------------------------------------------------------- CONVENTION OF THE GOAN DIASPORA FROM GOA INTO THE WORLD Lisbon, Portugal June 15-17, 2007 Details at: http://www.goacom.org/casa-de-goa/noticias.html -------------------------------------------------------
XAVIER'S ALL INDIA BOOK READING CHALLENGE In a day and time, when everyone talks about the deteriorating reading habits of people in general, and the students community in particular, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, takes on a unique initiative in the field of books and reading habits. To commemorate WORLD BOOK DAY and to boost reading habits among students, St. Xavier's College, Mapusa, proudly announces to book lovers and 'the general readers', a first of its kind 'Xavier's All India book Reading Challenge'. The requirement is that one should be a registered student with identity card. Here is an initiative whereby prizes will be awarded to students who read the largest number of books in the year 2007, and are able to present a written summary of each book that is read which will then be scrutinized by an expert panel, followed by an interview. All those interested in taking part in this Xavier's All India Reading Challenge have to read as many books, send us your original 'reviews' on these books and win prizes! For further details contact us at the College office phone No. 0832 2262356 or email at xavierscollege@ bsnl.in The College is organizing this event on the occasion of the Reaccreditation of the College by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council, Bangalore. ------------------------------------------------------- Goanet recommends, and is proud to be associated with, 'Domnic's Goa' - A nostalgic romp through a bygone era. This book is the perfect gift for any Goan, or anyone wanting to understand Goa. Distributed locally by Broadway, near Caculo Island, Panjim & internationally by OtherIndiaBookStore.Com. For trade enquiries contact [EMAIL PROTECTED] -------------------------------------------------------
