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Karnad withdraws resignation HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Pak violates ceasefire again Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire yet again today firing rockets and mortars at Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district in the wee hours with an aim to send militants across the border. — (PTI)

In an interesting development, celebrated playwright Girish Karnad today withdrew his resignation after Chief Minister Diagamabar Kamat personally spoke to him, the chief minister’s office said here.

Media advisor to the chief minister Suresh Walve told Herald that the actor withdrew his resignation after the chief minister convinced him to be a part of the Golden Jubilee Development Council.

“The chief minister convinced him on the importance of his presence on the golden jubilee council,” Walve said adding “… following this, the actor withdrew his resignation.”

The official further said that Karnad was of the opinion that

since the chief minister had personally spoken to him he is withdrawing the resignation.

Karnad, who was named one of the members of the council – which is to be headed by the renowned scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar, had expressed shock over the attack on Jose Pereira exhibition recently.

“Let me say how deeply shocked I am to hear of the at-

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tacks by self-styled standardbearers of Hindu culture on the works of Jose Pereira, a scholar and artist of eminence,” Karnad had said in a letter to Chief Minister Digamabar Kamat.

“I should like to withdraw my name from the high level committee which you were kind enough to invite me to serve on since this is not the culture of Liberation I had hoped to celebrate,” Karnad had said.

The Hindu Janjagruti Sangh protested against an exhibition at the XCHR which has on display some epiphanies of Hindu gods by Jose Pereira.

The groups have continued a sustained campaign branding the paintings “obscene”. Following the protests the paintings were withdrawn.

Don’t divulge Modi remark on riots: SC PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The Supreme Court today asked the Special Investigation Team (SIT) not to make public Gujarat Chief Mi n i s t e r N a r e n d r a Modi’s statement in connection with post-Godhra riots and disapproved the conduct of activist Teesta Setalvad in contacting a prosecutor in one of the cases.

“We direct the SIT not to divulge any information collected during the course of investigation to anyone except the trial court and public prosecutor concerned,”a special bench headed

by Justice D K Jain said.

The direction came when it was pointed out to the bench by the SIT that the commission headed by Justice G T Nanavati, probing the sequence of events in the 2002 riot cases, has sought the statement of Modi recorded by the investigating team.

9 GMC students booted out from hostel for ragging HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Nine senior students of Goa Medical College were expelled from the boys hostel for ragging their juniors. They were later arrested by the Agassaim police under different sections of the Indian Penal Code for offences bailable under the law.

In his complaint to the police, Director (administration) GMC S V Naik said the nine students had indulged in ragging seven students of first-year MBBS in room number 10 of the hostel.

He stated the seniors used criminal force and intentionally insulted their juniors.

Naik gave the names of the senior students as Bhanu Mishra, Vivek Kaser, Ankit Jain, Lalit Kumar, Vaibhav Shakya, Praveen Sen Shahi, Prosenjit Haldar and Manish Ujjwal.

10 senior officials to Safety kit scheme fails oversee CWG projects to hook trawler owners PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

With questions raised over completion of Commonwealth Games projects in time, the government today announced appointment of 10 senior officials to oversee preparation of major venues of the event, a move seen as further stripping of powers of Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, who had stepped in to clear the mess in the wake of controversies in the run-up to the games beginning October 3, approved the appointment of these experienced bureaucrats to solve coordination problems.

However, Kalmadi maintained these officers have been appointed at the request of the OC.

The officers have been empowered to take on-the-spot decisions to tie-up any loose ends or resolve conflicts between government agencies and organisations before the games, the cabinet secretariat said in its order.

Of the 10 officers, four are of the rank of additional secretary in the government and the rest joint secretaries.

They are Subhodh Kumar (ASTelecom), S R Rao (AS-IT), R C Misra (AS-UD), Amarjeet Singh, Executive Director, Health Ministry, J S Deepak (JS-Commerce), Rohit Nandan (JS-Civil Aviation), Shashi Shekar (OSD-Power Trading Corporation), Tara Dutt (JSCabinet Secretariat), Gopala Krishna (Secretary, Sports Authority of India) and Rajeev Kapur (JS-Personnel and Training).

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Even after a year, the Central government’s scheme of supplying safety equipment to fishermen is yet to be accepted completely. Of the four major fishing jetties at Malim, Cutbona, Vasco and Chapora, only first two jetties have been supplied with Garmin marine devices.

Speaking to the media, Fisheries Director S C Verenkar said that the supply was in quick response to proposals put forth by trawler owners belonging from respective fishing jetties.

“Basically, trawler owners were not aware of the scheme and if some of them did know, they lacked financial backing,” the director replied to a question

on the poor response to the scheme.

The safety device kit comprises a global positioning system (GPS), very high frequency (VHF) wireless sets and fish finders, fitted in each of the trawlers.

The kits under the scheme – supply of safety equipments under development of marine fisheries – are supplied by Mega Soft Pvt Ltd, who is the authorised dealer of Garmin Equipments in Goa. Verenkar stated that the department has received 150 fresh proposals from more trawler owners including Cortalim fishing jetty.

When the 90-lakhs scheme was announced to fishermen across the coastal states, the government assured to bear 75

percent of the total expense of the kit, each of which costs about Rs 70,000.

Whereas, the remaining 25 percent had to be borne by each of the trawler owners. Verenkar informed Herald that 118 trawler owners at Malim jetty and 73 from Curbona society have already received these devices.

Chairman of the Mandovi Fishermen Cooperative Society Menino Afonso stated that of the total only 88 trawlers boats are outfitted with the devices.

Each of the kits helps trace location of the trawler, communicate immediately without any hindrance and spot deep sea fish.

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Act to save damaged records gathering dust HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

Where is the Goa Reconstruction of Registers and Records Act, 2005? Has the 2005 Act and the Rules framed in 2008 been confined to the record books by the government instead of implementing it to help reconstruct torn and mutilated records in the offices of sub registrars.

It seems so, as the government has been dragging its feet to set up a mechanism to enforce the law, which could have helped save precious documents lying in ruins in sub registrar offices.

State Registrar, V G Salkar was

Damaged records in the office of Salcete Sub Registrar.

candid in admitting that the Goa Reconstruction of Registers and Records Act, 2005 has not been enforced till date. Another senior officer informed that the act could not be implemented since the last half decade for want of any mechanism.

According to Salkar, the post

Nuclear Liability Bill embroiled in new row PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The Nuclear Liability Bill was today embroiled in a fresh row with the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP) and Left objecting to an amendment proposed by a parliamentary panel on suppliers’ obligation in case of an accident but the government sought to allay the apprehensions of opposition parties.

The Union cabinet meeting scheduled to consider the bill was postponed till tomorrow, apparently to consider the objections raised by the opposition.

BJP and Left parties raised objections to addition of a word ‘and’ in the Clause 17 which says that “The operator of a nuclear installation shall have a right to recourse where — (A) such right is expressly provided for in a contract in writing”.

The parties fear that insertion of the word dilutes the obligations on the suppliers of equipment in case of a nuclear accident.

The government, on its part, sought to allay apprehensions over the recommendations of the standing committee, saying all concerns would be addressed.

“I assure my friends in BJP and Left that we have already

taken their concerns on board.

If there are any concerns, there are some concerns that have been raised today, all those concerns will be addressed in all seriousness,” Minister of State Prithviraj Chavan told reporters.

“Wait till the amendments are brought to parliament,” he said when his attention was drawn to objections raised over the amendments.

The report of standing committee on science and technology, which examined the Civil Liability for Nuclear Damages Bill 2010, proposed that the Clause 17(A) may end with word ‘and’.

It also proposed modification of Clause 17(b) to say “the nuclear incident has resulted as a consequence of latent or patent defect, supply of sub-standard material, defective equipment or services or from the gross negligence on the part of the supplier of the material, equipment or services”.

BJP, which had agreed with Congress on changes in the bill, shot off a note to the government, saying clubbing of Clause 17(A) and (B) dilutes provisions relating to the liability of suppliers.

of deputy district registrar has been created only a couple of months ago. “A deputy district registrar is a competent authority to decide applications received from the offices of sub registrars for reconstruction of the documents. Since the post is finally created, the Act will be implemented in the forceable future”, he said, adding that the deputy district registrar will be required to sit in the office of the Directorate of Planning and Statistics Herald, however, understands that it may take time for the law to be finally given effect as the post of the deputy district registrar will have to be filled up

by the Goa Public Service Commission. “Yes, the post of deputy district registrar is a gazetted post. It has to be filled up by the GPSC”, Salkar said, adding that it may take a couple of months before the post is filled up and the mechanism established to implement the Goa Reconstruction of Registers and Records Act. What has surprised present and past officials is the inordinate delay by the government to give effect to a law which was passed half-a-decade ago.

“First, the act was not implemented on the pretext that the rules were not framed by the (Continued on page 11)

He stated Guigwang K Nagam, Deepak Sehrawat, Abhishek Singh, Suyash Gupta, Brajmohan Joshi, Ashitosh Swarankar and Gautam Gondal are the junior students who were ragged on August 18 between 9 pm and 11 pm.

Medical Superintendent GMC Dr Rajan Kunkolienkar said the anti-ragging committee of the college met under the chairmanship of Dean V N Jindal. “The committee decided to expel the students from the hostel until further orders as per the Medical Council of India,” he said.

Goa Prohibition of Ragging (Amendment) Bill, 2010 was passed on August 4 in the Goa legislative assembly during the monsoon session. The bill contains strict measures to maintain a vigil over ragging activities in educational institutions.

Centre asks States to be on high alert PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The country has been put on high alert following intelligence inputs that Pakistan-based terrorists may strike during the upcoming festive season.

The Centre has asked State governments to take all possible steps to foil attempts by militant groups, particularly Lashkar-eTaiba, to disrupt peace during ongoing Ramzan and the upcoming festivals of Raksha Bandhan, Idd-ul Fitr and Onam.

Sources said the advisory issued by Home Ministry asked all States to increase vigil and take precautionary measures to ensure security as Pakistanbased groups may strike at public places.

The ministry asked states like Delhi, Karnataka and Kerala to deploy additional forces in sensitive locations.

Onam will be celebrated on August 23, Raksha Bandhan on August 24 and Idd-ul Fitr on September 13.

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MMC worker’s service regularised

Canacona committee steps in to insure 187 flood-prone houses

HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, AUG 19

The long-drawn struggle for justice by aggrieved Margao Municipal worker W Silva has finally borne fruit.

The Margao Municipal Council on Thursday signed a settlement with the aggrieved worker before the deputy labour commissioner, appointing him as a worker with immediate effect.

While the civic body will issued the appointment order on Friday, Silva’s appointment as the worker will come into effect from Thursday, informed MMC Chairperson Savio Coutinho.

Coutinho along with MMC Chief Officer, Y B Tawde, besides the aggrieved worker Silva and CWC President Sriram Raiturcar were present before the deputy Labour commissioner on Thursday evening.

Silva had gone on an indefinite hunger strike a fortnight ago, claiming he was discriminated by the civic body by ignoring his claim for regularization of his service.

The worker had contended that he had put in 14 years of service on daily wages, but was ignored by the civic body when regularizing the services of 39 workers, some of whom did not complete 240 days of continuous service in one calendar year.

The Canacona Flood Relief Committee (CFRC) has stepped in to insure 187 flood-prone houses in Canacona taluka to the tune of about Rs 6 crore.

Some of the house insurance policies were handed over to beneficiaries in a function at the Shree Shradanand Vidyalaya Poinguinim on Thursday.

Those attending the function included insurance company officials and CFRC members, besides the insurance beneficiaries.

The insurance premium will be within the range of Rs 125135 per annum, while each house will be insured for an average amount of Rs 3 lakh.

Most of the houses were either completely destroyed or partially damaged and had to be rebuilt, while some houses inundated in the unprecedented Canacona floods at Poinguinim, Loliem, Mangan, Mohard and Kindlem have also been insured.

The first annual premium on

H1N1 count rises to 40 HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Six more cases of H1N1 virus have been confirmed taking the total number of those afflicted with the disease to 40 since the beginning of the year. These six cases were from the 18 samples pending tests since the last five days.

Epidemiologist Dr Jose D’Sa told Herald 12 more samples have been sent to National Institute of Communicable Diseases, Delhi, for testing. In the six cases the patients from Tiswadi (1), Salcete (4) and Mormugao (1) were treated and have fully recovered.

A flood-affected resident is handed over an insurance cover of Rs 3 lakh for his house.

Photo by Kathy Pereira

behalf of all these insurers has been paid by CFRC Chairman Sandeep Ramesh Painguinkar in his individual capacity, while individual insurers have to bear the premium from the second year.

Sandeep Painguinkar announced that the committee had built 16 houses destroyed in the October 2009 floods, besides providing assistance in the

Work out pension scheme for panchas: forum to govt HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

The Goa Panchayat Democratic Forum has urged the government to work out a pension scheme for the Panch members, besides monthly allowance for the Panchayat elected representatives.

“When MLAs and other elected representatives are receiving monthly allowances and pension, the same benefit should be extended to Sarpanchas and Panchayat members”, demanded Forum member and Rachol Sarpanch, Joseph Vaz. Briefing newsmen, the Forum expressed satisfaction over the government decision to bring about Amendment to the Panchayat Raj Act making provision for a district Court as the Appellate authority. “The common citizen or Panchayat can challenge the order passed by any authority before the court of law if they feel that the order is illegal. This will prevent miscarriage of justice as the order of the government officers can now be tested by the Judiciary”, asserted Cavelossim Sarpanch Edwin Barretto.

He said the government wanted to take control of the village panchayats through the back door by bypassing duly elected panchayat bodies by amending Section 47 of the Goa Panchayat Raj Act. “Through this proposed Amendment, the Village Panchayat secretary could have executed the order or direction from any authority such as a Director of Panchayat, BDO and Deputy Director of Panchayats without consulting the Panchayat body”, Barretto said.

form of construction materials to build another 60 houses in Canacona taluka.

Sandeep Dessai, Development Officer with National Insurance Company, informed that calamities always strike without warning and said the company offers a decent insurance cover to all properties which can be destroyed by natural calamities.

Missing person fished out HERALD CORRESPONDENT CANACONA, AUG 19

The body of one of the two persons feared drowned was fished out from the Galgibaga River on Thursday morning.

According to the fire services, the body of Mohan alias Gunesh Chari, who has reportedly slipped over a footpath near his house at Idhar-Poinguinim and fell into a rivulet, was noticed floating in the river.

It may be recalled that fire services personnel and lifeguards of Dhristhi at Galgibaga beach had been on the lookout for two persons from Poinguinim village reported to have been missing in two different incidents on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The search continues for the other missing Galgibaga resident, Patrick Barretto (35), who was feared drowned on Wednesday morning.

Chicalim murder probe moving at snail’s pace HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 19

The murder of 26-year-old Naresh Dourado continues to baffle police, as investigations have been moving at snail’s pace nearly 20 days after the youth was found murdered at his brother’s flat at Chicalim.

While Vasco police managed to trace the missing car at Aaradi Band in Taleigao, the mobile and laptop of the deceased are yet to be located and these two gadgets could throw more light on the events leading to the death of Naresh.

Police has been interrogating most of his friends, colleagues and relatives who were in touch with Naresh.

Vasco Police claims to have established some leads in the case, but is reluctant to divulge it to the press, fearing that such leaks could hamper the investigations.

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Anjunem Dam officials flayed for Sanquelim market flooding HERALD CORRESPONDENT MAYEM, AUG 19

While shops in Sanquelim got flooded mainly due to a heavy downpour in the Virdi and Chorla Ghat region, the Water Resource Department (WRD) as well as officials at the Anjunem Dam came in for severe criticism on Thursday.

At a special meeting in the office of the North Goa Collector Mihir Vardhan, the WRD was accused of failing to start the four lift irrigation pumps in time, while officials at Anjunem Dam were criticised for releasing water without intimating the public.

"Had the WRD started all four

lift irrigation pumps as soon as water began to enter into the market, the water would not have flooded the shops," claimed Sanquelim Municipal Council Chairman Anand Naik.

He also accused authorities at Anjunem dam for releasing the water without prior intimation, claiming that it was necessary to do so in public interest.

Besides Collector Vardhan, others attending the meeting included Deputy Collector Narayan Gaad, Sanquelim Chief Officer Bhanudas Naik, WRD engineers Kulachari, Badami and Assagaonkar and other officials.

Meanwhile, the flood-affected traders from Sanquelim were

MMC confiscates seven omelette pav handcarts

HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 19

Two persons were arrested by Calangute Police in connection with the theft of a two-wheeler at Candolim on Thursday.

According to Calangute Police Inspector Nolasco Raposo, the police received a phone call from a person stating that a scooter (GDN 1463) parked in front of the Government Primary School, Candolim, was being taken in a rickshaw.

Acting swiftly, a message was relayed to the Calangute Robin Police, while PI Raposo himself along with a police team rushed to intercept the rickshaw.

The rickshaw carrying the scooter (GDN 1463) was intercepted at the Parra junction. Two persons, Sylvester Fernandes (39) of Ximer-Candolim and one Hirudas of Aradi-Candolim, but a native of Nepal, were detained in the connection. Mahesh Rivonkar, scooter owner had filed a police complaint. Investigations are in progress under the supervision of PI Nolasco Raposo.

busy salvaging items and cleaning their shops on Thursday.

Said a businessmen, Anand Kanekar: "The people from Sanquelim, especially the traders, have lost faith in the government authorities. We are afraid to even stock goods in bulk during the forthcoming Ganesh Chaturthi as they could get destroyed in similar floods."

SMC Chairman Anand Naik has informed that residents will be given a demonstration on rescue operations in the eventuality of similar floods in the future.

Health authorities have also begun a drive to protect villagers from epidemics due to floods.

The seized omelette pav handcarts at the Margao Municipal garden.

Photo by Santosh Mirajkar HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

Margao’s roaring omelette pav business at the Old Bus Stand went missing on Thursday evening. Barring one or two, around seven handcarts selling omelette pav were found in the Margao municipal garden instead of the old bus stand.

Reason: The Margao Municipal Council attached these fast food kiosks following a requisition from the Margao Traffic Cell that the gaddas were causing obstruction to parking at the bus stand.

A team of municipal workers seized the gaddas kept at the bus stand this morning and brought them to the municipal garden. When news of the municipal action reached the gadda owners, they came rushing to the municipal body, but Chief Officer Y B Tawde refused to release the seized kiosks.

Instead, Tawde told the kiosk owners to approach the District Collector, South G P Naik saying that action against the fast food handcarts has been initiated upon orders from the district magistrate. Pleas by the kiosk owners

that they will suffer loss if the gaddas are not released fell on deaf ears as the municipality stuck to its decision.

When contacted, Margao Traffic Cell incharge, PI Prabodh Shirwaikar told Herald that the action has been initiated against the handcarts since they were causing obstruction to parking at the bus stand. “The owners of these handcarts are not supposed to keep their carts at the bus stand, but are mandated to take them away to their place of residence”, he said, adding “the traffic police has no objection to the business activity if the handcarts are towed away from the bus stand every day after business hours”.

Though the sudden action has left the owners fuming, many in the civic body has questioned the police action, demanding to know whether similar action will be initiated against the non-Goan vendors carrying out business near traffic junctions and parking lots.

In fact, sources in the know said the police has questioned about the presence of dozens of fruit selling handcarts on the city road, causing traffic bottlenecks, especially during peak hours.

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PCF wants govt to scrutinise ‘Appoint independent experts to probe Verna girl’s death’ n “In order to ensure justice to Ravina and other electoral roll procedure women, we demand that HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

Threatens to move High Court HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Pilerne Citizens Forum has served a 15-day ultimatum to the Government to eliminate names of voters into the electoral roll, who have been included without following proper procedure.

