COMMUNITY NEWS

Audrey Mascarenhas: Questor Technology earns $628,056 in 2008
29 Apr: Stockwatch (Canada). "Questor delivered profitable results in 2008 despite the challenging economic environment," said Audrey Mascarenhas, president and chief executive officer… In recognition of Questor's best-in-class technology and the professional expertise of its leadership, Ms. Mascarenhas was recently nominated for consideration by the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) as a distinguished lecturer speaking on environment and sustainability… 1136 words. Click here.

UK: Kellie Fernandes: The Marketing Profile
29 Apr: Marketing (UK). Kellie Fernandes, head of global marketing at Green & Black's, has a clear vision of the best way to tackle the recession. In Fernandes, Green & Black's has a battler who is clearly relishing the chance to steer it through these choppy waters … 38-year-old Fernandes, a former Cadbury innovation marketer … The only blip on her career was a ‘horren­dous' spell at Elizabeth Arden. Fernandes left soon after her boss ordered her to get her hair done and stop wearing cardigans (Fernandes was wearing hers inside-out at the time)… 1354 words. Click here.
Kellie Fernandes is married with three children. She lives in Camberley, Surrey. Her hobbies include playing the piano and cello.

Dr Wilfred De Souza is visiting London
1 May: From Tony Luis: Dr Wilfred De Souza, the Deputy Chairman of the Planning Board of Goa and thrice ex- Chief Minister of Goa, and his wife Grace arrived in the U.K. on Monday the 27 April 2009 for a well earned rest and to see family and as many friends of Goan origin.
As a son and resident of Saligao, Dr De Souza is looking forward to attending the Mae De Deus feast celebrated by the Saligao Association on 3 May at 12.30 pm at the Archbishop Lanfranc School hall, Croydon and meeting as many Goans as possible. He is likely to be in the U.K. till the middle of May 2009.
Dr. Wilfred De Souza and his wife Grace accompanied by Tony Luis were guests of the Rt. Hon. Keith Vaz MP in the House of Commons Members Dining Room and enjoyed lunch and fruitful discussions on bilateral issues affecting the people of Goa and the UK.

An Indian safari in Nairobi, with samosas and biryani
3 May: IANS. Traces of India and Indians can be found just about everywhere in the leafy, sunlit streets of the Kenyan capital … "The heady whiff of trading opportunities has been bringing Indians to Kenya and the East African coast for centuries much before the large-scale migration started during the construction of Uganda Railway," says Blanche Rocha D' Souza, a Kenyan of Goan origin. She has authored the book, "Harnessing the Trade Winds: The Story of the Centuries of Indian Trade with East Africa using the Monsoon Winds." 675 words. Click here.

Canada: Glenda Braganza: Alice Through Looking Glass
3 May. Montreal Gazette. Alice Through the Looking Glass, opened at D.B. Clarke Theatre Friday to a room filled with more adults than children… Glenda Braganza is back as Alice and does a brilliant job. For text, 463 words, click here.
For a GVUK profile of Glenda click here.

Karachi: Constructing the story of Hussain-D’Silva
3 May: The News International. Ashfaq R. Hussain has spent nearly 50 years building what many still consider the some of the best houses in Karachi, but today, he is bitterly disappointed with what the construction business has become…. He formed one half of the Hussain-D’Silva Constructing Company in Karachi, along with partner Jerome L. D’Silva who hailed from a noble Goan Christian family in Karachi … But in the early seventies, D’Silva suffered a stroke on a visit to Canada. He never returned to Pakistan, signalling the end of the company… 739 words. Click here.

Karachi: Catholic tuition center a boon for underprivileged students
4 May: Indian Catholic. An innovative tuition center for the poor in Karachi has had its first successes, and one of its alumni has been accepted to study for the priesthood… A team of six teachers hold two-hour evening classes during the week, preparing students for exams while charging just 400 rupees (US$5) a month for the service… Father Richard D' Souza, pastor of St. Jude's Church, is full of praise for the youthful volunteers at his parish, who he says are filling a great need. 449 words. Click here.

Qatar: Stage is set for May Queen Ball 2009 show
4 May: Gulf Times. A number of prizes await audiences at May Queen Ball 2009 to be hosted by Goan Welfare Association on Thursday at The Diplomatic Club. Prizes will include a ticket for Doha-Amsterdam-Doha flight, gold coins and electronic items … Prominent Goans from Gulf States will be among those attending the celebrations… 335 words. Click here.

Mervyn Maciel: The Catholic Church in Colonial Kenya
4 May: Goanet. ... It is a well known fact that Goans have made a significant contribution towards the establishment of Catholicism in Kenya... The Goans were equally generous when the question of Catholic education was raised, and donated freely towards the establishment of schools in Nairobi and elsewhere… the treatment that some of these Catholic Goans received at the hands of some priests and nuns was, to say the least, deplorable… 708 words. Click here.

