Issue No: 39

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Digital Goa

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FC Goa

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Our Goa, Our Strays

Yes, Narendra Modi shared a spotlight with Mark Zuckerberg. But how does all the talk about Digital India play itself out here in Goa?

Goa's Dolphins Under Threat

The ISL season gets off to a good start in Goa, with a delicious victory against the Delhi Dynamos and a draw against ATK. What's next?

Lest we forget, we are not the only species on the planet. What can be done to solve the issue of Goa's stray dogs and cat?

Inside:

• Wrap Your Car • Goa International Latin Festival • Performance Poetry • Streets Give Back Initiative • Food • Achies Gallery • Rants & Raves

ALSO INSIDE: COMPLETE FOOD/EVENT/NIGHTLIFE GUIDE

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The Sunny State’s Quest To Join The High Tech Revolution

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By Crespo D’Souza

hen Vincent Toscano and friends decided three years ago to help catapult Goa into the information age by mobilising some 7,500 local techies for the cause, hopes were high. Armed with ideas to reverse the brain drain of educated Goans leaving the state and to turn Goa into an eco-friendly information technology hub, there was a palpable feeling that Goa, India’s richest and most welleducated state, was well-positioned to lead the way toward a digital future.

And mind you, this was well before Prime Minister Narendra Modi decided to share the spotlight with Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg and declare India as the world’s next digital frontier.

Just a few years later, however, Toscano’s Goa Information Technologies Professionals (GITP) group increasingly feels as if they are rowing against the current, with the actual government’s baby steps looking singularly inadequate.

Don’t get me wrong. India’s digital growth is in fact phenomenal, and Goa is no slacker in this area. Goa’s 2011 census showed the state to have the highest percentage of Internet users in all of India, a country where overall Internet penetration is growing by upwards of 30 percent a year, according to the global digital analyst comScore. More than a quarter of Goans now have access to the Internet, compared to the national average of no more than 15 percent. There’s a reason for the Modi-Zuckerberg love fest and all those India-coloured Facebook profiles we have all just encountered: India is in fact the new Internet frontier, even without Zuckerberg’s theatrics, and all those who ignore it do so at their peril.

And yet, disappointment with the Goa government’s efforts is growing.

“The Goa government machinery has so far fallen short of what even voluntary groups like GITP have achieved with their part-time dedication to the cause. The lack of meaningful

action so far does make us at GITP seriously doubt the depth of vision, commitment to the stated intent as well as the basic competence of the Goa government machinery to comprehend the benefits of a locally sustainable IT industry and take urgent concrete steps to get things done beyond the noise of shallow promises and claims,” said Toscano, a key GITP player.

For its part, the GITP has begun IT education in the State and has adopted three schools to further its vision, educating students on computer programming, robotics and the like.

The project, supported by StartupGoa, GITIC, and other wellwishers, aims to expose every child in Goan schools, especially in the villages, to career opportunities in computers and related technologies. Through a series of sessions and courses on Computer Programming, App Development, Robotics, Animation, and

other topics, the students are introduced to this fascinating world in fun and exciting ways to spark their interest in further exploration.

If only the enthusiasm displayed by a few volunteers who are giving back to their home state by pushing for a digital future were shared by those in power.

The Government has no doubt shown some interest in promoting IT in the state, especially considering the announcement of two IT parks as well as evolving an IT policy for the state, a draft of which was unveiled in June. But the draft has yet to be finalised despite a promise that it would only take a month.

It may come as a surprise to some, but Goa, by Indian standards, has relatively stable electric power and reasonable availability of high-speed Internet. That covers all key essentials for the IT-ITeS industry, which is in a position to generate significant local employment for a wide range of skill

sets - from highly technical to semitechnical and service oriented tasks.

And yet few believe the solution for Goa lies in becoming another Bangalore, with large IT Parks and their accompanying economies of scale that alter the urban landscape in ways which are not always positive. However, the feeling is that if Goa can join the high-tech revolution, it might just be able to develop in ways that are green and clean, avoiding the degradation of rapacious mining, overblown tourism and unbridled construction.

“The traditional Indian IT-ITeS model based on large IT Parks for economies of scale, which has led to widespread urban unsustainable saturation in some places, needs significant adaption, leveraging latest Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) advancements for long term relevance and success in a unique place like Goa,” the GITP said.

Regardless of what the government is doing, Digital Goa is growing. Goa Webfolks is a group that brings together various startups and Internet-related entrepreneurs. And Next Big Thing is a Goa-based company run by Swedes, primarily servicing clients in Sweden, helping new businesses get started.

Their meetings are a hive of activity, with lots of beer and loud talking.

Next Big Thing, run by Fabian Mossberg, is a kind of case study in the sort of internet-based commerce Goa is well positioned to attract. Rather than stay in Sweden with its exceedingly high cost of living, the group shifted to Goa, which enjoys a cheap cost of living without the stifling atmosphere of large Indian cities.

With the Internet making it possible to work in one corner of the world and service clients in another, Mossberg and his ilk can earn in euros and spend in rupees.

Another similar case is that of Brown Tape, a Goa-based e-commerce software company made up of techies who are fleeing the concrete jungles of India, working out of Goa and servicing clients based in the Indian metros. With relatively clean air, a decent and inexpensive standard of living, and a relatively OK Internet infrastructure, Goa is poised to attract more Brown Tapes and Next Big Things.

With the government or without it. 

sports

Our ‘Gaurs’ Cannot Be Tamed Four Points In Two As Goa Bleeds Blue

By Vivian Maverick Martins

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n Sunday night, Oct. 4 FC Goa, affectionately known as the Gaurs, kickstarted the season

with a bang, defeating Delhi Dynamos FC 2-0 in the opener with goals from Souvik Charborty (OG) & Brazilian Striker Reinaldo.

The victory, an effective way to get the football juices of every Goan stirring if there ever was one, was preceded by a glamorous opening display that saw musician Varun Carvalho and troupe signing the revamped anthem ‘Dii Tekha Forca Goa’ at the PJN stadium.

In their second match of this season’s Indian Super League on Wednesday night, FC Goa managed a 1-1 draw against Antonio Habas’s Atlético de Kolkata (ATK). In fact, it was a lucky break for FC Goa, which managed to score thanks to a superb strike by Keenan Almeida, cancelling out Arata Izumi’s vicious volley in the first half.

More than 18,000 spectators were in full voice for both the matches, creating an electrifying atmosphere at the stadium.

The dynamic duo of Mandar Rao Desai and Romeo Fernandes terrorized the Delhi defence with their trickery and pace in the first match, combining brilliantly to give FC Goa its first goal of the season – that, too, in the 3rd minute.

FC Goa coach Zico is thrilled with the performances of his team in the opening two matches and rightfully so, given his team’s early struggles last season.

“We went for a win against ATK and our players gave it their best. However, we got a bit carried away in our quest for a win. There were far too many wrong passes and ATK defended really well,” said Zico.

