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special anniversary edition

Goa Streets Celebrating A Year way ahead.

Music & Nightlife pg 3 • Joyful Eating pg 7 • Watch A Croc pg 19

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Liquid Sky Proudly Presents Techno Tales Chapter V With Our Special Guset Ramiro Lopez and the tales are becoming a legend: Techno Monsters Unite! Chapter V with super special guest that will fire up the dancefloor. Bring extra shoes cos is likely that yours will run out! Ramiro Lopez: (Cecille-Tronic- Suara/Sp ) Axailes Solar: (Liquid Sky/Earth) Kaos Kitten: Wild Berry A.K.A Kaos Kitten/Ru INDOOR PARTY 8pm-4am, Outdoor Chill Out Areas. Thai, Chinese & Multi Cuisine Menu Dirty Pumping Sound System, Good Vibes, Real Techno Lovers & You! On Nov 8 At 9 Bar, Vagator @ 8 pm to 4 pm +91 832 2273368/ +91 9623102102

Uv Bar Opening Marek: Looney moon italy first set of the Season Zhannet: Looney monn rec Goa Hoppit: Universal dance jardan. Rob and Goose and more.

On Nov 8.

Dance Bliss psy dj Night. Dj Manoj, Dj Klim, Paul Karma (disco valley records greece) First visit to india Cleantone (synesthesia records) & more.

On Nov 9 Ladies Are Guest At UV Bar, Anjuna Starts @ 7 pm +91 9822153440

GOA AND ALL THAT JAZZ C

alling all jazz fans - the runup to the International Jazz Live Festival is now in full swing! The innovative folks at Art Escape, in association with Baywatch Resort and Capital Jazz, have lined up a fabulous array of jazz artists from around India, Goa and the world for a world-class festival of soul-stirring jazz. A month pre-gigs leads up to the main event, taking place on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1, from 6:30pm to 10:30pm, at Baywatch Resort in South Goa. Goa Streets is proud to be media partner of the festival!

The first pre-gig was held on November 2 at the Live Lounge of the Baywatch Resort, as a kick-off to a series of five free events. Legendary saxophone, clarinet and flute player Jazzy Joe was honoured with a memorial concert put together by Art Escape and Jazz Goa. His son,

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music & nightlife | 03 Jazz Festival, Hill Top & More

Nov 8

Every Wednesday

Wired At Leopard Valley, Agonda +91 9405077469

Retro, Rock n Roll & Old School Along with DJ Saby Fernandes At Resort Rio, Arpora @ 8 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 2267300/ +91 95532538203

Funky Friday At F- Cube lounge, Baga @ 9 pm onwards +91 832 2275796

lowdown | 6 Anniversary Edition

food & drink | 08 Gunpowder Goa

feature | 11 Against All Odds

cover story | 12 Best of Goa Streets

Live Music At Mandy’s, Vagator @ 8 pm onwards +91 9552523490 St.Lawrence Parish Youth Agassaim Presents 12th winter Fiesta A perfect family Entertainment At Agassaim church Square @ 7 pm onwards Nov 8: Curtain Raiser, Tapping Feets, Kantaranchea Nadar Hansum-ia by Ambe & Troupe, Chennai Xpress Football Jugglers, Bands: Ventures Nov 9 : Build Community in Faith Fellowship, Kantaranchi Sanz by Melodious Voices, Magically Yours: Marco on Fire, Fusion Dance By D Dynamix , Band: Magical Rythem Nov 10 : Magic Power, Fashion Trends, Goan Grand Masti, Walky talky shadowz, Salsa dance by Cecile with Floor Fillers, Band: Forefront Delicious Goan Cuisine, Spot Prozes, Exciting Games

Nov 9

arts & entertainment | 15 A Goan Speakeasy

what’s on | 17

The Hurricane Goa 2013 Line Up with DJ Zeeqar, Ryan Nogar & Su.Edits Official At Tito’s Baga Beach @ 12 pm +91 9923590207/ +91 9765947824/ +91 9158757624

Nov 9 Kingfisher Voice of Goa 2013 Finalist KK Live at Grand Finale At Colva Beach @ 6 pm sharp +91 9527443747/ +91 9527777360

10 Soul-Strirring Activities

Chudail Mumbai based pop-rock band the Chudail & Demons (TCAD) will be rocking North Goa At Cavala, Saunta Vaddo, Baga, Calangute @ 9 pm onwards +91 8390055518

hot streets | 20

Nov 8 to Nov 10

feature | 19

Bikini Shoot

feature | 21 Alliance Francaise

Waves 2013 - hit the Rewind 8th November - DJ NYK, 7pm onwards 9th November - Monuments (British Progressive Groove Metal band) along with Nikhil D’Souza & Blackstratblues, 6pm Onwards 10th November - Vishal & Shehkar, 8 pm onwards At BITS Pilani, Birla Goa Campus @ 7 pm onwards

Every Monday

gallery | 22 Goa Streets Events

Ride with Us Low Rhyderz Sound System Dub, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip hop At Cafe Lilliput, Anjuna

Karaoke Night At Resort Rio, Arpora @ 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 2267300 Cosmopolitan Ladies Night Free Absolut Cosmopolitan cocktails all night long exclusively shaken & stirred for the fairer sex.

Ladies Night, the Butter way.

At Butter, Patto, Panjim @ 8 pm onward +91 8308838888

Every Saturday & Sunday Karaoke Night At Whispering Palm Beach resort, Candolim @ 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 6651515

On-going Raissa’s Sheesh Mahal Lounge Delicious food and lovely music At Margao @ 10 am to 11.45 pm +91 832 2712899 One man live band Show

By Wili Guitarist At Whispering Palm Beach resort, Candolim @ 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 6651515

Wahida Gomes will rock you At The Tease Bar, Vivanta by Taj, Panjim @ 8 pm to 11pm 9922947001/3

Cafe la Musica lounge & Disco Events performed by professional International artists on a daily basis.

DJ’s are Raz& Mike.

At Red Square lane, lane parallel to Titos lane, Baga @ 8 pm onwards +91 7798932264

Thursday Grill & Games Music, games & barbeque!

At Soul Souffle, Verna @ 7 pm – 10 pm +91 832 2782100/9764694321

One Man live band show

By Wili Guitarist At Whispering Palm beach resort, Candolim @ 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 6651515

Every Friday

Wahida Gomes At The Adega Camoes, Taj Exotica, Benaulim @ 8 pm to 11 pm 9922947001/3

Park Hyatt Every day Dinner with Music Mon: Indian Classical Dance Tues: Singers Band Wed: Solo Dance Performance Thurs: Acaccio Live Fri: Shalini Sat: Savio Western Music Sun: Edriya & Taniya @ 7.30 pm to 11 p m +91 832 2721234

Friday Night Crimson Tide Live Retro and classic with funk At Malts n wines, Baga @ 9 pm +91 8698694319

Zuperb Live Music on Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday At Gauravaddo, Calangute @ 7 pm to 10 pm +91 9869076107/ +91 9820134503

At Edge bar, Alila Diwa Goa @ 7.30 pm onwards +91 832 2746800

Alila Diwa Goa Edge Nights At Edge Bar, Alila Diwa Goa Monday: Blues, Retro, Soft rock and Reggae, with Fabian and Gavin Wednesday: Live music by Horizon - Bruno, Bryson, Savio, Ranger and Revlon Thursday: One man band Angelo Friday - Live music by Gravity Kickstart your weekend with retro tunes Sunday - Live performance

by MoonArra as part of the International jazz live festival in collaboration with Art Escape. + 91 832 2746800

Every Thursday

Friday Ladies Nite DJs Saj Akhtar & Kiran At Club Margarita, Colva @ 10 pm +91 9823259008

Every Saturday Funky Saturdays A lot of youngsters can be seen hanging out at Butter for its Funky Saturdays where everything – from the music to the dress code and even guests’ hairstyles – have to be funky.

At Butter, Gera Emporium, EDC Patto Plazza, Panjim @ 8 pm onward +91 8308838888 Hindi Karaoke Live At Appetite Classic, Housing Board, Mapusa @ 7.30 pm to 11 pm +91 9823107114

Every Wednesday & Saturday Karaoke Night With Bony At Resort Rio, Arpora @ 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 2267300

Everyday Flea Market

Mon - Dj Tues - Dance: Goan/ Portuguese, Hip-hop, Latin American, contemporary, Bollywood Wed - Karaoke Thurs - Dance: Goan/Portuguese, Hip-hop, Latin American, contemporary, Bollywood Fri - Belly Dance Sat - Live Football Screening Sun - Live Band @ 6.30 pm onwards At Baga Bazaar +91 9890182560/ +91 9011214748

Thursday, November 7, 2013 Jagadeesh M .R Madhuri on vo . on the guitar and cals

The Hills Are Alive With The Sound Of Music And So Is Hill Top

By Andrea Fernandes

From page 3 Christopher Pereira performed along with some of Jazzy Joe’s students and co-artistes. The impressive line-up for the evening also featured world renowned jazz guitar virtuoso Hideaki Tokunaga and was curated by our own Colin D’cruz.

November 4 saw Mumbai’s True Blue Band belting out their stuff. The next act will be on November 9 with Bengalaru’s fusion jazz band Moon Arra performing followed by one of the living legends, the Steve Siqueira Quartet on the 16th. Finally Delhi’s Aditya Balani Quartet will launch their debut album on the 23rd.

The main event of two days will include the great Brass Gonsalves, Plaistow from Switzerland and Holland’s popular Yuri Haning. So folks, place your bets right away. 

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f electro beats bring you to life and swaying to trance music is your idea of cool, then the Hill Top club, which just reopened for the season, should go straight to the top (the hill top) of your list of favourite party spots.

Renowned for its psychedelic parties with an international crowd, this open-air venue has a new restaurant specializing in grills and pizzas, with a promise to add more popular cuisines to the menu real soon. Plus it doubles up as a flea market on Friday afternoons.

More good news folks.

Hill Top plans to organize concerts and events through the next few months with a special festival planned for Febrauary 2014. It can likewise be hired for private parties and has a capacity of 4,000 to 5,000 people so it’s sure to become a favourite with the wedding planners.