Bertram de Souza: Best Columnist – Honorable Mention
4 May: Youngstown Vindicator (Ohio, USA). Best columnist: Bertram de Souza, honorable mention. “Bertram de Souza clearly does his homework, which makes his columns a pleasure to read. And he effectively takes the reader behind the scenes when it isn’t the safest approach.” Click here.
The American Journalism Review has a feature article on Bertam de Souza (ex-Uganda). [3408 words] … click here.

Dr. Darrell DeMello: Hope for Blindness-Related Diseases
5 May: Business Wire. A new treatment, developed by ScyFIX, that has been shown to delay and potentially reverse blindness received CE Mark approval in the European Union… “ScyFIX will continue to pursue successive regulatory approvals around the world, including the FDA in the United States,” said Dr. Darrell DeMello, president of ScyFIX… 446 words. Click here.
Dr Darrell DeMello traces his Goan roots to Benaulim. He went to Loyola High School, Chowgule College Margao and qualified at St John's, Bangalore. For his bio click here.

Leicester, UK: Lesten Martins: Soccer talent to train with City
5 May: Leicester Mecury. Growing up in Mapusa, 15-year-old Lesten Martins dreamed of becoming a professional footballer. Now, eight years on, he has been selected from hundreds of hopefuls for the inaugural Gary Lineker scholarship and the opportunity to spend a week training with Leicester City FC. Lesten said: "The whole trip has been fantastic. I was so happy to be selected… 479 words. Click here.

DEATHS

6 May: Toronto. CLARA D'SOUZA (Aged 101). Wife of the late John. Loving mother of the late Iris (Hilary), Iggy (Savy), the late Philomena, Sr. Elfreida, Joan (the late Anthony), and Elaine (Raymond). Nana will be fondly remembered by her 15 grandchildren and 20 great- grandchildren. Family and Friends will be received at Andrews Community Funeral Centre on Friday, May 8, from 5-7 p.m. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, May 9 at 1 p.m. at St. John Fisher Roman Catholic Church, Brampton. Interment to follow at Assumption Catholic Cemetery. Click here.

3 May: Dramapur, Goa. NAZARETH ANTONIO GABRIEL PEREIRA. Husband of Zeferine. Father of Jenifer/Rony (Bahrain), James (USA). Brother of late John/Betty Pereira (Texas), Mary/Jack Fernandes and late Nevis Pereira.

2 May: Boise, Idaho, USA. MATHIAS FERNANDES (ex Dar es Salaam) Husband of Bernadette (Benny) Barretto. Father of Fabia (husband, Billy de Souza) Dolly (husband, Lee Knaw) and Franco (wife, Teresa). Brother of Felix Fernandes (wife, Lourdes) Olney, Md., and two sisters Irene and Celsa in Goa and the late Angelina (a nun, who died April 14). The funeral will be on Thursday, May 7 in Idaho. Condolences to fernandesfelix@hotmail.com

1 May: London. ISABEL DE MELLO (ex-Nairobi). Wife of the late Menino De Mello. Her sons Remy, Albert, Paul and their families would like to thank everyone for their condolences. Funeral on Wed. 13 May, 10 am at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Bowes Road, Arnos Grove, London N11 1AA followed by a burial service at Southgate Cemetery, Waterfall Road, London N14 7JS at 11.30am. The family would prefer that donations be made to The Stroke Foundation or Elizabeth Lodge Nursing Home in lieu of floral tributes. Please email remy_demello@hotmail.co.uk for more details

30 Apr: Nairobi, Kenya. Sr. Cecilia Mary. (born Nergis Commissariat; ex Headmistress of Star of the Sea Primary School, Mombasa). Most of her missionary life was spent in Mombasa. Funeral at St Austin Church, Tues May 5th. Viewing 10:00 Mass 10:30 followed by burial). For an article with substantial reference to her work, click here.

29 Apr: Goa. CHO PADAMSEE. (Architect, Former Principal, Goa College of Architecture and University College London).For his obituary notice, click here.
For links to more info about him click here.

29 Apr: Canada: CONDILAC (CONNY) D’SOUZA. (Born1962). Husband of Maria. Father of Conria and Conchita. Brother of Esmolino (Dubai)/Natty, Menino (Dubai)/Carmine (Dubai), Jerry, Agusto and late Anthony. Passed away under tragic circumstances. Funeral will be held in Canada on May 1.

