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CONTENTS CREDITS EDITORIAL COVER STORY 10 FILLING – POCKET FRIENDLY BITES IN PANJIM UNDER `100/IN FOCUS WHY MORE THAN 15000 CASES ARE PENDING IN THE COURTS OF GOA? FEATURE FIVE EXOTIC PLACES IN GOA YOU NEVER WANT TO MISS OUT ON PLACES OF INTEREST POMBURPA SPRING STAY IN GOA HOTEL FIDALGO ROYAL ORCHID SOL DE GOA FEATURE GTDC CELEBRATES SAO JOAO FESTIVAL ON BOARD SANTA MONICA GOA TOURISM BAGS AWARD FOR “BEST DESTINATIONS FOR RELAXATION” GTDC PRESENTS A CHEQUE TO SARPANCH VP, NAGARGAON, UNDER CSR ACTIVITY GOA TOURISM PARTICIPATES IN TTF KOLKATA 2017 EVENT WINGS OF HOPE - A RAY OF HOPE TO CHALLENGED CHILDREN LION RAJKUMAR TAKES OVER AS PRESIDENT OF LIONS CLUB OF ALDONA

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RAJESH GHADGE Editor, Goa Prism

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Goa is famous for Sun, Sea, and Siesta while the Wine and Dine are the major ingredients in it and that is the reason you will find all sorts of restaurants mushrooming in the state in the recent years. Goa Prism digital Magazine, a lifestyle branch of Goa Prism Digital Media tries to bring the best possible contents every issue so that it benefits the tourists coming down to state from across the world. The tourism is growing rampantly and the growth in the food and accommodation outlets is keeping pace with the same. In fact, if you take a look at the north Goa beach belt, you will be able to see the mushrooming of the new hotels and restaurants. There are all types of stay and food options are available in the state for every budget tourists. The season which begins in the month of November brings in the charter flights and it goes on until the month of February. This is the time when people from all the section of hospitality industry gets the premium tourists. The domestic tourist starts coming into the state from the month of May onwards. Coming back to the food outlets, there is something for everyone in the plater here in Goa. You may be a tourist with a huge budget and prefers to dine at the five-star hotels or you may be a backpacker with a very limited budget but, Goa has the best food outlets for every budget customers. In this issue, we have featured the 10 places in Panaji which can give you a full course meal just for Rs. 100, does that sounds great? Take a look at our Cover Story this time and I am sure that you will not be disappointed… There is no doubt that your visit to Goa is usually packed with a big agenda that includes the visits to various places in Goa including some of the mesmerising places in Goa, and in the feature section of this issue, we have featured the five exotic places in the state which you never want to miss out on your trip to Goa. These places are not the secret spots but, mesmerizing spots that you surely want to be on your trip to this tiny state. Goa Tourism every year celebrates the Sao Joao festival and in this issue, we have managed to feature the same. Of course, you may not be able to see it this time but for your next visit to Goa in the monsoon will surely give you an opportunity to visit this festival. Besides this, we have all the remaining sections in the place and this time we have introduced some new sections due to the demand from our regular readers. Goa Prism keeps updating its contents every time and you are the most important factor here. We would like to know what you want to read in our digital magazine and I assure you that we will do our best to serve you on the platter. please send your suggestions to us at goaprism@gmail.com

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10 FILLING – POCKET FRIENDLY BITES IN PANJIM UNDER ` 100/Fill up your belly till the brim, without emptying your wallets in this guide to the tastiest and most reasonable places to grab yourself a bite. Here, we have a list of our favourite places, that are definitely worth every rupee. To entice your taste buds within 100, we have included a little bit of everything; Right from Shawarmas, Kebabs, Burgers, Milkshakes, Lassi, to Authentic Pav bhaji and so much more. So, the next time you find yourself with just 100 bucks, you will not see the need to resort to just Patties and Samosas. Also, this list is written taking into consideration the Fitness freaks, Vegetarians and Halal certification.

