Issue No: 40

Friday, October 16, 2015 | Vol. No. 3 | Issue 40 | Price Rs. 10 | www.goastreets.com | G-2/RNP/Weekly/Goa-05/2013-15

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Bull Fighting

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Mall de Goa

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Latin Fest

Why does the government want to legalise a cruel sport that goes against a rising global tide of respect for animal rights?

It seems Goa is finally getting a proper shopping mall. But why are the owners not talking?

Asia's largest Latin dance festival kicks off at Resort Rio in Arpora.

Goa Streets is Media Partner.

Inside:

• The Green Lion • Bhutan's Goa-like Challenge • Park Hyatt Cake Mixing • Ceramic Art • Dussehra • Julian Opie in Goa

ALSO INSIDE: COMPLETE FOOD/EVENT/NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

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Can Two Bulls’ Misery Be Goans’ Joy?

By Vivian Maverick Martins “La tortura no es arte, ni es cultura.”

Anti-bull fighting slogan in Spain, translating to, “Torture is not art, nor is it culture.”

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t’s hard to know what’s the greater tragedy, that some Goans revel in the spectacle of bulls killing each other, or that the current government of Goa is now moving to appease bullfighting aficionados by promising to legalise the justly banned sport.

In Goa, bullfighting, known here as Dhirio, consists of two bulls brought together to fight before a ring of human spectators, surreptitiously called to village venues via text messages and circulars. It’s bull against bull locking horns, the bloodshed ending only when one of the animals is either killed or manages to flee.

Though officially banned since the 1990s, Dhirio takes place somewhere in Goa pretty much every week, with a typical fight attracting between 300 and 500 people though some garner a turnout of 2,500 or more. The fights are particularly popular in the coastal areas, though they take place throughout the state.

Awareness of animal rights is growing exponentially worldwide, but here in Goa the BJP government is signaling its desire to make Dhirio legal – defying global trends and sending an undeniable message to police and other would-be enforcers of the current ban that doing nothing is perfectly fine.

Eat, Sleep, Fight, Repeat is a fighter bull’s routine in Goa. Bullfight lovers bet heavily on the outcome, but other spectators are lured merely by the thrill of the fight, with the plight of the bulls entering the equation not at all.

Animal rights activist and BJP Leader Maneka Gandhi, Union Minister for Women & Child Development a while back told Streets that “bullfights are run by criminals and anybody who believes in violence as a sport should be taken out of society.” She called the move by the government to legalise bullfights “shameful.”

Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar decided to bestow “traditional status” on bullfighting, giving hope to bullfight enthusiasts that his

BJP Government Pushes For Legalisation of Bullfights, Flouting Global Trends And The Quest For A More Humane Goa

government would move to legalise the sport. This news comes at the very moment in history when people around the world are rising up against this sort of cruelty toward animals, including in Spain, where the anti-bullfighting movement is gaining steam. Now our chief minister plans to construct stadiums on the lines of Spanish arenas to host bullfights. He has also decided to form a legislative committee to examine whether bullfights can be restarted legally, as he believes bullfights are a traditional sport that could boost tourism revenues.

PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) India CEO, Poorva Joshipura is flabbergasted. She said that the chief minister “may not be aware” of a series of court rulings and legislation banning animal cruelty and a Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change notification “declaring that bulls cannot be used as performing animals”.

If the BJP government is serious about attracting high-end tourism to the state, flouting the global trends of eco-friendly travel and environmental respect (which includes honouring animals) seems like a poor way to achieve the goal – not to mention the damage done by comments from the

state’s current Tourism Minister, Dilip Parulekar, belittling the seriousness of rape and other non sequiturs.

A senior tourism official who spoke on condition of anonymity because he was referring to his bosses’ behaviour said “the damage done by our own ministers to Goa’s iconic status as a tourism destination is irreparable and legalising bullfights will do very little to rectify the problem.” He added, “The government should focus on basic priorities like safety of tourists, better transportation, cleanliness, etc which is still a cause of concern.”

India’s constitution calls for the protection of wildlife and for compassion for all living creatures.

Dhirio goes against the constitution and contravenes the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act of 1960.

However, bull owners and enthusiasts do not feel bullfighting constitutes such cruelty.

Terence Rodrigues, a bull owner from Salcete, wants legalisation and points out that people love to watch the fights.

“Bull fights are very popular in Goa. If legalised more people will be able to witness the fights and animals can also be protected, as there will be proper regulations in place. We spend a lot of money for the upkeep and safety of

these animals,” said Rodrigues Former President of All Goa Bull Owners Association (AGBOA) Simon Caiado agrees with the chief minister that the fights can boost tourism and revenues, and dismissed claims of cruelty.

“Bullfight is a culture and tradition of Goa. People opposing the fights do not know what Dhirio is. Activists should come and witness the fights, as we take very good care of the bulls and treat them as our pets,” said Caiado, who now serves as the technical advisor to AGBOA. “We’ve asked the government to intervene and amend the law to legalise Dhirios in Goa. CM has assured us that he will look into the matter and do something about it,” added Caiado.

Dr. Manilal Valliyate, Director PETA India, feels that “tradition is never a sufficient justification for cruelty, and a cruel tradition should never be allowed to define a culture. Times and sensibilities have changed, and ‘Dhirio’ is an inhumane and archaic practice that has no place in the 21st century.”

The safety of spectators is also at risk at these fights, due to the raging bulls and rowdy crowds. Recently cops trying to stop a bullfight were assaulted by spectators during a bullfight on the outskirts of Margao. Even the scribes were not spared during the incident and three photojournalists were injured.

To be sure, legalising the fights won’t come easily, given the juridical hurdles involved. But prohibiting them on paper has never stopped them from taking place on the sly. Successive governments have lacked the willpower to stop the fights, and law enforcement agencies are afraid of violent clashes with fans.

Of course all this directly violates the law, including a Supreme Court judgment requiring disciplinary action against officials who fail to comply with the prevention of cruelty act. Unfortunately, we now have a government that is not only failing to enforce existing law, but is openly supporting Dhirio. In this scenario, it is the bulls – and the principle of a humane Goa – that pay the price. 

Shopping

New Mall in Town Is Goa Finally Getting A Proper Shopping Mall?

Seems So, But Why Are The Proprietors Not Talking?

By Sanket Sharma

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y now, many of us have seen and/or heard about the new mall that is due to launch in Porvorim. We have driven along highway NH17 and noticed it from the corner of our eyes and casually wondered about it. Then again, if you have not heard about it because you have not visited this part of Goa in ages (or have been living in a cave), I would like to fill you in. Yes, there’s a new mall in town, aptly called Mall de Goa (isn’t it lovely how the Portuguese legacy lingers on into the age of consumerism?). It’s currently under construction albeit at a decidedly advanced stage, and apparently will be a perfect fix for all those salivating for a proper mall in Goa (sorry Mr. Calculo, but I’d call the Panjim establishment more of a mini-mall than a mall).

But there’s a small hitch.

I and others have tried repeatedly to contact the new mall’s developers for

a comment on their vision and plans, and have been utterly unable to obtain one. Not a peep. Perhaps it’s because they have something to hide. More likely, however, it’s because they want to create an aura of mystery surrounding the impending launch, and build up some anticipation. I’ve decided to give them the benefit of the doubt and chalk this up to good business sense.

The mystery surrounding the mall includes the names of all the stores and restaurants to be housed there, along with the day it will finally open and just how big it will be. On the top floor you can now see a towering INOX sign, which means we can safely hope for a multiplex in the mall (word has it that INOX is moving from Panjim to Porvorim, and that some other movie theatre will take the space currently occupied by INOX in Panjim).

The promoter, Jai Bhuvan, isn’t saying much about who else is expected to move in, but their website includes logos from Big Bazaar, Fabindia, Dunkin Donuts, Delhi Darbar, Marks & Spencer, Senior, Benetton, Kudos, Pepe Jeans, Wills, Crossword, Calvin Klein, Puma, Van Heusen and others. Now you can

call me lazy, but I did not take the time to call each of these companies separately to ask if they plan to take a space in the new mall. I think it’s safe to say, however, that we can expect INOX and Big Bazaar to be there more or less for sure, and as for the rest, we’ll just have to wait and see. (Sorry, it’s just a mall after all, and I am a busy person).