At a press briefing on Thursday, advocate Yatish Naik asked the Government to scrutinize the entire process wherein, he alleged, that Mamlatdars of all 11 talukas included names of several thousand voters without following procedures and guidelines laid down by the Election Commission of India.

The forum has threatened to move Bombay High Court at Goa, if the Government fails to initiate steps. Naik assured to seek intervention of the chairman of the Goa’s Golden Jubilee Panel Dr Raghunath Mashelkar to take cognizance of the matter and advise the Government to follow rules.

Using the RTI, the PCF submitted common questionnaires to all 11 Mamlatdar offices, replies of which were inconsistent.

“The entire procedure needs to be scrutinized and since it clearly appears from the replies and

Kelekar hospitalised HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

Jnanpith Award winner, Ravindra Kelekar was taken ill at the Apollo Victor Hospitals after he complained of respiratory disorders.

Kelekar (85) is admitted in the Intensive Care Unit of the Apollo Hospital and is being attended by a team of doctors.

Dr Rajesh Javherani told newsmen that Kelekar is suffering from respiratory problem and is being diagnosed for chest infection.

“He is recovering, but it will take some time for him to full recover, given his age and his lung condition. Kelekar will continue to stay in the hospital for 2-3 more days”, Dr Javherani added.

Replying to a question, Dr Javherani said Kelekar is responding to treatment and is showing some signs of improvement. “If this continues, I will be able to discharge him from the hospital after 2-3 days time”, he said.

admissions that proper and common procedure was not followed by the Mamlatdars in Goa. The rolls must be redone to correct the serious errors…,” he said.

The PCF used RTI to first ask the Chief Election Commission at New Delhi on November 28, 2009 for information about election procedures and guidelines laid down to enroll voter names. It was only after receiving replies that PCF dashed questions under RTI to respective Mamlatdar offices.

With the process of enrolling new voters is underway and the final roll to be published on August 26, PCF has demanded not to proceed with the final roll without ascertaining facts.

Naik clarified they were not against new voters but it ought to be carried out following proper procedures to avoid bogus voting.

The forum members ridiculed that Chief Minister Digambar Kamat on the floor of the House and joint chief electoral officer also admitted that Mamlatdars furnished varied replies to the same query. Despite the ‘candid’ admission, the advocate rued that no corrective action has been initiated.

Babush, son served notices HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Education Minister Atanasio Monserrate and his son Amit have been served notices for allegedly attempting to take away an accused arrested by the police after entering Panjim Police Station on February 19, 2008.

The Panjim Chief Judicial Magistrate today served notice over the chargesheet filed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) under Section 353 (assault to deter public servant from discharge of duty) read with Section 34 (act done by several persons in furtherance of common intention) of the Indian Penal Code.

Former Panjim Mayor Tony Rodrigues and CCP contractor Rajesh Ravindran are also been served notices over the matter.

On the basis of an FIR lodged by the then Panjim PI in the attack case, the CBI in their chargesheet had mentioned that the accused demanded the release of one Mainardo alias Toto from police custody.

“They entered the police station and attempted to take away the arrested accused and obstructed the complainant (Panjim police PI) and other police persons in discharge of their duties,” the chargesheet reads.

It had also pointed out that four police personnel were injured during the incident.

Meanwhile, the court has adjourned the hearing on the chargesheet against 37 accused in connection with violent attack on city police station in February 2008.

The matter was adjourned after Advocate Arun Bras D’Sa appearing on behalf of Monserrate sought time stating that they have challenged the chargesheet in the High Court and the appeal to quash the chargesheet is pending.

CBI has filed a chargesheet against 37 accused including the minister, his wife Jennifer, city mayor Carolina Po and former mayor Rodrigues. All accused face charges for rioting, attack on public servants with dangerous weapons, causing mischief by damage to public property and also use of fire and explosives.

Demanding that the government appoint independent experts to probe into the death of Verna girl, Ravina Rodrigues, women’s organization Bailancho Ekvott and her family members have served seven-day deadline on the government to initiate action against the erring doctors or face action.

Briefing newsmen, Ravina’s relatives and Bailancho Ekvott Convenor Auda Viegas squarely blamed the doctors as being responsible behind the young girl’s death at the Goa Medical College and Hospital, Bambolim.

Demanding the arrest of the GMC doctor on grounds of al-

leged moral turpitude and malafide acts including professional negligence resulting in the death of a precious life, Viegas vowed that her women’s organization will pursue the case to its logical and rational conclusion and take all appropriate measures and action as per law.

“In order to ensure justice to Ravina and other women, we demand that impartial and separate medical opinion be obtained by government and independent medical experts within seven days. Otherwise, our organization will be compelled to initiate such an independent inquiry by appointing neutral doctors with request to submit their medical report”,

impartial and separate medical opinion be obtained by government and independent medical experts within seven days.

Otherwise, our organization will be compelled to initiate such an independent inquiry by appointing neutral doctors with request to submit their medical report.” -Auda Viegas she asserted.

Bailancho Ekvott also de-

manded that an independent commission be appointed by

the government for the purpose of suggesting remedial measures on certain issues concerning non ethical private practices of government employed doctors while they are paid non practicing alliance.

“This case of medical callousness and negligence with regard to the tragic death of Ravina should serve as an eye opener for every concerned citizen in the state of Goa. The case also sends ultimatum to the police authorities and concerned medical practitioners to act in accordance with the sentiments of justice and not to test patience of innocent women folk”, she added.

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s H o Rt tA K e s Students Council installed

Touch screen information kiosk opened at Margao Rly Station

KR looks to establish similar kiosks in trains: Shah HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

PANJIM(HND): The MES Higher Secondary School, Students Council for the academic year 2010- 2011 was inaugurated by the chief guest Dr Luis Mesquita, Principal of Padre Concecao College of Engineering, Verna.

Speaking to the Council leaders and audience, the IIT Principal, Dr Luis Mesquita guided the students on their responsibilities and career opportunities. At the outset Principal Melita Quadros welcomed the gathering while Devika Sood introduced the chief guest. Students Council Chairperson Nelly Rodrigues administered the oath. She guided the students on their role as student leaders and said that as a team the secretaries of various associations and class representatives should work to bring out all round development in sports, cultural and other fields. Manager of the School, Dr N M Jambgi presided over the function and also spoke on the occasion.

Others present on the dais were Prof Milind Mhadgut, vice principal in charge of Vocational Stream, Bharat Naik, and Avita Dias. The General Secretary Melissa Luis then proposed the vote of thanks while Toshita Pilgaonkar compered the function.

Salgaocar’s Students Council PANJIM(HND): The students of VM Salgaocar College of Law elected their representatives to the Students Council of the college recently. Prachi Sawant was elected General Secretary.

Yemane D’Souza, Amir Jamadar and Gitesh Shetye were elected as deputy general secretary, cultural secretary and sports secretary respectively.

Others elected to the Students Council are Clen Madeira, Yadnyesh Kotkar, Gaurij Kanulkar, Prashant Gunjikar, Matlock D’Souza, Prajakta Pissurlenkar and Aga Nasreen, all representing the LLB Degree Section. The LLB Honours section is represented

by Allan Fernandes, Agnetha Lobo, Cannigia Carvalho, Chaitanya Naik, Natasha Mayenkar, Piroj Bhandare, Tanvi Bharne and Ashwin Gaonkar. Prof B S Patil will officiate as chairman of the Students Council for the academic year 2010-11.

WEATHER REPORT Max Temp: 29.80C Min Temp: 23.40C Humidity: 87% Rainfall past 24 hrs: 006.8 mm Seasonal Total: 2640.4 mm Forecast: Occassional spells of rain or thunder shower would occur in some areas.

A foreigner scans through the Information Kiosk at the Margao Railway Station after its inauguration by KRC Director, Finance, Shahzad Shah.

Photo by Sidharth Mehta

Thursday noon.

Shah urged service provider, SkyTech solutions, which has associated with KR to set up the kiosk, to examine establishing information kiosks in the trains.

“The Konkan Railway is a pioneer in many things as part of its endeavour to be up constantly. We

have the anti-collision device.

We have carried out geo safety works in the tunnels”, he said.

Saying the information kiosk is a pilot project undertaken by the KRC in collaboration with SkyTech, Shah said the project would be extended to other Konkan Railway stations as well if proved success-

Monsoons crossed 100 inches this month!

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Breaking a record since last half decade, monsoons in Goa crossed 100 inches this month as against the tradition of crossing the mark in September.

Monsoons, which hit Goa on June 10, had not seen a single dry spell nor were its currents disturbed through climatic phenomenon.

“This is the first time since 2007, that the rainfall has crossed 100-inch mark in midAugust. In 2007, the rainfall had hit a century on 27th of this month,” Indian Meteorological Observatory in-charge K V Singh told Herald.

“As per our study, since last several years the rainfall had

crossed 100 inch on or after September 25,” he added.

Till date, the State has recorded 103.2 inches of rainfall, which is 92 percent of the total annual 285 cm rainfall.

Data available from the Met Department reveals that in 2009, the rainfall crossed the hundredth mark at the end of September as against September 13, 2008.

However, in 2006 the rainfall was much below normal.

“At the beginning of the season, the department had predicted a near normal monsoon for the State but the seasonal rainfall is 47 cm higher than what was predicted,” he stated.

Goa had also received above normal rainfall for the month of June, this year, with rains touch-

ing 92 cm mark over the normal 87 cm.

Singh stated that even though the monsoon currents were disturbed in the beginning, it picked up fast thus giving excellent rainfall to the State for last three months.

“The currents were weak in the beginning but later picked up and were strong till the first week of August. Apart from this, the monsoon season has not witnessed any dry spell. The rains were continuing in small proportion in some or the other parts of the State,” he explained.

The Met Department has said that the heavy rains would be reduced in next two days but State will continue receiving small quantity of rainfall.

Couple arrested for cheating HERALD CORRESPONDENT MUMBAI, AUG 19

Karnataka Police arrested a couple from Bangalore on Wednesday for allegedly cheating six US-based doctors out of Rs 8.5 crore, by promising them windfall profits if they invested in a million-dollar project to build bungalows in Goa. The doctors were to fund half the cost of the Rs17-crore project, and claim half the profits.

Accused Amrish Bhawania and his wife Ishita, from Indira Nagar in Bangalore, were arrested from the home of Ishita’s parents at Parel in Mumbai. The Bhawanias had approached six doctors in the US through their relative, Sangita Shroff, who is also based in America.

According to the Bangalore police, Amrish floated a company, New Web, in Bangalore, and registered the firm’s office in the US in the name of Indigo LLC. The deal was that costs would be shared 50-50 and, after completion of the project, the bungalows would be sold and profits shared equally.

HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

Criticising the government for neglecting the youth, Goa Pradesh Youth Congress Committee (GPYCC) today demanded that the government should immediate formulate a youth policy for the youth of Goa. Addressing a press conference on the eve of the 66th birth anniversary of the former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi, GPYCC President Sankulp Amonkar said that the youth has always been neglected in the state.

“The 60 per cent population of Goa is youth but youth has been neglected,” he stated adding “We don’t have state a youth policy. We have all kind of policies but no policy for youths.”

Amonkar further said that they will submit a memorandum to the Chief Minister Digamber

Kamat tomorrow at the function to mark Rajiv Gandhi’s anniversary at Bambolim urging formation of youth policy for the state.

“We have national youth policy and several states too have their youth policies but Goa does not have one although 60 per cent of population are youths,” GPYCC president said.

He said that the policy will cater to the various issues faced by the current generation.

Amonkar said that there should be separate directorate for youth affairs as against clubbing it with the sports department.

The Youth Congress president said that the state has failed to declare youth awards for past almost six years. “If state government fails than youth Congress will declare awards for the deser ving youths,” he announced.

upcoming events Satyanarayan Pooja

PANJIM(HND): Canara Bank, Panjim branch will be organising Satyanarayan Pooja on August 21 at 7 am at the branch office at Mathias Plaza, 18th June Road, Panjim.

‘Prasad’ will be from 10 am to 5:30 pm. Bhajan programme will be held from 3:30 pm to 5 pm, says a press release.

Sadbhavana Diwas today

PANJIM(HND): The 66th birth anniversary of former Prime Minister of India late Rajiv Gandhi will be observed as ‘Sadbhavana Diwas’ in Goa on August 20 as in the rest of the country.

Chief Minister Digambar Kamat will lead the people of Goa in paying homage to the departed leader.

Kamat will garland the portrait of Rajiv Gandhi in the Secretariat Complex at Porvorim at 11 am and will administer the Sadbhavana Diwas pledge to the Secretaries, Special Secretaries, Joint Secretaries, Under Secretaries to Government and staff of Secretariat. Prior to this, the Chief Minister, GPCC chief Subhash Shirodkar, will offer floral tributes at the statue of late Rajiv Gandhi at Bambolim at 9.30 am and at Congress House in the city at 10.15 am.

Book release function

PANJIM(HND): Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim will organize a book release function of book publication ‘Govapuri’ edited by Ramesh Bhagwant Veluskar on August 23 at 4:30 pm at the GUJ Hall, Shramshakti Bhavan, 6th floor, Patto, Panaji.

Dilip Deobagkar, Vice Chancellor, Goa University has consented to be the chief guest and release the book.

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting Government of India

“.. Pfoartriaontiysmonise ncootmrmesuenrivteyd; “

The management, staff, guests and the newly elected Students Council of MES Higher Secondary School.

The information technology boom has caught the Konkan Railway Corporation as well. An information kiosk – hitherto associated with the airlines industry — became a reality at the Margao Railway Station and will provide passengers with a onestop-shop for a range of travelrelated and local information at the touch of a screen.

That’s not all. If KRC top brass is to be believed, Konkan Railway is looking forward to establish similar kiosks in running trains on its popular Konkan Kanya Express and Mandovi Express between Goa and Mumbai.

“We should have an information kiosk on the trains, which would help the passengers confined inside during the journey. The passengers would not only get access to information, but also entertainment”, remarked KRC Director, Finance Shahzad Shah, after inaugurating the information kiosk at the Margao Railway Station on

ful. “Even Indian Railways will come running for the project if found successful”, he added.

The pilot project launched today is the innovation of SkyTECH Solution, a joint venture between the TCG group and one of the world’s largest airlines, United Airlines, US TCG President, and CEO SkyTECH Solutions, Aniruddha Lahiri said: “We are very happy to be a part of this pioneering initiative that aims to bring relevant information to passengers at the touch of their fingertips. We hope to see this pilot project become a major success”, he added.

The kiosk has software which allows passengers to scan information in around 10 languages, including Hindi, Marathi, English, German and French. Though it has a provision for information in Konkani, the information is not ready as of now.

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Princess removal: Govt still stuck in the muck HERALD REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

It’s been a decade since M V River Princess grounded off Sinquerim beach but the State Government is still stuck with floating and re-floating of tenders for removal of the vessel which has caused immense environmental damage in the last ten years.

It looked, the government had finally got its act correct when it went in for re-tendering in February this year, and, in principle decided to award the tender to M/s Titan Salvage but indications are that the government is likely to rethink its decision in the face of objections raised

by M/s Madgaonkar Salvage, which was one of the two companies shortlisted along with M/s Titan Salvage.

M/s Salgaocar Mining Industries Ltd, (SMIL) which has shown keen interest in removing the grounded vessel, is also likely to prove troublesome.

It must be recalled that it was SMIL that chartered M V River Princes before it was grounded on June 6, 2000.

According to the government records, it failed to remove the vessel and also did not comply

with the orders of the Magistrate.

Objection raised against M/s Titan Salvage is that lump sum amount Rs 125 crore quoted by it for removal of the vessel was handwritten and that too after the bids were opened.

The government has now sought legal opinion from the ex-advocate general Atmaram Nadkarni and also Law Department has been consulted whether the tendering process is maintainable.

When contacted Swapnil Naik, Director of Tourism though confirmed that legal advice has been sought, he said he was not aware of what opinion has been given by the legal advisers as the file has been sent to the chief secretary Sanjay Srivastava, head of the State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC).

The chief secretary however was not contactable.

If the government decides to go for re-tendering, it means the grounded vessel will have to weather 2011 monsoon season, too.

“If we decide to re-tender, it will take another six months to complete the tendering process leaving very little time for removing the vessel before the next monsoon sets in,” said a government officer on the condition of anonymity.

Teachers’ unhappy over govt inaction HERALD REPORTER MARGAO, AUG 19

The Discriminated Teachers’ Forum has expressed their anguish and discontentment over the inaction by the government in finding a solution to their genuine grievances during the recently concluded Assembly session.

These teachers had high hopes that their problems would be addressed to by the government during the last Assembly session. Since nothing has come out of the session, the Forum has now fixed taluka wise meeting at Ponda on August 21 at 4 pm at Vishwa Hindu Parishad Sabhagraha at Kadpaband.

The Margao meeting for the benefit of the Salcete, Canacona and Mormugao taluka teachers will be held at Loyola high school, Margao on August 23,

while the Curchorem meeting will be held at the New Educational Institute on August 26 for the teachers of Sanguem, Curchorem and Quepem areas. The meeting for the benefit of Mapusa, Bicholim, Pernem and Sattari areas will be held on August 31 a Walawalkar HSS, Khorlim, Mapusa at 3.30 pm.

Forum President Neves Anthony Rebello has appealed to all aggrieved teachers to attend the taluka meetings in large numbers with suggestions since the Forum will be preparing an action plan for the approaching Teachers’ Day celebrations in September in Panjim.

In the meantime, Rebello said he has sought an urgent appointment with Chief Minister Digambar Kamat since the Education Minister had assured on the floor of the Assembly to find a solution

to the genuine grievances faced by the prematurely retired teachers at the age of 58.

Free medical camp

C U RC H O R E M ( H C ) : T h e Sanguem Qupem Patrakar Sangha along with NUSI Wockhardt Hospital will conduct a free medical check up on August 22 from 8 am to 1 pm at Sarvodaya High School, Curhcorem.

Physician Dr Mahendra Kare (MD), Dr Keerthi Nagesh Naik (PGDCC) and two MBBS doctors attend to patients. The services rendered during the camp includes ECG, testing of Random Blood Sugar, blood pressure monitoring, computation of Body Mass Index (BMI), computation of waist-hip ratio and general consultation.

Get gifts for your precious vote!

HERALD REPORTER VASCO, AUG 19

If you happen to reside somewhere in the port town, be prepared to receive a slew of gifts or junkets for free. Or rather, for your vote.

Free tour packages to Shirdi Sai Baba and Vailankani, donations to tournaments, free umbrellas, books and other items are up for grabs, as candidates prepare for the forthcoming polls to the Mormugao Municipal Council (MMC).

Although the council goes to polls in October end, aspiring candidates in various wards of MMC — comprising 20 wards spread over three constituencies — have already begun distrib-

uting gifts to potential voters.

“There will certainly be a huge cash flow during the council elections, especially since two promi-

nent politicians are keen to have their candidates win the council polls,” remarked a sitting councillor, who spoke on condition of

anonymity. Recently, an aspiring candidate from New Vaddem organised a pilgrimage for his vot-

ers to Shirdi Sai Baba, while another person from New Vaddem has arranged a pilgrimage to

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Directorate of Health Services, Panjim has noticed that the main reason for spread of Malaria in the State is parasitic load amongst the infected labour force coming from the other states which are highly endemic to malaria.

Inorder to curb the menace, the Directorate of Health Services has informed that every labourer should carry a Health card after getting screened for malaria. In the recent times it is observed that the labourers who are working on fishing trawlers/barges are ‘carriers’ of this infection.

All owners/masters of the barges, shipyards/drydocks, passenger launches, ferry boats, tindels of fishing trawlers and operators of the mechanized and non mechanized craft including the tourist boats etc. plying in the Inland Waters of Goa are advised to ensure that all labourers employees under them are screened for malaria and carry the health cards before they are engaged for work.

