GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER TUESDAY 19 MAR. 2024
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Funeral: 4 Apr. "Manu" Antonio Francisco Manuel Fernandes, (Croydon, Surrey) (ex-Nairobi, Kenya)
Manu passed away peacefully at home with his family on the 6th March 2024, Aged 79. Loving father to Mischelle, father in-law of Kamal and proud grandfather to Arjun, Dhara and Dhruv. Son of the late Maria Josefine Fernandes and Lourence Fernandes. Brother to, Paully, Caji, Judy and the late Sabino, Conceicao, John and Filomena.
The Funeral Mass will be held at 10am on Thursday 4th April 2024 at: Our Lady of the Annunciation Church, 147 Bingham Road, Croydon, CR0 7EN. Provisional [check here for updates] live streaming link: http://www.addiscombecatholicchurch.com/live-web-cam Followed by his Burial at 11.30am at: Croydon Cemetery, Mitcham Road, London, CR9 3AT. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to https://www.parkinsons.org.uk/ Condolences to mmjfernandes@hotmail.com
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Death: Ubaldo Menezes (Nairobi) 17 Mar: Nairobi. UBADLO MENEZES. He was the beloved husband to Veronica and loving father to Trevor and Shimona. Loving father-in-law to Zoheth. Funeral details to follow. Info: Goan Welfare Society, Nairobi.
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Assurance on passport revocation fails the timeline of Code
19 Mar: The Goan. Editorial: The code of conduct for the Lok Sabha elections came into immediate effect on Saturday after the Election Commissioner announced the schedule. For Goans, especially the thousands who were looking forward to a resolution to the vexed Indian passport revocation issue after Chief Minister Pramod Sawant’s categorical assurance, the election code meant that there is going to be a status quo at least till the new government is formed if not more. This comes as a setback after the CM pursued the issue with the Centre and raised hopes of a resolution. Sawant had disclosed that the State government is in continuous talks with the External Affairs Ministry and Home Ministry. It was only recently that the CM disclosed that he met Union Minister of State for External Affairs and pushed for a “surrender” option instead of “revocation” of an Indian passport and assured people back home of a resolution before the election code came into force… For further details click here
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How Wabera Street in Nairobi came about. By Mervyn Maciel (photo)
17 Mar: Sunday Nation- Weekly Review: Page 6. (Kenya). Not many people will be aware of how Wabera Street in Nairobi came to be named. Daudi Dabasso Wabera, who was my assistant in Marsabit rose to become the first African District Commissioner of Isiolo. I first met him when I was posted to Marsabit. On the first day of my arrival, this young and handsome man greeted me with these words, "Welcome to Marsabit, Mr. Maciel, I am going to be your assistant". He impressed me immediately. He was very good at drafting routine letters and also dealing with the public since he spoke English and all the local languages … He was sadly assassinated by Somali secessionists in Isiolo. It was comforting to hear President Jomo Kenyatta announce that a street in Nairobi would be named after him… click here
3 Mar: Yesterday's Curry. By Emma Ryan. Nearly 95 and still a whizz in the kitchen: Mervyn's Goan Feast
click here 2014: Goan Voice: Mervyn Maciel: A Brief Bio click here. |
News Headlines
18 Mar: The Telegraph (India). This leafy cocktail recipe by chef Avinash Martins
is a delight. Amaranth leaves, beetroot and grapefruit with Bourbon and vodka
- enjoy 'Tambdi Bhaji cocktail' at home now. Click
here.
18 Mar: Gomantak Times. British tourists keep the Goa tourism fires kindling.
Click
here.
18 Mar: Grazia. One For The Boys: Goa's Menswear Fashion Weekend Recap. 24 photos. Click
here.
18 Mar: Times of India. FLY91 starts its commercial operation; introduces special
fare of Rs 1,991. Click
here.
18 Mar: Times of India. Portuguese democracy turns 50, Goan trio heads to Macau.
Goan musicians [Franz Schubert Cotta, Nadia Rebelo and Omar de Loiola Pereira]
to showcase fado, mando tunes at Macau event. Click
here.
