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COMMUNITY NEWS
UK Goan Festival: 29 July 2007
From Mafalda-Anne de’Sa. PR Director GOA (UK): Mitcham:
Sunday 29/7/07: The Goan Festival organised by the Goan Association
UK in conjunction with the village organisations and spearheaded
by Nina & Diego Pinto attracted a record crowd. The event
opened with a celebratory Mass at 12.30 pm with Principal
Celebrant Rev. Father Oliver Antao and 4 concelebrants, accompanied
by the delightful Childrens’ Choir of the Goan Musical
Society. The attendance at Mass was the highest ever recorded
in the history of the Festival.
Stalls featuring Arts & Craft, Kiddies
Corner, Music CD’s, Pickles, Masalas, Goa Sausages,
Goan Sweets, Faluda, Ice-cream, were among those that basked
in the sunshine, tempting the taste buds! Several Goan caterers
were on hand serving all the delectable Goan specialities,
while Carvalhos Bar effectively quenched our thirst. Emceed
by Jacinto Fernandes & Colin Almedia, the entertainment
began with music provided by NIGHTLIFE & “SHINE”
a Swindon based band. The floor shows included 3 cultural
acts by the Goan Cultural Society, The Konkani Dramatic Society
(KDA) & Goans “R” Us. A fashion show organised
by Norma Menezes- Rahim & Anita Rebello, saw our Goan
models sashay down the catwalk, while Elvis was alive for
the day, in the form of Joaquim Rodrigues!
On behalf of the organising committee, Flavio
Gracias, President of G.O.A.UK would like to thank all helpers
(some of whom arrived at 6am in the morning!) participants
and the crowd for an incident free occasion. Events of this
magnitude can only be possible and successful because of the
generous spirit of its volunteers. In the words of Diego Pinto,
Vice-President of the GOA UK “Harmony begets success”
For photographs to the event, compliments
of Alex Rocha, please click
here.
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Mississauga:
Goa Amigos are on the move
26 Jul: The Mississauga News. Goa Amigos perform traditional
sounds of Goa at the Rogers Masala! Mehndi! Masti! festival,
on this weekend in Toronto. The band is comprised of
guitarists Selwyn Collaco and Victor Rodrigues, drummer
Richard Heynes, keyboardist Lawrence Rodrigues and bassist
Alex Heynes. The festival runs tomorrow through Sunday
…The band is also slated to perform at the Rhythms
Around The World concert at the Civic Centre Square
in Mississauga on August 12 at 2 p.m. For more information,
visit http://www.goaamigos.com
For text, 312 words, click
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'Well Done'
Mombasa Goan School on Platinum Jubilee
 27
Jul: Coastweek. Madhvi Jetha writes, “I was a
student at the school in late 1970's … Must say
they were the best years and time of my life. My Headmaster
was Mr. Salus DeSouza, hope he is doing fine …
I am now married and settled in U.K … Sadly will
not be able to join you but would like to wish you all
the best and regards to all my friends and staff. Click
here.
[Salus is married to Juliet and they now live in California.
The photo shows them at the GVUK stall, UK Goan Festival,
London, July 2005].
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Ryan D’Souza:
Trouble on the road
 27
Jul: The Daily Telegraph (UK). Here are Will Swannell
- the son of Citi banker Robert - and Ryan D'Souza,
on the Mongol Rally, one of those road trips that seem
popular with City types and their student offspring
… "We got done by the Czech police for not
having a motorway permit and then our engine exploded,''
the boys write eloquently. Those setbacks came on top
of a crumbling suspension and getting lost after navigating
from a 20-year-old map. Solid work. For text, click
here. For their rally website with photos, bios
and more, Click
here. |
Claire Soares
meets Baaba Maal, the voice of Africa
27 Jul: The Independent (UK). Baaba Maal is headlining
Womad this weekend, and his first album in seven years
is out soon. Claire Soares meets a man who has become
the spokesman for an entire continent. 1926 words.
Click
here.
Claire Soares,
contact@clairesoares.com was born in Bedford,
England, daughter to Allan Soares (ex- Dar es Salaam;
now a lecturer at the University of Birmingham–
for photo and bio click
here) and Carol Lowcock (Kirkham); sister to Andrew.
She is the grand-daughter of Celsa Soares nee Viegas
from Assagao and Albino Soares (Uccasaim). On her
father's maternal side, one of her great-uncles was
Gines Viegas, the proprietor of the legendary restaurant
O'Coqueiro in Porvorim, Goa.
A Cambridge graduate, Claire started her journalistic
career as a Foreign Correspondent for Reuters in Rome
and Washington, followed by three years as a freelance
journalist and photographer covering West and Central
Africa. She is now Assistant Foreign Editor at The
Independent, London.
For the GVUK Claire Soares supplement click
here.
