability, which can fly both at day and night, will be deployed in Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Chhattisgarh, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Orissa, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal, possibly before the end of the year.

These choppers would be in addition to the existing fleet of about 20 Indian Air Force and BSF helicopters being deployed in Maoist-affected areas.

Six helicopter operators, including foreign companies, have showed interest to the Home Ministry's proposal under which choppers would be given on wet lease to the government for an initial period of one year extendable up to three years.

The helicopters would have a minimum airlift capability of 18-20 fully equipped, armed security personnel and fly to air destination at least for 400 km away or 200 km one way and return without refuelling.

One gets lifer for killing friend PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

A Delhi court has awarded rigorous life imprisonment to a man for beating to death his estranged friend in 2006 here.

"I am of the view that the prosecution has left no stone unturned to prove its case against the accused.

There is reliable, trustworthy and cogent evidence against him," Additional Sessions Judge S C Rajan said.

The court also slapped a fine of Rs 5,000 on convict Rakesh Shukla, hailing from Gonda district in Uttar Pradesh, after the offence of killing his friend Babloo was established against him.

It, however, rejected the prosecutor's plea seeking death penalty for the convict, saying, "Though the offence was brutal in nature, it did not fall under the category of rarest of rare offence warranting imposition of the extreme penalty."

Traditional marine fishermen in Orissa have sought compensation as they have lost their livelihood due to the Orissa government's decision to restrict fishing in about 120 kmm out of 480-km coastal line for seven months.

The government has banned fishing in the marine sanctuary area in Gahiramatha and restricted fishing in Rushikulya and Devi River mouths from November 1 to May 31 every year for the safety of the endangered Olive Ridley turtles, Joint Director of Marine Fishery J B Das said today.

Thousands of Olive Ridley sea turtles visit the Orissa coast and come to shore for mass nesting in the three major sites Gahiaramatha marine sanctuary,

Fishermen show fishing nets allegedly damaged by a chemical laden ship from Japan off Cuddalore Coast on Sunday.

Devi and Rushikulya river mouths.

K Alleya, secretary of Orissa traditional marine fish workers union (OTMFWU), said because of the periodic ban on fishing for protection and conservation Olive Ridley turtles, more than three lakh marine fishermen living in 284 villages in six coastal districts are facing an uncertain future.

The affected districts are Ganjam, Puri, Kendrapara, Jagatsi n g h p u r, B h a d r a k a n d Balasore.

Even during rainy season between May and August, the fishermen are not allowed to venture into sea as government has announced this period as a lean season, he said.

The livelihood of the fishermen, who exclusively depend on the sea, is now under threat

pushing most of them further below the poverty level, he added.

Several thousands of fishermen in Ganjam and other coastal districts have already migrated to other states to eke out their livelihood due to the restriction of fishing in the sea coast, he alleged.

The OTMFWU leader asked the government to provide adequate relief to the fishermen to compensate the ban.

The fishermen's organisation has also demanded low cost house to them as well as low interest loan like the agriculture loan provided to farmers.

Farmers in the state get agriculture loan in cooperative banks at three per cent interest.

Actor Akshay urges for removal of ‘R’ word PTI BANGALORE, OCT 31

Bollywood star Akshay Kumar walked down the ramp with the mentally challenged at a special fashion show here in a bid to get people think differently about the intellectually challenged and sensitise them about their condition.

Akshay, who is the Brand Ambassador to Special Olympics Bharat, came in sporting designer Ramesh Dembla’s showstopper garment, accompanied by two mentally challenged Olympian superstars at the fashion show titled `Be a Fan of Dignity', last night.

The show was the culmination of an over six-month nation-wide signature campaign to remove the R-word (retard) and its equivalent in any Indian language when referring to the intellectually challenged.

Addressing the audience, Ak-

Rosaiah objects to protests against AP Formation Day PTI HYDERABAD, OCT 31

Taking exception to the "street protests" over the celebrations of Andhra Pradesh Formation Day, Chief Minister K Rosaiah today said those agitating for Telangana should have patience until the Centre takes a decision on the issue.

"It has been a tradition to celebrate the state since 1956.

There are many who want separate state. I am not finding fault with them. I don't object to their efforts. But the efforts should be democratic. It should not lead to hostility among people," he told reporters here.

The Telangana protagonists should wait until the Centre takes a decision on the issues after the Srikrishna Committee submits its report, he said.

"Whether the state should remain united or divided, if di-

Shahrukh Khan craze catches up in China

Traditional fishermen hit by turtle protection in Orissa

PTI BERHAMPUR (Orissa), OCT 31

Participants at the BSA Tour of Tamil Nadu - 2010 an eco-friendly cycle tour organised by Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation, in Chennai on Sunday.

shay Kumar said "I have banned the R-word (retarded) from my vocabulary."

"Unfortunately, intellectual disabilities are a reality for a large number of people in the world. Stop the derogatory usage of the word Retard. It is not about being politically correct. It is about being sensitive.

Join me in pledging your support to the intellectually challenged”, he urged the audience, which included 4000 children who had participated in the signature campaign to eliminate the R word.

At the show, special Olympian children performed a skit and a beautifully composed music recital.

This was followed by a fashion show put up by designer, Ramesh Dembla, who showcased his collection titled `Nishtha' (meaning dignity).

Forty models, dressed in shades of red, black and gold, symbolising, bravery, determination and pride, walked the ramp, capturing the essence of the cause.

The show also saw 40 `Special Olympian Children' walk down the ramp, holding the hands of the model taking a bow, followed by the actor walking in as the show stopper with two of the mentally challenged.

7 members of Pujari gang nabbed PTI BANGALORE, OCT 31

Seven persons belonging to the Ravi Pujari gang have been arrested here, police said today.

Four persons identifed as Siraj (32), Dharmendra (34), Ranjith Kundar (27), Shivakumar (20), were arrested yesterday in connection with the case relating to firing at the office of Mantri Developers here last month, police said.

On September 25, two persons came on a motorcycle bearing an Andhra Pradesh registration number, sprayed bullets and damaged the company's name board. The assailants fled, leaving behind an envelope that contained some Dubai phone numbers.

In addition to the four arrested, three more members of the gang were arrested in connection with various robbery cases, police said.

Trawler capsize toll rises to 20 PTI KOLKATA, OCT 31

With the retrieval of two more bodies today, the toll in the trawler capsize tragedy near Talpatty island in the Hooghly river at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, has risen to 20.

"In addition to 18 bodies found yesterday, two more were retrieved from two different points in the river during the day," South 24-Parganas Superintendent of Police L N Meena told PTI. "Several passengers are still missing and rescue teams are trying to locate them," he said.

The trawler along with two others, overloaded with pilgrims, was returning to Kakdwip in South 24 Parganas from Hijli Sharif, opposite Sagar Island, in East Midnapore district, when it capsized and sank after hitting a sandbar, yesterday.

AGENCIES MUMBAI, OCT 31

Presently shooting Farhan Akhtar’s film Don 2 in Berlin, Shahrukh will now head to Beijing in China for the premiere of his film My Name Is Khan that had the worldwide release earlier this year.

China has a very strict policy toward foreign films. Every year, just 20 foreign films get released in the country.

This year, My Name Is Khan has the honour of being one of them. It’s also the first Hindi film to release in China in the last three decades. So the honour is all the more special.

Reports say the film will be premiered in Beijing on November 30. Director Karan Johar and Shahrukh Khan are most certain to visit, but it’s unsure if Kajol, the film’s female lead, would join them.

We also hear that Karan Johar will himself design SRK’s costume which will be a mix of Indian and Chinese style. After all, aren’t Hindi, Cheeni bhai bhai?

vided, how it should be done, or what else can be done, all these things are being looked into by Srikrishna committee.

The state would remain united until the committee submits a report and the Centre takes a decision. So, let's wait," Rosaiah said.

"Let's respect the decision taken by the Centre finally. I have said umpteen times that the decision taken by the Centre should be binding on all of us.

That is the process. We cannot have street fights or do as we wish. No state is formed without Centre," he said.

A group of pro-Telangana activists today made a bid to storm the residence of the Chief Minister and ministers here in protest against the celebrations of Andhra Pradesh Formation Day tomorrow.

The protesters, including stu-

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Centre should exert pressure on Karnataka for proper implementation of the Cauvery Water Tribunal's verdict to release due share of water to Tamil Nadu, Senior CPI leader R Nallakkanu said today.

Though years lapsed after the final verdict, Karnataka was not implementing it and, instead, was releasing only surplus water that too floodwaters, considering safety reasons, Nallakkannu told reporters here.

As the Cauvery was flowing through the middle of Tamil Nadu, the non-release on time was seriously and adversely affecting both irrigation and drinking water needs, he claimed.

The state government, through the Centre, should also pressure the Karnataka govern-

PTI AYODHYA, OCT 31

The Shiv Sena today demanded that the Centre should build a Ram temple at the disputed Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri mosque site here.

"The Centre should take initiative and construct a Ram temple in Ayodhya on lines of Somnath temple. The right of worship at the temple should be given to Nirmohi Akhara, while officers should be appointed to keep an eye on expenditure," Shiva Sena state in-charge Uday Pandey told reporters here.

He said that those trying to find an amicable solution to the dispute should ensure that a mosque should not come up within the 14 km-long periphery of the temple.

BJP accuses Congress of misusing CBI

PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

Accusing Congress of repeatedly misusing CBI to serve its political interests, BJP today said the "haste" shown by the investigation agency in seeking the cancellation of bail granted former Gujarat minister Amit Shah was the latest example to prove the charge.

"While on the one hand CBI showed undue haste in seeking the cancellation of Shah's bail during court vacation, on the other it watered down case against (Bofors scam) accused Ottavio Quattrocchi and is trying to help 1984 riots accused Sajjan Kumar," party spokesperson Nirmala Sitharaman told reporters here.

Claiming that Congress was "fast emerging as corrupt party of India", the spokesperson said CBI has now become an investigation arm of the ruling party at the Centre.

"The CBI moved court seeking cancellation of (Satyam scam accused) R Raju a month after he was granted one. The same CBI was pulled up by the Supreme Court for its shody investigation

Karnataka should be pressured to release Cauvery water: CPI COIMBATORE, OCT 31

dents, marched towards the Chief Minister's residence at the Daram Karan road in Ameerpet and tried to break the barricades, but police prevented them and took the sloganeers into preventive custody.

Similarly, mild tension prevailed near the Ministers Quarters in Banjara Hills, after a group of activists tried to stage protests, but were taken into custody.

The pro-Telangana activists have been demanding that the state government cancel the official celebration of the AP Formation Day on November 1.

TRS and the Telangana Joint Action Committee has decided to observe AP Formation Day, as "betrayal day" and had also asked all Telangana ministers, and other public representatives to boycott AP Formation Day celebrations.

‘Centre should build temple in Ayodhya’

ment for timely release of water to protect the farmers, he said.

Nallakkanu, convenor of party's National Control Commission, said Tamil Nadu government should take over all the closed mills in and around Coimbatore and take steps to run it profitably and again make the region a textile hub.

Replying to a question on alliance for assembly elections, due next year, Nallakkanu said the party would continue to be in AIADMK alliance, since it would keep equi-distance with BJP and Congress, which were ideologically different.

He also urged that the Government should provide adequate compensation to those who were being displaced for expansion projects like Airport and Special Economic Zone in the State.

in the 2 G scam," she said.

Sitharaman said Congress was using the CBI to suppress its political opponents and help its own leaders.

Shah left for Mumbai this morning following a Supreme Court directive asking him to be out of the state till November 15,when the CBI's plea seeking cancellation of his bail will be heard.

The former minister of state for home, an accused in the Sohrabuddin Sheikh fake encounter case, was granted bail by the Gujarat High Court on

Friday.

The CBI had yesterday appealed in the Supreme Court seeking cancellation of his bail, but the apex court refused to alter the High Court order.

Shah, who has been described by the CBI as the "kingpin" of the conspiracy, had quit the Modi government in July this year after being slapped with charges of murder and kidnapping in the fake encounter killing of alleged gangster Sohrabuddin Sheikh and his wife Kausar Bi in 2005.

Divorce cases on the rise in Kerala PTI KOCHI, OCT 31

Marriages are falling apart in Kerala as never before and the number of couples seeking divorce is on the rise with over 11,600 cases being filed in the various family courts in the state during 200910 alone.

The number of divorce cases coming up in the 16 family courts in Kerala has shown a steep increase in the past five years, causing concern. In 2005-06, about 8,456 divorce cases had been filed, while in 2006-07 it was 9,775, in 2007-08 it went up to 9,937 and 11,194 in 2008-09.

While all these past years Thrissur topped the table in the filing of cases, during 2009-10, Ernakulam shot to the top slot with 1,505 cases being filed, followed by Thrissur 1,022, according to Registrar (Subordinate Judiciary) of the Kerala High court.

The most high profile case which came up recently before the family court here was of popular Malayalam actress Kavya Madhavan, who filed a joint petition with her husband seeking divorce hardly a few months after her marriage last year.

According to Dr Dinesh, Head of the Department of Psychiatry, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) here, increase in divorce cases is closely linked to social changes. Moral values are going down.

Rampant alcoholism is playing a major role in wrecking the family life in the middle and upper class families, he says. Family abuse, drugs and personality problems are also causing considerable strain with instances of young couples seeking separation within 3-4 months of marriage, he told PTI. The sale of alcoholic drinks in kerala had crossed the Rs 155 crore mark during this Onam festive season which was about 15 per cent higher than last year.

Says Beena Sebastian of the Cultural Academy of Peace, an NGO, working for the past 20 years for women who have suffered family abuse and broken marraiges, most of the Keralite men are still patriarchal and considers themselves superior to women. There is need for change in their mind set, she says.

45-year old Anne (name changed), who was regularly beaten up by her husband and physically and emotionally harassed, decided to call it quits after over 25 years of marriage.

Her husband used to call her names in front of their teenaged daughters and try to force himself on her in their presence. Unable to take the insults any longer, she ended her marriage a few months ago. Twenty six-year old Dr Geeta (name changed) used to be beaten up by her executive husband who was always suspicious about her. She never had the freedom to even talk to her parents and had her mobile phone and land line constantly monitored by her husband.

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Siemens unveils expansion plans in Goa HERALD BUSINESS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

Siemens will invest Rs 200 crore in Goa over the next few years to set up two manufacturing facilities.

The new facilities will manufacture Energy Automation and Medium Voltage products, both of which are part of Siemens Energy Sector. This expansion is part of the overall growth agenda of Siemens in India wherein the company will invest Rs 1600 crore in India over the next few years.

Together, these factories are expected to provide direct employment to around 200 people and indirect employment to over 500 people. With this, Siemens also plans to make Goa a hub for energy automation products that will cater to the domestic and emerging markets.

The Energy Automation factory will be the first such factory outside Europe and third in the Siemens World, after

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Germany and United Kingdom and will be equipped with world-class technology.

