COMMUNITY NEWS
Hope still thrives in devastated
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21
Jan. Wiltshire Times. A doctor who went to
India to help with relief work after the tsunami disaster
on Boxing Day will spend the rest of the year touring
schools and churches to raise awareness of the need
for further aid. Dr Joel Almeida,
of Wingfield Road, Trowbridge, Wilts, UK, returned from
southern India on Saturday. He flew out shortly after
the catastrophe to set up a health surveillance system
for the devastated region. |
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His
disease surveillance system has already been used to
bring an outbreak of dysentery under control and he
has trained local people to continue its work. Dr Almeida
plans to devote 2005 to raising funds for the relief
work. He will give his first talk at St John The Baptist
Roman Catholic Church, Trowbridge at 7.30pm next Friday
(28 Jan.). For full text, 396 words, click
here. |
20
Jan. Bath Chronicle. The proceeds of Dr
Joel Almeida’s latest album, Turn On The
Dream, which will be on sale in shops in March, will
go towards the aid effort. He is also contacting British
stars, including Jamie Cullum, Will Young and Katie
Melua, to make a charity single. "I wrote a song
called Love Is Everything. I hope we can sing it as
a gesture of solidarity," he said. For full text,
479 words, click
here. |
3 British Terror Suspects Plead Innocent
25 Jan: The Guardian. Roque Fernandes,
43, Dominic Martins, 44, and
Abdurahman Kanyare pleaded innocent to charges that they conspired
to possess a radioactive substance and entered into funding
arrangements linked to terrorism. They denied that they conspired
to possess a ``radioactive mercury-based substance'' for terrorist
purposes. The three men appeared at the Old Bailey criminal
court by video-link from Belmarsh high-security prison. Police
arrested the three men on Sept. 24 in north London after the
News of the World newspaper claimed it had foiled a terrorist
plot involving a radioactive ``dirty bomb.'' Kanyare and Fernandez
also denied separate charges of theft and handling stolen
goods relating to stolen credit cards. Justice Adrian Fulford
set a trial date for all three men of Oct. 3. For full text
of the Guardian article click
here.
[It was reported earlier that the gang consisted of a banker
originally from Goa, India, his "sidekick" from
Mozambique and a Somalian. The banker is "married with
two young children." For the BBC report of 26 Sept 2004,
click
here.
G.O.A.UK Extravaganza 8th January
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From Mafalda de’Sa,
G.O.A.UK (PR Director.): Wandsworth Civic hall was the
setting for the Goan Extravaganza, with a full house
dancing the New Year in. A Colourful and flamboyant
cabaret from Brazil, the "Flame Latin Dancers"
were spectacular to watch, their enthusiasm rubbing
off on a participating crowd! Over £1000 was raised
for the Tsunami appeal from the sale of raffle tickets.
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Norma Menezes-Rahim
the Social Director, thanked members and guests for
their generosity and gracing an occasion, enhanced by
the popular music of Mariano's band, “Maz &
Co” and the Disco “Say One Do One”,
whilst Brittos Catering and Greg Carvalho’s Bar
Team kept the revellers in food and drink. Flavio Gracias
presented the President's Award to Vince
& Marisol Fernandes, in recognition of their
continuous support, organization and assistance at the
annual Xmas Tree Children’s’ Party, Junior
Football, Sports Day & Festival events. |
UK: Claude Moraes: Fear mutes response to Tory migrant
policy
24 Jan. The Guardian. The notable thing about yesterday's
Conservative drive to put immigration at the top of the agenda
was the response it produced from the other mainstream parties
- not outrage or claims that the Tories were playing the race
card, but a muted promise that they too would take action.
The difficulty for the government is that few trust the official
statistics. Speaking at a Fabian conference a fortnight ago,
Claude Moraes, a Labour MEP,
argued that an independent body should be set up to "restore
sanity and balance in the debate". He said its figures
would have greater public credibility than the Home Office
statistics and prevent the debate being dominated by irresponsible
and misleading media coverage.
http://www.guardian.co.uk/guardianpolitics/story/0,,1396849,00.html
UK: Claude Moraes: Stand up to racism
24 Jan. South Wales Echo. People in the Valleys are
being urged to take a stand against racism by attending a
meeting at Cwmaman Institute near Aberdare at 7pm on Thursday.
