Issue No. 37

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AIDS in Goa WTFunk Renaissance Man

ganeshA God Of Gods

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

WTFUNK!! at Café MOJO ushers Funk back in style A Note to the Censor Board: There’s an ‘N’ in the word, so lay off!

By Ethel Da Costa Has WTFUNK! got you yet? It has with Goa, as it did with Fashion & Lifestyle writer, Ethel Da Costa, creator of this music series, going by the success of the concept held at Café MOJO from Aug 8-Sept 5 which celebrates yesteryears path-breaking Music Legends of Funk, Acid, Electro Jazz, R&B, Motown , Classic Punk Rock long forgotten in the heat of EDM.

year back, during one of my manic trolling sessions on the internet, I sat one entire weekend devouring Jamiroquai. Hook, line and sinker, obsessively falling in love with the genius of Jay Kay. I read every interview, brawl, his love for fast cars and even faster women, drugs, helicopters, eccentricities, but through it all wholly committed to his music like his survival line to existence.

Jay Kay spoke to me in my dreams, spiking even my flat line work days with his mischievous lyrics, puns and complex musical arrangements. I was his Cosmic Girl. And he clearly, a man way ahead of his peers. And yet, when I asked a young local DJ in Goa to play one of his songs, he had never heard of the bugger! Infuriated and holding on to my high heel, lest I fling it at his ignorance, I stormed home vowing that I would find a way to do

justice to Jay Kay. I reached out with the idea to buddy DJ Jiva, a passionate, well heeled music lover himself, and DJ Amit Makwana. They were amused, but agreed. My daughter DJ Le@h chuckled wondering how Jamiroquai would fit into the manic EDM format clubs are hooked on to. The challenge became a raison d’etre. Herbie Hancock, Al Jarreau, Earth, Wind and Fire, Marvin Gaye, James Brown, Iron Butterfly, Grand Funk Railroad chewed my headphones…WTF! It simply had to be done. WTFUNK!! had waited too long…

Putting together the talented cast of WTFUNK! DJ Series was as equally important as the music of the legends celebrated. Content here was king. With attention to programming, detailed discussions on genre and its showcase packaging, the team flowed with the spirit of WTFUNK!! Girish Desai, MD, Café MOJO went with the faith and I’m grateful. We need more believers!

Opening WTFUNK! on Aug 8 with

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music & nightlife | 3 WTFunk

Ganesh special | 6 Celebrating in Goa

feature | 7 AIDS in GOa

food & drink | 08 Ganesh and Food

Ganesh special | 10 Can't be easy being Him

feature | 12 Walter Mascarenhas

August 8 to Sept 5

Every Friday

WTFUNK! Think Greek & Cafe Mojo bring FUNK to Town Do you Wanna Funk?

Funk, Motown, Retro, R& B, Rock, Acid Jazz, Electro Bollywood & Fusion At Cafe Mojo, Panjim 10 pm onwards + 91 8322426666/ 2426665

Reggae Friday

By Graeme Hamilton At Laguna, Anjuna @ 7.30 pm +91 832 227 4131

Every Tuesday Extraordinary Nights With Emmanuel Antao At Gawin’s Restaurant, Varca 9 pm onwards +91 9822177179

Friday Vibes With DJ Jay & Brandan At Cafe Mambo, Baga 7 pm onwards +91 8322275028

Every Wednesday

Every Saturday

Tribute Night At Cheenos, Baga 8 pm onwards +91 8888713976

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

Rock is Alive With Charley and the Music Factory At Baywatch Resort, Colva @ 7.30 pm +91 832 2747744 Angels & Demons at Cafe Mambo At Cafe Mambo, Tito’s Lane, Baga @ 9 pm onwards +91 9822765002

Every Thursday Indie Fresh Thursday At Cheenos, Baga 8 pm onwards +91 8888713976

Campal Creek

Thursday Sizzling Karaoke Nite With Saby Fernandes At Kudos, Chogm Road, Porvorim 7.30 pm onwards +91 832 6510565

what's on | 7

Thursday Night Live With Smoking Chutney At Sofala, Nerul @ 8.30 pm +91 777400882

give back| 14

Events in Goa

arts & entertainment | 17 Varun Carvalho: You Walk Alone

wheels on streets | 18 Tata Motors, Honda Amaze, Honda Activa

Friday Funk With DJ Lasker and Akshay At Cape Town Cafe, Calangute 7 pm onwards +91 95 27612070

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

At Cocopazzo, Chapora 7 pm onwards. +91 9561212810 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

Saturday Showtime With Ajit Pai & Jay Brainwash At Cafe Mambo, Baga 7 pm onwards +91 83 22279895, +91 83 22275028

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 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

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From page 3 `Bring on the Funk’ headlined by DJ MV Cliff and DJ Jiva, both seasoned in their respective formats, the duo did a sensational showcase of sounds rarely heard of today. Funk DJ MV Cliff opened the night to the beats of Herbie Hancock, Soul Sisters, John Davis & The Monster Orchestra, Prince, Jamiroquai, Bill Withers, Gregory Porter, 6ix Toys, Mooqee, Elijah Collins & Tee J, while DJ Jiva brought on popular hits of the 70s and 80s Donna Summer, Nerd, Kool & The Gang, Grand Popo Football Club, Chic, Average White Band, Irene Cara, The Tramps, Commodores, Lipps Inc, Earth, Fire & Wind, Carl Douglas as clubbers took to the dance floor giving `Music With Attitude’ the zest of the free-spirited young.

Spread across 5 Fridays with themes and music programmed around it, Aug 15 saw `Bollybhang,’ in keeping with the spirit of Independence throwing together a jam of Indie rock, Bollywood anthems, Punjabi underground spearheaded by UK Indian music producers of the early 90s. DJ Akbar, featuring DJ Yudi

Stark set the funk to Bollywood. As WTFUNK! sets in, `The Rock Convention’ on Aug 22 blew the lid off with Goa’s young DJ Le@h commemorating World Goa Day with a classic rock-hip hop infusion of titles that defined the generation of LPs, while DJ Jiva brought on popular rock-punk hits with a stylish panache all his own. The duo touted most likely to raise the heat at Café Mojo. Followed by Aug 29 `Retro Maestros’ celebrating the alternative legends of the 80s headlined by DJ Ash & Bonny, and closing the series with a mega party on Sept 5 with `Motown Revival’ by DJ MV Cliff and DJ Gail bringing R&B, Motown back into the groove of modern day playlists.

