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14 EDITORIAL 15 CREDITS 18 COVER STORY Aerial Goa - Take A Look At Goa From The Sky FOCUS 38 India Travel Awards 2015 FEATURE 48 International Film Festival Of India 2015 PLACES OF INTEREST 60 Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary PLACE AROUND GOA Dandeli - Escape Into The Nature

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Goa Prism enters into the digital world with the launch of its ﬁrst digital magazine

Goa Prism is having reach to more than 1.5 million visitors yearly and huge traﬃc of 100 million hits per year.

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I feel tremendously happy and proud to bring to you the first fully digital version of Goa Prism magazine. Goa Prism had started its journey in the year 2007 with the small guide book for the tourist coming to Goa subsequently it has grown up into one of the Goa's most talked about online portal of Goa having reaching to more than 1.5 million visitors yearly and huge traffic of 100 million hits per year. Goa Prism is not only top most web portal of Goa but it is one of the most watched portals all over India. Its Alexa ranking in India is 12000 while 150000 globally. Keeping in mind this huge success of Goa Prism I have decided to convert it into the digital magazine of Goa. This Digital magazine will be published every month and will bring to you the latest stories and updates from Goa's tourism industry. It will bring the unbiased reviews of the places in Goa which many tourists are not aware of. The idea of bringing the digital magazine out is to provide the reader with first-hand information that too right on their digital devices almost free of cost. Initially, we will have the free (readable) and paid (downloadable) versions and subsequently, it will be converted into a premium version with added features and stories for the paid users while the limited free version will exist forever. The world is getting advanced into the digital sphere and soon there will be a time when almost everyone will adapt to this new technology. With the lack of time and the continuous movement, it is not feasible to carry the heavy books and magazines while travelling. The only option remains with today's travelers is getting things right on their smartphones and tablets and that is where we will come into the picture. Please do not forget to provide your valuable suggestions on our first issue and that will help us to do required changes in the future.

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DONA PAULA

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Dona Paula has many legends behind its existence. According to one source, this place is named after Paula Amaral Antonio de Souto Maior, a historical Figure in Portuguese India. She was the daughter of the Portuguese Viceroy of Jaffnapatnam, in Sri Lanka. She and her family arrived in Goa in 1644 and she married a Fidalgo from Spain in 1656. Her husband was Dom Antonio Souto Maior. They were an extremely a uent family, and the entire property from the present day Cabo Raj Nivas all the way to Caranzalem belonged to the Souto Maiors. She died on December 16, 1682. According to another local myth Dona Paula entombed in the Cabo Chapel, the residence of the Governor of Goa and is supposed to be seen emerging from the moonlit waves wearing only a pearl necklace. Several tourists as well as locals guided by this myth visit the beach for a glimpse of Dona Paula. The Cabo Raj Bhavan is situated at a scenic spot of Dona Paula. It is also home of a historic British war-graves cemetery. After the end of Portuguese rule in Goa in 1961, Dona Paula became a fashionable residential area and address. Dona Paula is a very famous amongst the tourists visiting to Goa. During the tourist season Dona Paula transforms into a crowded stretch which is otherwise a calm beautiful place during monsoons. A large part of the famous Hindi movie Ek Duuje Ke Liye was shot here, popularizing the place further. An action sequence from Rohit Shetty's movie Singham was also shot here. The idyllic rocky tourist attraction lies at the spot where the Mandovi and the Zuari rivers meet and congruence with the Arabian Sea at a distance of 1 km from this point. One of the most curious attractions in Dona Paula is a whitewashed statue perched on the rocks near the popular ferry jetty. Sculpted in 1969 by Baroness Yrse Von Leistner, there are different versions to its purpose of origin. According to Goa Tourism Board's website, it is named "Image of India" and depicts the gures of Mother India and Young India, one looking to the East and the other to the West. The Wheel of Ashoka is in the middle half, buried in stone, to represent the ancient culture that nurtured this blend of ideas and emotions. While in the book 'Walking in Goa' published by Heta Pandit, it is said that the Baroness had actually sculpted statues of philosopher Robert Knox and his wife because she admired him.

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Twin Bridges of Goa Two bridges built over Mandovi River, known as the twin bridges of Goa. After the fall of the rst Mandovi Bridge in 1986, which was built by the Gamon India Company, people were dependant entirely on the ferry service which was available every 15 minutes and it was highly inconvenient process. The whole traf c system was nearly collapsed then. Government of Goa built another bridge over Mandovi River and the old bridge was repaired at the same time. Presently the capital city of Goa is connected with two parallel bridges which connect the entire north Goa to Panaji city. Very soon the Mandovi River will have third bridge which will be surfaced over these twin bridges. The construction of third bridge is highly controversial issue as government is going through major nancial crisis and need of third bridge is not the priority at the moment. The opposition and certain segment of society is highly against this development. According to them the Zuari Bridge needed immediate attention while government is seems to be neglecting it and putting unnecessary funds on the third bridge. Whatever may be the consequences but this may be perhaps rst of its kind example in Goa which is being the smallest states in India has three bridges at the single location standing over the single river.

