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| Our Cultural Crossroads. By Vivek Menezes | ||
14 Aug: Herald. Capitulation to the demand to remove Husain’s painting will jeopardise Goa’s status as a cultural centre … The campaign has little to do with religion; instead it is all about the politics of intimidation… Goa’s own Francis Newton Souza also remained bitter about the provincial hostilities he faced in colonial Goa when he first showed off his brilliant canvases in the 1940s… the ambitious plans for the arts in Goa will go nowhere if they do not step in right now to ensure that fringe elements cannot hold our culture to hostage... 1276 words.
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| Death: Romuldiana Da Costa | ||
7 Aug: Wellington, New Zealand. ROMULDIANA DA COSTA ( Ex Camurlin, Uganda, Colvale) Relict of Late Lesseps. Mother of Levlino (Brazil), Leslie/Bridget (New Zealand), Late Lester/Valerie (New Jersey/Canada), Dr Lincoln/Jessie (Australia). Sister of Late Mary Rocha, Late Fanchu Rocha, Aninha/Late Bento de Sousa Eremita, Georgina/Late Dr Joao Rodrigues (Portugal). Funeral rites were held at the St Theresa cathedral, Wellington, New Zealand on 12 Aug.
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| Churchill Alemao beats up guards, makes them kneel down | ||
 13 Aug: IANS. Churchill Alemao. a Goa cabinet minister allegedly beat up security guards and made them kneel down for ten minutes as a punishment for not letting his nephew near a water reservoir classified as a vital installation, officials disclosed Thursday… PWD minister Churchill Alemao could not be contacted despite repeated attempts. 366 words.
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| Carol Gracias is game for stunts | ||
 13 Aug: Metro Plus. Carol Gracias, the supermodel will do some dare-devil stunts
and spend time with some creepy creatures… The Goan has come a long way since
featuring in the music video of Stereo Nation … Carol is featuring in the
Vogue India's latest edition but unfortunately the biggest news associated with
her continues to be the wardrobe malfunction… 247 words. Click
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| Flavia D'Cunha: Pedestrian Was Killed | ||
 13 Aug: Washington Post. Last year, Flavia D'Cunha, 29, died after attempting to cross Fairland Road in in eastern Montgomery. County Executive Isiah Leggett witnessed the aftermath and renewed his commitment to pedestrian safety. The area has now been made safer … Flavia D'Cunha was a young mother, the daughter of Pressy and Elias D'Cunha of Andheri, Mumbai and worked as an information technology consultant. | ||
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| Swine flu message to NRIs: Do remit, but do not visit 13 Aug: Economic Times. (India). No one is yet telling NRI family members not to come home this holiday season. That would be cruel to the overseas breadwinners who keep the fires burning back home. But with the spread of the swine flu, apparently being carried by NRIs in significant numbers, the message to them could well be: Do remit, but do not visit… more details.. | ||
| Goa: Police errors leading to acquittals 14 Aug: Times of India. By Preetu Nair. Police delay in registering cases, discrepancy in witness statements and hurt certificates, investigating officer's failure in visiting the crime scene, stereo type recording of statements, panchnamas drawn at police station due to which panchas are unable to stand the test of cross examination, are prime reasons for majority of cases ending in acquittal in the courts… 600 words. more details.. | ||
| Goan Christians continue to migrate 14 Aug: Indian Catholic. Seventy-four per cent of those who emigrate from Goa are Christians... “Rich cultural syncretism endowed Goans with a more inclusive identity which facilitated their migration, adaptation and integration into new cultures.”… 300 words. more details.. | ||
| Goa asks residents not to visit states hit by swine flu 14 Aug: IANS. The Goa directorate of health services on Friday appealed to residents of the state not to travel to parts of India hit by swine flu unless the trip was essential… Officials have also expressed fears that the seasonal influx of people of Goan origin to the state… 205 words. more details.. | ||
| No impact of swine flu scare on flight booking 14 Aug: Navhind Times. In the coming six days the Daborlim airport will be bustling with short-stay holidaymakers pouring in from Friday, said travel agents…. They whine that the media is creating a fracas over the swine flu giving hoteliers a scare as they hope for good weekend… 337 words. more details.. | ||
| Tourism takes a knock in Goa 14 Aug: Economic Times. The swine flu scare has struck a body blow to the Goa tourism industry, already struggling to find its feet in the aftermath of global financial crisis. The state, which so far has resported 13 confirm cases, is now witnessing heavy cancellations… 263 words. more details.. | ||
