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*The curry that Rui Silvestre's grandmother brought from Goa is on a
Michelin star menu*
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12 Aug: Publico (Portugal). *Rui Silvestre is Chef at Vistas, a Michelin
star restaurant [probably the only Goan Michelin chef] *… His grandmother,
Arnalda, was born in Goa and at the age of twenty she went to live in
Mozambique and then Portugal. His mother was born in Mozambique but he was
always surrounded by the flavors of that distant Goa. “I grew up in a
family where every time there was a birthday, 40 or 50 people gathered, and
the curry recipe I have in the restaurant is literally the house recipe,
which is still made every Sunday today.” … His only regret is that the
recipe for samosas she had was never passed on to the younger ones… Shrimp
curry recipe … 846 words. click here
<https://www-publico-pt.translate.goog/2023/08/11/fugas/noticia/caril-avo-rui-silvestre-trouxe-goa-menu-estrela-michelin-2058890?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp>
12 Aug: Diário de Notícias (Portugal). … *On Saturday 12 Aug. six of the
best chefs in the world gather in Rui Silvestre’s kitchen at Vistas for the
Chefs Garden Party *… The gastronomic adventure is priced at 290 euros per
person… Rui Silvestre has "created a menu that tells a family story", a
script that brings together influences from his Indian grandmother, born in
Goa, and his mother, born in Mozambique. 693 words. click here
<https://www-dn-pt.translate.goog/edicao-do-dia/12-ago-2023/familia-e-historia-de-portugal-servidas-no-prato--16844796.html?_x_tr_sl=pt&_x_tr_tl=en&_x_tr_hl=en&_x_tr_pto=wapp>
*For Google links to Rui Silvestre and his Goa connect, * click here
<https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=%22Rui+Silverstre%22+Goa&newwindow=1>.
*The Goan: Global Goenkar. 12 Aug.*
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*Thousands attend UK Goan Festival. *By Lui Godinho … The Mass was followed
by entertainment … Among the many guests included Mayor of Southwark Sunil
Chopra, Deputy Mayor of Swindon Imtiyaz Shaikh, Councillor Pritam Grewal
and Councillor Ajmer Grewal, Crystelle Pereira and opera singer Oscar
Castellino… A special message was also delivered by Home Secretary Suella
Braverman through her father… G.O.A UK President Ravi Vaz said the event
was very successful and took place peacefully with no untoward incident… “A
special thanks to my Board of Directors, Juliette De Menezes D’Costa,
Richard Fernandes, Bella Fernandes and Savio D’Souza,” Vaz added. click
here
<https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/thousands-attend-uk-goan-festival/102594.html>
*Goan Sports icons from East Africa: Hilary Fernandes - Wizard of hockey. *By
Cyprian Fernandes... Hilary was born on October 22, 1937, in Nairobi, but
traced his roots to Benaulim. Of his brothers, Leo was an Olympian and
Kenya international Nereus played for Kenya … The label most suited for him
was “the wizard of dribble”… He was selected for two Olympics: 1960 Rome
and 1964 Tokyo… click here
<https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/goan-sports-icons-from-east-africa-hilary-fernandes-wizard-of-hockey/102596.html>
*The Goan. Europe’s first ‘Millets Fest’ celebrated in Leicester. * By Lui
Godinho. The inaugural ‘Millets Fest’, a unique celebration of heritage,
cuisine, and music from Goa, Gujarat, and Punjab, was held at the Shakti
Mandir in Leicester on August 9… Goa’s Festakar Marius Fernandes, the
festival's curator and driving force behind this event, said the Millets
Fest showcased the rich traditions of the three regions… click here
<https://www.thegoan.net/global-goenkar/europe%E2%80%99s-first-%E2%80%98millets-fest%E2%80%99-celebrated-in-leicester/102595.html>.
*Ex Santa Cruz sarpanch illegally rents out NRI neighbour’s house to
migrants*
11 Aug: Goemkarponn. In a complaint filed before the Old Goa Police
station, Goan origin Cedric Miranda, from Santa Cruz, (who arrived in Goa
from US with his aged parents five days ago) alleged that former Santa Cruz
sarpanch Mariano de Araujo and his wife Mrs Olga of Cabesa, Santa Cruz,
“for criminally trespassing in our property, breaking open the lock and
renting the same …I along with my family members are the lawful owners …
Upon visiting the above-mentioned property, we were shocked to notice that
some ladies are residing in the house… She disclosed her name as Usha and
informed that Mariano de Araujo is the owner of the house … I understand he
was giving my house on rent for many years and when I approached him, he
offered to settle with me,” Miranda added. click here
<https://goemkarponn.com/ex-santa-cruz-sarpanch-illegally-rents-out-nri-neighbours-house-to-migrants/>
Video: July: Awake Goans. * Goans your properties are not safe! *Cedric
Miranda urging CM to get back his property… I returned from the US after 25
years and brought my ailing 93-years-old parents along with me … Mr Araujo
is not very receptive when I met with him. All he was concerned about was
to offer a settlement … At the police station with the PSI in attendance he
said that he had only rented the place for 15 days and had not taken any
money … He has in fact been renting out this place for the last 40 years …
This is criminal … He has been cheating many people… Today, I have to prove
I am the rightful owner of the property and he wants compensation!
