Goan Voice Newsletter: Thursday 30 Jul. 2009
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Davinia Monteiro Stars in Record Win
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28 July: Team Bath. University of Bath student Davinia Monteiro played a crucial role in England rugby under-20s' 110-0 thrashing of their USA counterparts… Davinia, selected as first choice hooker, was excellent in both the tight and the loose … Select the link below.
23 July: Sutton Guardian. Wallington's Davinia Monteiro played her part in the landslide 110-0 win over the USA … She is the first English-born Indian to play international rugby for her country …
Davinia is the daughter of Colin and Delfina ( ex-Nairobi) and was born in London. She visits Goa frequently "to enjoy the culture of my origins" click here.
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Swindon: Teenagers will capture top sprinters for project
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29 July: Swindon Advertiser. Aaron Cardozo, 18, and 15 year olds Nevil Fernandes and Nikhil Oliveira will film athletes Linford Christie and Darren Campbell as they put young runners to the test in Broadgreen today... Their work will then be posted on the event’s Street Athletics website… 429 words. click here.
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Australia: Sarah Carneiro: Skating towards glory
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30 Jul: Moorabbin Glen Eira/Kingston Leader. Sarah Carneiro, 10, recently took out first place in the Victorian Ice Skating Championships in Bendigo. Her sister Tanya, 12, finished second. Their mother Christina Carneiro said the two young figure skaters took up ice skating after seeing a Christmas show in the United Kingdom. The sisters moved from England in October last year… 176 words. click here.
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Zubin D'Souza: Aphrodisiac cookbook
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29 Oct: Rediff. Hailing from a Goan family, Zubin D'Souza has travelled all over the country. He also has the distinction of working at the Le Meridian hotel in Hong Kong… His latest book, Khana Sutra: An Aphrodisiac Cookbook, is a compilation of aphrodisiacal recipes that he collected on his travels across the country. 1237 words. click here.
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Melbourne: Larry Meldonca: Hopping on to the airwaves
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30 Jul: The Age (Aus). It must have been hell for tainted foodie and publicity junkie Larry Mendonca these past six years, the rotten-food fines and prosecutions having closed his Rajah Sahib curry house in Queen Street in 2003. He is back as "Gopal" on the 774 breakfast show these days…. The 774 team did not seem to know that Gopal was Mendonca… Photo + 285 words. Click here.
For the GVUK Larry Mendonca supplement, click here.
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Death Pedro Alvares
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24 Jul. Nairobi, Kenya. PEDRO JOACHIM FELIX ALVARES. Son of late Crisologio Luis and Maria Augusta Alvares. Brother to the late Inanacio Antonio Alvares, Augustino Alvares, Olga Goes, James Alvares and George Alvares. The Requiem Mass will be held on Tues. 4 Aug. at Our Lady of Guadalupe, Adams Arcade, at 10:00 a.m. followed by the funeral at Langata cemetery.
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Goa: Advocate General Kantak earns £1 million in 2005-09
30 Jul: UNI. Goa government had paid a whopping Rupees 4.02 crore as fee to the advocate general S S Kantak from 2005 till date. The CM provided the information in the state legislative assembly today in reply… 150 words. click here
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Several cogenital disorders detected among infants in Goa
30 Jul: UNI. The scheme of screening the new born babies, launched in May last year in Goa, has become an eye opener… 176 words. click here
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Placido D'Souza: New York: Ban to open his exhibition
30 Jul: PTI. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will open an exhibition" Portraits of Power" by retired Indian diplomat Placido D'Souza at the United Nations headquarters on August 4… During the span of his career, Ambassador D' Souza met some well-known personalities, sketched many of them and obtained their autographs. The exhibition will remain open till August 14… 114 words. Click here.
For links to photos and videoclips of the exhibition click here.
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UK: Womad Music Festival
30 July: Bath Chronicle… the rain made little difference to the enjoyment of seasoned Womad fans… I lurked under cover nearby eating Goan fish curry – another reason to go to Womad because you don't get finer food anywhere. click here
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Weekly Update
30 Jul: Navhind Times. Weather: Heavy Rainfall. Max = 32.2; Min =24.4. Humidity 89 %. Rainfall: 5.2 mm
Exchange (Buying) rates: £= 79.22; $ = 48.42; Euro = 68.30.