The factory will manufacture an entire spectrum of Energy Automation products ranging from printed circuit boards (PCBs) to the assembly of electro-mechanical Relays used in energy transmission and distribution. The Medium Voltage factory will be the third in the Siemens World after Germany and China.

This factory will manufacture the advanced 8DJ ST Ring Main Units used in the energy distribution. Both factories will be built as Green factories with features such as Ground Water Recharging, Rain Water Harvesting, Water Conservation through low flow fixtures, Energy Conservation through energy efficient lighting & HVAC, use of solar technology for street lighting and water efficient landscaping.

Commenting on the devel-

Key to abbreviations: R Price: Repurchase Price; S Price: Sale Price; (D): Dividend; (G): Growth

Scheme Name NAVs (Rs) A AIG India Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) 12.78 India Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G) 12.78 Infrastructure and Economic Reform - Regular (D) 9.92 Infrastructure and Economic Reform - Regular (G) 9.92 Axis Equity Fund (D) 11.87 Equity Fund (G) 11.87 Tax Saver Fund (D) 11.88 Tax Saver Fund (G) 12.97

B

Baroda Pioneer ELSS 96 Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) PSU Equity Fund (D) PSU Equity Fund (G) Bharti AXA Equity Fund - Eco Plan (Bonus) Equity Fund - Eco Plan (D) Equity Fund - Eco Plan (G) Equity Fund - Eco Plan (QD) Equity Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) Equity Fund - Retail Plan (D) Equity Fund - Retail Plan (G) Equity Fund - Retail Plan (QD) Focused Infrastructure Fund (D) Focused Infrastructure Fund (G) Focused Infrastructure Fund (QD) Tax Advantage Fund - Eco Plan (D) Tax Advantage Fund - Eco Plan (G) Tax Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (D) Tax Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (G) Birla Sun Life Advantage Fund (D) Advantage Fund (G) Basic Industries Fund (D) Basic Industries Fund (G) Buy India Fund (D) Buy India Fund (G) Commodity Equities - Retail Plan (D) Commodity Equities - Retail Plan (G) Commodity Equities - Commodity Plan - RP (D) Commodity Equities - Commodity Plan - RP (G) Commodity Equities - Plan -RP (D) Commodity Equities - Metals Plan -RP (G) Dividend Yield Plus (D) Dividend Yield Plus (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Frontline Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Frontline Equity Fund - Plan A (G) India GenNext Fund (G) India Opportunities Fund – Plan A (D) India Opportunities Fund - Plan B (G) India Reforms Fund (D) India Reforms Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund - Plan A (D) Infrastructure Fund - Plan A (G) International Equity Fund - Plan A (G) International Equity Fund - Plan B (D) International Equity Fund - Plan B (G) Long Term Advantage Fund (D) Long Term Advantage Fund (G) Midcap Fund - Plan A (D) Midcap Fund - Plan A (G) Midcap Fund - Plan B (D) Midcap Fund - Plan B (G) MNC Fund (D) MNC Fund (G) New Millennium (D) New Millennium (G) Pure Value Fund (D) Pure Value Fund (G) Small and Midcap Fund (D) Small and Midcap Fund (G) Special Situations Fund (D) Special Situations Fund (G) Tax Plan (D) Tax Plan (G) Tax Relief 96 (D) Tax Relief 96 (G) Top 100 Fund (D) Top 100 Fund (G)

28.25 32.00 56.80 10.52 10.52 9.77 9.77 19.11 13.45 19.11 12.70 19.00 13.39 19.00 12.62 11.30 11.30 11.30 13.79 25.33 13.76 25.23 94.70 174.80 31.30 113.48 27.15 47.66 16.32 16.32 13.07 13.07 13.71 13.71 16.70 93.41 77.55 293.58 23.95 93.88 25.94 19.57 57.46 11.68 11.68 13.96 19.01 8.86 9.93 9.93 14.34 15.53 27.37 123.81 15.63 15.63 88.07 217.95 13.62 20.86 17.70 18.89 13.92 13.92 11.28 11.28 49.58 14.71 94.59 12.76 15.60 23.91

C

Canara Robeco Emerging Equities (Bonus) Emerging Equities (D) Emerging Equities (G) Equity Diversified (Bonus) Equity Diversified (D) Equity Diversified (G) Equity Tax Saver (D)

20.24 16.69 24.19 26.25 26.20 57.62 22.66

Equity Tax Saver (G) F.O.R.C.E Fund - Retail Plan (D) F.O.R.C.E Fund - Retail Plan (G) Infrastructure (D) Infrastructure (G) Large Cap+ Fund (D) Large Cap+ Fund (G) Multicap (D) Multicap (G)

27.52 13.66 14.66 19.09 23.97 10.46 10.46 15.52 16.74

D

DWS Alpha Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Alpha Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Alpha Equity Fund - Wealth Plan (D) Alpha Equity Fund - Wealth Plan (G) Investment Opportunity Fund – Regular Plan (D) Investment Opportunity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Investment Opportunity Fund - Wealth Plan (D) Investment Opportunity Fund - Wealth Plan (G) Tax Saving Fund (D) Tax Saving Fund (G) DSP BlackRock Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G) Focus 25 Fund (D) Focus 25 Fund (G) India T.I.G.E.R. Fund - Regular Plan (D) India T.I.G.E.R. Fund - Regular Plan (G) Micro Cap Fund - Regular Plan (D) Micro Cap Fund - Regular Plan (G) Natural Resources and New Energy Fund (D) Natural Resources and New Energy Fund (G) Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan (D) Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan (G) Small and Mid Cap Fund (D) Small and Mid Cap Fund (G) Tax Saver Fund (D) Tax Saver Fund (G) Technology.Com - Regular Plan (D) Technology.Com - Regular Plan (G) Top 100 Equity Fund - Regular Plan (D) Top 100 Equity Fund - Regular Plan (G)

18.82 86.48 15.05 18.01 29.38 42.41 14.68 19.20 14.48 15.49 56.72 17.94 11.29 11.29 20.19 52.61 10.97 18.07 15.67 15.67 32.74 93.90 18.18 19.83 13.98 18.78 24.87 34.06 22.26 104.94

E

Edelweiss Absolute Return Equity Fund (D) Absolute Return Equity Fund (G) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -A (D) Diversified Growth Equity Top 100 Fund -A (G) ELSS Fund (D) ELSS Fund (G) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan A (D) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan A (G) Nifty Enhancer Fund - plan B (D) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan B (G) Nifty Enhancer Fund - Plan C (D) Escorts Growth Plan (D) Growth Plan (G) High Yield Equity Plan (Bonus) High Yield Equity Plan (D) High Yield Equity Plan (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Leading Sectors Fund (D) Leading Sectors Fund (G) Power and Energy Fund (D) Power and Energy Fund (G) Tax Plan (D) Tax Plan (G)

11.60 11.60 15.38 15.39 21.29 21.30 12.49 13.70 13.78 13.60 12.12 14.12 85.32 15.97 13.57 15.93 9.21 9.21 12.77 12.77 14.65 18.27 11.87 55.25

F

Fidelity Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) India Growth Fund (D) India Growth Fund (G) India Special Situations Fund (D) India Special Situations Fund (G) India Value Fund (D) India Value Fund (G) International Opportunities Fund (D) International Opportunities Fund (G) Tax Advantage Fund (D) Tax Advantage Fund (G) BNP Paribas China-India Fund (D) China-India Fund (G) Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Future Leaders Fund (D) Future Leaders Fund (G) Opportunities Fund (D) Opportunities Fund (G) Sustainable Development Fund (D)

the growing domestic demand. Once we have established these products, we will also explore emerging markets with similar market conditions such as India.”

He further added, “As a company committed to nurturing the environment, we will ensure that the factories will meet all the environment standards stipulated at the national as well as international levels.

Further, as a responsible corporate citizen, Siemens will also work towards providing better living standards to the communities within the vicinity.”

Siemens already has a Healthcare factory at Verna in Goa, which manufactures a wide range of X-Ray equipments for global markets including Latin America, South Asia, Africa, ASEAN and the Middle East.

The new facility will be located next to the Healthcare factory.

Chief Minister of Goa Digambar Naik is seen at the ground breaking ceremony of Siemens Energy Automation Factory at Verna Industrial Estate along with Dr Armin Bruck, MD, Siemens Ltd and HDFC chairman Deepak Parekh.

opment during the ground breaking ceremony of the Energy Automation factory, Dr Bruck, MD, Siemens Ltd and CEO - South Asia Cluster said, “So far Siemens has witnessed favorable business environment in Goa from all stakeholders which has

24.03 37.98 13.14 13.14 18.24 20.12 12.40 12.40 14.26 14.26 21.18 23.59 9.55 9.55 11.88 19.29 12.17 35.98 10.63 10.68 10.87 20.89 12.57

encouraged us to speed up our expansion plans in the state. The new factories are part of our strategy to develop base level products for the bottom of the pyramid market in India. With these factories, we will strengthen our local portfolio to cater to

Sustainable Development Fund (G) Tax Advantage Plan (ELSS) (D) Tax Advantage Plan (ELSS) (G) Franklin Asian Equity Fund (D) Asian Equity Fund (G) Build India Fund (D) Build India Fund (G) FMCG Fund (D) FMCG Fund (G) India Bluechip Fund (D) India Bluechip Fund (G) India Flexi Cap Fund (D) India Flexi Cap Fund (G) India Opportunities Fund (D) India Opportunities Fund (G) India Prima Fund (D) India Prima Fund (G) India Prima Plus Fund (D) India Prima Plus Fund (G) India Tax Shield (G) Infotech Fund (D) Infotech Fund (G) Pharma Fund (D) Pharma Fund (G) Templeton India Equity Income Fund (D) Templeton India Equity Income Fund (G) Templeton India Growth Fund (D) Templeton India Growth Fund (G)

13.80 12.05 15.12 10.79 10.79 12.60 13.19 42.96 68.44 44.59 222.74 17.72 34.99 15.51 34.34 47.56 305.20 31.07 231.45 216.58 19.86 64.14 33.57 63.44 16.15 21.71 62.28 132.40

H

HDFC Capital Builder Fund (D) Capital Builder Fund (G) Core & Satellite Fund (D) Core & Satellite Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Long Term Advantage Fund (D) Long Term Advantage Fund (G) Long Term Equity Fund (D) Long Term Equity Fund (G) Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund (D) Mid-Cap Opportunities Fund (G) Premier Multi-Cap Fund (D) Premier Multi-Cap Fund (G) Tax Saver (D) Tax Saver (G) Top 200 Fund (D) Top 200 Fund (G) HSBC Dynamic Fund (D) Dynamic Fund (G) Emerging Markets Fund (D) Emerging Markets Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) India Opportunities Fund (D) India Opportunities Fund (G) Midcap Equity Fund (D) Midcap Equity Fund (G) Progressive Themes Fund (D) Progressive Themes Fund (G) Small Cap Fund (D) Small Cap Fund (G) Tax Saver Equity Fund (D) Tax Saver Equity Fund (G) Unique Opportunities Fund (D) Unique Opportunities Fund (G) ICICI Pru Banking & Fin Services Fund - Retail Plan (D) Banking & Fin Services Fund - Retail Plan (G) Discovery Fund (D) Discovery Fund (G) Dynamic Plan (D) Dynamic Plan (G) Emerging S.T.A.R. Fund (D) Emerging S.T.A.R. Fund (G) Equity Opportunities Fund (D) Equity Opportunities Fund (G) FMCG Fund (D) FMCG Fund (G) Focused Bluechip Equity Fund (D) Focused Bluechip Equity Fund (G) Fusion Fund (D) Fusion Fund (G) Fusion Fund Series - III Retail Plan (D) Fusion Fund Series - III Retail Plan (G) Growth Plan (D) Growth Plan (G) Indo Asia Equity Fund - Retail Plan (D) Indo Asia Equity Fund - Retail Plan (G) Infrastructure Fund - Retail Plan (D) Infrastructure Fund - Retail Plan (G) Power (D) Power (G) Services Industries Fund (D) Services Industries Fund (G) Target Returns Fund - Retail Plan (D) Target Returns Fund - Retail Plan (G)

28.84 119.06 25.15 44.24 55.27 300.72 36.42 92.99 13.56 13.56 43.53 148.70 14.44 17.45 16.72 16.72 17.73 31.26 70.80 252.02 53.37 225.77 11.10 11.10 9.99 9.99 30.01 111.17 18.65 37.42 16.70 27.21 13.04 15.33 15.33 15.33 14.94 16.20 12.56 12.56 19.99 20.49 22.22 51.26 19.58 109.54 18.39 36.94 13.29 14.25 38.28 66.94 17.22 17.22 15.13 16.05 13.73 13.73 19.12 141.18 11.13 11.13 12.83 31.85 19.14 122.18 13.86 18.43 14.98 14.98

Bharti AXA general to infuse Rs 60 cr

Tax Plan (D) Tax Plan (G) Technology Fund (D) Technology Fund (G) R.I.G.H.T. Fund (D) R.I.G.H.T. Fund (G) IDFC Classic Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Classic Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Equity Fund - Plan B (D) Equity Fund - Plan B (G) Imperial Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Imperial Equity Fund - Plan A (G) India GDP Growth Fund (D) India GDP Growth Fund (G) Premier Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Premier Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Small & Midcap Equity Fund (D) Small & Midcap Equity Fund (G) Strategic Sector (50-50) Equity Fund - Plan A (D) Strategic Sector (50-50) Equity Fund - Plan A (G) Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund (D) Tax Advantage (ELSS) Fund (G) Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund (D) Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund (G) ING C.U.B. Fund (Bonus) C.U.B. Fund (D) C.U.B. Fund (G) Contra Fund (B) Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Core Equity Fund (D) Core Equity Fund (G) Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Domestic Opportunities Fund (D) Domestic Opportunities Fund (G) Midcap Fund (D) Midcap Fund (G) OptiMix Multi Manager Equity Fund - Plan A (D) OptiMix Multi Manager Equity Fund - Plan A (G) OptiMix Retireinvest Fund - Series I (D) OptiMix Retireinvest Fund - Series I (G) Tax Saving Fund (Bonus) Tax Saving Fund (D) Tax Saving Fund (G)

22.40 150.27 17.98 17.98 12.80 12.80 16.55 22.87 13.99 17.06 11.77 14.02 17.29 20.92 15.59 18.05 28.62 35.32 16.52 20.02 15.88 16.05 17.54 21.90 16.11 16.11 19.53 14.26 19.53 17.43 14.87 17.43 21.89 41.37 23.15 25.47 15.31 40.54 18.56 23.37 11.75 11.75 13.45 13.45 32.34 15.93 32.29

J

JM Agri & Infra Fund (D) Agri & Infra Fund (G) Basic Fund (D) Basic Fund (G) Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Emerging Leaders Fund (D) Emerging Leaders Fund (G) Equity Fund (D) Equity Fund (G) Financial Services Sector Fund (D) Financial Services Sector Fund (G) HI FI Fund (D) HI FI Fund (G) Large Cap Fund (D) Large Cap Fund (G) Mid Cap Fund (D) Mid Cap Fund (G) Multi Strategy Fund (D) Multi Strategy Fund (G) Small & Mid-Cap Fund - Regular Plan (D) Small & Mid-Cap Fund - Regular Plan (G) Tax Gain Fund (D) Tax Gain Fund (G) Telecom Sector Fund (D) Telecom Sector Fund (G) JP Morgan India Tax Advantage Fund (D) India Tax Advantage Fund (G) India Equity Fund (D) India Equity Fund (G) India Smaller Companies Fund (D) India Smaller Companies Fund (G)

3.04 3.04 12.45 17.82 6.41 6.41 9.73 9.71 16.30 40.03 11.98 11.98 6.39 6.39 15.19 20.66 19.90 29.04 15.15 16.29 6.41 6.41 8.01 8.01 8.34 8.34 15.98 19.74 13.37 14.39 8.60 8.60

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Kotak 30 (D) 30 (G) Contra (D) Contra (G) Emerging Equity Scheme (D) Emerging Equity Scheme (G) Global Emerging Market Fund (D) Global Emerging Market Fund (G) Indo World Infrastructure Fund (D) Indo World Infrastructure Fund (G) Lifestyle Fund (D) Lifestyle Fund (G) Midcap Fund (D) Midcap Fund (G) Opportunities Fund (D) Opportunities Fund (G)

34.90 110.65 19.02 23.59 13.43 13.43 9.79 9.79 8.06 8.06 13.16 15.20 20.27 29.15 16.61 51.35

PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

Bharti AXA general insurance is planning to infuse Rs 60 crore this month taking the total to Rs 460 crore and has six products in the pipeline, which are awaiting regulatory approval, a top company official said. "We plan to infuse Rs 60 crore capital this month end that will take the total to Rs 460 crore.