For the Claire Soares website with a sample of some
Africa articles and photographs see http://www.clairesoares.com/
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Aurelio Rebelo: Nairobi: The Westlands Constituency
28 July. Daily Nation (Kenya). Westlands has a history of
occasionally electing politicians of Asian origin, and this
time it has attracted businessman Kamlesh Pattni, his former
lawyer Mr Aurelio Rebelo and a son of former MP Amin Walji,
Ashif, who is running on a Kanu ticket … Mr Pattni,
the Kenya National Democratic Alliance (Kenda) chairman, will
be fighting against his former lawyer, Mr Rebelo. They are
counting on the Asian vote as there is a formidable presence
of the community in the constituency. Click
here.
Bahrain: Annalise D'Souza: Crowning
glory for Indian beauty
28 Jul: Gulf Daily News (Bahrain). Indian Annalise D'Souza
was crowned July Rose at the Baan Saeeng Thai Auditorium,
Adliya. Ms D’Souza was also awarded best in casual wear
as well as best talent for playing the piano and singing at
the same time. For photo and text click
here.
Bahrain resident named
Goan Man of Year
 28
Jul: Gulf Daily News (Bahrain). By Alistair Baptista.
Bahrain resident Gabriel Crasto has received the Man
of the Year 2006 Award from the Goan Review Art Foundation
… Mr Crasto, a long-time Bahrain resident, was
recognised for his active participation in various cultural
programmes and social services linked to the country's
Goan community … The Jalal Travel Agency manager
is currently Bahrain Goans Football League chairman
and a contributor to Konkani publications in Goa and
Mumbai … 327 words. Click
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Ed Antao (ex-Zanzibar) in Davenport, Iowa, USA
29 Jul: Quad City Times (Davenport IA). About 20 runners from
Kenya, part of the Quad-City Times Bix 7 contingent headed
to a party at the home of Ed Antao of Davenport after the
race. Antao is a native of Tanzania in East Africa. He was
born and reared on the island of Zanzibar. His parents were
originally from Goa. Antao has been hosting a party for the
Africans for the past 20 years … Clara DeCoster of Davenport
said she has attended the party for several years. She said
she enjoys watching the African men get up and dance as the
party gets going … click
here.
Sheena McFarland:
There and back - Pieces of me
 30
Jul: The Salt Lake Tribune. Sheena McFarland a Tribune
reporter was born in Goa and spent the first six weeks
of her life in an orphanage before being adopted.
She visited Goa hoping to find her real mother but
had to face defeat after finding that the orphanage
no longer exists. However she is consoled after searching
the local archives in Goa for her birth name, Natasha
Barboza and her birth date, Sept. 19, 1982. She ascertains
that her mother’s name was Maria Barboza. She
writes, “Even though none of the faces I gazed
into on the streets of Goa had my eyes, my nose or
my lips, I realize I finally found the face I was
looking for: my own”. 1571 words.
Click here.
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Francis
Fernandes: Trustees of Pension Funds
 30
Jul: FT. … Francis Fernandes, head of pensions
actuarial at the investment bank Citi (formerly Citigroup),
has noticed a growing interest on the part of trustees
in the expertise investment banks can offer, possibly
as a result of the prominent role trustees can play
in mergers and acquisitions … Click
here
Francis Fernandes, (ex Nairobi) is the son of Joe
(Aldona) and Teresa (Cortalim) Fernandes of Edgware.
His brother Norbert is a parish priest in Fulham.
He is married to Caron and they live in Reigate. For
links to more information about him click
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Survey of Young British Asian Christians
30 July: The BBC-ICM Survey provides a unique comparison of
attitudes of young (aged 16-34) British Asians and variations
to this by Young British Asian Christians. Some Questions:
1) Thinking about your nationality, do you feel British?
Yes: British Asians: 59%. British Asian Christians: 85%
2) Do you feel that your own Asian culture is being diluted
by living in Britain?
Yes: British Asians: 75%. British Asian Christians: 88%
3) How satisfied are you with life in the UK?
Satisfied: British Asians: 84% British Asian Christians: 77%
4) Is it too easy for immigrants to settle in Britain?
Yes: British Asians: 48%. British Asian Christians: 62%
For the full survey (12 questions) Click
here.
Howard de Souza: Rail users' victory for extra trains
31 Jul: Cambridge Evening News. Passenger power has won extra
London services for Royston commuters … Howard de Souza,
spokesman for Royston Passengers' Action Group, said: “We
are delighted with the extra services. We welcome the news,
and are grateful for the work FCC has done for us …”
Click
here.
Howard de Souza is also a Marketing Communications Consultant.
He was born in 1956 in Uganda, the son of Joseph Anthony de
Souza, and Rose de Souza. For a photograph and brief profile
click
here.
Keith Vaz elected Chairman of the Home Affairs
Committee of the House of Commons
31 Jul: IANS. The Australian government has made a "terrible
mistake" and ought to apologise for detaining Mohammad
Haneef, an Indian doctor, for nearly a month without any
evidence to support his alleged link to the foiled British
bombings, says Keith Vaz, an Indian-origin British Labour
MP … Mr Vaz was elected chairman of the Home Affairs
Committee of the House of Commons … The 50-year-old
Vaz, whose family comes from Goa, is upbeat about his new
job … 587 words. Click
here.