FC Goa toy with Delhi Dynamos in opener, snatch a point against a resilient Atlético de Kolkata in the second match

ATK vs. FC Goa was a tantalizing spectacle at the PJN stadium Fatorda and Zico’s men had an golden opportunity for their first win against ATK after Baljit Sahni was shown red, and rightly so, for a head butt with minimal contact on Grégory Arnolin.

The big man from France made the most of it, going down in dramatic fashion that would even put Chelsea’s Diego Costa’s theatrics to shame. FC Goa turned it on big time against Habas’s 10 men, getting in the equalizer in no time.

However they could not get the ball past the young and very well performing ATK keeper, Amrinder, for the win.

FC Goa co-owner Shrinivas Dempo, speaking to Goa Streets, said winning and losing is all part of the game but because the finals are in Goa, it would be icing on the cake if his team could lift the ISL trophy this season.

‘The fans should own and love the team … Efforts are on to further popularize the FC Goa brand so that people get more involved’ said Dempo.

So far, the owners of FC Goa are delighted with fans’ response. The entire state is bleeding blue, with football taking centre stage in Goa. Varun Carvalho, the doc that rocks the flocks in the stadium (in addition to being a musician, he’s also a practicing dentist), has also given an FC Goa flavor to his car, with its logo and stickers all over.

“For the next three months, it’s all 'Força Goa'.

The energy that you get from the crowd at the stadium is simply amazing, the 'Dii Tekha' (Give it to them) chant has also caught on with crowds chanting ‘Dii Tekha Dii Tekha, Sodinaka Dii Tekha' (Give it to them X2, Don’t Leave Give it to them) even when there is a slight tackle or minimal contact on our players,” said Varun.

The Football Dug Out (TFDO), a football group on FB, is also doing

their bit to ignite the passion through rallies, screenings and other activities throughout the state.

FC Goa is looking good as the brand of football displayed by Zico’s Gaurs this season has been refreshing and, at times, wonderfully exhilarating. ‘The Fab 4’ of Jofre, Léo Moura, Mandar and Romeo in the midfield has displayed an exciting, attacking soccer that has provided massive entertainment.

Jofre González is the midfield maestro pulling all the strings in midfield while Romeo and Mandar are giving the opposition defence nightmares with their sudden burst of speed and skill. Léo Moura, the Brazilian jogador has shown flashes of his skill and mastery, especially a delightful flick over the ATK player that earned him the moment of the match award.

Zico however has some serious concerns at the back. The defensive partnership of Lúcio and Grégory Arnolin looks a bit shaky after the first two matches. The defence also lacked pace in the absence of Narayan Das and has made far too many mistakes. If they continue making them against good players, they are likely to get punished.

What has really excited football fans about the ISL is the kind of football on display.

“ISL is a very short tournament and a draw is not good enough. So it’s great to see away teams coming to Goa looking for a win rather than parking the proverbial bus, which ultimately results in dull games. Both Delhi & ATK displayed an attacking brand of football and were cracking encounters” said fan Dinesh Vernekar.

Teams ought to play to their strengths and FC Goa’s strength is in their attack — plain and simple.

“FC Goa is playing absolutely breathtaking football. They should play with the same energy and Brazilian flair and if they do the trophy will surely be ours. Even if they don’t, the effort will still be appreciated,” said Jollyn Dsilva, a passionate FC Goa fan.

When you get a quote like that from a lady football fan, you know that things are changing in Goa. It’s not just men who have fallen for the magic of the ISL, and that’s a great thing. Let’s hope the Gaurs continue to entertain and strike down opponents in the matches to come. 

Friday, October 9, 2015

In Conversation with John Anthony, Creator of the Goa International Latin Festival Get Ready For The Celebration Of A Lifetime!

Save The Dates: Oct. 16-19 at Resort Rio in Arpora.

Goa Streets is Proud To Be Media Partner For The Biggest Latin Dance Festival In Asia!

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all it Merengue Mania, Rumba Rage, the Spirit of Salsa. If you don’t already know how to dance like Shakira, even if your hips don’t lie like hers, hanging out at the Goa International Latin Festival is a great place to start groovin’ like a Latino. And it’s not just about music and dance. The festival will feature over 50 workshops, 15 shows, two pool parties, three nights of other crazy parties, a beach party, delectable seafood, theme nights, championships and a lot more.

This is the Goa International Latin Festival’s fifth consecutive year, and will be held from 16th to 19th Oct’15 at the Resort Rio in Arpora.

As Media Partner, Goa Streets decided to present some questions to the festival’s creator, John Anthony. His responses are on the next page.

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06 music & nightlife Oct 9

Every Thursday

Bollywood Fridays Featuring Rinton, Mr.E, AK -47 At SinQ Beach Club, Candolim 1o pm onwards +91 8308000080

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

Friday Beach Party Featuring Vijay Arora, Leon, Hitesh Kumar, Funksun At Cafe Lilliput, Anjuna 6 pm onwards +91 9822137767

Every Fridays

Forever Classic Live on Stage Cliff De Souza, Shayne Ballantyne.

At Guru Bar, North Anjuna 8 pm +91 9960956691 Wet & Tech Nello Electric Zoo Goa, Herman Saiz At Waters Beach Lounge & Grill, Vagator 8 pm till late +91 9702025555

Oct 10 Sold Out Saturday Get grooving this Saturday at Sol as DJ Zeeqar spins some tunes in sync with live percussionist Lenon.

At Sol de Goa, Nerul 8 pm to 12 am +91 832 6714141 Rock is Alive Featuring Elvis Rumion, Lenon Pires, Noel D' Gama At Soul Souffle, Verna 8 pm onwards +91 9323590051

Wet and Tech Gear up for an amazing session of electronic music acts playing Deep house, Tech, and tech house music At Waters Beach Lounge and Grill, Ozran beach, Vagator 8:00 pm till late +919767200012 & 9702025555 & 9850561111 Friday Night Live with Alcatrazz For the first time in Dona Paula : Retro, Pop and Dance music by the amazing Alcatrazz only at Bay 15.

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Oct 11

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Oct 14 Ladies Night With DJ Ryan Nogar At Cafe Mojo Pub & Bistro, Panaji @ 7 pm onwards +91 7774054353

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 flavours that binds cuisines together at the the newest culinary destination in Goa. 8:00 pm onwards At Mustard, Sangolda +91 98234 36120

In Conversation with John Anthony

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1. Why did you start GILF and what do you hope to achieve with it?

Goa has always been a favourite holiday destination in India. I like the culture in this state and its openness. Therefore, I thought a Latin festival would be a great mix with a wonderful holiday, and I could globalise the event as many foreigners are already aware of Goa as a destination.

Hence I started GILF in the year 2011.

