Steven Gutkin, the venture’s chief mentor, is an awardwinning journalist who has reported from some two dozen countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas. An international newsman for 25 years, Steven served as Bureau Chief with the Associated Press, the world’s largest news gathering organization, in Israel and Venezuela, as well as AP’s Chief of Southeast Asia Services in Singapore and Indonesia, and Senior Editor in the US. Steven covered the rise and fall of the Medellin and Cali cocaine cartels, rode into Kabul with a triumphant northern alliance and directed coverage of wars in Iraq, Afghanistan, Gaza and Lebanon. The Colombian drug lord Pablo Escobar was caught because he lingered on the phone with his son to answer Steven’s questions, and the cops traced the call. Steven covered the killing of Daniel Pearl in Pakistan, hurricanes in Puerto Rico and Mexico, the death of Yasser Arafat, a coup in Fiji and the rise to power of Hugo Chavez in Venezuela. Steven has also worked for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Newsweek and CBS Radio. Marisha Dutt, Publisher and Editor of Goa Streets, is a former Marketing and Advertising Manager with The Wall Street Journal in Singapore. She took a break from work to raise her two boys in Indonesia, Israel and the United States. She has a Masters Degree in Marketing from The University of Strathclyde in the UK and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in International Relations. She was born in Assam, India and spent her early years on a tea plantation overlooking a pristine wildlife sanctuary. When she was 10, she and her family moved to Calcutta, where Marisha had the privilege of working alongside Mother Teresa. Later the family moved to Goa. Marisha and Steven were married 11 years ago on the Candolim beach. Shubham Gupta aka Shubhs, Content and Marketing Coordinator, is a 22 year old guy from Gurgaon. Being a foodie, music lover, and an avid appreciator of art, Shubhs has been previously associated with Times of India, Dentsu Digital, Channel V and AIESEC. Hippie at heart, Shubham loves to trek & travel to exotic destinations. In his meantime, he enjoys international cinema, singing, strumming the guitar, writing poetry and reading. With his knack in creative writing and passion for photography, he manages both visual and written content along with marketing operations. Radhika Naik, Marketing Executive. A Mapusa resident, Radhika enjoys siestas and, when awake, spending time with family. She was always a big fan of the news and is thrilled to be part of that world today. Music with a slow tempo is her favourite playlist. Nilesh Shetgaonkar, Administrative Assistant, is a happy-go-lucky Morjim native who prides himself on living life to the fullest. He spent seven years in Dubai and loves football, cricket and trivia. Krishna S. Halankar, An integral member of the distribution and collection team, Krishna enjoys music, driving and to everyone’s surprise likes to shake a leg, too. When asked about his favourite drive, he says nothing beats the good ol’ drive from Goa to Mumbai. Vijay Gadekar, Distribution Team. Aside from being very handy in all things mechanical, Vijay is a big fan of football with an equal passion for quality beach time.
Kailash Satyarthi of India and Malala Yousafzai of Pakistan win the Nobel Peace Prize
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By Shubham Gupta
1. Goa
Sunburn, Goa
Ok, so Goa’s not a city, but rather a state. Still, there’s little doubt it belongs right at the top of the list of top nightlife areas of India. Goa has for been a major centre of Trance music, which gradually shifted to EDM. With projects like Sunburn, Supersonic, Soma, Oktober Fest and many others coming into the picture, the nightlife scene has escalated drastically. Now, one can indulge in music ranging from rock and roll, retro, blues, jazz, Bollywood, and of course
EDM, complimented by inexpensive alcohol. The up-and-coming hangouts include Cheenos, Soma Project at Teso, Cafe Lilliput, Tintin, Curlies, UV Bar, 9 Bar, Sinq, LPK Waterfront, Club Cubana, Hendrix, Aurem 88, Art Escape, Mojos, Down the Road, Cavala and of course the major group of clubs at Tito’s lane like Cape Town, Tito’s, Mambo’s, Kamaki, etc. The list is endless. And so we rate Goa to be the Numero Uno destination for ecstatic nightlife scenes in the country.
2. New Delhi
Being the capital city, New Delhi will not disappoint you, either. Delhi provides a mixed bag of all music genres and various settings to set the night on fire! Regardless of the fact that the liquor stores shut down at 10 pm sharp, the show goes on at various places to dance, headbang, get hammered and yell out cheering for your favourite teams during seasonal leagues and World Cups. You
Kitty Su, New Delhi
will find places playing live rock, metal, sufi, blues, jazz, and even R n B to heat up the night. With the opening of Blue Frog, the music scene has enhanced tenfold having invited exceptional acts like Goa Gill, Infected Mushrooms, Grouch, White Wizard, and plenty of Indian EDM, Rock and Experimental acts. Even after a floor breaking gig, the night is young at state of the art night clubs like Kitty Su, LAP, Scooter, Anidra, Kia, Shroom and Themis. You can also spend your evening sitting and chilling with amazing food and kickass music at places like Route 04, Boombox, OTB, Raasta, He Said She
Said, and My Bar. To look for the most happening scene, you either need to visit the 5 Starred hotels or just drive down or even take a metro to Canaught Place, Hauz Khas Village, Khan Market, Greater Kailash, or lookout for some stops on the Mehrauli Gurgaon Road.
3. Mumbai
Blue Frog, Mumbai
There’s no shortage of nightspots here to titillate the senses. Blue Frog, in Lower Parel, is at the helm with its diverse lineup of live gigs, intimate booth seating and superb fusion food. Next, in random
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6 Music & Nightlife Oct 11 Pre-Oktoberfest Goa party, Oct 11 Zomboy - Never Say Die Supported By Navin, Jay, Akshit Sheety At Cafe Mambo, Baga 8 pm Onwards +91 9822765002 The Elektro Vertz With Malika Haydon, Nina Shah Rinton/Mr.E At SinQ, Candolim +91 8308000080
Oct 15 Opening Nite Ladies Free Entry House - Hip Hop - R & B At Club Cubana, Arpora Hill 9.30 pm onwards +91 9158257000
Oct 17 to 19 Young, Posh, Loaded Rasputin, Apurve & Lekha, Axailes Solar, DJD, DJ Bonny, Tejas, Marbela Percussionist Praveen At Marbela Beach, Morjim 7 pm Onwards +91 9158881180/82/85
Oct 10 11, 12 Techno Weekend Day 1 : DJO (liquid Sky) Vijay Arora, Leon Large, Funksun, Chrisel Day 2: Ridge(UK) Davia Phimister, Pawan, Funksun, Mohinesh Day 3: chrisel, Saheet, Mono xx, Chris Joy, Lester Isaac At Cafe Lilliput, Anjuna beach 6 pm onwards +91 9822137767
Every Wednesday Rock is Alive With Charley and the Music Factory At Baywatch Resort, Colva @ 7.30 pm +91 832 2747744
Friday Vibes With DJ Jay & Brandan At Cafe Mambo, Baga 7 pm onwards +91 8322275028
Every Saturday Saturday Nite Jive With Alcatrazz At Cheenos, Baga Bridge, Baga +91 8806564991 Silent Noise Party With DJs Husman, Sam & Azgar Find out which is true, the silence or the noise. At Neptune Point, Palolem 8 pm to 4 am +91 9822584968
On-going Cavala Every Wednesday: Cavala Acoustic Latin Retro Every Friday: Tidal Wave Every Saturday: Piano played by Bosco At Cavala, Calangute - Baga Road, Baga 8.30 pm onwards +91 832 2276090 Cantare There’s live music on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, but the big draw is the jazz duo Steve Sequeira and his wife Kittu on Monday nights, often accompanied by Brazilian chef and harmonica player Guto. The place fills up with locals (not many tourists), and its non-beach location nestled amid the Portuguese-inspired architecture of Saligao adds to the great vibe. At Cantare, Saligao 8 pm onwards +91 832 2409461
Sundown Karaoke With DJ Colett and… you, if you’re in the mood to help Colett by crooning along At Cocopazzo, Chapora 7 pm onwards. +91 9561212810 Silent Disco With DJ Mr. R & Flakey Spinning EDM. Nothing ‘silent’ about this disco (unless you’re wearing headphones, that is). At Alpha Bar, Palolem 9 pm onwards +91 9890281505
Casinos in Goa Deltin Royale Casino At D.Bandodkar Road, Panjim +91 9820 616515 or email: groups@ deltin.com (If you’re based in Mumbai) +91 7875 024455 or email: groupbookings@deltin.com (If you’re based in Goa)
Every Friday
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Reggae Friday By Graeme Hamilton – for that chilled out vibe At Laguna, Anjuna @ 7.30 pm +91 832 227 4131 Friday Funk With DJ Lasker and Akshay – put on your dancing shoes At Cape Town Cafe, Calangute 7 pm onwards +91 95 27612070
order, comes Hawaiian Shack in Khar for groovy retro music, cheap liquor and lip smacking kheema pao; Sanchos again in Khar, which serves the best margaritas in town; Pali Village Café in Bandra, where shabby meets chic; Elbo Room in Khar which has yummy meatballs and a hip crowd; The White Owl in Parel, a smooth bar where the music doesn’t assault your ears; the classy Tasting Room in Parel for special occasions; and Café Leopold, a café on the Colaba Causeway where you can watch the world go by while chugging beers.
