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COMMUNITY NEWS
| Kenya: Ian Fernandes |
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12 May: Daily Nation
(Nairobi). Nation TV will tonight be re-launched with
a more exciting new look. A sneak preview of the re-launch
was released last night by Nation Broadcasting Division's
managing director Ian Fernandes…The
re-launch followed a change in top management at Nation
broadcasting early this year. Leading the team is Mr
Fernandes himself, who joined the Nation Media Group
in January… |
"We are combining
the efforts of a rejuvenated team with the addition
of new members of staff to come up with an exciting,
entertaining, informative new product," Mr Fernandes
said. "Stay tuned to Nation TV from 7 tonight to
experience this transformation." For full text
click here.
Ian Fernandes is the chairman of the Nairobi Institute
Centenary Celebrations Committee. |
UK General Elections: the
Goan Candidates
Constituency: Regents Park &
Kensington North
Karen Buck. Labour. 18,196 votes. 44.7% Change: -9.9
Jeremy Bradshaw. Conservative. 12,065 votes. 29.7% Change:
+2.8
Rabi Martins. Liberal Democrat.
7,569 votes. 18.6% Change: +6.0
Constituency: Leicester East
Keith Vaz Labour . 24,015
votes. 58.1%. Change: +0.5
Suella Fernandes Conservative
8,139 votes. 19.7% Change: -4.8
Susan Cooper Liberal Democrat 7,052 votes. 17.1% Change:
+4.8
6 May: Leicester Mercury: Headline: Vaz bucks national
trend to tighten grip on stronghold
Excerpts: Keith Vaz has
celebrated his re-election to Leicester East - the safest
Labour seat in the county. Mr Vaz bucked the trend for
many of his party's other sitting MPs by increasing
his majority. He saw his majority increase by 2,434
as his overall share of the vote rose from 57.55 per
cent in 2001 to 58.14 per cent.
Conservative candidate Suella
Fernandes saw her party's share of the vote fall
by five per cent. She said: "This election has
taught us a lot, and we've learnt to be more proactive
in city areas. Much of the campaign has been focused
on rural areas, but it's been a huge benefit to hear
people's concerns and our policies will continue to
be more relevant to people."
For full text, 304 words,
click here. |
| UK: Dr Joel Almeida Performance
on Sat. 7 May |
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5 May: Bath Chronicle.
A concert in aid of the Tsunami Appeal is being staged
at the Civic Hall on Saturday. First on the bill on
Saturday night is Adrenaline, followed by punk band
Farcue, Funkinsteins, the Chris Goulstone Band, Dr
Joel Almeida and Hugh Cornwell, former frontman
of The Stranglers. Tickets for the concert cost £7.50
and are available on the door. The event starts at 6pm,
with the first band on stage at 6.30pm. For full text
click
here. |
| UK: Diane Nalini performance on
8 May. |
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Sun 8th (9:00 pm).
606 Club, Chelsea. See
http://www.606club.co.uk/index.htm?93,67.
Excerpt: Diane Nalini -
Born to a Goan mother and Belgian father, and raised
in Montreal, this striking Canadian singer, resident
in the UK for some time…has a wealth of experience,
including regular appearances at the Montreal Jazz Festival,
and released her cd “After Dusk” to rave
reviews. For a profile of her see http://www.dianenalini.com/indexeng.htm |
| USA: Circuit City Direct: Senior
appointment of Fiona P. Dias |
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10 May: PR Newswire.
Circuit City Stores, Inc. today announced that Fiona
P. Dias has been named senior vice president, chief
marketing officer and retains the title of president
Circuit City Direct. Full details at click
here.
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Excerpts from: http://internetretailer.com/IR2005/speakers.html
A native of Kenya, Fiona Dias joined Circuit City in
2000 as Senior Vice President of Marketing and was appointed
President of Circuit City Direct in 2003…She earned
her undergraduate degree from Harvard University and
began her career as a financial analyst for Merrill
Lynch. Prior to serving as a marketing executive with
various consumer brand companies, Fiona earned her MBA
at Stanford University.
Fiona Dias will be speaking at the Internet Retailer
2005 Conference, Chicago, 7-8 June, 2005. |
DEATHS
8 May: UK: East Grinstead, Sussex.
JOE VIEGAS (born 1936, ex-Goan School Mombasa, class
of ‘55). Brother of Edwin, Selina, Theresa and Osborn.
