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COMMUNITY NEWS
| Darryl de Costa runs for job
of Chief of Edmonton Police |
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Darryl
da Costa was appointed Acting Chief of
Edmonton Police in Feb 2005. At the time he announced
he was not interested in applying for the job
of Chief but he has been persuaded to do so.The
contest is approaching boiling point.
Darryl da Costa was born in Kampala, the son of
Louis and Gladys da Costa. The family moved to
Canada in 1966 when he was eight years old. He
joined the police force in 1977, intending to
“try it out for a year.” He is married
to Lory and they have four children, aged 16-21.
For more information, check out the GVUK supplement
at:
http://www.goanvoice.org.uk/supplement/DarryldaCosta.html |
Some
recent Press Reports:
12 Oct: Edmonton Sun. … Lawyers say that
they have new Overtime claims against da Costa
… Click
here.
10 Oct: Edmonton Sun, ... Edmonton Police Commission
chairman Brian Gibson lashed out at critics, saying
if other commissioners didn't like his adamant
support of acting chief Darryl da Costa, they
could ask him to resign … Click
here.
7 Oct: Edmonton Journal . The Edmonton Police
Commission has been given legal advice that it
should not consider acting police chief Darryl
da Costa for the permanent chief's job [at the
present time] Click
here.
30 Sep: Edmonton Sun. ... Officially, there are
only two applicants on the short list for the
chief's job: acting police chief Darryl da Costa
and Moose Jaw police Chief Terry Coleman. ...
Click
here.
27 Sep: Edmonton Sun. It was bad enough the short
list was so short that the police commission had
to cajole acting chief Darryl da Costa into letting
his name stand for the job. … Click
here.
23 Sep: Edmonton Sun. ... Acting police chief
Darryl da Costa spent the week defending his decision
to take hockey tickets from Affiliated Computer
Services … Click
here.
22 Sep: Edmonton Journal. Mayor Stephen Mandel
strongly defended acting police chief Darryl da
Costa Wednesday, saying he shouldn't be stopped
from being appointed chief ...
For links to the latest
developments in the fast moving drama,
click
here. |
Canada: Edmonton: People: Darryl da
Costa
10 Oct: The Edmonton Journal. Darryl da Costa's
goal is to get at least two thank-you waves
from fellow motorists during his daily drive,
a practice he credits with turning him into
a kinder, gentler driver. "I used to be
quite an aggressive driver," admits Edmonton's
acting police chief, "especially earlier
in my career, when I worked a lot of undercover
and surveillance-type jobs."
… being a courteous driver has turned
what was once the worst part of his day into
the best part of his day. "I got rattled
and tense from battling the traffic all day,"
he says. "Now, for me, driving is one of
the most relaxing parts of my entire day."
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Mirrors help to bring a look of luxury
8 Oct. The Journal (Newcastle, UK). … Ric
Hallikeri, 29, has designed a sumptuous show apartment.
His remarkable use of Indian and advertising influences is
impressing visitors … Ric's contemporary styling, with
Asian influences (his father comes from Goa) takes the traditional
apartment in a new direction. The muted base tones, such as
duck egg blue in the lounge, contrast dramatically with splashes
of spice-rich colour. Click
here.
Goans can now settle in Portugal
[and UK]
8 Oct: Herald. Excerpts: Portugal's Ambassador to India Joaquim
F Marques assured that all those entitled to Portuguese citizenship,
especially Goans, would be granted the same, and efforts would
be made to expedite the process of granting the citizenship.
Talking on the sidelines of a two-day ambassadors’ conference,
Marques said the delay in granting Portuguese citizenship
to Goans, in some cases, is mainly due to non-submission of
proper documents … He admitted that corruption at both
ends was another issue and cases against such offenders were
on in various courts in Portugal. 479 words. http://oheraldo.in/node/5126
See also: 8 Nov: Navhind Times. Portugal streamlining citizenship
process. Click
here.
For the GVUK Portuguese Nationality profile click
here.
