[Goanet-News] Goa news for March 12, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sesa Aims to Fire 40% of Goa Staff as Ore Ban Cripples Business - Bloomberg terlite-aims-to-fire-40-of-Goa-employees.htmlSesa Sterlite aims to fire 40% of Goa employees http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHa-KgqhiwwlFIz1TiIFcSSLUO_Egcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-11/sesa-aims-to-fire-40-of-goa-staff-as-ore-ban-cripples-business.html *** North Goa Congress ticket within Ravi's grasp - Times of India DKIFwMaRzXyEhgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEw2_x5IoA7BA95Ki6ft0onT-GhaAcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/North-Goa-Congress-ticket-within-Ravis-grasp/articleshow/31810386.cms *** Tourists lose thousands in Goa 'gemstone scam' - eTurboNews British touristAdam Johnson, 25, was having a great time in Goa -- lazing about on the beautiful Konkan coast, sampling its choicest seafood and volunteering at a couple of animal shelters. Until two weeks ago, when he fell, quite ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEvHez--D_A9hUeiaiM0A8Dogrskgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.eturbonews.com/43529/tourists-lose-thousands-goa-gemstone-scam *** Goa implements scheme to encourage renewable energy - The Hindu GvPnsiBz0sfHXpPrgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEX6she2LtLO7Ry7n58vs4dbVjsEQcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/goa-implements-scheme-to-encourage-renewable-energy/article5774107.ece *** Bharatiya Mahila Bank opens branch in Goa - The Hindu e HinduIn Goa, the CMD said, the bank would take advantage of the existence of Common Civil Code by virtue of which women got equal ownership of immovable and other property along with their spouses. In other parts of the country, bankers faced this problem ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNESfuYHcmRCPKxwNayDXmRzl-7Clgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/bharatiya-mahila-bank-opens-branch-in-goa/article5773436.ece *** As world watches Ukraine, Goa keeps its fingers crossed - Times of India peaking tourists are the largest group of foreign tourists visiting Goa, with around two lakh ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHFWhopYxBfUBervMHoB0_Y8Uv09Acid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/As-world-watches-Ukraine-Goa-keeps-its-fingers-crossed/articleshow/31757449.cms *** 3 in SUV killed in collision with bus on Goa highway - Times of India oa highway around 2 am on Saturday. The bus driver, Gajanan Balu Jawale, was injured ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFuNatrcNOhQrlx0z9mJr4xL7F4ywcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/3-in-SUV-killed-in-collision-with-bus-on-Goa-highway/articleshow/31694071.cms *** Bursary scheme to pursue higher education in Goa - Times of India hiJAGQMauthuser=0ned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFkyySN3V5JgbwPEvZFcf0hLI6XQAcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bursary-scheme-to-pursue-higher-education-in-Goa/articleshow/31812020.cms *** NGO to help Goa in Mhadei matter - Times of India rdinator of Rashtriya Jal Biradari for Maharashtra, a NGO, has assured to help Goa to highlight the issue of Mhadei damming and diversion at the national level. Joshi was speaking at the water literacy workshop organised by ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEeioMGLGMu-lMlyc5jfE7UiMncUgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/NGO-to-help-Goa-in-Mhadei-matter/articleshow/31859835.cms *** Mar 11, 2014 6:30:00 PM - Goal Singapore 6 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau. 'Football beyond the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEHQEUq7-CbLR7HOzxz3rnX3Tlf3gcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3952/asia/2014/03/11/4669252/goa-football-development-councils-annual-football-summit Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