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Se Cathedral Church St. Cathedral Church in old Goa is one of the oldest churches of Goa situated on the bank of Zuari River. It is one of the ancient and the largest churches of Asia which is dedicated to Catherine of Alexandria. It is the church of the Latin Rite Catholic Archdiocese of Goa and Daman, and the seat of the Patriarch of the East Indies. The church is situated on the western side of the main square, Terreiro de Sabaio, with the front facing the east. It took around eight years to construct this beautiful church, under the reign of the Portuguese. This church represents the royal and imperial atmosphere of Goa prevailing at that time. UNESCO marked it as a heritage site and is considered as one of the most sacred places among the Christians. The structural design of the church is classically Portuguese with a Corinthian core and Tuscan peripheral. People from all over the world come to visit this church and to take the blessings of God. Apart from being a holy shrine, it is also the main attraction of tourism in Goa. In 1776, a lightning struck a tower on the northern side of the church destroying it. Till now it has not been rebuilt. According to legends, it is believed that in 1919, a vision of Jesus Christ appeared on the Church and from that time onwards it is assumed that the cross is increasing in size. History Dominicans, who were the Chaplains, were sent to India by the Portuguese under the rule of Alfonso de Albuquerque to ďŹ ght the Muslim army, who had captured Goa in 1510. In 1552, Governor George Cabral ordered to redesign it but the opening years were spent on planning and designing and the actual construction of the church began only in 1562, under the supervision of the King Dom Sebasitao and was completed in 1619. It was designed by Julio Simao and Ambrosio Argueiro, the Stalwart engineers. In 1640, the church was sanctiďŹ ed and, thus, became a holy place for Christians. The height of the church is around 250 feet in length and 181 feet in breadth and the frontispiece of the church is 115 feet high.

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Nariman Point of Goa Patto plaza or just Patto, is also known as the Nariman Point of Goa. Home to some well-known business houses, Patto Plaza has earned the distinction of being the premier business centre in the capital city. Apart from housing some swanky complexes, Patto Plaza offers a large number of eateries and caters mostly to the office going crowd. The hotels within the Plaza are also conveniently located as they are just a couple of minutes-drive from the capital city. Conceptualized in 1987, Patto Plaza has undergone a lot of changes in the past two decades. From being a stinking mangrove swamp (though it still stinks but due to garbage treatment plant set by the government) to a high rise commercial hub, the Plaza has attained a pride of place in the State. The government took the initiative of converting a barren land into something that would give the state some commercial significance. Patto plaza is one and the only systematically done up place in Goa having the systematic entry and exit for all types of vehicles and entrance and exit points into the Plaza, sorted parking facilities for two and four-wheelers and spacious commercial complexes which can house a number of corporate offices. A government arm, the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) took up the task of developing Patto into a vibrant commercial hub. One of the main reasons to develop the place was to provide companies and corporate offices a common address. The EDC along with consultant Rahul Deshpande and Associates created a perfect picture which was nothing less than an architectural and engineering marvel. Patto Plaza sprawls on an area of 1,87,000 square meters of which 1,05,000 square meters has been utilised in construction. Currently, around 37 buildings are envisioned along the periphery most of which are still under construction. The commercial hub wasn't built overnight. In fact it got evolved and gained the present status more than two decades ago. The major upgrading work was given a go ahead in 2008 which took five years to complete. Prior to the renovation works the state of Patto Plaza was in a very bad state. Nothing was planned or prioritised in the area. Vehicles would be parked in a haphazard manner, there was no proper provision for garbage management and the condition of the roads was deplorable. GOA PRISM / VOL 1 ISSUE 1

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The Colva Beach Nestled in the calm and serene part of south Goa, Colva is one of the most visited place by tourists. It is especially very popular in Indian tourist crowd. Colvá was a vast barren uninhabited land with a scenic Arabian Sea beach that had beach plants such as scaevola sericea until a few Goud Saraswat Brahmin settled there as migrants, primarily in the neighbouring village of Benaulim. The mughals, the people of Adil Shahi dynasty preferred the north and hilly regions of Goa, where they built forts and defenses, rather than the coastal belt, and hence had not settled the barren land of Colvá. It was the Portuguese conquest which established the western regions of South Goa as a full-ﬂedged human settlement. Colvá was under Portuguese administration, as the Province of Portuguese-Goa, from 1510 until 1961. It was the village of the Portuguese Roiz family, the descendants of D. Diogo Rodrigues, and its villagers. The village had belonged since 1550 to D. Diogo Rodrigues, who was the Lord of Colvá. He built the ﬁrst Portuguese architecture residential house in 1551 facing away from the sea and at a distance from the shore to avoid any enemy attacks from the Arabian Sea. The entire beach called Praia da Colvá belonged to him. In the 18th century, one of Diogo's descendants, Sebastião José Roiz, ordered the village people to plant coconut trees along the entire coastline, which the villagers thought was a waste of time as the soil was white and thus infertile and unable to sustain their growth however today the shore line is fringed by those plantations of coconut trees. The entire Colvá shore and beach property as far as Betalbatim was inherited by various descendants of the Roiz family until the late 20th century, after which parts were handed over to the Government of Goa under the post-1974 Indian administration following the 1961 annexation of Goa by India. The rest of the land was sold.