Granted, the Calculo Mall in Panjim can be a bit of a disappointment to all those hankering for a big-city experience. But lest we forget, we’re not in a big city. And that “mini-mall” has found itself a comfortable space in the cityscape, doing exactly what it’s supposed to, without intruding. It’s a small, convenient locale with a variety of offerings, from books, restaurants, clothes and entertainment - all available right next to each other.

Clearly, the new mall will be bigger than Calculo. You can surmise that just by driving by. And there is no denying the fact that the mall has managed to create a buzz over the past few months through no other feat other than proceeding with construction.

It’s also clear the new building will contribute to the steady rise of already astronomical real estate prices in Porvorim. One Porvorim resident, KKB Naik, who owns a house as well as a flat

in Porvorim, had this to say, “When I first came to Porvorim to purchase land, it was valued at around Rs 90 per square meter. That is the price I bought it at.

Now it is valued at Rs 30,000.” Lucky KKB! Porvorim has gone from a small village surrounded by trees, bushes and wildlife to the buzzing town it is now. And in a buzzing town’s life, a mall technically could be the correct next step. Richa Narvekar, Architect and Urban designer, offered her thoughts about new malls coming to Goa. “I don’t mind that a new mall is coming up in Goa. What I like about it is that it is not close to any old structures of the city and hence will not disrupt the city. It is outside the city and on the highway which is good. I would like it though if malls would try and blend in architecturally with Goa’s climate and not use Aluco Bond and Glass. Malls should adapt and be sensitive to things like the climate of a place.”

Obviously the last point is the one which most new structures in Goa have failed to consider. It is true that most malls lack an individual and are, for the most part, eye sores. Let’s hope this one does better on those fronts.  For more information on the mall, check out http://malldegoa.com/.

Publisher Marisha Dutt • Chief Mentor Steven Gutkin

Correspondents/Writers: Ethel Da Costa, Sheela Jaywant, Charlane Pereira e Rebello, Bina Datwani, Karan Bhagat, Perin Ilavia, Dielle D’Souza,

Anzil Fernandes, Crespo D’Souza, Sanket Sharma, Richa Narvekar, Vivian Maverick Martins, Claron Mazarello, Aliya Abreu, Kanchi Mehta, Sapna Shahani • Contributing Editor José Lourenço • Photographer Brendon Sapeco • Marketing Co-ordinator Radhika Naik • Marketing & Event Co-ordinator Rahul Rivonkar • Marketing Executive Alvira Rodrigues • Graphic Designer Amol Kamat • Circulation & Accounts Co-ordinator Nilesh Shetgaonkar • Circulation Vijay Gadekar & Valentino D'Cruz

Friday, October 16, 2015

GOA INTERNATIONAL LATIN FESTIVAL, OCT. 16-18 at RESORT RIO #GILF Let's Salsa. The Hottest Salsa Vacation Festival is Here!

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he Goa International Latin Festival is here and now!

This year’s festival is enjoying robust participation, with more than 400 participants heading to Goa from all over the country and abroad. Branded as a `Salsa Vacation Festival,' a true “rumba” featuring a lineup some 40 international and national artistes gets underway at Resort Rio from Oct 16-18. Starting on Friday, from 2 pm onwards, workshops, pool parties and after-parties are the order of the day, AND NIGHT!

It’s The Goa International Latin Festival, or GILF, the biggest Latin dance festival in Asia.

For the Founder of Latin Rhythms Dance Academy (LRDA), John Anthony, who is also organising GILF, putting Goa on the tourism calendar for salsa lovers of the world is his top priority. In its 5th edition this year, #GILF is scaling up the event and promising the best festival yet.

Goa Streets is proud to be Media Partner of this year’s GILF!

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06 music & nightlife Oct 16 Assagao Mehfil In Association with the Sufi Kathak Foundation, New Delhi. This evening is an exploration of Mystical music and dance, through a series of collaborative performances between Sufi Kathak danseuse manjari Chaturvedi and singer - Songwriter Sandeep Srivastava.

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Artist line up for #GILF 2015 International Artistes: Troy (USA), Dmitri and Stella (Greece), Marco and Samantha (Italy), Oleg and Yaiza (Spain), DJ Cisco (Belgium) National Artistes: Richard David Tholoor, Sonali Kunmun Das, Ranjani Venkatesan, Rishikesh Chabria, Suman and Santosh, Peddo Sovit and Satyaki, Sameer and Shenny Sachdeva, Yavit and Titil Bhattacharya, Jose and Neel Ak Shi, Awadhesh Introducing Artistes: Elvis Mascarenhas, Namrata Witke, Nakul Ashok Ghanekar, Adiseshan Prithvi, Nilesh Waman, Abhishek Soman, Megha Khatri

About LRDA Latino Rhythms Dance Academy (LRDA) founded by John Anthony, is a Bangalore-based a Latin dance academy that has taught some 5,000 students over the past eight years. John also hosts Asia’s largest dance congress, India International Dance Congress, (IIDC) every year for the last four years.

GILF Facebook Page: https://www. facebook.com/GoaInternationalLatinFestiv al?fref=ts Lets hear now from some of this year’s participants.

Do you see Latin dance music coming up in India?

Dj Cisko- Absolutely! India has a tradition of dance. So they have it in their blood.

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Troy Anthony - In the USA, if you turn on your TV … You don't see much dancing. Here you turn your TV and you see either cricket or dancing, so I think the people here in India are very alive. They feel the dance, they accept the dance.

Do you have any messages for young people who want to become DJs? Dj Cisko - I don't think that there is a school for DJing. You have to feel it and like it.

Troy Anthony - You should study and you should know every artist you play. You should know who they are.

And here’s what GILF creator John Anthony had to say: My USP has been that in every festival that I do there has to be something new. The first thing new is there has to be new artists. We have three pool parties this time, starting from tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock. Every day we have a pool jam.

Every night is a theme night. Tomorrow's theme is Blue. On Saturday there is a dress code so for women it's hot pants and for men it's hats. Sunday is a Hawaiian theme so you'll wear floral ...

We have created three stages, so there is a performance happening at one stage, with no formal seating so people can stand or sit down and watch the show. The second show is on the next stage and the third show is on the third stage, so that's a new thing in production that we have introduced this year. All these aspects are new to the festival. 

Li'l Red Door launched in Goa to offer a unique salon experience

unique concept backed up with a distinctive design, is what Anjali Noronha has to offer in her salon ‘Li'l Red Door’. As unique as its name, the salon promises to offer a qualitative experience with a quaint atmosphere, unlike any other. The salon launched on the recently.

Located on the Porvorim Highway, Li'l Red Door brings to the Goan customers a different atmosphere. Customised and attention paid to every detail; a salon which is designed to give a home like atmosphere is what the young entrepreneur wanted to have. Along with the appealing interiors, the best quality of work is offered by the salon, under the guidance of the very talented and experienced Anjali Noronha.

Hair and make-up being her forte, Anjali Noronha has a special set of expertise to offer to the customers. Along with the expert set of skills on hair and makeup, the salon will also offer customers manicures, pedicures and waxing.

Being in the field of hair and make up for over 10 years, Anjali brings on board a whole new level of proficiency and skills. From training in the U.S. at the world renowned Sassoon Academy, to working as a hair and make-up stylist for Bollywood movies, she has done it all. Her favourite way to work being photoshoots, she has done and hair and make up for model turned actors like, Gul Panag, Mandira Bedi.

An Economics graduate from St. Xavier’s College in Mumbai, Anjali Noronha quit her job in marketing, 6 months after joining. She wanted to be creative and expressive and found the desk job not suiting her well. She

tried her hand at hair styling and immediately took liking to it. From then on, there was no looking back. She trained under Nalini of Nalini and Yasmin in Mumbai and worked for them 4 years. She also did her make-up training under Christine Valmy. She then moved to the U.S. and got a chance to train and work in the Vidal Sassoon academy. Simultaneously, she also got a chance to work as a hairstylist and makeup artist for photoshoots and took a liking to it. After gaining knowledge and expertise in the U.S., she then moved back to Mumbai and assisted Elton Fernandez, a make-up artist. Her editorial stints include Indian publications like M, Elle, Vogue, GQ, For Him Magazine.