Vera D’Souza: Funeral arrangements
23 Apr: VERA DE SOUZA, (Ex Tanga/Zanzibar). Husband Henry and children, Kelvin, Louisa and Amanda, daughter in law Teresa, grandson Russell and all the family would like to thank everyone for their condolences. Funreal on 14th May at 11.00am at Our Lady of Lourdes & St Joseph church, Leigh Road, Leigh-On-Sea, Essex followed by a burial at Sutton Road cemetery, Southend-On-Sea, Essex. The family would prefer donations in lieu of floral tributes, which will be sent to charities of Henry’s choice. Please e-mail Kelvin at kjfdesouza@yahoo.co.uk or 0208 4703227 for more details.

WHO THE BLEEP CARES?
Weekly column by Selma Carvalho.

Who the bleep cares about election-time Dream Girls?

When I was a young girl, Hema Malini, was the Dream girl for several reasons not the least of which was because she had acted in a movie of the same name. Indians were in love with this porcelain skinned beauty who exhibited a certain kutzpah for a generation that had barely found their way out of the pallau and purdah.

Everyone knew, though perhaps it wasn’t openly acknowledged that she and her leading man Dharmendra, were lovers. Dharmendra was already married with grown up sons. India wished the couple well. Who could argue with true love between those so blessed by the Gods? Their clandestine love affair finally found fruition in a love-child at which point Hema and Dharmendra wed in a secret ceremony. Both were Hindus and thus forbidden to take on a second spouse. In order to facilitate this unlawful act, they converted to Islam. That was many years ago for today, the once porcelain beauty who so many of us put on a pedestal, has been campaigning vociferously and vehemently for the BJP this election season 2009.

The BJP is of course the political wing of the RSS, whose raison d’être in India is to create a Hindustan that would redefine India as we know it today. The party targets mainly Muslims and Christians who according to their iconoclast Veer Sarvakar, do not belong to India for in his words their loyalties lie elsewhere in foreign countries. This brings to the fore the question, can we really divorce people from their politics? Can Hema Malini claim that she is a member of the BJP without being tainted by their communal policies.

Whichever country I have resided in, my morality has always had to find resonance with the politics of the party I support. In America, I was a liberal democrat, in England, I am labour. As an Indian, I can never be anything other than an unashamed Congress lackey. I don’t quite buy into this Sonal Shah theory that we are not to be judged by the associations we are members of. Sonal Shah managed to extricate herself from the tarnish of being a member of the VHP of America and although l’d like to give her the benefit of the doubt that indeed her personal code of ethics would not allow for communal hate-mongering, I cannot suspend rationality long enough to firmly believe that she was oblivious to the sort of politics that VHP (A) propagates.

Which brings me back to Hema Malini. It’s hard for me to understand why a girl who once embraced Islam to marry the man she loved now supports a party that has been directly responsible for the massacre of Muslims. It’s always an unsettling moment for me when the people who we thought we knew turn out to be quite something else altogether. More so when it is people we have idolised as stars and held up as a beacon of hope in an otherwise hopeless Indian celestial sky. Hema, sadly a Dream girl no more.

Do leave your feedback at carvalho_sel@yahoo.com

TRAVEL & TOURISM NEWS:

A guide to the world's best music festivals
30 Apr: CNN: The 12 best Music Festivals … SUNBURN, Goa, India. December 2009. Sunburn Festival was launched in December 2007 … the festival has its roots in "Goa Trance," a type of pulsing, transcendental electro music that became popular in the early 1990s… Sunburn will always be free to attend, and it is not to be missed if you happen to be in India in December. Click here.

A Lovely Way to See India
1 May: Navhind Times. Hugh Jones and Martin Davis entered the bizarre “Rickshaw Run” an exciting event involving a 3,500 miles autorickshaw from Shillong to Goa… they finished third … they discovered that food could be simple while being tasty and without the excessive masala spice found in Indian curries back home… However, they will not be participating in the next race … 545 words. Click here.

Goa, Going, Gone? Turtles and Tourism in Goa
1 May: The Ethical Traveller (California). By Sharon Marshall. Long a Shangri-la for freedom-questing European hippies, the sandy white beaches of Goa have gradually attracted a more upmarket clientele — and in the process turned away hordes of Olive Ridley marine turtles, which have used the beaches for nesting purposes for centuries. 347 words. Click here.

Swine flu checks begin at Dabolim
1 May: Herald. Passengers arriving from Dubai were taken by surprise at Dabolim airport in the wee hours of Thursday, after they were asked to undergo a screening test for possible swine flu… A Russian tourist with her baby was the first passenger to be screened… 430 words. Click here.

For Russian tourists, sun continues to shine in Goa
3 May: IANS. Irrespective of global recession, job losses and wage cuts, for thousands of vacation-going Russians this season, the sun has continued to shine in Goa. Even as Goa saw a drop in the number of tourists from other European countries, it was the 'Russians are coming' buzz, which kept tourism alive and kicking … 708 words. Click here.

