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| Abu Dhabi: Feast of St. Francis Xavier celebrated | |||
4 Dec: Mangalorean.com. The Konkani Speaking Community of Abu Dhabi celebrated the feast of St. Francis Xavier (Goenchom Saaib) in gaiety and splendour … Fr. Rudolf D’Souza, a visiting priest from Canada (earlier from Mira Rd. Mumbai) delivered a beautiful homily and said that there are no shortcuts to success in life… 338 words + 19 photos. | |||
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| Mumbai: St Xavier's records its 140 years in 173 pages | |||
 4 Dec: Daily News & Analysis. St Xavier's, one of Mumbai's best known colleges,
has encapsulated the essence of its 140 years of existence in a 173-page coffee-table
book that will be released on January 3 at its annual event for alumni… David
D'Souza, photographer and alumnus, said it took him four months to capture
the sights and moments and compile them for the book which is priced at Rs3,000…
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| Death: Maria Gonsalves | |||
 30 Nov: Alto-Porvorim, Goa. MARIA DOROTEIA GONSALVES (Born 1925; ex-Headmistress) Relict of late Gracindo. Beloved mother of late Mimoso/Avita; Eddy/Jacinta; Maria do Ceu/Viriato (London). Funeral on 4th Dec. at Alto-Porvorim. Full details at the link below
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| Toronto: Feast of St Francis Xavier celebrated | |||
3 Dec: South Asian Observer (Canada). The Goan Overseas Association (GOA) celebrated the feast of its patron, St. Francis Xavier on Nov. 29. More than 550 people attended the Mass celebrated by Fr. Cecil Noronha … Goan foods and sweetmeats were sold at a bazaar. 211 words. | |||
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| Video: Feast of St Francis Xavier celebrated in Goa | |||
 3 Dec: Goa 365 via Navhind Times. The feast of St Francis Xavier, endearingly referred to as Goencho Sahib, was celebrated on Thursday with pilgrims and devotees from all over Goa and neighbouring states attending masses that started early in the morning… 1m. 44s.
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| Goa: Orlando de Noronha: Music and Tiles | |||
3 Dec: Jornal Digital (Portugal). Orlando de Noronha is a Goan artist dedicated to painted
tiles and music. Although he has a degree in advertising he has always had a passion
for music … He was awarded a Fundação Oriente scholarship to
study in Portugal was able to learn the Portuguese guitar … He also learnt
to paint on tiles and established his studio in Goa … His first commission
was the tiling at Hotel Taj Exótica… He has done many other works
in hotels, restaurants and private homes. 1239 words. For the Portuguese original,
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| Death: Dr Nalinee DaCunha 30 Nov: Westlock, Alberta, Canada. DR NALINEE DACUNHA (Aged 80; ex Pune, Uganda & England). Wife of late Dr. Orlando DaCunha. Mother of Dr. Natalena DaCunha of Dubai, Vernon (Daphne) DaCunha of Gerrards Cross, England, Dr. Noel (Jackie) DaCunha of Westlock, Alberta, Dr Rita (Chris) Robertson of Cheshire, England and Sheila (Huw) Pickard of Sydney, Australia. Mass at 10:30 a.m. on Tue. Dec. 8 at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Westlock, followed by interment in St. Marys cemetery, Westlock. Full Text. | |||
| Christmas bonanza for foreigners working in India 4 Dec: MeriNews. India is inviting more foreigners to work here and accordingly RBI has made India more attractive for foreigners to work by its recent provision. Expat friendly, the latest provision will work as image makeover of India… 493 words. Full Text. | |||
| Empty shacks keep tourists away from Goa beaches 4 Dec: IANS. There is little business at the Goa beaches at the start of the peak tourist season because allotment of beach shacks has been delayed. “I have never seen Goa like this. It is so lifeless…” Abhishek Gupta, a tourist from Mumbai said … 407 words. more info... | |||
| Qatar: Feast of St Francis Xavier celebrated 4 Dec: Digital Journal. By Armstrong Vaz. Goans in Qatar gathered at Our Lady of Rosary Church to join in the world-wide celebrations of the feast of St. Francis Xavier, the 'patron saint of Goa', on 3rd December… 371 words. Full Text. | |||
| France: Feast of St Francis Xavier celebrated 4 Dec: ResMusica (France). The Feasy was celebrated in Paris with a concert “La route de l'Orient au temps de Francisco Javier (1506-1553). 885 words + photo. Full Text. | |||
| Germany: Feast of St Francis Xavier celebrated 4 Dec: Offenburger Tageblatt (Germany). The 126 year old Xavier Society of Haslach, Germany celebrated the day at the Gasthaus “Ochsen” with the traditional meal of herring, without cutlery. The President of the Society, Franz Xaver Giesler reported on the new members, the tradition being that they have Xaver as their middle name... 334 words + photos Full Text. | |||
| The IFFI Verdict 4 Dec: Herald. Shoddy management and rampant cronyism are losing Goa a golden opportunity to develop a top-class film festival, says Vivek Menezes… 1218 words. Full Text. | |||
| Mickky, Alemao camps feel the chill of molestation case 4 Dec: Herald. The episode involving the Russian woman and John Fernandes saw the Colva police nearly bringing the Alemaos and the Tourism Minister, Mickky Pacheco face to face, even as the Colva police did a flip flop on the question of registering the case as molestation or attempt to rape… 490 words. Full Text. | |||