UK: Helen
Fernandes: Viewpoint
 31
Jul: Daily Mail (UK). Helen Fernandes is a neurosurgeon
at Addenbrooke's Hospital, Cambridge. She writes:
Move Over Boys! Surgery Is Woman's Work. Women make
great surgeons and we need more of them to improve
patient care. However, government initiatives to increase
their numbers are at best ineffectual, and at worst
patronising gimmicks . . . For text, 1106 words, click
here.
Helen is the daughter of Tennyson Fernandes, (born
& brought up in Zanzibar) and Joy (nee Pearson).
Tennyson Fernandes was based at Mulago Hospital in
Kampala from 1963-65 and now lives in the village
of Middleton Tyas, Richmond, North Yorkshire.
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DEATHS
 29
July: Nairobi, Kenya. JAMES COSTA BIR.
Husband of Zina. Father of Myrtle and Lizzie. Brother
of Agnelo/Theresa, Hazel, the late Raul/Eulet, Peter/Phyllis,
Irenio, John/Jacinta. James.
James, ex-Phillips Phonogram, Nairobi was a former member
of the Kenyan Police Reserve Force, former chairman
of the Jockey Club of Kenya and an avid musician who
played in the Steve Alvares Band in Nairobi. To send
condolences to the Costabir family click
here.
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28 Jul: Assolna, Goa. SANTARITA AFONSO. Husband
of Ermelinda (Emy). Father of Theresa (Canada), Agnelo (UK)
& Arthur/Alice (UK), Brother of late Martha/late Paulo
Ferrao (Salisbury), late Veruella, Vito Joao/Julieta (Portugal),
Apolonia/late Cyril (Cansaulim) and Lourencinho/Fausta (USA).
 26
Jul: Sydney, Aus. HILDA MARY THOMAS
(aged 98; ex-Siolim, Goa). Beloved wife of the late
DeSales Thomas. Loving mother of Silroy/Yvette, Gavin/Marilyn
and Jeanette. Adored grandmother of Ryan and Shannon.
A Requiem Mass at St Agatha's Catholic Church, Pennant
Hills on Tue July 31 at 10.30 a.m. followed by burial
at Macquarie Park. No flowers. Please donate to the
Hazel Hawke Research and Care Fund. Alzheimer's Australia
PO Box 4019 Hawker, ACT 2614 or call 1300 306 293.
To send messages of condolences for the Thomas family,
click here.
[Info from Tony Colaco]
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24 July: Barnet, UK. RESHA CARAPURCAR
(Born 1967, ex-Margao, Goa). Wife of Sripad (Raju). Mother
of Aditi. Funeral in Margao on 27th July at 4 pm.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
10 Top Asian Beaches
29 Jul: Sunday Herald Sun (Aus). 6 Calangute, India. "Christmas
in Goa" was the mantra for heliotropic (and psychotropic)
hippies on the 1970s "Overland Trail". Calangute's
palm-fringed shoreline was annually invaded by some of the
most upbeat and beat-up minds of their generation; today
it is simply built-up. Over-development hasn't been kind
to Calangute's little fishing hamlets, but its Arabian Sea
full moons are as spellbinding as ever.
Where to stay Goa
29 Jul: The Sunday Telegraph (UK). ... Catholicism still
strong and a people of gentle humour and civility …
Recommended places to stay:
Traditional village house: Vivenda Dos Pahlacos, Majorda.
Colonial-era Fort: Hotel Tiracol Fort Heritage.
Easy Living on the Beach: Ciaran’s Camp, Palolem.
930 words. Click
here.
Woodstock Music Festival to be recreated in Goa
31 Jul: Times of India. Thirty-nine years after the legendary
Woodstock Music & Art Fair in New York, Jackie Shroff
is planning a similar concert in Goa next year. He is already
in talks with Artie Kornfeld, who is called the father of
Woodstock. Jackie is keen on holding it Goa because the
tiny state at any time has more foreigners in it than any
other city or state in India. He intends to invite musicians
from all over the world for his three-day-three-night Woodstock.
The legendary band Santana (with lead signer Carlos Santana
in attendance) has already confirmed its participation.
Sources claim that seven of the original NY Woodstock bands
are also likely to participate. 334 words. Click
here.
Goa: 241 tourists drowned in sea during 2001-05
1 Aug: Navhind Time. A total of 241 tourists died due to
drowning in the sea during the period 2001-05. For a total
length of 90.5 km of beaches thronged by tourists, the tourism
department had assessed requirement of 169 lifeguards against
which there were 77 lifeguards as of July 2006. 763 words.
Click
here.