India's first seaplane operations to take off in Oct
5 May: Economic Times. For the first time in India's aviation history, seaplane operations are likely to begin in Andaman and Nicobar islands in October this year, with state-owned Pawan Hans Helicopters Limited (PHHL) planning to launch its services… PHHL also plans similar services in Goa and Lakshadweep after the Andaman operations settle down… Click here.

Goa, going, gone
6 May: South China Morning Post (Hong Kong). India’s most famous beaches may have been spoiled, but the bohemian spirit hasn’t quite vanished from the state’s farthest reaches, writes Gemma Bowes … Craving a change from his job in advertising in Hong Kong and New Delhi, Simon bought Vivenda, a hybrid of an older rammed-earth house and a Portuguese mansion built in 1929, six years ago to create a retreat where the peace of the forest would be ruffled only by decadent parties… 998 words. Click here.

Slump in tourism affects Pernem
6 May: Times of India. The tourist season in Pernem seems to have ended much earlier than expected this year. The taluka, which comprises such popular beaches as Arambol, Morjim, Keri and Mandrem, has witnessed a slump in business much ahead of May… 316 words. Click here.

Stinking whale carcass drives tourists off Goa beach
7 May: IANS. The carcass of a 14-metre-long humpback whale, hastily buried by forest department officials in the popular Palolem beach in south Goa, is driving away tourists due to stench from the dead animal, much to the ire of local shopkeepers dependent on the tourists… 318 words. Click here.

GOA NEWS HEADLINES

Goan Treasure Feni to Challenge Global Brands in London
1 May: Navhind Times. 'Goan Treasure' feni, brewed by Madame Rosa Distillery, is participating at the prestigious International Spirits Challenge 2009 event in London. The results will be out in October. The event, dubbed as the "Oscars of the liquor brands", will give ‘Goan Treasure’ international exposure… 211 words. Click here.

Dry taps hit kidney patients
1 May: Times of India. With taps running dry from Wednesday evening at the new 450-bed block of the Goa Medical College and Hospital, patients, especially those requiring dialysis, have been put to major hardship. GMC staff say that this is not a new problem. “For the last 15 days the toilets stink and from Wednesday evening, it has been really bad. There is no water in the bathroom or even water to drink … 403 words. Click here.

Don’t meddle with River Princess, Court to govt
1 May: Herald. Jaisu Shipping has won a major round of battle against the Government in floating and towing away the River Princess grounded off Candolim coast. The Court restrained the Government from interfering in any manner in the work of Jaisu Shipping in re-floating the grounded vessel and directed the Government to reimburse Rs 5.50 crore to the Company … 301 words. Click here.

Govt launches awareness against possible heat stroke
1 May: Herald. On the advice of the Chief Minister Digambar Kamat, the Directorate of Health Services has launched an awareness campaign to prevent possible heat stroke in the State… 305 words. Click here.

Temperatures normal, no heat wave
1 May: Times of India. The temperatures are in normal range during the day and there is no heat wave, though minimum temperatures in the morning are a degree above normal due to cloudy weather, sources at the weather observatory said… 224 words. Click here.

Georgians keen to put up Queen's statute at Old Goa
2 May: Times of India. Georgians are eagerly awaiting confirmation about the finding of the relics of their 17th century Queen Ketevan at the Augustinians complex, Old Goa, but in the interim have a dream of installing her statue at the site… 669 words. Click here.

Football: Savio Messias criticises Churchill Brothers' Odafe deal
2 May: IANS. I-League champions Churchill Brothers' record eight-figure pay package to retain their star Nigerian striker has been criticised by Goa Football Association (GFA) secretary Savio Messias. "No one pays attention to talent development here. No one is interested in grooming youngsters. Club owners are just interested in grabbing foreigners playing for other clubs. It's a fashion to pay hefty amounts," Messias said … 447 words. Click here.

Goa: Serial killer's home torched
2 May: Times of India. An irate mob last night set on fire a house owned by a serial killer, who was recently arrested for raping a girl and killing two others. Police stated that mob, comprising of unidentified persons, last night, set on fire the house of Mahanand Naik (40) at Taravalem village in Shiroda … 222 words. Click here.

Checks on pork in Goa as pigs die in Maharashtra
3 May: Times of India. Despite reports that 1,200 pigs have died during the last 10 days in Maharashtra, pork and livestock that has entered Goa from across the border will be sold … most of the pork consumed in Goa comes from Maharashtra … Pork is purchased from the neighbouring state at Rs 60 per kilo and sold for Rs 100 … Click here.