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1 HOT SPOT

The name says it all! What more do we need to explain here?! You name it and they have it! A tidbit secret that you must know is that they are the only outlet that serves “Arabic shawarmas” in the afternoon for lunch time snackers, who crave for something, other than the usual. The owner Mr. Riyaz Thayyal is a Chai fanatic. They serve the best Grilled cheese sandwiches and Juices & the place is Halal certiﬁed.

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Riyaz Thayal Mob:- 8698412436 Add:- Shop No. 2, Atmaram Borkar Complex, A. B. Road, Panaji â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Goa 403001.

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2 LUCKY'S KEBABS Oh! the laziz kebabs, tikkas, rolls and much more. Lucky is the only benchmark for skewered kebabs for under Rs.100/- in Panjim. The kebabs hang from smoking stalls like sizzling curtains. It's been just around for 9 months now, that grills the most tender chicken seekh kebabs in the city. Crisp on the outside and melting in the middle, the ďŹ&#x201A;avours are both delightful and leave you craving for more. A deďŹ nite steal for all under 100 rupees, their healthy amount of biryani is something you must try too.

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Shaikh Abdul Hamid Mob.:9822132154 Add:- Opp. Municipal Garden, Cunna Rivara Road, Panaji - Goa - 403001

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3 MUM'S SNACKS As mentioned earlier, we have written this article keeping in mind to cater to everybody's needs. Here we have Mum's Snacks, the vibe of the place is so homely and warm, straight out of the pan and pots. They make sure you do not leave half empty with their generous amount of food. Their chicken burgers are a sweet deal of Rs. 60/- and their Chow - Chow is something that will deďŹ nitely get you to eat till your brim. Mum's Snacks is run by Ezilda, who treats every person coming in, like her own.

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Pierre Fernandes, Mob.: 975782847 Add:- Shop No. G-14, Opp. Don Bosco High School, Panaji - Goa, 400301

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4 RILASSI In the heart of Patto, you will ďŹ nd a small cafe that has much more to offer. The owner, Mr Raymond Fernandes, a one man army, handling the outlet on his own and this tiny joint in Pato, that serves burgers at the size of which will make you feel frail and slight. They are well known for their club sandwiches. Oh, and their thick avocado shakes are like nothing you have tasted before, an absolute must try. A perfect place to bring in your fam or pals for brunch, or for an evening escapade to ďŹ ll your stomach.

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5 GUJARAT LODGE This joint started way back in 1935, by Damodar Zaveri. And has come a long way. Their authentic Gujarati food; theplas, dhoklas, chaats; especially their bhel puri is something always ďŹ lled with a new surprise each time, though it might not seem much of a place to dwell around. This place is a must try on a bustling day when you just want to feel how it was, in the olden days.

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Rohan Zaveri, Mob.: 9762884477 Add:- House No. 19, 18th June Road, Panaji-Goa, 400301

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6 BHAIYYA'S PAV-BHAJI Just opposite Bosco's, Bhaiyaa's Pav Bhaji is particularized in making you lick your fingers and filling your stomach in a jiffy. Mutter “Pav bhaji” to any passersby and they will point you in the right direction. Two metal plates arrive within minutes: one containing thick vegetable masala straddled by a slab of butter, the other with pav so well buttered. Your arteries will tighten at the sight of it, but your stomach will thank you. Squeeze some lemon on the top and dig in with your fingers. I bet you, you will not taste something so authentic and just YUM, straight outta the 80's, with their price still the same, just a difference of 5 rupees.

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7 DESI LASSI Here, we have a place for the ďŹ tness freaks and the people who love sweet treats. The place is a 5-minute walk from Don Bosco's, and well! there's certainly something desi and a mix of urban in their outlet. You can see the parched crowd settling around from morning to evening to quench their thirst. Desi lassi is the hangout place, for chilled drinks and it is the only place we have come across in Panjim, that serve protein shakes with the healthy amount. Make sure you try their gadbad ice cream and death by chocolate. Cool off with a glass of sweet lassi, and oh! and they do have salty for the khatta lovers.

