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or all those who are in love with beguiling bass lines, specious saxophones and dynamic drumming, it’s time for you to jazzup your weekend with the Goa International Jazz Live Festival 2014, the second edition of an annual event taking place at Baywatch Resort in Colva, South Goa from November 28th till 30th, 2014. This three-day festival features progressive young and modern musicians alongside established talents from India and abroad.

Goa Streets is proud to be media partners with this world-class musical event taking place right here in Goa! TURN TO PAGE 5

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Organized by Art Escape whose mission is to create cultural events that bring the creative community together and Gatecrash, who promotes international bands and develops the jazz scene in India, the main motivation behind this event is to get talented, innovative and modern jazz musicians to showcase their music on a single platform to a curious and openminded audience.

Jazz was started as a revolutionary movement for freedom of speech and expression. Today, jazz music has a lot more to offer in terms of creativity, virtuosity and emotions, and it knows no borders. It’s capable of moving any audience, of any age, any gender, or any nationality.

The organizers believe that jazz has a great future: from paying tribute to jazz legends and keeping them alive, to encouraging the youth to create and express themselves, discovering, and re-discovering talents from India and from across the world.

This edition of the Goa International Jazz Live Festival showcases a very wide range of talents and has the ambition to open everyone’s ears – whether you’re a committed jazz lover or not – letting everyone plunge into the wild seas of jazz. 

Steven Gutkin, the venture’s chief mentor, is an awardwinning journalist who has reported from some two dozen 45th INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF INDIA45 –th2014 INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL OF countries in the Middle East, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

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By Goa Streets

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t was a heady mixture of pride and anxiety. Pride that our state’s chief minister, Manohar Parrikar, was tapped to become the Defence Minister of India. Anxiety at where that left us at home.

It’s been said that Goa, like the rest of India, grows despite the government, not because of it. And yet, if we’re honest with ourselves, our governments really do matter.

It’s no wonder that news of the ascent of Laxmikant Parsekar as Goa’s Chief Minister fuelled this sense of anxiety. No one’s saying he’s evil or stupid or more ill-intentioned than any other apparatchik, to be sure. But one would be hard pressed to find a blander chief minister, or one with a thinner record of accomplishment in public service.

The early days of Parsekar’s administration have provided little reason for optimism. Yes, the previous government had initiated some ambitious infrastructure projects, particularly in the area of road widening, and those are expected to continue. And it’s true a certain transparency has arisen that would have been unheard of during Parrikar’s tightly controlled reign, albeit an inadvertent one. But overall, we’ve seen no signs of the strong leadership Goa needs to clean up the garbage menace, sort out the mining fiasco, battle corruption and ensure sustainable growth.

Parsekar, since taking office earlier this month, has hardly appeared in public, save for one or two functions. He’s been largely silent, even subdued, showing no sign that he’s willing to take on big projects like cleaning up Goa’s garbage or its corrupt government entities. Most see him as a kind of “maintenance” guy, there to keep the machine running but without any overriding vision for how to take Goa forward. Those in the know say the former high school principal got to where he is not through performance but through a lifetime of loyalty to the RSS and some lucky electoral twists of fate.

Still, there’s a new king in the castle, and not every change is necessarily unfortunate.

Take the issue of transparency, for instance. When Parrikar left office, Director General of Police T N Mohan held an official interaction with journalists that stunned all those

present.

“We are worried about criminal elements within the police force… I’m getting reports of levels of corruption, which are unacceptable,” Mohan told the reporters, adding that he was setting up an internal mechanism to “police the police” and punish “those who lacked integrity”.

What astounded was not that Goa’s police force suffers from corruption – everyone has always known that – but that the police chief felt free to discuss it so openly, something that would never have happened during Parrikar’s tenure.

“It is not as if he has stepped into Goa from Utopia where dirty cops are merely good cops splashed with mud,” notes commentator Bevinda Colaço, explaining that Mohan has not just suddenly discovered corruption. Mohan is on his second tour of duty in Goa and previously served as Commissioner of Police in New Delhi, where he was also part of the top police brass during the Nirbaya rape case.

“All this was going on uninterrupted all these years and it has become public only after Parrikar’s departure. It only means that Parrikar would conceal the wounds and allow them to fester rather than uncover them and allow them to heal, because the uncovering would affect his image,” said a senior journalist who requested that his name not be used, given his sharp words about the man who’s now in charge of India’s armed forces.

It’s true this kind of transparency is the result of weakened discipline in the state government rather than intentional policy. But could the state’s top cop’s apparent newfound freedom to call a spade a spade bode well for the people of Goa, especially if other officials follow suit with this kind of open talk?

There’s no doubt that with Parrikar gone, the state’s bureaucrats will be more relaxed, more likely to speak their minds, even at the risk of making the government sound disjointed.

Without the towering shadow of Parrikar staring over their shoulders, the feeling now is that some bureaucrats could become more effective, while others more lackadaisical.

A lot will depend on how the new

man Parsekar rallies his troops. With Parsekar taking charge, the workload is already more distributed, a notable change from Parrikar’s “control freak” style of keeping the crucial portfolios for himself.

The sensitive Town and Country Planning Department is now being handled by Deputy Chief Minister Francis D’Souza, Agriculture has been handed to Ramesh Tawadkar, and so on.

“With better distribution of work, we hope that each minister will be able to devote more time to his department.

After all, all we need is a minister who understands the work his officers are doing,” a senior officer in the government said, declining to allow his name to be used as he was commenting on the administration’s inner workings.

Barely into his third week as chief minister, it’s still early to reach meaningful conclusions about Parsekar’s performance. What is clear is that one of his biggest challenges will be reining in corruption among his own MLA’s.

Yet murmurs of disgruntlement are already making themselves heard. A senior RSS ideologue, who didn’t wish to be named citing he didn’t want to cause a controversy, told Streets the group is unhappy with the choice of Parsekar as chief minister.

It seems clear Parsekar was a compromise choice between the rightwing demand for current speaker Rajendra Arlekar and the Catholic demand that current deputy chief minister Francis D’Souza be named chief minister.

The fact that the maverick Francisco Pacheco, better known as Mickky, was made a minister despite his controversial background, has angered many BJP loyalists.

BJP’s Thivim MLA Kiran Kandolkar was seen storming out of a meeting to decide who would fill the post vacated

by Parrikar. The most disgruntled of the lot seems to be San André MLA Vishnu Wagh, whose public posturing has swung between acutely criticizing the party to loftily praising it.

The party seems confused about how to deal with Wagh, stuttering out varying statements on whether any action will be initiated against him.

“He has only criticized the government, not the party. It is acceptable for MLAs to be criticising the government. It is his personal views,” party president Vinay Tendulkar said.

The political posturing, in the end, will be just a sideshow if this new group of leaders can bring themselves to do something positive for Goa. We’re all waiting for that to happen. 

10 Food & Drinks

Make no mistake. Cheenos may be party central, but come with an appetite!

By Shubham Gupta

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t’s easy to be fooled. With its long bar and endless supply of bottles, you might easily think of Cheenos as essentially a watering hole with great music. You wouldn’t be wrong – but you’d be missing a key point: the food here is as big a draw here as anything else.