2. You are in your fifth year now. How has the festival changed over time?

The quality of the festival has improved every year, with regard to the artists, venue and the participation. I soon hope to see it growing as the best vacation festival in Asia, if not the world.

3. What are the best aspects of the festival and why should folks attend?

There are many, but some of the highlights would be that it’s a perfect blend of learning, fun , socialising and a vacation.

Over and above, it’s very cost effective.

4. What are the most unusual parts of the festival?

The line-up of international and national artists, the 5-star venue, the international DJs , pool parties, social dancing and many more 5. How popular is Latin music and dance in India, and particularly in Goa? Well we are right now the hosts of the biggest festival in Asia. So yes, Latin dancing is popular in India. Goa is catching up. Though we have few schools in Goa, it certainly is catching up and through GILF, I hope it gets better and bigger in Goa! 6. Is there anything different about this year’s festival? If so, what?

Every year and every event of mine I always try to add something new. The lineup this year is all new, Artists who have never come to India before. We have pool parties every day which is new . We have 2 dance floors catering to different Latin music, theme nights on each of the days, a flea market at the venue , Artist battle ... All of these are new.

7. How many people are you expecting at this year’s GILF and how many attended in previous years?

We are expecting close to 400 people. We touched 300 last year.

8. Why did you choose Resort Rio as the venue?

Well it is a good venue with all the amenities we require, like a good banquet hall, pool , good rooms, etc

9. Is there anything else you’d like to say about this year’s GILF? Well I am very excited about this year. It is gonna be an epic festival ... I am also excited about the artists and whole new set of audiences attending the event this year.

10. Can you tell us a little about yourself and what animates you, and what are some of your proudest moments?

This will be m 9th international festival.

I have the pride of being the biggest organiser in Asia and one of the biggest in the world. I am also known as the person who put India on the global map with regards to Latin dancing. My proudest moment was to bring Eddie Torres, the Mambo King to India, which had never been done by anyone before. I also hold the pride of bringing top International artists for the first time to India.

About Latino Rhythms Dance Academy Latino Rhythms Dance Academy, founded

by John Anthony, is a Bangalore-based Latin dance academy that has taught some 5,000 students over the past eight years. John has also hosted Asia’s largest dance congress, India International Dance Congress, or IIDC, every year for the last four years.

Venue: Resort Rio, Arpora, Goa, India Date: Oct. 16-19 Artist line up for GILF 2015 International Artistes: Troy , USA 2. Dmitri and Stella , Greece 3.

Marco and Samantha, Italy 4. Oleg and Yaiza, Spain 5. DJ Cisco, Belgium National Artists Richard David Tholoor 2. Sonali Kunmun Das 3. Ranjani Venkatesan 4. Rishikesh Chabria 5. Suman and Santosh 6. Peddro 7. Sovit and Satyaki 8. Sameer and Shenny Sachdeva 9. Yavit and Titil Bhattacharya 10.

Jose and Neel Ak Shi 11. Awadhesh Introducing Artistes 1. Elvis Mascarenhas 2. Namrata Witke 3.

Nakul Ashok Ghanekar 4. Adiseshan Prithvi 5.

Nilesh Waman 6. Abhishek Soman 7. Megha Khatri • For registration details visit www.goalatinfest.com • Facebook: GoaInternationalLatinFestival • Media Contact: etheldacosta@gmail.com (don’t forget to ask about special prices!)

• John Anthony Director , LRDA Organizer IIDC and GILF • Phone : 98454 33370 • Email : john.anthony@latinorhythms.in

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Friday, October 9, 2015

RANT

ON THE ROCKS

By Bina Datwani

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onfession time: Most of us smack our lips – metaphorically of course – when launching into a tirade of whatever itsy-bitsy irritants dare to ruffle our preened feathers, for there is not much that ranks higher on the glee scale than venting on someone’s seized ear. So your lowfatsugarfreecappuccino didn’t have the usual cutesy shape on its foam, or your daily scooter trek to work was delayed by a microminute thanks to cud chewing cows: sob sob. To quote the immenselywise Groucho Marx, “If you’re not having fun, you’re doing something wrong.”

Perhaps not as sublime as his quote “I don’t want to belong to any club that would accept people like me as a member,” but still good.

Although one does suffer spasms of shuddering at clichés that aim to encapsulate our chaotic existence into tidy one-liners e.g., ‘don’t sweat the small stuff’, there are times when the seemingly petty irks push all my diva buttons. The latest entrants on the local whine list are a cinema house and several supermarkets.

Starting with the first offender - many of you must be familiar with the frisson of excitement that accompanies the release of a much anticipated film. Visions of indulging in double scoops of honey nut crunch ice cream and sinful samosas set the glands salivating days before the actual viewing date. But for the past many months (to be precise - four months, 2 weeks, 5 days and 8 hours at

last count), the lad at the food court inside a popular movie theatre keeps rejecting my order of caramel and cheese popcorn because the former is still out of stock.

I’m bewildered and outraged: can it possibly take this long to replenish?

Because whether you’re from Timbuktu or Goa, everybody and anybody knows that sweet popcorn is vital while watching any movie. It takes the edge off weak plots, ham acting and imbecilic patrons who chat loudly on their cell phones. But now, all we’re left with is yin without yang and Laurel without Hardy – boo hoo.

Close on the heels of this bitter pill is the coffee debacle at the same movie hall – once again the crucial missing ingredient is…. sugar. Even if one were to stretch the imagination and allow

for the possibility that their machine-made caffeine has suddenly developed an allergy to sweeteners, is it too much to ask for them to stock sugar sachets as atonement?

My guess is that someone high on the managerial team has recently been diagnosed with diabetes and thus, wants to eliminate all forms of temptation. Watch out Mr. Ice Cream vendor: you may be out of a job soon.

Gripe two is about being treated like a second-class citizen during the ‘off season’ vis-à-vis supermarkets. It’s truly depressing for us regulars – who are their bread and butter because we reside here all year round – to be subjected to the dismal display of stock.

Chocolates dangerously near the expiry date, frozen items that would need a sledgehammer to thaw through the thick layer of ice, and cheese so aged that it seems to have deliberately crumbled in embarrassment. When I tried to find some cold cuts and realized there were none to be had, the hapless clerk looked at me blankly and said, “Sorry Madam, no demand.” Fortunately, I mustered enough selfcontrol to not utter the words at the tip of my tongue: “I am asking for it. That’s called demand, you silly human!”

As I searched in vain for a small packet of Quaker oats at my usual store, one was informed that only the jumbo sizes were available “…because that’s what the tourists

prefer and we need to get rid of this stock before ordering new supplies.” I decided to forgo the giant pack of cereal, as it would have required inviting the entire squad of FC Goa to breakfast every day for a week just to bring the size down to my tupperware’s storing capability.

You may have noticed by now that the supermarkets in Goa are growing in both number and size (example, Delfino’s in Porvorim). But what good is a bigger store if you still can’t find what you need inside it? All it translates into is trudging through several more aisles just to face the same disappointment.