Row over offshore Goa casinos
3 May: PTI. Offshore casino operators in Goa feel that the state government should wait till the market stabilises before licensing any more gambling ships to surface in the state waters…While question marks are being raised on how many offshore casinos can Goa have, the Goa Chief Minister Digamber Kamat has refused to put any ceiling on the numbers. Click here.

Paulino Dias, a Goan poet
4 May: A Nosa Terra. Paulino Dias (1874-1919) who introduced the trends in English poetry and Buddhist Brahman of Hindu thought. It was only after his death that Tip.-Bragança of Goa, published his poem “Nirvana”. 477 words For the Portuguese original, click here.
For a machine translation click here.

Video: Saligao Feast of 3 May
4 May: You Tube. Joegoauk brings to you on You Tube a video clip of the Saligao Feast celebration in Goa on 3 May 2009. Click here.

Counselling services to seafarers
4 May: Seafaring has been a traditional occupation providing livelihood to thousands of Goans since the 19th century. Goa's Catholic Church has taken note of these servicemen and set up special counselling services for seamen and their families… 359 words. Click here.

Goa University officials sitting on sexual harassment complaint
4 May: IANS. While the Goa University (GU) has assured to take prompt action against a senior faculty member following an inquiry by its committee to prevent sexual harassment, the varsity has not taken any action in another similar case for nearly two years… 283 words. Click here.

Police nab serial killer after one-and-half decade
4 May: Xinhua News Agency (China). The police of Indian tourist hotspot Goa have nabbed a serial lady killer on prowl for almost one and a half decade, the local tabloid Mail Today reported Monday… Mahanand Naik, a man in his late 30's who has been taken into custody for raping and blackmailing his wife's friend, confessed to his previous crimes during interrogation… 217 words. Click here.

Suspected Goa serial killer linked to five murders
5 May: Times of India. Police said Tuesday a suspected serial killer arrested in Goa is thought to have murdered at least five women after duping them with promises of marriage. Mahanand Naik, who was arrested last month on suspicion of rape and blackmail, initially confessed to three murders committed in Goa over the past 15 years…. An angry mob last week burnt down a house owned by Naik in a village in north Goa after the offences came to light… 198 words. Click here.

Where is 61% Goa's Industrial waste going?
5 May. Times of India. Just 39% of Goa’s industrial hazardous waste is disposed of at Taloja, Maharashtra, with no one certain of how the rest of the 12,098 metric tonnes is disposed … environmentalists say that undisposed hazardous waste is dumped at night and can cause public health problems as well as long-term health effects and environmental pollution… 642 words. Click here.

Prices of live fattened pigs plummet
5 May: Times of India. The live fattened pig, which traditionally commands a very high price during the summer season, has seen its worth plummet this time around, say pork vendors… It's holiday time but crowd from Mumbai are not eager to pick up Goan sausages … The price of a live fattened pig is around Rs 3,000. Yorkshire pigs fetch even up to Rs 12,000 … meat vendors in Panaji have hiked the price of chicken from Rs 82 to 89… 301 words. Click here.

Goa takes preventive measures against flu
5 May: Zee News. The Goa Government has heightened the preventive measures against possible spreading of H1N1 flu … a vigil is on 85,000 pig population in Goa and a strict watch is kept on the pork meat entering the state … Screening of passengers has already began at Goa airport…519 words. Click here.

Video: Funeral of Ivan Rocha
6 May: GoaNet. From Frederick Noronha. Goodbye to a teacher, friend and guide. Ivan Rocha, a popular teacher from North Goa's Mapusa town's St Britto's died at 61, and here are some scenes from his funeral at the village of Parra. Click here.

Video: Gearing up for the feast... in Saligao
6 May: GoaNet. From Frederick Noronha. At the 'salve' (a week-long series of evenings of religious rites and entertainment), children from Sonarbhat and Sequeirvaddo in Saligao go on stage to entertain the village audience. Here are the tiny tots.... click here.

6 May: On this day
6 May: Canadian Press. Today's highlight in history … On May 6, 1542 – Francis Xavier reaches Old Goa, the capital of Portuguese India at the time…

‘Garbage dumped into river by offshore casinos a health hazard’
6 May: IANS. Garbage dumped over the years by the offshore casinos into the Mandovi river has been drastically increasing the organic content in the water, polluting fish and other marine organisms, a waste management expert said Wednesday… 302 words. Click here.

Goa casino operators form pressure group
6 May: IANS. Casino operators in Goa have decided to collectively stave off the sustained pressure heaped on them by civil society groups and political parties, who want offshore casino vessels to sail away from the state. John Snowball, spokesperson for the newly formed Association of Offshore Casino Operators (AOCO), said the recent protests against the casinos were only 'political noises' made before the elections… 367 words. Click here.

