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COMMUNITY NEWS
| Fitz de Souza: Nairobi Honours Lancaster
House Conference Veterans. |
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21 Dec: The Nation
(Nairobi). History was made yesterday when 17 Kenyans
were honoured with the Freedom of the City Award. The
award - given only for the second time in Kenya's history
- was issued to senior citizens who attended the Lancaster
House Conference, which gave birth to the Constitution
… The award was also conferred on five Lancaster
veterans … F R S De Souza … in absentia.
They could not attend either because they had not been
located or for other reasons, the organisers explained. |
| Cynthia de Sousa: Wife of the
Bishop of Kensington |
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21 Dec: Richmond
& Twickenham Times. … In many ways, the
Rt Rev Michael Colclough, 62 at the end of this month,
embodies all that is finest in the tradition of Christian
compassion … He relishes the word multicultural'
as you would a favourite dish … The Colcloughs
have been married for 23 years. Cynthia came here
with her Goan family in 1973 as refugees from Idi
Amin's Uganda and the pair met on a pilgrimage to
Walsingham …
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[Cynthia
de Sousa is the daughter of daughter of Joseph Christopher
de Sousa, MBE. She married Michael Colclough in 1983.
They have two sons, Edward and Aidan]. For text click here. |
| Vicelin D’Souza experiences
his first American Christmas |
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21 Dec:
The Fresno Bee (California). … "I like the
way people get into the Christmas spirit here,"
says D'Souza, who moved from Kenya last month …
He says Kenyan Christians focus their decorating indoors
… They might put a small star made from paper
and bamboo outside … The Nairobi Christmas season
starts only a few days before the holiday … He
is experiencing not culture shock but euphoria …
Kenyans don't go overboard while shopping for gifts
… He adds, “ In Nairobi adults would wear
black tie, go to a dinner dance and go to a
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club and
still be there until the early morning." His family's
tradition was to bake sweets and take them around to
neighbors … Cherida still thinks of herself as
Kenyan first. For more photos and text, 1273 words,
click
here. |
Dogs used in hunt
for missing woman
21 Dec: The Oxford Times. Police searching for missing
woman Maria Pereira have been searching woodland around
her home today with dogs. Specialist officers are also
carrying out forensic tests at the home of the 43-year-old
in Catslip, Nettlebed. Acting Det Insp Chris Biddle,
said: "I appeal to Maria to contact us to let us
know she is safe. We are very concerned that something
may have happened to her. She has not been in contact
with any of her family." 271 words. Click here.
Church link in hunt for missing woman
22 Dec. The Oxford Times. Police searching for missing
woman Maria Pereira are liaising with the Church of
the Sacred Heart in Henley where she was last seen on
Sunday, Dec. 3. Officers will be attending the church
on Christmas Day to speak to the congregation about
whether they know anything about Ms Pereira, 43, who
lives in Nettlebed, and the circumstances of her disappearance.
Acting Det Insp Chris Biddle said: "There must
be someone who knows where Maria Pereira is, or what
has happened to her. Equally if Maria has left of her
own accord I urge her to call us and let us know she
is OK." 149 words. Click here.
Riddle of maid who vanished
26 Dec: The Mirror (UK). Detectives mingled with churchgoers
at Mass yesterday to try to solve the riddle of a missing
millionaire's housekeeper. Maria Pereira, 46, vanished
three weeks ago on December 3 after being dropped off
at the church … Police have combed the mansion's
landscaped gardens with sniffer dogs and searched the
River Thames with divers but have so far found no trace.
The congregation at the Church of the Sacred Heart in
Henley-on-Thames, Oxon, said she did not go to the service
… Det Insp Chris Biddle said: "There must
be someone who knows what happened. It's out of character
for her to go missing." 177 words. Click here.
Maid missing in Britain 'is alive'
28 Dec: Gulf News (Bahrain). Maria Pereira
who went missing during a trip to the UK earlier this
month might have made her way back to Bahrain or her
native Goa, British police said yesterday … The
mother-of-three had worked for several years in Bahrain
… The police have spoken to Ms Pereira's boyfriend
in Bahrain by phone, but he had denied that he had been
in touch with her. 386 words.Click
here.