Anjali wanted to go back to a salon environment and this took her to Bangalore in 2011. She worked at ‘Bounce’ at which she was their trainer, art director and also managed the salon, after which she joined ‘BBlunt’ and worked in a similar post. Anjali eventually quit her job and moved to Goa in March this year. The young entrepreneur who was born in Dubai and brought up in Mumbai came back to her Goan roots. “It’s the one place that always felt like home”, explains the conceptualiser of Li'l Red Door, on why she chose Goa as her destination for her venture.

Step through the Li'l Red Door for a truly fabulous experience. For bookings contact 7350002052/42, lilreddoor@gmail.com For further media queries contact Sharmin Muzawar9011595130

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By Solomon James

Mission Statement

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he Green Lion works for meaningful and ecofriendly travel around the world. We are pioneers in eco-tourism and create fun, adventurous and community-centric programs which focus on enhancing the travel experience without compromising our eco-system or adversely affecting the lives of communities and flora and fauna habitats. Through the years our strong emphasis on investing in lives and social development has enabled various communities to develop in the field of education. The immense work we have done at the grassroots level has helped us become an integral part of the various communities we support. Our environmental and conservation efforts are not just tourist programs, but place a strong emphasis on protection, rehabilitation and creating workable long-term solutions. Our work involves knowledge sharing and educating local communities dependent on these eco-systems through which we ensure peaceful and sustainable co-habitation.

The Green Lion believes in investing in lives, and over the years, our projects and programs have been carefully chosen and developed keeping the local community as our top priority. As our projects focus on areas of need and development, we are closely involved with and become a part of the communities we serve. We promote multi-cultural exchange, learning and travel, with our core focus on people. Our environmental and wildlife conservation projects are a mere extension of our beliefs. We go from investing in lives to investing in life as we realize the vital role the preservation and development of our natural habitats plays in sustaining life. Through involvement in our programs we aim to create lifechanging experiences and lifelong friendships that will contribute to a more responsible society and a better planet.

What we do

The Green Lion works in the widest range of volunteer programs across 15 countries in Asia, Oceania and South America. The students get the opportunity to participate in anything ranging from volunteer programs in education and community support and development to adventure and leisure travel and wildlife and environmental conservation. We are not passive spectators and encourage a ‘get your hands dirty’ approach. Our programs are not photo ops but require being actively involved and positively contributing to enrich local community life. We believe in putting in more than we get out. Participants speak of being enriched beyond expectations, with numerous testimonies of life changing experiences. This is evident from the fact that many of our participants return to our programs either in the same country or in other countries to join us in making a difference.

Our Work in Goa In Goa, for the past six years we have been working in the field of education, community development, environmental awareness, and animal welfare and eco-tourism wherein our Gap year students get the opportunity to experience the culture and diversity of India while traveling responsibly.

We have adopted various migratory communities and our focus has been in the field of health care among the local communities “to spread awareness on health care among the underprivileged section of our community.”

The main objectives are to increase knowledge about affordable healthy food, to help underprivileged families attain better health and provide health-related awareness and education, and to give communities awareness of basic sanitation & proper disposal of garbage.

We do not stop here; children are the future of a nation. The main areas where The Green Lion is working are to provide help and assistance in primary education, health awareness, women empowerment sensitization and improvement of infrastructure by way of beautification of schools and day-care centers. We utilize the skill, knowledge, time and energy of the international volunteers

in this endeavor. The Green Lion has provided volunteers to primary schools, day care centers (Anganwadi is one such place, providing food and early child education to poor & needy children), community health centers, old-age homes, and computer education programs, in addition to running informal schools for poor and drop-out children and adolescent girls. Community visits and health camps are organized regularly as a part of The Green Lion program. Many communities have benefited from The Green Lion programs, and we hope we can count on the support of the people of Goa to help us fulfill our mission of improving the lives of the less fortunate.  The Green Lion Team Solomon James (Operations Manager - India) Mobile: +91-9538926570 Email:greenlionindia@gmail.com FB: facebook.com/greenlion.india

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Oct 17 Preschool Morning: A Fun Early Literacy Program.

A two and half hours of pure fun filled with songs, games, reading, colours, food and film for preschoolers. This week's story is 'The Little Mouse, The Red Ripe Strawberry and The Big Hungry Bear At Bookworm, Taleigao 10 am to 12.30 pm +91 9823222665/0832 2451233.

Ecommerce Job Carnival –Get jobs, have fun Brown tape technologies present the “Ecommerce Job Carnival” Walk in with your CV’s. Have fun with music, games, food etc and try your luck for entry level ecommerce jobs.

At the Coffee Cove, Chogum road, Porvorim.

10.30 am – 5.00 pm +91 7875172844

Oct 18 Goa International Mountain Biking Challenge Its is India's first multi-stage cross country race.

At University Grounds, Dona Paula 8.30 am to 12 pm +91 832 651 9048 SEQC - the BiG Q Organized by SEQC in association with the ICG Solo written quiz held in multiple locations around Goa. At The International Centre Goa, Dona Paula 5 pm - 8 pm 9422443933 / 9405921094

Oct 24 Story Works – An Introductory Talk

by Marian Paintal Behavioural trainer, counsellor and life coach Organised by Marian Paintal Open to all above 18 years of age At The International Centre Goa, Dona Paula 10.30 am - 1.00 pm 9422443933 / 9405921094

Oct 25 Exclusive Photography Workshop for Kids

By Darshan Lolienkar, renowned photography professional Organised by Sushant Forever...

Free & Open to children from 14 - 16 years At The International Centre Goa, Dona Paula 10.00 am - 1.00 pm 9422443933 / 9405921094

Oct 15 to Oct 18 Workshop @ Saraya A Workshop on 'Awakening the illuminated heart workshop is being held.

At Saraya art cafe, Sangolda 9 am onwards +9`98865 60005

Oct 15, 16, 17 Yamaha Road Show at "Vibes" (You’re Music DEN) Experience 5.1 Home Theatre package At Combo, Margao +91 832 2705116/ +91 832 2734640

Oct 17 to 18

Tiracol Fort The fort was originally built by Maharaja Khem Sawant Bhonsle, the Raja of Sawantwadi, in the 17th century. Now, in a state of ruins, Fort Tiracol has been converted into a luxury hotel, the Fort Tiracol Heritage.

At Tiracol, Keri

Garbhasankar A Journey to happy and joyous motherhood.

At Ravindra Bhavan, Margao +91 832 272 6980

Till Dec 20

Cabo de Rama Fort Interesting fort named after Lord Rama.

Inside the fort, check out the church of Santo Antonio, still used by devotees.

At Cola Beach Chapora Fort One of the most loved forts of Goa; it was built in place of an older fort on the same location after the Maratha-Portuguese war.

At Vagator

Futebol Fever - ISL Mania 2015 Nostalgia South Goa's boutique restaurant for authentic Portuguese Goan food, presents FUTEBOL FEVER -ISL Mania2015.

At Nostalgia, Raia 7pm to 9 Pm every night +91 832 277 7098

Every Wednesday and Friday David Furtado Dance Classes Salsa & Waltz for beginners At Casino Motel, Porvorim 6.40 to 7.40 +91 9975914195

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday Yoga With Nikhila Trikha at Carpe Diem At Carpe Diem, Gomes Waddo, Majorda 4.30 pm to 5.30 pm +91 832 2881 035/+91 8888862462 Great Goan Experiences

Experience in Goa Froggy Land Froggyland is a venue for all the water lovers. Some of our activities would include the wave pool, lazy river, slides, rain dance, children’s pool etc.

At Pateipur, Nuvem +91 9823480057 Wildernest Crocodile Safaris Offers boat safaris starting from Britona Jetty (Near Panjim) through the backwaters and mangrove-lined canals, which are home to fresh water crocodile locally called ‘Muggers’.