Hill Top was started as a modest familyrun business by Steve D’souza in 1976. But currently, thanks to its high popularity, the management needs help and so, typical of many family businesses, the next generation has come to the rescue.

Starling, Steve’s son, is a very successful DJ in his own right, with several Indian and international gigs under his belt. He blends in perfectly, both as performer and partowner.

“We get people visiting us from India as well as across the globe,” says Starling. “The two genres in specific we cater to are electro and trance which many other clubs in Goa don’t play. What makes hilltop different is the crowd that comes here”.

Hill Top boasts local and international DJ’s playing the pulsing beats of Goa psy-trance to a mixed crowd of both Goans and tourists.

It’s a no-brainer then as to why so many make a beeline for Hill Top. 

6 The Lowdown

The Lowdown Steven Gutkin, the venture’s chief mentor, is an award-winning journalist who has reported from some two dozen countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas. An international newsman for 25 years, Steven served as Bureau Chief with the Associated Press, the world’s largest news gathering organization, in Israel and Venezuela, as well as AP’s Chief of Southeast Asia Services in Singapore and Indonesia, and Senior Editor in the US. Steven covered the rise and fall of the Medellin and Cali cocaine cartels, rode into Kabul with a triumphant northern alliance and directed coverage of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza and Lebanon. The Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was caught because he lingered on the phone with his son to answer Steven’s questions, and the cops traced the call. Steven covered the killing of Daniel Pearl in Pakistan, hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Mexico, the death of Yasser Arafat, a coup in Fiji and the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. Steven has also worked for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek and CBS Radio.

Marisha Dutt, Publisher and Editor of Goa Streets, is a former Marketing and Advertising Manager with The Wall Street Journal in Singapore. She took a break from work to raise her two boys in Indonesia, Israel and the United States. She has a Masters Degree in Marketing from The University of Strathclyde in the UK and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations. She was born in Assam, India and spent her early years on a tea plantation overlooking a pristine wildlife sanctuary. When she was 10, she and her family moved to Calcutta, where Marisha had the privilege of working alongside Mother Teresa. Later the family moved to Goa. Marisha and Steven were married 11 years ago on the Candolim beach.

Ananda Krishna, Photographer, turned hopefully towards the camera early in life. With an abundance of knowledge and overwhelmed by his brilliant teachers in Light and Life Academy, Ooty, Ananda (last ‘a’ is silent) set out knowing the ‘how’s’ but not the ‘why’s’ of a photograph. It took a good amount of drifting on the road and dabbling with shooting advertisements, a film, weddings, events, exhibitions, copywriting and even selling booze to finally understand where the WHY really matters for him – photojournalism.

Sneha Rodrigues – Business Development Manager. Sneha has background in hospitality and online marketing. She’s a foodie with a blog on poetry, and her best kept secret is that she moonlights as a singer for different bands.

Bina Datwani – Correspondent. Born and bred in Hong Kong where she toiled as a paralegal at the law offices of Baker & McKenzie, after attaining a Diploma in Legal Studies from the University of London. Uprooting herself to Bombay, she put her own relocation woes to use by helping expats acclimatise to local life. Titillating moments include time spent with books, intimate friends, and the world of cinema and music.

Nilesh Shetgaonkar, Administrative Assistant, is a happy-go-lucky Morjim native who prides himself on living life to the fullest. He spent seven years in Dubai and loves football, cricket and trivia.

Radhika Naik – Editorial Assistant. A Mapusa resident, Radhika enjoys siestas and, when awake, spending time with family. She was always a big fan of the news and is thrilled to be part of that world today. Music with a slow tempo is her favourite playlist.

Selvan Gounder – Head of Distribution and Circulation. An energetic individual hailing from Chimbel, Selvan is a big fan of cricket and believes in keeping life simple.

Victor Pereira– Distribution Team. Currently lives in Cavellossim after spending some time in New Delhi and Kerala. Victor gets a kick out of fidgeting with electrical equipment, and his claim to fame in the Goa Streets office is his winning combination of helpfulness and humility.

Vijay Gadekar– Distribution Team. Aside from being very handy in all things mechanical, Vijay is a big fan of football with an equal passion for quality beach time.

Kunda Salkar – Office Assistant. A resident of Mapusa, Kunda goes through life with a permanent, and contagious, smile on her face.

And it’s not just her delicious cooking that makes others smile.

The Goa Streets Anniversary Welcome to the first anniversary edition of Goa Streets, and thank you for helping us celebrate our birthday! This has been a truly incredible ride for us, and we are very grateful to all our readers, advertisers, subscribers, sources, vendors, partners and so many others who have helped us establish and maintain this exhilarating project called Goa Streets. Starting with our flash mob a year ago, when we brought together 100 young people from across Goa for a surprise dance on the Dona Paula jetty that now has nearly 120000 hits on YouTube, we have tried our best to do things differently. Over the past year, we have been involved in a great many projects, from the flash mob to our media partnerships with such ventures as DesignYatra, IFFI, the Nightlife Convention and Art Escape, to a number of unusual performances and events we have brought to Goa, including Monsoon Whisky Nights, Belly Dance Saturday and a series of performances by the DJ/Percussionist Duo Hamza & Manu Idhra.

Of all our activities, none is more important to us than our journalism. Over the past year, we have worked diligently to bring you a different kind of reporting and writing, one that scratches beneath the surface, takes a step back and tells you not just what has happened by why it has happened. Among our stories that broke new ground were pieces on child sex trafficking in Goa, a story on Goan men fighting for custodial rights of children, a story on the outstanding inventions of young Goan innovators, our piece featuring the first-ever interview with the ‘last King of Goa,’ and our stories looking deeply into the lives of prostitutes and transgender people in Goa. We have provided the real story behind the explosion of social media in Goa, uncovered Goa as the jazz capital of India and offered precise, moving commentary on the phenomenon of rape in India. We told you how the once crime-ridden red-light district of Baina has been reborn, how Goan women are overcoming mental illness and how Palolem beach has joined the ranks of the world’s top party beaches.

Is it easy putting together a newspaper week after week for 52 weeks? Of course not! There have been challenges to overcome, hurdles to pass and bumps along the streets. But we are very grateful to be part of this community and to provide a valuable service to both Goans and visitors to this wonderful state, revealing everything you need to know about what there is to do and see here every week and shedding light on a great variety of interesting topics. We’re especially proud of our website, www. goastreets.com, and the pioneering work we’ve been doing in the field of social media.

We’d like to give a very special thanks to the talented and devoted people without whose dedication Goa Streets would not be possible. Here we’re talking about our writers, editors, sales staff, distributors, designers, assistants, drivers and other staff members who come to work every day armed with enthusiasm, open hearts and an unbending commitment to our shared mission. Thank you all!

And we are especially grateful to you, the reader, for enabling Goa Streets to reach this important milestone. It’s been a year, and the fun is just beginning. Stay with us!

Marisha Dutt and Steven Gutkin

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Sam’s Beach Restaurant

Bon Appetit

Experience the extraordinary! This festive season with Sizzling Sizzlers at “Hotel Calangute Towers” with live music and specially designed menu by our culinary experts.

Don’t miss it !!!!

At Hotel Calangute Towers, Opp Calangute Village Panchayat Till 10th November 13 + 91 888 888 6700 / 03 0832-6636000 / 2276597

100 Pillows Cafe A new eatery that specialises in salads, steaks and burgers has opened up by the Baga river on the Baga-Arpora road. All the burgers here are cheese stuffed and served with thrice cooked French fries and home-made bacon or chillie jam. The fresh green salad comes loaded with the goodness of feta, praline, fresh fruit and avocado. The steaks are served with six different kinds of sauces, mashed potato and boiled veggies. What’s more the setting of this quaint café, takes one back in time—to the quiet Goa, where one could sip on beer and enjoy the tranquillity Goa was known for.

At 100 pillows Cafe, Baga-Arpora road, near Royal Goan Beach Club +91 9767212499

49er’s bar and restaurant 49er’s is a get-the-family-together restaurant whether you are hosting dinner party or an intimate dinner for 2. It’s in an eco friendly ambience and a memorable destination for your next dining experience.

At Colva Beach, South Goa, Salcete-Goa +91 832 3255783/3263964/2781250 / 2780931 +91 9822124531 www.49ers.in

Global Shore Restaurant Global Shore Restaurant is best known for its Chinese food, the black pepper chicken is a speciality! Serving other fair such as Thai, Indian and Mughlai food with lovely beverages and deserts. The ambiance is cozy and soothing and service is friendly and prompt.

Good Food- with a personal touch.

Located on the ground floor of the Chandrageet hotel in Povorim opposite the HDFC Bank.

Timings 9am-3pm and 7pm-11pm. +91832 2414125

Baker’s Street Outstanding lemon tarts and good coffee. Also has interesting combinations of donuts and cheese cakes.

Plus, they stock Goan savoury fare like prawn patties and beef sandwiches.

Quiet and cute ambience with some seating for watching the world go by on Chogum Road.

Closed on Thursdays. Open from 10am-8:30pm +9198223 85822

Sam’s Beach is right on the water in Baga Beach offering a great view of the Arabian Sea. They offer various fun water sports activities such as jet-skis and if you would like to relax and soak in the sun, there are beach beds! You can have delicous Goan-style seafood, like Prawn Chilly Fry, Squids Chilly Fry or the spicier Fish Recheado. Amazing cocktails, juices and other beverages and starters are on offer to. At Tito’s Lane, Calangute +91 9822219972

Gavin’s Restaurant Specializing in Goan cuisine including the special cafreal which is excellent and various other curries with generous portions. There’s a lovely earthy ambience owing to its location amidst green fields and the fact that it’s built mainly of wood. The ambience is peaceful and serene. Verna, on the route that goes from north to south and after taking a right at the Verna-Margao bypass road.