These services are available at all Community/Primary/Urban Health centre of the Directorate of Health Services.

Violation of these rules will be viewed seriously says a press release issued by the Captain of Ports.

Bogmalo Lions Club to collect old spectacles HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

Lions Club of Chicalim-Bogmalo is launching a novel permanent project of ‘Old Spectacles Collection Centers” in Vasco da Gama on August 21, at 10.30 am. The four collection centers are M/s Ice Sensation, M/s Marine Electrical Agencies, M/s Ace Marketting and M/s Rodrigues Auto Repairs & Engineering.

An acknowledgment will be given to those who donate the old spectacles.

The old spectacles collected, once they reach a sizeable quantity will be handed over to the ruling District Governor Nitin Maganlal. The District Governor will thereafter send them to Lions Clubs International where they will be segregated according to the reading numbers.

These spectacles with reading numbers indicated will be given free of cost to the needy, after eye screening camps.

Tiatr workshop organised at Raia HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

Tiatr Academy of Goa in collaboration with St Thereza’s Convent High School, Raia, organized a workshop on Tiatr, its song and music on August 18 from 9:30 am onwards at the School Hall at Raia, Salcete. In all 57 students participated in the workshop.

Tomazinho Cardozo, President of TAG conducted the 1st session in which history of tiatr was told to the participants through a question and answer session. The information about the pioneers of tiatr and about the contribution of tiatr artistes of yester years was also given to the students.

The 2nd session dealt with acting and hence the participants were divided into two groups. The resource persons for this session were Joe Rose and Premanand Sangodkar, both tiatr artistes of repute.

The students were guided to produce a small skit which was presented to the participants by different groups. The other participants who did not act in the skits evaluated the performances critically and numerous suggestions for better acting were provided by the participants and teachers.

Earlier, the resource persons were welcomed by the Headmistress of the school Sr Amelia D’Souza. Students were given certificates of participation.

Thomas Fernandes a teacher of the school proposed the vote of thanks.

Filling of exam forms

PANJIM(HND): Students of Dhempe College who were unsuccessful in the Semester V & VI examinations (Repeaters) and regular students of TYBA/BSc who will answer their examination for Semester V should fill their exam forms without late fees by Saturday, August 21 and with late fees from August 23 upto August 28.

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Disastrous management

o matter how dire the disaster and how pious the promises that it will not be allowed to happen again, it seems the Goa government just cannot get its act together when it comes to protecting its citizens from the vagaries of nature. No lessons have been learnt from the calamitous Canacona deluge last year. Not only that, so-called flood control measures at Sanquelim, at an unbelievable cost of Rs22 crore, have proved to be completely ineffective.

The Meteorological Department, which nearly always gets its forecasts wrong, was right on the spot this time, when it said that heavy rains were likely to continue for around six days. The Sanquelim Market is one of the most vulnerable places for flooding, owing to the nearby Valvanti River. So, it was known that there was going to be heavy rain, and the vulnerability of the site was no secret.

Still, when the skies opened up on Tuesday night, where was Goa’s famed Disaster Management machinery? Was it sleeping snug, safe and sound in the dry indoors, while the traders of the Sanquelim market ran from pillar to post in pouring rain to try and save their merchandise from the rampaging waters?

Instead of helping people, officialdom seems to have gone out of its way to cause them losses. Irrigation Department officials opened the two closed gates of the Anjunem Dam when the water touched the danger mark, but apparently failed to give adequate warning to the people of Sanquelim.

Not surprisingly, most shops in Sanquelim market were flooded by the wee hours of Wednesday. The flood water destroyed clothes, grains, groceries and other goods in the shops, even as the traders scrambled to retrieve their belongings. A few managed to salvage some of their possessions, but most could not do so.

The Sanquelim market area is at high risk from floods, not only because of the nearby river, but especially since the market has structures on all sides, making it difficult for water to flow away from the area. And, though an astronomical sum of Rs22 crore has been spent on alleged flood control measures including a retaining wall, no drainage system seems to have been created. Instead, a pump house been installed.

Never mind the wisdom of such quixotic measures that seem to have been designed to spend as much money as possible (to generate the highest possible kickbacks) rather than effectively tackle floods; but the pumps were not turned on when they were most needed. It was only later in the morning, well after the market was inundated and all the damage was done, that the authorities started up the pumps to remove the water from the market area.

The shopkeepers in Sanquelim say that they desperately tried to contact the Water Resources Department employees who were responsible for pumping the water out, but to no avail. North Goa Collector Mihir Vardhan has promised that an inquiry will be initiated into the non-working of the pumpset and action will be taken against those responsible for negligence. We hope that he is as good as his word.

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that highways in the state will be 45 metres wide, can we hope that Goa too will fall in line? The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI), whose norms require a 60-metre width for highways, has already given Goa and Kerala a 25 per cent special reduction.

The width cannot be reduced anymore, as vehicles don’t get any narrower regardless of the size of the state. Those who have a genuine grievance should ask for the highway to be re-routed in their areas.

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The attributes of god and the Devil are both within us, says Dr Joe D’SoUZA

ver the 15,000 years of sketchy history of man, he transformed himself from being a hunter to a farmer, and from a wanderer to a settler. As a ‘wanderer’, man belonged to the world, but when he settled down, man slowly started believing that the world belonged to him.

In pursuit of his belief, man not only started becoming possessive and self centered, but also ambitious and exploitative.

As the animal instinct of mere survival transmuted into social attitudes of co-existence, agriculture flourished, bringing peace and prosperity.

The great civilisations passed through the stone age, and then the bronze age and the iron age, with the blossoming of art, culture, science and religion.

Availability of food and water was the basic necessity, and civilisations flourished around river banks; but the use of fire, tools and implements, and traditional knowledge resulted in progressive agriculture, fisheries and animal husbandry, fuelling the blossoming of art, culture, songs and dances centring essentially around the harvest, and the rewards of fishing and hunting.

Mahatma Gandhi said that there is enough in the world for every man’s need, but not for one man’s greed. Man started becoming greedy and possessive. By then, he had already assumed control over other animals, and the plant kingdom was under his domination. Ancient man exploited nature for survival, but also worshipped it, as he understood little about the marvels of the ecosystem.

Success and happiness was attributed to the perceived God, while failure and destruction to an invented Devil or Satan. God always could be charmed or persuaded into protecting one and punishing ‘the enemy’. The concept of God was used (rather, misused) to inflict defeat on a conceptualised Evil, its manifestation being ‘the other’ – tribe, geography or kingdom. Recall Moses and the God of the Hebrews; or the Gods of North India undermining the Dravidian ‘Asuras’.

Religion – a concept that was supposed to build a society based on positive attributes of human talents and resources – became exploitative in nature; in the name of God, the Devil, and caste-based classifications in our country. The

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Science vS Religion knife used to eat became a spear to kill, the fire meant to heat was used to destroy.

The concept of God, initially a benevolent unknown energy, evolved. God became a divine ‘human being’. Man, who considered himself master of the Earth, simply created a ‘God’ in his own image.

God was a divine being, omnipotent, omnipresent, all knowing, perfectly loving, but capable of great anger and wrath, punishing those who would not conform. But when man encountered disorder, hatred, chaos, floods, famines and destruction, he was perplexed. How could a perfect God also have created violence, crime, disease, hunger and natural disasters? That is how the concept of Devil, Satan, Evil, Spirits and Anti-God was born.

But soon, man found himself in grey areas, between good and evil. A terrorist in one country or kingdom was a martyr or patriot in the other.

A saviour in one religion was a criminal fit for crucifixion in another. Dictated value systems and codes of conduct placed man against man, creating soldiers and borders.

Now, we prefer to allow grains to rot rather than reduce hunger among the poor. We build temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras and synagogues, declare them ‘sanctum sanctora’ and bestow on them cash, gold and luxuries, so that the rich who have amassed wealth through ex-

ploitation are able to acquire ‘pseudo-consolation’ that they have contributed their mite to ‘society’.

While the poor live from hand to mouth, unsure of tomorrow, the rich and so called ‘holy men’ engage in the worldly pursuit of materialistic life, which they themselves condemn and preach against. Thefts and burglaries in places of worship are increasing nowadays. Perhaps the hungry poor, discriminated against, find these places of worship as their only means of survival.

If the wealth showered on places of worship by hypocrites and white-collar thieves is offered to the poor, this world would be a better place.

Every action has a reaction, but it depends on human conscience. Gandhiji reacted to violence through non-violence; Christ by sacrificing his body. Today’s messengers of peace (or ‘Gandhigiri’) reply to brickbats with flowers.

Nature is not always passive. Man cannot do unscientific mining and expect nature to replenish the ore. Our greed for raping mother Earth will surely result in floods, landslides, water scarcity, pestilence, drought and, finally, the elimination of mankind.

If we believe that gambling and lopsided tourism laced with drugs, drinks and deceit ushers in economic prosperity, we must be prepared for rapes, suicides, divorces, and other economic, social and political crimes. If we explode nuclear devices in the sea, we must be prepared for

tsunamis. In nature, reaction is not only equal and opposite, but often unpleasant. Satan is Man himself; nothing external exists.

The Universe is a complex entity. There is nothing perfect and still. As the Universe expands, our Sun continues to sustain us. Can’t it also destroy us, as it did the dinosaurs 65 million years ago?

Some affirm that God and Satan are two intelligent ‘beings’, working against one another. Our human mind is small, and we restrict our feelings in human terms, relating to everything around us as per our senses and perceptions. Just as a soldier and patriot of our country is an enemy, spy or persona non grata for those across the border, the existence of God and Satan must be seen as co existing phenomena.

To attain peace, we have to perceive chaos. To believe in God, we must feel the Devil in us. To give rise to a ‘black hole’, a star has to implode.

For new life to generate, death is inevitable.

These cycles, of life and death, failure and success, order and chaos, God and the Devil, will continue to haunt and taunt us for eternity. The realisation that the attributes of God and the Devil are both within us is vital to a holistic understanding.

It is nice to aspire for a world free of destruction.

We all love order, peace, harmony. We strongly believe that we are the epitome of good, and evil is ‘the other’s’ doing. If we all become the change we would like to see, we could reduce destruction in our perception; though at the universal level, God is all-in-one – Generation, Organisation and Destruction.

This holistic approach makes the Universe look perfect. Imperfection is a process that allows us to move towards perfection, just as failure is the stepping stone for success. The Devil is forever alive, for it is one aspect of the force to seek to realise God within us.

Just as positivity and negativity gives neutrality, dark particles and dark energy are complimentary, and a black hole is necessary for the birth of stars, the co-existence of the concepts of God and Devil results in the sustainable existence of humanity. God does not need protection from pseudo-zealots, it is only their own egos that they need to take care of.

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n the eve of Independence Day, a news report caught my attention. It said that 4.2 crore Indians in eight North Indian states were poorer than 4.1 crore Africans living in the 26 poorest countries in Africa.

No politicians, journalists or analysts thought it worthy of comment. It was as if we are resigned to our fate and our senses are too numbed to react to such a damning indictment of our country.

As an aam admi, it made me think; what went wrong these 63 years, that we are still mired in poverty, filth and squalor? Here are some of my thoughts: (1) Our freedom fighters – all our revered leaders – were too close to the Raj. They had seen how the British lived lavishly, systematically exploiting the Indian peasantry. These leaders became our rulers after Independence. They occupied Lutyens’s Delhi and chose to follow basically the same system practiced by the British.

Thus, a new class of rulers was born. For the oppressed classes, Independence brought nothing but a change of rulers. Till today, their plight remains the same.

(2) Over a period of time, our rulers realised that there’s a lot of money in politics. Lumpen elements with ill-gotten wealth entered politics. Their sole aim was self-aggrandisement. That is why

dynastic politics has become the order of the day. These politicians are only after power and wealth. Keeping both in the family becomes vital, resulting in personal fiefdoms. Nobody has time to look at basic problems like eradication of poverty, education, health care, affordable housing, safe drinking water, etc, which can uplift the oppressed.

(3) The electorate is too gullible. Most politicians have perfected the art of ‘managing’ elections by spending huge amounts of money to buy votes and create solid vote banks, rake up emotive issues to sway voters, and play the religion card. In Goa, one former Chief Minister’s taluka is still the most backward, despite he being CM for 13 years and being in other powerful posts for nearly 30 years. Another Minister broke from a national party, formed a new regional party, played on an emotive issue on the eve of the election, got elected, duly re-joined the same national party and bagged a lucrative ministry.

(4) The third pillar of democracy, the Judiciary, has been systematically undermined by these same politicians. Law and order is in a mess. It takes decades for people to get justice. There is a backlog of three crore pending cases in various courts. Can any country progress without effective law and order?

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(5) All government institutions, vital cogs in a vibrant democracy, are filled with political cohorts and sycophants, who are too pleased to crawl when asked to bend. The only motto of civil servants is ‘loot and let loot’. India is one of the most corrupt countries in the world today. What can we expect in such a dismal scenario?

(6) It is a real paradox that despite having the best brains, we remain poor. Why? It pays to keep the proletariat poor and dependent. Who will wash utensils, drive cars, water gardens and do household chores, if all Indians become middle class? This may be a very cynical view, but it is not too far from the truth.

Here are some simple musings from a highly disillusioned ‘aam admi’. Political Science tells us that we get the government we deserve.

Therefore, it is amply clear that the buck stops at our doorstep.

It is time for each one to look within and find out why we are being taken for a ride all these decades. The need of the hour is for the people of this country to rise up from their stupor and elect people who have personal integrity, clear vision and compassion, irrespective of the party they represent. Can we not find 500 honest, intelligent, committed people in a country of 100 crore?

Letters to the Editor Polluters must pay

Parrikar’s true face

Elvino Rodrigues, Navelim

Nitin Kamat, via email

Union Environment and Forest Minister Jairam Ramesh said the law demands that the ‘polluters must pay’ (Herald, 15 August), in reference to the oil slick caused by the collision of the two ships off the Mumbai coast. He said that the Ministry and the Central Pollution Control Board are talking to law firms to file a case against the shipping companies involved, and that the government is assessing the environmental loss and compensation for the fishermen affected.

In line with the above, why shouldn’t Anil Salgaocar pay for the disaster and loss caused by the MV River Princess off the coast of Candolim? The same law must be applied and Anil Salgaocar must compensate for all losses caused by the irresponsibility and negligence of his staff.

I strongly support Jerry Fernandes (‘Stop Glorifying Parrikar’, Herald, 19 August) and commend him for exposing the greatest manipulator in Goan politics. If Parrikar is as clean as he says, can tell us the number of minority candidates who applied for posts in the Electricity Dept and Goa Police during his tenure, and how many were appointed?

How many crimes were solved, and what was the rate of conviction during his tenure?

What action did he take against Mickky Pacheco for assaulting public servants?

Shame on those who glorify such manipulators.

100 Years Ago

PRIMEIRO DIARIO NAS COLONIAS PORTUGEZAS

20 August 1910 Cholera awareness

The Government of British India has been circulating pamphlets in vernacular Indian languages about the evils of fastspreading Cholera.

Quarantine station closed

The quarantine station at Reis Magos was closed for good. However it will continue to be available for other sanitary purposes.

Teacher’s vacancy

The contest to fill the vacancy left in the Women’s Primary School in the village of Anjuna was announced by the Inspectorate of Education.

Scholarship awarded

The Maharaja of Bhavnagar presented a purse of Rs12,000 to the meritorious Raikhass Pestonjee, to study Metallurgy, Geology, and Mineralogy in London.

Cansaulim cries Ashley Fernandes, Cansaulim ‘It isn’t Oscar’ by Ifa Saldanha (Herald, 19 August) hits the nail on the head. The Sarpanch of Cansaulim-Arrossim-Cuelim cuts a very sorry figure when, time and again, he cries that he does not have the numbers in the Panchayat to support him and is helpless to act as per law. If so, he should resign or be given the boot!

The elected panchas think that Cansaulim is their personal fiefdom, to make hay while the sun shines. This is possible just because of the fence sitters and the lethargy of the simple village folk, who by their silence allow this group of lustful connivers to hold the whole village to ransom for their neverending greed. Sorrowing lies our homeland.

CM duped Oscar Krishna Gaokar, Mapusa Frederick Noronha’s article ‘Shed no tears for Dr Oscar’ (Herald, 18 August) ought to have given a deeper and more objective analysis. The article tried to weigh social leaders in the same balance as political leaders like Shiv Sainiks. That is unfair. Politics has degenerated into a full-time business, but social leadership is still seen as selfless service.

The Shiv Sena, Congress, BJP, Bandodkar, Babush, Mickky, Alemao and Rane got over 50 per cent of the words in the article. The culture and character of Dr Oscar and the

Letter of the Day

Stop mining trucks Vishant Shirodkar, Ponda The 1980s Hindi movie ‘HathKadi’ starring Shatrughan Sinha and Reena Roy had many action scenes shot in Goa’s mining belt, in a village called Pale near Sanquelim. Those of you who remember the film will recollect fight scenes on a suspended conveyor system with buckets.

The conveyor system was set up by Goan mine owners to carry ore in these buckets from Pale to the village of Kothambi (several kilometres away), where it was loaded onto barges. I am trying to point out here that even three decades ago, our rich mine owners had machinery in place to transport their precious minerals without relying on killer trucks that run at breakneck speeds on congested roads. People in Sanvordem/Curchorem live in fear of being crushed under these trucks.

The mine owners must be told that trucks are not the appropriate answer to their logistics problems. These privately held companies must be forced to come up with better solutions to transport their minerals, whether it is a private railway or suspended conveyor systems. If pushed, I an sure they can come up with a good, viable solution to this vexed issue.

GBA is not related even remotely to politicos, and as such it was pure blah-blah.

Frederick’s concern is that if well-intended people are sacrificed, undeserving ones will claim the leadership. This is a generalised hypothesis. The writer did not substantiate it in the matter of Dr Oscar and the GBA. The crux of the Oscar episode is: all social activists must understand that they are answerable to the public and to that extent would get a fair bit of mud-slinging from those affected.

But they must treat criticism as a perk of service. If they can’t, better to remain a private person.

Oscar succeeded when Pratapsingh Rane was CM, but the new CM Digambar Kamat dodged him on the RP front and made him look like a failure. It is this failure that made him susceptible to bad-mouthing.

The Karnad snub

HJS does not know our culture nor do they respect our communal harmony.

The CM is in dreamland with his ‘Goa Vision 2035’, when the state is facing many burning problems. I request scientist Dr Raghunath Mashelkar to follow Karnad’s footsteps and snub this council.

Great English tiatr John Eric Gomes, Porvorim With Tomazinho Cardozo and his whole family of talented actors, singers, script writers and directors, I have no doubt that English plays by Kala Mogi will eventually surpass the Mumbai plays we are used to.

We got innovative sets, an original script, powerful, hard hitting, social relevant messages, finesse and humour, in ‘United We Stand’, which played to a packed house at Kala Academy.

Willie Severes, Majorda

Princess blues

The resignation of renowned actor and playwright Girish Karnad from Goa’s Golden Jubilee Development Council is a major embarrassment for Digambar Kamat. The government and the Goa Police failed to protect Dr Jose Pereira’s painting exhibition from the Hindu JanJagriti Samiti (HJS). The

James First, England As a visitor to Goa since 1994 and a property owner in Candolim, I must say how frustrating it is that the rotting mass of metal called the MV River Princess is still blighting lives and beaches.

How much easier it would have been if

the authorities had removed it 10 years ago, as soon as it was marooned, and worried about the cost of salvage afterwards.

Or is it just another case of authorities taking remuneration from tenderers and lining their pockets to the detriment of the local people and environment.

Come on, can’t they forget personal profit for the sake of Candolim?