| Death: Dolly Campos (nee Pinto) 8 Aug. Bromley, UK. DOLLY CAMPOS (ex-Nairobi; nee Pinto). Beloved wife of Armand. Loving mother to Charlotte (Patrick) and Lola (Clifford). Devoted grandmother to Beatrice, Eleanor, Marcus and Luke. Beloved sister to Joel and Zelia. Private funeral on 21 Aug. at 11:30am at St. Edmunds’ Church, Beckenham BR3 3NP and 12:45 at Beckenham Crematorium. It is the family’s wish to mourn their loss in private with family members and friends and hope their wishes will be respected. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukaemia Research Fund, c/o Francis Chappell & Sons, 238 High St, Beckenham, Kent BR3 1EN or to www.lrf.org.uk Condolences to armandcampos@talktalk.net | ||
| UK: FORTHCOMING EVENTS
Sat. 15 Aug. 7.00pm to 11.30pm. The Greatest Konkani Song Book, will be officially
launched and sold by the author, FRANCIS RODRIGUES, at a dance at St Peters Church
Hall, Laleham Road, Staines, Middlesex, TW18 2DY. Open Come and dance to the music
of "MUSTANG" Admission: Adults £ 10.00 children, 5yrs to 12 yrs
£ 5.00. inclusive of Snacks and Goan Buffet. For details contact: Frank
- 0178422577, Matais - 0781017206, Rene- 02088688524, Joe- 02087649419 and Gregg
07931753653. For the book details, click
here. Sat. 22 Aug. VIVA GOA ENTERTAINMENT presents RED&BLACK Summer Dance in WEST London - Old Actonian Assc. Sports Club (opp. Gunnersbury Park) Ealing, W5 4LL. Music by - band "ELECTRIC DREAMS" & "CHICO" Doors open 4.30pm onwards. Limited admittance; Tickets £10/adults & £2/child. Contact Francisco- 0208 932 9375/07957206169, Norman- 02086471887. chicokey72@hotmail.com or normancortez@hotmail.com For the flyer, click here. Sun. 23 Aug. G.O.A. SPORTS FESTIVAL. at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Commencing at 1pm. This year in addition to Athletics the following activities are planned: Carrom, Volleyball, Fun 5-a-side Youth Football. Whist Drive and Children's Entertainment. Free Disco 730 pm to 10.30 pm. Contact: Peter Rodrigues 020 - 8399 4883. For stall applications: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457. For the flyer and details of events click here Sun. 23 Aug. Come celebrate the 10th Anniversary of World Goa Day with a Goan Pilgrimage-Picnic at The Friars, Aylesford , Kent ME20 7BX from 11am. Mass at 11.45am followed by a picnic, in the grounds with games, sing-song, talks/workshops and Goan food for sale! Sheltered facilities also available. Rosary and Benediction at 3.30pm. Organised transport to and from Aylesford to cover North and South London . Contact: Lara Pereira; Tel: 07792 446486; lara.pereira@btinternet.com or Fiona Lobo; Tel: 07796 238009; fiona.lobo@blueyonder.co.uk ]. For the flyer, click here. Sat. 29 Aug. 7.30pm-1.00am. "Worldview of a Goa Night" by GOLD (Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams) at Our Lady of Good Counsel, Peebles Way, Leicester LE4 7ZB. Dress code: Palm trees, sun & sea prints. Music by our Goan band J Lads plus disco from Milton Keynes. Contact: Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. Crowning of the Prince & Princess, prizes, raffles, food, etc. Flyer with full details at www.goanevent.com Sun 30 Aug. 2 pm. Goan Chaplaincy: Tiatr! Tiatr!. at Archbishop Lanfranc High School, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR4 3AS. 'Punn…Tum Goykar'. Written and directed by Fr. Lucas Rodrigues. This thought provoking Konkani drama includes inspirational songs, rib-tickling comedy and a powerful script featuring stalwarts of Konkani stage from Goa and UK. For tickets please contact: Nina Pinto 020 87670663 / Pilar Fathers 020 86482101. For the flyer click here. Sun. 6 Sep: MAPUCA FEAST at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey CR9 3AS. 12.30 p.m. For further details and tickets please contact Eusebio Pinto - Mobile: 07941 354756 or 020 8304 9089 (after 7p.m.) Sun. 6 Sep. at 11.30 am and 5 pm. Goan Chaplaincy: Tiatr! Tiatr! At Wyvern Theatre – Swindon SN1 1QN. 'Punn…Tum Goykar'. Written and directed by Fr. Lucas Rodrigues. This thought provoking Konkani drama includes inspirational songs, rib-tickling comedy and a powerful script featuring stalwarts of Konkani stage from Goa and UK. For tickets please contact: Elvis: 07882097861, Francis: 07708160479, Alvaro: 07745773919. For the flyer click here. Sun. 13 Sep. at 2 pm. Goan Chaplaincy: Tiatr! Tiatr!. Copland Community School, Cecil Avenue Wembley, HA9 7DU. 'Punn…Tum Goykar'. Written and directed by Fr. Lucas Rodrigues. This thought provoking Konkani drama includes inspirational songs, rib-tickling comedy and a powerful script featuring stalwarts of Konkani stage from Goa and UK. For tickets please contact: Francis D’ Silva 07908591759, Pilar Fathers 020 86482101 Damacian Moniz 020 83761609 07940501196 For the flyer click here. Sun. 20 Sep. 2nd NAKURU DYNAMOS RE-UNION, Bishop St Thomas Grant School, Streatham, London SW16 2HY at 12.00 noon, Social Gathering & Dancing to the sounds of Rainbow's End of Swindon. Tickets: Adult £10.50, Children 6 - 12 years £6.00, under 6 year Free. Price includes a Free Drink, Snacks, Buffet meal & Dessert. For further information and tickets contact: Salvis Rodrigues - 01162205003 mob: 07870290966; Loy Rebello - 02082419246 mob: 07789154499; George Noronha - 01293511082. For the flyer click here. For help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon, click here. FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php | ||