Funeral details will be provided later. Condolences/Enquiries
to edwin.viegas@btinternet.com
Funeral Mass 11.15am on Tuesday 17 May at St Teresa’s
Church (http://www.s.teresa.btinternet.co.uk/)
Brook Road, Newbury Park (opposite Newbury Park tube station;
Central line), IG2 7JA. Followed by internment at Barkingside
Cemetery, Longwood Gardens, Ilford, IG5 0ET
8 May. Mississauga, Ont. Canada. MARIA
D'SOUZA. (Ex-Mombasa, nee D’Souza). Wife of
Roman. Mother of Travis. Sister of Francis/Vicki; Teresa/Richard
Mendis, and the late Violet/Stafford Laurente. Funeral was
on May 11. [Info from Goan Voice, Canada]
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5 May. Tooting London,
UK. MR SILVESTRE C. A. FERNANDES (ex-Eastleigh
Nairobi, Belgaum & Chorao, Goa.). Husband of Leola.
Father of Mariano, Veronica, Florie, Bernard & Ken.
Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St Anselm's Church,
9 Tooting Bec Road, London SW17 8BS at 11.00am Thursday
19 May followed by burial at Gap Road Cemetery, Gap
Road, London SW19. |
Donations to the St
George’s Charitable Foundation, (c/o David Haughton,
Appeal Shop Manager, St George's Hospital, Blackshaw
Road, Tooting, London SW17 0QT) instead of floral tributes,
please. Condolences & enquiries (directions etc)
to scafernandes@gmail.com
More photographs & bio at: http://www.penquista.com/silvestre
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1 May: Arpora, Goa. GRACE MIRANDA.
Wife of late Joseph Miranda. Mother of Mervyn/Dr. Flora, Oswyn/Myra,
Sylvia/Agnelo Pinto, Muriel/Robert Heyman, Stephen/Wendy(
Birmingham, U.K), Jessie/Dr. Lincoln Da Costa, late Philip
and late Phyllis.
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
Scramble in the sky for 1 rupee fares
7 May. Rediff. [Survey of the forthcoming Indian budget
airline services]. 2395 words.
http://www.rediff.com/money/2005/may/07spec.htm
Charter flights from Goa to Hyderabad
7 May: Business Line. Travel Pack, Travel and Tour Operator
has agreed in principle to extend one of their charter flights
from Goa to Hyderabad.
http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2005/05/06/stories/2005050602241901.htm
Joe Lindsay gets romantic in Goa
7 May. Mirror (Ulster edition). BBC Northern Ireland’s
Joe Lindsay extols the virtues of Goa as a honeymoon destination…The
one-hour drive from the airport to the main resort of Calangute
is absolutely terrifying. Cars weave lane to lane, missing
each by inches, alongside trucks, buses and absurdly laden
scooters…To say Goa is a culture shock is an understatement.
My advice is simply to go with it all the way…There
are cows wandering around wherever they please, powercuts
that happen with daily regularity and a lack of pavements,
street lights and highway code. But don’t give it
a second thought. It’s a small price to pay for the
most unique holiday we have ever had… The number of
people we met who were on their fifth, tenth or even twentieth
trip to the place was staggering. But when you take in how
beautiful it is and just how cheap it is, it would be rude
not to go… Every Goan we met had an intense love and
pride for their country. And it rubs off. 888words.
Goa To A Little Piece Of Paradise
8 May. Sunday Express (Scottish Edition). Excerpts: With
a reputation for sun, sand and soulsearching, there's one
destination that's been topping the traveller's glossary
since the Sixties - Goa. Goa provides attractions in abundance.
The laid-back ambience continues well into the night. From
beach shacks to restaurants tucked away, the aroma of international
cuisine fills the warm air. Menus list an east meets west
selection of dishes - Chinese, French, seafood, even Sunday
roasts, alongside typical Goan delicacies. Few people never
return, while most are unable to resist its affability,
beauty and warmth again and again. 854 words.