Assembly Member Christine Chapman and Wales MEP Glenys Kinnock
will join one of Britain"s first Asian MEPs, Claude
Moraes from London, on an anti-racism platform.
Canada: Vernon Lobo, managing director
of Mosaic Venture Partners (MVP) |
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25 Jan: Canadian NewsWire.
Montreal. Excerpts: Vernon Lobo's
career includes experience in entrepreneurial ventures,
technology, strategic consulting and venture capital.
Previously, Mr. Lobo was a partner with a leading Canadian
venture capital fund focused on technology-based enterprises.
Prior to that, he was a consultant at McKinsey &
Co., serving Fortune 500 clients in the telecommunications
and information technology sectors. |
Earlier in his career,
Mr. Lobo worked in software development and engineering
at Northern Telecom. Mr. Lobo holds a bachelor of science
in engineering from the University of Waterloo and an
MBA from Harvard Business School, where he was a Baker
scholar. |
The other insiders
of MVP are Ingrid Lobo and Ontario-based Kilimanjaro
Capital Inc. and Finn Co. Investment Ltd. For full text
click
here.
Excerpts from GoaCom: When Vernon Lobo received the
Victor Abreo Education Award presented by the Goan Overseas
Association in 1982, his acceptance speech was a tour-de-force
that left everyone convinced that this young man was
going places. He has not disappointed… Vernon
is married to Ingrid and they have a daughter Dana that
they both dote on. He enjoys piano, achieving a level
of Grade 9 with the Royal Conservatory of Music. While
studying at Harvard he took time to run in the Boston
Marathon, and be a volunteer tutor for inner-city children.
For full text click
here. |
'Asians Not Prominent' - Vaz
26 Jan: Leicester Mercury. Keith Vaz
has published a book calling on ministers to "change
the face of Britain" by appointing a larger number of
ethnic minorities to public bodies. He told a Westminster
press conference that he had "expected more in eight
years" from the Labour Government… In a foreword
to Mr Vaz's publication, Prime Minister Tony Blair indicated
that selection on merit would still take place ahead of ethnic
background. For full text click
here
Customs Duty exemption on Import of Gold Ornaments
from Portuguese Bank.
27 Jan: Press Information Bureau (Govt. of India).
This long pending issue has been resolved, so as to bring
justice to the 1,800 claimants who were residents of Goa prior
to its liberation from the Portuguese rule and who had pledged
their gold to the Portuguese Bank. Text at: http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=6755
UK: Telephone Calls Guide.
Call1899 is now offering UK (local & national),
Germany, USA and Canada calls for 3p flat rate no matter how
long your call lasts. Calls to India 5p per minute (land or
mobile). Details from http://www.call1899.co.uk/
To check International call prices of various providers click
here
Free calls over the Internet. Google's plans to launch a Net-to-Net
phone service but many companies are doing it already. For
the guide click
here.
DEATHS
UK: Funeral arrangements for JOE
SEQUEIRA (ex-Mombasa). From Reis & Millie Braganza,
reisbraganza@hotmail.com:
The funeral service & requiem mass is at 12.00 noon on
Friday 28th January at The Friary, Marine Hill, Clevedon,
North Somerset. BS21 7PP. Directions from www.friar.org/clevedon
Friends are welcome
23 Jan: Sangolda, Goa. BARBARA PEREIRA
(Ex-Mombasa, Ex-Sarpanch of Sangolda). Wife of late Urbano.
Mother of late Sarah. Sister of Ciriaco/Divina (UK), Bernard
(Tanzania), Basilia/late John (Tanzania), Mary/late Andrew
Braganza (Hubli) and Mabel/late Anthony (UK).