If you missed WTFUNK! time to catch the series for the sheer pleasure of acknowledging the music that made immortal icons of our generation. And yes, you can credit us for bringing Funk back in style.

WTFUNK! is the property of Think Geek Media Entertainment. Goa’s niche music,

fashion and lifestyle label known for its benchmark concepts in media and entertainment. 

Ben Lewis leading the group

6 Ganesh Special

How Goans celebrate this heart-warming festival

By Sanket Sharma

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ne of the most important festivals in Goa is upon us. Ganesh Chaturthi, also known as ‘Vinayak Chaturthi’, is a time when homes and villages throughout our state are awash in feelings of joy and spirituality. The high spirited character of this holiday is so peculiar and filled with rituals that you can feel the festive vibe in the air even before the holiday begins.

Celebrated as the birthday of the fascinating elephant god ‘Ganesh’, this festival has been an important event Indian Hindu society for hundreds of years. Ganesh himself is one of the most recognizable Hindu Gods, with his legendary tales passed on from generation to generation – keeping alive our heritage and culture.

One of the most famous legends about his birth holds that Ganesh was brought to life by Parvati, who breathed life into him after making him from clay. She made him just before she went for a bath and he was kept outside to keep guard. Ganesh protected his mother from anybody who tried to enter, including Lord Shiva himself, which eventually cost Ganesh his head. This upset Parvati, of course, and Shiva promised to bring Ganesh back to life. But as Shiva couldn’t find a human head, he placed an elephant head on the human and brought Ganesh to life.

And thus lord Ganesh as we know him was born.

Ganesh Chaturthi in Goa is arguably the biggest festival for Hindus in the state, and its vibe so harmonious and communal, that people from all religions are invited to come over to one’s home and participate, usually a friendly Hindu neighbour, at the least to receive ‘Prasad’.

The rituals typically include a family home getting a clay idol of Ganesh, which they keep in a ‘Pandal’, a home for the idol decorated by the family, for

at least a day before he’s taken to the sea for ‘Visarjan’, the immersion of the Ganesh idol.

The idol is worshiped, celebrated and prayed before it is taken for the Visarjan. During its stay, the energy in a typical home is very cheerful and festive, with families hosting a Ganesh idol getting visitors throughout the day.

Cleaning of the house and cooking rich traditional food is another characteristic of the festival, the food differing from one place to another. It’s also traditional for families hosting a Ganesh to visit other families hosting Ganesh, mostly neighbors and relatives. In this way, the festival serves as an annual forum for family reunions.

The celebrations typically last anywhere from around 1 - 10 days before the final process of the ritual, the Visarjan, is performed.

Then the idol is immersed in a water body, be it a stream, the sea, a lake or a river. In Panjim the most famous spot is Miramar beach , where most Visarjans from Goa’s capital city occur. The water body used for immersion of the idol is mostly considered by geographical convenience.

The Visarjan procession is taken to the streets, where people dance and sing joyously to say final goodbyes to their idol, mostly singing ‘Bhajans’, traditional religious songs praising the God Ganesh. The most common duration of hosting the idols is 1, 3 and 11 days, while some people even keep it on for 21 days.

The festival holds the spirit of an older simpler time, and is sacred to many people, both young and old. The family togetherness of this celebration make it particularly special, infusing the festival with a deep sense of harmony and love.

Are there any Modaks down there?

I'm afraid not Ganpati Bappa

Feature 7

Why are we discriminating against these sons and daughters of Goa?

By Crespo D’Souza

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t was the year 1989. A young student, Dominic D’Souza visited Goa Medical College, like many others his age, to donate blood. Little did he know that his goodwill gesture would lead to his forced confinement.

D’Souza learned later to his horror that his blood was tested for HIV without his knowledge. The results were reported not to him, but to the police, who promptly isolated him for testing HIVpositive (in accordance with existing law at the time) in an unused TB sanatorium.

D’Souza, rather than being cowed, challenged the law and won a partial victory when the court ruled detainment was mandatory only in a “justifiable” case.

It would be nice to say the state has come a long way since Dominic’s case.

But judging from the recent Rivona incident in South Goa in which 13 HIVpositive children were forced out of a school, it’s fair to say the rate of progress during these past 25 years has been glacially slow.

News flash! AIDS is no longer the killer it once was.

New flash! It’s extremely difficult if not impossible to catch it from normal, dayto-day contact.

News flash! Discriminating against people with HIV, young or old, is an outrage.

Goa, when will we learn?

Our state’s first HIV case was detected in a foreigner in 1986, about five years after the first cases were discovered in the U.S. among gays and drug users.

Today, there are some 15,000 HIV/AIDS cases in Goa – or one percent of the population. Health Minister Laxmikant Parsekar put it this way: “HIV/AIDS is present in every ward and every village of Goa.” It’s hard to know which is the bigger problem – the stigma or the ignorance surrounding AIDS. “The belief that the virus is highly contagious continues,” said Peter Borges, Founder of Human Touch and Secretary of Positive People, NGOs working with HIV-positive people. “Many (people) become isolated – within their homes, in public, at their workplaces. They are further stigmatized by others’ assumptions about their moral integrity – such as the belief that they became infected with HIV because they chose to take part in risky sexual behaviour.”

Savio Falleiro a researcher from Margao who has published a book on the economic impact on households of

people living with HIV, says the cost that the disease puts on families is not being factored in by the government’s planning and projects.

Those suffering from HIV/AIDS are supposed to be eligible for free treatment. But Fallairo found that the medical expenses of those patients amounted to an enormous financial burden.

What’s worse, as many as 10% of children from these households are not allowed to complete their education but are instead made to work to supplement family income.

More than just isolation, the stigma undermines prevention, treatment and care of people living with the HIV and AIDS. “Those with the disease won’t tell their partners, they will not admit it and consequently not seek health care,” he said.

