Goan Voice Newsletter: Saturday 21 Jan. 2017
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Death: Ida Leitao
9 Jan: Bexley, Kent, UK. IDA FILOMENA COTA LEITAO. (Ex Entebbe) aged 89. Wife
of late Benicio, Mother/Mother in Law of Rolo/Brita, Thelma, Hugh/Eileen. Grandmother
to Roland, Richard, Ryan and Ansell. Funeral Mass on Friday 10th Feb 2017, 12:00
PM at St. John Fisher
Church, Thanet Road, Bexley,Kent.UK. DA5 1AP. Condolences to camiloleitao@gmail.com
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Indian Supreme Court annuls divorce granted by the Church
20 Jan: Daily Mail. In a significant ruling the Supreme Court has said divorce decrees granted by ecclesiastical tribunals, popularly known among Christians as 'church courts' have no legal sanctity. It said only courts under Indian Divorce Act can grant divorces for Christians. The court was hearing a petition filed by Bengaluru-based octogenarian Catholic advocate Clarence Pais, who has sought legal sanctity for divorce decrees granted by church courts. He pleaded that marriage and divorce among Catholic Christians were governed by the church, and in the absence of its recognition by the law, unsuspecting men were facing prosecution for bigamy… 827 words. click here
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Shirley Rodrigues: London cannot afford to wait for action on toxic air
20 Jan: Evening Standard (London). Shirley Rodrigues, London’s environment czar today warned the Government not to ignore the “overwhelming call for action” on London’s toxic air. … In her first interview as deputy mayor for the environment, Ms Rodrigues set out plans for six local schemes, with £2.5 million funding, that will test future technology that could be rolled out across the country… click here
Shirley Rodrigues was born in Nairobi, the daughter of George Jason Rodrigues (1929 - 2008); ex footballer for Nairobi Heroes and Crusaders and Louisa Victoria Rodrigues nee Da Costa born in Kenya (1931 - 2001). Her parents trace their Goan roots to Siolim (father) and Aldona (mother). The family emigrated to England in 1967 from Nairobi. For the Linkedin profile of Shirley Rodrigues,
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Video: Urbanization & Exports: Shirley Rodrigues, London Deputy Mayor for Environment and Energy.
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Ashley Tellis: Goa diaspora rising
20 Jan: Times of India. By Vivek Menezes. A few days from now, the Trump administration is expected to name Ashley Tellis (photo) as US Ambassador to India… the appointment of Tellis - a Mumbai-born Bandra boy (with Goan roots) - would be an excellent portent… Goans are a negligibly minuscule segment of the Indian diaspora. Even in India, they are a barely measurable 0.1% of the population. Yet, in every sphere of measurable achievement, this minority within a minority makes its presence felt with accomplishments far disproportionate to numbers… in the UK, Keith Vaz, Valerie Vaz and Suella Fernandes … In the Lusosphere, Antonio Costa, Jorge Barreto Xavier, Jose Pereira Coutinho … 788 words. click here
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Rosalyn D'Mello: A glimpse into the 'I' of an artist
20 Jan: MidDay. By Rosalyn D'Mello (photo). … A week into my first ever residency at HH Art Spaces in Arpora, Goa, I realize I could easily make the transition from virgin to residency whore. To say it’s been idyllic would be a gross understatement. There’s something superbly magical about this old house I am co-habiting with three other artists. The rooms are austere, the geysers need to be fixed, and my pillow is flatter than I’m accustomed to. But I’ve never before so consistently slept the sleep of angels, where I wake up rejuvenated, full of vitality. I enjoy the humdrum of conversation … There is a large garden and a lovely kitchen housed in what could have been a balcao, and every morning there is the heart warming scent of coffee being brewed… click here
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Sachin and Babi bring New York and Goa together
20 Jan: Vogue. It’s been a year of firsts for designers Sachin and Babi Ahluwalia. After the debut of their bridal line, the duo joined forces with W Hotels to create a capsule collection for the brand’s first ever Indian property, W Goa. The couple talks to Vogue about the collaboration, their creations and how they like to recharge… There’s nothing subtle about Goa, and our collection captures that. The vibrant contrast piping draws inspiration from the stunning architecture of Portuguese churches. The pom-pom detailing is reminiscent of marigold flowers used widely at celebrations in the region. We also looked at an old Vogue shoot that took place in Goa with the model Lakshmi Menon… click here
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Chilli fry: Goan style clams
19 Jan: Khaleej Times (UAE). A classic recipe that will make your day… 500g clams, cleaned; 2 large onions, finely sliced; 1 large tomato, finely chopped; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 2 green chillies, slit lengthwise; 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp pepper powder; 1½ tsp sugar; 1 tbsp white vinegar; 1 tsp lemon juice; 1 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped; Salt to taste; Oil for frying … click here
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Auction: Ivory inlaid coromandel table cabinet
24 Jan: Bearnes Hampton & Littlewood, Exeter, UK. Lot 951: An Indo-Portuguese ivory inlaid coromandel table cabinet: the fall front enclosing one long drawer above a central double draw with two small drawers to either side, the whole inlaid with geometric designs, metal mounts and hasp, 17th/18th century, 31 cm wide [minor damage and losses]. Auctioneer's estimate
600 GBP - 800 GBP click here
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