[Goanet] CII Press Release for - Change of Guard at CII Goa
Dear Esteemed Members of the Print Electronic Media, Mr. Kirit Jaisinh Maganlal, Director CEO, Magsons Network Pvt Ltd is elected Chairman of CII Goa State Council for the year 2014-15. Mr. Parag Joshi, Managing Partner of Jutex is elected the Vice Chairman. Appended below is a Press note. I would be most obliged if you could kindly carry the same in your esteemed print and Electronic Media. With warm regards, Geetika mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Geetika Goyal mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Head - Goa State Office mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Confederation of Indian Industry mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in 502, Unitech City Center, mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in M. G. Road, Panaji, Goa 403 001 mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Tel: 0832 - 2422790 / 2422796 e-mail: cii@cii.in mailto:e-mail:%20cii@cii.in%C2%A0%20 mailto:john.fernan...@cii.in Mr. Kirit Jaisinh Maganlal, is Chairman for CII Goa State Council for 2014-15 Mr. Parag Joshi, as Vice Chairman for 2014-15 Panaji : Mr. Kirit Jaisinh Maganlal, Director CEO, Magsons Network Pvt Ltd is elected Chairman of CII Goa State Council for the year 2014-15. Mr. Parag Joshi, Managing Partner of Jutex is elected the Vice Chairman. Mr. Kirit Jaisinh Maganlal is the Director CEO, Magsons Network Pvt Ltd, Managing Partner of Magsons Supercentre and Chief Executive of the Maganlal Group of Companies. He completed his graduation in Post Harvest Food Technology and his Post Graduate Diploma in Logistics Supply Chain Management. He is a Member of the All India Institute of Food Scientists Technologists, Mysore. Mr. Kirit is the Hon. Trustee for Asha Deep School for children with Special needs at MPT, Vasco, Past President of Travel Tourism Association of Goa and a Member of the Institute Managing Committee, Panaji Govt ITI at Altinho. Kirit has recently been awarded the Business Goa - Businessman of the Year 2012 Award. He was recipient of the FIFI Honour for Retail Excellence in 2012 at the CocaCola Golden Spoons Awards Ceremony at the National Food Grocery Forum at Mumbai. Mr. Parag Joshi, is the Managing Partner of Jutex, manufacturing HDPE/PP woven sacks and consignment stockist for polymers of GAIL India Ltd. He is also the Managing Partner of Laminex, manufacturing HDPE/PP woven sacks; He is the Managing Director Plastex Containers Goa Pvt Ltd, manufacturers of HDPE blow moulded containers. Mr. Joshi was President of Goa State Industries Association from 1996 to 2001. He held office as Director of GDDIDC Board during the same period. Thereafter, he was Director, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) till 2006, following which he was the Member of the Power Advisory Board, Govt of Goa till 2011. Mr. Joshi is Member of the Task Force on Goa IDC and a member of Mormugao Education Society Managing Committee. 7 March 2014, Panaji Goa -- -- Disclaimer This message, including any files transmitted with it, is for the sole use of the intended recipient and may contain information that is confidential, legally privileged or exempt from disclosure under applicable law. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any unauthorized use, review, storage, disclosure or distribution of this message and/or its contents in any form is strictly prohibited. If it appears that you are not the intended recipient or this message has been forwarded to you without appropriate authority, please immediately delete this message permanently from your records and notify the sender. CII makes no warranties as to the accuracy or completeness of the information in this message and accepts no liability for any damages, including without limitation, direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or punitive damages, arising out of or due to use of the information given in this message.
