14 Mar 2024| 06:56am ISTFC Goa look to consolidate position at homeTeam HeraldPANJIM: FC Goa and Bengaluru FC will play their respective last matches before the upcoming international break in the Indian Super Leaguea when they lock horns at the Nehru Stadium, Fatorda, on Thursday, at 7.30 pm. They have tasted victories against Hyderabad FC and Kerala Blasters FC in their previous two clashes, taking them to 21 points, i.e. FC Goa still can sustaain pressure at the top and try to challenge for the League Winners Shield, especially after finding some stability in remaining unbeaten in their previous three games. FC Goa looked in imperious touch against Punjab FC amidst their 3-3 draw on Monday, though. With the three shots that Punjab FC had on target, it was impossible for any goalkeeper to stop them,” FC Goa Head Coach Manolo Marquez reflected ahead of the clash against Bengaluru FC.

The luxury sports car maker, which is majority owned by Volkswagen, warned that profitability will be hit this year, with margins set to drop as low as 15 per cent. The firm is pushing forward with producing its hybrid 911 car, which is set to be released this summer. Porsche, which is majority owned by Volkswagen, warned profitability will be hit this year, with margins set to drop as low as 15%The new line-up of models also includes an upgraded version of the electric Taycan. ‘Porsche will focus on brand and pricing in future, but to do this, the product range needed to be renewed. This is now happening – but the full impact on pricing and profitability will take time,’ they said.

Catherine Martin appealed to the US, a country with “strong ties” to Israel, to “join us in the pursuit of peace”. Several Irish artists boycotted the arts festival for its ties to the US Army over its support for Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip. On Wednesday Ms Martin took part in a SXSW panel discussion on the Basic Income For The Arts pilot in Ireland. In her preprepared remarks for the SXSW panel on Wednesday, she said she was “taking a stand for the concerns” of the Irish people and Irish artists. “Politicians stepping away from these public engagements where we can raise the horrific plight of Gaza is not an option.

Ireland referred to European court over turf cuttingIreland has been referred to the Court of Justice of the European Union for failing to protect sites designated for raised bog and blanket bog habitats from turf cutting. The move could ultimately result in greater restrictions on turf cutting on bogs in the region. It said: “These sites in Ireland continue to be degraded through drainage and turf cutting activities, and insufficient action is being taken to restore the sites.”The issue has been ongoing since 2011. Ireland hosts some of the most unique active raised bog sites in the EU as well as large areas of still active blanket bog. Ireland must redouble its efforts to move turf cutting machines away from these sites before the damage done makes restoration impossible.”

The European Union has moved a step closer to enacting the most comprehensive guardrails on the fast-developing world of artificial intelligence (AI). Members of the European Parliament on Wednesday endorsed a provisional agreement on AI rules, the world’s first legislation on a technology used in banking, internet-connected devices, smart homes and cars. It would also place the first restrictions on generative AI tools, which captured the world’s attention last year with the popularity of ChatGPT. As talks reached the final stretch last year, the French and German governments pushed back against some of the strictest ideas for regulating generative AI, arguing that the rules will hurt European start-ups such as France’s Mistral AI and Germany’s Aleph Alpha. In practice, the office will be the key enforcer, with the ability to request information from companies developing generative AI and possibly ban a system from operating in the bloc.

A new block of 77 apartments built by Red Rock on Elmpark Green as seen from residential area Bellevue Park Avenue. Photograph: Laura HuttonA local resident sought a payment of €50,000 in “consultancy” fees from a developer in exchange for withdrawing a planning objection to the expansion of a new apartment development in south Dublin. Red Rock Developments is seeking to add an extra floor to a 77-apartment development at Elmpark Green on Merrion Road. Mr Sheeran said he had not sought “go-away money” from the developer to drop his planning objection. “That’s it, quid pro quo.”A spokeswoman for Red Rock Developments said the company “cannot comment on this matter at this time”.