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Mangueshi Temple Mangueshi Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva is located in the village of Mamgueshi and India's golden voice melody queen Lata Mangueshkar belongs to this place. It may not be an exaggeration to say that due to the connection of Lata Mangueshkar, this place has become more popular amongst the Indian tourists. Shri Manguesh Devasthan is located at Mangueshi Village in Pirol, Ponda taluka, Goa. It is at a distance of 1km from Mardol and close to Nagueshi, Panaji the Capital of Goa is about 22 km and Margao 26 km. The 400year-old Shri Mangesh Devasthan is dedicated to Shiva and stands out with its simple yet exquisitely elegant structure. The temple is noted for the pillars which are considered to be the most beautiful among the temples in Goa. There is a prominent Nandi (Bull) which is considered to be the Vahana (Vehicle) of Shiva. A beautiful seven-storeyed deepastambha (lamp tower), stands at the gates in the temple complex. The temple also has a magniďŹ cent water tank, which is believed to be the oldest part of the temple. Initially Lord Manguesh came from Kutthali alias Kushthali of olden Sahashasta in the Shalivahan Shake 1482 named Roudra Sanvatsara of Hindu calander or 1560 A.D. when Sahasashta area was brought under the rule of foreigners or Portuguese and the Hindus were forced to convert into Christian's since then till today the Lord is residing in Manguish wada. Hence the Mahajans can pray of God. The initial place of Shree Mangesh God was in the very pious place of Kulshasthali on the bank of the holy river Aghanashini in the Sashashti taluka of God state. Today this place is called Kuthal (Cortalim ). In olden days this temple was having the glory and wealth when it was in Kulshasthali .

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Today, no sign of it is seen. Slight sketch of the olden glory can be drawn from the 400 yrs old papers recorded during Portuguese rule. The temple owned farms, ďŹ elds, orchards and land properties in Kushasthali and other villages. Ornaments of gold and silver, clothes made of silk and many other people costly items were the property of the temple. The huge bells in the temple were held in place by strong,, thick roops made of silve , states the papers. The gram Saunstha of Comunidade of Kushasthali or kuthal was established by the people residing in the village . Those villagers were the owners of this Comunidade. They all believed in the God Shree Mangesh , hence he become the God of this Comunidade. When Nath Sampraday (devotees of Nath faculty) established in Goa.

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St. Thomas Church Aldona The Church of St. Thomas remains an awe inspiring presence in Aldona. It was built in 1596 on a high plateau on the banks of the Mandovi River passing through Mapusa and Aldona. A flight of broad steps cut into a cliff and lead to an open plain that surrounds the grand white building. Inside, the Church is ornately decorated by symbolic biblical murals and grand statues. The treasures of the church are the subject of a village legend. At one time, the statues of the church were strung with jewellery by villagers as thanks for prayers answered. But Churches were often robbed of these jewels. The Church buildings are white-washed in the tradition of Goan churches. The band stand in the grounds and the cemetery are also white-washed and all together evoke a feeling of awe. The gate of the Church graveyard has a sign in Konkani “Aiz Maka Falea Tuka” which translates into something akin 'Me Today You Tomorrow', a poignant reminder of our mortality. The Franciscans established the church as the seventh parish in Bardez. The edifice one sees today came up only around 1610 AD. The original building was a mud structure. In 1898 AD, new additions were made by way of the current sacristy and the parochial residence. The tower that is visible today on the left hand side was added as late as in 1927. The overall origins of the church go further in the past beyond 1927. In fact, the Franciscans initially built the church in 1569 AD at Coimavaddo, where they had started their ministry. The new building was built in 1596 AD due to the requirement of a more conveniently located bigger church. A Feast is celebrated here on 3rd Sunday following Easter.

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St. Jacinto Island If you are a nature lover, and are up for a short drive to experience a relatively untouched ecological conservation in Goa; one of the rare places that have escaped commercialization is the Sao Jacinto Island. Sao Jacinto Island is located on the Panaji-Vasco-daGama road. It is 7kms from Vasco Da Gama, 25kms from Margao and 23kms from Panaji, the state capital and 5kms from Bogmalo, in the Mormugao bay. One often passes the San Jacinto Island while on the way to or from the Dabolim airport. Due to the legend, the underground tunnel connects the old chapel with Siridao Beach resort, which is located on the far bank of Mormugao Bay. The island is connected with the nearest part of the mainland by the bridge called Silver Gate Bridge. San Jacinto can be reached by a rented boat. Local Travel agencies organize diďŹ&#x20AC;erent tours and excursions to the island at a regular basis. On the San Jacinto Island you can also ďŹ nd a well-preserved old Portuguese lighthouse, from the top of which you can enjoy the breathtakingly beautiful views onto the Indian Ocean and the Goa coast. A short boat ride on the choppy waters of Bogmalo Beach brings you to the beautiful island of Sao Jacinto. The coral sighting beneath the clear waters of this tiny island in the Mormugao Bay are almost magical. The island is blessed with natural beauty and is alluring from a distance and endearing when you arrive. An old and picturesque chapel adds to the beauty of the island, which can also be sighted while travelling from the Dabolim airport. The St Jacinto Island has a regular bus service from Panaji and Vasco-Da-Gama. You can disembark from bus at St Jacinto Island. You can also hire a taxi or motorbike to reach from any location in Goa. In the year 1927 a vow was made by the inhabitants of the island who purchased the place not to sell or lease it out to any projects to any construction companies to build touristic or industrial facilities on their island. Therefore the island still has its natural charm.