17 Jan: Fatorda. Goa. CAETANO ROSARIO
REBELLO (Ex-Nairobi, East African Railways, born
1916). Husband of Maria Angelica. Father of Fr Tony svd, late
Roque/Servita (London), Anna/late Ignatius (Canada), Lira/Warren
Viegas (London). Grandpa of Darryl, Charlene, Cheryl, Daphne,
Stephen and Ashley.
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17 Dec. Toronto, Canada.
NETTA BARRETO. Peacefully, after a
lengthy illness. (Ex East African Railways, Nairobi;).
Beloved wife of the late Roddy Rodricks and the late
Luis Barreto. Loving mother of Jennifer (Victor) de
Costa, Mervyn (Patricia) Rodrigues and Alan Barreto.
Cherished Nana of Daniel, Lisa and Andrea. Dear sister
of Claudine, Francis, Jacob, the late Joseph and the
late Louiza. Netta will be sadly missed by her family
and friends. Condolences to decosta@onetel.com |
We now have a photograph,
taken in 1994, of MAVIS D'SOUZA who
died on 30 Dec. 2004. For almost three decades she was
the editor of Lloyd's Law Reports.
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From Debretts People
of Today: Mavis was born on 14 March 1947, the daughter
of John Paul Martin D'Souza (d 1982), of London, and
Mildred Amelia, nee Fernandes (d 1994). She was educated
at St Joseph's Convent Sch Dar-Es-Salaam Tanzania and
Univ of London (LLB). A summary of her obituary appeared
in issue 2005-2. Please write to eddie@fernandes.u-net.com
if you would like the full version. |
Dr Peter Rodrigues and Bernie, Flavio &
Martin Gracias wish to thank relatives and friends who attended
the funeral of their mother Rosana Rodrigues on Tuesday 25th
January 2005, for their messages of sympathy, mass offerings
and donations to the D'Almeida Charitable Trust. Your kindness
is very much appreciated and a mass will be offered for your
intentions.
PRIZE COMPETITION
A phone-in competition to win an all-inclusive holiday in
Goa. Details: TV Programme: Friday 04 Feb, 14:00 (30 mins).
Wish You Were Here Today. Channel ITV1.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Goa's a real hoot. . .
22 Jan. Daily Star. Excerpts: Holidaying in sun-soaked Goa
was a hoot. In Goa there are no road markings, no traffic
lights and no right of way. So it's one blast on the hooter
for overtaking, an even louder beep if the car in front doesn't
oblige and the car coming towards you is a little too close.
Then a little toot to say "ta" as you pass, followed
by a honk to say hello to your friends and family.
After a nine-hour flight, and with your luggage is in the
hotel reception, it's time to turn off the stress meter and
chill out.
On the beach gypsy girls barter their goods. Anita, carrying
her stock in a bundled blanket, promised "Asda price,
not Harrods".
Once you have sampled this exotic experience you'll always
want to go back to Goa.
Stay for 14 nights at the Five Star Ramada Caravela Hotel,
bed and breakfast for £845 per person with Avion Holidays.
To book call Avion Holidays on 0870 835 4531 or log on to
www.avionholidays.co.uk
Full text 1029 words, at the link below
http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/2005-January/023486.html
Travelling with kids: Childcare
22 Jan. The Guardian. Dea Birkett was convinced that she had
found ideal childminders in Goa when three teenagers also
on vacation agreed to take on the job. But she was startled
to discover the ages of the teenagers. The next day she found
Teresa, a local 21-year-old commerce student who proved ideal.
365 words.
http://travel.guardian.co.uk/saturdaysection/story/0,,1395616,00.html
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Disability Rights Assoc. of Goa
From George Pinto: The Disability Rights Assoc. of Goa announces
the start of a Yahoo Group "disability-goa" to
share information and happenings in the field of disability
in Goa. If you would like to join the group please register
at the site or email Avelino de Sa the President at dragoa@rediffmail.com
Real estate check in tsunami areas
20 Jan. Hindustan Times. Excerpt: While Goa was spared the
tsunami horror, though sea levels rose and flooded some
coastal roads, rentals of beachfront shacks have crashed
from Rs 450 a day to Rs 100.
