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| Death: Norberto Simao | |||
12 Jun: Swindon, UK. NORBERTO AGNELO SIMAO (Born 1958, Cortalim, Goa). Beloved son of late Simon M.P. & Piedade C. Coutinho. Loving husband of Elva and father of Lizella, Jewella and Ruella. Brother/Brother-in-law of Joseph/Lizzy, Domnic/Daffany, Mathew/Jerly, Carma/Vincent, Monica/Raymond, Annie/Alex. Loving uncle to many nephews and nieces. Funeral to be held on Wednesday 23rd (9.45am) at Holy Rood Church, Groundwell Road, Swindon, SN1 2LU. Burial at Kingsdown Cemetery, Kingsdown Road, Swindon, SN25 6SG. Body viewing on Monday 21st (9.30am-4.30pm) and Tuesday 22nd (9.30am-1.30pm) at Co-op Funeral Care, 439 Cricklade Road, Swindon, SN2 1AQ.
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| Death of Anjali Mendes, first Indian supermodel | |||
 19 Jun: Times of India. The modelling world in Mumbai woke up to depressing news
yesterday … Anjali
Phyllis Mendes, the first dark-skinned model to grace the Parisian ramp and
become Pierre Cardin's muse, had passed away. She was 64, and India's first supermodel
on the international stage, a tall and dark Goan girl with long legs who opened
fashion shows … She was the toast of not just Paris, but all of Europe but
she remained a Goan girl who served Goan
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| Eunice de Souza: On a wing and a prayer | |||
 17 Jun: Mumbai Mirror. By Eunice
De Souza. There seems to be a growing interest in the poetry scene of the
70s … Newground was created by Santan Rodrigues, Melanie Silgardo and Raul
da Gama Rose. They published their own book, Three Poets and a couple of others…The
books were beautifully produced, and are now virtually collectors' items…
I found a couple of letters from the painter F N Souza written to me in the late
70s about my poems .. 667 words + comments. | |||
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| Go around the world—without leaving Vancouver 17 Jun: The Georgia Straight. A roundtrip ticket from Vancouver to Nairobi, Kenya, can cost upward of $2,000. So can a return flight to Goa, India… since you live in a multicultural city like Vancouver, why not create a cross-cultural experience with local resources? … Full Text. | |||
| Anjali Mendes, Pierre Cardin’s muse, dies 19 Jun: Live Mint. Anjali Mendes, 64, passed away on Thursday in a hospital in France … She became Pierre Cardin’s muse and also modelled for designers such as Ungaro, Scaperelli and Givenchy. But she remained a Goan girl who served her sorpotel with champagne at her apartment in Paris.. Her last visit to India about three weeks ago… She was the fourth of seven children born to Cajetan and Flo Mendes… Mendes never married, but while in Paris, she met an English aristocrat who groomed her for Parisian high society. He succumbed to cancer shortly before they were to be wed... 718 words. Full Text. | |||
| UK man accused of child abuse in India walks free as Indian officials delay action 18 Jun: Times of India. Patrick Matthews, the 63-year-old Englishman who was arrested in 2007 in the UK for allegedly sexually abusing several boys at a residential school in Chennai, has walked free because the CBI slept on a request from the UK police to allow a video deposition of the victims in India… Full Text. | |||
| Video: Justice Britto Declines to hear bail pleas of Mickky and Lyndon 18 Jun: Goa 365. Justice Nelson Britto of the Bombay High Court at Goa on Friday refused to hear the anticipatory bail applications filed by former Tourism Minister Francisco Xavier Pacheco and his OSD Lyndon Monteiro Friday. 2m. 07s. Full Text. | |||