India flies into budget air travel era
9 May: BBC. Excerpts: This month, Jet also begins daily
services from Mumbai to London's Heathrow airport at an
inaugural round-trip fare of 23,000 rupees. [For details
click
here]. By the middle of next year, air travellers between
the two cities will have a choice of nearly eight daily
flights on airlines such as Air India, Jet, British Airways,
Virgin Atlantic and British Midland. Air India is offering
fares as low as 2,750 rupees ($63) between Abu Dhabi and
Mumbai. 987 words.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4529019.stm
India gets new budget airline
9 May: BBC. India's newest budget airline operates its first
flight on Monday from Mumbai (Bombay) to hi-tech hub Bangalore.
Kingfisher Airlines, which held a lavish launch on Saturday,
is run by Kingfisher beer owner Vijay Mallya. Models work
as flight attendants on the airline while its planes have
seat-back entertainment systems. Its rivals include Jet
Airways and Air Deccan.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/business/4528289.stm
“I’m just back from heaven” By
Dr Mike Scott
9 May: The Evening Chronicle, Newcastle. Excerpts: Just
a few days ago I was in Goa … The people are so friendly,
the sea is so warm and the food is better than anything
I have ever come across before. The hotel guests were overweight
and unfit. The staff were slim, smart and lively. I have
proved that smaller portions flavoured as expertly and subtly
as they do in Goa are more satisfying than a big plate of
standard Brit pub grub. Next year I would like to go back
and feel less like a whale and more part of the human race.
Plan B, should I still scoff too much in 2005, is to go
to Florida. The Americans have an even worse problem with
eating to excess, over there I feel quite slim. 370 words
click
here.
Goa Bird Festivals
11 May. A2MediaGroup.com. The former Portuguese enclave
of Goa is rapidly establishing itself as one of the premier
winter birding destinations for European birders –
and the reasons are not hard to find. For full text click
here
PRIZE COMPETITION
UK: Win a five-star spa holiday
in Goa
7 May: Chemist & Druggist. GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
launching a Macleans' toothpaste promotion offer from late
May until the end of June with consumers having a chance to
win a spa holiday in Goa. Entrants collect three barcodes
or till receipts from any three Macleans products to take
part. The closing date is 30 September, 2005. There will be
national press, radio and internet advertising plus retailer
TV and in-store activity.
UK: Win a Holiday to Mumbai for two
To celebrate the launch of bmi's new route on 14 May from
Heathrow to Mumbai you have a chance to win a holiday of a
lifetime. Two return flights, five nights' for two at The
Taj Mahal Palace Mumbai. Simply sign up to receive our special
offer emails. Details at
http://www.flybmi.com/bmi/en-gb/signupforemails/magicalmumbai.aspx
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
Goa: Motorsports Centre
5 May: NDTV. Goa is fast turning into a hub of motorsports
with a large number of enthusiasts and tourists at hand to
witness the excitement. Perhaps the most popular event is
the Motocross, where motorcyclists go through six rounds on
the muddy terrain of Goa. The brain behind the event is Ashley
Gomes, the first Indian to officiate motocross world championships
outside the country. For full text click
here.
Juicy, crunchy fruits and business
- at Konkan fest. [By Frederick Noronha]
6 May: WebIndia123.com. Excerpts: Farmers and green enthusiasts
have been displaying their juicy, tingling wares at the third
Konkan Fruit Festival in Goa. "The goal of the fruit
fest is to create a hub for marketing all the fruits of the
Konkan." says organiser Miguel Braganza. Ajit Shirodkar
exports to Britain his mangoes branded Aamraj (King Mango)
for £10.25 per carton of 10-12 mangoes. http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=81051&cat=Business
For photographs see http://konkanfruit.swiki.net/1
Old birth record ‘not useful’
for marriage
6 May: Navhind Times. According to the Codigo de Registo Civil,
a couple desirous of registering their marriage has to produce
a copy of their birth certificates which should not be more
than three-month old for those registered in Goa and more
than six-month old for those outside the state. Many Goans
find they can’t meet the requirements as they are cumbersome.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=050620
Goan hoteliers in trouble after death
of Russian tour operator
6 May: Navhind Times. The news of death of a major Russian
tour operator has sent the Goa tour, travel and hotel industry
in a tizzy, as amount running into crores of rupees is owed
by the company to the local operators. Gagin, the proprietor
of major Russian charter operating firm, Transshow is reported
to have committed suicide by shooting himself on April 28.