That’s all the more tragic, of course, because with proper treatment, the disease is certainly no longer a death sentence.

“Ten years ago when I started my work with HIV/ AIDS patients, children with AIDS would not live beyond eight. Today

with ART [Antiretroviral] therapy it is completely manageable,” Borges said.

Borges admits that the Rivona incident – where a group of HIV-positive students were removed from a school due to opposition from parents, many of whom withdrew their own kids from the school - took the state administration as well as the NGOs by surprise.

Lack of knowledge about AIDS plagues every sector of society, including adolescents, who are particularly vulnerable given the absence of sex education in the state.

Take the case of Rakesh Naik (name changed) who discovered that he is infected at age 24. He is in a relationship with a 13-year-old girl, who also contracted HIV. Putting the troubling age difference (and legal issues) aside for a moment, it seems clear neither individual had the slightest inkling of the meaning of safe sex.

“A case like this, though being the exception, is always traumatic,” Borges said.

Today, young children enter into sexual relationships much earlier than generations before them. Yet there is no mechanism to educate them to do it

safely. Religious and other injunctions against condom use don’t help matters much.

The government does run free testing centres for those wishing to take the ELISA test to detect HIV, as well as counselling services both before and after the test. In addition, the Positive People NGO runs support groups, but a look at who’s in attendance is indicative of the stigma still attached to HIV/AIDS. Well-to-do patients almost never come, leaving only the poor at the meetings.

For its part, the State government has not thought it wise to spend money on awareness programmes. All funds for the Goa State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) come from the central government.

The GSACS in turn outsources its field work to NGOs, who are then remunerated according to the work they do. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work the way it’s supposed to. The NGOs’ remuneration has been stagnant for the last seven years, and salaries have not been paid for the last four months.

Fed up of constantly having to badger the government for getting what is due to them, the nine NGOs have jointly written to the Chief Minister, the Health Minister and the National AIDS control organisation.

The nine NGOs are involved in as many as 16 targeted intervention projects in the state and employing some 400 people, all of whom while willing to volunteer for a cause, need food on their plates, they say.

The state government’s refusal to add to what the central government is giving, is perplexing, they say.

Meanwhile, the state health minister Laxmikant Parsekar is brandishing figures obtained from the GSACS, to show that the rate of HIV infection is declining in the state.

Between 2002 and 2009, the state was recording as many as a thousand fresh cases each year. In 2011 it came down to around 630 and the last two years the figure stood at around 500 cases each year: the lowest since 1998. “This is testament to the government’s efforts in containing HIV AIDS,” Parsekar said.

Stakeholders want the government to spend where it matters, in awareness to tell the people that AIDS does not mean death, or that it isn’t an easily transmitted disease. People should know that it’s perfectly acceptable to study alongside a person with HIV/AIDS, or to employ them so they can make a living just like everyone else.

It is a human right to live in dignity. No virus can change that. 

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hink Ganapati, think modaks.

No other God eats those soft, white, bite-sized pleated domes.

Making them is an art: the freshly ground rice flour is kneaded into a dough, the dough is lightly steamed and kneaded again. The stuffing is made with equal amounts of fresh, grated coconutflesh and jaggery cooked together and flavoured with powdered cardamom and nutmeg. The wealthy add to it crushed almonds or pistachios. A small ball of the dough is moulded inside a ghee-greased palm and after the stuffing is held in place, gently ‘fingered’ into shape. It’s steamed yet again and eaten hot with melted ghee poured over it.

The ‘modak’ shape is now standardized. You can even buy boxes of mass-made modak-shaped pedhas to give as corporate gifts. In some homes, the traditional modaks aren’t steamed but fried (in which case the casing is made of wheat flour). For some reason, Ganapati eats what he likes in multiples of 21. It’s

Food For the Lord

First BSB. Now SOMA Thank you Prahlad and Sabreen!

By Shubham Gupta “We have drunk Soma and become immortal; we have attained the light, the Gods discovered.”

The aforementioned quotation from the Rigveda clearly illustrates the divine spirit attached to Soma, the drink of Gods. We humans might not be able to fully capture the vibe that surrounds its being, but we can come close enough.

And the first step is to appreciate wine. Very good wine.

Fortunately, we have expert help from the innovative founders of the Black Sheep Bistro (the new but deservedly famous restaurant we now all know as BSB) to help us along on our wine journey. Prahlad and Sabreen Sukhtankar will be the first to tell you that it’s not about the label, but the quality. Not about the price, but the depth and bouquet and easiness on the palate.

Welcome to Soma, an exclusive club for wine lovers. And that it’s being launched by the creators of BSB should tell you something immediately. Why? Because these folks in just a few short months have come up with a restaurant that would easily hold its own in Paris or New York or London – right here in the heart of Panjim. So it’s fair to assume their wine club will be equally worthwhile.

We’re not kidding, folks. This is the real deal.

At Soma, you can not only taste wines from all across the world but also savour some locally sourced varieties based on their acidity, tannin, sweetness, fruit and body. From the variety of grapes used to make certain kinds of wines to the selection of wines that are best paired with certain foods, you’ll thank Soma for the lessons learned and experiences had. From Shiraz to Carbenet Sauvignon to Merlot to Chardonnay, Soma is a place to experience the joy of wine. Being able to interact with Prahlad, a well-established wine connoisseur, is an unmistakable bonus – as is the ability to savour the tapas of BSB while sipping the wine. Oh... and thank you Sabreen for the intimate yet subtle hospitality you provide at every turn!

Stirring your soul with edible delights during the Ganesh festival Who said Goans can’t go without fish?

Photograph by Shubham Gupta

By Sheela Jaywant

said he eats 21 modaks in a single gulp.

Not too difficult for someone with an elephant’s mouth.

During the period that the Ganapati is worshiped in a house, the inmates cannot eat anything non-vegetarian.

Interestingly, onions and garlic aren’t considered ‘pure’ vegetarian fare either.

The menu comprises dishes seldom found in restaurants, not repeated for any of the meals.

