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The Rape of Goa - A photo documentary
by
Rajan P. Parrikar
Venue: Menezes Braganza Art Gallery, Panjim, May 21-24, 2008
http://www.parrikar.org/misc/doc-notice.pdf
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1021026/Predators-paradise-How-divorcees-holiday-toyboy-wanted-MORE-meal-ticket.html
Sarah the divorcee mother who got conned by a young Kashmiri lover in Goa says,
(quote from newpaper report)
'I can't afford to repay this loan and my mortgage. I am beside myself
with anger and grief. I can't believe I threatened my own security
bybeing so stupid. 'Sarah would like the Indian government to admit
this is a major problem for tourists and take some action against men
like Farouk.
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Pray tell me how can the Government intervene in people's love lives.
We sympathise with Sarah but she has to understand that there's
nothing the Government can do to prevent such things, other than maybe
issue warnings.
I can already see the next generation of signboards in tourist beach areas.
- Do not consume drugs
- Do not swim in dangerous areas
- Do not enter water in intoxicated state
- Use condoms
- Do not trust South Goan taxi drivers, specially from Utorda
- Do not buy property without consulting a lawyer
- Do not panic and run away when Churchill growls
- Do not believe Kashmiri toyboys
- Do not leave underage children with relative strangers
- Confirm whether a peg on the menu is 30ml or 60ml
- Nudity prohibited
- A 4-wheeler license is not the same as a 2 wheeler license
- Dolphin/crocodile sightings cannot be guaranteed
- Helmets compulsory on highways
- You have the right to remain silent, or bargain.
- 'Ayurvedic' does not necessarily mean 'qualified ayurvedic'
- Use sunscreen lotion
- Heavy alcohol consumption causes headaches and hangovers
- Keep important documents like passport in secure place
- Footwear recommended for walking on hot sand
- Urrack intoxication creeps up on you
- Duplicate brand name goods sold openly
- Pedestrian crossings not respected
- Would you like the Government to hold your hand throughout your stay here?
Cheers!
Cecil
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