BOARD MEETINGS Eveready Inds Gammon Infra Punj Lloyd Birla Cotsyn GTL Infra Century Tex Gujarat State Fin Sharp India Hindustan Motors Hindustan Tin JSW Energy Lupin Emami Source: Indiainfoline.com

Select Focus Fund (D) Select Focus Fund (G) Tax Saver (D) Tax Saver (G)

11.76 13.02 12.53 20.46

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L&T Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Global Advantage Fund (D) Global Advantage Fund (G) Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G) Hedged Equity Fund (D) Hedged Equity Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Midcap Fund (D) Midcap Fund (G) Multi-Cap Fund (D) Multi-Cap Fund (G) Opportunities Fund (D) Opportunities Fund (G) 48.05 Small Cap Fund (D) Small Cap Fund (G) Tax Advantage Fund - Series I (D) Tax Advantage Fund - Series I (G) Tax Saver Fund (D) Tax Saver Fund (G) LIC Infrastructure Fund Series 1 (D) Infrastructure Fund Series 1 (G) MF Equity Fund (D) MF Equity Fund (G) MF Growth Fund (D) MF Growth Fund (G) MF India Vision Fund (D) MF India Vision Fund (G) MF Opportunities Fund (D) MF Opportunities Fund (G) MF Tax Plan (D) MF Tax Plan (G) MF Top 100 Fund (D) MF Top 100 Fund (G)

11.47 11.47 7.95 11.46 19.88 42.10 10.75 15.14 8.28 8.28 26.19 45.39 16.53 20.73 21.05 6.07 6.07 17.14 23.33 16.59 17.86 10.37 10.37 11.41 28.94 12.50 14.10 10.02 10.02 11.54 20.27 11.40 31.85 8.97 8.97

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Mirae Asset Emerging Bluechip Fund (D) Emerging Bluechip Fund (G) Global Commodity Stock Fund - Regular Plan (D) Global Commodity Stock Fund - Regular Plan (G) India Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan (D) India Opportunities Fund - Regular Plan (G) Morgan Stanley A.C.E. Fund (Across Capitalisations Equity) (D) A.C.E. Fund (Across Capitalisations Equity) (G) Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G)

11.60 11.60 12.42 12.42 16.07 17.32 16.49 16.49 22.83 70.05

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Principal Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Emerging Bluechip Fund (D) Emerging Bluechip Fund (G) Global Opportunities Fund (D) Global Opportunities Fund (G) Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G) Large Cap Fund (D) Large Cap Fund (G) Personal Tax Saver Fund PNB Long Term Equity Fund - 3 Year Plan (D) PNB Long Term Equity Fund - 3 Year Plan (G) Resurgent India Equity Fund (D) Resurgent India Equity Fund (G) Services Industries Fund (D) Services Industries Fund (G) Tax Savings Fund

19.20 26.01 26.43 34.68 17.29 17.29 26.09 57.58 21.08 30.77 106.19 12.51 12.52 14.00 98.57 14.08 15.88 83.70

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Quantum Long-Term Equity Fund (D) Long-Term Equity Fund (G) Tax Saving Fund (D) Tax Saving Fund (G)

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23.72 23.52 23.53 23.54

Reliance Banking Fund (Bonus) 119.47 Banking Fund (D) 47.67 Banking Fund (G) 119.47 Diversified Power - Retail Plan (Bonus) 86.48 Diversified Power Sector Fund - Retail Plan (D) 51.05 Diversified Power Sector Fund - Retail Plan (G) 86.48 Equity Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (B) 13.83 Equity Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (D) 13.83 Equity Advantage Fund - Retail Plan (G) 13.83 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) 15.72 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (D) 15.72 Equity Fund - Retail Plan (G) 15.72 Equity Linked Saving Fund - Series I (D) 15.63

Equity Linked Saving Fund - Series I (G) 15.63 Equity Opportunities Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) 38.48 Equity Opportunities Fund - Retail Plan (D) 27.18 Equity Opportunities Fund - Retail Plan (G) 38.48 Growth Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) 87.28 Growth Fund - Retail Plan (D) 64.50 Growth Fund - Retail Plan (G) 526.17 Infrastructure Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) 11.78 Infrastructure Fund - Retail Plan (D) 11.78 Media & Entertainment Fund (G) 30.81 Natural Resources Fund (Bonus) 10.93 Natural Resources Fund (D) 10.93 Natural Resources Fund (G) 10.93 NRI Equity Fund (Bonus) 42.56 NRI Equity Fund (D) 25.32 NRI Equity Fund (G) 42.56 Pharma Fund (Bonus) 55.70 Pharma Fund (D) 41.55 Pharma Fund (G) 55.70 Quant Plus Fund - Retail Plan (B) 14.42 Quant Plus Fund - Retail Plan (D) 14.42 Quant Plus Fund - Retail Plan (G) 14.42 Regular Savings Fund - Equity Option (D) 26.64 Regular Savings Fund - Equity Option (G) 34.18 Small Cap Fund (Bonus) 10.26 Small Cap Fund (D) 10.29 Small Cap Fund (G) 10.29 Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund (D) 18.07 Tax Saver (ELSS) Fund (G) 23.17 Vision Fund - Retail Plan (Bonus) 50.11 Vision Fund - Retail Plan (D) 48.66 Vision Fund - Retail Plan (G) 298.31 Religare AGILE Fund (D) 7.14 AGILE Fund (G) 7.13 AGILE Tax Fund (D) 8.06 AGILE Tax Fund (G) 8.06 Banking Fund - Regular Plan (D) 17.94 Banking Fund - Regular Plan (G) 23.05 Business Leaders Fund (D) 12.23 Business Leaders Fund (G) 13.34 Contra Fund (D) 13.51 Contra Fund (G) 17.47 Equity Fund (D) 13.52 Equity Fund (G) 13.52 Growth Fund (D) 13.80 Growth Fund (G) 13.81 Infrastructure Fund (D) 9.19 Infrastructure Fund (G) 9.19 Mid Cap Fund (D) 13.13 Mid Cap Fund (G) 15.85 Mid N Small Cap Fund (D) 15.82 Mid N Small Cap Fund (G) 15.83 PSU Equity Fund (D) 12.27 PSU Equity Fund (G) 12.27 Tax Plan (D) 15.64 Tax Plan (G) 18.88

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Sahara Banking and Financial Services Fund (D) Banking and Financial Services Fund (G) Growth Fund (D) Growth Fund (G) Infrastructure - Fixed Pricing Option (D) Infrastructure - Fixed Pricing Option (G) Infrastructure -Variable Pricing Option (D) Infrastructure -Variable Pricing Option (G) Midcap Fund (G) Midcap Fund (Growth Auto Payout) Star Value Fund (D) Star Value Fund (G) Super 20 Fund (D) Super 20 Fund (G) Tax Gain (D) Tax Gain (G) Wealth Plus - Variable Pricing Option (D) Wealth Plus - Variable Pricing Option (G) Wealth Plus Fund - Fixed Pricing Option (D) Wealth Plus Fund - Fixed Pricing Option (G) SBI Blue Chip Fund (D) Blue Chip Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund - Series I (D) Infrastructure Fund - Series I (G) Magnum Comma Fund (D) Magnum Comma Fund (G) Magnum Contra Fund (D) Magnum Emerging Businesses Fund (G) Magnum Equity Fund (D) Magnum Equity Fund (G) Magnum FMCG Fund Magnum Global Fund (D) Magnum Global Fund (G) Magnum IT Fund Magnum Midcap Fund (D) Magnum Midcap Fund (G) Magnum Multicap Fund (D) Magnum Multicap Fund (G) Magnum Multiplier Plus (D) Magnum Multiplier Plus (G) Magnum NRI - Flexiasset Plan (D) Magnum NRI - Flexiasset Plan (G) Magnum Pharma Fund (D)

17.55 34.78 33.16 88.43 12.85 17.57 13.35 18.17 34.89 34.89 12.62 13.74 12.29 12.29 18.22 40.86 19.92 23.88 19.09 23.02 13.94 16.00 11.14 11.14 17.99 26.64 25.10 43.45 34.97 46.35 30.27 33.35 59.66 22.70 19.88 25.92 14.96 19.70 57.74 91.28 30.96 30.85 36.86

Magnum Pharma Fund (G) Magnum Tax Gain Scheme (D) Magnum Tax Gain Scheme (G) One India Fund (D) One India Fund (G) PSU Fund (D) PSU Fund (G) Shinsei Industry Leaders Fund (D) Industry Leaders Fund (G)

44.59 44.61 65.45 12.12 12.12 10.77 10.77 12.54 12.54

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Tata Capital Builder Fund (D) Capital Builder Fund (G) Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Equity Management Fund (D) Equity Management Fund (G) Equity Opportunities Fund - Plan A (D) Equity Opportunities Fund - Plan B (G) Equity P/E Fund (G) Equity P/E Fund - Trigger Option A 5% (D) Equity P/E Fund - Trigger Option B 10% (D) Growing Economies Infrastructure (D) Growing Economies Infrastructure (G) Growth Fund (Bonus) Infrastructure Tax Saving Fund (D) Infrastructure Tax Saving Fund (G) Life Sciences & Technology Fund (D) Life Sciences & Technology Fund (G) Mid Cap Fund (D) Mid Cap Fund (G) Pure Equity Fund (D) Pure Equity Fund (G) Select Equity Fund (D) Select Equity Fund (G) Service Industries Fund (D) Service Industries Fund (G) Tax Advantage Fund - 1 (D) Tax Advantage Fund - 1 (G) Tax Saving Fund Taurus Bonanza Fund (D) Bonanza Fund (G) Discovery Fund (D) Discovery Fund (G) Ethical Fund (Bonus) Ethical Fund (D) Ethical Fund (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Star Share (D) Star Share (G) Tax Shield (D) Tax Shield (G)

15.29 16.37 16.43 18.67 22.89 35.33 13.47 15.59 23.02 87.81 50.98 40.28 40.11 12.34 13.15 43.87 17.52 18.51 35.67 70.97 16.68 19.43 40.37 107.30 44.94 69.50 20.23 27.13 17.22 17.22 49.00 46.07 45.77 18.00 17.98 25.36 19.01 25.37 14.57 15.53 43.32 61.52 23.49 39.61

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UTI Banking Sector Fund (D) Banking Sector Fund (G) Contra Fund (D) Contra Fund (G) Dividend Yield Fund (D) Dividend Yield Fund (G) Energy Fund (D) Energy Fund (G) India Lifestyle Fund(D) India Lifestyle Fund(G) Infrastructure Advantage Fund - Series I (D) Infrastructure Advantage Fund - Series I (G) Infrastructure Fund (D) Infrastructure Fund (G) Long Term Advantage Fund (D) Long Term Advantage Fund (G) Long Term Advantage Fund - Series II (D) Long Term Advantage Fund - Series II (G) Master Equity Plan Unit Scheme Master Plus Unit Scheme (D) Master Plus Unit Scheme (G) Master Value Fund (D) Master Value Fund (G) Mastershare (D) Mastershare (G) Mid Cap Fund (D) Mid Cap Fund (G) MNC Fund (D) MNC Fund (G) Opportunities Fund (D) Opportunities Fund (G) Pharma & Healthcare Fund (D) Pharma & Healthcare Fund (G) Services Industries Fund (D) Services Industries Fund (G) Top 100 Fund (D) Top 100 Fund (G) Transportation and Logistics Fund (D) Transportation and Logistics Fund (G) Wealth Builder Fund (D) Wealth Builder Fund (G) Wealth Builder Fund - Series II - Retail Plan (D) Wealth Builder Fund - Series II - Retail Plan (G)

28.22 48.62 14.38 15.58 16.38 34.16 13.47 11.89 12.31 12.31 9.78 9.78 21.31 37.42 13.85 13.84 15.36 15.36 52.56 64.29 89.19 26.45 57.66 33.54 56.81 23.84 34.99 39.30 60.87 15.09 28.25 30.76 39.77 27.12 63.07 23.55 30.32 16.56 30.34 15.16 17.40 16.10 20.02

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Economists see 25bps tightening PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

Leading economists opine that the Reserve Bank will not venture to tighten the key policy tools beyond 0.25 per cent on Tuesday, considering the poor credit offtake, losing growth momentum and the emerging global situation.

The Reserve Bank will be announcing the second quarter monetary policy, which is the busy season policy, on Tuesday, November 2. And the bankers, the markets as well as the industry are resigned for a 0.25 per cent spike in short-term lending or repo rate and borrowing reverse repo rate.

So far this year, RBI has spiked these rates as much as 1.25 per cent in five consecutive instalments and one hike in the banks' mandatory cash reserves or cash reserve ratio

(CRR).

As recent as on September 16, it had increased the repo and reverse repo rates by 0.25 and 0.50 per cent to six and five per cent respectively to tame inflation, while left the CRR, bank rate unchanged at six per cent each and the statutory liquidity ratio too at 25 per cent.

