Goan Voice Newsletter: Thursday 04 Dec. 2014
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Goa Arts and Literary Festival Begins: East African Highlights
4 Dec: Herald. The 5th GALF promises to be the best yet … Events at The International Centre, Dona Paula, Goa. Admission is free and open to the public… click here
Fri 5 Dec: 10:50 am to 11:35 am. Republic of Kenya at 50: The Goan Contribution. Fitz de Souza, Luis Assis de Correia & Teresa Albuquerque in conversation with Eddie Fernandes
Sun 7 Dec. 12:05 pm to 12:55 pm. Exclusive Book Launch: A Railway Runs Through: Goans of British East Africa by Selma Carvalho. Selma Carvalho in conversation with R. Benedito Ferrao, Eddie Fernandes & Alan Rodrigues.
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For the GALF website,
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Family bonds are strong in Goa, says Cardinal Gracias
4 Dec: Navhind Times. … Touching upon the prevalence of communal harmony in the state, Cardinal Gracias said that people in Goa from all religions live in complete harmony and peace. They should carry it forward, asking for forgiveness every evening. He said family bonds are intact and strong in Goa … click here
4 Dec: Times of India. Be shining exemplars, urges Cardinal Gracias …
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4 Dec: Times of India. Pilgrims flock to Old Goa to give thanks
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7 Video Clips: Canadian Goans celebrate St. Francis Xavier Feast
2 Dec: Bernie & Raymond deSouza. Toronto: 4 clips. Dance performed by the Westend Seniors Club - Alba and Clive Ferrao, Cherry and Maurice James, Violet and Edward Fernandes, Sally Carvalho, Marina Noronha and Sheila Fernandez. Choreographed by Margaret DeSouza … 4m. 20s. … Dance of Lights - Choreographed by Hannah Pereira … 4m. 35s. … Brahms Lullaby Sung in Konkani by: Alexia Francis, Tyson Francis and Maya Brooke Pereira … 2m. 18s. click here
2 Dec: By Edward Fernandes. Toronto: 2 clips. Children Performing Silent Night at Viva GOA Children's Christmas Party for celebration of St. Francis Xavier Feast… 3m. 41s. … Westend Seniors Performance for Viva GOA Children's Christmas Party celebrating the Feast of St. Francis of Xavier. 5m.21s.
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3 Dec: Felix Fats D'Sa. Montreal: Celebrations by the members and friends of the Quebec Goan Association, on November 29, 2014 at St. Suzanne's Parish hall. 6m. 27s.
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Immigrants Are Us
1 Dec: Little India. A United Nations Report on international migration reported that Indians are the largest migrant group in the world… The official Indian estimate is approximately 10 million NRIs and 12 million PIOs for a total population of almost 22 million. The more accurate figure is likely 14 million NRIs and 16 million PIOs… The overseas Indian community has the potential to be a powerful force in global economics… click here
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Toronto: Natassia Vaz: Driver convicted in crash that left her in a coma
3 Dec: Brampton Guardian. Natassia Vaz, 23, of Brampton, was just a few minutes from home when she was seriously injured in a car crash on Oct. 4, 2011 that left her in a coma for days and with severe brain injuries… Nafraaz Ally, 25, of Brampton, was convicted of dangerous driving causing bodily harm in a trial earlier this fall… “My beautiful daughter will never have her life back," Ryan Vaz, the young woman's father, said back in 2011. Before Oct. 4, Natassia Vaz was a Humber College business student who loved sports, and was working at the TD Bank to save up for her dream of eventually earning an MBA… Natassia however, has made remarkable improvements since the crash. She now walks on her own and is attending college once again … A self-described family man, Ryan Vaz moved his wife and three daughters from India to Brampton 14 years ago and he says their success was all that mattered to him… click here
For a LinkedIn profile of Natassia Vaz,
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Free shuttle bus service for tourists at Calangute
4 Dec: Times of India. Calangute sarpanch Pascoala Fernandes on Wednesday launched a free shuttle bus service for tourists alighting at the parking lot opposite St Alex's church. The bus, donated by a private company, has a capacity of 27 seats. Women and children will be given priority in seating… click here
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Nuno Mendes: 'There is nothing like this in London'
3 Dec: Sol (Portugal). Set in a former fire station, the Chiltern Firehouse is currently the hottest restaurant in London. The British press complains that it is impossible to book table – the phenomenon is due to an unorthodox Portuguese chef, Nuno Mendes … He says, “My father, a pharmacist, was very passionate about cooking and traveling. He took me to Goa, which marked me forever. I fell in love with Goa kitchen... click here
London Talent interview. Q: Where is your favourite place to holiday? A: Ashvem in Goa. I stay in a tree hut on the beach when I go. It’s completely relaxing…
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For the Wikipedia profile of Nuno Mendes,
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14 Exciting Dining Spots In Goa
2 Dec: Times City. SHOESTRING BUDGET: Bhatti Village, Nerul; The Baker’s Studio, Baga; Fellini’s, Arambol. BARGAIN HUNTERS:
Bean Me Up, Vagator; Firefly Goan Bistro Bar, Benaulim. ON A SPLURGE: Bomra’s, Candolim; Republic of Noodles, Candolim. DATE SPOTS: Purple Martini, Anjuna; Ciao Bella, Assagao; Rockfish Beach Lounge & Grill, Baga. FUSION FARE: Go With The Flow, Baga; The Black Sheep, Panjim; O Fogo, Panjim. click here
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Video: Airline tried to hush up a drunken brawl on board a flight from Goa
3 Dec: TVC (Russia) New scandal of a drunken brawl which occurred on a flight from Goa to Russia. A shirtless man started a fight, threatening to commit murder. A fellow passenger filmed the incident. Surprisingly, the crew instead of having the offender arrested, tried to erase the video and conceal the evidence of the crime… 3m.10s. click here
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UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
DRAMA: Katherine Boo - Behind the Beautiful Forevers. BBC Radio 4 Extra 0131.
Monday 8th Dec. 14:45 to 15:00. 4 Extra Debut. Mumbai's teenage boys look for
luxury jobs, but one woman wants to be the slum's first female slumlord. Read
by Sudha Bhuchar. (Part 1 of 5)
NATURE: Wonders of the Monsoon. BBC 2. Tuesday 9th Dec. 01:20 to 02:20. Waiting
for the Rains. Episode 1. Series exploring a world where life is shaped by the
greatest weather system on Earth. From India to Australia, all life awaits the
transforming power of the monsoon rains.
HISTORY DOCUMENTARY: Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen's History of Home. BBC Radio 4
Extra 0131. Wednesday 10th Dec. 14:15 to 14:30. The history of shopping for
the home, from items imported from India in the colonial period, through the
Conran-fuelled passion for European design, to the current range of celebrity
wares.
DOCUMENTARY: The Fruit and Veg Market: Inside New Spitalfields. BBC 2. Thursday
11th Dec. 23:20 to 00:20. The fruit and veg trade in England was once a closed
world dominated by traditional British costermonger families. But then London
changed. Successive waves of immigration have brought new people to New Spitalfields
market in east London, people for whom food has a deeper meaning.
COOKERY: Come Dine with Me. Channel 4. Friday 12th Dec. 12:05 to 12:35. Competitive
dentist Amit Koshal goes all out with an Indian inspired menu in Hertfordshire,
but confesses that his wife doesn't know he can cook.
NATURE: Wonders of the Monsoon. BBC 2. Tuesday 16th Dec. 01:20 to 02:20 Deluge.
Episode 2. The Asian monsoon makes its grand entrance.
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