This place is packed with music enthusiasts and party hoppers. Do come here to kick back, have some drinks and jive to the live tunes. What about your appetite though? For starters, you’re going to need some extra energy to keep your feet tapping the dance floor. A new menu focuses on American, Tex-Mex, Continental, Italian and Indian cuisines – all prepared with a commitment to maintaining culinary excellence and loyalty to the original flavours of these lands.

If you are a meat maniac, I would highly recommend the tenderloin steak

with black peppercorn sauce. Served on a bed of mashed potatoes with pan grilled beans, carrots, broccoli and zucchini, the medium-rare steak (is there any other way to order it?) served at Cheenos never fails to delight as you as you slice it open with your steak knife. The meat is juicy and salmon pink, and bursting with flavour.

This perfectly cooked piece of meat is happily paired with a pepper sauce having a tinge of sweetness along with smooth and savoury mashed potatoes. It’s a delightful exercise in texture and flavour. Yes, Cheenos and partying are synonymous, and this succulent dish adds an entirely new dimension to the festive experience.

Here’s something else worth

checking out. With the whole chicken roast, you can have a feast with your pals that you are sure to remember.

Yes, unless you’re Hulk Hogan, a Sumo wrestler or perhaps haven’t eaten in a week, you’re probably going to need help from others to finish this bird.

From shaving off the skin from the whole zesty chicken to fighting over the leg pieces, you’ll have something to talk about as well as eat. Stuffed generously with corn, spinach, Italian herbs and a mix of cheddar and parmesan cheese, the chicken itself is marinated in herbs and white wine, and its flavour profile is levels ahead of the conventional tandoori chicken.

The vegetables are roasted along with the chicken, leaving the skin a slightly rich flavour from the vegetable steam.

Apart from all this, you can also indulge in the king-size burgers, 12-inch pizzas, roast pork and a whole lot of cocktails to keep your throat drenched.

The backdrop to all this, of course, is Cheenos itself. With one of the most

happening music scenes in this part of the world, this place really rocks. The owners, Ajit Singh, Arpan Gupta, along with Ajit’s mum Mary, have experience running bars and restaurants in different parts of the country.

The lighting, the rock n roll memorabilia on the walls, the blackand-red colour scheme, and the terrific music and food combine to conjure an intense mix of emotions that simultaneously draw on the past and trigger future yearnings.

Cheenos covers some 10,000 square feet, making it one of Goa’s largest venues. And yet it somehow achieves an extreme feeling of warmth and coziness.

There’s a large outdoor upper deck and a lower level “bunker”, featuring a long bar and glassed-in private rooms (you won’t find anything like this elsewhere in Goa).

Between the food, the music, the drinks and the unique ambience, the effect is rather magical.

Check out https://www.facebook. com/CheenosGoa. Phone: +918806564991 Near the Baga Bridge

Food & Drinks 11

Friday, November 28, 2014

Every Tuesday

Goan Market Nights Experience authentic Goan dining in a vibrant market scenario with dancers showing off their traditional moves and local artisans displaying their talent in the form of lovely handicrafts and pottery.

Rs 1500++ per person At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800

Every Thursday

Dine In The Dark At Spice Studio Give your eyes a break while your other senses lead the way to a rather special dining experience. Enjoy an Indian thali in the dark at the award winning specialty restaurant, Spice Studio.

PRICE: INR 900++ (food only) At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda 7.30 pm Onwards +91 832 2746800 Thursday - Seafood Night Market For a ‘Grand Goan Night Market’ ambience with artefacts, jewellery and handicraft stalls. Select from a variety of seafood delicacies and enjoy the unlimited fresh catch of the day, combined with live entertainment.

At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 7 pm to 11:30 pm +91 832 3011510

Every Saturday

Barbeque Nights - With Caroline Treat yourself to assorted grilled delights from the live barbeque and more while losing yourself in the melodies of Caroline’s saxophone.

Rs 1500++ per person At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800

Every Sunday

Sunday Brunches@ 899/head Burger Pizzas Beer Salads Cocktails Desserts House – Spirits Beverages At Cheenos, Baga 12 pm to 4 pm +91 8806564991 Sunday - Champagne Brunch Begin your brunch with lobster and Champagne, then proceed towards five interactive kitchens – the salad counter, Indian, Italian, Grills and end at the dessert station. Pool is accessible to brunch guests, while your little ones enjoy various activities at Camp Hyatt.

At The Dining Room, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 1 pm to 4 Pm +91 832 3011510 Lazy Sunday Lunches With Acacio A welcome, lazy Sunday lunch that includes a generous spread of highquality cuisine and foot-tapping music

by Acacio.

Rs 1499 all inclusive food and house beverages At Alila Diwa Goa, Majorda +91 832 2746800 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

Bikini Brunch Sunday BBQ Brunch @ Rs. 950 ++ with unlimited drinks Enjoy Live Karaoke with Emmanuel At The Park, Calangute 12.30 pm to 4.30 pm +91 8805028194

Baga, Calangute & Around

Go With the Flow Brazillian, Mediterranean, Fusion In an enchanting location on the Baga river bank, offering stunning views of the river, and sea beyond. Oh did we mention? The food’s really good, too.

Chef Guto from Brazil really knows what he’s doing. We mean it.

At Calangute, Baga +91 7507771556 Fiesta Beach Shack Dinner: Every night 6pm onwards except Tuesdays.

Lunch: on the weekends Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1pm onwards.

First there was Fiesta. And now Fiesta Beach Shack. They’re both excellent.

Highly recommended. Owner Yello Mehra, herself a show stopper, is part of the draw.

At Tito’s Road, Baga +91 9822104512 Golden Eye Restaurant Chinese, European, Indian A family-run Restaurant serving up choice Goan delicacies.

At Holiday Streets, Gauravaddo, Calangute 9 am to 3.30 pm & 6.30 pm to Midnight +91 832 2277309 Caravela Goan, Indian, Chinese and Continental The lawn of the Goan Heritage offers a wide variety of well-prepared food and cocktails.

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

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 After Seven French, European Try the camembert soufflé, warm squid in balsamic vinegar and rum, steaks and lemon infused prawns At Gauravaddo, Calangute 12 pm to 11.30 pm +918322279757/+91 9226188288

Anjuna & Around

Mamma Mia Ristorante Italiano & Pizzeria Italian Some of the best Italian food in the state.

Tastes the way someone’s grandma in Sicily might book it. Definitely worth checking out. Also try the wood-fired pizzas.

At Resort Rio, Tambudki, Arpora +91 832 2267300 Guru Bar Chinese, European, Goan, Indian and Italian.

Great food, great music, chilled out ambience. What more can you ask for?

At Praisevaddo, Anjuna 7.30 am to midnight +91 832 2273319 Ciao Bella Restaurant Authentic Italian food The décor is charming and romantic, and the ambiance, relaxed and inviting.

At Assagao Badem Road, Assagao +91 832 2273065/ +91 9767557673 Frangipani Global Cuisine Start with the chicken satay- skewered chicken grilled in Chinese marinade.