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has brought into the country have played in Noida at a much larger scale than Goa - with some 35,000-40,000 people bouncing off to Swedish House Mafia, Tiesto and Avicci. Apart from Sunburn, the NH7 Weekender, which brings in the best of all genres, is also held at the massive Buddh International Circuit in the outskirts of Noida.
7. Pune
Hardrock Cafe, Pune
4. Gurgaon
Stikers, Gurgaon
Saturday Showtime With Ajit Pai & Jay Brainwash At Cafe Mambo, Baga 7 pm onwards +91 83 22279895, +91 83 22275028
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
Every Thursday
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David Guetta, Snoop Dogg, Prodigy and a lot of other massive international acts have landed at Leisure Valley Grounds, Gurgaon. Something else that’s recently been brewing (literally) is a bunch of micro breweries, where along with gourmet food, classic music, and chic ambience, you’ll also be served freshly brewed beer of several varieties. These extravagant pubs include Strikers, 7° Brauhaus, Hops and Brew, Sparrow, Vapour, Downtown and many more. Gurgaon is also home to a number of liquor stores that double as clubs, including Mayabay, Route 69, Tibet Kitchen, Machaan, Out Back and Knight Riders.
Pune is also now a surprisingly happening nightlife destination. On any given night of the week, tons of parties rock the city. A new joint always seems to be opening. Some places to spend an electrifying evening at are 1000 Oaks Bar, AsiaBleu, Mi-A-Mi, Aqua Lounge, Kue (Q) Bar, Hard Rock Café, High Spirits, Fish Bowl, Jazz by the Bay, and Scream.
8. Kolkata
5. Bangalore
Skyye Lounge, Bangalore Underground, Kolkata
Bangalore is another rocking destination for music and party lovers. Ever since the government has lifted the curfew time on pubs and night clubs, the nightlife scene is again rockin’. The regular live musical gigs and the freaky party people make Bangalore a happening place! Check out Pebbles, Sutra and Athena. And then of course there’s the chic Skyye in KG Halli, the rooftop themed lounge with stunning view and great music. Another great haunt for party-goers is Pebbles on Bellary Road, known for its jungle themed set up, superior music and great crowd.
6.Noida
NH7 Weekender, Noida
Did you think Sunburn only happens in Goa? Well, the fact is that the biggest artists Sunburn
The party spirit of Kolkata took a hit after some highly publicized crimes in 2010. The city soon had an 11 P.M curfew introduced as a safety measure. However, it is only for so long that you can keep Kolkata away from enjoying The curfew’s been extended and Kolkata’s nightlife is a force to reckon with, again. So let your hair down and paint the town red! Some places to thrive at in the afterhours would be Someplace Else at Park Street, Tantra, Underground, Sheesha Incarnated, and Aqua.
9. Chandigarh
Nightlife in Chandigarh has come a long way. It’s not uncommon for people to be partying until 2 in the morning. There are many different kinds of bars and clubs that cater to different needs and tastes. Among those are the popular Irish Pubs, Salsa Dance clubs, Sports Bars, or large night clubs with different floors that all play various types of music.
10. Shillong
Yes, you read right. The beautiful hill station of Shillong now also boasts a very appealing, chilled-out nightlife. People are fun loving and this small town has exclusive night clubs, lounges and bars. Platinum, Cloud 9 and Dejavu are a few of the hot spots. Tango Pub is a place to have fun enjoying exotic drinks with lively music, scrumptious food and invigorating dance.
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Goa ForGiving brings literary joy to the slum kids of St Inez By Armando Gonsalves
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t is amazing how our journey keeps getting more and more exciting each passing day, and our participation at the Writers & Readers’ Festival that was held in Goa on the 4th, 5th and 6th of this month was something that thrilled us all to no end. And the main reason for this is that we got a great chance of taking literary stalwarts to the St Inez settlement, in a bid to inspire reading, writing and lots more, amongst our now well known Creek kids there. Our obsession with bringing in different forms of learning to the underprivileged made us take noted writers Kirsty Murray, Ken Harper and Stephen McCarty to the zone that has seen so many international musicians and artists take their expertise to these beautiful children. And what a morning it was, right on Gandhi Jayanti, when the children out there were thrilled to welcome these authors into their abode.
Kirsty Murray is a children’s story writer and she talked of how books inspired her to know more about Mahatma Gandhi, and emphasized that it is through books that we can know our heroes. She insisted that books are like magic, that they can travel, and when you read books, you will do the right things in life. Her husband Ken Harper entertained the children with his pet puppet, the Australian Bird Kookaburra which the children loved to bits. It was quite evident that this couple has made children their source of inspiration, and have dedicated their lives into doing things for them. Stephen McCarty spoke about how reading is important as it gives you a kick start in life; education allows you to get a great job, go to work, prosper and have a fulfilled life. He also talked about reading books on a Kindle, and how it can be
even more fun than reading physical books, and without doubt, the children just roared in appreciation, touching and doing their own bit on the Kindle that he was carrying with him. He also told them how to connect the Kindle to the computer and how to download the stories from Amazon.com and how to generally use the Kindle to their advantage. It was also wonderful to have most of the authors over at our home in Campal, for an informal dinner on that weekend, thus bringing in Goan heritage and the life of a bygone as well as that from the contemporary era, to the authors. Having been blessed with a big home,
period furniture and all, it was my great pleasure to delve into the Indo Portuguese way of life which included my own takes on music, art, culture and food. Thomas Keneally, famed Australian author of the Booker-Prize winning novel Schindler’s Ark (which was later turned into the Steven Spielberg movie Schindler’s List) was delighted to compare notes with Ramakant Khalap who is known for his Marathi writings, and France Britto was thrilled that she and her family were part of this
high energy evening. The food dished out included the Gonsalves family’s signature dish of Prawn Curry and rice which was peppered with succulent chicken, a delicate preparation of Mutton Korma amongst other dishes. More than all this mingling amongst people of the arts, it was the ability to weave completely different types of people together that made our weekend so interesting. My personal interest is about uplifting people who live on the margins, and what better way to do this than taking the best of literary arts to the children who were engrossed and excited to learn from the masters. And could the icing on the cake be the possibility of having Tom Keneally with us again next year as he ponders about writing his next book over here?
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Triumphing Over Tragedy And cooking sorpotel and sannas The story of a young widow who turned around her fate Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello Melba Cardozo, a 36-year-old widow from Chinchinim is a source of inspiration. Hers is a true story of survival, strength, spirit - and delicious food. Psychologist Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello sat down with Melba for an intriguing chat…
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hat do you do when your entire world falls apart and you are left with nothing but grief? If you’re Melba Cardozo, you pick yourself right back up and you devote yourself to preparing mouth watering food for the people of South Goa. The sudden death of Melba Cardozo’s spouse, Ives, after 5 years of togetherness drove Melba to a state of shock and despair (to protect the feelings and privacy of the family, I won’t discuss the circumstances of his passing). She was hospitalized at Grace Intensive Cardiac Care Centre in Margao after the funeral. She was sick for a month, grieving for her husband, ruminating about her bleak future, burdened by family responsibilities of looking after her aging in-laws, and beset by financial difficulties. Melba says, “I didn’t know what to do. I was very tense and spent many sleepless nights thinking and thinking. I was helpless and felt miserable.” She continues, “I have no kids … I knew that I had to do something. I decided to continue my part-time catering on a greater scale. Also, I had to look after my husband’s parents.” Spiritual leaders, neighbors and friends encouraged her to go ahead with her catering. Her sister, Mary Mascarenhas has been of immense support to her. Before her marriage, Melba would often visit her married sister to help her out with her catering. That’s how she learnt the ropes of the catering line. Having
passed only her VIIIth standard, it wasn’t as though every professional door in Goa was open to her. But she was interested in catering, and she knew she was good at it. After 3 months of grieving, Melba began taking orders for birthday parties, christening parties, death anniversaries, etc. With clients hailing from Carmona, Assolna, Margao, Canacona and Chinchinim, she is happy with the way her small business has been inching forward. She remarks, “People approach me directly after the jevonn (meal) and ask for my contact number. Others take it from their relations or acquaintances.” She can whip up every popular Goan dish, be it preparations of beef, mutton, chicken, pork or vegetables. She rattles off a few non-vegetarian dishes as well before she answers her beeping phone. Words of her conversation waft by as she says, “Sorry! I am already booked for 7th October.” A moment later, she returns her attention back to me and continues, “Chilly Chicken, Beef Xacuti, Mutton Xacuti, Beef Chilly Fry, Stew, Roast Tongue, Fish Mol, Chicken 65, Sausage Meat, and many more…” It’s not as though everything she prepares is a major sit-down meal, to be sure. Her snacks are also highly noteworthy. She says, “I take orders for all kinds of sandwiches, croquettes, fish cones, prawn rissois, liver toast and mince chops.” If you want to smack your lips after a sumptuous Goan meal, you can feast on the popular diamond-shaped Goan sweet doce. She continues, “I have 3 helpers. I plan to expand my business to include wedding catering.” That’s another side to Melba… Serving as the sacristan of Nossa Senhora das Angustias Chapel, Melba has followed in the footsteps of her fatherin-law. Melba says, “Some inner voice tells me to do this service to God. The committee members of the chapel have also advised me to do so. So I work as the sacristan on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.” Being a sacristan is traditionally regarded as a male’s post here in Goa. From ringing bells to taking care of sacred vessels and vestments, Melba has broken the traditional mindset of Goans. On a sober note, she advises widows, “Life may seem hopeless and your whole world may fall apart especially if your spouse dies after a few years of marriage. Don’t lose hope. Learn some skill and be independent. Never give up.” Bravo, Melba!