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Merchants of Bollywood: Tickets 2
for 1.
Carol Furtado (photo last week) has the female lead in the
musical. Check the website. http://www.merchantsofbollywood.co.uk/
for reviews, synopsis, etc. Metro Readers Offer on performances
at London, Hammersmith Apollo, 21st Dec – 7th Jan. Tickets
2 for the price of 1. Call 0870 4000 695 and quote “Metro
Offer”.
| Father Raymond J. De Souza: Meditations
on my hometown |
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23 Dec:
National Post. I have come to the home village of my
grandparents for the first time … Saligao is a
small village in Goa, the former Portuguese colony on
the west coast of the Indian subcontinent. My forebears
emigrated from Goa to Kenya and Uganda, where my parents
were born and raised. They in turn emigrated to Canada,
where I was born. I grew up hearing my parents talk
about the villages of Goa, about the rivalries among
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each boasted
that its water was more pure, its girls more pretty,
its people more clever … As Goans spread throughout
the world, they carried their faith with them, so much
so that today in Mississauga, Ont., one finds a St.
Francis Xavier parish on Father D'Souza Drive …
821 words. [Fr Raymond D'Souza is the son of Greta (nee
Freitas, ex-Mombasa) and Cedric D'Souza (ex-Uganda and
Nairobi) of Calgary, Canada]. Click here. |
| Charmaine Carvalho: Making tourists
feel at home in Montreal |
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23 Dec:
Montreal Gazette. Charmaine Carvalho, a real-estate
investor and English teacher and her husband Eric Serre,
a graphic designer, rent out their Plateau condo during
festival seasons and holidays … it is furnished
with a fusion of Asian, antique, modern, Americana.
The business is called Rentals Etc. Charmaine was a
filmmaker in Los Angeles before arriving in Montreal.
She was born in Kuwait and traces her Goan roots to
Saligao. For full text, 1084 words, click
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| Frank Pinto: Junket for 145 UN Devp.
Prog. Staffers to Goa |
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27 Dec: Inter City Press (US).
The UN Development Program flew 145 staffers, at agency
expense, to the Indian resort of Goa, for a length "retreat"
of a unit whose director is a native of Goa. The UNDP's
Global Environmental Facility, run by Frank Pinto, spent
money meant for the poor in what UNDP staffers characterize
as a junket. The trip was organised by hometown guy Frank
Pinto who is also the Director of the unit. After the
conference was finally over, Frank Pinto stayed some extra
days to see his mother. Click
here. |
DEATHS
27 Dec: Adelaide, Australia. POLICARP
(Polly) GOUVEIA. (Born 1932, ex-Tanga, Tanzania).
Father of Michelle/Gerard De Souza and Vanessa. Condolences
to vanessa.gouveia@adelaide.edu.au
[Info from Antu Braganza].
26 Dec. Carmona, Goa. RABY NORONHA (Ex Police
of Goa, Angola & Portugal). Husband of Clara. Brother
of late Gaudencio/Aida, Clelia/Damasceano Noronha, Leonor/Maximiano
Furtado and Rui.
25 Dec. Lisbon. DR MARIA AIDA DE NORONHA.
Daughter of late Prof Carminho/late Augusta Gomes de Melo.
Sister of Berta/Joao Filipe Borges, late Dr Jose/Elizabeth,Teresa/Avelino
Fernandes, late Carlos/Filomena, Armando/Maria Helena.
23 Dec: Porvorim, Goa. THOMAS AVERTANO AQUINO RODRIGUES.
Husband of Filomena. Father of Marcus/Milagrin (Scotland).
23 Dec? Mardol, Goa. MONICA D'COSTA. Wife
of late Francisco. Mother of late Joaquim/Ligorina, late Bernardo/Julie,
Milagres/Joyce, Lourdinha/late Sebastian, Anarita/Santan Jose,
Lilly/Cagie (UK), Maria Santana/Herculano.
21 Dec. Barkingside, Essex. JOSEPH
DIAS (ex Standard Bank Nairobi and Nat West London).
Beloved husband of Monica (ex Dsm). Father of Anselm and Bosco.