In our ancestral home, the breakfasts are either idli-sambar or uppeet (upma) made of semolina or dosa-like crepes. No eggs, no wheat flour used. Bananas, custard-apples, papayas, and other local fruit is kept readily available to ‘munch’ on lest one feels hungry, for lunch can happen only after the pooja-aarti is over, and that can take up the entire day if the priest gets delayed somewhere.

Lunch and dinner have similar menus: sprouted green-gram curry, plain-cooked unseasoned daal, two vegetables, a salad of finely chopped cucumbers and its raw cousins, a gravy made with finely ground coconut, puris (deep fried puffed bread), and rice. A sweet kheer is a must. All the items, including pickles and chutneys are served in a particular way and presented on a banana leaf first to Ganapati. Only when the offering is prayed over can lunch be declared ‘open’. In conservative homes, men eat before the women. (An affront to both feminism AND chivalry!)

Never mind the religious significance.

The Ganapati (or Ganesh) Festival is a social one. Family members converge onto the ancestral home. Cousins meet annually, old and young catch up on news, marriages are arranged, gossip about the old and the dead get whispered from ear to ear.

Fish-loving foodies who keep the idol in their homes for eleven days suffer.

Suffer? Yes. Goans can’t live without fish, you would know that by now. And so many days of strict no-fish enforced penance is a cruelty of sorts (sob).

I’m told that in some homes, a small

fire is lit outside a window and a bit of dried fish tossed on it. The smelly smoke encourages hunger and that’s how some die-hard fish-foodies survive.

More commonly, the moment the idol is immersed, people race to the market to buy the fish that they craved for through the holy-days of the festival.

Interestingly, the food made for the goddess Gauri has a fixed menu.

When she was pregnant with Ganapati, someone told me the myth goes, she didn’t like the taste of salt in her food. In her honour, in our home, the pumpkin is cooked with ginger, green chillies and grated coconut, but without salt. Since none of the food can be tasted until it’s served, all the other dishes have to be made by experienced hands. But this pumpkin dish can be made by the youngest daughter-in-law because the salt has to be added later. Perhaps this was a way to introduce the young girls to the complicated kitchen regulations they would subsequently have to handle.

The best part of the Ganapati food is the prasad. A mixture of roasted coconutshavings and poppy-seeds mixed with cashews, raisins, sugar-crystals and a dash of honey is my favourite. The halwa made of semolina with mashed banana is another. The slightly sticky fluid made of curd, milk, ghee, honey and sugar is something one gets just a spoonful of.

The heavy downpours are over, light showers reign. Ganapati’s arrival and departure announce the harvesting of one crop and the sowing of another. 

Food & Drink 9

Sunday, August 24, 2014

The Shravan Thali All month everyday for lunch. The menu features authentic Indian vegetarian food with daily variations.

At the experts hands of the HQ’s chefs, hard to go wrong.

At The HQ, Vasco +91 7709003237

Until September 15 Special Monsoon Lunch Soup or Salad and Pasta or Pizza. We’re not afraid to say it. Baba’s does some of the best Italian food in the state.

Closed on Tuesday At Baba’s Wood Cafe, Fontainhas +91 99 23414098

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 Tropical 24x7 Restaurant, Bar & Pub All Day All Night. Good place to chow down if you’re out partying in Calangute – at any hour.

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.

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

Casabela 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

Tuna Tataki served at the #90DaysOfMonsoon by Black Sheep Bistro, Panjim. Come rejoice a wide variety of forgotten fishes this monsoon.

Indian Jones House of Indian Food If you are hankering for some first-class Indian cuisine, look no further.

At Chogm House, Saligao, Calangute Road +91 9767655999

Photograph by Shubham Gupta

Until August 27

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

Anjuna & Around 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 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 and North Indian Fare Take a wild guess what this place specializes in?

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

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

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

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

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 Caravela Chinese, European, Goan, Italian, North Indian, Thai A long-time favourite haunt among Goans and visitors alike At Vivanta Holiday, Sinquerim 7.30 am to 10.30 pm +91 832 6645858

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 Godinho Bar & Restaurant Goan Food Near Cine National, Panjim +91 9822100315

Chat Streets Indian snacks On Sunday open only till 4 pm Near Don Bosco High School, MG Road, Panjim 11 am to 9 pm +91 832 9922480076

Margao & Around Brews & Bakes Brewing Smiles & Baking Memories At Shop No: 250, Abade Faria Road, Comba, Margao +91 8308800080 brewsnbakes@live.com

Saffron Restaurant An Authentic Indian Cuisine Home Delivery and Take Away Available At Model Marine ii, Caranzalem 11 pm to 3.30 pm & 6.30 pm 11.30 pm +91 832 6523353/ +91 7755927408

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

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

Baba’s Wood Cafe Classical Italian Pizza, Wine, Ravioli Pizza, Tiramisu etc.

At 49, Mala, Fontainhas, Panjim-Goa 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm & 7.00 pm to 11.30 pm +91 832-3256213/ +91 9823714098

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Black sheep Bistro Undoubtedly one of the best eating and drinking establishments in the Goan capital. Feels like New York City, with a fabulous selection of tapas.

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10 Ganesh Special

By Sheela Jaywant

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or some reason, what is known as the Ganapati Festival in Mumbai is called just ‘Ganesh’ in Goa. In fact, people actually wish each other Happy Ganesh. It’s like saying Happy Jesus to friends and family around 25th December.

Since the Hindu calendar closely follows the seasons, the Ganesh Festival is celebrated around the end of the monsoons. Or at least when the rains are on the wane. Local fruits are a-ripening.

Which means, when all family members are gathered together for a chat and a gossip, along with the tea one has bananas, more bananas, a couple of sweet melons or squashes followed by bananas.

Crisp snacks, the kind one makes at Diwali, go soggy, so it’s bananas all the way… ah, memories. Cousins, aunts, great aunts, grand aunts and their male equivalents in various continents do their best to co-ordinate timings, for a family that skypes together, stays together, right?

Rare creatures like we who don’t have a Ganesh celebration at home are expected to visit homes where His statue is installed. We eat the same goodies in every house. The thermocole decorations and plastic festoons seem to get more garish with every passing year. Quite often the statue is made of Plaster of Paris and discarded bandages. Cheaper than the traditional clay models, I’m told.