At Verna, around a kilometre off NH-17. +9198221 77179

Peep Kitchen Peep Kitchen is a cafe in Caranzalem, which offers great Indian, Goan and Asian food, with a reputation for serving exciting and creative dishes. The Dragon chicken, crispy veg in dragon sauce, squids chilly fry, Thai chicken fried rice and kadai prawns are popular dishes. Service is efficient and friendly. At Ramnath Building, Near Petrol Pump, Caranzalem, Old Tonka Donapaula Road, Panaji, Goa - 403001 +(91)-(0832)-6454474

8 Food & Drink Tin Tin Bar and Restaurant @ 7 pm to 11.30 pm On Nov 8: Spanish Tape Nite Live Acoustic performance by Lenon Pires & Special performance by BOOM On Nov 9: Texan Style- Steak & Ribs Nite On Nov 10: SUNDAY DRUNCH BURGER VS PIZZA On Nov 10: Goan nite and Live Performance by our popular GuitaristElvis Carvalho +91 9623922796 & +91 9623973691

Nov 10 Chia and Pakoda Breakfast run India Bike Week Meeting Point Interest bus stop, Panjim (after Mandovi Bridge).

Destination Hotel JRD, Amboli @ 7.30 am +91 9833850366

Nov 7 to Nov 17 Duanwu Food Festival Master Chef specially presents a unique exclusive & exotic oriental Menu At Goenchin, The Mandovi, Panjim +91 832 2227614/ +91 2434877

Nov 1 to Nov 17 Seafood Festival at Sweet n Sour The Chef recommends Mandarin Fish, Tiger Prawns in Hunan Sauce, Crab meat in sweet and sour sauce.

A complimentary offer of a chilled Pepsi or a Kingfisher pint or Signature Whisky (30 ml) or a glass of Four Seasons Wine.

At Hotel La Paz Garden, Vasco @ 11 am to 3 pm & 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2512121 / 25

Every Saturday Goan Theme Nites Traditional Goan Set Menu Rs: 499/Goan Folk Dances, Goan Decor Music by Valentinos At Souza Lobo, Calangute Beach +91 832 2281234/ +91 2276463/ +91 9881888011

Every Sunday Champagne Sunday Brunch Enjoy brunch at the Grand Hyatt with French champagne & foods from five interactive & live stations At Rs 2,200 + taxes (includes buffet, champagne, wines & select drinks.)

At Grand Hyatt, Bambolim Beach @ 1 pm – 4 pm +91 832 3011125 Sunday Family Brunches Rejuvenating cocktails, soul warming gourmet cuisine from around the world, activities to keep the kids entertained.

At Latitude, Vivanta by Taj, Panjim @ 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm +91 832 6633636 Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch at Rs 950 with unlimited alcohol. Enjoy live Karaoke with Emmanuel.

At The Park, Calangute @ 12.30 pm – 4:30 pm +91 832 2267600/8805028194

Sunday Funday Weekend with family, with breakfast, lunch, and hi tea.

Lots of entertainment for kids and ladies through the day.

For Adult Rs: 849 and for kids above 5 years: rs.599 At O Goa, Hotel Fidalgo +91 8806663865/+91 9158055222

Gunpowder Goa The Peninsular Kitchen Highly appealing cuisine from the south of India

Sunday Brunch A glass of our delicious Sangria is free with your first a-la-carte or buffet purchase.

At SinQ Tavern By Bodega, Sinquerim +91 9011662233 Re-Orient Yourself Make your own Meal This Season rediscover oriental cuisine at your Favorite Restaurant Wan Hao. With a new chef on board and a board and a brand new a la carte menu, every evening at dinner will unravel new secrets.

At Goa Marriot Resort & Spa, Panjim +91 832 2463333 Lazy Sunday Lunches The lazy Sunday lunches are back at Alila Diwa Goa. A spread of delicacies and desserts, chilled beverages, activities for the little ones and live music will make this the perfect weekend recipe!

12noon to 4pm.

At Vivo, Alila Diwa Goa +91 832 2746800

Baga, Calangute & Around Tamarin Cafe. Bistro Lounge Thursdays - ‘Acoustic Sunlight’ play retro 60’s & 70’s sounds with bongos & flute!

Saturday - Maxie plays Latin & Bosa Nova. Come early for the FREE Latin Dance lessons Sunday - Steve & Kitu sing upbeat Jazzy Blues At Gaura Vaddo, Calangute @ 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm +91 9545477670 East Meets West Specialising in Multi-cuisine (European, Indian, seafood) At opp. Nazri resort, Baga @ 11 pm to 3 pm, 6.30 pm to 11 pm +918322276211 Fiesta Based on contemporary European style of cooking. Signature dishes lobster au gratin, herb ricotta ravioli and death by chocolate At Saunta Waddo, Baga @ 11 am to 11.30 pm +918322279894/+918322281440 KFC Choose from a range of goodies like Hot Wings, Chicken Snacker Burger, Chicken Shotz, Hot n Crispy Chicken and Fiery Grilled Chicken. For vegetarians, there’s Veg Zinger Burger, Potato Krisper and Veg Strips. For dessert, check out the Kreamball Sundae and Soft Serves.

At Neelam the Grand, Post Office Road, Calangute @ 11am – 11 pm

Malbar Paratha, Avial, Coconut Chutney, Gunpowder, Tomato Roasted Chutney, Egg Appam, Butter Milk and Pomfret Fry

By Goa Streets

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o understand the appeal of Gunpowder Goa, you have to go beyond the food and understand the context of this unusual restaurant. The context, in this case, is Assagao, the village inland from Anjuna that is quietly emerging as one of the trendiest and most interesting areas of Goa. As Goa Streets wrote in a cover story a while back (http://www.goastreets.com/assagaocolonial-chic-meets-chilled-out-cool/), it has “an ‘alternative’ scene quite unlike anything else.” The presence of Gunpowder, along with People Tree Goa, the extremely innovative design-studio-cum-shop which shares the same premises, contributes to this special Assagao vibe as much as any place in the area.

Why? There’s a commitment here to creativity, tranquillity, beauty and excellence.

It’s something of a riddle why India, with such rich culinary traditions, is home to so many food establishments with substandard Indian fare. Not so with Gunpowder Goa, the brainchild of Delhi and Goa-based Satish Warier, who until recently ran a restaurant of the same name in New Delhi. The food here, simply put, is very, very good.

On a recent evening, we sampled the following dishes: • Aila Fry, pan-fried mackerel in Kerala spices • Andhra Prawn Masala, shallow fried in Andhra spices • Beef Fry, Kerala Syrian Christian style with black pepper and coconut spices.

• Backwaters Prawn Masala, hot & sour Kerala style backwaters prawn curry.

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Idukki Pork Curry, spicy curry from the high ranges of Kerala • Pandhi Curry, Gunpowder’s version of the Coorgi sytle pork curry, sweet & sour and semi dry.

There was a certain subtlety and depth of flavour in all these offerings, something that’s not easily achievable in Indian cuisine, given the plethora of spices. Each dish was deeply satisfying in its own way, and in our case, pleased particularly discerning diners at our table who are in no way pushovers when it comes to judging Indian food.

And that all this was happening as we sat outside under the stars, a cool pre-winter breeze wafting the delicate scents into our noses, the swaying trees of Assagao in the background, made this something of a magical evening. We’re happy that Gunpowder Goa sticks to what it knows best: great Indian fare.

If you want a burger or a pizza or a ‘multicuisine’ restaurant that offers up food for every palate, but none of it particularly good, then this is not your place. Gunpowder is the real deal. We recommend it highly.

The Food: Outstanding South Indian fare The Ambience: The magic of Assagao. Located in the beautiful garden of a converted IndoPortuguese house.

The Service: Attentive The Prices: From Rs 50 to Rs 350, with most dishes around Rs 250. Well worth the reasonable price.

Contact: 6, Saunto Vaddo, Assagao, Bardez, Goa, India 4035070832-2268091 / 0832-2268083 / +919910093666 / +917744834904

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Thursday, November 7, 2013

10 Calangute Beach Hotel This boutique hotel located in the heart of Calangute is cradled amongst some of the most famous beaches in the world. Enjoy the offerings of its exclusive bar tucked in a corner and refresh yourself with a drink.

At Gauravaddo, Calangute +91 9960524567

Backyard BBQ Grill & Bar 248, Bella Vista, Sangolda +919158372533

Chef Soumyens Kitchen A fine dine continental restaurant by Chef Soumyen Chakraborty. Specialising in steaks, seafood and pastas; vegetarian options also available. At Luis Gomes Rd, Calangute @ 12 pm to 12 am +91 9226481417/+918322276160

I 95 It’s a European Restaurant At Grand Marod, Saligao @ 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2275213/ +91 9881301184

Club Tropical 24 hrs open eating, drinking and karaoke place right in the middle of the busy Calangute market. in Indian food you can have veg Biryani and mutton biryani.some inreasting south Indian dishes.

At Calangute beach road, Calangute +91 9923484002 Le Poisson Rouge A French alfresco Restaurant by Gregory Bazire offer imported wines Chile, Argentina, South Africa and Italy. House Speciality includes king prawns, roasted black pomfret, Goan sausages crump and kingfish. At Baga, Calangute @ 7 pm to 11 pm +91 9823850276/ +918323245800 Anjuna & Around Suruchi Restaurant Speciality in Local Goan, Homemade food Some of the dishes are Chicken Xacuti, Calva, Rechad Maceral, Crab Xacuti, Ros Omlet Prawn Masala, Mutton Xacuti, Free Home Delivery At Don Bosco Road, Verla Canca, Mapusa @ 12.30 pm to 3 pm & 7 pm to 10 pm +91 9923120812/ +91 9823850266

Ciao Bella Specialised in Italian Food At Assagao, Badem Rd @ 7 pm to 11 pm +919767557673

Michele’s Café Specialising in French food and this café has the right blend for relaxation and enjoyment.

At Pequem Peddem, South Anjuna @ 9 am to 11 pm +91 832 6452601/ +919822388283 Sai’s Restaurant It’s a Multi-cuisine restaurant, Specialising in European, Goan, Israeli, North Indian, Seafood, Tandoori At Dando, Near Flea Market, Anjuna @ 9 am to 11pm +91 9822164483

Candolim Tuscany Gardens Italian restaurant by Avi & Line Shetty serves antipasti, secondi, pasta, pizzeria, dolci, risotto and insalate. At Fort Aguada Road, Don Hill Enclave, Candolim @ 12 pm to 11 pm +918326454026 Mezze Restaurant Set in tropical garden of a Goan House, It offers Multicuisine menu, specialised in Seafood.

