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Muzibition, plus watch comedy acts and Bollywood dancers. On the Deltin Royale, the high-voltage Abhinanda Sarkar, India’s answer to Madonna, will rock you with her Hindi pop-rock songs from her albums ‘Bindaas’ and ‘Kahkashan’. And the award-winning dance duo, Sai and

Saaz…ish

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By Pedro Menezes

A six piece Indian retro band originating from Goa, reaches across the decades to feature ageless melodies from the 50s, 60s, 70s!

Customizing each occasion whether it be a birthday, anniversary, wedding or a corporate event! Watch the band playing Live on Sundays at Cavala in Baga creating nostalgic musical evenings.

For queries, please call+91 9158178608

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full moon will shine over the 14.2.14 weekend. And it’s time to start a new adventure of the

heart.

Our little state is attracting more than our fair share of Valentine’s Day revelry.

A survey by the travel site Skyscanner last year revealed that Goa is the place that most Indians would like to visit for a romantic break within the sub-continent.

Over 800 people voted in the survey, and Goa topped the charts with 28% of the vote, followed by the Andaman Islands

(14%), Agra (9%), Kerala (8%) and Shimla (8%).

Lucky you! You’re already here. If you have a deep wallet and a fat bank balance, head for the Deltin Jack floating casino in the Mandovi River, and take part in the Valentine’s Day Special Indian Flush Tournament. Lady Luck might smile and you might win Rs 1.5cr promised to the winner of the Teen Patti games. The action is spread over the weekend and concludes on Sunday.

Entry fee is Rs 1 lakh. The Deltin also has live entertainment, so you can sing and dance with Regan and Faith and The

Feb 14 Valentine's Day party Ladies free all night With DJ Saheet & Dj Shanks At Guru Bar, St.Anthony Prais, Anjuna 7 pm to 3 am +91 9960956691 Goa's Biggest Valentine's Sweetheart Dine & Dance , Live music Magical band magical Rythem At Old Heritage, Pilar +91 9552106565 Oh Love!

Unless It’s Mad, Passionate, Extraordinary Love It’s A Waste Of Your Time!

Too Many Mediocre Things In Life & Love Shouldn't Be One Of Them!

Most Unusual Times Only @ LPK Waterfront-The World's Most Unique Architectural Construction!

At LPK Waterfront, Nerul - Verem Road +91 9326733295 Jet Trash Party Beach Sleep: repeat with Robert Sheehan At Leopard Valley, Palolem 8 pm to 10 pm +91 9405077469 The blue Infinity Live Experimental sound & Jazz At Revolution, Arambol @ 8 pm Techno Tales by Liquid Sky Chapter xviii. Visit to feel the experience.

At 9 bar, Vagator 7 pm onwards +91 832 2273368/ +91 9623102102

Party all Night Or as long as you can stay awake, prob’ly till breakfast.

With DJ Sunil, Tania At The Park, Calangute 7 pm onwards +91 8805028194 Winter Fiesta Featuring Rinton, Melroy, Ryan Nogar, Milind And winter’s on its way out already, so be there.

At Old Goa Jetty Next to Diwar Ferry Point 4 pm onwards

Feb 16 Fashion fiesta With 9 fashion Designers No. of audience - 1000 (Pool party starts at 12 noon) Fashion Fiesta between 7 to 8.30 pm.

At F Cube, Baga +91 9405486555 Arjit Singh Live Definitely the program of the week in Goa. Latest Bollywood sensation, Aashiqui 2 Fame Live Entertainment, Food & Fun At Panjim Gymkhana Ground, Panjim 6.30 pm onwards +91 7875238558/ +91 9623691535 Get Wet Pool Party Presented by Blue Energy Drink Feat DJs:Melroy, Jack Mathew, Milind, Xavier Natak, Kriss, Steve, Beat Dropperz, At F Cube, Arpora @ 12 pm +91 832 2275796

Valentine's Traffic Light Party Commercial and Bollywood, music and dance.

At The Little door, Calangute 9 pm to 4 am +91 97 68 124303

Every Monday Indian Classical Music Live Revival of the Sitar. Get inspired by the resonance, the twanging, the elegance of this amazing instrument.

At Art Escape, Benaulim @ 7.30 pm +91 93 23 590051

Valentine’s Day Ladies’ night With DJ Rinton.

Be there with your partners and friends, ladies, or go single.

The decor and the ambience are memorable. Music, too.

At SinQ Club, Candolim +91 8308000080

Ride With Us Low Rhyderz Sound System Dub, Reggae, Dancehall, Hip Hop Get ready to shake those legs. Hands.

Hips. Feet.

At Cafe Lilliput, Anjuna Beach +91 9822137767

Soul Chakra Line up with Peter Tegner (guitar) William (Percussion) Gary Plumley (Sax/flute) At Teso Waterfront, Siolim @ 7.30 pm +91 832 2270091 Disco valley Records Goa Line up with Teo, Kulu, stranger, Carlos At Kolbasa, Chapora @ 7 pm

Feb 15 Supermodel Fashion Guru 2014 It’s time for Beauty, Fashion, Style and Design to come together at the call out for young, aspiring fashion designers waiting to be discovered for their creativity, talent and new edge design sensibilities. At Bottle Bay, Baga +91 9823374705

Feb 14, 15 , 16 Hilltop Festival 2014 3 stages: Psytrance, Chill out, Techno On Feb 14th: Raja Ram Lucas, Sky fall, U Society Dani, Nelio On Feb 15th: Ajja, sonic species, asimilon, symbolic, Arjun Vagale On Feb 16th: Avalon, Menog, nukleall At Hilltop, Vagator +91 832 2273665, (+91) 9604772788 Lover's Boat Cruise The Goa Tourism Development Corporation Ltd is celebrating Valentine's Day Celebrations 2014 on board Santa Monica, on 14th Feb, 2014 from 9.00 pm to 12. 00 am. The cultural programme is managed by Event Management Agency 'Goa Culture Guild' with buffet dinner.

Every Wednesday

On-going

The Switch Pool Party Activities for kids International Dj’s and performers Market OFF Bum-Shaking ON!!

At Laguna Anjuna 2 pm to 10 pm +91 9823026254/ +91 8600245276

J&A’s: Wednesday: Jamming by the Creak @ J&A's Little Italy introducing 12 Wednesday evening of great music featuring acoustic singer / songwriter, eclectic bands form Goa and beyond.

Complementary sangrias and food specials At J &A’s, Baga +91 93 26 115677

Every Thursday Sundown Karaoke With DJ Colett and… you, if you’re in the mood to help Colett with your voice and talent.

At Cocopazzo, Chapora 7 pm onwards. +91 9561212810 Live Music Shiv and the Goats Live in Concert. Interesting name, interesting evenings.

At Rama Resort, Agonda Beach @ 7.30 pm. +91 832 6484638 Silent Disco With Dj Mr. R & Flakey Spinning EDM. Nothing ‘silent’ about this disco.

At Alpha Bar, Palolem 9 pm onwards +91 9890281505 Jazz Night Featuring an international artist with Chrystal Farrell Performing live with the Band Smoking Chutney At Sofala, Nerul 9 pm onwards +91 832 6714141

Every Friday Dance Masala With DJs Milind and Xavier Shake a leg, build an appetite, enjoy the sea-breeze.

At Bottelbay, Baga 8 pm onwards. +91 9823374705

Every Saturday Baga Bazaar Food Court & Bar/ Exotic International Dancers.

Try out your own steps (at home) after you’ve seen the performances here.

At Tito’s Lane, Near Hotel Runil, Baga – Calangute 7 pm onwards +91 9890182560/ +91 9011214748 Saturday Night Bazaar The Original Nite Bazaar in Goa. Carry cash and your own non-plastic bag (or buy one). Bargain. Whatever you buy will help a craftsman somewhere.

At Mackies, Arpora – Baga 6 pm onwards +91 9822160113 Silent Noise Party With DJs Husman, Sam & Azgar Find out which is true, the silence? The noise? At Neptune Point, Palolem 8 pm to 4 am +91 9822584968

Every Friday & Saturday Friday Ladies Nite DJs Saj Akhtar & Kiran.

Leave the guys out of this.

At Club Margarita, Colva @ 10 pm +91 9823259008

The Little Door Tuesday: Acoustic Tuesday, With Rhythm & Blues Thursday, Silky Soul Debut.

The other days are peaceful.

At The Little Door, Maddo vaddo, Calangute +91 9768124303 Guru Bar Every Monday: rock & roll, with cliff de Souza n friends Every Friday: experimental, funk, blues & jazz Shayne -gut Vivek-drum Sameer – keys & friends Every Tuesday: open mic night all artists invited to participate Every Wednesdays: surprise live music On 29 Jan & 5 Feb Shift it baby, electro acoustic Dao guitar & vocals At Guru Bar, Anjuna 7 pm onwards +91 8805527414 Park Hyatt Every Day Dinner with Music Thurs: Acaccio Live Fri: Shalini Sat: Savio Western Music Sun: Edriya & Taniya 7.30 pm to 11 p m +91 832 2721234 D’soule Lounge & Bar Live Entertainment, DJ, Amazing Food, Scintillating Drinks At Ashvem Beach +91 8605274848/ +91 9867690847 Guru Beach Club Every Sunday: Sundown Sunday’s, party all night, deep house & A to Z Bollywood Every Thursday: thirsty Thursday, drink till u drop, house & Bollywood Every Friday: Friday freaks, time for EDM freaks, house & techno Every Saturday: sexy Saturdays, ladies night 18+, house remix & Bollywood remix At North Anjuna 9.30 pm onwards +91 8805527414 Aqua Restro Bar Live Music – Every Thursday Night with great discounts – 7.30 PM onwards Live Music with Buffet Lunch every Sunday – 12.00 Noon onwards Open Daily from 8.00 AM onwards for Breakfast – Lunch – Dinner.

Live Tandoori and Chinese food counter every evening under the moon At Anjuna +91 8605634443 Poolside Sunset Parties At La Cabana, Palasha, The breeze from the Arabian Sea is so-o must-experience.

Ashvem 5.30 pm onwards +91 88 88 636334

The Park, Calangute Every Thursday: Retro Night Every Friday: Karaoke Night with KDJ Tony Every Saturday: Ladies Night with DJ Sunil and Tania At The Park, Calangute 8 pm onwards +91 8805028194/ +91 832 2267600 Raissa’s Sheesh Mahal Lounge Delicious food and lovely music. Middle-eastern ambience.

At Margao 10 am to 11.45 pm +91 832 2712899 North 16 Goa Every Tuesday: Ladies Night Every Wednesday: Hip hop night Every Thursday: thirsty Thursday Every Friday & Saturday: DJ Night Every Sunday: Soulful Sunday With DJ Blanch At Porba Vaddo, Calangute 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 6745555 Zuperb Live Music on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday It’s just a minute’s walk from the beach.