Breaking through
21 Jan: Indian Express. Rajendra Talak director of Konkani
film Aleesha discusses the nascent Goan film industry. For
full text click
here.
Indian Catholic Bishops demand withdrawal of CD
on freedom struggle
22 Jan: Navhind Times. CBCI demands withdrawal of CD on
freedom struggle. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=012235
When the cobra refused to bite Dr Verenkar
22 Jan: Navhind Times. In a sensational disclosure in the
Dr Verenkar murder case, the Vasco police today revealed
that the abductors planned to get a cobra they carried to
bite the doctor but it would not do so. It was after this
that the culprits gagged the doctor which led to his death.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=012237
Goa: Garbage disposal scheme made to hoodwink people:
Dr Willy
23 Jan: Navhind Times. Grading Goa as “last in garbage
disposal (in the country),” the state president of
the Nationalist Congress Party (NCP), Dr Wilfred de Souza,
today attacked the state government for its recently-announced
Rural Garbage Disposal Scheme 2005.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=012320
No tsunami blues for foreign tourists
23 Jan: Times of India. Despite the recent tsunami which
struck coastlines across south India, foreign tourists have
not been deterred from making a beeline for Goa's world-famous
beaches. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/998514.cms
Goa sends Rs 17 lakh aid to Andaman tsunami victims
24 Jan: The Navhind Times. The Goa government has send goods
worth Rs 17 lakh to the tsunami victims of Greater Andaman.
The goods consists of waterproof tents, cooking stoves,
utensils, lanterns among other items.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=012418
River Princess to be towed away
25 Jan: Times of India. After some four and a half years
when the vessel, M V River Princess ran aground off Sinquerim
coast in North Goa, the state government finally awarded
the tender to a British firm Crosschem International for
it to be floated and towed away. The Goa government will
pay Rs 85.41 lakh (approx £100,000) and the firm has
been given 110 days for the vessel to be taken away. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/999979.cms
Goa: M. Boyer gets Padma Shri |
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26 Jan: Navhind Times.
The comedian and versatile Goan stage personality,
Manuel Santana Aguiar, popularly famous as M Boyer
has been honoured with Padma Shri award by the President
on the eve of the Republic Day. The living legend
M Boyer, who has been at the forefront of tiatr for
over 50 years, has written, produced and directed
over 30 plays. He has given a staggering 5,000 performances
in his lifetime. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=012632
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Tsunami rave
26 Jan. Indian Express. It seems the exodus from Kerala
post Tsunami has favoured Goa’s tourism. As usual
it was all happening in Goa during the New Year amidst the
government claiming credit for the spurt in tourism after
the spectacular International Film Festival hosted by the
state for the first time. http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=63415
Cox & Kings eyes hotel properties
25 Jan. Business Line (The Hindu). Cox & Kings, the
travel company plans to acquire hotel properties in upmarket
tourist destinations such as Kerala Jaipur and Goa according
to Mr Peter Kerkar Director. The company is keen to acquire
luxury hotels with about 80 rooms and the acquisition would
be made over the next 12 months, he said.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/01/25/stories/2005012502590400.htm
GOANET: SOME HIGHLIGHTS By
Cornel DaCosta
Frederick Noronha drew attention to good material
in SAR News, called Banking on Tsunami, RSS tries to enter
South India with Aid. Apparently, the Chicago-based Institute
of Philanthropy, a non-profit charity watchdog has cogently
argued that, " During highly publicised crises, it is
common for disreputable fly-by-night 'charities' to take advantage
of public generosity for agendas of their own." The material
offers several penetrating insights on behind the scene activities.
The historical events in Cuncolim, Goa, when
Christian missionaries were killed, many years ago, has drawn
the interest of many readers. This topic indicates promise
of much more in-depth discussion.
Antonio Mascarenhas presented a brief polemic
about who exactly the Goan Catholics were at the point of
conversion. He effectively casts doubts whether there were
many " twice born" Hindu Brahmins among those converted.
This is a topic likely to develop into a full blown discussion
and definitely worth following.