To end my tale of woe, considering one is being saddled with leftovers, forced to tweak dietary preferences and robbed of cinematic pleasures, can you blame me for behaving a tad cranky? You can call me spoiled, but do keep in mind I was asking for oats, not Norwegian salmon. 

Bina Datwani is a Jill of many trades who believes perfection is overrated.

Born and bred in Hong Kong, with a Diploma in Legal Studies from the University of London, she's set up a radio play group (RadioActive), dabbled in theatre and finds titillation via quality time with good friends and almond dark chocolate.

Celebrating 15 years

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Friday, October 9, 2015

Oct 9 Is Your Dog rabies free?

Friday Balcao, the fortnightly discussion event, will focus on the need for community participation in the fight against rabies in Goa. At Goa Desc Resources centre, Feira Alto, Mapusa 4 pm to 6 pm +91 832 2252660

Oct 10 Cancer - Perspective of Ayurvedic and yoga Traya - A holistic health centre is organising a free 90 minutes workshop on cancer -perspective of Ayurvedic and yoga At Traya, Dona Paula 4 pm to 5.30 pm +91 832 2451374

Oct 11 Branding Yourself ICBI - Image Consulting Business institute will present' The Appearance Management Workshop, in personal professional and social life.

At Citrus Banquets, Caculo Mall, Panaji 4.30 pm to 7.30 pm +91 832 223 3300

Oct 8, 10 and 13 Garba and Dandiya Workshop A six days intensive workshop of Garba and Dandiya will be conducted by Princy Mehta At Studio 101, Panaji 5.30 pm to 7 pm +91 832 222 2101

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

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

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

MUSEUMS

Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday

Museum of Goa Art Museum At Pilerne Industrial Estate, Pilerne 10 am to 6 pm +91 7722089666

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

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

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 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

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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

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

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 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

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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 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

Why should I let a pesky little thing like the brutal destruction of my family get to me?

10 COVER STORY

These Magnificent Sea Mammals Off Goa’s Coast Are In Danger

Here’s Why

By Sanket Sharma

D

olphins, perhaps the most beloved creature of the sea, have taken Goa’s tourism scene by storm. Their intelligence and emotional resemblance to us have earned them the status of "non-human person” in India, the first country in the world to take this laudable step. The title is supposed to guarantee them a life of dignity, health and peace. But in Goa, these precious animals are now in danger, largely because of polluted habitats and the burgeoning “dolphin watching” industry, with its “no

dolphin, no money” policy that guarantees a sighting even at the cost of the animals’ well-being.

It’s against the law to hold a dolphin captive, but not necessarily to throw a beer bottle into its habitat. You’re not allowed to physically harm a dolphin.

But nothing stops a boat operator from targeting a single animal for a sighting and chasing it away from its family.

“It’s treated as a joy ride activity rather than a wildlife watching experience,” says Puja Mitra, head of World Wide Fund For Nature-India’s Goa branch. “So what happens on these rides then is that the tourists dictate what has to be done on these rides instead of it being conducted in accordance with internationally accepted dolphin watching guidelines.”

The majestic animals continue to fascinate people all over the world, and they are the centre of attention wherever they are found. The species found in Goa live within a two to three kilometre radius from the shoreline and are called Humpback Dolphins. They hunt for fish and move around along the shores, sometimes travelling hundreds of kilometres in a single day.

Currently, there is no public documentation on the number of dolphins around the Goa coast, and therefore it is difficult to check whether their numbers have decreased. But there are a number of indications they are not faring well.

Dolphins are a Schedule 1 protected species in the country under the Wildllife Protection Act of India, and capturing them is a crime (India was the fourth country in the world to institute this). But their environment in Goa seems to be under major threat. Puja Mitra explains that the root of the problem is that the “animal is protected, not the habitat,” and the way dolphin watching takes place in Goa is detrimental to their habitat.

Her organisation recently conducted a study in conjunction with the International Union For Conservation of Nature (IUCN), assessing the impact of tourism on dolphins in Goa. Data on dolphins and their habitat were accumulated, and the conclusions indicated various factors causing serious distress to the animals. These included boat operators chasing dolphins away from their normal pathways, possibly separating them from their families.

Other times when not too many dolphins are in sight, a single dolphin that gets seen is surrounded by numerous boats (sometimes up to 40), which again causes a lot of stress and confusion to the animal who gets thrown off its usual path.

Puja further explains, "So while it is illegal to do anything to the animal, it might not be illegal to do some other things that might directly affect

the animal, for example disturbing or polluting its habitat".

The dolphin watching boat rides have ballooned in number. There are around 311 boats operating in North Goa alone, out of a total of 400 to 500. These are operated by around 80 to 90 boat owners, who often have two or three boats each.

Most of these boats provide dolphin trips across the Miramar –Aguada stretch, mainly the Aguada bay, and a typical boat ride might last anywhere from 45 minutes to two hours. They usually cost between Rs 300 -400 Rs a head.

The “dolphin industry” emerged in a casual manner about ten years ago, when fishermen and boat operators started offering the rides.

“But now it’s our livelihood. We are totally dependent on it now,” says Savio Desouza, one of a minority of boat owners who actually takes an interest in protecting the animals. He holds a certificate from WWF, having participated in a program they held for boat operators to train them in conducting sustainable dolphin watching trips. Savio has been operating dolphin boats for over 10 years.

“Usually I take my customers for a two-hour ride in the water where they can watch the dolphins, do some sightseeing, but many other operators just do a few minutes dolphin watching ride (as part of a day trip), where they go in the water, chase the dolphin and come back.”

WWF said searching for dolphins must be done with patience and without disturbing their environment, not with the sole intention of locating one and reaching the next appointment as soon as possible.

“Some operators even offer (passengers) beer while they play loud music and allow people to dance, when on the dolphin rides”, Puja said.

Savio, too, offers beer, but says he has little choice.

“We have to do that Sir, that’s why they all come to Goa. Goa is about that only,” he says. “The boat rides are sometimes two hours and it gets boring for the tourists, so we offer them beer.” Beer bottles and other garbage is routinely thrown into the water at will, and if you add that to the enormous amount of waste and sewage dumped into the waters off Goa every day, one understands how the dolphins’ habitat, along with that of all other sea creatures, is deeply affected.

Another rule that often gets broken is the one requiring boats to stay 50 metres away from the dolphins. Operators say following this rule makes it harder to see dolphins, and fear it would affect business.

Puja and the WWF are fast at work coming up with a coordinated strategy among all the various players – the Forest Department, Tourism Department, Captain of Ports, boat operators, etc – to protect the dolphins.

The key, she and others say, is to educate the boat operators. Ajay Saxena, Principal Chief Conservator of Forest (PCCF), when asked about dolphins, said, “They are sensitive animals and we need to be careful about that. We have been working with WWF and hopefully will bring about positive change".

