Headline: British expats fear losing homes in Goan land grab Source: 20 Sept. 2009. The Sunday Times (UK). By Nicola Smith. 846 words + photo + comments at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6841248.ece
Excerpts: Hundreds of Britons may lose their holiday homes and life savings in Goa after falling foul of changes in local laws and scams by builders and lawyers. Some claim they are victims of racism and have been told to go home. Many invested in legitimate transactions, only to be told the rules had changed and their properties may be confiscated rules appear to have changed, though only in Goa. Su Peplow, 57, has been left without property deeds and facing large financial losses Another Briton said that she was told by the local sub-registrar that he couldnt register our property as I was white and a foreigner. Vikram Varma, a local lawyer, said more than 1,000 people could have been caught out by changes in the laws and by builders scams. More than 400 foreigners, mainly Britons, are being investigated by Indias enforcement directorate for alleged violations of property laws and could have homes confiscated. The difficulties coincided with a popular movement as Goans fear losing their cultural identity. The Foreign Office said it recognised the distress caused and had raised concerns with the Indian authorities The enforcement directorate and the Goan government declined to comment. Full text at http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/asia/article6841248.ece ================================ Distant Horizons - Eric C Bartholomew 19 Sep: Ilford Recorder (UK). Eric C Bartholomew has written Distant Horizons (£8.99, Kavanagh Tipping), a family soap opera about life, love, and fishing. It is about Joe and his young son Pedro who live in a small village on the coast in Goa and make a meagre living from fishing. one of the sons falls in with gangsters sparking tragedy 258 words. http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/content/redbridge/recorder/whatson/story.asp x?brand=RECOnline&category=WhatsonBooks&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=whats onnewham&itemid=WeED16%20Sep%202009%2015%3A03%3A20%3A133 ================================ Clare Irby: Man claims 'I did kiss and fondle Guinness heiress' 20 Sep: Sunday Mirror (UK). The jet passenger who had a mile-high romp with Guinness heiress Clare Irby today reveals his bitter regret at what happened and tells how the drunken madness cost him the love of his life. In an exclusive interview Daniel Melia says he did kiss Clare and fondle her breasts after his model... David had stayed for a month at a luxury beach hut in Goa 1503 words + 6 photos. http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/top-stories/2009/09/20/drunken-mile-high-romp-m an-claims-i-did-kiss-and-fondle-guinness-heiress-115875-21686201/ ================================ Clare Irby: Childcare probe 20 Sep: Sunday Express (UK). A SOCIALITE who was accused of being drunk on an aircraft while in charge of her two-year-old son is set to be investigated by social workers. Single mother Clare Irby, 30, walked free from court last week after being cleared on a technicality Miss Irby regularly takes holidays in Goa. The birth of her son was registered on December 15, 2006, at the Assago birthing centre in Goa 305 words + photo. http://www.express.co.uk/posts/view/128601/Shamed-heiress-childcare-probe ================================ Why a true vindaloo is all about subtle and rich flavours 20 Jul: Mail on Sunday (UK. The real thing hails from Goa the Portuguese would preserve pork in large barrels of vinegar and garlic. The Portuguese also introduced chillies to India Cyrus Todiwala, chef patron of London's excellent Café Spice Namaste argues that vindaloo is a sort of meaty pickle if you're in search of one of India's finest regional dishes - and the sort that enthrals rather than annihilates the taste buds - then real Goan vindaloo is the one for you 876 words. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/moslive/article-1213901/TOM-PARKER-BOWLES-Wh y-true-vindaloo-subtle-rich-flavours.html ================================ If you have problems with any of the links, go to www.goanvoice.org.uk