Fr Anthony da Silva SJ is new provincial
of Goa
11 Oct: Navhind Times. Fr Anthony da
Silva SJ is the new provincial was installed on October
7. Born [1945] to Goan parents in Uganda and hailing from
Moira, Fr Anthony did his philosophy in Munich, Germany and
theology in Pune. Click
here. For a photograph of Fr da Silva see GVUK 2005-29
| UK Violinist, Harvey de Souza performs
in Texas |
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16 Oct: Midland Reporter-Telegram
(Midland, Texas).
Classical music has been part of violinist Harvey
de Souza's life since his childhood in India
… Souza is a member of the Academy of St. Martin
in the Fields Chamber Ensemble performing here on Fri
21 Oct. Admission free, order tickets at www.midland.edu/events
Souza began his musical studies when he was 4 years
old. He was awarded a scholarship to attend the Yehudi
Menuhin School in England, where he studied with Menuhin,
Felix Andrievsky and Margaret Norris. He has been a
member of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields since
1993. For full text click
here.
For his bio see http://www.gvo.org/bios/hdesouza.html
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The hard lessons of the real Rock
School
13 Oct: The Daily Telegraph (London). In the Brits School
for the Performing Arts and Technology in Croydon, south London
a group of teenagers sit in a large theatre clapping along
as two master musicians from Goa lead them through the intricacies
of Indian percussion … 'Brit School', a documentary
series about the school, starts on Sunday at 5pm on digital
channel CBBC. 'Rock School' is showing on Channel 4 at 9.30pm
on Fridays. Click
here.
DEATHS
9 Oct: Mombasa, Kenya. MRS. OTILIA
FERNANDES. Wife of the late Armando Jesus Fernandes.
Mother of Dorothy/Egid, the late Willy, Effie/Mike, Johnny/Coralie,
Raphael/Alison. Grandmother to Merissa, Jason, Benjamin, Stasi,
Jeremy, Lance, Mariella and Trevyn. [Info. from Maureen De
Souza]
8 Oct: Mississauga, Ont. Canada. LEOPOLD
GRACIAS (ex-Dar-es-Salaam). Husband of Tessy. Father
to Lauren. Brother of Delphine, Trinidade and Caje. Uncle
of Hansel and Aaron. Condolences to gracias2005@rogers.com
Funeral Mass on Sat Oct 15 at 10am at Merciful Redeemer, 2775
Erin Centre Boulevard, Mississauga, ON L5M 5W2 followed by
Interment at Assumption Catholic Cemetery, Mississauga, ON
L5T 1N4
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7 Oct. Marod, Goa.
BRUNO FRANCISCO XAVIER COTA. Loving
husband of Beata Nazare. Father/father-in-law of Joao
Paulo/Sofia (London) and Rui (London). Son of late Jose
Santana Cota and late Piedade (Emilia) de Silva. Brother/brother-in-law
of Sr. Maria, FHIC (Bangalore), Filomeno, Luis/Joanita,
Timoteo/Hilda (Calangute), Sr. Helena (Mangalore), Fr.
Bernado (Mungul, Margao), Faustina/Wilfred (Mangor,
Vasco), Alexandre/Lily & Pascoal/Gracy. Brother-in-law
of Succorinha/late Renato (Sta. Cruz), Jose/Remy (Merces),
Ema/Joaquim (Utorda), grandfather of Ian. Expired after
a brief illness.
Funeral cortege will leave his residence at Santo Agostinho,
Marod, 8th October (Saturday) 2005 at 3.45 pm to Holy
Cross Church, Sta. Cruz for Eucharistic celebration
at 4.15 pm. Condolences to joao_cota@hotmail.com |
HOLIDAY INFORMATION
| Gone To Goa |
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8 Oct: The Australian.
Feature Travel article. Excerpt: Stanley Stewart discovers
there's much more to India's famous hippie hang-out
than full-moon parties, sun-baked Europeans and crowded
beaches. Goa, everyone tells me, is spoiled. It is
not what it was 20 years ago. It is crowded and noisy
… Conclusion: This is Goa as it was not 20 years
ago but 100 years ago. This is Goa unspoiled. 1956
words. Click
here. |
Goa’s tourist season opens next week: By
Pamela D’Mello
8 Oct: Asian Age. Goa’s tourism high season officially
opens next week with direct British charter flights heralding
a season that the holiday industry is upbeat about. Thirty-eight
direct foreign chartered flights have been slotted to land
per week — the largest numbers from the United Kingdom
and Russia. "Goa could at the end of season get 800
flights, from nearly 700 last year," says hotelier
and local tourism association representative Ralph de Souza.