At Gauravaddo, Calangute 7 pm to 10 pm +91 9869076107/ +91 9820134503 Martin’s Place Every Sunday: The Majestic Band Every Monday: The Goan Rockers Band Every Tuesday: The Rising Band Every Wednesday: Ancy Elison At Jackniband, Comba, Dharmapur @ 8 pm +91 9011384531/ +91 832 3263964 Resort Rio Every Monday: Grill n Chill with the ‘Music Fever’ Every Wednesday: Sing Along says Bonny – Its Karaoke Nite Every Friday: Joe ‘solo’ – “Rio Goan Festival” Every Saturday: Sing Along Says Bonny – It’s Karaoke Nite.

Every Sunday: “Sunday Funday” by the Pool side (Rain Dance) & In house DJ Music” At Resort Rio, Arpora 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 2267300 Kapriz Restaurant Manic Mondays: Silence, instrumental (Keyboards, violin, trumpet) BBQ Retro Thursday: With Music Fever and specials on Bbq Jazzy Fridays: Jazz music with Yvonne Gonsalves Sultry Saturday: Pink Sky Sunday Brunch & Amore: with Amore (Sharron & Darryl) At Kapriz, Baga Arpora Road, Baga 7.30 pm to 11 pm +91 9820134503 Zeebop by the Sea Every Monday: Ashwin One man band with Karaoke Every Tuesday: Francisco from Kingfisher one man band Every Thursday: Jemmy one man band At Uttorda, Salcette 7 pm onwards +91 9822154541

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From page 3 Kirti will do the Salsa and other dances.

Expect Champagne entertainment, and on the Deltin Royale, Bollywood dancers, international belly dancer Petra and Orlando’s serenading trio.

If you’re looking for a Valentine’s night cruise without gambling, go for the GTDC’s special ‘Lovers’ boat cruise on Friday; it starts at 9 pm. Entertainment includes a special shadow act, dancing, live music and dinner.

Check out the five-star hotels for a lovely dinner. Alila Diwa Goa in Majorda has a five-course ‘Aphrodisiac’ dinner which comes with a bottle of sparkling wine. At Vivanta in Panjim you can expect ‘beautifully set tables, longstemmed roses, strawberry swirls and wicked chocolate delights’. It promises you ‘Valentine trysts so transcendent, they’ll get tattooed to your soul’. Hotel Fidalgo has a poolside celebratory buffet dinner at O Goa with live music. At the Marriott in Miramar, besides special dinners at all their restaurants, you can also cozy up for an intimate dinner in a private cabana overlooking the

Mandovi. Then boogey away at Az.U.R’s Valentine’s after party. Try the romantic spa package, Valentine’s Bliss.

You could also check out the newlylaunched Flor do Mar at Morjim. It’s India’s first ‘Luxury Sea Lounge’ and has two levels for dining and partying, so you can do both.

North 16 Goa, the swish new property at Calangute, has a poolside dinner celebration with live music.

Keys Ronil’s will have the same, plus fireworks.

If you and your partner are trance lovers, Vagator has the biggest bash of the weekend, the Hill Top Festival, from 4 pm, February 14, going on non-stop till 10 pm on Sunday.

Bay 15 at Odxel near Dona Paula has a buffet with a live barbeque.

Down south in Betalbatim, at Mandi in the Jasmine Hotel, there will be a live performance by Manipuri chau (folk dance) artistes and street food.

In Margao you can have a candle-light dinner at Martins.

No matter where you are, you’re sure to find heartwarming, love-inducing party! V

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The Lowdown

How Drums Can Soothe Your Psyche

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re you ready for a joyful celebration of rhythm? Group drumming can be a fun and effective way to reduce stress, connect with oneself and others, live in the moment, and build musical skills. Arthur Fernandes’ Drum Circle makes drumming engaging, accessible, and meaningful for all ages, all levels.

Don't worry if you don’t have an instrument. A large selection of drums and percussion instruments are provided. And you are welcome to bring your own instruments if you wish.

A Drum Circle is any group of people who come together to play Hand Drums, Djembe’s / African conga’s, Frame Drums and other percussion instruments to make music. People with no experience or training can join in. It is a fun entrylevel learning experience accessible to anyone who wants to participate. The goal is not precise rhythmic articulation or perfection of patterned structure; it’s an ancient approach that uses rhythm to promote healing and self-expression.

If you are the sort of person to whom words do not come easily, drumming may be your mode of communication.

Drum Circles provide a menu of interactive drumming programs to suit your needs. It’s team building, stress-relief, and hands-on entertainment—rolled into one! The police, ministers, faculty of schools and colleges, corporate middle and senior management and students too can participate. It can be integrated with music, dance, plays, fine art, and concerts, at Annual Day functions and community festivals.

Drum Circles provide rejuvenating health rhythms with group drumming sessions for mind-body wellness and personal growth.

They stimulate the immune system, physical activity, and mind-body awareness. They help to strengthen team bonds, relieve stress, relax and re-energe.

Arthur Fernandes is a musician and psychologist. He graduated in Abnormal and Developmental Psychology, and completed his his Masters in Industrial Psychology from Fergusson College, Pune. Having developed a fondness for music since he was six, rhythm has stayed with him. Through school and college, Arthur featured at National level competitions. He’s got national level certificates in Fine Art, and as an

outstanding contributor and performer of music from Fergusson College. He has been involved in developing organizational skills, cultural programs, and soft skills connected with the University of Pune.

Trained by Arthur Hall to become a Drum Circle Facilitator, Arthur played an integral role in the Human Resource and Employee Relations Department at Infosys. He handled one of their largest profiles. Responsible for Employee Engagement, Employee Assistance, Employee Emergencies / Health Management, and Employee Induction for over 5000 employees in the BPO sector, Arthur has managed large events on a ‘zero’ budget.

With his years of experience in music, Arthur believes in the healing powers of music. He uses music in his counseling sessions, workshops and motivational talks. He is a certified Arts Based Therapist. He facilitates Drum Circles on small and large scales for communities, NGOs, schools, universities, institutes and corporates across India.

As a certified Arts Based Therapist, he has previously worked as a Counselor at St. Andrews School, Pune, and offers his services helping NGO’s to conduct Life Skills Training Programs, workshops and sessions on Motivation, Confidence Building, Decision Making, and Sex Education in schools and colleges across Pune, Mumbai and Goa. He is a guest faculty at Indira Institute of Management and PimpriChinchwad Engineering College, Pune, and teaches students for the MBA in Human Resources course. A regular invitee to conduct sessions on Motivation, Handling Emotions, and Thinking Out of the Box

by Sophia College Mumbai, and many schools in Goa, Arthur is a life coach and emotional intelligence trainer.

A Board Trustee and Director of Resource Mobilization for an NGO, The Academic Advisors, Arthur also practices as a counsellor and an Arts Based Therapist at his own clinic. As a trained psychologist with in-depth insights into the human psyche, Arthur occasionally assists the police in solving cyber crime cases. V

A University of Florida study a few years back concluded that well over half the songs written in the modern era were about love and relationships. A pretty surprising figure, as we would have thought the number to be closer to 90 percent! Speaking of love, it’s in the air right now – and to celebrate Valentine’s Day 2014, we’ve brought you a number of lovely stories, no pun intended! First, check out our piece on the various parties and events happening around town in our Music & Nightlife section.

Then, check out our story on all the out-of-the-box romantic adventures that you might just want to pursue right now. And of course, don’t miss the piece on the best places to ‘hook up’ in Goa. We’re not talking meat market, here. Our suggestions are classy – and different!

On these pages, we offer up a thoughtful piece on the loss of Konkani, with so many young Goans neglecting to learn their mother tongue. As our story points out, there’s almost an embarrassment about speaking Konkani in some circles – a phenomenon which suffers an abrupt meltdown when Goans run into each other abroad.

And then there’s Monty Sally’s piece on love and fashion, or, better put, HIS love for fashion. Be sure not to miss Kornelia Santoro’s wonderful suggestion for a marinated strawberry Valentine sweet. Speaking of sweets, our piece on Delicieux’s mouth watering offerings is not to be missed, and neither are the sweets themselves!

Check out our story on the myriad, world-class facilities of Manipal Hospital, and our story on a wonderful project by the Goa Institute of Management on the defence of women’s rights. In this issue, we also offer an excerpt from Dragon of My Heart, the first book of young novelist Yashodhana Raj. Last but certainly not least, don’t miss our piece on an exciting musical event that took place at J&A’s Little Italy restaurant in Baga. Kudos Joanne Fernandes!

Goa Streets wishes all our readers a very happy Valentine’s Day! The Goa Streets Team

Friday, February 14, 2014

streetspicks RARA AVIS “Konkan”

Come here for authentic French food, hearty portions, and unpretentious, rustic cooking “comme à la maison” - “like home cooking”. Specialties include French Onion Soup, Meat Pâté, Fish Soup, Prawn Gratin, Chicken with Morel Mushrooms, Cordon Bleu, Tenderloin with Green pepper corn Sauce, Poached Red Snapper in seafood jus, and Crêpe with Spinach and Cheese.

A sister restaurant by the same name has made a big splash in New Delhi, and Rara Avis “Konkan” is set to do the same in Goa. Highly recommended.

At Baga Creek between Arpora Saturday night market (Mackies) and the Baga bridge, Arpora, Baga, Bardez. Phone: +91 8975687985 +91 8975439913 Business hours Lunch: Tuesday to Saturday: 12 noon to 3pm, closed for lunch on Monday.

Sunday Brunch: 12 to 5pm | Dinner: Everyday from 7pm to 11:30pm.

49er’s Restaurant & Bar A true treat for the taste buds. This multicuisine family restaurant offers great ambience combined with multifaceted cuisine, live music every day, Karoake and dance. Open for 24hrs x 365 days.

At 49er’s, Hotel Sea Coin, Colva Beach, Colva Salcete. +91 832 3263964, +91 832 2781250 / +91 9922504531, 9011384531.

Website.: www.49ers.in • Email.:info@49ers.in

Tropical 24 x 7 Restaurant, bar & pub, strategically located near the Calangute-Baga junction, towards the beach. Serves food for 24 hrs, multicuisine (Indian, Chinese, Continental, Goan). Airconditioning in one section, good music, large television screen.

Indian and foreign liquor served.

At Calangute, Main Road, Goa +91 9820115921

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Jan 31 to Feb 16

Valentine's special buffet dinner The oriental specialty restaurant or celebrating under the twinkling stars at simply restaurant At Goa Marriott resort & spa, Panjim +91 832 2463333

Chinese New Year Celebrate Chinese New Year with a delectable spread of Chinese food from Roast Peking Duck to Tea Marinated Quail Lunch: 12.30 pm -15.30pm Dinner: 19.30pm -22.30pm At North 16 Goa, Calangute +91 832 674 5555

Valentine’s Day Special Presents a delightful meal combining sumptuous buffet and live Barbeque for the die-hard Romantics!

Live three piece band playing your favourite Love songs!

At Bay 15, Dona Paula +91 7350146000 Eat. Drink. Love. at North16 GOA Resort. A beautiful setup by the poolside for you and your Valentine, a delectable menu straight from the chef's pot of love & passion and bespoke service. Want to getaway for the weekend? Exciting Valentine’s Day room packages await you starting at Rs.6,500/-. Bring your loved one to North16 GOA Resort and leave the rest to us.