| Keith Vaz: MPs to go clubbing 3 Dec: The Telegraph (UK). A group of MPs are to go clubbing next Wednesday in a bid to learn more about cocaine abuse in the UK. Keith Vaz, the Labour MP and committee chairman, will lead a group of 13 other MPs but insisted it was "not our Christmas party"… Photo + 263 words. Full Text. | |||
| Scarlett Keeling’s mother appears in court on fraud charge 3 Dec: North Devon Journal. Fiona MacKeown, the mother of Scarlett Keeling has appeared in court accused of falsely obtaining £51,401.49 in benefits. MacKeown said she was not entering a plea… A committal hearing will take place at North Devon Magistrates' Court on January 28… 206 words + photo Full Text. | |||
| Mining: Conflict Brewing In Goa 2 Dec: The Mint. By Sudeep Chakravarti … Robust global iron ore prices in the past five years has ensured a rash of concessions and ramped up mining of iron ore … Across Goa villagers have over the past year had their legs broken, attacked with choppers, arrested or illegally detained by police, and ejected from gram sabha meetings for asking questions about housing and mining projects… 860 words. Full Text. | |||
| Video: Upgrade infrastructure in Goa urges Film Festival Director 3 Dec: Goa 365 via Navhind Times. Director of Film festivals S.M. Khan on Thursday stated that the beautiful state of Goa has a huge potential of being the permanent venue of the International Film Festival of India. Mr. Khan said, if Goa had to be a permanent venue, action was needed to develop a master plan to upgrade the infrastructure on a long-term basis… 4m. 12s. Full Text. | |||
| UK: FORTHCOMING EVENTS Sat. 5 Dec. G.O.A. Children’s Christmas Pantomime – Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs at Fairfield Halls in Croydon. Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 8771 4457, Bernie Gracias 020 – 8723 1322 Sun. 6 Dec. North London Goans invite you to celebrate
the 30th Anniversary of The Feast of St. Francis Xavier at Woodside High School
Hall (Formerly White Hart Lane School, Opp. New River Sports Centre), White Hart
Lane, Wood Green, London, N22 5QJ. Holy Mass at 12:45pm.Followed by a social gathering.
Music by Rainbows End (Band) & Say-One-Do-One (Disco) Sun 20 Dec from 1pm - 4.45pm. SE Goans Christmas Special.
Children's & Senior Citizens party. St Stephens Hall, 26 Deepdene
Rd, Welling, Kent DA16 3QL. Senior citizens meal + wine, £3.50 member,
non member £4.00 - everyone is welcome. Kids £2.00 each includes
buffet & soft drink, kids under 2 years - FREE. Fun afternoon for all ages-
music, bingo, raffles, licensed bar, navity play, kids fun time and games, magician
and meet Fr Xmas. Tickets & Information: Ronald Fernandes 0208 298 9263,
Sharon Pinto 01322 400 732 or mobile 07990 821108, Tatanya D'Souza 0208 316
1473. Email- c.pinto2@ntlworld.com Sat. 26 Dec. Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams (G.O.L.D.). Golden Christmas Dance at The Venue, Britannia Way, off 928a Melton Road, Leicester. LE4 8GR. Dancing to Maz & Co from London. 7.00pm-12.30am. Dress code: Gold/Black ball gowns and Tuxedos/ ties (optional). Food served, prizes galore, spot prizes. Contact Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. www.goanevent.com Thu. 31 Dec. Goan Ohana Leicester Dreams (G.O.L.D.). Masquerade New Years Ball at Midlands Co-Operative Sports & Social Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE. Dancing to Illusions from London.7.00pm-1.00am. Dress code: Velvet/Feathers/Masquerade masks, Ball gowns and Tuxedo Capes (optional). Food served, prizes galore, spot prizes. Contact Clara 0116 2767336, Victor 0116 2555891, Joyce 0116 2664202. www.goanevent.com Thu. 31 Dec. North London Goans invites you to the 'New Year's Eve Dance' at Woodside High School Hall (Formerly White Hart Lane School, Opp. New River Sports Centre), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London, N22 5QJ Music by Say-One-Do-One (Disco). From 7pm - 2am. For tickets contact: Tony Gomes 020 8245 1364, Seby D'Silva 020 8245 5463, Joe Telles 020 8443 1014, Oboe Noronha 020 8340 0439, Cos Fernandes 020 8888 8659, Meredith Soares 020 8803 4173, John Fernandes 020 8881 4579, Frank Mendes 020 8888 1400, Seby Fernandes 020 8800 5159 or Bernadette Dias 020 8361 9417. Book early to avoid disappointment, tickets will NOT be sold at the door. Thu. 31 Dec. S.E. Goans New Years Ball 7pm -1.15am. St Marks Hall, Old Mill Road, Plumstead, London SE18 1QE. Tickets, inc. snacks, £7.50 members and non members £8.50. Meals available on the night. Children under 10 FREE if accompanied by an adult. New and Exciting Band "Mellow Tones" : + Disco. Variety of music for all ages. Dress code- Strictly formal. Raffles galore, spot prizes/children's prizes and competitions. Licensed bar + ample parking. More information and tickets, call Chris 01322 400732, Ronald 0208 298 9263, Leo 01784 439594, Tatanya 0208 316 1473 For the flyer, click here. Thu. 31 Dec. 7pm. New Year Event. Middlesex Goans presents 3rd Annual New Year's Eve Ball at Greenford Town Hall, Ruislip Road, junction with Oldfield Lane South, Greenford UB6 9QN. UK's top Goan band BREAKTHRU & DJ ASIAN RAG - Dress code Formal - Price £15 (Excluding meal) p/person & children under five years free. Bar & Catering available, prizes galore, spot prizes. Contact: Antonio 0208 2307801, Arthur 0208 8649136, Sara 0208 2487387 or Francisco 0208 3574281. For the flyer, click here. For help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon, click
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