At Kamat Centre, D.B Marg, Panjim +91 9595553799/ +91 9341112721 Seaeaglecruises.com Canopy Eco – Tours Offers a wide variety of experiences including nature-treks, butterfly tours, dragonfly & damselfly tours, and boat safaris on the Zuari River as well as their original bird watching tour.

At Housing Board Colony, Margao +91 9764261711, +91 9764052225 Canopygoa.com Goa Butterfly Park & Conservatory A small park on a hill that’s a great place to spot stunningly beautiful butterflies.

Near Tropical Spice Plantation, Ponda +91 832 2985174, +91 9822125474 Bcogoa.org

MUSEUMS Off the Grid Offers a unique home stay experience in a secluded village in the Western Ghats At Western Ghats John +91 9623451758 Sylvia +91 9049081097

Go Karting Track I Goa Karting Single and tandem go karts are available for Rs: 180 for ten laps or Rs 200 for ten lap’s tandem At Panjim - Margao Highway, Nuvem 4 pm to 10 pm +91 832 2757899/ +91 9850736334 Track II Goa Karting Single and tandem go karts are available for Rs: 180 for ten laps or Rs 200 for ten Laps tandem At Anjuna - Calangute Rd, Arpora 4 pm to 10 pm. +91 832 2914526 Outdoors Tropical Spice Plantation The Tropical Spice Plantation guided tour is certain to refresh your senses and make you feel at one with Mother Nature.

At Arle Bazar Keri, Ponda +91 832 2340329 Abyss Spice Farm Located on high hills amidst stunning surroundings near Ponda. Many tourists visit it for the medicinal herbs grown here on a large scale. The Plantation also offers ayurvedic massage.

At Sai Farm, Savoi Verem, Ponda Pascoal Spice Village A wide variety of spice plants and cash crops is grown here. For visitors there is a restaurant with an open-air party facility along with boating At Khandepar, Ponda +91 832 2344268/ +91 832 2344536 -39 Atreya Vedic Farms Set amidst nature’s abundance at the foothills of the Western Ghats in Molem is Atreya Vedic Farm, a unique ecotourism venture. At Bondu Mol, Mollem 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 6570877

Sahakari Spice Farm Relax under a dense forest cover and take in the aroma of a variety of spices grown in the farm. Also, enjoy a traditional Goan lunch served in earthen pots & banana leaves.

At Ponda­Belgaum Highway, Curti, Ponda +91 832 2312394 Email: info@sahakarifarms.com

Dance Classes Jason & Sylvia Dance Academy At Las Viegas Dance Studio, Taleigao +91 9822161652/ +91 9822151614 David Furtado Dance & Aerobics Dance styles such as Waltz, Jive Salsa, Cha Cha, and Merengue & Salsa for adults.

And Hip Hop, Contemporary & Bollywood for children.

At Rosary Chapel, Miramar, Dona Paula Road, Caranzalem +91 9975914195 Snaden Shawn Dance Academy Dance Style: Hip hop, Bollyfunk, jazz, contemporary At All Over Goa +91 7798609859/ +91 9890163433

Notable Forts Aguada Fort Fort Aguada and its lighthouse is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort Daily 10 am to 5.30 pm At Candolim Reis Magos Fort This Fort, surrounded by sturdy laterite walls studded with typically Portuguese turrets, was erected in 1551 to protect the narrowest point at the mouth of the Mandovi estuary. The fort stands on the north bank of the Mandovi River at Reis Magos, and is visible from the Panjim side of the Mandovi River.

At Verem 10.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2410711/ +91 832 2410715

Museum of Goa Art Museum At Pilerne Industrial Estate, Pilerne 10 am to 6 pm +91 7722089666 Goa Chitra With a collection of over 4,000 artefacts, Goa Chitra is an ethnographic museum that focuses on Goa’s traditional agrarian lifestyle and technology.

At Mondo Waddo, Benaulim 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 6570877 Email: goachitra@gmail.com Naval Aviation Museum Displaying a number of vintage aircraft and armaments used at different stages

by Naval Aviation dating back to the 1950`s and a vast number of memorabilia related to Naval Aviation history.

Near Bogmalo Beach 10 am to 5 pm +91 832 2538668 Wax World Museum A brainchild of Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, the man behind India’s first wax museum at Ooty, here’s Goa’s very own Madame Tussuad’s. With over 30 lifelike wax statues of the who’s who of India, including the most eminent personalities from culture, religion, politics, heritage and more, it’s a huge attraction.

At Gandhi Circle, Old Goa 9.30 am to 7.30 pm +91 9970126202 Museum Of Christian Art Open all days of the week Located at the Convent of Santa Monica, you may pray if you wish to, else just soak in the ambience of peace.

At Old Goa From 9:30 am – 5 pm +91 832 2285299 Goa Science Centre The Centre has a science park with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, galleries on oceanic science, explaining mysteries of the underwater world.

At Miramar 10 am to 6 pm +91 832 2463426

10 COVER STORY

The Truth About Corruption in Goa Pacheco, Alemao and Kamat are free for now, but until we make a real dent in corruption, can the rest of us be truly free?

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By Goa Streets

oan lawmaker Mickky Pacheco walks out of jail early for good behaviour.

Former Chief Minister Churchill Alemao is granted bail and also leaves his lockup.

Another former chief minister, Digambar Kamat, avoids prison altogether despite being named, along with Alemao, in an international corruption scandal.

The fate of these three men, who are among the most visible politicians in Goa, will be decided by the courts. But whether they are guilty or innocent, free or imprisoned, their troubles with the law remind us of a simple reality that’s easy to forget among the haze of legal minutia surrounding their cases: that corruption in Goa, like the rest of India, remains a major impediment to our progress as a state and as a people.

When folks enter politics for personal enrichment rather than the public good, the public good suffers. Bribery, red tape and a lack of transparency lead to crony capitalism, which in turn hobbles economic development. When the very institutions charged with enforcing the laws instead break them, honest citizens have nowhere to turn for redress against injustice. It is no coincidence that around the world, societies with the highest levels of corruption and impunity also have the highest rates of poverty.

“Do you expect to see even a single rupee being recovered, or a single politician being brought to justice?” asked the Goan Aam Aadmi Party’s Valmiki Naik, referring to the fallout from the so-called Louis Berger scandal, in which highranking Goan officials were named as having received illegal

payoffs from the global consulting firm Louis Berger International.

The truth is that these days there are fewer of the sort of high-profile corruption scandals seen in previous years – from the mining scam that saw the Goan people cheated of a patrimony that might have improved their lives immeasurably to the multi-crore fraud involving the Japanese-funded Goa Water Supply and Sewerage Project mentioned in the Louis Berger case.

But anyone who has attempted to open a store, build a house, or carry out any other significant project knows that the fundamental problem of corruption in Goa has changed little, despite the BJP’s promise of zero tolerance for graft when it came to power three years ago. It is commonly said in Goa that if you want to know a good place to invest in land, find out where the politicians are buying, as they use inside information on development plans to increase their personal fortunes. With the rise of Facebook, Twitter and other vehicles ordinary citizens can now use to expose untoward behaviour, it may not be as easy today as it once was to “buy” politicians. But no one doubts that the current nexus of Big Business and Government in Goa is rooted in more than a few corrupt practices.

So when the government recently decided to divest Alina Saldanha, seen as an opponent of environmentally damaging projects, of her crucial portfolios of Forests and Environment, it’s not that anyone could prove any blatant corruption. But given what everyone knows to be true about the blurred lines between business profit and political power in Goa, the

move left a decidedly bad taste.

And when Mickky Pacheco, the South Goa MLA and former Minister of Rural Development convicted of assaulting a government employee, went free early, it’s possible the letter of the law was followed, with Inspector of Prisons Elvis Gomes assuring that “no rules were broken.” But given that the judiciary overlooked Pacheco’s extraordinary decision to evade the law for two months before finally giving up, many wondered whether the decision to release him had less to do with “good behaviour” than the political and economic influence he yields.