Dirty politics Augustinho Fernandes, Sanquelim Goa is emulating the dynastic politics of the Nehru family, specially among Congress MLAs. They all want to promote their family members in politics, so that they can continue to rob the state at will. Goans, being lazy, are sleeping. I pray that in the next election, people will wake up and teach these 40 fools a lesson.

Tender rigging Socorro D’Souza, Fatorda In Goa, the most common form of corruption in public procurement is collusion or cartelisation for bid rigging of tenders. Bidders form a cartel, which then tries to manipulate the award decision in favour of one of its members, with or without the involvement of a corrupt official.

Each cartel member gets a chance to be a successful bidder, through prearranged bidding for several contracts bid for by the same set of firms. This undermines competition in the industry and scuttles its price lowering impact.

Certain factors help bidders to collude, like high entry barriers that make it difficult for new or smaller Goan firms to bid, so that the contracts are given to non-Goan firms. Corrupt politicians bureaucrats turn a blind eye to bid rigging, as they get a share in the windfall gains earned by colluding firms.

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Paths of Wisdom The Criterion

By Samir Khan

Highly blessed is He, Who has sent down Qur’an ( Al-Furqan), to His servant so that it may be a warner to all mankind.

(Al-Qur’an – 25:1) The Arabic word tabaraka, with which the verse begins in arabic, is very comprehensive, its meanings may be grasped as follows. Allah is the most Beneficent: that is why He has bestowed the great blessing of Al-Furqan (The Criterion) by degrees on His servant so that he may admonish all mankind.

He is the most Exalted and Great: for the Sovereignty of the heavens and the earth belongs to Him. He is the most Holy, Pure and Perfect: He is free from every tinge of shirk and has neither a partner in His Godhead, nor needs a son to succeed Him; for He is EverLasting. He is the Highest and the Most Supreme in rank: the Kingdom and the Dominion wholly and solely belong to Him, and there is none who has any share in His Authority and Powers. He is the sole Creator of the universe and has created each and everything in it and predetermined its destiny.

The Qur’an has been called Al-Furqan because it is the Criterion for judging right and wrong, virtue and vice, truth and falsehood. The word nazzala implies revelation of the Qur’an piecemeal by degrees. The Qur’an has been sent to warn all mankind of the evil consequences of their heedlessness and deviation. The warner may be Qur’an (Al-Furqan) or the Holy Prophet to whom it was revealed. In fact, both were the warners because they were both sent for one and the same purpose. The message of the Qur’an and Prophethood of Muhammad (may Allah bless and greet him) were not meant for any particular country but for the whole world; and not for their own time, but for all times to come. This has been stated at several places in the Qur’an.

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Amidst reports of delays and shoddy work, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may next week inspect some of the venues of Commonwealth Games to be held in the national capital in October.

"Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell has seen (the venues) and I hope to take Prime Minister (to the venues) next week," Sports Minister M S Gill said replying to supplementaries during Question Hour in Rajya Sabha here.

The venues, he said, are ready and only temporary fitting works are being carried out now.

Responding to questions on irregularities in tendering and award for construction of the venues, Gill said the Prime Minister has already stated that the guilty if any will not be spared.

tress is the biggest killer in present times. It is the beginning of mental, emotional, physical illness and spiritual bankruptcy. There is no human being on earth who can say that he/she is perfect. Stress is an inner struggle which grows unnoticed. It is then seen as a misbehaviour, depression, mental illness, psychopathic, etc. Mental health drugs and methods only help to control the misbehaviour, but create a chemical dependence on drugs, leading to other mental and physical side effects. But there is still hope, in Counselling and Spirituality. Modern medical science has accepted that without a combination of both, their medical science and treatments will not work. Spirituality cannot be separated from Psychology which is the study of Human Behaviour. The character of a person should be that of his Creator.

The inner struggles that a person faces can be observed in two ways. The first, is the outer manifestations of our inner struggles, and the other is hidden way of Silence. The inner struggles that people can start right from the time of birth, influenced by the state of mind, or parents and the surroundings within the family. Stress builds up slowly as we grow up, influenced by the circumstances of behaviour of parents and adults which has a direct bearing on the emotional and mental state of mind of a child. The culture, traditions, neighbours, society, schools, colleges, type of Government, etc., all play a part in influencing the mind of the child, as he/she grows to be an youth, and later an adult. Stress is contagious, because such behaviour passes from one member to the others living together in a family, amongst friends, office colleagues, executives, corporate and political bosses or anyone in close contact with a stressful or depressed person. There are a large number of Masked Depressed Persons walking around us and we feel it is a normal situation. People who are building up stress within themselves do not realise that it is really happening to them. But it is important for us to bring it to their notice before the worst happens.

The signs of the inner struggle begins with fear, insecurity, doubts, anxiety, etc., which take over our feelings and emotions. Spirituality is what helps us cope with our feelings and emotions. Therefore, the spiritual foundation of the Parents and the Family , play an important role in building up a child from the time of birth, to growing up as a youth and an adult.

In today’s world, we can the inner struggle people face whether they are rich or poor, when marriages and relationships break up, in political and religious disputes, in the youth committing suicides, violence and crime, greed for money and property, rapes and murders, gossip and slandering, etc.

Our States, Nations and the World looks confused and stressed out as they battle for Power to secure themselves from their enemies, least realizing that the enemy is within us. Inner struggles lead to suppression of the spirit, emotional weakness, genetic and immune diseases, leading to allergies and lifestyle sickness of modern times. Most of the social unrest, corruption, rioting, theft, murder, rape, wars, are the fallout of stress and our inner struggles. There is no peace within Man. Happiness is being ‘purchased’ with money value and estimates of material wealth. But this worldly happiness does not last for long. How about working for the Joy of Life. To build a Joyful Family and a Joyful State?

Spiritual bankruptcy can be the root cause of our inner struggles or stress or depression, as you may call it. Our emotional strength lies in our spiritual relationship with the Creator.

Being religious does not necessarily mean that we are spiritually strong. Our emotional strength and growth depends on the Intimate Relationship we have with our Creator. As adults and parents, we pass on our stress to our children, right from their birth, even though a family is established in an intimate relationship with the Creator.

A family cannot survive on rituals, traditions, superstitions, doctrines, dogmas, etc. It is the Intimate Relationship with God the Father or our Creator that strengthens the spiritual health of a family. We have to work on our inner struggles of stress which not only effect the whole family, but a large number of people, who will one day be a burden the State.

This stress related illness is now progressing in Goa and has to be urgently attended to. The number of stressed, depressed and mentally ill people is on the increase.

Prayer and Counselling is our new hope. But Counselling can be taken up by only those who are compassionate towards fellow human beings. Counsellors need to be paid their wages.

But Counselling cannot be another business or a money making racket. Love and Spirituality together with Psychology is the foundation of Good Counselling.

One must have a passion to love and serve others. Counselling cannot be only based on College degrees to earn money. One needs a lot of life experiences in order to give good counsel.

Counselling cannot be taken up with the sole purpose of it being a lucrative field and earning money. Without going through the pains of being Human, we will not be able to identify nor counsel the one who is in a struggle in life. Bookish and theoretical knowledge only, will not help us to mirror the life of those in a struggle. Psychology cannot be separated from Spirituality. Both require each other. But without intimate relationship or closeness to the Creator, all types of Counselling will fail. All Counsellors have to live a life of truthfulness .Only God’s love is perfect and perfect love casts out all fears. And what is not possible with Man, is possible with God. Faith is in believing in the works of Invisible. There is Joy in Spirit filled living.

The Writer is the Senior Counsellor of Asha Counselling Centre, Mapusa.

Pak troops fire at Indian posts PTI JAMMU, AUG 19

Pakistani troops violated the ceasefire yet again today firing rockets and mortars at Indian forward posts along the Line of Control in Poonch district in the wee hours with an aim to send militants across the border.

Pakistani soldiers indulged in heavy firing along the LoC at around 0100 hours, targeting Indian forward posts in Krishnagati sub-sector of Poonch district with rockets and mortars, Brigadier General Staff (BGS), 16 corps, Brig S Dua told PTI. Dozens of mortars and rockets were fired, which exploded away from the posts without causing any damage, he said,.

Indian troops guarding the border, took positions and fired back resulting in heavy exchanges.

"We will take it to logical conclusion."

He said the observations by Chief Technical Examiners' Organisation (CTEO) of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) after inspecting the sports stadia are preliminary.

"These are not final report," he said adding observations or queries raised by CTEO are sent to concerned departments and upon their satisfactory replies some are dropped.

In all 40 observations were

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

With allegations of corruption plaguing the Commonwealth Games (CWG), Railway Minister Mamata Banerjee today said Rs 100 crore promised by her ministry for the event would be given only after ascertaining "credentials" of the expenditure.

"This is an important issue. Rs 100 crore was promised in the Railway Budget. But we have not yet worked out the modalities of how the funds should be given for CWG. We will give it only after verifying the credentials of the games' expenditure," Banerjee told the Lok Sabha.

Intervening during a debate on the Supplementary Demands for Grants for her min-

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tion and remediation activities are being finalised. Not a single victim should be denied justice. '' Equally important is the necessity to put systems in place that will ensure that no Bhopal-type man-made catastrophe repeats itself,'' Ms Gandhi said.

COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Sonia said those found guilty will be punished after the event.

Te r m i n g t h e C o m m o n wealth Games as a matter of national pride, she said the Games were not related to any political party or individual.

"It was a matter of national pride and efforts should be made to hold them successfully."

Eesha miffed at ‘item’ girl tag PTI MUMBAI, AUG 18

Bollywood actress Eesha Narang, better known as the 'Khallas' girl does not take kindly to the 'item' tag attached to her following a series of special appearances in movie songs.

"Even people today refer to me as 'Khallas' girl.. I take it as a complement.. But I believe they must not be called 'item' (whether songs or girls)... it sounds negative.. derogatory and disrespectful," Eesha told PTI. In 2002, the actress appeared in RGV's 'Company' for the popular item number 'Khallas' which earned her the nickname and the most exciting new face trophy at the Stardust awards.

"I still don't understand why it is called 'item' and in what context it is called so ? The

Even people today refer to me as 'Khallas' girl.. I take it as a complement.. But I believe they must not be called 'item' (whether songs or girls)... it sounds negative.. derogatory and disrespectful.

-- Eesha term is created by media and to some extent even by producers and directors," she said.

"They are special or friendly appearances why call it 'item song'... we are human beings not any object to be called an item," the 33-year-old actress, who did 'Ishq Samundar', in Sanjay Gupta's 'Kaante' said.

Eesha, will be seen in Subhash Ghai's 'Hello Darling' releasing on August 27. The movie, which deals with the issue of sexual harassment, also stars Celina Jaitley, Gul Panag, and Javed Jaffrey.

Elaborating on her character, she said, "I play the role of a Har yanwi girl Satvari Chautala. She is the charm-

HERALD CORRESPONDENT NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has unearthed a massive mobile phone connection racket of the Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) in Mumbai and registered a case against its two top officials for putting it to the loss of around Rs 7 crores.

Nine distributors of the MTNL are also charged with the criminal conspiracy to get some 3 lakh SIMs of the mobile phone connections activated by entering into a criminal conspiracy with the deputy general manager (GSM) and assistant general manager(Sales) of the telephone company.

The CBI treats all these mobile connections so provided to people in Mumbai as "fake" since they were released without a paisa received by the MTNL. It has left it up to the government to decide as to what to do with these connections. Most of them are prepaid connections, without any kind of records with MTNL.

Funds after proper scrutiny: Mamata

Bhopal: we cannot remain prisoners of past, says Sonia Congress President Sonia Gandhi today admitted that there have been inadequacies of successive governments in dealing with the Bhopal Gas Tragedy but '' we cannot remain prisoners of the past.'' '' Both Houses of Parliament have had informed debates on a number of important subjects. On the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, I am the first to acknowledge that there have been inadequacies in how successive governments have dealt with this calamity. But we cannot remain prisoners of the past.

We must look ahead and answer the question- what can we do now?-- rather than -what could we have done in the past?''

Ms Gandhi said addressing the Genral Body meeting of the Congress Parliamentary Party in the Central Hall of Parliament House.

She said the Group of Ministers has prepared a detailed agenda for action. Compensation has been increased. Medical facilities are being strengthened. Judicial decisions are being reopened.

Waste disposal, decontamina-

raised with regard to Major Dhyan Chand Stadium, of which 38 have been dropped after replies, he said adding similar was the case in many other venues.

The CTEO had sought clarifications on certain preliminary observations made by them during the inspection on Siri Fort indoor badminton and squash stadium, Shivaji Stadium, Major Dhyan Chand Hockey Stadium, Talkatora Boxing Stadium, SPM Swimming Pool, rugby venue at Jamia Millia Islamia University and training venue at Commonwealth Games Village.

"The observations made by the CTEO for some of the projects relate, inter-alia to award of work at higher rates; poor site management, compromises with delays and quality factors and poor quality assurance and award of work to ineligible companies," he said.

CBI busts Mumbai mobile racket

ing, aggressive and a no nonsense person. She is the one w h o p ro v o ke s o t h e r t w o women in the film to raise their voice and do something against their lusty boss (Javed)."

'Hello Darling' deals with exploitation of women in the workplace. Being a comedy with an issue of sexual harassment, the film has also been given an adult certificate.

Eesha married her longterm boyfriend Rohit (Timmy) Narang in November 2009 and is working after a gap of almost two years but does not consider it to be comeback.

"I won't call this film as a new inning as I took a sabbatical from work for over a year or so to enjoy my married life...it was a new phase altogether," she said.

istry, she said the commitment of Rs 100 crore had been made by her in the Railway Budget presented in February.

She was responding to questions raised by Harin Pathak (BJP) on the prudence of apportioning railway funds for the CWG in the wake of allegations of corruption in the CWG preparations coming to the fore in the recent days.

Pathak, who initiated the debate, said though the CWG was a matter of pride for the country and its dignity was at stake to hold the event successfully, complaints of misuse of funds had raised questions over why Railway money should go to the games.

Noting that some PSUs were withdrawing their sponsorship

for the CWG and lakhs of crores were to be spent for the games, he said the allegations had raised suspicions that funds were being diverted to the coffers of some individuals.

"Since the PSUs are withdrawing sponsorships, the CWG organising committee has identified Railways, State Bank of India and Air India to get the funds for the games.

The allegations of corruption has raised suspicion that the funds meant for the games are diverted for personal gain," he said.

Pathak said though Banerjee was "most-wanted" in West Bengal and the state was "waiting" for her, but as Railway Minister she should focus on the work in Delhi too.

Pointing out that Banerjee

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Lok Sabha roof leaks

Amid heavy downpour outside Parliament, a Congress member today drew the attention of the Speaker to a stray leak from the roof of the Lok Sabha.

"Madam, sadan mein pani tapak raha hai (water is dripping in the House)," Jagdambika Pal said during Zero Hour and pointed out the place from where water was leaking.

Concerned over the wear and tear of the Parliament House building, Speaker Meira Kumar has already constituted a high level-committee headed by her to protect the heritage structure.

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Clapton to release album REUTERS LOS ANGELES, AUG 19

Eric Clapton will release his first solo album in five years on September 28, his Reprise Records label said.

"Clapton," the rock guitarist's 19th solo studio album, features guest appearances by former girlfriend Sheryl Crow and former Blind Faith bandmate Steve Winwood, among others.

"It's an eclectic collection of songs that weren't really on the map -- and I like it so much because if it's a surprise to the fans, that's only because it's a surprise to me, as well," he said in a statement yesterday.

Accept Indian flood aid, keep politics aside: US PTI WASHINGTON, AUG 19

With Pakistan dilly-dallying on taking USD five million in flood aid from India, the US has said politics should have no role in disaster response and it "expects" Islamabad to accept the assistance.

"In terms of responding to a disaster, politics should play no role. You have a country (India) that's willing to help (Pakistan), and... we expect that Pakistan will accept," State Department spokesman P J Crowley said.

Last week, Minister of External Affairs S M Krishna had called on his Pakistani counterpart Shah Mahmood Qureshi and offered USD 5 million in aid for flood relief work.

Nearly one-fifth of Pakistan is now reported to be badly hit by the devastating flood; the worst for the country in 80 years.

Three weeks of unusually heavy monsoon rains triggered flash floods in Khyber-Paktunkhwa, Punjab, Balochistan and Sindh provinces of Pakistan, affecting 20 million people.

Over 1,700 people have died and the UN says more than 650,000 people are without basic shelter while six million desperately need emergency aid. Tens of thousands of villages are still under water.

Pakistan, so far, had not accepted the Indian offer while at the same time its leaders have been sending SOS to the international community for more and more aid so as to meet the

Pak not on Obama's itinerary in Nov PTI

WASHINGTON, AUG 19 President Barack Obama has no plans to travel to Pakistan when he visits India and other Asian nations in November this year.

"I haven't heard any discussion of that," White House Deputy Press Secretary Bill Burton said when asked if there was any chance that the President might add Pakistan to his itinerary.

Obama will embark on his maiden visit to India later this year to further consolidate the Indo-US strategic immediate needs of its millions of flood-affected people.

C ro w l e y s a i d g i v e n t h e changed circumstances, the US has began to think about what it would do with the long-term security assistance provided to Pakistan under the Kerry- LugarBerman Bill and that could require the US shifting it from what it thought was a priority three weeks ago to what is a priority today.

"I think what we'll have to wait and see is what are the mid to long-term economic needs of Pakistan that we could use that funding to address. I guess we would also consider more immediate needs as they arise,"

partnership.

Burton said the US was doing everything to help flood-hit Pakistan as "this catastrophe was one that's on a human scale and widespread."

"We've given them tens of millions of dollars in aid. US he said.

Frank Ruggiero, Deputy Spec i a l Re p r e s e n t a t i v e f o r Afghanistan and Pakistan also asked Pakistan to accept India's aid.

"I think the priority is to use offers of assistance to help the Pakistani people, so we would encourage Government of Pakistan to accept that (Indian) offer," he said.

Meanwhile, Pakistan's Foreign Minister has arrived in New York to attend the special meeting of UN General Assembly on the flood relief work, where he is expected to ask the member states to help Pakistan with more international aid.

No talks with WikiLeaks to sanitise papers: Pentagon AGENCIES WASHINGTON, AUG 19

The Pentagon has said it would not negotiate for a "sanitised" release of thousands of sensitive Afghan war documents, currently in possession of whistleblower website WikiLeaks that has plans to make them public.

The Defence Department however acknowledged that an attempt was made to contact the lawyer of the website.

WikiLeaks, which has already released a huge cache of classified documents on the Afghan war, is still in possession of 15,000 documents which it plans to upload soon.

"We are not interested in negotiating any sort of minimisation or sanitised version of classified documents," Pentagon spokesman Bryan Whitman told reporters when asked about the

offer made by WikiLeaks to review the documents, before they are made public.

The Department of Defense has not changed its position on documents, he said.

"Our position has been consistent and clear, and that is that these documents should be returned, there should be no further posting of these classified documents. And that those that have been posted should be removed," Whitman said.

A similar demand was made

by Jeh Charles Johnson, General Counsel, Department of Defense, in a letter to Timothy Matusheski, who represents himself as WikiLeaks attorney.

"The Department demands that nothing further be released

by WikiLeaks, that all of the classified documents that WikiLeaks has obtained be returned

Study links pesticides to attention problems REUTERS WASHINGTON, AUG 19

Children whose mothers were exposed to certain types of pesticides while pregnant were more likely to have attention problems as they grew up, US researchers reported today.

The study, published in Environmental Health Perspectives, adds to evidence that organophosphate pesticides can affect the human brain.

Researchers at the University of California Berkeley tested pregnant women for evidence that organophosphate pesticides had actually been absorbed by their bodies, and then followed their children as they grew.