7m.10s click
here <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBxXCasniIE>
Video: 11 Aug. Goan Reporter News: *Goan origin Cedric Miranda, who hails
from Santa Cruz, addresses Press Conference *after he was shocked to find
upon return to Goa that his ancestral house has been occupied by some
unknown, unfamiliar persons in St Cruz… 5m. 56s. click here
<https://fb.watch/mnjd34uR3u/>.
*News In Brief*
12 Aug: Herald. *Celebrating The New Fado de Goa. * By Vivek Menezes. We
are accustomed to being blown away by the musical genius of Sonia Shirsat
but now an entire generation of new fadistas is emerging from India’s
smallest state to rewrite the genre in an emergent style all their own.
Last weekend at Panjim’s wonderful Madragoa (cipagoa.com/madragoa) – the
world’s first casa de fado and mando is itself totally unique – some of
these young stars-in-the-making rocked the house with absolutely brilliant
style and substance that must be experienced to be believed… 27-year-old
Nadia Rebelo and 23-year-old Sherwyn Correia took centre-stage … 1476 words
click here
<https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Celebrating-The-New-Fado-de-Goa/208865>
12 Aug: The Goan. *Goan-origin choreographer’s group performs at WYD. * The
World Youth Dance Crew (WYD) had the privilege of performing at multiple
events at three cities (at Porto, Coimbra and Lisbon) during the WYD, an
event which will be unforgettable for Melrick John Fernandes of Swindon,
UK, the founder and group leader of the dance troupe… “The World Youth
Dance Crew comprises 15 Goans and 45 other youth from 12 different
countries… We are still looking for youth who are interested in dancing for
the Lord,” said Fernandes, who hails from Reis Magos… “Our journey started
in 2019 at the last World Youth Day in Panama,” Fernandes said… click here
<https://www.thegoan.net/goa-news/goanorigin-choreographer%E2%80%99s-group-performs-at-wyd/102637.html>
12 Aug: Goemkarponn. * 26 cases of land grabbing/scam disposed off:
Goa CM* click
here
<https://goemkarponn.com/26-cases-of-land-grabbing-scam-disposed-off-goa-cm/>.
*The Banastarim Drink Driving Disaster:*
12 Aug: OneIndia. *Explained: Mercedes SUV Crash Sparks Outrage, Protests
In Goa * click here
<https://www.oneindia.com/india/explained-mercedes-suv-crash-sparks-outrage-protests-in-goa-3607935.html>
Video: 11 Aug: Awake Goans. *Banastarim Accident! *Witness Wife Expose Goa
Police. My husband was called to the police station as asked to be a
witness stating that he saw a male driving the car involved in the
accident… She states that her husband has no recollection and how he gave
his statement/testimony… He may have been given a drink … Late night he got
a phone call from one Suraj and was asked to come to the station … He was
told that his signature is required to get justice for the victims … At the
time of the accident, he was at home… 3m.43s click here
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXY8NLHJm88>
12 Aug: Herald. * Is the DGPs Goa sarcastic tweet ridiculing the report of
Herald in good taste? *Watch this report. click here
<https://www.heraldgoa.in/Videos/Is-the-DGPs-Goa-sarcastic-tweet-ridiculing-the-report-of-Herald-in-good-taste/208915>.
