Issue No: 08

Wednesday, December 30, 2015 | Vol. No. 4 | Issue 8 | Price Rs. 10 | www.goastreets.com | G-2/RNP/Weekly/Goa-05/2013-15

Happy New Year!

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Mining Blues

The excavators can now get cracking, but restrictions and high taxes dampen the mood.

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Remo Faces The Music Goa's star son struggles against allegations of abuse and a passport controversy.

ALSO Inside: • New Year Celebrations - page 4

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Konkani Cinema on a Roll 4 new Konkani movies hit the screens as local film making comes of age.

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FC Goa Woes

How the debacle of the ISL final in Goa threatens the future of football in India.

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Frilly Lacy Innerwear Lingerie Shopping in Goa is no longer an embarrassing chore.

• Hot New Jazz Recordings - page 6 • Master of Ceremonies - page 16 • Alexyz Cartoon Show - page 19 • FC Goa Sanction Fears - page 21

02 enquire

Goa’s Mining Mess and the Blame Game

By Vivian Maverick Martins

M

ore than three years after the Supreme Court banned mining in Goa following what’s been described as a Rs 35,000 crore heist of the public’s patrimony, legal hurdles to a resumption of iron-ore mining in the state have been removed.

So why, except for some smallscale excavation by a single company, is there no mining?

Put simply, it’s because the medicine prescribed to ease Goa’s mining woes is curing the disease by killing the body. A cap on total production (some 20 million metric tons), higher taxation and a miningfinanced welfare fund- put in place as an antidote to unspeakable levels of corruption and environmental degradation – are now making mining financially unfeasible, given a 50 percent decline in the international price of iron ore.

So with the exception of Vedanta Ltd (formerly Sesa Goa), the major mining companies are keeping their excavators quiet.

Add to this growing strife surrounding the little mining activity that is taking place – namely, a heated battle between Vedanta and truck owners demanding higher transportation fees. Thus, what was once Goa’s largest industry, employing some 150,000 people both directly and indirectly, remains, for all intents and purposes, moribund.

“Mining activities have not resumed as expected and people are still unemployed,” said Ulhas Gawde, head of the local Panchayat in the central mining village of Usgao. “The real celebrations will only be back once the industry resumes in full flow, putting our livelihoods back on track.”

Fortunately, the news is not all bad.

According to official statistics, Goa’s economy grew by 7.71 in 2013-14 (the last year figures are available), largely because of improvements in sectors such as agriculture, fishing and forestry – allowing the state to keep up with national growth averages. That said, it’s worth asking how much Goa would have grown had mining not been halted.

And one thing is crystal clear: Many Goans who relied on mining for their livelihoods are in dire straits. After talks to pacify agitating stakeholders failed, politicians in Goa have moved to take advantage of the popular angst. The

The Mining Ban Has Been Lifted So Why Is There No Mining?

tussle between Vedanta and truckers spun out of control with a truck set on fire and several incidents of stone pelting in the mining belt.

The government intervened, deploying the police force to keep order and ensure the peaceful transport of iron ore. But the move backfired as protests intensified and the truckers got support from opposition MLAs, who claimed the BJP government overstepped its bounds by deploying police against the truck owners.

They called the ruling party’s actions dictatorial and demanded financial packages for the stakeholders.

“The issue with the truckers should be resolved amicably by discussion and police brutality will not be tolerated,”said Pratapsingh Rane, an opposition leader. Luizinho Faleiro, Goa Congress Chief, said, “This is dictatorship by BJP government and the government is working against the livelihoods of the common man.”

The Chief Minister is in no mood to continue dishing out doles to mining dependent people and says the issue has been politicised.

“We have given them more than enough, the financial assistance for 18 months and writing off their interest on their bank loans,” CM Laxmikant

Parsekar said in a recent speech. “Had the issue not been politicised by a few for their political benefits, we would have reached a solution,” he added.

At one point, Vedanta Ltd filed a complaint against the truck owners at the Bicholim police station. In its police complaint (a copy of which is with Streets), the company said the owners set the truck ablaze and created a ruckus.

“More than 100 people gathered … unlawfully and started creating a nuisance in the presence of police personnel deployed. Thus creating serious law and order issue,” the complaint states. Vedanta Ltd has also threatened to suspend operations if the trucker’s agitation does not stop.

“If the transport does not start at Rs 8 per tonne per kilometre, which has been agreed upon, the company will have no other alternative but to suspend operations,”said a senior company official.

All Goa Truck Owners Association (AGTOA) President Nilkant Gawas has threatened to intensify their stir in the New Year if their demands for an increase in transportation rates are not fulfilled.

“If the company wanted to resolve the

Who We Are?

matter amicably it wouldn’t have filed cases against us and the government is supporting the divisive tactics of the company. Talks will succeed if cases filed against us are withdrawn and transportation rates are increased,” said Gawas.

Truck owner Balaji Gawas also questioned the logic behind the current transportation rate.

“The current transportation rate of Rs 8 per tonne of ore per kilometre is not feasible at all for us. Inflation has skyrocketed,”he said.

Suhas Naik, Convenor of Goa Mining Peoples Front,said the people have no choice but to take to the streets.

“Three years of closure of the mining operations have debilitated and destroyed the livelihoods of the mining dependent people,” Said Naik Christopher Fonseca, General Secretary All India Trade Union Congress (AITUC) for Goa, feels that taxes should be rationalized and the minimum capping increased so that more people can be accommodated in the mining industry.

“It will help the mining industry to reduce costs and compete with the global mining companies. The companies then will be able to accommodate more people in the industry and give better rates to the stakeholders,” said Fonseca.

CM Parsekar said he expects the mining issues to be resolved early next year and expressed hope that iron ore-extraction activity will begin in full swing.

"We should be in a position to put things in order in relation to mining in the state in the New Year. We are looking into all aspects of mining and would consider the opinion of all stakeholders.

We hope the New Year brings joy to everyone associated with Goa’s mining industry," Parsekar told Streets.

The CM’s critics say Goa has had three years since the ban began to work on creating a more diverse economy, less reliant on a single industry. They point out that the government’s election promises to recover the thousands of crores of looted revenue have gone unfulfilled.

Meanwhile, activists are pressing their case in the courts for a cancellation of the renewal of mining leases, which they say was handled illegally. Given the current tax structure and the global slump in iron ore prices, the activists don’t require any court ruling for mining to remain shut. 

Publisher Marisha Dutt • Chief Mentor Steven Gutkin • 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 • 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, Vaishnavi Pilankar

04 new year special

10 Novel Ways

to Welcome the New Year

By Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello

2016

is almost here! The clock is ticking and you are wide awake to celebrate the New Year with your loved ones.

Whether you are sweet 16 or in your panting 50s, usher the New Year 2016 with love and laughter, cakes and candles. Make it special for you and your loved ones. Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello lists out 10 unique ways of making your first day of the New Year memorable and fun.

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Your pet dog and you can have a nice shave Make sure that your unkempt beard is shaved off. Tidy yourself up (and your room too!). You no longer look like a POW and your parents are pleased too, with your rendezvous with the barber. Take Snowy for a good long walk on the streets followed with a nice fur shaving session at the newly opened salon for pets.

Gift your mom and dad a tour package Your parents have toiled for three decades in a row. They have raised you well. Now that you enjoy the comforts of a good home and luxury of a wellpaid job, gift your parents a tour to Europe and Africa.

A visit to Sydney’s Opera House! The leaning tower of Pisa! Let them go on a safari in the jungles of Africa! And taste sushi for a change!

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Wear an outfit of your choice You wanted to usher the New Year with brand new clothes gifted by your girlfriend although the red striped shirt is too elegant for your taste. However, you find yourself curling into your comfy white t-shirt and blue jeans, and end up wearing the same for the midnight service at the Church. Don’t worry, be happy, dude!

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Take an off from work Been too sincere on the job? Working tirelessly 24/7 either at office or from home?

You deserve a break. Take unpaid leave and curl in your bed with Snowy (if you don’t have a Snowy, get one!) lying at your feet. Enjoy the luxury of waking up late at least once in a year (if not the whole year around).

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Propose to your girlfriend of 5 years She makes your head swirl. She fires your imagination. She makes you lose your sanity when you are miles away from her. She breathes life into your soul. Shukks! You are head over heels in love with the only woman in your life. So why don’t you propose to the ladybird with whom you dream of sharing your life (and your bed too!)?