Re: [Goanet] A debate....state of media in India today
Please don't take advise from those who don't know the ground realities in Goa and India, in general, of the media scene. The political editor of Open, one of best long-form mags in India, was recently fired under political pressure. Ambanis has bought large shares in Network 18, which owns IBN and Firstpost, the latter an internet portal which has made a made in Indian media, just a Huffington Post has made a mark in the US and has been doing well in Canada. It's easy to say for those not working in the Goan media. I now some who lost their jobs and it would be good to ask these guys the realities of life outside the media. It's easy to hold Aires as a model. He's a lawyer and has his own livelihood. A protest is a legitimate weapon. Politicians should be aware that they can't get away with saying nasty things. Parrikar's statement on the salaries and intellectual capacities was hitting below the belt. True, its good to take such things in stride. But, at the same time, make it known to the person that such statements, made in a rush or just for the sake of hitting out, can come back to bite. I always felt that Aires is using RTI to good advantage. Unfortunately, he's outside the media and has outlets which give him space. He is regularly on Niz Goenkar, and Gomantak Times. Perhaps the piece he wrote on Parrikar's two years in office was refused by Gomantak. He may have written for OHeraldo in the past, but someone can let us know if he written for the paper in the last two years or so. The media circus in Goa is doing its best under trying circumstances. Keep on doing what you are doing and don't mind the advice coming from outside quarters. Eugene
[Goanet] Fwd: Goa Sudharop - International Goan youth survey
Hi All, We received a request from the San Francisco Goan organization to share the following communication with you. Thanks, Selma Rodrigues President GOA LA -Original Message- From: George Pinto georgejpi...@yahoo.com To: BB Goansofamerica goansofamer...@aol.com Sent: Fri, Mar 7, 2014 11:26 am Subject: Goa Sudharop - International Goan youth survey Hi Selma, hope all is well. Could you kindly forward this to your GOA distribution email list. Thanks, George Dear Goan Youth, Goa Sudharop is excited to further collaborate with you! We have accomplished a lot over the past few years with Goan youth, and we want to continue this successful trend in 2014 and beyond. We are here to give you every resource you need to become leaders, assist you in your aspirations, and support you to reach your potential. Thank you for participating in all our events, projects, and fundraising thus far! There is no limit to levels we can reach with your engagement! I’ve designed a short questionnaire for you to think about and send back (link below). It will help target your interests for us to create platforms of success. https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/gsyouthsurvey2014 If you know Goan youth ages 12-30, please forward this email to them to complete. Please also forward to your social media contacts/groups and Goan associations distribution and member lists. Thanks for your time and don’t forget... YOU got it GOAN on! Sincerely, Geremy Lobo International Youth Coordinator http://goasudharop.org/
[Goanet] What's this? Sarve Bhadrani Pasyantu Ma Kaschid Duhkhabhag bhavet
Clue: http://www.speakingtree.in/spiritual-blogs/seekers/science-of-spirituality/sanskrit-phrases-used-as-mottos-in-different-institutions -- FN Phone +91-832-2409490 Mobile +91-9822122436
[Goanet] POLICE DADA BJP on KONKAN STATEHOOD
Police Commissioner of Bombay.has said...if there is a Dada in the area, it should be only the Police Inspector.but landmafia buildersmafia slumlords in bombay have connections with police, administration, local politicians..due to which the police inspector may turn a blind eye to land grabbing in his jurisdiction.now which Dada in Bombay has the powers to take action against the landmafia / buildersmafia / slumlords...and which Dada has the powers to take action against MPs, MLAs, Corporators who have encouraged the growth of slums in bombay by rewarding land encroachers with voting rights, ration cards, water connections, etc .and which Dada has the powers to protect the last few bits of openspaces gardens playgrounds mangroves saltpanlands forestlands in bombay from being encroached.and which Dada has the powers to break the builder-politician-babu nexus in bombay.but the solution to the problems of bombay are not in bombay.the solution is for the Indian Government State governments to strictly enforce two child policy in rural backward districts towns in India as well as improve infrastructure agriculture industries manufacturing job-opportunities in those areas then only will the migration from these areas stop into bombay.when the migration stops then matters related to crimes, corruption, slums, illegal-instructions, etc in bombay will also start declining. The native people (farmers tribals fisherfolks) of the entire konkan region (bombay thane raigad ratnagiri sindhudurg districts) living in the goathans, adivasipadas, koliwadas have been neglected due to the political dominance of rich maratha politicians from western maharashtrathe BJP is supporting the statehood for Vidharbha but if in the future the natives of konkan also agitate for a separate Konkan statehood with bombay its capital will the BJP support the agitation ? . Property tax owners asociation in Bombay have given more importance in opposing the capital value property tax of the bmc but not the 500 sq ft rule..due to which those who own above 500 sq ft flats/houses will receive hefty property tax bills even those whose flats/houses are old dilapidated...before 2010 there was no 500 sq ft rule. Dalits, Tribals, Mahars, etc in India will not have the same respect which fair skin people like Upper castes Brahmins in India have.at the moment there is no fairness cream through which a person who has charcoal/dark type skin can become permanently fair. India needs a political party whose vision mission agenda is to improve the health wealth housing jobs land-holdings security of all citizens irrespective of which religion/caste the citizens belongs to. Pope Francis needs to change the position of the lay catholics in the catholic church from Pay Pray Obey to a position of Partnership with the catholic clergy in running of the Church and all its institutions. Amen. Jorge Monteiro Bombay.