At Opp Prazeres resort, Candolim @ 12.30 pm to 10 pm +919923937040

Shore Bar Specializing in Burgers, Indian, Italian pizza, sandwiches, seafood, vegetarian At Anjuna Beach +91 832 2773134

Il Camino It’s a Italian restaurant, @ 7.30 pm to 11 pm At Vivanta fort Aguada, Sinquerim +91 832 6645858

Rio Café Bar It’s a café bar with mouth watering desserts and beverages.

At Resort Rio, Arpora @ 24 hours +91 832 2267300

Latitude It’s a Multi cuisine restaurant, specialising in North Indian, European, and Chinese. @ 7.30 am to 10.45 pm At Vivanta fort Aguada, Sinquerim +91 832 6645858

Thalassa Greek and Mediterranean food by the sea.

At Vagator beach @ 4 pm to 12 am +91 9850033537 Villa Blanche Bistro It is set in a tropical garden of a restored Portuguese house and one of the few restaurants serving breakfast all day.

At Socolwaddo, Assagao @ 9 am to 5.30 pm +91 9822155099 Nilaya Hermitage Specialises in Mediterranean cuisine using plenty of fresh sea-food and home grown organic vegetables. Also has a variety of Goan cuisine specialties and serves Indian curries upon request.

At St. Joseph School Road, Arpora +91832 227 6792

Morisco Seafood Grills, Fries, and barbeque are with a specular view of the sea.

At Vivanta Fort Aguada, Sinquerim @ 12.30 pm to 3 pm, 7.30 pm to 10.45 pm +91 832 6645858 Orchid It’s a Indian Restaurant specializing in North Indian, Seafood.

At Fortune, Candolim @ 7 am to 11 pm +91 832 3988444 Taste of China At Opp. Candolim Panchayat, Candolim @ 11.30 am to 11 pm +91 9665690803

Republic of Noodles It’s a Pan Asian Restaurant, specialising in Burmese, Indonesian, Singaporean, Thai, Vietnamese.

At Lemon tree Amarante beach resort, Candolim @ 11 am to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 3988188

Pan Asian Bowl Chinese, Malaysian & Thai Cuisine.

Some of the Finest Asian food in Goa. At Miramar, Panjim @ 12.30 pm to 11 pm +91 9923499429/ +91 832 6455547

Sweet Chilli It’s a Multi-cuisine restaurant, specialising in Goan, seafood, Indian, European, Chinese At Near Fort Aguada beach resort, Sinquerim @ 8.30 am to midnight +91 9820236364

Peppers If your weakness is Goan cuisine, head to Pepper’s for a wide range of local delicacies cooked in a traditional style with a hint of modernity.

At Gold Road Pajifond, Margao @ 11:30 am – 11 pm +91 9822133506

Zappa’s Shack It’s a multi-cuisine restaurant specialising in Chinese, European Goan, north Indian At near Candolim, car park, Candolim @ 9 am to 11 pm +91 9890219719

China Gate Dedicated Chinese Cuisine At Fatima High School, Margao @ 12 pm to 11 pm +918322704655

Panjim & Around Goenchin Specialising Chinese, Pan Asian At Hotel Mandovi, DB Marg, Panjim @ Noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +918322227614 Casabela A cosy place to chill out with family, from 70s to till date Casabela rocks with great signature dish At Chowgam Rd, Porvorim @ 7 am to 11 pm. +91832241558 Fantasia Fast food & snacks, plus lively bar in the heart of Panjim. Check out the live music. At Panjim @ 9 am to 11 pm +918322226684 Mum’s Kitchen Among the best upscale Goan cuisine in Panjim, drawing from Goa’s Christian and Hindu traditions.

At Panjim-Miramar Rd @ 11 am to 11pm +91 9822175556 George Bar and Restaurant Specialising in Goan, Seafood At near Mary Immaculate Conception church, Panjim @ 10 am to 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm +918322426820 Coros Velvet Want gourmet food in Caranzalem?

Head to Coros Velvet. It’s a Multicuisine fine dining restaurant which specialises in ravioli, steaks & pastas.

At Miramar, Panjim @ 12 pm – 3 pm & 7 pm – 11 pm +91 8605020020 Forrest Veg Food Court serves a wide range of fast food from different parts of India: Mumbai’s Butter Pav Bhaji, Frankies & paani puri, Delhi’s Chatpata Chaat & samosas and the South’s dosas. Apart from that, there’s Continental, Chinese, Thai & Mexican cuisine to choose from.

At Bhagwan Mahavir BAL Vihar, Panjim @ 11 am – 11 pm +91 832 6454353/9225903392

Margao & Around

Fernandos Nostalgia Goan Cuisine in a favourite landmark restaurant featuring very good food and a great collection of “nostalgic” antiques At Raia, Salcete, Margao @ 11 am to 11 pm +918322777098/ +918322777054/ +91 9822103467/ +91 9822151296 Mog Cake Studio It’s a Bakery Shop in South Goa Food Type: Brownies, Cakes, Confectionery, Cookies, Bread At Shop No 3 & 4, Colaco Residency, Comba, Margao @ 8 am to 9 pm +91 9892588252/+91 8380078252 Leonora’s It’s a multi-cuisine restaurant specialising in Goan, Seafood, European, Chinese food At Opp Agnel Ashrem, Matol, Verna @ 7.30 am to midnight +91 832 2791263/89/90

Canacona Café Mardi Gras A 24­hour café serving seafood, Goan & North Indian cuisine, coffee & snacks.

PanfriedPomfretRecheado, Chicken Xacutti, Pork Vindaloo and Goan Fish Curry are some of the popular offerings.

At Holiday Inn Resort, Cavelossim @ All-day +91 832 2871303

Shandong An Asian cuisine restaurant with a fine dining ambience focusing on fresh, in season ingredients.

At Radisson Blu Resort, Cavelossim Beach @ 11 am – 11 pm +91 832 6726666 Upper Deck A lively coffee shop with an interactive kitchen & communal/bench/ roundtable seating; Offers a creative a la carte menu with Continental & Indian fare.

At Radisson Blu Resort, Cavelossim Beach +91 832 6726666

Morjim & Around 21 Coconuts once you reach Arambol, 21 Coconuts, on the left when you reach the main beach, is a good place to park yourself and watch the rains lash the beach and the mighty sea roar yonder. The food is decent, the menu multi-cuisine and the tables are right on the beach, though if it’s pouring you can huddle inside.

21 Coconuts, Arambol beach, Arambol.

Montego Bay beach village It a Indian Restaurant, specialising in Goan, Seafood At Vithaldasvaddo, Morjim @ 8.30 am to 11 pm +91 832 6511254 Vailankani Restaurant It’s a Multi cuisine restaurant specialising in Chinese, European, Goan, Israeli, Italian, North Indian, and Seafood At Lakeside, north Arambol beach, Arambol @ 9 am to 11 pm Sweet Lake Restaurent It’s a Multi cuisine restaurant specialising in Chinese, European, Italian, North Indian, and Seafood & Tibetan.

At Lakeside, Arambol beach @ 9 am to 11 pm +91 9244744500 Silver Sand It’s a Indian Food, Specialising in Goan, North Indian, Seafood At Vithaldas vaddo, Morjim @ 8 am to 11 pm

Spice Studio The award-winning Spice Studio has a dinner menu that boasts the flavours of India’s southeast coast, the dum preparations of the Nawabs of Awadh & Hyderabad, Tandoori fare from the Northwest Frontier & Goa’s rustic flavours.

At Alila Diwa, Adao Waddo, Salcette @ 7 pm – 10:30 pm +918322746800 Corta’s Goan cuisine beach shack restaurant At Lalit, Canacona @ 12.30 pm to 11 pm.

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Against All Odds How I earned my PhD

By Charlane Pereira e Rebello

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es, I have finally done it, achieved what I had started out about seven years back, a doctoral degree in Psychology at University of Mumbai. To some, a degree is just another feather in the cap; to others it is a prestige issue, and to others, a means of livelihood. To me, it is a spiritual, mental and physical triumph.

What I thought would be a rewarding albeit challenging educational journey became a struggle unlike any I had ever known. Illness, job loss and the pressures of society often made my goal seem out of reach – and there were times when I wasn’t sure I’d be able to make it through another day, let alone become a doctor.

I was a temporary faculty member in a college in Goa, when I put forth my research proposal to Mumbai University which, unlike other institutions, accepts students on the basis of what they propose to study. Most don’t make the cut. But for me the first hurdle was over. I had managed to secure a doctoral seat.

I didn’t have any Godfathers along the way nor did I want them. Along with my studies, I was holding down a nonregularized teaching job, which meant I had to put in more than my share of duties to secure a teaching contract for the next academic year.

It was a herculean task to manage both studies and a full-time academic workload. And even more so since my doctoral course was in a different state. I would manage to squeeze some time during summer breaks or winter vacations or other public holidays for a quick consultation with my guide in Mumbai.

Regularized faculty members have an advantage when they pursue a doctorate.

Armed with a paid leave, they can focus on completion of their course. No work hassles. I had no such luxury, and I was financing my own studies.

Though my parents did offer to help, I politely declined. I said to my parents, “You have financed my previous studies. I need to do this by myself.”

My parents understood my need to be independent in my journey of self-

exploration that in the end would teach me a lot more than the doctoral course itself. A journey that taught me the importance of patience, discipline, hard work, commitment, perseverance, and a never-say-die attitude - despite the crushing challenges that came hurtling my way.

Diagnosed with a serious voice condition (an occupational hazard of teaching), I had to undergo surgery. I felt I had no choice but to return to work, even if it exacerbated my condition. I was determined. My passion wouldn’t let me give up what I truly loved, though God perhaps had other plans for me.

When I was halfway through my doctoral course in 2010, I developed a slipped disc, which incapacitated me for four months.