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Broken Bridge of Borim This bridge was bombed by the Portuguese when the Indian army marched into Goa in 1963. Borim is a small village in Ponda at the banks of the river zuari. This bridge was built during Portuguese Rule. During the war of 1961, the bridge was blown oďŹ&#x20AC; using dynamite. The damaged portion was reconstructed and thrown open again for public. Due to weight restrictions all the passengers had to cross the bridge on foot, the buses used to cross empty to the other side. There are rumors also that people should not travel by the bridge after 6pm because of paranormal spirits. This bridge has been closed to the public after the construction of the new bridge. But still people visit this bridge to enjoy the view and feel the breeze during evenings. This bridge is not known to the tourists who visit goa as it doesn't come under the heritage or any tourist spots in goa. The bridge has a spooky image in the minds of the local public still people visit when they pass by. The bridge is visited mostly by youngsters to enjoy the scenic beauty of the river and the greenery around.

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The event night at grand auditorium erected in the lawns of Grand Mercure Shrem Resorts was attended by some of the well-known faces of the tourism industry. The event was graced by the Tourism Minister of Goa Shri Dilip Parulekar and Shri Nikhil Desai, Managing Director or Goa Tourism Development Corporation. The black-tie event was attended by more than 120 guests from Tourism and Media industry. According to the Mentor of India Travel Awards, Mr. Sanjeet, the objective of this award was meant to promote the tourism sector in India and across the globe. “These awards in their second year signify the growth of the industry which has developed immensely in the last few years. We are proud to have been instrumental in helping it ﬂourish, and will continue with our endeavors,” Said Sanjeet.

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The ceremony commenced with the sweet welcome song by the gorgeous 'Singing Emcee' Ms. Dilruba, her magical voice truly captured the senses of the audience sitting in the festooned auditorium. The introduction from Dilruba was followed by the welcome speech of the Mentor of travel awards Mr. Sanjeet. And the main award ceremony began with the ﬁrst award called “The Gallery of Legends award” and the same was honored to the legendary ﬁgure in Travel and Tourism Industry of India Mr. Kesari Raoji Patil, Founder and Chairman, Kesari Tours for achieving the excellence in the travel sector of India.

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India Travel Awards supports, promotes and develops the Indian travel and tourism industry by identifying and rewarding excellence, and inspiring its practitioners to continuously raise the standards of their products, and service offerings. Based on a unique system of jury judgment and voting, these awards will be fair and unbiased, ďŹ nally culminating in a formal Black-Tie ceremony that is glitzy, glamorous and graced by the who's who of the travel industry. India Travel Awards is supported by the Government of India, Ministry of Tourism and is now hailed as one of the most esteemed awards in the tourism industry of India. These awards are also braced by esteemed trade bodies like PaciďŹ c Asia Travel Association (PATA), Association of Domestic Tour Operators of India (ADTOI), Outbound Tour Operators Association of India (OTOAI), Travel Agents Federation of India (TAFI) and IATA Agents Association of India (IAAI)

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INTERNATIONAL FILM FSTIVAL OF INDIA International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has evolved into a major forum for cinema from across the world. Started in 1952, IFFI has established itself amongst the most important ďŹ lm events across the globe and the 46th edition will be held at Goa from 20-30 November, 2015.

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46th IFFI will be inaugrated by the renowned actor, director Anil Kapoor on 20th November 2015.

From Satyajit Ray to Bertrand Tavernier, Akira Kurosawa, Marcello Mastrioni to Roman Polanski and Mira Nair to Anurag Kashyap and Dibaker Banerjee, the International Film Festival of India, has become a landmark destination for established and young filmmakers and directors from every continent. Continuing with the incredible legacy, IFFI-2015 provides an excellent opportunity for filmmakers and film lovers to watch, appreciate and learn the art of film making in sylvan surroundings and a relaxed creative environment. It also provides a great platform for networking with some of the best industry professionals from India and abroad. Some of the international guests who attended Goa in 2014 wereWong Kar Wai, Slawomir Idziak, Mohsen Makhmalbaf and Marzieh Meshkiny, Australian film maker Paul Cox, Israeli filmmaker Dan Wolman, noted Polish film maker Krystof Zanussi, Korean film maker Jeon Soo-il, Zhang Ziyi and Chinese actor . The opening film 'The President' directed by Iranian film maker Mohsen Makmalbaf was exclusively premiered. IFFI 2014 closed on 30 November with the screening of '"The Grandmaster" directed by Wong Kar-Wai. All in all, whether you are a filmmaker, student or just a film enthusiast, you should plan to be in Goa from 20-30 November, 2015.

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NFDC organises the Film Bazaar (20th 24th November 2015, Goa Marriott Resort), South Asia's global Film Market, which is a platform exclusively created to encourage collaboration between the international and South Asian film fraternity. The Bazaar is focused on discovering, supporting and showcasing South Asian content and talent, in the realm of filmmaking, production and distribution. A converging point for film buyers and sellers from all over the world, the Bazaar also aims at facilitating the sales of world cinema in the South Asian Region. Film Offices, a new segment, has been introduced at Film Bazaar 2014, to bring to Indian filmmakers the world of picturesque locations that would fit into their scripts and add value to their films. The Offices provide these organisations with a platform to showcase their locations and incentives that will benefit both the country and the filmmaker. Romance Screenwriter's Lab was also introduced in the 2014 edition and this year Children's Screenwriter's Lab will be introduced at the event. The eight edition 2014 market saw an attendance of 1042 delegates from 38 countries.