Swine Flu casts shadow on piggeries in Goa
7 May: Navhind Times. The panic world over because of Swine Flu has now cast its shadow on one of the most ancient professions of pig rearing in the state. The piggeries have been causing nuisance to the people living around them especially in the municipal jurisdiction as no proper measures are implemented to maintain the hygiene. 575 words. Click here.

Zuari Bridge Cracks Again!
7 May: Herald. The Zuari Bridge, a major link between North and South Goa, has once again developed cracks raising fears over its lifespan and the safety of traffic. The cracks were detected after an investigation carried out on May 3 and 4, sources say… 413 words. Click here.

Missing girl's mother slaps Goa’s serial killer
7 May: Times of India. Mahanand Naik, who has confessed to killing four women, was slapped by the mother of another possible victim on Wednesday, in front of the cops at Ponda police station… A total of 18 girls were registered as missing from Ponda between 1994 and 2009. Police said that all of them were in their twenties and the cases had remained unsolved… 410 words. Click here.

Flu keeps Oprah away from Goa
7 May: Herald. TV show hostess Oprah Winfrey was to arrive on Tuesday in Goa at 7 am on a private jet and go to Hampi with screen siren Mallika Sherawat, according to a report in Mid-Day. However, Oprah was advised not to travel out of the country owing to H1N1 Flu restrictions… 156 words. Click here.

IN THE NEWS:

Freida sizzles in spicy video
29 Apr: My News. Freida Pinto is making news for an unfamiliar act - a music video featuring Canadian singer- song writer Dal Hothi … she shot for Hothi's number, titled, I Promise You, while she was wrapping up Danny Boyle's film in Mumbai… Freida has turned out to be the tenth sexiest woman in the world for 2009 as declared by FHM magazine. She is the only Indian beauty to have made it to the illustrious list topped by Cheryl Cole. Text at http://www.mynews.in/
To watch the video on You Tube, click here.

Canada banks target immigrants for retail growth
30 Apr: Reuters. Recent arrivals in Canada have become an appealing target for Canada's big banks as they seek to expand the safe and reliable money-maker that is retail banking… Forty percent of new arrivals come from Asia -- mostly China -- and South Asia, including India and Pakistan… Canada's highly educated economic migrants are an obvious source of fresh funds… 797 words. Click here.

Toronto: Jane's Walks
1 May: Globe & Mail (Toronto). There are more than 70 free Jane's Walks scheduled for the Toronto area tomorrow and Sunday, as well as ones in Markham, Mississauga, Burlington, Hamilton and Guelph. From a Toronto-only event in its first year, 2007, the "street level celebration" has expanded to more than 20 cities in Canada, and about the same number in the United States, and there is a possibility of India's Mumbai and Goa signing up. 1181 words. Click here.

Film Review: Canada: The Pool is deep
1 May: London Free Press (Canada). In Goa, a young man becomes obsessed with the swimming pool attached to a big country house. It's a symbol of wealth he regards with longing. He decides that the day will come when he'll swim freely in that water; how he gets there and how he changes along the way are at the centre of The Pool, a quiet, naturalistic drama about the unexpected ways in which people connect with one another… 585 words. Click here.
For videoclips, reviews, etc, see www.thepoolfilm.com/

Bunking With Friends
2 May: Newsweek (From the magazine issue dated May 18, 2009). Sameer Reddy acquired a holiday home in Goa and found that soon he was the most popular guy in his social network, as friends stricken by economic woes figured out they could use him for a free vacation… 970 words. www.newsweek.com

All suspected swine flu cases in India test negative
2 May: IANS. Health authorities in India on Saturday heaved a sigh of relief as the sixth and last sample of a London-based NRI, suspected to be suffering from swine flu, was found to be negative … "We have drawn samples of five passengers (who arrived in India from abroad) over past 24 hours and all samples have tested negative," Health Secretary Vineet Chawdhry told reporters… Of the six suspected cases, two were non-resident Indians (NRIs) and all of them came to India in the past fortnight… 636 words. Click here.

In search of the perfect Sherbets
3 May: Times of India. With temperatures rising in Goa, Melinda Pereira Kamat shares a few tips on how to beat the heat with some refreshing health drinks… 705 words. Click here.

Fr. Raymond de Souza: Young Catholic leaders emerging in new millennium
4 May: Canadian Catholic News. Substantial societal changes demand a new generation of Catholic leaders Father Raymond de Souza told an April 23 fundraising banquet for Catholic Christian Outreach (CCO). The Kingston diocesan priest, Queen’s University chaplain and newspaper columnist identified six positive changes since John Paul II’s Great Jubilee of the year 2000 that create new opportunities for young Catholics shaped by movements like CCO… 734 words. Click here.