I couldn’t walk nor see to my own grooming needs without the aid of my mom. Intensive physiotherapy sessions coupled with numerous opinions from orthopedics and neurosurgeons finally saw me walking on my two feet once more (though with a careful regimen of spinal exercises and cautious living to avoid straining my back).

The voice problem raised its ugly head once again, immediately after I recovered from the slipped disc. This time I was compelled to give up teaching on health grounds despite my love for the profession.

That wasn’t easy to digest. A job loss! A doctoral degree yet to see its completion! A health condition that can make life difficult even for someone with an indomitable spirit! And face a social stigma that ‘All women have to be married by late twenties at least.’

Or be bombarded with questions like ‘Aren’t you getting married? What are you waiting for? Do you really need to study so much?’ ‘All girls of your age are married and having babies.’

These are questions a woman like me – modern in outlook but surrounded by many traditionalists – find hard to take.

How can I make them understand that there is more to life than getting married and making babies!

My parents were my support throughout my life. A source of inspiration, courage, a torch that guided me as I chased many dreams… The wise ones who gave me utmost freedom to explore my options in academics and career, and to find the man of my dreams.

Not once did they pressurize me to follow society’s conventions.

With more time on my hands to concentrate on my doctoral degree, I was able to submit my thesis last year, a study exploring the psychological benefits of leisure. And then in the midst of all this, I saw the silver lining behind the dark clouds. I met a man who could match wits equally with me (or perhaps even a rung higher in his intellectual prowess!).

Last April I walked down the aisle with Savio, mouthing the words, ‘I do.’ To call the moment ‘joyous’ would not do it justice, for the feeling we had was beyond words. Yet the celebrations were short-lived, as my PhD exams still had to be tackled. Not long after the wedding, I was sitting with books sprawled across all possible sofa chairs and tables, preparing for my viva-voce examination (PhD orals) scheduled in August 2013.

I had to manage studies and household chores, the latter domain not exactly matching my forte! Savio was very supportive during this period. He accompanied me to Mumbai to answer the grand finale. It was a victory! All those efforts paid off…. Yes, I got my degree and a man I love.

Savio was one of the many research participants for my PhD and the rest is written in the pages of our history. 

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n the occasion of our first anniversary, we decided to bring you a selection of our best writing since we began publishing.

When we launched our first edition on Nov. 8, 2012, we promised excellent reporting, bright writing, out-of-the-box coverage and a commitment to telling it like it is. Below are excerpts from some of our favourite pieces over the months. Some please, some startle, some dismay, others amuse. We hope they all live to our promise of providing world-class journalism, week after week. Enjoy!

Goa’s Last King

By Anzil Fernandes Confessions of a reluctant royal hen was the last time you met a king?

Blame it on my anticipation-fuelled fantasy.

But after numerous failed attempts, when I finally secured an interview with Goa’s last king, I expected a twirling moustache, panache in his poise, perhaps a crown of some sort and someone dressed to the hilt.

I saw instead a perfectly normal man. Six-feet something, modest in bearing, wearing a knee-length kurta and, as if to underscore glory long lost, blue-lined Paragon rubber slippers. I actually had to confirm with his modern-day courtier if the gentleman sitting before me was the man whose dynasty had ruled over parts of south and central Goa for nearly four centuries.

Yes, Goa, or at least part of Goa, has a king, or at least a man who would be king. And I had the breathtaking privilege of conducting the only known interview a journalist has ever had with him.

Madhulingnagesh Rajendra Wodeyar, 35, represents the tail-end of an extremely durable Soundekar dynasty which ruled over a large part of Goa since the 16th century.“Being a Raja is very difficult,” the unassuming king of Goa, a married father of one daughter, tells me.

“A lot of mental, moral and family pressure.”

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Goa and the Social Media Explosion

Indian Wine and the People Who Love It

By Revati Upadhyay

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A Facebook Crazy state angala Wagle from Panjim opened her own Facebook account last year at the age of 83. Now 84, she uses her ‘wall’ to connect with great-greatgrand nieces across the oceans, and raise funds for the Hamara School for Street Children which she runs. Why did she decide to take the social media plunge at her age? Her 91-year-old sister-in-law in Portugal had done it two years earlier, and Mangala figured, “if she can do it, so can I.” “It’s good because you can stay in touch with people who you don’t meet or physically see,” Mangala explains. “You can present your ideas to the world at large by sitting at home, whatever you think or whatever your ideas are.”

And this from a woman who before her Facebook foray was no fan of modern technology.

When you talk about social media in Goa, much like the rest of India, certain

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words cannot be avoided: boom, explosion, bonanza, avalanche are a few that come to mind. The Internet is taking over Goa like a tsunami, and with it so are social media. Mostly Facebook and Twitter, to be sure, but also other up-and-comers like Pinterest, Google + and Instagram. India’s 2011 census showed that Goa has the highest percentage of Internet users in all of India, a country where overall Internet penetration is now growing by around 30 percent a year, according to global digital analyst comScore.

What does this mean on the ground here in Goa? It means you shouldn’t be surprised if a driver or a janitor or your

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84-year-old mother tells you she’s on Facebook. It means if you want to get a message across in Goa, whether you’re a business, an organization or just a plain old individual like you or me, it’s a good idea to get wired and join the social media bandwagon, along with all the other feni-drinking, cashew-snacking Goans punching keys to stay in touch with the world. 

hich countries come to mind when you think about wine?

It’s an exclusive, if not particularly long, list. France, Italy, Spain, Chile, Argentina, the U.S., Australia, South Africa. But India? It’s not exactly there yet, but the country is well on its way to assuming its rightful place on the roster of “wine countries.”

The reason boils down to this: Growth.

It seems that for every Indian who jumps from the lower class to the middle class, and from the middle class to the upper class, a new wine devotee is born.

“India is slowly but surely emerging as the ‘last frontier’ on the world’s wine map,” says Clive Castelino, a sommelier, or wine expert, who works with the United Breweries-owned winery Four Seasons.

With the younger generation acquiring an unmistakable taste, he says, the

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“Wine consumption is galloping year-on-year,” Clive says, his voice bubbling like a just popped sparkling wine.

Rough estimates, according to Clive, peg India’s per capita wine consumption at 10 millilitres per annum. True, that’s a tiny fraction of the global per capita wine intake of 3.5 litres per year (Factoid: The Vatican has the world’s highest wine consumption at 54 litres per person per year – perhaps not a bad reason to join the church!). Still, India’s rate has risen by nearly 40 percent in just the past four years.

And when it comes to the pure enjoyment of wine in India, perhaps nowhere is it done as joyfully and regularly as Goa.

A Peek into a Prostitute’s Life

By Gauri Gharpure

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he 51-year-old proudly waits for her granddaughter to perform on stage. In the green room, she combs the teen’s hair and dresses her up with a motherly indulgence. In her neatly draped white saree, Sara looks like an unassuming nurse just out from an eighthour shift.

But, a nurse she is not. Sara has been a prostitute for the past 24 years.

Her four children are unaware of how their mother earned the money to bring them up. But, Sara seems unperturbed.

It is evident that she has a clean

conscience and no qualms about a profession that she says came to her rescue when the rest of life failed her as young single mother. Today, even as she continues to service up to 5-6 clients a week, Sara looks perfectly comfortable in her skin.

“I am grateful to the woman who got me into this line,” says Sara, a name used only for this story so that her family stays blissfully uninformed. “Sometimes, I wonder how I would have made ends meet by toiling as a construction labourer, a vegetable seller, or a house maid.”

Princess Palolem Goa: the Jazz capital of India

By Dielle D’Souza

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magine a balmy night and a clear sky. A gentle crash of waves in the backdrop. And the seductive sound of a jazz quartet serenading by the sea. For a long time it was Kolkata. Then it was Mumbai. Now, Goa is slowly taking over the mantle of the jazz capital of India.

Changing demographics, the emergence of a new generation of international tourists and foreign settlers craving quality music, and a pleasant collision of other critical catalysts, are combining to make Goa the new Eden of Jazz.

“In terms of just the volume of activity, Goa is probably where more jazz happens than anywhere else in India and on a really regular basis,” Naresh told Streets. The Jazz circuit in Mumbai and Delhi is “almost a museum kind of thing,” says writer Naresh Fernandes, adding that gigs in these metros are attended mostly by older aficionados.

By Pantaleao Fernandes Silent raves, lapping waves and the evolution of Goa’s most beautiful beach ust two decades ago, you couldn’t find a restaurant in Palolem. If you came to this stunning stretch of beach in, say, 1993, and wanted to eat, you’d have to search out a villager’s home and work out a deal for food.

Now fast forward to last August. That’s when the news site Business Insider named Palolem Beach in South Goa one of the Top 10 Party Beaches in the world.

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This put Palolem in the company of Ibiza, Miami’s South Beach, Psarou Beach on Mykonos Island and Bali’s Kuta Beach.

This is a story about the evolution of Palolem. It achieved its status as a party hub relatively recently – and mostly because of the strange but extremely popular “silent noise” parties where revellers don headphones to dance. In years past, Palolem was recognized not for its rowdiness but for its breathtaking gorgeousness, and, despite the highseason crowds, it is still arguably the most beautiful beach in Goa.

Men Fight For Their Rights

by Jonathan Rodrigues

Some Goan dads are getting a raw deal he men readily admit that their mission is not meant to diminish the legitimate fight for the rights of women and girls. And in some ways, they, too, are fighting for girls – in this case, the right of their own daughters to see their dads. And their little boys’ right to do the same.

With legal cards often stacked against fathers in custody and other marital battles, these guys are making a simple point: human rights must apply to all humans, female and male. Here’s what one young father has to say on the matter: “The laws against domestic violence that were legislated to empower women have backfired on us. There is no law to protect innocent men from false allegations.”

One night he was there at his children’s bedside tucking them in to

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sleep, kissing them goodnight and the next morning their mother drags him to jail, telling the kids to stay away from him because he is an evil man. He decides to fight back in court, but then the look in his children’s eyes overrules his decision.

With a broken heart, he chooses to plead guilty and be the villain – in the hope that someday his kids will grow up to see the hero in him.