Organize a party Ring in the New Year with a party. With zillions of parties being organized in hotels and restaurants, make sure to attend one of them with your girlfriend.

Enjoy and have a blast! Or you can organize a party at home and invite your gang of buddies. Let them attend the party with a home-made dish. Takes a load off you! Make sure your party never sees a dull patch with the music system belting out racy party numbers.

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Give your home a New Year feel Change the décor!

Rip up some old stuff! Get a painting, you barbarian! Buy a new television set for the living room.

Donate the old set to the orphanage in your neighborhood.

Gift your mom the oven that she always wanted to bake yummy cakes.

Those cakes will make their way back to you, after all.

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Make resolutions together With all eyes glued to the grandfather’s clock in the living room, you can make a few resolutions for the New Year in the presence of your parents or your buddies. Whether it is to lose a few kilos or to get hold of a good job, the fact that you have made it in front of others is more likely to bind you to it!

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Spend quality time with your loved ones Taken an off from work? Now spend some time with your parents or spouse or kids. Play a few games with your children. Order a few takeaways from the restaurant in the vicinity. Or treat your parents to a decent meal cooked by you. Sausage pulao, chicken cafreal and Russian salad…Yahoo!

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Take that first step You have resolved to learn to play the saxophone this year. You even bought a gleaming new sax and it’s standing in the corner. Pick it up and blow that first (nerve wracking, spine chilling) note! Don’t mind the neighbours, they don’t got no culture. The journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step, says Confucius, or some other white haired chap. And what better day to take that brilliant, exuberant first step to a new skill or profession or passion than NEW YEAR’s DAY!

Get Ready For India’s First ‘Hardcore’ Music Festival 8th & 9th January, 2016 In Baga, Goa

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he city of Susegad will be waking up to the crazy sounds and sights of 'Hardcore' music early next year. Moon13 Entertainment is introducing the brutal and nasty 'Hardcore' music in India on a massive scale by presenting Hardcore : Invasion.

Happening at Baga Beach, Goa on 8th and 9th of January, 2016.

The Hardcore : Invasion 2016 lineup includes Angerfist, Miss K8, Radical Redemption, Theo Gobensen along with many Indian DJ's performing across two stages. With whacky art installations, beer showers, mud fights/fist fights, zip lining, pool parties, merchandise stalls – the night holds many promises at Goa’s ultimate party destination. Tickets are live at​i​nsider.in/event/ hardcore-invasion On 8th January, partygoers can indulge in lot of outdoor activity and by dusk they can enjoy campfire. On 9th January, the real, epic lineup begins.

Angerfist is a hardcore techno / gabber musician and DJ. He is the most popular and widely recognized performer in the genre, being nicknamed as the King of Hardcore. Miss K8 is embraced by millions of fans world over and known as the “Goddess Of Hardcore”.

"We want Indian audiences to experience 'Hardcore' music like never before. Hardcore : Invasion is all about the insane adrenaline rush," says Moon13 Entertainment proprietor Sylvester. David. "Between our starstudded lineups, enthusiastic fans, we plan to bring a bigger and better festival to Goa this January. Earlier, we had planned to have this festival at Morjim beach but due to unavoidable circumstances we shifted our venue to Baga."

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Goa-flavoured Grooves at Jazz Goa Konkani and Portuguese Songs Get Jazzed Up

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By José Lourenço

f there is one internet place to go for some innovative and entertaining jazz music, as well as local Goan melodies, it is www.jazzgoa.com, run by Goa’s popular bassman Colin D’Cruz. Recently Colin decided to focus on Konkani and Portuguese songs that were popular in Goa in the yesteryears. He started off his quest by recording the popular 'Adeus Korcho Vello', a melancholy farewell song also rendered in the Goan mando style, sung by Queenie Fernandes.

“I used Brazilian-style guitar with jazz bass, drums and violin to give it that Goan sound,” explains Colin. “The result generated huge worldwide interest and this prompted me to move on to another Konkani favourite 'cu curu cu cu', this time featuring Goan singer Misha Philipine from Bambolim.”

‘Cu cu ru cu cu'was rendered using the Indian bansuri flute, and Latin percussion with jazz bass and drums.

This recording also proved to be an instant hit, resulting in a large number of downloads.

Susan Rocha recorded a jazz version of ‘Molbailo Dou’, a popular song from the classic 1963 Konkani film ‘Amchem Noxib’. This rendition showed Konkani song lovers how a standard Konkani song can be reworked into a cool jazz piece.

“It was then time to treat popular Portuguese songs the same way,” continues Colin, on his Goa-focussed recordings. He got the Monteiro family into his studio, the two young ladies Shanice and Sherize and their mother Sylvia, to record a Portuguese hymn 'Minha Joia', backed by a jazz trio. Their earlier recording, of the Portuguese song 'A-B-C do Coraçao' has gained the maximum hits among over a hundred tracks at the Jazz Goa website. ‘Minha Joia’ seems to be heading in the same direction, straight up to the top!

Young female saxophonist

Izel Siqueira has recorded an Indianised version of an eternal jazz standard, Dave Brubeck’s ‘Take Five’, featuring the bansuri and tabla. Izel studied saxophone under international tutors at a school in Ooty and now pursues medicine alongside music in London.

Jazz Goa’s showcase of musicians is quite extensive.

Joshua Costa from Moira, currently based in Bangalore, is probably the only Goan musician to

record an all original contemporary jazz album at the Jazz Goa studio. Indian jazz diva Brenda Menezes recorded an album of jazz standards. Singer-songwriter Minelli Pinto added yet another song to her self-titled album, this one called ‘Sleep’ leans more towards jazz. Writer and publisher Fredrick Noronha's young son Aren dropped in at Colin’s studio to record a piano solo in an impromptu recording session.

It is only appropriate that jazz, which has flowed in the blood of great Konkani musicians like Chris Perry, should rejuvenate classic Goan songs. Musicians like Chic Chocolate, Anthony Gonsalves and Frank Fernand were fluent in this genre.

Many of the artistes at Jazz Goa have regular performing gigs at restaurants and venues in Goa. “You can listen to Susan Rocha with our Jazz Junction band at the Park Hotel at Calangute.

Brenda Menezes performs on board the Deltin Royal Casino every Wednesday night,” informs Colin.

All these songs recorded at Colin’s Jazz Goa studio can be downloaded free of cost at www. jazzgoa.com. 

music & nightlife 7

Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Dec 30 Hype Out Featuring Aqeel Ali With Aditya More and Dj Rishabh At Teso Waterfront, Siolim 8 pm onwards +91 7507003585

Dec 31 New Years Eve Garden Of Dreams Escape from reality ...as we transport you to a bygone era of unparalleled enchantment where fantasy rules the world. A theatrical music dinner show with 100 world-class performers and ONE experience you will never forget!

A whimsical & captivating evening of dramatic mixed arts, singers, musicians and jaw-dropping acts with lots of surprises as the DJ will build up the evening towards 2016 At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm onwards +91 832 3011510 Licence to Party 2016- You only Live once Either way, Get your finest secret agent gear on, you have got places to go and things to do and people to be see and to be seen by. We are shaking and stirring things up at the most glamorous party in town.

At The Park Calangute 9:00 pm Onwards + 91 8805 02 8194/ +91 832 2267600 Website: www.theparkhotels.com Bollywood & Retro Night Unlimited IMFL Beverages & Lavish Buffet Dinner Featuring DJ Saheet Dessai At Destination One, Calangute 7.30 pm onwards +91 7767801506 New Year’s Eve 2016 Featuring percussion by Thaalavattam – Organic Grooves, Reuse | Reduce | Retune, our resident DJ Dani Niva all the way from South Africa and a Bollywood DJ to ensure you have a rocking night!

Enjoy an unlimited flow of select beverages and a spread of Mediterranean, Mexican and Goan fare.

At Hard Rock Hotel Goa, Calangute +91 832 6745555 or email fnbmanager@hrhgoa.com The Future is now!

DJUMA Sound stem Featuring Timur Mamedov, Sashanti, Karan Bhoj, Baba Robijn, Raimund with Simon Sax. At Teso Waterfront, Siolim 8 pm onwards +91 832 2270091 Viva Familia Featuring the Aces and Brothers in Arms Time to party, Family Ballroom Dancing, Games & Fanfare, Loads of Prices & Surprises.

At Alva Mar, Parra 8 pm onwards +91 7057410983

Bollywood Fashionista 2016 Ring in this New Year with Style & Sophistication!