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AWARDS Best Film Golden Peacock and a prize money of `40,00,000/Best Director Silver Peacock and a prize money of `15,00,000/ Best Actor (Male) Silver Peacock and a prize money of `10,00,000/Best Actor (Female) Silver Peacock and a prize money of `10,00,000/Special Jury Award Silver Peacock and a prize money of `15,00,000/Centenary Award Silver Peacock, Certiﬁcate and Cash Prize `10,00,000/Lifetime Achievement Award `10,00,000/Centenary Award for the Indian Film Personality of the Year Silver Peacock, Certiﬁcate and a prize money of `10,00,000/-

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The wildlife Sanctuaries in Goa are home to a wide variety of land marine and avian wildlife population which make them a popular haunt for all wildlife enthusiasts and photography buffs from all over the country. Named after the best known Indian ornithologist, Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is the only bird sanctuary in Goa. A bus or car ride from panaji will take you to the Ribandar ferry wharf, from there take a ferry across the mandovi river to the island of Chorao. The sanctuary is within walking distance from the ferry wharf at Chorao. Apart from a large variety of coastal and migratory birds, Dr. Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary is also home to ﬂying foxes, jackals and crocodiles which can be spotted. The vegetation here consists largely of mangrove swamps and provides refuge and breeding grounds for several varieties of ﬁsh and insects. The sanctuary is networked by a Mandovi and Mapusa rivers and the Cumbarjua canal, the banks of which support the “ Mangrove Scrub” vegetation.

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The sanctuary is open throughout the year, entry to the sanctuary is prior to the permission of the Chief Wild Life Warden, Forest Department, Junta House, Panaji. Boats and canoes are the best means to explore the sanctuary. Boats cannot navigate in low tide but the narrow canoes fare marvelously at all times. Tourism-ofindia.com offers information of the Dr.Salim Ali Bird Sanctuary in Goa. For more information or to book a tour package to Goa. This is Goa's only bird sanctuary,1.8 sq km in area. A variety of local and migratory birds can be found on this island. This Sanctuary is criss-crossed with a network of water channels. So movement is restricted to the duration of high tide if one wants to go by boats. However for canoes, the creeks are accessible even during low tides. A watch- tower has been erected in the Sanctuary for better viewing of birds. Apart from the several resident birds, the Sanctuary also has some winter visitors like coots and pintails. The Wildlife Division of the Forest Department proposes to start conducted tours through the water channels .It is envisaged that a group of 89 persons could be taken at one time. However, the exact modalities are yet to be worked out. Resource material and useful information could be acquired at the Range Forest OfďŹ ce at Campal, in Panaji.

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DANDELI ESCAPE INTO THE NATURE

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Have you thought of visiting a wildlife sanctuary? There is one close to Goa â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Dandeli wildlife sanctuary. It could be a good excursion. With perfect weather in Mid November, neither too hot nor too cold it's just the right time for a pleasure hunt.

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Dandeli is the ideal vacation resort for those who are in love with nature. Being a heady mix of nature, adventure and wildlife, this city in Uttar Kannada district of South India is growing in stature as the place to be. Dandeli is approximately 125km from Goa and is well connected with the other parts of the country. With driving time of ﬁve hours, the best route to take is Ponda – Londa – Dandeli. The city is located along the banks of the Kali River with the Western Ghats as a backdrop. The location is surrounded by thick deciduous forests, which is one of the richest wildlife habitats in the world. Once there check out the tree houses, pretty expensive but worth staying at least a night. Amazingly, there is bath tub in this tree house. Dandeli has cultivated a reputation of offering you some unforgettable moments in the midst of nature. It is so much more than the sundry outings and picnics. The region offers you the best of adventure sports, eco-tourism and pilgrimage. Water sports has always been the key attraction of this place; Kali River rafting, white water rafting in Kali river, kayaking and canoeing and if that's not enough, overnight rafting or canoeing trips are available. Treks, cycling and mountain biking are some other adventure sports you just can't miss.

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Dandeli is a welcome break from the monotony of regular vacation trips. The rich diversity of plant and animal life as the colors scents and textures of this extraordinary landscape envelope you. If you want to unravel the mystery of natural world, the picturesque city will pleasantly surprise you with its versatility. Dandeli has so many attractions up its sleeve that you will ďŹ nd it simply irresistible. Wildlife enthusiasts will ďŹ nd Dandeli quite appealing and ultimately fall in love with its abundant wildlife diversity. The Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary offers you the rare glimpse of the Black Panther. Other inhabitants of this sanctuary include the sambhar, bison and the Malabar giant squirrel. Don't be surprised if you see giant iguana, king cobra and tiger in the dense forests surrounding Dandeli. They can be seen in large numbers in this region. Traveling in safety with experienced guides brings on an exciting new experience. Jeep safaris into the Dandeli Wildlife Sanctuary wildlife is the Hornbill. The Great Indian Hornbill and the Malabar Pied Hornbill are an integral part of this resourceful wildlife.