Requiem Mass on Fri 29 Dec 10 am at St Augustine's, Cranbrook
Road, Barkingside IG6, followed by Cremation at Forest Park
Crematorium, Forest Road, Hainault IG6 at 11.15 am. All are
invited to join the family for refreshments at Chigwell Convent,
803 Chigwell Road, Woodford Bridge, IG8. Any Queries to 0208
550 7918. No flowers please. Condolences to bdias31@hotmail.com
20 Dec: London. MATHEW RODRIGUES. Son of
late Francis Xavier/late Mariana Cabral. Husband of Ana Maria.
Father of Maclin, Melissa and Marsha.
From John De Silva and Family re: Death of
Alison De Silva:
We express our sincere thanks, and we greatly appreciate all
your support by way of the Flowers and the numerous emails,
phone calls, and cards which were a great comfort to the Family.
We thank you for all your prayers, as we try very hard to
cope with Alison’s untimely death. She is at peace.
26 Dec: Etobicoke, Toronto. ROSE MARY PEREIRA.
Wife of the late Alexander. Mother of Janet/James Motha (California),
and Etty/Leonard Roach (Etobicoke). Rose Pereira was an actress
who starred in 40 films in India from the 1940's well into
the 1970's. Friends will be received at the Ridley Funeral
Home on Friday. Funeral Mass Saturday 10 a.m. at Nativity
of Our Lord Catholic Church. Interment Assumption Cemetery,
Mississauga. Messages of Condolences may be placed at www.RidleyFuneralHome.com.
For a photo and full details click
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Goa Prepares for Poker Invasion
21 Dec. Online Casino News (UK). With only three months
to go until kick off Goa is preparing itself for what it
expects to be its top attraction for 2007 when it hosts
the inaugural Asian Poker Classic on March 1. It will be
the first professional poker tournament to be held in India
and will offer one of Asia’s largest ever prize pools
with a guaranteed $1 million up for grabs. Click
here.
Take a Hike, Hippie
22 Dec: Edmonton Journal (Canada). India's Arabian Sea tourist
resort of Goa, beloved of hippies and backpackers, plans
to launch an armada of floating casinos to pull in high-roller
tourists. "That means more quality tourists are coming
to our country and we in Goa would like to cash in on this
trend," Ernest Dias, vice-president of Goa's Travel
and Tourism Association, said in an interview … "Since
the 1960s we have been identified as a drug-and-sex hippie
centre, but that's changing. Tourists from a wider economic
band are coming, and these new casinos will help as Goa
after 10 p.m. doesn't have a nightlife," he added.
Tourists throng Goa to ring in New Year
22 Dec: Times of India. … "Coming to Goa is like
coming home," says Jenny Leigh from England …
"The sun is a big security and very nice," says
Timo from Finland, a first-time portly visitor … tourists
like Jack and Stella from Canada or young Choi from South
Korea walk the streets with a map to find out "villages
in the city areas and to take a look at the city from Altinho
hill" on foot. 508 words. Click here.
Mumbai’s funseekers will either dash to Goa
or stay home and sulk
23 Dec: Daily News & Analysis. For Swati Patnaik, Mumbai’s
out. Swati has her reasons. “Goa may be overcrowded
during New Year’s eve, but I don’t mind going
there over and over again. The cops leave you alone. The
nightclubs are open all night. Food and drinks are cheaper.
And the locals are only too happy to oblige because of the
business that tourists bring in,” she explains.
Click here.
High rollers in, hippies out
24 Dec: The Sunday Times (UK). Fruit machines are set to
oust full-moon parties and meditation as Goa's main attraction.
The state government has announced plans to launch an armada
of floating casinos in a bid to attract a different class
of tourist. "Since the 1960s, we've been identified
as a drug-and-sex hippie centre," said Ernest Dias,
of the Goan Travel and Tourism Association, "but that's
changing."
Yemen, Algeria, reports may prompt Centre to issue
Goa terror alert.