For some reason, small Ganesh statues are rare. Some families have statues of Him several feet high and in Mumbai several storeys high (these statues have to be hauled by cranes onto trucks and transported at night when the traffic isn’t affected). Goa is still not infested by the Sarvajanik (or co-operative) Ganesh culture. This system, started by Mr Tilak

during the Freedom Movement to get people together, is prevalent in Mumbai, the seat of the Ganesh Festival tamasha.

Several buildings in a locality jointly host a Ganapati (same chap, different name) celebration. ‘Donations’ are bullied out of residents of the neighbourhood. They are used for the decorations, eats and to organize competitions for children (simple races, poetry recitation, fancy dress) and to swell the wallets of the organizers. Helps if a rich builder or industrialist lives in the area. Specially if he’s a law non-abiding sort who is willing

to shell out many rupees to keep mouths shut. Dear innocent Ganesh doesn’t have a clue what’s happening right below his trunk.

The trunk. That elephant head

proves that India knew all about organ transplants, even animal to human surgeries wayyyy back thousands of centuries ago. The new government hasn’t yet included that ‘fact’ in textbooks. It should, so we can take pride in what our ancestors did. Never mind that now we have little to gloat about.

But I wander…

The immersions are done on day two, five, seven and eleven, depending on how long the family is hosting Him. It’s an exciting ritual and yet a sad one because the deity has to be bid farewell to until next time, a year away. It’s a photo-worthy, traffic-stopping occasion.

Everyone’s dressed in shiny clothes. The idols are carried to the sea/jetty/river and young men are hired/bullied to carry them.

Commonly, though, I’ve seen people stop their cars on the Mandovi bridge and toss their favourite god over the railing into the flowing Mandovi below. Never understood how an object that was treated with tender reverence can in minutes be no different from a bag of garbage. And the people rush to the fish market to make up for the vegetarian meals that they had to ‘suffer’ whilst He was visiting. Human nature is always interesting.

All the frolic and commotion is suddenly over and routine rules once more. The three days of holiday take another three days to recover from.

Ganesh watches benignly, ensuring that there aren’t any obstacles to that!

As the Lord of Learning and the dispeller of difficulties, His task isn’t easy in today’s India. He has to make students pass, give young people jobs, help the ill recover from disease, bless new homes, and cars, too. He has to attend weddings, and accept thanks at a million shrines and temples all over the country. Actually, all over the world now. He also has to attend to internet prayers; it must be difficult for a busy God to keep pace with technology. But He does all that, year ‘round, sparing a few days to visit the west coast of India, and Goa. 

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12 Feature

Walter Mascarenhas Adventurer, Corporate Trainer, Air Force Guru and Teacher In the Water

By Perin Ilavia

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t’s a legitimate question to ask. Why write a whole newspaper story about Walter Mascarenhas? He’s still very much alive, so no fawning obituary is called for. He’s not a global celebrity, nor has he done anything untoward or scandalous, such as embezzling millions or snapping compromising selfies.

The reason, dear reader, is that Walter, living right here among us in Goa, is a Renaissance Man. He can fix a jet airplane, tell you how to increase your business’s bottom line, and teach your children to swim. Now 48 years old, he’s a motivational speaker, an expert in neurolinguistics, an aeronautical engineer, a corporate trainer, an exSquadron Leader of the Indian Air Force and an accomplished diver - both in the sky and underwater.

And as all those who know him can attest to, he’s also a really, really nice guy.

Now do you see why Walter merits his own newspaper story?

Read on!

At 26 years old, Walter found himself in the Indian Air Force maintaining engines and overhauling fighter aircraft, overseeing some 350

technical personnel. He stayed with the air force from 1987 to 1998, holding such top positions as Senior Engineering Officer, Senior Production Engineer and Chief of Quality Assurance.

Then, from 1998 to 2010, he worked in the private sector in various senior managerial positions, including with a large company in Dubai.

He started conducting training programs in 2007, putting his decades of experience to good use.

These days, companies often invite him to conduct half to two-day outbound and in-house programs.

Training simulations are designed to educate and persuade

participants to think outside the box and see the bigger picture about skills needed to operate a business. The goal is to achieve a better organized and fluid system, where employees understand their part in making the company successful. A team without relationship norms is open to potential interpersonal and other problems.

“A trainer is like a coach, a facilitator, who brings out the best in the participants. It’s like sharpening your tools, which get blunted due to a regular routine,” Walter explains.

“When employees contribute to growth, they also achieve a huge sense of purpose, motivation levels are higher, attitude and behaviour become appropriate and the employees can grow along with the organization. People learn when they are in a happy state.”

As a trainer it’s essential to get your message across in simple words. You can’t let the audience get to you.

To become defensive and subjective signals to the listeners that you are not sure of yourself or your facts, and they may assume that what you are saying is unreliable. This can lead to loss of your credibility.

Walter’s programmes include: Train the Trainer, Effective

Communication Skills, Time Management, Presentation Skills, Confidence Building, Team Building & Bonding, Leadership & Executive Skills, Strategic Decision Making, Essential Selling Skills, Customer Relationship Management, Motivation, Attitude and Behaviour, Stress Management, Art of Making Conversations, Enhancing Life Skills, Managing Technical Professionals/ Specialists, Corporate Induction Programs, and various other tailor-made programs to suit various organizations.

This may sound like a lot of work but rest assured, Walter is not one for all work and no play.

During his time with the Indian Air Force, Walter was a keen adventure sports enthusiast. He was part of the Air Force Sky Diving Team for five years, doing over 300 jumps and free-falls. He was an aero-sports performer during the Air Force Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in several cities across India. He’s also an avid parasailor, river rafter and crosscountry driver, both in India and the USA. Walter is a world-class scuba diver, practicing the sport in places such as Dubai, Oman, Ras-Al-Khaimah, and Bat Island and Grande Island here in Goa. He teaches snorkeling, and conducts free swimming classes for people, young and old, who most need it. In the past dozen years in both Goa and Mumbai, he’s taught more than 600 people to swim or lose their fear of water.