Click
here.
Nok Air eyes Goa
8 Oct: Business Standard. Bangkok-based low-cost carrier
Nok Air is to explore the possibilities of starting a service
to Goa.
http://inhome.rediff.com/money/2005/oct/08nok.htm
Better Security Needed For Tourist Season. By Nandkumar
Kamat
10 Oct: Navhind Times. Excerpts… It is important for
the state and central government to focus seriously on the
security angle. It has to be considered as a miracle that
so far Goa has not been hit by a terrorist attack in the
tourism belt … The state government needs to engage
security and anti terrorism experts to build several possible
and plausible worst case scenarios which could affect the
tourism industry … Are the Israeli, British and the
American tourists safe in Goa? … The message from
Bali bombings is loud and clear. International tourist destinations
in South East Asia are becoming the prime targets of the
terrorists. Click
here.
Goa to draw tourists to hinterland
11 Oct. The Hindu. Goa is no longer just sand and beaches;
it also has much more to offer in its rich hinterland that
has remained unexplored so far. 282 words. Click
here.
Forget the Taj Mahal; try churning butter
12 Oct: Globe & Mail (Canada). India is now offering
visitors the chance to draw water from a well and churn
butter in earthen pots. More than 50 villages — from
the palm-fringed coastline of Goa to camel safari hubs in
the desert state of Rajasthan — have been selected
to take part in a new rural tourism plan, Tourism Minister
Renuka Chowdhury announced last month. Click
here.
Sands and beaches apart, Goan hinterland in focus
13 Oct: Business Standard. The Goa Tourism Development Corporation
(GTDC) is shifting its focus from beach tourism to hinterland
tourism with its first project to promote the Mayem Lake,
entitled “Ya Ya Mayem Ya”. Click
here.
UK Holiday Bargain. £299 - Mediterranean
Cruise 9 nights. Dep. 12 Dec.
UK-Spain-Morocco-Portugal-UK. Price based on four people
sharing a four berth cabin. All meals and entertainment
are included. Click
here.
SITE WATCH
HELP A POOR CHILD 25th Anniversary
The 25th Anniversary fund-raising Gala Ball held on 1st
October 2005 at the Harrow Leisure Centre UK, was an evening
not to be forgotten by the 1,000 guests who attended the
event. Treasurer Chris Green said he was delighted but not
surprised by the generosity of those who attended, as we
have always had their support - it's as if people came to
this function with a clear determination to help the charity.
A full report with photographs is published on the HELP
A POOR CHILD web site www.helpapoorchild.com
GOA NEWS HEADLINES
| Isabel Santa Rita Vaz and Cecil
Pinto produce Abbe Faria film |
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7 Oct: Radio Veritas Asia. A new
documentary film on Abbe Faria, 19th-century Catholic
priest aims to educate Goans about the pioneer of hypnotherapy.
He practiced hypnotherapy in Goa and in Europe, where
he also reportedly fought in the French Revolution.
He died in 1819 at the age of 63. and Cecil Pinto produced
the film. According to Pinto, they did two years of
research for the project. |
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Goa airport to be wi-fi enabled soon
7 Oct: Business Line. Pune, Goa, Ahmedabad and Hyderabad airports
will be wifi-enabled in a couple of months
Goa: Garbage Crisis. By V.M. Malar
7 Oct: Herald. Exercpts: Let’s admit it, openly. Goa
has been paralyzed by garbage … there are definite costs
for having piles of decaying garbage sit in plain sight, and
for steadily degrading beaches, and smelly uncollected trash
in the cities. Tourists want to escape to a version of paradise
and the stench of rotting refuse isn’t part of that
vision … we can expect the water quality to deteriorate
when the filth trickles underground, thus creating another
related health care crisis. … The government has to
stand up and be counted and commission the expensive but essential
modern waste treatment plants that are becoming standard in
so many parts of the world … Carrot or stick, whatever
it takes, this problem has to be brought under control immediately.