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With a cocktail of White water rafting, Rappelling, Adventure trekking, Natural Jacuzzi in rapids, Bird Watching, Jungle Safaris in open jeeps, Kayaking, Canyoning, Moonlight Boat ride, River side Fishing, Overnight Camping, Croc Trek, Nature Walks, Outdoor camping, River Island visit, Dandeli is one fantastic visit. But for an unadventurous this place is deďŹ nitely a no-no.

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CMM ARENA Spreading its tentacles PAN India, Opens store in Mangaluru CMM Arena is perhaps the ďŹ rst Goans retails business which is going PAN India with their stores opening in Maharashtra and Karnataka in the ďŹ rst phase. CMM who has completed 100 years of service in Goa has gained the huge trust of the people in the state and this brand image is now ready to swell up to reach other parts of India.

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With the opening of their second store in Mangaluru after their presence in Kolhapur has paved the way to their PAN India operation. Under the proﬁcient guidance of its visionaries Dean W Menezes and Dale Menezes, CMM Group has taken this initiative to reach out of Goa. The CMM Megastore Arena had been inaugurated in Mangalore in the month of November 2nd 2015 at this occasion, Hari Kaul the General Manager of CMM Megastore was present. The Store was inaugurated by the local MLA J R Lobo in formal ceremony who also addressed the gathering saying that Mangaluru is becoming a smart city

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and more shopping malls are coming up here. CMM Arena has opened their ﬁrst mega store of Karnataka in Mangaluru. It is also good news for the people of Mangaluru." MLA B A Moideen Bawa from Mangaluru also spoke on this occasion and informed that “CMM Arena has already completed 100 years of service. I want the CMM Arena of Mangaluru branch to reach 100 years in service. Some companies come up, sell few products and vanish quickly. But CMM Arena has purchased the whole building to assure their customers that they are going to remain here”.

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CMM Arena Retails Pvt Ltd is the largest home & ofﬁce retailer in Goa and sells products in numerous categories such as home furniture, home décor, electronics & appliances, ofﬁce furniture and modular kitchens. The company operates 10 stores – including a 33,000 square feet Megastore at Merces, in the outskirts of Panjim. The company also has a national distribution centre at Verna, Goa to cater to its online customers. The company carefully sources its products from reputed national and international suppliers in a manner which ensures that customers always have the best quality products in the latest designs at affordable prices. The company operates its stores and

merchandise through brands such as CMM, CMM Arena and OONA. CMM Arena Retails Pvt Ltd is part of the CMM Group of companies, which is one of the oldest and most trusted business houses in Goa. The group, established in 1910 has numerous market leading companies in its fold – in areas such as Medical Devices, Consumer plasters, Logistics, Distribution and Retail. The group employs over 1500 people and has a turnover of approximately Rs 500 crore in 2014-15. CMM Arena Retails Pvt Ltd has now opened another branch new 45,000 square feet megastore in Mangaluru. The one stop shop for home and ofﬁce furniture, electronics and appliances, furnishing and home decor and much more are available at the new store.

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VALANKANNI CAR RENTALS Creating customer satifaction through dedicated service of 24 X 7 - 365 Valankanni Auto Hires is a trusted and best Car Rental Company in Goa. We have most modern Luxury Cars, SUVs, MUVs, Coaches and Small Cars in our fleet. We provide Luxury sevices on affordable rates. We provide Chauffer driven as well as Self Driven Cars. We have 24 hours Customer Assistence Service. A car rental firm based at candolim, Goa with a proven track record for 22 years in service and reliable chauffeur. With the changing trends in travelers choices for comfortable journeys, Valankanni Auto Hires has one of the best fleet of luxury vehicles in Goa at their disposal. So whenever you require the services of a car rental company for airport transfers to sightseeing in Goa, Valankanni Auto Hires will surely fulfill your travel needs in Goa.

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HOSPITALITY

CUBA Where the time takes a break Cuba, the brand that has established in past 18 years with 12 units across the state of Goa is the brainchild of Dharmesh Saglani. With a lone shack at Pallolem in south Goa today Cuba is serving the visitors across Goa with their Hotels, Resorts and Food outlets across Goa. Its tagline says, “Where…. The time takes break” is not just the tagline but the reality and your experience at Cuba will say it all. At Cuba you are with the leaders in Holiday Management. The staff and management of Cuba are committed to ensure that you have a holiday you will love, every moment and every day. The heartthrob of hundreds of foodies and our erstwhile and current regulars, Cuba invites you to explore the gems in the international hospitality sector from Mandrem in North Goa to Palolem, Patnem, Rajbagh and Agonda in South Goa. Cuba Baga Hotel can be found 700 meters through Baga Beach as well as 1.5 kilometers from Calangute coast. This is a perfect place for fun together with comfort, Cuba Baga Hotel is found in the Baga section of North Goa. Coming from here, guests can enjoy quick access to all that this vibrant city is providing. For those people who would like to venture out, Baga Seaside, Calangute Beach, Anjuna Flea shopping center are just a few of the points of interest offered to visitors.