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Oct 11 Sarah Todd - Master chef 2014 Will present a five-course dinner of her original recipes, paired with Australian wines Here’s a sneak peek of the food trials in the Casa Sarita kitchen for the big day! At Park Hyatt Goa Resort and Spa, Majorda @ 7:30 pm +91 9923207075 or email parkhyattgoa@ hyatt.com
Oct 12 Sunday Brunches @ 899/ head Burgers, cocktails, beer, salads, desserts house-spirits, beverages. Live this Sunday back2basix. At Cheenos, Baga River Bridge, Baga 12 pm onwards +91 8806564991
Every Wednesday Grand Goan Buffet For lunch and dinner. Each week’s menu is again different. Keeping tradition alive! At The HQ, Vasco +91 7709003237
Sunday Brunch Sunday Family Brunch Rejuvenating cocktails, soul warming gourmet cuisine from around the world and activities to keep the kids entertained. At Latitude, Vivanta by Taj, Panjim 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm +91 832 6633636 Italian Sunday Lunch Feast on an unlimited selection of antipasti, pizzas and home-made pastas. Conclude your meal with decadent Italian desserts. The Sunday lunch is a perfect opportunity to simply unwind over the weekend and spend your afternoon basking in the pool. INR 1199 plus taxes per person Complimentary use of the swimming pool, outdoor whirlpool and Camp Hyatt. At Da Luigi, Park Hyatt Goa Resort and spa, Cansaulim 12:30 pm to 3:30 pm +91 832 2721234 Sunday Brunch This is one of the more interesting spots in town to have a meal. Under the supervision of Vandana Naik, a former top chef in New York City and easily one of Goa’s most notable culinary experts, there’s a wide variety of delights on offer, including pizzas, soups, salads, hummus and meat balls, plus an eclectic mix of Indian, Mediterranean and other world cuisines. That’s not to mention the desserts, another top draw here. Noon to 4 pm At Cantina Bodega, Sunaparanta, Panjim. +91 832 2421315
Baga, Calangute & Around Amigos Indian, Goan, Seafood Hearty food in an attractive village Below Nerul Bridge, Nerul 12.30 pm to 4 pm & 7 pm to 10.30 pm +919822104920
Aquamarine Bistro & Bar Indian, Goan, Continental Perhaps the top draw is the riverside location. Good place for golden fried prawns and a nice sunset view over the river. 7 am to 10.30 pm At Baga Land’s End, Baga +91 832 2276084/2275482
Basilico Italian This alfresco restaurant serves pizzas, home-made pastas, salads and sinful desserts. At D’mello Waddo, Anjuna 6.30 pm to 11 pm +918322273721/ +918323953744/ +919822599130
Bhatti Village Indian & Goan There is chicken cafreal, pork roast and beef roast, sorpotel, samaranchi kodi, feijoida, all the different varieties of chilli fry and fish Roe. At Bhattiwaddo, Nerul 7.30 pm to 11 pm +919822184103
Gunpowder Indian At Cursino Villa, Sauntawaddo, Assagao Noon to 3.30 pm & 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2270091/ 92
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 Le Poisson Rouge Local fish cooked a la French Style, with a slight touch of Goa; delicious fusion cuisine. French, Seafood Opp. Baga Bridge, Baga 7 pm to 11pm +91 9823850276/ +91 832 3245800 Tropical 24x7 Restaurant, Bar & Pub All Day All Night. Check this place out. Surprisingly lovely food offerings! At Calangute, Main Road +91 9820115921 Caravela Goan, Indian, Chinese and Continental 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 Lila Cafe German –think schnitzel, chicken liver pate and German sausages. Lovely tent-like setting At Baga Creek Road, Arpora Baga +91 832 2279843
Anjuna & Around Hendrix - The Meating Grill BBQ and Grill Classic barbeque and grill, crafted, perfected and plated, with lip smacking flavours and Live Music At Anjuna, Bhatin 7 pm to 11 pm +91 8007599945
Kapriz Restaurant Fusion Unique and charismatic fusion of culinary cultures with Indian Flair 8 am to 11 am , noon to 4 pm, 7 pm to 11.30 pm At Royal Goan Beach Club, Arpora +91 9820134503 Cotinga at the Tamarind Chinese, Indian, Italian Fresh and delicious is always in season at the Tamarind. At Kumar Vaddo, Opp. St Michael Church, Anjuna 10 am to 11.30 pm +91 832 2274319 Artjuna Café European Lifestyle Shop & Café At Monteiro Vaddo, Anjuna +91 832 2274794 Tin Tin Bar & Restaurant Italian, Mexican, Thai, Vegetarian At Vagator +91 9623973691/ +91 9623922796 Bean Me Up It’s a small garden restaurant in Anjuna specialising in world vegetarian cuisine At Deulvaddo, Anjuna 8 am to 11 pm +918322273479
Candolim 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 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 SinQ Tavern by Bodega Café It’s a New York Style café Promises a taste for the free Spirited At Opp. Taj Holiday village, Sinquerim 9 am to 7 pm +91 9011662233 Kebabs & Curries Indian At Holiday Street, Goan Heritage Hotel, Candolim +91 832 6515279
The Pavilion Café & Bar Asian Fusion, Chinese, French, Italian, Seafood, Thai, Veg Pavilion Cafe & Bar offers an excellent choice in which to relax, rewind, refresh and socialise in the utmost comfort and luxury. At Escrivao Vaddo, Candolim 8 am to 11 pm +91 832 2489008 Teama Bar & Grill Indian At Candolim Beach Road, Candolim +91 8060000600 Bomra’s Burmese and other Asian Cuisine Good option for Asian food At Souzawaddo, Candolim 6.30 To 11.30 pm +91 9767591056 Shivers Garden Restaurant & Sports Bar Chinese, Indian, Italian, Seafood, Continental Outdoor Sitting Opp. Kingfisher Villa, Dando, Candolim +91 9860698281 Horizon Grill Restaurant BBQ, Continental, Oriental, Indian Horizon Grill is a welcoming and charming restaurant where you will love to pamper your taste buds. At Vaddy, Next to Whispering Palms Beach Resort 5.30 pm to 11.30 pm +91 982246682
Panjim & Around Hotel Sanskruti Pure Veg. Filled with office workers at lunch time. Cheap and good. At Porvorim 7 am to 10 pm +91 832 - 2414400 Black sheep Bistro The Black Sheep Bistro is Goa’s first casual fine dining concept restaurant Located in the heart of Panjim City At Swami Vivekananda Road, Next to icici Bank, Panjim 7 pm to 1 am +91 832 2222901 A’tona Bar and Restaurant Goan, Portuguese Good choice for grilled dishes and highly competent Goan food. Winner of the Goa Streets Readers’ Choice Award for Best Xacutti. At Carina Desa, Betim 7 pm to 11 pm +919823129239 Anandashram Hotel Chinese, Goan and Seafood This is one of the oldest eateries in Goa and is something of an institution for its affordable and delicious Goan Fare. At 31st January Road, Panjim 1 pm to 10.30 pm +91 9823195245 Avanti Bar & Restaurant Indian, Goan & Seafood Serves up Goan specialties like rawa fried prawns, stuffed squid and stuffed crab masala Near Patto Bridge, Panjim 11 am to 3 .30 pm, 7 pm to 11.30 pm +91 832 2435884/ +91 832 2427179
Daawat - Feast the Soul Multicuisine Restaurant with Bar At Campal, opp. Kala Academy,Panjim +91 832 6511010 Bombay Darbar Take Away and Catering Services Surprisingly scrumptious Indian fare At Sairam Residency, Shop no 1, Alto St.Cruz Road, St.Cruz, Tiswadi +91 832-2458877 / +91 832 2458588 A Pastelaria Bakery Good place for pastries, cakes, cookies and other sweet offerings 9 am to 9 pm At Hotel Mandovi, Panjim +91 832 2426270/ 73 Café Bhonsle Chinese, Goan, North Indian One of the Popular Eatier in Panjim Near Cine national, Panjim 6.30 am to 8 pm +91 832 2426000/ +91 832 2431499 Pakeeza Restaurant Goan, North Indian, Seafood It’s a family Restaurant run by Muslim Family At 31st January Road, Panjim 12.30 pm to 3 pm +91 9890974424/ +91 9850464086
Margao & Around Ruta’s World Café Breakfast, Lunch, Coffee Located on a quiet side street right by the City’s Latin Quarter, a world away from the maddening crowds. At Dr Miranda Rd, Behind Nanutel, Margao. From 9 am to 6 pm +91 832 2710757 The HQ Restaurant A pulsating business hotel in Goa which is located most conveniently in the heart of Vasco-Da-Gama city. At Swatantra Path, Vasco +91 832 2500015 A Tartaruga Goan, Seafood, Italian, Chinese, The restaurant opens onto the Cocodel-Mar lawns overlooking the beach ahead making it the perfect location for your tropical dining experience. At Longuinhos Beach Resort, Colva Beach Salcett +91 832 2788068 Zeebop by the Sea Restaurant Looking for a relaxed evening with an amazing sea view, delicious seafood & drinks, with a great ambiance, fun, entertainment, & beautiful sunsets? At Utorda Beach, Utorda, South Goa +91 832 2755333/+91 9822154541 Canacona Big Fish Restaurant & Bar North Indian, Chinese, Italian, European Try out the bruschetta, the open-sandwich-style bread with all kinds of different toppings, or the Marguerite Pizza, the Foccacia and, of course, the pastas. At Palolem beach, Canacona 8am to 11 pm +91 9418097133, +91 9904312298 Baba’s Little Italy Chinese, Goan, Indian, Italian & seafood. At Palolem Beach, Canacona 9 am to 11 pm. +91 9923749449
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Ire and Ore: Goa’s unfolding mining drama (to be or not to be? that is the question)
By Aparna Raut Desai
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efore attempting to answer the Big Question of the day – when will mining restart in Goa? – it’s worth remembering this simple fact: the heyday of Goan iron ore is now behind us. A shrinking market, declining prices—