This firm used to operate at least one flight a week and sometimes
two. 698 words.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=050621
How to stem the rot in Goa. By Eduardo
Faleiro
7 May: Asian Tribune. The leader of Goa Freedom Movement was
Dr. T.B. D'Cunha. At the time of his death in 1958, in a condolence
resolution the Indian National Congress described him as "the
Father of the Goan Liberation Movement". On this occasion,
Prime Minister Nehru said "what is worth remembering
is that a small territory had produced a relatively large
number of men and women who have sacrificed much for the struggle.
Among them the name that stands out is that of Dr. T.B. Cunha".
http://www.asiantribune.com/show_article.php?id=2366
Global sex, drug gangs target Goa
8 May: Herald. Excerpts: Goa has gained a reputation far worse
than Bangkok, which is considered the sex capital of the world.
According to police sources, global gangs have divided Goa’s
territory into different gang zones…Now the Goa police’s
latest high tech war is the internet, where there are numerous
websites springing up promising women in Goa, in particular
along the north Goa coastal belt…websites such as www.goaescorts.com
give you an appointment, date and time to meet a ‘Goan’
girl or for that matter even a foreign girl anywhere in Goa.
The approximate cost ranges between Rs 10,000 to Rs 25,000
and above, Paedophoilia also continues to haunt Goa Police
as the number one sex crime in the state.
Rape case: doctor’s accomplice
arrested
7 May: Navhind Times. The doctor who was arrested by the police
yesterday on the charges of alleged rape has been identified
as Anthony Lobo alias Dr Tony alias Doctor of Dona Paula.
One of his accomplices, Ms Carla from Bogmalo Vasco has also
been arrested for abetting the commission of the crime by
him. http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=050722
Global Spirits launches Urrac
8 May: Herald. Global Spirits and Foods leading have launched
their Export Urrac, a freshly first distilled beverage of
the cashew apples juice generally enjoyed in the summer. Urrac
is available at all leading liquor outlets in Goa and is retailed
for approximately Rs 50.
Good taste in Goa does beat butter
chicken rule
8 May: Asian Age. Restaurant Review of Fiesta a charming little
place across the road from Tito’s. For full text click
here.
Dissent sours Goa Cong by-election
plans. By Devika Sequeira.
10 May: Deccan Herald. AICC general secretary Margaret Alva
who arrived here on Monday, will require more than political
diplomacy to get past the Congress’ latest headache
in Goa. http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may102005/national144628200559.asp
Grape Escape: Wine festival draws
crowds in Goa
10 May: NDTV. click
here
Knock a Salud to the magical moonshine!
10 May: Deccan Herald. Marianne de Nazareth goes to Goa and
discovers the 400 year-old fenny which is being brewed by
the SVD seminarians.
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may102005/spectrum83021200559.asp
Goa by elections a high profile
campaign
11 May: Times of India. The June 2 by election to the five
assembly seats in Goa from where BJP MLAs resigned as members
of the assembly, promises to be a high profile campaign for
both the Congress and the BJP. Both the national parties are
locked in a keen electoral race in the truncated 40-member
house and are making a strong attempt to form the government.
Goa was put under President's rule on March 4. http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1105392.cms
Expanding horizons for IFFI
11 May: Deccan Herald. A year after moving to its permanent
venue in Goa, the International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
is all set to expand its horizons in a major way.
http://www.deccanherald.com/deccanherald/may112005/national1413502005510.asp
Dalgado Puroskar conferred on Fr.
Vasco do Rego
11 May: Bellevision. The prestigious Mons. Dalgado Puroskar
– 2005 was conferred on Fr. Vasco do Rego S.J. by Rev.
Filipe Neri Ferrao, Archbishop Patriarch of Goa & Daman.
Speaking on the occasion Rev. Filipe Neri Ferrao appealed
Goans to use the mother tongue Konkani in their daily lives.
He stressed the importance of Konkani language and asked Goans
to be proud of their mother tongue. http://www.bellevision.com/newshead.asp?nhid=2674
Tourist Industry Jobs
22 May. Business Today (India). Thanks to the tourist influx,
interesting new jobs are popping up… Goa is already
pumping adrenalin with dolphin chases down the Mandovi River
and a career as a skilled dolphin man may not be beyond the
realm of possibility. If the law permits (there are doubts
over dolphin survival in Indian conditions), a good dolphin
show could be a huge draw.