Nepal's casino feud reaches Goa
2 Aug: Rediff. An American businessman, involved
in a legal battle with an Indian citizen Rakesh Wadhwa over
the control of Nepal's casino industry, is planning to open
a floating casino in Goa. The businessman, R D Tuttle, said
a ship for the casino has been ordered and will soon arrive
from USA. He has already paid Nepalese rupees five crore
(50 million) fee to Goa government for registration. Though
foreigners are not allowed to invest in casino business
in India, he said he would manage it by appointing a dummy
investor and taking hold of the management of the casino.
551 words. Click
here.
PRIZE COMPETITION
Penguin Books: Win a holiday for
two to Goa
To celebrate the paperback publication of Magic Bus, which
retraces the path of the once well-worn 'hippie trail', Penguin
has teamed up with Trailfinders to give one lucky reader the
opportunity to win a magnificent 7-night holiday for two to
glorious Goa with direct flights from London, 4-star accommodation
and transfers … For your chance to win this fabulous
prize, simply enter the prize draw. Closing date: 31/10/2007.
Click
here.
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Anthony Who?
28 Jul: Tehelka. Laxmikant-Pyarelal composed the evergreen
number My Name is Anthony Gonsalves for Amar Akbar Anthony
as a tribute to Pyarelal’s violin teacher. The real
Anthony Gonsalves, like many Goan musicians, brought jazz
and pizazz to Bollywood soundtracks but remained obscure himself.
Mumbai playwright Ramu Ramanathan’s latest play embraces
the recurrent curiosity about Goan musicians in Bollywood.
Hot young saxophonist Rhys D’souza will be part of the
cast of this musical. We hear Anthony Gonsalves is also a
guitar-wielding Hindi comic book hero now. Click
here.
Goa may lose second airport
30 Jul: Times of India. If Goa doesn't make up its mind on
a second airport fast enough, you may have to fly to Maharashtra
and then drive to reach the state of famed beaches. Maharashtra
has submitted a proposal to build an airport in Sindhudurg,
that's about 50 km from Goa. On the other hand, the proposal
to build Goa's second airport at Mopa is embroiled in a bitter
fight of business interests within the state. Now the aviation
ministry is going to ask Goa for a final decision before deciding
Maharashtra's proposal. 561 words. Click
here.
Goa University still infested with
major problems!
31 Jul: Herald. It appears Goa University (GU) has miles to
go before it can be counted among top most universities in
the country. Founded in 1985 and located on Taleigao plateau,
GU is still infested with major problems which apparently
hurdle its academic progress. Moreover, GU management has
remained lethargic about its infrastructure management. 409
words. http://oheraldo.in/node/27034
Anoop Kamath: Goa goes monochromatic
31 Jul: Asian Age. The search for cultural identity resulted
in a series of cultural and vibrant paintings. Currently displayed
at the Gallerie Nvya in New Delhi Anoop Kamath’s “Kokum
Dreams” is a tribute to the “unknown people of
Goa” who he met while he travelled in search of his
Konkan roots. Textand 3 illustrations. Click
here.
Foreign national held in visa scam
1 Aug: Times of India. The state criminal investigation department
(CID) on Tuesday effected another arrest of 49-year-old foreign
national Eduard Schrabeck in connection with the infamous
visa scam … According to the police, Schrabeck travelled
to India on a tourist visa in 2005. He paid Rs 25,000 to a
travel agent in Goa for getting his visa extended allegedly
through illegal means. 225 words. Click
here.
GOA POLITICAL CRISIS
Blow to Congress as Goa slips away
27 Jul: The Times (UK). India’s ruling Congress Party,
already reeling from defeats in three local elections this
year, suffered another blow yesterday when it lost control
of the southwestern state of Goa … The crisis in Goa
came to a head on Wednesday when Congress’s only woman
legislator in the state resigned because she was not offered
a ministerial position. Then, two legislators from a smaller
party and two independents withdrew their support and said
they were backing the BJP. 396 words + comments. Click
here.
Gulf News: Expats dismayed over Goa’s
political uncertainty.
27 Jul: Gulf News (Dubai). By Alaric Gomes and Randolph Barros.
Non-resident Indians from Goa residing in the UAE have lambasted
the fall of the Congress-led government in the western state.
Most were disgusted with the constant battle for power, defections
from parties and dislodging of governments. [Comments from
Anthony Fernandes, a UAE-based journalist; Liban Dias, a hotelindustry
executive; Nandita D'Costa, an advertising account manager;
Vivian Silva, a shipping operations manager and Shirley Carneiro,
a senior banker]. 430 words. Click
here.
Video: Cong govt sinking in Goa,
BJP set to grab power
27 Jul: CNN-IBN. Ruling alliance left with 18 MLAs in 40-member
House. 1m. 40s. Click
here.
President’s Rule for Goa?
28 Jul. The Australian. India’s new President, Pratibha
Patil is under pressure to impose direct rule to shore up
the embattled Congress party … 369 words. Click
here.