739 words. http://oheraldo.in/node/5075
No Indian city has 24 hours water
supply: World Bank
8 Oct: The Hindu. Painting grim picture about water situation,
World Bank today said none of the Indian cities could boast
of 24-hour drinking water supply to its population …
The per capita liters per day supplied in Goa is 341 and the
hours of supply is just 8 hrs … http://www.hindu.com/thehindu/holnus/001200510072025.htm
Study reveals that oil spills are
changing marine DNA
9 Oct: DNA Evolutions. A study by the Goa-based National Institute
of Oceanography (NIO) has revealed that snails, oysters and
clams affected by toxic oil components, if eaten, can cause
cancer in humans … While you nibble on seemingly harmless
snails or oysters at a shack in Goa, it is possible they are
causing irrevocable damage to your body. [Alert by Lawrence
Rodrigues on Goanet] http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=4941&CatID=5
Goa can be a gateway to Latin American
markets
10 Oct: The Hindu. Goa, with its Portuguese association of
the past and knowledge of Portuguese language, can emerge
as a gateway to software exports to countries such as Brazil.
"Because of its similarities with Latin American countries
- passion for football, beach tourism, festivals such as carnival
and existence of shades of Latin American heritage in this
erstwhile Portuguese colony can leverage improvement in the
Indo-Latin American and Indo-Caribbean relations. http://www.hindu.com/2005/10/10/stories/2005101001400300.htm
IFFI Indian Panorama Films
10 Oct: Press Information Bureau. (Govt. Of India). The Juries
have released the list of 35 films selected for showing during
the Festival, 24 Nov: to 4 Dec. http://pib.nic.in/release/release.asp?relid=12620
Controversy surrounds IFFI preparation
in Goa
10 Oct. DNA India. http://dnaindia.com/report.asp?NewsID=5207&CatID=2
Court threatens to attach Goa secretariat
12 Oct: Business Standard. In a rare move, a fast-track court
at Panaji has issued orders for the attachment of the Goa
secretariat if the state failed to pay compensation for acquiring
535,429 sq mt land. The issue has been hanging fire for nearly
25 years when the state government acquired the land at Chodana
Island from one Jose Velho but failed to pay him. The total
amount required to be paid now stands at Rs one crore. Click
here.
Goa: Old age homes require a face
lift
12 Oct: Herald. The government is planning to improve the
standard of living in old age homes in the State.The current
amount spent on each person is Rs 14 per day and not much
can be provided with this small amount. Currently, there are
nine old age homes run by the State — four in North
Goa, at Altinho, Mapusa, Candolim and Chimbel and five in
South Goa, at Margao, Loutolim, Cuncolim, Chinchinim and Majorda.
http://oheraldo.in/node/5285
ratiopharm opens R&D centre in
Goa
13 Oct: Business Line. ratiopharm International GmbH,
Germany has set up a centre in Goa. The Goa project, the first
in Asia, which is in its first phase, has an investment of
Rs 75 crore and an equal amount would be invested in the second
phase. The company has plans to use Goa as one of the leading
future centres for pharma R&D … the Goan pharmaceutical
industry needed around 3,000 trained personnel per year. 499
words. Click
here.
RECENT ITEMS OF PARTICULAR
INTEREST ON GOANET. BY CORNEL DACOSTA
If Goan Voice (UK) readers would like more than the limited
news items relating to Goanet accommodated in each edition
of this weekly production, they should read Goanet News
Bytes. This is a regular contribution by Fred Noronha. Substantial
information which is wide ranging is presented in an excellent,
highly readable and succinct manner for busy people.
For those who have always enjoyed tiatr in Goa and elsewhere,
it is worth noting that the VIIth Annual All Goa Tiatr competition
will start on 31st October 2005 in Nuvem.