19 Mar: Greater Kashmir. Why Kashmiris throng Goa. Click
here.
18 Mar: Event FAQS. Goa Tourism hosts roadshows across Europe spotlighting Heritage
& Culture. Click
here.
19 Mar: Navhind Times. 'I want to come back'. Scottish comedy superstar Daniel
Sloss will be performing his show 'Can't' for the first time in Goa today. Click
here.
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GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER MONDAY 18 MAR. 2024
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I’m a real-life Ghostbuster: The abandoned De Mello house in Goa
17 Mar: The Sun (UK) … The Parapsychology and Investigations Research Society (PAIRS) based in India and founded by Sarbajeet Mohanty is known for carrying out spine-tingling studies in haunted locations… In 2019, the group visited what is called India's most haunted residential place – the abandoned De Mello house in Goa. Stories suggest that the house has been haunted by the evil spirit of a Portuguese man named De Mello who killed his brother out of spite - and later took his own life… However, shocking psychic readings revealed the presence of a feminine entity cursing the house. After communicating with the spirit, Sarbajeet and his team concluded the spirit was of a young girl who was brutally assaulted and murdered in the house… 1106 words. For further details click here
For the Wikipedia entry and other articles & videos of the De Mello House,
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F&B News
17 Mar: Your Story. The grand old Goan poie strikes a fine balance between tradition
and modernity Poie, an artisanal bread, has been a staple for generations of Goan
households. This fresh and fluffy bread-which entered India around 400 years ago-continues
to stay relevant, lending itself to many innovations and interpretations. Click
here.
15 Mar: Femina. São By The Shore: Where Wellness Meets Gastronomy In Goa's
Coastal Oasis. Click
here.
16 Mar: Gomantak Times. Sairaj hits jackpot with Goan backyard superfood jackfruit.
Goa-based startup Wakao Foods brings you jackfruit sausages, jackfruit burger
patty, butter jack, vegan BBQ jack, in easy, ready-to-eat/cook format. Click
here.
16 Mar: The Hindu. On a Goan cocktail trail. Try a High Tide sangria sundowner
at newly launched Li.Lo.La in Ashwem, urrak cocktails at Grumps in Sangolda, and
end with a heady dodol at Petisco. Click
here.
18 Mar: The Goan. Soon, Goa to grow exotic produce to meet demand. Click
here.
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News Headlines
Video: 17 Mar: Prudent Media Goa. Dr Oscar Rebello, Political analyst. He speaks
on 'Goa: a polluted state of mind'. 44m. 24s. Click
here.
17 Mar: Herald. Follow the Money. By Vivek Menezes.
India, as the latest
global democracy index told us this week, remains an "electoral autocracy"
with falling scores, ranked 108 between turmoil-ridden Niger and the Ivory Coast.
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17 Mar: Navhind Times. Shipyard Stories. Frederick Noronha reviews a new book
about Goa Shipyard Ltd. Click
here.
17 Mar: Prudent Media. Towards sustainable tourism in Goa' | Panel Discussion
28m. 31s. Click
here.
17 Mar: Deccan Herald. Indo Portuguese Art: a cultural medley. Click
here.
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GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER SUNDAY 17 MAR. 2024
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Death and funeral announcement - Luisa Sylvia Dand née D'Souza. Mtwapa, Mombasa, Kenya Luisa Sylvia Dand née D'Souza, fondly known as Darla or Sylvie, passed away peacefully in Mtwapa, at the age of 80. Mother to James Dand, mother in law to Martha, doting grandma to Marisol, Sylvia and Mariana Margaret. She was sibling to the late Juliet and Joe Mascarenhas (Nairobi), the late Patrick and the late Reeda (UK), Tony and Bridget (Canada), Dora and the late Tony D'Silva (UK), Carmen and the late Menino Toscano (UK), Agnelo (UK), Fina (Nairobi) and Bosco and Martha (Goa). Her funeral mass will be held on Saturday 16th March at St Francis of Assisi Customs Nyali at 9.45am followed by cremation. May she rest in peace. Condolences may be sent to James Dand on cell phone - 0711 770888 or 0722 254040. Info Goan Welfare Society, Nairobi
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Death: Mr Eric Antao. Guildford, UK. Ex Zanzibar. 14th Feb: Guilford. ERIC EUGENE ANTAO. Born 18th May 1939. He will be dearly missed by his sons, Ed and Errol and all his loving family and friends. Eric's funeral is on Friday 22 March 2024 at 11am at St Marys Church in Guildford. Even though we understand that some may not be able to attend in person, we would like everyone to remember the great person he was, be happy that he is reunited with his wife, Ethel in heaven and say a prayer for him on the day. Eric’s requiem service will be streamed via the St Mary’s YouTube page via the following link: For further details click here
Also, following the final committal, there will be refreshments back in the St Mary’s church hall should you wish to join us to celebrate Eric’s life. We are extremely grateful for any flowers that have been sent; however, we would urge anyone else to kindly donate to the upkeep of the Memorial Garden where Eric and his beloved wife, Ethel will be laid to rest at St Mary’s church.