The good news, then, is that many folks want to make things better for these highly intelligent mammals off Goa’s coast. But an unfortunate combination of pollution, ignorance, rowdiness and greed could easily overwhelm even the best intentions.

12 give back

our goa, our strays

Compassion Vs. Apathy Which will win?

Lest we forget, we are not the only species on the planet

An injured dog rescued and nurse d back to health by H.O.M.E.

human. You therefore have an unwritten, unspoken but very real responsibility that morally binds you to help these distressed animals. You only have to dial a number and call, when you see an animal on the street suffering and writhing in pain.

Call the nearest shelter or animal rescue centre If you see an animal in in your distress, you can call community or ward.

• WAG Welfare for animals in Goa Ensure that Atul Sarin +91 9823541603 • H.O.M.E (Haven Of Miracles Enclave) you follow up after An upcoming NGO reporting Ruth Walsh +918975275785 the case, to • International Animal Rescue Goa make sure Animal Tracks, Assagao the animal + 91 (832) 226 8328 has been • People For Animals - Goa, Mapusa attended to + 91 (832) 226 3305 by the NGO, • Goa Animal Welfare Trust, Margao shelter or + 91 (832) 704 607 individual • Panjim Animal Welfare Society animal (PAWS), Panaji welfare + 91 (832) 222 5850/094 2206 2688 volunteer.

• World Wildlife Fund, Panaji Don’t look (0832) 226020 / 2241247 away and

Save The Date! Sunday, Oct. 25. Musical Brunch at Flying Dolphin in Calangute to Raise Money for Goa’s Strays

By Rishee Kwatra

T

his is a column on animal welfare – yet I commence by talking about the role of our species, the homo sapien, who are challenged to share this planet with other species such as birds, amphibians and all other creatures of the land and sea.

We humans are gifted with the rare ability to reason, and this allows us to make choices - good, bad, and everything in between. It is we humans who have been gifted with language and it is we who have the ability to put pen to paper, or finger to keyboard, to reach out to the multitudes who want to know, want to believe, want to learn.

It is with this intention, that I dedicate this week’s article to the subject of human-animal conflict in an urban setting.

My wife Anika Noronha (who you may know from her singing gigs) and I help run an animal rescue centre in North Goa. The constant refrain we hear from villagers and city dwellers alike is, “do something about the stray dogs on the streets.” Other frequent comments include: “They are a nuisance!” “They bark and keep us awake at night…” “They frighten our children who are scared to go out and play.” “The adults are scared to walk outside, or ride a two wheeler.”

The Haven of Miracles Enclave, or H.O.M.E., founded by a young Goan woman named Ruth Walsh (who also sings!), Rakhi Puri, Savio DCruz, Anika and myself, along with our team of active volunteers, understand that these fears are not necessarily unfounded.

Yes, our street dogs live and move in packs, they are territorial in nature, and will guard their territories fiercely. But don’t we humans share some of these traits? Are we not also protective and possessive of our homes, our children and our possessions?

Stray dogs who live on the streets do react with aggression if threatened, provoked or physically abused. Unlike their human counterparts who can speak and reason, when threatened street dogs have no other way of showing that they feel threatened.

The solution therefore, does not lie in obliterating every street dog and cat by culling them. It lies in us human beings using that precious gift called “reason,” to understand the truths behind what we observe as an inconvenience.

The solution lies in not falling prey to the rationale that all street dogs are rabid and must therefore be killed (in fact a very tiny minority of dogs in Goa have been found to have rabies). The solution lies in first acknowledging that we are one of many species on this planet, intended to co-habit with others. In India, stray animals like cats and dogs have been

around for centuries and reproduce at a rapid rate. They are a commonly seen backdrop of any village or street in this country and have nowhere else to go.

Yes, we crawled all the way to the top of the food chain and, as a popular science fiction Superhero once wisely said, “With great power, comes great responsibility…”

It is our responsibility as human beings, not only to attend to our hierarchy of needs, but equally, to tend to the needs of those not as privileged, be it other human beings or the myriad of other life forms around us.

The members of H.O.M.E are not asking that we all pledge our undying love for stray animals. But we are urging human beings to take tangible measures to regulate their population and help them when in distress. Our work at the rescue centre puts us in close contact with many heartbreaking cases. Take the instance where, in the span of just a week, H.O.M.E. rescued over a dozen dogs with deep, painful and life-threatening maggot wounds. Surely, these wounds didn’t appear overnight - these dogs have been in somebody’s neighbourhood for days, weeks or more, but have been ignored.

Some of these dogs, as young as three months old, have been badly wounded, stoned or beaten, to chase them away from sight. Indeed, it is not a pleasant sight to see an animal on the streets in distress. But to ignore it, or shoo it away in its painful condition, is cruel.

Fortunately, all of these dogs with maggot wounds and other injuries will be treated by an expert veterinarian or one of H.O.M.E’s volunteers, at a clinic or on the street, depending on the severity of the wound. Most of these dogs will live to see another day, thanks to the timely rescue and medical attention given to them in the nick of time. Sadly, some may not.

It is our appeal to the people of Goa, to rid ourselves of apathy. You are

shake your head in pity. Don’t stone or chase an injured animal, already traumatised from the pain, abuse he/she has suffered.

H.O.M.E. is one such centre for distressed and injured/abandoned animals. We are located in Porvorim, just off Chogm Road. We are an upcoming centre for animal welfare and are always in need of volunteers. If you haven’t got the time, you can always contribute in cash or kind. We are not funded by the government or by any major funding body in India or abroad.

We are only able to carry out our work with animals, thanks to the generosity and thoughtfulness of individual animal lovers and to them, our gratitude knows no bounds. I conclude this article with words from Albert Einstein. “The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of the people who are evil, but because of the people who don’t do anything about it.”

H.O.M.E is holding a brunch and musical fundraiser event on Oct 25th, at the Flying Dolphin restaurant in Calangute. Tickets are on sale at popular venues in your area. We look forward to seeing you there for a fun afternoon spent in the interest of helping Goa’s animals.  Fundraising Event: Brunch By The Bay  Date: Sunday, Oct 25th  Venue: Flying Dolphin, Calangute  For More Details Call: 9833543217

13 Friday, October 9, 2015 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.

By Kornelia Santoro

M

y son Valentino never ceases to amaze me.

One day we watched a food show featuring heavy deep frying. Although deep-fried food clogs your arteries, it does have its culinary merits. “Why don’t we make something deep fried together?” was Valentino’s innocent reaction to the health hazards we had just watched. (One of them was huge strips of bacon dipped in batter and then deep fried…)

“I want something with bacon and carrots”, he continued. Luckily he included something healthy. Carrots belong to the few vegetables he likes. Being an obedient Mama, the next day I went to work. Bacon it had to be, carrots also.