‘Challenging’ for Fine Gael to hold all local and European seats, Varadkar saysBy Cillian Sherlock, PA in BostonIt will be “challenging” for Fine Gael to hold all of its local and European seats in upcoming elections, party leader Leo Varadkar has said. Speaking during a trip to the US, Taoiseach Mr Varadkar said it would be “hard to achieve” the same number of seats as in 2019. It also received approximately 25 per cent of the vote in the local elections across the country. Even though it was not said much at the time, we had an extremely good local and European elections last time.”He added: “It’s going to be challenging to hold what we have, but of course that’s the objective. “But we’re very good candidates at European and local level, and I think they have a very good chance.”

Bonus points ‘promote positive rugby’ – Six Nations boss says format set to stayBy Duncan Bech, PA England Rugby CorrespondentSix Nations chief executive Tom Harrison insists bonus points are unlikely to be abandoned if it transpires that Ireland win this year’s tournament despite claiming fewer victories than England. Ireland are in the driving seat and could retain their title even if they lose or draw against Scotland and England topple France, because they have already accumulated four bonus points. It would be the first time since bonus points were introduced in 2017 that the team finishing top had collected fewer victories than the side in second, but Harrison has indicated the format is here to stay. When asked about whether a rethink would be needed if the Six Nations was won in that way, Harrison replied: “Yes, if we think bonus points are a problem. “But remember why bonus points are there – bonus points are there to promote positive rugby.

PREVIOUS winner of Glór Tíre, Galway’s Emma Donoghue, has released a new single. Impact of pandemic still feltCountry music continues to fight for its share of the marketEvery strand of the entertainment scene was hit badly when Covid 19 struck the world like a sheet of lightning in 2020. Yet, while some sectors of the music business have survived and are even prospering again, other areas, notably the Country music circuit and the nightclub scene, are still struggling. The Country scene has recovered spasmodically, but it has rarely reached the heady heights that it had, especially in Ireland in pre-Covid times. Strangely, the situation is somewhat reversed on the international Country scene.

Little is known about, including the size of Emma's role. Variety reports the film will chronicle a New Mexico sheriff in a small town gunning for more. As for who will appear in the film, here's the cast in order of A24's announcement:

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His share stake in the bank, together with the brand licence fee, is reckoned to be worth at least £650million. As cheering as it might be to see the man often voted as Britain’s most popular business person rewarded, Nationwide members including this writer, might want to question whether this is the best use of resources. As with many firms in the financial sector, Nationwide has been a beneficiary of a 5.25 per cent Bank of England base rate. As a mutual, Nationwide doesn’t do direct distributions. The 2009 merger of the Co-operative Bank and Britannia Building Society turned out to be a disaster for all those involved including advisers on the deal.

Prince WilliamYou may remember that in early 2020, it was announced that King Charles had COVID. What you likely did not know, however, is that Prince William was diagnosed with COVID around that same time. Yup, the prince had COVID in April 2020, but chose to keep it quiet and isolate within the palace. At one stage he was struggling to breathe, so obviously everyone around him was pretty panicked." According to Vanity Fair, a source said, "William didn’t want it getting out because he didn’t want to worry the nation.”

The 2024 Cheltenham Festival is open for business today as thousands descend on the Olympics of horse racing. There are 28 races to enjoy over four days, from the Champion Hurdle today to the Cheltenham Gold Cup on Friday, in what is considered the highlight of the jumps racing calendar.

13 Mar 2024| 06:25am ISTJustice Shriram Madhusudan Modak lauds G R Kare College of LawTeam HeraldMARGAO: Justice Shriram Madhusudan Modak of Bombay High Court, lauded efforts of G R Kare College of Law, Margao, to make the law college a knowledge hub. Justice Modak was addressing the legal fraternity whilst delivering the fourth lecture of the GRK-Judiciary Talks on the topic ‘Broad Aspects of the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023’. Delivering the lecture, Justice Modak said that the new legislation i.e Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam will replace the existing age old Indian Evidence Act and shall come into force on July 1, 2024. On the occasion, Justice Modak also released the GRK e-newsletter named 'The Chronicle'. The lecture was followed by celebration of the International Women's Day, which was organised by the alumni association of the law college under the chairmanship of its President Adv Sanjit Dessai.