Neither decision has gone down well with the state’s intelligentsia, who are questioning the government’s seriousness in tackling corruption, especially since the BJP rode to power promising to attack corruption and appoint an ombudsman within 100 days of taking to office.

“None of this has been realised. If it weren’t for a lawsuit in the US, this [Louis Berger] information would have not seen the light of the day,” said Naik of Aam Aadmi. “Many other such scams can be revealed only by a healthy RTI (Right To Information) machinery and then investigated and prosecuted fairly only by an independent, strong Lokayukta (ombudsman) office. Why have these important mechanisms been systematically rendered useless and impotent by the BJP govt?”

The Louis Berger scandal opened the flood gates on decades of pent up frustration over corruption in Goa. A federal investigation in the U.S. uncovered the alleged payment of $3.9 million in bribes by Louis Berger International to foreign officials in several places around the world, including Goa. Churchill Alemao was the Minister for Public Works when the water and sewer project under question was awarded in 2009-10 and Digambar Kamat was Chief Minister.

“Jesus will prove whether Churchill is innocent or guilty,” Alemao said upon his release.

Currently he’s enjoying a wave of sympathy among Goans who noted that

he served more than two months in jail and find him to be a warm person. His co-accused Kamat, however, has avoided jail. Kamat is now largely seen as having manipulated the system to his advantage, and his treatment has strengthened the notion that if one is still powerful (Kamat is a sitting MLA and had won the previous elections, while Churchill had not), the ‘system’ will work with itself to save you.

When one thinks of Goa and corruption, it’s hard to avoid the topic of mining, Goa’s largest industry before it was banned two years ago – and also responsible for some of the worst corruption and environmental degradation the state has seen. The leader of the NGO Goa Foundation, Claude Alvares, has alleged that the recent renewals of mining leases “appear to be corrupt acts” because, he said, they violate previous environmental and legal rulings. For its part, the government says it’s high time mining, which at one point employed some 80,000 people both directly and indirectly, start again, albeit this time with production caps, higher taxation and greater official vigilance.

Earlier this month, the BJP government finally got around to initiating the process of appointing a corruption ombudsman – years past the target date.

“The names of the retired chief Justices and the retired supreme Court Judges have been sought from the Supreme Court and the High Court for selecting the suitable person for appointment as Lokayukta,” the government said in its release.

To get a sense of the persistence of corruption on the ground, one needn’t look further than two recent incidents where an assistant director of the Transport Department and a Field Manager of an industrial estate were found to have accepted bribes. The only thing unusual about these two poor souls, however, is that they got caught. 

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Konkani and Dzongkha What Do Goa And Bhutan Have In Common?

The Challenge Of Keeping Their Native Tongue Alive

By José Lourenço Goa Streets Contributing Editor José Lourenço recently travelled to Bhutan.

Here is his report on the similar challenges faced by Konkani and Bhutan’s language, Dzongkha.

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hutan is a small country, about the size of Switzerland, with a population of around 7 lakh people. The people are genteel and respectful. Encounters begin and end with a bow. Buy a curio from one of the many handicraft shops and the seller will bow and return your change, holding it with both hands. On asking a waiter at a restaurant for a toothpick, he returned with one, and offered it to me bowing low, holding the tiny toothpick with both hands.

Their national language Dzongkha is a melodious tongue, with a lilting rhythm, and a very ornate, stylized script. In Bhutan too, the anxiety that the English language will eventually swamp Dzongkha pervades newspaper editorials and opinion columns. The Bhutan Observer which used to publish English and Dzongkha weeklies eventually shut down its print editions, continuing only an online English edition. An editorial dated 2007 explains the reasons for closing the Dzongkha print edition: “We are compelled to suspend it not because it is unpopular or it has no readership but because we learnt it is not considered an attractive medium for advertisement purpose … it is the English edition that interests most of our advertisers since their clients and target groups are mostly English-reading Bhutanese.”

Goa’s only Konkani daily newspaper Sunaparant, owned by the Salgaocar group, shut down on the 1st of August this year, after a run of 28 years. In Goa too, the two major English dailies Herald and Navhind Times and a couple of Marathi dailies rule the roost, with readers being inclined to get their

dose of news in English and Marathi.

Government apathy also played its part in the closure of the Konkani daily, with pending advertising dues running into huge figures, according to the daily’s managers.

Bhutan has had and still has other periodicals in English and Dzongkha, including the tabloid sized daily Kuensel. But the editorial in the Bhutan Observer went on to express further worries. “Among many students, civil servants, businesspersons, English is the preferred medium of conversation.

When it is Dzongkha, no conversation can be sustained without relying on English words and expressions …

Even our illiterate folks are picking up

and using English words and expressions in daily conversations.”

In Goa we have a colloquial word for that comical ‘creole’ that emerges from a mix-bhaji of English and Konkani—Red English—wherein Konkani is often literally translated into English.

Another Bhutanese writer opines that the language needs to get its act together fast if it is to compete with English. “Dzongkha experts say the language is generally badly used. The bulk of modern Dzongkha literature remains unused for want of quality and standard. The standardisation efforts have been thwarted by disagreements among

experts…” That sounds similar to the issues of scripts and orthography that also trouble Konkani.

Although Konkani is spoken widely in Goa, speakers seem to get cold feet when they have to deliver a formal address in Konkani. The same diffidence seems to prevail in Bhutan.

“It takes only one foreigner in a gathering of a hundred Bhutanese for a minister or a senior official to switch to English after a first few words in Dzongkha ‘for the understanding of the people from outside’…” I have seen this happen numerous times with Goan speakers. A token greeting in Konkani is offered and then an apologetic switch to English. The speaker could very well express himself in Konkani, with a summary in English.

What lies at the heart of this is possibly a lack of confidence in one’s vocabulary as well as apprehensions about one’s dialect.

One of the most fascinating aspects of Bhutanese traditional architecture is that almost all their older houses are made of rammed earth. Even in this activity, language and song play a role in building the house. The workers sing a Dzongkha song ‘Om Sangla Mani’ as they ram the earth in the wall shuttering.

This helps them keep rhythm with each other, lift each other’s spirits and to convey blessings on the house as it is built.

The Bhutanese know very well that the English language is needed as an interface with the outside world, but they are keen not to lose their inside language, Dzongkha, which they see as the ‘language of their soul’. 

13 Friday, October 16, 2015

Cake-Mixing Season Is Here, And 'Tis Cake-a-licious!

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he official Christmas action seems far, but Goan families, bakeries and resorts have already started the occasion. The Annual Cake mixing at Park Hyatt Goa was held at The Veranda. The event was lead by Chef Nelson, Pastry Chef who shared tips with guests on how to balance dry fruit with wine and preserve it for the perfect cake mix. “Close to 300 kilos of assorted dry fruits were mixed with other ingredients e.g. cinnamons, nutmeg and generous amounts of liquor (more than 25 litres) which will be stored at room temperature in the bakery (located in the hotel), to soak in all the liquid and mature beautifully in time for the festive season. This marinated assortment of dry fruits will be incorporated while baking delectable cakes, puddings and other delicacies. The longer the mix is retained, the tastier will be the Christmas cake�, said Chef Nelson, Pastry Chef.

Also present at this ceremony were General ManagerThomas Abraham, Director Food and Beverage- Srinivasan Raman, Executive Chef- Saulo Bacchilega, EAM-RoomsSubhrajit Bardhan and other hotel guests and associates.

14 food & drink Every Saturday Cheese and Wine @ Grand Hyatt Enjoy Grand Hyatt Goa's finest selection of wines and cheeses every Saturday at The Verandah. Treat yourself to an exclusive wine tasting and exotic cheese table, carefully crafted by our very talented Executive Chef Mark Long At The Verandah, Grand Hyatt, Bambolim 7 pm to 11:30 pm +91 832 301 1234

Brunches Every Sunday Sunday Brunch Family Quiz at Cotinga This Sunday, it's all about fun, facts and food! Test your knowledge of the world with our brunch-time quiz hosted by quiz master Rajiv Dsilva, and you’ll be in for a chance to a tantalizingly delicious cake!12:00 pm onwards At Café Cotinga, Near St. Michaels Church, Anjuna +91 9822851155 Super Brunch The Super Brunch at Vivanta Panaji is a decadent affair with an astonishingly wide selection of Live grills. Serving up the finest cuisine from around the world.