While the central bank's prime concern is to batten down the stubbornly high inflation pressures, these economists argue that RBI will not be oblivious of the three key main issues before it-the ebbing growth trends, poor credit offtake and the uncomfortably high inflation.

Headline inflation stood at 8.6 per cent in August, while food inflation is at a further elevated 13.75 per cent for the week ended October 16.

LAUNCH PAD

BMW Navigation Professional in India

PANJIM (HBD) -- BMW India will launch BMW Navigation Professional as standard feature on all BMW 7 Series models from November 1, 2010.

BMW Navigation Professional is a comprehensive solution with all on board systems. It operates through the on board iDrive control with integrated Global Positioning System (GPS) and a fullcolour 10.2-inch high-resolution display, instrument cluster and rear-seat navigation control.

Currently it is being introduced in the flagship model the BMW 7 Series and subsequently will be offered in other BMW models.

BMW Navigation Professional is easy to operate and guides you quickly to your desired destination. The destination can be conveniently entered in the BMW Navigation Professional using the iDrive or voice control, available as an option. A variety of entry formats for destination entry are available that include PIN (Postal Identification Number) intuitive spelling entry and previous destinations.

The current location of the vehicle is established automatically by the system with the help of the Global Positioning System (GPS). BMW Navigation Professional calculates the best route and guides you step by step to your destination. A digital map of the area can be viewed with a zoom function on the high-resolution display. Instructions are given visually as easy-to-follow arrows and/or as clear verbal instructions over the sound system. BMW India dealership locations and contact details are also mapped in the BMW Navigation Professional to provide easy access for aftersales and service across all locations in India.

BMW India has engaged the services of CE Info Systems Private Limited, a leading provider of digital map data and consumer navigation services which provides GPS based enterprise solutions under the brand MapmyIndia.

Map updates will be available at BMW India dealerships twice a year. Standard Features in BMW Navigation Professional include Fixed, full-colour 10.2" display with1280x480 pixel resolution, Intuitive operation with BMW iDrive controller with direct selection buttons, Extended 9.2" info display in the instrument cluster, Hard-disc supported system including 12 GB memory, BMW Radio Professional with tuner, Anti-dazzle monitor with split-screen function (navigation system/on-board computer), GPS assisted orientation, North-up, Perspective and of Direction destination mapping options. Optional Features available are Voice control for navigation functions, TV Function and Head-up display.

Another main concern is the tight liquidity situation prevailing now following the massive Rs 15,500 crore Coal India public float last week and the high festive spending by consumers as they prepare for the Diwali in the later part of next week.

The very tight also had the call money rates hitting historic highs and CPs touching 20-year highs last week.

In fact, the liquidity situation was so bad the RBI opened a second LAF (liquidity adjust facility) window yesterday and brought down the SLR by one per cent to 24 per cent for two days. And yesterday the banks borrowed a whopping 1.31 lakh crore from the central bank.

Leading global financial services firm E&Y India national leader for global financial services Ashvin Parekh is of the firm opinion that the Reserve Bank Governor Duvvuri Subbarao will only go in for 25 basis points--one basis point is one hundredth of a per cent-hike in the key policy rates to six and five per cent respectively; and that the CRR will be left unchanged at the current 6 per cent.

"It (the policy action) will be a 25 bps hike. I believe so primarily on two counts: for the past two months, credit offtake has been very poor. Therefore, another hike will force corporates to look at the corporate bonds maker to raise money or other sources.

"Secondly, the latest IIP numbers and core sector growth rates have been very discouraging. But having said so, the Governor will respond to another to respond to the high inflation; hence a 25 bps spike is on the way," argues Parekh.

It can be noted that the factory production numbers (IIP) for August nosedived to a poor 5.6 percent to hit a 15 month low, and the September core sector figures too hit an 18

month pit to a paltry 2.5 per cent.

Another key deterrent is the steadily rising rupee and due to the large forex inflows, says Parekh.

Since September, the rupee rose nearly six per cent on the back of a whopping USD 11.7 billion foreign fund inflows into the domestic stocks, and since the beginning of this year, the FIIs have pumped in a record USD 25 billion into the country on the back of dirt cheap interest rates in their home markets and the continuing high return from emerging markets like India.

Parekh further explains that even during the crisis period, credit growth was between 20 and 25 per cent. But now it is much lower at around 18 per cent. "If there is higher industrial activity there has to be a cumulative growth in credit offtake too. Every one per cent rise in GDP should translate into a three to four per cent increase in credit growth," he concludes.

Fitch Ratings India director DK Pant too is certain that "the Governor will effect a 25 bps tightening in the policy rates to tame inflation. I don't expect a harsher action as RBI will have to factor in the ebbing growth rates and the easing demand for credit."

Edelweiss Capital president Rujan Panjwani also feels the repo and reverse repo will be up by 25 bps and he does not see any change in the CRR hike as inflation has become a difficult animal to tame. But he adds, "there is no consensus in the market as such as most people are a bit confused looking the larger picture of trailing growth rates and rising rupee."

In fact he goes on to say that "there is no urgent need to spike the rates as the 2007 business and investment confidence levels are yet to come back to the country.

Ban iron ore exports: Steel Min PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

Steel Minister Virbhadra Singh today called for a ban on iron ore exports saying that the country must take lessons from neighbouring China and the US for using finite natural resources judiciously. India has world''s fifth largest estimated reserves of iron ore at about 25 billion tonnes, of which only a fraction is minable.

During the last fiscal, India produced 218 million tonnes of which more than half was exported. Contrary to Steel Minister''s views, industry body FIMI is opposed to moves aimed at banning iron ore exports saying that the country does not have the capacity and capability to utilise the domestic iron ore fully.

"Iron ore exports should be banned. We must conserve our natural resources.

Take example of China, It doesn''t touch its reserves and depends on imports. There are other countries too. America does not touch its oil resources; it imports," Singh said.

Concerned over depleting resources he said, "day by day it is becoming less and less. It is not something which can grow by itself again. If exhausted it is exhausted for ever. Therefore it is a big necessity to conserve it." Singh said he has already drawn Prime Minister Manmohan Singh''s attention to this, and has been raising the issue.

Till the ban is effected, the duty should be raised to 20 per cent flat on both the grades of iron ore, he said. At present, iron ore fines attract 5% export duty while 15% duty is imposed on iron ore lumps.

The 72 million-tonnes domestic industry is likely to expand to 120 million tonnes by December 2012 and would require more iron ore as it grows further, he said.

In his book, ‘The Argumentative Indian’ a collection of essays that attempt to unravel the Indian identity, Amartya Sen believes that dialogue and discourse and debate have shaped the Indian character. Debate and dissension is endemic in the tax department. For if one were to analyse the number and pendency of cases in the High Courts; it would be found that tax cases literally clog the system. While, there is no adverse inference, if an officer were to file an appeal or prefer a reference to the High Court, there is always the fear of a vigilance enquiry for one’s failure to accept a decision, by not filing an appeal. Thus often where substantial revenue is involved, officers routinely recommend appeals, since not doing so would often invite adverse implications.

Several tax cases are routinely dismissed by High Courts since in many of them routine appeals are being filed without application of mind. It is time; government did an analysis of the decisions taken by the top officers in the filing of appeals. There is an unwritten rule in the tax department; when in doubt, err on the side of revenue. This axiom has sometimes been taken to ridiculous lengths where a tax officers treats everything as income without looking at the whether the figures shown are income, expenditure or capital. Of course there is no bar on these excessive assessments – for the officer who often raises a ridiculous demand does not remain in the chair long enough for him to effect recovery of the high pitched assessment he has made!

THE PRINCIPLE OF MUTUALITY A common axiom in tax is that a person cannot make profit on himself. This principle is extendable to the premise of mutuality; whereby persons who come together for a common purpose cannot be said to make profit on their transactions. Thus clubs and other such institutions are exempt from tax on the principle of mutuality. An issue that has come up for debate is while the income of the group is exempt, what about the surplus income of the group when invested outside the group. To give an example: would the surplus income of a club invested in a bank fixed deposit be exempt? The decision of the Karnataka High Court in the case of Bangalore Club is negative. For the High Court had reasoned out that the income so earned was not on mutual principles since it was earned outside. Recently however the Delhi High Court in CIT v. Talangang Cooperative Group Hous-

Devyani Intl plans expansion PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

F&B player, Devyani International, is branching beyond its established business of running franchisees and will now push brands of its own into the market for which it has earmarked a Rs 100 crore investment over the next three years, a top company official said.

Through the investment, the Gurgaon-headquartered company plans to almost treble its revenues to Rs 800 crore per year in the next three years, the official said.

"Our primary focus would be to expand on our lounge bar operations -- Foodie's Bar -- and open food courts as we see a good opportunity in the streams," the company's Chief Executive and President, Virag Joshi said.

Living Liquidz unveils Mokssh brand of wines PANJIM (HBD) -- Living Liquidz, a boutique liquor retailer launched their own wine label Mokssh. Bollywood superstar Sanjay Dutt was the guest of honour for the evening. Six varietals will be offered under the Mokssh brand - Syrah, Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Blush.

The wines are made in a 32,000 sq ft, state-of-the art winery in Nashik with Italian style machinery. Immense care is taken at every step of wine making to ensure the quality of wines is never compromised.

Initially Mokssh Wine will be available exclusively in Living Liquidz Stores, but later will be available in all star hotels and restaurants.

Mokssh Blush: A luscious pink color wine with a bouquet of fresh strawberries, cherries and spice. This wine is spirited and playful with lively acidity, finely textured tannins and a sweet supple finish. It’s priced at Rs 474 (750 ml). Recommended with breaded mushrooms, light cheeses and veggie cakes and ideally served at 8˚ – 10˚C. Mokssh Syrah: Brilliant ruby red in color, this wine has strong aromas of black cherry and green pepper followed by spice and Flintstone notes. The tannins are soft and complex, which give this wine depth and a good finish. . It’s priced at Rs 498 (750 ml).

Recommended with pastas, red meat, barbeque and spicy food and ideally served at 16˚ – 18˚C. Mokssh Cabernet Sauvignon: An extremely powerful wine with layers of plum, red currants and pepper. The tannins are sweet and the finish is long and persistent. The firm structure and defined acidity gives an appealing mouth feel. It’s priced at Rs 600 (750 ml). Recommended with sauced meat, aged cheese, heavy soups, grilled steak and lamb chops and ideally served at 16˚ – 18˚C. Mokssh Chenin Blanc: A bright wine having floral bouquet with intense lime and honey flavors and crisp acidity. The long, mineral taste really reverberates making it ideal as an aperitif. It’s priced at Rs 474 (750 ml). Recommended with starters, salads, pastas and shellfish or roasted chicken breast and ideally served at 10˚ – 12˚C. Mokssh Sauvignon Blanc: A refreshing wine with pleasant lemon and herbal aromas accompanied with typical notes of cut grassland dried leaf. The finish is long lasting and clean. It’s priced at Rs 570 (750 ml). Recommended with tomato-based dishes, pastas, crab and most of the Indian dishes and ideally served at 10˚ – 12˚C. Mokssh Chardonnay: Extremely intense and elegant, this is a medium bodied wine, exhibiting fruity characters of melon and pine apple accompanied with peach and lime notes. The well integrated structure marks its youthfulness. It’s priced at Rs 690 (750 ml). Recommended with poultry dishes, lobster or scallops, or even a light red meat dish and ideally served at 10˚ – 12˚C.

Excessive assessments

ing Society Ltd 44 DTR 58 has held that interest derived from deposits made by a society from the contributions made by its members is exempt. In a similar decision in the case of ITO v Hill Properties Ltd (Tax India on line_ 481 ITAT Mumbai, the Mumbai Tribunal held that the income from bank bonds is not liable to tax. Of course these decisions will be appealed against; since the final word of the Apex Court is still not yet known. But it would be interesting to find out what view would the Supreme Court take on this subject.

INTERNATIONAL TAXATION Law on international taxation is slowly developing in India, as various international companies attempt to seek clarifications of tax issues relating to their transactions with India.

An important concept in determining the taxability of a foreign company in India is a ‘permanent establishment’ a situs or place in India from which a foreign entity carries on its business. Several foreign companies are engaged in ‘Operation Seabird’ the construction of India’s submarine base at Karwar. An issue arose whether the presence of a foreign vessel in the territorial waters of India constitute a permanent establishment for the purpose of treating the company liable to tax in India. In Seabird Exploration FZ, the Advance Ruling Authority in 192 Taxman 471 (AAR) has held that where the agreement was executed outside India and where the delivery of the vessel took place outside the country, the source of income cannot be said to be located in India. To this extent the hire charges are not taxable in India.

FILLING IN POSITIONS Two members of the Apex Tax Board retired in the month of May this year and it is only now that these have been filled. Similarly there are several posts of Chief Commissioners vacant and posts where Commissioners are holding dual charges. The placements at the level of Joint and Additional Commissioners are even more pathetic; one Additional Commissioner holds on the average 3 or more charges. But despite these shortages, the process for the filling up these posts is slow to say the least.

Thus while promotions are slow in the department, the Central Board is unable to ensure that vacancies are filled in time. How does government expect to motivate its officers if they are not able to give them their due promotions?

(The author of the column is a retired Chief Commissioner and the views expressed, his personal.)

Mauritius FDI crosses $50 b PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

India's foreign direct investment (FDI) through Mauritius, considered a tax haven, has crossed USD 50 billion accounting for 42 per cent of the total FDI inflows, according to the latest official data. India has a Double Taxation Avoidance Treaty (DTAA) with Mauritius, under which the corporates registered there can choose to pay taxes in the island nation.

Experts said companies prefer to route their investment through the famous Mauritius route because of as low as three per cent effective rate of corporate tax on the foreign companies incorporated there. Besides, an investor routing his investments through Mauritius into India does not pay capital gains tax either in India or Mauritius.

"Mauritius is an offshore financial centre. There is no pro-

vision of capital gains tax," said PWC Executive Director Akash Gupta.

FICCI Director General Rajiv Kumar says clear reason for bulk of the FDI coming from Mauritius is the DTAA which allows higher returns to investors. It is a good channel to use, as it gives significant savings.

"It is estimated that the government may be losing Rs 2,000 crore per annum because of the "treaty shopping". Of the total USD 121.26 billion FDI that has come between April 2000 and August 2010, Mauritius accounted for USD 50.16 billion, according to official data.

Though India has a DTAA with about 75 countries like the US, UK, Japan, France, and Germany, it is Mauritius which is the most preferred route for FDI inflows because of low or zero corporate tax, an official said.

TRAI regulation on pesky calls before Nov 15

PTI HYDERABAD, OCT 31

Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will come out with a regulation to curb unsolicited calls and messages before November 15, its Chairman J S Sharma said

today. "We have finished the entire process of consultations.

We are in the process of finalising the regulation for unsolicited calls and messaging.