by as much as half since before the ban— and falling demand brackets the dormant Goan mining industry in a shroud of external uncertainty. The lion’s share of our state’s extracted iron ore had been snapped up by the ore-guzzling Chinese construction juggernaut. China, faced with slower
growth, is no longer building on a warfooting, and demand for Goa’s specific extract, 58 grade ore, has shrunk to a fraction of what it was in 2009. The price has tumbled from US$ 100 per dry metric tonnes (DMT) in 2009 to $55 per DMT at present. To recapture what is left of this dwindling demand, miners will need to approach their erstwhile patrons with ore in hand, from an industry that is fully operational, and capable of sustained delivery. And herein lies the problem. While officials are promising a relatively quick resumption of the industry, it doesn’t appear likely any time within the next year. With the government all but ruling out an open auction for mining leases (as demanded by activists and much of the public), the alternative – letting the same old players resume their digging – is fraught with legal and logistical obstacles. “Handing the leases right back to the stakeholders would attract legal objection from many quarters,” noted environmentalist Abhijit Prabhudesai told Goa Streets. “This is in fact a sure-fire way of delaying the restart.” Don’t expect a quick resumption under any circumstances, he says, adding that the government’s actions so far seem only to be guaranteeing a continued
impasse. “Any logical moves toward a genuine path to starting mining would first involve studies on the cumulative impact of mining that has been undertaken so far. When we take out ore, we lose water, soil. There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed before mining can be restarted, and no steps have been taken towards addressing these. What would be the ideal cap for the amount of ore we may extract? Perhaps we have already exceeded that cap, no one knows because no studies have been conducted,” said Prabhudesai. Before it was banned by the Supreme Court nearly two years ago, mining was Goa’s largest industry, employing some 80,000 people both directly and indirectly and fetching annual revenues of Rs 11,000 crore. It was also responsible for some of the worst corruption and environmental degradation ever seen in Goa. Chief Minister Manohar Parrikar of the ruling BJP Party, keen to reassure mining interests that things are indeed moving and getting back on track, projects a revenue gain of Rs. 3,000 crore annually for the government, from royalties, once the industry is back in business. On October 1, while speaking to the press, he assured, “Signing of mining leases will
Cover Story 11 begin from October 15. Bewteen fifteen to twenty leases will receive permission in the first phase.” Since September 2012 however, when mining operations were shut down after an irate Supreme Court ruling forced the government’s hand by upholding directives in the forthright, detailed Shah Commission report, the resumption of mining has been a largely stop-and-stop affair. The only hark-back to trading days has been e-auctions of ore extracted before the ban, and lying stored in ports and harbours across the state. Mining, an industry largely ignored by the public that wasn’t invested in it or working for it, was brought to the forefront of public attention after the abrupt stoppage. Overnight, environmental activists like Claude Alvares and Ramesh Gawas turned into heroes or villains, depending on which end of the ban they were viewed from. Buoyed by the emphatic ruling and stung by the sheer scope of irregularities outlined in the Shah Commission report, the public of Goa for the first time began to view the ore itself for the local resource it is, and question if it did not in fact belong to the state as a whole. The mind-boggling figure of 35,000 crores which the Shah Commission report estimated was owed by the lease-holders captivated public imagination. The idea that the average citizen should benefit from the sale of a local resource took shape, and a long-term “sustainable mining” policy, a demand of the environmental NGO Goa Foundation, became buzz words, with widespread discussions on an acceptable yearly cap or limit on extraction raging concomitantly. Between 2004 and 2012, 282 million tonnes of ore were exported from Goa, valued at Rs 87,748 crore. Of this, the mining companies kept most for themselves, while the central government took in around 20 percent in export duties. A paltry 4 percent went to the state exchequer. The absolute independence of the mining operators has been
irrevocably shattered. When mining restarts, whenever it does, it will invite tremendous, constant, public and legal scrutiny. When will mining restart? The government of Goa has earlier this month released its new mining policy that leaves more questions unanswered than answered. To the specific ire of mining stakeholders, no dates have been set. The other pivotal question, and possibly the root cause of all delays in the first place, is who the eventual leases will be awarded to. The government for its part showed some of its cards early, only months into the ban, as early as February 2013, after citing an urgent cash crisis resulting from the stoppage of mining royalties, a revenue loss of about 640 crores at the time, by borrowing from the miners in the form of stamp duties. A revised Stamp Duty Act provided that leaseholders would have to pay a 20-year advance duty on projected royalties, with a 15% duty applying. The government estimated a cash injection of between 161 and 240 crores, to help tide over its immediate financial crunch. The action was of course seen as a
course-setting move, with the government, in all evidence, rejecting any change of method in sanctioning the leases. A year and half later, predictably, the Chief Minister has indicated that the stakeholders who did pay the stamp duties should be rewarded for their “loyalty”. Undeterred, Goa Foundation has challenged the disbursement of leases on the basis of payment of stamp duty, a matter that will be heard in the Supreme Court on October 13, 2014. Auctioning of the mining leases, a demand among mining activists and growingly among the public, to ensure that the state earns more robust royalties, has been definitively rejected by Parrikar. Any auctioning of leases was an option with a poor chance from the start, when the massive contributions to pre-election party coffers are considered. Mining stakeholders like SESA and Vedanta invested heavily, in the hundreds of crores, hedging their bets by contributing to both major contenders at the time, the Goa Congress and the BJP. As per the Mines and Mineral Regulation and Development Act of 1957, the choice of which way to go does rest categorically with the local government, within regulations of the Act. The recently released mining policy does a delicate tango on the subject of the awarding of leases, stipulating that only leaseholders with minor past violations will be afforded renewal. As per the government, around 20 leases with “minor violations” will be renewed without penalties, another 30 also get the green signal, but will attract penalties. Other leases, which have “substantial violations” marked
against them, will see their applications summarily rejected. Since the violations and their degrees have not been spelt out, nor the leaseholders falling into the said categories identified, the public has again been left in the dark about the process ahead. Two years after the ban, the resumption of mining appears as distant as ever. Caught in a veritable Catch 22, this delay may just, against all evidence and declarations, suit the incumbent government very well. BJP swept to victory in no small way due to its vituperative stand against mining illegalities before the poll. Sandwiched between varying interests starting with the leaseholders, the various mining-dependents including truck and barge owners, the miningemployed, environmental and mining activists, his voting public and ominously, the Supreme Court, which has paid close attention to all developments on the front, the Chief Minister walks a very tight rope indeed, stretching himself thin to assure all parties that he has their interests at the forefront of his policies and action. Mining dependents who lost their jobs after the ban, in the first few months agitated strenuously, warning of dire political consequences if mining was not resumed with immediate effect. Conspiracy theories abounded, with the Chief Minister attracting much of the anger, even being accused of casteism. Many mining employed, particularly in the southern regions of CuncolimQuepem come from castes other than the Chief Minister’s own. Two years later the tempers have somewhat cooled, and discussions have become more civil. While debates among the Goan public have also dialed down in the intensity of ensuing opinions, the public is still watchful. Whether buying time will pay off, when the mining eventually restarts, will no doubt show in how much of their way the principal stakeholders - including SESA, Vedanta, Salgaonkar Mines and Timblo Mines - manage to have. At present, it would appear that Goa is headed back to exactly the same players and scenario as before the ban, on a more regulated platform. That is, unless, the Goa Foundation can pull of another coup in court.