Gala Dinner from 7:30pm onwards +91 832 674 5555 Dine at the picturesque Palms …

Dine under the stars with your valentine at Palms, our beachside specialty grill. Roses, soulful music and a creative menu featuring the executive chef’s specialties, ensure you and your loved one celebrate an evening that is nothing short of unforgettable.

Priced at INR 8,000 + taxes for a couple At Park Hyatt Resort and spa, Arossim Beach +91 832 272 1234 Love is in the Air Choose from a delectable 5-courses aphrodisiac menu.

Dine under the stars. Twinkling candles light and live music and add magic to the occasion Rs: 4999 per couple At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800 Valentine's Gala Dinner Live International band, spectacular fireworks display, fire dancers, Latino dancers PLUS a scrumptious buffet.

At Dona Sylvia Beach Resort @ 8 pm onwards +91 9552544732/ +91 7774030224

Feb 14, 15, 16 Midnight at the Square Midnight hunger pangs is no more!

The midnight buffet every Friday and Saturday night With a wide spread of global cuisine and regional specialities At Novotel Goa, Candolim 12 pm to 3 am +91 832 2494949

Every Sunday 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 Sunday Fun day Weekend with family, with breakfast, lunch, and high tea.

Lots of entertainment for kids, ladies and everyone else through the day.

Adults pay Rs 849 and kids Rs 599 At O Goa, Hotel Fidalgo +91 8806663865/+91 9158055222 Sunday Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch @ Rs. 950++ with Unlimited Alcohol Enjoy Live Karaoke with Emmanuel At The Park, Calangute 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm +91 8805028194 Sunday Poolside Brunch Wide assortment of house alcohol brands & lip-smacking food. Mark that Sunday on your calendar.

At North 16 Goa, Calangute 12 pm to 3 pm +91 832 6745555 Re-Orient Yourself Make your own meal: serves up some of the finest Asian cuisine in Goa. You’re really not making it, there’s expert help at hand to do it for you, you just choose what goes into it.

At Wan Hao, Goa Marriot Resort & Spa, Panjim +91 832 2463333

Baga, Calangute & Around A Reverie European, Asian One of the finer establishments in the state. Popular dishes are seared fillet steak tournedos, smoked Australian duck breast, insalata caprese, basil oil, baby bocconcini, smoked tuna, chicken liver pate.

At Holiday street, Calangute 7 pm to 12 am. +919823174927 /+919823505550

Feb 15 to Mar 2

Fiesta Open for lunch and Dinner Pizza, Pasta, Seafood, Fish, beef steak, dessert & Italian Coffee At Fiesta, Baga - Calangute 12 pm to 1 am +91 832 2279894/ +91 832 2281440

Crab Festival From a choice of spicy crab cakes, to classic thermidor, chic squid ink risotto to Kerala style kappas, there is a host of preparations that our chefs have for you.

At Simply Grills, Goa Marriott Resort & Spa, Panjim @ 12.45 pm +91 832 2463333

Caravela Goan, Indian, Chinese, Seafood & European The lawn of the Goan Heritage offers a wide variety of well-prepared food and cocktails. But the big draw is the party scene on Friday nights.

At Hotel Goan Heritage, Calangute Noon to 2.30 pm & 7 pm to 11.30 pm +91 832 2276761/64

Casandre Goan, Indian, Chinese, Seafood & European Set in an attractive old Goan house, this restaurant serves steaks, sizzlers and Goan seafood.

At Calangute Beach Road, Calangute 9 am to midnight +91 832 9453243/ +91 9890467062 Curry Leaf Named after a fragrant leaf that adds zing to Indian food, this place serves Chinese, European, Goan, North Indian and world cuisine.

A good place to grab a bite after hours.

At Hotel Calangute towers, Calangute +91 832 6636000 Lila Cafe German. Popular with the foreign crowd, great food.

At Baga Creek Road, Arpora Baga +91 832 2279843 Danny’s Grill European, Goan, Mughlai, Oriental With a varied selection of dishes including tasty Tandoori kebabs.

At Hotel Riverside, Baga-Calangute 7.30 am to 11 pm +91 9767591368 Big Pecker’s Chinese, European, North Indian & Seafood Also offers grilled sandwiches, burgers, pizzas, baguettes and jacket potatoes.

At Calangute beach road, Calangute 9 am to midnight +91 9823226977 Britto’s Chinese, English, Goan, Seafood At Baga beach, Calangute 8.30 pm to midnight +91 832 2277331/ +91 832 2276291 Café de Goa Attractive Café with lots of fresh small bites and innovative offerings.

At The Red Tower, Calangute 10.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2279961 Little Italy Italian, Veg. Eat only what grows with leaves, fruits, flowers, seeds, roots.

Noon to 11pm At Gauravaddo, Holiday Street, Calangute +91 9158985721

Anjuna & Around Cafe Lambretta European & Italian, authentic or fusion, you judge. Food’s good.

At Anjuna Mapusa Road, Anjuna +91 8904014140 Guru Bar Chinese, European, Goan, Indian, Italian and seafood.

At Praisevaddo, Anjuna 7.30 am to midnight +91 832 2273319 Biryani Palace Goan, North Indian, seafood.

At Anjuna beach road, Anjuna 11 am to midnight. +918323257586 Blue Tao Italian & Seafood Organic food for the health-conscious.

At Anjuna beach Rd, Anjuna 9 am to 11 pm +918975061435

Global Cuisine Start with the chicken satay- stewered chicken supreme grilled in Chinese marinade.

At Sun Village, Fankwadi, Arpora 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 2279409/14

Hotel Welcome Inn It’s a bakery & confectionary.

Here we get delicious food, cakes and sweets. At Arambol beach, Arambol 8 am to 11 pm +91 9822381140

Coba Indian, Grills, Seafood. On this stretch of beach, there’s a lot of choice.

At Double Tree by Hilton, Arpora 10 am to 11 pm +91 832 66556672

Edu’s Restaurant Indian, Chinese, International and Goan Pizzas are one of their specialties.

Nothing fancy, with the vibe of a street café.

Next to Magson’s on the main DB Road in Panjim, Miramar. +91 832 2463777, +91 832 2463888. / +91 9822122085

Frangipani Global Cuisine Start with the chicken satay- stewered chicken supreme grilled in Chinese marinade.

At Sun Village, Fankwadi, Arpora 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 2279409/14

Candolim O’Asia Pan Asian In a posh hotel right on the busy Candolim strip At The O Hotel, Dando, Candolim Noon to 3 pm, 7.30 pm to 11 pm +918323047000 House of Lloyds Continental, seafood, and hearty Goan cuisine.

The restaurant recommends you go for the Goan roast pork, apple salad with tender greens, crispy sardines, stuffed crab and steaks.

At Saipem Road, Candolim 7 pm to 3 am +91 9823032273 Susse Café European, Fusion Cuisine, Goan Excellent gourmet restaurant in Candolim, expertly prepared.

On the main road, Candolim @ 12.30 pm +91 9011379804/ +91 9822089818 Café Chocolatti A coffee shop Good place for light fare and assorted sweet goodies.

At Fort Aguada road, Candolim 9 am to 7 pm +91 832 2479340/ +91 9326112006 Caravela Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai A long-time favourite haunt among Goans and visitors alike.

At Vivanta Holiday, Sinquerim 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 6645858 Casa Sea Shell Chinese, European, Indian, Seafood The European fare tastes excellent, mostly made up of steaks.

At Vaddy, Candolim 7 am to 11 pm +91 832 2489131/ +91 832 2489555

Morjim & Around Sur la Mer French, Indian, Italian. Not a crowded area but reservation recommended.

At Morjim-Ashvem Rd, Morjim 11 am to midnight +918326453102/+919850056742 Felini It’s a Pizzeria, specializing in Pizzas and pastas. At Arambol Beach, Arambol 11 am to 3 pm, 6 pm to 11 pm +91 9881461224

Panjim & Around

Goenchin Specialising in Chinese, Pan Asian, one of the oldest restaurants in town.

At Mandovi apartment, Dr Dada Vaidya Road, Near Mahalaxmi Temple Noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 8322227614 Casabela A cosy place to chill out with family, this establishment in Porvorim has been around since the 70s.

Off Chogm Rd, Porvorim 7 am to 11 pm +91832241558 Mum’s Kitchen Goan 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 Down the Road Continental, Chinese, Thai & Mexican, Goan, Indian Often with live entertainment. A favourite Panjim hotspot.

At Old Patto Bridge, Panjim 11 am to 11 pm. +91 9823173757 George Bar and Restaurant Goan, Seafood Not fancy ambience, but food is authentic, ethnic.

Near Mary Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 10 am to 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm +918322426820 Chat Streets Indian snacks and quick eats.

Reasonable, too.

On Sunday open only till 4 pm Near Don Bosco High School, MG Road, Panjim 11 am to 9 pm +91 832 9922480076 Forrest Veg Food Court Continental, Chinese, Thai & Mexican Serves a wide range of fast food from different parts of India.

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

Margao & Around Café Mardi Gras Seafood, Goan & North Indian, coffee & snacks.

Pan-fried Pomfret Recheado, Chicken Xacutti, Pork Vindaloo and Goan Fish Curry are some of the popular offerings. At Holiday Inn Resort, Cavelossim All-day +91 832 2871303

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Café Tato All day pure vegetarian eatery. Menu here is puri bhaji , lunch in Goan style etc etc ..

At Apna Bazaar complex, Margao 7 am to 10 pm +91 832 2736014 Ruta's World Café Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Located on a quiet side street right by the City’s Latin Quarter, we're a short walk from downtown, yet a world away from the madding crowd.

At Dr Miranda Rd, Behind Nanutel, Margao 9 am to 6 pm +91 832 2710757 Allegria Goan Fine-dining restaurant at the Taj Exotica and serves up some authentic GoanPortuguese items.

7.30 pm to 10.45 pm At Taj Exotica, Calwaddo, Benaulim, Salcette +91 832 6683333

Canacona Casa Fiesta Mexican The menu is comprehensive, with Tacos, Enchiladas, Burritos, Fajitas and other Mexican dishes.

8.30 am to 11 pm At Palolem Beach Road, Goa +91 9823928548 Baba’s Little Italy Chinese, Goan, Indian, Italian, seafood.

Generally crowded.

At Palolem Beach, Canacona 9 am to 11 pm +91 9923749449 Big Fish Restaurant & Bar English, North Indian, Chinese, Italian and European So, there are offerings like Bruschetta, the open-sandwich-style bread with all kinds of different toppings, Margherita Pizza, Foccacia and pastas.

8am to 11pm At Palolem beach, Canacona +91 9418097133, +91 9904312298

Happy Pink Valentine with Strawberries!

By Kornelia Santoro While Europeans are freezing and shivering during the winter months, in India we can enjoy the strawberry season.

Their unique flavor and color make them the perfect ingredient for a romantic Valentine dinner.

Some years ago Indian farmers started to grow strawberries on a grand scale. That’s how we now enjoy them at this time of the year. This lovely heart-shaped fruit is full of healthy nutrients. A unique mixture of phenols protects the heart, battles cancer and acts as an anti-inflammatory.

In one study, strawberries topped a list of eight foods thought to prevent cancer.