At Vivanta by Taj, Panaji, Off D B Bandodkar road, Panaji +91 832 6633636 Sunday Family Brunch Live Music by The Actacy At Gawin's Restaurant, Verna 12 pm to 3 pm +91 9822177179 Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch @ Rs. 950 ++ with unlimited drinks Enjoy Live Karaoke with Emmanuel At The Park, Calangute 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm. +91 8805028194/ +91 832 2267600 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com Sunday Brunch Highlights: Free Use of Swimming Pool, Rain Dance with DJ, Lavish Buffet with live counters, unlimited house brands alcohol & cocktails & games & Activities Cost: Rs. 1500/- inclusive of all Taxes (with alcohol); Rs. 1100/- inclusive of all Taxes (without alcohol) At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora 12 noon to 3 pm +91 8322267300 / +91 8322267302 Myra Vineyards presents 'Sangria Sunday Brunch' at Sol de Goa Sangria Sunday Brunch with the amazing Helen and Xavier Peres.

Complimentary use of the pool for all customers.

Italian, Spanish and Mexican delights and unlimited Sangria, beer and cocktails.

Sunset set with Dj David Phimister Rs: 1200+ taxes per head, Rs: 600+ taxes for kids.

At Sol de Goa, Nerul 12:30 pm onwards. 0832 671 4141

South Goa Restaurants Gigi Park Restaurant and Bar Specializied in Goan, Pan Indian, Tandoor & Continental Delicacies At Next to Joecons, Near Taj Exotica, Calvaddo, Benaulim +91 9890263418/ +91 9552873785

Cafe Lovii - Healthy Food with Love Health Food Restaurant, Sandwich & Coffee Shop At Oorja Wellness Centre, Next to Old criminal Court, Margao +91 8308794850 Cavatina Thai, American, Chinese, Italian, Goan A restaurant in Goa brings to the state a whole bunch of international flavours simulated for the local palate.

At Benaulim, near Joecons Resort, Salcete +91 832 2770607 Firefly Goan Bistro Bar Goan This happening bistro on Benaulim beach serves splendid Goan food and hosts live music acts all week long.

At Firefly Goan Bistro Bar, Benaulim +91 9822123535 Brews & Bakes Brewing Smiles & Baking Memories At Shop No: 250, Abade Faria Road, Comba, Margao +91 8308800080 brewsnbakes@live.com Café Mardi Gras Goan, North Indian, coffee & snacks.

Pan fried Pomfret Recheado, Chicken Xacutti, Pork Vindaloo and Goan Fish Curry are some of their most popular offerings.

At Holiday Inn Resort, Cavelossim All-day. +91 832 2871303 www.holidayinn.com Cozy Nook Bar & Restaurant Serves Indian, Continental, and Goan food.

At Palolem Beach, Canacona +91 832 2643550 Peters Pub and Restaurant This is the place where you can spend your nights with live music and delicious food close to one of the most beautiful beaches in Goa. At Utorda, Beach Road +91 9922909432/ +91 9049066470 Spice Studio Contemporary Indian and Coastal Cuisine Enjoy Dine in the Dark special theme nights.

At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800 Casa Fiesta Mexican The menu is comprehensive, with Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Fajitas and other Mexican dishes. Does it taste exactly the way Mexican food is supposed to taste?

You be the judge 8.30 am to 11 pm At Palolem Beach Road, Goa +91 9823928548

North Goa Restaurants Suwadik The Coastal Cuisine This Shravan, treat yourself with some of the best veg delicacies.

Introducing Unlimited Shravan Thali @ 175/Limited Shravan Thali @ 140- / At Dada Vaidya Road, Near Mahalaxmi Temple, Panjim +91 832 6516159

Voltaire Restaurant An exquisite restaurant dedicated to serve authentic Goan cuisine with an attempt to tickle your taste buds with flavors ranging widely from vindaloo and caldine to khatkhate and uddamethi which we are sure to leave you nostalgic!

Opp.Ins Mandovi boat pool,Reis Magos Fort Road,Reis Magos +91 832 2402755/+91 9822588231 Veggie Deli Sharanam Green Resort One of the very few places in Goa that serve both alcohol and vegetarian cuisine at the same venue, with an all day restaurant.

124/3 Gauravaddo, Nr Calangute Mall, Calangute. +91 9545418554 Ciao Bella Restaurant Authentic Italian food The décor is charming and romantic, and the ambiance, relaxed and inviting.

At Assagao Badem Road, Assagao +91 832 2273065/ +91 9767557673 Ciaobella.goa@gmail Gunpowder Indian At Cursino Villa, Sauntawaddo, Assagao Noon to 3.30 pm & 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2270091/ 92 Desbue European Fusion Modern European Restaurant A traditional Portuguese heritage home in the Latin quarter of Panjim.

At La Maison, Fountainhas, Panjim +91 832 2235555 Tropical 24x7 Restaurant, Bar and Pub Blistering Venue, Scrumptious Cuisine, Lip Smacking Drinks, Invincible Performers and more…

At Main Road, Calangute +91 9820115921 Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria Italian Some of the best Italian food in the state.

Tastes the way someone’s grandma in Sicily might book it. Definitely worth checking out. Also try the wood-fired pizzas.

At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora +91 832 2267300 fom@resortrio.com www.resortrio.com Bar Code Lounge and Grill Offers Slow-Smoked Regional BBQ and Grilled Seafood items along with the most exotic beverages Goa has to offer.

At National Highway, Porvorim +91 832 223200 Aunty Maria This quaint little café in Hotel Fidalgo is an upscale coffee shop and bakery offering fresh home-made bread, cakes, cookies, chocolates and quick bites that could make for a wonderful breakfast or tea time snack.

At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim +91 832 2226291 secgoa@fidalgogroup.com www.fidalgogroup.com

Layered Ratatouille

By Kornelia Santoro

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ack from the holidays, I felt like tying up loose ends before the end of the year. One of these loose ends is layered Ratatouille, my recipe for this month.

When I watched the movie Ratatouille, I was astonished to see a beautifully layered dish.

I had known Ratatouille as tasty peasant food from the south of France. It originated in the area around Nice and its name means 'tossing food'. You get the idea?

The original used only zucchini, tomatoes and bell peppers. Later aubergines were added.

In the movie, Ratatouille looked very sophisticated. Ratatouille producer, Brad Lewis, had asked the American celebrity chef Thomas Keller, consultant for the movie, how he would prepare this dish if he had to serve it to the most famous food critic in his restaurant.

Keller suggested the layered Ratatouille. Of course, he fanned the vegetables with a palette knife and made two different sauces, one a pipérade (made from roasted peppers) and the other one a tomato sauce.

By the way, I love Pixar movies.

Especially Ratatouille is closed to my heart; the rat with gourmet taste makes me smile every time.

As you know, I don’t aspire to serve Michelin star dishes in my kitchen. I decided to combine the pipérade and the tomato sauce and I arranged my vegetables by hand in layers. The result might not look as perfect as the Ratatouille in the movie – but it tastes and looks attractive enough for any dinner party.

Ingredients: • 1 medium yellow zucchini • 1 medium green zucchini • 3 medium aubergines • 3 medium tomatoes • 2 red bell peppers • 5 cloves garlic • 200 ml tomato puree • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil • 1 tablespoon Herbes de Provence • salt • pepper

Method: To achieve an aesthetically pleasing result, you need to have vegetables with roughly the same diameter. I use differently coloured zucchini for effect. If you find only one colour, never mind. If you don’t have Herbes de Provence use any herbs you like. This mixture of dried herbs usually contains rosemary, thyme, oregano, savory and marjoram.

A normal Ratatouille contains bell peppers. Because you cannot layer bell peppers, I have included them in the sauce. Roast the bell peppers by holding them into a flame. They should darken all around and the skin should blister.