Life has given much to Walter Mascarenhas, and he doesn’t hesitate to give right back. Add to that a hefty dose of humility, talent and generosity, and you have a noteworthy personality – deserving of not just a newspaper article, but a hearty ‘thank you’ as well. 

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And even better to hang out at the Deltin Royale!

By Shubham Gupta

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asking in the sweet recollections of the 67th anniversary of India’s independence, memories abound. It was a relaxed and feisty day with loved ones, the vibe of feeling good and free and blissful and, yes, independent. Plus a long weekend to boot! It was worth every rupee spent – and every rupee won with the luck of the gods – for all those who visited the Gem of the River Mandovi, the Deltin Royale.

A variety of heart-throbbing entertainment enthralled the guests at Vegas (multi-cuisine restaurant) and Whiskys (VIP Lounge with an exclusive collection of single malts). The revelry included a wholly memorable dance performance by MJ-5, a nationally acclaimed dance group from Delhi. Having displayed their talent at the reality TV show India’s Dancing Superstars, they left no stones unturned in captivating the

crowd with their over-the-top moves.

The weekend also saw live musical performances by upcoming bands such as A-26, Tidal Wave and Musical Harmony. And that’s just the beginning! The evenings were filled with magic, both figurative and literal. So when the magicians of Mingle Magic took to the stage, all were mystified. And let’s not forget about the face painters and the exclusive, interactive photo booth. And when it came time to entertain not just our hearts and brains but also our palates, the masters of taste at the kitchen of Vegas created an extravaganza featuring an unlimited tri-colour spread capturing the essence of the Indian Zaika, right from Kashmir to Kanyakumari – taking the entire East & West belt along with it. That’s in addition to a new a la carte menu offering even more culinary indulgence.

So if you missed this delightful weekend presented by Deltin Royale, keep this in mind: There’s more to come. A lot more. Remember, the season has yet to begin! 

14 Give Back

The Campal Creek Campaign Proving that change is possible – and so is a greener Goa

By Armando Gonsalves

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he Campal Creek Campaign has caught the imagination of the people, and we are delighted that we have managed to spark a great desire to save the waters of Goa. It is humbling when people from across Goa call up, as well as meet with us to discuss ways of taking this spirit to another level, that of bringing together various environmental forces that are determined to bring about solace to the much damaged green philosophy in Goa. Even more exciting is that this energy has reached the hearts of young children, many of whom are already speaking stuff that is music to the ears of green activists here. One day recently, a group of children came together and spoke about the need to look after Goa’s assets before she becomes a massive landfill, others talked of the garbage strewn waters of the creeks in Panjim whilst still others talked of a strategy where everyone gets involved in saving our motherland for posterity. So, what started off as casual workshops of music, art, games and the like with the “privileged” kids of St Inez has now engulfed the Hamara School children as well as children from various schools across the capital city.

As if on a fairy tale ride with planning sometimes just a few hours old, the National Institute of Malaria Research led by Director Dr Ashwani Kumar and the Voluntary Health Association led by its President, Shri Raj Vaidya also got involved in a workshop organized with us at Goa ForGiving, held at the St Inez slum just a few metres away from St Inez Church. Various volunteers from our three organizations talked of segregation of wet and dry waste besides conveying the all-important information on how vector borne diseases are transmitted.

The children as well as adults of the settlement listened in rapt attention as speaker after speaker talked of such things as the use of “guppy” fish in combating the proliferation of mosquito larvae, followed by the actual lowering of these miracle fish into the Campal

Creek! Dr Ashwani Kumar surprised everyone when he said that it was the first time these fish were introduced in the Campal Creek, and this brought smiles across those who were present. A small skit was also presented by volunteers of the Voluntary Health Association who distributed pamphlets with information that was the core of this Environmental Health Workshop that was conducted on Independence Day.

Goa. Obviously, we at Goa ForGiving are thrilled beyond words, that a simple belief in what we set out to do is energizing people across the spectrum, and I thank everyone on behalf of our Trust. There is absolutely no way that this could have come this far without the support of all who consider this their own personal mission.

However small Goa may be in comparison to other states across India, there is no doubt that we are bound together by a Spirit of Unity and brotherhood, and for whatever divisive forces that may rear their ugly faces time and again, the deeper bond of love always comes to the fore.

The programme was well advertised on social media, and the sudden participation of students from the Architectural College was welcomed by all. Architect Hyacinth Pinto along with student Nehemiah Gracias amongst others gave a small demonstration about caring for the creek, as Creek volunteer Rajkumar Walavalkar looked on with eagerness. More than anything else, the energy was palpable, and everyone was delighted that the bug to revive and restore the Campal Creek has now caught everyone’s attention. It seems that nothing can stop this revival since ordinary members of our society are involved in a project that has the makings of leading a bigger revolution, that of saving the waterways across

Water is the most vital resource for life, and even though India may be hemmed in by water across our peninsula, a lot of our water assets are under threat of environmental degradation. The importance of what we’re doing goes well beyond the simple 4.5-kilometrelong Campal Creek, for this movement is revolutionizing attitudes and stirring hope across Goa. If meeting with leaders of the Colva Creek Revival as well as lovers of River Sal amongst other waterways in Goa is any evidence, then we can safely say that a new paradigm is unfolding right before us. As is the case in other areas of environmental protection, Goa is leading the nation in myriad ways, none more important than saving the waters of our beautiful country! 

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

August 24

Waterfalls in Goa

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At the International Center Goa, Dona Paula 10.00 am to 5.00 pm. +91 832 2452805 – 10

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

August 22 to August 24

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

Goa Food and Hospitality Expo Media Promotion Pvt. Ltd. in association with Hospitality Biz, is hosting this expo on hotel and restaurant equipment and supplies.

The main attractions of this event are meetings/ seminars, exclusive wine arena, all Goa pastry challenge, product launches, etc.

At Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Stadium, Bambolim

August 23 to August 24 Abrahan Goa Jewellery Expo This mega jewellery expo is organized

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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.