Other topics have including global warming,
and despite efforts at a closure on posts involving American
involvement in Iraq, the issue keeps popping up with considerable
intensity.
Please visit the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org/pipermail/goanet/
To subscribe to Goanet send an email to viviana@goanet.org
IN THE NEWS
Terror in paradise |
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20 Jan: Evening Gazette
(Middlesbrough), Graeme and Julie Skinner have spoken
of their terror as they were robbed at knifepoint during
a dream holiday to Goa. The traumatised pair fled the
country and returned home a week early after the horrifying
attack by a gang of men brandishing knives. They are
giving a stark warning to other holidaymakers to be
vigilant after being set upon while enjoying a romantic
stroll on a seemingly idyllic beach in Cavelossim. |
The gang made off with
goods worth thousands of pounds. The police confirmed
that the gang who robbed them did the same to a couple
three weeks previously. For full text, 517 words, click here.
[Graeme Skinner has since written: “We were
amazed by the generosity and compassion shown to us
by the many Goan friends we have made during our visits
to Goa. Whilst still in Goa some locals even offered
us financial assistance! We are sure that we will return
to Goa for next year’s vacation”]. |
Another British Couple Robbed at
Cavelossim
26 Jan: Herald (Goa). British national Ian Senior (57) and
his wife were robbed of their gold ornaments and digital camera
at knife point at Cavelossim beach, on January 24 afternoon.
The incident occurred when Ian and his wife were proceeding
on their bicycles towards the beach, when suddenly two persons
appeared on the scene and at knife point ordered them to move
towards the bushes.
Restaurant Review: UK: Ma Goa. By
Fay Maschler
20 Jan. Evening Standard (London). Top 5 regional Indian restaurants.
Once a Portuguese colony, Goa still has a Catholic population
who are content to cook and eat beef and pork. Female cooks
there are often referred to as aunties but the chef in the
kitchen here is Mrs Kapoor. Her immediate family are involved
in the running of what is a charming oasis, which this year
will be 12 years old. Start with a selection of dishes to
share including the pungent sorpotel and don't omit a hundee
(sealed-pot) dish in the main course. For full text click
here
Restaurant Review: UK: Ma Goa. By
Madhur Jaffrey
21 Jan. Financial Times. Excerpts: Eating at the medium-priced
Ma Goa requires a trek to the outer south-western fringes
of London but it is a trek worth making…Order anything
here but the Goan dishes are a must… I found Bella’s
Goa Lamb superb and the Chicken Xhacutti made with roasted
spices and coconut equally mouthwatering. And where else but
here would you order a fiery Porco Vindaloo? I also found
myself digging into the Coconut aur Methi Gallina, a dish
of boneless chicken simmered in coconut milk and flavoured
with fenugreek, coriander and limes, and into the Prawn Amot-tik,
a spicy prawn dish soured with the dried kokum fruit…
For full text click
here. The Ma Goa website is at http://www.dine-out.co.uk/magoa/magoa.htm
Hindus protest at evangelist show
21 Jan: BBC News. Hardline Hindu activists in southern India
have protested against the visit of American TV evangelist
Benny Hinn. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/south_asia/4194695.stm
Aurora, the stricken cruise liner.
22 Jan. The Independent. Excerpt: A passenger said, "Who"s
going to feel sorry for us? But our concern is what is going
to happen to the staff. Many of them come from Goa or the
Philippines and this is a big thing for them to lose out on
a cruise like this." According to P&O, the 1,800
staff on board will all be paid and receive an estimated payment
for lost tips. http://travel.independent.co.uk/news_and_advice/story.jsp?story=603471
Australia: Prosperous immigrants
don't fit their stereotypes
22 Jan. Sydney Morning Herald. The stereotype is that they
open curry shops and staff call centres. The reality is that
they are our most sophisticated and successful immigrants.
In fact, the Indians are the Next Big Thing in Australia's
population growth.
The 2001 census shows the peak occupations of Indian-Australians
are computing, medical, clerical and business/ administration,
with 95 per cent speaking English "very well", 34
per cent describing their faith as Hindu, and 31 per cent
describing themselves as Catholic. For full text
click here
Montreal: Tsunami: Fundraising events
to aid south Asian reconstruction.