We wanted to do it by the end of October but there is slight delay.

Esprit Ind eyes 30% Rev growth PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

International lifestyle brand, Esprit India, is eyeing a 30 per cent growth in revenue during this fiscal primarily driven through geographical expansion, a top company executive said.

"We will focus on geographical expansion, both in big and new cities. We are expecting a 30 per cent growth in revenue over last year," Esprit India COO, Manjula Tiwari, said here.

Esprit India's revenue for 2009-10 stood at Rs 80 crore.

"The Esprit brand has a lot of opportunities in the country and we will continue to grow positively," she said.

The high-street brand, which targets the middle-to-uppermiddle clientele, entered India in a tie-up with Madura Garments, a wholly-owned sub-

sidiary of Aditya Birla Nuvo, in 2005.

The brand offers 12 product lines encompassing women's wear, men's wear, kid's wear and accessories.

Currently, present in 12 cities, Esprit, will be expanded to 10 more cities -both tier I and II -- by this fiscal, she said.

The expansion will include a mix of exclusive showrooms as well as shop-in-shops, she said.

"We will add 10-15 standalone stores and 20-25 shop-inshops this fiscal," she said.

Presently, there are 20 Esprit stand-alone and 25 shop-inshops housed in high quality retail chains.

Esprit is present in 45 countries and is the seventh largest apparel brand in the world with a global turnover of USD five billion.

We may be out with regulation before November 15," Sharma told media persons.

He said the telecom regulator has been testing the technicalities of the proposed regulation in some telecom circles.

Infra sectors to miss target: Plan Panel PTI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

Expressing dismay over lag in infrastructure projects, the Planning Commission has said investments in key sectors like roads, railways and ports will be "significantly lower" in the 11th Five year Plan. The actual investments in these three sectors are likely to be about 21 per cent lower at Rs 5.20 lakh crore than the originally estimated amount of Rs 6.64 lakh crore in the 11th Plan period, ending March 2012.

The projected investment in the road sector is significantly lower at Rs 2.78 lakh crore compared with Rs 3.14 lakh crore in the original projections, the Commission said.

"The decline in investment is due to shortfall in the award of road projects by NHAI during the first three years of the the Plan," it said.

The Department of Telecommunications had to face embarrassment when Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee got an unsolicited call form a telemarketing company. TRAI''s earlier attempts to curb the

menace, did not yield desired results.

The Do-Not-Call registry introduced three years ago by the telecom regulator could not prove effective for various reasons. Replying to a question on TRAI

recommendations on increasing FDI limit in DTH services, Sharma said they are getting positive signals from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting that their recommendations will be accepted.

Cox & Kings eyes buys PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

In a bid to acquire a larger footprint and grow its business, travel and tours operator Cox & Kings is eyeing acquisitions and is in talks with two international players, a top company official said.

"We are looking at acquisitions, both domestic and international, to expand our business. We are in talks with a couple of international players for investment," Cox & Kings CFO Anil Khandelwal said here.

Khandelwal, however, declined to give further details of the talks or the identities of the parties.

Domestically, the company, which caters to the top-end market, is betting big on Tier II and III markets for its growth.

"There is a huge potential inherent in these destinations and we intend to tap this po-

tential," he said.

The company's performance so far has been good and "in line with our expectations," he said.

Going forward, the company hopes to continue its growth in margin as well as in topline, he said.

Meanwhile, the company

has seen an increased foreign investment participation since its listing in 2009 to 24.6 per cent from 18.77 per cent.

Recently, the company has passed a resolution to increase FII stake in it from 24 per cent to 74 per cent for which the Re-

serve Bank has given its nod.

"The increase in FII stake in the company shows the performance of the company and the commitment of investors in our company.

This also reflects our business growth potential," Khandelwal said.

Some of the top FII investors in the company are Merrill Lynch, Goldman Sachs and DNB Nor, among others.

According to a Bombay Stock Exchange filing, Capital Group Companies has increased its stake in Cox & Kings to 10.48 per cent.

Asked if Cox & Kings, present in all important international travel destinations, has been affected by the global economic meltdown, Khandelwal said the company caters to the niche segment and hence, has not been affected by the economic downturn.

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Time Machine: 10 Things The Power and Prestige of Press Journalism -II I’d Tell My 23-Year-Old Self T to make “work” a concept that existed outside of the real me.

If I could go back, I’d take it seriously. I wouldn’t be worried about what others thought (though now I know that I was probably the only one judging me). I’d put in some real intellectual effort (not just the hours). I’d do the real work - the organization, the planning - all the things that make a person successful. I’d do more than just “show up”.

2. Be nice to people

Probably my biggest regret is that I was (on occasion) pretty annoying. I guess I had a big head, being young and in charge. I was really bad at handling customer complaints. I was even worse at handling employees. I was self consumed and yes, a little drunk with power. If I could go back, I’d probably give myself a good telling just enough to knock me into reality.

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et me first say this: I love my life. I am very happy with my job, my personal life and who I am at this moment. I know that if I went back and changed the past, I wouldn’t be where I am today and I honestly, wouldn’t change a thing because of that. This post is written more as way of organizing the lessons learned from my past. It’s not meant to be a negative, remorseful account of regret. But I did learn some hard lessons - ones that I think are worth sharing here. I normally don’t post things quite this personal, but it’s important to me and I hope others find something of value here.

When I was 23, I was young to be given such a position of authority (probably too young) but I ran with it and did the job for years before experiencing severe professional burnout.

Now, several years later, I can look back on the experience

and see what really happened.

I decided to solidify the many things I think I learned from my time in the bowels of Corporate America by writing them down.

Thus, the following: a list of the 10 things I’d go back and tell my 23 year old self, if only I could find a time machine to get me there.

1. Take it seriously

I never really took my job that seriously when I was younger. I was more concerned with life. Work was always a secondary consideration. I was never that proud of my job. I lived (and still do live) in a very liberal part of liberal-California. I guess I thought everyone saw bankers as being “evil” in some way; a part of “Corporate America”, which (at the time) seemed to be the enemy for people my age.

Because of that, I think I tried

3. Watch the temper

Again, I’m not too proud of my lack of patience. This is one thing I’ve really come to value in the past few years.

Patience is such an amazing virtue - but very difficult for me. I’m a fast mover - an efficiency freak who loves to multi-task. I am not, by nature, patient. When I was younger, I let my temper go wild, showing my lack of patience to anyone and everyone, thinking it would somehow make the world move more at my pace. Now that I’ve learned to control it, I realize just how out of control it was. I wish I could tell the younger me to relax.

Things don’t have to be so dramatic. I’d teach myself to meditate.

4. Get rid of the ego

This goes back to the whole “being young and in charge” thing. I really thought I was

Negotiating With Children -III

By Karl Pinto de Sousa

T

here are many strategies for working out negotiations with children in order to achieve the desired, positive results.

Start an agreement, not an argument. Phrase your requests so that your child can say "Yes." He will listen more readily if you pitch your idea in a way that appeals to his need for control and independence. If you say, "Would you like to set out the plates or the spoons?" you are more likely to get co-operation than if you say, "Set the table NOW!" Get your child involved. If it's getting near bedtime, you might say, "How many minutes do you think you should have to finish the chapter and get in bed on time?" If you are discussing discipline, you might ask, "What do you think would be a reasonable consequence for hitting me?" or, "for not doing your chores?"

Explain your point of view.

You could say, "We have to leave the playground because I have to make dinner." Once you explain what's on your mind, remain open to any response. If your child says, "I don't care, I'm

not hungry," you might say, "But I am and so is your brother."

Know that negotiation doesn't mean giving in. When you negotiate to buy a new play station or computer game, you're not giving in - you're bargaining.

Keep in mind that negotiating is not about winning and losing.

Negotiate issues in age-appropriate ways. If your schoolage child doesn't like bitter gourd, you might ask, "What vegetable would you like instead?" If your preschooler is not interested in eating at all, instead of arguing, you might consider playfully cutting a sandwich into interesting shapes to make it more appealing.

Respond to criticism with a reasonable question. If your child tells you to stop nagging him to clean his room or take a bath, you might say, "How would you manage this yourself? When would you like to do it?"

Take time to cool down. If your child is making you angry or just plain crazy, go into the other room and chill out before trying to talk after all an emotional response from you will start a game and dig a deeper hole?"

Write down solutions. Get the

family together and appoint a secretary who makes a list of everyone's ideas. Discuss them openly but don't allow criticism of anyone's idea. Also consider doing your negotiation in writing. Penning notes to your older child (like "Room Cleaning 5 PM") might prompt more agreement than nagging would.

Let your child win sometimes.

Pick your battles wisely and remember that changing your mind does not mean you are losing. You might say, "OK, I agree with you. But let's make a deal that next time you will listen to me before blowing up."

Remember, you have final say.

You don't have to reach consensus in any negotiation. Sometimes, somebody just has to make a decision. It's perfectly OK for parents to make the final decision, as long as they have heard their children's point of view and tried to be fair. "Children will come to respect that; they may not like it, but they will come to realize that it's fair."

(The writer is a Psychotherapist Counsellor and can be contacted at listeningeargoa@gmail.com and or tel no 9764324029)

young girl . If I had only taken care of myself, I think I would have handled the stress and heavy workload a lot better.

something special. I was really just lucky. I had a big role to fill in management and I let it go to my head. I believed I was irreplaceable - that no one could do what I did! It’s silly how we think when we’re young. With a little perspective I see just how easily I could have been replaced.

8. Set boundaries

I think I allowed myself to be overworked. I never really established my limits. I just kept saying “yes” because I thought I was supposed to.

I didn’t realize that I had the right to stand up and say, “no”. Creating an appropriate work-life balance is important but it takes work.

You have to set limits on your time and your capabilities.

When we’re young, we think we have limitless energy and that we’re capable of anything. This kind of thinking got me overworked and overwhelmed.

5. Don’t sacrifice accuracy for efficiency As I mentioned before, I am a fast mover. I always have been. I’ve always had a difficult time with waiting. I used to bring this mentality to work, thinking it was productive - SUPER productive, in fact. Not true. If you’re not careful, efficiency can mean sacrificing accuracy.

There is a delicate balance between the two. It took a while to learn it, but now that I have, I see exactly where I went wrong in the past. I used to believe that getting things done quickly was the most important part of the process. Now I realize that getting things done right is SO MUCH MORE important!

oday, a large number of accredited journalists, together with countless stringers, critics, commentators, and others, seek out, report on and publicise occurrences of consequence happening in the world around us. Their stories are published by numerous newspapers and magazines.

Some of these cover a general mix of political, financial, social, environmental and sports news and articles.

Others focus on the specific needs of professional or special interest groups.

nose for news and wants to make a difference to the society and work even in erratic shifts.

Press journalists usually work as part of a team in the office, but will often be working alone whilst reporting.

topical ‘peg’ (or reason) for publication, but they’re more indepth and less rigidly structured.

They might be interviews, travel reports, how-to articles or opinion columns.

Editing is the process of reIt involves… viewing and then condensing, Journalism entails the col- correcting or arranging written lection and dissemination of material and images, sound, news. This involves various areas video, or film with the objective of preparing it for final presentation.

You could be a newspaper or magazine edBy Maria de Lima Pereira itor. Your designation could be that of a copy

9. Don’t wait for others to make things better - do it yourself

When I was younger, I kept thinking that my boss, or his boss, should be doing something to make my job better.

I never took responsibility to do it myself. Now I know that if you want something done, you have to speak up.

People are busy. Take it upon yourself to make changes and improve your experience at work...don’t wait for others.

6. Ask for help

My ego used to get in the way of asking for help. Now I realize how critical it is to be successful in life and work. You just can’t go it alone! You need to build a team of people around you that support your efforts.

Once you find that, asking for help is essential. It’s so easy to get overwhelmed by stress. Letting others help carry the burden can make all the difference. They can help get you through the tough times. Then you don’t find yourself feeling overwhelmed and alone. At least you know there are people willing to help, if you just stand up and ask for it.

10. Get a pet

If I could go back and find my past self, this is perhaps the most important thing I’d say: Having a pet will change your life. Taking care of a sweet, cuddly little creature will make you understand the concept of being responsible for another living thing.

It will make you love coming home at the end of a long work day. It will make you endlessly happy. It will fill your heart with warmth and love. Go get a pet now! What are you waiting for?”

7. Take care of yourself

Ok. Anyone know where I can find a time machine?

I was just like every other

Print Media

Newspapers remain the biggest segment of the publishing world, accounting for nearly 40 percent of the industry’s revenue. They differ in size, distribution, language, format, affiliation, purpose and issue (morning or evening). These differences determine the number of people who work for the newspaper. Most large newspapers aim to provide a wide coverage of news for their readers.

Seriously Speaking…

If you are interested in serious journalism, this career choice is for anyone who has a

of works like reporting, writing, editing, photographing. Legend tells of a time when people were employed just to check the facts in submitted articles. That’s rarely seen nowadays.

Writing news and feature stories: Writers choose themes or subjects for written work, conduct research into the subject, assemble background material and obtain other necessary data.

News stories are short and focus on telling readers what’s just happened – the most important thing first.

Feature stories often need a

editor, a sub editor, a features editor or an editor in chief. An editor’s job description depends on the level and field you are working in.

Multitasking is becoming more and more a part of life in media. So photography is a useful skill for all writers to have. Some people work as photojournalists and use their pictures to tell the story with very few words.

Reporters on small newspapers cover all aspects of local news and photographs, write headlines, lay out pages, etc. (to be continued)

Laugh away your blues

By Caetano de Abreu

S

tress in any way contributes to the downfall of many a brilliant minds.

This is because they cannot cope up with the prejudice or obstacles they face, nor are they able to come up with any solutions that could help alleviate that depressing feeling that borders on paranoia. Thus, what those with brilliant minds are doing; are just popping pills one after another, although we do not have to look far yonder, as the solution is very near to us.

And yet, we are ignorant about the same. This affliction hovers intermittently amongst those afflicted, which in clinical terms means that various kinds of depression is caused due to imbalances in certain brain chemicals when there is a sudden drop.

People feel depression growing unsoundly within themselves. And to muster the elements to fight that malaise requires a tremendous effort and will power, which most often than not it is acutely lacking. Society at large, will impugn that dreadful expression on one’s food habits which is unequivocal, considering the fact that food intake has nothing to do with those bouts of blues, which can be mainly attributed to work ethics and whatever society imposes upon us. Although counselling and the consumption of rich food has helped to assuage, as in cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) which is fighting its own battle to break the cycle of negative thinking that boosts depression tremendously.

In India, the ratio of those suffering from depression and changes in mood, has shot up drastically. This can be related to work habits and lifestyles followed. There is a semblance of a cure though, if one is willing to undergo that mild issued prescription. But yet, the instances of swallowing antidepressants have shot up over the last decade or so. There are downsides to taking tablets, as they do not work for everyone due to the fact that they have their own body culture and habits to bank upon. Some people might benefit from taking prescribed tablets, but they will certainly experience many

side effects such as insomnia and ironically, increased anxiety.