Women with more chemical traces of the pesticides in their urine while pregnant had children more likely to have symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, at age 5, the researchers found. ''While results of this study are not conclusive, our findings suggest that prenatal exposure to organophosphate pesticides

may affect young children's attention,'' Amy Marks and colleagues wrote in the study, available at http://ehponline.org/article/info: doi/10.1289/ehp.1002234.

To test for ADHD, the researchers questioned the mothers and also gave the children standardized tests.

Organophosphates are designed to attack the nervous systems of bugs by affecting messagecarrying chemicals called neuro t r a n s m i t t e r s i n c l u d i n g acetylcholine, which is important to human brain development.

The researchers tested Mexican-American women living in the Salinas Valley of California, an area of intensive agriculture.

They looked for breakdown products or metabolites from pesticides in urine samples from the mothers during pregnancy and from their children as they grew.

Few symptoms showed up at age 3, but by age 5 the trend was significant, Marks and colleagues found.

immediately, and that WikiLeaks remove and destroy all of these records from its databases," said the letter dated August 16.

According to the letter there was a phone call scheduled between Johnson and Matusheski, but the latter was a "no-show for the call".

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spoke on condition of anonymity, the sensitization on the benefit of these devices to fishing trawler owners/fishermen is yet to take a proper shape, with the Goan coastline always on terror radar.

Fears were raised on the vulnerability of 110-kms long coastline after the Mumbai terror attack in 2008.

The Goa government in its performance budget tabled before the legislative assembly, last year, said it will provide trawler owners walkie talkies and distress alert transmitters in a bid to secure its coastline.

The government also set aside Rs 1 crore to enhance security measures for fishermen in view of terror threats from sea.

“There is no mode of communication between boats, canoes, vessels at the shore.

Communicating through mobile phones is not reliable and lacks sufficient coverage. Already we are setting up VHF tower stations, which will enhance communications,” he said.

Nearly 8,500 fishermen, majority of whom belong from the south and eastern parts of the country are employed on more than 1000 fishing vessels at different fish landing jetties.

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government. However, though the Rules were in place since 2008, the act still remains unimplemented till date”, lamented an official.

Hundreds of documents, including registers of births and deaths, marriages, and others have been rendered redundant for want of any proper maintenance. At the Salcete sub registrar’s office, the scenario is going from bad to worse with every passing day for want of any maintenance.

In fact, the sub registrar has admitted that his office is flooded with inquiries almost every day over missing documents, including births and deaths.

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Amnesty schemes for corporate citizens HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

Government of India, Ministry of Corporate Affairs has launched two amnesty schemes for the benefit of the corporate citizens. The aim of these schemes is to tackle the problems related to defunct companies, and companies which are active but have not filed their returns.

The Ministry has offered 75% discount in cases where the companies are ready to file all their pending documents. This is really a golden opportunity for the corporate citizens to avail amnesty provided by the Ministry.

The Registrar of Compa-

nies Goa, Daman and Diu has issued show cause notices to 611 companies for non filing of Annual Return and Balance Sheets. These comprise more than 10,000 notices. These companies are found to have defaulted under Sections 162, 168, 210 and 220 of the Companies Act, 1956 and companies have been asked to file their returns on or before August 31, 2010. In case of default of public companies the directors will be disqualified from becoming a director in any company henceforth.

The office of Registrar of Companies Goa, Daman and Diu is also in the process of

Cottonfab-2010 at Kala Academy HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

An exhibition cum sale of quality handicrafts & handloom fabrics organised by Awadh Hathkargha, Hastshilp Evam Gramodyog Samiti, promoting exclusive cotton fabrics from different state of India is underway at Kala Academy and will conclude on August 30.

The exhibition is open between 10.30 am to 9 pm.

The samiti is organising the exhibition cum sale for first time in Goa. Considering huge response in exhibition organised at different parts of country so far, the Samiti choose Goa for the monsoon season market for the artisans.

A total 60 artisans are here with Lucknowi chikanwork dress material, sarees, tops, gents kurta-payjama, dupatta’s; Rajasthani block printed, Kota Doria dress material, ladies kurta, lehngacholi, malmal, bandhej suits, skirts-top, Afghani & Patiala

salwar & dupatta’s; Madhya Pradesh Chanderi, Maheshwari, Baagprint, Batik print dress material; W Bengal Shantiniketan Tant, Khantha, Dhakai Jamdani sarees, dress material in tasser, shifon & crape; Orissa Sambhalpuri Ikkat sarees, dress material; Andhra Pradesh Kalamkari vegetable dyed, Mangalgiri, Gadwal Zari border dress material; Tamil Nadu Madurai sarees, dress material, Parda & Bedcovers, Bananas silk & cotton sarees, suit materials bedspread, cushion covers; Chattisgarh silk & cotton and Meerut Khadi dress materials; Delhi chikan embroidery dress material & sarees; Sitapuri export quality dari (satranji), mats, runner and rugs, many type jewellery (Hyderabadi real pearl, Rajasthan stone & metal jewellery and Polki jewellery, Delhi artificial jewellery) and many more textiles items of varied designs from various parts of country.

identifying those companies which have not filed their Annual Returns and Balance Sheets for the last five years.

Under Section 433 of the Companies Act, 1956 companies not filing their Annual Returns and Balance Sheets are liable to be closed by the High Court.

The Amnesty schemes offered by the Ministry of Corporate Affairs offer a golden opportunity to these companies. Further details in this regard are available on the Ministry's website www.mca.gov.in.

The Registrar informed that these schemes are open upto August 31, 2010.

IIT Mumbai Prof elected to IGA BoDs PTI MUMBAI, AUG 19

Prof D Chandrasekharam, Chairman, GeoSyndicate Power Pvt Ltd and Professor of Department of Earth Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology here has been elected to the Board of Directors of the International Geothermal Association (IGA).

This is for first time in the history of IGA, which started functioning over two decades ago, that an Indian has been elected to the Board of Directors, Chandrasekharam told PTI. IGA has around 6000 members from over 65 countries.

IGA is a non-political, nonprofit, non-governmental organisation in special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, and Partner of the European Union for the Campaign for Take Off (CTO) the Renewable Energy.

Fee hike concerns dampen demand for H1B visas PTI WASHINGTON, AUG 19

Manguirish Pai Raiker, vice president of GCCI met Dinsha J Patel, Minister of State (Independent charge) for MSME, in New Delhi on Wednesday and discussed several matters relating to Goa state. He also invited him to visit Goa for inauguration of National Conference of Green Triangle Society. The minister has assured to help Goa with constructive projects.

Yamaha unveils three new bikes HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

Buoyed by the success of deluxe and premium segment bikes, India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd unveiled three new bikes – SZ, SZ-X and YBR125 in a bid to give Indian masses the Yamaha edge of quality, performance and design. Lending a spark to the occasion was Bollywood hunk and Yamaha’s brand ambassador in India, John Abraham.

Commenting on the occasion, Yukimine Tsuji, CEO & MD, India Yamaha Motor Pvt Ltd said, “the launch of SZ, SZX and YBR 125 is in line with Yamaha’s true commitment to provide world-class products to its customers. SZ, SZ-X and YBR125 models have been designed and engineered down to the finest details for maximum comfort of the rider.”

Powering the new SZ and SZX is an all-new 4-stroke aircooled, SOHC single cylinder with 153cc engine that has been tuned for optimum performance i.e. extra power in low to mid-speed range

Goa State Co-op Bank branch opens at Orlim HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

PWD Minister Churchill Alemao lighting the traditional lamp to mark the opening of the Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd branch at Orlim.

Sensex nearly 200 pts up PTI MUMBAI, AUG 19

A smart rally in financial, FMCG and metal stocks, supported by strong global cues, pushed the BSE benchmark Sensex higher by nearly 200 points on Thursday to close at its highest level in twoand-a-half years.

Extending its upward journey for the second day, the 30-share barometer of the Bombay Stock Exchange ended with a gain of 197.82 points, or 1.08 per cent, at 18,454.94, its best closing since February 5, 2008. In two days of rally, the Sensex has recorded a gain of 406 points.

The National Stock Exchange's 50-share Nifty index added 1.11 per cent to settle at 5,540.20 points.

The 66th Branch of The Goa State Co-operative Bank Ltd was inaugurated at Orlim, recently at the hands of PWD Minister Churchill Alemao.

In his speech, the minister appreciated the work done by The Goa State Cooperative Bank Ltd and requested the people of Orlim and surrounding areas to take advantage of the Orlim Branch of the Bank and keep their deposits and avail loan facilities from Orlim Branch. He also requested the Chairman of the Bank to make arrangeAban Offshor, 778, 846, 777, 836.35 Abb Ltd., 772, 777, 768.25, 772.65 Abg Shipyard, 248.95, 248.95, 245, 246.65 Acc Limited, 846, 884.8, 842, 883.35 Adani Enterp, 640.4, 646.9, 634, 639.6 Aditya Birla, 822, 826, 815.1, 816.85 Allahabad Ba, 216, 216.7, 212, 213.5 Alstom Proje, 743, 743, 730, 734.45 Ambuja Cemen, 115.75, 127.7, 114.8, 124.45 Andhra Bank, 166, 166.55, 161.65, 164.1 Ashok Leylan, 70, 71.65, 69.55, 70.85 Asian Paints, 2651.1, 2827.3, 2651.1, 2704.1 Axis Bank Li, 1358, 1366, 1342, 1363.55 Bajaj Hindus, 122, 123.35, 120.9, 121.3 Bank Of Baro, 837, 848, 828.05, 831.5 Bank Of Indi, 462.5, 471.35, 455.5, 467 Beml Limited, 1020.25, 1027.9, 1016, 1022.45 Bharat Elect, 1743.9, 1748.9, 1722, 1741.9 Bharat Forge, 346.7, 356.75, 344.15, 354.4 Bharat Petro, 681, 685.05, 672.6, 676.55 Bharti Airte, 316.05, 317.85, 313.3, 314.7

Applications for H-1B work visas, once most sought-after among Indian IT professionals, have not even reached the 50 per cent mark of the Congressional-mandated quota of 65,000, US officials have said, amid India's concerns over the fee hike for the scheme.

According to the latest figures released by the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), just 29,700 people had applied for H-1B visas till August 13.

In the separate higher-education category, the USCIS had received only 12,300 petitions

ments of accepting water and electricity bills, since it is causing great hardships to the people of Orlim and surrounding villages to go to Margao and pay their bills.

The Chairman of the Bank in his speech assured that the Bank will make arrangement of accepting water and electricity bills and necessary instructions to that effect are already issued to the concerned Department by the Bank.

Shrikant P Naik, Director of the Bank compered the function and Umesh B Shirodkar, Director of the Bank proposed vote of thanks.

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thereby ensuring a stress-free ride on Indian roads. The bikes are equipped with AI System and a large-capacity muffler with catalyzer for cleaner exhaust.

The bikes flaunt some cutting edge design structures like the headlight cowl with 3 dimensional slanting line which along with a sporty fender with split look enhances the look of bikes. There is a large edacity 14L fuel tank which gives the ability to go extra mile. The long cushioned seat ensures comfortable riding position enabling a straight back and Extra Comfort while commuting long distances. SZ-X is also equipped with some of the finest technologies like electric starter and a windscreen to cut inward and swirl, thus making a hassle free riding experience for the rider.

Adding to SZ and SZ-X charisma are the sophisticated meter panel, shroud with dynamic image, modern look dual tail lights, full plastic chain case (gives protection from dust & water), robust side cover and 5spoke cast wheel.

SZ will be available in two colours, Black and Red while SZ-X will be available in three colours - Black, Red and Grey Metallic.

The new YBR 125, on the other hand, has chiseled looks and enthralls the commute with a comfortable riding experience. The bike is targeted towards executive segment customers who want a commuter bike that has a universally accepted design, gives feeling of solidity and robust-

so far. Till two years ago, the cap for both the categories of H-1B visas was reached within the first few days and USCIS had to resort to computerised draw of lots to decide the successful applicants.

The low-key response this year comes amid India's concerns over the hike in H1-B and L1 visa fee, which would adversely affect Indian IT companies.

"We are in touch with the Indian Government and are trying as best as we can to answer the questions they have about this new law," a senior US official, familiar with the ongoing Indo-US talks on this issue, said.

Chintamanis’ jewellery exhibition in Panjim, Margao HERALD NEWS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

Chintamanis jewellery exhibition is underway at Hotel Mandovi, Panjim and will conclude on August 20 and at Hotel Nanutel, Margao on August 22 and 23.

The highlight of the exhibition is the “Pressure Setting” Diamond Jewellery. One can possess a Solitare for attraction of the cost of a Solitare with this unique pressure setting jewellery introduced by Chintamanis, also on display and sale will be other exclusive jewellery in diamonds, gold and precious stones.

Besides, old gold against exchange of new ornaments and also credit card will be accepted. A special offer is also being given to old customers.

Further, a customer can invest Rs 2000/month for 24 months and get 24 gms + 1gm of gold absolutely free. Also get 25% off on making charges on Gold & Diamond Jewellery and 1 to 100 gms & 1 kg bar will be available lesser than Bank rates.

The SZ-X

The YBR 125

ness and satisfactory mileage at an affordable price. The bike is equipped with 123cc engine and 4-speed gear box.

YBR 125 will be available in three colours - Red, Black and Black-Red colors. Booking of the bikes will start immediately.

While YBR 125 will be available at an ex-showroom price

(Delhi) of Rs 47,000, SZ and SZX will be available at an exshowroom price (Delhi) of Rs 49,000 and Rs 52,000, respectively.

With the Yamaha signature all over, the trio SZ, SZ-X and YBR 125 are extremely engineered, comfortable, stylish and promise to be the best bikes in respective segments.

Cashless facility in Delhi hospitals likely from today PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

Ending a 50-day stalemate, PSU insurers and city-based major corporate hospitals are likely to reach an agreement to restore cashless treatment facil-

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ity from August 20.

The likely restoration of the facility would ultimately be based on varying package rates for different hospitals. To avail facility in hospitals like Max, Fortis, Apollo, Medicity and Ganga Ram, Indusind Ban, 228, 232.3, 226, 229.6 Infosys Tech, 2815, 2825, 2787.95, 2804.6 Infra. dev., 183, 186.05, 182.05, 184.35 Ispat Indust, 17.75, 18.05, 17.7, 17.9 Itc Ltd, 162.5, 166.3, 162.5, 165.3 Ivrcl Infras, 165, 168, 163.85, 165.85 Jai Corp Lim, 304.8, 305.8, 295.25, 300.9 Jaiprakash A, 119.8, 123.5, 119.25, 122.8 Jet Airways, 743.1, 793.7, 740, 782.4 Jindal Saw L, 206.8, 211.8, 206.2, 208.45 Jindal Steel, 675, 688.95, 669.25, 685.5 Jsw Steel Li, 1130, 1149, 1125, 1132.05 Kotak Mahind, 844, 864, 834.05, 859.05 Lakshmi Mach, 2030.5, 2160, 2030, 2091.9 Lanco Infrat, 70.8, 71, 69.35, 70 Larsen & Tou, 1800, 1822, 1800, 1818.4 Lic Housing, 1239, 1261.6, 1231.55, 1246.85 Lupin Limite, 1801.25, 1822.8, 1800, 1804.9 Mahanagar Te, 64, 65.15, 63.8, 64.45 Mahindra & M, 621.1, 624.35, 615, 616.05 Maruti Suzuk, 1261.8, 1267.85, 1250.05, 1251.65 Max India Lt, 153.3, 153.6, 152.2, 152.8

however, people may have shell out more money in new premiums. For these hospitals, insurance rates in Ganga Ram Hospital would be the benchmark.

There is likely to be another set of hospitals like Rockland,

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St Stephens, Holy Family, Batra and Sitaram Bhartiya, whose facility would be based on lower premiums. The categorisation would happen on the basis of infrastructure facilities available in these hospitals.

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NTPC, PowerGrid pull out of CWG sponsorship PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The crisis-riden CWG has received a further jolt with two power PSUs, NTPC and PowerGrid, deciding to hold back their Rs 40 crore sponsorship money out of a combined committed sum of Rs 60 crore for the event.

NTPC, which has already given Rs 20 crore in February out of the committed Rs 50 crore sponsorship deal, is also asking for an audit by a government appointed agency for the sum it has paid to the CWG organising committee.

The Board of the state-run power producer on its meeting on Wednesday decided to withdraw any further sponsorship for the Games to be held here during October 3-14 this year.

"Yes, we have decided to stop it (sponsorship) further," NTPC Chairman and Managing Director R S Sharma said when asked to comment on the firm's sponsorship in the wake

of numerous reports of financial irregularities in the CWG organising committee.

Demanding an audit for the sum it has already given, he said: "We want a government agency to do the audit."

Another power public sector unit PowerGrid Corporation, which had committed to sponsor Rs 10 crore for the event, has also taken a U-turn.

"Yes, we have decided not to give any money for the Commonwealth Games," PowerGrid CMD S K Chaturvedi said.

Central Bank of India has already contributed Rs 50 crore to the Games, while the Indian Railways made a budgetary provision of Rs 100 crore but was reported to be rethinking its stand after reports of Australian sports marketing firm SMAM receiving commissions.

Corruption allegations against the CWG organising committee erupted with a Central Vigilance Commission report pointing out financial bungling in handing of con-

struction and other contracts of the Games last month.

Earlier this month, three official of the CWG organising committee, T S Darbari (joint director general), Sanjay Mahindroo (deputy-director general) and M Jeychgandran (treasurer), were sacked, along with the Australian firm SMAM. Private players have already decided to stay away from the Games. LG Electronics India Ltd (LGEIL) Head of Sales Amitabh Tiwari had said the marketing of the Games was not handled professionally.

"We have not been approached in such a way that it can evoke response," Tiwari had said. LGEIL is one of the big advertisers on sporting events, including cricket events such as the IPL. Godrej also said it is staying away from the CWG. "We are not associated with the Commonwealth Games, as this is not our target audience," Godrej Group Chairman Adi Godrej had said.

Govt cannot distribute foodgrains for free: Pawar

‘Need for stringent anti-piracy measures’

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

PTI MUMBAI, AUG 19

The government on Thursday said it is not possible to implement the Supreme Court suggestion that asked the Centre to distribute foodgrains for free to the poorest instead of allowing it to rot due to lack of storage facility.

“It’s not possible to implement the Supreme Court order,” Food and Agriculture Minister Sharad Pawar told reporters here.

He said that the Supreme Court “had suggested to either distribute freely or sell at cheaper rates to the poorest of poor. The government cannot distribute foodgrains freely”, but is providing rice and wheat at cheaper rates to the poor.

“We cannot distribute freely.

Antodaya Anna Yojna (AAY) is applicable to the poorest of poor. We are buying wheat at Rs. 16 a kg and distributing at Rs. 2 a kg. What (the) Supreme Court is telling, we are already doing it,” he noted.

Last week, the Supreme Court had directed the govern-

The Patent Office has called for more stringent anti-piracy measures besides developing a societal ecosystem that respects intellectual property rights.

"No governmental effort can play an effective role in preventing counterfeiting and piracy unless the society as a whole develops a sense of respect for the intellectual toil of others," Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Indian Patent Office, P H Kurian, said here.

He was addressing the fourth International Conference on counterfeiting and piracy, organised by industry chamber CII here on Thursday.

Kurain called upon all the states to follow the example of Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra, and bring about legislative measures to protect the music and film industry – the worst victims of piracy and counterfeiting in the country.

173 bags of rotten wheat burnt in MP PTI KHANDWA (MP), AUG 19

A total of 173 bags of rotten wheat that had reached here from Punjab after a delay of five months have been burnt by the Railway authorities, officials said on Thursday.

The wheat was burnt in Maalgodam area of the town on Monday, they said.

According to officials, the grain bags were packed in a wagon of a goods train but they had reached five months late as the rake got detached from the train due to some technical problem.