[Goanet] Fwd: Song for the day....
Aaron Neville - EARTH ANGEL http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DNVm4dBfzQYlist=RDyX8no-zwArg g -- DEV BOREM KORUM Gabe Menezes.
[Goanet] Entertainment Society of Goa- Press Release/Xth IAWRT Asian Women's Film Festival 2014 IInd Our Lives. To Live Film Festival 2014
Kind Attn: All Kindly find attached the Press Release, Poster and the Programme Schedule issued by the Entertainment Society of Goa, regarding the* Xth IAWRT Asian Women's Film Festival 2014 IInd Our Lives. To Live Film Festival 2014* . A Film Festival showcasing films 13 countries from 13th to 16th March 2014. Forwarded with request to ensure that it is published on your esteemed newspaper tomorrow, *12th March 2014 *as it is issued for public information. *PRESS RELEASE * 10th IAWRT Asian Women's Film Festival 2014 *Panaji, 11th March 2014:* The Entertainment Society of Goa in association with the International Centre Goa are organizing the 10th IAWRT Asian Women's Film Festival 2014 and 2nd Our Lives...To Live Film Festival 2014 from 13th to 16th March at the Maquinez Palace Audi- II. The Festival will encapsulate four days of exciting screenings with selections from both festivals and engaging discussions. The best of Animation, Community Videos, Documentaries, Experimental Films, Feature Fiction, Music Videos and Short Fiction will be showcased from 13 countries. For Information regarding the films and schedule of films kindly log on to the website http://www.internationalcentregoa.com or contact the Programme Manager, Arjun Halnarkar of the International Centre Goa Tel. no. +91 832 2452805-10. *SCHEDULE OF FILMS DISCUSSIONS on 13 MARCH 2014 at ESG.* Programme for Day 1 (afternoon) from 3 pm to 7:15 pm 3 pm to 3:15 pm: Welcome Introductions by International Centre Goa Smriti Nevatia, IAWRT representative, gives the highlights of the programme for the coming days. 3.15 pm Film: *POLA* I Kinshuk Surjan India I 15 min I 2012 I fiction Synopsis: The story is set in the context of the farmers' suicides. Bittu is a carefree and boisterous 9-year-old who grows anxious as he watches his father break down slowly under the pressure of debt. Bittu tries to protect his father in whatever ways he can. 3.30 pm Film: *TAKING ROOT: THE VISION OF WANGARI MAATHAI* | Lisa Merton, Alan Dater USA-Kenya I 80 min I 2008 I documentary | English version Synopsis:Wangari Maathai, the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize, discovered her life's work by reconnecting with the rural women with whom she had grown up. They worked together against deforestation, poverty, ignorance, and government corruption, until they became a national political force that helped to bring down Kenya's 24-year dictatorship. 4.50 pm to 5.45 pm: Discussion around the theme of environmental justice and right to resources (possible skype QA with Lisa Merton) with Sebastian Rodrigues and Abhishek Srivastava 6.00 pm Film: *MY FANCY HIGH HEELS* | Ho Chao-Ti Taiwan | 55 min | 2010 | documentary Synopsis: Filmed over a period of two years, the film rigorously traces the journey of a pair of branded high-heeled shoes, and looks at the dreams of the people involved. For Information regarding the schedule of programmes for the 14th till the 16th March log on to the websites www.internationalcentregoa.com or www.iffigoa.org. *Access to the screening will be free and on first come first basis*. -- Thanks Regards, Silvia Rebello Asst. Manager (PR) Entertainment Society of Goa. Mob:9822983708 Office Tel: 0832-2428111 Fax: 0832- 2428000 www.iffigoa.org
[Goanet] Is the CM right in telling journalists not to publish articles creating 'disgust' against political system? (Times of India March 11th)