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Death: Casmiro D’Souza
23 July: Goa Velha. CASMIRO ALBERTO D’SOUZA. Husband of Antonetta. Father of Adelbert and Aden. Brother of Carmelina/Shanta, Socorina/Cajy, Christalina/Steven, Julia/Vincent (UK) and Anthony. There will be a Thanksgiving masson 31st August, Friday, at 9.00 am at St Andrew’s Church, Goa Velha.
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Jackin Fernandes: Nanny shocker in London
30 Jul: Express Buzz. Arbaaz Khan and Malaika recently visited London with their son and nanny Jackin Fernandes … Jackin hails from Belgaum, she’s married and has a 6 year old daughter. Her husband Raymond Fernandes works in Dubai… Jackin vanished in London, taking her passport with her … “It obviously seems to be modus operandi of these people to use the opportunity to believe they have a better life in a foreign country…” 633 words. click here
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Action will be taken against Russian CRZ violation
30 Jul: Navhind Times. The Power and Environment Minister, Mr Aleixo Sequeira said that action would be taken against the property constructed by Russian firm True Axis against the coastal regulation zone norms at Morjim within 30 days. click here
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Wedding Tourism and More
30 Jul: Herald. Ervell Menezes deplores how the government has allowed Goa to become dependent on tourism, to the detriment of locals … Making Goa a convenient destination is more because of the Mumbai underworld extortionists demanding money from the newlyweds than for the idyllic setting of a quaint land of sand, swaying palms and old churches… 1292 words. click here
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Death: Anna Severina D'Souza (nee Alvares)
26 Jul. Dartford, Kent, UK. ANNA SEVERINA D'SOUZA (nee Alvares, ex Nairobi). Beloved wife of Seby D'Souza. Mother of Jacinta D'Souza. Grandmother of Grace Suzanne Lock. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alvares of the (Alvares Hotel) Nairobi. Sister of The late Alex, John, Cyprian, Delphine, Amanda, Anthony, Phyllis, the late Mario and Edward Alvares. Funeral will take place on Friday 7th Aug. at 10am at St Anselms R.C. Church, 89 West Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2HJ. Burial at Watling Street Dartford Kent. Wake in St Vincents R.C. Church The Presbytery Temple Hill, Dartford, DA1 5HU. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ellenor Foundation C/O 51 Priory Road Dartford Kent DA1 2BS This will be a celebration of Anna's life so black is not a must. Condolences to jacinta2786@hotmail.com or 07837882798
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Croydon: Tony Fernandes stabbed to death
29 July. Police were called to a house in Windmill Road, Selhurst, Croydon at 8.30pm yesterday and found Tony Fernandes with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital but died at 11.50 pm. A 43-year-old man and a 25-year-old man have been arrested. It is believed that one is white and the other is black…Tony worked at Epsom College as lab technician assistant. A report suggests that he died died in an alcohol-fuelled fight … Just before the murder two men were spotted by locals shouting through the victim's letter box and banging on the door… Tony’s friend, Sheila Lockwood, said: "He was such a lovely and friendly guy and he would talk to anyone and always see the best in everyone… He lived alone but had lots of friends.” Fernandes was unmarried and had no children. For the latest news reports select the link below. click here
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Goa Church gathers support against garbage dump near heritage complex
29 Jul: Indian Catholic. The Catholic Church in Goa is rallying support for its efforts against a state government decision to create a garbage dumping site near the historic Old Goa Church complex wnch has been declared by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site … 412 words. click here