The widely prescribed selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), which includes Prozac, were found in recent study to be no better than a placebo for people with a mild case of the blues and not a lot better for those with severe depression to say that anti-depress a n t s o n l y a d d re s s e s t h e symptoms not the cause of the problem.

Drug-free treatments can also be a useful complement to antidepressants and may help in preventing the development of mental health problems which is paramount to living a healthy lifestyle free from all the mental encumbrances.

We are all well aware of the fact that the easiest and cheapest solutions to overcome paranoia and the forced blues are the hobbies we have cultured during our lifetime which can be blessings in disguise during our afflicted exigencies and these are: Take up gardening - It is confirmed fact that gardening, although time consuming and

patience exhausting, delights a person to no end when he/she are deeply rapt in undertaking the planting, pruning, flower growing, or dibbling which makes them forget the intricate world that they live in as such the painful stress in conveniently forgotten and more so when the cost of their labor comes to fruition.

Read books - It is scientifically proven that the exercise in reading helps to assuage one’s feeli n g s o f d e p re s s i o n w h i l e enhancing the inner euphoria.

The Literature itself is supportive as it is all about life, love, suffering, and how you cope. It can be denoted as the best example to improve your mental health and thus gain maturity to fight the odds.

Take up artistic works - Manual arts like painting, sculpture, carpentry, and the rest, are the visions within your own self and are the expressions where you can paint joys and sorrows without any hindrance nor guilt as it is the way to show the world that you live by your own terms and not affected with the depressing intonation.

Enjoy the great outdoors - It

is said that any form of exercise can improve mood, not just because it releases the feel-good chemicals known as eridorphins but because the feeling of achievement and sense of routine can boost self-esteem. And when you are exercising with more people you are likely to wallow in exchanging your trials and tribulations for a healthieroutcome. Exercising outdoors is even more successful at combating depressions than doing it inside. It is mentioned that it releases endorphins and engulfs the feeling of achievement and the sense of routine which can boost self-esteem. Although it is to be emphasized that empowering Yoga is also part of “green” exercise also known as eco-therapy which covers tending to animals, environmental work, cycling, and gardening as well.

Participate in sporting activities - Mankind often have difficulty admitting to a mental health problems, however when the time is rife they do enjoy a bit of sports like polo, golf or something more strenuous like football, cricket, or they opt for parlour games like cards, scrab-

ble and still leisure games like tennis, badminton so they can unwind themselves of those growing office hours with seemingly no end in sight. These kind of activities work to benefit one’s mental health and abilities as these activities work in tandem to usher togetherness at the same time lowering your stress levels.

Enjoy good music - It is universally confirmed that music brings uniformity and solace even amongst the wildest of animals. One need not to be trained in entire musical gamut but just a sweet whistle from your lips emanating sweet nothings is more than sufficient to bring wellness in your psyche. It can be added that practicing music and intoning a song of your liking gives the wellness an entire proportion which no depression can ever overpower that inner joy of living which makes me say to get rid of any depression strum away your blues and laugh away your contrition’s, and let the sickness and the dread of the past be long forgotten.

OHERALDO

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UK home secretary vows cargo security review

Indonesia tsunami toll hits 449

with these freight flights, sometimes the routing can change at the last minute so it is difficult for those who are planning the detonation to know exactly where the aircraft would be."

Mrs May said that terrorists were always looking at new means of attack. "It is a constant battle for us against the terrorists, and we should be clear about that," she said.

"We're constantly looking at how we can ensure that we're improving our multi-layered approach. It's important to say yes, we have an approach which is about physical security at airports, but obviously also police work and intelligence."

The British International Freight Association said there should be a review of all aspects of air cargo following the incident at East Midlands airport on Friday.

D i re c t o r g e n e r a l Pe t e r Quantrill told the BBC: "The issue requires attention to look at systems and procedures though it must be stressed that there are already well established, in depth and organised processes there.

"It was a very serious issue but it would be wrong to suggest that air freight security is

Indonesia today ramped up efforts to help those on remote islands hit by a devastating tsunami as an official put the latest death toll at 449, with 96 missing and feared dead.

Rescuers trying to reach isolated villages were hampered by torrential rains and heavy seas on Saturday as three-metre-high waves pounded the coastline.

But in a rare piece of good news, 135 people were found alive, hiding on high ground and too afraid of another wave to return to their shattered villages.

"The latest death toll is 449, and 96 people are missing," disaster management official Agus Prayitno told AFP. "Besides the big group of survivors found yesterday, there were also other individuals who have come to the temporary shelters alive. There were also others who returned to their villages," he added.

Another official, Joskamatir, said the search for the missing was ongoing, although "there's a high likelihood they are dead."

"The weather is better today, there's no rain. So we hope we will be able to send the supplies quickly. We're also expecting two more helicopters to arrive to air-drop relief supplies to remote areas," he added.

AGENCIES LONDON, OCT 31

Home Secretary Theresa May has pledged to review air freight security after bombs were found on two cargo jets in the UK and Dubai.

Prime Minister David Cameron said the device discovered in the UK was designed to go off on the aircraft.

Mrs May said: "Certainly, we have to look at our processes of searching and how we detect these devices."

A female medical student has been arrested in Yemen on suspicion of posting the bombs bound for the US. Referring to the bomb uncovered in the UK, Mrs May told BBC One's Andrew Marr Show: "The crucial thing is we did find it and we were able to take action on it.

"What we have done is taken action in relation to future unaccompanied freight from the Yemen which would either be coming into the UK or through the UK, and banned that freight."

The home secretary said it could not be determined whether the bombers had planned to blow up the planes over the UK or US. She said: "As I understand it,

Indian-origin Noon nominated for peerage PTI LONDON, OCT 31

Indian-origin 'curry king' Sir Gulam Noon, who was allegedly embroiled in the 'cash for honours' scandal, is being lined up for the second time for a Labour peerage in the UK. The 74-year-old multi-millionaire businessman has been nominated by key Labour figures, who believe he was unfairly treated during the scandal, 'The Sunday Times' reported today.

Noon gave Labour 205,000 pounds earlier this year for its general election campaign, taking to 738,000 pounds the value of his total gifts to the party, the report said.

He was first proposed for a peerage by the then Prime Minister Tony Blair, who said in his official citation that the Indiaborn businessman "would be an active member of the Lords bringing wide-ranging business experience".

However, in March 2006, the House of Lords' appointments commission, which vets potential peers, turned Noon down because he had failed to mention in his nomination papers

that he had lent 250,000 pounds to Labour.

It later emerged that he had removed any mention of the loan at the suggestion of Lord Levy - then Blair's chief fundraiser - because it was a loan, not a donation.

The 'cash for honours' scandal led to a 16-month police inquiry into the peerage nominations of Noon and three other Labour benefactors and to officers questioning Blair.

Noon is now being proposed as one of the 10 new Labour peers to be appointed before Christmas. Senior party figures said he was an "innocent victim" of the earlier scandal.

Others believed to be under consideration for peerages include Sir Ronald Cohen, the Egyptian-born businessman who has given 1.8 million pounds to Labour and was a confidant of former prime minister Gordon Brown; and Nigel Doughty, the private equity tycoon, Labour assistant treasurer and chairman of Nottingham Forest.

Noon was abroad this weekend and unavailable for comment.

not treated in the same way as passengers when it comes to security."

Lord Carlile, the government's independent reviewer of terror legislation, said it would be unfeasible to check each of the thousands of parcels that fly in and out of UK airports.

He said: "To search every parcel is a physical impossibility.

The technology is good but we can't rely on technology alone.

"We have to rely on a combination of technology and human resources and that is why the intelligence effort which has worked pretty well on this occasion is so important as part of the picture."

The woman arrested in Yemen was held at a house in the capital, Sanaa, after being traced through a phone number left with a cargo company. Her mother was also detained.

Dubai and UK officials say the bombs had the hallmarks of alQaeda. US media quote officials saying a Saudi-born bombmaker, Ibrahim Hassan al-Asiri, is their prime suspect.

The two packages were addressed to synagogues in the Chicago area. Both bombs were apparently inserted in printer cartridges.

The hand-picked candidate of Brazil's hugely popular president is poised to replace him as leader of Latin America's biggest nation when voters case ballots Sunday in a runoff election.

Dilma Rousseff, a 62-year-old former Marxist guerrilla and career bureaucrat who long ago left behind her rebel ways, held a comfortable lead in opinion polls and the support of President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, her political mentor, in her contest with centrist Jose Serra.

Just hours before polls were to open, Rousseff paid tribute to Silva and assured Brazilians that while he would not have an official role in her government, he would always be near.

"President Lula, obviously,

Suicide bomber wounds 15 in Istanbul AFP ISTANBUL, OCT 31

A suicide bomber blew himself up in the centre of Istanbul today, wounding 15 people, the city's police chief said.

"We think it was a suicide attack," said police chief Huseyin Capkin, adding that two of the wounded were in a serious condition.

Six of the injured were civilians and nine

AGENCIES TEHRAN, OCT 31

Ali Akbar Javanfekr, media adviser to Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, said Sunday that Iran will not talk about its nuclear issue in the upcoming meeting with five permanent members of the UN Security Council plus Germany (G5+ 1), the semi-official Fars news agency reported.

"Our talks with G5+1 has a specific

were police, he said.

Turkish television said the attack targetted anti-riot police.

The blast happened in Taksim Square, a major shopping and leisure district on the European side of the city.

According to eyewitnesses quoted by news channels, a powerful blast shook the area, which is right in the centre of the city.

Footage showed police and ambulances

rushing to the scene.

A security cordon was thrown round the area and the nearby pedestrianised Istiklal street was closed off, the CNN-Turk and NTV reported.

Members of the separatist rebel Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) and extreme left-wing groups have carried out bomb attacks in the past in Istanbul, which is home to more than 12 million inhabitants.

framework, and the president (Ahmadinejad) has already detailed ... conditions for the resumption of the talks," Javanfekr said, adding that these "are our conditions for the (resumption) of the talks."

"Party of the talks (G5+1) should give transparent response to the questions (conditions) of the president concerning the nuclear weapons of Israel and their aims of the talks," he was

quoted as saying.

In case the G5+1 clearly answer the questions, "we are ready for the talks," he added.

Ahmadinejad said earlier this month that Iran is ready to talk with the G5+1 over its nuclear energy program if the preconditions were met.

The G5+1 should announce their views over the atomic bombs the Zionist regime of Israel possesses, Ah-

madinejad said when addressing a crowd in Iran's northwestern city of Ardebil.

He also said that the parties involved in the nuclear talks with Iran should specify whether they are talking with Iran from a friend or an enemy's position.

Talking to Fars on Sunday, Javanfekr also emphasized that Iran' s chief nuclear negotiator Saeed Jalili had an-

nounced that Iran is ready for the talks if the conditions are met.

On Friday, Jalili said in a letter to the European Union's foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton that Iran welcomes "the willingness of the G5+1 to return to the talks with Iran."

Meanwhile, Ashton said in Brussels on Friday that Iran is ready to resume talks over the nuclear programme.

17 insurgents killed in Helmand AP KABUL, OCT 31

An Afghan official says NATO and Afghan troops killed 17 insurgents in an hours-long gunbattle in southern Helmand province.

P ro v i n c i a l g o v e r n m e n t spokesman Daud Ahmadi said Sunday that the fighting lasted 12 hours.

NATO and Afghan troops began pushing into the insurgency's stronghold in the south in July. The have established some pockets of security, but attacks have increased in other areas of the country.

A supporter kisses the hand of Dilma Rousseff, presidential candidate of the ruling Workers Party, as Belo Horizonte mayor Marcio Lacerda looks on, during a campaign rally in Belo Horizonte.

won't be a presence within my Cabinet. But I will always talk with the president and I will have a very close and strong relationship with him," Rousseff said at a final campaign stop in her hometown of Belo Horizonte.

"Nobody in this country will separate me from President Lula."

Rousseff, who would be Brazil's first female president, pledged to continue Silva's popular social programs and other political work that has helped pull 20 million Brazilians out of poverty since he took office in 2003.

"I want to unite Brazil around a project not just of material development, but also of values," she told supporters at the rally.

"When we win an election, we must govern for all Brazilians without exception."

A dog sleeps on the table above flooded street at Ko Kret island, Nonthaburi province, on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, on Sunday. Reports state that unusually heavy monsoon rains since 10 October caused flooding in 38 of 76 provinces, swamping 640,000 hectares of farmland and causing more than 333 million dollars in damage.

Iran not to talk about nuke issue in meeting with G5+1

Brazil’s Rousseff poised to take presidency

AP SAO PAULO, OCT 31

AFP JAKARTA, OCT 31

Serra, a 68-year-old former governor of Sao Paulo state and one-time national health minister who was badly beaten by Silva in the 2002 presidential election, said the election was far from over and criticized what he said would be Rousseff's heavy reliance on Silva to help rule. "We know that nobody can govern in the place of another," Serra said in a final campaign stop, also in Belo Horizonte. "Whoever is elected has to govern. The outsourcing of a government does not exist."

Yet Silva, with an 80 percent approval rating at the end of his two 4-year terms, clearly casts a shadow over the political landscape. Even Serra promised that if elected, he would not "ostracize" Silva because of the leader's "immense political capacity."

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Curtorim Gym in quarters HERALD CORRESPONENT MARGAO, OCT 31

Curtorim Gymkhana blanked Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda 20 to enter the quarter-finals of Curtorim Villagers Cup inter-village football tournament organised by Curtorim Gymkhana at Curtorim ground on Sunday.

Curtorim Gymkhana were leading 1-0 at half time.

Curtorim Gymkhana took full advantage of Don Bosco Oratory’s key players absence

as they was playing in Sebastiao Rosario Dias memorial football tournament finals at Davorlim.

Curtorim Gymkhana held the upper hand in the opening session and broke the deadlock midway through the opening session when Daniel Fernandes punished the rival goalkeeper with a stiff grounder.

Stung by the setback, Don Bosco Oratory tried their level

best but their efforts proved futile as the opponents’ defence was too strong to repulse the rival attack.

Crossing over, Curtorim Gymkhana continued to dominate the proceedings and created many openings and put the rival defenceon the mat.

They doubled the lead midway in the second half when Richard Cardozo headed in off a cross from Tony Fernandes.

Pg 16 Dempo lucky to hold Vasco HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 31

A dazzling second half free kick from Beto ensured Dempo salvaged a point as they drew 2-2 with Vasco Club in Kingfisher Pro League at Duler stadium, here on Sunday. Vasco led 2-1 at the interval.

One minute into the second half, Vasco defender Julius Akpele was shown the red card on his debut, for a deliberate handball preventing a goal scoring opportunity.