Elderly people eating many strawberries were three times less likely to develop cancer than those eating no strawberries.

Strawberries are chalk full of vitamins and minerals.

Although strawberries nowadays resemble each other all over the world, our modern strawberry is actually the product of a lucky coincidence. Ancient Romans loved European strawberries, which were much smaller and not as sweet and fragrant as the strawberries of today. In 1714 a French engineer sent to Chile and Peru "discovered" a larger strawberry native to that region. He brought samples back to France. Plants from these samples did not thrive well.

But a natural crossbreeding occurred between this species and a neighboring North American strawberry that grew nearby in the field. The result was a hybrid fruit that was large, juicy and sweet. It quickly grew in popularity in Europe. Descendants of this plant have

now conquered the world, making the strawberry the most popular of all the berries.

Although many chefs like to incorporate fruits into salty dishes, in my kitchen this is a no-no. I like my strawberries the oldfashioned way, marinated with sugar and port wine, topped with a melting scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream. Here is my suggestion for a dessert to end a romantic Valentine candlelight dinner: Marinated strawberries with vanilla ice cream.

If you have an ice cream maker, make your own ice cream. If not, any good ice cream from your supermarket will do.

Ingredients (for 4 servings): 1 packet strawberries, 0.1 liter port wine, 0.4 liters cream, 1 tablespoon vanilla essence or 1 vanilla pod, 1.5 cups icing sugar, 0.1 liter milk, 1 tablespoon whiskey How to prepare marinated strawberries with vanilla ice cream: Start with the vanilla ice cream at least one day in advance. If you have a vanilla pod, slice it open, and scratch out the creamy interior into a pot with the milk.

Add one and a quarter cup of sugar and bring the mixture to a boil. Let it simmer for 1 minute before switching off the fire.

When the mixture has cooled down, blend it with the cream and the whiskey. If you use vanilla essence, simply put the cream, the vanilla essence, one and a quarter cup of sugar, the milk and the whiskey into a container and combine all the ingredients well. Put your ice cream mix into the fridge for 24 hours and then prepare the ice cream with your ice cream machine and store it in the freezer.

Wash the strawberries well under running water. Always do this before

removing the green leaves; otherwise the berries soak up the water. Then clean your berries well, cut away all discolored pieces and remove the leaves. Cut them into halves, put them into a bowl and pour the port wine and the remaining quarter cup of icing sugar over them.

For serving take some nice desert bowls, spread the marinated strawberries over the bottom and top with scoops of vanilla ice cream. If you like, add a sprinkling of toasted, chopped almonds and a little bit of cocoa or cinnamon for effect. Enjoy! V

About the author: After riding through India on an Enfield Bullet, Kornelia Santoro settled in Goa with her Italian husband, saying good-bye to her career as political journalist in Bavaria. Now she writes about her experiences in the kitchen, managing a website, www.mediterraneancooking. in. She has published two awardwinning cookbooks, Kornelia’s Kitchen – Mediterraneancooking for India and Kornelia’s Kitchen 2 – Cooking for Allergies.

Celebrate the season of love with ‘Délicieux’ This Valentine’s Day, love will be delicious-

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ooks like all the ‘sweet-tooths’ are in for a deliciously romantic surprise this year.

Délicieux, which recently opened the doors of its premium French café in Panjim, is unveiling its special line up of cakes and other traditional French desserts for Valentine’s Day. The most delicate pastries are wearing hearts and fluffy decorations to make your loved one melt for the occasion.

The legendary heart shaped Macaroon cake filled with fresh strawberries and the lightest of cream will take your breath away. The generous Fraisier cake, made of strawberries, vanilla, ravishing cream and marzipan will also grace the occasion. One can replace those clichéd chocolates boxes with the new local favourite Daquoise, with almond biscuit and caramel buttercream; one cannot help but fall in love all over again.

While you are there, don’t miss out the Valentine’s

special offers. Délicieux, will be giving away a complimentary Valentine Rose Macaroon on any purchase at the café with a minimum bill of Rs.250.

To save you some time and hassle, the café is offering free home delivery in and around Mapusa and Panjim for orders passed between 13th & 14th February’14 (Orders need minimum 24 hours advance notice).

Délicieux will help you kick-start the Day at the Panjim lounge with the special Valentine’s breakfast for two at Rs. 500 and a romantic high tea for two at Rs. 800.

Soak yourself in the mushy feeling of being loved.

Pamper your loved ones with the finest French delicacies and freshly brewed organic coffee. Celebrate the joy of togetherness and affection with the red velvet sofas and light pastries from 10 am to 10 pm or call on 0832 6520521. V

The Park’s Fabulous Culinary Offerings LOVE the restaurant Love restaurant is blend of new world cuisine that experiments with techniques and ideas from different countries. The concept is an elite bistro food experience where one gets a generous portion with a twist in the dish. Each offering features signature house-made condiments such as plum chutney, figs and apple chutney, onion relish, pickled eggplant, marinated salami, marinated halumi and bocconcini and cucumber relish. Traditionally, chefs would be affiliated with one particular style of cooking and stick to it. New-world food has seen a marked shift towards a more relaxed and less specific attitude to ingredient selection and preparation. The cuisine of the restaurant can be described as Multi style cooking from grilling to braising using fresh ingredients and combining it with some regional dish to present it in an elite contemporary fashion.

Some of the unique delicacies Chef Chaitanya has created are Herbal Tobacco smoked chicken and star anise soup, Duck confit and orange salad with cafreal vinaigrette, marinated stuffed artichokes pakoras with tangy relish, drunken spare ribs, Braised duck and chorizo samosa, dill

pesto salmon tikka, shrimp pesto pulao, fresh tagliatelle with Mediterranean lamb meat balls and the list goes on.

The desserts are something which tempts one to try and end up having more.

Some of the sweet specials are custard apple rabri and faldhari kebab with saffron crème.  Timings – Open 24 hrs  Ave check for 2 – Rs. 1500  Open throughout the year

PEACE the Bar The bar under the white dome, located above the restaurant, offers spectacular beach & sea views and a lot more.

The bar menu is as electric as the surroundings you have immersed yourself in. The menu combines Passion, Enthusiasm and a wealth of experience.

Using premium quality spirits in the drinks with fresh fruits, fresh fruit purees and a unique version of atomic and molecular cocktail, these drinks are made just as they should be!

Peace believes in offering guests something which they would have never tasted or heard of. Take, for example,

the “EARLY MORNING DOSE”, which are breakfast cocktails! These are inspired from the breakfast buffet spread. There are cocktails made from sambhar, pancake, muffins, bacon, green tea , sugarcane juice and many more ingredients. There’s also quite a few non-alcohol cocktails which cater to every taste bud. Spiced Pine (green chili , caramelized pineapple, honey, mint, fresh pineapple juice) is for all those who like their drinks spicy. Mango Byte (vanilla ice cream , cranberry juice , mango pulp) is especially for the kids. Haryali (mint , lime juice, chaat masala, honey , all blended) is a refreshing frozen drink .

The out-of-the-box entertainment features a wide variety of genres, and happens every day of the week through different events like HELP

nights (Hospitality Employees Love Parties) on Mondays, welcoming people from the hospitality industry. Ladies Night is on Thursdays, Rockstar nights promoting upcoming bands happen on Wednesdadys, Karaoke Nights are on Tuesdays, and Pool Parties take place on Sundays. And that’s just to name a few.

Peace rocks! Don’t miss it!  Timings – 1 pm onwards  Ave check for 2 – Rs. 1000  Open throughout the year It’s all happening at The Park, Calangute, Goa. Where? Holiday Street, Lane Opposite Calangute Mall For Booking & Enquirty Contact: +91 8805028194

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Friday, February 14, 2014

Konka – what?

The Disappearance of a Mother Tongue?

By Crespo D’Souza

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eysa de Souza blushed as I stared at her bewildered. I had just asked her a question in Konkani, Goa’s “mother tongue”. She didn’t understand. She grimaced and asked me to speak in English. A young college girl born and brought up in Goa, Neysa counts herself among the growing legions of young Goans who are decidedly uncomfortable in their native language, Konkani.

“Mhaka Konkani ieta (I can speak Konkani),” Neysa muttered in weak protest. But she was fumbling.

One would think that a people who pride themselves on being different from the rest of the country, and for whom language is the bedrock of their identity -- would embrace Konkani wholeheartedly. But judging from the plethora of young who don’t know the language or know it only superficially, it seems clear our dear Konkani is endangered.

Thousands of youngsters graduate from schools, especially those in Mapusa, Panjim and Margão and to a certain extent Vasco-da-Gama, who speak only English. Experts say the phenomenon of parents speaking to their children in English, while speaking Konkani among themselves, is largely to blame for Konkani’s precariousness. The child has an English environment at home as well as at school depriving him or her of learning the mother-tongue in the early, crucial years. In effect, English becomes the “mother-tongue”.

Sociologist and language scholar Jason Keith Fernandes said the phenomenon could be attributed to the fact that many of these families are seeking upward social mobility.

Fernandes points out that English has been taught in Goa for centuries, even under Portuguese rule, as it became clear the British, not the Portuguese, were on the rise.

“This led to many Goans emigrating from the state to British controlled colonies in Africa or in other parts of India such as Bombay and Karachi.

Ability to speak English at that time was something that was looked up to among Goans…”

Konkani taking a back seat to foreignimposed languages is really nothing new. During Portuguese rule, missionary schools generally discouraged speaking Konkani.

The difference was back then, it seemed everyone was pretty much able to gain proficiency in their native tongue, irrespective of colonial impositions.

Today, a visit to any of the state’s

middle to up market restaurants or pubs or social gatherings like musical or art shows indicates Konkani is almost absent in the conversations. It is evident from the body language and facial expressions - youngsters seem almost ashamed of speaking Konkani in these up-market places. If one initiates a conversation in Konkani with a new acquaintance, discomfort and surprise are evident.

The Konkani that is taught in schools is in a largely upper caste dialect, alien to what is actually spoken by a majority of the population and in a script that is rejected by a majority of the state’s Catholic population.

When the same Goans go outside their state, the attitude changes, of course. The language of shame at home can suddenly become a brotherly bond of unparalleled dimensions.

Rashmi Menezes from Taleigao recently visited Rio de Janeiro as part of the World Youth Day celebrations.

She was near the colossal Christ the Redeemer statue in Corcovado in Rio de Janeiro, and as she adjusted her camera to get that perfect snap of the breathtaking structure she was constantly interrupted by the movement of other tourists. “Aarey, matso kuxin rao re!” she blurted out in Konkani. The tourist she was yelling at stared wideeyed, bewildered, approached her and

asked: “Tu Goenkar?”

One in a billion chance… two groups of people both from Goa but living in different parts of the world had converged atop the mountain on the same date and time. A flood of Konkani greetings and conversations happened atop Corcovado, thousands of kilometres away from home. “When one leaves one’s state and wishes to stand out and claim the identity of coming from Goa, the only thing they can cling on to is the knowledge of Konkani.”

“It is then that many of the young people who, neglecting learning Konkani back in their own state, realise the value of their language,” said Fr Savio Abreu, a researcher at the Xavier Centre for Historical Research states.