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8 SALT A place where one can indulge in a decent amount of Rs.100/- ďŹ sh thalis, grilled cheese sandwiches, milkshakes which are reasonably priced and tasty extravagant burgers and we do mean what we say. The two owners Siddharth and Thomas, IIH students, who planned out to have a food truck, but thankfully ended up having a place around the corner on the 18th June road. The urban and air-conditioned place to bring in your date *wink wink*, their menu is so attractive, and their food is brilliant.

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9 CHAI PANI In the corner, this grab-and-go snack. Potato patties mashed with garlic, chillies and coriander dipped in chickpea ﬂour, fried golden, then laid in “Pav” – a springy white bap that's well buttered, spread with coriander chutney and sprinkled with garlic and chilli powder. Everyone, right from students to businessmen, place their orders in the heated tiny spaced room. However, they manage to live to tell their stories and of course, relinquish their appetite to the Chai Pani, hidden under the grey building, on the 18th June road, which whips up more than a thousand a day. An added touch is a plate of rock-salted fried green chillies, which aren't nearly as ﬁery as you might think.

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10 CAFĂ&#x2030; BASIL Serve a quirky burger that is sure to pleasantly surprise your taste buds, the brother trio; Nikhil, Harsh and Saahil initiated this idea of opening up a place of their own, where people could hang out and enjoy good food. Their love for food drove them to open Cafe Basil, located near the beachside (Miramar) you will ďŹ nd all kinds of the crowd at every hour, asking for their burgers and cheesy french fries, that are spiced and fried to absolute perfection. They also customize your food, according to your wishes! Isn't that amazing??!

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WHY MORE THAN 15000 CASES ARE PENDING IN THE COURTS OF GOA?

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There are almost 15 thousand criminal cases that are pending in our state 'Goa' from which, around 4000 cases are pending in South Goa Courts alone and around 11,000 in North Goa Courts. To think about it, how is it that a peaceful state like Goa, can have so many cases pending? and also to note that; there has been a rise in the criminal cases which have been reported compared to 2016. So, is it our legal system that is lacking or are the crime rates on a full swing?

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We Goans, have maintained a decorum of peace and harmony amongst each other for the longest time, so why is it that there are so many cases pending in our courts? And is it a matter to be concerned about? One of the major reasons behind this is the lack of judges in courts that the criminal cases have been pending. Crimes such as; cheque bounces, property disputes, and ďŹ nancial frauds have been growing. The criminal perpetrators feel that they can get away with anything, by simply committing the crime and all they have to do is wait for the hearing; Thereafter to delay the hearing, either the accused or respondent fails to show up on the prescribed date or just simply not show up at all. At times, the witnesses are not enough or not present at all, so the proceedings are again delayed

or, on account of adjournment sought by the advocates or parties, the hearings will keep getting dragged. Perpetrators will be relaxed and they will continue with their criminal activities, with no fear of any authority. Because they know by the time they have to pay for their offenses, they will be long gone and justice will never prevail, at this rate. The lower courts take up most of the burden, as maximum time is consumed in auditing, whereas the remaining cases go to the high court, although the cases are not kept pending. The bitter truth about the hearings conducted in High Court is that it is an expensive affair for the litigants. There is a complete lack of focus on relevant numbers. And keeping in consideration the number of cases that are pending in the system. But let us only talk about Goa's high GOA PRISM VOL 8 ISSUE 11 WWW.GOAPRISM.COM

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court, where the process is faster, but there are shortcomings with that as well, the advocated are more expensive; their fees start from anywhere between 25,000 to 1,50,000 per hearing, sometimes the common man has to pay 1 lakh only to get the lawyer to read their case ďŹ les. Besides, their limited number of lawyers, present in the Bombay Branch Court which is present in Goa, and all of them are very particular about the cases that come in for hearing. The judges do not entertain every case that comes to their desk, they are very selective, and if the cases are rejected, they are sent back to the lower courts to be dealt with, hence the

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process is again repeated which is both times consuming and energy draining. Although, there are separate courts for drugs NDPS (Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances) Since 2012, the Anti Narcotic Cell (ANC) has booked 230 cases under NDPS Act and seized contraband substance over Rs. 17 crore street value. And Children Court, that accepts crimes involving only minors. This is the beginning, we will continue this chapter in the next article with more details and opinion of a lawyer. Meanwhile, if you have anything to share about the legal matter please does write us at incrediblegoan@gmail.com

