-- Samir Umarye BICHOLIM AUG 28: The Kalpak Cultural Association Bicholim will celebrate Onam on 28th and 29th August at Mahamaya Temple
hall Bordem Bicholim. The Kalpak Cultural Association is a registered organization of Karalites residing in Pernem, Bardez, Bicholim and Sattari taluka. About 400 families are enrolled as its members and since past 21 years the organisation has provided large number of charitable and social services to the needy people beyond their own members. Addressing a press conference the President of the association, K Bhaskaran told that during the programme there will be several cultural programmes, social convention, karaoke orchestra and 'onasadya' (Traditional vegetarian lunch). "This years special attraction is 'Panchavadyam' presented by the famous group of artists headed by Purushothaman from Kerala." Bhaskaran told "the two days festival would bring together the people who otherwise do not get time to meet eachother due to busy schedule." The programme would be inaugurated at the hands of Pratapsing Rane while the Bicholim MLA, Rajesh Patnekar would also be present for the same. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Goa-launch of the well-received *Into The Diaspora Wilderness* by Selma Carvalho on Aug 29, 2010 (Sunday) at 11 am at Ravindra Bhavan, Margao. Meet the author, buy a signed copy (only Rs 295 in Goa till stock lasts). http://selmacarvalho.squarespace.com/