On any other day, Vasco coach Gavin Araujo would probably be

happy with a point against the mighty Dempo, considering he had four first team players suspended, but having seen his side take the lead twice in the match, a point would have been a bitter pill to swallow.

The Vasco midfield quartet made up of Sachin Gawas, Jose Colaco, Basilio Rego and Joel Sequeira worked efficiently especially when they were reduced to ten men.

Dempo were shocked with Vasco’s resilience. Beto and Kalu had a quiet game by their standards. The defence also struggled on occasions to cope with

Bardez Cup football HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 31

Faizia Khan who clinched the best U- 8 girl category prize at All India FIDE rating chess tournament in Belgaum. She is a student of Kendriya Vidhyalaya, Bambolim studing in Std IV being coached

by Prasanna Swamy and Siva Swamy from Bambolim.

4th all-Goa late Eslinda Alemao soccer: Ambelim SC v.

United Club of Benaulim, Navelim ground, 4.30 p.m.

Curtorim Villagers Cup soccer: Navelim Villagers Union v. Chandor Club, Curtorim ground, 4.30 pm.

Alvernaz Alemao memorial volleyball: Piety Sports Club B v Hauxi Band, Butica court, Navelim, 8 p.m.

Calangute Panchayat Cup 2010 soccer (quarters): Cobra Vaddo A v.Madda Vaddo A, Poriat ground, Calangute, 4.30 p.m.

Nagoa Cup soccer: Dicarpale SC v. Chinchinim Union, Nagoa ground, 4.30 p.m.

The 4th Bardez Cup Rolling Trophy Inter-Village football tournament organised by United Club of Nerul will get underway on November 2 at Dr. Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim.

The inaugural match will be between Nagoa Sporting Club and Adarsh YS-Saligao at 4.30 p.m.

The winners will be richer by Rs 30,000 while the runners-up will receive Rs 20,000 besides trophies.

There will be five mobile hand-sets for stake for individual performers.

The other teams taking part are Navelim Villagers, FC Siolim, Clube Sao Minguel de Taleigao, Betalbatim SC, Sodiem Siolim CSA, Calangute Association, PVC Parra, Penha De Franca, Sangolda Lightning, Candolim SC, Milagres SC-Mapusa, Sai AvtaarAnjuna, Saligao Sporting Club and hosts UC Nerul.

Koko Sakibo’s pace as he wreaked havoc.

In the 24th minute, Vasco forward Koko Sakibo, who was captain for the day burst through on the right side and neatly tucked past Dempo custodian Luis Baretto to give Vasco a surprise lead.

The goal awoke a sleeping giant and within seven minutes Dempo were level. Nicolau Borges crossed from the right side for Joshua Vaz to head home the equaliser.

Four minutes before the breather, with a licence to roam, King Koko dribbled down the

right before crossing for teammate Joel Sequeira to tap in and restore Vasco’s lead.

Just before half time Vasco replaced striker Alvito Miranda with Manguesh Borotekar.

At the start of the second half Julius was given his marching orders for the handball. Vasco decided to push Manguesh from the forward line into the right back position with Koko left as the lone striker.

With their opponents reduced to ten men, Dempo started to push forward with more urgency. They were re-

warded for their efforts when Beto curled in a free kick over the Vasco wall beating Vasco goalkeeper Milagrio Maderia in the 56th minute.

For the remaining half an hour, Dempo continued to exert pressure, but Vasco kept frustrating them. In the later stages, the match started to turn a little ugly with challenges flying in from both sides. In the end both teams had to be content with a point each.Dempo move to 18 points from nine matches while Vasco have collected 10 points from eight outings.

Refs sore over Costa’s GFA cooption HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, OCT 31

The cooption of ex-FIFA referee Anthony John D’Costa as the referees’ representative in GFA’s Executive Committee has not been taken kindly by Goa Football Referees Association (GFRA).

“The Executive Committee of GFRA had decided that FIFA referee Benjamin D’Silva of Ambelim should be their representative, failing which it should be former FIFA referee Gokuldas Nagvekar,” disclosed Gregory Estrocio, GFRA secretary.

“Since GRFA is not recognized by GFA, we felt that we could not write directly to GFA and instead wait for GFA to seek our opinion,” explained Estrocio.

“We met GFA president Shrinivas V Dempo to explain the matter and he gave us a patient hearing. The matter was then expected to be taken up

at the Executive Committee meeting,” added Estrocio. However, Anthony John D’Costa was renominated at the committee’s first meeting itself.

The GFRA felt that Anthony had a long stint of seven years and that now it was time for a new person to represent their interests.

“We have not been given recognition by GFA for long time now, although we are registered under the Societies Act and recognized by SAG,” divulged Estrocio.

“The GFRA is not happy with the reappointment of Anthony and as such we will meet all the committee members to explain our stand, and plead for a change,” remarked Estrocio.

The GRFA tried their level best to obtain recognition from GFA in the last term and even before that, but were unsuccessful.

The GFA had decided in the past that it would be the ref-

eree’s sub-committe headed by Anthony which would look after the interests of the supervising officials. In fact, the GFRA was derecognized some years ago by GFA. Under Anthony’s guidance, emphasis was laid on fitness with the Cooper Tests being adhered to strictly and depending on fitness levels, the appointments were being made, it is learnt. Anthony is understood to be opting for high level of fitness and advised referees to raise the fitness levels.

It is learnt that referee Benjamin was not considered for cooption as he is an active referee, having officiated in Pro League match recently. As per the GFA constitution only inactive referees are to be considered for cooption.

Consequently, Benjamin was even ready to resign so as to be coopted in the executive committee.

The Goa Ranji Trophy cricket team alongwith GCA president, Dayanand Narvekar, secretary Prasad Phatarpekar, treasurer Balu Phadke and other officials. Photo: Rozario Estibeiro

Sagun to captain Goa Ranji team HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

Sagun Kamat will lead the Goa State Ranji team which will participate in the Ranji Trophy match between Goa and MPCA

from November 1 to 4 in Indore and Goa v. Rajasthan from November 10 to 13 in Rajasthan.

Other members of the team - Shadab Jakati (vice-captain), Swapnil Asnodkar, Vaibhav Naik,

Rahul Keni, Ajay Ratra, Vidyut Shivaramakrishna, Amit Yadav, Harshad Gadekar, Saurabh Bandekar, Robin D’Souza, Sherbahadur Yadav, Ryan D’Souza and Advait Katkat. Ra-

jesh Kamath (coach), Sarvesh Naik (asst. coach), Govind Parab (manager), Danny Pereira (physio) and Prabhakar Bairgond (trainer).

The team left on October 30 to Indore via Mumbai.

The State SQAY team which participated in 11th Junior SQAY National Championship in Harihar, Karnataka from October 22 to 24 seen alongwith Khwaja Ayub, president, Goa SQAY Association and Anil Kumar Pawar, coach. They secured 5 gold, 1 silver and 7 bronze medals.

Babli plans GFA office at Duler l Uday for enhanced ambulance facilities for 3rd Div HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 31

The newly elected GFA executive member from Bardez, Babli Mandreker, is looking to set up an office with a full-time employee and administrative equipment at Duler stadium, Mapusa under the stewardship of new president Shrinivas V Dempo.

Babli, while expressing his gratitude to the clubs who voted for him felt that the promises given to the Bardez clubs had to be honoured. “Clubs from rural areas must be able to complete formalities with ease,” stated Babli, who added that he would request the new GFA secretary to be available at Duler stadium once a week for the benefit of the clubs.

The Arpora sports secretary is keen to improve the media facilities at the stadium and hopes to erecting a cover at the

stands so that fans can watch matches come rain or sunshine.

Another Bardez member, Uday Lingudkar, sports secretary, Sai Avtar Sports Club, plans to enhance ambulance facilities for the Third Division matches so that players in the lower divisions can get the same safety as the professionals. He said that the referees need to be given a little extra protection and that the parents of wards need to witness every match and show their support. “I will be requesting the GFA to provide transport for local schools so that many more youngsters could also derive inspiration from those playing.”

Milagres SC president, Gajanan Kerkar, who is also a new member from Bardez is interested in seeing a gym coming up at Duler stadium, so that all the clubs can train their boys

to become physically stronger to cope with the needs of modern day football. He also proposes more talent spotters at youth development competitions.

Gajanan believes that the issue of inter-village competition needs to be resolved if Goan football is to prosper.

Alirio Lobo, another new member, said that plans need to be developed based on the available finances. “It is important to prioritise the needs, adopt a strategic planning and have an operational plan. May be, we need to have a four-year plan of action and like Calangute Association, clubs must have their own stadiums ultimately, for that’s the basis of football development,” Alirio remarked, who added that actions need to talk louder than words.

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Maina pip Oratory in Sebastiao Trophy HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 31

Maina Sports Club were stretched to the limit before prevailing 5-3 via the tiebreaker over Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda to lift Sebastiao Rosario Dias memorial trophy in the finals of inter-village football tournament organised by Davorlim Sports Club at Davorlim Panchayat ground on Sunday. Maina were trailing 0-1 at the breather.

Don Bosco Oratory enjoyed

slight edge over their opponents in the opening session with the midfielders and forwards working in tandem to put pressure on the rival citadel. They repeatedly raided the rival citadel and went into the lead when Maccristen Faleiro bulged the net with a snap shot.

Stung by the early reverse, Maina created many forays into the rival territory but it was not enough to trouble the rival defence which frustrated the rival attackers with neat tackles.

Crossing over, Maina put up a better display with veteran Roque Carneiro being outstanding. They troubled the rival defence with constant raids and kept the rival defence busy with a stream of passes.

With time running out, Maina made a last ditch effort and succeeded when Roque Carneiro punished the rival goalkeeper with a stiff grounder.

In the tie-breaker, Bruno Fernandes, Roque Carneiro, Agnelo Martins and Peter Pereira were

on target for Maina while Sanjay Dias and Wilson Dias converted for Don Bosco Oratory.

Mania were richer by Rs 25,000 while Don Bosco Oratory had to settle for Rs 15,000.

Fo l l o w i n g p r i z e s w e r e awarded: Man of the match Roque Carneiro of Maina. First goal of final Maxwin Faleiro of Don Bosco Oratory. Best goalkeeper of final Bronson Sequeira of Maina. Oldest p l a y e r Ro q u e Carneiro of Maina.

Pilerne lift Candolim P’yat Cup

PWD Minister, Churchill Alemao was the chief guest and gave away the prizes. Maria Miranda,Davorlim Zilla Panchayat member and Filomeno Baretto, Director of Goa Sewerage Corporation were the s p e c i a l i n v i t e e s . E a r l i e r, Michael D’Costa, president of Davorlim Sports Club welcomed. Sachin Singbal, secretary, proposed the vote of thanks. The function was compered by Damu Naik. In all 16 teams participated.

Verna move into Nagoa Cup semis HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

The Pilerne SC captain receiving the winners trophy from Anand Shettigar and others at Candolim on Sunday.

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, OCT 31

Pilerne Sports Club got the better of Football Club of Siolim 41 via the tie-breaker to lift the 37th Candolim Panchayat Cup in the finals of inter-village football tournament organised by Candolim Sports Club at Dr. Gustavo Monteiro Stadium, Candolim on Sunday.

At a largely attended finals, the teams began on a promising note but their forwards failed to score. Swapnil missed a couple of chances for Pilerne while

Ryan of Siolim saw his good work go in waste in the 25th minute. Siolim Keeper Joseph too came to his side's rescue in the closing minutes of the first half.

Changing over, Siolim attacked and Sangam missed the mark narrowly after doing all the spade work from the half line within minutes of second half kick-off. Then, Ryan saw his free kick sailing inches over the bar.

Mauli of Pilerne missed a golden opportunity in the 20th

minute.

Makeshift keeper John saved two kicks. John Vaz, Tomas Simoes, Russel Fernandes and Agnelo Monteiro converted for Pilerne while only Domnic D'Souza could find the mark for Siolim.

Anand Shettigar, Sarpanch of Candolim was the chief guest.

Ramkrishna Kerkar was the guest of honour. Minguel Mascarenhas, Candolim panch was present.

The chief guest and others gave away the trophies.

Fo l l o w i n g p r i z e s w e r e awarded: Best half Sangam Pednekar (FC Siolim). Best defender Russel Fernandes (Pilerne SC).

Best forward Mauli Naik (Pilerne SC), up-coming player Sarvesh Shirodker (FC Siolim). Player-ofthe tournament Joseph Britto (gk FC Siolim).

Earlier, Shettigar and other dignitaries were introduced to the teams by Candolim officials Lourenco Fernandes and others.

Bruno D'Souza (asst. secretary) compered. Ramkrishna Kerkar proposed the vote of thanks.

Verna SC beat Cuncolim Union 4-0 to enter the semi-finals of Nagoa Cup football tournament organised by Rossman Cruz at Nagoa ground, Verna on Sunday. There was no score at the break.

Cuncolim Union went into the attack first with a goal bound shot landing into the hands of goalkeeper Camilo Barreto. Later, young and promising Daulat Desai’s shot hit the crossbar in the 10th.

John D’Costa opened the account for Verna in the 3rd minute after the break off a spot kick.

Three minutes later, Ajay Saterkar consolidated the lead while Santan Rego added the third in the 20th. Vijal Rego rounded off the tally.

Minister for Water Resources and Forests, Filipe Neri Rodrigues giving away the Dalton Fernandes Memorial Trophy to the captain of Ambelim Sports Club at Sarzora ground on Sunday in the presence of Johncy Dias, president, Anthony Pango, Bishut Themudo, Schubert Furtado, Benjamin D’Silva.

Photo: Naveedanjum A Mujawar.

Ambelim claim Dalton Trophy HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

Ambelim Sports Club beat United Club of Utorda 4-2 via the tie-breaker in the finals of 2nd Dalton Fernandes memorial trophy all-Goa intervillage football tournament at Sarzora ground, Sarzora on Sunday.

The teams were held goalless

till the final hooter and the match was decided via the tiebreaker in which Joseph Pinto, David Simonds, Romeo Fernandes and Premson Fernandes scored for Ambelim.

Russel Monteiro and Remedios Barreto netted for Utorda.

Fo l l o w i n g p r i z e s w e r e awarded: Best disciplined team Social and Cultural Club of

Loutolim. Man-of-the match Frank Fernandes of Ambelim.

Best goalkeeper Joel Monteiro of Utorda. Best defender Joseph Pinto of Ambelim. Best striker Samson Fernandes of Ambelim.

Minister for Water Resources and Forests, Filipe Neri Rodrigues was the chief guest and gave away the prizes.

Rifle shooting camp inaugurated

Varsity football selection

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, OCT 31

The second phase of football selection trials for the Goa University team is currently underway at University ground, Taleigao.

Coach Fausto Lobo has e x p re s s e d h i s d e l i g h t i n taking charge of the team.