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Cuba Baga is an excellent value hotel just five minutes' walk from Baga Beach and within easy access of all the famous local shopping, clubs and bars. There are twelve a/c and non a/c Deluxe Rooms, and two Family Rooms which can sleep four to six guests. Clean, well maintained rooms come fully furnished with a comfortable bed, fridge, bedside table, television, luggage room and wardrobe, and en suite bathrooms with hot shower. A complimentary Continental Breakfast is included in the price of the room and guests can also enjoy the benefits of free on-site car parking. Our fine dining restaurant offers exceptionally friendly service and an extensive menu of Goan, Indian and International dishes that see both residential and non-residential diners return time and time again. Ideal for families, long-term holiday makers or for those simply wishing to enjoy a little peace and quiet away from the beach, Cuba Baga is the perfect place to stay in North Goa's most popular holiday destination. Smack in the middle of goa's most happening beach, Cuba Beach café oozes all the charm & atmosphere you could hope for in one of Palolem's longest running beach shacks. Built out onto the beach, this place is ideally situated to catch the warm sea breeze whilst watching one of palolem's legendary sunsets. The relaxing ambience, unique bungalows, marvelous beach huts with sun beds, exotic cocktails, and a host of delectable dishes at our in-house restaurants in a spellbinding natural setting will sure draw you back to Cuba every season every year. Get in the grip of Cuba Goa now and know the redefining experience of a truly enjoyable holiday you will love to remember years later and smile about.

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SOL DE GOA The luxurious boutique property of North Goa Situated in the midst of scenic lush ﬁelds of Nerul is the 21 room luxurious boutique property known as Sol de Goa. This lifestyle hotel is situated on the banks of Sinquerim River in Nerul. Less than 5 minutes drive from famous Candolim Beach this hotel is away from the hustle and bustle of the busy tourism spot of Goa. Nestled in the picturesque beauty of a region it was once a private getaway for Portuguese oﬃcials of distinction. With the calm Sinquerim River

flowing on one side and lush paddy fields bordered by fresh green hillocks on the other, Sol de Goa sits in its own private tropical world yet close to the buzz of North 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

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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 with personalized service and warmth and the zen of the paddy ﬁelds." 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

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travelers to North Goa. The hotel is owned and managed by Sun Leisure (India) Pvt. Ltd., a sister concern company of Sun Estates Developers, an acclaimed developer of residential, commercial and hospitality properties in North Goa. As a group, we're passionate about real estate and hospitality. We're excited to share that passion with you during your next visit. Sol de Goa has fifteen well-appointed rooms, four suites and two deluxe suites. Many of the rooms offer scenic river or paddy field views that offer a charming mix of modern, contemporary and elegant design. Combining international standards with Indian warmth and hospitality, Sol de Goa presents a distinctive boutique experience with relaxation and calmness at its very heart. The hotel is designed around a central courtyard, drawing inspiration from nature. Entering Sol de Goa's guestrooms, you'll be struck by how different they are from regular hotel rooms. The beds are intricately handcrafted, and the cupboards are beautifully aged. With the whisper of soft linens and the gleam of polished wood offset by the abundance of natural light and the serene silence, it all feels like you've stepped back in time to the luxury of old Goa, only with a whole complement of modern luxuries at your side. Flat panel TVs with satellite, including HBO, Comedy Central, CNN, BBC, and a full selection of sports and movie channels are installed in each room. Sol Bar + Bistro, is designed to be intimate and comfortable, offering Goan specialties, regional cuisine and international favorites. Our philosophy is born out of Goa's long tradition of welcoming guests from around the globe. Matching the eclectic and cosmopolitan vibe that has made Goa famous, we strive to provide a complete dining experience that showcases the diverse culinary culture of this beautiful paradise. Our culinary team will be happy to customize your menu to make your day exceptional.

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THE PARK AT CALANGUTE Bikini Brunch every Sunday at the Park Bikini Brunch is the new concept launched by the management of 'The Park' Calangute under the leadership of their most talented General Manager, Saurabh Khanna. It is the best way to spend your Sunday in the luxurious ambience combined with cozy seating arrangement with overlooking seashore. This arrangement is not necessarily made for the tourist alone but the locals can also enjoy the Bikini Brunch every Sunday at 'The Park'.

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You can enjoy the pool at the hotel, go soak your feet in the nearby sea, drink unlimited cocktails on the terrace and dance on live music and you can even push the song if you feel like it. The buďŹ&#x20AC;et oďŹ&#x20AC;ers a wonderful selection of yummy dishes prepared by the chef. The atmosphere is relaxed and friendly. The Park is ideal for families and groups of friends at cost of as low as just RS 1000 per person. The Sunday Bikini Barbeque brunch at 'The Park'is not the only event of its kind in Calangute, but is also the cheapest brunch around. Enjoy the gorgeous weather by the poolside with unlimited food, drinks and live karaoke by Emmanuel. You can dress anyway you like, be it relaxed, casual or glamorous- but compulsory swimwear if you are gonna take a dip in the pool. How else would you make your Sunday the perfect day?

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REAL ESTATE

SUN ESTATES DEVELOPERS Aiming high in the ďŹ eld of real estate development in Goa. Sun Estates Developers belongs to that breed of developers who can truly claim to have mastered the art of harmonizing modern habitat design with natural landscapes. With no two units being the same, we have brought haute couture to real estate in its true sense. Having understood the need for a contemporary language in Goa's architecture, which is based strongly on the traditional idiom of courts, streets, shaded window, balconies and verandahs we have re-interpreted it in modern compositions of colour, texture, form and aesthetics to bring delight to our discerning admirers.