Of course each side has their own narrative to tell, including the mother of these kids. And yet there’s been enough of a backlash against certain laws that some Goan men are starting to get together to fight for their rights.

Recently, a group in Margao called Dadleancho Ekvott was formed to defend men against false accusations. And three other men are currently forming a group to help men win custodial rights to their children.

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Nov 7 to 13

The Second edition of “Nuns N Roses” will present a brilliant musical evening with two shows At BPS Club, Margao Nov 9 At Garcia de oria gardens, Panjim @ 6.30 pm

Landscape in Watercolors Presented by Sunaparanta Introduction to Watercolors, Understanding different techniques, Perspective and Composition, Colour washes, Live demonstrations, Outdoor practicals Open to 14 years and above @ 10.30 am to 1 pm At Sunaparanta, Panjim +91 832 2421311

Nov 9 Tritha Concert At Marbela Beach Resort, Morjim +91 7385075191

Nov 10

Nov 7 to Nov 8

1st Fado Contest The contest is organised by Semana Da Cultura, Indo-Portuguese Goa. Entry forms are available at Clube Harmonia de Margao, Clube National, Panaji.

At Institute Menezes Braganza, Panjim +91 9881737479/ +91 832 2225316

Art with David!

This Diwali brighten your horizons and learn the basis of drawing painting and craft with David Fernandes!

A five day series of art classes for youngsters 6 yrs and above At Carpe Diem, Majorda @ 2 pm to 4 pm +91 8888862462

Nov 6 to Nov 12

Nov 8 to Nov 10

Exhibition cum sale of Jute Decorative products At Clube National Hall, Panjim @ 10.30 am to 8 pm

Talent Hunt Contest People`s Welfare Trust, Panaji is organizing `Rising Star of India` a state level art and cultural talent hunt contest. Competitions include dancing, singing, fancy dress, Fugadi, Dandiya, drawing and ghummot.

At Bodgeshwar Temple Ground, Mapusa +91 8805596113/ +91 9527369160

Nov 8 to Nov 10 Music Festival The music festival is being held in memory of legendary Goan singer Late Surashree Kesarbai Kerkar.

8th Nov. 5:00pm: Inaugural function.

6:30pm: Vocal Recital (Jugalbandi) by Apoorva Gokhale and Pallavi Joshi, followed by a vocal recital by Pt Sarathi Chaterjee.

9th Nov 4:30pm: Vocal Recital by Nitin Dhavalikar.

Naresh Madgaonkar, Sarang Kulkarn and Sonik Velingkar will present a trioinstrumental concert.

Saniya Patankar will present vocal concert followed by Sarod recital by Pt Abhishek Lahiri.

The session will conclude with the vocal recital by Pt Kaivalya Kumar Gaurav.

10th Nov. 10:00am: Vocal Recital by Pt Rajendra Vaishnav. This will be followed by sarangi solo recital and will conclude with vocal recital by Pt. VIjay Bakshi.

4:30pm: Vocal recital followed by Sitar recital. Prasad Kharparde will present vocal recital followed by instrumental duet by Pt. tarun and Pt Pravin.

The festival will conclude with vocal recital by Ustad Aslam Hussain Khan Khushrang.

At Dinanath Mangeshkar Kala Mandir, Panjim +91 832 2420453

HALT, READ, REFLECT, SMILE Photographs by Rahul Chawda

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Nov 8 to Nov 10 Goa International Latin Festival At Sun City Resort, Baga The 3rd GILF 2013 organized by Latino Rhythms Dance Academy. This is the best Salsa vacation festival in India with 3 Days of quality workshops, beach parties and meal in the shacks.

3 days of just partying with the best artists from all over India. The DJ lineup for the festival includes DJ Sandy, DJ Santosh & Dmitri’s. +91 8041671537/ +91 9538792811

Galleries of Note Surya Art Gallery Surya Art Gallery is situated in a quiet location where contemporary works of canvas paintings & artefacts of Goa are displayed. At Bandawalwada, Pernem. +919404149764 Moksa Art Gallery Displays of Contemporary Art are displayed by Salvador Fernandes.

An exhibition and display of contemporary works and paintings by Salvador, Lata P. & Ronsay for U.K. At Naikawaddo, Calangute @ 9.30 am to 8.30 pm +91 832 2281121/ +91 9326717386

Street art on Goa Streets, courtesy of Rahul Chawda

By Bina Datwani

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ho needs a gallery or a fancy museum to view art? What about the walls of your local neighbourhood? You may have already seen some of the funky, funny posters being placed around Goa thanks to Rahul Chawda’s street art initiative.

Like Santa Claus with his army of elves, Rahul and his motley team, all with a common interest in art, work during the night, pasting thought provoking words, in the hope that the new dawn will bring cheer and inspire all those who read them.

An example is a poster that reads “the secret of happiness is t”; the rest of the paper is deliberately torn off, so as to prompt passers-by to finish the sentence based on their own life experiences. The idea is to get you thinking about the true purpose of being alive.

Another fun message, ‘happy new day’ actually inspired residents in a particular locale to use this

as a form of greeting instead of ‘good morning’.

Think about it. Yes, it’s good if your morning is good, but how much more meaning is there when you explicitly wish another happiness at the beginning of a new day?

It’s part of an international initiative known as To Say It, and it’s been having a quite nice ride of late in various parts of India, including Goa, Bangalore, Indore and New Delhi.

Conceptualised in Sweden by Egor Kraft, Kavina Eibatova and Peter Davydtchenko in 2008, this design form inspired art enthusiasts to initiate similar projects in their own parts of the globe and viola!, the website www.tosayit.tumblr. com was born. The messages are simple and short

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16 Arts&Entertainment Picturesque Exclusive range of archival prints on Christian Art (life of Jesus Christ).

The museum displays works of Original Art & International print arts. There is also a display of Picture framing, Custom framing & Archival framing, all done by Goan Artists.

At Near Domino’s Pizza, Panjim @ 9 am to 1.30 pm & 3.30 pm to 7 pm +91 9822124245 Mario Art Gallery Original paintings of Mario Miranda & “The Life of Mario 1951” new book has been released.

Merchandise Available: Prints, Mounted Prints, Sets and frames, Sale of Mario’s painting tiles & mugs, Card Sets, Tiles (of his work), Mario de Miranda Books, Inside Goa & Akeru Barros Pereira’s original work displayed.

At Salvador-do-mundo @ 9 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2410711 Garden Central Gallery Permanent exhibits paintings and Sketches of artists Derek Monteiro.

At Panjim @ 10 am to 5 pm +91 9921372036 Carpe Diem Carpe Diem, the newly opened art and learning centre in Majorda brings to lovers of art, a number of exhibitions and workshops.

At Majorda @ 10 am to 6 pm +91 8888862462 Fundação Oriente Art Gallery Permanent exhibition of paintings by António Xavier Trindade (1870-1935) – a painter from Goa. At Fontainhas, Panjim @ 10 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm +91 832 2230728/ +91 2436108 Gallery Esperance Retrospective Art in Oils, Watercolours, Crayons Portraits, Landscape, Still Life Photographs. Gallery celebrates Franjoao Centenary.

Every day, 4:00pm to 7:00pm: Retrospective art of artist Franjoao.

At Near the our lady of merces church, Merces +91 9922509704 Gallery Attic A display of painting by Goan Artist.

At opp. Don Bosco, Panjim @ 9 am to 1 pm to 2 pm to 7 pm +91 832 2420929/+91 2257931 Gallery Gitanjali This Art Gallery is a part of the three Heritage Hotels, Showcased are the works of artists from Goa, Mumbai and Karnataka; Suhas Shilkar, Jayshree Patankar, Kerky & Devi Prasad. @ 9 am to 9 pm At Fontainhas, Panjim +91 9823572035 Panjim Art Gallery The Panaji Art Gallery displays figurative & individual works of art by local Goan artists.

At Panaji Art Gallery @ 9 am – 8 pm +91 9822168703

From page 15 yet aimed to stop you at first sight. Printed on plain white paper with simple black text – a breath of fresh air from the garish political and religious billboards that accost us at every street corner - these heart lifting and socially relevant posters now have a huge fan following worldwide.

Some dedicated people have taken to packing posters in their suitcases everywhere they travel just so they can spread the love whilst the hard-core fans have gone one step further and gotten the messages tattooed on their bodies!

True, there are no drawings or paintings. But the stark written messages are also a form of art, Rahul explains.

“I believe that art is severely underrated and, in actual fact, has the power to trigger personal changes and raise social consciousness when brought into direct contact with the man-on-the-street”, he says. The aim is to make it available to one and all using a free venue that is independent of galleries and museums but which has more foot traffic than any high-end institution. Mostly spread through the web, the initiative has proved particularly successful in Austria, Australia, Belgium, Finland, Italy, Poland

and Russia. The Indian kick-off took place in Bangalore, where Rahul runs a design outfit, on December 31, 2012 and it was introduced at the DesignYatra convention in Goa this past August. A number of folks in Goa have posted the messages in various parts of the state. The vision for the future is to create messages in regional languages as well in the hope that people will take it up in their villages and smaller towns.

So how can one join in the fun? Just write to Rahul@bloombox.in to learn of the basic guidelines. Else folks are free to choose from the messages already on the website under Rahul’s banner www. tosayitindia.com where he uploads photos of all the posters that his team have put up in India. Then simply print it, paste it and spread the joy. binaad@yahoo.com

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Nov 9 The Big Q SEQC’s annual Solo Written Quiz @ 5 pm At The International Centre Goa, Dona Paula Semana Da Culture Indo Portuguesa (Goa) 10th Nov. Institute Menezes Braganza, Panaji - Fado Singing Competition, workshop by Sonia Sirsat & launch of Fado Club.