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Stigma and Mental Health in Goa Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello From hesitancy in visiting a shrink to openly admitting that one is suffering from depression requires a lot of guts in Goan society. With 10th October being observed as the World Mental Health Day, Dr. Charlane Pereira e Rebello, a psychologist, catches up with professionals and patients to talk about topics that many consider a taboo and a curse in the family.
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easons abound for requiring the assistance of a mental health professional, be it depression, eating disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders or perhaps to optimize one’s interpersonal relationships, or to learn the art of assertiveness, or manage stress or cope with the rigours of daily life. Yet many who need this kind of help simply aren’t getting it in Goa, and it’s high time we spread the truth – there is no shame in illness, and seeking and obtaining help can save people from the depths of despair. Nisha Gonsalves e Fernandes, a counselor with Fr. Agnel Ashram Institute at Verna says, “Most individuals tend to neglect their mental well-being as they are busy with their lives. At times, they go through a ‘bad phase’ in life and need professional help much beyond the mere confiding to their immediate family members and close friends.” Dr. Ravindra Agrawal (consultant psychiatrist at Salgaoncar Hospital, Vasco and Manipal Hospital, Dona Paula) adds, “People think that only ‘mad’ people need psychiatrists. There is prejudice against anyone who needs mental health input in any form. These people are thought to be feeble minded, unreliable, unpredictable and even dangerous.” Dr. Agrawal continues, “As a result of this prevailing stigma, unnecessary delay in seeking professional help adversely affects the patient’s mental health.” Many patients have second
thoughts about booking that important appointment that could improve their quality of lives or perhaps even save a life. Take the case of Tasima’s son, where timely intervention helped in resolving what could have grown into a much bigger problem. Tasima (name changed to protect privacy) says, “My son suddenly stopped going to school one day, seemed withdrawn and wouldn’t go out to play even with the neighbourhood kids. That is when I noticed that he might be experiencing some difficulties. I didn’t know what problem he was facing as he loved to study. Despite asking him, he just kept quiet.” She continues, “I am a working mother and I do admit that I have been busy with my 9 am to 5 pm job. My husband is working overseas. So I went and met one of his school teachers who suggested
then that my son should see the school counsellor.” “That’s when I came to know that my son was being pressurized to smoke and bullied by some of the seniors in his school. Fortunately, everything is okay now,” explains a much relieved Tasima. Often, when the individual is facing a mental health problem, he or she is rushed to faith healers, who in turn refer families to mental health professionals. “Many times, the patients are brought to us psychiatrists only when the illness has worsened. The longer the duration of untreated illness, the more damaging it is to one’s brain and directly affects the time it takes to recover as well as its extent,” says Dr. Agrawal. “I am aware of at least 3 cases of suicide in the last 4 years where the person was obviously very ill; yet he was not given treatment because of such stigmatizing beliefs.”
“One of these cases was a professional from a medical related background who had not sought help for reasons of shame. He tried to self-medicate, his illness worsened and he killed himself in the end,” explains Dr. Agrawal. “The prejudice is not only among the general public but is also entrenched in various institutions. If an army personnel suffers from stress/ depression or any other illness - he has to hide it or seek treatment in secrecy as his career is at stake. I have seen this among many of my clients from the Navy,” says Dr. Agrawal. The stigma of mental illness can lead to exclusion from social circles and even job loss, even when the sufferer poses no danger to anyone and fulfils all work demands. Studies have shown that stigmatizing beliefs lead to poor social support, poor subjective quality of life, low self-esteem, and poor treatment outcomes. Insurance companies do not reimburse patients for treatment of mental illness, even for chronic illnesses like Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia. That means these patients cannot claim medical costs, which only adds to their pain. The Psychiatric Society of Goa has allocated funds towards mental health promotion in the recently concluded General Body meeting. Efforts are directed at increasing public awareness about various mental health issues. For example, Dr. Peter Castelino is psychiatrist who has worked in increasing awareness about suicide. Dr. Agrawal says, “I use every opportunity during my interactions with patients and their families to dispel any myths. Often, the successful recovery following treatment speaks for itself. Having given numerous talks in colleges, NGOs, and corporate sector to increase awareness, we can change the negative attitudes of people.” A book on mental illness in Konkani will be published soon by Goa Konkani Academy; the book is co-authored by Dr. Ravindra Agrawal, Dr. Anil Rane and Dr. Abhijit Nadkarni. Various NGOs have also been involved in implementing projects in Goa to promote mental health. The NGO Sangath has been working diligently in the area of adolescent and family mental health. There is much work to be done not just to improve mental health, but to end the blame and the shame.
Go Oriental with Pan Asian Bowl
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an Asian Bowl has been pampering your Oriental senses for a number of years and their philosophy of offering cuisine of the highest quality is showcased through their cuisine. They like to keep their menu as fresh as their ingredients. So they are happy to introduce a new fresh and vibrant menu which encompasses all of your favourites along with some delicious new choices. If you’re familiar with the menu then you’ll know what to order straight away. But then you will be missing out on some of their exciting new food all of which are equally good and deliciously different. The gourmet additions to the menu encompass fresh seafood, sizzling sizzlers and exotic flavours. Over the year’s they have celebrated with numerous mini-menu’s and the best loved combinations have been handpicked to be included in their fresh, zesty and bold menu. All the new menu options have been raved about so much they just
had to give some of the old favourites a permanent place nestling amongst the best loved popular dishes like General Mao 3 flavored Chicken and Bangkok Prawns. Stuffed Crab, spicy Beijing Prawns, stir fried Squid and garlic pepper Prawns set the appetizer’s off with bursts of flavour you’ll keep coming back for more. New inclusions like the all time
Goa attracts an all time record high of 18% tourists during the monsoons!
favourite sizzlers are the show stoppers though. Specially created marinades and accompaniment sauces set the sizzle to the Mongolian style chicken breast and Toban fish, a crispy fried whole Pomfret or Red Snapper, Chicken and red meats with bold Thai spices redolent with aromatic and delicious flavours. An exciting new addition that needs a mention is the new wide range of sauces to pick from to accompany your meat or vegetable of choice. The Fish Terroro fresh Red Snapper cooked in chili Peking sauce or the Crab Makai
Goa Tourism’s effort in promoting monsoon tourism pays off
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onsoons have never been better before for Goa as the State witnessed a record high of tourist arrivals during the months of June, July and August 2014. The State recorded 18% increase in tourists for the 3 months against tourist arrivals during the same period in 2013. The rise in tourists is attributed to the introduction of safety and security measures, awareness created on hinterland, culture, monsoon and pilgrim tourism through rigorous PR and marketing initiatives. Some such initiatives include domestic and international road shows, exhibitions and; international travel agents FAM trips. White water rafting which can be experienced in Goa only during the monsoons was a big success along with Goa InstaWalk where bloggers and influencers from all over the country were given an opportunity to showcase their passion for photography whilst experiencing the cultural and natural aspects of Goa. This was conducted in
the months of June and August 2014 at Tambdi Surla and Arvalem waterfalls. Festivals such as Sao Joao which is celebrated at the onset of the monsoon season by Catholics; and Bonderam, the flag festival which creates a carnival ambience and celebrated on the fourth Saturday of August every year at Divar Island further drew in tourists due to promotional efforts of Goa Tourism. The state has witnessed the highest percentage of tourist arrivals in the State during the monsoons which was earlier considered an off-season. This confirms Goa tourism’s marketing and promotional efforts are paying off well to draw in tourists to the State during the season. Mr. Ameya Abhyankar IAS, Director, Department of Tourism said, “Rebranding and re-positioning of brand Goa as a land of all seasons and capitalizing on the fact that Goa is the world’s only tourist destination that has the maximum contrasts in the smallest geographical space further notched up the numbers of tourists in the State during the monsoons”
bringing to the table fresh river crab in red chili sauce are bound to set your gourmet juices flowing. Wide selections of exciting light and fluffy Dim Sum’s have also been added with the Spicy seafood dumpling and vegetable Sui Mai. Steamed or fried wonton’s always popular the world over bring in bursts of flavours are also here to stay. Delectable curries like Kaeng Ped a fiery Thai red curry, Kaend Garee the less milder version yellow Thai curry and Kaeng Penang a Malaysian Thai synergy are great with accompaniments of rice and noodles round off the meal with choices of Pad Thai, Daan Mein and Tepan Soba round Japanese noodles. If there is room enough to pamper your sweet tooth; head straight for the exciting desert section. Additions of sweetened water chestnuts in coconut milk, fried ice cream and Sang Kaya delectable and flavoursome Thai custard with cream will set the meal fit for a king to a grand end.