From football in Goa to cricket fame in Jo’burg
4 May: Hindustan Times. From the beaches of sunny Goa, where football and pinacoladas are the speciality, emerged the IPL’s latest unlikely hero. Shadab Jakati, largely unheard of till now, walked away with the Man-of-the-Match award for his 4 for 24. “I played football in school. I became interested in cricket by watching flood-lit tennis-ball cricket in Margao,” Jakati said … 364 words. Click here.

India: Church welcomes U.S. religious-freedom watchdog
May 6: UCAN. The Church in India has welcomed a planned first visit to the country by the U.S. government's Commission on International Religious Freedom, saying it would help build sectarian peace in the country. Until now the Indian government has barred official visits by commission members, saying their activities would amount to interference in internal affairs… 691 words. Click here.

Forthcoming Auction: Madonna. Goa. 19.th C.

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16 May: Lot 665. Van Ham Kunstauktionen, Cologne, Germany. Ivory Statue of the Madonna. Height: 26cm. Estimate: 1.800 - 2.000 €. For full details, click here.

GOANET HIGHLIGHTS
BY Cornel D'Costa

Eugene Correia informs us about a new book titled for 'Peppers and Christ'. This is a novel by Keki Daruwalla that tries to capture the epoch-making events of Vasco da Gama's voyages for trade and conquest between Portugal and India. To read an interesting conversational interview between Ananth Krishnan and the author click here.

I had never heard of Frank Fernand and I doubt many readers of the Goan Voice (UK) may have heard of him either. However, I am pleased that Pravin Sabnis has presented an excellent visual account of this outstanding Goan musical virtuoso and of whom we have some historical record. To find more click here.

The manufacture of sea salt is fairly widespread in Goa but we may not have known about the process from sea water to crystalline salt that is packaged for sale in 10kg cans. This process is spelt out in some detail by JoeGoa UK but presented even better visually in the following: photo 1
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Finally, to be told by a medical specialist that one has cancer is indeed like receiving a death sentence according to many thus afflicted by the disease. Of course, many will fight cancer mentally as well as accept the many western therapies that are increasingly available but because of side effects, some will opt for herbal remedies instead. Fortunately for us on GV (UK) we can draw on the contribution on Goanet of a number of medical specialists who can advise on a) curable cancers and b) curable [cancers]in their advanced stages. For me, one such person is Dr Santosh Helekar, a Goan physician and researcher in the USA and whose writings I have held in high regard over a long period. It will certainly pain me to type out the lengthy urls for a) and b) above but I felt that it would be even more painful if I did not do so on this occasion in the interests of GV(UK) readers. So, here they are: click here and here.
Fortunately for us, Dr Helekar has indicated that he is amenable to people seeking further information and has provided his email address on Goanet for this purpose: chimbelcho@yahoo.com

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DRAMA: Classic Serial. BBC Radio Four, also online
Sunday 10th May. 15:00 to 16:00. First of a two-part dramatisation by Shelagh Stephenson of the novel by JG Farrell. It is 1857 and British rule in India is under threat.

FILM: Jodhaa Akbar. Channel 4
Monday 11th May. 00:35 to 04:25. Love story set in 16th-century India between Emperor Akbar and Princess Jodhaa. 2008. Starring: Hrithik Roshan, Aishwarya Rai and Amitabh Bachchan.

TRAVEL: Panasia. Travel Channel
Monday 11th May 10:00 to 10:30. Palace on Wheels - India. Sian Richards introduces this series capturing the sights, sounds and flavours of Asia.

COOKERY: Indian Food Made Easy. UKTV Food
Monday to Friday. 11th – 15 May 18:00 to 18:30
Anjum Anand demonstrates how to cook simple yet delicious Indian food.

POLITICAL: The Indian General Election. BBC Radio Four, also online
Tuesday 12th May. Time: 20:00 to 20:40. Political anthropologist Dr Mukulika Banerjee discovers how India manages to defy apparently insuperable odds to deliver an efficient and effective democratic process.

TRAVEL: Charley Boorman in India. National Geographic
Wednesday 13th May. Time: 12:00 to 13:00. Charley enjoys the vibrant smells and colours of India as he travels through the country, catching trains, tuk-tuks and rickshaws.

DOCUMENTARY: The World's Strictest Parents. BBC 3, also online
Wednesday 13th May 20:00 to 21:00. Unruly British teenagers are sent to live with strict families in an experiment to find out the right way to bring up a child. Josh from Tamworth and Charlotte from Bristol experience life in India for a week as guests of the Sharma family.

DOCUMENTARY: The Friday Documentary. BBC World Service Radio, also online
Friday 15th May. 09:05 to 09:30. My World. The Infidelity Agency: Rahul Rai thrives on infidelity. He runs India's number one detective agency and business is booming.