23 Jan: Montral Gazette. Flora Almeida-Marlow, president of
the National Association of Canadians of Indian Origin, pointed
out in one night of fundraising, $23,176 was raised for disaster
relief. But she cautioned against Canadians who want to adopt
orphaned children. "Bringing the children here is not
a solution," she said. "They are the future of those
countries and if they leave, what you will have left are ghost
towns." For full text click
here.
"Call Me Genie" –
a Russian film shot in Goa
23 Jan. The St. Petersburg Times (Russia). "Call Me Genie"
is a musical comedy film for young people that hits St. Petersburg
screens on Thursday. It was filmed on location in Goa, India.
The film, directed by Ilya Khotinenko, tells the story of
three students who release a genie from a soft drinks can.
The genie grants the students' wish to relocate to Goa but
they find themselves busy fighting the Russian mafia in India.
"Call Me Genie" was shot in the Indian state of
Goa, where a large-scale dance party for 2,000 people forms
the background to the action. The genie is computer generated.
"Such a place, actions and technologies have been used
in the Russian cinema for the first time", the official
press release of the film claims. 459 words.
http://www.sptimes.ru/archive/times/1037/features/a_14633.htm
Zambia: Benedict D’Souza, Operations
Manager of UBZ jailed
23 Jan: Times of Zambia. The Lusaka High Court has sentenced
Benedict Ashley D'Souza and three other United Bank of Zambia
(UBZ) directors to one year imprisonment with hard labour
for 56 counts of money laundering, forgery and corrupt practices.
http://allafrica.com/stories/200501240505.html
India Trek Awes and Enlightens
24 Jan: Harbus Online (Harvard Business School). Excerpt:
We moved to Goa where we spent New Year's Eve on the beach.
Goa is the place to be on New Year's in India, as evidenced
by the prevalence of Bollywood movie stars and hordes of tourists.
While most spent their time sightseeing or on the beach, nearly
everyone rang in the New Year at Club Cabana. Imagine one
thousand or more revellers, 10% of which were from HBS, celebrating
the New Years in a Miami Vice style mansion on top of the
highest hill in Goa with panoramic views of over twenty fireworks
shows! http://www.harbus.org/news/2005/01/24/News/India.Trek.Awes.And.Enlightens-839644.shtml
Nice work, if you happen to live
in Bangalore
24 Jan: The Telegraph. Fancy earning twice as much as a doctor
and getting chauffeured to and from work each day? At the
office there's a free canteen, a fully equipped gym and a
pool table. Now here's the snag. You'll only be earning £150
a month and may have to work until 2.30am. And you'll be living
in India. For full text click
here
Property market as safe as houses
25 Jan: Business Day (Bangkok). Property markets in the region
should not witness any negative results from December’s
tsunami according to Jones Lang LaSalle the international
property consultant. They expect that in the interim period,
tourist dollars will be diverted to other neighbouring tourist
spots such as Goa. http://bday.net/detail.asp?id=62821#
Mumbai: Christians old age home attacked
25 Jan: Mid-Day. A Home for the Aged, run by a group of Carmelite
Nuns was damaged by some miscreants. The convent houses 17
inmates, including 12 elderly women, who are taken care of
by the nuns. Meanwhile, the All India Catholic Union (AICU)
and the Bombay Catholic Sabha today condemned the attack.
"We urge the police and government to provide police
protection and apprehend culprits immediately", Dolphy
D'Souza, National Vice President of AICU said. http://ww1.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/january/102202.htm
Lady of the lamp |
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25 Jan: Manchester
Evening News. Antique lover Leah Mottershead, 75, is
taking her entire collection of 1,250 lamps to Goa where
she and her husband Ellis plan to set up home. She is
paying almost £3,000 to transport the collection.