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Waterfalls in Goa
Harper Collins and Literati invite you to the launch of Clear Hold Build by Sudeep Chakravarti. Dean D'Cruz will be in conversation with the author At Literati Bookshop, Calangute @ 7 pm +91 832 2277740
Arvalam Waterfall With an altitude of 70 feet, it falls in a straight drop and is at its most glorious during the monsoons. The spectacle of the thunderous gush of water, with the mountainous terrain as background, is nothing short of stunning. At Valpoi, North Goa
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Dudhsagar Waterfall Another amazing waterfall best seen in the monsoons. It’s Goa’s largest and highest waterfall, and well worth a visit. At Mollem, South Goa
Off trail Adventure announces a moderate trek into the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Through thick forests and small rivulets, passing by a cave “wagacho khond” To reach the gushing Santarem falls Pick up at Mabai hotel Margao at 7 am and Panjim below Mondovi Bridge near Santa Monica Cruises at 8 am Advance Booking Compulsory. Limited Seats +91 9960054428
17th to 19th Oct Darts Championship At The Pride Sun Village, Arpora Goa National Ranking Darts Championship – 2014 organised by Goa Darts Association jointly with All India Darts Association, in Association with Pride Sun Village. This will be the selection tournament for the Asia Pacific Cup 2014 at Hongkong. +91 832 226 9103
Mon to Sat Literati Cafe & Bookshop Interactive talk on the book and the movement - Become Healthy or Extinct, by its author, therapist and alchemist, Darryl D`Souza. At Literati Bookshop, Calangute. 10:00am to 6.30pm. +91 832 2277740
July to October White water rafting is the ultimate Goa thrill this monsoon The river rafting, subject to availability of rapids and adequate water currents, and suitable weather conditions. There will be two trips beginning at 10.30 am and 2.30 pm every day. The program is open to both adults and children above 10 years. White water rafting activities are carried out in accordance with the internationally accepted norms. The instructors are highly trained and the operations run with a ‘safety first’ policy. Each passenger will be provided with safety equipments like life jackets, paddles following the instruction sessions from experts. reservations@goa-tourism.com.
Kesarval Waterfall Emerging from hard rocks and flanked by swaying betel palms, the spring is surrounded by fantastic tropical beauty. Also well worth visiting. At Verna, South Goa Splashdown Waterpark At Calangute - Anjuna Main R, Anjuna +91 832 2273008/ +91 9637424023/024 www.splashdowngoa.com Tamdi Surla Waterfall You have to make a quite a trek to get here, but once you do, you’ll be very happy. You pass through dense forest and a number of streams that make for a highly refreshing experience. Also in the area is the temple known as Tamdi Surla, made under the Kadamba style of architecture. At Sanguem, South Goa
Supermarkets in Goa Borkar SuperMarket At Lake Plaza Building, Margao +91 832 2743680/ 2743699 Big G Big G has eight levels of exclusive shopping with a restaurant, supermarket and the best of brands of various items to boot. At Margao, Salcete +91 832 2702995
Ajay Supermarket At Morod Village Road, Mapusa +91 832 6520196 Delfinos Supermarket In just a year Delfinos has gained a reputation that places it among the most sought after supermarkets in Goa. Not one of them has returned disappointed, for Delfinos HyMart has something for everyone—the widest range of items manufactured locally, in the country and imported. At Candolim. +91 832-2489972 / 73
Lifestyle & Fashion Cheshire Cat Jewellery Gallery This Gallery showcases jewellery, accessories and fashion, among other delights. At Bairo Alto, Assagao 10 am to 7 pm +91 9822580898 Wendell Rodricks a stylish boutique featuring luxuriously comfortable fashion items by celebrated Goan designers Wendell Rodrick At Luis Gomes Garden, Campal, Panjim. +91 832 2234082 Sacha’s Shop A little shop of resort wear, Prints and stationary, bags, jewellery, art books, handmade soaps, leather lampshades and wooden toys! At Casa Mendes, Panjim 10 am to 8 pm +91 9823805897 Baba’s Furniture Store The store displays some of the most breathtaking delightful pieces available anywhere in Goa Open All the time Closed on Tuesday At Baba’s Wood Café, Panjim +91 99 23414098, (+91) 83 23256213
Maple Leaf Supermarket Maple Leaf Supermarket is a selfservice grocery store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments. At Porvorim, Bardez +91 832 6454099
The Private Collection Features an eclectic collection of sophisticated women’s apparel, bespoke jewellery, colorful accessories, lifestyle, furniture, design pieces and more. At Anavaddo, Candolim 10 am to 8 pm +91 832 2489033
Magsons Supermarket Hopping off Shopping On At Caranzalem +91 832 2464704 At Porvorim +91 7507807004 Newton’s Supermarket At Major District Road, Candolim +91 832 2489056
People Tree Its First Outlet in Goa, Creating and selling contemporary crafts and cool clothing. At Anavaddo, Candolim 10 am to 8 pm +91 832 2489033
Maria Elena’s Wardrobe Elegant Ladies party wear and accessories Behind Fidalgo, Panjim +91 9049079769/ +91 7769043301
Museums Goa Chitra With a collection of over 4,000 artefacts, Goa Chitra is an ethnographic museum that focuses on Goa’s traditional agrarian lifestyle and technology. At Mondo Waddo, Benaulim 9 am to 5 pm +91 832 6570877 Email: goachitra@gmail.com 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. At 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 Naval Aviation Museum Displaying a number of vintage aircraft and armaments used at different stages by Naval Aviation dating back to the 1950`s and a vast number of memorabilia related to Naval Aviation history. Near Bogmalo Beach 10 am to 5 pm +91 832 2538668 Wax World Museum A brainchild of Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, the man behind India’s first wax museum at Ooty, here’s Goa’s very own Madame Tussuad’s. With over 30 lifelike wax statues of the who’s who of India, including the most eminent personalities from culture, religion, politics, heritage and more, it’s a huge attraction. At Gandhi Circle, Old Goa 9.30 am to 7.30 pm +91 9970126202
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
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The travails of a broken heel A lady does not walk the distance of a congested Baga roadblock in high heels. She glides. Right up to the club door, even if the man with her has to carry her over the threshold. Goa’s Fashion and Lifestyle writer ETHEL DA COSTA wonders why so few men go the distance to capture a woman’s heart with these gestures. Shoes, on the other hand, are loyal till cracked heel do us part.