“Having to speak Konkani among other Konkani speakers while others look on wondering what on earth they are speaking is an experience in itself.”

They say the English that is spoken in Goa is often riddled with Indian-isms and more specifically Goanisms, all of which arise from literally translating Konkani syntax but using English words.

Very common is the use of the word “no” at the end of a question -- “You’re coming, no?” instead of “You are coming, aren’t you?”

Everything from Konkani idioms, to cultural connotations is literally translated into English. The shift

towards English is evident in how the language of Masses has changed across churches in Goa. The Holy Family Church at Porvorim, which caters to much of the new settlement around the area offers just one Konkani Mass at 7am on Sundays which is thinly attended and mostly by senior citizens. It offers well-attended Masses later in the day, all in English. Fr Anand Pais who was the first parish priest of the Church, used to stress a lot on the importance of Konkani. His arguments, as expected, did not cut much ice with his predominantly English speaking Parish. However, several other village parishes continue to have Masses in Konkani and some offer Masses only in Konkani.

Another Catholic priest, Fr Natalino Raj used an example to cite how English is spoken in Goa. A doctor asked a young boy to open his mouth during a routine throat analysis. “Open your mouth,” he asks the boy. The boy does not react.

He repeats the question, still the boy does not react. His mother then steps in. “Baba, Aaaa make,” she requests and immediately the boy opens his mouth.

“This is the kind of English -- Goan English -- that is being spoken here,” Fr Raj states.

It would be funny, if it weren’t so sad, that we are losing a developed language for a pidgin-tongue. 

12 Fashion

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he Cherubic Assassin soars through the realms of minds and with precision shoots arrows and renders hearts & minds incapable of functioning normally. Every twang of the bow is lethal. Yes I am capable of love & am in love with my soul mate “fashion”.

Fashion and I met during my school years & with Linda Evangelista, Cindy Crawford, Yasmin Ghauri, Claudia Schiffer, Naomi Campbell and Christy Turlington powering down the ramp, I was smitten. It was love at first sight. I wanted to weave & sew dreams & replicate the visual impact of masters like Gucci, YSL and Chanel, which I guess was & will be a lifelong endeavor.

It is no surprise that my pursuit of fashion became a 24-hour occupation.

Browsing through magazines, sketching on countless pages of numerous diaries and hundreds of collages later, I decided it was fashion or nothing. Was I becoming a fashion Stalker?

There was a moment of separation, when Mr. 9 to 5 had my shoe laces tied up & I seemed to be going nowhere in my quest for fashion. To say I left a great career behind would be wrong as the confines of a regular job had me gasping for the want of a creative release. I had to break free & I did.

The courtship begins as I took up a small course in fashion designing after attending a fashion workshop where my take on fashion was appreciated and my designs were deemed ‘avant garde’.

It was not long before fashion & I were hitched for life & then came a multitude of fabulous times. There were the early

days when I captured the “Together for Panjim“ campaign in my garments. There were defining moments with “cirque de lumiere”, which saw the use of diaphanous fabrics, acrylic sheets, and glass & mirrors in an attempt to mould the behavior of light in a garment. Deep soul searching moments with my collection “Surreal R.E.M’s” in which I tried to capture a paradigm shift in the nature of a dream.

These little boxes of time will be gift wrapped & locked up in my cranium to be opened when at some moment in the future I will travel back in time to revisit the milestones of my journey.

What does the future hold? Valentine’s Day cometh and I have planned to take fashion out for dinner & music. To put it simply, shows with great cuisine, fabulous music & celebratory fashion.

The first step into the next adventure will feature “The Construct Gash II”, inspired by the movie Barbarella directed

by Roger Vadim, starring the incorrigible Jane Fonda. I am researching Kirigami to create 3D surface embellishments for this show. Many laboring days & sleepless night are yet to follow, but every time I uncork a bottle of champagne & pour it into a tulip, I will, with a smile on my face & love in my heart, raise the glass to Fashion - my love, my life. I love you baby “Happy Valentine’s Day” V ____ Monty Sally is a fashion designer in love with his work.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Feb 14 Pauline Detective by Marc Fitoussi Movie time. There’s a Festival on.

At Alliance Francaise, Panjim @ 3 pm +91 832 2420049 The Virgin, the Copts and Me, by Namir Abdel Messeeh At Alliance Francaise, Panjim @ 11 am +91 832 2420049

Feb 15 Cyber Champ 2014 A computer quiz for whiz-kids (if you don’t know what a whiz-kid is, attend this and find out): Persistent Foundation in association with Dr. K B Hedgewar High School, Panaji will present Cyber Champ 2014.

At Dr. KB Hedgewar High School Mala, Panjim

Feb 17 Sunny Side Up! With Pravin Sabnis Trainers’ Association Goa presents an one-hour training snapshot on the power of positive mental attitude.

Learn to move trains by thinking about it.

At Training Hall, 5th floor, Dr A B Road, Panjim @ 6.30 pm +91 832 2224541 Seminar on Textile Laundering Stains, blotches, rips, repairs. Eat, spill and wash. If you want to know how to care for your expensive clothes, this is for you. Organised by Goa State Museum, in collaboration with Goa College of Home Science. The seminar is open to entrepreneurs, professionals, fashion designers and clothing conscious home makers. The last date for registering is February 12.

At Goa State Museum, Patto, Panjim 9.30 am to 4.30 pm +91 832 2425254

Feb 14 to Feb 16 Valentine's Day special Indian Flush Tournament Celebrate the most romantic time of the year with your lady luck at Deltin Royale, on a night that can change your fortune! If you thought flush was the equipment in a loo, you were wrong.

This is about cards. Playing cards.

Deltin Royale's Taash Room presents Teen Patti this Valentine's Day! Entry fee: Rs 1, 00,000 (Re-buying valid) Guarantee: Rs 1.5 Cr Book early to avail free accommodation and flight tickets At Deltin Royale Casino, Panjim +91 9975831316/ +91 8806754306

Feb 14 to Feb 15 St. Andrew's Music & Culture Fest 2014 St. Andrew`s Church Vasco will organize a three day St. Andrew`s Music & Cultural Fest - 2014.

14th Feb. - Tiatr `Shintindan Pai Gal Go Bhai` 15th Feb.- Dance performance by students of St. Andrew`s HSS, Vasco, performance by ward groups, All Goa Mando singing competition and musical show by Seby De Divar. *The good saint is going to be pleased.

At St. Andrew's Church, Vasco

Feb 16 to Feb 26 Detox retreat Get rid of some weight, cleanse your alimentary system, blood vessels, lungs, rejuvenate with Sonja Appel and Nana Sun. Write in and tell us about your experience. At Sushumna Yoga Goa +91 9923 219 254

Wockhardt Hospital

At Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa Appointment No: +91 832 6684444 Emergency No: +91 832 6684400 Wockhardt Institute of Aesthetics +91 832 6684888

Feb 17 to Feb 18 Make tracks for St Xavier's College – It’s IRIS 2014. After St Anthony, it’s Xavier’s turn to get entertained*.

At St.Xavier's College Seminar Hall, Mapusa @ 5 pm +91 832-2262356 ,+ 91 832-2250705

Feb 22 to Feb 23 Family Constellations Workshop Facilitated by Elisabeth Crespi trained with Bert Hellinger. Says private, but open to public.

At The Private Collection, Candolim

Feb 22 to Feb 23 Auto Expo 2014 Herald Group presents the 2nd Edition of Auto Expo.

It will showcase an array of bikes including some concept bikes from manufacturers from all over (the world?

India? Asia? attend and find out).

At SGPDA Ground, Margao 3 pm to 9 pm . +91 9823014397

Every Wednesday Yoga Teacher Training At Oceanic Yoga & Meditation School, Anjuna 7 pm onwards. Go home and spread the message, mat, limbs, mind. +91 9545112278/ +91 9049494696

Every Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday ZUMBA® FITNESS CLASSES with licensed instructor Centina Fernandes 9:15am-10:15am At Marinha Dourada, Baga creek +91 8390054647 Together let’s dance the calories away

Water sports Goa Rafting White water rafting even in the dry season (there’s enough water because of dam operations). Just across the border in Maharashtra, about an hour from the North Goa beach belt. Call to see trip schedule. Highly recommended! @Tilari River Gorge +91 7387238866/ +91 8805727230 Email: info@goarafting.com www.goarafting.com Champion’s Yacht Club Unlimited fun on water. Drive exciting luxury cruise boats and enjoy other rides.

At Mayam Lake, Bicholim +91 832 6517080 www.championsyachtclub.com Water Splash Cruises A large fleet of Catamarans, Boats, Cruisers & Yachts: take to the water, the sea, the sky.

At Models Status, Dona Paula www.watersplashcruises.com +91 8888864347 Sea Wave Water Sports Enjoy parasailing, boat rides, banana rides, bump rides, jet skiing, water skiing, dolphin trips and more.

At Calangute +91 832 2276362

Museums Museum Of Christian Art Open all days of the week At the Convent of Santa Monica. You may pray if you wish to, else just soak in the ambience of peace.

Old Goa From 9:30 am – 5 pm +91 832 2285299 Goa State Museum Has some 8,000 artifacts on display including carvings, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins and stone sculptures.

A museum shop is planned soon with the aim of popularizing Goan culture through museum objects.

At EDC Complex, Patto, Panjim 9.30 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2438006 / +91 832 2437306

Goa Science Centre The Centre has a science park with interactive exhibits, 3D shows, galleries on oceanic science, explaining mysteries of the underwater world.

Experience science through fun. There are some interesting exhibits explaining scientific principles.

At Miramar 10 am to 6 pm +91 832 2463426 Xavier Centre of Historical Research See exhibitions of paintings, browse through rare books and attend symposiums with particular emphasis on contemporary cultural & social issues affecting Goa. At BB Borkar Road, Porvorim +91 832 2417772

Go Karting Track I Goa Karting Single and tandem go karts are available for Rs: 180 for ten laps or Rs 200 for ten laps tandem At Panjim - Margao Highway, Nuvem 4 pm to 10 pm +91 832 2757899/ +91 9850736334 Track II Goa Karting Single and tandem go karts are available for Rs: 180 for ten laps or Rs 200 for ten Laps tandem At Anjuna - Calangute Rd, Arpora 4 pm to 10 pm. +91 832 2914526 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

Notable Forts 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

Pascoal Spice Village A wide variety of spice plants and cash crops is grown here. There is a restaurant with an open-air party facility, and if you want to cruise along the water, you can rent a boat.

At Khandepar, Ponda +91 832 2344268/ +91 832 2344536 -39 Tropical Spice Plantation The Tropical Spice Plantation guided tour is certain to refresh your senses and make you feel one with Mother Nature. At Arle Bazar Keri, Ponda +91 832 2340329 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 & on banana leaves.

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

Lifestyle Solberg A Scandinavian Designer in Goa At Pedro Martina Resorts, Gaura Vaddo, Candolim +91 9822364978 Bebel Boutique Designer fashion accessories At Opp. St Anthony Chapel, Calangute +91 832 6451489 Mandi - Your Indian Fix Mandi, meaning ‘market place’ in Hindi, features apparels, eco-friendly Ayurvedic fabrics, accessories, furnishings, Indian art, handmade paper and quirky ideas that you never imagined. At Betalbatim behind Jasmine Hotel in South Goa +91 9545500938.