I decided to balance the bacon with a wrapping made with some healthy, wholewheat and dry-bean flour. It has a lot more fibre and protein than the normal whole wheat flour and a low glycemic index – in short, something healthy. I used it to make simple dough with eggs and oil which we stuffed with bacon bits mixed with spring onions, garlic, carrots and mozzarella.

“Now we also have to name it”, said Valentino after our work was done.

Because of the shape we agreed to call our creation ‘Piggy Moons’.

Ingredients for the filling: ('35 Piggy Moons') • 1 packet bacon (200 grams) • 1 packet mozzarella cheese (250 grams) • 1 big carrot • 1 bundle spring onion • 2 cloves garlic Ingredients for the dough: • 2 cups flour (preferably flour for diabetics) • 2 eggs • 5 tablespoons olive oil • 1 teaspoon salt • water You also need: • Flour for rolling of the dough • 1 egg for brushing the moons • peanut oil for deep frying

Method: Cut the bacon into small pieces. I find this easy to accomplish when the bacon is still frozen. Put it into a nonstick pan and fry it over a small flame to release the fat slowly, but surely. While the bacon is frying, clean and chop the spring onions, the carrot and the garlic. I just throw them in a blender; you can also use a grater for the carrot. Grate the mozzarella cheese as well. When the bacon bits have turned

crispy and released their fat, add the spring onions, the carrot and the garlic and fry them all together for about two or three minutes. The onions should turn translucent.

At this point a mouthwatering aroma ought to fill your kitchen. Let the filling cool down before you mix it with the mozzarella cheese. Now it is time to work on the dough. Put the flour in a bowl, add the eggs, the oil and the salt and start combining it with a spoon. Once it is mixed, take some cold water, put aside the spoon and go in with your hands. Knead the dough thoroughly with just enough water to make it smooth. If by mistake you have added too much water and the dough remains sticky, you can add some more flour.

Finally we are ready to make the moons. Take about a third of the dough, knead it into a ball and dust it with flour.

On a smooth surface – I use my granite kitchen countertop – roll out the dough as thinly as possible. Now stamp out dough circles with a big glass or a round cookie cutter. Put one egg in a small bowl or a cup and jumble it up. Brush the dough circles with the egg wash to make the borders stick together. Place one teaspoon of filling on a circle and fold it into half, making sure the dough covers the filling well. Secure the round border by pressing it together first with your fingers and then by pressing it down with a fork. This not only secures the edge, it gives it also a nice pattern.

When you have made your way through all the dough, your ‘Piggy Moons’ are ready for frying – or freezing, if you want to fry them later on. For freezing spread them out on a plate and put them into the freezer. Once they are hard you can pack them properly. In this way they will not stick together and you can take out the pieces easily.

Now heat up enough peanut oil for deep frying your moons. I prefer peanut oil because it can be heated to high temperatures. The oil should be so hot, that the ‘Piggy Moons’ don’t stick to the bottom of the wok, but float up immediately.

Fry them until they are golden brown on both sides, drain excess fat on a kitchen towel and serve. If you want your piggy moons spicy, just add some chopped green chilly to the filling. 

14 food & drink South Goa Restaurants

Portofino Coffee Shop Multi-Cuisine This all day dining restaurant is an ideal place to head for a midnight snack or after party munchies.

At Kenilworth Resort & Spa, Utorda Open 24x7 +91 832 6698888

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

Alcoves Goan, Indian, Chinese Some excellent choices to be tried here would be Chinese Crispy Chicken, Cafreal, Veg Kolhapuri, Veg Crispy, and Chicken Vindaloo.

Near Cine Vishant, Aquem, Margao 8.30 am to 11 pm +91 83 22735062, +91 832 2730536

Cafe Lovii - Healthy Food with Love Health Food Restaurant, Sandwich & Coffee Shop At Oorja Wellness Centre, Next to Old criminal Court, Margao +91 8308794850

Oct 9 to 25

Goan-Portuguese Festival If food is the thing that draws you, then we have, just what you are looking for! O Goa celebrates ‘GoanPortuguese Food Festival’ that will feature everything from “Pork Assado” to the simple ”Goan Sausage Poi”. Spice up your taste buds with vibrant flavors and irresistible GoanPortuguese delicacies only.

At O Goa , Hotel Fidalgo, 18th June Road, Panaji +91 9158055222, 9545554244

Oct 10

Steak & BBQ Night Live Music & Karaoke With Siddhartha Cota, Have a Meat Feast Blast with A Scrumptious Buffet Selection At Gawin's Restaurant, Verna 8 pm onwards +91 9822177179

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

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 www.sgcfa.org Sunday Family Brunch Live Music by The Actacy At Gawin's Restaurant, Verna 12 pm to 3 pm +91 9822177179 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

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 Canacona Coffee shop.

There’s Indian, Goan, European and some Chinese on offer with a contemporary, fusion touch to the items. Buffet Breakfast At Intercontinental The LaLiT Goa Resort, Rajbaga, Canacona +91 832 2667777 Da Luigi Experience flavours from the streets of Rome, Venice or Milan at this surprisingly authentic Italian fine-dining restaurant.

At Park Hyatt Goa Resot and Spa, Cansaulim. +91 832 2721234 Zeebop By the Sea Seafood At Opp. Kenilworth Beach Resort, Utorda Beach +91 832 2755333/ +91 9822154541 zeebopbythesea@gmail.com

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

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 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 Barrels & Bones BBQ - Steakhouse - Pizzeria Meal For Two: Rs.1000 At Fontainhas, close to the Maruti/ Hanuman Temple, Panjim 9673994064/7774078276 promobnb@gmail.com Goenchin Chinese, Pan Asian Yes the Chinese food here is Indian-ized.

But is that necessarily a bad thing? It depends on your taste.

At Mandovi Apartment, Dr Dada Vaidya Road, Panjim Noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 8322227614 reservations@hotelmandovigoa.com www.hotelmandovigoa.com Chicken Man The trademark dish here is their rotisserie Chicken.

With healthy, delicious, rotisserie chicken in quarter, half and whole cluck sizes.

Chicken Man is a Top choice for every meal. At Off 18th June Road, Panjim +91 832 2423333

Casabela Continental, European A cozy place to hang around with your folks, it has been around since the 70’s and has mouth watering hand tossed pizzas.

Off Chogm Rd, Porvorim 7 am to 11 pm. +91832241558 mail@casabelagoa.com www.casabelagoa.com Mum’s Kitchen Goan Among the best upscale Goan kitchens in Panjim, this restaurant draws foodies from all religions and walks of life.

At Panjim-Miramar Rd 11 am to 11pm. +91 9822175556 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, Nr 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 +91 832 2782760/ +91 9881272080 At Bhueem Bhatt, St Cruz, Merces +91 832 2448172/ +91 2448757

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Friday, October 9, 2015

Live Poets Society You’ve Seen The Movie Dead Poets Society?