At Sun Village, Fankwadi, Arpora 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 2279409/14 Biryani Palace Goan, North Indian Take a wild guess what this place specializes in? (Hint: let your eyes wander up two lines to the place’s NAME! No shit, Sherlock!)

At Anjuna beach Road, Anjuna 11 am to midnight +918323257586 Blue Tao Italian & Seafood Organic Food Ever notice how many places these days are touting their ‘organic’ food? We’ll take their word for it.

At Anjuna Beach Rd, Anjuna 9 am to 11 pm. +918975061435 Coba Indian, Grills, Seafood It’s at a five-star hotel so how bad can it be?

At Double Tree by Hilton, Arpora 10 am to 11 pm +91 832 66556672 A Varanda Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai.

Check out the seafood platter, fish curry rice, chicken cafreal and beaf Xacutti.

7 am to 11 pm At Resort Marinha Dourada, Arpora +91 832 2276780/ 84 Alcove Restaurant & Bar Chinese, Goan, Italian, North Indian & Seafood Dine on chilled avocado and prawn salad, or get stuffed with the prawn stuffed calamari.

At Ozrant Beach, Anjuna 8 am onwards +918322274491/2273349 Avalon Sunset Bar & Restaurant Goan, Indian, Chinese, Seafood & European Some popular orders like paneer pasanda, fish masala, chicken vindaloo, seafood pasta, seafood sizzlers.

At Anjuna Beach, Anjuna 8.30 am to midnight +91 9822586268 Baba au Rhum A coffee shop with a twist A favourite among the foreign crowd, this popular eatery offers lots of tasty choices. At Kudachwaddo, Arpora 8 am to 4 pm +919822078759

Candolim Palms n Sands: With a view so mesmerising that the only thing that will compete for your attention is the food.

Located bang on the shores of Arabian Sea, Palms n Sands has been catering a stupendous blend of Goan, North Indian and Continental cuisines along with refreshing cocktails since 1989.

Dando, Candolim Beach, Bardez – Goa (T) 0832-2479171 (M) 9822149629 Acacia Luxury Hotel Izgara Restaurant Mediterranean An open air roof top restaurant serves mouth-watering charcoal grilled food with a breathtaking view At H.no 586/a, Sequeira Vaddo, Candolim +91 832 6714777/ +91 832 2489361 Caravela Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai A long-time favourite haunt among Goans and visitors alike. Another draw is the party scene on Friday nights, with lots of ladies letting their hair down.

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 and is mostly made up of steaks At Vaddy, Candolim. 7 am to 11 pm +91 832 2489131/ +91 832 2489555 Addah Indian & Barbeque Enjoy the sea view deck on the beach and the soft music of a live two-piece band, with appealing cuisine.

At The O Hotel, Candolim 7 pm to 10.30 pm +91 832 3047000/ 9/ +91 9890800073 Angaara Tandoori, Goan, North Indian & Seafood.

With decent Indian and Goan fare and a lot for vegetarians as well.

At Murrodwaddo, Candolim Beach Road, Candolim 9 am to 12.30 pm +91 832 6647601-4 Banyan Tree Thai An open air restaurant surrounded by lush green lawns At Vivanta Holiday Village, Sinquerim 12.30 pm to 2.30 pm & 7.30 pm 10.30 pm +918326645858 Barbeque and Grill North Indian, seafood, grills Live entertainment Seafood Bazaar is on Monday and Wednesday At Fortune Select Regina, Candolim 7.30 pm to 11 pm. +918323988444 Bob’s Inn Goan Something of a Goan institution, this place offers up some fine curry rice and other satisfying fare.

At Calangute-Candolim road, Candolim 11.30 am to 3.30 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 832 2489402 Bon Appetite Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai Check out the crab in butter garlic sauce or the seafood platter Near Vivanta holiday village, Sinquerim 11 am to 11 pm +91 832 2479477

Panjim & Around

Route 66 Smoke House n Grill From the owners of Tin Tin in Vagator, this joint offers up extremely well prepared American fare like burgers, pizza, steak and ribs.

At Fontainhas, opp. Patto Bridge, Panjim From 12 pm to 11.30 pm +91 9623922796/ +91 8805389714 TAO Asian Cuisine Asian Chinese Restaurant & Bar 12 pm. To 3 pm. & 7 pm. to 11 pm.

At Campal, Panaji 083222226262 Aunty Maria Coffee & Bites Available Fresh home-made breads, cakes, chocolates and cookies At Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim +91 832 2226291 Goenchin Chinese, Pan Asian Yes the Chinese food here is Indian-ized.

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

At Mandovi apartment, Dr Dada Vaidya Road, Near Mahalaxmi Temple Noon to 3 pm, 7 pm to 11 pm +91 8322227614 Casabela Continental, European A cosy place to chill out with family, this establishment in Porvorim has been around since the 70s and has good pizzas 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 George Bar and Restaurant Goan Excellent local seafood Near Mary Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 10 am to 3.30 pm, 6.30 pm to 10.30 pm +918322426820 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 Goan, North Indian, coffee & snacks.

Panfried 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 Café Tato Vegetarian All day pure vegetarian eatery. Menu offers puribhaji and lunch in Goan style At Apna Bazaar complex, Margao 7 am to 10 pm. +91 832 2736014

Canacona

Ourem 88 French, Italian The charming and intimate courtyard seating area adds to the experience of sampling the seasonally inspired bistro menu.

Behind Rococo Pelton, Palolem +91 86 98 827679

12 Cover Story

By José Lourenço

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housands of pilgrims are queuing up at the Se Cathedral in Old Goa, standing for hours to get a close up glimpse of the relics of St Francis Xavier. The 17th Exposition of these venerated relics is underway. St Francis Xavier a 16th century Spanish missionary and co-founder of the Society of Jesus (the Jesuits), worked in Goa, South India, Malacca, Japan and other regions with such fervor that he is called ‘Apostle of the East’. Born Francisco de Jasso y Azpilcueta on 7th April 1506 in Navarre, Spain, he belonged to an aristocratic family.

Inspired by his colleague Ignatius of Loyola, the main founder of the Jesuits, he joined the priesthood and was ordained in 1537.

After his evangelical work in India, Malacca and Japan, he set his eyes on China. But fate had other plans for him, as he took ill on Sancian, an island off the coast of China and died there on the night of 2nd December 1552.

The exposition of his relics in Goa, an event that takes place every 10 years, is taking on added importance this year, considering that Pope Francis, one of the

The true meaning behind one of Goa’s most celebrated events most beloved religious figures in recent memory, hails from the Jesuits.

It was after Francis Xavier’s death that an amazing saga began. His grave was opened on 17th February 1553 and on finding his body in incorrupt condition, it was reburied in Malacca on 22nd March.

Five months later the body was exhumed again and taken by sea to the City of Goa. It was kept at the Jesuit St Paul’s College, now in ruins, and then in 1613 to the Professed House of the Jesuits. In 1624 the body was placed in the Bom Jesus Basilica, where it has since been venerated by the

public. Francis Xavier was beatified by the Christian Church in 1619 and canonized as saint in 1622.

