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GOACOM DAILY NEWS CLIPPINGS Dec 01, 2004 THOUGHT FOR THE DAY: "Gelolo portun enam." (No one goes away and then comes back.) "domnic fernandes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> "EXPOSITION 2004" PHOTO FEATURE: A small photo feature on the Exposition of the Sacred Remains of St Francis Xavier which opened at Old Goa on November 21. Please Check at http://goacom.com/goanow/exposition/Exposition2004.htm RAMPAGING ELEPHANTS ENTER MHADEI VALLEY: Not far from Goa's border at Terwan Medhe, the forest department had initiated the 'Elephants, Back to Home' mission in co-ordination with other agencies, to drive away rampaging elephants in the catchment area of the Tillari dam. But there are reports that it has failed and the belligerent pachderms have retreated into the Mhadei valley. Two of the trained elephants to be engaged in the novel mission turned wild and the forest department officials had no option but to push them in truck and send them back.14 of the elephants moved away from Tillari and entered Goa's order at Surla on Saturday (Nov 27), and caused some damage to the banana plantations in the rooftop village, according to Mhadei Bachao Abhiyan secretary, Rajendra Kerkar. (GT) PIRACY TAKES CENTRE STAGE: The issue of film and music piracy figured at the International Film Festival of India with film professionals calling for concerted efforts to deal with the menace even as the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Jaipal Reddy, said he would involve chief ministers of all the States on implementing laws against piracy. A 45-minutes trailer, launched simultaneously in 40-member countries by the Motion Picture Association of America, was inaugurated by the Minister during the inauguration of the Indian Panorama section at the INOX multiplex. (H) GOA RIGHT CHOICE : The noted film producer-director, Mr Vidhu Vinod Chopra, said that shifting the International Film Festival of India to Goa has emancipated the event from the typical "Babudom" of Delhi. Earlier, veteran film director, Mr Yash Chopra, inaugurated the Indian mainstream film section of the film festival with screening of the film "Munnabhai MBBS", produced and co-scripted by Mr Vidhu Chopra. Chopra lauded the Chief Minister, Mr Manohar Parrikar, for delivering what he had promised in view of holding the film festival in Goa. "The grit of Mr Parrikar is worth applauding," he observed. Later speaking to The Navhind Times, Mr Vidhu Vinod Chopra acknowledged that Goa has the right mood for the film festival. "This is a film festival, not a science seminar or a finance convention, and creation of right mood is of paramount importance," he pointed out. (NT) IFFI DRAWS HUGE CROWD: On Monday there was no film screening on the Miramar beach. But it was clear that the best option for the music lovers to move to Miramar. Thousands of people, including delegates and top film officials converged on the beach much to the surprise of the organizers. There was a live band playing. Famous director Yash Chopra also made a mention of the beach during a programme at Inox multiplex. One ay two of IFFI, the main attraction on the Miramar beach was "Mission Impossible". By 7.30 pm, the roads leading to Miramar were being battered from both sides. Parking continues to be a major problem at Miramar. (H) AT CAMPAL PROMENADE: The second day of the 35th International Film festival of India saw a crowd enjoying the multitude of entertainment on offer at the picturesque Campal promenade. The street was lined up with spectators watching the variety of programmes that included street clowns walking on stilts, folk dancers, a live band "Brothers-in-Arms", an orchestra, a magician, a mime artiste and other entertainment events. Folk dancers from Quepem, Kepechim Kirnam, attracted quite an audience who watched the troupe dancing to the lively rhythmic folk songs. (H) TECHNICAL SNAG: During the premier screening of "The Forgotten" by Joseph Ruben at the Kala Academy at 5.30 pm, there was a 30-second pause caused by a technical sang that resulted in a failure of the sound system, followed by another disturbance caused by the focus lights directed towards the screen. This raised howls of protest from the audience of delegates."The Forgotten" drew wide applause for its beautiful cinematography and sound effects, besides its unique story line. (H) THE SHOW MUST GO ON: We can step aside and grill Chief Minister Parrikar on lapses, loopholes and lack of complete transparency but even if that criticism may be valid, it still does not take away from the work both he and the Directorate of Film Festivals has put in to give Goa IFFI. And that too in the face of