Please use the following JustGiving link for your donation to ensure that Eric’s and Ethel’s final home will be respected and maintained going forward.
For further details click here For Photo and full details, click here. |
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OCI status and Citizenship Amendment Act
16 Mar: The Goan. By Adv Moses Pinto. With the Amendment of section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955 by the coming into force of Section 4 the Citizenship Amendment Act, 2019, (CAA) the Indian Ministry of External Affairs has now been empowered with discretionary powers whereby the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) Status could be revoked for violating any of the provisions of the Citizenship Act or any other law in force. This unbridled power being conferred upon the Ministry of External Affairs by the coming into force of the CAA, could help to fan the flame of capriciousness of the bureaucratic machinery in the country, especially when it comes to Portuguese Passport holders who have applied for the OCI Status of India and in the time being had also applied for British Citizenship thereby seeking the citizenship of a third country and this act could be perceived violating the rules under Section 7D of the Citizenship Act, 1955 which provides for the cancellation of registration as overseas citizens of India… 1006 words For further details click here
17 Mar: Herald. Citizenship Imbroglio. By U D Kamat, a Former Director of Tourism and Director of NRI Affairs… My decade long tenure as Director for NRI Affairs in the Goa NRI Commission between 2006 and 2017 when I was privileged to work under two distinguished Commissioners, Mr Eduardo Faleiro and the late Dr Wilfred Mesquita, provided me an opportunity to facilitate the grant of Indian Citizenship to a number of Catholics of Goan origin who had migrated to Pakistan, but opted to return to their motherland for good after liberation of Goa mainly due to religious persecution in that Country. 992 words.
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Pastor Domnic, wife Joan externed from North Goa for six months
17 Mar: Herald. The Goa government has externed Siolim-based Pastor Domnic D'Souza and wife Joan from the jurisdiction of North Goa district for a period of six months, with immediate effect. The couple has been asked to report their place of residence to the nearest police station once every month … Domnic was arrested in January this year by Goa Police on charges of alleged involvement in black magic and religious conversion activities, following a complaint by Tamil Nadu resident currently residing at Curti, Ponda. He was later released on bail… For further details click here
For the Pastor Domnic You Tube Channel, click here. |
News Headlines
16 Mar: The Sun (UK). Spitting Venom 'Serpent' killer Charles Sobhraj (photo)
breaks silence on his horrifying crimes in bombshell first interview since jail
release. 2603 words. Click
here.
16 Mar: Herald. Goa Tourism organises road shows across Europe. Click
here.
17 Mar: Navhind Times. Goa goes to polls on May 7, machinery ready, says CEO.
Click
here.
16 Mar: AIZ Goa. Tourist taxi owners and drivers from the Calangute-Candolim beach-belt
urged by police not to harass tourists. Click
here.
17 Mar: Times of India. How a Nigerian captured a third of India's drug market.
Click
here.
16 Mar: Nation Cymru (Wales). Rugby: Wales 24-45 France on 10 Mar 2024. Ben Wildsmith
watched the game in Goa and takes a light hearted look at the game: Wales v Italy:
Here we Goa again
597 words + 6 photos. Click
here.