Featuring International & Bollywood DJ’s DJ Leo & Dj Sarvesh At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim 8 pm onwards +91 9158055222 New Years Eve at Waters Beach Lounge n Grill Gear up for an electrifying night at Waters! Celebrate the new years right on the beach! With 6 international DJ’s, unlimited drinks, fire dancers, chill-out area and swimming pool usage through the night, its guaranteed to be a wild night! Only limited tickets available so get yours today!

At Waters beach lounge n grill, Ozran beach, Vagator 8 pm onwards New Year Eve On board Santa Monica The event will be full of fun with grand gala buffet, dinner and enjoyable music. At Santa Monica Boat, Panjim 9 pm onwards +91 832 2438754 New Year Eve Dance 16 Live band in attendance, the Cream, DJ Ashton, Russian Dancers and many more prizes and surprises At Rendezvous Beach Resort, Dona Paula 9 pm onwards +91 9822273044 The Sweet 16 NYE Rumble!

Featuring DJ Aqeel along with DJ Shilpi Sharma Lost Stories, Godwin.

At Planet Hollywood beach resort, Utorda Beach 7.30 pm onwards +91 9168645053

Dec 30 to Jan 1 NYE Countdown Featuring Bollywood Singing Sensations Prajakta Shukre, Shilpi Paul, Jyotsna Navander India’s Dancing Superstar –MJ5 At Deltin Royale, Panjim +91 86985 99999

Dec 27th to Dec 30th Vh1 Supersonic 2015 A statistics show that three out of three people have their hands up in the air, eyes gleaming, smiling silly. The only break up you’ve had recently is with your daily routine. And the hangover you’re experiencing is from the reminiscing of loud thumps from the last 2 years: Vh1 Supersonic 2013 and 2014. Nobody thought it was possible.

Now Vh1 Supersonic Goa 2015!!

At Candolim Beach 2:00 pm onwards Sunburn Goa Line- Up Phase Featuring: David Guetta, Martin Garrix, Dyro, Bassjackers & many more.

Student: 9000, GA: 11200, VIP: 18500 One day & early entry tickets also available with us.

At Vagator +91 9538 43 4084

Dec 31 to Jan 1

Every Fridays

Pipers Paradise New Year party 2015/16 Lineup: Kindzadza (Osom Music, Russia) Live set At Pipers Plateau, Morjim 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm +91 8805106969

Wicked Fridays Wicked Fridays launches again this Friday! Gear up for an amazing season, and join us to welcome the 3rd season of Wicked Fridays in Goa! At Waters Beach Lounge and Grill, Ozran beach, Vagator 8:00 pm till late +919767200012 & 9702025555

Every Fridays & Saturdays Wild Bar Session Drink All You Can Special Performances At Nyex Beach Club, Anjuna 8 pm onwards +91 7387410421/ +91 9545550571

Every Wednesday Free bird nights at Cotinga Free bird nights at Cotinga presents, Elvis and Anirban, with a classic rock and blues session, this Wednesday 8:00 pm onwards.

At Cotinga at the Tamarind Hotel, Anjuna 8:00 pm onwards +919822851155, (0832)6519999 Live music at Mustard Krishna Vamsee is live on Wednesday, only at Mustard playing the best in blues, mo-town rock, and country tracks, 8pm onwards. Come savour the flavour that binds cuisines together at the newest culinary destination in Goa. 8:00 pm onwards At Mustard, Sangolda +91 98234 36120 KARAOKE at GURU BAR Karaoke Night Kony Hindi, English & Russian Free entry At GURU BAR, Anjuna 8 pm onwards +91 98233 83257

Every Thursday Karaoke Nite Come & be with Mojo Rockstar Kdj Seby At Cafe Mojo Pub & Bistro, Panjim 7 pm onwards +91 7774054353

Friday Nights @ A Reverie With Anika Noronha Live At A Reverie, Calangute 7 pm onwards +91 98231 74927 Live Music Jukebox - Andre & Tania At The Fisherman's Wharf, Cavelossim @ 7 pm onwards +91 832 287 1317 Fusion Live Music Shanti Fusion A Fusion Of Indian Classical Music & Western Music.

The Lead Instrument Is A Sitar Accompanied By Tabala, Drum Set, Saxophone, Keyboard & Double Base Guitar At Deltin Royale, Mandovi River (Offshore) 8 pm onwards +91 86985 99999

Every Saturday Music Spots in Goa Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim Piano Evenings- Every Evening A sip of coffee or a selection of the finest wines and digestifs; enjoy late evenings at Confeitaria while Melanie enchants you with the melodious keys of her Grand Piano.

At Confeitaria, Grand Hyatt Goa 10 pm – 1 am Fire Place - Every Thursday Gather around the fire place at the Capiz Bar for an evening of sundowners, performances by DJ Thelma and the acrobatic Safari Cats.

Sunset - 00:00 midnight Alfresco Night – Every Friday Walk over to the Pool Bar and Grill and enjoy comfort food accompanied with live music by DJ Thelma 7 pm – 10:30 pm For reservations call +91 832 3011510

With every ending, comes a new beginning…

Countdown to New Year 2016, with our first ever concert by the poolside.

Featuring percussion by Thaalavattam – Organic Grooves, Reuse | Reduce | Retune, our resident DJ Dani Niva all the way from South Africa and a Bollywood DJ to ensure you have a rocking night!

Enjoy an unlimited flow of select beverages and a spread of Mediterranean, Mexican and Goan fare.

For further details or reservations please call +91 832 6745555 or email fnbmanager@hrhgoa.com

Cavala Every Wednesday: Cavala Acoustic Latin Retro Every Friday: Tidal Wave’s live act Every Saturday: Piano played by Bosco Cavala, Calangute - Baga Road, Baga 8:30 pm onwards. +91 832 2276090 sales@cavala.com | www.cavala.com The Park, Calangute Every Monday: Retro Night by Jus Leo Every Thursday: Retro Night Every Friday: Karaoke Night with KDJ Tony The Park, Calangute 8 pm onwards +91 8805028194, +91 832 2267600 resv.goa@theparkhotels.com www.theparkhotels.com

Casinos in Goa Deltin Royale Casino Get lucky on a big boat.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Dec 31

Great Goan Experience

Dance and Fancy Dress Competition The Mottem Boys of Assonora are organising a Goa dance and fancy dress competition.

At Vandevi Temple, Mottem waddo, Assonora 9.30 pm

Tiger Balloon Safaris Explore Goa-Get carried away on our hot air balloon rides an unforgettable sky high experience. ​At Chandor, South Goa ​ +91 9999 74 2000 ​Website: ​hotairballooningingoa.com

Jan 1 Happy New Year 2016 Start this year with the Lord Jesus Christ Spirit filled Preaching & Worship Delicious lunch for all At Rajdhani hotel, 4th flr, Dr. Atmaram Borkar road, Panjim 10:00 am Onwards + 91 9923 65 3124

Jan 4 Love Imagery on the Indian Temple The Sunaparanta Annual lecture will focus on ‘Love imagery on the Indian Temple’ by Dr Vidya Dehejia.

At Sunaparanta Centre for the arts, Altinho, Panjim 7 pm onwards +91 832 242 1311

Every Tuesday Rejuvenate & Detox At Shamana Spa Designed to restore balance to your body system, cleanse it of toxins, and rejuvenate the mind. The program at Shamana Spa, Grand Hyatt Goa will include a combination of yoga, aqua exercise, lymphatic drainage treatment and royal wellness bath along with healthy drinks and herbal teas.

Shamana Spa, Grand Hyatt, Bambolim 8:00AM – 1:00PM +91 832 3011510

Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday Salsa Workshop A Series of Salsa Classes will be conducted.

At Carpe Diem, Majorda 6 pm to 7 pm +91 88888 62462

Dance Classes David Furtado Dance Classes Salsa & Waltz for beginners At Casino Motel, Porvorim 6.40 to 7.40 +91 9975914195 Jason & Sylvia Dance Academy At Las Viegas Dance Studio, Taleigao +91 9822161652/ +91 9822151614 Snaden Shawn Dance Academy Dance Style: Hip hop, Bollyfunk, jazz, contemporary At All Over Goa +91 7798609859/ +91 9890163433

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 Birds & Breakfast Have your morning breakfast watching birds The Best time of bird watching is October to Mid April.

