Goan Voice Newsletter: Sunday 13 Nov. 2016
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Death: Luis Pereira
11 Nov: Mississauga. LUIS PEREIRA. Ex-Nagoa, Goa; ex-Nairobi, Kenya. Passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Beloved Husband of Olive Pereira. Cherished Father of Lorensa (Philip), Jenifa (Aggie ), Monica and Zamira. Loving Grandfather to Melissa Ferrao, Kelvin Ferrao and Gavin D'Mello. Brother to the late Bernadine (late Peter) Remedios, Mary (late Charles ) D'Souza, late Inacin (late George) Pereira, late Annie (late Clifford Rodrigues) and Rosa. Brother-in law to Leo (Astrid) D'souza. Uncle of late Maria (Basil) D' Mello, Sarah (Gabriel D'souza). Ceasar (Doris) D'souza, Marie (Consti) D'souza, John (Judy) Pereira, Jane Pereira, Tristan (Louise) D'souza and Jeron D'souza.
Visitation: will be held on Monday, November 14, 2016 between the hours of 2:00pm and 4:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at: The Simple Alternative, 1535 South Gateway Road, Mississauga, ON L4W 5J1 (905) 602-1580.
Funeral: Mass will be held at St. Martins of Tours Church, 1290 McBride Ave Mississauga ON L5C 1L1 on Tuesday November 15, 2016 at 10.30am to be followed by a private cremation for the family. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the Heart & Stroke foundation of Canada. [Info: Stephen de Souza]. Condolences to monica1only@sympatico.ca For the memorial website,
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The curious birth of the Hindu-American. By Selma Carvalho
12 Nov: The Goan. It was Muslim-Indians who first crossed the seas as traders and lascars, and it was Christian-Indians who followed suit as seamen, clerks, doctors and priests. Hindus were paralysed with fear at the thought of crossing the kala-pani, until the agricultural community settled in parts of Africa encouraged by the British to cultivate arable land. Later, the possibility of a stellar education lured caste Hindus to Britain even if it meant the humiliation of purification ceremonies upon their return … Those early Indian migrants to the west – whether Muslim, Hindu or Christian – all suffered the same racial slurs spat out at them. It is repugnant now, to sculpt a Hindu-American identity which hopes to dilute what little solidarity exists on account of race. 871 words. click here
Visit Selma Carvalho's website for the Grand Christmas Sale prices on her book 'Goan Pioneers of East Africa'.
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The 'Trump card' in Goan politics that saw BJP in power. By Vivek Menezes
12 Nov: Times of India. … The US results clearly echo the UK's stunning vote earlier this year for "Brexit", to withdraw from the European Union… Narendra Modi's prodigious sweep of the 2014 general election in India also signposted the international trend that climaxed with Trump's victory. Much like the new American president, Modi battled conventional wisdom and the leadership of his own party before he became accepted as a viable candidate… The Indian and American also both ran as strongmen, who could clean up the status quo, bringing great things to the common citizen… Both men derive political strength from angry voters, a "silent majority" that feels left out and discriminated against by an unjust world economic order… click here
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Currency Exchange puts NRIs in a fix
12 Nov: The Goan. click here
Tourists irked as currency problems continue
12 Nov: Times of India. … Foreign tourists are the worst hit. Commercial establishments in the vicinity of Calangute beach have been making the most of the opportunity by coaxing them to purchase gifts and souvenirs in return for lower denomination notes. Using the lack of computerization to their advantage, these shop owners have also begun registering their current sales under previous records… Some hoteliers, however, were reported to be co-operating with guests and accepting notes of 500 and 1,000…
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13 Nov: Navhind Times. Tourists in Goa hit hard; restaurants losing business. Restaurants and eateries in the state have been hit the most as the tourism season has commenced and cash-crunched tourists are made to survive the hard way…
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Rev Dr Canon Jules Gomes’s ‘Vilification of diocesan bishop completely unjustified,’ says Archbishop Sentamu
11 Nov: Isle of Man Examiner (UK). Rev Dr Canon Jules Gomes’s conduct was ‘unbecoming or inappropriate’ to the office and work of the clergy, a Bishop’s Disciplinary Tribunal found last month following a three-day hearing. The tribunal will reconvene next month to determine what sanctions Rev Gomes should face. Archbishop of York, Dr John Sentamu, said he was aware of comments made by Dr Gomes on the radio in which he likened Bishop Robert’s approach to dealing with disciplinary issues to Sharia law… 418 words. click here
For a profile of Rev Dr Canon Jules Gomes,
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Panaji – A city honours and remembers its past
12 Nov: Navhind Times. Goa has had its fair share of such illustrious personalities, who have not only left their indelible mark, in Goa and India, but have found glory, in the sacred arenas of wisdom through prestigious union of intellectuals, the world over… The city of Panaji, collectively through its forefathers and a few zealous citizens, has been responsible to partly protect and preserve the memory of few such illustrious personalities … Dr Bhimrao (Babasaheb) Ambedkar … Dayanand Bandodkar … Abe Faria … 1292 words. click here
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Editorial: Goa’s shack owners need our attention, affection and protection
13 Nov: Herald. … The government and those managing tourism, do not take shack management and shack welfare as a priority. Shack owners should be treated not just with kid gloves but recognised as Goa’s finest tourism ambassadors. The single point objective should have been to start all shack operations by October 1 and everything should have been geared towards that… From the number of applications, it is so very clear that shacks are the backbone of Goa’s coastal economy… The government and those who manage Goa’s tourism must see tourism as a primary livelihood, which can put more food on the table in many Goan homes … click here
Finally, shacks are allotted. 12 Nov: Herald. … the Department of Tourism on Friday allotted 257 shacks in North Goa and 92 in South Goa, over a month after the season has commenced…
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349 temporary beach shacks get allotments. 12 Nov: Times of India. The tourism department allotted 349 temporary shacks ... The department had received a total of 1,023 applications which meant that 674 applicants went home disappointed…
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British rule: Shashi Tharoor may give Theresa May a reason to smile
13 Nov: Navhind Times. Shashi Tharoor's (photo) book 'An Era of Darkness’ argues British rule was disastrous for India … He presents a devastating case on the Raj's economic impact.,, The Raj made Britain prosperous by impoverishing India… My guess is his indictment of the Raj will get its best reception in Britain. That would be good reason for May to smile… click here
Video: Shashi Tharoor Speech @The Launch of 'An Era of Darkness’
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To order the book from Amazon UK,
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Coming Soon on UK TV: The Good Karma Hospital
12 Nov: Daily Mail (Magazine Section, page 18). What is it? A six-part drama on ITV set in a hospital in Goa, India. Feisty Brit Dr Lydia Fonseca, played by Amanda Redman (photo), is a larger- than-life presence at the hospital, which treats locals as well as Western visitors. LOCATION? The beautiful city of Galle, Sri Lanka, stands in for Goa. WILL IT BE GOOD? With colourful Sri Lanka for a backdrop, the show should be a feast for the eyes. WHEN WILL IT BE ON? 2017.
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