a severe financial crunch where Goa was deprived of much needed Central funds. To accept this reality and to take up the challenge to deliver counts a lot. And Goa needs to acknowledge that. (Edit in GT) COLVA COPS SEEK HELP OF INTERPOL: The Colva police on Tuesday (Nov 30) sought the assistance of Interpol to ascertain the antecedents of the 67-year-old German national arrested in a rape case, even as the medical examination report confirmed that the minor girl was sexually abused a month ago. The German national was remanded to four days police custody. (H) ARRESTED ON KIDNAPPING CHARGE: Margao police have arrested two motorcycle 'pilots', Rajesh G Sambhari and Johnson Furtado, from Margao, for allegedly kidnapping Manjula Ramaya Mooka, hailing from Shimoga, Karnataka. (GT) BODY FOUND: One Raja Linga Kurade (45), a resident of Moira, was found dead on the main road at Kalizor-Moira. (GT) BETUL LOCALS AGAINST FISH DRYING: If Bauxite ore mining on the Naqueri-Quitol plateau drew sustained violent protests from the locals, fish drying activity on the plateau near Betul is facing uncertain times this season. (H) NEW PUC POLICY: All Pollution Under Control certificates issued (for vehicles) in the State will be valid only upto March 31 in view of a new scheme which is proposed to be introduced next year. (H) EXHIBITION ON AIDS: The Tuberculosis Association of Goa, as a part of health educational activities, will organise its 13th annual exhibition on AIDS and TB from today on the occasion of World AIDS Day, at the Tuberculosis Association of Goa, Nizari Bhavan, Panaji. It will be on display till 31 December. (GT) IFFI PROGRAMME SCHEDULE: 29th November top 09th December 2004 - Kala Academy: La Espera (Urguay) at 11.30 am; A Closer Walk (USA) at 3.00 pm; Yesterday (South Africa) at 5.30 pm; 18 J (Argentina) at 8.30 pm. - Kala Academy: Konkani play Bhangarallem Goem. (At the Large Amphitheatre from 6.30 pm onwards). - CORNICE STAGE 1: (Opp. Old GMC) Invocation by Niriksha Kane; vocal concert by Ajit Kumar Kadkade. (No entry pass required). - CORNICE STAGE 2: (Opp Dempo House): Vandemaatraam dance by Sadvi Naik; performance by Siddhivinayay, Mardol sitar recital by Yograj broker; song and dance by Akshada and Akash; from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm. (No Entry pass required). - Beach Cinema: 'DHOOM" (Hindi) at Mirmar Beach from 6.00 pm onwards. (No Entry pass required. - IFFI Amusement Park at Bhagwan Mahaveer Bal Vihar: fancy dress competition, amusement rides, entertainment galore, from 4.00 pm to 7.00 pm. (No entry pass required) - Street Animation: Old GMC building to Kala Academy: Tattoo artists, face painters, unicyclists, jugglers, palmists, tarot card readers, mime artists, rice carvers, hair braiders, rope walking local bands and much more from 10.00 pm to 9.30 pm (No entry charge or pass required) - Installing the Beach: Exhibition of Installation Art by Subodh Kerkar at the Miramar Beach (No entry charge of pass required) - MOBILE BEACH CINEMA: "Dhoom" at Colva Beach from 6.00 pm onwards. (No entry pass required). S P O R T S SPORTING STUN EAST BENGAL: Sporting Clube de Goa stunned East Bengal 1-0 to storm into the semi-finals of the Federation Cup Football tournament at Shree Kanteerava Stadium in Bangalore on November 30 evening. Captain and Nigerian import Mac Pherlin Dudu scored a superb header off a Joseph Pereira pass in the dying minutes of the match to take the Goan team into the last four stage. (GT) AREAL WIN: Sao Jose de Areal won the ninth Cavelossim Panchayat Cup football tournament organised by Santa Cruz Sports Association defeated Young Strikers, Benaulim, 4-3 via the tie-breaker in a pulsating final at Fr Druston and Wellington ground, Cavelossim, on November 28. (GT) D E A T H S 30 Nov: Merces: FILIPE DOMACENO DIAS; husband of Maria, father of Mansio and Melissa. 28 Nov: DWARKANATH K SIRSAT (freedom fighter); husband of Sumitra, father of Yogesh, Dr Anita,Yogita. 30 Nov: Goa Velha: SANTANA FERNANDES E NUNES; wife of late Andre, mother of Richard/Anna, Stanley/Maria, Hilda/Michael and Ivy. 30 Nov: Cansaulim: ANDREW GAMA: husband of Francisca, father of Lashon. 30 Nov: Santa Cruz: MARIA ANA CAETANA MENDONCA: wife of late Manuel Francisco, mother of John/Luisa, Bella/late Domnic, Bento, Sylvia/Jacinto, Neves/Angela, Clement/Magdalena. 30 Nov: Rachol: MANUEL OLIVEIRA: HUSBAND OF Ancess Maria, father of Isidorio, Marconi, Jordan. G O A W E A T H E R Max temp: 35.2 degC; Min temp: 22.3 degC; Humidity: 66% (Yesterday) Weather: The early parts of the morning and the late evening enjoy cool weather these days in Goa. Courtesy: GT=Gomantak Times; NT=The Navhind Times; H=Herald; WE=Weekender. JOEL D'SOUZA Assagao-Goa-India.