Video: Foes become friends in Goa's political crisis
28 Jul: CNN-IBN. Goa's crisis shows how old rivalry is forgotten
in the desire for power. 1m. 38s.Click
here.
Video: Goa: Parrikar taking no chances
28 Jul: NDTV Goa is a state that is notorious for politicians
switching sides amidst allegations of being bought over by
huge amounts of cash. 2m.51s. Click
here.
Video: Goa -Show of strength on Monday
29 Jul: NDTV. The Goa government crisis has turned out to
be President Pratibha Patil's first brush with politics after
taking over the high office. 2 min. Click
here.
Video: Amid political drama Goa govt
set for litmus test
30 Jul: CNN-IBN. Hectic political activity is on in Goa as
the BJP-led Goa Democratic Alliance (GDA) plans to show its
strength in the Assembly on Monday. Click
here.
Video: Congress-led Goa govt survives,
wins trust vote
30 Jul: CNN-IBN. Digambar Kamat wins the vote of confidence
after the Speaker restrained 3 MLAs from voting. The BJP have
called this a “murder of democracy” and have staged
a walkout. 1m.42s click
here.
Video: Goa Cong breathes easy for
now, BJP plans next move
30 Jul: CNN-IBN. Speaker of Goa House leaves BJP enraged,
Prez intervention sought. 1m. 32s. Click
here.
Video: Goa set for Cong-BJP showdown
30 Jul: NDTV. Its showdown time for the Congress and the BJP
in Goa as the fate of the Digambar Kamat-government will be
decided on the floor of the State Assembly. 4 mins. Click
here.
Video: Kamat saves govt, BJP cries
foul
30 July: NDTV. The Congress-led Digambar Kamat government
in Goa survived the floor test on Monday. The vote of confidence
was passed in favour of Congress … 4 mins. Click
here.
Goa's Governor wants Presidential
rule
31 Jul. Tribune. Governor of Goa S.C. Jamir, in his report
to the President of India recommended that the state be placed
under President's rule since no political formation would
be able to provide a stable government there, Raj Bhavan sources
said. Click
here.
Goa governor sends report to President
31 Jul. PTI. Goa Governor S C Jamir has sent a report on the
happenings in the state Assembly, where Chief Minister Digamber
Kamat survived a confidence vote on Monday, to President Pratibha
Patil and is awaiting directions from her to decide the future
course of action, Raj Bhavan sources said … Raj Bhavan
denied the governor has sent any recommendation to the President.
"There is no recommendation, whatever we have sent is
just observation," the officials said. Click
here.
GDA MLAs to leave for Delhi today to see President
31 Jul: Navhind Times. … The Goa Democratic Alliance
today said that the 20 MLAs attached to it will be leaving
for Delhi, to brief the President, Ms Pratibha Patil on the
undemocratic way with which the ‘motion of confidence’
was passed. The alliance has also decided to approach the
Supreme Court tomorrow over this matter … Click
here.
Supreme Court to hear petitions on Aug 6
1 Aug: PTI. The Supreme Court decided to hear on August six,
the petitions challenging the order of the Goa Assembly Speaker
restraining three opposition MLAs from voting in the House
during the Motion of Confidence moved by Chief Minister Digambar
Kamat. Click
here.
CNN-IBN: To watch news live via the Internet
click
here.
NDTV. To watch news live via the Internet
click
here.
Print media: For links to the latest developments, click
here.
GOA REAL ESTATE
Real estate politics behind Goa
crisis
30 Jul: NDTV. The Goa political crisis is not just a straight
story of political differences, as beneath the surface is
a clash over real estate. It began with the controversial
Goa Regional Plan that sought to open up every empty inch
of Goa. 316 words. Click
here.
Goa tightens norms for overstaying foreigners. By
Pamela D’Mello
2 Aug: Asian Age. “There has been an anti-foreigner
campaign in the local media for the past two years. There’s
a tendency to blame us for all of Goa’s problems”
rues Briton Jon Bostock, owner of a tourism multi-service
company he operates in Goa with his Indian wife Arti. Click
here.
Goa: The other side of India shining. By Armstrong
Vaz
2 Aug: Mangalorean.com. The new found wealth among the village
middle class in Goa has made them abandon their old village
houses and move to the cities chasing their dreams. The abandoning
of houses in the villages has left many houses for sale. Foreigners
are moving in to buy the old houses in the villages …
Official records show that around 5000 Englishman have bought
houses in Goa … 1059 words. Click
here.
IN THE NEWS
New wrinkle treatment
26 Jul: Asia Pacific Post (Canada). Indian scientists are
hoping to turn camel milk into a skin-care product that would
wipe away wrinkles and lighten the complexion, a report said
… Having fairer skin is something of a national obsession
in India and has helped spur massive growth in the beauty
industry, currently worth around $400-million annually. Click
here.