Paper Boat Collective Specializing in ceramics, textile, furniture, clothes, children items and more! At Bella Vista, Chogm Rd, Sangolda From 10.30 am to 8.30 pm +91 832 6521248

Outdoors

Dance Classes

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

David Furtado Dance & Aerobics Dance styles such as Waltz, Jive Salsa, Cha Cha, Merengue & Salsa for adults.

And Hip Hop, Contemporary & Bollywood for children.

At Rosary Chapel, Miramar, Dona Paula Road, Caranzalem +91 9975914195

14 Cover Story emails, Whatsapp, Skype and all those other things on the phone and net through which you can send tenderly written, customized romantic messages, poems, love songs, photos, etc. And then of course there’s video chat, which means you can watch each other as you speak, doing whatever it is you desire. Goa Streets is a family newspaper, so I’ll stop there. Wink. Wink.

By Pedro Menezes

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k, so you’re a die-hard romantic, and partying – or rather getting all tanked up at some drinking establishment – is not really your idea of celebrating love this Valentine’s Day, what with Goa expected to be packed with lovelorn revelers at every turn. Yet, you’re not really sure exactly what it is you want to do. Not to worry. Here are a few ideas to make the day (and night) a really romantic and memorable - one which you and your romantic partner will remember for months to come, until next Valentine’s Day.

V Turn your house into a love pad This one’s for those already living together. Just like you decorate your house for Christmas, Diwali or New Year’s Eve, decorate it for Valentine’s Day with romantic motifs. Well, you’ve got to wake up with love, so put heart shapes on pillows and sheets, cut out different coloured hearts and place them around the house, use light perfumed candles in the evening, make a long, never-ending playlist of favourite love songs to be played all day, and make yourselves a

romantic dinner with champagne. Then dim the lights, hold hands and watch a romantic movie late into the night, and at midnight segue into lust…

V Go for a couple massage There are so many spas and massage salons all over Goa these days, you’ll be spoilt for choice. But this is one of those once-a-year special days, so spoil yourselves and go in for an extravagant one at one of the more exclusive spas.

They conveniently have couple rooms,

and you can have it done with chocolate, Champagne, and so many other things.

V Go for a night time beach stroll I recommend you do this on the Sinquerim-Baga beach stretch, which has more than 200 shacks and is quite safe. Holding hands, start at sunset and watch the fabulous colours of the evening sky. There’s going to be a full moon this weekend, so the sands will be sparkling as will the surf, which washes on to the shore, besides of course the breaking waves. You can stop for a drink or two at a shack on the way, or go a little inland for some great food at one of the beachside restaurants and get back on to the beach. There are plenty of non-crowded areas where you can relax on the sand. You might even decide to make it an all-night affair and do the whole 9-kms stretch, finishing by sunrise on Feb. 15. I suggest you start at the Baga end and head for a hearty buffet breakfast at Vivanta Fort Aguada. You can have Sex on the Beach, but only in the form of a cocktail!

V Go Goan!

I don’t mean go to a Goan dine’n’dance.

I’m talking old-style romance here. Do as they did in the old days, when you professed your love for each other by making a private visit to the church, kneeling down in the front row and offering a prayer together to the Virgin Mary. Alternatively, the Hindus went to a temple and did approximately the same thing. Everlasting love after all is a very serious thing, not to be decided as you shake your ass in a disco.

V Spend the weekend on a houseboat Yes, you can hire a houseboat for the weekend and simply float around. There are a few houseboats available on the Chapora river. They come with a bedroom and living room, besides the deck and a kitchen with a small staff to take care of all your needs. The lovely scenery all around is very romantic. Britney Spears spent one of her honeymoons on a houseboat. It’s just the two of you sailing on a boat going nowhere…

V Long-distance is best…

Separation and distance always makes the heart grow fonder. So if you’re going to be far apart this V-Day, don’t worry, you can still have the best, most romantic Valentine’s Day ever! See, there’s SMSes,

V Go to the movies Watching movies curled up together in a dark movie hall is one of the oldest modern ways of romance. It’s known as the magic of the movies. Try and get two seats in the last row, cuddle up, feel the breath turning all steamy, and watch a nice love story unwind on the big screen.

V Bring on the Champagne and Caviar A special day calls for special measures. There’s nothing like a bottle of Champagne to liven up the mood. Pair it with some delectable food which you can cook together – but only if you know how to cook. Or you can always get something parceled and warm it up. The easiest way to have Caviar is to dump some of it in the Champagne and scoop or drink it. Or you can have some oysters poached in the sparkling wine along with the Caviar.

Should get you all piped up for some frenetic activity in between the sheets afterwards.

V Do some sky-gazing Have you ever seen Venus, the planet of love? No? It’s known as the morning star and is brightly visible in the eastern morning sky, the direction where the sun rises, in the mornings these days, even till 7 am. If you’re staying somewhere in the Goan countryside, spend the night watching the sky for some of the 88 constellations – you can download the info from the Net. Constellations are clusters of stars which form certain shapes, like Cancer the crab, Aires the ram, Scorpio the scorpion, Gemini the twins and so on. Different constellations are visible at different times of the night and at different times of the year.

Will make you realize the vastness of the world, and hey, you just might end up clinging to each other even tighter together after feeling so small.

V Go bird watching It’s mating (hahaha!) time for many of the birds at this time of the year. It’s great fun, especially if you’re the romantic type. The male birds will do all kinds of things to attract the female. We suggest you try to spot the big Black Eagles doing it; there are many of them around. The males will do some spectacular dives and so on, and then the male and the female latch on to each other, front to front, zip around in dizzying circles in the sky and hey, the little ones get born a month or so later! Yes, you’re right, they only do it – mate – once a year! Even the crows have their mating season at this time of the year. V

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Being Cupid 12 Out-of-the-Box ‘Hook-Up’ Ideas This Valentine’s Day In Goa

By Dielle D’Souza

W

hen your tried-and-tested methods have met with disaster and you’re tired of being set up by well-meaning friends, there comes a time when you take matters into your own hands.

You’re not really looking for love, but you’re not trying to avoid it, either. Here’s a list of places you could ‘stumble upon’ all things bright and mushy.

Watering holes and night clubs

Bus buddies

This one’s a no-brainer. Get your game face on and head out with some friends, be open to conversation and moderate with alcohol intake (you do not want prospective dates to see you slide horizontally across the floor). If you need to turn someone down, politeness will earn you respect, and probably some positive attention from the right quarters.

It’s a route traveled every day, gets boring and can be least looked forward to if you have long travel times. Spice it up by making buddies with the cute guy or girl on your route. It will make you long to get on your way to class or work each day. If you don’t take the bus, there’s always the option of car-pooling with the office hottie. Shows some love for the environment, too.

Breakfast at a luxury resort restaurant or beach-side eatery

This is when couples in love are usually canoodling in bed, so chances are the other stragglers in the restaurant are also single. Goa abounds in these romantic settings and not everyone has a partner at 7am. Get a recommendation for brekkie and perhaps a fun activity date for later in the day.

Art galleries, bookstores and museums

There’s nothing more engaging than an animated conversation about favourite (and hated) artists, authors or points in history. It’s a quiet space, away from prying eyes, and for the young stillliving-at-home crowd, the perfect excuse to get out. No parent will say ‘no’ to an education! Even if you don’t find love, you might learn something.

At the gaming arcade

Up the stakes. Sidle alongside the object of your attention and try to beat his or her high score. Loser takes the winner out for coffee (or gummy bears or frosted cupcakes), so lose real bad! You could try this at the bowling alley, or even at one of the karting tracks in Goa.

Sing for the unknown lover Head to a karaoke bar, pick your favourite songs and belt it out. There could be someone out there who thinks you’re talented. Avoid singing songs about broken hearts and lost loves; those might make you seem stuck in the past.

Join a club

Try bird-watching, taking a cooking class, going biking or learning a new language. Sharing interests does a couple make. You get better at what you signed up for and voilà, you now have a partner in crime after the course is over.

Romance At The Beach

Online dating websites and regular forums

Sign up for a tour with a travel company

These may seem a little frumpy at first, but the plethora of such websites is only testimony to their success. It’s wise to use caution on the internet these days, but who said love is devoid of risk? Be honest online, as you would on a virtual date, and there’s no telling which gorgeous geek will be yours someday.

Sometimes you just need to see new places with new faces. There will always be somewhere you’ve wanted to see, and if you’ve earlier put it off for lack of company, go it alone this time. Single travellers are fun, and beautiful places can initiate romance.

You might have certain restrictions or a set of values you find hard to share with potential dates. Attending meets organised by religious groups or other communities that reflect your preferences is a good place to hook up with like-minded people.

These are one of the unlikely places one would think of as romantic, and they rarely are. But you’d be surprised by how much someone’s choice of fruity flavoured shampoo over citrus aromas, or pepper banana chips over baked potato crisps can tell you about their personalities. And if telling someone their favoured cosmetics company tests on animals gets you the stink eye, you can always move on to someone else.

This is where you meet friends of friends of friends, when your pals are cosying up in corners and couldn’t care about playing Cupid for you anymore. The bigger the party, the more singles you’re likely to meet. A drink or two helps loosen up tongues, so awkward silences will be to a minimum and random chit chat free flowing.

Shopping centres

Religious groups

House parties

Happy Valentine’s hunting! V

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Feb 21 to Feb 24

Translucent Video Art Festival Lovers of screen-art: Kanchi Mehta, curator of our Annual Show, 'Rebirth of Detail', will present videos and films by Sharmila Samant, Shilpa Gupta, Tejal Shah, Dhanya Pilo, Parasher Naik and Amol Patil.

At Sunaparanta, Panjim @ 6.30 pm +91 832 2421311

All Goa Tiatr Festival (another one) The first All Goa Tiatr Festival is organised by Ravindra Bhavan, Curchorem.

The following tiatrs will be staged: 14th Feb. - Sonvsar Buddla by Comedian Domnic.

15th Feb. - Xik`KO by Anil-Olga.

16th Feb. - Sintidan Paim Ghal Go Bai

by Kala Niketan Majorda.

At Ravindra Bhavan Auditorium, Curchorem @ 7 pm +91 832 2404600/60

Chitrasangam 2014 Group Art Exhibition. Worth a hot afternoon’s visit.

At Maquinez Palace Art Gallery, Panjim +91 9372507776/ +91 9764847397

Feb 23 Gospel Evening.

If you think your soul needs uplifting: St Vincent Palloti prayer group is organizing a gospel evening titled `An evening with Jesus and Mary`.

The programme consists of gospel music, play, praise and worship and preaching of the word of God by a human, Fr. Frank Pinto.

At Regina Mundi school ground, Chicolim @ 7 pm +91 832 254 2324

Feb 10 to Feb 25 5th Popular Tiatr Festival Tiatr Academy Goa will organize the Popular Tiatr Festival. All together 12 popular tiatrs who have completed 30 performances in Jan, will be participating in the competition. Take ear-muffs along, sometimes the mikes play naughty.