Food Corporation of India (FCI) sources said that Railway authorities had been informed about the missing wagon and added that when the wheat finally reached here, it was so rotten that it had become unfit even for animal consumption.

Despite this, poor people living in the area took away the half-burnt wheat for their use.

File photo of Food Corporation of India godown.

ment to distribute foodgrains to the hungry as a measure to overcome the storage problem. “The foodgrains are rotting. You can look after your own people. As a part of shortterm measure, distribute it to the hungry for free,” the court had observed.

The Supreme Court had passed the direction while dealing with a PIL filed by the civil rights group PUCL on rampant corruption in Public Distribution System (PDS) besides rotting of foodgrains in FCI godowns.

The Supreme Court had

asked the Centre to ensure construction of a big godown in each State besides separate godowns in different districts and divisions within the States and expedite the computerisation process of the PDS system to check pilferage and corruption.

The Food Corporation of India, the nodal agency for procurement and distribution of foodgrains, has stock to the tune of 57.8 million tonnes at the start of the month against buffer norm of 31.9 million tonnes.

Govt to BlackBerry: give real-time intercepts PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The proposal made by BlackBerry for intercepting its messenger services to address Government's security concerns appears to have hit a rough patch on Thursday with agencies insisting that information given should be on a real time basis.

In a bid to break the logjam, the smart phone maker has offered to provide information on a deferred basis after it faced the threat of a shutdown of the core features by August 31 if security agencies cannot gain access to heavily encyrpted corporate email sent on a Blackberry handset.

The Research In Motion (RIM), makers of the smart phones, along with the Department of Telecom had submitted a proposal for intercepting the BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) services.

Under this proposal, a mo-

bile number needed for monitoring would have to be handed over to the RIM who would in turn provide the information within a maximum of 10 days.

However, the security agencies insisted on a real time information rather than a deferred one in the interest of national security.

"Now for example if two terrorists are negotiating a strike, you can't expect us to wait for 10 days," remarked a senior Home Ministry official The BlackBerry makers are racing against time to meet the August 31 deadline set by the Government last week to provide a solution for intercepting the BBM and BlackBerry Enterprise Mail (BES) or see the prospect of the mobile phone's popular services in the shut down in the country.

The officials of RIM, which has a subscriber base of nearly one million in India, have in-

formed the government that they would be coming again next week with a more precise solution which will help the Indian security agencies monitor the services.

Only after security agencies are satisfied with the technology of interception, a green signal would be given for continuation of the services, the official said.

In a letter to Department of Telecom Secretary P J Thomas, Union Home Secretary G K Pillai had asked him to convey to the operators and Canadabased RIM that a technical solution to make available lawful interception of BES and BlackBerry Messenger Services BBM must be found out by the end of this month.

This move prompted the BlackBerry maker to take steps to end the logjam by agreeing to provide technical solution on the issue of interception of its services.

Potato, onion pull down food inflation to 10.35% PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

Food inflation declined by over a percentage point to 10.35 per cent during the week ended August 7 on cheaper vegetables, especially potato and onion, but the fall may not prompt the Reserve Bank to reverse its tight money policy stance at the next review on September 16.

Inflation in food items declined by 1.05 percentage points compared to 11.40 per cent in the previous week. It was 14.18 per cent a year ago and had crossed 20 per cent in December 2009.

"We will continue to see weekly fluctuations, ups and downs. Although the monsoon has been good, in certain agricultural areas like Satara in Maharashtra there have been supply disruptions due to floods," Axis Bank Chief Economist Saugata Bhattacharya said.

"However, we do not think the RBI is likely to go for any major policy change just due to the food inflation figure for a week. Factors like manufacturing output and WPI inflation will also factor in it," he added.

The Reserve Bank of India, which has been tightening the monetary policy to tame the rising prices, is scheduled to come out with its first mid-quarterly review on September 16.

Commenting on decline in food inflation, Crisil Chief Economist D K Joshi said, "while vegetable prices are down, wheat prices are up. This is part of the trend and the reason for fluctuation.

However, we think the long term under-

lying trend is one of decline and it will get reflected well after the kharif harvest."

Food inflation data showed that vegetables become cheaper by 22.12 per cent, while the prices of potato and onion in the wholesale market declined by 49.81 per cent and 6.91 per cent respectively on yearly basis.

Having remained in single digit for two weeks, the food inflation climbed by again to 11.4 per cent during the week ended July 31.

It has remained in the double digit for most of the time since late last year when the government started bringing out separate figures for food inflation, which had shot up above 21 per cent in December 2010.

Analysts expect that food inflation will continue to fluctuate for some more time before showing declining trend on arrival of new crops.

The overall inflation, which include prices of manufactured goods besides food items, fell to single digit at 9.97 per cent in July, after a gap of five months.

India has no plan to ban Dow Chemicals AGENCIES NEW DELHI, AUG 19

India has no plan to ban Dow Chemicals in the country while the due process of law will be followed in fixing civil and criminal liabilities of the firm in the 1984 Bhopal gas disaster.

"There is no proposal to blacklist and ban the entry of Union Carbide, which is now called Dow Chemicals in the country," Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Srikant Kumar Jena said on Thursday.

"No such proposal is under the consideration of the Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals," the minister told the Lok Sabha in a written reply to a question on the future of Dow Chemicals in India.

Twenty-five years ago, on the night of December 2-3, 1984, at least 3,500 people died instantly and many hundreds later after a deadly gas leaked from the Union Carbide's pesticide plant in Bhopal.

Union Carbide was subsequently acquired by Dow Chemicals.

Jena said the government has sought expeditious fixation of Dow Chemicals' liabilities in the disaster from the Jabalpur bench of the Madhya Pradesh High Court, which is hearing since 2004 a public interest lawsuit on the issue of environmental remediation of Union Carbide India Limited (UCIL) plant site.

He said, "An affidavit has been filed by the Department

of Chemicals and Petrochemicals on July 15 this year, requesting the high court to expeditiously decide the question of liability of Dow Chemicals and others."

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The unforgettable voice of Lorna is back. As the great singer will perform today at the Gonsalves Mansion, Campal, Herald takes a trip down memory lane and gives an insight into her career with excerpts from an article by Naresh Fernandes

BY JANICE RODRIGUES HERALD FEATURES omewhere in the late sixties and early seventies came a singer who had a powerful magnetic voice, drawing crowds to the source of music. Lorna’s voice and Chris Perry’s music had revolutionised the music scene in Goa. Lorna has been the voice of Konkani music ever since and she is back after a long hiatus, performing tonight.

Lorna’s voice had become a craze with songs like ‘Bebdo’ and ‘Pisso’ and is a craze, with her songs still being played at various venues and occasions. An excerpt from Naresh Fernandes’s article ‘Love and Longing in Mumbai’s Jazz Age’, first published by Man’s World Magazine, July 2003, says, “She was just 16 when she joined Perry’s band… No one seems quite sure exactly how they met, but everyone’s agreed that he groomed her into one of the Bombay’s finest crooners. One version maintains that Lorna got her break when still in school, after she won the Connie Francis soundalike competition at Metro cinema. This prompted a musician named Raymond Albuqerque to invite her to sing in his show at the Bandra Fair. Her rendition of Underneath the Mango Tree got the crowds so fired up that Chris Perry, already an established performer, went to her home to audition her.”

The rest is history. Lorna and Chris Perry together, went on to make some of the most memorable tunes and in turn these songs influenced the later generation of Konkani singers. In an interview with Naresh Fernandes, Remo recounted the first time he heard the tunes of ‘Bebdo’, which had been recorded by Chris Perry just a few months before. Remo, a teenager then, strolling down Miramar beach with a bunch of his friends, was hypnotised by the song and the voice that came from the speaker systems at a kiosk on the beach:

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“The Panjim citizenry stopped in its tracks, the sunken sun popped up for another peep, the waves froze in mid-air,” Remo has written. “What manner of music was this, as hep as hep can be, hitting you with the kick of a mule on steroids? What manner of voice was this, pouncing at you with the feline power of a jungle lioness? And hold it no, it couldn’t be yes, it was no was it really? Was this amazing song in Konkani?”

Remo was all praise for the work the duo of Chris Perry and Lorna, saying that the entire Goa was filled with pride: “The pride of being Goan. The pride of having a son of the soil produce such music. Of having a daughter of the soil sing it thus. And, most of all, of hearing the language of the soil take its rightful place in popular music after a period of drought. Chris and Lorna had come to stay.”

It was not only songs like ‘Bebdo’ that made an entry into every home and heart, making the listeners dance to the foot tapping music, but on the other hand with softer tunes love ballads like ‘Sopon’ and ‘Tujho Mog’, while songs like ‘Sorgar Rajeant’, where the heart-wrenching cries of a jilted lover, could stir the emotions in the listener. The songs had such a life-like quality about them that they seem to evoke the same emotions every time the songs are played, even two decades later.

Chris Perry made Lorna the name she is and he also gave us songs that are etched in our memory through the powerful lyrics that made the songs come to life. Remo spoke about this breathing quality of the songs in this excerpt of the interview with Naresh Fernandes: “His songs are peopled by unforgettable fictional characters whom we have come to picture as real-life acquaintances Bebdo, Pisso (Madman) and Red Rose are as palpable as personages created by a skilled novelist or cartoonist.

He has taken us on unforgettable journeys to Lisboa and Calangute,” Even though she sang songs later with albums like ‘Tuje Vinnem’ in 2005, she is more popularly known as the singer from the 1960’s who revolutionised music with Chris Perry. Her charm continues to spin over her listeners and nobody has come even close to conquering her title as the Nightingale of Goa.

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andra Bullock’s ex Jesse James is dating reality TV star and tattoo shop owner Kat Von D. James was divorced by Bullock in June this year after it emerged that he cheated on the Oscar-winning actress with a tattoo model and several other women. With her multitude of tattoos, Kat seems James’ type, who himself is covered with body art.

Kat announced her romance with the disgraced star on twitter. The 28-yearold TV star tweeted, “Yes, Jesse and I are dating.”

She later removed the tweet from her page but by that time it had already been copied and retweeted by several users.

The news comes just days after the two were spotted enjoying a romantic dinner date in Las Vegas this past weekend.

Kat, real name Katherine Von Drachenberg, has recently been in an on-off relationship with Motley Crue bassist Nikki Sixx. Bullock, 45, split from James, 41, after five-years of marriage in April following reports of an 11-month relationship with a tattoo model.

Doming and Sammy are a father and son who, apart from an unbreakable bond, share a love for a rather rare musical instrument, the trombone. What’s special about the duo is that Doming is an excellent musician despite being partially blind. Herald learns more

BY DOLCY D’CRUZ HERALD FEATURES atching Doming Caitan Braganza play the trombone, no one will guess that he cannot see his notes.

Not unlike the legendary Stevie Wonder, Doming would cover his eyes with dark shades, keeping away the dark truth and drowning himself in his music. Doming, apt at playing the violin, trombone, saxophone, flute, banjo, trumpet, clarinet, guitar, mandolin and tenor trombone, plays with such ease despite his vision problem that music directors are happy to even have him alone for plays and other events.

Born and brought up in Merces, Doming, 77, was born with a cataract problem. He was partially sighted and as he grew, he continued to lose his sight. But he was determined to learn as many musical instruments as possible, that too to perfection. Encouraged by his mistris, Doming went ahead and learnt various instruments one after the other.

“At the age of 15, I started learning to play the violin, a key instrument in learning the basic of music. Jack Caitan Fernandes was my mistri who taught me solfage. Then I learnt from Jack Cotta. Once I learn the violin completely well, I went on to learn the banjo and then the guitar and then the rest followed. Baltazar from the Air Force Band was instrumental in teaching me the trumpet. My house would be filled with musical instruments but lately I started giving them away to children showed interest in learning the instrument. I also trained some young children to play,” says Doming with great zest.

He was the music teacher for the children of Santacruz, Merces and Taleigao. “Now, I can’t play the mouth organ as well as I could as my hands are getting shaky. I cannot hold

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BY CLARON MAZARELLO he concept of musicians coming together and purely jamming merely with their skills has been around since time immemorial. Mix, on the Calangute-Arpora road saw an array of musicians almost making a beeline to the stage this Wednesday with Brian Bones, Nery Pinto, Baylon, Shane Ballantine, Sameer Alvares and many more coming together from different parts of Goa to create a neverbefore musical experience.

A concept most vociferously promoted by musicians like William D’Souza, Elvis Lobo, Herman Abreu and many more like even Remo and Bondo for that matter, this scene seems to be getting much warmer than it already is. Entertainment lobbies like Art Escape play managers to such events while the venue plays host and everybody gets happy. A more recent inclusion to this world of ‘art escapists’ is supper theatre, which is basically theatre during supper time and according to a birdie this theatre is also going to turn ‘Kon-glish’ if you get the drift.

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ajol has just celebrated her birthday and her husband Ajay Devgn has just had a big success in ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’, and the actress says she can take some credit for her husband’s success.

“Don’t you think I’ve trained him very well?” her voice sparkles with mischief, pride and pleasure when told that she has a hand in Devgn’s makeover.

“Seriously, who you are married to does make a difference.

The influence in a marriage works both ways. I credit my husband with a lot of what has happened in my career. And I take some credit for his success. He won’t mind,” said the 35 year old actress.

“The celebrations in my family started much before my birthday. When Ajay and the team of ‘Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai’ saw the collections for the first three days, they were jumping with joy.”

She’s just spent her birthday with the people who matter

the guitar with the grip I earlier had. As my sight is also getting worse, I cannot venture out by myself. Earlier, I used to travel by cycle to Vasco and back. I would see the blurry outlines of everything and could easily avoid any collision.

Now it is very risky to go out as vehicles just zoom around without a care.

About the music of today, Doming feels that there is more noise in music then melody. There is a big difference between the sweet music of yesteryears and today’s music. Doming’s son Sammy agrees with this. “When you are gifted you should show your talent. There is no natural talent in connecting a computer and playing downloaded music and calling it your own.”

An ex-Indian Navy band member, Sammy took voluntary retirement and returned to Goa in 2006. In the navy, he was part of the main band and got an opportunity to interact with other bands from the USA, Russia, France and Sri Lanka during the International Fleet Review. Since then, he is a regular on the music scene playing the trombone, trumpet and drums. A trumpet and trombone teacher at Kala Academy, Sammy feels that young children should be encouraged to play wind instruments. “There are very few or no trombone players at all in Goa. It is a long forgotten instrument as the younger generation prefers playing the guitar or organ.”

Sammy, who has played with a number of great artists, will today be playing for Lorna at a Heritage Jazz event. About the upcoming performance, he says, “It is going to be fun. I don’t need to practice much as I know the songs and it is a thrill to play live.” Doming will perform a solo while Sammy will be a part of Lorna’s seven piece brass ensemble for today’s World Goa Day show at the Heritage Jazz.

the most to her.

“I like my family. I like being with them. Unlike most people I’ve no issues with my family. My mother (actress Tanuja) and sister (Tanisha) came over for my birthday. We had lunch and a pooja. That was it,” she said.

About to be mom all over again, Kajol admits working on ‘We Are Family’ after her pregnancy did impede her as an actress.

“It was just that one last song ‘Jailhouse Rock’ where I was pregnant. They were very considerate. They changed the steps for me. Earlier, there was quite a lot of jumping and hopping in my steps which I told them I couldn’t do. It was very sweet of them to comply.”

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nandes will be perfor Rajendra Talak’s Maria’, Elvis Lobo’s be Elvis’s first single but is a specially created c re a t e d f o r a n o t h e r 35mm celluloid film that theatres this November. tempt in this very movie lease this September 3 will Konkani ‘Simple Electronic named ‘The Xacuti Mix’ by

its creator, a Goan DJ who prefers being anonymous.

Among Goan beat music trends, DJ Aneesh Gera however has been nominated the DJ of the week (this current week) all over the country and the website www.India-nightlife.com after opening the act for German model cum DJ artist Hanna Hansen at Blue Frog, Mumbai last week. While Blue Frog happens to be possibly the biggest thing in the country as far as night life is concerned, apart from the above enumerated outstanding musical facts regarding Goa that need to be mentioned, here’s what this DJ of the week recommends we listen to – Forgiveness (original mix) by the Galaxy Traveller, Swoon (boys noise mix) by Chemical Brothers, Nothin But Love (remode) by Axwell, Oyster (Moguais Lyve at Brixton Re-edit) by Moguai and the ever classic original mix of Around The World by Daft Punk.

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‘Rain or Shine Konkani Rocks’, organised by Heritage Jazz will take place on August 20, World Goa Day, at 6pm at the Gonsalves Mansion, Campal, Panjim. Call 2228010.

‘Sanvsor Bhonvtim Yontram’ and ‘Soponio Natt Kuleachi’ books by Father Antonio Francisco Sousa and James Fernandes, respectively, will be released on August 20 at 5pm at Hotel Nanutel, Margao. It is being held by the Dalgado Konknni Academy to commemorate the inclusion of Konknni in the 8th schedule of the Indian Constitution. Call 9881810832 or 9923412182.

Bonderam 2010, the traditional flag festival of Mala-Divar Islands will be held on August 21 from 4pm onwards at the Mala Club Square, Divar. It is organised by St Mathias Sports Club.

‘Beyond Sight’, The Blind with Camera photography exhibition by the visually impaired, organised by Heritage Jazz will take place on August 20 at 4pm at the Kala Academy, Panjim. It will remain open for public viewing till August 22 from 10am to 7.30pm at the same venue. Log on to www.heritage jazz.com. Call 2228010 or 2420452.

Infinity and Beyond 2010, a music and Dance Festival, will be held on August 21 at 5:30pm at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao and August 22 at 5:30pm at DM Auditorium, Kala Academy ‘Patoianchem Fest’, organised by the villagers of Salvador do Mundo will be held on August 22 at 11am at the Paitona Chapel in Salvador do Mundo. Call 09881344379.

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HERALD FEATURES he Founder’s Day Concert of Kala Academy’s Department of Western Music will be held on August 21 at 6pm at the Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim in the gracious presence of Pratapsing Rane, Chairman, Kala Academy and Speaker, Goa Legislative Assembly. The annual concert is organised in honour of Maestro Antonio de Figueiredo, founder-director of Academia de Musica (1952), and later, of the Department of Western Music, Kala Academy upto 1977. Among the highlights of this year’s programme is the felicitation of three former teachers, Leopoldina de Figueiredo for vocal music and Maria Filomena Afonso Mascarenhas and Philomena D’Cruz for piano, for their long-standing and dedicated services to the institution and to the promotion of Western music in Goa. They will be honoured at the hands of Pratapsing Rane.

This year’s concert promises to delight music lovers with a veritable treat to the ears what with solo and duet performances by students and teachers on the piano, violin, cello, guitar and keyboard covering the spectrum of Western classical to modern to Goan music.

Separate ensembles of guitar, cello, strings and wind instruments with renditions of classical, pop and Goan musical arrangements, and a performance by the junior and senior choirs of the Kala Academy will be a part of the programme.

Given the nature of the event and the felicitation of its former teachers, the Kala Academy extends a special invitation to all its past pupils and teachers to come together to honour these deserving teachers. The concert is open to public.

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Wilmix-Sharon First Ever Tiatrists to Launch Blog HERALD FEATURES eeping in tune with the times, Goa’s loved entertainers Wilmix and Sharon who are presently en route to releasing their first 35mm celluloid Konkani film will launch their own blog on the occasion of World Goa Day on August 20. They will become the the first ‘tiatrists’ in history to have their own blog.

Dedicated to their movie, ‘Tum Kitem Kortolo Also?’ the address of the blog is www.sharon-shamazfilmsgoa.blogspot.com as it is produced under the banner of ‘ShaMaz Films Goa’. Besides having loads of information on the lives and discography of these Goan traditional entertainers, it has all the details one may want to know about the making of their first Konkani movie.