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 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

Monsoon Adventures Water Rappelling/ River Crossing Best place to go are Cotigao Waterfall, vazra Sakla in virdi This Activity is done by Off trail Adventures, Eco trek Goa River Rafting At Uskem – valpoi, Mhadei and Dandeli Contact: White water rafting, Dandeli, Goa River rafting, Southern river adventures – Goa rafting Bird Watching It’s basically revolves around studying the diversity among birds, Contact: Birdwatcher Goa, Goa Birders, Wild trek adventures Off Roading DOT in Sanguem, Valpoi because it’s a forest area Contact: DOT Sanguem, Dirt Track adventures, Mapusa Cycling Cycling in Monsoon Contact: Cycling Goa

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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 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 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 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.

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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

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.

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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

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

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

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.

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Museums

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

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

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

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Park Hyatt Masters of Food and Wine – Perfect Pairings

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Whisky Tasting Evening – 29th August 2014, 7:30 pm Five-course whisky paired dinner – 30th August 2014, 7:30 pm The paired events are priced at INR 1850 ++ per person.

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Sunday, August 24, 2014

September 13 The Meanings of Modern Art Presented by artist and art historian Apurva Kulkarni, it will be a visual journey tracing the roots of modern art right from Impressionism to the present.

At Opp. Panjim Inn, Near People’s High School, Panjim @ 6 pm +91 832 2423331/ +91 8806035195

August 18 to August 28 Discovering Dhrupad Tradition in Indian Classical Music Introducing the Dhrupad tradition through a unique course that includes the screening and discussion on Mani Kaul’s film, “Drupad”.

At Sanskruti Bhavan, Patto, Panjim From 5 pm to 7 pm +91 832 2240460/10

Sept 12 to Sept 16 Exhibition of Paintings by Neville DSouza & Amit Das - Theme “Thanks Goa” At Kala Academy, Campal, Panaji Open from 10 am to 7.30 p.m. daily. +91 9325257275

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.

Free entry. At Varca 9 am to 8 pm +91 9822363917/ +91 832 2745017 Panjim Art Gallery Get a dose of local culture: figurative, individual 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-do-Mundo, Porvorim area 9 am to 5.30 pm +91 832 2410711 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 D’Souza 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 inhouse film club, sketch club, studios, open air amphitheatre, pottery studio and an open courtyard that houses the al fresco café, Bodega. Open to the public, and the food at the café is recommended. Brunch on Sundays.

10 am to 6 pm At Altinho, Panjim +91 832 2421311 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. Salvadore Fernandez, that is, and others.

At Naikawaddo, Calangute 9.30 am to 8.30 pm +91 832 2281121/ +91 9326717386 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 9 am to 6 pm. +91 9545536437 Arte Douro Art Gallery Even if you aren’t into serious art, check out these paintings on canvas originals and prints, international and local.

At Porba Vaddo, Calangute 9 am to 9 pm +91 832 22882266/ +91 9822147148 Fundação Oriente Art Gallery Permanent exhibition of paintings by Antonio Xavier Trindade (1870-1935) – a well-known Goan painter of the time.

At Fontainhas, Panjim 10 am to 1 pm & 2 pm to 5 pm +91 832 2230728/ +91 2436108 Kerkar Art Gallery This gallery exhibits installations and sculptures by local artists such as Subodh Kerkar and selected works by contemporary artists from all over India.

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

Entry Fees Charged Rs. 50 At Loutolim.

9 am to 6 pm +91 832 2777034

You Walk Alone

Dentist-Turned-Musician Varun Carvalho’s thought-provoking, soul-stirring new album

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songwriter Varun Carvalho released his debut album Gotta Go Home in 2009, it caused quite a revolution in Goa’s local indie music circuit. Much of it had to do with his anthem-like melodies and the simple yet profound lyrics that accompanied them.

Not to mention his image as the redeemer of good original music in the state where the indie market is filled with halfhearted attempts at making an album and the resulting lowly produced projects.

This second offering by the dentist-turnedmusician is definitely worth the wait. The eight-track album begins with the title song – the introspective ballad ‘You walk alone’. The song plays to Varun’s biggest strengths as a songwriter – his ability to sum up life lessons in easy words. The song combines his effortless vocals with soaring strings and after just one play, it begins to grow on you.

The reflective tone he sets with this song is carried forward by the second number – ‘I say I love you’. The song spans a huge sonic territory and goes from being a velvety love ballad to an up-tempo rock anthem that you’d be singing along to towards the end. The album switches gears with the next song, titled ‘I’m an Indian’. It is a foot-tapping number featuring the talented sitar player Chote whose finger wizardry adds a vibrant dash of colour to the composition. The song is also punctuated by enjoyable rap parts sung by Nkenge Ross. With this slice-of-life song Varun proves that he can whip up witty lyrics sung to a peppy melody with as much ease as a dreamy ballad.

‘Roll up the mountains’ is another window to his versatility. This country number scores high on catchiness and the message it sends out to listeners– to believe in yourself and take risks in life. What is especially remarkable about this song is that it manages to get the mood and sentiment right without being preachy.

‘So far away from you’ turns out to be a gem hidden in the album. It has everything going for it – a melody that will stay in your mind for days to come and lyrics that move you with the grief of partition they carry.

‘She’s asking you’ is another song that brings to the fore a rare skill among songwriters that Varun is blessed with. He is able to capture the most complex emotions in his straightforward

words. He poses the problem and offers a solution too. The plaintive sarangi, played by maestro Ghulam Ali, fills the song with the right feel. With its twin assets of clever fusion of musical styles and hummable tune, the song would appeal to masses and connoisseurs alike.

The next track ‘You got me freedom’ is a successful sound experiment – the harmonium riffs, combined with the sitar and impactful beats make for an explosive mixture. Varun belts out in the track in its inimitable punchy style. He comes out even stronger with the blues number that concludes the album. ‘Mr Zizzy’ is an idiosyncratic number that is rich in all things a blues lover would look for in a song, such as the teasing licks, call-and-answer vocal style, guitars and some more guitars.

The versatility that Varun offers in this album delightfully sates the hunger for good music from one of India’s culturally richest states. He strikes a chord with the listener with his very first song. Throughout the album, the crests and troughs in the mood, tempo and styles of the tracks ensure that the listener is never tuned out. Varun and his partner in crime in music, the Mumbai-based composer and producer Andrew Ferrao (who also produced his debut album) have been able to catch the pulse of the youth quite accurately. Whether it is good old rock ‘n’ roll or a lilting bluesy melody, the duo has pulled off every composition with finesse and great musicianship. It wouldn’t be wrong to even say that with this album, they have created a fine benchmark for their peers to reach.