At Sunaparanta, Panjim @ 10 am to 6 pm +91 9823206426/ +91 832 2421311

Novr 8 to Nov 10 Think Fest 2013 Think - India’s most democratic, inclusive event At Grand Hyatt, Bambolim @ 9 am onwards 9910153335

Nov 9 to Nov 10 Chess Tourney Entry Fees: Rs: 150/At Shri Mallikarjun Vidyalaya High School, Canacona

Nov 19 to Nov 22

Nov 7 to Nov 8 Mime Workshop Drupad Gaonkar, mime specialist, will be conducting a Mime workshop organised by the Mustard Seeds At Don Bosco High School, Panjim @ 7 pm

Nov 7 to Nov 10 Kool Camp At Loyola High School, Margao @ 9 am to 12.30 pm +91 9158540977/ +91 9845067371

Nov 6 to Nov 10 Holiday Camp At Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Porvorim +91 832 2417772

Nov 7 to Nov 30 Conservation Workshop At Santa Monica Convent, Old Goa +91 832 2230728/ +91 832 2436108

Nov 7 to Nov 8 RoboWorld Workshop At Peoples High School, Panjim @ 10 am to 5 pm +91 7875238094

Bharatanatyam Workshop A workshop in Bharatanatyam by C V Chandrashekharji - Chennai, organised

by Nritya Sankul, Margao.

At Nritya Sankul, Aquem, Margao +91 9823936483/ +91 9011059845

Every Friday

Nov 7 to Nov 11

Every Monday & Wednesday

Vasco Consumer Expo Goa’s Popular Expo on Home & Lifestyle Products At Chicalim Sports Complex, Vasco @ 10 am to 9 pm

Nov 9 to Nov 10 Rock Climbing camp At kalay with off trail Adventure Participants will be introduced to the sport of rock climbing.

Pick up point Margao 7.30 am Margao Railway Station.

9960054428, 9764239789

Nov 2 to Dec 15 Iam Creative!

A Series of fun creative workshops using waste material and focusing on environmental awareness, Ages: 8 - 15 1. Storage Items, Nov 9 to Nov 10 At Carpe Diem, Majorda @ 3.30 pm to 5.30 pm & 10.30 am to 12.30 pm +91 888862462

Tabla Classes At Swami Vivekananda Society junta house, Panjim @ 3 pm to 7.30 pm +91 832 2224098

Capoeira Classes @ 7 pm to 8 pm At Tito’s White House, Anjuna +91 9769341128

Everyday Free Swimming Guidance Organized by Walter Mascarenhas; Everyday by prior appointment only.

At The International Centre Goa, Dr E Borges Road, Dona Paula @ 5 pm – 7 pm +91 9822911161 Archaeological Museum You will also see sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses, antiques from the Hindu period and currencies leftover by the Portuguese.

At Old Goa @ 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 2285333 Museum Of Christian Art Open all days of the week At the Convent of Santa Monica, Old Goa @ 9:30 am – 5 pm +91 832 2285299

TukTuk From apparel to silver jewellery, bags to accessories and souvenirs to curios, everything at TukTuk is handpicked from across India. At A 104, Pereira Plaza, 1st Floor, Opposite Hospicio, Margao @ 10:30 am – 1:30 pm & 2:30 pm – 7 pm. +91 9049017182 Naval Aviation Museum It displays a number of vintage aircraft, armament and Sencois, used at different stages by Naval Aviation dating back to 1950`s and a vast number of memorabilia related to Naval Aviation history.

At near Bogmalo Beach @ 10 am to 5 pm. +91 832 2538668 Goa State Museum The museum plans to introduce a museum shop with the aim of popularizing Goan culture through museum objects by creating different articles such as greeting cards, gift wrapping paper, paper bags, etc At EDC Complex, Patto, Panjim @ 9.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2438006 / +91 832 2437306 Goa Science Centre The Centre has a science park with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, galleries on oceanic science, explaining mysteries of the underwater world & a gallery on fun science with amazing exhibits on scientific principles.

At Miramar @ 10 am to 6 pm +91 832 2463426 Customer & Central Excise Museum Various seizures in the original, such as arms & armor, bronze images, stones sculptures etc…along with several seals & gold beads.

At opp. Captain of ports Jetty, Panjim @ 11 am to 1 pm & 3 pm to 5 pm +91 832 2437362 Big Foot Cross Museum The only Cross Museum in India displaying a worldwide collection of 1458 crosses Classified At Loutolim, Salcette @ 9.30 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 6 pm +91 832 2777034/ +91 9822585460 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 Museums Xavier Centre of Historical Research Catch exhibitions of paintings, rare books and symposiums with particular emphasis on contemporary cultural & social issues affecting Goa. At BB Borkar Road, Porvorim +91 832 2417772

Spice Farm 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 Atreya Vedic Farms Set amidst nature’s abundance at the foothills of the Western Ghats in molem is Atreya Vedic Farm, a unique ecotourism ventures.

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

Water sports Water Splash Cruises Experience the Boating lifestyle Water Splash Cruises specializes in offering luxury boating and yachting experience in Goa with a large fleet of Catamarans, Boats, Cruisers & Yachts in Goa .

At Models Status, Dona Paula www.watersplashcruises.com +91 8888864347 St.Micheal Water Sports Organize parasailing, boat rides, banana rides, jet skiing & bump rides.

At Calangute +91 9823269642 Blue Whale Water Park Towering slides, swimming pools, blaster boats and a variety of innovative water rides.

At Baga +91 832 6454365 Thunder wave Water Sports Parasailing, Water Scooter for two people).

Banana ride, bump rides s dolphin trip 45 min duration At Candolim +91 832 2479779 Sea Wave Water sports They organize activities such as parasailing, boat rides, banana rides, bump rides, jet skiing, water–skiing, dolphin trips, etc.

At Calangute +91 832 2276362

Dance Classes Jason & Sylvia Dance Academy At Las Viegas Dance Studio, Taleigao +91 9822161652/ +91 9822151614 Ballroom Classes At Carpe Diem, Majorda @ 7.30 pm to 8.30 pm +91 8888862462

Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday Fitness Workout Classes At Carpe Diem, Majorda @ 6.30 pm to 7.30 pm +91 8888862462

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Bake Your Own Cakes This Christmas

parkle and Dazzle were the key words at the Blenders’ Pride magical fashion Friday night on November 1 at Cape Town in Baga. Designer Megny showcased her trendy clubwear-a fusion of Indian shine with funk, whilst Neon Pop came out with his label Marie Anton. Celebrity DJs Garry, Anuj and Lasker spun their stuff and had the crowd partying till the early hours.

Contributing to the glamour were Goan models Sparsha Deshpande, Angel Samuel, Leah Evanka to name but a few of the lovelies. As a bonus, celebrity make-up artist Lawanya Shetye with mega talented fashion photographer Hemant Assotikar were also part of the party gang.

Some lucky couples won limited edition gifts from Pernod Ricard but the big prize is still out there; an all expenses paid privilege guest top seat at the upcoming Blenders’ Pride fashion tour in Mumbai. So ladies, make sure you’re dressed to win at the next Cape Town bash on November 8.

Alila Diwa Goa recently organized its Annual Festive cake mixing ritual at a Senior Managers’ Family Lunch held at Spice Studio

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oa gets brighter and tastier with the arrival of Christmas season this year.

Setting the mood for festivities, Goa’s finest delicatessen, ‘Caramel’ at Vivanta by Taj – Panaji invited guests and food connoisseurs for a special lesson in cake mixing with Chef Sahil Desai on 01st November.

Offering a plethora of delicacies day after day, Chef Desai geared up to reveal his secret recipes & ingredients to his guests; who not only appreciated the tips but were also overjoyed to volunteer for a quick demonstration. A fun-filled evening for the guests, the live station was filled with dry fruits and liquor which was used to prepare the special batter.

Delighted by the enthusiasm of the guests who attended the event Chef Sahil Desai, Executive Sous Chef, Vivanta by Taj – Panaji said, “I am enthralled to see such passion among food aficionados to learn the art of Cake Mixing. We wanted to add a special feature to this festival by encouraging our guests to prepare their own cakes and it is enthralling to watch them compete to make the best one!”

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If You’re Quirky And You Know It Watch A Croc Our recommendations for an out-of-the-box experience in the sunny state

By Goa Streets Volunteer with an NGO

Jemma Selves with children from El Shaddai

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ou’ve heard about the generous souls who join the Peace Corps and rough it out in the poorest reaches of Africa, saving and improving people’s lives as part of an extended vacation. You can do something similar right here in Goa. There are plenty of NGO’s (nongovernmental organizations) which you can join as a volunteer for a week or a month, and you can work with either humans or animals. Jemma from England works as a flight attendant with a private airline. She first came to Goa six years ago, and, tired of the usual sun-bathing and partying, decided to volunteer with El Shaddai, which works with underprivileged children. “They have all become my family now! Every couple of years I like to do a big fundraiser to help raise money for something fun for the children to enjoy. I took 30 of them on a holiday to Bangalore on the train with the help of all of my friends and they had an amazing time!” she says. And this Diwali she took 30 kids on a plane to New Delhi.

Go crocodile watching ne of the most exciting things you can do in Goa is crocodile watching – not hunting! There are plenty of tour operators in the coastal tourist areas who can book you a trip, or you can go directly to the starting point at the Cortalim jetty, board a boat in the morning and take off into the Cumbharjua canals where the crocodiles stay. Unlike in a zoo, the crocodiles here are living in their natural environment, and the thrill of trying to spot them is exquisite. They usually lurk around in the marshy mangroves and can be a bit difficult to spot as they look like rocks – but then they suddenly

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lunge into the water and scare the living daylights out of you. The area is also one of the most amazing wetlands in Goa with a large number of birds also hanging around – you get the feeling that you’ve stepped back into a prehistoric time when humans had not yet begun to destroy the environment.

Stay in a floating tent ou’ve heard of water beds and the things they can do to spice up your love life. Now you can go a step further and actually stay in a one-bedroom floating tent, right here in Goa. You’ve got to go to Mayem Lake near Bicholim and check it out at the Champions Yacht club at the GTDC Residency there. After checking into one of the floating tents, you can either laze around or go for a shikara ride or a bumper boat ride. In fact you don’t have to step on the shore for even a second because they even have a floating restaurant and various other boat rides.

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What happens if you happen to be part of the 99.99 percent of the world’s population that doesn’t speak Konkani?

Try taking a Konkani-speaking Goan along to give you a running translation.