Is the CM right in telling journalists not to publish articles creating 'disgust' against political system? (Times of India March 11th) TNN | Mar 11, 2014, If a political system has a good or bad image depends on the politicians who are running the system. The journalists are doing their jobs by writing about the political system. The CM's remarks will impose unnecessary restrictions on the working of the journalists. Vandana Jog, lawyer, Ponda We live in India, the world's largest democracy. If journalists begin to fawn over politicians and play their fiddles according to political tunes, we should get seriously worried. If a politician does a lot of U-turns and disappoints the public by behaving like an autocrat then that's what will get written. Politicians are elected to serve the people, and are accountable for their actions. We expect the press to report truthfully on politics, and in Goa we are proud our journos are doing that quite well. Jose Lourenco, engineer, Margao It is totally wrong. A chief minister should not make such remarks because journalism is totally different from politics. Journalists should be given total freedom to express themselves and report the truth correctly even if the politicians do not agree with them. Journalists should hold independent views and should not bow before politicians. Journalists and journalism should be respected. Vaicunth Pai Fondekar, socio-cultural activist, Margao It is the duty of the press and reporters to hold politicians, bureaucrats and all officers holding public office accountable in their public lives. Occasionally, they may also hold them accountable in their personal lives, especially when it has public relevance. I am not entirely sure what the CM meant by his comment but I certainly agree that the press has a responsibility to report events in a fair and unbiased manner giving a balanced view of both sides of the story. Again, to tarnish all politicians as being disgusting people is absolutely wrong and would certainly discourage decent people from participating in the political process. Finally, even if a majority of politicians are corrupt and indeed disgusting people, the press has a responsibility to the minority group of politicians who are giving invaluable service to people they represent. Therefore, rather than making vague and anonymous allegations, the press should have no fear in naming and shaming politicians who are guilty of wrongdoing. Eugene D'Silva, doctor, Panaji CM to journos: Don't make people 'disgusted' with govt TNN | Mar 10, 2014, PANAJI: Chief minister Manohar Parrikar has appealed to journalists to stop publishing articles that create a sense of disgust among the public against the political system. Stating that the political system was the 'central pillar of the circus', he said, The media should not create disgust among people, against politicians and the system. It is okay to create anger against corrupt politicians, but if the public becomes disgusted and disillusioned with the political system itself, India will turn into Egypt, he said. Parrikar was speaking at a seminar on 'Conscientious Reporting' organized by the Goa union of journalists(GUJ) in Panaji on Sunday. He also remarked that the media's critical coverage of politics was bound to discourage 'good people' from joining politics. Given a second chance, I will not enter politics. I am a very good engineer, and could have minted money in another profession. It was under compulsion that I was pushed into this line, he claimed. The seminar comes hardly a week after the GUJ slammed Parrikar for his disparaging comments against Goan media persons, wherein he said that journalists were not great thinkers or intellectuals, and accused them of biased reporting. They seem to have made up since then, after Parrikar reportedly expressed regret over his off-the-cuff comments. Parrikar chose to re-iterate his stand, albeit in a more diplomatic way. The understanding capacity of reporters and quality of reportage is coming down. Journalists are reporting matters that they only understand in a physical sense, he said cryptically, requesting news organizations to ensure that 'The truth is not sacrificed at the altar of breaking news'. Several other speakers, including veteran journalist Dileep Padgaonkar and former Newsweek UN bureau chief Patricia J Pereira Sethi, spoke on issues like the corporatization of media organizations, paid news and opinionated reportage. Leading criminal lawyer Ujjwal Nikam called for media organizations to have self-regulatory measures.