16 Mar: She The People. Will Maddie's Cultural Goa Quest Revive Her Social Media
Slump? Excerpted from Bina Nayak's Goagr@m. Click
here.
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GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER SATURDAY 16 MAR. 2024
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Some Recent Videos
15 Mar: Video: GoanAroundTheWorld by Marius Fernandes. Kenya Day 7: The Goa Nairobi Connection | The Goan Institute. Special Thanks to the Nairobi Goans for helping us curate this video. 10m. 25s. click here
14 Mar: Video. Konkani TV by Vinod Naik. Goikar in Wembley. 38m. 16s.
click here Al Bano Fernandez. Reels: Goan Veteran Football Tournament. 3 Mar. Organised by
Goan Association UK; Mother Teresa Café; Goan Restaurants in Southall
Click
here.
Armchair Goa. 7-A-Side-Football Tournament Wembley 2024 hosted by the Goan Association
UK. 12m. 50s. Click
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The Goa: Global Goenkar Issue of 16 Mar 2024
High Court verdict in Goa offers hope to Goans in UK. By Lui Godinho… The High Commission of India (HCI) at London has reported stopped accepting applications or granting renewal of Indian passports of minor children, if one of their parents is an Indian national and the other is a foreign national… According to a Goan residing in Wembley, one school in London has 80-90% Goans and most of them are affected by the implementation of the Indian Citizenship Act… Joyce De Souza, a practicing lawyer in Goa and a corporate lawyer for international banks said she has been closely studying the issue… Goans hope Indian govt applies HC verdict for minors in UK … 1179 words. For further details click here
Goan culture to feature at events in Swindon. The Goan Swindon Association (GSA), a body representing Goans living in Swindon UK, will be hosting a number of events this year. “We are determined to celebrate our traditions to promote culture through festivities and events in 2024 after a successful 2023, raising the much-needed funds towards a Goan centre,” said Rolan Afonso of the GSA
click here Goan cuisine showcased at Indian Embassy event in Ireland. By Lui Godinho.
Goan cuisine was widely appreciated at an event hosted by the Indian Embassy in
Ireland on February 29
Milla Hancock and Samira D'Souza, who represented
the Irish Goa community, presented a wide range of Goan cuisine, which included
Recheado Mackerel, Ambot Tik Calamari, Chicken Cafreal, fish curry rice, home-made
pickle, and vegetables
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here.
Goan priest in Vancouver releases second book. By Ashney Rebello. Nearly
two years after the publication of his first book 'All I Have Is I', a Goan priest
based at a parish in Vancouver-Canada released his second book, 'All I Have Is
You'
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News Headlines
15 Mar: The Week. Goa govt to request PM to invite Pope for decennial exposition
of relics of St Xavier, November 21, 2024, to January 5, 2025. Click
here.
15 Mar: NewsDrum. Treasure trove: Gold items, copper coins found in strongbox
at Portuguese-era Goa govt building, says CM. Click
here.
15 Mar: Zee News-Matrize Opinion Poll: BJP Likely To Win Both Lok Sabha Seats
In Goa. Click
here.
15 Mar: Times of India. Christie's March 2024 auctions of South Asian Modern +
Contemporary Art celebrates Francis Newton Souza's 100th birth anniversary. Click
here.
15 Mar: BBC. Danielle McLaughlin murder trial 'end in sight'. Click
here.
15 Mar: Getaway (South Africa). 10 Best Places to visit in Goa. Click
here.
16 Mar: Gomantak Times. New book sees red over mining damage in Goa Alexandre
Moniz Barbosa. Click
here.
