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Piecemeal amendments to Goan civil code opposed
22 Dec: the Hindu. The move of the State Government to go in for piecemeal
amendments of the Portuguese Civil Code (PCC), which is in operation in the
State, has been opposed by the Goa Legislators' Forum (GLF).
http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/22/stories/2005122204071300.htm
Gatwick to Goa £134 return
Departing 25 Dec. 5 Nights Click here.
http://www.airflights.co.uk/?page=asp/searchpost.asp&destin=GOI&depart=LGW&date=2005-12&day=25&dur=5&src=CheapFlights
India curbs on visit visas hailed
21 Dec: Trade Arabia (Bahrain). Top Bahraini labour and immigration
officials have welcomed an Indian government decision to ban job-seekers
travelling on visit visas to the Gulf. The decision has been taken by the
Protector-General of Emigration (PGE) in New Delhi to deny emigration
clearance to people who misuse visit visas.
http://www.tradearabia.com/tanews/newsdetails_snLAW_article98207_cnt.html
It's St Tropez in Rustic Goa
22 Dec: Today (Singapore). This week Steven Shalowitz hangs out at Kate
Moss' favourite haunt in Goa ... Located in Goa's north, on Ashwem Beach,
La Plage is like something out of a 1960's Brigitte Bardot movie - vintage
St Tropez sans the former film siren ... 642 words.
http://www.todayonline.com/articles/91549.asp
Top 10 places to ring in the New Year
21 Dec: MSNBC News (New York). From Aspen to Australia, favorite spots for
the last hoorah of 2005: ... Goa serves as the backdrop for some of the
globe's hottest New Year's celebrations, complete with all-night seaside
bashes packed with partygoers entranced by techno music. If you're looking
for a place to kick back, party and relax, just follow the local Goan motto
of sossegarde - take it easy - and enjoy the fun!
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/10563601/from/RSS/
UK: Forthcoming Events.
Mon 26 Dec. 7pm till 1am. Slough Goans Christmas Dance.
Sat. 31 Dec 7pm - 1am: South East Goans New Years Eve Dance.
Sat. 31 Dec. Dark Star Social Club New Year's Eve Gala Ball at Harrow
Leisure Centre.
Sat. 7 Jan. G.O.A. Goan Extravaganza at Wandsworth Civic Suite
For Details and Later Events see: http://www.goanvoice.org.uk
UK: TV & Radio Highlights By Mafalda de'Sa
Sat. 24/12: Channel 4: 00:30 (95mins). Film: The Warrior
Tue. 27/12: Sky Movies 2: 8.00pm (120mins) Bride and Prejudice. Shot in
L.A., London and Goa.
Tue. 27/12: ITV 1: 9.00pm (120mins) The English Harem. Romantic drama. With
Art Malik.
Tue. 27/12: BBC1: 9.40pm (60mins) The Case of the Earl of Erroll. 1941
murder of an Earl in colonial Kenya.
Fri. 30/12: UKTV People Plus 1: 7:00pm (30mins). Jeremy Clarkson's
Motorworld - India: one of the most dangerous places on earth to drive ...
Fri. 30/12: Discovery Travel and Living: 10.00pm (30mins). Feast India:
Diwali
Fri. 30/12: BBC 4: 10.30pm (135mins) Nowhere in Africa. Jewish émigrés in
Kenya, 1938. Radio.
Mon 26/12: BBC World Service Radio 10:05am (25mins) Travels of the Mind. Dr
Raj Persaud visits post-Tsunami Tamil Nadu.
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Recent Items Of Particular Interest On Goanet By Cornel DaCosta
There is much news on Goanet about the sophisticated sting operation to trap
and expose corrupt politicians in Goa. Six MPs have been shown to be seeking
substantial bribes for the approval of a local area development scheme.
In another case, a bigamy charge has been filed by the wife of the Goan
Agricultural Minister. Such news must make Goan Voice (UK) readers wonder
about the depth of corruption in Goa within the public and private sectors.
Much of the world seems to have caught up with Goa as a great tourist
destination. Unfortunately, one disadvantage is that hotel rates shoot up
significantly between November and January. Thus, much care is needed to
secure accommodation and discovering how to get reasonable deals from Goanet
may be a wise consideration.
Fascinating research insights and orientations have been provided by Jorge
and Livia de Abreu Noronha on the birth, life and work of Abbe Faria, the
Goan father of modern hypnotism.
Why does Valmiki Faleiro argue that Goa has had two liberations: in 1510 and
1961. In an interesting claim, about such liberations, Valmiki argues for
the need for a third one. Can he be serious and persuasive? Find about his
intriguing theorising on Goanet.
Likewise, Ben Antao has presented a well thought-out article on Myths About
Goan Culture. This is well worth reading for many insights in this area.
Finally, find out all about a shy girl's transition from moth to butterfly.
It's all about a holiday romance that ends on a bittersweet note.
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