Several mutilations of the body took place mostly to grant various requests for relics. The first was when the servant sent to exhume his body at Sancian island cut off a piece of flesh from the left knee to submit to his captain who wanted to know if the body had decomposed enough to take the bones away. A major removal was that of the saint’s right arm, now resting in a reliquary in the Jesuit’s principal Church of Gesu in Rome. Most of his toes have detached, some now kept in various reliquaries. By 1636 all the inner organs of the body were removed and distributed as relics to the faithful in the East and West.

These frequent disturbances to the body combined with the Expositions beginning in 1782, have taken their toll on the Saint’s body. What we see today are the desiccated relics of the wondrous incorrupt body that was seen by devotees for the decades immediately after his death.

In 1554, after the body arrived in Goa, the Viceroy Dom Afonso de Noronha ordered an official medical examination.

This was conducted by the Viceroy’s physician Dr Cosmas Saraiva and the VicarGeneral Dr Ambrosio Ribeiro. The latter’s report reads: “… at 9 or 10 o’clock we opened

the coffin which was in the main chapel of St Paul’s and saw the body at leisure … I felt it with my own hands … in all these parts the flesh was entire, covered with its natural skin and humidity without any corruption.”

Dr Saraiva’s report says: “… there had been no embalming of any kind nor had any artificial agents been used. I observed a wound in the left side near the heart and asked two of the Society who were with me to put their fingers into it. When they withdrew them they were covered with blood which I smelt and found to be absolutely untainted …”

In 1664, a hundred and twelve years after Xavier’s death, a French Jesuit Pére Joseph Simon Bayard examined the body with other officials, feeling the flesh and flexing the limbs. He wrote: “… The Saint’s hair is slightly black and curling. The forehead is broad and high, with two rather large veins, soft and of a purple tint, running down the middle … The eyes are black, lively and sweet, with so penetrating a glance that he would seem to be alive and breathing.

The lips are of a bright reddish colour and the beard is thick … the tongue is quite flexible, red and moist … the body has all the appearances of being that of a living man …”

If we have presently over a million pilgrims visiting Old Goa in recent expositions, imagine what would be the

Cover Story 13 scenario if the Saint’s body were to be still in the incorrupt, lifelike condition as described in the reports above!

But eventual drying up or desiccation of an incorrupt body is not unusual. The bodies of three saints canonized along with St Xavier – St Isidore of Madrid, St Philip Neri and St Teresa of Avila – were as incorrupt as St Xavier’s at the time of their canonization, but eventually desiccated. These three saints are among other saints catalogued in a 1977 book ‘The Incorruptibles: A Study of the Incorruption of the Bodies of Various Catholic Saints and Beati’ by Joan Carroll Cruz.

St Francis Xavier is celebrated in Goa as ‘Goencho Saib’, meaning Lord of Goa, even across religions. It is commonly believed that Goa has never suffered tragic calamities because of the protective presence of the Saint. Indeed it was a practice during Portuguese rule here that whenever a major crisis rose the Viceroy would place his baton in the hands of the Saint’s relics imploring his protection. This apparently worked on a couple of occasions when Maratha soldiers and other threats came ominously close to overrunning the Portuguese. But when the Indian army turned up in 1961, Goa’s beloved Saint had other plans, and soon after, Goa became a part of India.

The Exposition allows the faithful to see the relics at close quarters, but at other times the relics are visible through the glass panes of the silver casket that holds them.

This casket was installed in 1637, and the splendid marble mausoleum crafted by the Florentine sculptor Giovanni Batista Foggini

For the first 80 years or so, the body was exposed for public view once a year on the anniversary of his death. From 1707, for 37 years, no exposition was held. In 1744 and 1751, the body was viewed by the Governors, Archbishops and other dignitaries of that time.

I st Public Exposition: 10-12 Feb 1782 – Held to dispel rumours that the Jesuits had taken away the relics when they were deported.

II – 1 Dec 1859 to 8 Jan 1860 – Over 2,00,000 pilgrims from India and Sri Lanka venerated the relics.

III – 2 Dec 1878 to 6 Jan 1879 – Held in the Cathedral to accommodate over 3,00,000 devotees, which included the Nizam of Hyderabad.

IV – 3 Dec 1890 to 1 Jan 1891 V – 7 to 10 Dec 1900 VI – 20 Nov to 28 Dec 1910 VII – 3 Dec 1922 to 7 Jan 1923. Marked 3rd centenary of canonization of St Xavier.

VIII – 3 Dec 1931 to 10 Jan 1932.

IX – 6-27 May 1942. To commemorate the 4th centenary of the arrival of St Xavier in Goa, held during World War II. X – 3 Dec 1952 to 6 Jan 1953 – Marked the 4th centenary of St Xavier’s death. It was then decided that devotees should no longer directly touch the relics, which were then enclosed in a crystal urn in 1955.

XI – 14 to 31 Dec 1961. The Indian Army entered Goa on 19th December 1961.

XII – 24 Nov 1964 to 6 Jan 1965 XIII – 24 Nov 1974 to 5 Jan 1975 – Postal stamp bearing the silver casket was released. Attended by 8,70,000 pilgrims.

XIV – 21 Nov 1984 to 13 Jan 1985. Over 11,00,000 pilgrims attend.

XV – 21 Nov 1994 to 7 Jan 1995 XVI – 21 Nov 2004 to 2 Jan 2005 XVII- 22 Nov 2014 to 4 Jan 2015

was installed in 1698. The casket had some of its panels removed in 1977, to allow the relics to be visible, and thus in a state of permanent exposition.

What do the relics of St Francis Xavier mean to the masses of today? 462 years after his death, the young and old of Goa, along with their religious brethren from all over India and overseas, still throng to venerate the relics with an overwhelming devotion, with many promptly putting up their photos of the relics on Facebook!

Two classic Konkani hymns - San Franciscu Xaviera,Tuji kuddi Goeam xara (St Francis Xavier, your body lies in Goa)

by Raimundo Barreto and the popular Sam Francis Xaviera, vodda kunvra, Raat dis amchea mogan lastolea … (St Francis Xavier, O great prince, you burn with love for us, day and night …) are still sung with great gusto at litanies and masses all over Goa. St Xavier lived for a mere 46 years, but he lives on as an immortal symbol of devotion for millions of Christians in Goa and around the world. From the towering castle of Xavier in the kingdom of Navarre to the stately Basilica of Bom Jesu, Francisco de Jasso y Azpilcueta came a long way, but his triumphant body and devout spirit are here to stay.  -----------------José Lourenço is a Goa-based civil engineer, author, educator and historian.

He writes short fiction in Konkani and English, and is the author of The Parish Churches of Goa—a study of facade architecture. He is also the former Editor of Goa Streets.