FEATURE

FIVE EXOTIC PLACES IN GOA YOU NEVER WANT TO MISS OUT ON Here in Goa, it has become more of a routine to end up in the same place over time, of course, Goa's beauty is impeccable. there are so many places to travel to, and sometimes a place can touch your soul so deeply, that you're all your senses are awakened. Hence, we at Incredible Goa have sorted out a couple of places for you to spend some quality time with your friends, family or just with yourself, to talk and to unwind from a week that has been really hard and stressful. Especially with a large group of friends or family, it is always tough to match up to everyone's liking. Goa offers you a wide option of chill-out destinations to choose from, and we have sort out places according to the various activities such as feasts, exploring etc.

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SAO JACINTO ISLAND This island is in the estuary of river Zuari. Situated in the northeast of the Dabolim International airport, it is one of those few inhabited places in Goa. It is said that for 30 years in the 20th century, the inhabitants of this island had given a vow not to sell or give any of their properties on lease. This has preserved the beauty and purity of this place. It is a good place for ďŹ shing. This island is made up of trees, old houses and an overlooking white church which can be noticed from the other side of the bridge. This white church is known as the St. Hyacinth that celebrates the feast with great devotion on the last Sunday of September. The view from the Old Portuguese lighthouse on this island is marvelous where you can catch sight of plate corals. In the middle of the island, there is an old spring which is used by the local people for drinking water. This place can also be reached by boat. Boat rides are conducted for the tourists on a regular basis. If you have not visited this place yet, you are missing out on a truly amazing view.

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BUTTERFLY BEACH This unfrequented and concealed beach of Goa is a masterpiece on its own. Just as the name suggests, this beach is known for the millions of butterďŹ&#x201A;ies in that area. The white sand, translucent water, and the stunning aquatic life is something that will truly be a blessing to your eyes. It is the home to some of the most exotic species of crab, and the sight of beautiful carefree dolphins, a spectacular sight. Also, If you are interested in some water adventure activities, you can go canoe riding along the tiny streams. This is the perfect paradise beach that you have always fantasized about. There is an aura of calmness and bliss in this place, and if that is what you have been needing then ButterďŹ&#x201A;y Beach is the perfect place for you!

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COLA BEACH In the GEM of South Goa, there are 3 parts to the Cola Beach. The roads to this beach are very rutted, the muddy and uneven roads can cause a little bit of turbulence, but you must know that when you reach the destination, the rocky journey was worth the drive once you reach the destination. This is honestly the most beautiful and peaceful beaches I have visited so far. The beauty that I am talking about is simply the azure blue water, white sands and the lush green ďŹ eld on the other side of the beach. There are tents which are available for a night stay on pre-booking. The restaurants here serve the most delicious ďŹ sh curry rice. Good food with a good view! This is a truly amazing place that you must visit.

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NATURAL SPRING If you are from Margao, you should know that this spring is right in your neighborhood. It is on the outskirts of Verna. You can swim and soak yourself in this natural flowing water. It is one of the places where you would want to sit in the water and get lost in the visual spectacle. Thousands of little bubbles are forced down a rock face and jet up to the surface causing a natural spa. You can get your free fish pedicure done as you will find innumerable fish. It is a really fun place for a family picnic or an outing with friends. It's the perfect place to chill even on a lazy Sunday afternoon. A refreshing place indeed!

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The to- be the famous marine drive of Panjim is situated from behind the Campal Indoor stadium till Kala Academy. On the outskirts, rock cobbles and boulders have been put up, not only for the marine drive look but also to prevent the splashing of water. The construction is not yet complete, but a small section of it is open to the public. It is the perfect place for an early morning walk and some deep meditation. You may stride along the beautiful walkway, you may simply sit and keep admiring at the waves, the rocks, the Reis Magos on the other side of the river, the heavenly breeze and the amazing view. There are benches and lights put along the pathway making it a suitable place for evening/morning walks, picnic spots and a chill out place. I am sure this place will be ďŹ lled with eating joints too real soon!