Re: [Goanet] A debate... media seminar
http://blog.newswhip.com/index.php/2014/03/people-powered-front-pages-rock?fb_action_ids=10151851748566157fb_action_types=og.likes check it out. Since we have non-journalists wanting to tell those in the media how to go about their jobs, it would be better to invite such people by Goan newspapers to experiment as Newswhip did. Eugene
[Goanet] Fake Currency notes, I was a victim, once again
Beware! Some fake notes still in circulations. You could be a victim even when you withdraw cash from bank. Look at these two, I really cant's find any difference, yet there is one fake note Can you spot which one? http://www.flickr.com/photos/joegoaukextra3/13086701503/sizes/l/in/photostream/ Cash only went from one bank to another within the Panaji City Looks like some banks employees themselves involved in the scam Earlier, I was a victim too http://joegoauk-pointofview.blogspot.in/2012/01/know-your-currency-notes-india.html joego...@yahoo.co.uk for Goa NRI related info... http://in.groups.yahoo.com/group/GOAN-NRI/ For Goan Video Clips http://youtube.com/joeukgoa In Goa, Dial 1 0 8 For Hospital, Police, Fire etc
[Goanet] Misinformation of the radiation from mobile towers
Last year, a small group of Saliganvkars created awareness in the Lourdes Convent school hall about the alleged dangers of the radiation from Mobile towers by showing a PP presentation of the so called expert Prof. Girish Kumar. The same presentation was used again for a much bigger group of villagers in Gladstone Ribeiro Sa's house and as a result the construction of the mobile tower by Dmello Telepower Pvt Ltd in Saligao was forced to stop. When 6 of the leaders had met in my (Gerard Delaney's) house after the Lourdes convent program, I had clearly explained to them how this Prof. Girish Kumar was using his position to create fear in the minds of the public about the radiation and thereby helping his daughter's business of selling meters to measure radiation and shields for it. I had even explained that the average frequency of light is one million times greater than that of microwave radiation. Hence according to the well established laws of Physics, light has energy greater than that of microwave radiation by one million. Thus it is ridiculous to be afraid of microwave radiation and not of visible light radiation which is one million times stronger! *However, what transcribed during the meeting, was never released to the general public by the leaders of the agitation.* Now a special panel of 13 members set up by the DoT in keeping with the Allahabad High Court's orders, has exposed the misdeeds of the Professor and affirmed that there is no danger to the health from the radiations emitted by mobile towers. Read about this at: *Deccan Herald dated 25**^th **of February 2014* http://www.deccanherald.com/content/388471/radiation-fears-mobile-towers-unfounded.html /Rejecting the contention of electrical engineering professor Girish Kumar, the 13-member panel said Kumar repeatedly red-flagged these concern in the media because of his family's commercial interest in companies involved in manufacturing radiation-shielding products. Kumar's daughter Neha Kumar sells radiation-shielding products through her company NESA Radiation Solutions Pvt Ltd. // /// ** *The Indian Express; Feb 25 2014* http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/iit-prof-hyped-cell-radiation-daughter-sold-protective-shields/ /A committee set up by the department of telecommunications has raised a red flag over the ethical conduct of an IIT-Bombay professor for blowing out of proportion the effects of mobile phone tower radiation on humans and on the other hand promoting his family's business of products that claim to reduce the impact of such radiation. / /The committee observed that his daughter, Neha Kumar, is selling radiation shielding solutions through her company NESA Radiation Solutions Private Ltd. On one hand, he is spreading misinformation and creating misconceptions and unfounded apprehensions in the mind of the public by sensationalizing and blowing out of proportion the effects of EMF radiation, and on the other hand, he is promoting his family's business in related products (which do not even follow any national or international standards), thus throwing professional ethics to the winds, the report said. / ./..so long as EMF radiation power levels in the vicinity of base stations of cell phone towers are below the prescribed limits, there should not be any cause of concern for adverse thermal health effects on human beings living close them, the committee said in its report./ *__*
[Goanet] India to slash Iran oil imports
India will cut its oil imports from Iran by nearly two-thirds from the first quarter after the US asked it to hold the shipments at end-2013 levels, Reuters reported. The move is in keeping with the nuclear deal easing sanctions on Tehran, Indian government sources said. India, with the increases already made in the January-March loading plans from Iran, has to cut its purchases of the crude to about 110,000 barrels per day to drop its intake average to 195,000 bpd for the six months to July 20. This will impact petrol prices adversely in India. How will the US compensate India for this?