26 Dec: Indian Express. The Centre is considering
issuing a New Year terror alert to Goa. This comes after
Indian missions in West Asia and North Africa reported that
intelligence inputs warning of a terror strike in Goa tallied
with information obtained from interrogation of members
of Islamic militant groups arrested in these regions. These
inputs were based on information after the arrest of Yemenese
and Algerian militants in Jeddah, which showed that militant
groups had done a recce of popular spots in Goa. A laptop
with them had detailed plans of a possible militant strike,
intelligence sources said. 316 words.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
United Spirits to launch feni brand
next quarter
22 Dec: Business Standard. United Spirits, liquor baron Vijay
Mallya's Rs 3,600 crore firm, is set to launch feni, the famous
Goan spirit, in the branded retail market by the next quarter.
This is the first time a large spirits company is branding
and marketing Goa's local brew. United Spirits will be branding
this offering as `Goasol' which means Sun of Goa. An official
said, “The Mexicans have Tequila, the Japanese have
Sake and so on. It's time we took feni to that level and make
it popular.” 341 words. Click here.
The lure of India beckons Singapore
investors
23 Dec. Today (Singapore). Indian Singaporeans are beginning
to invest in India lured by the country's booming property
market, a rapidly improving real estate investment climate
and easy financing from banks and financial institutions …
According to Mr Michael Lobo, publisher of Homes and Estates,
the bible of the Goa property scene, prices for prime properties
there have gone up "10 times in the last two years since
the boom started". Much of this boom is fuelled by demand
from overseas Indians who constitute 20 per cent of the total
number of buyers followed by British buyers at 10 per cent.
Video Clips: Is Christmas an Indian
festival?
23 Dec: CNN-IBN. Christmas is just two days away, and the
trees and stars are twinkling already. Markets are so filled
with that it could even be a Diwali or an Eid. Christmas has
finally arrived in India with all its regional hues. In Kerala
mass is said in Malayalam, in churches across Goa priests
say prayers in Konkani. A typical Christmas meal could range
from Christmas cake to spicy curries and even typically local
dishes. For the 4 video clips click
here.
Tight security in Goa ahead of festivals
23 Dec: ANI. Goa is buzzing with tourists from India and abroad,
and therefore, the authorities have stepped up security ahead
of Christmas and New Year ... Click
here.
Unprecedented security cover for
the midnight mass in Panaji
24 Dec: PTI. Tight security cover was provided to the churches
for the midnight Christmas mass. Metallic detectors were installed
at the entrance of the church, as devotees began gathering
for prayers. St Immaculate Conception Church in Panaji has
been virtually turned into a fortress with a posse of Goa
police and Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), guarding
it. Click
here.
Video Clip: A big hole in security
as yuletide spirit grips Goa
24 Dec: CNN-IBN. Spectacular beaches, great food and a rocking
party scene—no wonder Goa is justifiably called the
holiday paradise. However, the flip side is that the hundreds
of tourists who come to Goa also make a perfect target for
a terrorist strike. [The CNN-IBN team exposes a lapse in the
security]. Text, 484 words and video clip (2m. 40s) at the
link below. Click here.
Goa's First Revolt Against the Portuguese
24 Dec: OHMY News (Korea). Bt Armstrong Vaz, Goa was ruled
by the Portuguese from 1510 to 1961. An uprising against the
colonial Portuguese rulers launched by a small village --
Cuncolim -- some 48 kilometers from the state capital of Panjim
in 1583 has gone largely unnoticed. 1071 words. Click
here.
Goa: Xmas ushered in with pomp
25 Dec: Herald. The Christian community in Goa celebrated
the birth of Jesus Christ at solemn services at midnight,
commencing the 12-day long Christmas festivities. While most
churches had indoor services, neither the chilly weather nor
the security threats deterred the conduct of open air services
in several parishes attended by the laity in large numbers.
332 words. Click here.
Video clip: Goa in high spirit despite
alert
25 Dec. CNN-IBN. Kashmiri Muslims and Israeli tourists on
Anjuna Beach are in high spirits at Christmas despite fears
of a terror strike. 2.7 min. Click here.
Claremont Group (UK) to develop £100m
resort in Goa
25 Dec. Clickwalla.com. Perm Saini, founder of Claremont Group
has been named as one of Britain’s Top 100 women in
property … Claremont has invested in properties around
the UK and in Dubai, Cyprus and Spain. The company is currently
embarking on its biggest ever project, the development of
a £100m resort in Goa. Click
here.