Recent items of particular
interest on Goanet. By Cornel DaCosta
The much debated issue about the justification, or not,
of the war against Iraq simply will not go away as Blair
found out to his cost in the recent UK election. An article
by J.D. Sullivan says "I am almost ashamed to be an
American" when presenting a powerful critique of journalists
who avoid telling "how our tax dollars paid for indiscriminate
killing of large numbers of innocent civilians in Iraq."
Definitely well worth reading.
Are tourists more important than citizens in Goa? This question
was posed by Cecil Pinto. It received several varied responses.
Pamela D'Mello draws our attention to the kokum fruit which
is being seriously explored for a potential wine as a new
alcoholic beverage. So too is a new cashew wine at 150 rupees
a bottle for those who prefer something less fiery than
cashew feni.
The annual Konkan fruit festival was featured well over
several days on Goanet. The huge array of available fruit
at this time of year is truly mind-boggling.
A service by the new Kingfisher Airline promises much from
India with a fleet of 33 new Airbus planes on order and
20 more likely to follow. There will just be one superb
Kingfisher class on this service.
Finally, as large numbers are increasingly stressed in our
modern world, recent research material, says that "short
bursts of stress can help people stay young. This undermines
the belief that a frenzied lifestyle can damage your health."
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
UK: Charity walk at 82
6 May: Western Morning News. A man aged 82 is walking from
Bristol to Newton Abbot, hoping to raise enough cash to buy
a home for orphaned boys in Goa, India. Ted Morman, from Bristol,
is expected to arrive at the Avenue Methodist Church at 12.30pm
on May 14, having completed the journey to help fund El Shaddai,
a Newton Abbot-based charity which cares for children throughout
the world. The organisation is hoping that up to 300 people
will turn out to welcome the intrepid walker. Two years ago
Mr Morman raised £35,000 by walking from Bristol to
Ilfracombe.
| Gordon Campbell-Thomas is here for
the beer! |
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7 May: Gazette &
Herald (York, UK). Gordon Campbell-Thomas has travelled
7,000 miles for a pint of Yorkshire beer. Setting off
from his home [in Moira. Goa], he finally reached York
and sank a pint of his favourite beer, Yorkshire Terrier…Readers
will remember Gordon as the man who helped transform
a York rubbish tip into St Nicholas Fields Nature Reserve.
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Curry in a hurry
7 May. The Independent (UK). Yorkshire-based Kitchen Guru's
spice and recipe packs for easy, freshly spiced and cooked
Indian dishes are an ingenious idea…Goan pork curry…
£1.99 a pack from www.kitchenguru.co.uk
Harvey Nichols, House of Fraser and posh farm shops.
http://enjoyment.independent.co.uk/food_and_drink/features/story.jsp?story=636083
India and Pakistan: Attacks on Christians
Continue
7 May: Zenit. Government officials in India and Pakistan are
starting to react to the problem of Christians being attacked
by hostile groups. http://www.zenit.org/english/visualizza.phtml?sid=70533
Indian war heroes. By Mark Tully.
7 May: BBC. Remembering the men who fought for the Allies.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/programmes/from_our_own_correspondent/4521947.stm
| Indian war veterans revered in Italy
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8 May. NDTV. As Europe
remembers the millions of people who were killed in
World War II it must be remembered that thousands of
Indian soldiers were killed in the war against fascism.
Over 5000 Indians died fighting in Italy between 1943
and 1945. In Italy, these men are considered liberators,
and Major General Eustace D'Souza was one of them. The
84-year-old General is now among only a handful of Italy
veterans still alive in India. For full text click
here. |
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Raffle Money for Elephant Clinic
9 May. Gloucester Citizen (UK). A Raffle with a Gloucestershire
theme will be held on May 30 to raise money for International
Animal Rescue. Tickets cost 20p. The money will fund a mobile
clinic for working elephants in Goa, India. For full text
click
here
Help for elephants
10 May: Gloucester Citizen (UK). A Ball will be held in aid
of working elephants in Goa. The event at Dowty Sports and
Social Club in Hatherley Lane costs £25 per ticket and
will include a three-course meal, live music and a disco.