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GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER FRIDAY 15 MAR. 2024
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Feni in the UK
1 Apr. 2024. The Oldie (UK). By Bill Knott … Feni might be politely described as an acquired taste. Pungent and fruity, it has an aroma that recalls Chinese maotai. On the palate, it has both a pleasant astringency and a plummy flavour, reminiscent of vieille prune. The best brand I tried during a fortnight’s rigorous research was Lembrança, from the Madame Rosa Distillery, which includes some aged feni in the blend. I also discovered that, to my palate at least, feni is best sampled neat, as Goans tend to enjoy it. Adding ice seems to suppress its complex fruitiness. Until recently, you would have had to travel to Goa to sample feni – not a great hardship, admittedly – but now it is available in the UK through a Reading based importer with Goan-Portuguese roots. A G Caravela (agcaravela.co.uk) offer Gianna’s Classic Cashew Apple Feni for £27.02… click here
15 Oct. 2023. Asian Lite (UK). Goan drink ‘Feni’ to hit UK shores soon. It’s been a culmination of months of getting the product into the UK and soon will be available in Europe, reports Rahul Laud
click here Facebook. GIANNA’S Classic Cashew Feni click here. |
India: Citizenship Amendment Act is a blow to Indian constitutional values and international standards
14 Mar: Amnesty International. The operationalization of the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) 2019 is a blow to the Indian constitutional values of equality and religious non-discrimination and inconsistent and incompatible with India’s international human rights obligations, said Amnesty International today… It also expanded the ambit of the criteria under which the Government of India can cancel the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) registration and added the ‘violation of Citizenship Act or any other law in force’ as one of the grounds. These vague and overbroad criteria add another weapon in the ever-expanding arsenal of laws and polices brought by the Indian government to target and punish dissenting voices. As per government data, between 2014 and May 2023, 102 OCI cards have been cancelled including those of journalists Aatish Taseer and Vanessa Dougnac and academic Ashok Swain and many others for expressing dissent, critical reporting or participation in protests… 937 words. For further details click here
12 Mar: Mint. CAA rules notified: Here is what the 2019 Bill on Citizenship Amendment Act proposed … The law has amended the Act to allow cancellation of OCI registration if the person has violated any law notified by the central government… click here. |
News Headlines 15 Mar: Herald. Traffic police brief rental vehicle owners about new regulations
in Calangute and Anjuna. Click
here.
15 Mar: The Goan. Editorial: Move to take pledge from rented vehicle user is a
farce. Click
here.
14 Mar: Architectural Digest. Contemporary Goan charm comes alive in this earthy
Siolim villa. Chalk Studio breathes breezy life with rustic, local materials into
this contemporary Goan home. Click
here.
14 Mar: India Today. iPhone lost, Pav Bhaji found, laughs guaranteed! This Delhi
man's Goa trip was epic. Click
here.
14 Mar: Gomantak Times. Mixed emotions in Goa as Centre bans 23 dog breeds. Click
here.
15 Mar: The Goan. GMC preferred choice for kidney transplant. Click
here.
15 Mar: The Goan. Visas: Govt drafting policy for convicted foreigners. Click
here.
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GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER THURSDAY 14 MAR. 2024
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Death: Lydia Martins (nee Godinho). Vancouver. Ex Uganda and Tanzania
3 March 2024. LYDIA MARTINS (nee Godinho) passed away peacefully surrounded by
the love of her family. She was born on Feb 15, 1931 in Kampala, Uganda to the
late Maria Rita and Norman Godinho. She was one of 8 children and was predeceased
by her siblings Hubert, Carlos (Jane), Raymond, Flora and Leana (Shafiq), as well
as her sister-in-law Suzanna. She will be greatly missed by her sister Helena
(late Vincent) and brother Norman (Maureen). Lydia married in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
in 1956 and was predeceased by her beloved husband Caetano Martins. She was loved
dearly by her children Charleen (Tim), Sonia (Brendon) and Neil as well as her
grandchildren Annalisa, Nicholas, Ian and Daniel.
She was the beloved matriarch of our family. At 93, she was a strong, feisty and
loving woman who navigated her senior years with a continued sense of interest
and curiosity in the world around her. She was full of optimism, her cup half
full; she expressed the greatest joy for the smallest of things and was able to
accept the many changes and hardships in her life with a positive attitude. She
accepted each person for who they were and was quick to forgive and forget. She
was a woman of great faith who was prepared for her journey home. Her warm smile
will be missed by all. May the choirs of angels speed her to Paradise.