On the one hand, on Goanet, we get a view (arising from
Building a World Goa Alliance) that, "the social scene
in Goa is exciting and evolving in a unique way by its fun-loving
people blending the best of the East with the best of the
West. Goa attracts some of the best musicians, fashion designers
and Night Clubs in the world. It is also, the centre of
the International Film Festival of India." However,
on the other hand, serious concerns have been raised about
the potential for terrorist attacks like the most recent
ones in Bali. In particular, the large numbers of Israeli
holidaymakers on the beaches in Goa are seen by some as
potential terrorist targets.
More details can be found at the Goanet archives at http://www.goanet.org
Or to subscribe to Goanet, send an email to subscribe@goanet.org
IN THE NEWS
A Jumbo Bollywood Bash
6 Oct: North Devon Journal. Bollywood is coming to Barnstaple.
An evening of Indian food, music, dance and games is being
held on Saturday for a national children's charity. The event
will raise funds to provide shelter, food and education to
street children in Goa. All proceeds will go to the charity
Children Walking Tall which runs a safe house in Goa. Click
here.
Churchill Alemao interviewed in London
6 Oct: Herald (via GoaNet). By Percy Ferrao. Churchill Alemao,
South Goa MP was interviewed on September 30. He was here
to complete formalities for his daughter’s admission
to University. He had already taken the opportunity of visiting
the Swindon Goans. In the interview he spoke of his opposition
to the Mopa Airport proposal. Click
here.
Prosecution Questions German VW Former
Executive
7 Oct. German News Digest. The State prosecutor questioned
German carmaker Volkswagen AG's former executives in connection
with the bribery scandal in the company. According to a media
report Klaus Volkert and Klaus Joachim Gebauer travelled to
the Indian holiday paradise Goa in January 2003. For the luxury
trip Gebauer reportedly cashed up to 60,000 euro ($73.032).
Click
here.
Gregorian music enjoys quiet revival
in Goa
7 Oct: Radio Veritas Asia. Gregorian music is growing in popularity
among young local musicians in Goa, and not because of the
lentils and liquor they receive for performing traditional
Marian litanies at people's homes. … the demand is highest
when Catholics organize recitations of a Marian litany at
their homes as part of an annual ritual in Goa … At
the end of a house litany, the host distributes boiled lentils,
liquor and, in recent years, snacks to those present. 767
words.
http://www.rveritas-asia.org/news/octwk1india7.htm
Advertising: Kevin D' Souza to head
Lowe Chennai
7 Oct: Campaign (UK). Leo Burnett India has appointed Kevin
D'Souza as the vice-president of its Chennai branch. D'Souza
is moving to the agency from Saatchi & Saatchi in Uganda,
where he was the managing director. Before that, he worked
at Lowe in East Africa and Saatchis in Mumbai.
All Goa Inter-Village soccer starts
today
7 Oct: Khaleej Times (Dubai). After the grand success of 2004
All Goa Inter-Village football tournament held at Iranian
stadium Dubai, All Star Entertainment in association with
United Goans are organising their second All Goa Inter-Village
11-a-side championship during the holy Month of Ramadan. Click
here.
Thinking of buying abroad? Mother
knows best. By Sue Arnold.
8 Oct: The Independent (UK). Excerpt: Right now my daughter
lives in a house on the beach in Goa which she has rented
for £800 for the year while she looks for fabrics and
tailors and cobblers to make up the clothes she designs. It's
a lovely little house with a tiled veranda. Click
here.
Barista aroma wafts across border
8 Oct. The Telegraph. Barista Coffee (espresso bars and espresso
corners) plans to set up shop in Goa, Scotland and Singapore
among other places. Click
here.
Bahrain: Goan Maids In Demand. Eunice
Del Rosario
9 Oct: Gulf Daily News. A new minimum wage of BD75 for Filipina
housemaids, stipulated by their own government, will be ignored
say recruiters in Bahrain as those from India reportedly earn
around BD40 … Al Shoala's public relations manager Makki
Abdulla said Goan housemaids were in high demand in Bahrain.