Also, in an attempt to curb piracy, the blog contains information on how to order and avail an original copy of the audio CD of the movie at your doorstep anywhere in the world.

The audio of this movie is scheduled to be launched on September 3 while the movie will be released in November, 2010.

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HERALD FEATURES he V M Salgaocar Awards, presented to the top ranking students of SSC - Goa Board and the topper of ICSE exam held in Goa in April 2010 took place on August 18 at 5pm at the Goa Marriott Resort, Panjim.

Organised by the V M Salgaocar Foundation, the V M Salgaocar Awards comprise a cash prize, a merit certificate and two books published by the Foundation. The awards were given at the hands of Pratapsingh Rane, Speaker of Goa Legislative Assembly who was Chief Guest at the event.

The students of SSC - Goa Board awarded were Nandan Pai Kakode of Mahila & Nutan English High School, Margao; Neha Da Rocha of Dona Leonar Memorial High School Alto Betim; Ankita Usgaonkar of Mushtifund High School, Panaji; Nidhi S Kamat of G S Amonkar Vidya Mandir, Mapusa and Vibha Bhat Prabhu of A J de Almeida High School, Ponda. Nidhi V Angle of Vidya Vikas Academy, Margao was the topper of the ICSC Exam held in April 2010.

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All Goa Inter School Quiz Competition organised by the Gomantak Maratha Samaj as part of Dayanand B Bandodkar birth centenary year celebrations will be held on August 22 at 10am at the Rajaram Smruti Hall of the Gomantak Maratha Samaj.

News Photography, an exhibition held by the Photo Journalist Association Goa, the Department of Information and Publicity and Entertainment Society of Goa is open till August 21 at the Art Gallery of the Entertainment Society of Goa, Panjim.

Call 2428111, 2428113 or 2428115.

Rashtriyamanyata Dis will be observed, with a programme organised by the Goa Konkani Akademi on August 20 at 10am at the Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Call 2653083.

A trek to Hirvem-Valpoi, organised by the Youth Forum of YMCA, Panjim will be held on August 29. E-mail ymcagoa@gmail.com. Call 2227112.

‘Malhar Darshan’, a fusion of art and music organised by the students of the Goa College of Music, Altinho, Panjim and the Goa College of Art, Altinho, Panjim on August 20 from 4pm to 6pm at the Goa University, Taleigao plateau. Call 6519025.

‘Music for Health’, a 2-day musical therapy programme organised by the Department of Art and Culture will be held on August 21 and 22 at the State Museum Hall, Patto Panjim. The application forms are available at the Department of Art and Culture, Shram Shakti Bhavan, Patto, Panjim. Registration closes on August 20. Call 2438006 or 2437306.

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‘Xelli…punn sandleli’ delivers a Relevant Message about Religion HERALD FEATURES ifferent sects in Christianity have resulted in division among the Catholics.

It has not only taken the community members away from their staunch faith-related traditions inherited from their ancestors, but has also led to the division of many a family. This is the message conveyed by Pal Soares in his drama ‘Xelli…punn sandleli’.

Even after uniting with Waran (Godwin) in marriage, Alisha (Jessica) initially continues with her devotion to Mother Mary. She strongly believes that it is that staunch faith in Our Lady of Lourdes that has brought happiness in her life through her husband.

To profess her faith and devotion to Mother Mary, Alisha goes a step further and decides to name her only daughter Lourdes (Myra).

Everything seems to move smoothly in the life of this young couple.

Godwin decides to take his wife along with him abroad, but on one condition that she won’t work there. Instead, he expects Alisha to look after their daughter and household chores diligently.

Unexpectedly, Waran loses his job for no fault of his and disappointments and heartbreaks follow thereafter. Alisha is worried about the future but Waran’s friend Kay (Cyril) steps in to assist and Alisha gets a job.

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Alisha takes up the job with the consent of her husband and there she encounters Roshan (Bushka), who has joined one of the sects. She instigates Alisha to join her group and promises that she will be well off not only financially, but with all other benefits too.

Without her husband’s approval, Alisha joins hands with Roshan, giving up her devotion to Mother Mary and disagreement, misunderstandings enfold between the couple.

Self-centred and selfish Alisha is forcefully separated from her husband and daughter. She follows her own path, while Waran agrees to stay back with his daughter.

What is the outcome? Will the couple reconcile with each other? What is the fate of their daughter’s future?

Godwin and Jessica have acted well and Pascoal Rebello as Jessica’s father has also done a convincing job.

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Bihar hold Goa 3-3 HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, AUG 19

Indira Lamani struck a hat-trick as Goa girls were involved in 33 thriller with Bihar in the 7th Sub-Junior National girls football at Forestry Academy ground, Haldwani, Uttarakhand. The teams were level 2-2 at the lemon break.

Indira opened the scoring in the 14th minute and doubled the lead five minutes later.

Bihar rallied to equalise within 13 minutes with goals in the 27th and 30th.

Eight minutes into the second

half, Lamani completed her hattrick, only for the team to be pegged back by a resilient Bihar side in the 56th.

Goa played out the last ten minutes with ten as they had used their three substitutions to replace injured players.

Ansiva Vaz, Bethany Remidios and Leena Gaunso came off the field. Goa manager Meena Vaz expects them all back for the next match as the injuries were not serious. “The girls played very well and I feel if we had not lost some players through injuries we would have hung on.”

Bardez clubs meeting CALANGUTE (HC) - A Bardez Zone clubs meeting will be held on August 23 at 7 p.m. at Hotel Silver Sands, Candolim to discuss the amendment in inter-village rules and to select the representatives of Bardez Clubs for the next GFA executive committee for the elections on October 24, according to Patrick D’Souza.

Gama stars in Cunchelim’s win HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, AUG 19

Mekeishan Gama starred in Cunchelim Sports Club’s 5-1 victory with a splendid hat-trick over Tropa Sports and Cultural Association, Siolim in GFA’s Third Division at St Anthony’s church ground, Siolim on Thursday. Cunchelim led 4-1 at the lemon break.

Cunchelim’s frontline created the damage as they were equally dangerous in the air as well as on the ground. Individual skill combined with teamwork outclassed the opponents.

Inspection for astro-turf at Duler, D Bosco

An enthusiastic Tropa team did not recover from conceding an early goal. In the first half they had to be content watching their opponent’s toy with the ball as they carved holes in their defence.

In the 4th minute, Naresh Virnodkar crossed from the left and Rossie Fernandes headed the ball in from close range to give Cunchelim the lead.

Cunchelim’s second goal had great build up play, exciting the spectators. Mekieshan dragged the ball away from his marker and passed to the edge of the

box, where Amit Virnodkar dummied for Naresh Virnodkat to hammer home.

In the 31st, Cunchelim’s Mekieshan skipped past his marker and buried the ball into the roof of the net.

Two minutes later, Mekeishan was at it again, this time he went around the Tropa custodian John D’Lima and tapped home.

Nine minutes before the breather, Dinesh Kalangutkar pulled a goal back for Tropa after striking a free kick from the most acute of angles. Minutes earlier he had tested the rival

goalkeeper with a 40-yarder.

Two minutes after the restart, Mekeishan claimed his hat-trick taking on the goalkeeper in what is proving to be his trade mark manoeuvre.

In the closing stages the teams started to tire rapidly, reducing the tempo. With a fourgoal lead, Cunchelim started to rotate their midfielders and forwards almost becoming too casual.

Cunchelim have collected three points from two matches, while Tropa have lost both their games

St Anthony HS win double crown

HERALD SPORTS REPORTER PANJIM, AUG 19

The AIFF will be deputing an expert to study the feasibility of providing astro-turf in Goa on August 27 under the FIFA scheme.

There will be two venues that will be inspected, Duler Stadium in Mapusa and Don Bosco school ground in Panjim, stated Savio Messias, GFA secretary.

Once the site is approved, the MoU will have to be signed regulating its use.

St. Anthony’s High School, Galgibaga winners of the taluka level TT U-14 and U-17 boys and girls alongwith manager, Fr. Simon Fernandes, headmaster, Caridade Fernandes, team manager, Aleluia Pereira and PE teacher, Pankaj Desai.

Roopam Sancoalkar and Divya Naik who have been selected for the South Zone U- 16 girls zonal camp at Mysore Infosys.

HERALD SPORTS DESK PANJIM, AUG 19

St. Anthony’s High School, Galgibaga won the taluka level U14 and U-17 boys and girls TT tournament organised by Direc-

torate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Nirakar Vidyalaya, Maxem.

In the finals, St Anthony’s U14 boys and girls defeated Nirakar Vidyalaya, Maxem 3-0 and

3-1 respectively while in the U17 boys category St. Anthony’s defeated Shradhanand High School, Poinguin 3-1 and girls beat Nirakar Vidyalaya, Maxem 3-2.

Rosary HSS (Navelim) triumph HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, AUG 19

Third Division football: Sai Avtar SC v. Guirim Youth and C.A, Anjuna ground, 4 p.m.

MahaBank Platinum Soccer Trophy: Arpora Sporting Club v. Ve r n a S p o r t s C l u b , Calangute Association ground, 4:30 p.m.

Joao Francisco Pacheco soccer inaugural: Don Bosco Oratory, Fatorda v. St Anthony’s Sporting Club, Colva, Betalbatim Sports Complex, 4.30 p.m.

Catherine Viegas memorial soccer: Dandeavaddo Sports Club v. St Anthony’s Deussua, 4.30 p.m.

Defending champions Rosary Higher Secondary, Navelim defeated Infant Jesus High School, Colva 6-5 via the tiebreaker to win the Salcete Taluka Under-17 Subroto Mukherjee inter-school football tournament organised by Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs at Government ground, Raia, Manora on Thursday. Rosary were trailing

0-1 at the breather.

Infant Jesus High School, Colva dominated the first half with Sunil Shetty scoring early as Rosary looked out of sorts.

Rosary turned the battle in a scintillating fashion late in the second half with striker Turnard Fernandes putting them on equal terms.

For Rosar y, Sheldon Ro drigues, Amuridin Shaikh, Cletus Pereira, Placdino Fernandes and

John stars for St Xavier’s HERALD SPORTS REPORTER MAPUSA, AUG 19

John Fernandes bagged a double brace as St Xavier’s HSS triumphed 5-0 over St Thomas, Aldona to march into the third round of interschool football tournament organised by DSYA at Peddem Complex on Wednesday.

John grabbed two goals before the breather to give Xavier’s

a commanding lead. After the change of ends John struck again before Francis Coutinho punted in the fourth. Just before the end, John got his fourth.

Xavier’s have emerged as one of the favourites having netted 15 times in two games without conceding a single goal. Government HSS, Sanquelim also look like strong contenders.

Candolim SC advance HERALD CORRESPONDENT CALANGUTE, AUG 19

Candolim Sports Club defeated Penha de Franca to move into the quarter-finals of all- Goa inter-village Mahabank Platinum Jubilee Trophy soccer tournament sponsored by Bank of Maharashtra and organised by A d a r s h Yu v a k S a n g h a t Calangute Association ground

on Thursday.

Candolim began the proceedings on a promising note and shot into lead within minutes of play through Malinga. Down by a goal, Penha tried to bounce back into the game but failed to score.

Changing ends, Candolim doubled the lead through Roy Das to make the issue safe for Candolim.

Palmar Grande ahead HERALD CORRESPONDENT MARGAO, AUG 19

Palmar Grande prevailed over Sirlim Sports Club ‘B’ 4-3 via the tie-breaker to sail into the quarter-finals of Catherine Viegas memorial football tournament organised by Union of Chinchinim Villagers at church ground, Chinchinim on Thursday. The teams were tied 2-2 at full time.

Palmar Grande drew first blood when Sandeep bulged the net from close. However, their joy was shortlived when Printon equalised through a

snap shot after he was fed by Savio.

Crossing over, Palmar Grande put up a better performance and showed urgency in their approach work. Their efforts bore fruits when Valdney Baretto unleashed a fierce shot that beat the rival goalkeeper hands down.

Despite found success through Savio who punted the ball to the far corner of the net.

In the tie-breaker, Valdney Baretto and Sandeep were on target for Palmar Grande while Cajie converted for Sirlim.

Ronaldo Dias scored in the penalty shoot-out while Ronnie Hilario, Anselm Rodrigues, Sunil Shetty and Richard Shetty converted for Colva .

Gromiko Fernandes, headmaster, Our Lady of Rosary High School, Fatorda was the chief guest and distributed the certificates to the teams. Earlier, Bevyln Colaco e Rodrigues, Salcete Taluka Sports Organiser, welcomed and later proposed the vote of thanks.

Footballer Myron felicitated HERALD CORRESPONDENT CURCHOREM, AUG 19

Myron Mendes of Guardian Angel HSS, Curchorem was felicitated for being the only Goan for IMG scholarship programme for U-15 Indian footballers in Florida, USA from August 28 to June 2011 at a function organised by the staff of the school at Curchorem.

Betty Pereira, councillor of CCMC, Curchorem was the chief guest. “It’s a great honour for the school and parents to have Myron,” said Betty and further stated that he is a role model for the young football lovers.

The guest of honour, John Fernandes, APEO, Quepem appreciated the hard work put in by the young footballer.

Earlier, John D’Costa, president of Guardian Angel Sports Club, Curchorem presented a certificate of appreciation to Myron while Betty presented a memento in the presence of sports teacher, Arvind Chavan, football coach, Sharon Fernandes and Fr. Frank Mendes.

Mavis Viegas presented a report of Myron’s itinerary to the USA. Fr. Walter Miranda, headmaster of the school congratulated and wished Myron every success and later proposed the vote of thanks.

Tejas, Krishal move into semis HERALD SPORTS DESK MARGAO, AUG 19

Following are the results of AllGoa BPS Open Major Ranking Table Tennis tournament on Thursday.

Sub-junior boys. Pre-quarter finals - Yash Salgaonkar bt. Sidshsnt Parekh 11-5, 11-7, 11-3, Tejas Shevd e bt. B huvan Khadapkar 1-6, 11-1, 11-1, Krishal Peres bt. Anthony George 11-8, 11-8, 11-3, Tejas Moreskar bt. Nigel Menezes 12-10, 11-9, 3-11, 11-3, 7-11. Quarter-finals - Wesley Rosario bt.Yash Naik 11-5, 11-6, 11-9; Tejash Shevde bt. Pranav Naik 11-3, 11-2, 114; Yash Salgaonkar bt. B. S. Sid-

dharth 15-13, 11-8, 11-4; K rishal Peres bt. Tejas Moreskar 1-9, 11-7, 11-6.

Semi- finals - Tejas Shevde bt.

Wesley Rosario 11-4, 11-8, 114; Krishal Peres bt. Yash Salgaonkar 14-12, 11-6, 11-4.

Mini cadets girls - R. Vaishali Chandana bt. Nandita Das 611, 11-5, 11-2, 6-11, 11-3; Abhigale Cunha bt. Anushka Hunnavar 11-4, 11-6, 11-7; Rhitika Ghanti bt. Prutha Parriker 11-5, 11-2, 11-6. Semi-finals Abhigale Cunha bt. R. Vaishali 16-14, 8-11, 11-6, 11-5; Tanisi Kitrani bt. Rithika Ghanti 117, 11-6, 11-5.

Cadets girls. Quarter-finals -

Abhigale Cunha bt. Tanvi Raikar 4-11, 11-8, 11-9, 11-7; Urmila Mense bt. Rhitika Ghanti 11-4, 11-7, 11-2; Tanisi Kirtani bt. Natasha 11-3, 11-5, 11-1; Aransha Noronha bt.

Anushka Hunnavar 11-3, 11-6, 11-7.

Sub-junior girls. Quarter-finals - Roshni Gopani bt. Leanda Araujo 7-11, 11-4, 13-11, 11-4; Laxmi Shetye bt. Shyamol Souza 9-11, 8-11, 11-9, 6-11; Urmila Mense bt. Analee Serrao 11-3, 11-9, 8-11, 11-5; Kafira Rodrigues bt. Tanisi Kirtani 11-6, 11-9, 8-11, 11-5;.

Tomorrow’s matches: Junior boys singles.

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Nadal, Fedex, Djokovic advance

Clijsters still perfect on hardcourt REUTERS

MONTREAL, AUG 19

Roger Federer of Switzerland serves to Denis Istomin of Uzebekistan during Day 3 of the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters at the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

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Four games, 16 minutes, only nine points lost. Rafael Nadal couldn’t have gotten off to a much better start.

The top-ranked player defeated American Taylor Dent 6-2, 7-5 on Wednesday in his opening match at the Cincinnati Masters. He took control by dominating the first four games, setting up his 35th victory in his last 37 matches. Second-ranked Roger Federer, thirdranked Novak Djokovic, fourth-ranked Andy Murray and No. 13 Andy Roddick—the topranked American—also advanced.

Nadal had his serve broken only once in the match. The Spaniard broke Dent— the 83rdranked player—right back to even the second set, and again to pull ahead 6-5, putting him in position to close it out.

The top players got firstround byes, so their opening matches presented the first chance to get accustomed to the extremely fast court. Players say the balls are skipping much faster than they did at their hardcourt tournament in Toronto last week, where Murray beat Federer for the title.

One other notable change was the weather. Temperatures in Cincinnati can reach 120 degrees on court, which is especially a problem for Djokovic. He got a break from the heat during his 6-3, 7-5 win over fellow Serb Viktor Troicki in the day’s opening match. The midday temperature was 79 degrees.

On Monday, Roddick had to go three sets, including a tiebreaker, to pull out his firstround win. Facing Thiemo de Bakker two days later, he never faced a break point during a 76 (4), 6-4 victory.

Roddick won the last four

points in the tiebreaker, came out re-energized and got the match’s only service break to take control.

Federer advanced when his opponent, qualifier Denis Istomin, hurt his right foot and ankle during a rally and had to quit the match after only 28 minutes. Istomin, the top player from Uzbekistan, trailed 5-2 when he pulled up and sat down in the corner of the court, removing his shoe. Istomin got the foot and ankle taped, but couldn’t put much weight on the leg and decided to retire.

Murray had the toughest time of the top seeds, forced to regroup after a second-set meltdown for a 6-3, 6-7 (3), 6-2 win over France’s Jeremy Chardy.

Mardy Fish pulled off the biggest upset at the $2.4 million Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, beating eighthseeded Fernando Verdasco 7-6 (1), 7-6 (4).

A sleepy Kim Clijsters woke up in time to claim a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3 second round win over American qualifier Bethanie Mattek-Sands at the Montreal Cup on Wednesday and continue her perfect buildup to the US Open.

While there was nothing close to perfection about Clijsters' performance against her 101ranked opponent, the Belgian remains unbeaten on North American hardcourts this summer, rattling off six straight wins as she prepares to defend her title at Flushing Meadows this month.

Clijsters arrived in Montreal fresh from victor y at the Cincinnati Open but the only part of the fifth seed's game that appeared razor-sharp was her determination, as she battled her stubborn American opponent for 2 hours and 14 minutes.

Several other players flashed their hardcourt credentials on a blustery day in Montreal, including Russian fourth seed Elena Dementieva, who opened the defence of her Canadian crown in convincing style by sweeping past Czech Klara Zakopalova 6-2, 6-4.

Danish world number two Caroline Wozniacki, the woman Clijsters beat in the final to lift the US Open title last year, claimed a tough 7-5, 7-5 win over plucky Swiss Patty Schnyder to notch her first ever win on Canadian hardcourts.

Russian Dinara Safina battled to a 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 win over compatriot Nadia Petrova.

I am not a traitor, says Buchanan UNI MELBOURNE, AUG 19

Former Australian coach John Buchanan, who is working as a consultant with the England team for this year's Ashes series, has rubbished accusations of disloyalty to his country.