Matt Williams to represent England
in Goa
26 Jul: Evening Herald (Plymouth). City snooker sensation
Matt Williams has been selected to represent England in next
month's World Under-21 Championships in Goa, India. He will
compete against 64 of the world's top young players from August
22-31.
The Great Goa Adventure
26 Jul: Aspen Post. By Barbara Floria Orcutt: I have my first
book contract - updating the southern state of Goa for Foder's
guide to India. Hence, we will be going to Goa and Delhi the
end of August and into September … I was fortunate to
make contact with a 20-something Goan who lives in Boston
now but was raised in Goa. His parents are doctors - dad is
the Dean of the medical college, mom is a Western-trained
cardiologist and the director of a traditional Ayurvedic hospital
… The only potential downside is we will be there during
the end of the monsoon … today it's 113 degrees in Delhi,
but 82 in Goa. Of course, there is that 100% humidity …
Click
here.
Every day hunger kills 6,000 children
in India
26 Jul: Asia News. By Nirmala Carvalho. The Catholic Church
launches a new campaign against malnutrition in the country.
“Freedom from Hunger” is intended to draw people’s
attention to the large segment of India’s population
that does not have access to enough food. Click
here.
Catholic faithful turning to Evangelicals
27 Jul: Kuwait Times. A lot of catholic faithful have joined
the evangelicals Church, which they say is more lively and
entertaining. … The Catholic Church in Kuwait is witnessing
a sharp decline in the number of faithful … Every Friday
morning, Cole Fernandes and his family stream to the National
Evangelical Church for worship. Fernandes, an Indian expatriate,
who was born in a catholic family, is one of the Indian Catholics
who have dumped Catholicism for the evangelicals. "The
Catholic Church is too orthodox and old-fashioned for my liking
and the church is not visibly doing anything in terms of reforms,"
he said. 1044 words. Click
here.
The Moira (Goa) – York (UK)
link
27 Jul: York Evening Press. … Environmental volunteers
took part in simultaneous projects to clear up waste in both
York and Moira, Goa … In the Indian scheme, garbage
was cleared from waddos - streets … The work carried
out in memory of a York environmental activist who died 12
years ago and which has been supporting clear-ups at a Goa
rubbish tip. Green Councillor Dave Taylor said, "The
problems presented by waste in India far outweigh our own,
but the principle of community involvement and the desire
to re-use and recycle abandoned goods is the same in York
and in Goa." 263 words. Click
here.
Portugal: Exhibition of
works of António Xavier Trindade
27 Jul: Diario Digital. The Museu Nacional Soares dos
Reis, in Porto, Portugal will exhibit from 6 Sept. to
31 Oct. 31 works of the Goan artist António Xavier
Trindade (1870-1935). They are part of 176 of the artist
and his daughter, Ângela Trindade which were donated
to the Fundação Oriente. Some of the works
were displayed in the United States in 1996 and will
ultimately be hosed in a restored house in Goa which
is being renovated. 503 words. Click
here.
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Jersey City man opens a restaurant on a whim
27 Jul: Home News Tribune (NJ, USA). After earning his degree
in Hotel Management from Mumbai University, Alex Gonzalvez
went on a cruise - working as a waiter for Celebrity Cruises
in Miami. But something pulled him to New Jersey, said Gonzalvez,
a native of Goa in India. He moved to the United States in
1993 and to New Jersey in 2001. He is now owner of the Bombay
Lords restaurant in Parlin … Bombay Lords has a banquet
hall that can accommodate 60 guests. The restaurant is open
every day but Monday. 416 words. Click
here.
Lavina Soares
of W.O.A. International
 28
Jul: Belfast Telegraph. Blue Jar, Northern Ireland's
only gypsy jazz band have just signed a lucrative
deal with W.O.A. International, the global entertainment
company of world class live concerts and festivals.
Next January, Blue Jar will embark on a month-long
tour of India, sponsored by MTV with the Goa Funk
Project. For text click
here.
W.O.A. International has its HQ in Panjim, Goa and
an array of talent including Oliver Sean, Alison Woods,
Shona, Lloyd Paul, Garfield Oliveira and Lavina Soares
(pictured). For a profile of the company, videoclips,
bios and more click
here.
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Film on Stephen Bennett
29 Jul: MidDay (Mumbai). Amanda Bennett, sister of the slain
tourist Stephen (40), confirmed the move, talking exclusively
to Sunday MiD Day from Cheltenham, UK. “…I would
like the men from Goa identified publicly; their guilt will
at least be on record. The Goa police and Goa will be represented;
it won’t be like the tourist brochures though.”
… She adds that the family has identified two men “who
operate as protection to a drug cartel in Goa and work as
taxi drivers outside the Palacio Hotel in Panaji and locals
are scared of them.”
“Such stupidity makes me scream!” A mail written
by Maureen to Indian High Commissioner Asoke Mukerji in UK
recently. 897 words. Click
here.