"Most Bahraini families want Indian housemaids now, this
is what we have found out," he said. "Indians make
very good housemaids and they tend to adapt to Bahrain more
easily than Filipinas. They also stay for a long time in each
household." Click
here.
| You can go home again in India |
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9 Oct: Salt Lake Tribune.
Professionals return to India and buy houses that mimic
the U.S. they left behind. Bangalore’s ''Palm
Meadows,'' is an enclave of gently curving streets,
Spanish-tile roofs and lawns manicured to putting-green
perfection. It is an 85-acre California-style gated
community complex of commercial, residential, and IT
park space. ''It's mayhem once you leave the gates of
the neighborhood,'' said Yamini Narayanan, an economist
and stay-at-home-mother. |
After living in the
United States for more than a dozen years, she recently
returned with her husband and two children. The first
months were tough: The filth disgusted her, the servants
confused her, the chaos of the streets worried her …
Places like Palm Meadows make the cross-cultural navigation
a little easier. Nicer houses start at around $227,000,
a small fortune by Indian standards. Photo and full
text, 730 words. http://www.sltrib.com/business/ci_3099463 |
| Cayman: Having the perfect lunch
by the Bay |
[Click to enlarge] |
10 Oct: Cayman Net
News. Excerpts: Right in the harbour of George Town
the Bayside Café provides a great place for lunch
… Serving food from Goa, Bayside Café is
arguably the best Indian restaurant in Grand Cayman
… Traditional Goan dishes sit alongside other
dishes from the sub continent as well as continental
choices … The staff are extremely warm and welcoming
and very efficient seeing to your every need, and Chef
Angelo has years of experience in some of the best restaurants
in the world. For full text and more photos click
here.
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| A “Jazz Cry” for
Belinda Oliveira |
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10 Oct. Gomantak
Times. Belinda Oliveira is in hospital in Goa
stricken with cancer. A benefit Jazz concert takes
place in Campal, Goa, on 12 Oct. For details see
http://heritagejazz.com/index.php?m=20051012&cat=3
Belinda Oliveira, has been passionate about music
and jazz in particular since her childhood days.
Her soulful renditions of jazz standards has been
making waves at places like Ronnie Scots in London,
Knitting Factory in New York and the Basement
in Sydney. Check out her website at http://www.geocities.com/jazzgoa/belinda
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| Soul Yatra |
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12 Oct: Top40-Charts.com
(New York). Jazz in India has arrived, especially
among Goans who have consistently produced their
own legends in this great art form that originated
in America. Hennessy cognac has signed on an all
Goan jazz band for a series of performances at
some of the best jazz clubs around the world.
The band 'Soul Yatra' has been chosen as the Indian
ambassadors of jazz. More information about the
band at http://www.geocities.com/jazzgoa/soul |
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Fish is food for the brain: study
11 Oct: Herald. Fish really is brain food and eating enough
of it can make you years younger, researchers said in a study
released on Monday. Scientists at Rush University Medical
Center [in Chicago] found that elderly people who ate fish
at least once a week had a 10 to 13 percent per year slower
rate of cognitive decline than those who did not eat fish
regularly. http://oheraldo.in/node/5221
[The full report was posted online on 10 Oct. in Archives
of Neurology. It will be published in the December print
edition of the journal. To read the full report click
here]
Uganda’s Obote is Dead
11 Oct. New Vision (Kampala). Former President Apollo Milton
Obote is dead. Obote, 81, who has been living in exile in
Lusaka, Zambia since his overthrow in 1985, died yesterday
at 5:30pm in a Johannesburg hospital in South Africa. [Alert
by Ferdie Rodrigues] http://www.newvision.co.ug/D/8/12/460242
Indians win right to information
12 Oct: BBC. People across India have new rights
to access information held by the government under a law which
has come into force nationwide. The right-to-information law
applies to government agency material as well as private sector
material which is held by official bodies.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/south_asia/4334080.stm
UK: TV HIGHLIGHTS By Mafalda de’Sa
Television
Fri. 14/10 : BBC 2: 11.40 (20mins) BBC Primary History
(Black History Month). The first in a two part programme looks
at the history of black and Asian people in Britain from the
Romans to the Slave Trade. Part 2 is on Friday 21 Oct
Fri. 14/10 : Channel 4: 4:00pm(30mins).