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Sun Estates Developers has a legacy of a decade and a half, which started when our promoter Suraj Morajkar developed his first project Club Bernard followed by Aquadeux, Aqua 3, Solitude, Saipem Hills & Sage House are the other notable developments with several more projects in the pipeline. Sun Estates has received tremendous acclaim from our niche clientele that comprises of Industrialists, from across India, NRI's, Bollywood Celebrities, Fashion Designers, Sportsmen, Investors and others, who have one thing in common - a taste for avant garde design coupled with uncompromising emphasis on quality and attention to detail. At Sun Estates, we understand the difference between a good location and the right location. That is why we take significant efforts in choosing the most appropriate location for each of our projects. Whether it's a grand villa or a spacious apartment or a commercial space, every project at Sun Estate is built with a philosophy and like-wise each project has to have the perfect location on the picturesque landscape of Goa. The location that we choose for you passes a rigorous check list before being Okayed. Exclusivity, privacy, convenience, environment, security, proximity to essentials and the wow factor are some of the key elements that we look for while deciding on a location for you. More often than not, you will find a Sun Estates home on the quiet by-lane o ffthe arterial roads amidst lush greenery with a soothing natural view. Every single home is created with a great deal of emphasis on creating a natural surrounding with carefully designed landscapes. We are proud to have nurtured some of the most enchanting natural landscapes in all of our projects right from the day we started building our first plot. We have seen our hard work bloom and have been passionately maintaining every bit of nature that we brought up.

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Being a passionate explorer of the inter-relation between real estate, design and their underlying production process, the Sun Estates team, over the years, has gained a signiﬁcant expertise in the subject and has mastered the art of bringing together the art & craft behind sophisticated design and the science of building sustainable structures. Our projects have not only been designed to just look good but have also been integrated seamlessly to optimize and enhance the usability of the myriad elements that are a part of a premium home.

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RELIANCE CONSTRUCTIONS Building relationships, not just Apartments Reliance Construction Company was established in the year 2005 by Rajkumar Gadge, the young ďŹ rst generation entrepreneur from Aldona, Goa with the motto to provide the homes at affordable rates to the people who do not afford the ongoing prices of the real estate in Goa. Today Reliance is having four ongoing projects in Goa while completed almost the dozens of projects successfully in goa till date.

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Initially, when Rajkumar started his company the market trend was completely different although the real estate prices were always been climbing in Goa. His first project named Reliance and Karl view at Porvorim taken over from the very famous builder known as Carl D'souza and was completed within two years and sold out instantly, it was not the magic but the customer service and affordable pricing which amounted into the instant sale of the first project. The main ingredient according to Rajkumar is, “We give proper guidance to our customers, we don't hard sell, but we fulfill the need of customer by providing him what he is looking out for. In case customer have any grievances it is taken up immediately by our team and the solution is provided there and then. Because of that we have repeated customers and referrers,” said Rajkumar. “We also make sure that we keep the requirement of the client in mind while building our projects. Our clients vouch on our services and stand by us. We always deliver more than we promise,” Rajkumar claimed. “Customers are our friends and our entire team have been trained to deal with the clients in a similar manner. We make one friend in return we get many more,” he added. Reliance Construction is having a fully equipped office with different departments to deal with various aspects of the work on day to day basis. “We currently have four projects going on in north Goa. Assagao, Siolim, Verla

and Moira and more are in the pipeline. I will announce them soon,” said Rajkumar. When people buy an apartment from Reliance they make sure that they handover the possession within the prescribed time limits, “We do not make our customer wait for anything. What we promise we deliver and, in fact, we always deliver more than we promise. For us, customers are not the means of making a profit but they are our investors who invest into the property which promises to fetch them big profits in very short span of time,” said Rajkumar. Rajkumar is qualified law graduate from Salgaonkar Collage of Law but later he perused his career into the field of construction. He started his journey from very small and today made it to the biggest height of achievements. “I started as Supervisor and then went to become a contractor and today I am the successful builder and all this credit goes to my supporters my clients who made their decision to invest into me and my projects,” said Rajkumar. “Today we are having many multi-state projects in the pipeline and soon it will be revealed to the press,” he added. This festive season we are completing 10 years and I am announcing the special offers such as “FREE CAR PARKING” and guaranteed low Price compared to any other Builders for our prospective buyers. Let's invest our money with the Reliance Construction this festive season.

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Hrithikâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ex-wife Sussanne holiday in Goa Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan has taken sometime out from her busy schedule to spend some quality time with her sons Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan.

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She also posted a picture of Hrehaan and Hridhaan standing on a beach along with two of their cousins. Sussanne wrote, "Heartmonsters??the beach is our playground(sic)." Sussanne is accompanied by her family including sister Farah Khan Ali and brother Zayed Khan's family. She had earlier posted a picture of her with her friends sunbathing at one of the beaches of Goa.

Hrithik Roshan's ex-wife Sussanne Khan has taken sometime out from her busy schedule to spend some quality time with her sons Hrehaan Roshan and Hridhaan Roshan and sisters Farah Khan Ali and Simone Khan. Sussanne took to her Instagram account to share a picture with sister Farah Khan Ali. In this picture, Sussanne is wearing a black swimming costume and her sister Farah looks hot in a orange bikini.

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