A Funeral Mass will be held on Sunday April 7th, 2024, at 2pm. Immaculate
Conception Church, 3745 W. 28th Ave, Vancouver. Full details at https://kearneyfs.com/obituaries/lydia-martins
In lieu of flowers please consider donating to Development and Peace Caritas Canada
https://devp.org/en/make-a-donation
Condolences to soniamartins@shaw.ca
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Death: Brandon Clef Baptista. Manchester, UK. ex-Southall, London & ex-Goa
March 02, 2024: Manchester, UK. BRANDON CLEF BAPTISTA, born June 27, 1977
(age 46), passed away unexpectedly. Brandon was a professional chef and a devoted
family man. Loving husband to Pratima and a doting father to Beverley and Paloma.
Beloved son of Rosario/Josefa Baptista (UK). Cherished son-in-law of Xavier/Estel
Gomes (Goa). Deeply missed by his sister and brother-in-law Sheron Baptista/Rodoulf
Sequeira (UK) as well as his in-laws in Goa: Sr Gracy Gomes, Jennifer/Maurice
Monteiro and Sydney/Neha Gomes. Incredible uncle to his nephews and nieces: Melchior,
Roshwyn, Muriel, Jolan and Abigail.
Brandon was loved dearly by his uncles and aunts: Philo/late Tony Barretto (Goa),
Gerry/Greta DaSilva (Canada), Valerie/late John Castanha (Canada), Maria/late
Frank Rodrigues (UK), Nicky/Clara D'Silva (Canada), late Santan/late Mariani Baptista
(Goa), late Ciprist/late Marcelin Baptista (Goa), Franskin/late Joao Fernandes
(Goa). Brandon leaves behind numerous relatives and friends.
Funeral mass: Tuesday March 19th, 2024 at 11:00 am GMT at St.
Anselm's Church, The Green, Southall UB2 4BE. Livestream: https://zecastlive.com/event/217049/template
Burial to follow at Hortus
Cemetery, Merrick Road Southall England UB2 4WT. Flowers can be sent on March
18th (one day before funeral) to Southall Funeral Service, 70 Western Rd, Southall
UB2 5DZ. We will miss Brandon's kind-hearted nature, his smile that could light up any room, his fabulous cooking and his willingness to always help others. May his soul rest in peace.
Condolences: pratimabaptista87@gmail.com
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Give amnesty to Goans who registered births in Portugal: CM to Centre
13 Mar: Times of India. CM Pramod Sawant on Tuesday urged Union govt to grant amnesty to Goans to cancel their Portuguese identity cards, so they can retain their Indian citizenship. Sawant told the ministry of home affairs that the revocation of passports “has been taken in very bad taste by the affected population”, since it may adversely affect their livelihood… Sawant said that more than 40,000 Goans have registered their births in Lisbon. “The sole intention of these people was to secure a chance of getting their children Portuguese passports and the benefits that come with it”, he said. … Sawant said OCI cards should be issued in all cases in which passport authorities ordered a revocation of passport.… “Getting OCI is their right” …
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Goan Food in San Francisco
12 Mar: Tasting Table. 18 Best Indian Restaurants In San Francisco … Viva Goa is the place to go for Goan cuisine in the San Francisco area… These Goan dishes include warm spices, coconut, and fresh fish, which suits San Franciscans' palates just fine. Viva Goa's dishes are on par with regional flavors yet are wholly unique — especially when it comes to its amazing curries. vivagoaindiancuisine.com 2420 Lombard St, San Francisco, For further details click here
13 Mar: San Francisco Chronicle. Pippal is a sleek new restaurant at Emeryville's Bay Street mall… I thoroughly enjoyed the mango-coconut seafood curry ($34) … It provided a nice contrast when paired with the Goan chorizo pulao ($26) … Skip the beef asado ($48
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News In Brief
13 Mar: Economic Times. Homecoming: Why NRIs are choosing India as their retirement
destination.
Click here.
13 Mar: Irish News. Fund opened to help mother attend Goan trial of murder accused.
Within hours of its launch, £1,720, more than half of the £3,422)
target was raised. Click
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13 Mar: Herald. New Rule Requires Undertaking for Renting Vehicles on Goan Roads:
Police. Click
here.