[Goanet] Goa news for March 12, 2014
Goa News from Google News and Goanet.org Visit http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php for the full stories. *** Sesa Aims to Fire 40% of Goa Staff as Ore Ban Cripples Business - Bloomberg terlite-aims-to-fire-40-of-Goa-employees.htmlSesa Sterlite aims to fire 40% of Goa employees http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHa-KgqhiwwlFIz1TiIFcSSLUO_Egcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2014-03-11/sesa-aims-to-fire-40-of-goa-staff-as-ore-ban-cripples-business.html *** North Goa Congress ticket within Ravi's grasp - Times of India DKIFwMaRzXyEhgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEw2_x5IoA7BA95Ki6ft0onT-GhaAcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/North-Goa-Congress-ticket-within-Ravis-grasp/articleshow/31810386.cms *** Tourists lose thousands in Goa 'gemstone scam' - eTurboNews British touristAdam Johnson, 25, was having a great time in Goa -- lazing about on the beautiful Konkan coast, sampling its choicest seafood and volunteering at a couple of animal shelters. Until two weeks ago, when he fell, quite ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEvHez--D_A9hUeiaiM0A8Dogrskgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.eturbonews.com/43529/tourists-lose-thousands-goa-gemstone-scam *** Goa implements scheme to encourage renewable energy - The Hindu GvPnsiBz0sfHXpPrgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331 http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEX6she2LtLO7Ry7n58vs4dbVjsEQcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/goa-implements-scheme-to-encourage-renewable-energy/article5774107.ece *** Bharatiya Mahila Bank opens branch in Goa - The Hindu e HinduIn Goa, the CMD said, the bank would take advantage of the existence of Common Civil Code by virtue of which women got equal ownership of immovable and other property along with their spouses. In other parts of the country, bankers faced this problem ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNESfuYHcmRCPKxwNayDXmRzl-7Clgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.thehindu.com/business/Industry/bharatiya-mahila-bank-opens-branch-in-goa/article5773436.ece *** As world watches Ukraine, Goa keeps its fingers crossed - Times of India peaking tourists are the largest group of foreign tourists visiting Goa, with around two lakh ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNHFWhopYxBfUBervMHoB0_Y8Uv09Acid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/As-world-watches-Ukraine-Goa-keeps-its-fingers-crossed/articleshow/31757449.cms *** 3 in SUV killed in collision with bus on Goa highway - Times of India oa highway around 2 am on Saturday. The bus driver, Gajanan Balu Jawale, was injured ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFuNatrcNOhQrlx0z9mJr4xL7F4ywcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/3-in-SUV-killed-in-collision-with-bus-on-Goa-highway/articleshow/31694071.cms *** Bursary scheme to pursue higher education in Goa - Times of India hiJAGQMauthuser=0ned=us http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNFkyySN3V5JgbwPEvZFcf0hLI6XQAcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/Bursary-scheme-to-pursue-higher-education-in-Goa/articleshow/31812020.cms *** NGO to help Goa in Mhadei matter - Times of India rdinator of Rashtriya Jal Biradari for Maharashtra, a NGO, has assured to help Goa to highlight the issue of Mhadei damming and diversion at the national level. Joshi was speaking at the water literacy workshop organised by ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEeioMGLGMu-lMlyc5jfE7UiMncUgcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/NGO-to-help-Goa-in-Mhadei-matter/articleshow/31859835.cms *** Mar 11, 2014 6:30:00 PM - Goal Singapore 6 at the Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa University, Taleigao Plateau. 'Football beyond the ...a class= http://news.google.com/news/url?sa=tfd=Rusg=AFQjCNEHQEUq7-CbLR7HOzxz3rnX3Tlf3gcid=c3a7d30bb8a4878e06b80cf16b898331url=http://www.goal.com/en-sg/news/3952/asia/2014/03/11/4669252/goa-football-development-councils-annual-football-summit Compiled by Goanet News Service http://www.goanet.org/newslinks.php