At Gauro Waddo, Calangute +91 832 2276711/ +91 9822149002 Horse Riding Majorda Beach Horse Riding It offers riding on Goa’s longest beach At Majorda 5 pm to 7 pm +91 9822586502 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

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

BOOK CENTRES

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

Broadway Book Centre Broadway Book Store offers great books at amazing prizes to passionate readers of all ages At Aguada Fort Road, Candolim 10 am to 9 pm +91 9860030339

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

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

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

The Bushmasters Owner Rahul Alvares is one of our state’s most experienced snake rescuers. Snake Watch programmes costs Rs. 1600 per person inclusive of transport and breakfast.

At Almeida Vaddo, Parra 6.30 am to 9.30 am +91 9881961071 Rahulalvares.com

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

Literati It’s a Bookshop and Café At Gauro Vaddo, Calangute 10 am to 6.30 pm +91 832 2277740

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 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 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 MarathaPortuguese war.

At Vagator 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 MarathaPortuguese war.

At Vagator MUSEUMS 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 Goa State Museum Have some 8,000 artifacts on display including carvings, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins and stone sculptures. A museum shop is planned soon with the aim of popularizing Goan culture through museum objects.

At EDC Complex, Patto, Panjim 9.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2438006 / +91 832 2437306 Xavier Centre of Historical Research See exhibitions of paintings, browse through rare books and attend symposiums with particular emphasis on contemporary cultural & social issues affecting Goa. At BB Borkar Road, Porvorim +91 832 2417772

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Remo Fernandes Faces The Music Who’s Telling The Truth? And Will He Actually Do Time?

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By Goa Streets

nless you just arrived in Goa or live in a cave, by now you’ve probably heard that Goa’s most famous pop star (and arguably most famous person) has been charged with verbally abusing a minor girl in a hospital after his son injured her by running into her with his car.

Whether this turns out to be just a blip in a long and illustrious career, or a major stain on Remo Fernandes’s reputation, will depend not only on the truth (Remo denies the allegation), but people’s perception of it. The accusation has already begun to chip away at Remo’s standing as favourite son of Goa, despite an outpouring of support for the 62-yearold musical icon on social media. And the case has uncovered some unexpected information, including the fact that Remo gave up his Indian citizenship to become Portuguese.

Here’s what we know as of now.

According to police, 17-year-old Helen D’Souza of Malvan, Maharashtra was on a walking pilgrimage to Old Goa on Dec. 1, when she rushed onto the road to avoid a herd of buffaloes in the village of Guirim. Remo and his 26-year-old son Jonah were in a car driven by Jonah when the younger Fernandes ran into the girl, injuring her left leg.

It’s not clear if the car was speeding or if Jonah could have done anything to avoid hitting the girl, but he was booked for “rash and negligent” driving under Sections 279 and 338 of the Indian Penal Code – a bailable offence that does not normally carry a jail term.

A more serious crime, however, is alleged to have taken place at the hospital where the girl was being treated. The family says an argument broke out over their refusal to accept an offer of Rs. 50,000 from Remo for not being enough. At this point, the family said, the singer uttered the infamous words: “Why are you alive? You should have died.”

The girl’s leg injuries are not considered minor, already requiring three surgeries.

Police sources confirmed that Remo entered into negotiations with the family but said they didn't know whether the discussions worked out. Independent sources familiar with the events also said that Remo visited the hospital and was negotiating with the girl’s sister. Adv. Aires Rodrigues filed the case before the Agacaim Police (since the events happened at the Goa Medical College), who registered a First Information Report under Section 8 of the Goa Children’s Act 2003 against Remo after recording the statement of the minor girl before the Child Welfare NGO. The

offence Remo is charged with is nonbailable and carries a maximum jail sentence of three years and a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh.

The younger Fernandes has appeared before police to answer the lesser charge of reckless driving. But the singer himself has failed to show up for either of the two summonses issued for him to appear, saying he’s on tour in Europe and won’t be available until after Jan. 8.

As serious as the alleged offense may sound, it’s legitimate to ask whether the case would have been pursued had Remo not been a celebrity. The truth is police usually discourage the registration of such cases and urge the sparring parties to work out a compromise after due apologies.

But Remo’s case is different.

Anticipating public scrutiny of the case, the police have left no stone unturned to make sure their handling of the case leaves nothing to doubt - even to the point of issuing a ‘look out’ notice for Remo despite knowing exactly where he is.

“I'm so dying to divulge the true side of the story. All the complaints are total lies. Unfortunately, much against my wishes, I have been advised by my legal counsel not to issue any statement or rebuttal about the case at this stage.

Cliché as this may sound, we shall let the law, for which we have full respect, take its course,” Fernandes said in a statement earlier.

“I do however reserve the right to initiate appropriate proceedings, both before the Civil and Criminal Forums, against all individuals involved in these fabrications, and specifically against Aires Rodrigues, for the material alleged against me and my son, which are clearly defamatory,” he said.

One of the more notable facts that have come out of the episode – even if it has little to do with the case of Helen D’Souza – is Remo’s decision to change his nationality without anyone having as much as a clue. During the legal proceedings involving the accusations, it came out that Remo was issued a Portuguese passport in 2011 and that he surrendered his Indian passport in 2014.

“There is nothing shameful or embarrassing about opting for another nationality”, Remo posted online.“Yes, I have taken Portuguese nationality after duly surrendering my Indian nationality, but I have an OCI Card, which makes me an Overseas Citizen of India. This is something I have never hidden, so the claim that this is 'discovered' by

the Police is a pathetic misleader.”

It seems clear that he was still an Indian citizen when he received the prestigious national award Padma Shri in 2007. But his appointment as a brand ambassador the Election Commission of India in 2012 to promote voting and his decision to join the Aam Aadmi Party in December 2013 both took place after he had already obtained a Portuguese passport – certainly questionable events even if not technically a crime. What is technically a crime, however, is his failure to surrender his Indian passport for a full 3 years after receiving a Portuguese one.

You’re not allowed to have both under Indian law.

Adv Rodrigues has filed a petition asking that the case be monitored by a judge to avoid political interference. In response, Remo has filed an application asking to be part of that potential development. His lawyer, Adv Rajeev Gomes, said the application is to “be able to place proper facts before the court.

The Court's verdict should not be based on contorted facts.”

As for the injured girl, a few wellwishers have come together to open a bank account in her name and have welcomed donations for her well being.

We may never know for sure whether Remo really said what her family says he did (as far as we know there was no recording).

But the episode does serve as a warning to all those with fame and fortune that it’s best to control your tongue. 

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7th Dec to 7th Jan

Christmas Treats Our Pastry chefs are whipping up sweet little indulgences for you and your family in all shapes and sizes of love. Pre-order your favourites from traditional Christmas pudding to custom-made cakes, from classic Stollen to the timeless gingerbread house and cookies.

At Grand Hyatt, Bambolim 8:00AM to 1:00AM To place an order contact +91 832 3011127

Dec 13th to Dec 31st

Oriental Food Festival At Chaska Relish Forever multi cuisine restaurant, Porvorim +91 832 2417536

Every Monday

Hops & Nibbles Walk into the Capiz Bar to experience new flavours in beer and food pairing.

Try something new every Monday as the pairing changes every week; Tapas, Yakitori and more to enjoy At Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa 4:00PM – 00:00 midnight INR 990 + taxes For reservations call +91 832 3011510

Every Wednesday

Pizza Night @ Ciao Bella Dive into a selection of authentic Italian wood fired pizzas At CIAO BELLA, Assagao 7 pm onwards +91 97675 57673 Seafood Night Market A weekly seafood night market with a wide selection of seafood delicacies. If you can’t seem to get enough of seafood through the week, walk over to The Dining Room and enjoy an amazing selection of your seafood favourites and live entertainment.

Every Wednesday INR 2500 per person At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim +91 832 3011510

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Pasta Thursdays Treat yourself to a selection of pastas At Bar Code Lounge & Grill, Porvorim +91 832 241 0027

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Spanish Nights Head over to the Grand Hyatt Goa Palace Lawns; where they give you an evening of live entertainment and food inspired from the Mediterranean coast of Spain.

7:00PM – 11:30PM INR 2200 + taxes At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim +91 832 3011510

Brunches Every Sunday Sunday Brunch Happy Hours Buy one Get one free Lunch Buffet Starting 899/Pool Usage At Bay 15, Dona Paula 12 noon onwards +91 7350146000

Sunday-Champagne Brunch Relish a sumptuous meal over five interactive food counters along with free flowing cocktails, champagne and live music by Thelma.

