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| Goanetters annual meet in Goa is scheduled for Dec 27, 2005 @ 4pm |
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|The Riviera Opposite Hotel Mandovi, Panjim (near Ferry Jetty/Riverfront)|
| Attending.......drop a line to [EMAIL PROTECTED] |
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India experiences reverse brain drain
27 Dec: United Press International. India's booming economy has set off a
reverse brain drain, encouraging talented Indians trained in the West to
return home to lucrative executive jobs. These jobs are being offered by
Western companies setting up operations in India and letting their Indian
employees manage them. Top Indian companies also are contributing to the
reverse brain drain with offers of attractive jobs.
http://news.monstersandcritics.com/business/article_1071526.php/India_experiences_reverse_brain_drain
Priest brings Christmas Mass to seamen
26 Dec: The Seattle Times. Father Tony Haycock's third Christmas Mass of the
day took place in a makeshift chapel aboard the bulk carrier Zagora. When
red tape prohibits sailors from leaving their ship at Seattle ports, the
priest makes house calls. As such, he doesn't require attendees to dress in
their Sunday best. The eight men who crowded into a too-warm room decorated
with handmade snowflakes and tiny multicolored lights wore khakis and
flip-flops ...
Check the link for the text and photograph of Donald Fernandes and Pio
Cardozo.
http://archives.seattletimes.nwsource.com/cgi-bin/texis.cgi/web/vortex/display?slug=seamensclub26m&date=20051226
Clever Cook: Goan fish curry with mango
27 Dec: The Daily Express (UK). Excerpt: After all the traditional
Christmas food, I normally crave something spicier about now. The curry is
made with fish but it also works well with large chunks of leftover turkey.
Simply make the sauce and add the turkey at the end to heat through. To make
it hotter deseed and thinly slice a red chilli and add to the curry when you
fry the peppers. 277 words.
Goa latest craze for holidayers. By Pamela D'Mello
28 Dec: Asian Age. Touted as one of the most happening destinations for New
Year revelry, Goa is attracting a beeline of holidayers, domestic and
international.
http://www.asianage.com/main.asp?layout=2&cat1=2&cat2=30&newsid=200006&RF=DefaultMain
London: UK Konkans' Christmas Celebration
27 Dec. DaijiWorld. Marking a successful year and to celebrate the spirit
of Christmas, UK Konkans held their annual Christmas get-together at St.
Chad's Church Hall, South London on 17th December 2005. Text and 90
photographs at
http://www.daijiworld.com/news/news_disp.asp?n_id=17341&n_tit=London%3A+UK+Konkans'+Christmas+Celebration+-+Photo+Album
Goa: Special Commissioner for non-residents to be appointed
27 Dec: WebIndia123.com. The Chief Minister said his government had also
decided to appoint a special commissioner for non-resident Indians to
attract investment and take care of their welfare and genuine interests.
http://news.webindia123.com/news/showdetails.asp?id=202771&cat=India
Exhibitions-cum-sales' enrage Goa traders
27 Dec: The Hindu. Local traders are agitated against mushrooming of
"exhibitions-cum-sales" that make a dent in their sales, particularly during
the festival season, and have demanded that the Commercial Tax Department
intervene and ensure a "level playing field" for them.
http://www.hindu.com/2005/12/27/stories/2005122709200300.htm
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| Goa - 2005 Santosh Trophy Champions |
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| Support Soccer Activities at the grassroots in our villages |
| Vacationing in Goa this year-end - Carry and distribute Soccer Balls |
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