Well This One’s Alive. Very Alive.

A Stunning ‘Performance Poetry’ Event Helps Catapult Goa To New Cultural Heights

By Karan Bhagat

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ith so many folks lamenting the woes of rapid development in Goa, it’s easy to forget the positives. One of them, clearly, is the incredible growth of the state’s cultural sphere. Who would have imagined Goa would play host to a four-day ‘performance poetry’ retreat, a particularly erudite cultural event with a singular ability to stir the human soul.

I didn’t qualify to attend the full shebang in the delightful island of Chorao because I am not a poet. But the organizers - a Not-for-Profit called Slam India based in Delhi - kindly invited me to an ‘open-mic’ evening in a different Goan village at which those who did qualify would be strutting their stuff.

And so I wound my way down to a little café in deepest Chapora where the event was to be held. A small audience had gathered, the lights were low and the seating lower still - on ‘gaddis’ ranged around the cozy camera. The Emcee for the evening was a larger-than-life Canadian hip-hop artist turned poet and educator. He was also one of the ‘mentors’ on the retreat.

Proceedings began by setting out the rules for the evening – anybody who was not ‘comfortable’ with the material presented would be free to leave but under no circumstances should they be disrespectful to performers. Furthermore, appreciation of any kind should be expressed by snapping ones fingers (which, by the way, has become the new applause in many parts of the world); catcalls and the like would not be acceptable.

With that the first of the evening’s performers was ushered onto the ‘stage’.

She was a young media student who had already published a book of poems, one of which she duly proceeded to ‘perform’.

Now here’s the surprising part. This wasn’t the kind of ‘recitation’ that one had come to expect from sitting through similar events at some of our schools and colleges. It was a full-throated belting out of verse with loads of variation – fast/ slow, loud/soft, high-pitched/low-pitched – you name it. Also plenty of eye-contact with the audience and movement. Overall, right impressive stuff.

The rest of the evening comprised more of the same from all those who attended the retreat, with occasional offerings from the mentors – the emcee and one other – and ditto from a smattering of invited guests.

In addition to the gusto of the deliveries, what struck me was the fact that every bit of poetry on show was original, some of the material was pretty punchy (read personal - again not what you typically associate with such events) and that the performances contained elements of theatre, music and dance.

Essentially, the creed seemed to be, anything goes.

I was curious about how such an event came about. Saumya Choudhury, the Creative Director and one of the leading lights of Slam India, who herself looked like she could have been a college student, explained that it was while on a backpacking trip in Canada that she came across a ‘really hippy-scene’ in Vancouver, which was home to a similar event known as the ‘Van Slam’.

She saw how poets there interacted and fed off each other and thought that something similar would go down well in India. Being a part of the theatre world in Delhi helped. A few performers were drawn into the idea ‘and things progressed from there’.

Slam India now has its own premises in Delhi, a full-time staff of 6, plus many volunteers. In addition to organizing performances and retreats, it also conducts poetry workshops at schools. Its future plans include starting an artists’ residency programme and sending some

Indian poets to perform at events abroad.

In time, Choudhury hopes that the live poetry scene in India will have evolved sufficiently that local, regional and national level competitions can be held.

She is clear about Slam India’s mission: “Our primary aim is to give Indian urban youth a voice”, she says, without a shadow of hesitation.

Considering that society’s ills are undoubtedly on the minds of our urban youth, and that vested interests invariably clamor for the status quo, one worries about whether Slam India might be the target of some of the moral policing we have been seeing of late. To a question on this the answer from Choudhury, somewhat surprisingly, is ‘no’. At least not yet.

She points to some ‘not very constructive’ comments on social media sites, but says she’s thankful it’s been limited to that.

There have been no disruptions of shows.

Overall, she’s pretty sanguine about the issue. ‘At the same time I feel that it [criticism] only helps us grow. It shows that we are being heard,’ she says.

No doubt we will be seeing more of Slam India in Goa over the coming months, and praise be to that. Meanwhile we do have something of our own homebrewed poetry ‘scene’ bubbling along rather nicely. For example, just the week before the Slam India retreat, and quite by coincidence, Bookworm - a Taleigao-based NGO - conducted a performance poetry workshop. It was just for an afternoon but covered a lot of ground. Attendees were shown examples of different ways in which poetry could be ‘brought to life’ and were encouraged to do some writing and performing of their own. Bookworm says more such events are planned.

We’ve also had the award-winning poet Jeet Thayil conducting performance poetry courses at Goa University. He has done one in each of the last two years and, rather admirably, the course – together with many others - has been open not just to students at the university but to the general public as well.

To whit one might conclude: ‘If things progress at this pace Prose may soon fall from grace.’

Information on future Bookworm events can be obtained from Alia Sinha on alia@ bw-mail.in

Oct 16 to Oct 18 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

Oct 9, 10 Tinal Ecofilm Festival Department of Humanities and social Science, BITS Pilani, kk Birla Goa Campus will be organising the second edition of Tinal Ecofilm Festival.

At BITS Pilani Goa, Sancoale +91832 258 0101

Till Oct 10 Crochet Exhibition Exhibition cum sale of Crochet articles hand and machine embroidery, baby cloths, household linen.

At St. Francis Xavier centre, Panaji 9.30 am to 6 pm +91 88053 92514

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 23 to Oct 25 Photo Flare 2015 There will be a talk and workshops by professionals on various aspects of Photography The last dates for submission of entries is Oct 15, 2015 At Photography club of college of engineering, Ponda 096377 10778

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 TURN TO PAGE 17

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It’s Time To GIVE BACK!

o You Have a Pet Cause? Are You Fighting For A Better World? Do You Have A Project Aimed At Improving The Lives Of The People of Goa and Beyond?

Goa Streets has decided to open its pages to all those actively engaged in promoting the social good. So if you are working at an NGO, an orphanage, an animal shelter, a suicide-prevention hotline, a mental health centre, a nonprofit school or hospital, or any other institution

whose mission is to help ease lives, protect the environment, eradicate poverty and disease, or build a more peaceful world, then we open our pages to you. Every week, we will publish stories under the “Give Back” heading, written by the men and women engaged in such endeavours.

The initiative has already begun, exemplified by this week’s story on Page 12, Our Goa, Our Strays, about an event later this month to raise money to help control the state’s stray dog and cat population, and help animals in distress.

The point is simple and straightforward.

If you are involved in helping make Goa a better place, our pages are open to

you, so that you can amplify your message, reach a wide audience and gain more followers for your cause.

All of this is particularly relevant to our #KeepGoaBeautiful campaign, in which we welcome stories and all other initiatives promoting a cleaner, greener Goa. We invite all those fighting to help Keep Goa Beautiful to write about your efforts on our pages.

We hope to see a great many people take full advantage of this Give Back initiative. If you have a worthwhile cause and something to say about it, email us at streets@goastreets.com, or call +917774009156/+917773927153.