Leah chose to retire to Goa because her youngest daughter
already lives there and runs a hotel. She and her husband
plan to establish a lamp museum in Goa so that each
of the lights can have the exhibition space for a permanent
display - and to allow the collection to continue to
grow. http://www.manchesteronline.co.uk/news/s/143/143851_lady_of_the_lamp.html |
UK: Ethnic minority-led production
companies face discrimination
25 Jan: The Stage. Independent production companies
led by ethnic minorities still face systematic discrimination
and serious barriers to getting their ideas on screen, according
to a report commissioned by Pact and the UK Film Council.
For The Stage article see: http://www.thestage.co.uk/news/newsstory.php/6221
For the full report see:
http://www.pact.co.uk/uploads/file_bank/1678.pdf
Mumbai: Church miffed at miserly
patrons
26 Jan: MidDay. In August last year, the Church had decreed
that Catholics should contribute one per cent of their monthly
income as ‘tithe’ to their parishes. However,
according to Church estimates, less than 50 per cent of Catholics
actually do so.
http://web.mid-day.com/news/city/2005/january/102218.htm
Notes & Queries
26 Jan: The Guardian. Elizabeth Hoddy, London NW3
writes: Some friends of mine in Goa are plagued by monkeys.
Dozens of hefty langurs conduct daily jumping matches on their
roof, destroying up to 1,000 tiles annually. Friends suggested
a coating of cheetah droppings - not an easy proposition.
Does anyone have a better suggestion, barring death traps?
(The monkey god Hanuman is venerated by Hindus.)
http://www.guardian.co.uk/g2/story/0,3604,1398485,00.html
Top 10: Rave Cities
27 Jan: AskMen.Com. Number 6: Goa, India. Excerpt:
Once the Asian focal point of unfettered beach raves, local
authorities and environmentalists have put a clamp on Goa's
legendary parties. But it's by no means dead. … People
will tell you to carry some extra rupees on you; the police
there are reportedly easily bribed into turning a blind eye.
See: http://www.askmen.com/fashion/travel_top_ten_60/99_travel_top_ten.html
My perfect night out: Jeremy Cunningham
27 Jan: The Herald (Glasgow). 6-7pm: I'm on the beach in Goa
getting a head massage and my hair dreadlocked and done with
henna. I like the partying and the peace. http://www.theherald.co.uk/goingout/32193.htm
UK: TV & RADIO HIGHLIGHTS. By Mafalda de’Sa
TELEVISION
Thu 27/1: Discovery Travel & Adventure:
6.00pm (30 mins):. City Cabs. Bombay. Michael Krass travels
to India's city of dreams and slums: Bombay. His cab driver
Hanif helps explain the city's many paradoxes
Sat 29/1: Channel 4: 7.00pm (120mins): Ancient
Plastic Surgery. Plastic surgeon Natasha Hidvegi investigates
what the ancient civilisations may have known about cosmetic
surgery. Beginning in Varanasi in northern India, Hidvegi
discovers how surgeons in the ancient world performed complex
operations such as breast reduction, nose jobs, and scar concealment
– all without modern anaesthetic.
Mon 31/5: Discovery Travel & Adventure:
6:00pm (30 mins): City Cabs. Nairobi. Michael Krass wants
to do an urban safari in the infamous city of Nairobi, but
it takes quite some time to convince the taxi driver to take
him into the non-tourist areas of the city.
Tue 1/2 BBC2. 5:00am (60 mins): Living the
Dream Revisited. Restaurant in the Sun. Series revisiting
people who set up their dream businesses. A family of British
Asians, fed up with miserable Scottish weather, planned to
open up a restaurant on the Costa Blanca. Their dreams were
sorely tested by financial difficulties and the Spanish 'manana'
culture (Not a repeat)
Tue 1/2 BBC2: 11:20pm (30 mins) Desi DNA.
Asian arts and lifestyle magazine. The huge range of ancient
Indian-inspired therapies being sold in the west; the founder
of Tinsletown television Sheeraz Hasan; artist Sacha Jaffery;
music from British hip-hop group Foreign Beggars
Wed 2/2: BBC 2: 8.00pm (50mins): Natural
World. Serengeti 24: Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park
and 500,000 wildebeest are heading straight for the woodland
home of a cheetah, a leopard and their cubs. For better or
worse over 24 enthralling hours their lives will be turned
upside down. Michael Praed investigates.