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POMBURPA SPRING

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The Pomburpa Spring is located in the Bardez Taluka of Goa. Located at a short distance of 6km from Panjim, the capital city of Goa, the place is known for its medicinal quality and healing powers, which most of the spring waters possess. The perennial waters of Pomburpa Springs are crystal clear, set amidst Areca nut (Supari) plantations. The quiet surroundings and the gushing sound of the springs in the background give the visitors something to look out for.

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Originally belonging to the Church, it now is under the care of the Goa Tourism Department Corporation. In the year 1915, the spring was developed by Augusto Mathias Pinto e Joaquim Vicente Pinto de Olaulim. There are many other springs located nearby, but the Pomburpa spring still holds the title of being very popular among locals and tourists alike. The Tourism Department has carried out a lot of improvements to the spring in terms of building infrastructure of changing rooms, washrooms. Goa is blessed with a number of fresh water springs. Pomburpa Spring happens to be one of the recently famed springs in Goa. One can see many locals as well as foreign tourists coming here for a bath. Many family and group picnics are held here.

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The renovated Pomburpa Spring of which the beautiďŹ cation cost almost Rs 1 crore was thrown open to tourist recently by the Tourism Department of Goa. The spring was inaugurated by the then Tourism minister Francisco Xavier 'Mickky' Pacheco, who said that locals should co-operate in keeping the spring's vicinity clean. He further said that special funds will be released for the maintenance of the spring and also suggested starting cruise boats in Aldona for promotion of hinterland tourism.

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GTDC chairman Shyam Satardekar said that the Pomburpa spring was renovated with ﬁnancial assistance granted to the tourism department by Aldona MLA Dayanand Narvekar who was the ﬁnance minister at the time. He urged locals to use the spring in a better way thereby not spoiling its beauty. He further said GTDC will take up different projects for the promotion of tourism in the state. Also present was Narvekar, who stressed the need to promote hinterland tourism in Aldona constituency, especially by plying cruise boats in the vicinity of Penha de Franca church, Aldona-Corjuem bridge and the Corjuem fort. "Bed-and-breakfast concept for tourists can be developed by the locals from Aldona which will generate income for them. They can do so by providing transport, food outlets, shops, etc," he said. "The spring was renovated long ago, but is now

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beautiﬁed with a new look all due to the cooperation and support from the tourism ministry," he added. Also present were GTDC vice chairperson Lyndon Monteiro, tourism secretary M Modassir, GTDC managing director Nikhil Dessai, tourism director Swapnil Naik and local panchayat members. To reach Pomburpa, one can do so by local buses, cars, taxis or bikes. The primary route to this place would be taking the road going bellow the Mandovi bridge on the other side of Panaji which is a single way to the Pomburpa spring and the other route would be via Porvorim. If you are coming via Chorao island, then you may come via the Ferry. Though Pomburpa is off the tourist track and hence can be pretty inconvenient at times, but is connected with the city and transportation is widely available to reach this location.

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CHILLI N SPICE Chilli n Spice is our multi-cuisine restaurant which offers the best of European, Pan Asian and global ﬂavours. Dig into our lavish breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets especially laid out just for you or check out our a la carte menus featuring continental & oriental cuisine. Chilli n Spice has also won “Best Restaurant within the Hotel” award at the Viva Goa Food Hospitality & Travel Awards 2017 and “The Best European Restaurant” award in the casual dining category at the Times Food Awards 2014 With a relaxing ambience, music and the best of world cuisine, Chilli n Spice is great for breakfast, a zesty lunch or dinner and a well-deserved bottle of wine after work.

LEGACY OF BOMBAY Legacy of Bombay is our pure vegetarian restaurant, featuring the best of Bombay street food. With delights like chole bhature, pao bhaji, chatpati chaat and the best of North and South Indian snacks, it’s like being back on the streets of Mumbai, right here in Goa. Legacy of Bombay has also won “The Best Vegeterian Restaurant” award in the casual dining category at the Times Food Awards 2016.