14 Feature

6 Things Goa Can Do Right Now To Attract Visitors and KEEP THEM!

By Karan Bhagat

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itting on my neighbour’s balcony the other day, the air was cool and a drink was to hand – all seemed well in the world (okay, at least in Nerul!). So I was a little taken aback when she said that this may be the last year she and her husband visit Goa. The couple (an Indian man and European woman) owned a well-appointed flat and had been spending about 4 months in Goa every year for the better part of the last decade. So why did they think they would stop coming? The answer - They felt that each year they visit, Goa becomes less pleasant.

It’s not the first time I have heard such sentiments. A tourist couple I met recently had said that this was the first and last time they would visit Goa and another Indo-European couple with a flat here had decided that they would not be returning for a few years.

These words shook me. While I have been noticing some things get worse myself in the relatively short period that I have been living here (just under 2 years), I suppose that changes to a place make more of an impact on those who go away for a period of time before coming back.

And my next thought was: what a pity, because Goa potentially has so much to offer and we need these people coming here, both to spend their money and to broaden our horizons.

There is of course a lot that needs to be done to make this state more attractive to visitors. Some of the big problems are well known: garbage, illegal construction, insufficient power and water, to name a few. These are difficult issues that must be sorted out. They are unquestionably on the government’s list and one hopes they will be addressed. But, there are also a bunch of ‘quick fixes’ that would not take much effort to put in place, yet would make a big difference to the experience of a visitor (to say nothing about the rest of us).

Here are my ‘Top 6’ for what I think should be done right away (for whatever that’s worth!). They particularly apply to the beach belt, where high-spending visitors like to stay, so perhaps limited resources should first be applied in those areas:

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Keep cattle off the roads (and the beaches) We all love our bovine friends, but being stuck in a huge traffic jam because a herd of them has decided to settle down to a bit of cud-chewing, is not the average tourist’s idea of fun. Nor is dodging their droppings an edifying experience for walkers. If the authorities want practical suggestions of how to go about doing this, my email inbox awaits their requests.

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Put up standardized street signs

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Regulate Taxi Fares

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Hit those who litter very hard

Improve the quality of roads

Even if just enough that there are no potholes and a clean, un-encroached sidewalk. This is an entirely reasonable demand in a beach zone. A simple ‘zero-tolerance’ policy towards damaging roads and leaving them unrepaired would win half the battle.

Ensuring no encroachment of the road by builders leaving their materials would constitute a large part of the other half. So here’s what the rule could be: if materials are left on the road for longer than a day, they become the property of the state. Oh, and until the cattle are kept off them ensure the roads are swept from time to time.

Provide simple clean bus shelters

These should include bus numbers and routes marked on them. Buses are required (shock, horror!) to stop at these.

Also (even more outrageous!) to provide tickets with fares printed on them.

How else can people find their way? And while we’re at it, let’s regulate hoardings so that they aren’t a safety hazard. On this note, one regularly sees the banners and posters of a political party in the centre of the National Highway. Fortunately, commercial establishments don’t seem to get such prime slots. Nor should anyone else.

Ok, this is an old chestnut – but it is vital.

Taxi fares must be properly regulated and the best way to do this is with meters.

The ladies taxi service – with clean cabs, courteous drivers and meters - has been a great idea. It should be extended.

This should include spitting and urinating in public places. Hefty on-the-spot fines should be charged. The initiative of policemen on the beaches seems to have been a good one. The amount of littering on policed beaches seems to have come down dramatically.

And that’s it! I’m convinced that with just these few changes I might see my neighbours again next year. 

IMPERIAL BLUE SUPERHIT NIGHTS KICKS-OFF 8 CITY TOUR IN GOA

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n its first-ever edition, Imperial Blue Superhit Nights, a gala evening of music and entertainment, was off to a spectacular start in Goa. The packed audience was regaled with performances by popular Bollywood singer NEETI MOHAN, actor and dancer CLAUDIA CIESLA and television reality star VIP, also a well- known comedian. There was a terrific energy surging through the crowds as they thronged the venue to watch the performance. The excitement was palpable throughout the night and IMPERIAL BLUE SUPERHIT NIGHTS will undoubtedly continue to keep up the tempo to entertain audiences across the country.

With the tagline _‘MEN WILL BE MEN__’_, Imperial Blue Superhit Nights brings to life the intrinsic desire of young progressive men who aspire to be confident, stylish and want to focus on the brighter side of life. It is dedicated to exuberant men who want to embrace life with a smile. These evenings will continue to feature power-packed performances by acclaimed talents across the genres of comedy, music and dance.

According to RAJA BANERJI, ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, MARKETING, PERNOD RICARD INDIA, _“Seagram’s Imperial Blue Superhit Nights is a unique endeavor to give its audience an experience of the brighter side of men’s lives. We are delighted that it was such a great success in Goa and are confident that men in other cities will also enjoy it as much. The event offered unparalleled entertainment with performances in comedy, dance and music from some of the top talent in the industry. It was so much more than just a regular musical night and that is what makes it so special.”_ Imperial Blue Superhit Nights which kicked off yesterday in Panjim will continue onward through eight more cities across India.

Blenders Pride Magical Nights Fashion Selfie all set to dazzle the crowds in Goa

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lamour takes centre stage in Goa with Blenders Pride Magical Night - Fashion Selfie, as the spectacular fashion event arrives in style.

The evening celebrated the Indian fashion industry with glitz and grandeur as models struttied down the ramp donning the latest collections of ace designers Wendell Rodricks & Malini Ramani. The show kick started the ‘Selfie Contest’ - the winner from this contest will get a chance to choose & experience any one Fashion Capital of Europe - London, Paris, Rome or Milan.

Speaking on the event, Raja Banerji, Assistant Vice President at Pernod Ricard India said, “Today as ‘Selfie’ has become one of the latest trends of self expression, it complements our efforts to rejoice individual’s style to the fullest. This platform resonates with our initiative to help showcase one’s own style. We are delighted to partner with two of the leading luminaries in the Indian fashion circuit for this show.

Goa has style written all over it and is the perfect match for Blenders Pride Magical Nights - Fashion Selfie.”

Onlookers were in a state of trance as models donning the ‘Yoga Calm’ collection by Wendell Rodricks sashayed the ramp. Inspired by the calm, inner peace and healthy benefits of Yoga, this collection speaks for itself and the powerful impact Indian Yoga has on the world's consciousness of body and spirit.

Malini Ramani is showcased her ‘Tirbe’ collection in Goa for the second season. The collection highlighted the designer’s love for creating sensual feminine clothing with a tribal undertone, in her own unique style. Malini unveiled her true 'party collection ' just in time for the Goa 'party season'! 

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Lifestyle & Fashion

Nov 28

Cheshire Cat Jewellery Gallery This Gallery showcases jewellery, accessories and fashion, among other delights.

At Bairo Alto, Assagao 10:00 am to 7:00 pm +91 9822580898

Wendell Rodricks Malini Ramani Style never tries to Stand Out Selfie Fashion At The Sofala, Nerul 8 pm +91 832 671 4141

Wendell Rodricks A state-of-the-art fashion boutique featuring a celebration of lavish apparels designed by renowned Goan designer, Wendell Rodricks Luis Gomes Garden, Campal, Panjim. +91 832 2234082 Sacha’s Shop A little shop of resort wear, prints & stationary, bags, jewellery, art books, handmade soaps, leather lampshades and wooden toys!