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t has been a nightmare. One long weekend nightmare. For my shoes actually. Not forgetting the third degree torture my toes and feet have been through lately, with delicate knees threatening to squeal and calf muscles pretending they are Hulk Hogan holding dainty the balance of the universe. My new pair of Inc 5 could be exalted for a case study on `Jaan Jaye Par Pair Steady’ thesis on the circumstances that have led to Baga being labeled Goa’s tourist hellhole. You’re left wondering, does it take a woman to buckle her jock straps, pull her shape wear into place and clean this stretch of prime tourist space? Because the Man in Charge, Michael Lobo seems to be doing zilch about it! Suddenly the country, going by the recent national headlines, seems to be wearing steady block heels and showing off well pedicured feet, a la designer Troy Costa dressing up the PM in threads that do deserve a second look. Does that mean all the past tottering-on-shaky-ground days are finally over? I like `Make in India.’ It spells haven for entrepreneurs (now someone please show me the money). But Hell, it’s time we `Make in Goa’ too, starting with common sense on traffic management that throws us out of sync, leaves us at the mercy of rowdy
tourists on yellow plate bikes threatening to crush our toes and hips, even rowdier Trak occupants who carelessly chug beer bottles by the litre, peddlers out in the open fearlessly pushing assorted mind altering chemicals to the young like they were selling lottery tickets to The Voice. It is shudder worthy what you observe from the cocktail deck of Cape Town. Gone are the days when we partied in style and good soul David would offer to babysit, while you burned the dance floor… The country’s party animal is getting younger, but not classier, I thought sadly as I brushed the egocrushed heels of my pumps at 2am and set them back on the shelf to rest. In Carrie Bradshaw’s famous fundamental, “Men I might not know but shoes, shoes I know,” it was sheer pleasure swapping `The Shoe File’ with sculptor Payal Kothari of Verusckha who reckons, and I completely endorse, that the Ankle Strap is here to stay. Mind you ladies, it also ensures you don’t trip if you are forced to walk on potholed roads (that is if you see any road at all, Michael Lobo!) to your favourite club, since men have long lost their chivalry battling roadblocks and crumbling into nerves themselves. The Ankle Strap has taken over fashion ramps all over the world, with its added ability to define a slim look and add length to the ankle and leg, while firmly supporting foot to heel giving you an added advantage on the dance floor. Trust me, I know. Payal Kothari knows her shoes like a pro. Calling herself a `shoe sculptor’ and not a `shoe designer,’ Payal attests that making shoes “is like architecture. I sculpt the shoe around your foot, so it feels like second skin,” she states. A woman after my own heart! Sharing that her passion for fashion began from the columns of her notebook with sketches of Barbie dolls in fashion garments, “It was only when I was 14 years old when I visited Italy on one of my family trips that I realised my love for shoes. I spent all my shopping allowance on shoes,” she confides. Reminds me when my father would plead and threaten me outside a shoe store, “Just one pair and no more,” lest I embarrass him with tears once we
step into no sane man’s zone. Always worked (with a very wicked wink). Payal’s personal favourites are high heel shoes and sling back peep-toes. “You will see a lot of peep-toes in my collection each season. I also use a lot of fabrics and metallic accessories, marrying the two beautifully,” she says passionately. Hmm… less said of opposites attract in marriages
today, I retort aloud and bite my tongue after the words have already stumbled out of my mouth. Cats and shoes do go together (evil smile). If you haven’t exhausted your plastic already, the current trends in shoes are: Platform shoes, Cork on uppers of shoes, the modern Kholapuri, Beaded shoes and the Mule re-invented. Once the signature shoe for the over60 set, the Mule has received a youthful make-over breathing almost new life
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16 Arts&Entertainment Oct 11 Music - Italian Music Festival As part of the XIV Italian Language Week in the World, Circolo Italiano, Goa invites performers for the 3rd edition of its Italian Music Festival for music lovers on October 11. The festival is open to individual singers, groups, choirs, as well as individual musicians and orchestras. Performances must be either in Italian or of an Italian composer. At the Multipurpose Hall, Central Library, Panaji +91 9371703536
Sept 23 to Oct 22 Spandan’s Art Festival Spandan is a series of national art exhibitions organized by art enthusiast and curator Anant Vikas of Enhance Exhibitions & Events. It will showcase talented artists, photographers and sculptors. At the Entertainment Society of Goa in Panjim and at Kala Academy, Panjim. +91 8975453600
Oct 9 to 12 EXHIBITION - Asturi 2014 The GCCI Women’s Wing is organizing their Annual Exhibition “ASTURI 2014” This four-day exhibition provides an excellent opportunity for women entrepreneurs in Goa to market products that are manufactured by them. Goan businesswomen who trade in various products can also display their products at the exhibition. At Darya Sangam, Kala Academy, Campal, Panjim +91 832 2424252
Oct 10 to 12 Goa International Latin Festival Best Salsa vacation festival in India with 3 Days of quality workshops, beach parties and meal in the shacks. Best artists from all over India will be participating in these 3 days of just partying. Affordable pricing includes stay, food, workshops, parties, etc. The line-up for this festival is Vineeth and Dmitri’s. At The Whispering Palms Beach Resort, Candolim +91 9538792811
Oct 27 to 31 Natya Utsav - Multi-lingual theatre festival This Multi-lingual theatre festival is organized by the Department of Art & Culture, in collaboration with Kala Academy. Various groups from all over India such as Delhi, Gujarat, Bengal, etc., will be present plays in their respective language. At Kala Academy, Panaji 91 832 2404600
Until October 14 The Rangoli Exhibition By Geeta Kapadia At Fundacao Oriente, Panjim +91 832-2230728, 2436108
Galleries of Note Off The Wall Daily Art Exhibitions At Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim +91 9820083497 +91 9823289123
San Thome Museum Go back in time and visit a real jewel in Goa’s treasure chest. At Varca 9 am to 8 pm +91 9822363917/ +91 832 2745017 Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of local culture: figurative work by Goan artists. Near Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 9 am – 8 pm +91 9822168703 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 ‘Houses of Goa’, Salvador-doMundo, Porvorim area 9 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2410711 Gallery Gitanjali An elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter; worth popping in when you’re in the area. At Fontainhas, Panjim 9 am to 9 pm +91 9823572035 Moksa Art Gallery Salvador’s paintings. Salvadoran Fernandez, that is, and others. At Naik waddo, Calangute 9.30 am to 8.30 pm +91 832 2281121/ +91 9326717386 Casa Araujo Alvares A 250-year-old mansion showcases our heritage in Goa’s first automated sound & light museum. Entry Fees Charged Rs.50 At Big Foot, Loutolim 9 am – 6 pm +91 832 2777034 Email: bigfoottrust@gmail.com Gallery Attic More local talent on display: paintings by Goan Artists. Opposite Don Bosco, Panjim 9 am to 1 pm and 2 pm to 7 pm +91 832 2420929/+91 2257931 Art Chamber - Galleria de Belas Artes Featuring works by Goan artist Yolanda Dsouza and others. Whilst you’re there, check out their programme of musical performances. At Gauravaddo, Calangute 10 am to 1 pm & 4 pm to 8 pm +91 832 2277144/ +91 9823217435 Sunaparanta- Goa Centre for the Arts The centre houses several exhibition galleries, a large multi-functional space for workshops and lectures, an in-house film club, sketch club, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the al fresco café, Bodega. Open to the public with highly recommended grub. Try the salted caramel cake and carrot salad; brunch on Sundays. At Altinho, Panjim 10 am to 6 pm. +91 832 2421311 Gallery Esperance Go back in time: Retrospective of art in Oils, Watercolors, Crayons Portraits, Landscape and Still Life Photographs. Near the Our Lady of Merces Church, Merces From 9 am to 6 pm +91 9545536437
into old bones, so to speak. Whether floral, chunky heel or a super sleek stiletto, the new Mule stubbornly refuses to fade into oblivion. Accessorize well and smartly. To share a tip, I judge a man by his shoes. So, I start bottom up (now, now, no naughty thoughts there, girls). Same applies to women. Other women watch other women more closely than a vulture waiting for its food to die, so it can zero on the spoils. Payal completely agrees. “Accessories make or break an outfit. Make your shoe the central focus of your attire as people are noticing your looks from bottom up, rather than the other
way around,” she advices. “Even designers world across are paying close attention to the accessories, while styling the look on the ramp. It is the complete package that counts now.” Payal couldn’t be more right (See dad, I told you so and I was 10 then). “The right shoe with the right curves is like a woman’s body: Sexy and comfortable in her own skin. When the shoe is in motion, it should move effortlessly, like a tigress out to catch her prey,” she purrs, or was that me? So, the next time the courageous man I date complains about the attention I pay to my shoes, he will be escorted straight to the door. I still have my feet on the ground, I just wear better shoes then him. Stay sure-footed darlings!