O GOA O Goa specializes in authentic Goan favourites and Southern Coastal platters. With favourites like rava fry, masala fry, recheado, salcho grills, barbecues and sizzlers, you’ll be so hooked, we’ll have you cooking up reasons to visit again. Relax by the pool with music and keep it low key or groove into the wee hours on weekends. Either way, you’ll be back for seconds.

IN-ROOM DINING 24 Hours In Room Dining Enjoy a round-the-clock full options menu of local and global favorites in the comfort of your room at your convenience. Whether you’d like a quiet meal in your room or are too busy to dine at any of our restaurants, our round-theclock In-Room Dining team will be happy to bring you signature dishes from our restaurants or anything else you’d prefer. If you’re jet-lagged and would like your breakfast in the evening, or a late night meal our Chefs will deﬁnitely step up to the plate.

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ROYAL ORCHID Mr. Chender Kamal Baljee, Managing Director of Royal Orchid Hotels Limited., started the organization more than four decades ago and today is still directly spearheading the aggressive expansion plans of the group. Renowned for attention to detail and design, Royal Orchid hotels offers myriad options of business hotels ranging from luxurious 5-star hotels to economy business hotels. In 2015, the group made its ďŹ rst international foray with the Hotel Royal Orchid Azure, Nairobi. Today, we operate 41 business and leisure hotels in 28 popular destinations. Presently, Royal Orchid Hotels is among India's fastest growing hospitality chains.

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ROYAL ORCHID MISSION TO OUR GUESTS Royal Orchid Hotels is in the hospitality business to provide superior service with competitive pricing. We are committed to offer quality accommodation and services to our guests. We strive to achieve Excellence in Service and Standards. Ÿ TO OUR EMPLOYESS To provide all employees with a fair package of employment and a conducive working environment. This is done by recruiting and training employees who are keen to progress, willing to learn new skills and accept greater responsibilities. Ÿ TO OUR COMMUNITY To ensure each hotel recognizes its responsibilities and contribution to the community. GOA PRISM VOL 8 ISSUE 11 WWW.GOAPRISM.COM Ÿ

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SOL DE GOA Sol de Goa by Sun Leisure (India) Pvt. Ltd. Hotels, formerly known as The Sofala and The Sol, is a lifestyle luxury hotel designed by acclaimed fashion designer Tarun Tahiliani. Sol de Goa was created to blend with the landscape and has strong Goan inﬂuences with a Portuguese classical feel. “Walking into Sol de Goa lifts my spirits," says Tarun. "We created Sol de Goa as a Goan heritage design fused with delicious luxury that stares through the courtyard into the starlit sky with the palms swaying over the emerald pool!

Personalised service and warmth and the zen of the paddy ﬁelds." Our goal is to provide our guests with unique and exceptional experiences during their visit to Goa. Built in a residential theme, the hotel is designed to feel intimate; a comfortable and stylish place to call home during your stay. We take pride in curating our guest's experiences – if you want a suggestion, please ask us — we’re here to provide a helping hand and our honest opinion on what to do and where to go.

History Sol de Goa opened its doors as in 2010 and was immediately heralded as an innovative new hotel, blending local themes and exquisitely hand-crafted design with modern luxuries and warm, attentive service. The hotel was named by Conde Nast to its Hotel Hot List in 2011. Renamed to Sol de Goa, the hotel is part of Sun Leisure (India) Pvt. Ltd., and remains the top choice for discerning travelers to North Goa.

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GTDC CELEBRATES SAO JOAO FESTIVAL ON BOARD

SANTA MONICA

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Goa Tourism Development Corporation celebrated Sao Joao festival on board Santa Monica on Saturday, 24th June 2017. The festival was celebrated with much excitement and enthusiasm. The event consisted of various cultural programmes along with a lot of activities. The festival was witnessed by a large number of tourists as well as locals.