Every Sunday, the Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 1:00PM – 4:00PM INR 2500 + taxes +91 832 3011510 Sunday Barbeque Brunch Poolside Sunday grills with live music 12 pm to 5 pm At Banana Republic Bar - Cavala, Baga +91 832 227 7587 Sunday Brunch at Barrels & Bones 12 noon onwards At BARRELS & BONES, Fontainhas +91 77740 78276 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 Brunch at Cantina Bodega This is one of the more interesting spots in town to have a meal. Under the supervision of Vandana Naik, a former top chef in New York City and easily one of Goa’s most notable culinary experts, there’s a wide variety of delights on offer, including pizzas, soups, salads, hummus and meat balls, plus an eclectic mix of Indian, Mediterranean and other world cuisines.

That’s not to mention the desserts, another top draw here. Noon to 4 pm At Cantina Bodega, Sunaparanta, Panjim. +91 832 2421315 info@sgcfa.org www.sgcfa.org 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

South Goa Restaurant

Palms Restaurant The Beachside Restaurant Palms with the Peruvian delicacy for the first time in Goa. Enjoy Ceviche delicacies and Peruvian drinks all night long!

At Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Cavelossim +91 832 2721235 Allegria Goan, Portuguese This fine-dining restaurant at the Taj Exotica serves mouth watering food.

On offer are all the classic Goan dishes like Chicken Cafreal, Pork Sorpotel, and Kullanche Mass Kottnim, which is crab meat in a shell, and of course, the all time favourite, Fish Curry Rice.

At Taj Exotica, Calwaddo, Benaulim, Salcete 7.30 pm to 10.45 pm +91 832 6683333 Peppers Gourmet Cuisine Seafood, Tandoor Indulge in innovative desserts and local flavours at this exciting food joint.

Near Child Care School, Margao +91 832 2711125. +91 9822133506 A Tartaruga Multi – Cuisine This eating space is a great venue for weddings and parties with sprawling beach front lawns that can accommodate up to 1000 pax.

At Colva Beach, Salcete 7 am to 11 pm +91 832 2788068/69 Casa Sarita For truly outstanding authentic Goan Food.

Open only for dinner, this classy fine dining restaurant is a delightful place to explore Goan and Portuguese cuisine.

At Park Hyatt Goa, Cansaulim +91 832 2721234 Tato’s Fine Dining Goan, Indian, Chinese Tato’s fine dining makes its presence felt in the culinary circles in Margao.

Opp. New Collectorate, Margao 12 pm to 3 pm and 6.30 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2758590 Fisherman’s Wharf Authentic Goan It’s a fantastic restaurant to celebrate a special occasion.

At the riverside, near Holiday Inn, Cavelossim – Salcete +91 832 2871317 Soul Soufflé Goan, North Indian, Continental, Chinese, Seafood Casual Dinning At off the Old Verna Highway, near Udder Water Fall, Ambulour Village, Verna, Margao +918322782100 Gawin's Restaurant & Pub Seafood, Goan, Continental, Chinese Enjoy Sunday Brunch every week At Cansaulim Road, Verna +91 9822177179 Cherry Tomato Burger Cafe and Italian Restaurant At Vanelim, Colva +91 9561379963

Dropadi Restaurant Casual Dining North Indian, Chinese, Continental, Seafood, Goan At Palolem Beach, Palolem, Goa +91 832 264 4555 Vasco Square Casual Dining North Indian, Goan, Continental, Seafood At 211, Joseph Vaz Road, Vasco, Goa +91 832 250 0644 Coconut Creek Serves Non veg, Alcohol, Outdoor Seating Goan, Continental, Chinese, North Indian, Seafood At Bogmalo, Bimut Ward, Bogmalo +91 832 2538100/+91 9823117647 Konkani Restaurant Casual Dining North Indian, Konkan, Goan, Seafood At Jigisha Building, Varde Valaulikar Road, Margao +91 97638 22983 Pentagon Restaurant & Garden Pub Eclectic Asian, Indian and European menu.

Sizzle your taste buds with awesome food at pentagon from starters to main course we have it all for you At Majorda Beach Road, Opp. Majorda Beach Resort, Salcete 12 pm to 12 am +91 832 2881402/ +91 9822091402

North Goa Restaurant

Om Made Cafe @ Teso Waterfront A mélange of international and local cuisine is specially conjured to seduce and tease the epicure’s palate.

Enjoy the taste of our food while being seated by an immaculate view of the river and coastal foliage, surrounded by the glimmering of the distant villages.

Open 8 am - Midnight Breakfast: 8 am – 11am At Teso Waterfront, Siolim +91832 227 0091 Marbela Beach Italian, Seafood One of the finest beach resorts in the state, Marbela Beach is the ultimate destination to party or to unwind during the sunset with refreshing cocktails and decent food to hog on to.

At Morjim –Ashvem Road, Morjim 7 am to midnight +91 832 8450599 Goa Marriott Resort & Spa Open for dinner 7 pm onwards every day, Wan Hao is also open for lunch on Saturday and Sunday.

Re-orient your taste-buds with the choicest of Oriental cuisine all this season only.

At Wan Hao, the Goa Marriott Resort & Spa! +91 832-246 3333.

Avanti Bar & Restaurant Indian, Goan & Seafood Serves Goan specialties like Rawa fried prawns, stuffed squid, and gratinated stuffed crab masala among other Goan delights.

Near Patto Bridge, Panjim 11 am to 3 .30 pm, 7 pm to 11.30 pm +91 832 2435884/ +91 832 2427179 hotelavanti@yahoo.com Peep Kitchen Indian, Continental, Goan, Chinese A family restaurant with a bar run by a Goan family serves food with an authentic Goan and homely touch.

At Caranzalem, Near Petrol Pump, Panjim Noon to 2.30 pm and 7 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 6454474 Hotel Sanskruti Chinese, Goan, Indian, Oriental It’s a pure vegetarian restaurant which is packed during lunch time. It’s really good for South Indian food, Thali, and chaat.

At Near HDFC Bank, Porvorim 8 am to 11 pm +91 832 2414400/ +91 94233323822

Casa Bhonsle Indian & Goan All meals here are prepared in the authentic Hindu Goan Style.

Above Café Bhonsle, Near Cine National, Panjim Noon to 3.30 pm & 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2222260/ +91 9822100684 O’Asia Pan Asian This is the ultimate destination for your pan Asian culinary fix.

At The O Hotel, Dando, Candolim Noon to 3 pm, 7.30 pm to 11 pm +918323047000 A Lua Chinese, European, Goan, North Indian, Seafood 11 am to 11 pm At, Bella vista, Sangolda +91 832 2416671/ 73 At Porie Bhatt, Verna Contact: +91 832 2782760/ +91 9881272080 At Bhueem Bhatt, St Cruz, Merces +91 832 2448172/ +91 2448757 A Pastelaria Bakery An ideal place for pastries, cakes, cookies and other baked offerings.

9 am to 9 pm At Hotel Mandovi, Panjim +91 832 2426270/ 73 Anandashram Hotel Chinese, Goan and Seafood This is one of the oldest eateries in Goa and is something of an institution for its affordable and delicious Goan Fare.

At 31st January Road, Panjim 1 pm to 10.30 pm +91 9823195245 Edu’s Restaurant Indian, Chinese, International and Goan Pizzas are one of their specialties. There’s nothing fancy about it but it has the vibe of a street café.

Next to Magsons on the main DB Road in Panjim, Miramar. +91 832 2463777, +91 832 2463888 Sol de Goa Relax over the weekend with lazy Sundays by the poolside. Sol de Goa presents Mexicana-Spanish Brunch with Sangrias, unlimited food and LIVE acoustic entertainment.

At Sol De Goa, Nerul 11.30 Onwards +91 9552134385 Go With the Flow Brazillian, Mediterranean, Fusion In an enchanting location on the Baga river bank, offering stunning views of the river, and sea beyond. Oh did we mention? The food’s really good, too. Chef Guto from Brazil really knows what he’s doing. We mean it.

At Calangute, Baga +91 7507771556 contact@gowiththeflowgoa.com www.gowiththeflowgoa.com Koi True Asian, very tasty At Taj Road, Gauravaddo, Calangute 12 pm to 1 am +91 98733 42567 koigoa.com Mustard A Flavour to Savour Serving Bengali and European food, using mustard as a key ingredient.