| Goa CM’s office accused of curbing media freedom 18 Jun: IANS. Goa Chief Minister Digambar Kamat's office has been accused of interfering with media freedom by a newspaper editor… 241 words. Click here. Goa: Crumbling mansions into hotels? 17 Jun: ExpressIndia. Caught up in bitter family disputes, several of Goa's age-old mansions are crumbling for want of proper preservation and renovation… the Indian Heritage Hotels Association (IHHA) conference this weekend is to discuss the issue… Ajit Sukhija, IHHA's executive member himself has converted his 1888-built ancestral house at Fontainhas into a heritage hotel, `Panjim Inn' (photo)… Sukhija said the government should bring out a financial package for heritage hotel owners … 284 words. Click here. | |||
| UK: Forthcoming Events SOLD OUT Sat. 19 Jun. Siolim Union (London) SOLD OUT Sun. 20 Jun: From 12 noon. Fathers Day - Rock Around The Dock Boat Party with "The Iron Mountain". Royal Docks, Woolwich, London. Adults £24, Children Aged 4 to 12 - £12, Kids under 4 years free. Price includes 12 course buffet (Indian Cuisine). For full details and to book tickets online go to www.rockaroundthedock.com Sun 20 June: 11:00 AM & 5:30 PM. sharp MegaTiatr at Wyvern Theatre, Swindon, SN1 1QN. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Famous writer and director Mariano Fernandes's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar", with his top 18 artists from Goa and Kuwait. Top singers Francis De Tuem, Jr Rod, Marcus Mini Mario, Cajetan De Sanvordem, famous comedians Luis Bachan, Domic and Joana. Talented singing and acting by Aplon, Olga, tracy and Anil Pednekar. Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details, click here. Sun 27 Jun. Benaulim Association (UK) Feast of Our patron saint St John the Baptist at Woodside High School Hall (formerly known as White Hart Lane School ), White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London N22. Holy Mass at 12.30pm SHARP. Dancing to the music of Maz & Co (Band and Disco). Tickets Members £8.00 Guests £10, Children 10 - 16 yrs £5 and 9 and under FREE. For catering purpose only, tickets will not be sold at the door so please book early to avoid disappointment. For tickets and further details please contact Jack 0208 9039017, Josephine on joferns9@gmail.com or 0208 9677471 or Mary on 0208 8039752, Sun 27 June: 1:00 PM. MegaTiatr at Copland High School, Wembley High Road, Middlx. HA9 7DU. Coach service available from Mitcham Road, Croydon. Konkani Dramatic Association presents: Famous writer and director Mariano Fernandes's Novo Tiatr "Soglleank Nomoskar", with his top 18 artists from Goa and Kuwait. Top singers Francis De Tuem, Jr Rod, Marcus Mini Mario, Cajetan De Sanvordem, famous comedians Luis Bachan, Domic and Joana. Talented singing and acting by Aplon, Olga, tracy and Anil Pednekar. Music by Shahu (Kuwait). For the flyer & full details, click here. Sun. 4 Jul. Aldona Association (London) 34th Anniversary/Feast of St. Thomas at Woodside High School (formerly known as White Hart Lane School), White Hart Lane, London N22 5QJ. Holy Mass at 12.30pm. Live music by Mustang. Tickets in advance: Members £11, Guests £13, Children 6 - 12 yrs £6 and 5s go FREE. Tickets on the door will be more expensive so book early! To book your tickets or for further details please contact Renza 02089599774, Oliver 02089650979, or Vanessa 02088005413 http://www.aldonalondon.org.uk/ For the flyer, click here.
Sat 10 Jul: The Goan Swindon Association proudly
presents their Third Annual Goan Summer Festival at the County Ground Athletics Tracks, Swindon, SN1 2EE. Time:
12noon to 8pm. Entry fee: £2 only. It is the event for every Goan, young
and old to share the joys in celebrating the rich culture of Goa. Solo singers,
Live bands, Mando, Violins ensemble, Bolkavant Gozali, Comedy acts, Bollywood,
Fugdi, Drinks, Sausage pau, Goan food. etc. Chief Guest: Babush
Monserrate specially from Goa. For the flyer, click
here. For Later Events see http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/forthcoming.php
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