FORTHCOMING

See http://www.lanfranc.com/lanfranc_location_2000.pdf for help in locating Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon

Sun 3 May. Saligao Association UK celebrate the feast of Nossa Senhora de Mae de Deus at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Mitcham Road, Croydon CR9 3AS. Holy Mass at 12.30 pm followed by a Social. For further details contact: Raymond D\'Silva: 020 8300 5240; Sergio Coelho: 020 8543 4681; Zemira Fernandes: 01895 259947.

Sun: 3 May. Cortalim Feast. Mass will commence at 2pm prompt, (followed by our social Dancing to the Sounds of Nite Life to 10pm) at St. John’s Church Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green, London N13. Ticket Price includes snacks, meal & dessert Adults: £12; Age: 11-18: £6; 2-10: £2.50 and under 2 free. For information & tickets contact: Maria - 020 803 5146, Joe-0208-443-1014, Laurent 0208-641-5995, Tony-0208 -888-0393, Vanessa 0208-800-5413, Walter 0207-476-4580 or Tino- 07821900490

Sat 9 May. MAY BALL AT MIDSUMMER HALL. Jurys Inn, Milton Keynes. Black Tie / Evening wear essential. A three course sit-down meal at this beautiful venue located in the new MK Hub and great music provided by the sensational band "Calibre". Carriages at midnight. Discounted hotel rooms available. No tickets sold at the door. A Night to Remember! For more details contact: Sally on Mob: 07976 826473 or email: sally@stevef.co.uk

Sat: 16 May. Goan Association Anniversary and May Ball. Wandsworth Civic Suite. Nite Life In Attendance Further Details From Norma Menezes Rahim 020 8771 4457 or Rosy De Souza 020 8677 0390

Sun 17 May. Tiatr! Tiatr! Goan Cultural Society proudly presents their annual Konkani Tiatr “MUMMY MHAKA TUJE VENGENT DHOR” written by Goa Academy Prize winner, Albert Leo D’Souza, at St John’s Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green, London N13 at 3.00pm. For details contact: Bella – 020 8372 1253; Ida – 020 8881 2921; Camilo – 020 8801 3637 or Gregg – 07931 753653. For full details and photos of the cast, click here.

Sun: 24 May. 1.00pm - 8.30pm. The Bakuli Reunion at Archbishop Lanfranc School, Croydon. Live music by Mellow Tones and disco by "DJO" Tickets Adults: £14.00 Children (2 -12 years) £7.00. Price includes a meal and snacks. For further information please contact Tony Lobo 020 8542 0528 or Reg Da Cunha 020 7732 2659. Please note that tickets will be issued on a "first come basis" No tickets will be sold at the door.

Sat 6 Jun. 3.00 p.m. Archbishop Lanfranc High School, Mitcham Rd. Croydon. Konkani Dramatic Association, Tiatr! Tiatr! Him Tujim Panvlam. KDA 8th production, written & directed by comedian Santana Fernandes performing with the most famed tiatrists from Goa. Felcy (Nightingale of Goa), Luis Bachan Top comedian, Joana (Queen of comedy), James Vaz, Philip De Chandor and UK Tiatrists. Tickets are £12.00 and £10.00 pre-booked. Contact Nina Pinto 02087670663 or Judy Pacheco 02087632606// 07949403741. For the flyer, click here.

Sat 13 Jun. 4.00 p.m. New College, New College Drive, Swindon, SN3 1AH. Konkani Dramatic Association. Tiatr! Tiatr! Him Tujim Panvlam. KDA 8th production, written & directed by comedian Santana Fernandes performing with the most famed tiatrists from Goa. Felcy (Nightingale of Goa), Luis Bachan Top comedian, Joana (Queen of comedy), James Vaz, Philip De Chandor and UK Tiatrists. Tickets are £12.00 and £10.00 pre-booked. Contact: Alvaro 07745773919, Domnic 07872064811 or Xavier 0179 3325686/ 07961560935. For the flyer, click here.

Sun 14 Jun. 12.00 p.m. Copland High School, Cecil Avenue, Wembley. North London. Konkani Dramatic Association. Tiatr! Tiatr! Him Tujim Panvlam. KDA 8th production, written & directed by comedian Santana Fernandes performing with the most famed tiatrists from Goa. Felcy (Nightingale of Goa), Luis Bachan Top comedian, Joana (Queen of comedy), James Vaz, Philip De Chandor and UK Tiatrists. Tickets are £12.00 and £10.00 pre-booked. Contact: Damacian 02083761609// 07940501196, Francis 07908591759, Anthony 02084529406// 07988896904, Santan 0208 7971950// 07904564658 and Rosy 0208 3529450. For the flyer, click here.

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