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| Rebecca Mascarenhas: Kitchen W8 | |||
 27 Nov: The Telegraph (UK). Rebecca Mascarenhas has run and owned a fair number
of successful restaurants since she first came to London to become an
actress… Mascarenhas arrived in Britain from Kenya with her family in 1968.
Her parents, originally from Goa, were fleeing Kenyatta's oppressive campaign
against the Kenyan Asians…462 words. Click
here. Rebecca, ex-Mombasa is the daughter of the late Sonny and late Carmen (nee Freitas) Mascarenhas. For a profile of her as an actress, click here. | |||
| Death: Exano Pereira | |||
 25 Nov: Anerly, London, UK. EXANO PEREIRA (ex-Nairobi). Beloved husband
of Lira. Father of Lavinia and Lizette, Father in law of Gerard and Julian and
adored Grandfather of Ronan. The death follows his brave fight against against
pulmonary fibrosis. The family thanks you all for all your loving wishes &
offers of support, however we would appreciate no visitors at the house till Lira
comes to terms with her grief and whilst we make all the necessary arrangements.
Funeral details to follow. Condolences to Lira - Exano.Pereira@failte.demon.co.uk | |||
| Video: Two persons attacked near Panaji Residency | |||
 Goa 365 via Navhind Times. In a daring daylight assault, two unknown assailants attacked two young men outside the Sessions Court, near Panaji Residency in Panaji on Thursday. The assailants however managed to flee the site while the injured were admitted to the Goa Medical College Hospital… 3m.23s. | |||
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| UK: New Event Announcement | |||
Sat 26 Dec. from 3pm-9pm.Viva Goa Entertainment UK presents "LET'S PARTY". At Old Actonian Association Sport Club, Gunnersbury Drive, W5 4LL (Opposite Gunnersbury Park, Acton/Ealing). Music by CHICO. Adults: £12 (food included) & Children 4-12 years £5. Fun for all ages. Contact Francisco 02089329375/07957206169, Norman Cortez 07767277471, Calwin Barretto 07904661598, Charles Dias 07809552654. Also, for "New Year's Eve" dance at Hounslow contact Francisco or Calwin.
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| Sunburn Festival: 40,000 people expected over three days 26 Nov: Radio and Music. In a short span of three years, Sunburn has become synonymous with electronic dance music festival - the only one of its kind in India… Despite the high ticket prices, the number of people attending the festival has gradually increased - which also makes Sunburn one of the most successful 'ticketed' events in India… 1590 words. Full Text. more info... | |||
| Daniela Lavender: I hear that Goa is magical 27 Nov: Times of India. When he lands in Goa on Sunday, Ben Kingsley, who won the Oscar for his role as Gandhi, will be accompanied by wife, Daniela Lavender. "I can't wait to arrive in Goa. I want to see the colour. I hear there is something magical about the light in Goa …" Daniela, a Brazilian actress, said from her home in UK… 614 words. Full Text. | |||
| How Britain got the hots for curry 26 Nov: BBC News. 200 years ago, an Indian migrant opened Britain's first curry house to cater for the fashion for spicy food. Diners at the Hindostanee Coffee House could tuck into spicy meat and vegetable dishes… The "masala" of cultures, and the Mughal conquest of India, resulted in hybrid creations, including Persian-inspired biryani and vindaloo, a Goan version of a Portuguese meat dish… 1264 words + comments. Full Text. | |||
| Goa death inquest on hold 26 Nov: Metro (London). The sister of a British man found dead in mysterious circumstances in Goa has had an inquest into his death put back to allow more time to get to the bottom of his death. Sara Neighbour claims her brother, Martin, 39, was killed after winning £800 in a card match with locals. But Indian police say the market trader, of Westbourne Grove, west London, drowned after a night of heavy drinking while on holiday in February, 2008. Yesterday, coroner Paul Knapman gave permission to adjourn the inquest until March. Full Text. more info... | |||
| Goa: A Brazilian view 26 Nov: O Globo (Brazil). By Cora Rónai. The Association of Teachers of Portuguese brought together about 40 people in Goa … There are crosses and churches everywhere, even in the middle of the jungle…The women wear short hair, walk in heels and dress in Western clothes, even if well-behaved. If it were not for skin color and physiognomy, could well be within Portugal or in any town in Minas Gerais and the Northeast. Body language site is one hundred percent Western. . Men and women hold hands and kiss when they meet or say goodbye… 921 words. Full Text. more info... | |||
| Package to rehabilitate jobless overseas Indian workers soon 27 Nov: Navhind Times. The Centre will soon announce a comprehensive package to rehabilitate overseas Indian workers who have returned to the country following job losses due to the economic downturn. Overseas Indian Affairs Minister, Mr Vayalar Ravi said Government was in the final stage of establishing a ‘Return and Resettlement Fund’ that will provide “reasonable level of financial security” to the overseas returnees… 448 words. Full Text. | |||
| Canada: Rohit Sehgal can't hedge this 26 Nov: Globe and Mail (Canada). Hedge fund manager Rohit Sehgal is the first call on The Street. He can raise $40 million in two minutes… He recently bought a home in a gated community in Goa. He gets to visit a few times a year on business, but would like to spend more time there. One of his ambitions is to raise money to build a school in Goa for underprivileged children… Full Text. | |||
| Murder cases on rise in Goa 26 Nov: Navhind Times. Nearly five murder cases are reported on an average in the state every month … In 2007 out of 33 reported cases of murder 23 were detected while during the last year, 49 murders were reported and only 34 were detected… 379 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK: FORTHCOMING EVENTS: Sun. 29 Nov. G.O.A. Feast of St Francis Xavier at St Boniface Church, Tooting. Contact: Alfred Rebello 020 - 8337 8022. For the flyer with details click here. 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 For help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon, click here. FOR LATER EVENTS SEE http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php | |||