Thu 3/2 Channel 4: 9.00pm (130mins) The Real
Da Vinci Code. Tony Robinson discuss Dan Brown’s novel,
a recent phenomenal success, which has brought the Holy Grail
and its myriad hunters into the spotlight.
Thu 3/2: UK Style: 9:00pm (60 mins): Living
the Dream. Restaurant in the Sun. Series following people
who set up their dream businesses. A family of British Asians,
fed up with miserable Scottish weather, plan to open up a
restaurant on the Costa Blanca. Their dreams are sorely tested
by financial difficulties and the Spanish 'manana' culture
(Repeat)
Fri 4/2: Channel 4: 4:45am (25 mins): Cross
My Heart. Short film. An Asian man tries to conceal the identity
of his true love because she is black.
RADIO
Mon 31 Jan: BBC Radio 4: 8.00pm (30mins)
Tully Traces Gandhi. Travelling from Durban to Johannesburg,
Mark Tully investigates Gandhi’s 21 years in South Africa.
He also talks to Gandhi’s granddaughter, Ela Gandhi
and great granddaughter Kitit Menon.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sat. 29 Jan. Charity Dance on Behalf of St
Diogo’s Association. Proceeds raised for the
Tsunami appeal. From 6 till 11. Bishop Thomas Grant School,
Streatham. Bring your own drinks. Tickets Children 2-12 £5,
13-18 £7 and all Adults £10 Tickets includes a
meal. Music: Say One Do One. Jane Gracias 0208 543 5454 and
Gilbert Fonseca 0208 670 1955
Sun. 30 Jan. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
Sat. 5th Feb. 4 pm onwards. Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Croydon. Red&Black
Evening with live bands and entertainers, spectacular carnival
event. Don't miss arrival of King Momo, crowning of Red&Black
Queen & more. Prizes to competitions from Cidade de Goa,
Marriott Resorts, Goa Tourism & more... Mood setters Joan
and Edwin. Dress code strictly Red&
Black combination. Hurry up - early bird extended to 15th
January. Please contact 020 8932 9375/ 07957206169 or 020
8640 6589. Check flyer at
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2004/Nov/issue4/red_black.htm
Sat. 5th Feb. 3pm to 10.30 pm. "Goa
Goes Rio" Viva Carnival!! Join us to have a swell
time on the 5th of Feb 05 from 3 to 10.30pm at St. Sebastian
Church Hall Hay Lane, Kingsbury, NW9 0NG.Live band "LOW
LEVEL" in attendance, King Momo Procession, Fancy Dress
Competition and loads of prizes and surprises. Dress: Fancy
and Funky. Adults £10.00 (inclusive of dinner), family
discounts available so rush!! For more information contact:
Maria - 07782879676, Sabina - 02086214673 or email on tellmaries@yahoo.com
Check flyer at
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/newsletter/2005/Jan/issue2/carnival.htm
Sold Out! Tickets will not be sold at the
door Sun. 6 Feb. Mungul Union (UK)
celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Sat 12 Feb. YLGS Valentines
Party "Goans n' Roses" at The River Suite,
Walkabout Temple from 8pm-2am. NEW MEMBERS 18+ WELCOME! Tickets
£8. Music by Say One Do One. For more info contact Alison
Braganza, Events Manager at events@ylgs.org.uk
or on 07799 586793
Sun 20 Feb. GOA Fundraising
Function For Tsunami Victims at Archbishop Lanfranc
School, Mitcham Road, Croydon. Commencing with Mass at 12
noon, followed by a social and cultural programme. Offers
of help to Diego Pinto 020 8767 0663, Cornelius Monteiro 020
8681 8716. Donations by cheque payable to 'GOA (UK) Ltd' to
76 Middleton Avenue, Greenford, Middlesex UB6 8BS.
Sun. 27 Feb. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
Sun. 13 Mar. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
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