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Sao Joao is celebrated in the month of June in the state of Goa as Goa's traditional festival and Goa Tourism always makes their initiative into the same. The GTDC (Goa Tourism Development Corp.) organises event every year and the even includes a cultural programmes along with entertainment and fun for the tourists and locals. Also special programmes are conducted during the event such as

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Acrobatic Jive, Lime dance for couples, black and white illusionary dance, bamboo Dance, laughter contest, coconut breaking contest, Goan dances such as the Fugdi, Vavraddi and Dekhni, games and quiz competitions, saree draping contest, splash dance, Goan and Hawaiian dances and selection of 'Festacho Raza & Rani'.

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GOA TOURISM BAGS AWARD FOR

“BEST DESTINATIONS FOR RELAXATION”

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Goa Tourism was presented the “Best Destinations for Relaxation” Award at Lonely Planet Magazine India Travel Awards 2017 held at the St Regis Mumbai recently. The award was received by Mr. D.B. Sawant, General Manager, GTDC at the hands of renowned celebrity Dia Mirza

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GTDC PRESENTS A CHEQUE TO SARPANCH VP, NAGARGAON, UNDER CSR ACTIVITY Shri Nilesh Cabral Chairman of Goa Tourism Development Corporation presented cheque of Rs 50,000/- on behalf of Goa Tourism to Mr. Ashok Pundalik Chari, Sarpanch of Village Panchayat Savordem Sattari in presence of D. B. Sawant General Manager Finance, GTDC, Mr. Deepak Narvekar Sr. Manager Mktg & PRO, GTDC at Paryatan Bhavan Panaji towards up-cleaning and maintenance of White Water River rafting area in the vicinity of Savordem Sattari and as a part of CSR activity of Goa Tourism for this season. Chairman, GTDC, Mr. Nilesh Cabral extended his gratitude and appreciation to the village Panchayat of Savordem for supporting GTDC's monsoon adventure activity in Mhadei river. The CSR contribution to the village Panchayat will go towards upkeep and maintenance of white water rafting area. Mr. Cabral said â&#x20AC;&#x153;The white water rafting activity has been a huge success since last ďŹ ve years due to the efforts put in by the local body and the operator. He thanked the Savordem Sarpanch Mr. Ashok Chari and also the Nagargao Panchayat Sarpanch Mr. Parag Khadlikar and their team wholeheartedly for co-operating with GTDC as the new season of the white water rafting activity is already started from last month. Southern River Adventures and Sports Pvt Ltd. operates White Water River Rafting at Mhadei River in association with GTDC.

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GOA TOURISM PARTICIPATES IN TTF KOLKATA 2017 Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar, Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa, Chief Guest at concluding ceremony woos people of Kolkata to visit Goa and experience States's rich culture and heritage. _______________________ Goa Tourism's pavilion bags Best Decorated Stall award Hon'ble Minister for Tourism, Govt. of Goa, Mr. Manohar Ajgaonkar who was Chief Guest at the concluding ceremony of India's largest Travel and Trade Fair (TTF) in Kolkata today said, "Goa Tourism is committed on ensuring safety and security of tourists, providing cleanliness and hygiene at tourist location, especially along the beach belt and also improving and augmenting tourism related infrastructure to meet the increasing demand from tourists to visit the State." Addressing an august gathering at the grand ďŹ nale of the three day mega event in Kolkata, Mr. Ajgaonkar said that Goa is a leading holiday destination in India, and wooed tourists and tourism

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stakeholders from Kolkata, rest of India and international markets to visit and experience Goa's natural beauty, culture and heritage. Other dignitaries present at the concluding ceremony included Pradeep Kumar Borar, Special Secretary and Director, Rajasthan Tourism, Nabadeep Kalita, Vice Chairman, Assam Tourism Development Corporation, Sanjiv Agarwal, Chairman & CEO, Fairfest Media Limited, V Suresh, President, Fairfest Media Limited. Mr. Ajgaonkar distributed awards to several prize winning States including Goa Tourism which bagged the 'Best Decorated Stall Award.' Goa's pavilion at the TTF Kolkata 2017 was a big