At Gomant Vidya Niketan, Margao @ 3.30 pm +91 832 2230738

Feb 11 to Feb 14 Art & Culture Festival at Mandi- Your Indian Fix Mandi in collaboration with banglanatak.com is organising an art and cultural festival. Very Bongali.

At Mandi, Villa no.8, Betalbatim 11 am to 7 pm +91 9545500938

Feb 12 to Feb 22 International Narrative Art Residency To Promote Goan Culture, lest it fade away. At Goa Chitra, Benaulim +91 9850466165/ +91 832 2772910

Feb 14 to Feb 16 Solo - Exhibition "Maharajas" of artist Sara Khalafi Sara Khalafi, born 1983 in Tehran, Iran, award-winning painter and graphic artist with an MA and BA degree, is holding her first solo-exhibition in India at Art Resort Gallery in Palolem, Canacona, Goa. The title of her exhibited work is "Maharajas".

At Art Resort Gallery, Palolem @ 5 pm

Feb 14 to Feb 28 Sangeet Natak Mahotsav Kala Academy will be holding its annual Sangeet Natak Mahotsav, a drama festival of Marathi stage musicals.

The festival will be dedicated to the memory of the noted Goan stage singer-actor, Late Tulshidas Lotlikar.

The nine Marathi stage musicals will be presented by various Goan cultural groups. This music-drama is peculiar to Maharashtra and Goa. At Dinanath Kala Mandir, Kala Academy, Panjim @ 7 pm +91 832 2420454 St.Andrews Music & Cultural Fest ‘14 Feb 14: Tiatr Sintidan Paim Ghal Go Bai

by Micheal Gracias Feb 15: Konkani Musical Extravaganza Guess the good saint loves ‘em tiatrs.

At St. Andrew’s Church, Vaddem, Vasco de Gama

Feb 15 to Mar 8 Handmade: The Creative Clay studio at Gallery Gitanjali.

Mud in shaped and coloured to look pretty.

At Gallery Gitanjali, Panjim 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm +91 832 2423331/ +91 8806035195

Feb 20 to Feb 22 Painting / Drawing Compitition The Kala Academy taluka (district/ council) level children`s painting/ drawing competition will be held at schools across the state.

The competition will have 4 categories: Category A (1st to 4th STD), Category B (5th to 7th Std), Category C (8th to 10th Std), Category D (11th to 12th Std).

The last date to submit entries is 14th Feb. Good luck, little ones.

At Kala Academy, Panjim 3.30 pm to 5 pm +91 832 2420454

Friday Nights @ Art Chamber Presented by Goa World Music & Dance Project Feb 14: Raga Fusion World Fusion Music Carlos Gonsalves, Sarang Kulkarni, Rahimat Khan & Emam Feb 21: Lauren Eathe Singer/songwriter Feb 28: Talking Drums World Fusion Music Carlos Gonsalves & Friends At Calangute +91 9823217435

Galleries of Note Go back in time, visit San Thome Museum Jewel in Goa’s treasure chest.

Free entry, go with friends.

At Varca 9 am to 8 pm Gallery Gitanjali Elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter, the exhibits and artists are famous, are good. Definitely pop in when you’re in the area.

At Fontainhas, Panjim 9 am to 9 pm +91 9823572035 Yahel Chirinian Find Yahel Chirinian art and design At Monsoon Heritage Studio 9 am to 6 pm +91 9822122771 Panjim Art Gallery A dose of local culture: figurative, individual work by Goan artists.

At Panaji Art Gallery, Panjim 9 am – 8 pm +91 9822168703 Cheshire Cat Jewellery Gallery Fashionable wearables. It’s about style.

Jewellery and accessories.

At Bairo Alto, Assagao 10 am to 7 pm +91 9822580898 Gallery Attic More local talent on display: paintings

by Goan Artists.

9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm Opposite Don Bosco, Panjim +91 832 2420929/+91 2257931

Art Chamber - Galleria de Belas Artes Featuring works by Goan artist Yolanda D’Souza and others. Whilst you’re there, check out their musical performances.

At Gauravaddo, Calangute 10 am to 1 pm & 4 pm to 8 pm +91 832 2277144/ +91 9823217435 Big Foot Art Gallery Display of works by various artists from India and abroad. At Loutolim 9 am to 6 pm. +91 832 2777034 Surya Art Gallery Surya Art Gallery is situated in a quiet location. Contemporary works displayed: Goan canvas paintings & artifacts.

At Bandawalwada, Pernem +919404149764 Arte Douro Art Gallery Even if you aren’t into serious art, check out these paintings on canvas, original and prints, international and local. At Porba Vaddo, Calangute 9 am to 9 pm +91 832 22882266/ +91 9822147148 Moksa Art Gallery Salvador’s paintings. Salvadore Fernandes, that is, and others.

At Naikawaddo, Calangute 9.30 am to 8.30 pm +91 832 2281121/ +91 9326717386 Mario Art Gallery Original paintings and other memorabilia of the great Goan artist/ cartoonist Mario Miranda.

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

At Salvador-do-Mundo, Porvorim area 9 am to 5.30 pm. +91 832 2410711 Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts The centre houses several exhibition galleries, a large multi-functional space for workshops and lectures, in-house film club, sketch club, studios, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the Cafe Al Fresco. Open to the public, and the food at the Café is recommended, from 10 am to 6 pm, Sundays closed.

At Altinho, Panjim +91 832 2421311 Casa Araujo Alvares A 250-year-old mansion showcases the heritage in Goa’s first automated sound & light museum.

At Big Foot, Loutolim 9 am – 6 pm +91 832 2777034 Email: bigfoottrust@gmail.com Website: www.casaaraujoalvares.com

Carpe Diem Carpe Diem, an art and learning centre in Majorda brings to lovers of art a number of exhibitions. Look out for the workshops there.

At Majorda 10 am to 6 pm. +91 8888862462 Picturesque Exclusive range of archival prints on Christian Art (life of Jesus).

The museum displays works of Original Art & International print arts. There is also a display of picture framing, custom framing & archival framing done by Goan Artists.

Near Domino’s Pizza, Panjim 9 am to 1.30 pm & 3.30 pm to 7 pm +91 9822124245 Gallery Esperance Go backwards in time: Retrospective Art in Oils, Watercolors, Crayons Portraits, Landscape and Still Life Photographs.

Near the Our Lady of Merces Church, Merces Fundação Oriente Art Gallery Permanent exhibition of paintings by Antonio 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 Garden Central Gallery Permanent exhibits, paintings and sketches by artist Derek Monteiro.

At Panjim From 10 am to 5 pm +91 9921372036 Kerkar Art Gallery The Kerkar Art Gallery exhibits installations and sculptures by local artists such as Subodh Kerkar and selected works by contemporary artists from all over India.

At Gauravaddo, Calangute 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2276017 Ancestral Goa A mock village depicting the culture & traditions of Goa from a century ago and perhaps even earlier. Great for history lovers.

At Loutolim 9 am to 6 pm +91 832 2777034

Friday, February 14, 2014

Joanne, J&A’s and the magic of a Goan evening

By Ananda Krishna

“

I started feeling rain and started swirling to it till it all went insane.” Joanne Fernandes

I don’t think I’m alone in my belief that Joanne Fernandes has one of the most beautiful voices in the music scene in Goa. It has the power to arrest and the subtlety to transport you to another place. Add to this the lovely Mediterranean decor of J&A’s Little Italy restaurant in Baga, the silver moonlight suspended above your head and a glass of Sangria with the finest of home cooked Italian food in Goa. All the elements were in place and all one had to do was to let go and enjoy the evening.

J&A’s is true to the charm of Goa. Soft and inviting with a classic ambience, the restaurant has retained its authenticity for the last nineteen years (its longevity alone makes it a true Goan phenomenon!). “We were known as the first specialty restaurant in Goa. People laughed and said ‘Italian in Goa!’”, says Jamshed, owner of J&A’s.

Anuraddha, who doesn’t like dessert, swears with her life on the Chocolate Souffle and she also recommends the Beef Carpaccio here. I also ate a delicious parma ham pizza with a bed of rocket leaves – pure heaven! Oh, and did I mention the pastas? Don’t take my word for it. Come here and try for yourself. The Italian food at J&A’s is sublime.

Aside from J&A’s cuisine, of course, the evening’s draw was Joanne Fernandes on vocals and guitar, with Warren D’Mello on guitar and Alister D’sa on percussion. The trio drew inspiration from Pink Floyd, Alice in Chains and, most notably, Tracy Chapman. To our pleasant surprise, Joanne also threw in a few of her own numbers. One particularly moving piece of hers is ‘Outside My Box’, which talks of her journey to break free.

Winner of the Voice of Goa competition in 2006, Joanne has established a reputation as one of the finest singers in this part of the world. It takes just seconds of hearing her to understand that there is something extraordinary about Joanne and her soulful voice.

“There are no boundaries. It’s all about experimenting,” she explains.

J&A’s will be putting on these kinds of wonderful evenings for the next 12 weeks. As if their world-class Italian food weren’t enough! I for one am not complaining.

There’s magic in this little spot on the banks of the Baga River. All power to you, J&As!

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oung author/novelist Yashodhana Raj juggles many talents. She is currently doing her Bachelors in international economics, management and finance at Bocconi in Milan. She is also an intern at the Academic Council on the United Nations System (ACUNS) Vienna Liaison. She has lived in Mumbai, New Delhi, Tel Aviv and Vienna and is currently living in Milan.

Yashodhana wrote Dragon in My Heart, her first novel, about a teenager, Ria Mehra, who had found the perfect guy, had loving parents, a caring brother and a group of best friends. But everything young Ria has ever known changes when she finds out that her real life wasn’t what she had thought all along.

Her identity had been kept a secret even from her.

Ria is actually a fire dragon – a Vraishk (the protector), in human form. She is enigmatic, volatile and powerful. She is also unsure, apprehensive and vulnerable. Ria suddenly finds herself uprooted from her normal life and is thrown into the middle of a war between good and evil. Will Ria recognize herself and accept who she has become? Or will she succumb to the mysteries and lose her identity?

Dragon in My Heart is a story about a girl’s journey of love, choices, circumstances and adventures where, in the end, Ria has to decide if she has the strength to believe in herself.

A quick and easy read for a young adult. Or grown-ups who are still children at heart.

Excerpt I could not recognize myself. The girl looking at me from the mirror had an angst expression. I took a few steps towards the mirror, my body started acting on its own accord. Then my back arched in agony as I felt my body split into a hundred pieces, my chest writhed in pain. I was screaming without even opening my lips. The voice was not of pain though, it was of antagonism, of passionate hatred and aggression, and then astonishingly it became shallow from panicked fear.

Something was changing, and I didn’t know what. But what frightened me was that I didn’t care. All I could sense was the huge bubble of anger, resentment and torture that was bursting through my body. I felt like my whole body was slowly burning, like the fire inside me was bursting out and wanted to submerge me in it. But I didn’t care, because I wanted it to happen. Beads of sweat were mixing with the rain drops on my body and I was feeling so hot. I opened my clothes and threw them on the floor, trying to cool my body by discarding pieces of

useless clothing. I stood in front of the huge mirror, watching my naked self and I didn’t care how I looked because there was something happening to my body. My back was burning. Huge red marks were forming on my neck, my back, around my spine and my belly, and in a second those red marks took shape of something completely astounding - a dragon.