Re: [Goanet] Misinformation of the radiation from mobile towers
Thanks Gerard for sharing this information. It is important to counter these bogus scares that crop up from time to time by educating people about basic scientific concepts. Underlying these scares there invariably is some commercial scam or MLM-type fraud being perpetrated. Cheers, Santosh On Tuesday, March 11, 2014 1:56 PM, Gerard Delaney delaney.ger...@gmail.com wrote: Last year, a small group of Saliganvkars created awareness in the Lourdes Convent school hall about the alleged dangers of the radiation from Mobile towers by showing a PP presentation of the so called expert Prof. Girish Kumar. The same presentation was used again for a much bigger group of villagers in Gladstone Ribeiro Sa's house and as a result the construction of the mobile tower by Dmello Telepower Pvt Ltd in Saligao was forced to stop. When 6 of the leaders had met in my (Gerard Delaney's) house after the Lourdes convent program, I had clearly explained to them how this Prof. Girish Kumar was using his position to create fear in the minds of the public about the radiation and thereby helping his daughter's business of selling meters to measure radiation and shields for it. I had even explained that the average frequency of light is one million times greater than that of microwave radiation. Hence according to the well established laws of Physics, light has energy greater than that of microwave radiation by one million. Thus it is ridiculous to be afraid of microwave radiation and not of visible light radiation which is one million times stronger! *However, what transcribed during the meeting, was never released to the general public by the leaders of the agitation.* Now a special panel of 13 members set up by the DoT in keeping with the Allahabad High Court's orders, has exposed the misdeeds of the Professor and affirmed that there is no danger to the health from the radiations emitted by mobile towers. Read about this at: *Deccan Herald dated 25**^th **of February 2014* http://www.deccanherald.com/content/388471/radiation-fears-mobile-towers-unfounded.html /Rejecting the contention of electrical engineering professor Girish Kumar, the 13-member panel said Kumar repeatedly red-flagged these concern in the media because of his family's commercial interest in companies involved in manufacturing radiation-shielding products. Kumar's daughter Neha Kumar sells radiation-shielding products through her company NESA Radiation Solutions Pvt Ltd. // /// ** *The Indian Express; Feb 25 2014* http://indianexpress.com/article/india/india-others/iit-prof-hyped-cell-radiation-daughter-sold-protective-shields/ /A committee set up by the department of telecommunications has raised a red flag over the ethical conduct of an IIT-Bombay professor for blowing out of proportion the effects of mobile phone tower radiation on humans and on the other hand promoting his family's business of products that claim to reduce the impact of such radiation. / /The committee observed that his daughter, Neha Kumar, is selling radiation shielding solutions through her company NESA Radiation Solutions Private Ltd. On one hand, he is spreading misinformation and creating misconceptions and unfounded apprehensions in the mind of the public by sensationalizing and blowing out of proportion the effects of EMF radiation, and on the other hand, he is promoting his family's business in related products (which do not even follow any national or international standards), thus throwing professional ethics to the winds, the report said. / ./..so long as EMF radiation power levels in the vicinity of base stations of cell phone towers are below the prescribed limits, there should not be any cause of concern for adverse thermal health effects on human beings living close them, the committee said in its report./ *__*