Place the roasted peppers into a bowl and cover them with cling film so they keep steaming while cooling down.

Rub away the darkened skin.

You might need to rinse the bell peppers under water.

Clean them and blend the flesh to puree.

Mix the blended peppers with the tomato puree, the herbes de provence, two teaspoons salt, pepper and two tablespoons olive oil.

Wash and cut the zucchinis, the aubergines and the tomatoes into thin slices.

Spread the remaining olive oil over the bottom of a pie form.

Cover it with the tomato sauce.

Arrange the slices on top of the sauce in a fanlike manner.

Sprinkle salt and pepper over the slices and bake in the oven at 200 degrees Celsius for one hour. Kornelia is a German food writer living in Goa, India, with her Italian husband and her son. She has published two cookbooks, Kornelia’s Kitchen - Mediterranean Cooking for India and Kornelia’s Kitchen 2 - Cooking for Allergies.

Both have won the Gourmand World Cookbook Award. All her recipes are easy, fast and delicious - the right kind of food to keep your family healthy and happy without spending too much time in the kitchen.

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Friday, October 16, 2015

Priya Sundaravalli Connects Beauty with The Power of Expression And She Does It With Clay

By Perin Ilavia

“P

ottery is an ancient craft as old as humanity, and I believe all of us have it in our blood this connection to wet gooey earth and clay.

It evokes memories of something primal, ancient and ageless’, says Priya Sundaravalli, who previewed her show titled “SYN.APSE”, an exhibition of ceramic works and installations, at Gallery Gitanjali on 10th October.

Inspired by wilderness and landscapes, her work involves life forms emerging spontaneously from moment to moment, which then translates to the hands in a celebration of the delight of living. Life’s qualities of abundance fuel Priya’s creativity.

“I often find myself thinking of wild uninhabited spaces of earth, like the deserts in Australia, volcanic islands of Korea, forests of the Amazon, weathered landscapes of New Mexico, and my colour palette follows what these landscapes and life forms ‘ask for’”.

Using stoneware clay with slips, she moulds the clay with her hands, adding glazes, stains and lustre for decorative effects. The grain and rhythm step out

of the surface and achieve intangible sensibilities.

Textures and treatment with dark and white clay, borrowed from ‘Buncheong’, a traditional form of Korean stoneware dating back to the 15th century, connecting beauty with the power of expression, evoke spiritual vitality, which goes deeper than the senses.

Approximately 170 pieces are displayed on wall panels, with platters, bowls in pulsating colours, figurines of animal and birds, a plate stimulating a cane woven effect, and sculptures that look like corals.

Enchanting!

Her oeuvre (body of work) in miniature porcelain is fascinating, as are her bud vases which look like sea shells. Ground glass serves as the centre of ceramic flowers, emitting a shimmer. And wall and corner hangings, ranging from Rs.1500 and stretching into five digits, have found many buyers.

Born in Pondicherry, Priya schooled in Madurai. She earned a medical degree and practiced for a while, then went to study in the U.S. for a master's degree in biomedical engineering, which is related to medicine, followed by a PhD in Industrial Engineering at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor (how’s that for an impressive academic career!). In the last year of a PhD course, students are

allowed to pick subjects in other departments.

She signed up for ceramic classes at the School of Art, and, ceramics became her hobby.

Her ceramic teacher Felipe Ortega, a Medicine Man from the Jicarilla Apache tribe in New Mexico, is a master potter in traditional ‘micaceous’ pottery used for cooking.

‘I like to think that my ceramic expression comes from his lineage of Pueblo pottery, where there is a reverence for clay as Mother Earth,’ says this multifaceted artist.

Since her teens, she considered The Mother and Sri Aurobindo of Pondicherry Ashram as her spiritual gurus, but never knew about Auroville - the 'City of Dawn'. In the U.S., she met a girl who had lived in Auroville.

“It was a eureka moment.

Fascinating! Then I read ‘Dream’

by The Mother, and Auroville's charter, and both

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bowled me over. I resolved that this was THE place I was going to live’.

Coming to Auroville in 2002, she stayed for 10 years, freelancing as a journalist and science teacher at schools. A full time artist for the last three years, 46-year-old Priya runs a one-person business unit called 'Pottery Sipapu' in Auroville.

Earlier her works were less robust. After a residency at the Clayarch Gimhae Museum, in South Korea last year, she feels they are moving toward a balance of feminine and masculine energies. “I seek to unify opposites in my expression, as in asymmetry and balance, chaos and harmony, imperfection and attention to detail”.

There about a dozen ceramic artists in Auroville. She doesn’t think of her technique as 'having an edge’ over others, as all have different expressions based on unique experiences and personalities.

“What I seek to reach in my work is, about getting as close to nature as possible. Where the hand of the human is not visible, and the ceramicist becomes a channel for individual expressions.

Also, what I want is to be an instrument to manifest Abundance, Generosity and Hope, the beautiful qualities that Life embodies”.

Her installations are on permanent display at T2, Mumbai International Airport, and Gimhae Airport Busan - Korea.

In Goa, on exhibit till Saturday October 31st, 2015, at Gallery Gitanjali, Fontainhas, Panjim. 

16 dussehra special

It’s About Spiritual Connection, Renewal, And the Victory Of Good Over Evil

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By Rahul Rivonkar

he Hindu festival of Dussehra marks the victory of good over the evil and the success of truth over lies. Also known as Vijayadashmi, the culminating day of Navratri, one of the most important Hindu festivals will be celebrated on October 22.

In Goa, it is commonly known as ‘Dasro’. The annual celebrations of this festival help us to renew our thoughts and feelings about spiritual value, virtues and morals, concepts that help for the

foundations of our civilisation.

People celebrate the Dussehra festival by visiting temples and exchanging sonpatta leaves (apatyachi paana) as a mark of prosperity. We also witness the immersion of idols of the goddess Durga, which are worshipped at the Durga Puja pandals all around the state.

The epic Ramayana tells the mythical story of the Lord Rama fighting a great battle to rescue his wife Sita from the clutches of the demon Ravana. Dussehra also plays a major role in another Hindu epic, the Mahabharata. The Pandavas were five brothers who fought

evil forces with a set of distinctive weapons, which were abandoned when the brothers went into exile for one year. They hid their weapons in a ‘Shami’ tree and found them at the same place when they returned from exile. They then worshipped the tree before going to battle, which they won – an epic also commemorated during Dussehra.

Dussehra also corresponds to the harvest season in India, where religious rituals are performed to invoke cosmic forces that can rejuvenate the soil. It is considered an auspicious day to undertake new ventures and buying new goods, which are decked up with fresh marigold flowers.

The markets around the state will have a large number of bright yellow coloured marigold flowers associated with the festival. The garlands of flowers and leaves of mango tree are used to adorn everything from the doorways to vehicles on this day. The markets also offer fresh stock of traditional sweets such as puranpoli and shrikhand, for the festival.

Goa Streets would like to take this opportunity to wish all our readers a very happy Dussehra!

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The Sophisticated World Of International Artist Julian Opie What A Treat To View His Work In Goa

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By Perin Ilavia

t’s not every day that art appreciators in Goa get to see the works of internationallyknown artists. That’s one reason it was so wonderful to see the creations of Julian Opie, the renowned British visual artist, preview at Sunaparanta, Goa Centre for the Arts, on 1st October.

Another reason is that those creations are simply delightful.

The show, in partnership with the British Council, is in line with the British Council’s Re-Imagine Arts initiative, launched in 2013, to build cultural avenues between the people and cultural institutions of the UK and India.

On display is Opie’s “Winter” collection, a series capturing the landscape from a circular walk taken by the artist in the countryside of Lore Valley, around his house in France on a winter’s day.

Opie's graphic portrait style and use of computer-aided design enable him to move between contemporary art and commercial design. The images were first captured through drawings and photographs, then transformed through the use of computer

technology. The art is subtle and cerebral. It’s a "field" of vision, without a central focus, emphasizing the flatness of the surface, playing on the tension and interaction between overlapping colour fields.