The only Bengali restaurant in Goa! At House No 78, Mae de dues Vaddo, Chogm Road, Sangolda +91 9823436120 Facebook: /mustardgoa

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Bay 15 Boasts a Live Sushi Counter and Mumbai Band Rhythm Revival

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ith a whopping 90-item spread of soups, starters, salads, anti-pasti, BBQ, roasts, breads, desserts and special dishes for kids, jüSTa Hotels’ Bay 15 is likely to be the biggest and best buffet spread one can experience in Goa this New Year’s Eve. Chef Raheman of Maldivian fame and his team have racked up a massive list of continental, north Indian, Goan and Asian favourites that would please just about anyone under the sun. There is even a live sushi counter, besides live grilling and meat carving stations!

Besides the humongous feast of a buffet, the popular band from Mumbai Rhythm Revival will help you burn all the calories by keeping you on your feet, reviving the best tunes from then and now. The versatile band plays pop, rock, blues, reggae, Bollywood and much more. It was formed by Antonio Rodriguez back in the early 70s and has been doing the rounds ever since, along with Maureen Rodriguez, Ignatius Coelho and Jude on the vocals.

For those who haven’t discovered this amazing beach-front marvel, you can find it on Odxel Beach ahead of the Cidade de Goa and the International Centre in Dona Paula. It has sprawling lawns next to the waterfront and a big

stage area with a delightful ambience by the sea and under swaying palm trees, where weddings are frequently held. There is a ground-level, open-plan outdoor restaurant and an indoor (with a massive open-air balcony) on the first floor. Fifteen wooden cabanas with cosy and comfortable fittings are also on the property.

So whether you end up munching on a Chicken Lemongrass Skewer, King Fish Peri Peri, Honey Glazed Pork Belly, Paneer Khurchan, Serradura or Jalebi with Rabdi, don’t fret. You’ll probably come home light on your toes from all the dancing. To add to the excitement of bringing in the new year, the theme is neon, and there will be fireworks, fire dancers and a DJ spinning favourites all night long.

So go ahead, bring in 2016 in style. Call 7350146000 to book your spot at the buffet.

We have formals and casuals for kids upto 7 years

16 profile Master Of His Fate, Captain Of His Soul

Swinburne Fernandes

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A student, a compère, a musician and a sportsman… Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello has an interesting tête-à-tête with 21-year-old Swinburne Fernandes from Benaulim.

The happiest of people do not necessarily have the best of everything. They simply make the most of everything that comes along their way. To be happy, one has to put his heart, mind, intellect and soul even to the smallest act.”

This is the creed by which Master-OfCeremonies Swinburne Fernandes lives his life. And it’s already quite a full life, bubbling with studies, sports, music and more.

Swinburne actually studied two years of higher education in Science before switching over to the Arts. He is currently pursuing an Arts degree at Rosary College, Navelim. He began hosting events at a very young age, for parish and school activities.

This suave lad now compères music shows, Christmas events, pool parties, wedding and birthday parties, and even São João festivities all over Goa. It was actually a tad difficult to get hold of this young master of ceremonies bang in the midst of the year-end festive season.

“I was into compèring way back in my teenage years. I am now professionally in this business for the last two years,” Swinburne tells me. “I have already compèred four weddings.

I charge 2500 rupees for small parties and 5000 for weddings.”

“I remember my first job as an MC,” he recalls, “I was very excited, and anxious too. I had my cue notes all neatly jotted down, but was able to actually speak only twenty percent of what I had written!”

There are many little joys to be had as a host of events. “When people approach me with their special songs to be played and when the hosts request me to declare the buffet open, I feel content,” he says with a smile.

The talented Swinburne can also play a good number of musical instruments – keyboards, trumpet, saxophone, drums, guitar, French horns and then some more. He says, “I learnt them all at the Seminary, which I eventually left due to poor health then.”

He has completed his Grade 5 exam with the Trinity School of London.

Quite adept at academics, Swinburne manages to clear all his papers with distinction grades. He balances his studies and event hosting, with hearty encouragement from his

parents and superiors. He got good support from his boarding school – the Don Bosco Institute and credits them for teaching him a lot.

Swinburne has been active in his school and college days, often taking up leadership roles. He was the Class Captain at Loyola High School, Head Boy at Don Bosco’s (Panjim), General Secretary at the Don Bosco Higher Secondary School and currently holds the post of Cultural Secretary at Rosary College, Navelim.

A true all-rounder, Swinburne is a good sportsman to boot. He has played handball for the Under-14 team at Loyola’s, represented Goa in the U-14 Subroto Murkherjee Football tournament and then gone on to represent his Higher Secondary School in cricket, volleyball, football, tennikoit and athletics. He represented Rosary College in Taekwondo in 2014 when the college won the championship.

“I don’t have a fixed routine,” he says, when I ask about his busy life.

“Every other day, I have to tune myself to new situations and challenges, as I am never short of activities. But I do believe in the philosophy ‘early to bed, early to rise’.”

He waxes philosophically - “Life is all about choices. I create my life with my thoughts and the choices I make. Each choice leads me to a consequence. I want people to remember me as a person who made others smile, laugh and enjoy their life king-size.”

The intelligence and simplicity of great men like the late President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, the humility of Sachin Tendulkar and the wittiness of the Indian Defense Minister, our own Manohar Parrikar, all inspire him.

His father who has worked as an electrical engineer in Bahrain’s Ministry, and his mother who works in the government service in Goa are extremely proud of their son.

“I want to live to the fullest. I will worry about my future later although I would like to be a lecturer,” says Swinburne, contemplating his future.

The road ahead is bound to be a bright one for this hardworking and talented young man, who interestingly shares his name with a 19th century English poet, playwright, novelist, and critic, Algernon Charles Swinburne.

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Wednesday, December 30, 2015

Konkani Cinema On A High 4 New Konkani Movies Hit The Screens In Goa

By Sachin Chatte

Here’s something to be absolutely delighted about: Konkani cinema is at an all time high. Four spanking new films have hit Goan theatres within a span of just over a month. What are they all about, we hear you ask. Film critic Sachin Chatte offers Streets readers insights into the four flicks: Hanv Tu Tu Hanv, Enemy?, Home Sweet Home 2 and Nirmon.

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n the 1980s and 90s and till the International Film Festival of India moved to Goa, there was a considerable lull in Konkani cinema, after the glory days of the classic Amchem Noxib, Nirmon and other films that were made in the sixties. Thanks to IFFI, interest in Konkani movies has revived and many young film makers are taking up the challenge. Fortunately for the directors, there are producers in Goa who are ready to put up the hard cash, though they know very well that returns on their investment will be very modest.

One noticeable change in the new crop of films is that they are getting

better in terms of production, sound design, camera work. These budding film-makers are now using the cinematic medium much more effectively.

While Bardroy Barreto’s Nachomia Kumpasar, a big hit among the audience with people opting for multiple viewings, is still going strong even after a year of its limited release, here are four brand new films that have grabbed attention.

Hanv Tu Tu Hanv – Dubbed as the first Konkani science fiction film, it has a story that is off the beaten path. A miserly old man Jude (Fermino Goes) suffers a heart attack and dies.

The doctors manage to bring him back to life after performing an ‘experiment’ but they are in for a surprise. It turns out that a young man named Lazarus (Brijesh Kakodkar)who had committed suicide because of the misery caused by Jude, has now ‘entered’ his body. Interspersed with humour, this film is commendably directed by Ramprasad Adpaikar, whose short film This Book Will Change Your Life was screened at Cannes International Film Festival's Short Film Corner. Hanv Tu Tu Hanv is technically well accomplished and is quite possibly the most off-beat film in the history of Konkani cinema!

Enemy? – Given the changing landscape and socio-political scenario of Goa, land seems to be a favourite subject among film-makers.

Enemy?(yes, there’s a question mark there) deals with the Enemy Property act, which was passed by the Indian government in 1968, after the India-Pakistan war of 1965. It

states that any property owned by a Pakistani national in India can be appropriated by the Indian government. A mother (Meenacshi Martins) and her son (Salil Naik) discover that their ancestral house has been taken over under this act, but at the behest of unscrupulous politicians. There begins their arduous fight to reclaim what rightfully belongs to them. Shot by cinematographer Vikram Almadi (of the famed Marathi film Fandry),

Enemy? is another excellent example of how Konkani films are getting technically better.