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UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
DOCUMENTARY: Big Fat Indian Weddings. wedding tv asia
Thursday 30th July. 20:30 to 21:00. Shirish and Pearl are tying the knot in Goa and having quite a vacation. TRAVEL: Working Holiday. Travel Channel
Saturday 1st August. 15:00 to 16:00. India. Episode 2. In this episode Wellington DJ, Sandon James, works in Goa, India, at a Motorbike tour company which is run by English expatriate Susie. DOCUMENTARY: Indian School. BBC 4
Saturday 1st August. 20:30 to 21:00. Series about two secondary schools in Pune, India. MOTORING: Karma Enduro. Men & Motors
Sunday 2nd August. Time: 20:00 to 20:30. A non-competetive event in Goa, India where drivers get behind the wheel of the classic Hindustan Ambassador car to drive into the mountains and across rough terrain. COOKERY: Market Kitchen Showdown. Good Food
Monday 3rd August. Time: 19:00 to 20:00. Indian Takeaway. Fancy a curry? The chefs prepare their favourite Indian meals. TALK SHOW: Between Ourselves. BBC Radio Four
Wednesday 5th August 09:00 to 09:30. Olivia O'Leary talks to two stand-up comedians, probably the UK's first female Muslim stand-up, Shazia Mirza, and doctor, Paul Sinha. HISTORY DOCUMENTARY: This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century. BBC Radio 7
Thursday 6th August 14:00 to 14:15. 1930: European Union and India. Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. DRAMA: Jallebies and Tea. BBC Radio 7
Friday 7th August. 21:15 to 22:00. Asha, recently arrived in London from India, is lonely left in her flat all day long. Then some extraordinary visitors appear. Stars Nina Wadia.
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Goa: Advocate General Kantak earns £1 million in 2005-09
30 Jul: UNI. Goa government had paid a whopping Rupees 4.02 crore as fee to the advocate general S S Kantak from 2005 till date. The CM provided the information in the state legislative assembly today in reply… 150 words. click here
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Several cogenital disorders detected among infants in Goa
30 Jul: UNI. The scheme of screening the new born babies, launched in May last year in Goa, has become an eye opener… 176 words. click here
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Placido D'Souza: New York: Ban to open his exhibition
30 Jul: PTI. UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon will open an exhibition" Portraits of Power" by retired Indian diplomat Placido D'Souza at the United Nations headquarters on August 4… During the span of his career, Ambassador D' Souza met some well-known personalities, sketched many of them and obtained their autographs. The exhibition will remain open till August 14… 114 words. Click here.
For links to photos and videoclips of the exhibition click here.
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UK: Womad Music Festival
30 July: Bath Chronicle… the rain made little difference to the enjoyment of seasoned Womad fans… I lurked under cover nearby eating Goan fish curry – another reason to go to Womad because you don't get finer food anywhere. click here
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Weekly Update
30 Jul: Navhind Times. Weather: Heavy Rainfall. Max = 32.2; Min =24.4. Humidity 89 %. Rainfall: 5.2 mm
Exchange (Buying) rates: £= 79.22; $ = 48.42; Euro = 68.30.
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Death: Casmiro D’Souza
23 July: Goa Velha. CASMIRO ALBERTO D’SOUZA. Husband of Antonetta. Father of Adelbert and Aden. Brother of Carmelina/Shanta, Socorina/Cajy, Christalina/Steven, Julia/Vincent (UK) and Anthony. There will be a Thanksgiving masson 31st August, Friday, at 9.00 am at St Andrew’s Church, Goa Velha.