*F&B News*
11 Aug: Vogue India. * Goa’s new restaurants point to an encouraging surge
in local cuisines and restaurateurs. *By Joanna Lobo. New restaurants: The
Goan Kitchen… Casa Lusitana … Larder & Folk … Padaria Prazeres … Isabella’s
Tapas Bar … Aangan … Cocoa Moga Bake House… Jason de Souza’s White Plate…
Slow Tide … Shiori Bar… Miski Bar … Peter Tavern … Cajy Bar … Makim’s
Kitchen & Bar … Feli … António … MumMai … Datson Salu DeSouza’s burgers and
Coastal Crave … Tristan Lopes Friends with Buns and Miri x Friends …
Avinash Martins now serves reimagined Goan food … Sapna Sardessai Kokum
Curry … Dhuri’s Vida and Masak … Segundo Bairro … Sogo Bar & Grill … Unndo…
Avo’s Kitchen … 1574 words. click here
<https://www.vogue.in/content/goas-new-restaurants-point-to-an-encouraging-surge-in-local-cuisines-and-restaurateurs>
12 Aug: Financial Express. *Meet the men behind Monginis: *Know how two
Italian brothers started the 100-year-old bakery Monginis; here’s a look at
their journey, business, and net worth … 900 cake shops in India click here
<https://www.financialexpress.com/lifestyle/meet-mongini-brothers-know-how-two-italian-brothers-started-the-100-year-old-bakery-monginis-know-about-their-journey-and-business/3207636/>
12 Aug: The Courier & Advertiser (Perth, Scotland). *Fine Indian dining and
pub vibe hits the spot at the Bombay Club with Goan Prawn Curry *… click
here <https://www.pressreader.com/article/283549455181081>.
*People In The News:*
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11 Aug: Herald. *Goan creates a revolutionary AI tool for converting messy
voice notes into clear, shareable text. * 30-year-old Louis Pereira from
Porvorim has created AudioPen, an AI-powered tool that has over 35,000
registered users from all around the globe…Tech experts and reputed web
portals like TechCrunch have praised AudioPen – an app that uses AI to help
you go from messy thought to clear, shareable text, extremely fast… The
app, presently has about 35,000 registered users, and 3,000 paying users…
Currently, the app has a free version and a premium version… click here
<https://www.heraldgoa.in/Cafe/Goan-creates-a-revolutionary-AI-tool-for-converting-messy-voice-notes-into-clear-shareable-text/208809>
10 Aug: BBC (UK). *The Elephant Whisperers: Oscar-winning Indian film in
payment controversy…* It emerged that a legal notice had been sent to the
makers of the film in June, alleging that they reneged on promises made to
the couple, including giving them "a proper house" and "sufficient
financial support"… The film's director Kartiki Gonsalves added: "All the
allegations made by Bomman-Bellie are false, there is no truth in their
allegations." … Gonsalves and Sikhya Entertainment said that the
documentary raised awareness and had a real impact on the community that
took care of the animals… click here
<https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-66458475>
12 Aug: Times of India. *These stars trace their roots to Goa. * Diana
Penty whose mum is Goa comes to Goa almost every year … Ileana D’cruz spent
most of her growing years in Goa and she now calls it home… Keith
Sequeira’s father is originally from Aldona and he feels very connected to
Goa … Varsha Usgaonkar has a deep connection with Goa as the daughter of
Goa’s former Deputy Speaker AKS Usgaonkar… Goa is second home to Madhur
Bhandarkar … Bhumi Pednekar says they are originally from Pernem … Shriya
Pilgaonkar’s father is from Pilgao village in Bicholim … click here
<https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/events/goa/these-stars-trace-their-roots-to-goa/articleshow/102675466.cms>.
*News Headlines:*
12 Aug: The New Indian Express. Goa on a mission to eradicate rabies. Click
here
<https://www.newindianexpress.com/states/karnataka/2023/aug/12/goa-on-a-mission-to-eradicate-rabies-2604439.html>
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12 Aug: Times of India. Goa: Slew of reforms, 60 tweaks to law to boost
ease of doing biz. Click here
<https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/goa/slew-of-reforms-60-tweaks-to-law-to-boost-ease-of-doing-biz/articleshow/102659709.cms?from=mdr>
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12 Aug: Conde Nast Traveller. From bar wars to secret swims, 7 things to do
in Goa this Independence Day long weekend. Click here
<https://www.cntraveller.in/story/from-bar-wars-to-secret-swims-7-things-to-do-in-goa-this-independence-day-long-weekend/>
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11 Aug: Fashion Network. Armani Exchange opens store in Goa's airport. Click
here
<https://in.fashionnetwork.com/news/Armani-exchange-opens-store-in-goa-s-airport,1543891.html>
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11 Aug: abp live. "India Wants To Know About Your Degrees, Restaurants In
Goa": Robert Vadra Hits Back At Smriti Irani in Indian Parliament. Click
here
<https://news.abplive.com/news/india/india-wants-to-know-about-your-degrees-restaurants-in-goa-robert-vadra-hits-back-at-smriti-irani-1622263>
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