"These boys are a hardworking bunch and it will be tough to decide the final selection", remarked Fausto.

Currently, 26 players are being trained but the team will be cut down to 18.

Fausto coached the Xavier's team to victory in this year’s State university football tournament and is looking for ward to a successful campaign in the inter-university football championship to be held in Jabalpur from November 7.

Shripad Naik lighting the ceremonial lamp to mark the inauguration of selection camp and trials for Nationals in the presence of John Aguiar, Yogesh Padloskar, Kishor Shet Mandrekar, Yuvaraj Saloke, N. G. Akhargekar and others.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

Shripad Naik, MP and president of Goa Rifle Shooting Association inaugurated the selection camp organised by GRSA at Yash Shooting Academy, Kharaswada, Mapusa to select Goan shooters for G. V. Maulankar National

Shooting Championship to be held from November 17 organised by National Rifle Association at Guwahati.

Naik was the chief guest and lighted the lamp and fired few shots on the target in the presence of vice-presidents John Aguiar, Prakash Ambre; general secretary,

Vikram Bhangale, Kishor Shet Mandrekar, Yogesh Padloskar, Bhagashree Padloskar, Yuvaraj Salokhe, N. G. Akheregekar, Suraj Naik, Bhagashree Padloskar and Yash Padloskar.

Earlier, Vikram Bhangle welcomed. Kishore Shet Mandrekar compered.

WSKF black belts awarded

Goa Varsity volleyball probables HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

St Rock’s HS, Tollecanto, Velim, winners of Salcete taluka U-14 boys kabaddi tournament organised by DSYA. They defeated Vinayak Gopal Shenvi HS, Rawanfond 27-19. Squatting (l to r): Sheldon Simoes, Ralp Fernandes, Savio Pinto, Sunny Kharade, Preshly Fernandes. Sitting: Amancio Rodrigues (senior teacher), Fr. Querobino Baptista, Flavia Verdes (headmistress), Vallab Naik (PE teacher). Standing: Telson Pinto, Sandesh Arekar, Cryson Fernandes, Richard Simoes, Jackson Joy Simoes, Belson Cardozo.

Following players have been selected by the Goa University for pre-university volleyball coaching camp for women at the University ground, Taleigao upto November 7 from 2.30 p.m. to 5.30 p.m.

Veronica Dias, Pooja Singh, Deepa Deykar, Quency Rebello, Venissa Fernandes, Lysette Rodrigues, Stancey Mascarenhas, Livia Fernandes, Ageema Rodrigues, Melissa Pereira, Danish Rudy Dias, Christie Dias, Alvita Pereira.

The team will leave on November 8 to Gwalior to particip a t e i n S o u t h We s t Z o n e Inter-University Volleyball Championship.

Black Belt awardees (l to r): Siddhant Porob, Anant Shirodkar, Vaibhav Kalangutkar, Anita Bogati, Vasant Mistry, Nikhil Langote, sensei Satish Kumar, Asif Bepari, sensei Sattrajit Chaudhury, Sunil Kumar Meera, sensei Joseph Rodrigues, Hussain, Siddhi Narvekar, Sairaj Gawas and Karan Bajaj.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 27

Thirteen Goan karatekas were awarded shodan (1st dan) black belts by sensei Sattrajit Chaud-

hury, 6th dan black belt and chief instructor of WSKF India at a camp at indoor stadium, Campal recently.

In all, 70 students of WSKF

in Goa and senior karate instructors, sensei Joseph Rodrigues, sensei Satish Kumar, sensei Jagdish Bhobe and other black belts attended the camp.

Assolna’s Amazing Boys dazzle

Gym training centre in Margao HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, OCT 31

St. Anthony’s High School, Monte de Guirim, which emerged State champions at Junior Nehru Boys Hockey Tournament for 4th consecutive year. They overcame St. Anthony’s High School, Majorda 3 -0 in the finals. Tow row (l to r) Brenton D’Souza, Akshay Purkhe, Arjun Godikya, Clive De Souza, Ryan Fernandes, Andrich Fernandes, Jishan Mohmmed, Raju Rathod, Hazratali Nadaf. Middle row (l to r) Victor Albuquerque (coach), Fr. Paul Alvares (headmaster), Fr. Steve Rodrigues (principal), Fr. Gabriel Fernandes (manager), Luino Menezes (PE teacher). Front row (l to r) Shiva Naique, Venkatesh Deusingh, Prasad Toraskar, Anjoe Vales, Shubam Naik, Jose D’Mello, Faisel Khan.

The Kreeda-Bharati’s gymnastics training centre of Parvatibai Chowgule College, Margao in association with Tiger Sports School was inaugurated on Saturday.

The centre was inaugurated by vice-principal, Nandkumar Sawant in the presence of Sudesh Thakur, secretar y, Kreeda-Bharati,Goa, Debashish Bagchi, director, Tiger Sports School, Abhit Prabhu Velguekar, president, Goa Gymnastics Association and Abha Bhujale.

Children from Lotulim, Ponda and Porvorim trained by KreedaBharati performed various stunts.

A gymnastic coaching camp will be conducted during the Diwali vacations from November 8 to 20 under the guidance of Nilesh Joshi, Aurangabad. Anjali Shinde compered.

Amazing Boys, Assolna .

HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, OCT 31

Amazing Boys of Assolna cricket team has won 15 tiles and finished runners-up on seven occasions in All Goa Tennis Ball Cricket tournaments. They were richer by Rs 2,50,000.

Captain Ketan Manzrekar told Herald that the team is ready to take the game to dizzy heights as they prepare for forth-

coming tournaments all over Goa. The players have gelled very well with each other for the last one year in various tournaments and have started understanding each other’s game and style of play very well. Having won 15 trophies, they boys are confident as they prepare for forthcoming tournaments, Mazrekar said.

The squad: Vinod Naik, Sagar

Naik, Videsh Parsekar, Rupesh Satardekar, Naresh Asoldekar, Shailesh Naik, Vicky Naik, Yougesh Naik, Siddesh Pai, Machind Shindes, Vishal Naik, Ketan Manzrekar, Jaydeep Zalmi, Adrick Fernandes, Siddharth Manzrekar, Shekhar Arolkar, Sheakar Arolkar, Vinit Lotlikar, Sabhaji Salgaonkar, Sachin Naik, Atish Manzrekar, Jayesh Lotlikar and Santosh Kerkar.

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Odafa fires Churchill into Durand semis lChirag

UNI NEW DELHI, OCT 31

Star striker Odafa Okolie scored a hat-trick as defending champions Churchill Brothers entered the semi-finals of Durand Cup in style, brushing aside a gutsy Army Red 3-1 at the Ambedkar Stadium here today.

Odafa scored in the 34th, 55th (penalty) and 90th minutes of the quarter-final Group 1 match, while experienced forward Sochungmi Raleng (43rd) scored the consolation goal for Army Red. Churchill have full six points from two matches and will face the winners of Group 3 for a place in the final.

The armymen, who had defeated MEG Bangalore in their first match, exited the tournament with three points from two matches.

In another match, Chirag United and Pune FC played out an entertaining goal-less draw.

Chirag should have won the match, but their Brazilian striker Josimar Da Silva missed a penalty in the 56th minute.

Pune FC had defeated Indian Air Force (IAF) 2-0 in their earlier match and they lead Group 2 with four points two matches.

Chirag will need to beat IAF by a margin of three goals to ensure a spot in the last four stage.

As expected, Churchill dominated throughout the match, but to their credit, the armymen gave a fighting display and could have forced a draw. But they were let down by a couple of questionable decisions by the officials.

Churchill's spearhead Odafa was in his usual prolific form.

The sturdy Nigerian received some close attention from the Army defenders, who came up with some bone crunching tackles which forced the striker to go off the field for medical at-

AGENCIES AHMEDABAD, OCT 31

After their disastrous outing in the ODI series against Bangladesh, the tour of India provides New Zealand cricket team with an opportunity to start afresh, according to skipper Daniel Vettori.

"This is an important tour for us. India is playing incredible cricket with such an experienced side," Vettori told media persons here.

draw with Pune

tention on a couple of occasions.

But despite the hard knocks, the Nigerian produced a committed performance.

The Goan giants got a nice chance in the 24th minute when Yumnam Raju made a speedy run down the left and delivered a pinpoint cross from the backline for Bineesh Balan whose excellent back header went over the bar.

The very minute, Odafa managed to put the ball into the net, but the goal was disallowed for a foul on the Army custodian.

A couple of minutes later, Odafa shot across the face of the goal but the ball went just wide of far post.

Churchill's first goal, however, came under controversial circumstances. Balan crossed the ball for Odafa who seemed to be an off-side position inside the box. As the Nigerian easily beat the onrushing goalkeeper to score, the Army defenders looked expectantly towards the linesman, but the flag stayed down.

Odafa was not so lucky in the 40th minute when he found the net again after combining nicely with Ernest Emako. But this time, the Churchill captain was adjudged off-side.

Raleng handed Army Red the equaliser just before half-time.

In one of their rare forays into the rival box, Lal Dingliana came up with a nice lob over the Churchill defence and Raleng found the net with a nice finish.

The Goans were awarded a penalty when Army defender Binu Purushotam fouled Balan just outside the six-yard box.

Odafa stepped up to take the resultant spot kick to hand the lead back to Churchill.

Emako, who was signed on

by Churchill just before their Durand Cup campaign as a re-

placement for Koko Sakibo, did not impress the critics in his second outing with the Goan outfit. He got a golden chance to score in the 61st minute when Odafa delivered a cross to the second post. But amazingly, the tall Cameroonian headed wide despite being unmarked.

In the 63rd minute, Odafa shrugged off a couple of defenders and let fly with a power packed right-footer. The shot beat the goalkeeper but hit the post.

Odafa completd the tally in the final minute of regulation time when he beat Army's Somnath Das to the ball a few yards outside the box and scored with a immaculate finish.

Churchill coach Vincent Subramanium was upbeat after the win, but praised the armymen for their fighting spirit. ''I want to pay compliments to the Army team. I think they played awfully hard and well.

They took their chances. We missed some dangerous chances upfront but if you don't finish chances, then you are not a good team,'' he told UNI after the match.

He also heaped praise on Odafa for his performance. ''Our game is based on Odafa.

Every team concentrates on marking him. He kept most of the ball. ''He missed some chances like all the best strikers in the world do. But he also scored goals for us. We are happy that he is scoring goals for us,'' Subramanium said.

Brushed aside injury concerns over the prolific Nigerian, the coach said, ''He was the target for the defenders. So he gets his fair share of knocks.''

The match between Chirag United and Pune FC was a well contested affair between two evenly balanced teams. But there were ver y few clear chances.

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"We have quiet a few young players with 2-3 years of experience in first class cricket. We are looking for a good performance by the young players, and looking forward to this tour as an opportunity to comeback," Vettori said.

Expressing disappointment over the Bangladesh series which New Zealand lost 0-4, coach Mark Greatbatch said the team did not play the way it should have.

The coach, however, said that his team was excited to be in India and he was looking for-

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n We have quiet a few young players with 2-3 years of experience in first class cricket.

We are looking for a good performance by the young players, and looking forward to this tour as an opportunity to comeback. ward to young players to hit form and find their rhythm.

Greatbatch said that since the wickets here are quiet different from that in New Zealand, they have been planning a balanced bowling attack including some

Sehwag in favour of UDRS PTI MUMBAI, OCT 31

The BCCI is opposed to it but Indian opener Virender Sehwag today gave a big thumbs up to the controversial Umpires Decision Review System which has not been favoured even by his idol Sachin Tendulkar.

"I am a big fan of UDRS. I want it to be there for the India-New Zealand series, India-South Africa series and in the World Cup. But this is my personal opinion," said the star India opener at a media conference here today.

Sehwag, who has been signed up by cricket legend Sunil Gavaskar's company Professional Management Group in a fiveyear deal for handling his endorsements, said that he favoured the UDRS as he had got the rough end of the umpiring stick on a few occasions in the past.

"I was given out two times when I was not out and in such a situation could have gone in for a referral that would have helped me continue to bat," said the opener, who often makes attack his first form of defence.

Tendulkar, whom Sehwag described as his idol, has consistently been opposed to UDRS as he is not certain the technology has become fool-proof to depend on it for the TV umpire to take a referral call on appeals involving more than close runouts, stumpings and bump ball "catches".

India Captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has also been not in favour of the UDRS but another senior cricketer Rahul Dravid had recently expressed his support for the referrals.

The Indian cricket Board has also consistently opposed its introduction in bilateral series after the team got the rough end of the referrals in the series in Sri Lanka in 2008, when Dhoni took a break.

Currently a tug-ofwar is on between the BCCI and Cricket South Africa over the use of UDRS during India's visit to the Rainbow nation in DecemberJanuary with the visiting team's board not in favour and the hosts wanting it.

India's tour of South Africa begins with the first o f t h e t h re e Tests at Centurion on De-

cember 16.

The International Cricket Council has left it to the two Boards to decide with the onus left on the home board, CSA, to do so in consultation with BCCI. Sehwag also said that his idol Tendulkar was the lone batsman capable of completing a century of centuries in international cricket.

The champion batsman, named ICC's Cricketer of the Year recently, is only five tons short of completing this historic

feat. His ton tally includes 49 in Test cricket.

Sehwag said it was up to the Indian Board and the team management to decide whether to give rest to the seniors during the ODI series that follows the three-Test series against New Zealand commencing at Ahmedabad on November 4.

"We would like to play a full team against New Zealand but the schedule is such that a break may be needed. It's up to the team management and the BCCI to decide on the matter. I would like to play as many ODIs as I can. But if the team management and the BCCI want us to go early to South Africa we will do it," he said.

Wielding the mike with as much gusto as he does the bat, Sehwag said he was least concerned about a radical move by the cricket authorities to send undercover agents to players posing as illegal bookmakers.

"I am not bothered whether they are undercover or overcover. I am clean. Only those who have something to hide need be concerned. I know my role and goals," he added.

spinners.

New Zealand players, who arrived here Saturday night, for the first Test starting on Thursday, had an exhaustive morning practice session at the Sardar Patel Stadium in Motera.

ICC rejects Butt, Aamer appeals PTI DUBAI, OCT 31

The ICC code of conduct commissioner Michael Beloff today dismissed the appeals of Pakistani cricketers Salman Butt and Mohammad Aamer against their suspensions for alleged spotfixing.

The world governing body of the game had suspended the three Pakistani cricketers, including Mohammed Asif, last month when a British tabloid claimed that they were involved in spot-fixing.

Fast bowler Asif had also challenged the suspension along with Test captain Butt and the 18-year-old Aamer, but had later withdrawn his appeal.

"Having considered every aspect of the case I dismiss their appeals and they remain suspended," Beloff told reporters outside the ICC headquarters here.

The rejection of appeals means that all three cricketers will have to appear before a ICC code of conduct commission to pursue their case.