It will run from 7pm to 1am on August 27 to raise money for
a mobile vet clinic for elephants in Goa by International
Animal Rescue. For more details and tickets, call 01452 862
661.
Canada not helping tsunami victims:
immigration lawyers
10 May: Navhind Times. By not making immigration any easier
for the tsunami affected, Canada has gone back on its promise
to victims of the December 26 disaster, immigration lawyers
have criticised.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=051015
Football: Ex-India boss eyeing Millwall
job
10 May: BBC: Former India boss Stephen Constantine [who made
Goa his base] has told BBC Sport he has applied for the vacant
manager's job at Millwall.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/millwall/4534143.stm
Citizens discover joys of air travel
11 May. National Post (Canada). India's major airports may
be in disrepair, but the country's domestic airline business
is booming, with eight new upstarts scheduled for takeoff
this year alone. Excerpts: Ravinder Parnesh is taking a holiday
and is meeting friends in Goa, a lush seaside paradise…
It's an annual trip for Mr. Parnesh, but for the first time,
he's not taking a crowded bus or overnight train. Instead,
he's taking to the skies. For 1,263 words click
here.
International Conference on high-performance
computing in Goa from Dec 18
11 May: The 12th annual IEEE International Conference on High
Performance Computing (HiPC 2005) will be held in Goa from
December 18 to 21.
http://www.navhindtimes.com/stories.php?part=news&Story_ID=05114
[IT Professionals may be able to wangle a business trip to
attend this!]
The accidental tourist chef
12 May: Budapest Sun. Interview with Californian James McClure,
chef at Goa Restaurant in Budapest. For text click
here.
For the restaurant review, click
here.
Catholic Bishop's Conference of India
unhappy with some advertisers.
12 May. AgencyFaqs.com. The Catholic Bishop's Conference
of India, the apex body of all catholic churches in the country,
has expressed its displeasure at Hindustan Lever's latest
commercial detergent brand Rin, and Hindustan Times' recent
campaign plugging its new looks. A spokesman referred to a
recent example of how the association had lodged protests
over a Goa tourism advert featuring a skimpily clad woman
against the backdrop of a church. http://www.agencyfaqs.com/news/stories/2005/05/12/11431.html
Indians get right to information
11 May: BBC. India's lower house of parliament has approved
a right-to-information bill aimed at forcing government agencies
to disclose records to the public. Indian premier Manmohan
Singh said the bill would help stamp out corruption and usher
in an era of good governance. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4538015.stm
| Pakistan: Christians remember Bishop
Joseph’s sacrifice |
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UK: TV HIGHLIGHTS By Mafalda de’Sa
Thu. 12/5 BBC 4. 9.00p.m. (55mins)
Monsoon Railway. Part 1
Monsoon Railway captures a rare snapshot of the lives of those
who work on the Indian Railway network, and follows three
workers from July to September 2004 during the unforgiving
rains of the summer monsoon. One of the three is Steve D'Cruz,
a train guard. Part 2: Friday 13 May 9pm
http://www.bbc.co.uk/bbcfour/documentaries/features/monsoon-railway.shtml
Fri. 13/5 BBC 4. 9.50 p.m. (50mins).
Great Railway Journeys
Ian Hislop travels through India from Calcutta to the romantic
desert forts of Rajasthan. Between journeys on a railway system
that carries more than ten million passengers daily, Ian poses
for photographs by the Taj Mahal, and visits the black hole
in the desert where the Indians recently exploded a nuclear
bomb.
Mon. 16/5 BBC1 9.00 p.m. (60 mins).
New Tricks.
Drama series featuring an eccentric bunch of ex-policemen,
brought out of retirement to investigate unsolved crimes.
They take to the streets of Southall to try and track down
the attacker of a young Asian woman, left lying in a coma
after a vicious beating. Young Asian officer Pushkar Guha
is drafted in to help out, and forms an unlikely alliance
with Gerry Standing
Tue. 17/5 Biography Channel. 08:00
a.m. (30 mins). The Gandhi Assassination
Gandhi's assassination in 1948 was a severe blow to India's
hopes for social stability and peace between religions
Tues. 17/5.BBC 1 9.00pm (60mins)
Life Isn’t All Ha Ha Hee Hee
The drama based on Meera Syal’s book continues. The
explosive revelations of Tania’s film spark a crisis
in Sunita’s marriage and stretch friendships to breaking
point. Meanwhile Deepak’s affair threatens the health
of wife Chila and that of his unborn child.