You Walk Alone is being released by the label AMI Records, London, UK. 

18 Wheels on Streets

Tata Motors launches Zest sedan in Goa

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ata Motors today announced launch of the Zest, the all new, sub-four metre compact sedan with a start price of Rs. 4.64 Lakhs, exshowroom, Goa, for the petrol Revotron 1.2T model and Rs. 5.63 Lakhs, exshowroom, for the diesel variant.

Zest Goa Pricelist ZEST Revotron 90PS (Petrol) · XT - Rs. 5,98,101 · XMS – Rs. 5,42,101 · XM – Rs. 5,24,100 · XE – Rs. 4,63,105 ZEST Quadrajet Diesel · XT Quadrajet 90PS - Rs. 6,98,102 · XMA Quadrajet 90PS –Rs. 6,98,102 · XMS Quadrajet 90PS – Rs. 6,44,104 · XM Quadrajet 90PS – Rs. 6,26,104 · XE Quadrajet 75PS – Rs. 5,63,107 The all-new styling of the Zest is based on its new design direction of 'Confident Dynamism'. With a classy new forward pouncing stance and well-sculpted body, the design portrays a sense of power and agility.

Riding on Tata Motors DNA of being spacious and safe, a greater attention to detail towards the vehicle's interiors is another defining factor of the Zest's design. The Zest comes with premium interiors, a neatly-layered dashboard with dual-tone - Java Black & Latte, for a stunning and high-tech inviting feel.

This is coupled with a well-integrated infotainment screen and Tata Motors next-generation 3-spoke steering wheel.

The vehicle's wingshaped central instrument cluster Bezel, gear knob, precisely detailed air vents and sculpturally designed console, connected in a single wing-shaped graphic, ensure that the Zest has the best design attributes.

The Zest will come with the Revotron 1.2T, the first engine from the new family of gasoline engines from Tata Motors and will be India's first Turbocharged Multipoint Fuel Injection (MPFi) Petrol engine.

Multi-Drive Modes is one of the key innovations, introduced by Tata Motors with the Revotron 1.2T turbo engine in the Zest. The Revotron 1.2T engine offers the optimum blend of performance, refinement and fuel economy. The unique first-in-segment 'Multi-Drive Mode' technology enables switching

Honda’s 1.5L i-DTEC Diesel Engine Powers 1 lakh Cars On Indian Roads

between SPORT, ECO and CITY mode, along with a superior throttle response.

The Zest diesel comes with most acclaimed 1.3 litre Quadrajet Diesel engine coupled with the first-in-class F-Tronic technologyenabled, 5-speed Automated Manual Transmission (AMT), with both Automatic and Sequential mode of gearshifting, developed in collaboration with Magneti Marelli, Italy.

Equipped with a high boost turbocharger, the Revotron 1.2T delivers best-in-class power of 90PS @ 5000

RPM and best-in-class peak torque of 140 Nm @ 1750-3500 RPM. The car has a top speed of 154 kmph. The Diesel 1.3L Quadrajet engine produces 90PS @ 4000 RPM and 200 Nm @ 1750 -3000 RPM of uninterrupted flat torque. The car has a top speed of 158 kmph.

As per the Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) certification, the Revotron 1.2T delivers 17.6 km/ litre and the Diesel delivers 23 km/litre, under mandated test km/litre in normal conditions.

Tata Motors has worked closely with HARMANTM to design and engineer an acoustic audio and infotainment system, with best-in-class features like 5" ConnectNext Touchscreen Infotainment System, Advance voice command recognition, SMS notification and read outs, Fully Automatic Temperature Controls on the touchscreen, which will allow the user to stay connected.

The Zest will be available in four trims in Petrol - XE, XM, XMS and XT and five trims in Diesel - XE, XM, XMS, XMA (AMT) and XT. The range will be available in 6 exciting colours - Buzz Blue, Venetian Red, Sky Grey, Dune Beige, Platinum Silver and Pristine White.

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onda Cars India has sold more than 1 lakh cars powered by its revolutionary 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine in the country. The diesel variants of the Honda Amaze, Honda City and Honda Mobilio have clocked over 90 crore kms cumulatively as per service data.

First introduced in India in April 2013 with Honda Amaze, the advanced 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine was sequentially introduced in 4th Generation Honda City in January 2014 and mid-size stylish MPV Honda Mobilio in July 2014.

Equipped with 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine, Honda City is the most fuel efficient car in the country with industry best fuel efficiency of 26 kmpl as per test data.

The certified fuel efficiency for Honda Amaze and Honda Mobilio is best in their segments at 25.8km/l and 24.5km/l respectively.

The1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine has been developed exclusively for India considering Indian driving conditions and is based on the Honda’s latest ‘Earth Dreams Technology’.

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onda Activa is now the bestselling two wheeler in India, a place which has held for many years by Hero Splendor.

For the third time in last 11 months that Activa achieved highest sales amongst all 2- wheeler models sold in the country. In July’14, Honda Activa sold 1,91,883 units and achieved YOY growth of 64%from July ’13 to July’14.

Honda Sells the Activa 110 DLX, Activa i and Activa 125 in the Indian market.

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1 lakh Amaze sold across India in just 16 months

onda Cars India leading manufacturer of premium cars in India, announced that its compact sedan Honda Amaze has crossed the 1 lakh sales milestone. The compact family sedan clocked phenomenal sales since its launch in April 2013 thus crossing this milestone in just 16 months and fastest in Honda Cars’ history since its inception in the Indian market.

Honda Cars India forayed into the diesel car segment in the country with the Honda Amaze venturing into new market segment and increasing its operating universe. Powered by the revolutionary 1.5L i-DTEC diesel engine and 1.2L i-VTEC petrol engine, the Amaze continues to be a perfect package which embodies the best of Honda’s technologies to deliver fun, agile and effortless driving, fuel-efficiency, spaciousness & safety.