The maverick coach insisted that he his merely performing his

professional duties and he is more interested in improving the overall structure of English cricket rather than help them just for the Ashes. ''I am not here to tell people how to beat Australia.” ''I am Australian, and cherish the part I played in the ongoing development of Australian cricket.

Just as I am a Queenslander, and

so would never be a full-time coach of another domestic team,'' Buchanan was quoted as saying by the 'Australian'.

Buchanan also asserted that coaches should not limit themselves to only their home countries but rather should work with teams across the world in order to help the growth of the game.

' This may be misguided loyalty.” ''However, I am loyal to my principles of always assisting those organisations or individuals who seek to be better than who or what they are; who seek this concept of high performance,'' he said.

Australian captain Ricky Ponting backed Buchanan.

Chettri double gives India victory AgENcIES LISBON, AUG 19

Sunil Chettri scored twice as India thrashed Portuguese second division side Uniao Desportiva da Serra 3-1 in their first practice match of the week at the Pope John Paul II stadium, Fatima in Lisbon.

Sushil Kumar Singh struck the third goal for India, while Uniao Desportiva da Serra midfielder Pedro managed the sole scoring strike for the hosts.

India started off impressively and made numerous inroads in the opponent citadel. Their hard work finally paid off in the 35th minute with Kansas City Wizards striker Chettri heading in Anthony Pereira's cross from the left flank.

India successfully held their one goal advantage and went for the breather with a 1-0 lead.

India made three changes prior to the start of second session,

Clifford Miranda came in for Steven Dias, while Mehrajuddin Wadoo made his way in the midfield replacing Climax Lawrence.

Abhishek Yadav joined Chettri up front replacing Mohammed Rafi but barely a couple of minutes into the second half, the Mumbai FC striker suffered a knee injury and was replaced

by Sushil Kumar Singh.

India gave away the lead in the 56th minute conceding a spot kick, on which Pedro made no mistake to bring the hosts back in to the match.

Chettri was soon in thick of things again and completed his brace heading in Sushil Kumar Singh's cross in the 75th minute to put India back in front, while five minutes later Sushil registered his name on the score-sheet heading in James Singh's flag-kick to seal an impressive victory for the side.

Lineup: Subrata Paul, Surku-

Mourinho convinced Ozil to join Real REUTERS MADRID, AUG 19

Real Madrid have completed their pre-season spending by signing Mesut Ozil and have new coach Jose Mourinho's powers of persuasion to thank for luring the Germany midfielder to the La Liga club.

The 21-year-old playmaker passed a medical and signed a six-year deal with the Spanish giants on Wednesday to complete a move from Werder Bremen which came to fruition the previous day after weeks of speculation on his possible destination.

"I spoke to my advisers and

looked at the options but I always wanted to join the best team in the world, and to play under the best coach in the world, Jose Mourinho," Ozil said through a translator at a news conference at the Bernabeu.

"I chatted to him and he convinced me. What we spoke about will remain between him and me but that's why I am here."

Ozil, who denied forcing Werder's hand by refusing to train ahead of their Champions League playoff match against Sampdoria, said fellow German international Sami Khedira had also played a role in helping him make his choice.

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Wa d o o ) , N P P r a d e e p ( 8 4 ' Baldeep Singh), Anthony Pereira (83' N Mohanraj), Sunil Chhetri, Mohammed Rafi (46' Abhishek Yadav, 48' Sushil Kumar Singh).

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In BrIef Sunny praises SLC for swift action Legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar praised the Sri Lankan Cricket Board (SLC) for taking prompt action in the wake of the no-ball controversy involving Virender Sehwag and Suraj Randiv. The SLC initiated an immediate probe into the incident which saw Sehwag miss his century due to a no-ball by Randiv during the Tri-series match between India and Sri Lanka in Dambulla last Monday. ''I think it's an exemplary step and as you said that they didn't have to do anything as it was part of the rules, but it was against the spirit of the game had been breached by that act.”

Federer coy about viral 'William Tell' A grinning Roger Federer evaded questions today about an online video where he appears to perform a 'William Tell' trick by hitting a can off the head of a man with his powerful serve. The YouTube video, posted by Federer's sponsors Gillette, has gone viral in the past 48 hours with more than a million hits to the official version of the clip. In the clip, Federer, wearing a business suit, asks a man on the set of an advertisement shoot to put a can on his head and then the ball is shown knocking the can down without harm done.

Asked by Reuters if the clip showed a real serve, Federer said: ''Well, there's a lot of the debate at the moment. You know how it is with magicians. They don't tell how their tricks work, you know.”

Liu seeks further foot treatment China's former Olympic champion high hurdler Liu Xiang has returned to the United States looking for reassurance from doctors about his injured foot, local media reported.

The 27-year-old underwent an operation in the United States in late 2008 on the damaged Achilles tendon that forced him out of the Beijing Olympics but he felt sharp pain again after months of heavy training, his father told the Beijing Youth Daily. ''He has trained harder since June and the foot had some reaction,'' Liu Xuegen told the paper. ''So he wanted to consult the American doctors as to whether such training is harmful to his foot, and whether such pain is within the normal limit.''

Rice plans to have shoulder surgery Triple Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Rice plans to have shoulder surgery later this year after competing at the October 3-14 Commonwealth Games in India.

Australian Rice has been struggling with her right shoulder since March and has had seven cortisone injections to help with the pain. ''Surgery is looking very possible at this point and I'm just trying to put it off,'' Rice told reporters at the Pan Pacific Championships yesterday. ''I want to give it enough time for (the shoulder) to recover in time for the 2011(Australian) trials in April.''

PM may visit CWG sites next week: Gill Sports minister M S Gill today indicated that Prime Minister Manmohan Singh may visit some of the Commonwealth Games venues next week. ''All the venues are ready and Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) president Mike Fennell has seen them and I hope to take Prime Minister (to the venues) next week,'' Gill said, while replying to supplementaries during the Question Hour in RShere.

Anand to play against 40 players simultaneously Hyderabad is all set to witness a spectacular chess match with Grandmaster Viswanathan Anand playing against 40 players simultaneously on August 24.

According to the organisers of ICM -- International Congress of Mathematicians 2010, 40 participants have been chosen to simultaneous play against Anand.

‘Investigate corruption charges against CWG’ PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

All allegations of corruption against Delhi Commonwealth Games organisers should be probed, CGF chief Mike Fennell said today as he wrapped up a two-day inspection of the venues by identifying some areas of concern which need to be addressed immediately.

Fennell said that the CGF has left it on the Indian authorities to investigate the charges of financial irregularities that have rocked the Organising Committee.

After completing a whirlwind tour of the venues, Fennell said he was happy with the overall preparations but wanted the organisers to speed up work on finer details like landscaping and cleaning. He specifically mentioned the work at the Games Village being behind schedule.

"The intention and objective of this visit was to take a further look at the venues. There has been reporting of corruption. It has been of great concern for C G F, " Fe n n e l l t o l d a packed press conference here. " Fr o m t h e CGF's point of

views, we have not been associated with any corruption anywhere and we feel it PTI needs to be thorNEW DELHI, AUG 19 oughly investigated by the Indian authorities. Commonwealth Games Federation President Michael Fennell We have encouraged today downplayed Dawn Fraser's fears of a Munich-like terror all government au- attack during the CWG here, saying the Australian swimming thorities to conduct legend was not sufficiently informed to make such a statement. inquiry," he said.

"It has been dealt with by the Australian Commonwealth Fennell said con- Games Association. We should respect freedom of speech but cerns such as con- I think she is not sufficiently informed to make such a stategested traffic and ment," Fennell said at a press conference after ending his twocleanliness are not day inspection of venues of the controversy-marred Games. unique for a city which is hosting a multi-sports event for the first concerned that some detail work has to be done, We went through some detail time in decades.

"My visit was to look at all the venues. work and have told the authorities. The We have been concerned about some of outside appearance, landscaping an cleanthe venues. We wanted to see how much ing of venues will have to done urgently," is complete. I visited all the venues and he added.

Fennell emphasised the need to spruce I am very satisfied to tell you that by and large all venues for up the venues at the earliest, specifically practical purposes are the Games Village which would be thrown open to international athletes by mid-Sepcomplete," he said.

"There is some reme- tember.

"The image of the Games to the gendial work to be done but this is eral public would be decided by the n o t n e w f o r look of these venues. When all this is new buildings done and the finishing touches are given and this would at all the venues, we will have world be completed class venues here. We will have a rich in some days. legacy of venues once the Games are " We a r e over," he said.

Fraser doesn’t know enough about Delhi: Fennell

Fraser calls for Delhi CWG boycott, ACGA rejects it

Sania to lead women's team at CWG

Kalmadi insists govt hasn’t clipped wings Rejecting suggestions that the government has clipped his wings by appointing a committee of bureaucrats, CGO Committee's embattled Chairman Suresh Kalmadi today insisted that he is still the boss and the panel was instituted on his request.

Reacting sharply to suggestions that government committee's appointment has virtually stripped him of his authority.

"There have been news reports that 10 government officers have come but they have been appointed at our request. The OC requested PM Manmohan Singh that the final stage of the Games has come and we need government officers," Kalmadi told PTI. "They have come to coordinate, they are going to support us. Everytime you say Kalmadi's wings are being clipped. Let me tell you I am a former pilot," the Indian Olympic Association chief remarked sarcastically.

"To put the finishing touches to the arrangement, we need the support of the government.

At this stage, it is very crucial that we get all the work done in time and therefore we need senior officers from the government so that the coordination work is done quickly. This arrangement will only help us complete the task," he added.

UNI MASON, US, AUG 19

Games Association is doing everything it can with security, but what's at the other end of the tunFearing Munich Olympics like terror attack in the nel?," she asked.

Delhi Commonwealth Games, swimming legend But ACGA Chief Executive Perry Crosswhite Dawn Fraser today called on athletes to boycott downplayed her fears and said the former swimthe event but the Australian Commonwealth mer is far removed from what is actually hapGames Association rejected pening in Delhi. her apprehensions insistingn During the 1972 Munich "I don't think Dawn's been that the Indian capital would Olympics, 11 Israeli to Delhi recently and I don't be safe and secure. think she has the information athletes, coaches and Fraser has called on the we have, if she did I don't think Aussie athletes to consider officials were taken she would have made the comboycotting the October 3 to hostage and killed by ments she did," he said.

14 Games as there could be Palestinian terrorists.

"We believe at this stage, it terror attacks like the Munich will be safe and it will be secure.

Olympics there.

My personal view is that the Commonwealth Games Winner of eight Olympic medals and holder of is not going to be a target, because most of the several world records, the 73-year-old Fraser said nations in the Commonwealth are developing nashe does not believe in India's security promises. tions, we have all religions and we have all political "The Indians are telling us that security will be systems," he added. right. But they've also been telling us for months During the 1972 Munich Olympics, 11 Israeli that their stadiums are ready to go too and quite athletes, coaches and officials were taken hostage obviously they're not," Fraser told 'Courier Mail'. and killed by Palestinian terrorists.

"I would hate to see another Munich but, with Fraser said it is hard to believe the assurances things getting worse and worse, I have grave given by the Indian organisers in the wake of reconcerns. I know the Australian Commonwealth peatedly missed deadlines on venue completion.

Sania Mirza will spearhead a rather weak Indian challenge at the Commonwealth Games after being named in a four-member women's team for the megaevent by the All India Tennis Association here today.

Along with Sania, young Poojashree Venkatesh will represent India in the singles event.

Veterans Nirupama S Sanjeev and Rushmi Chakravarthy will do the doubles duty.

Tara Iiyer and Sanaa Bhambri have been named reserve players by AITA on the recommendation of coaches Jaideep Mukherjea, Nandan Bal and Enrico Piperno.

While the Indian men's team is strong with Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi, Somdev Devvarman and Rohan Bopanna in the list but not much can be expected from the women's team.

It was a day of mixes fortunes for India at the Cincinnati Masters here as Mahesh Bhupathi and Max Mirnyi advanced to the men's dounles quarter-finals with a walkover while Rohan Bopanna and Aisam-ul-Haq Quershi crashed out.

Bhupathi and Mirnyi advanced to the last eight stage without hitting a shot as their opponents John Isner and Sam Querry of the US were forced to withdraw due to an ankle injury to Isner.

The fourth seeded Indo-Belarus combination will next take on eighth seeds Mariusz Fyrstenberg and Marcin Matkowski of Poland for a place in the semifinals of the 24,30,000 dollar hard court event.

PTI DAMBULLA (SRI LANKA), AUG 19

The tri-series cricket match between New Zealand and Sri Lanka was called off without a ball being bowled due to persistent rain here today.

The match will have a fresh start tomorrow which has been kept as a reserve day. There will also be a fresh toss, the organisers said.

Heavy rain lashed the Rangiri Dambulla International Stadium when the match was just about to start at 2:30pm local time and after New Zealand captain Ross Taylor won the toss and elected to bat.

Anticipating rain, the groundstaff had kept most of the ground, including the pitch, under covers and there was a ray of hope for a truncated match after the downpour stopped for a while at around 4pm local time.

Prannoy wins silver, Yuki in final PTI SINGAPORE, AUG 19

Shuttler H S Prannoy settled for a silver after losing in the summit clash while Yuki Bhambri pulled off an upset victory to storm into the final of the tennis event on a fruitful day for the Indians in the inaugural Youth Olympic Games here today.

P r a n n o y, w h o h a d stunned top seed Kang Ji Wook of Korea in the boys singles badminton semifinal yesterday, lost 15-21 16-21 to Pisit Poodchalat of Thailand in a 40-minute summit contest which was delayed for a few hours at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Yuki stunned second seeded Damir Dzumhur of Bosnia and Herzegovina 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the boys' singles semifinal at Kallang Tennis Centre on the fifth day of the Games to at least assure India of another silver.

In the summit clash, the sixthseeded Indian will take on Juan

Sebastian Gomez of Colombia who beat Victor Baluda of Russia 6-1, 3-6, 7-5 in the other semifinal.

Yuki had yesterday braved cramps to get the better of Ireland's John Morrissey in the quarter-finals.

With the silver won by Prannoy today, India now have three medals in their kitty after wrestlers had won two earlier. Pooja Dhanda had bagged a silver in women's 60kg freestyle while Kadian

Satyawart fetched a bronze in men's 100kg freestyle.

The other Indian who impressed today was Durgesh Kumar who won the boys 400m race heat number two with an effort of 52.20sec to qualif y for the final round.

In basketball, Indian boys lost to New Zealand 12-17 in a Group A preliminary round match.

In swimming, Aaron Agnel D’Souza finished fifth in boys 100m freestyle second semifinal with a timing of 51.49sec. He had qualified for the semifinals after finishing fourth in the heat number five.

In women's 100m butterfly, Arhatha Magavi finished a disappointing eighth in heat number four.

India fielded 32 competitors in the inaugural edition of the Games which is meant for athletes in the age group of 14 to 18.

‘All franchisees violated Company Act’ AGENCIES NEW DELHI, AUG 19

The Government has found company law violations by all 10 franchisees of the Indian Premier League and has asked the Registrar of Companies to take penal action wherever necessary, the Rajya Sabha was informed on Thursday.

"The preliminary information/reports have indicated non-compliance of certain provisions of the Companies Act, 1956, by the IPL franchisees," Corporate Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid said in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.

He identified Indiawin Sports (which owns Mumbai Indians), Royal Challengers Sports (Bangalore team), Deccan Chargers Sporting Ventures (of Deccan Chargers), India Cements (Chennai Super Kings), GMR Sports (Delhi Daredevils), KPH Dream Cricket

(Kings XI Punjab) for not complying with the Companies Act. Knight Rider Sports (Kolkata Knight Riders), Jaipur IPL Cricket (Rajasthan Royals), Sahara Adventure Sports (Sahara Pune Warriors) and Rendezvous Sports (Kochi team) were other violators named by the Minister.

Khurshid was responding to a query on whether the Government was probing IPL franchisees.

He, however, did not provide details about the company law provisions that were not complied with by the franchisees.

The MCA had asked the RoCs to collect complete information, including ownership details and proof of filing tax returns from all the IPL team franchisees, following the controversy relating to sweat equity in the Kochi team to a friend of the then Union Minister Shashi Tharoor.

Decision on number of matches in IPL-4 today PTI MUMBAI, AUG 19

A decision on the number of matches to be played in the next edition of the Indian Premier League will top the agenda of the T20 League's Governing Council meeting here tomorrow.

Passing of the IPL-III accounts is also in the priority list of the agenda.

BCCI marketing committee will also meet tomorrow to decide on the sponsors for Test series, ODIs and T20 Internationals for a period from September 1 this year to March 31, 2013.

The BCCI's finance committee is also scheduled to meet tomorrow.

While eight teams were in the

fray in the first three editions, the highly popular IPL will feature 10 teams from the next edition after addition of Sahara Pune Warriors and Kochi franchise.

Sources say the organisers may go for a shorter edition in terms of the number of matches.

"Playing 94 matches is not possible especially in the months of April-May-June when IPL-IV is to be held. May be we will go for 73-74 matches in all," they said.

According to sources, pruning of the duration is inevitable with media reports claiming that a key member of the Indian team management has written to the BCCI to cut down the team's schedule to avoid player burnout and injuries.

AGENCIES THE OVAL, AUG 19

Azhar Ali hit an excellent unbeaten 92 to put England in danger of losing their first Test of the summer.

England, seeking their seventh win in a row, were 6-1 in their second innings at stumps on day two of the third Test, still trailing Pakistan by 69 runs.

Ali's patient knock took the tourists to 308 with only spinner Graeme Swann (4-68) having

much impact at The Oval.

And Strauss lasted just four balls before edging Mohammad Amir to Yasir Hameed at second slip.

It had been a miserable final session for the England captain, who had spilt a regulation catch at first slip off Steven Finn with last man Mohammad Asif on six.

Asif and Ali profited by adding an extra 30 runs (their last-wicket stand was 38 altogether), before Asif drove a catch to mid-off to give Swann his fourth wicket and deny his partner a chance of a maiden Test century.

Swann had a good day, taking his 100th Test wicket when dismissing Mohammad Yousuf for 56 and belatedly being added to the ICC player of the year long list.

But it was a poor day for England in general with their seam bowlers unable to extract much movement from a good batting wicket.

Cook, unbeaten on nought having faced two balls, is unlikely to sleep too easily, with plenty of judges reckoning a sixth straight failure in this series will cost him his place for the series finale at Lord's.

England 1st innings: 233 all out Pakistan 1st innings: I Farhat b Anderson 11, Y Hameed c Prior b Finn 36, W Riaz lbw b Swann 27, S Butt c Prior b Swann 17, M Yousuf c and b Swann 56, A Ali not out 92, U Akmal run out (Morgan) 38, K Akmal c Morgan b Broad 10, M Amir c Prior b Broad 6, S Ajmal b Anderson 0, M Asif c Anderson b Swann 8. Extras: 7. Total: 308 all out. Fall of wickets: 48-1, 48-2, 76-3, 110-4, 179-5, 236-6, 251-7, 2698, 270-9, 308-10. Bowling: J Anderson 24-6-79-2, S Broad 25-4-72-2, S Finn 20-4-74-1, G Swann 27.2-9-68-4, P Collingwood 4-0-11-0.

England 2nd innings: A Strauss c Hameed b Amir 4, A Cook not out 0, J Anderson not out 2. Total: 6 for 1. Bowling: M Amir 2-1-5-1, M Asif 1-0-1-0.

Bhupathi-Mirnyi in Cincinnati quarters

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

NZ-SL match called off, replay today

England in danger

PTI NEW DELHI, AUG 19

l Says Games could be new Munich massacre PTI MELBOURNE, AUG 19

Pg 18

Nadal, Fedex, Djokovic advance Pg 17

St Anthony HS win double crown Pg 16

Fyrstenberg and Matkowski defeated Bopanna and Qureshi 5-5, 7-6(3) in a well contested second round match.