Video clip: Terror threat spoils
Goan business
26 Dec: CNN-IBN. Goa: The Christmas season in Goa this year
is not all that festive. With the terror threat looming over
the tourist hot spot business is bad this year. 1m 53s. Click
here.
Goa: CRZ authority stays construction
26 Dec: The Hindu. Large-scale development of land for commercial
purposes by builders leading to mindless illegal destruction
of hills and coastline in different villages has invited the
ire of the people agitating against the controversial State
Regional Plan 2011 … The authority, headed by State
Chief Secretary J.P. Singh, stayed a case of illegal work
that posed a threat to ecology near the Bambolim coast of
north Goa by builders. Click here.
India film fest tainted by chaos
27 Dec: The Hollywood Reporter (USA). The almost four-decade
old International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is in apparent
disarray despite a recent rebirth and an attempt to establish
a permanent home in the western coastal resort state of Goa.
This year's event -- which ran Nov. 23 to Dec. 3 -- attracted
bad press on everything from management chaos, a perceived
disregard for regional Indian cinema and the event's ability
to attract little to no foreign presence. 648 words. Click here.
Video clip: Fight for Goa: Locals rue illegal constructions
27 Dec: NDTV. The battle for Goa is heating up. The latest
ground zero is a hill near Dona Paula where some of the country's
top celebs have invested in holiday homes. But a peoples movement
against illegal and rampant construction in Goa says that
too many trees will be cut down to build holiday homes. Free
1 min review. Click
here.
IN THE NEWS
| Collien Fernandes: 2007 Calendar |
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For the Calendar, click here:
For video clips of Collien Fernandes, click
here:
For the official Collien Fernandes web site, click here.
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Pregnant star Laila Rouass is dumped;
23 Dec: The Sun (UK). Pregnant Footballers’ Wives star
Laila Rouass has been dumped by her hubby - because he does
not want her to have the baby. Laila -who only wed tycoon
Nasa Khan a year ago -has now quit their London home. Pals
of the beauty said that instead of greeting the baby news
with joy Nasa had called time on their marriage … The
Sun exclusively revealed in November that she was six months
pregnant. The 30-year-old brunette -who had been taking the
Pill -had put on only a couple of pounds and had no idea she
was expecting. She went to a doctor with back pains, thinking
she had a kidney infection. For the GVUK Laila Rouass supplement
click
here.
Indian men buy a new image to win
beautiful brides
24 Dec: The Observer (UK). … Fair and Handsome, Lady
Diana Whitening Beauty Cream, Milky Skin Now … Skin-whitening
creams are marketed aggressively in India, where 'good, healthy'
looks are seen as the key to a successful life, not just for
women but increasingly for men, who are having plastic surgery,
too … Dr Anup Dhir, a senior consultant at the Apollo
hospital, said the most popular operation for men was the
nose job, or rhinoplasty, starting at £500. Removing
a scar cost from £300 and liposuction began at £900
… Social scientist Ajai Liu Niumai believes Indians
want to exploit a bias towards a light skin: 'Indians are
conditioned over the ages to believe the "low castes"
have a dark complexion and "higher classes" are
fair.' … An increasing number of foreigners, many of
them British Asians, are flying in for cheap operations …
But the British Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons
has expressed doubts about the quality of practices abroad
and it suggests some botched operations are left for the NHS
to sort out when patients return home. 440 words. Click here.
Daddy dearest; By Christa D'Souza
24 Dec: The Sunday Times (UK). My dad hates celebrations,
you see -always has done … what he will be doing this
year is spending it as he did last year: in his flat, alone,
cooking himself some lamb curry and rice … if he'd taken
my mum back to India with him, instead of battling his way
in the world here, not only would he be spending Christmas
with us, he'd be living with one or all of us, too …
511 words. Click here.
Christa is the daughter of Stanley and Baroness (Frances)
D’Souza. For more information about Stanley D’Souza
select the link below: Click
here.
Stars and swipes
24 Dec: The Sunday Times (UK). We asked our writers for their
worst experiences, so you know where not to. Dom Joly wrote:
Anjuna Beach, Goa. It was like the past 10 years had never
happened. This admittedly beautiful beach is littered with
the detritus of subcultures I thought we'd long got over.