Most of the dramas are hilarious takeoffs on the current socio-economic and political issues in Goa, besides other things like love, sex and infidelity. There are guest singers and item songs (but not the item songs of Hindi movies) which poke fun at politicians. In fact, a lot of these Tiatrs are said to be financed by rival politicians to try to slander each other while entertaining the voters. A very unique Goan art form.

Wear a bikini

Learn ballroom dancing

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ost domestic tourists think dancing is all about grooving at a nightclub, hip shaking a la Bollywood or the bhangra. But it’s actually ballroom dancing which is the real thing here in Goa. It’s also a great way to bond with your beloved partner as it brings you two right up close without going all the way!

There’s a lot to be said for this kind of graceful movement on the dance floor. It’s not as difficult as it looks, and it doesn’t matter if you have two left feet. Start by learning a few dance steps of the fox-trot – the easiest of the dances – or perhaps a lovely waltz. Then get yourself invited to a few Goan weddings or go for one of those Goan balls they have on village feast nights, and tango away with your partner. There are plenty of dance classes to choose from - just check our What’s On section for details. (www.goastreets.com)

Watch a Tiatr iatr is the local Goan theatre in Konkani – the Marathi ones are called Nataks. You can’t beat them for a insight into the subtleties of Goan society.

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ou might think– after having watched countless re-runs of old Hindi movies – that it’s sexy to wade into the water at Goa’s glamourous beaches in your sari. It’s not! Goa has the highest number of bikini shops anywhere in India and it’s also one of the few places in the country where it’s safe to wear a bikini. So go ahead, get into that tiny twopiece bikini, shed your inhibitions and experience that truly liberating feeling.

Around Goa in one day oa is so small you can drive around the whole state in one day. In fact you can drive from the northern end at Patradevi to the southern end of the NH17 at Polem in five hours with your feet mostly flat on the accelerator. But we’re looking at a more leisurely ride here, from sunrise to well past sundown.

Starting at Panjim you can drive north up the coastal belt via Calangute, Arpora, Siolim, Chopdem, Ashwem, Arambol, further north to Pernem, come down the NH17 from there via Mapusa to Bicholim, Valpoi, Mollem, southwards towards Sanguem, Quepem, back on the NH17 and onwards to Canacona, from where you can turn northwards towards Palolem and onwards towards Betul, joining the NH17 back at Balli, northwards towards Margao from where you can turn towards Colva and come up the Salcete coastal

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route to Vasco and back to Panjim. Round Goa in one day. You’ll never forget the drive.

Explore a ship wreck underwater

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here are a number of ship wrecks around the Goa coast, many of them from the 450-year Portuguese era.

Scuba diving outfits in Goa offer dives where you can also explore some of these ship wrecks around the Mormugao harbor, near Grande Island and Bat Island. The area is also a saltwater lagoon and also has corals with multi-coloured fish, which also you can explore. But don’t expect to find some long-lost treasures in these wrecks – all that was plundered ages ago.

Go para-gliding his is the real thing, not the parasailing you see at Baga and other beaches. It’s only available on a couple of beaches like Anjuna. You sit in this glider-chair which is hooked up with the parachute-like contraption, stand at the edge of a cliff and soar into the sky. If you’re not a trained para-glider, then you take a ride with a professional. Unlike with para-sailing, in para-gliding you can go as high as you want and go wherever you want to go. But it’s not for the fainthearted.

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Run a beach shack ots of folks have been known to discreetly ‘hire’ out a beach shack for the season and spend six months as a beach bum. What’s required is some cool cash, and it’s definitely a trendy thing to do. Generally the way it works is that you pay a fee upfront, then hire the original shack operator who got the shack license as the manager (who may well prefer a guaranteed lump sum rather than assume the risks of entrepreneurship). If you’re the chef type, you can even try whipping up some interesting meals. Running a beach shack brings you into close contact with some beautiful persons while they vacation here – and who knows what that can lead to? 

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20 Hot Streets Doctor-To-Be In Swimsuit Dear Acaricia May, ’m 22 years old and planning to enter medical school.

I’ve always been a very serious student and my parents are very proud of me and want to me to become a doctor. About two months ago, I met a guy who owns a modelling agency at a party here in Goa and he suggested I do a photo shoot. Without my parents’ knowledge, I did the shoot, modelling some elegant evening gowns and some other nice outfits. I thought that was where it would end, but this guy (I’ll call him Rajesh) sort of half jokingly suggested I also model some swimwear. The minute I heard this from him I felt a surge of excitement, not really because of anything sexual, but because it seemed like an intriguing thing to do. Maybe a little dangerous, too.

I really don’t know what came over me. I’m an aspiring physician not a lingerie model! But I found myself in a blink saying “Yes, let’s try that.” So he took some photos of me wearing some bathing suits, including some one pieces and some pretty skimpy bikinis. Rajesh said it wouldn’t be published anywhere, that it was just for fun. But he also said I have what it takes to really make it in the modelling world. I would never give up my dream to be a doctor, but I’m thinking this could be a really good way to finance my education. But I know my parents would just die. I also very much enjoyed myself. What’s your advice?

Signed, Rita, Goa/Bangalore

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Dear Rita, Would your parents die if they knew you modelled swimwear or if they knew you modelled period? Different models do different things, drawing the line at various levels of dress and undress. I will not judge your choice to become a model, a doctor or anything else.

But of course your parents could be a different story. Would it be possible to show your folks some of the ‘nice’ photos of you modelling elegant evening gowns? And then maybe you could drop the idea that this could be both an honourable and fun way to earn some extra money. Who knows? Maybe they’d come around. It is your life to live, Rita. Some would say we’re both lucky and unlucky to live in a country with the social mores of India – where the loving support and approval of our parents and other loved ones are so important, but where individual liberty often takes a back seat.

So you must walk a fine line, and pursue your dreams and desires while taking into account the wishes of those you love and who love you.

Now about the bikini modelling. I can understand why you liked it. I can also understand how you felt it might be entering a danger zone. Some of us don’t mind a little danger in life. Others hate it.

Only you know where you stand.

Love, Acaricia May

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A bit of Paris in Goa Alliance Francaise and the joy of all things French

By Nolan Mascarenhas

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oulin Rouge, Chocolate Gateau and David Guetta, what do all these have in common? Their Frenchness, of course! Set amidst the upward landscape of Altinho, the Alliance Francaise offers us the closest thing to France we have in this corner of the planet. Donned in white and blue (two of the three colors of the French flag), the centre exudes cultural significance from the moment one enters this lovely house doubling as an institute of learning.

Now it’s true that French isn’t exactly what it used to be.

Gone are the days when if you didn’t speak French, you weren’t a true citizen of the world.

Nowadays, English has that honour, followed perhaps

by Spanish and Mandarin Chinese.

Still, French remains one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, and even if it weren’t, who cares, given how

By Gautam Amonkar

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he lashing has come to an end. Your car has tasted the tough rains and helped you drive with a lot of comfort during this season. It’s time to pamper it now.

Firstly get the car washed at a washing centre. Ensure that every nook and corner of the underbody is cleaned.

Check for underbody rust, scratches and dents. If the damage is visible get it repaired or apply a new antirust coating which resists chipping, abrasion and corrosion.

The interiors need to be cleaned thoroughly, especially the fabric seats and floor matting which gets wet and absorbs moisture. Get the car vacuum cleaned and ensure the interiors are dried well.

You can also opt for Steam Wash

Children during a class at Alliance Française

wonderful it sounds to the ear?

Of course mastering French is quite difficile, as difficult as perhaps obtaining a doctorate or learning to perform surgery. To truly grasp French one must also understand France. This is where this centre proves its mettle as a holistic centre of learning. After all, where else does one have access to a full-fledged library on French literature and learning material, a monthly preview of French cinema and an exhibition space to promote artists all in one complex?

The team behind this deserves a great deal of credit for making the centre such

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a fun place to learn. Alliance Francaise lets you live the language and use it in daily life. Take for example some of your favourite foods like the croissants you have for breakfast, though I would challenge anyone to actually prove that the toast and the fries are really ‘French!’

This year I had the honour of displaying my photography titled A Goan Rendezvous through the Alliance Francaise. The centre recently hosted another successful exhibition titled RAW by photographer Nadia Gunardisurya.

The institute is eagerly promoting talent in the art community and everyone is welcome to come for their monthly Cine Club, which showcases the best of French cinema. For those not familiar with the language, subtitles run through the film.

Karine Christophe, Kasturi, Fabian, Anne Morin, Marjoire Bazin and Maria Exalta de Araujo are some of the faculty running this show, and putting the fun back in learning. So whether you are in the mood for cinema or to showcase of your hidden talents or just want to learn the most amorous language in the world (in my opinion), climb on up to the Alliance Francaise and live a bit of France in your own backyard.  Alliance Française, Panjim H. No 46A, P.E Agnelo RD, Near Menezes Polyclinic, Altinho, Panjim Goa - India 403001 Tel : 832 2420049 Or check out: http://panjim-goa. afindia.org/

Wheels On Streets is a joint initiative between Goa Streets and www.goaonwheels.com, telling you everything you need to know about cars and bikes. Check it out online!

and Foam Wash. Steam wash will sterilize the cars interiors and clean areas where dirt residue accumulates.

The inside will then be a hygienic environment. The foam wash will give sparkling shine over the metal.

You can also go for polishing or Exterior Beautification which gives a shine to the car surface to create a rich, ‘just like new’ look.

Get your car serviced at authorized service stations to check the health of the brakes, electrical wiring, lights and tyres. It is very important to treat your car like your baby for avoiding unwanted breakdowns. Wash it regularly, service it at recommended intervals, do pollution checks every six months and drive smoothly. Last but not the least- do not forget to wear your seat belt.

Safe Driving!!

Flash Mob at Dona Paula Jetty Marisha, Colin D’Cruz and Lenin Pires at Malts & Wines Whisky Nights

A belly dance performance in action at Ianos

Party Bus makes a stop for party hoppers Steve Gutkin and Marisha Dutt at Ianos Belly Dance

Band members jam inside the party bus.

DJ Hamza and Percussionist Manu Idhra at Cafe Lilliput