Come Dine with Me
Cookery. Ishrat Gazala fires up her guests with an authentic
Indian curry, but will they be as impressed by her unconventional
home?
Mon. 17/10 : Channel 5: 10:00pm(65mins).
Race Swap
Reality Show: Linford Christie and former page three girl
Sam Fox attempt to switch races. Linford disguises as a middle
aged white man and Sam as an Asian housewife.
Tues. 18/10: Channel: UKTV: 10.00pm(30mins) Jeremy
Clarkson's Motorworld
Jeremy Clarkson investigates the motoring culture of India,
one of the most dangerous places on earth to drive.
Wed. 19/10: Channel: Discovery :
8.00pm (60mins)Vasco Da Gama
The tale of the journey of Vasco da Gama, the first known
person to reach India from Europe. Investigating a voyage
that changed the world.
Radio
BBC Radio 4: 9.45am(45mins) Book of the Week: Two
Lives
Mon. 17/10: Tues. 18/10 Wed. 19/10 Thurs. 20/10 Fri. 21/10:
Vikram Seth's new book, abridged by Alison Joseph, over 5
days, is a voyage around two remarkable relatives, Auntie
Henny and Shanti Uncle. They had exotic beginnings but ended
up happily in Hendon, London until their deaths in 1980 and
90's. Fascinating story. Two Lives is available at £20.00.
www.rtdirect.sparkledirect.com
Thurs.20/10: BBC Radio Three: 9.30pm(45mins) Night
Waves
Tanika Gupta talks to Isabel Hilton about her new play Gladiator
Games which explores the events surrounding the racist murder
of Zahid Mubarek at Feltham Young Offenders Institute.
FORTHCOMING
Sun 16 Oct. Uganda Reunion.
32nd Anniversary Uganda Reunion from noon to 7.00pm at Bishop
Thomas Grant School, Belltrees, Grove, Streatham, SW16. Music
by Maz N Co & fantasy Disco. Children's Magic Show, Raffle
&Novelty Dances. Contact Christine De Souza Tel no: 0208
310 2332.
Sun 16 Oct. G.O.A.
DOUBLES CARROM TOURNAMENT. (Ladies, Men & Children)
Venue to be advised. Contacts: Richard Fernandes 020 - 8300
5347, Viju De Souza, 01784 430547, Lazarus Rato 020 –
8767 0342.
Sun 23 Oct: Colva Union,
32nd Anniversary of the Feast of Infant Jesus. Mass at 12.30pm.
Bishop Thomas Grant School, Belltrees Grove, Streatham, London
SW16. Tickets: Adults £12.00; Children 12 and under
£4.00. Contact: Bento Fernandes (020) 8672 0283; Arlene
Fernandes (020) 8930 7679; Fiona Fernandes (01279) 432325
(after 9.00pm)
Sun 23 Oct. G.O.A.
Snooker Singles Knockout Tournament. Entries by email
to: malawifelix@hotmail.com Lazarus Rato 020 – 8767
0342
Sun. 30 Oct G.O.A.
EGM/AGM commencing at 1pm at Archbishop Lanfranc School.
Open to fully paid up members only.
Sun. 30 Oct. 5.00pm - The Asian Chaplaincy.
Konkani Mass will be celebrated
at Our Lady & St Christopher's Catholic Church, 32 High
Street, Cranford, Middlesex
Sun. 6 Nov. G.O.A.
MASS FOR DECEASED MEMBERS at 1pm at ATC Hall, 192 Merton
Road, South Wimbledon. Advance booking by 2nd November 2005
for the three course lunch (£6.50). Contacts: Alfred
Rebello 020 - 8337 8022, Diego Pinto 020 - 8767 0663
Sun. 6 Nov. Nuvem Feast.
White Hart Lane School, White Hart Lane, Wood Green, London
N22 (opp the New River Sports Centre). Call Greg Carvalho
01245 261302 or Johnson Carvalho 020 8303 5822.
See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf
for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon
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