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Silver lining on a gold horizon Jamal Shaikh Thursday, December 15, 2005 20:04 IST Now its official. The party of the year isnt just to bring in Vijay Mallyas birthday. It is, in fact, to celebrate a year of acquisitions, successes and a frame of mind that spells being high on life. Starting today, Goa will play host to a spectrum of celebrities, from filmstars and industrialists to politicians, all of who will be in the beach paradise to attend Dr Vijay Mallyas 50th birthday celebrations. Several of Dr Mallyas international guests, mainly corporates, will arrive on Friday while the whos who of Indian high society will trickle in from Saturday, after Fardeen Khans big wedding reception tonight, informed a source. Insiders say that the lavish celebrations reflect Dr Mallyas state of mind. The Shaw Wallace acquisition, the continued success of the UB Group, the launch of Kingfisher Airlines and the subsequent capture of six per cent of the national air traffic has left the Chairman of the UB Group a very happy man, stated a source. Incidentally, this year also marks the start of Dr Mallyas 25th year as Chairman, and the party on Friday is to celebrate that. It may be recalled that a 26-year-old Dr Mallya took over the helm of the Group right after his father Vithal Mallya passed away. For the main party on Sunday night, over 800 people are expected to attend. Two Kingfisher jets have been pressed into service to ensure the party of the year happens in truly great style. [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------------------------- | Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions | | | | Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages | | Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls | --------------------------------------------------------------------------