Casa Mendes, Panjim 10:00 am to 8:00 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 but sadly closed on Tuesday Baba’s Wood Café, Mala, Fountainas, Panjim +91 99 23414098, (+91) 83 23256213 The Private Collection Features an eclectic collection of sophisticated women’s apparel, bespoke jewellery, colorful accessories, lifestyle, furniture, design pieces and more.

Anavaddo, Candolim 10:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 832 2489033 Maria Elena’s Wardrobe Discover an all new way of dressing up to a party with a range of readymade garments and accessories.

Behind Hotel Fidalgo, Panjim +91 9049079769 | +91 7769043301 People Tree Its first outlet in Goa, creates and sells contemporary crafts and cool clothing.

Anavaddo, Candolim 10:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 832 2489033

Talk - The 10 biggest mistakes people make with their money Literati is hosting a talk on “The ten biggest mistakes people make with their money” by Rameela Patel (a certified financial planner with over 20 years experience) At Literati, Candolim 7 p.m 0832 227 7740

Dec 1 An Evening of Films and Talk Jahaji Music India in the Caribbean At 6 Assagao, Saunto Vaddo, Assagao 8 pm +91 832 2268228

Nov 22 to Jan 4 Exposition of St. Francis Xavier This is the decennial exposition of the sacred relics of Goa`s patron saint, St Francis Xavier. See the Cover Story in this edition of Goa Streets.

At Se Cathedral, Old Goa

Dec 5 to Dec 7 13th State Youth Festival The Directorate of Sports and Youth Affairs, Campal, Panaji will be organising a XIII State Youth Festival At Ravindra Bhavan, Margao From 9 a.m. to 6 pm 9822484874

Dec 19 to Dec 23 Camera Our City, OUR Angle An Exhibition of photography on the culture & heritage of Goa Dec 19 -23, 2014 - Gallery Exhibition +91 9370757910 | +91 9474990892

Till Jan 15 Unique Rosaries A collection of unique rosaries At Museum of Christian Art in Old Goa +91 832 228 5299

Every Monday - Go Fish Go out fishing with local fishermen, bring back your catch and ask our chefs to cook it to your liking.

At Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim +91 832 301 1234 Every Friday - Wellness Day and Sundowners Unwind and relax at “Shamana Spa”, spend your day indulging in yoga, meditation or get your own health package customized by trainers, or just pamper yourself with popular Balinese massage.

Follow this up with a laid back evening with a special menu of frozen margaritas, as you soak in the sunset at Capiz Bar. At Shamana Spa and Capiz Bar, Grand Hyatt Goa, Bambolim 8:00 am – Sundown Supermarkets in Goa Borkar SuperMarket 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.

Margao, Salcete +91 832 2702995 Maple Leaf Supermarket Maple Leaf Supermarket is a selfservice grocery store offering a wide variety of food and household merchandise, organized into departments.

Porvorim, Bardez +91 832 6454099 Ajay Supermarket Morod Village Road, Mapusa +91 832 6520196 Magsons Supermarket Hopping off and Shopping On! Caranzalem +91 832 2464704 Porvorim +91 7507807004 Newton’s Supermarket Major District Road, Candolim +91 832 2489056 Delfinos Supermarket Delfinos HyMart has something for everyone—the widest range of items manufactured locally, in the country and imported.

Candolim. +91 832-2489972 / 73

International Film Festival 2014 45th International Film Festival is here! For all you movie buffs who are looking for the best of world cinema, ESG is the place to be from 20th to 30th November! All you need to do is book your tickets on the link mentioned below, get down to Inox, get the tickets redeemed and grab a big tub of popcorn for the cinematic experience ahead! http://www.iffigoa.org/

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.

Mondo Waddo, Benaulim 9:00 am to 5:00 pm +91 832 6570877 Email: goachitra@gmail.com Museum Of Christian Art 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 to 5:00 pm +91 832 2285299 Xavier Centre of Historical Research Here you can rejoice exhibitions of paintings, browse through rare books and attend symposiums with particular emphasis on contemporary cultural & social issues affecting Goa. 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 10:00 am to 5:00 pm +91 832 2538668 Archaeological Museum Here you can check out the sculptures of Hindu gods and goddesses, antiques from the Hindu period, and currencies that the Portuguese left behind.

Old Goa 9:00 am to 5:00 pm +91 832 2285333

Monsoon Heritage Studio Treat yourself to a collection of mirrored mosaic art and handpicked artifacts at this upscale studio by Yahel Chirinian.

Mainath Batti, Arpora 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM +91 9822122771 Goa State Museum It has some 8,000 artifacts on display including carvings, paintings, manuscripts, rare coins and stone sculptures.

EDC Complex, Patto, Panjim 9:30 am to 5:30 pm +91 832 2438006 Wax World Museum A brainchild of Mr. Shreeji Bhaskaran, the man behind India’s first wax museum in Ooty, here’s to you Goa’s very own Madame Tussuad’s. It has over 30 lifelike wax statues of the who’s who of India, including the most eminent personalities from culture, religion, politics, heritage and more.

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 Panjim - Margao Highway, Nuvem 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm +91 832 2757899 Track II Goa Karting Single and tandem go karts are available for Rs: 180 for ten laps or Rs 200 for ten Laps tandem Anjuna - Calangute Rd, Arpora 4:00 pm to 10:00 pm. +91 832 2914526

Water Park Splashdown Water park Calangute - Anjuna Rd, Anjuna +91 832 2273008 www.splashdowngoa.com

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In Conversation with Internationally Acclaimed Iranian Director MOHSEN MAKHMALBAF

By Bina Datwani and Monika Kshatriya

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randed a revolutionary in reel and real life, Makahmalbaf dropped out of school as a teenager to fight the Shah’s rule and was imprisoned for five years. After his release, he started penning novels and stage plays. In 1987 his movie ‘The Peddler’ made the international audience sit up and take notice. He then became a controversial figure in 1991 when two of his films (A Time of Love and The Nights of Zayandeh) were banned for dealing with physical love and raising doubts about the revolution. His film ‘The President’ opened this year’s International Film Festival of India, now taking place in the Goan capital. He sat down for an exclusive interview with writers Bina Datwani and Monika Kshatriya.

Question: Judging by the queues snaking around for your films at IFFI, it appears that you’re a bigger draw than Bollywood; what is it about your brand of cinema that makes it so popular?

Answer: I believe a filmmaker has a responsibility to society and so my movies are made as an attempt to change the world. The themes are about the daily lives of ordinary people from an artistic and political angle. Basically I use cinema as a mirror for people’s realities and maybe that’s why my films are appreciated. Audiences can relate because it’s actually a reflection of them.

Q: Why is it that the topics you tend to pick seem to have a sense of rebellion and revolution in them that in turn have led to

political ramifications?