draw for tourists and Goa Tourism received an overwhelming response during the three day event. A total of 24 States and six international countries participated in the three day mega event. Goa was one among the ďŹ ve Partner States for the three day TTF Kolkata 2017. Other Partner States included Uttarakhand, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Himachal Pradesh and Maharashtra. Other participating States included Kerala, Rajasthan, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Jammu & Kashmir, Assam, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Delhi, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, Pondicherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh. Among

international countries who participated include Thailand, Sri Lanka, Macao, China, Bangladesh, Nepal. During the three day TTF, Goa Tourism successfully marketed itself as a 365 day holiday destination. Goa Tourism promoted its packages and new tourism services and interacted with travel agents and trade and tour operators from Kolkata and other tourism boards. Several B2B sessions were held where national and international buyers showed interest in Goa and its various facets

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WINGS OF HOPE - A RAY OF HOPE TO CHALLENGED CHILDREN

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EVENT 'Wings of Hope' is an NGO that protects the interests of the physically and mentally challenged children, so that they can be treated with equality and respect. This initiative has been spearheaded and started by Aishwarya Rane and her friends namely, Lisandra Pereira, Jeruel Paul,

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Sanger Serrao, Seher Nischal, Chloe Cordeiro, Afreen Velijee and Risa Coutinho. The fundraising event was organized by the Wings of Hope at Dinanath Mangueshkar Auditorium on 28th of July, 2017 in the evening and was attended by

the dignitaries and people from all over Goa. The evening had witnessed brilliant performances by students from Sanjay Centre for special education, Taught to Teach music school and Sharada Mandir school. The Highlights of the evening were Fado singer Sonia Sirsat and

KingďŹ sher Voice of Goa winner Rapper Sabino Dias, synchronizing with these special children. The musical evening also had a wide array of performances by children from Taught to Teach Music School, and Sharada Mandir which included mashups, singing and dance performances.

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This musical concert was organized to create awareness about special children who are talented, and that they need to be treated with respect and given equal opportunities in society. Speaking on the event, Founder Aishwarya Rane said, â&#x20AC;&#x153;I stared Wings of Hope foundation with my friends with the aim of ensuring equal opportunities

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for children with intellectual and physical disabilities in society. At the event, Founder Aishwarya Rane released her book 'River of Emotions' at the hands of Dr. Johari. The book is a collection of poetry composed by her. All her poems, have encouragement as her foundations main idea is to make these children

feel needed in society. The event was supported by The Child Care Foundation, curated by Dr. Ashok Johari – a wellknown pediatric orthopedic surgeon who has come forward to help children with disabilities. All the proceeds from this event will be utilized for the treatment of children with physical disabilities. The

event had generated 17 lakhs, of which 12 Lakhs was handed over to 'The Childcare foundation' by Aishwarya and her friends, for the beneﬁt of the children, and 5 lakhs was given to 'Sanjay centre for special education' for the beneﬁt of their students. The event attracted around 900 people, who also pledged to support the event's cause. GOA PRISM VOL 8 ISSUE 11 WWW.GOAPRISM.COM

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LION RA JKUMAR TAKES OVER AS PRESIDENT OF LIONS CLUB OF ALDONA In the recently held ceremony of the installation of a new presidential candidate for the Aldona Lion's Club, a native entrepreneur, and social worker Rajkumar Gadge was appointed as the president of Lion's Club of Aldona for the period of 2017-18.

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Rajkumar is a real estate man and a very well-known personality in Aldona. He has been instrumental in making various reforms while being at the post of Treasurer for the Aldona Lion's Club. Looking at his work and enthusiasm the club members ﬁnally decided to honor him with the presidentship of the club. Rajkumar in his small but knowledgeable introductory speech, assured the implementation of various club activities for the improvement of the society standards in Aldona. Presently the Lions Club is more active in the eradication of Rabies with the “Mission Rabbies Goa” drive from the beautiful villages by vaccinating the stray dogs and Rajkumar has assured that he will take this up to the next level. The meeting was attended by the members and other dignitaries of the club and Dr. Nazareth, was the Chief Guest of Honor for the installation program. The program was followed by a Cocktail dinner at the Aldona Club House

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