Many Asians 'do not feel British'
30 Jul: BBC. More than a third of British Asians do not
feel British, a BBC poll suggests. The research among the
under-34s for the Asian Network found 38% of the UK residents
of South Asian origin felt only slightly or not at all British.
More than a third agreed to get on in the UK they needed
to be a "coconut", a term for somebody who is
"brown on the outside but white on the inside".
Click
here.
Marriott properties in Dubai expand their teams
30 Jul: AME Info (Dubai). Olwin deSouza: has recently been
appointed Director of Food and Beverage at the Courtyard
by Marriott Dubai Green Community. He joined Marriott in
1999 … His passion for food and beverage was initiated
while he was completing his degree in Business Management
in India, and working part time as an Assistant Manager
of a restaurant in his hometown Goa … Click
here.
UK: Telephone India (landlines) for 1p per minute
30 Jul: Money Saving Expert. 1p per minute – Call
0844 721 7030. 2p per minute: 0844 747 6040 or 0844 747
9010. India mobiles: 3p. Canada, Australia, USA for 0.5p.
Kenya & Uganda: 3p. For details and rates to other countries
select the link below.
Click here.
Audio: Out of Africa
30 Jul: BBC. The truth behind the East African Asian exodus
to Britain in the late sixties. 30 min. Click
here.
India: Persecution of Christians Increasing
31 Jul: Canada Free Press. Christians continue to be martyred
abroad, but few American believers are aware of how pervasive
religious persecution is around the world … Attacks
on Christians are up in India. In one city a Catholic convent
school was attacked; in another town Hindu fanatics murdered
a Christian convert; elsewhere a Protestant minister was
arrested for allegedly offering money for a conversion,
after seeking to mediate a dispute within a Buddhist family;
in another case Christian missionaries were beaten. Click
here.
Anglo-Indians shown in poor light …
1 Aug: Indian Express. Anjan Dutta’s film Bow Barracks
Forever has left the Anglo-Indian community of Calcutta
fuming … “Moreover, one character speaks with
a Goan accent. Does Dutta want to say we don’t even
know how to speak English,” questions Martin …
406 words. Click
here.
GOANET HIGHLIGHTS BY BOSCO D'MELLO
The political shenanigans in Goa over the last week have
extended their dark spell onto Goanet. With legislators
switching allegiances 50-odd days after being elected, Goans
the world over of various political persuasions were jousting
with each other over the merits of the Kamat Govt. retaining
power and whether those that tried to usurp power were any
more altruistic in their intentions.
Another recurring theme is whether religious personalities
have a right to vent a political message from the precincts
of the pulpit or temple. While some argued that a priest
was still a citizen of the land and was only exercising
his democratic rights; others argued that a priest in conveying
a political message from the pulpit was mixing religion
and politics. The present debate was initiated when it was
observed that Fr Antimo Gomes, the parish priest of Panaji
was soliciting President's Rule for Goa in a quote attributed
to him in the local press in Goa.
Rajan Parrikar is at it again. He is back in Goa and is
taking several pictures of entire hillsides being denuded
of their vegetation and prepped for construction of homes
that appear to cater to the rich non-Goans.
Samir Umarye has begun writing in with newsclips of events
in Bicholim. This gives news a different perspective as
it comes from an individual who actually lives in that locality
as compared to reading the same news story on a tabloid
or newspaper.
There has been an interesting debate ongoing between Dr
Helekar, Bhandare and some others on the merits of Astrology,
Ayurveda and Vedic math.
The Arts and Entertainment (A&E) is also covered on
Goanet. Recent events included a violin performance by Milind
Raikar (violin) in the USA.
Domnic Fernandes, the author of Domnic's Goa was at it again
– providing lyrics to Konkani songs. Last week he
sent in the lyrics of the Konkani song "MOLLBAILO DOV"
from the 'Amchem Noxib' film.
This past week there was also a request for assistance in
locating Sister Lorraine-Marie Paul from one of her former
students who is now a scientist working on Cancer Research
in London.
Cornel D’Costa is on holiday
More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://lists.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet-goanet.org/
Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to subscribe@goanet.org
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
HISTORY: Banned from the Bible. New.
History Channel
Sat. 4 Aug. 20.00-21.00. American scholars examine and discuss
stories which were excluded from the Old Testament. 1/1 looks
at Solomon and Adam’s first wife Lilith as well as the
unexpurgated tale of Daniel. 2/2 is on Sunday.
DOCUMENTARY: Asian Network Report.
BBC Radio Asian Network
Mon 6 Aug. 18:30 to 19:00. Posh Spice. The contribution Indian
cooking has made to British culture - including 8,000 restaurants,
70,000 workers, over three billion pounds pouring into the
economy, and three Michelin-starred restaurants.
INVESTIGATIVE: Dispatches: Britain
under Attack. BBC2
Mon. 6 Aug. 20.00-21.00. Phil Rees investigates the roots
of Islamic extremism and why there is so much support for
Muslim militancy in the UK.