A: Growing up in Iran forced me to get involved with politics from a young age – I learnt that revolution was the only way to change our situation. It’s like when the cinematic new age arrived where a mini digital camera could be used to shoot an entire film. Similarly with us we realized a small group of people could make a big difference. But nowadays there’s too much violence. I prefer Gandhi’s style of peacefully forcing changes and using culture to educate people.

Q: Your film ‘The President’ was inspired by the Arab Spring uprising in Egypt but some people feel that these revolutions are (manipulated) by the West and have accused you of simply reflecting their point of view – how would you react to this?

A: There was no foreign angle in this film – it’s my own personal view. But I agree that the West is guilty for the Arab Spring failure because ousting a dictator still didn’t bring about democracy.

The world has been struggling for a democratic government since the last century but there are still many countries that are only in the first stages. We need a cultural

revolution that will change behavioral patterns. Take India as an example. I love its diversity and philosophy but why is your beautiful country so dirty?

You deserve better and the only way to get this is by educating people about good governance through good culture although this may be a chicken and egg situation because we don’t know what needs to come first.

Q: A large number of your films can’t be freely screened in Iran due to government opposition. How do you reach out to the public there?

A: The high censorship in Iran is why I left the country as it was affecting my work. But the black market and online platforms like YouTube are making it possible for people to still see my films.

However this comes at a price because it affects the overall monies earned and is a problem faced by filmmakers across the globe.

Q: What is your opinion about the current trend of

films being made?

A: Every day there are thousands of tragedies taking place but no one is interested in making a film about them.

We need to shed light on the darkness and air our issues. Why do Bollywood and Hollywood create the same cliché movies which lead to cliché audiences that result in cliché politicians who form a cliché government? Cinema shouldn’t be about becoming a superstar or showing off - it must come from a love for creation and reflect a responsibility for human life. The artists who chase money have shamefully sold their souls to Satan and will have many regrets in their afterlife. I believe a Bollywood star has more power than your government to change India, yet they remain silent.

Q. You’re a self taught filmmaker without any formal training. Do you feel this has led to a different engagement with your audience?

A: I didn’t finish school but believe that the actual ‘university education’ came from my numerous jobs. The second ‘university’ was the years spent in prison where I read two thousand books.

But cinema can’t just be learned; it’s an art and you have to discover it on your own.

Q: Your entire family is now involved in films. Do you collaborate with each other?

A: My wife and I do work together taking turns at writing and directing.

In fact one of her films is also being screened at this IFFI. Our children (two daughters and a son) who make documentaries and shorts have all at one time or other worked on one of my projects. They fell in love with cinema because of their love for us.

Q. What has been your experience at IFFI this year?

A: I love the Indian audience because of their different thought process - they like to participate in the film by discussing it while watching and try to predict the outcome. They want to share their ideas and so try to understand the film better. Film festivals are important because they help to keep the independent filmmaker alive. 

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By Sheela Jaywant

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his time the inauguration function was at the SP Mukherji stadium near the university. Over 5000 people, I was told.

Where/how, I wondered, did KA, the previous venue, ever fit such a crowd?

It was interesting to note that Parrikar got more claps than the Big B. More interestingly, reporters complained at a conference that they hadn’t got ‘good seats’ even when they had a separate entrance to the enclosure on the first floor, facing the stage.

“Give us binoculars,” one lady reporter demanded.

No tickets were available of the films I chose.

One reason: the online bookers didn’t cancel unused ones. Second: there were around 13000 registrations for approximately 3000 seats. So I stood in a ‘rush line’, which was a queue for those who didn’t have tickets. It worked well. I even made some friends through the long minutes I spent in them. We discussed the peacocks and other artworks displayed at traffic-crossings. And films.

The Australian ‘Force of Destiny’ was on organ transplants; the Indian ‘Ship of Theseus’ on the same topic last year had set the standards really high, so ‘Force’ was a bit of a disappointment. ‘Hope’ showed us the despair of immigrants moving out of Morocco into Europe. A repeat theme. The Malayalam ‘Munniripayam’ was a soft murder mystery. A journalist trying to help an innocent prisoner who has spent over twenty years in jail, discovers a murky secret.

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Nov 28 Sufi Kathak Manabí Chaturvedi, Pioneer of Sufi Kathak, will present a lecture and demonstration on Sufi Kathak, a stunning dance style At Design Centre, Alto Porvorim, Bardez 6.30 pm +91832 241 0471

Nov 13 to Jan 12, 2015 An Exhibition of Selected Paintings Angelo da Fonseca Retrospective Monday to Friday At Xavier Centre of Historical Research, Alto Porvorim 10 am to 5 pm +91 832 2417772/ +91 832 2414971

Dec 6 to Dec 7 Decent and Comedy Cantaram A Konkani singing completion. Each song, or cantar, does not exceed 7 minutes. A uniquely Goan event.

At the Black Box, Kala Academy, Panaji 9.30 am to 5 pm +91832 242 0450

Until Dec 18 Goan Treasures Expressions By Contemporary Artists Featuring Sonia Rodriguez, Yolanda de Sousa, Nirupa Naik, Viraj Naik, Norman Tagore, and Sadguru Chendvankar At Carpe Diem Art Gallery, Majorda 10 am to 7 pm +91 832 2881035/ +91 8888862462

Galleries of Note Off The Wall A collectible of deeply astounding works of art displayed on daily basis at this thoughtful art cafe.

Fort Aguada Road, Sinquerim, Candolim 10:30 am to 11:30 pm +91 9820083497 | +91 9823289123 San Thome Museum Behold a well-kept display of old machines and artefacts demonstrating technical evolution.

At Varca 9:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 9822363917 | +91 832 2771000 Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of the local culture with figurative work of Goan artists.

Near Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception Church, Panjim 9:00 am to 8:00 pm +91 9822168703 Mario Art Gallery Discover the original paintings and other memorabilia of the great Goan artist/cartoonist Mario Miranda. Here you can buy “The Life of Mario”, as well as prints, mounted prints, frames, tiles, mugs, card sets and other books.

‘Houses of Goa’, Salvador-do-Mundo, Porvorim area 9:00 am to 5:30 pm +91 832 2410711

Gallery Gitanjali An elegant art gallery in Panjim’s Latin Quarter is worth hopping into when you’re in the area.

Fontainhas, Panjim 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 9823572035

People waitin g in queues to watch a movie featuring at IF FI

Moksa Art Gallery Here you will find some immensely conceptual paintings by Salvadoran Fernandez and others.

Naik Waddo, Calangute 9:30 am to 8:30 pm +91 832 2281121 | +91 9326717386 Casa Araujo Alvares Goan heritage at its best and even better when it’s automated. Rediscover Goan heritage at this 250 year old mansion equipped with automated lighting and sound.

Entry Fee: Rs.50 Big Foot, Loutolim 9:00 am to 6:00 pm +91 832 2777034 Email: bigfoottrust@gmail.com Gallery Attic Goan talent has no saturation point.

Experience a fine variety of paintings by local artists.

Opposite Don Bosco, Alfran Plaza, Panjim 9:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm +91 832 2420929 | +91 832 2257931 Art Chamber: Galleria de Belas Artes One of the more interesting and pleasant art centres in the state, featuring confident acrylic strokes that are somewhat three dimensional, put across the canvas by Yolanda De Souza and others. The musical acts here are worth looking out for.