He was inspired by a terminal at London’s Heathrow airport, which is enclosed with painted glass panels, to present this series in frameless panels.

Incorporating an eclectic range of influences including 17th century Dutch landscape painting, the pallet in shades of grey, brown and green combines slick architectural surfaces with the depth of the landscape, which seems to float, drawing the viewer into collaboration with the artist.

Some guests at the preview felt the paintings looked alike. But, they needed more than a second glance. Studying the sequence, you uncover the subtle changes in the

countryside, connecting humans and nature in perfect correspondence with the underling vision, leaving room for interpretation.

Opie was born in London, in 1958, and graduated from Goldsmith’s School of Art London, in 1982. Producing a series of painted metal sculptures that humorously combined loosely painted imagery with steel shapes, he emerged as an influential figure in the British art scene of the 1980s.

Portraits and animated walking figures, minimal detail in black line drawing, is the hallmark of his style. His themes are described as "engagement with art history, use of new technology, obsession with the human ‘body’ and ‘work, with one idea across different media’".

Opie has several public installations around the world. His four-sided LED

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Oct 16 to Oct 18

Oct 30

Goa International Latin Festival Presented by John Anthony Over 50 workshops, 2 pool parties, 2 nights of crazy parties, beach party, yummy seafood, theme nights, championship.

Goa Streets is proud to be a Media Partner At Resort Rio, Arpora +91 832 226 7300

Fontainhas Fridays Between The Lines - The Reader's Club. The Arrival By Shaun Tan a Geaphic Novel. 6 pm At Gallery Gitanjali, Panaji +91 832 242 3331

Oct 19 Goenchi Kaani: Goan Tales & the art of storytelling At People Tree, Assagao 8 pm onwards +91 832 2268228

Oct 10 to Oct 31 Exhibition Priya Sundaravali will be holding her exhibition “SYNAPSE “of ceramic works and art installations At Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim 10 am to 6 pm +91 9823572035

Oct 16 to Oct 21 Art for a Cause A group of young and talented artists from Delhi, Radhey Shyam,A N Goswami, Sonali Chaudhari and Madhu Priya Srivastava in association with kala academy goa are organising "Parikramma" an exhibition of their paintings.

At Art Gallery, Kala Academy, Panjim 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 242 0450

Oct 24 to Oct 25 Navratri Utsav 2015 Free Entry on First Serve Basis (Limited Seats Only) At Ravindra Bhavan, Sankhali 6 pm onwards +91 9673348978

Until Oct 25 Fables of Design At The Cube Gallery, Moira 11 am to 7pm +91 9422806748

Till Oct 28 Julian Opie’s Exhibition Julian Opie has pushed the boundaries of portraiture, painting and sculpture, seeking to break down what he believes to be illogical barriers between the disciplines.

At Sunaparanta centre for the arts, Panjim 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2421311

Every Saturday Expressions

By Artist Vaishali Lall, with a focus on exploring the skills of embroidery and mix media in painting.

At The International Centre Goa, Dona Paula +91 9420820890

Galleries of Note The Cube Gallery Every architect, since the beginning of time, has secretly tried to create a vision of paradise in the buildings they design. Discover one such paradise and much more.

At The Cube Gallery, Calizor Vaddo, Moira. 11 am to 7 pm +91 832 2470415/ +91 9422806748 thecubegallerygoa@gmail.com Surya Art Gallery This gallery is situated in a quiet location where contemporary works of canvas paintings from Goa and artifacts are displayed.

At Bandawal Wada, Pernem 10 am to 6 pm +91 9404149764/ +91 9422064754 Galleria Esperance Retrospective Art in oils, watercolours, crayons, still life photographs etc. on display Near Our Lady of Merces Church, Merces 4 pm to 7 pm +91 9922509704 Kerkar Art Gallery Exhibition of recent works of Subodh Kerkar “The Pepper Cross” & “Indigo”. Besides a new series of Laterite Stone Sculptures on display.

At Gaura Vaddo, Calangute 10 am to 7 pm +91 9326119324 Monsoon Heritage Studio Treat yourself to some amazing collection of mirrored mosaic art and handpicked artefacts at this upscale studio by Yahel Chirinian.

At Mainath Batti, Arpora 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM +91 9822122771 Off The Wall Discover a collection of deeply astounding works of art displayed on a daily basis at this thoughtful art cafe. Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim 10:30 am to 11:30 pm +91 9820083497, +91 9823289123

Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of the local culture with figurative works of Goan artists.

Near Our Lady of Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 9:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 9822168703 Mario Art Gallery Discover the original paintings and other memorabilia of the great Goan artist/cartoonist Mario Miranda.

Here you can buy “The Life of Mario”, as well as prints, mounted prints, frames, tiles, mugs, card sets and other books.

At ‘Houses of Goa’, Salvador-doMundo, Porvorim area 9:00 am to 5:30 pm +91 832 2410711 archauto@gmail.com www.mariodemiranda.com Gallery Gitanjali An elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter is worth hopping into when you’re in the area.

Fontainhas, Panjim 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 9823572035 gallerygitanjali@gmail.com www.gallerygitanjali.com Art Chamber: Galleria de Belas Artes One of the more interesting and pleasant art centers in the state featuring confident acrylic strokes that are somewhat three dimensional, put across the canvas

by Yolanda De Souza and others. The musical acts here are worth looking out for too.

Gaura Vaddo, Calangute 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm +91 832 2277144 artchamber@gmail.com www.goa-art.com Moksa Art Gallery Here you will find some immensely conceptual paintings by Salvadoran Fernandez and others.

Naik Waddo, Calangute 9:30 am to 8:30 pm +91 832 2281121 mokshart@gmail.com www.mokshartgallery.com Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts The centre houses several exhibition galleries, a large multi-functional space for workshops and lectures, an in-house film club, sketch club, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the al fresco café, Bodega. The red velvet cupcakes at Bodega are a must try!

At Altinho, Panjim 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. +91 832 2421311 info@sgcfa.org | www.sgcfa.org

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sculpture ‘Ann Dancing’ was the first artwork installed on the Indianapolis Cultural Trail, in 2010. He has exhibited nationally and internationally at major museums and galleries. His first big project with the British Council was the Indian Triennial in 1997.

His solo exhibitions include the Sakshi Gallery in Mumbai (2012).

“I am lucky to exhibit widely in India. Over the years, my family and I have fallen in love with India - the landscape, historic art and architecture, the people, weather, and food. This project depicts a cold, quiet Northern European landscape, which I imagine will contrast strongly with the coming venues. I hope the contrast will be refreshing,” Opie said.

Siddharth Shanghvi, the recently appointed curatorial adviser to Sunaparanta, introduced the event. “When the British Council approached me with a view of hosting Julian Opie in Goa, the choice of venue was clear. Sunaparanta is a vibrant venue for the arts, and Opie’s work is singular. He is rightfully celebrated internationally as a vanguard and brilliant artist.”

Isheta Salgaocar, Program Advisor to Sunaparanta, introduced the personnel from the British Council in Mumbai, who attended the preview. Mr. Dattaraj Salgaocar, Founder and Chairman of Sunaparanta, said he was delighted to show a world-class artist whose vision is transcendent and whose Winter series indicates a master working at the height of his artistic powers.

Mr. Rob Lynes, Director British Council – India, joked in his talk that “on my way in someone thought I was Opie!’ After some laughter, he said, “It brings us immense pleasure and delight to showcase Julian Opie.”

The British Council has had a presence in India for 67 years, but this is the first time it has organised an exhibition in Goa. Art and culture are an integral part of British Council’s Re-Imagine initiative.

Mr. Kumar Iyer, British Deputy High Commissioner, explained, “To appreciate Opie’s work, you have to understand what the artist feels, and the way he sees the world. There is a huge Indian presence in art and culture in the UK, and these events give us the opportunity to build a relationship between our countries. We look forward to more events under the stewardship of the British Council with Sunaparanta.”

On view till 28th October at Sunaparanta – Goa, Centre for the Arts, 63/C-8, Near Army House, Altinho, Panjim-Goa. 10 am-6pm.

Website: hwww.sgcfa.org 