Home Sweet Home 2–While, by and large, Konkani films don’t make much as far as box office collections go, last year’s sleeper hit Home Sweet Home was an exception. Directed by the young Swapnil Shetkar, it had an incredibly long run at the multiplex and the story struck a chord with the audiences. John D’Silva (played by the well known tiatrist of the same name) is an NRI who returns home to discover that his ancestral home no longer exists – instead, an apartment building now stands in its place. Along with a taxi driver Raj (Rajdeep Naik), who becomes his good friend, they begin a campaign against the bad guys. The sequel

brings them back together, pursuing the same matter,but this time the theme is more political in nature. The rocking chemistry between Raj and John is what makes Home Sweet Home 2 worthwhile.

Nirmon – The original film made in 1965 has a very special place in Goan hearts. The story had even impressed Rajshri Productions, a Hindi film production house, back then and it was remade in Hindi as Taqdeer. The director of the 2015 Konkani remake, Sripad Pai, has worked earlier with Marathi cinema and theatre. The new Nirmon is an attempt to rekindle Goan nostalgia and to entertain newer and younger audiences. The story of Claudia (Anagha Joshi) who presumes her missing husband to be dead and marries his friend reminds of you of the 60’s and 70’s when such stories were common in Hindi films. Ashley Mendonça has reworked those timeless melodies

by Frank Fernand like Claudia and Dol Mhojea Bai that still evoke strong childhood memories. The film also has an impressive sound design.

So grab your popcorn or channas and sit back to enjoy these well produced films. Their themes may deal with loss and alienation, but there is hope and redemption at the end of the line, with good old cheeky Goan humour to keep you in good spirits.

Note: Check your local cinema listings for showings, some of which include English subtitles.

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Dec 30

Art of Cartooning Renowed cartoonist and artist, Lawrence Joseph is organising a workshop on the art of cartooning and landscape painting.

At Youth centre, Miramar 12pm to 3 pm +91 954-602-4780

Nov 5 to Jan 25

‘GOPAKAPATTANAM – Exploring Goa’s histories through the lens of contemporary art’ Curated by Dr. Subodh Kerkar & Mr. Peter Mueller 10 am to 6 pm everyday At Museum of Goa, Plot No. 79, Pilerne Industrial Estate, Pilerne Email: subodh@museumofgoa.com / mail@museumofgoa.com Web: www.museumofgoa.com www.facebook.com/museumofgoa

Dec 15 to Jan 15

International Art and Craft Festival Goa will play host to the Spandan International Art and Craft Festival, A unique art and craft festival that will be held over 45 days in popular Locations of Goa like Panjim, Margao and Mapusa.

At All over Goa

Dec 15 to Feb 15

Sensorium – Sunaparanta, Goa Theatre, Music, Arts 4 JAN: 7 pm: Sunaparanta Annual Lecture by Prof. Vidya Dehejia, Columbia University 14 JAN: 7 pm: Performance by Bisaji Gadekar and Sajan Mani curated by Nikhil Chopra & Madhavi Gore, Heritage Hotel 17 JAN: 7 pm: The Shanghvi Salon with Bharti Kher 1 FEB: 7 pm: Performance and Talk by Nikhil Chopra 11 FEB: 7 pm: The Shanghvi Salon with Anju and Atul Dodiya 12 - 14 FEB: 7 pm: A Crossover Love Club, a participatory performance by Sanchayan Ghosh 15 FEB: 7 pm: Jeet Thayil curates a spoken word performance with Akhil Katyal, Mithu Sen, Aditi Nagrath, and Zachary Bushnell 8 pm Sensorium Closing Ceremony with the Musical Narrative on Amir Khusrau At Sunaparanta – Goa Centre for the Arts, Altinho, Panjim +91 832 2421311 | info@sgcfa.org

Dec 26 to Dec 30

Art Exhibition Urja –earth and beyond... an art exhibition of recent works by Ranjit Patil will be inaugurated by artist Subodh Kerkar.

At Art Gallery, Maquinez Palace, ESG, Panaji 6 pm +91 832 2428111

Dec 13 to Jan 6

GAJVIKRTI A solo art exhibition by Damodar Madgaonkar At Ujwal Art Gallery, Vagator 9 am to 6 pm +91 9764847397

Galleries of Note

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 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-do-Mundo, 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 centres 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 inhouse 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

‘O To Be In Goa Today’ Cartoonist Alexyz Echoes The Common Man In Goa

By Perin Ilavia

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he rapidly changing vistas of Goa are a matter of concern for cartoonist Alexyz Fernandes. “People come here to relax and unwind. I think, they are cheated, not getting what they dreamt of. Builders are selling ‘houses with a view’, which are blocked by another building that comes up in front.

Goa is changing for the worse,” says Alexyz. And now, ironically, it is non-Goans who are fighting to save Goa, he adds.

The exhibition titled ‘O To Be In Goa Today’, is about the current scenario in our tiny state, brilliantly depicted in his paintings on canvas and his installations, at the Kala Academy on 28 – 30 December.

At the inauguration of the show, guests were shocked to see two men and two ladies carrying a tiny coffin, from the car park to the show venue, with accompanying musicians playing the violin and guitar to the tune of ‘O to Be in England’.

Inside was a miniature statue of a tuxedo-clad man with a bottle of feni on his chest, alongside a coconut and a fish. The caption “This man died of shock, unable to afford ordinary things,” had everyone giggling.

Alexyz’s new book ‘O To Be In Goa Today’, dedicated to three departed friends – Mario Miranda, musician Emiliano da Cruz and journalist and photographer Joel D’Souza – was launched at the opening of the show. A self taught artist, Alexyz is indebted to his mentor, Mario Miranda, a world class Goan cartoonist who was awarded the Padma Vibushan, India’s second highest civilian honour.

Thirty paintings in varying formats, with satirical text on social scenarios, politicians, tourists, environmental issues and threats posed by pollution and other issues, covered the wall at the Kala Academy art gallery. One installation featured a sketch of a skull with neem saplings in pots below the drawing, in memory of all the trees axed. A cute pink pig, stands alongside the text - “Since our government has not been able to solve the garbage problem, let’s vote for Piggy Goenkar (and his clan) as Minister.”

An 8’x 5’ canvas of the Mapusa Market with 60 characters, a smaller canvas depicting an old time taverna, a special corner dedicated to Lorna Cordeiro, the nightingale of Goa, are all pictorial depictions in which Alexyz does justice to eccentric ethnic humour, unconstrained by regimental laws.

In his endeavour to promote other caricaturists, Alexyz included six Goan artists – Billytoons, Jody from Dubai, Alexyz’s 7 year granddaughter Samayra, M Marshal, Angela Ferrao, Samruddhi Kerkar, Udhar Sawkar and Nagesh Rao Sardessai – who were thrilled to exhibit with the veteran cartoonist.

Growing up in Bombay (now Mumbai), Alexyz worked with an advertising agency, but found that ‘advertising is not about truth’. He shifted from Bombay to Goa in the 1970’s and started a school, assisted by friends.

Around 1984, he worked as editor, writer and illustrator for a weekly published by the Herald. Alexyz has published with prominent periodicals like Readers' Digest, Indian Express, Illustrated Weekly, Mid-Day, Sports Week and The Daily (Bombay).

Has he had the same opportunities as he would have in a metropolis? “No, It’s been a good journey, but it has had its pros and cons. Satisfaction is the main factor,” he opines. Starting with a payment of ten rupees per cartoon in a local paper, he is delighted with the response to this exhibition, which sold works priced from five to eighty-five thousand rupees.

Alexyz is unhappy about the dwindling opportunities for cartoons in newspapers today.

“Space is given to advertisements, and creativity is heavily restricted due to censorship.

Thankfully social media now offers cartoonists a platform,” he noted. 

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And Then Faces Judgment AIFF disciplinary committee to decide FC Goa’s fate this week

By Vivian Maverick Martins

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n December 20, after the final whistle at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium at Fatorda,Goans were understandably upset after their heartbreaking 3-2 defeat in the Indian Super League Final against Chennaiyin FC. After all, they came tantalisingly close to clinching the national title, having led 2-1 in the 87th minute of the 90-minute match before Chennai, in a stunning turnaround, scored twice.

Every bit as heartbreaking, however,were the moments that followed the defeat. After the match, FC Goa players and personnel rushed toward and threatened the Japanese referees, the team boycotted the post-game awards ceremony, and FC Goa co-owner Dattaraj Salgaocar had Chennaiyan FC Captain Elano Blumer arrested after claiming the Brazilian midfielder physically assaulted him (and that the game itself was fixed).