Gaura Vaddo, Calangute 10:00 am to 1:00 pm & 4:00 pm to 8:00 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. The red velvet cupcakes at Bodega are a must try!

At Altinho, Panjim 10:00 am to 6:00 pm. +91 832 2421311 Gallery Esperance Go back in time and delve in the nostalgia of art in Oils, Watercolours, Crayons Portraits, Landscape and Still Life Photographs.

Near the Our Lady of Merces Church, Merces From 9:00 am to 6:00 pm +91 9545536437 Arte Douro Art Gallery For those who aren’t really into very serious art but still want to look out for interesting pieces of art, this place provides a mix bag of originals and prints from international and local talents.

Porba Vaddo, Calangute 9:00 am to 9:00 pm +91 832 22882266 | +91 9822147148

At Megan Smylan’s master class, I discovered that film-makers have to be good at raising funds. An M in BA helps.

To know just what a master Charlie Chaplin was, watch ‘A Woman in Paris’. No conversation, no talk. Just a great story line, music, and brilliant direction.

One discovers another thing whilst watching great movies: People who are told to switch off mobiles must also be told they shouldn’t take calls and talk if their phone silently ‘rings’ or vibrates.

Turkish ‘The Lamb’ was an excellent example of how one can find and present humour in the lowliest of topics, even abject poverty. An elder sibling tells the younger that the father will cut and eat him in honour of his (not father’s) own circumcision.

Another Turkish film, ‘Consequences’, grips from start to finish. Tempted to visit that country now.

Some afficionados told me I shouldn’t have missed Mohsen Makhmalbaf’s ‘Salam Cinema’ or ‘Gabbeh’. His film, ‘The President’, which opened the festival, was about the dictatorial president of a fictitious country, who is forced to travel the countryside with his grandson when there is a revolution.

In an interview which was shown on the strategically placed open screens near the gates, Makhmalbaf showed passionate concern that Bollywood didn’t take issues seriously. BTW, Jeon Soo-il of Korea hadn’t even heard the word Bollywood. Blessed are the innocent.

At a film buffet, it’s hard to sample everything. I missed the Marathi ‘Elizabeth Ekadashi’. But got to see the Polish ‘Foreign Body’, about how corporates quietly sneak into our lives/culture.

The Greek ‘Little England’ showed that human emotions cross all boundaries. When the men are away on ships, fighting wars or earning a living, the hardships faced by both them and their families are the same world over. (The film reminded me of the Indian jawan who returned from a Pakistani prison to

find his wife remarried and pregnant. She didn’t consider him her husband any longer. Stranger than fiction, he accepted her but she died in childbirth.)

The country of focus, China, showed that it made more than umbrellas and stents.

‘Christmas Rose’, was about a disabled girl who traps a doctor. Sensitive, yet showed how anyone, at any time and in any circumstance can resort to crime.

It was a pity that the Open Forum was in a closed hall. There was a charm in asking crews questions under the big banyan tree.

The Indian ‘Gour Hari Dastaan’ described the plight of a man who fought for India’s independence. Later, he had to fight a democratically elected government for his dues.

I quite liked the exhibition put up by the National Film Archives of India. They had inexpensive posters and greeting cards made of old film-posters. Lots of people bought those. Nostalgia always sells.

A visit to the Film Bazar held in the Goa Marriott showed me a different side of the IFFI. This was a Bollywood business trade-mart. People around me were talking sponsorship, business ideas, box-office risks. Interesting, but I preferred actually enjoying the end-product of talented writers, directors, actors, cinematographers, music-composers… no tickets is never a problem here. Almost all the films are worth it. I had wandered into the Tamil ‘Sringaram’ not expecting anything, and was drawn into the world of bharatanatyam and devadasis. IFFI always throws up surprises. 

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One of the Premier Cultural Events of the Subcontinent

By Goa Streets

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ive years after being founded to “celebrate the margins,” the fiercely independent, nonprofit and no-logos Goa Arts + Literary Festival (GALF) has unexpectedly emerged as one of the premier cultural showcases of the subcontinent. The fifth anniversary edition in Panjim next week (December 4-7, goaartlitfest.com) promises to be the best ever, with strong literary and artistic delegations from Singapore, Nepal, Australia and Pakistan, as well as GALF’s usual mix of some of the best established and emerging literary and artistic talent from across India and beyond.

GALF 2014 has scheduled sessions every day on the pressures and challenges for both independent and corporate media in the Internet age, featuring an extraordinary lineup of senior journalists and editors: Rajdeep Sardesai and Sagarika Ghose, Sreenivasan Jain, Naresh Fernandes, Samar Halarnkar and Priya Ramani, Govindraj Ethiraj, Sachin Kalbag, Prashant Jha and Cyril Almeida of Pakistan’s Dawn newspaper.

Goa Streets is proud to be among GALF’s media partners!

GALF will host the “hometown release” of Rajdeep Sardesai’s nationwide bestseller, ‘2014: The Election that Changed India’, as well as the exclusive first-ever launches for some of the most anticipated books of the year:

Dr. Rajmohan Gandhi’s ‘Prince of Gujarat’, Mamang Dai’s historical novel ‘The Black Hill, Hindol Sengupta’s ‘Recasting India’, Aditya Adhikari’s ‘The Bullet and the Ballot Box’ and new books in English translation from the eminent Konkani writers Mahabaleshwar Sail and Damodar Mauzo.

Other notable “firsts” at GALF 2014 include ‘Odalisque’, the first-ever exhibition of paintings outside the United States by Daisy Rockwell, the unique painter, translator (from Hindi) and writer. The grand-daughter of legendary American artist Norman Rockwell, she will also release her new novel ‘Taste’ on December 7. Also making his muchanticipated India debut is Chee Malabar, the veteran American rapper of Indian origin, who will release his new album ‘Feral Child’.

The Goa Arts + Literary Festival is free, and registration is not required to walk into the daily sessions at the International Centre Goa at Dona Paula.

Those interested in eating all meals along with the delegates can register for a nominal fee at goaartlitfest.com,

where the festival programme will be available from Dec 1. However, the organizers are urging visitors who are interested in specific sessions to arrive at the venue early – GALF 2014 is likely to be the bestattended so far, and the most popular sessions are likely to become filled to capacity.

These include conversations and panel discussions featuring several of the most acclaimed authors and books of 2014: the multi-talented rockstar of Carnatic music, TN Krishna whose ‘A Southern Music’ has been described by Amartya Sen as “one of the best books I’ve ever read”, and debut novelist Mahesh Rao, whose wonderful “A Smoke is Rising” won the Tata Literature Live award, and the poets Ranjit Hoskote, Keki Daruwalla, Arundhathi Subramaniam and Sridala Swami who are four of the five finalists for the first-ever Khushwant Singh Prize for Poetry.

Food, music, poetry, art, literature and journalism, Goa Arts + Literary Festival has become a highlight of Goa’s and India’s cultural landscape. Book the dates now. 

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