Five bars in a row blare out nonstop trance music while heavily
tattooed hippies and Germans in thongs lie around like stoned
driftwood. Anjuna is what I've been trying to avoid all my
life. It was like visiting a place where all the people you
hated when you were growing up had decided to move en masse.
Don't Goa to Goa.
Video Clip: Inside India's Luxury Housing Boom
25 Dec: Forbes (USA). India’s flourishing economy is
driving the demand for luxury homes. Videoclip 5m 55s. Click
here.
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
An interesting question posed on Goanet was---Would it
be true to say that the 'nostalgia' of second or third generation
Goan expats reflects more the realities of Goa of the 1940s
and 1950s, then say the Goa of the 1980s or 1990s? Wouldn't
Goan Voice (UK) readers like to have a say about this?
Ruth de Souza from New Zealand has provided, once again,
an interesting article on Gambling: Causing More Harm Than
Good. This relates to earlier reportage on the GV(UK) that
ten new offshore casinos will be established in Goa. The
article reflects Ruth's sound knowledge of this issue arising
from her work on an annual International Gambling Think
Tank and a follow up International Conference on Gambling.
Does it matter if one's parents are married or not? Find
out about this theme from an article,(first out in April
2003), what Christa D'Souza (now a baroness) had to say
about this. Her parents separated when she was five but
at 58 and 73 respectively, they remarried!
How significant is the use of correct grammar today, compared
to say, idiomatic usage in the spoken and written word?
There has been quite a buzz on this issue on Goanet and
GV(UK) readers may wish to provide further comments, especially,
as many 'versions' of English are used in the UK and worldwide.
Goanet is a useful source for sporting news in Goa and
the Goan Diaspora. From field hockey to ice hockey, soccer,
tennis and athletics, there is much that gets reported very
regularly.
GV(UK) readers are urged to read an insightful piece on
A Feeling of Goan Separateness from the rest of the Country
by Sidharth Bhatia. This item also draws our attention to
a new collection of pieces on Goa that reveals why it is
an exceptional place, and also why it generates so much
exceptionalism among its inhabitants.
Finally, "Lyrical Goa: Brian reads at XCHR's History
Hour" tells us about Delhi-based Goan poet Brian Mendonca
reading his own poems at the History Hour on 21 Dec 2006
in Goa. In weaving history into poetry, Brian said that
he always saw his work as a calling to creatively document
a way of life in Goa which is under erasure. His paper,
titled History in the Making: Goa Through Poetic Eyes 1987-2007,
is definitely well worth reading.
Please visit the Goanet archives at http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
To subscribe to Goanet send an email to subscribe@goanet.org
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
COOKERY: Rick Stein's Seafood Odyssey.
UKTV Food
Sat. 30 Dec: 09:30 to 10:00. Rick Stein tours the globe in
search of unusual and tasty seafood dishes. Today, we join
him in the stunning setting of Goa as he reproduces some of
the most popular local fish dishes.
ENTERTAINMENT: IFFI: Goa. Sony Entertainment TV Asia
Sun 31 Dec: 21:00 to 23:30 One of the most prestigious award
ceremonies of the year is the International Film Festival
of India 2006. This years festival was held in Goa.
DOCUMENTARY: Shopkeepers of the Nation. BBC Radio
Four. Also online
Mon 1 Jan: 11:00 to 11:30. Hardeep Singh Kohli explores why
so many Asians set up small shops and why they were so successful.
Poverty, racism and the need to support the family were among
the reasons why so many shopkeepers were prepared to work
extremely long hours.
NEWS: Asian Network Report. BBC Radio Asian Network.
Also Online.
Mon 1 Jan: 12:00 to 12:30. Dating Dilemmas: Wacky Waqas sets
out to find the love of his life via a padlock and key party,
and a date with a well known glamour model. But will he ever
find true happiness?
ENTERTAINMENT: The Goddess. BBC Radio Four. Also
online.
Mon 1 Jan. 19:45 to 20:00 By Prabhat Kumar Mukherjee, adapted
by Lolita Chakrabarti from the film by Satyajit Ray. Part
1 of 5 – the other parts are at the same time, Tues
– Fri this week.