COOKERY: Rhodes Across India. UKTV
Food
Tue 7 Aug. Time: 21:00 to 22:00. Brand new and exclusive series
as Gary Rhodes explores India's distinctive cuisine …
Gary eats a pork vindaloo! Will it blow his head off, or is
the real thing something completely different? For some of
his recipes: Coconut Okra, Crab Peri Peri, Goan Chicken with
Herbs, Pomfret Recheado, Pork Vindaloo, etc.
click here.
For the other programmes in the series click
here.
COOKERY: Madhur Jaffrey's Goa. UKTV
Food
Thu 9 Aug. 17:30 to 18:00. Madhur Jaffrey visits Goa where
the marriage of Portuguese and Indian food is one of the happiest
in the world, as the authentic vindaloo demonstrates.
NATURE: Meera Syal - When Auntie
Went East. BBC 2
Fri 10 Aug. 21:50 to 22:00. Meera Syal takes us on a personal
journey through the BBC archive as she explores the birth
of the 'British Asian'.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sat 11 Aug. GOA Senior
Citizens Trip to Margate. Cost of tickets £12.50
each to include a fish & chip lunch, bingo and sightseeing.
Coach pick-up points: Greenford, Tooting and Norbury. Departs
Greenford at 8.30am. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771
4457, Bernie Gracias 020 8723 1322
Sun. 12 Aug. CANCELLED.
Legendary Echoes regrets that the “Tribute
to Elvis” concert will not take place,
as a result of the sudden death of a close family member.
Ron Coelho’s father recently passed away following
an operation, after a tragic fall. He wishes to pay
his respects in mourning for a father very dearly missed,
and requires time to come to terms with this great loss.
All tickets purchased will be refunded in full. Legendary
Echoes apologises for this cancellation, and wishes
to thank you for your wonderful support. Perhaps another
date, another time. |
Sun 12 Aug. 12 noon.
St. Diogo's Association (UK)
Guirim/Sangolda. Picnic/Fun Day at Archbishop Lanfranc
School (grounds) Mitcham Rd., Croydon. There will be games
for young and old, sing-along, dancing, and plenty of food.
It was good last year and will be even better this year. All
you need is your garden furniture and your own drinks to get
comfy. Contact: Jennifer: 0127 765 1052; Evan: 020 8427 8569;
Apolonia: 020 8686 1876.
Sat. 18 Aug. 2:00 pm. Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham
Road, Croydon. Pilar Fathers
(UK) will present a traditional Konkani
drama “Him mannkam konnank zai?” written
and directed by Fr. Lucas Rodrigues. The tiatr is based on
family values, which Fr. Rodrigues laments are under threat
in this part of the world and fears it may infect the Goan
society living here. Proceeds will go towards the retired
priests of the Society. Tickets can be bought/reserved from
Pilar Fathers on 020 8648 2101 and also from Nina Pinto: 020
8767 0663; Judy Fernandes on 020 8763 2606; or Cornelius Monteiro:
020 8376 1609.
Sat 25 Aug. 2:00 pm. Copland Community School, Cecil Avenue,
Wembley, Middlesex, HA9 7DX.
Pilar Fathers (UK) will present a traditional Konkani
drama “Him mannkam konnank zai?” written
and directed by Fr. Lucas Rodrigues. The tiatr is based on
family values, which Fr. Rodrigues laments are under threat
in this part of the world and fears it may infect the Goan
society living here. Proceeds will go towards the retired
priests of the Society. Tickets can be bought/reserved from
Pilar Fathers on 020 8648 2101 and also from Damaciano Moniz
on 020 8376 1609 or Francis D'Silva on 07908 591 759
Sun. 26 Aug. G.O.A. Sports Day
at Archbishop Lanfranc School. Contact: Peter Rodrigues 020
- 8399 4883. For stall applications: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020
- 8771 4457
Sat 1st Sep. 2:00 pm. Swindon.
Pilar Fathers (UK) will present a traditional Konkani
drama “Him mannkam konnank zai?” written
and directed by Fr. Lucas Rodrigues. The tiatr is based on
family values, which Fr. Rodrigues laments are under threat
in this part of the world and fears it may infect the Goan
society living here. Proceeds will go towards the retired
priests of the Society. Tickets can be bought/reserved from
Pilar Fathers on 020 8648 2101
Sun. 2 Sep. South East Goans Summer
Festival. Hurstmere School, Hurst Rd, Sidcup, Kent,
DA15 9AW. Festival open from 1pm till 7pm. Features on the
day are: Live Radio Broadcast by TGR Sound- 103.7FM (chance
to be a star on live radio). Variety of tasty meals available,
bar, raffle, Charlton F C coaching football, tennis plus fabulous
Sega dancers and other performing artists Entrance- £1
pp and kids under 9 are free. Stalls are available at £30
or 2 for £50. Contact: Sharon 01322 400732, Ron 0208
303 3386, Dominic 07854490617, Tatayana 0208 316 1473.
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