My body burned like I was on fire.

The dragon was on my back. Her head on my left scapula, her body covering my spinal cord, and her tail coming around my waist and circling around my midriff.

Her body was elegantly covered by huge delicate wings that gently twitched; her eyes were closed as if she was sleeping.

With every breath that I took, I felt her chest rise. I felt her presence like it was a real being. I could feel her breathing, her gently snorting, hear the slight rustling of her wings. It was unbelievable. Not true, not real…

But, I didn’t trust my voice, almost believing that if I spoke, I would wake her up from her deep slumber. I just looked at her, anger still boiling in me and the shock eclipsing me away from reality.

“Get away.” My voice echoed off the walls of my room, challenging my mental state. It was hoarse from my screaming and frightened from the sudden aberrant happenings.

She stirred slightly and slowly opened her eyes. I gave an involuntary shudder.

Her eyes were red and cat like. They were like drops of blood that pierced through my entire body. My eyes froze on those

eyes, captivated and enamored. My eyes gingerly climbed up from her body to see my entire reflection, but it was not I who was standing there, it was she.

Her red eyes had now become my eyes.

All I could see was red. Everything was red. But maybe that was because of the fire that was now starting. It was licking my body, enveloping me at its core. But I felt nothing. The fire did not leave a single scorch mark on my body.

That fire which was emitting out from the core of my body. I was engulfed in its flames. It danced around the room like gypsies and ran like escaped refugees.

My entire room was ablaze. The curtains were in flames, the bed was charred, and slowly my reflection in the mirror disappeared as the mirror sweltered. I changed from having frightened eyes to eyes with a glint of craze and madness, because the sudden cavorting red around me was my creation, I was able to control the flames. It refused to hurt me. I stood in the middle of the fire twirling the threads of flames in sporadic figures. The images in my mind, I could conjure up in front of me. My hands lifted and fell by itself as the fire traced its patterns.

Then my hands moved faster and the patterns started forming in fast blurs, faster and faster when suddenly the madness was emitting out in the flames, they were running away, everywhere.

The dancing flames were teasing me, escaping my hands and moving around, eagerly immersing my entire room into its spirit… V

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By Bina Datwani

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ssault, theft, drunkenness – these are just a few examples of the ‘entertainment’ that’s been floating around the friendly skies with alarming frequency of late. From biting a flight attendant’s leg to drinking liquid soap from the loo to Mr. Eau de Booze, who got so wasted and dangerously belligerent that he had to be duct taped.

And all this is just the beginning. On a flight from Moscow to London, a woman performed a 15-minute erotic dance where she fondled other passengers as part of her act. A man flying from Japan to San Francisco slapped his wife several times after landing and then sued the airline for supplying him with too much wine, which he claimed brought on the violence. Finally, the ickiest of them all, three separate passengers on three separate flights got piss drunk and began relieving themselves anywhere and everywhere except in the loo - Ugh! Even the crew don’t seem to be immune to this loony cabin fever. Remember the JetBlue flight steward who hurled obscenities at passengers over the PA system, then deployed the inflatable emergency chute, slid down and fled?

Let’s take a look at some other truly bizarre in-flight behaviours that made crew and fellow passengers long for some regular, run-of-the-mill turbulence.

Last month, Jenny Lauren, the 41-year-old niece of fashion icon Ralph Lauren (and herself a luxury jewellery designer) was charged with being so boozed up on a flight from Barcelona to New York that the pilot had to make an emergency landing in Ireland to get her booted off the plane. Evidently, she was so verbally abusive that the crew decided she posed a danger to herself and other passengers.

In 2006, a self-described peace activist disrupted a London-to-Washington flight by going berserk, making reference to al Qaeda and assorted hijackings. She acted bizarrely for hours, and after urinating in the aisle she was restrained by two passengers. The flight made an emergency landing in Boston under escort by two military jets.

About three years back Hollywood actor Alec Baldwin went ballistic as he waited for a delayed American Airlines flight from LAX to New York to depart.

He became irate after crew asked him to stop playing Words With Friends on his phone, slamming the bathroom door, pounding the wall and using offensive language.

I have some air-hostess friends who would cringe when they were assigned to fly a certain sector, knowing full well

from previous painful experiences, that passengers embarking from a particular city were more likely to be boorish and demanding. One such flight involved a group of tourists from the Zhejiang province in China who stole 30 sets of stainless steel tableware from the plane, handing them back only when their tour guide warned them they could face punishment back home.

I recently took a flight to Mumbai to

Goa and was seated near two men who, separated by a gap of one row, began shouting out suggestions to each other on what type of sandwich to order.

To add insult to the already injured eardrums, a gang of 20-something girls, sitting directly behind me, decided to launch into a loud recount of their previous Goan holiday, peppered with gory details as to what type of guy chatted them up, bought them exotic

cocktails and where they threw up afterwards.

Groan.

I hate to break the news, but we Indians make some of the worst flying companions on the planet.

Uncontrolled children yelling and running around at all hours, food trays left in the aisles, people shoving to get to the front of the boarding line.

To be fair, though, considering the challenging times we live in, there’s no denying the other contributing factors to bad behaviour on board aircrafts - long lines at the check-in counters, over-booked flights and the tension of excess and lost baggage – all of which would probably make even the saintliest among us throw a hissy fit and possibly earn a spot on the no-fly list.

Most of us today (crew and passengers) probably need to undergo an anger management workshop before and meditation course after any flying experience. A far cry from the days when getting to travel by plane was like going to a cool party; I remember the excitement with which one would pick out an outfit and hope to have someone ‘interesting’ sitting on the next seat.

Nowadays, its sweat pants and a warm baggy shirt sans make-up and my only prayer to the Almighty is that I don’t end up with a screaming kid next to me.

The Lonely Planet issued a Passengers’ Bill of Rights in July 2011 based on a survey they conducted of behaviour on airplanes; annoyances listed include prodding the entertainment console on the back seat, unpleasant aromas (stinking feet and body odour), unruly children etc. But the most common word used was … LOUD! The sad reality is that there’s really no excuse-nor solutionfor abhorrent behaviour on flights.

Nowadays, when I see someone off at the airport, my parting words have changed from ‘Hope you have a Safe flight’ to ‘May Peace be with you’. V

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GIM and One Billion Rising

W

hat do you do when girls are not sent to school or given medicines when sick or are treated with disdain or even physical violence?

You rise up. That’s what you do. And sometimes, you rise up with a billion others.

One Billion Rising gathered together a billion people in 207 countries last year to demand an end to violence against women. This year, on Feb. 14, it’s happening again, with people from around the world rising up to demand justice for women.

One caring college, the Goa Institute of Management (GIM), is doing something very special as part of this worldwide movement. GIM understands that the need of the hour is to let young people know what can be done to make the world a better place, for women and for everyone. It’s not just about acquiring degrees. Young folk have to forge

their own path, doing whatever they can do persuade their friends, family, neighbors, and fellow Goans and Indians to join them in a mission for sustainable development.

Part of the GIM’s core course of its management program is a Corporate Social Responsibility drive. Students are encouraged to give back to society in every way they can.

That’s how a group of students initiated a club called 'Samarthan' under the 'Centre for Social

Sensitivity and Action'.

Samarthan is a platform where the gap between ideas and actions is bridged.

Samarthan has organized social events for Woman Empowerment, Health and Hygiene and Career opportunities for students. It has also been organizing discussions towards engaging the youth in finding sustainable solutions to problems such as solid waste management.

Now Samarthan members feel it is necessary to make people aware

of women’s rights. Goans need to be sensitized to women’s issues – safety & equality, mainly. To do that, Samarathan is planning a very special event - to show the world what justice looks like.

It could be an apology. It could be legal action. It could be naming or shaming the guilty! It could be a call to revolt! It could simply be a DANCE! Samarthan plans to light a spark through dance. Watch out for the Samarthanians in the coming days. You may just be pleasantly surprised. V

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Пятница, 14 февраля 2014

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15 февраля- 8 марта

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Читрасангам 2014 Групповая художественная выставка. Хорошо бы посетить жарким днем . В художественной галерее Макинез Палас, Панаджи +91 9372507776 / +91 9764847397

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Manipal Hospital, Partnering With You For A Better Holiday M

anipal Hospital Goa has opened the state’s largest private hospital with over 33 specialities covering major medical requirements in Dona Paula, Goa. The Manipal hospital chain has treated over 30,000 international patients in the last few years. Patients from all over the world have been treated for varied surgeries.

Manipal Hospital Goa is a 235 bedded super speciality Hospital. Some of the key specialities are Cosmetic surgery, Orthopaedics, spine treatments, nephrology, oncology, gastro-enterology, women and child care, paediatrics and dentistry.

It has an ICU and an Emergency unit to cater to all kinds of trauma and casualties.

It conducts about 1,800 surgeries a year. The qualified & experienced medical professionals are ably assisted by dedicated paramedic and nursing staff who have undergone specialized training at the Tertiary hospitals of the group.

Travellers coming into Goa today are categorized into three major types, depending on their health needs:  Elective Travellers – Travellers who come to Goa for a holiday and choose elective procedures like Dental, Cosmetic and health checks with reputed hospitals in Goa. They belong to the health conscious segment that understands and appreciates the high quality care available in Goa; they are able to compare the price benefit that they gain by doing a procedure here as against in their home country. This segment looks for best Quality and cost effective treatment options.  Typical tourists on vacation who

come to enjoy Goa for a couple of weeks. Their search on Goan healthcare is limited to availability of healthcare facilities in case of an unforeseen situation. This segment looks for health coverage hooked up to their international insurances to give them cashless and quality emergency service.  Medical value travellers – Travellers who come to Goa primarily for surgeries and procedures. This is one of the fastest growing segments in Goa. Manipal Hospital with its expertise among the international patients has carefully factored in all touristrelated requirements to ensure that the international travellers have a good experience. Manipal Hospital’s

International Patient Care Center has the following:  Entire spectrum of cosmetic surgeries with best outcomes and international standard care.  Preventive health packages that allow one to keep track of one’s health even when one is on a holiday.  State of the art trauma and emergency care for any medical needs that may arise during one’s holiday.

The success rates and the quality of Manipal hospital are well known.

Thousands of international patients have placed their trust in Manipal. The health check up packages that Manipal has launched have end to end service for varied ages and for both sexes.

Manipal treated over 7000 international patients last year alone.

These patients had come for Hip and Knee Replacements, Oncology treatments, Cosmetic surgery, cardio thoracic surgery and weight loss surgeries, among others.

A majority of patients coming to Manipal Hospital are from the Middle East, Africa, Norway, USA, Canada, Australia, Russia and other former Soviet nations. These patients are assisted with registration, appointments, accommodation, visas, foreign exchange, visa extension and other concierge needs. In short, international patients have a hasslefree medical experience at Manipal, a world-class facility with a fantastic track record.