Ethel Da Costa: Is a Goa-based Fashion, Lifestyle, Music writerjournalist, Radio Head, Creative Entrepreneur, Media and PR Consultant, Stylist, commentator and columnist of all things political and socially incorrect. Founder, Creator of Think Geek Media Entertainment (a label for Music. Fashion. Lifestyle. Media), she is passionate about music, fashion and travel. Email: etheldacosta@gmail.com Website: http://about.me/etheldacosta Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/etheldacosta
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Hot Rides By Gautam Amonkar, Director of Goa on Wheels
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ure, Goa may be famous for her sea, sand and chilled beer. But there’s a lot more to this tiny state that also happens to be one of the wealthiest of India. Goa has always had a penchant for stunning automobiles, starting way back in the Portuguese era. During those earlier times, one could import any car, bike of any make or model from any part of the world and sell it in Goa. The Germans, Americans, Japanese and British vehicles were quite famous and were easily noticed amongst the wealthy houses of Goa. The trend has not changed much. Today, you can see Red Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Merc’s, Harley’s and many more big machines zooming past the open streets in Goa. Supercars, Premium and luxury automobiles are quite common in our state which also reflects the customer’s magnetism towards these machines. Here are some of the big car launches across segments in the year 2014. Super launches of the year 2014! 2014 saw 50-plus car launches in India right from the entry hatch Datsun GO to the superfast all new Lamborghini Huracan. In the small car segment Datsun
made its debut in the Goan market with the launch of GO hatchbatch which promises to be a car for the RISERS. The other big launch in the small car market is the Celerio with AMT (Automated Manual Transmission), an automatic car for the masses. Hyundai also launched the Eon with 1.0 engine option for those looking for a more powerful version of the entry hatch. End of this festive season we will also see the launch of the new Alto K10 from Maruti Suzuki with an option of automatic transmission. Our pick in this segment Maruti Suzuki Celerio New launches in 2015 – Celerio diesel, Tata’s new small car and Nano with automatic transmission, Renault’s small car, Datsun’s car based on
Redi-Go concept The next segment, the premium hatch saw a lot more excitement with many launches namely, the facelifted Polo, facelifted Punto Evo and the all new Hyundai i20. Chevrolet also launched the refreshed Sail hatch. The Volkswagen Polo received some subtle exterior and interior changes, and a major mechanical upgrade with the new 1.5 TDI Common Rail diesel engine which returns high fuel efficiency and good performance. Volkswagen has updated the entire Polo range which includes the Polo GT TSI (hot HATCH with 1.2 TSI, 105
PS of power and 175 Nm torque), Polo GT TDI (1.5 TDI, 150 PS & 250 NM of torque) and Cross Polo. FIAT introduced the new Punto Evo which received major changes on the exterior and interior. The Punto however, continues to be powered by the same engine options. The game changer in this segment is the all new Hyundai Elite i20 which comes with an aggressive styling and long feature list. The new Elite i20 is available in both petrol and diesel engine options. However, no Automatic option on this for now. Chevrolet gave the Sail Hatch some minor tweaks which mainly includes a new dual tone dashboard. Maruti Suzuki is planning to launch a sporty version of the Swift with additional features in the coming weeks. Tata Motors which showcased the Bolt hatch at the 2014 Delhi Auto expo has now pushed the launch to early 2015. Our pick in this segment – New Hyundai Elite i20, Polo GT TSI New launches in 2015 – Tata Bolt, Honda Jazz, Elite i20 Automatic A new segment is born in India – It’s not a Hatch, it’s not a SUV – It’s a CROSS. The Cross segment is something to watch in the coming days. Automakers are working on models which offer best of two worlds: Practicality of a hatch and ruggedness of a SUV. Toyota did not taste success with the Liva, but the Cross does have an attitude. The extra cladding around the exteriors and bold design certainly has helped to lure more buyers. There is something big to expect in the coming days. FIAT’s new Avventura Contemporary Urban Vehicle made its global debut at the 2014 Auto expo and will soon be launched in the Indian market. The Avventura comes with Turn to page 18
18 Wheels on Streets a 200 plus ground clearance, 16” alloy wheels, high terrain gauges and a new rear tailgate with an externally mounted spare wheel. Do look out for the new FIAT Avventura Talking about the compact sedans, two major launches took place this year, Hyundai Xcent and the Tata Motors Zest. The Xcent replaced the ageing Accent and has been another successful model from the South Korean auto maker. The Xcent is based on the Grand i10 platform and comes with the same engine options as the later. The Xcent boasts of smart features like Smart key with push button start/stop, Rear AC vents, Rear Parking Camera with Display, Electro Chromic Mirror and many more. Tata Motors was the first company to launch a compact sedan the Indigo eCS way back in 2008. The company now introduced the Zest sedan, which reflects the new design language. The Zest is packed with a number of segment first features like projector headlamps with LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLS), LED tail lamps, 15” alloy wheels standard from base variant, 5” Connectnext Infotainment By Harman, Voice command, SMS readout, auto volume, 8 speakers, Fully automatic AC with controls on the touchscreen and many more. The Zest is powered by a 1.2 turbo petrol Revetron engine which comes with multidrive-mode – Sport, Eco & City. The diesel engine comes with an AMT option, making the Zest the first automatic diesel sedan in its class. The Honda Amaze and Maruti Dzire are going strong month on month, with Dzire leading the sales chart. Maruti will be introducing the refreshed Dzire in a couple of months. Volkswagen & Nissan too are planning to launch a compact sedan tailor made for the Indian market. Our pick in this segment – Tata Zest New launches in 2015 – Maruti Dzire facelift The midsize segment has also seen a number of launches this year. Honda launched the all new City in January and for the first time it was introduced along with a diesel engine. The City is now the segment leader and outsells competition almost 2 times. The new Honda city is larger and also equipped with more features. The sedan is available with a petrol automatic option also. Nissan was next to launch the refreshed Sunny with an overdose of chrome. The Sunny gets no changes under the hood. Hyundai too mildly
tweaked the Verna with projector headlamps and DRLs. SKODA & Volkswagen launched the upgraded Rapid and Vento. Both the cars are now equipped with a new 1.5 Common Rail diesel engine which develops 105 Ps of power and 250 Nm of torque. The Rapid & Vento are equipped with a 7-Speed DSG Automatic transmission with the diesel engine option. The new launches gave customers more choice in case they are considering a diesel automatic. SKODA has also introduced a Black package on the Rapid which gives the car a very sporty appeal. Another big launch this year is the new Ciaz sedan from Maruti Suzuki which will help
India’s largest car maker to once again enter the premium mid-size sedan segment. The Ciaz is a new generation car and boasts for best in class interior space with premium features like Projector headlamps, touch screen infotainment system, Rear sunshade and Camera Assisted Rear Parking. Ford too launched the facelifted Fiesta which embodies the new Ford design language. The Fiesta is available in diesel engine option only and comes with an aggressive price tag. FIAT has also introduced the Linea with mildly updated exterior and new interiors. Our pick in this segment – Rapid DSG, Honda City & Maruti Ciaz
New launches in 2015 – Hyundai Verna facelift Moving up the ladder, the D-Segment which was almost dead is once again given a new life, thanks to the all-new Toyota Corolla Altis. The new benchmark in this segment comes with a revolutionary new style, luxurious and comfortable interiors and a dynamic performance. Some key features of the new Corolla are LED headlamps and clearance lamps, Cyber carbon piano black instrument panel cluster, longer wheelbase, 7” LCD Touch screen with navigation, Rear sunshade, Rear reclining seat a first in its segment and Rear Camera with display audio screen. The Corolla is powered by 1.8l Dual VVTi Petrol with a CVT-i 7 speed sequential shiftmatic with “Paddle Shift” and a 1.4 diesel with 6 speed manual transmission. Other launches in the segment include only the refreshed Renault Fluence. Our pick in this segment – Toyota Corolla Altis In the SUV segment, Mahindra launched the new Generation Scorpio with a number of premium features further making the Scorpio more desirable and stronger. Renault launched the Duster AWD with intelligent shift on the fly 4x4. The Duster AWD drive will appeal to adventurous customers who prefer driving in mountainous terrains, a perfect fit for Goan jungles.
Honda launched the 7 seater Mobilio MPV this year, another block buster product from the Japanese car maker which is slotted between the Toyota Innova and Maruti Ertiga. Tata Motors also launched a refresh Aria MPV this year with a more powerful engine. The Rs. 20-30 lakhs segment SKODA launched the Superb and Yeti. The Yeti is equipped a lot more premium features and the new design gives it a really striking look. The new Hyundai Santa Fe made its debut with a striking new design and host of luxury and safety features. Other launches include the facelifts of Ford Endeavor and Renualt Koleos, Getting spoiled with luxury! The Premium & luxury car market has experienced burgeoning demand with new launches from all the major luxury car makers. Mercedes-Benz launched the new S-Class CDI (diesel), ML G63 AMG, CLS Grand Edition, A-Class and B-Class Edition 1 and the powerful E-Class E350 CDI. The big launches from Merc this year is the new CLA 45 AMG that produces a 355 bhp and 450 Nm of torque making it the world’s most powerful 4-cylinder series production engine vehicle. The GLA Class has recently made its debut to take on the likes of BMW X1 and Audi Q3. Mercedes-Benz is gearing to launch the new CLA-Class and C-Class in the coming months. Audi launched the new entry model, A3 sedan with a starting price of Rs. 22.95 lakhs. The Q3 range was updated with a new top Q3 Dynamic variant. The company has also introduced the A8L facelift boasting the new LED Matrix headlamp and the most powerful Audi the RS7 coupe. BMW brought the new X5 and facelifted X3 in addition to the limited Edition 1 Series. BMW also introduced the 7 Series Active Hybrid and the 3 Series GT. For performance lovers, the M6 Gran Coupe was introduced. The next big launch from the German luxury car maker is the electric supercar i8. British luxury car maker Jaguar Land Rover launched the Jaguar F-Type, 2014 XJL and the Long Wheel base Range Rover. 2014 was definitely a great year in terms of new launches and 2015 also promises to be exciting with many new launches planned for the next year.