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[][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][][] * Mumbai thrown out of gear. Heavy rains hit train, flight schedules. Three dead. (Press Trust of India) * Navy chief Admiral Arun Prakash's kin Ravi Shankaran chargesheeted in war-room leak case. (PTI) * Guided tours inside the Bom Jesus Basilica at Old Goa to be stopped, following severe criticism that tourists were barging into the Basilica during religious services. (H) * Preet Mandir in-country adoption license suspended. A national TV news channel had brought to light alleged irregalities conducted by the Aldona-based organisation. (H) * Sanjit Rodrigues now MD of Goa Tourism Development Corpn. (H) * Portugal seeking first World Cup title. Portugal is the only team in this year's World Cup semis not to have won the title. Forty years ago, they finished in third place. (AP) * Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo says no hostility with Manchester United teammate Wayne Rooney. (AFP) * People adjusting to new traffic plan, says Panjim mayor. (H) * Microfilming of birth, death records set to start. (H) * UP labourer found dead at Cuncolim. (H) * Velsao panchayat pays for works 'stayed'. (H) * Shantabai Shirvoikar resigns as Quepem civic chairperson.(H) * Rajasthan Bank opens branch at St Inez. (H) * Primary Health Centre Candolim organises malaria awareness drive at Don Bosco High School, Calangute. (H) * Goa Univ allows admission for B Pharm course. (NT) * Canacona fishermen oppose water-sports at Rajbag. (NT) * No-confidence move against Majorda deputy sarpanch Sucorrina Rodrigues. (NT) * Ravi Naik supports English as subject in Marathi primaries. (NT) * All talukas favoured English as subject: Luizinho. (GT) * Coastal authority told to inspect illegal Chapora fort construction.GT * Sunaparant photographer manhandled by Hospicio Class IV staff. (GT) * Section of road collapsed at Kesarwal, bringing down power pole.NT * Calangute murder of restauranteur Anuj Joshi (43), 10 quizzed. (NT) * 'Getting Married in Goa' comes out with third edition for guide.(H) * BJP says Std IX Hindi book 'Sparsh' has mistakes, seeks withdrawal. * Vichar Vibag (Intellectuals' Cell) of the Congress, headed by Uday Bhembre, has dashed off a letter to Cabinet ministers strongly opposing an amendment favouring the Roman script for Konkani. (H) * In Margao, the BJP joined hands with PCC general secretary Vijay Sardessai-backed councillors to oust Margao Municipal chairperson Ganashyam Shirodkar on Monday. (H) * Stop selling Goa: Compared to the real estate prices in the metros and other major cities of India, the property prices in Goa are still reasonable. This, in turn, has given rise to a new breed of brokers, who are out to make a fast buck and who are primarily responsible for the current inflation of real estate prices in Goa. Over the past few months, prices have increased by upto 50%. -- Felino D'Souza, in Herald. * At the peak of high season, Arambol beach was overrun with foreign tourists. The sands were crowded with young Israelis and Europeans, shacks filled to overflowing. But there was one Indian prominently visible. Incongruously dressed in business shirt, carrying a hefty briefcase, he made his rounds from new foreign-run establishment to new foreign-run establishment. A Delhi-based lawyer, he settled down for a coffee and had the following to say, " You Goans better get your act together, because my clients believe they can get away with anything here. We wouldn't allow it in Delhi. But here they have learned that anything goes..." -- V M de Malar, in Herald. * From the commercial world: Fish thali at The Palms, Hotel Samrat in Panjim. "Tasty Goan fish-curry rice, fried fish and vegetables, prepared in true Goan style. Perfect afternoon meal for the Goan at heart." * Tiatr artiste Marcelino de Betim released his new album 'Maichem Rogot' recently. (GT) * Duets are their forte and music really comes alive when Saby Fernandes and Natasha Oliveira perform together, writes Kurt Gidwani. Known for their laid-back retro music, the duo have captured hearts everywhere they play. (GT) * QUOTE... UNQUOTE: Helpful priest -- The parishioners were disappointed at the news of Fr Michael Fernandes' transfer from Sao Jacinto to Batim. He was helpful by nature and people from adjoining areas will also miss him. He was an advocate and helped people. -- Leonardo Lobo, Vasco. 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