DOCUMENTARY: Crossing Continents. BBC Radio Four.
Also Online
Mon 1 Jan. 20:30 to 21:00. Escaping Caste: Dan Isaacs reports
from India on the movement which has led millions of Dalits,
people from the lowest Hindu caste, to convert to Buddhism
in an attempt to escape from their social lot in life. For
details click
here.
REALITY SHOW: Wife Swap: E4
Wed. 3 Jan: 18:00 to 19:00. An Asian businesswoman swaps with
a liberal stay-at-home mum.
FILM: Anita and Me. BBC 1
Thu 4 Jan. 23:05 to 00:40. Sparky coming-of-age comedy about
a girl growing up in the Midlands in the 1970s, who is caught
between her Punjabi father and her desire to fit in.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_l
ocation_2000.pdf for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Croydon
Sun. 31 Dec: 7.00pm to 3.00am. Dark
Star Social Club presents a NEW YEAR'S EVE Gala Ball
at the NEW Harrow Leisure Centre. Music by live band "SECOND
NATURE" and disco "SOUND FX ROADSHOW". For
tickets and other information, email info@dssclub.co.uk or call Derrick Pereira
020-8952 8899 or Bernie Gracias 020-8723 1322. GOA members
entitled to 2 tickets at £12 each. Contact: Bernie Gracias
020 8723 1322. For the flyer click
here.
Sun. 31 Dec 7.00pm to 1.30am. Friend's
Circle presents a NEW YEAR'S EVE BALL at Belmont Community
Hall, Kenton Lane, Belmont Circle, Harrow HA3 8RY. Entertained
by Goa's top most band "BREAKTHRU" Guest artist
from Dubai "CONNY" and Disco "SOUND SOUND".
Ticket & Info. Francisco 0208 3574281 Carlos 0208 2487387
Teresa Felix 0208 2453786
Sun 31 Dec. 7 pm to 2 pm. Goan Community
Association. New Year's Eve Dance at White Hart Lane
School, White Hart Lane, London N22. Music by Nitelife Disco.
For tickets please contact Cos Fernandes: 020 8884 3124; Xavier
Alfonso 020 8803 5146 (between 7PM AND 9PM); Candy Fernandes:
07961 044 079; Tony Gomes: 020 8245 1364
Sun. 31 Dec. Plumstead SE London
New Year's Gala Ball - dancing to the sounds and lighting
of Music Mania. Commencing at 7pm to 1am. No tickets sold
at the gate, strictly formal. Contact evenings only: Tony
Joanes 020 8265 9644, Paul Barretto 020 8311 1195, Joe Fernandes
020 8301 2608.
Sun. 31 Dec. Saligao Association UK
Sparkling New Year's Eve Ball 2006 at Tolworth Recreation
Centre, Tolworth KT6 7LQ. Grand Unlimited Buffet / Childrens
entertainer / Hot Band and Disco / Showstopper. Book online
/ reserve tables (no fee) on www.SaligaoUK.com Enquiries to tickets@SaligaoUK.com or call Cedric de
Souza on 07725 080239/Marion Pereira 020 8408 0748.
Sun 31 Dec. 7pm-1.30am. SE Goans New
Years Ball. Orpington Hall, 311 Orpington High St,
Kent. BR6 0NN, Band & Disco. Contact Dominic 07854 490617;
Ron 0208 303 3386.
Sun. 31 Dec. - St. Diogo's Association
(UK) Guirim/Sangolda. New Year's Eve Ball at the Grand
Civic Suite, Wandsworth Town Hall, London W12. Live Band and
Disco and fabulous prizes including two free air tickets to
Europe as well as other attractive prizes of Dinner for two
and a weekend stay in five star hotel in London and many,
many more......Snacks, Buffet, Tea and Coffee re included
in the ticket. Hurry, demand for tickets is great - so please
book early to avoid disappointment. Contact: Apolonia DeSouza
Tel: 020 8686 1876, Gilbert Fonseca Tel: 020 8670 1955, Nigel
D'Souza Tel: 0118 979 0044.
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