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Jackin Fernandes: Nanny shocker in London
30 Jul: Express Buzz. Arbaaz Khan and Malaika recently visited London with their son and nanny Jackin Fernandes … Jackin hails from Belgaum, she’s married and has a 6 year old daughter. Her husband Raymond Fernandes works in Dubai… Jackin vanished in London, taking her passport with her … “It obviously seems to be modus operandi of these people to use the opportunity to believe they have a better life in a foreign country…” 633 words. click here
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Action will be taken against Russian CRZ violation
30 Jul: Navhind Times. The Power and Environment Minister, Mr Aleixo Sequeira said that action would be taken against the property constructed by Russian firm True Axis against the coastal regulation zone norms at Morjim within 30 days. click here
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Wedding Tourism and More
30 Jul: Herald. Ervell Menezes deplores how the government has allowed Goa to become dependent on tourism, to the detriment of locals … Making Goa a convenient destination is more because of the Mumbai underworld extortionists demanding money from the newlyweds than for the idyllic setting of a quaint land of sand, swaying palms and old churches… 1292 words. click here
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Death: Anna Severina D'Souza (nee Alvares)
26 Jul. Dartford, Kent, UK. ANNA SEVERINA D'SOUZA (nee Alvares, ex Nairobi). Beloved wife of Seby D'Souza. Mother of Jacinta D'Souza. Grandmother of Grace Suzanne Lock. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs Alvares of the (Alvares Hotel) Nairobi. Sister of The late Alex, John, Cyprian, Delphine, Amanda, Anthony, Phyllis, the late Mario and Edward Alvares. Funeral will take place on Friday 7th Aug. at 10am at St Anselms R.C. Church, 89 West Hill Dartford Kent DA1 2HJ. Burial at Watling Street Dartford Kent. Wake in St Vincents R.C. Church The Presbytery Temple Hill, Dartford, DA1 5HU. In lieu of flowers please make donations to Ellenor Foundation C/O 51 Priory Road Dartford Kent DA1 2BS This will be a celebration of Anna's life so black is not a must. Condolences to jacinta2786@hotmail.com or 07837882798
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Croydon: Tony Fernandes stabbed to death
29 July. Police were called to a house in Windmill Road, Selhurst, Croydon at 8.30pm yesterday and found Tony Fernandes with multiple stab wounds. He was rushed to hospital but died at 11.50 pm. A 43-year-old man and a 25-year-old man have been arrested. It is believed that one is white and the other is black…Tony worked at Epsom College as lab technician assistant. A report suggests that he died died in an alcohol-fuelled fight … Just before the murder two men were spotted by locals shouting through the victim's letter box and banging on the door… Tony’s friend, Sheila Lockwood, said: "He was such a lovely and friendly guy and he would talk to anyone and always see the best in everyone… He lived alone but had lots of friends.” Fernandes was unmarried and had no children. For the latest news reports select the link below. click here
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Goa Church gathers support against garbage dump near heritage complex
29 Jul: Indian Catholic. The Catholic Church in Goa is rallying support for its efforts against a state government decision to create a garbage dumping site near the historic Old Goa Church complex wnch has been declared by UNESCO to be a World Heritage Site … 412 words. click here
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UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS By Lira Fernandes
DOCUMENTARY: Big Fat Indian Weddings. wedding tv asia
Thursday 30th July. 20:30 to 21:00. Shirish and Pearl are tying the knot in Goa and having quite a vacation. TRAVEL: Working Holiday. Travel Channel
Saturday 1st August. 15:00 to 16:00. India. Episode 2. In this episode Wellington DJ, Sandon James, works in Goa, India, at a Motorbike tour company which is run by English expatriate Susie. DOCUMENTARY: Indian School. BBC 4
Saturday 1st August. 20:30 to 21:00. Series about two secondary schools in Pune, India. MOTORING: Karma Enduro. Men & Motors
Sunday 2nd August. Time: 20:00 to 20:30. A non-competetive event in Goa, India where drivers get behind the wheel of the classic Hindustan Ambassador car to drive into the mountains and across rough terrain. COOKERY: Market Kitchen Showdown. Good Food
Monday 3rd August. Time: 19:00 to 20:00. Indian Takeaway. Fancy a curry? The chefs prepare their favourite Indian meals. TALK SHOW: Between Ourselves. BBC Radio Four
Wednesday 5th August 09:00 to 09:30. Olivia O'Leary talks to two stand-up comedians, probably the UK's first female Muslim stand-up, Shazia Mirza, and doctor, Paul Sinha. HISTORY DOCUMENTARY: This Sceptred Isle: The 20th Century. BBC Radio 7
Thursday 6th August 14:00 to 14:15. 1930: European Union and India. Christopher Lee's vivid account of Britain's fast-paced history. DRAMA: Jallebies and Tea. BBC Radio 7
Friday 7th August. 21:15 to 22:00. Asha, recently arrived in London from India, is lonely left in her flat all day long. Then some extraordinary visitors appear. Stars Nina Wadia.
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