The Goa Streets Team

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Friday, October 9, 2015

Oct 30 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

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

Achies Art Gallery, Chandor Art, After All, Is A Celebration of the Human Spirit

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

By Swetlana Cardoso

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ith 16 months behind it and many more to come, the Achies Art Gallery in South Goa is a very special art centre that has distanced itself from all others in myriad ways, holding a unique advantage in location, space and vision. Situated just a few meters away from the famous Braganza house, this art home is housed in a Portuguese-styled villa which also hosts a winery, in addition to being a wedding venue!

There are sculptures of wood and stone, in addition to stunning paintings. The owner, Celio Mascarenhas, an artist himself, works on the sculptures, some of which are available

at the venue. Paintings by famous Goan artists like Mohan Naik, Wilson D’Souza, Vijay Bhandare, Subodh Kerkar, Damodar Madgaonkar, Raj Bhandare, Karishma Alvares and Rudi D’Silva are displayed, too. Souvenirs of Mario Miranda, ceramic art of Macau, and some excellent examples of shell art are items that serve as perfect gifts or takeaways from a Goa visit. The space boasts a unique sensibility, largely due to its Indo-Portuguese structure and surroundings, causing Goans and visitors alike to fall in love once stepping in.

Having held its first successful show, “Beyond Images” earlier this January, the art gallery is on course with its next scheduled event coming soon. Stay tuned to this space for details!  Tel. +(91)-9552475233

And, It’s A Wrap!

Anything But Ordinary

Ever heard of a vehicle wrap? It’s better than a paint job, believe it or not! And now it’s in Goa for the first time.

By Rahul Rivonkar

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erhaps you want to give your car a sleek new look with a stealth black and carbon fiber finish.

Or maybe a delightful new chrome exterior. Welcome to the unexplored but entirely terrific world of customized vehicle wraps. For both businesses and private clients, this is about finding an affordable way to make a change, create an impact and turn heads.

Picture this. You can transform your dull vehicle paintwork into a vivid new colour, revive the life of your car, van

or bike, and make it shine like it has just left the showroom, even if the vehicle is 20 years old or more!

Crazy, isn’t it? The folks at Wicked Wheels, using imported technology and unyieldingly committed to the highest global standards of excellence and professionalism, are ready to wrap your vehicle for you today. Goa Streets went down to the Wicked Wheels workshop to have a look and figure what they are really up to!

Jason Pramodhan, the Proprietor of Wicked Wheels, is a Certified Wrapper Trained by the global company Hexis. “We aim to meet and surpass all expectations and offer what we believe to be the best value for money in specialist car graphics and vehicle wraps.”

Let’s hear more from Jason.

Rahul Rivonkar: What is a car wrap anyway?

Jason Pramodhan: A simple sticker that covers the entire car externally, which would change the entire look.

Vinyl wrapping can actually protect your current paint job from scrapes and scuffs, and unlike a re-spray, can easily be removed should you want to sell the vehicle or change to new colors or branding. Change it as and when you want without any hassles. Something that would cost a lot of money and time in a garage. Do something which makes your car stand out.

Different types of material for vinyls you can opt for are standard glossy, matte textures, matte metallic, aluminium brush finish, variochrome, matte glitter, glossy glitter, etc. Avery, Hexis, 3M, Oracal, Arlon are the brands you need to look for.

RR: What’s involved in a vehicle wrap?

JP- It is very important to work with a branded material. The work environment should be dust

free as the dust could get in between the material and car which could lessen strength and not give a smooth finish to the job. When a wrap job is done, the temperature of the vehicle should be 15-25 degrees. To achieve this, we ask the customers to drop the vehicle in the evening and we keep the car in our workshop with the AC switched on. We use wrapping based tools for the process. Dismantling (parts of) the vehicle is important as it improves the finish – elements like headlights, tail lights, bumpers, door handles, antenna, etc. Don’t worry, if we cannot dismantle your vehicle, we call the guys from the company workshop to do it for us. We have a cleaning process to remove dirt, tar, wax, etc. from the vehicle. After the car is cleaned and at the preferred temp (checked by laser temp gage), we start the wrap job. The wrap job is done on the second day and usually takes the entire day. We leave the car overnight in the AC so that the wrap settles well. And you can have the car back on the 3rd day. Let me add, we also offer a pick up and drop service for your vehicle.

RR: How much does a wrap cost?

JP: Probably the most important question. Various factors such as the size of the vehicle and also the type of texture selected. A basic BnW gloss wrap will cost you INR 150/Sq. Ft. whereas colours will cost you INR 180/ Sq. Ft. If you like bling, you can also opt for chrome wrap which goes up to INR 430/Sq. ft. There’s a paint protection wrap (Body Fence) which would be water repellent & scratch proof, this would cost 340/Sq. ft. Apart from the cost of material used we charge INR 10-15k for application. An entire car wrap would cost INR 35k onwards (Branded material cost) whereas a non-branded would be INR 25k (Material cost). But again this depends on the quality and texture of the material used, and on the body size.

RR: What are the benefits of vinyl wrapping?

JP: There are many ways a wrap can benefit, the main ones being: Paint protection and possible increased residual resale value of your vehicle, quicker and cheaper than a re-spray, non-permanent colour means the vehicle can be returned to the factory OEM paint at any time.

And well, a unique look for your vehicle! Companies who have a fleet of vehicles can get them branded with us, as we offer custom wraps as well.

RR: How long will the wrap stay on my vehicle?

JP: At least for three years, which depends on the care taken by you.

RR: Do I have to wash my vehicle before installation?

JP: We’ll wash it even if it’s clean!

RR: If my vinyl car wrap graphics are damaged, can they be fixed?

JP: It’s very simple, we’ll take the panel or the part where it’s damaged and change it.

RR: How can I justify the cost of a vehicle wrap?

JP: Wrapping is for somebody who wants their vehicle to stand out. You would always pay for good quality stuff, right?

RR: Is it normal to have some wrinkles or bubbles?

JP: Not if it’s done the right way.

When you see wrinkles or bubbles on your car it is when you have an inexperienced wrapper or low-quality wrap used.

RR: What is my warranty?

JP: One to three years depending on the brand you’ve used to wrap. We offer what the company offers.

RR: If I get a vinyl covering done on my car, won’t it devalue the resale value of my car?

JP: Absolutely not, in fact it would be the opposite. Anybody looking at purchasing a second hand car looks at any dent, paint or rust damages which wrap jobs prevent. Condition of the paint will remain as it was before wrapping the car. Of course, you shouldn’t dent it!

• Address Shop No.1/2/3/4, Verna Stay Inn, Lane Opposite Toyota Showroom, Verna Highway, Cortalim, Goa, India 403710 • Email: jason@jpworld.in • Facebook: facebook.com/ wickedwheelsgoa • Contact: +91 70831 31985