Needless to say, none of this sat particularly well with India’s football authorities who, despite this being only the second season of the Indian Super League, understand that maintaining rules and decorum are essential to the growth of both the league and the sport.

In the coming days, the All India Football Federation, or AIFF, is expected to rule on whether FC Goa will be punished for unsporting behaviour.

"In my opinion, the behaviour of FC Goa after the final whistle was unreasonable, undisciplined, bullish and frightening, to say the least. It was surely unsporting behaviour of the highest order. FC Goa should have accepted the defeat with dignity and shown respect for laws of the game,” said Match Commissioner of the finals AK Mamukoya, who this past week submitted a report on the incidents to the AIFF. All eyes are now on the AIFF’s disciplinary committee, which seems likely to take action against FC Goa in the coming days. Possible penalties include fines and suspensions. Another unfortunate result of the finals fiasco is the likely departure of the team’s highly prized Brazilian coach, Zico, who sources say has decided to call it quits in Goa (he was thinking of moving on anyway, but

these episodes appear to have pushed him over the fence). If other international football personalities follow suit by either leaving or not coming at all, that could be a real problem for Indian football.

But the biggest casualty is something bigger than any of this. The ISL appears to be the best thing that’s happened to

Indian football. It has stirred a level of passion never seen with the I-League.

And it has given India a real chance of assuming its rightful place in the global football arena and ending the decadeslong embarrassing spectacle of the world’s second most populous nation failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup or compete effectively on the world stage. A successful ISL could do wonders to help India reach its near infinite football potential, with adults doing what it takes to nurture the football talents of the young. This kind of debacle at the end of the national championship of what has become the country’s premier football league represents a setback for all of these goals, because the “beautiful game” is no longer beautiful when it turns ugly.

Many Goans shared the feeling that the officiating of the final match was poor but they nonetheless took the agonizing narrowness of their team's defeat in the right spirit. But all hell broke loose after the final whistle as

the post-match quickly descended into mayhem and scuffles broke out across the pitch.

In his report, AK Mamukoya states that “immediately after the final whistle, FC Goa bench led by Rajesh Malgi, Equipment Manager of FC Goa, charged towards the Japanese official, rushed to the referee, surrounded him and scared him with physical gestures.” In addition, he said, FC Goa staff and players physically threatened and verbally abused the match’s three Japanese referees after the game (three of the referees were Japanese, the fourth was Indian).

In the report, Mamukoya (an Indian, despite his Japanese-sounding surname) asks the AIFF to take action against FC Goa. The match commissioner came down hard on FC Goa co-owners in his report, and offered an alternative explanation for the incident involving Elano Blumer, who was arrested by Margao police on assault charges and then set free on bail.

Dattaraj Salgaocar in a press conference said “Elano elbowed me and caught my neck. He also (verbally) abused me and was unapologetic for his behaviour.”

However, the match commissioner accused FC Goa of ganging up against Blumer.

"Chennaiyin FC skipper Elano Blumer was surrounded by many players and

officials of FC Goa who were pushing him. He somehow came out of the melee and ran to join his team," Mamukoya said in his report.

All this presumably put the Brazilian midfielder in no mood to receive the overtures of Salgaocar, who said he was approaching Blumer to congratulate him when the alleged assault occurred.

In his report, Mamukoya said that international players and referees would now think twice before coming to India thanks to FC Goa's bullish behavior.

FC Goa’s head coach Zico, before leaving for Brazil, had echoed similar sentiments on the Elano incident, saying it would send the wrong signals to foreign players. Referring to the arrest, he said, “No doubt there is a problem when there is an interference from offfield incidents.”

According to a source close to him, the Brazilian legend may not come back to Goa next year because he won’t want to be linked to untoward behaviour.

“Zico was already considering a move elsewhere before the finals due to the short duration of the ISL tournament but the incidents during the finals may have helped him make up his mind as his sportsmanship will be questioned all over the world,” said the source.

Zico,in his last press conference in Goa, had said that the decision not to participate in the post-match presentation ceremony was taken by the team owners, whose decision he said he felt he must respect because they had always respected his decisions.

The AIFF disciplinary committee is headed by N. A. Khan. Babu Mather, Krishnendu Banerjee (Advocate), M. Mohan Raj, Anil Kshatriya, B.K. Roka and Rakesh Bakshi are the other members of the committee. None are Goan.

Taking action against unsporting behaviour won’t reverse the past. But it might help restore the equilibrium needed to save the game in India. 

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Get Your Lingerie Fearlessly Now Sexy & Comfy Innerwear Thrills Goa

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By Aliya Abreu

he Instagram world went crazy at November’s end when the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show was shot, and even more whacked out when it was aired on the 8th of December 2015, making eyes pop and imaginations run wild.

Among veteran models like Adriana Lima and Alessandra Ambrosio, this year the Victoria’s Secret runway saw big new names like Kylie Jenner and Gigi Hadid, all of twenty years old, strut their stuff on the ramp. Doubtless, most Indian mothers would shake their heads in disdain at the fact that these young models were proud to pose in lingerie for the world to behold. (“Lingerie? Wha...we’re proud that our twenty year old daughters have never even heard the word, let alone know what it means!”) But I’m sure what would upset these mothers more is the fact that mom Kris Jenner wouldn’t stop raving about how proud she was that her twenty year old starred in the VS shoot, and kept reminding everyone to watch it.

Prior use of the term lingerie in English included all underwear and nightclothes for women.

However, popular usage of the term indicates fancy and seductive bras and panties, designed to entice. Barring a few Goan households, the term ‘lingerie’ itself is still taboo. You wouldn’t generally walk in on an afternoon conversation between a mum and her daughter revolving around the latest trends in lingerie, or which sexy push-up bra would be more likely to turn on your partner. Neither would you find young couples enthusiastically entering a lingerie shop together to pick up something seductive for a little fun later in the evening.

On the rare occasions when this does happen, either the guy feels obliged to turn his eyes to his phone because of the embarrassed glances of the salesgirls, or the girl hurriedly picks up the first thing in sight without being fully satisfied with her buy, because what if Aunty soand-so from the house next door to hers walks in and catches her there with her boyfriend!

A couple of stores, though, do get bold with their displays. In Goa’s sole mini-mall Caculo, the Westside store has an entire section dedicated to this essential clothing section. Matching bra-and-panty sets on display, along with trial rooms just at the side of the lingerie section, provide a comfortable ambience for ladies to make their pick. However, given the still-traditional mindset of many, these trial rooms are often bereft of people. Buyers of kurtas and kurtis, those loose Indian collarless shirts, are then found sneaking into the lingerie try

out rooms, due to the already crowded kurta trial rooms. Panjim’s 18th June Road also holds the possibility for some fancy lingerie shopping with the store Monsoon presenting a wide range of styles, colours, and brands for all tastes.

For the less ambitious lingerie shopper who prefers comfort-overstyle, and a not-so-big hole in their pockets, the American brand Jockey has a couple of pretty stylish self-coloured bra designs. No fancy and frilly bra-andpanty sets for you here. A perfect fit is the order of the day at Jockey’s, and a wide range of colours will make sure that your lingerie drawer never looks boring.

What’s more, the salesgirls at Jockey make you feel good about yourself, which is always a good thing when shopping for under things and sexy things! The main Jockey stores are right next to Louis Philippe near the MG Road in Panjim, and near the State Bank of India at the Municipal Garden Square in Margao. Feminine Boutique, near the Margao Post Office, also has an excellent range of lingerie brands.

When Roy Raymond, the founder of Victoria’s Secret went lingerie shopping for his wife in the United States back in the 1970s, he felt so embarrassed at the saleswoman treating him like an unwanted intruder, that he decided to start Victoria’s Secret so he wouldn’t have to go elsewhere to shop for his wife. Sound familiar?

Richa Kar, founder of Zivame.com founded Zivame, the online lingerie store, for the very same reasons – the social discomfort surrounding lingerie shopping where such a vital buying experience gets reduced to a five minute hurried chore. And while the US has come a long way from the time Roy Raymond was faced with his dilemma, India is just breaking out of its traditional cocoon.

Goa is known for its openmindedness compared with the rest of India. Hopefully in the recent future, Goan girls will be able to confidently sing, with their heads held high, like in the 70s movie ‘Grease’ – Freddy you see, you'll hold me in your arms someday And I will be wearing your lacy lingerie... 