FORTHCOMING
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
Sun. 15 May. Margao Union
UK celebrates the Feast of the Holy Spirit at St. Edmund’s
Church Hall, Croyland Road, Edmonton, N9. Mass at 12.30pm
followed by a get-together. Music by Nitelife. Limited tickets.
First come first served. Contact: Bella - 020 8372 1253, Rosalind
– 020 8767 8652, Lucas – 020 8967 7471, Xavy –
020 803 5146. Tickets £ 10 (including snacks and buffet).
Sun 22 May 2.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy
20th Annual Festival of our Patron Saints
- Multicultural Mass followed by Multicultural Social at Sacred
Heart Catholic Church, Edge Hill, Wimbledon SW19 4LU
Sun 22 May. TIATR –
Goan Cultural Society proudly presents, Larryboy’s
“UTT BOS”, at St. John’s Hall, Bourne Hill,
Palmers Green, London N13 at 3.00 p. m sharp. For details
and tickets contact: Bella – 020 8372 1253, Rosy 020
8352 9450, Camilo 0208 801 3637 or see
http://www.goanculturalsociety.com/
Sun. 29 May. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
Sun 29 May - G.O.A.
May Ball/Anniversary Ball including the Crowning of
the May King and Queen at Tooting Leisure Centre, Lola Jones
Suite, Greaves Place, London SW17, commencing at 7pm. Say
One Do One in attendance. Members £8, Guests £10.
Contact: Norma Menezes-Rahim 020 - 8771 4457, Bernie Gracias
020 - 8723 1322
Sun 29 May 1.00pm - 8.30pm 5th. Bakuli
Reunion (Uganda) at Archibishop Lanfranc School Croydon.
Music by Mustang. Disco by "DJO" Adult £12.00:
child (2 - 12)£ 6.00 (includes meal). Tickets and further
information: Tony Lobo 0208 542 0528, Reg Da Cunha 0207 732
2659, e-mail regdacunha@aol.com
Ms Theo Pinto 0208 302 5385.
Mon. 30 May. TIATR – Goan Cultural
Society proudly presents, Larryboy’s “UTT
BOS”, at Archbishop LanFranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon
at 3.00 p. m sharp. For details and tickets contact: Bella
– 020 8372 1253, Rosy 020 8352 9450, Camilo 0208 801
3637 or see
http://www.goanculturalsociety.com/
Sat. 4 Jun. Mid Summer
Nights Dream - dancing to the sounds of Maz & Co
at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon, Surrey,
CR9 3AS commencing at 6.30 p.m. This is a charity function
and all proceeds will be donated to the Pilar Priests and
the HIV Orphanage in Goa. Contact: Juliette or Jason 020 -
8765 0258 / 07958 537314.
Sun. 5 Jun. 3.00pm Special Holy Mass for
the tsunami victims of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands will
be celebrated by Bishop Alex Dias
sfx, at St George's Cathedral, St George's Road, Southwark,
London SE1 7HY, followed by an opportunity to meet him. More
information from the Asian Chaplaincy 0208-563-9102
Sun. 19 Jun. Siolim
Feast. For further details Contact: Edwin Athayde -
020 8679 5514
Sun. 26 Jun. G.O.A. Family Day/Junior Football
Tournament - Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Rd Croydon
CR9 3AS: Teams from Village Organisations welcome. £1.00
per player. Start time 9.30am. Closing date for entries 12/6/05.
Entry forms & conditions available from Vincent.Fernandes@steria.co.uk
020-8764-8780 / 020-8251-2737; 020-7217-6330(Work). Ian.Remedios@lineone.net
020-8658-7769 or Lloydlobo07@hotmail.com
020-8856-6018
Family day – Health Sessions 2pm – Diabetes/Stroke.
Indoor activities – Carrom, Card Games. Entry: Free.
Sun. 26 Jun. Benaulim
Feast details to follow shortly
Sun. 26 Jun. 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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