13 Mar: AIZ Goa News. The Creative Community of Goa successfully concludes its
3rd Monthly meet-up, "First Fridays. Click
here.
13 Mar: Times of India Don't use 'hurrack' tag for feni: Excise dept. Click
here.
13 Mar: The Goan. Child rights body calls for end to coercive fundraising tactics
in Goan schools. Click
here.
13 Mar: Pioneer Scoop. Exploring the Phenomenon of Goa Rain. Click
here.
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GOAN VOICE DAILY NEWSLETTER WEDNESDAY 13 MAR. 2024
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UK: Mel Rodrigues: Women-founded AI businesses
8 Mar: TechSpark (UK). Gritty Talent: Scalable and smart solutions for the TV and film industry’s diversity and inclusion (D&I) problems… Founder and CEO, Mel Rodrigues, adds “From my previous work at the BBC Academy and TEDxBristol, I learned that D&I work tends to be done via small grass-roots projects, and takes time to get results. I believe we’ll only be able to change the shape of the talent base with a more joined up and ambitious approach. So we’re building technology and services that do the talent connecting work in a much more consistent and scalable way. Our inclusive, smart technology connects emerging and diverse talent with decision-makers in TV and Film, via a seamless digital service.” click here
Mel Rodrigues is the daughter of Dr Cedric Rodrigues, eldest of six children. Her grandparents were Alexio Carmo Rodrigues and Blandina Fernandes Rodrigues who lived in Colva, Goa before they then got on a steam ship to Mombasa, Kenya where her grandad worked for the British government until Kenya gained its independence. Her father, Dr Cedric has been in the UK since 1970. Mel was born and raised in the West Midlands. For links to text, videos, photos of Mel Rodrigues,
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Irish TV: Death of Danielle McLauglin
RTE One (Ireland). Tuesday 12 Mar. from 21:35 to 22.15.(same as UK time), Prime Time. Report on the death of Danielle McLaughlin, murdered in Goa 8 years ago. Her family tell about the tortuous course of the court case and the distress this has caused the family. HD; subtitles.
To watch a recording of the programme go to RTE Player, For further details click here
12 Mar: Donegal Today Ireland). Dead seven years: A Donegal family's long wait for Indian justice. The upcoming trial for her murder is scheduled to take place on Thursday, the seventh anniversary of the day Danielle’s body was discovered. Danielle, then 28, went to India in 2017 to attend Holi, the Hindu festival of colours. Only two weeks after her arrival, her body was found in Canacona, located in Goa. Danielle's body was discovered in a field, having been the victim of a rape and murder. A suspect in Danielle's case was arrested within hours of the crime. However, the trial is yet to conclude and has been heard over 250 times… 855 words.
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News Headlines
11 Mar: Evening Standard (London). Best summer dresses 2024
The flowers
on the Freya dress were hand-painted originally after inspiration struck co-founder
Orlagh when she was in Goa's Latin Quarter of Fontainhas. Click
here.
12 Mar: Prudent Media. Spicejet Stops Ops @Dabolim Airport. Click
here.
12 Mar: Navhind Times. To rescue Dabolim airport, TTAG moots rationalisation of
fees. Click
here.
12 Mar: Presswire. Goa-based regional airline FLY91 will start commercial flights
from18 March, know the routes and fares. Click
here.
11 Mar: TTG Asia (Singapore). Goa looks to promote experiences beyond sun, sand,
and beaches. Click
here.
12 Mar: Vogue. Unwinding with the ensemble of wild: A heaven to log off and lime
in at Echoes of Earth, Goa. Click
here.
12 Mar: World Music Central. Echoes of Earth wraps up debut Goa edition of its
music festival - and completes a sustainability report. Click
here.
12 Mar: Gomantak Times. Up your dating game with this dating coach in Goa. Click
here.
12 Mar: Hospibuzz. Embrace the Goan Vibe at Sorozai: Mumbai's Newest Culinary
Destination. Click
here.
12 Mar: Zee News. United Breweries rises after beverage firm launches Queenfisher
Premium Lager. Click
here.
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